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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 Ordinary Time
Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
What do we do best? Some of us might be math whizzes, others can send a golf ball exactly where we intend. How do we get there? Practice, natural talent, and a good coach or teacher. Following Jesus, though, is another matter entirely. As today’s readings remind us, we grow as Christians not by building ourselves up but by giving ourselves away. In Isaiah, we hear about the suffering servant who “did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” That suffering servant is Jesus, who admonishes the Apostles as they jostle for position as his right-hand man. Ultimately, the greatest among them will be “a slave of all,” Jesus reminds them. His words challenge us to put as much energy and prayer into finding ways to better serve others as we do other areas of our lives. We can look to Jesus, Mary, St. Joseph, and all the saints as role models. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT I bet most of us can think of a friend who seems like a natural “giver.” He shovels the neighbor’s walk without being asked. She sends flowers or a meal during a difficult time. Serving others can take so many forms, from a simple hug or phone call to volunteering at a soup kitchen. In today’s readings, Jesus invites us to bear witness to his sacrifice through humble service. It may not come naturally for all of us all the time, but that’s where God’s grace and the Holy Spirit come in. We can ask for the strength, creativity, flexibility – whatever we may lack – to recognize the needs around us and respond. Before we know it, our generosity will overflow and encourage others as they, too, seek to grow in Christian service. ACTION Watching the news or even scrolling your social-media feed can be overwhelming at times. Instead of tuning out, find a small way to help – through prayer, a donation to a Catholic organization, or a phone call or card to a friend going through a difficult time. |
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) and 6:00 pm (Spanish) ● SATURDAY: 4:00 pm (English) & 6:00 pm (Spanish) (in Church & Hall) ● SUNDAY: 8:00 am & 12:30 pm (English) 6:30 am, 6:00 pm (Spanish) (in Church & Hall) 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm (Spanish) (Gazebo) ● CONFESSIONS: Thursday: 4-5:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 5-6:00 pm ● HORA SANTA: Thursday: 5-6:00 pm |
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PARISH NEWS
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CATHOLIC MASS ONLINE
CATHOLIC TV SUNDAY MASS FROM EWTN CHAPEL DAILY TV MASS | DAILY HOLY MASS LIVE ONLINE 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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The Catholic Church’s two-year synodal process formally opened Oct. 10 at the Vatican. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia
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.
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.
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RCIA - Catechism for Adults begins this Sunday, Sept. 19th in rooms 3 & 4 of the Parish Hall at 9:00 am. There is still room if you are interested in registering, just go directly to room 3 before 9:00 am |
Catechetical Sunday 9-19-2021
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Religious Education
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Religious Education ENGLISH Program
Educacion Religiosa Programa en INGLES1. For this 2021-22 year registrations are closed. 2. The Religious Ed Office will be closed on August 19, 20 & 27. First week of class will be August 31, 2021 Class lists are posted on the Religious Ed windows. Please verify catechist and room # prior to the first week of class. |
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Pope Francis proclaims “YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH”
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021. More>>> |
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UPDATE ON INDOOR MASSES
We give thanks for the recent Supreme Court ruling recognizing that the prohibition of indoor worship is a violation of our religious liberty. At the same time, we do not in any way wish to downplay the seriousness of the pandemic. We will be returning indoor services, not only because of this ruling but also because we know that it can be done safely. There have been thousands if not millions of safe celebrations of the Mass throughout the country over the past months since indoor Masses have resumed... More>>> |
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Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St. Joseph The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis on Tuesday. The special year will last from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.
