First Sunday in Advent November 27, 2016

9405 W. Florida Avenue Lakewood, CO 80232 Office 303-988-6435

Fax 303-988-6438 www.saintjudelakewood.org

Welcome! If you come as a visitor today, we hope you will return as a friend. To register in the parish, stop by the welcome table in back of church. Someone will help answer your questions and give you a form to fill out, which can be left there or put in the collection basket later. You can also register during the week at the parish office.

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kinkel Deacons Rev. Mr. Alan Spears Rev. Mr. Mike Bunch Rev. Mr. Jay Garland Weekend Masses 5:00 pm (Saturday Anticipatory) 7:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am (Sunday) Daily Mass 8:00 am Monday-Friday Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday

Mission Statement: The Catholic Community of St. Jude is formed in faith in Jesus Christ. We seek to grow in our faith through the proclamation of God's Word and the celebration of the Sacraments. We are dedicated to love and care for all God's people in their physical and spiritual needs. The stewardship of our time, talent and treasure is conducted in a way that shows our gratitude to God for His blessings.

November 27, 2016

St. Jude Events

PASTOR’S POTPOURI - WE AWAIT THE COMING OF THE LORD

Here we are at the 1st Sunday of Advent, believe it or not. We begin again to reflect on the Lord and His life and ministry, this year from Matthew’s Gospel.

Advent means “coming” – Christ’s first coming is accomplished; ;now we wait for His second coming. Advent is about waiting and wondering and praying and expecting…and much more as our God continues to draw us closer to Himself. We reflect on the Old Testa-ment promises and how they were fulfilled and we look forward to what is happening and will happen as the final coming approaches’. What to do in Advent: make more time for prayer; read the scriptures for each day; go to confession; find quiet time just for listening to your heart; reach out for the sick and homeless; and live the beati-tudes. We are not just getting ready for Christmas…that’s part of it…we are getting ready to greet the Lord when He comes again…may we be found waiting on his arrival so we may greet him in joy. HAPPY ADVENT, ALL!

—Fr. Bob

St. Jude Advent Penance Service:

Will be Thursday, December 15, 7:00

pm.

Give your self the Advent

gift of mercy!

Stewardship Thank you for tithing and writing the amount you are donating on your envelope.

Offertory The November 19/20 collection will be posted in next bulletin.

Electronic Contribution (ACH) is available for your tithing. Would you like to simplify your contribution? You can schedule your automatic contributions to come out monthly or semi-monthly. For info, call Nikkole at 303-988-6435 x13.

Tithing Through generosity to us as a tithing parish we have been able to donate $5,522 during October to the following charitable and worthy causes:

Brown Robe Benefit Catholic Church Extensions Society Discovery Job Network Jesuits of the Missouri Province Seeds of Hope St Jude 911 Program St Jude Senior Luncheon World Mission Sunday

Barrel Room: Next week, St. Jude’s collection for food will go to St. Jude and the clothing collection will go to the Action Center.

First Sunday of Advent Here’s a thought. What if the Second Coming of Christ isn’t being held off by God, but held off by us? What if, as St. Charles Borromeo suggests, “Christ, who came once in the flesh, is prepared to come again”, and we’re the ones who are delaying his coming? Here are a few of the ways I’ve experienced the “drawing near” of Christ in my life: 1. When, outside of “sacred surroundings”, people share about the ways in

which Christ is working in their lives. Or, just because they want to, people sing psalms and hymns together. Or they talk about the homily in the car on the way home. Or they pray together, just because they saw each other in church and know that Jesus is their connection.

2. When people who were estranged join hands in friendship. There is nothing more powerful than forgiveness, no quicker way to enter the kingdom of God than to watch enemies begin to speak to one another. Especially if we are the ones estranged, and we are the ones to make the first move toward reconciliation. Test this out this holiday season, and let the Prince of Peace overwhelm you with his immediate presence.

3. When we are forced out of our comfort zones and find ourselves mak-ing friends with people of every race, language, and way of life. People, after all, are the crowning glory of God’s creation. Find ways to enjoy the company of people different from you, and guess what? There is Jesus, right in your midst.

The advent of the kingdom is only this: Draw near to him, and he will draw near to you (James 4:8).

