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Frequently Asked Questions

When are services?

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil:  4:00 pm

Sunday:  7:00 am, 08:30 am, 10:30 am

Weekday Masses

Monday - Saturday:  8:00 am

When holidays fall on a weekday: 09:00 am

When is confession?

Saturday: 08:45 - 09:15 am (After 8:00 am Mass in the Christian Formation Center)

First Friday of the month:  6:00 - 7:00 pm (Christian Formation Center)

By Appointment

What should I wear?

We should also come to the sacred liturgy appropriately dressed. As Christians we should dress in a modest manner, wearing clothes that reflect our reverence for God and that manifest our respect for the dignity of the liturgy and for one another (On Preparing to Receive Christ Worthily in the Eucharist).

[Our] bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest (CCC 1387).

Generally, we should be guided by a combination of virtue, common sense, and piety when deciding what to wear to Mass.  We do request that shorts/skirts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, clothing be respectable and conservative.

How do I get to St. Jude the Apostle?

Our parish is located at 152 Tulip Drive Lewes, DE 19958-1689. Here is a map.

Where should I park?

There is ample parking.  Please be mindful of handicapped and reserved parking.

Where do my children go?

Children are always welcome at Mass!

I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of our parishioners. However, we do have worship aids located in each pew that provide you with the order of the mass, the postures, and the words of each prayer. If you don't see a worship aid in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.

I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship with it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

Am I expected to put money into the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money into the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by if you choose. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can sign up for online giving here.