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Sunday, September 25, 2022
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: Don’t let the purple garments and fine linen throw you. We who are fortunate enough to not have to think about our daily needs being met don’t have to be dressed in fancy clothing. But it would not hurt to reflect for a moment on the unsettling parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Why? As Amos reminds us in the first reading, complacency isn’t an option. Perhaps one of the simplest elements of this teaching of Jesus is the fact that the name Lazarus comes from the Hebrew name Eleazar, which means “God is my helper,” or “God will help.” Lazarus had no one on earth to help him and so he trusted in God completely. Although this may not be easy for us to do, it is what God asks of us. This coming week, seek to know the Lord better through studying his word and seeking him in prayer more often. Allow him to walk beside you. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: Who is “Lazarus” today? He could be the homeless person who smells of cigarettes and hasn’t bathed in a while, or the mentally ill woman who shouts at us as we walk by. Today’s readings challenge us to move out of complacency and judgment and, instead, see the poor as human beings deserving of dignity and care. Unlike the rich man in today’s parable, we still have time to reorder our priorities and find ways to close the “chasm” between rich and poor. As Pope Francis said during the Mass for the World Day of the Poor in 2021, indifference is not an option. The Church “asks us not to turn aside, not to be afraid to take a close look at the suffering of those most vulnerable.” Then, act. Today’s psalm tells us all we need to know: “Blessed he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry.” ACT: If you encounter someone in need on the street, consider giving away socks, a gift card to an area restaurant, or simply offer a nod and a smile. Then perhaps seek volunteer opportunities near you. |
St. Jude's Catholic Church
3824 Mitchell Road, Ceres, CA 95307 209-537-0516 stjudechurchceres@gmail.com ● Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10 am-5 pm (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm) Rev. Gustavo Quintero V., Pastor WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE |
Our Current Mass Times
● WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 8:00 am (Bilingual) & 6:00 pm (Spanish) ● SATURDAY: 4:00 pm (English) & 6:00 pm (Spanish) ● SUNDAY: 8:00 am & 12:30 pm (English) 6:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm (Spanish) ● CONFESSIONS: Thursday: 4:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 5:00 pm ● HORA SANTA: Thursday: 5:00 pm |
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The institution of the Eucharist
1337 The Lord, having loved those who were his own, loved them to the end. Knowing that the hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father, in the course of a meal he washed their feet and gave them the commandment of love. More>>> |
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Mass Intention Offerings
If you like a Mass intention, please call or email one week in advance. Online Click here. The parish office will reply back to you confirming they have received it. Thanks. |
Call parish office with the following information: ●Name for intention
●What is the intention for ●Date and time of intention ●Your name and phone number |
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CONFESSIONS Thursday: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
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PARISH NEWS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
● You can place your Sunday offering in the box located at the front of the altar. Second Collections can be placed in the baskets at the entrance. ● Today's second collection is for Catholic Charities Sunday. Thank you for your generosity. ● Please remember to wear a mask when you are in any of the Parish buildings. ● The Religious Education office now returns from the first week of August. ● Classes for adult catechism started in September 2022. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office for more information. |
Baptism of Jesse Rose Navales
9/17/2022
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Baptism of Mia Nicole Olivares Gutierrz 9/17/2022
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BACK TO SCHOOL DAY - September 5
CATECHISM CLASSES 2022-2023 The Religious Education Office has this year's classroom lists displayed on their windows. Make sure you stop by. Classes begin the first week of September. 
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CATECHISM CLASSES 2022-2023
Religious Education ENGLISH Program
Educacion Religiosa Programa en INGLES
Thursday, August 25 6:30pm (hall/center)
We invite all who are interested in becoming part of the Religious Ed team or have questions on what is a catechist to attend this meeting. We will be delighted to have you join us.
PROGRAMA EN ESPANOL
Viernes, 26 de agosto 6:30 pm (salón parroquial/centro)
Invitamos a todos a esta junta si desean ser parte del equipo de catequesis o deseen saber información sobre qué es ser un catequista. Nos encantaría conocerlos.
