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What Is Almsgiving?

Posted on 19th Mar 2021

During Lent, your congregation focuses on three main practices — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Prayer and fasting are fairly straightforward concepts and are easy to explain. But what about almsgiv
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The Year of St. Joseph

Posted on 12th Mar 2021

This year marks the 150-year anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph. Let’s take a closer look at the life of Saint Joseph, his Sainthood, and the church supplies you can purchase to honor Sai
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Great Lent Decorations for Your Church

Posted on 26th Feb 2021

Lent is a season of repentance and reflection as the church and Christians everywhere prepare for the celebration of Christ's death and resurrection. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, 40 days before East
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The History Behind The Candles

The History Behind The Candles

Posted on 2nd Feb 2021

When you walk into any Catholic church, one of the first things you will see is an abundance of candles. From candles lining the altar and near the tabernacle to glowing in front of the vari
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How to Prepare for Ash Wednesday

How to Prepare for Ash Wednesday

Posted on 1st Feb 2021

It’s February so, believe it or not, the start of Lent is right around the corner. Prepare for Ash Wednesday by ordering all of the church supplies you need from St. Jude Shop. Learn more about
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What You Can Learn From The Holy Family

What You Can Learn From The Holy Family

Posted on 1st Feb 2021

The Holy Family is the family that you can model your own after. That’s right, you shouldn’t model your family after the “perfect” family on social media or the ones you see o
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The Significance of the Monstrance

The Significance of the Monstrance

Posted on 29th Jan 2021

Of all the religious items and church supplies you purchase for your church, perhaps none is as divine as a monstrance. It is believed to contain the presence of Christ himself, making it an essent
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Girl’s First Holy Communion Apparel

Girl’s First Holy Communion Apparel

Posted on 27th Mar 2020

When the time comes for your daughter to experience her First Holy Communion, we know that this is an important moment for you and your child. This special experience is one that you will remember for
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Setting Up Your Nativity Scene

Setting Up Your Nativity Scene

Posted on 28th Oct 2019

The nativity scene is a traditional decorative element for the Christmas season. Churches, families, communities, and other entities often display this decorative set with pride. Adding the nativity s
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Boys Suits for First Holy Communion

Boys Suits for First Holy Communion

Posted on 8th Jan 2019

Your child or grandchild’s Holy First Communion is a big deal. During Holy First Communion, also called Holy Eucharist, we receive Jesus in our body and soul. This is a beautiful and special pa
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