In what ways will you help the kingdom draw near this year? Kathy McGovern c. 2013 www.thestoryandyou.com

St. Jude Parish a Stewardship Community November 27, 2016

Around St. Jude continued...

“Sack Lunch Sunday will be December 4th for the Volunteers of America to help

feed the poor.

Please bring a sack lunch prior to the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Thank you for your generosity.

Thank you for sharing with others for the Food Box Pro-gram! Many have had a better Thanksgiv-ing holiday because of your help!

Our Adopt-a-Family for Christmas gifts continues this weekend and next. Come find a family that you can help! Gifts can be returned either to the church after weekend Masses, or to the Parish Office by Wednesday, December 14th.

*Please bring turkeys and hams during business hours 9:00am-4:00pm to the Community Center. Please DO NOT leave them in the church where they may thaw out. before we notice their presence. Thank you. - Christian Service Committee

Save the Date

December 31, 2016 St. Jude Annual New Year’s Eve Dance.

Sponsored by Knights of Columbus council

#16052

$20.00 per person

Christmas and New Year’s Schedule

Christmas Eve Mass Times: December 24 ~ 4:00 p.m., (Children's Mass) 7:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. Christmas Day: December 25 ~10:00 a.m. Octave of the Nativity of the Lord: December 31~ 5:00 p.m. (Anticipatory) Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God: January 1~7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 11:00a.m.

Plans are underway for our new parish pictorial directory. The holidays are fast approach-ing. Set your appointment now to be photographed at Bettinger Photography’s exclusive indoor and outdoor studios, or while they are setup here: Fri, Janu-

ary 20th, 5pm – 9pm, Sat, January 21st, 9am – 5pm, Mon, January 23rd, 9am – 5pm, Tue, January 24th, 1pm – 9pm; Portraits make great gifts. By being photo-graphed you will receive a complimentary directory and 5x7 portrait. Your participation is very important so please sign up. Bettinger Scheduling Line: 303-400-6023 Scheduling Website: www.BettingerPhoto.com

Annual Christmas Pageant and Concert: Our religious education children have been hard at work for months now preparing this show for you. Please join us on Sunday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. as they tell the Christmas story! The Children’s Choir and Chenaniah will provide a pre-show concert and music throughout the play as well. All are welcome to a holiday party in the Youth Center immediately after the pageant.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

Men’s Prayer Group meets in the CC every Saturday at 7:00 am except the 3rd Saturday.

Fellowship of the Unashamed meets every Wednesday starting the second week in September through the end of May in the Church basement from 9:00 am -11:00 am. We are an adult faith based learning group. Contact Nancy @ 303-985-4931 for more information.

RCIA: Anyone interested in baking for RCIA and other functions, please call Laura Bunch 303-988-6435 Ext. 17(Please leave a message).

Eucharistic Adoration Monday 4-8 p.m. and First Friday 8:30-4:00 p.m.

*Anytime the Parish Offices are closed, there will not be Eucharistic Adoration.

The Stephen Ministry program provides confidential one-on-one Catholic Christian care to individuals in the congregation who are experiencing difficulties in their lives such as grief, death of a loved one, illness, divorce, financial difficulties and more. For more info call Gene Corley 303-697-7058 or Susan Clarke at 303-985-8638.

Our Mission at Discovery Job Network is to assist you in your job search. Our networking group meets every Monday from 9:30-11 a.m. in Peregrine Hall at St. Thomas More Church. Registration isn’t necessary. For additional information, 303-220-3384.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is hosting personalized tours for the 2017-18 school year. Tours are given by our principal and members of our student leadership team. Please contact the school office at 303-233-2500 or send an email through our website, www.olfcs.com. New family enrollment applications will be accepted beginning on February 21 on a first come, first serve basis.

Help Wanted Hands of The Carpenter solves vehicle crisis issues for low/fixed income single mothers and widows. Experienced automobile technicians (paid) and volunteers are needed to repair these amazing women’s broken cars, or prepare quality donated vehicles for placement when existing cars are beyond repair. For more information contact Dan Georgopulos at dan@ehands.org.