Religious Ed OFFICE hours Effective 9/5/22 – 4/13/23
Horarios de OFICINA comenzando 9/5/22 - 4/13/23
(Hours vary on holidays, los horario cambian en dias festivos)
ENGLISH
Monday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 5pm – 8:30pm
Coordinators: Maria o Rosy 209/537-7439
ESPANOL
Lunes, miércoles y jueves 5pm – 8:30pm
Martes 10am – 5pm
Coordinadoras: Susy 209/538-8136 o Sylvia 209/537-5773
Religious Education ENGLISH Program
Educacion Religiosa Programa en INGLES
- For this 2022-23 year registrations are closed.
- The Religious Ed Office will be closed on August 30, 31 and September 1.
- First week of catechism: September 5 – September 8
- Class lists are posted on the Religious Ed windows. Please verify catechist and room # prior to the first week of class.
Thursday, August 25 6:30pm (hall/center)
We invite all who are interested in becoming part of the Religious Ed team or have questions on what is a catechist to attend this meeting. We will be delighted to have you join us.
PROGRAMA EN ESPANOL
- El cupo para registra este año 2022-23 está cerrado
- La oficina de catecismo estará cerrada el 30,31 de agosto y 1 de septiembre.
- Primera semana de clase: 5 de septiembre -8 de septiembre
- Listas de clase expuestas en las ventanas de catecismo para el 16 de agosto. Por favor verificar el catequista y el salón antes del primer día de clase.
Viernes, 26 de agosto 6:30 pm (salón parroquial/centro)
Invitamos a todos a esta junta si desean ser parte del equipo de catequesis o deseen saber información sobre qué es ser un catequista. Nos encantaría conocerlos.
Religious Ed OFFICE hours Effective 9/5/22 – 4/13/23
Horarios de OFICINA comenzando 9/5/22 - 4/13/23
(Hours vary on holidays, los horario cambian en dias festivos)
ENGLISH
Monday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 5pm – 8:30pm
Coordinators: Maria o Rosy 209/537-7439
ESPANOL
Lunes, miércoles y jueves 5pm – 8:30pm
Martes 10am – 5pm
Coordinadoras: Susy 209/538-8136 o Sylvia 209/537-5773
FESTIVAL 2022
Festival 2022 will be Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, we will have the raffle, First place $3,000, Second place $2,000 and Third place $1,000, we hope to have the raffle tickets from this weekend.
Festival 2022 will be Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, we will have the raffle, First place $3,000, Second place $2,000 and Third place $1,000, we hope to have the raffle tickets from this weekend.
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ALTAR SERVERS Children and youth who are interested in being altar servers please call the office or give your information to one of the priests or Mr. Jim Michelena or Mrs. Joy Tan or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER online. |
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RCIA PROGRAM ● Classes for adult catechism started in September 2022. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office for more information. |
Evangelization and Faith Formation - Evangelización y Formación de Fe
Dear Catechetical Leaders,
I would like to pass along a request from Bishop Cotta regarding his July reflection. Bishop Cotta has written a wonderful congratulatory message and special invitation to the children who received First Holy Communion this year and their parents.
Bishop Cotta is asking Faith Formation Directors & Coordinators and Catholic School Principals to make available the July reflection to the families whose children received the Sacrament of the Eucharist this year. Perhaps you may decide to mail, email or include the reflection in your bulletin or provide a link to your families to your parish website. Think creatively and share your ideas. The July reflection is attached below
in both English and Spanish.
This year more than 2157 children received Our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time. Praised be God!
Dear Catechetical Leaders,
I would like to pass along a request from Bishop Cotta regarding his July reflection. Bishop Cotta has written a wonderful congratulatory message and special invitation to the children who received First Holy Communion this year and their parents.
Bishop Cotta is asking Faith Formation Directors & Coordinators and Catholic School Principals to make available the July reflection to the families whose children received the Sacrament of the Eucharist this year. Perhaps you may decide to mail, email or include the reflection in your bulletin or provide a link to your families to your parish website. Think creatively and share your ideas. The July reflection is attached below
in both English and Spanish.
