St Jude Chapel-Downtown

Tomorrow at Holy Cross Catholic Church!

On this the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, we share with you these prayers that the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions prepared for the 20th anniversary.

We invite you to stop by and take a closer look (or first look) of this beautiful artwork commissioned by Paul DeCleva of the artist Tibor Horvath of Budapest, Hungary to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. (If you have information on when this was commissioned, we would appreciate you sharing.)

"On September 11, 2001, the United States was senselessly attacked by terrorists. Thousands perished in the World Trade Center, in the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The victims were Americans. The victims were citizens of over fifty other countries.
We pause today to remember those who have died. We ask God to be merciful to them and to give them eternal rest. And we gather as a nation, still mourning so great a loss of life, still living under the possibility of more evil deeds, still at war with terrorist actions. We gather as a nation “under God,” and with full trust in his love, compassion, and justice.
Let us call to mind all those who died on September 11, 2001.

(pause)

God of loving kindness, those who have died still live in your presence. Welcome into your loving embrace all those who died on September 11, 2001. Grant them eternal rest. Comfort those who mourn them. Open our hearts to hear your word, and in it, find light in time of darkness, and strength in our belief that your Son won for us eternal life. Through that same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(pause)

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, be attentive to the voice of our pleading. By the death and resurrection of your Son we are redeemed, so we are full of hope that those who have died now rest in your eternal light. Give comfort to those left behind. Protect us from all evil, and restore your peace to this world. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen."

These beautiful flowers on the altar are in thanksgiving for the birth of Guendalina Marina Lindley who entered the world September 3rd. She is the first child of DPD officer John Lindley and his wife Jessica.
Congratulations to you John and Jessica. There's special seating just for parents and kids in strollers. We look forward to meeting her soon.

Hear from Rosemarie Banich as she shares about the joyful journeys of transitioning from a first career into a second career in ministry September 12th. Whether you have been working for the Church for many years, just beginning, or thinking about embracing a change in your career, this webinar is for YOU!

FREE! & Open to the Public

Date & Time: Sept. 12th @ 11:30am EST/ 12:30pm EST
Registration Link: https://somadmis.udallas.edu/register/sacredshiftslaunch
Questions or Help with Registration: [email protected]

To receive a link to the event or a recording after, please register at the link above.

Thank you University of Dallas Sacred Shifts Ann & Joe O Neuhoff Institute for Ministry and Evangelization!

If you're headed to the chapel today (or tomorrow) please be advised City of Dallas - City Hall Water Utilities is doing some work in front of the The Joule, Dallas and has really narrowed the lanes of Main Street between Akard and Ervay. Please try to avoid this area if possible. (Don't forget to park at the DalPark garage at 1600 Commerce Street and walk through Main Street Alley.)
Not sure if they will continue to work in this area tomorrow. Please plan ahead.
Thank you!

Join us this Labor Day weekend to wish Anna a fond farewell!

You are invited to St. Jude Chapel Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st to wish us a fond farewell to Anna Lujan our gift shop manager. She and her husband Chris have sold the house, and they are moving outta’ Texas to New Mexico.
Anna started her time here as a volunteer in the gift shop and as a lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. She was asked in late 2021 to go on staff working part-time as the gift shop coordinator. But within a matter of months, she was promoted to gift shop manager and wowed us with her people skills and her ability to source good merchandise.
She has started working with her replacement, Elizabeth Castro and Anna will stay on as needed through the end of September. (Welcome Elizabeth!)
This Labor Day weekend, please stop by the Chapel to say goodbye to a member of our family, Anna.
We wish her and Chris all the happiness and joy as they start their next chapter.
We ask the Lord to bless you and keep you always.

We will be closed Monday September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. on September 3rd. Thank you!

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have three liturgies today - 11:40 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with music. Confessions will be at 11 a.m. We hope to see you today!

We hope to see you this Thursday August 15th when we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation.
We will have confessions starting at 11 a.m. Liturgies will be our 11:40 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. liturgies PLUS a 5:30 p.m. liturgy with music. Please join us! All are welcome.

Here is a prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for all students returning to school this week. We also remember our teachers as they prepare to take on the challenging role of educator and mentor.

Prayer for Students
Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love
you surround us with the mysteries of the universe.

Send your Spirit upon these students
and fill them with your wisdom and blessings.
Grant that they may
devote themselves to their studies
and draw ever closer to you,
the source of all knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.

Prayer for Teachers
Lord God,
your spirit of wisdom fills the earth
and teaches us your ways.

Look upon these teachers.
Let them strive to share their knowledge with gentle patience
and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds.

Grant that they may follow Jesus Christ,
the way, the truth, and the life,
forever and ever.
R/. Amen.

We hope to see you this Thursday August 15th when we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation.
We will have confessions starting at 11 a.m. Liturgies will be our 11:40 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. liturgies PLUS a 5:30 p.m. liturgy with music. Please join us! All are welcome.

We are looking forward to the graduate lecture recital of Daniela Pacheco Salazar on August 17th at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church- Richardson/Garland. Daniela has been a member of our music ministry (along with her husband Luis Salazar) for the past three years and has been a featured performer in our 2022 and 2024 concert. Congratulations Daniela on the completion of your graduate studies! See you soon!

The flowers on the altar are in honor of Elizabeth Gavigan by Amy Gavigan.

Thank you Amy for your generosity. We join you and your family in honoring Elizabeth.

Closing the sanctuary in 15 minutes. Our gift shop will remain open until 4 p.m.

Just a reminder that our chapel sanctuary will be closed this Friday August 9th after the second Mass for carpet cleaning. Our gift shop will remain open until 4 p.m. Thank you!

Just a reminder that our chapel sanctuary will be closed this Friday August 9th after the second Mass for carpet cleaning. Our gift shop will remain open until 4 p.m. Thank you!

This Friday, August 9th, the chapel will close at 12:45 p.m. (after the second Mass and after confessions) to have the carpets cleaned. The Gift Shop will remain open but please note that entry to the sanctuary will be closed for carpet cleaning.
The chapel sanctuary will be closed Friday August 9th after 12:45 p.m.
Thank you!