St. Jude Parish Chatter: Recent Episodes
St. Jude Catholic Parish
A weekly conversation with the Pastor, Fr. Jason Thuerauf, and our Youth Minister, Tyler Eberle, about this weekends readings as well as the happenings at the parish.
This week, during our final podcast for Season 2, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the lives of several of the saints whose shrines they will be visiting during their upcoming pilgrimage to Mexico.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the first reading for Pentecost Sunday from the Acts of the Apostles as they reflect upon our common identity as Christians and the importance of community and the sacraments.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for the Ascension of the Lord and reflect upon the accompanying signs by which the Holy Spirit works through the Church to bring about both material and spiritual changes in those who believe.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's Gospel and reflect upon how we are incorporated into the love of the Trinity through the friendship we are called to have with God. We are challenged to respond to Jesus' command to "love one another" by giving freely of ourselves for our spouses, our friends, and the entire world.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Eugen Nkardzedze, the Director of Development for the Catholic University of Cameroon. He joins us remotely for this week's podcast, and he will be present at all Masses this weekend as part of the Mission Cooperative Program.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for Good Shepherd Sunday and discuss how the characteristics of sheep and shepherds help us to better understand the nature of the Church.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Juanita Halverson, the regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (Court Madonna of the Mountains) at St. Jude.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter and the peace that comes about by accepting the Lord's mercy.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the empty tomb and the excitement of the resurrection that we, who have received the gift of faith, are called to share with others.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe walk us through the beautiful liturgies of Holy Week: the celebration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the blessing and consecration of the holy oils during the Chrism Mass, the institution of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, and the commemoration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss crucifixes and Jesus' death on the cross while helping us to meditate upon the nature of love, forgiveness, and eternal salvation.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Diane Schreiber, our Special Education Coordinator.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's first reading regarding the ten commandments and offer some reflections as an examination of conscience in preparation for our parish's upcoming penance service.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe speak with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization, about recent and upcoming happenings in our religious education and youth group programs.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Fr. Matthew Maxwell, who will be leading the St. Jude Lenten parish mission. We are excited to welcome Fr. Matthew, who is joining us from San Diego for our first ever remote podcast.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus cleanses a leper. They discuss the importance of participating in the life of the Christian community, which is most fully experienced in our celebration of Sunday Mass.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Father John Mrozek, the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lakewood.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel, in which a man with an unclean spirit recognizes Jesus’ divinity. They discuss the importance of prayer and several philosophical arguments for the existence of God.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss the challenges of Christian discipleship, which requires that we prioritize our work for the kingdom of God.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon this Sunday's Gospel and discuss how God calls us to "come and see," despite our imperfections, so that we can satisfy our restless hearts by journeying with Jesus.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon the Gospel for the Epiphany and how God breaks into the normal moments of our lives so that we may have a personal encounter with him.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jackie Haney, the directress of art and environment at St. Jude.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the prologue of the Gospel of John, which affirms that the Word, our true light, Jesus Christ, is God.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe reflect upon "This Is My Body," the book by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist that we are reading together as a parish this Advent season.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Stanton and Maria La Breche, the leaders of our Fellowship of Light Prayer Group.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent and reflect upon the work each of us does within the Kingdom of God to help us be ready for the Lord's second coming.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Tim and Amber Sandhoff, the chairs of our Christian Service Committee.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss Thanksgiving gatherings and this week's Gospel regarding building up the kingdom through the sharing of our talents and economic resources for the common good.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Jeffrey Pooley, a seminarian studying at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss praying for souls in purgatory during the month of November, as well as this weekend's Gospel regarding fatherhood and serving God with humility. They also address a frequently asked question: what exactly is a phylactery?
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Nikkole Cubbage, our Business Manager.
This week, Deacon Joe and Ed Dill discuss St. Jude's music ministry, as well as this Sunday's Gospel regarding how we "give back" to God by loving our neighbor.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss this Sunday's Gospel and our response to God's invitation to participate in the sacraments, particularly the invitation to His banquet at Sunday Mass.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Sandy Harem, the host for our upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss pilgrimages and this Sunday's Gospel and second reading about the path to holiness.
This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe sit down with Mary Brug, our Director of Family Evangelization.
This week, Fr. Thuerauf and new co-host, Deacon Joe, discuss the recent parish picnic, the upcoming kickoff to faith formation programs at the parish, and this Sunday’s gospel about forgiveness.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler record their last podcast together as Tyler be moving on from St. Jude. But this week they talk about first day's at a new job, VBS is our sponsor again this week and we talk about this Sunday's Gospel.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about VBS, Catholic phrases you may not know, and this weeks Gospel.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with Fr Peter Totleben OP who is staying at the rectory this summer while he is a summer chaplain for FOCUS.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about what a Sequence is and why we read it right before the Gospel reading this weekend. Happy Solemnity of Corpus Christi!
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down and talk about that great mystery the Holy Trinity.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down to discuss Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church, and our patron saints.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with long time RE Catechist and parishioner Maria McCracken.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with Dolores Ware, Mama D, about her faith, family, and her love or the youth at our parish.