Elsewhere

Organizations and Ministries

35th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 27, 2016

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12

Pray for the Sick Parishioners of our Parish

Stephanie Vigil, Thea (Daniele) Roberts, Joanne Boetger, Deacon Joel Paulson, David Ketner, Jean Thermos, Velma Williams, Leonard Beaudrie, Deacon Mike & Laura Bunch, Bob Pahls, Eugene Beaudrie, Walter Heline, Anna Torres, Anne Gargano, Ed Gibson, Keriann Bekek, Bud Marvin, Wilma Kucera, Mary Ann Ryberg, Shirley Planche, Zach

Canaday, Dot Malone, Terry Ryan, Herb Roeller, Jeanette Southwick, Gloria Field, Michaela Rossi, Nathan Hivly, Paul Goebel, Larry Mullen, Gary & Beth Nowinski, Maria Garrett,

Mary Jo Koehler, Larry Murrin, Tina Corona

Pray for the Deceased Loved Ones of our Parish +Jane Crowell, +Eugene Beaudrie, Jr.,

+Drasko Jovovic, +Lyle Schultz

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Or text stjude to 84576 and join your favorite groups.

The prayer list has been updated. If you would like to add loved ones name on

the list please call the parish office at 303-988-6435.

*The list will be updated every month.

Early Bulletin Deadline: Because of the holidays and days that both our parish office and the publishing company are closed, we have to have early bulletin deadlines: All deadlines for the month of Decem-ber are due November 28.

*Unfortunately there will be no exceptions. Thank you.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas for over 100 years, has served parishes and communities through the religious, educational and charitable Apostolate of the Church. For further information, contact Marla Crow at 303-972-4262.

Charismatic Prayer Group Light of God meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center Lower Level.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesday morning Bible Class is studying “Women in the New Testament.” We meet from 9am-10:30am CCLL. For info more info please call 303-233-3372.

Holy Spirit Ministries meets the 2nd Sunday of the month in the church for praise, worship, healing prayer and confessions. Confessions start at 4:30 pm, Mass begins at 5:00 pm and the healing prayer is available from 6:30-7:30 pm. * In December Mass will be on the 1st Sunday – December 4th.

Knights of Columbus Saint Jude Council # 16052 meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the church basement starting with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Contact James Bentley at 303-931-3490 for more information. Visit us at www.kofc16052.org

Couple to Couple League offers instruction in Natural Family Planning. Call Mike at 303-979-1000.

Christian Service Committee This committee meets on the first Monday of every month from September through May. It is responsible for our Food Basket Programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, as well as the Adopt-A-Family gift program at Christmas. The committee also sponsors a luncheon for the elderly in the Fall, a clothing drive in the Spring for The Action Center, and coordinates our 911 Assistance Program. Finally, it directs the grant making associated with our parish tithing program. For further information, please contact Bill Lazzeri at 303-986-9139.

The Gabriel Project assists mothers and families in need during a pregnancy by promoting the sanctity of life. To make a confidential inquiry for anyone in need in the metro area, call 1-800-713-3021.

Serra Club of Southwest Denver We are dedicated to fostering and promoting vocations to the ministerial priesthood and religious life. For more information, contact Bob Bucheit at 303-989-0145 and Maureen McGee at 303-988-6983.

Parish outreach For those facing temporary financial setbacks: financial assistance is often available for rent assistance, utilities, food, etc. Please arrange for an appointment by calling 303-882-2253.

Divorced or separated and have questions about annulments or receiving Communion? Call Deacon Alan at 303-988-6435 x12.

Respect Life Committee on the second Saturday of each month prays a rosary to end abortion. The Rosary will be prayed at the Our Lady of Hope Statue in the community center at 7:30 am.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary Makers We meet every 2nd Monday of the month 9:00 -10:00 am in the Community Center. All new comers are welcome and we will even teach you how to make rosaries (many different options). Rosaries are sent to the military, missions in U.S. and foreign countries, nursing homes, hospitals. If interested stop by and join our group. If you have any questions please contact Maria LaBreche at 303-986-2017.

Militia Immaculata meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 10:00 am-11:00 am in the lower level of the Community Center.

Prime Timers Our next meeting is December 2 in the CCLL at 9:00. A continental breakfast for $4 and we will honor all those who died in 2016. Christmas party tickets are on sale for $22 until Dec 2. See or call Dave Mattie for details.303-241-1958.

