Additional Dates and Locations for Lenten Missions

Father Michail Ford, OP, director of the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Chicago, Illinois, will lead a special series of Lenten missions featuring one of the most significant Apostolic relics outside of Rome--the arm of St. Jude Thaddeus. Revered by Catholics, the relic represents a tangible connection to the Apostle’s spiritual presence. The missions include preaching, oil blessings, and time for veneration of the relic and culminate with a St. Jude Mass. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Fr. Mike Ford, m.ford@opcentral.org; Rosemary Adams, r.adams@opcentral.org.

Event Schedule and Details
Monday, February 19, 2024
St. Denis Church 
5366 Main Street Lexington
Michigan 48450
10:00 a.m: Mass and Preaching

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
St. Mary Church
7066 Main Street
Port Sanilac, Michigan 48469
810-359-5400
10:00 a.m.: Mass and Preaching
 

Sunday and Monday, February 25-26, 2024
St. Pius V and St. Martin of Tours
6:30 p.m.: Mission Preaching

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
St. Pius V
202 North 3rd Street
New Salem, North Dakota 58563 
6:30 p.m.: St Jude Mass

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
St. Martin of Tours
322 2nd Street East
Center, North Dakota 58530
701-843-7061

6:30 p.m.: Mass

Monday-Wednesday March 4-6, 2024

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
1704 W Webster Rd
Summersville, West Virginia 26651

March 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m.: Blessings and Veneration
March 6 at 7:00 p.m.: St. Jude Mass

Monday-Wednesday, March 11-13, 2024  

St. Michael’s Catholic Church
4901 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55804
218- 525-1902

March 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m.: Mission Preaching
March 13 at 6:30 p.m.: St Jude Mass

About the Shrine of St. Jude
The Shrine,  which features the arm relic of St. Jude, is a worldwide ministry located at St. Pius V Church in Chicago, Illinois, that has united faithful believers in prayer since 1929. St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of desperate causes, holds widespread popular devotion among Catholics. Shrine ministries include masses and an internet prayer ministry, providing an opportunity for the homebound and those in distant places to join in prayer during times of need. For more information and for additional images, visit The-Shrine.org.
 

About St. Jude
St. Jude, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ mentioned in the New Testament, is often referred to as "Jude Thaddeus" to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. Devotion to St. Jude, recognized as the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations, has grown over the centuries. Venerated as a powerful intercessor, many turn to St. Jude for help and guidance. The arm relic of St. Jude, curated by Dominican friars at the Shrine in Chicago and reported to be the largest relic of an apostle outside of Rome, is available for daily viewing when not taken on missions around the country. Revered by Catholics, the relic represents a tangible connection to the Apostle’s spiritual presence.
 

About Fr. Mike Ford, OP
Outside of the Shrine’s normal novena schedule, Dominican Friar Fr. Mike Ford travels across the United States teaching about Catholic devotions, which include veneration of relics and novenas.  He has done presentations at parishes, universities, high schools, and numerous grade schools, raising awareness of our Catholic heritage. He presents on various subjects ranging from general spirituality and more focused types including Dominican spirituality.

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