For this episode of the St. Jude Parish Chatter, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss purgatory, the purification of the soul after death, and how our choices determine our eternal future.

This week's Gospel is the parable of the proud Pharisee and the humble tax collector. Join Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe as they dive into the definition of humility and how it can draw us closer to the Lord.

Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe recall how all of us are called to be missionaries of the Gospel and live out invitation to be persistent in our prayers.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe explore the Gospel of the Ten Lepers and discuss why gratitude is so important to a life of faith.

This week, Father Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview parishioner Ralph Schmitt who just returned from a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

Heaven or hell? Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe discuss what this gospel reveals to us and it's not what you think!

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe get to know St. Jude's new business manager, Jeff Ruskamp, touching on his ministry here at the parish.

This week, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe take a deep dive into the second reading for the Feast of the Exaltation of the cross.

Kicking off our 4th season, Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview Greg Kelly to share memories of their first jobs and promote the St. Jude Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 7th.

Fr. Thuerauf and Deacon Joe interview one of our parishioners, Ed Gillcrist (and exchange some favorite “Dad” jokes) before discussing ministry work here at St. Jude.