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ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
St. Jude Catholic Church
Pastoral Staff
Weekend Masses
Daily Masses (Chapel)
(Church)
Reconciliation
(Chapel)
Adoration (Chapel)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday: 8am, 10am & Noon Monday: 4:30pm & 6:30pm Tuesday: 4:30pm & 6:00pm Wednesday: 5:00pm
Youth (Grades 7 & 8) Sunday, 3:15 - 4:30pm Monday, 6:30 - 7:45pm Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:45pm
Sunday: 6:15-8:30pm Wednesday: 7:00-8:30pm
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SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
In the first reading of today, David had the opportunity to kill Saul, his enemy but he did not. Saul was the first king of Israel who wanted to kill David because God had rejected him as king and God chose David to replace him as the new king of Israel. The Psalm is a song of praise to God for his mercy upon us. In the second reading, Paul said that as we bear the image of Adam, so shall we bear the image of Jesus Christ. In the gospel reading, Jesus Christ challenged his disciples to be merciful as God is merciful to his people. True children resemble their parents in many ways. True disciples follow the instructions and examples of their master. We are children of God, therefore we should resemble God in our behaviors. We are disciples of Jesus, therefore we should follow his instructions and examples. Jesus is challenging us today to love our enemies just as David did to Saul; turn the other cheek, give to those who ask of our help, bless those who curse us, pray for those who treated us badly, lend without expecting repayment, judge not lest you be judged as well. We are challenged to love others just as God loves us. God’s love is without conditions or discrimination against anyone. We are challenged to forgive those who have offended us. We are called to practice what we say in the Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” This means if we do not forgive those who have wronged us, God should not forgive us our sins. The teaching of Jesus on the love of enemies and forgiveness is in contrast with the teaching in the Old Testament in Exodus 21: 23-25 where we read…an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth and so on and so forth. That is what many people do in our world today. There is no love and forgiveness in our society. Jesus came to review and update and correct this type of teaching in the Old Testament and attitudes in our society. Jesus tells us that the right thing to do is to love others, and be merciful as our heavenly father is. We are called to love everybody without discriminating against them for whatever reasons. Remember that two wrongs cannot make one right. Instead, they will be equal to two wrongs. The best way to correct a wrong action is by countering it with love and forgiveness. Love is the most effective weapon we can use to conquer hatred and win our enemies and bring them to God. But an eye for an eye will render many people blind in our society, or a tooth for a tooth will render many people toothless. The lack of love and forgiveness breeds more evil and misery in our society, but love and forgiveness breeds peace and happiness in our society. Therefore, as children of God let us resemble our heavenly father in love and mercy. As disciples of Jesus, let us follow his instructions and examples to love and be compassionate as our heavenly father is.
F R O M T H E
D E S K O F
Fr. Joel Bako, Parochial Vicar
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Parish News
Contact: Mary Boyle at 972.727.1177 ext. 2213 or [email protected]
March 3-5 Starts at 7 PM
World Youth Day 2019 - update
Esta es la juventud del Papa could be heard chanted anywhere you walked in the city, the crowds were unbelievable, and every-where you turned there were encounters with individuals from half-way across the world. World Youth Day was underway, and
the Church was alive in Panama City, Panama! During the week-long experience that took place January 22-27, the central American city had hundreds of thousands of pilgrims descend on their streets to engage in an opportunity like none other. The worldwide church came
together to celebrate the joy of our Catholic faith, to recognize just how similar we are in our faith journeys, to share in our differences, and to join as one in Eucharistic celebrations. Throughout the week, pilgrims experienced catechesis sessions given by bishops, joined in festivals and large group gatherings throughout the city, and participated in a night of Adoration fol-lowed by the Sunday liturgy with our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
As representatives from St. Jude, three individuals from the parish joined the delegation from the Dio-cese of Dallas – Bridget Hanafin, Jordan Hawkins, and Michael Ingram.
While Bridget had previously participated in World Youth Day in Brazil, this was Jordan and Michael’s first time engaging in a World Youth Day pilgrimage. Upon returning home, all three spoke to the beauty of the worldwide church – the universality that is truly present in our faith. As Jordan put it, “World Youth Day was an amazing opportunity to be able to experience the worldwide church, and really get to experience the same faith we all share but from different cultures and different back-grounds from all over the world. World Youth Day really made me appreciate the faith that not only I have, but that so many other people have across the world. “ Michael similarly ex-pressed “the Universality of the Catholic Church was on full dis-play.” There were many highlights throughout the pilgrimage experience, with it all being so hard to convey adequately through words on a paper or even in a conversation. The joy that surrounded the entire week was incredible; the authentic witness of bold Catholics around the world was inspiring, and celebrating the Eucharistic feast with a field full of believers was indescribable. Among the large group experience, there were also many smaller significant moments, and as Michael shared, “some of the highlights were morning catechesis sessions, din-ner with Bishop Burns, and simply walking around meeting pil-grims from other countries.”
