About St. Jude the Apostle · Oak Grove, Missouri
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Oak Grove, Missouri, situated within the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph. According to GCatholic, it is officially a mission of St. George Catholic Church in neighboring Odessa, sharing pastoral leadership with that parish. The parish lives out the motto "Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples," and welcomes Catholics in eastern Jackson County with weekend Masses, daily Masses mid-week, Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and an active faith-formation and outreach program. The parish office is at 2001 South Broadway, Oak Grove, and the parish priest, Fr. Joshua Barlett, oversees both St. Jude and St. George as a linked pastoral team.
- Patron
- St. Jude the Apostle (one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, traditionally identified as Thaddaeus, patron of desperate or difficult causes)
- Rector
- Fr. Joshua Barlett
- Diocese
- Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph
Why belong here
St. Jude the Apostle is a small, welcoming parish with strong sacramental life — daily Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays, two Sunday Masses, regular Eucharistic Adoration, and three weekly confession slots. It is a close-knit community that offers faith formation for all ages (OCIA/RCIA, youth group, small groups, Bible Study, That Man Is You, She Shall be Called Woman), hands-on outreach through its Open Table ministry and Welcome Team, and family-friendly events like monthly Bingo nights and Sewing for Souls. Sharing pastoral leadership with neighboring St. George in Odessa, the parish is easy to plug into for anyone looking to grow in prayer, serve neighbors, or join a small Catholic community in eastern Jackson County.
Mass times at St. Jude the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 4:30 PM (St. Jude)
- Wednesday: 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (St. Jude)
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM (St. Jude)
Adoration times
- Sunday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome from Fr. Barlett
The homepage of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Oak Grove opens with a greeting from Pastor Fr. Joshua Barlett and the parish's threefold mission statement: 'Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.' Visitors are invited to learn about Mass times, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and the many ways to get involved in parish life.
- Motto: Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.
- Pastor greeting published on the homepage
- Fr. Barlett's homilies are posted online for parishioners of both St. Jude and St. George
Parish Staff & Leadership
St. Jude shares a pastoral team with St. George Catholic Church in Odessa. Fr. Joshua Barlett serves as Pastor of both parishes, supported by Katherine Brown (Pastoral Associate and Safe Environment Coordinator), Stephanie Reiss (Director of Outreach), and Amanda Buttig (Director of Communications). The office is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to noon.
- Fr. Joshua Barlett — Pastor (St. Jude, Oak Grove and St. George, Odessa)
- Katherine Brown — Pastoral Associate (oversees Religious Education and Safe Environment for both parishes)
- Stephanie Reiss — Director of Outreach (oversees Open Table, Bingo nights, and the Welcome Team)
- Amanda Buttig — Director of Communications (bulletin, website, media, facility reservations, Mass intentions)
- Music Coordinator / Principal Organist position open (joint with St. George)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish describes faith formation as 'a lifelong process of growing in one's understanding of and relationship with God' and offers a wide range of programs for every age and stage of life. Katherine Brown, the Pastoral Associate, oversees the Religious Education Program shared with St. George and serves as the Safe Environment Coordinator for both parishes.
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults — for those becoming Catholic)
- Religious Education Program (K–12 catechesis)
- Youth Group
- Look to the East (Young Adults)
- That Man Is You (TMIY — men's faith program)
- She Shall be Called Woman (SHE — women's faith program)
- Small Groups (10-person classes meeting on various days)
- Bible Study (ongoing; listed on the parish calendar)
Outreach, Fellowship & Community Life
Beyond its sacramental life, St. Jude maintains a busy schedule of fellowship and service events run primarily through the Director of Outreach, Stephanie Reiss. Open Table anchors the parish's hospitality and service to those in need, while monthly Bingo nights (doors 4:30 PM, games 6:00 PM) bring the wider community together. The Joint Mission Team coordinates ministry leadership between St. Jude and St. George.
- Open Table (parish outreach / hospitality ministry)
- Welcome Team (welcoming new parishioners and visitors)
- Monthly Bingo nights (fundraising & fellowship)
- Sewing for Souls (crafts with a charitable purpose)
- Joint Mission Team (parish leadership across both St. Jude and St. George)
- Safe Environment program (parish-wide)
Becoming a Parishioner
Anyone interested in joining St. Jude the Apostle can fill out the parish registration form on the parish website. The form asks for basic contact information, date of birth, and preferences for parish envelopes or online giving. A member of the parish staff follows up personally with each new registrant.
- Online registration form available under 'Become a Parishioner'
- Options for parish envelopes and/or online tithing
- Staff follow-up by phone or email after registration
News, Bulletins & Calendar
The parish keeps parishioners up to date through a News & Events page, an online parish calendar (the recommended source for any schedule changes or cancellations), weekly bulletins, and the pastor's homilies. Recent parish milestones celebrated on the site include the May 2 Confirmation of nine young people from the linked parishes.
- Parish calendar (always check for cancellations/changes)
- Weekly bulletins posted online
- Fr. Barlett's homilies published for ongoing formation
- News & Events page lists upcoming gatherings
Contact & Visit
St. Jude's church and parish offices are located at 2001 South Broadway in Oak Grove, MO 64075. The parish office is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM to noon, and the parish can be reached by phone, by emailing the pastor or staff, or by submitting a message via the website.
- Address: 2001 South Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075
- Office phone: 816-230-4127
- Office hours: Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Staff emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]