St. Francis Circle is on Winter Break. Many thanks to St. Jude staff, our parishioners, and our members for all the support we have received this year. God bless you and keep you safe through our Advent and Christmas season. Our next sewing meeting will be January 21, 2017. Questions, call Gloria @ 303-986-4311 or Doris @ 303-763-7699.

Organizations and Ministries Continued

November 27, 2016

Sacraments Baptisms of children are regularly scheduled each month. A pre-baptismal session is required. Please call the office at 303-988-6435 before or after the child's birth, before you choose godparents.

Adult Baptism is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). For information, please call Deacon Mike at 303-988-6435 x16.

Marriage: Those who wish to be married at St. Jude Church must be registered in the parish for at least one year. Sons and daughters of registered parishioners may also be married here. A 12-month preparation period is required. Please call the office at 303-988-6435.

Anointing of the Sick: In the case of serious illness in the family, please call the office immediately at 303-988-6435. Do not wait until death is imminent. During hours when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency line.

Funeral arrangements: Call the office at 303-988-6435.

Bulletin Announcements: Bulletin announcements are due the Monday 7-days prior to Sunday publication. Bulletin announcements are to be short due to limited space. Announcements are to be run one week prior to the event unless given permission for two weeks. Announcements for the bulletin are to be sent to bulletin@saintjudelakewood.org Thank you!

St. Jude Parish a Stewardship Community November 27, 2016

This Week at Saint Jude Sun. 27 Mon. 28 Tue. 29 Wed. 30 Thur. 1 Fri. 2 Sat. 3 Sun. 4

7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 12:30 pm RE classes No High School Youth Group No Movie Night

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:00 am Mass 4-8 pm Adoration 7-9 pm Young Adults

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:00 am Mass Catholic Biblical School 9-11am 6:30 pm Special Ed Classes

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:00 am Mass 9:00-11:00am Bible Study 9:00 am Fellowship of the Unashamed 4:00 pm RE classes 6:30 pm Jr. High School Youth Group

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 9:00 am Mass 10 pm Light of God Prayer Group 5:30 pm RCIC 7:00 pm RCIA

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet & Rosary 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am-4:00 pm Adoration

7:30 am Rosary 7:00-9:00am Men’s Group 3:30 pm Confessions

7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 9-2 confirmation Super Sunday 12:30 pm RE classes and sacra-mental prep parent session 6-8 pm High School Youth Group 4:30– Holy Spirit Mass

Mass Intentions Lena Samol +Al & Jessie Saracino +Rose Maerz

+Fr. James Omeara

+Herb Lang +Ray Stewart +Loretta & Ed Wollenhaupt

Deceased Members of 2016

Special Intention

Deceased Mem-bers of the Brukner & Young-er families +Gene Romero +Eloisa Chavez

Pastoral Staff Pastor .......................................................... Rev Msgr. Robert J. Kinkel x14 Pastoral Assistant/Bulletin & Web Editor ................. Tina Furtaw x10 Director of RE ............................................................. Brenda Maxwell x18 Coordinator of Music Ministry ....................................... Mike Marek x20 Coordinator of Special Education ................................... Diane Schreiber Coord of Youth & Young Adults Ministry .......... Megan Weber x30 Business Manager ...................................................... Nikkole Cubbage x13 Coordinator of Plant Facilities ...................................... Ron Colborg x22 Coordinator of RCIA & Liturgical Ministries Rev. Mr. Mike Bunch x16 Permanent Deacon...................................................... Rev. Mr. Jay Garland Permanent Deacon .......................................... Rev. Mr. Alan Spears x12 RE Resource Coordinator & Hospitality Coordinator ......... Liz Perry

Community Center Offices

Office Hours: Monday–Friday (8:30 am–12:00 pm & 1:00 pm–4:00 pm)

General e-mail: mail@saintjudelakewood.org Fax: 303-988-6438

St Jude 911 Program 303-882-2253 Parish Staff & Phone Extensions 303-988-6435

Bulletin Number

485660

St. Jude Catholic Church 9405 W. Florida Ave. Lakewood Co 80232 St. Jude

Telephone: 303-988-6435

E-mail: bulletin@saintjudelakewood.org

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