Saint Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish bolsters its strength through the service of its volunteers. Without you, our parish would not be able to function so effectively as it does. Your willingness to put yourself forward and lend your gifts and talents contributes to creating a stronger ministry for St. Jude Parish.
 
As a volunteer, you are required to be in full compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy which was created to assure that church volunteers be committed to providing a safe environment for our children and youth. Clearances are required for ALL who minister in the name of the Church, even if the ministry/volunteer activity does not directly involve children. 

Learn more about the required volunteer clearances.

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The Reporting Process

• Everyone is a permissive reporter and is encouraged to make a report of suspected child abuse. Reporters of suspected child abuse fall into two categories. 
• Mandated reporters are those adults who come into direct contact with children in the course of their employment or volunteer of a regularly scheduled program or activity, who accepts responsibility for a child.
• The trigger to report is a reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused.  Permissive reporters may report anonymously; mandated reporters may not.

Making a Report of Child Abuse

• Reports of suspected child abuse are to be made immediately.
• If the child is in imminent danger, call 911
• Reports may be made orally by phone or electronically
  • Oral reports are made to ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313 which is available 24/7
  • Electronic reports are made via CWIS Self-Service portal at www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
• Inform the supervisor or person in charge of your program that a report was made.

To report church-related abuse to the Diocese of Pittsburgh call: 1-888-808-1235

What is a synod? And how can my input help Pope Francis to discern the Church's path forward?

We hope you will join us as we build a brand new Parish Family Pictorial Directory! Every family who participates will receive a free 8x10 photo as well as a free directory. There is no sitting fee. You will also have the opportunity to order additional family portraits and have them delivered to your house.
 
Photo sessions can now be reserved online – spots are filling up so make sure to schedule yours today to guarantee the time that works best for your family!  Visit www.ucdir.com and click on the Photography Appointment Scheduling Login button. The church code is: pa1005 and the password is: photos. If you prefer, you can also contact the parish office at 412-661-0187 to schedule. To reschedule or cancel your appointment, please contact the parish office. 
 
Photo Sessions will be held at Sacred Heart Church from Tuesday,
March 14—Saturday, March 18 and at Saint Raphael Church from Tuesday, March 28—Saturday, April 1.
 
Families may sign up at either location to have their photo taken based on
what works best with their schedule.

Details to come!

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Saint Jude, friend to those in need,
I am weary from grief, without joy, without hope,
struggling to find the light I know is in my soul.
I turn to you, my most trusted intercessor.
Take away this emptiness and the pain of my broken heart.
In your compassion, help my tears
to lead me to a place of peace in my heart.
Too long have I forgotten the goodness of God’s world.
Heal me. I yearn to feel light, to feel joy.
Envelop me in brightness, and do not hold back.
And I promise, if I receive these gifts,
I will share them always in your name.
Amen.

SCAM ALERT!

Scammers are emailing and texting parishioners, claiming to be their pastor and asking for gift cards. If you receive an email or text from someone who claims to be your priest, asking for gift cards or money: Do not respond. Do not click on anything in the email. Anyone who has given money or gift cards in response to such a request should call the police. Your clergy will never make an urgent request for money or gift cards via email or text. If you wonder whether a parish request for giving is legitimate, call your parish office to ask.