Attention St. Jude Families: Calling All High School Seniors of the 2026 Graduating Class

St. Jude is proud to honor our super seniors in a very special way.

Our annual Baccalaureate Mass will take place on Sunday, May 17th at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Following Mass will be a special ceremony in the chapel, followed by a lunch and cake reception in the Main Hall.

If you would like your High School Senior to be a part of this special day, for planning purposes please RSVP no later than April 27th to Julie Barrientos, Faith Formation Coordinator at (561) 743-6125 or religioused@stjudechurch.net

What Julie needs when you RSVP:

• Name of Graduating Student
• High School Student is Graduating From
• College the Student Plans to Attend
• What Major the Student Plans to Focus on

We look forward to your senior joining us on this very special day!

Introducing St. Jude Catholic Church’s new pilot “Vacation Bible School“.

This Catholic VBS is for children ages 4 to 11 years, and entering grades VPK to 5th in the fall of 2026.

We will gather Monday through Friday, June 22nd to June 26th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Parish Center of St. Jude.

A snack will be provided but please bring a water bottle labeled with your child’s name, and let us know if your child has any food allergies.

Our VBS includes Music, Arts & Crafts, Games, Outdoor Fun, and most importantly, our Catholic Faith!

Space is limited and registered St. Jude Families will have priority!

No cell phones allowed however, if a cell is a necessity, we will keep it in an secured location until the end of the VBS day.

Cost is $50 per child. Your payment will secure your spot. Cash or Check made payable to St. Jude Catholic Church.

Please see our flyer attached, as well as registration form.

Registration Forms will be accepted until June 1st, or until spots are full.

For any questions, please contact Julie Barrientos, Faith Formation Coordinator, at (561) 743-6125 or email at religioused@stjudechurch.net

Bishop Manuel invites you to pilgrimage with him to

World Youth Day 2027

August 1 – 10, 2027

Seoul, South Korea

Open to High School Youth and Young Adults ages 16 – 39

Packages from $5499 

+ $79 travel insurance
(Includes roundtrip, airfare from PBI, 4-star hotel, meals and more!)

Scholarships available. Details to follow soon.

Since this pilgrimage fee represents a considerable sacrifice, we encourage anyone interested in participating to begin prayerfully fundraising now. Talk to your parish captain about fundraising opportunities.

World Youth Day is a physically demanding pilgrimage.  

Participants should be prepared for:

• Extended periods of standing and walking long distances in limited shade or seating.
• Walking long distances in high heat and humidity.
• Navigating extremely large crowds on uneven or unpaved surfaces.
• Spending significant time outdoors, including during periods of inclement weather, with limited shelter available.
• Mobility accommodations may not be as readily available as those typically provided in the United States.

Click here to view more info on World Youth Day https://www.diocesepb.org/wyd.html

The Captain for St. Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta is Julie Barrientos.

If you have any questions or would like additional info, you can reach Julie at (561) 743-6125 or by email at religioused@stjudechurch.net