The parish clergy, staff, and parishioners of Saint Jude Parish offer our prayerful support especially at this time of your loss. We want you to know that in the days and months ahead we are willing to be of whatever help we might be to you. We are also aware that we cannot remove your pain, but we hope to be able to assist you in whatever way possible as you attempt to find God's loving presence even in the midst of suffering. 

The Rite of Christian Burial provides for a variety of prayerful celebrations. While the traditional practice is the celebration of a funeral Mass, circumstances may dictate a preference for a service of Scripture and prayer in the funeral home (and/or at the cemetery). This might be appropriate where the family or loved ones are not of the Catholic faith, or where the deceased has never been a active Catholic. If there are questions regarding this matter, the parish clergy would be happy to discuss them with the family.

If you are planning a funeral for your loved one and would like to have the Mass at one of our churches, please contact us at 412-661-0187.