While World Youth Day may have concluded at the end of Janu-ary, the fire and fruit of the pilgrimage will carry on!
The next World Youth Day will be held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2022.
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Sunshine and Rainbows
Children’s Ministries
THANK YOU The Bake Sale for Sunshine & Rainbows was a huge success
because of all the wonderful bakers, and ALL the buyers at St. Jude. Thank you for supporting the preschool so outstandingly
well--We made $1946.00 on the bake sale!!!
Spirit Night for Sunshine & Rainbows Wednesday, February 27, 5-9 pm
Hat Creek will donate 10% of the sales for the evening to the preschool! Whether you are dining in or ordering by drive thru, return your receipt to the cashier and let them know it is for Sunshine and Rainbows. It will be a great St. Jude night!
2019-2020 Religious Education School Year Been thinking about volunteering to help our faith formation classes? We need adult helpers for PreK 3's to high school seniors. This is a great way to be involved in the parish, model to the children how important your faith is to you, and to grow in your spiritually!
CURRENT NEED We are in need of an adult aide volunteer for the PreK 4 Sunday 10am class. Please contact the CM office if you are able to help.
Other Ways You Can Support
When ordering from Amazon, please consider going to AmazonSmile and choosing Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning Center to receive donations form Amazon.
Register your Kroger grocery card. Our code is QB945.
Register your Tom Thumb grocery card. Our code is 13411.
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Youth Ministries
T-Shirts Available
Did you miss ordering a Youth Ministry t-shirt? We’ve got you covered! We have extra shirts available for purchase ($15/each; $16 for 2XL). Students, parents, parishioners, friends, anyone is welcome to buy a shirt and represent St. Jude Youth Ministry. Shirts are the Comfort Color brand with the design as shown below. Contact or stop by the Youth Office to make your purchase!
High School Weekly Events
Any high school student is always welcome to join us for any of our weekly opportunities!
Sunday Youth Nights - 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Tuesday Bible Studies - 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Chick-fil-A on Stacy Rd. OR 4 pm to 5 pm at Yogurtville across from the Allen football stadium
Wednesday LIFT/Legends (women/men discipleship groups) - 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the Youth Room
Women of St. Jude High School Scholarships
Kurt Russmann Pines Camp Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS
Ruben Delgado Knights of Columbus 2019 Scholarship
Lynn Bartolotta Memorial Scholarship
https://giving.usf.edu/online/gift/f/530058/
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Young Adults
Around the Diocese VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT
O P E N H O U S E
For more information... We have re-booted our Young Adult Ministry at St. Jude and we’ll be continuing to post upcoming opportunities in the bulletin, via e-mail, and on social media. If you would like to ensure you receive the latest news on what’s coming in young adult ministry, contact Bridget ([email protected]) to have your e-mail added to the distribution list.
Follow us on Instagram at St. Jude Young Adults (@stjudeya)
Like us on Facebook at St. Jude Young Adults - Allen, TX (@StJudeYoungAdults)
Follow us on Twitter at St. Jude Young Adults - Allen, TX (@StJudeYA)
Heroic Media's National Prayer Luncheon for Life is on the same day, at the same time, as Planned Parenthood's Annual "Awards" Luncheon, and benefits Heroic Media's highly effective internet advertising programs that connect women facing unexpected pregnancies with Pregnancy Help Centers (PHCs) which provide compassionate care for both moms and babies. Keynote speakers are author Abby Johnson and actress Ashley Bratcher. The event is FREE to attend live or online, but reservations are required. Reservation: https://nationalprayerluncheonforlife.org/ Event Location: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039
MARCH 4 12:00 -1:30 PM
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Upcoming & Ongoing
Annual Boy Scout Troop 131 Mulch sale is currently ongoing through March 5. This fundraiser is the main source of revenue for the entire troop. Scouts will deliver to your location on March 16, or you may pick up at St. Jude. Delivery is included in the price. The scouts will also spread mulch if you desire. Order and pay online or donate at http://stjudetroop131.org/
Do you sense that if you weren’t so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? If this sounds like you, then the time is right to try a Welcome weekend. It is an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life, and what to do about it. Welcome changes lives; simply stated, Welcome is a powerful tool to help Catholics experience Christ more deeply in our lives. What is the best way to learn more about Welcome? Experience it.
Next Men’s weekend: March 30-31, 2019
Registration is happening now. For more information, or to sign up, there will be Welcome team members at all the exits. Or you can register online NOW! More Questions? Contact Teresa Rodenbaugh, ext. 2240 or Mary Boyle, ext. 2213
Be Bold. Be Catholic!
For bulletin submissions, please email Ann Mikelonis at [email protected]. Deadline for consideration of submissions is ten days before the week of the event to ensure that it will be posted for the upcoming weekend’s bulletin.
F A I T H I N A C T I O N
FURNITURE MINISTRY
The Furniture Ministry collects gently used furniture and household items for families in need. This ministry falls under the People Helping People (PHP) umbrella. There is always a need for volunteers to help pick up and deliver the items. Volunteers are placed on an email list and notified of dates, times and locations for pickup/deliveries. Typically we try to schedule Saturdays, however, weekdays are also a possibility. You do not need a truck to be a part of this ministry.
