Outreach Ministries
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. communityactioncenter@stjudeatlanta.net
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. christchildsociety@stjudeatlanta.net
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. able@stjudeatlanta.net
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. annulmentcasesponsors@stjudeatlanta.net
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. esl@stjudeatlanta.net
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. ioh@stjudeatlanta.net
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. path@stjudeatlanta.net
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. respectlife@stjudeatlanta.net
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. stvincentdepaul@stjudeatlanta.net
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. inactivecatholics@stjudeatlanta.net
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. divorcedwidowedseparated@stjudeatlanta.net
Conversational Spanish Language (CSL) is a ministry that strives to serve the entire St. Jude community by training 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.
csl@stjudeatlanta.net