Saint Jude Thaddeus  Catholic Church

Click here to read the latest pastoral letter from Bishop Olson regarding the resumption of public masses in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth.

Please read the important safety practices and protocols for our three parishes as we slowly integrate and return to the public celebration of Mass. We ask for your cooperation and awareness to keep our three parishes and fellow parishioners safe from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

• If you are not well or are sick, please stay home and continue to join us virtually through the livestream of the Mass. Your Sunday obligation remains lifted throughout this pandemic.
  • If you are not comfortable being inside the church for Mass, you can attend Mass via livestream in your vehicle. After Mass, we will distribute the Eucharist for those who are attending Mass in their vehicles. Ushers will escort Father Khoi, give proper instructions and signals for communion in the parking lot so please listen and follow them. Each vehicle’s family unit or individual can exit one by one, while maintaining proper social distance, to receive the Body of Christ.
• Our pews will be properly sanitized before and after each Mass. Each pew will be marked and spaced apart for social distancing. Family members can sit together, but individuals MUST maintain the 3-foot social distance rule. Each person is required to wear a face-covering or mask when entering the church and throughout the Mass.
  • Please be mindful that absolutely NO holding hands at the “Our Father” prayer. The Sign of Peace is suspended.
  • At communion time, the ushers will slowly direct each pew to receive the Body of Christ so please be patient and follow proper instructions.
  • Please receive the Eucharist on your hands if possible, mindful of keeping them clean as the throne of the King of the Universe as well as being aware of the Eucharistic particles that may be left behind.
  • There will be no passing of the basket at the offertory. Instead, there will be a secured box at the back of the church for your stewardship offerings.
  • Please do not rush out of the church at the end of Mass and create unnecessary congestions. Ushers will slowly dismiss the congregation – row by row, from the back up to the front – when Mass is finished, please be patient and follow their instructions.

We ask for your understanding as we put into practice these proper protocols for the safety of all. There will be no congregating in the foyer or inside areas of the church before or after Mass. You can use the outdoor areas, with proper social distancing, if needed. Please be mindful to follow instructions as to slowly enter and exit the church properly to keep proper social distance between each individual or family unit.

At this moment, all on-site Religious Education classes, fellowship events, faith-sharing sessions, and organization meetings continue to be suspended. Please check the "Family Faith Sharing" section underneath this announcement for Religious Education and faith sharing materials that you can apply among your family members. 

We suggest that the Saturday 5PM Vigil Mass be reserved for the elderly and most vulnerable as we do our best to keep them protected. If you are late to Mass, or if we run out of room in the main church, there will be an overflow space in the Parish Hall that you can use or you can remain in your vehicles for Mass. Communion will be distributed in the Parish Hall’s overflow space and parking lot after Mass.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation can be made by appointment with Father Khoi or at our usual scheduled times. Please remain seated and properly distanced from one another until it is your turn. Your mask must be worn when you go to confession, and it is offered behind the screen only at this time.

The Mass will continue to be livestreamed for those who are unwell, sick, or have a compromised immune system. The links are available underneath. If you need special assistance, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation.

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You can now securely make your online stewardship contribution with Tithe.ly, an electronic giving platform for many churches. This service uses bank-grade encryption to protect your private information, and all your contributions are notified to the Parish Office for proper recording.
 
For those who do not want to use the online giving option, you are still able to make your stewardship contributions via your Bank's BillPay option (which is free to you and covered by your banking institution in many cases) or mail them in using the U.S. Postal Service.
 

• Here are some general instructions for those who want to use online giving:
  • You can click on the appropriate link for your particular parish:
    • https://tithe.ly/give?c=1132679 for St. Jude Thaddeus in Burkburnett.
    • https://tithe.ly/give?c=1459991 for Christ the King in Iowa Park.
    • https://tithe.ly/give?c=1468515 for St. Paul in Electra.
      • You can also choose the appropriate parish from the dropdown menu and click on the green “GIVE” button.
  • You have an option of what to use (credit card or bank information), how often (one-time gift, weekly/monthly, etc.), and where you choose to contribute (stewardship, maintenance fund, outreach supports, etc.).
• Some general instructions for those who want to set up the online BillPay feature with their banking institution:
  • Log in to your Online Banking with your username and password.
  • Locate the BillPay service tab.
  • Add/Modify St. Jude Thaddeus, Christ the King, or St. Paul Catholic Church as a payee.
  • The mailing address is 600 Davey Drive, Burkburnett, TX 76354. The Office’s phone number is 940-569-1222.
  • Label the memo line or account information as "DONATION" or "BUILDING FUND" – for accurate account recording.
  • Setup the frequency - weekly, twice a month, or monthly.
  • Confirm the starting date and setup.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at 940-569-1222 for assistance. Thank you for your generosity and consideration.

While children's faith formation classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to provide our parish's families with class materials, by grade, for their children. Please download your child's student textbook and activity book materials and work with them each week.

If you are at home and want to find something to do with your children, Mary Brady, a parishioner and 5K teacher at Notre Dame Catholic School made a simple version of the Stations of the Cross for our children. We are grateful for her great idea, keeping us connected with a beautiful Lenten practice!

WELCOME

to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett, Texas. We are a parish of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, under the leadership of the Most Reverend Michael J. Olson, S.T.D., M.A. Please come to worship and celebrate Mass with us. It is our joy to have you join us!

Please also visit our sister parishes in Iowa Park (Christ the King) and Electra (St. Paul) if you are in their respective areas.
 

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Father Khoi V. Tran is currently assigned by Bishop Olson as the Parochial Administrator of the three parishes. For details about events at our three parishes, please click on the "Calendars" menu and select your particular parish. Information will be updated regularly for your convenience. For up-to-date news and updates, please follow us on FaceBook and Twitter.

If you need assistance or want to get to know more about our communities, please give us a call at the Parish Office. We would love to share about our wonderful communities of faith with you. 
 

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Our Mission Statement

We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Jude Thaddeus, come together to glorify God and build His Kingdom in a loving, family-oriented atmosphere by dedicating ourselves to nurture each other's faith and cultures through worship, education, service, fellowship, and community outreach.

Photo by Everett Ivey

Please click on the photo above to donate to the 2020 Diocesan Appeal or text ADA to 91999. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.