St. Jude (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Jude Parish | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Jude Thaddeus |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth |
| Venerated Saints: | Saint Jude, Saint Rocco |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Garden City Deanery |
| Address: | 89 Overlook Dr., Mastic Beach, New York 11951 |
| City: | Mastic Beach, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1956 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjudesgc.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Jude Parish is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Garden City, New York. Dedicated to Saint Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1956 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, St. Jude Parish has been a beacon of hope for the faithful in Garden City. The current church building was dedicated on November 17, 1963.
The parish community is committed to emulating Saint Jude's selfless devotion and compassion for those in need.
History
St. Jude Parish was established in 1956 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in response to growth in the Garden City area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 9, 1956, at the parish's temporary location, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg.[2]
Special features
- Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and community events reflecting care for the poor
- Ministries inspired by Saint Jude's charism, including service to the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1963, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- Stained glass windows depicting Saint Jude Thaddeus
- Statue of Saint Jude Thaddeus in the narthex
Interior features
- Marble altar with bronze tabernacle
- Pews made from local Long Island wood
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Jude Thaddeus, reflecting his life of selfless devotion and compassion for those in need.
Stained Glass Windows
- Depictions of Saint Jude Thaddeus and other saints
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Jude Thaddeus in the narthex
- Statue of Saint Rocco in the chapel
Other Artwork
- Mural depicting the life of Saint Jude Thaddeus
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Related parishes
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Jude - Garden City". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-jude-garden-city/.
- ↑ "History of St. Jude Parish". St. Jude Parish. https://www.stjudesgc.org/about/history/.