About St. Jude Mission · San Patricio, New Mexico
St. Jude Mission is a satellite parish of St. Eleanor Roman Catholic Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico, serving the community of San Patricio. It offers Mass and sacramental services for the local faithful, including Communion for the sick and homebound. The mission is staffed by parish personnel and coordinated through the main parish office. It reflects the welcoming, faith-centered mission of St. Eleanor Church, which emphasizes community, compassion, and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- St. Jude
- Rector
- Reverend Emmanuel Eche Stephen, V.C.
Why belong here
Join a community that embraces all with open arms, offering worship, support, and fellowship rooted in faith, love, and compassion. Participate in ministries like RCIA, Liturgical Ministry, and Knights of Columbus, and experience sacraments and services designed to nurture spiritual growth and connection.
Mass times at St. Jude Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (St. Jude Mission)
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (St. Eleanor)
Adoration times
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (St. Eleanor)
- First Saturday of month Devotion Eucharistic Adoration
About St. Jude Mission
St. Jude Mission serves the San Patricio community as a satellite of St. Eleanor Roman Catholic Church in Ruidoso. It offers Mass and sacramental services, including Communion for the sick and homebound, coordinated through the main parish office.
Staff & Contacts
Led by Reverend Emmanuel Eche Stephen, V.C., the mission is supported by parish staff including Rebecca Joyce (St. Jude Religious Ed. Coordinator) and Tracy Downs (Religious Education Director).
Mass & Services
Sunday Masses are held at 8:00 AM (English), 10:00 AM (English), and 12:00 PM (Spanish). Confession and Eucharistic Adoration are available at specified times.
Ministries & Sacraments
The mission supports RCIA, Liturgical Ministry, Knights of Columbus, and Table of Plenty. All sacraments are available, including Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick.