St Jude Catholic Church - Henderson,TX

06/07/2026

We have Pupusas TODAY! Come get yours! We would love to feed your family today! $12

06/05/2026

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10.3K likes, 1417 comments. “While the world settles for a performance, Catholics stand at the foot of the Cross to receive the real presence of Jesus Christ… no sugar coating, just the truth.”

06/05/2026

FROM THE CHOIR LOFT
with Shawn Spino

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen and all God's children and peace be to you!

CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY - June 7, 2026

"Cibavit eos ex adipe frumenti, alleluja:" -- "He fed them with the fat of wheat, alleluja:"

The origins of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body of Christ (Festum Sanctissimi Corporis Christi), is relatively new, when compared against the major feasts of Easter, Christmas or Pentecost, arising from growing medieval devotion to the Eucharist beginning in the 13th century AD. In 1264, Pope Urban IV established the feast with the bull, "Transiturus de hoc mundo". During the 14th and 15th century it picked up steam, being reaffirmed by Popes Clement V and John XXII. Finally, with the Council of Trent, the doctrines of the Real Presence and Eucharistic Adoration formed the framework for the liturgy.

Fast-forward to the 1920s and the Feast was one of the most beloved solemnities of the Roman Rite. The observances consisted of a solemn High Mass, the chanting of the Lauda Sion before the Gospel, an Eucharistic procession through the streets, fields or parish grounds, the singing of Pange Lingua, and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

"et de petra, melle saturavit eos, alleluja, alleluja, alleluja." -- "and filled them with honey out of the rock, alleluja, alleluja, alleluja."

Expectedly, the music this week is very much focused on both the bread and the Bread. As with last week, several additional videos are included in today's playlist, highlighting several beautiful hymns from the ancient Church, including an excellent rendition of the Lauda Sion. Also, another thought-provoking sermon from Bishop Barron on the Real Presence.

This Sunday, we will be opening with #487 - "Gift of Finest Wheat". We prepare the gifts with #502 - Seed, Scattered and Sown. We give our thanks first with #493 - "I Am The Bread of Life", followed by #511 - "Taste and See" and finally, #498 - "One Bread, One Body". Our recessional will be #721 - "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"

Link to Sunday's full playlist for June 7, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7gDF4Koifki_-Q3EFWZMpqtdPMh7kz2

Additional musics are included for practice and familiarization.

REQUESTS!!! Do you have a favourite hymn in the Glory and Praise hymnal? Let me know! I will do my best to work it into the Mass.

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06/04/2026

Last night, we held our final meeting with the youth who will be attending the Steubenville of the Rockies Conference in Colorado.
The youth had the wonderful opportunity to meet Deacon Joseph Fiorentino, who will be joining us on this pilgrimage and retreat journey. We are grateful for his support and guidance as we prepare for this faith-filled experience.

Please keep our youth, and chaperones, and all those traveling in your prayers as we get ready for this incredible opportunity to grow closer to Christ.

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” – Matthew 18:20

06/04/2026

Save the date for the Diocese of Tyler Men's Conference!

The Diocese of Tyler Men’s Conference (DTMC) will be in Tyler on November 14, 2026! Mark your calendars – registration opens August 1st.

The conference will feature leading Catholic speakers, formation, prayer and fellowship. Complete the form at the link below to receive updates and registration notifications!

On the Solemnity of Pentecost in the Jubilee Year of Hope, 2025, Bishop Kelly issued his Apostolic Letter to the Diocese of Tyler, in which he invites the faithful to embrace the “reality of our identity as missionary disciples of hope.” This invitation calls us to bring God to people and people to God by becoming witnesses of His love and hope in the world, specifically in these areas of Texas that we all call home.

The Diocese would like to invite all men to the first annual Diocese of Tyler Men’s Conference (DTMC). The conference will be held on November 14 at the Bishop T. K. Gorman School in Tyler. Bishop Kelly will be our guest speaker and the main celebrant for the Mass.

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06/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Bill Palmer of New Boston.

06/03/2026

Join us in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from June 3 -11 as we prepare for the Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart.

05/30/2026

Faith Formation Registration is this week!! Monday and Tuesday from 5:00-8:30. This is the time to get your children signed up for Religious Education. Classes resume the week of August 23rd. Register now and we will see you in the fall!!!

We will also have the OCIA Class available for sign-up for those adults coming into the church.

¡¡Esta semana es la inscripción para la Formación en la Fe!! Lunes y martes, de 5:00 a 8:30. Este es el momento de inscribir a sus hijos en la Educación Religiosa. Las clases se reanudan la semana del 23 de agosto. ¡Inscríbanse ahora y nos vemos en el otoño!

También tendremos disponible la inscripción para las clases de OCIA, dirigida a aquellos adultos que deseen incorporarse a la Iglesia.

05/29/2026

FROM THE CHOIR LOFT
with Shawn Spino

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen and all God's children and peace be to you!

TRINITY SUNDAY May 31, 2026

"Benedícta sit sancta Trinitas, atque indivisa únitas:" -- "Blessed be the holy Trinity, and undivided Unity:"

The Latin Missal (1962 Fr. Lasance) has the solemnity as a "Double of the First Class", making it one of the highest ranking Sundays of the year. And yet, for the longest of times, Trinity Sunday was not officially recognized by the Church. Her official position was to avoid creating feasts for doctrines as celebration of the Trinity was already deeply encoded into the DNA of the rites. From the doxologies and "Gloria Patri" to the major creeds of Nicaea, Constantinople and Athanasius.

Despite all this, God finds a way. By around the 9th and 10th centuries. monastics in Gaul (Modern France) and Germany began celebrating a specific Mass in honor of the Trinity. Rome resisted as argued by Pope Alexander II that ["Every Sunday --already-- honored the Trinity."], but the ensuing centuries saw spreading of the celebration through monastic liturgy, private devotion and its theological emphasis on anti-heretical controversies. Finally in 1334, Pope John XXII issued the bullae extending the celebration into the wider, universal Church.

"confitébimur ei, quia fecit nobíscum misericórdiam suam." -- "He hath shown His mercy to us."

Several additional videos are included in today's playlist with a sermon from Bishop Barron on the eternal exchange of Love that is The Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost and that is our theme for this week. The Love that is freely given to us that is our duty to return to the Lord.

This Sunday, we will be opening with #354 - "All Hail, Adored Trinity" The offertory will be #422 - "Healing River of the Spirit" Communion will be: #508 - "One Love Released", #660 - "In Perfect Charity", and #513 - "The Supper of the Lord". Finally, we close with #549 - "As We Celebrate"

Link to Sunday's full playlist for May 31, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7gDF4KoifldZegyUG48ASsBp4qIV94F

Additional musics are included for practice and familiarization.

REQUESTS!!! Do you have a favourite hymn in the Glory and Praise hymnal? Let me know! I will do my best to work it into the Mass.

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