The primary purpose of the Rosary Altar Society is to praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary for the mutual spiritual benefit of all the members throughout the world. The society provides care and upkeep of the Sanctuary, Eucharist and Daily Chapel, and assists charities at the discretion of the clergy. Members also support the needs of the Rosary Society and Church at large. The Rosary Altar Society meets the First Monday of each month except September (2nd Monday), and January, July and August (no meeting).

ABOUT US

The Charter for the St. Jude Rosary Altar Society was signed on October 28, 1964 and currently hangs in the Sacristy off the Daily Chapel. The St. Jude Rosary Altar Society was founded by six women of St. Jude Thaddeus Roman Catholic Church: AnnaMarie Andershonis, Eleanor Baker, Helen Brodie, Ida Flanagan, Ethel Kuzma and Elizabeth Puco. These ladies became the Charter Members of the Rosary Altar Society.

The original officers were:
Ethel Kuzma – President; Eleanor Baker – Vice President; Elizabeth Puco – Treasurer; Helen Brodie – Secretary. The main purpose was to honor Mary and support the parish.

Today, the Rosary Altar Society still maintains the altar, altar cloths and vestments and continues to support our parish and community. Rosarians, through our Care Committee, have provided meals for families in need, rides to church, doctor appointments and grocery shopping for members of our parish.

HOW TO BECOME A ROSARIAN

If you would like to belong to a viable and vital organization of St. Jude’s Parish, we invite you to come to our next meeting to learn more about the Society and meet our members. Membership is open to any woman of the Parish who is 18 years of age or older. We look forward to meeting you! Are you a Rosarian who has been away for awhile? Come to our next monthly meeting. We look forward to welcoming you back!

FIRST FRIDAY / FIRST SATURDAY

Rosary Altar Society members actively support both First Friday and First Saturday devotions celebrated at St. Jude. Participation in both these devotions carries with it special graces and blessings. Further details are available at these sites: First Friday Devotion and First Saturday Devotion.