A Rectory Office Receptionist Position is now available. This is a full-time position for someone who is a people person, with excellent organizational and phone etiquette skills. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, be able to work in a team-oriented environment, and can handle multiple tasks and work independently when required. Please contact Ron Avellino at 610.696.3624 or send resume directly to: ron@simonandjude.org.

Archbishop Pérez has released a statement regarding reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Sunday, August 15th, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been designated as the return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy for all parishioners. Archbishop Perez reminds all that the obligation to attend Mass comes from our Baptism. Baptism compels us to unite with Christ at the altar in His saving Sacrifice of the Cross. The last few months have been a time of hardship and struggle, separation and isolation. COVID-19 has impacted our lives of faith especially keeping us away from the Eucharist. The Eucharist offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. We welcome the reinstatement of the obligation for all Catholics. It is a moment to thank God anew for the great gift of the Mass. The real presence of Jesus to us in His Holy Body and Blood and the joy of gathering together as people of faith. The obligation doesn’t apply to those seriously ill, have serious health risks and who have serious anxiety about being in large groups. It also does not apply to the caregivers of those seriously ill. Please click the link to see the full text.

Dear Parishioners of Saints Simon and Jude: A sincere word of gratitude to all those who were involved in any way during this past Sunday‘s celebration. I am overwhelmed with how very kind and generous you have been during these past 21 years of ministry. It was pure joy to see so many of you! I promise a remembrance in my prayers and ask for a share in your good prayers. God bless you all and I will miss you very, very, very much! In the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sincerely and gratefully in Christ, Sister Rose McHugh. CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW PICTURES FROM THE CELEBRATION!

Help is needed to WEED and WATER the grounds at SSJ. If you have a few minutes and are looking for something to do outside, consider helping keep the weeds away. Email email@simonandjude.org with weeding in the subject line or call 610-696-3624 to learn more. Thanks for helping keep our parish grounds looking beautiful!

CLICK THE LINK to view some of the wonderful pictures we have taken so far at our Rocky Railway camp this week. CHOO...CHOOO...ALL ABOARD!!!!