As fall begins and calendars fill, we look ahead to one of St. Jude’s most meaningful traditions—our Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. Thanks to your generosity last year, more than 250 families participated! Nov. 15–16: Family sign-ups after all Masses. Click for details

OCT 4 at 10AM All God’s creatures—human and otherwise—are welcome! Bring your furry, feathered, and friendly companions to St. Jude’s for the traditional Blessing of the Animals as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. Please park on the parish grounds and gather on the grassy area along Lindero Canyon Rd.

Blood drive | October 19 Ron Bodigheimer Memorial 9am–1:30 PM • Parish Hall Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus To make an appointment, please sign up after Mass, visit donors.vitalant.org using blood drive code: K8344 or call 877-25-Vital

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

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles requires all clergy, staff, and volunteers who work with children, the elderly, or people with special needs to complete this training. The program raises awareness about child sexual abuse, teaches how to recognize warning signs, and equips participants with the Five Step Plan to Protect God’s Children. Click to continue reading

Sept 14 from 1:30pm-3pm. Come celebrate the many ways our community brings worship to life! Explore our church, meet our ministries, and see our newly renovated hall. Learn how you can share your gifts in music, hospitality, altar service, outreach, and prayer. Hospitality provided and prizes for the kids!

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

Knights of Columbus Council 8072 are partnering with Catholic Charities of Moorpark to collect items for Mother’s Day, to serve our local marginalized communities. This has been a huge success in the past and we are so grateful for your generosity. Items for collections include: Click to continue reading

Gifts of the Heart Annual Appeal This year, as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church, we invite you to make a special gift to Together in Mission to mark this sacred time of renewal and hope. Together in Mission 2025 “Gifts of the Heart” Annual Appeal launches with Announcement Weekend on February 1-2, Commitment Weekend on February 8-9. As one Catholic community of faith, rooted in prayer, let us reflect on how we can support our underserved parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Your parish’s goal and progress throughout the year can be tracked on the Together in Mission Leaderboard at togetherinmission.org. Let us come together to make a difference and bring the love of Christ to those in need. Please consider making a special Jubilee Year gift to Together in Mission today!

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 [email protected]

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 next Food and Recycling Drive is November 16 from 9am-10am in the church parking lot. For the Thanksgiving holiday, St. Vincent De Paul has requested pancake mix / syrup and boxed mashed potatoes. It’s safe to say that at least 10% of households in LA and Ventura counties are food insecure. That means that on any given day, the members of one of those households may not have enough food to go around. Click to continue reading...

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...