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Welcome to SS Brendan and Jude Parish

St. Jude Center for Catholic Campus Ministry
P.O.  Box 1154   Lower College Drive,   Alfred, NY  14802

St. Brendan Church and Rectory
11 South Main Street,  Almond, NY  14804

St. Jude Chapel and Parish Office       (607) 587-9411
St. Brendan Rectory                                (607) 276-5304
Fax   607. 587.9431
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CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRYWe are a community of faith in Jesus with a mission to College and University Students.  Whatever we can do to assist you on your spiritual journey, please let us know.  Our parish is committed to you.   Please pick up a copy of our weekly bulletin to become more aware of our activities.
BAPTISMThe Sacrament is celebrated at the Easter Vigil and on Sundays during the liturgy.  Call the Parish Office for information.

CONFIRMATIONFor information regarding reception of the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, College and University students contact Sue Fowler, teenagers contact Fr. Gene Ulrich.

EUCHARIST      MASS SCHEDULE

JOINING THE CHURCHThe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is available for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, becoming Catholic or completing their Baptism with Confirmation (and Communion.)

RECONCILIATION
Saturday  4:30-4:50PM       St. Brendan Church
Penance Service during Advent and Lent:
St. Jude Chapel   and  any time upon request.

MARRIAGEEngaged couples call Fr. Gene Ulrich at least six months before the wedding.  PreCana preparation is required.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING       St Jude
Matt Wenke, M.A.Tuesdays by appt
(716) 372-0101, ext 14
Ann Cramer          Thursdays, 9AM-5PM
Counselor Intern   (evenings available)
(607) 661-2427
Pastor      Fr. Eugene Ulrich
Pastoral Associate                                 Christopher Yarnal

Religious Education Director                Peggy Cartwright
Parish Secretary                                      Jo Ellen Del Campo
Building Manager                                    Mike Crandall
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Children's Church
PreK-3   Cathy Johnson(607) 276-2519
K-8          Peggy Cartwright      (607) 587-8599
9-12        Fr. Gene Ulrich
Adult Enrichment Course (Fall)   Fr. Gene Ulrich

CARE OF THE SICKPlease notify a member
of the pastoral team when a person is hospitalized or confined to home.

SACRAMENT FOR ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Last Friday of the Month9:00AM
St. Brendan Church
Monday (once a month)7:30PM
Our Lady of Grace Guest House
In case of an emergency call the Rectory or Parish Office. 
If no answer, call St. Ann (Hornell)   324-0410

PRAYER CIRCLEPhone tree contact to pray for specific needs in this community.  Prayer petition starters:

Sue Fowler            587-8217 (h)   587-9411 (w)
Karen Porter          276-6378 (h)   871-2186 (w)

PARISH COUNCILBridget Reynolds, Colleen Brade, Bernie Graves, Jan Higgins, Pete MacDonald, Joy Cleveland, Pat Quackenbush, Chris Yamal, and Father Gene Ulrich
NEW PARISHIONERSYou are welcome!  Please be at home with us and let us know of your presence in the community.  Call the Parish Office to request a parish consensus form.
"There are no strangers here."
Pray for Our Troops

Alicia Covert     Bill Price
Robert Heintzelman
Daniel Jessen
Christopher Colden