St. Jude's Parish

 St. Jude's Parish in Hawkesbury, ON is an English-language parish within the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall that was founded in 1959.  Here you will find announcements and changes to the schedule, as well as information about the sacraments.

Announcements

Schedule

There will be no weekday Masses between 21 April and 8 May, 2024.  However, there will be weekend Masses on 27/28 April and 4/5 May.

Video

There is currently a tour of a relic of St. Jude across the United States.  An associated video titled St. Jude - Official Explanation by Fr. Carlos Martins, CC, discusses the life of St. Jude and the importance of relics.

We have a relic of St. Jude displayed in front of his statue.   I would encourage you to watch the video and then spend some time in front of his relic.

Sacraments

Last Rites (613) 612-3459

Call Fr. Rick at (613) 612-3459 for last rites (the continuous rite of penance, anointing and viaticum).

Baptism

Speak with Fr. Rick after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday to arrange a baptism.  Sacramental preparation is four sessions including Mass using Reborn on formed.org.  The cost for the materials is $15.00.

Contact the office if you need to request a recent baptismal certificate.  The fee is $10.00, but free for those getting married.

Confirmation

Sacramental preparation for confirmation begins in January.  There are five sessions before Mass using "Signs of Grace: You are Sent" on formed.org.  The cost for the materials is $35.00.

Eucharist and Mass Times

Mass times are:

Sacramental preparation for first communion begins in February, after first confession.  There are eight sessions before Mass using "Signs of Grace: You are Loved" on formed.org.  The cost for the materials is $35.00.

Parishioners absent due to infirmity can receive communion at home.  Please call Donna Kozak at (613) 677-4469.

Confession

Confessions are heard starting half an hour before each Mass.  Contact the office to arrange confession by appointment.

Sacramental preparation for first confession begins in October, and is required for first communion.  There are seven sessions before Mass using "Signs of Grace: You are Forgiven" on formed.org.  The cost for the materials is $35.00.

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the sick is offered at a weekend Mass in the fall and in the spring for those beginning to be in danger of death due to sickness or old age.  It is also available upon request to those in hospital or undergoing surgery.

Marriage

Speak with Fr. Rick after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday to arrange a wedding.

Funeral

The funeral home normally contacts the parish to arrange a funeral.