This week Father Thuerauf and Tyler discuss the month of May being Mary's month and about this weeks Gospel on Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Tyler also asks a couple of tricky trivia questions.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down and tell some jokes, talk about Deacon John's Spring Mini-Series, and dive into this weekends beautiful Gospel about the Road to Emmaus.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about Divine Mercy Sunday, our own encounters with the devotion to divine mercy, and we talk about how to pray the divine mercy chaplet.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler read through and reflect on an ancient homily on Holy Saturday. They also spend some time talking about our bucket list items. This weeks sponsor is the upcoming celebration of Fr. Bob Kinkel's retirement on April 15th with the 5pm Mass and a celebration from 6:30-9:00pm in the Community CenterAncient Holy Saturday HomilyFr. Bob's Retirement Party
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about this weekends gospel and the raising of Lazarus. We also talk about birthdays (happy birthday to Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler this week) and don't forget to save the date for Fr. Bob's retirement party on April 15th.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about peoples favorite Friday Lenten meal and then we dive into this weekends longer gospel where Jesus heals the man born blind.
This weeks sponsor is our parishes upcoming Family Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The breakfast is on Sunday, March 26 after all Masses.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf is without Tyler who is sick but he is joined by Curtis and Michaelann Martin the founders of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). They talk about college experiences and living out the faith in a world that seems to be against our faith.
FOCUS
This week Fr Thuerauf and Tyler discuss our experiences on retreats, and then we dive into this weekends Gospel about the Transfiguration of Jesus. This weeks sponsor for the podcast is our weekly stations of the cross at the parish on Friday evenings.
Mass Readings
Catechism References (paragraph 2096-2097)
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about the start of lent, how we like our coffee, our upcoming parish mission, and then we dive into the Gospel for this week which is the temptations of Jesus in the desert.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk all things Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. They discuss their own experiences with Ash Wednesday, our parish Ash Wednesday schedule, as well as the journey of Lent that starts with Ash Wednesday.
Check out the book Father referenced from Dr. Anthony Lilles- Hidden Mountain, Secret Garden
This week Fr. Thuerauf turns the tables on Tyler and interviews him. Take a listen and learn a little about our Director of Religious Education and Youth (DREY).
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler discuss our own experiences in a classroom, Deacon John's adult mini-series on the Faith, our sponsor for the week sack lunch Sunday, and then we dive into this Sunday's Gospel reading where Tyler nerds out about food and salt.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about our favorite things to cook, the upcoming Blessing of Throats on the Feast of St. Blaise (February 3), and then we enter into this weeks Gospel which is the Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about our upcoming adult faith formation mini series on Faith lead by Deacon John, our experiences at different March for Life, and then we dive deeper into praying for the unborn and the Gospel of Life. Don't forget to spend some time in prayer and fasting this Monday January 23 for our National Day of Prayer for the Unborn.
CCC 2271
Evangelium Vitae
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with parishioner, security guard, and sacristan Dennis Staff.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about their papal experiences meeting both Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis, the Epiphany house blessing (this weeks sponsor), and then they spend some time reflecting on the life of Pope Benedict XVI as we pray for him after his passing recently.
Let us all echo his final words as our own prayers each and every day of our life "Lord, I love you."
This week we continue to celebrate the Christmas season and now the new year. And we thought we would start the year off with an interview with our pastor Fr. Thuerauf. We learn about some of his favorite things as well as his life before the priesthood, and before coming to Colorado. We hope you enjoy this interview and get to know our pastor a little better.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler wish you all a Merry Christmas, We talk about our favorite Christmas movies, Father talks about a few ways to deal with awkward family conversations this time of year, and most importantly we discuss the "Good News of Great Joy".
If you haven't signed up to receive our parish flocknotes, you should consider doing that to get weekly updates about what is happening at the parish. You can sign up by going to https://stjudelakewood.flocknote.com or texting STJUDE to 84576.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about whether they would rather sing or dance to every song and we dive into why we worship the way we do.
Also this weeks sponsor is Christmas Mass. Join us for Mass on Christmas eve at 4pm, 7pm, or Midnight or on Christmas Day at 10am.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about patience that we must practice not only during this Advent season but during our lives. Our sponsor this week is our upcoming parish penance service which is this Wednesday, December 14th at 7pm in the Church.
This week Fr. Theurauf and Tyler sit down with Brenda Maxwell our Director of Evangelization and music director to talk about her journey here at St. Jude and we also discuss the impact of Mike Marek on her and the parish as we remember his passing a year ago.
Happy New Year! This week we talk about the start of the new liturgical year and the start of Advent, Fr. Thuerauf is officially installed as our pastor, and we dive into preparing for Christmas, not celebrating it during Advent. We also take a look at the Gospel of Matthew that we will get familiar with over the next year as we hear from it every Sunday during this new year.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler discuss Thanksgiving, the fundraiser that is going on to support our youth program, and we dive into the the solemnity of Christ the King.
