On March 23, 2025 we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of The Selma to Montgomery March and The City of St. Jude's role as Campsite 4.
During our program we were entertained by the talented Coleman Woodson, Jr. and also the St. Jude Children's Choir.
After the program, the community and leaders marched from The City of St. Jude Campus to the Alabama State Capital once again.
On March 23, 2025 we celebrated the 60th Anniversary of The Selma to Montgomery March and The City of St. Jude's role as Campsite 4.
In a very special portion of the program, we recognized our parish members who were there that day and participated. We are honored to call you all friends and fellow parish members and are grateful for the steps you took to make this world a better place. May God bless you!
Above: Congressman Shomari Figures stands with the participants.
Martin Luther King, III, who honored and surprised us with his presence, spoke a few words to those attending the program.
We were honored by the presence of Dr. Martin Luther King, III who so graciously obliged and spoke a few words to those in attendance. (Fun fact: He was born at St. Jude Hospital next door!)
Congressman Shomari Figures was a guest speaker during The City of St. Jude's program celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March where St. Jude was Campsite 4.
We had the privilege of hearing Congressman Shomari Figures and Mayor Steven L. Reed speak on the importance of the March, The City of St. Jude's role, the work it took to achieve voting rights, and the work that still needs to be done moving forward.
Mayor Steven Reed gave concluding remarks during The City of St. Jude program celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March.
(Left to Right)
Congressman Shomari Figures, Reverend Andrew B. Jones, and Mayor Steven Reed.
A reception was held prior to The City of St. Jude program Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March where St. Jude was Campsite 4.
Our Angel Tree gifts benefitting the children of Father Purcell Exceptional Children's Home!
Fill the Bag Event 2024! Benefitting our homeless neighbors in need.
Our generous parishioners provided hygiene items, first aid kits, canned meats, snacks, treats, and many other things!
Welcome to The City of St. Jude!
Soul Fest 2024 - Throwing for prizes!
Soul Fest Fun!
Soul Fest 2024 - Say Cheese!
When you just want to see how good you'll look as a Nun!
Let's be a part of the choir!
Smiles and Fun!