This year more than 2157 children received Our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time. Praised be God!
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BISHOP MINISTRY APPEAL 2022 If you haven't completed your pledge envelope for this year's BMA 2022, please take an envelope and bring it with you next week, our goal this year is $73,080.00. To those that have made their pledge, thank you. |
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HELP THE POOR
You can place your Sunday offering in the box located at the front of the altar. Second Collections can be placed in the baskets at the entrance. In the states United we have approx. 38 million people in poverty and with your generous donations 25% of the funds raised remain in the diocese to fund local projects against the poverty. Help us fight poverty in this nation. Thank you for your generosity. |
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SAFETY Wallmart is now open and the problems with traffic congestion have already started. That is why we ask you to be very careful at the entrances to the parish. We recommend that you use the entrance that is next to the Church and not the one next to the Office. |
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KEEP ALL OF US SAFE Face Masks are recomended but no longer being required. |
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"Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church."
On Oct. 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “a synod on synodality,” officially known as “Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church.” In brief, the process involves an expansion of an established institution, called the “Synod of Bishops.” This means that bishops around the world will consult with everyone from parishioners to monks, nuns and Catholic universities before coming together for a discussion in 2023. The topic? How the church can learn to rely more fully on this kind of consultation-and-discussion process – how it can become more “synodal” in its governance. |
Prayer for the Synod on Synodality
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
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Society of San Vincent de Paul of St. Jude
We attempt to reopen to serve those in need in our parish and community. Open once a week. The food pantry will be open: Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 pm. |
● Interview outside, clients wait in the car ●Wear mask ●Social distancing ●Food only, no clothing . ●Wear mask ●Social distancing ●Food only, no clothing. We are giving a try and things are subject to change! |
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Offering Our Gifts to God
St. Jude parish appreciates your offering during this time to support our parish continue to serve the needs of our community. What you have received through faith, you want to return to God showing your love for |
Him and for community. You may bring your offering every week when you come to Church or send it to the parish office. If you have questions about the Parish Project, please call the parish office (209) 537-0516. Thank you for your participation.
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INFANT BAPTISM
Limit of fifteen (15) children per celebration Please call the parish office for more information: (209) 537-0516 or email: stjudechurchceres@gmail.com Baptism Application |
ST. JUDE MINISTRIES ALL MINISTRIES click here
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
SSVP is a charitable organization of lay persons,in a spirit of love, justice and charity. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul began in Paris, France, in 1833 when a young law student at the Sorbonne, Frédéric Ozanam, was challenged during a debate to demonstrate what he and his fellow Catholic students were personally doing to help the poor in Paris. Ozanam's reaction was immediate. Within weeks, Ozanam, at 20 years of age, and six of his peers formed the first "Conference of Charity." Under the conference, this group of seven men financed their works of charity out of their own pockets and from contributions of friends. They visited the poor in their homes, providing them with needed aid and assistance. More...... |
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood. A LEGACY OF FAITH & SERVICE Founded by a young parish priest now on the path to sainthood, the Knights of Columbus has helped strengthen men, their families, More......... |
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
The Ministers distribute Holy Communion, either within Mass or taking it to the sick. The role of the Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is extremely important during the celebration of the Eucharist. The USCCB has instituted strict requirements of individuals who are commissioned to this very important liturgical role. As one is called to serve, this ministry requires you to grow in confidence, dexterity, agility, and most of all, reverence in handling the sacred species of the consecrated Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Extraordinary ministers are hand-picked by the priest and lay minister assigned to coordinate the ministry. More...... |
ALTAR SERVERS
The altar servers are assistants to a member of the clergy during a Christian liturgy. Although institution into the ministry of acolyte is reserved to lay men, the diocesan bishop may permit the liturgical functions of the instituted acolyte to be carried out by altar servers, men and women, boys and girls. Such persons may carry out all the functions listed in no. 100 (with the exception of the distribution of Holy Communion) and nos. 187 - 190 and no. 193 of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. The determination that women and girls may function as servers in the liturgy should be made by the bishop on the diocesan level so that there might be a uniform diocesan policy. More...... |