Mass Readings
Youth Ministry Fundraiser with Sock Religious
This week we are welcomed by seminarian Brian Jacobson who spoke to the parish last weekend about eh annual seminary appeal. We chatted with him about his call to the seminary, what life at the seminary is like, and some other wonderful priests we have encountered in our lives.
If you haven't already done it please consider a donation to the seminaries. Donate
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about DONUTS!, the Veterans mass that is next week on November 12, and we discuss this Sunday's Gospel about marriage.
Mass Readings
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler are joined by none other than our own Deacon Joe Hensley. They talk about Deacon's old VW van and his vocation to the deaconate. He talks about the discernment process that her and Sharon went through before join the formation program. This weeks episode is sponsored by the Solemnity of All Saints Day. Don't forget to come to Mass on Tuesday: 6:30pm (anticipatory on 10/31), 8am, and 6:30pm.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about the repentant tax collector and his trusting humility (yes we talked about humility again), our upcoming parish feast pasta dinner, and Tyler's foray into woodworking while trying not to lose a finger.
Sunday Mass Readings
Catechism 2631
Get your tickets for our parish feast dinner by calling the parish @ 303-988-6435
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler sit down with parishioner Gene Corley and talk about his experience with wine and most importantly his conversion back to the faith in a moment of crisis. We are reminded that God is always waiting for us to respond to His call even in the difficult moments.
This week sponsor is Adult Faith Formation here at St. Jude. Join Deacon John Volk for a series on Catholic Spirituality starting Tuesday, October 18 at 9am.
Stephen Ministry at St Jude
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about this Sunday's Gospel about the lepers (not leapers) that were healed by Jesus and the gratitude and humility that the 1 leper, a Samaritan, showed in coming back to give thanks to God for being healed. We also talk about Fall and all the things we like about it and Donut Sunday.
Mass Readings
References to the Catechism: 1996, 2015
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about Coffee, Youth Ministry here at St. Jude, and the Saints. There are so many great saints that we celebrate in the upcoming month that we spend some time talking about their great lives and the work they did to show their faith by doing God's work both on earth and now in heaven.
James 2:14-26
Website by Blessed Carlo Acutis
Calendar of the Saints of October
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler are joined by Deb and Rodger who just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We talk about the joys and struggles couple can face together during marriage and the importance of making a marriage involve 3 people, the man, the woman, and God.
Inquire about marriage prep at St. Jude: saintjudelakewood.org/marriage
This week Father and Tyler record live from the parish picnic. It was a joy to be with all of you enjoying the beautiful Colorado weather, food, fun games, and great music. We talk with Greg who organized everything for the picnic, and Brenda who has taken over some new duties at the parish.
This week Father and Tyler talk about the parish picnic that is happening this weekend, meetings (the good, the bad, and the long), and we reflect on this Sunday's Gospel about the Lost Sheep.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass readings
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This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler are joined by Deacon John Volk as we talk about Labor and his experience in the medical field. We also talk about Colorado sports, and the upcoming Parish Picnic.
Sorry for the audio this week. It was the first time recording with 3 people and there is still more to learn to make it sound a little better. Thank you for your patience.
This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler discuss music of the past 100 years, RCIA , and we talk about what it means to be humble.
"Lord free me from pride which is the heaviest of all burdens and give me humility in which alone is peace" Fr. Thuerauf's 4th Grade Teacher
Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler discuss baseball, The St. Jude Rosary Garden, and we talk about beginning again as we strive to enter thorough the narrow gate.
“Let us begin again, for until now we have done nothing.” St. Francis of Assisi
Mass readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lumen Gentium 16
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This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler discuss Tyler's trip to France for a wedding, Monday Adoration at the parish, and we talk about uniting our sufferings to that of our Lord's on the cross for the joy that is promised us in heaven.
We also mourn this week the loss of our music director Lu. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Hebrews 12:2 For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.
Mass readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk our favorite teachers and we look at the the purpose of education, specifically religious education.
Registration for Religious Education and Youth Ministry is open. You can register after masses or on our website @ saintjudelakewood.org/re-youth-registration/
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This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk our favorite tv shows and we look at the Gospel from the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time and talk about the providence of God.
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a appreciation breakfast after all Sunday morning masses.
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21
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We made it to Episode 2! This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about Religious Education and Youth Ministry registration starting next weekend (July 30/31), our favorite pizza toppings which Tyler thinks he know this pretty well working in youth ministry, and we look at the first part of the Gospel from the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time about forgiveness.
Registration for Religious Education and Youth Ministry will start after masses July 30/31 and continue into August.
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-13
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Welcome to the first of hopefully many episodes of St. Jude Parish Chatter. This week Fr. Thuerauf and Tyler talk about what this podcast will be, the upcoming parish picnic, our favorite flavors of ice cream, and most importantly the Gospel reading from 16th Sunday in Ordinary time on July 17th.
Parish Picnic will be Sunday, September 11 after the 11am mass.
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
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