Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church

Community Action Center (CAC) is an ecumenical care facility located in
Sandy Springs supported by Saint Jude and other local churches and
synagogues, that provides food and clothing for people in times of hardship.
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Christ Child Society of Atlanta (CCS) is a local chapter of a national
organization which is dedicated to serving babies and children in need. CCS
provides layettes for infants of poor mothers, “My Stuff” bags to children and
teens in shelters as well as various services to child centered organizations.
Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE) is an
interdenominational organization of 27 congregations including Saint Jude
Parish that works to improve the quality of life and involve citizens in
political, economic and social decision-making in metro Atlanta.
Annulment Case Sponsor Program is a ministry where parishioners, trained
by the Archdiocesan Tribunal and acting as Case Sponsors, are available to
assist those seeking a declaration of nullity of a former marriage. Our Case
Sponsors provide emotional support, information and assistance throughout
the process.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered for adult
parishioners to learn and improve English language skills. A modest fee is
charged for materials. All instruction is by trained volunteer teachers on
Thursday evenings in the Stapleton Center Parish Hall and meeting rooms.
Pre-registration for each semester is required.
Interfaith Outreach Home is a transitional home supported by
congregations of several churches, including Saint Jude. The facility provides
ten apartments for married, homeless families with children. Volunteers help
parents set goals, find work and teach skills to develop self-reliance, while
others provide childcare and office maintenance.
Night Shelters involve teams of Saint Jude volunteers who provide food,
serve a meal and stay as overnight staffing on five different nights at Central
Presbyterian and Shrine of the Immaculate Conception men’s night shelters
during the winter months.
Post Abortion Treatment & Healing (PATH) provides a compassionate
process for a person suffering the after effects of an abortion, to work
through their grief and alienation from self, others and God. PATH is
totally confidential, scripture-based and led by trained volunteers.
Respect Life identifies and addresses a broad range of pro-life and right to
life issues, provides legislative information and coordinates Right to Life
activities in our parish.
Saint Vincent De Paul Conference is part of the international Saint Vincent
de Paul Society, an organization of Catholic lay persons. Members are
dedicated to quietly and discreetly serving people in extreme hardship or
distress, with practical, personal assistance, in a spirit of compassion. The
Saint Jude Conference of the Society serves those in need in our own local
area.
Inactive Catholics/A Second Look offers an opportunity to men and women
who have been away to take another look at the Church. In a five week
process, led by religious and lay volunteers, participants raise questions in a
non-judgmental atmosphere, look again at Church teaching, and consider
rejoining the community of faith.
Separated, Divorced & Widowed Support Group is here to offer the
Christian gifts of spiritual, emotional and social support. Each participant
benefits from the loving support of the group environment and meets on the
first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30PM in the Ministries Building.
Conversational Spanish Language (CSL) is a ministry that strives to serve
the entire St. Jude community by training and sharing bilingual members to
immerse themselves in all ministries of the parish. Professional Spanish
instruction is available at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Day
and night classes are available to all parishioners in the ministries building,
and are offered year round in 10-week sessions. Informal workshops are also
offered weekly to all students, past and present. Opportunities for
involvement with additional parish ministries include ESL, St. Vincent
DePaul, Community Action Center, Ministers to the Sick, Loaves and
Fishes, Hispanic Mass and Rosary and travel abroad.