The following social events are planned:

• 10 February - Mardi Gras Fundraising Potluck

• 1 March - World Day of Prayer

• 15 March - Poor Man's Supper

• 13 April - Ladies' Association Rummage Sale

• 15 June - Annual General Meeting

• 22 June - Strawberry Social

• 13 July - Festival of India

• 27 July - Farewell to Fr. Rick

• 24 August - Parish BBQ

• 5 October - Ladies' Association Rummage Sale

• 28 October - Feast Day of St. Jude

• 8 November - Ladies' Association Christmas Tea

• 14 December - Parish Christmas Party (before Mass)

Beyond the ordinarily scheduled weekday and weekend Masses, the following liturgies are planned:

• 1 January - Holy Mary, Mother of God

• 8 January - Baptism of the Lord

• 2 February - Presentation of the Lord

• 3/4 February - Blessing of throats

• 10/11 February - Anointing of the Sick

• 14 February - Ash Wednesday

• 16/23 February - Stations of the Cross

• 1 March - World Day of Prayer

• 1/8/15 March - Stations of the Cross

• 26 March - Chrism Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral

• 28 March - Holy Thursday

• 29 March - Good Friday

• 30 March - Easter Vigil

• 8 April - Annunciation of the Lord

• 14 April - Wedding Anniversary Mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral

• 11 May - Confirmation

• 20 May - Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

• 31 May - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• 1 June - First Communion

• 19 June - Anniversary of Ordination

• 24 June - Nativity of John the Baptist

• 22 July - St. Magdalene

• 26 July - Sts. Joachim & Anne

• 7/8 September - Installation of Lectors

• 21/22 September - Installation of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

• 28 October - St. Jude

• 16/17 November - Anointing of the Sick

• 9 December - Immaculate Conception

Community Sunday is after Mass, usually on the last Sunday of the month, as follows:

• 28 January

• 25 February

• 24 March

• 28 April

• 26 May

• June

• 28 July - lemonade

• August

• 29 September

• 27 October

• 24 November

• 29 December

The Festival of India was held on Saturday, 13 July.  Over 60 people came and enjoyed Indian food, with wine from Vankleek Hill Vineyard.  We began with pakoras and samosas as appetizers.  The main course was peas and cumin pilaf, paneer butter masala, cauliflower peas sabzi, chana masala, and garlic naan bread.  Dessert was jalebi and Indian kheer.  

The St. Jude's Ladies Association held the Annual Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday, 13 April.  Thanks to donors, volunteers and shoppers.  The next rummage sale will be on Saturday, 5 October. 

On Friday, 15 March we had the Poor Man's Supper.  Soup, good bread, good cheese, dessert, tea & coffee were provided.  Stations of the Cross followed at 7:00 PM.  A freewill offering of $565 was collected for the Matthew 25 fund.

Thanks to attendees, volunteers and donors for the Mardi Gras Fundraising Potluck, held on Saturday, 10 February.  About 45 people came, including friends from other churches, and there was plenty of great food.  The net income was $795.78.  

If we have a potluck and you're unable to bring something for whatever reason, you should feel free to come anyway; there is sure to be plenty.

The Ladies’ Association of St. Jude’s held its Annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Friday, 3 November.  There was a bake sale, white elephant and craft table, as well as a raffle.

The St. Jude's Parish Feast Day Fundraising Potluck was held on Saturday, 28 October.  This Fall dinner honoured St. Jude, the patron of our parish.  

The Annual Fall Rummage Sale by the St. Jude's Ladies Association was held on Saturday, 14 October.