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St.
Jude Parish Finances and Mission
Fiscal Year July 2008-June 2009 in Review
The summary of revenue and expenses on the other side of this page is
incomplete without a recounting the non-financial results for the Parish
both within and outside our faith community. These are summarized under
the three pillars of our Parish Mission: Liturgy &
Worship, Sharing and Serving, and Faith Formation.
Liturgy & Worship
Nourished by the Eucharist and the example of Jesus we, St. Jude Parish,
embrace the world and future generations with open arms and generous
hearts.
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Over 1,300 individuals on average attended Eucharist each week.
Three choirs, dozens of cantors and accompanists provided wonderful
music to enhance our worship. In total, approximately 450 people
serve in 11 liturgical ministries.
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63 Baptisms, 4 Professions of Faith, 75 First Eucharists, 80
Confirmations, 650 Sacrament of Reconciliation, 26 Marriages, over 500
Annointings, and 24 Funerals.
Sharing and Serving
Strengthened by our Catholic faith and community we strive to welcome,
serve, and be compassionate to all our brothers and sisters.
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We welcomed 105 newly registered households into the parish.
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Thru Parish Tithing we provide 12 grants to charitable causes,
fulfilled our parish pledge to help Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish,
continued our strong support to our Sister Parish in Tijuana, and
continued our monthly support to our parish St. Vincent de Paul in their
work with the poor in our own Redmond community.
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Hosted 80-100 homeless individuals in Tent City
during May, June, and July 2009.
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We also supported numerous people in need across the Archdiocese of
Seattle
and our world through Missions, Catholic Relief Services, Build Hope,
CCS and other collections.
Faith Formation
Guided by the Holy Spirit and our rich tradition, we are inspired to
learning, growing, and witnessing God’s boundless love.
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Over 331 children learned about their faith in weekly classes,
and 75 children received First Eucharist with support from
parents and catechists.
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Over 100 teens
participated in Sunday Teen meetings, spirituality groups, 1
mission trip, a Food Fast/Service Day and various other service
projects.
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60 teens were Confirmed
with the help of parents, adult leaders and organizers.
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312 adults
participated in Adult Education/Formation classes and workshops.
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20 adults/children came into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation.
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