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The
Holy Spirit is alive at St. Jude in Chattanooga
The newly revitalized Council of Catholic Women is doing amazing
things at St. Jude. Under the leadership of new SJCCW President
Cathy Palisoc, we have recently sponsored five successful events
enjoyed by the parish and school. These events support our initial
goals of creating a more welcoming environment for new families
and promoting a great working relationship between the parish
and the school. The Newcomers Reception was held in conjunction
with St. Jude School and the Home and School Association. New
parishioners were greeted by SJCCW members and presented with
a �goody bag� from the parish. Light refreshments were served
and families had the opportunity to greet each other.
The parish enjoyed a Welcome Dinner for new members on Saturday,
September 8th. SJCCW volunteers coordinated the dinner and provided
a wonderful opportunity for fellowship. St. Jude parishioners
honored our Blessed Mother with an International Rosary on October
25th. Each decade was presented in various languages, expressing
the spiritual unity of groups with different ethnic backgrounds.
The St. Jude School third grade class participated in the musical
liturgy, with music provided by Emmaus. Attendees provided an
international buffet dinner immediately following the celebration
featuring foods from all over the world. A Bake Sale Fundraiser
took place on October 27th and 28th, with proceeds funding future
SJCCW projects. President Cathy Palisoc shared, �I am so touched
by the talent and generosity shown by the many active members
of the CCW. There were many ladies that I have not even met before
- it was beautiful to watch the love pouring in through the donations
of time, talent and treasure.�
Our
priests were honored with a special lunch on November 1st to celebrate
World Priest Day and Father Joe�s birthday. Father Joe and Father
David were presented with �Top Ten Reasons why we love our Priests�
lists. As part of the celebrations, CCW volunteers and their children
distributed a World Priests Day Prayer during the masses on October
27th and 28th . For information on how you can become involved
with this wonderful organization, contact the St. Jude Church
office at 423-870-2386 or Cathy Palisoc at cathy.palisoc@comcast.net.
All
ladies of the parish are invited to attend the next general meeting
of the SJCCW on Friday, November 30th from 1pm to 3pm in the Harwood
Room.
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