Rescue Project Info Session Followup

The original email sent out June 26 for the Info Meeting on July 8 was sent out to those chosen from the LYS sessions, with a few additions, that exhibited the qualities that are needed for a Team required to implement and support this project.

As promised this is the followup email sharing what was presented at the meeting. And what ‘The Rescue Project’ is.

Please review the links that will help you better understand the Project and Roles. Then click the ‘Role Signup’ link to signup for a role that you can help with.

You can also click the ‘Participant Signup’ if you plan to attend ‘The Rescue Project’ sessions. Whether you signup for a role or not.

Father Ayub and the Pastoral Council are excited to bring this program to the parishioners of St. Jude. There have been other parishes that have already used the program, OLC, Holy Spirit, St. Luke, and have had great success and rave reviews.

What is it?

Simply put, an experience of the gospel surrounded by food, conversation and prayer.

The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment.

The Rescue Project answers 4 main questions –

1. Why is there something rather than nothing? (Created)
2. Why is everything so messed up? (Captured)
3. What, if anything, has God done about it? (Rescued)
4. And if God has done anything, how should I respond? (Respond)

Who can be involved?

The Rescue Project is for anyone and everyone! It appeals to those who have been walking with Jesus for years, as well as those for whom Jesus is only a figure in ancient history.  The Rescue Project is ideal for use in parishes, homes, workplaces, bars, prisons, schools, dorms, and more.

Oh, and by the way: No homework, free meal, no cost!

Sessions Schedule

6:00 p.m. People arrive and are seated in their small groups

6:05 p.m. The session begins with welcome, prayer, and an overview of the evening

6:10 p.m. Dinner

6:40 p.m. Worship music

6:45 p.m. Rescue Project episode

7:30 p.m. Small group conversation

8:00 p.m. Session concludes

The November 22 Retreat will consist of: (Schedule TBD)

• Mass
• Continental Breakfast
• Worship
• Rescue Project Chapter Seven: Words Are Not Enough
• Journaling and prayerful reflection
• Break
• Rescue Project Chapter Eight: What Does He Want From Me?
• Communal Surrender Prayer
• Prayer Ministry (take as long as you need)
• Lunch
• Debrief (“What did the Lord do?”)
• Worship, prayer, conclude

Rescue Project Trailer 

Rescue Project Info Session PowerPoint Presentation

John Gonzelas Audio Presentation Click Here 

Marty Smith Audio Presentation Click Here

Roles and Teams Click Here

Fall 2025 Schedule Click Here

Role Signup Click Here

Participation Signup Click Here