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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
Ez 18:25-28   |   Phil 2:1-11   |   Mt 21:28-32
GROW AS A DISCIPLE   |   PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE

GROW: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
I used to be something of a sugar fiend. So much so that one birthday, my then boyfriend (now husband) decided to forego flowers and bought me a jumbo-sized bag of Smarties candies instead. While I loved sugar, I eventually decided I didn’t love how it made me feel. Now older and wiser, I reach for vegetables more often. It’s not that I crave carrots, but I feel better eating healthy foods. It’s what God intends for my body. Similarly, God intends for our souls to follow the laws he has ordained. But sometimes life gets tough and we suffer terrible wrongs or are grieving, and we feel like the Israelites in today’s first reading, calling out, “The Lord’s way is not fair!” Well, thank God for that! How lost would we be, if God treated us “fairly.” Instead, he treats us with love and mercy; with justice. “He humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross,” for us. If there is any encouragement in Christ, as Paul says, and we know there is, then being of the same mind and heart – attitude – of Christ, gets us through those moments of “unfair!” And we can follow Christ’s commands, knowing he loves us more than anyone else could love us, and more than we can ever love him.
  
GO EVANGELIZE   |   PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT

GO: It's easy to talk a good game as Christians. We can all agree that it is right to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned and bury the dead, as the Corporal Works of Mercy instruct us. But when it comes to actually doing those things – “humbly regard[ing] others as more important than [ourselves], each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others” – we can find all sorts of reasons not to. Maybe our days are too busy or maybe we feel just the tiniest bit resentful at the idea of sharing something we’ve worked hard to earn. However, our words don’t mean much without action. Jesus says as much in today’s Gospel. If we are like the son who says yes but then does not go to work in the vineyard, we are not doing our Father’s will. We are like the chief priests who are being bypassed on the way to heaven by “tax collectors and prostitutes” who heard the word of God and believed.
 
PRAY: This week, let us look for ways to live out our faith. Rather than pray only with our words, let us pray with our actions. If you aren’t sure where to start, pay special consideration to the verses from the second reading, highlighted above: “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.”
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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)​
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​Rev. Gustavo Quintero V., ​Pastor 
                                                WELCOME ​TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE  

Our Current Mass Times 
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● 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 (salon), 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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DAILY READINGS   |   LECTURAS DEL DIA
WEEKLY BULLETIN   |   MINISTRY SCHEDULE  |  BULLETIN SUBSCRIBE 
SAINT-of-the-DAY   |   CATHOLIC TV
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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
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  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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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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​BAPTISM DATES 2023:

■ English:  Sacraments> Baptism
■ ​Spanish:  Sacramentos> Bautismo
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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
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​● 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 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY. Thank you very much.
● BMA campaign: We have collected $43,571.40 leaving us a balance of $25,502.60. Thank you for helping us reach our goal.  Thank you for your generous gift
● For the well-being of everyone in the Church, we ask that you please wear a mask if you have a cough. 
● Our Parish bulletin should be ready by this weekend. We have space for any business that would li to advertise in our bulletin. Call our Parish Office for more information.
● The Office of Religious Education now return the first week of August.
● Lakewood Funeral Home will be having short presentations regarding their services, this weekend in rooms 8 & 9 of the Parish Hall after every mass.
​● Catechism classes for adults will begin from Sunday, September 10th at 9am in rooms 3 & 4 of the Parish Hall.
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FAMILY FESTIVAL Friday and Saturday, September 29 and 30 and Sunday, October 1. We already have confirmed norteño groups, San Clemente band, the great reunion of the Jaguars, Grupo La Migra and Mina y su Sonora Dinamita. We are selling raffle tickets, with prizes of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 for just a $10 donation. The Ministers and Lectors are selling them after each Mass or you can stop by the Parish Office.

● We are asking for donations of bottled water and brand name sodas...
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● We need a lot of volunteers to help out at the festival, be it at the food stalls, helping in the parking lot, etc. Give your name and phone number to one of the priests or call the Parish Office.
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Catechists of St. Jude Parish
​Friday 9-15-2023 at 6pm Mass
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RCIA PROGRAM

● Classes for adult catechism started in Sunday, September 10th at 9am in rooms 3 & 4 of the Parish Hall. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office for more information.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

2023-2024
The class lists for this year's Catechism classes have been posted outside the windows of the Religious Education Office. Please stop by to confirm your student's name is listed.
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​PARISH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

​The Planning Commissioners approved the Religious Education Project. Now the Engineers and Architects will work on meeting the conditions to submit for the Building permit.
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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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Society of San Vincent de Paul of St. Jude
We reopen to serve those in need in our parish and community. Open once a week. The food pantry will be opened:
​                 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.
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We are giving a try and things are subject to change!
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​HELP THE POOR
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 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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NATIONAL
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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

Go Deeper!  
ENCOUNTER THE REALITY OF OUR EUCHARISTIC LORD

The Revival is a grassroots movement of Catholics, each responding to the gift of the Eucharist in their own way. This page is home to free educational and inspirational content to help you learn more about the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and fall more deeply in love with him. We will expand this section as more resources become available. More>>>
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BMA 2023

Our goal this year is $69,074.00 and these second collections help us reach our goal. Remember to fill out the envelope with your promise and bring it next week if you didn't do it today...
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​THANK YOU.
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The Gazebo For All Parish Activities

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THANK YOU

With the contributions of all parishioners who have participated in this project, we hope that it will be a good place for activities in our parish.  Thank you for your love and support of our parish.
GAZEBO PAGE
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ST. JUDE MINISTRIES                   ALL MINISTRIES click here

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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,
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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.
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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. 
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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,

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ST. JUDE MINISTRIES                   ALL MINISTRIES click here

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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.
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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,
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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. 
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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.
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PARISH ACTIVITIES

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