We are able to accept most gently used furniture and household items (including couches, chairs, dining tables/chairs, side tables, lamps, mattresses in good condition, dressers, pots/pans, utensils, towels, sheets, etc.) We are unable to accept large tube TV’s. We will accept washers and dryers IF we have a family who needs those items. We generally pick up on Saturdays.
We work closely with the Samaritan Inn (local homeless shelter) with clients who are transitioning from homelessness back into housing. Your furniture donations are greatly appreciated by these families.
CURRENT NEEDS
PHP Furniture Ministry is in need of pots and pans, new and gently used bedding for the families they serve. In addition, we need people that have a vehicle with a hitch that can pull a trailer to help pick up furniture from those donating the items. Contact Cheryl Griffith at [email protected] for questions.
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Mass Intentions Karen Adams Jim Kornegay Ernest Reyes
Michael Andrews Jim Kornegay III Richard Reyes
Oliver Armendariz Joe Kravatz Sarah Righetti
Barrett Baca Karen LaBauve Margaret Rowland
Barbara Barrow Emily Lawson Seana Rupert
Scott Bedics Colette LeBlanc Jim Schaefer
Renee Bergeron Teresa Leszczynski John Scott
Joe Berry Victoria Leuthold Bob Seaman
Marilyn Blattner James Lhotan Steven Sereno
Nola Cantrell Alejandro Llibre Dick Shykes
Connor Caswell Ben Lyngstad Cecile Simchik
Jennifer Chapa David Manley Alexa Sims
Kenneth Cichosz Jane Martinez Ruth Small
Jaquiline Clark Monica Martinez Casey Smith
Paul Coroneos Albert Massoud Linda Smith
Carol Cottam John Matthews Mary Smith
Mary Davis Julie McKay Fr. Bob Staes
Olivio Dias Pat Meitz Al Stratten
Mary Dougherty Nelson Mukora Colleen Tarry
Carol Ducote Mary Hope Munoz Rinn Taylor
Aaron Eaton Chris Nartker Pat Thomas
Stewart Elizondo Ron Noel Fr. Charlie Van Winkle
Cresencio Escamilla Ann Norquist Michael Walker
Mary M. Fitzgerald Jessica Norsch Rita Waller
The Franzen Family Jeanne Offill Beverly & Vince Walsh
Larry Gantt Barbara Olchak Marya Wargacki
Beverly Garman Linda Pace Marion Weirtharn
Beth Gaston Sister Carman Palacios Rose Mary Wereb
Michelle Gorman J.T. Penland Liam Williamson
Douglas Hancock Marion Peters Kyle Wilson
Mary Jane Hardy Mike Placzek Tom Yahnke
Lettie Haynes Joan Polus Jay Young
John Hickey Wendell Putnam Paul Young
Bill Johnson III Rita Quintana Tom Young
Kathy Jones Elliotte Rancilio Debra Zgliczynski
Larry Jones Jake Rebel Chickie Zimmerman
Marcia Jones Alfonse Reyes
Armed Forces
Prayer Intentions
Social Opportunities
George Ackels Mary Ramos Sergeant Sphaler
Jim O' Toole Dianne Gokie Jackie Beal
Brenda Deneault Peter Clark Carolyn Velazco
Ely L. Banares George Williams Jackie Carmichael
Richard Byers Bobby Wilkins Joe Woodard
Gene Inneo Pedro Vargas Sr. Margaret Chaddick
Aida Alvarez
Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of:
Sympathies
2/23 5pm Repose of souls of Philomena & Joseph Citraro
2/24 8am Repose of soul of Doris Tamburello 10am For the living and deceased member of St. Jude Noon Repose of soul of Larry Hines 5pm Repose of soul of Danilo Gimperoso
2/25 8:30am Birthday of Maryanne Park Noon Repose of soul of Joseph Wargacki
2/26 8:30 am Intentions of Jim Kornegay 6 pm Repose of soul of Helen Gerber
2/27 8:30 am Repose of soul of Agnes Rodriguez Noon Repose of soul of Dianne Carter
2/28 8:30am Repose of souls of Anthony & Mary Malorni 6 pm Intentions of Jim Kornegay
3/1 8:30am Birthday of Agnes Aburime Noon Repose of souls of Alyne Bernard Roemerman and Tom Welsh; Healing of Patti Jones, Bever-ly Garman, and Steve Medals 3/2 8:30am Repose of souls of Veronica & Lawrence O’Neill
Masses for the deceased and for other intentions can be scheduled in the St Jude Parish Office, located off the reception area. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please contact Sara Walsh ([email protected]) or Rose Tuck ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
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Stewardship
Legal Notice
Mass Attendance
Please welcome Hope Adeline Gusman
Daughter of Maricarmen and Jesus
Baptism
Reporting Abuse: