Join us on Shrove Tuesday to burn the blessed palms from last year’s Palm Sunday (please remove all staples). We will pray together and enjoy fellowship with desserts as we prepare our hearts for the Ash Wednesday fast. All are invited to bring palms and a favorite dessert to share.

Learn more about the Catholic faith or consider becoming Catholic by joining OCIA, a welcoming and supportive process of inquiry, reflection, and spiritual growth. No commitment is needed to start. Beginning January 18 at 9 a.m. in Room 1 of the Parish Hall.

Are you hoping to complete your Sacraments of Initiation? Our parish is offering a short series of classes for baptized Catholics who have already received First Communion and now wish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith, connect with our parish community, and open your heart to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Sessions begin January 27 at 7 p.m. in Room 1 of the parish hall. Click for more information

Giving Tuesday is December 2 Your Giving Tuesday gift—whether to the Anchors in Our Parish campaign for the hall renovation or to the General Collection—helps strengthen and sustain our parish community. Thank you for your generosity.

At St. Jude's, we cherish the gift of gathering as a parish family. Part of being a family is looking out for one another. To help us be thoughtful and proactive about safety, we are inviting any active or retired law enforcement officers who attend Mass here to kindly make themselves known to the Parish Administrator. Click to continue reading

On July 1, 1970, St. Jude the Apostle Parish was officially founded by Father Thomas O’Connell and 135 dedicated families. From the beginning, their mission was rooted in faith, perseverance, and a deep commitment to building a spiritual home. Click to continue reading

The Anchors in Our Parish Campaign is a generational opportunity to transform our Parish Hall into a warm, modern, and functional space that welcomes all—fostering faith, building fellowship, and enriching our community. With your support, we can renew this beloved space. Click to continue reading

Eucharistic Ministers prayerfully serve the people of St. Jude's by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Eucharistic celebrations. As an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, commonly referred to as a Eucharistic minister or EM, lay people can serve the Catholic Church by distributing Holy Communion during Mass. An EM must be a fully initiated member of the Church (having received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation). For details contact Ty Hutchison (818) 402- 8402

Build your business and help us grow a vibrant faith community! As a valuable member of the business community, we invite you to expand your reach and grow your business with a print ad in our parish bulletin and/or a digital ad featured on ParishesOnline.com. Contact Stephanie Church (800)950-9952x7880 or email schurch@4lpi.com

Are you a registered member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish? Is the information we have on-hand for you and your family accurate and up to date? Being registered as a parish member is the BEST way to ensure that we can plan for and meet your pastoral needs. Plus, it allows us to keep you updated on what’s happening across the parish community. Click to continue....

The St. Jude Bereavement Ministry is an outreach ministry to support members of the parish who are mourning the death of a loved one. The ministry helps plan ceremonies and offers support in family homes and at funeral Masses. Jesus emphasized comforting those who mourn, as seen in the Beatitudes: click to continue reading...

Parishioner John 'Jack' Moran honored at the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. The proud son of two World War II soldiers, Bryan Cranston tells the remarkable tale of Greatest Generation US Army soldier John 'Jack' Moran, who courageously fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

On May 7, approximately 5,000 people congregated at St. Jude Parish for the veneration of the relic of St. Jude the Apostle. The Apostle’s visit is an effort by the Catholic Church to give comfort and hope to all who need it. View the tour schedule at https:// apostleoftheimpossible.com/tour-schedule/

Join fellow parishioners at the AMC movie theater for the special showing of Jesus: Thirsts, The Miracle of the Eucharist on June 4th and June 5th showings at 4pm and 7pm. Pizza Cookery will donate 20% of profits to St. Jude Catholic Church. Please consider dine in or take out on June 4 & 5 from Pizza Cookery and mention St. Jude Catholic Church.

Sandwich Ministry Once a month the Sandwich Ministry packs 250 lunches for those in poverty at Harbor House and senior residents at Many Mansions in Thousand Oaks.  It's fun and a great way to give back to the community.  They meet on a designated Monday each month at 9:30 am in the parish hall. Community Service Hours available. Schedule: April 15, May 20, and June 17. Click to continue reading..

Maintenance workers Carlos and Martha Hernandez received an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii for the smiles they’ve brought to children and staff at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School over the decades. The Thousand Oaks couple knew ahead of time they would be honored with the Westlake Village school’s Legacy Award Saturday night but had no idea about Hawaii. Click to continue reading...

Last weekend following all Masses parishioners packed care bags for homeless residents. A total of 1000 bags were packed with items donated to Frank’s Homeless Collection. The bags will be donated to agencies who serve folks in need. And a special thanks to all who helped to prep items before the packing.  A Loaves & Fishes Ministry, “We Serve to Share God’s Love”