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During this period, the faithful will have the opportunity to commit themselves “with prayer and good works, to obtain, with the help of St. Joseph, head of the heavenly Family of Nazareth, comfort and relief from the serious human and social tribulations that besiege the contemporary world today.” More>>>
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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 |
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BISHOP'S MINISTRY APPEAL 2021 - Moving Forward In Gratitude & Hope: As One Prayerfully consider your gift to the BMA. This year, our parish goal is $73,080.00. Please consider being as generous as you can and bring your pledge of support with you to Mass next weekend. Thank you to all the families that have already made their pledge. There is still time if you haven't made yours. You can drop off your BMA envelope at the Parish Office. More>>> We have collected $26,880.00 and need $46,200.00 to reach our goal this year of $73,080.00. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you. |
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DIOCESE OF STOCKTON ST. JUDE PARISH Welcome you and your family back to Mass. Should I go back to Mass? YES! COMING BACK TO MASS. COMING BACK TO THE TABLE. |
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT
FALL FESTIVAL 2021
FALL FESTIVAL 2021
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The Festival begins this Friday, October 1, 2021 with Holy Mass at 6pm in honor of our Patron, Saint Jude. We will be selling food, Friday after mass, Saturday from 5pm to 9pm and all day on Sunday. We will end the raffle on Sunday at 9pm. First place $3,000, Second $2,000 and Third $1,000. Ticket cost $10.
To registered families please help us by returning your envelope with the raffle ticket and your $10 donation. You can put it in the collection basket, or give it to any priest or volunteer. We are asking for donations of branded sodas for the festival, be it Coca Cola, Pepsi, Squirt, Crush (orange), 7Up. They can be dropped off in the parish office, outside the parish house's garage, or left with volunteers on the weekend. Also cases of bottled water. Thanks… |
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2019 FALL FESTIVAL
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2019 FALL FESTIVAL
Thank you for making our 2019 Fall Festival a success!
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This year’s Fall Festival was a big success due to all the hard work and dedication of so many people. Set-up, decorations, cooking, preparing, staffing the booths and then cleaning up was all made possible by volunteers. The food, beverages, games, crafts and expanded entertainment made for a great weekend.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and Empress of the Americas Saturday 12-12-2020 |
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ST. JUDE MINISTRIES ALL MINISTRIES click here
CHOIRS
"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, One of God's greatest gifts to us, his creation, was the gift of song. In words and music, our ancestors in faith—Moses, David, Deborah, Paul, St. Gregory—have taught us how to revel in God's infinite love, proclaim his glory, give thanks for his abounding generosity, and plead for mercy and forgiveness. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, guidelines approved by the bishops of the United States in 2007, recalls this vast, rich musical tradition as it provides basic guidelines for understanding the role and ministry of music in the liturgy. Standing on the foundational work of the Council fathers, More... |
LECTORS
In the celebration of the Eucharist, the lector has his own proper function, When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his word, proclaims the Gospel. Therefore, the readings from the Word of God are to be listened to reverently by everyone, for they are an element of the greatest importance in the Liturgy. Although in the readings from Sacred Scripture the Word of God is addressed to all people of whatever era and is understandable to them, a fuller understanding and a greater efficaciousness of the word is nevertheless fostered by a living commentary on the word, that is, by the Homily, as part of the liturgical action. More... |
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a minimum 2-year process Catechumenate Period - This is the period is a longer amount of time where the Catechumens are given pastoral formation and guidance towards living a good Christian live. More intense catechesis is given to them and they develop to grown in the parish community. The Church helps these Catechumens learn and understand the liturgical rites, and strengthened by God's blessings, work toward their purification and better understanding of the Eucharist. This is a period of faith formation, understanding and participation in the liturgy and apostolic activities, and beginning of parish life. More... |
LADIES GUILD
The Ladies Guild of St. Jude Catholic Church will offer scholarships: Eligibility Requirements: -Applicant must be Catholic, a registered member: of St. Jude Parish or a child / grandchild of a living or deceased member of the St. Jude Ladies. Guild. -High School students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. -College students must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. -Students must be enrolled at an accredited high school, four-year college, university, or community college during the 2019-2020 academic school year. To be considered, all applicants must complete an online application, submit letters of recommendation, using Google Drive, More... |
