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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2021
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
Have you ever seen The Good Place? While clearly not theologically accurate, it is a thought-provoking Netflix comedy that focuses on four good but flawed characters who meet in the afterlife. I can relate to the character of Chidi, who strives to live a moral life but is crippled by indecisiveness. Do I buy the brown shoes or the black ones? Should I order the salad or the salmon? And I still can’t decide on a career! So I’m amazed at John and the disciples in today’s Gospel. John immediately recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God. Hearing this, do the disciples ask for a second opinion or draw up a pros and cons list? Nope. They follow him. They recognize the Messiah and act. Their response of faith challenges me to think less and do more, to worry less and pray more. We may not see Jesus in his human form walking by, but we can see his image in others, and hear him through the Scriptures and at Mass. Let us pray for the grace to respond wholeheartedly. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT Everyone loves an invitation, though perhaps we’ve forgotten what those are like during these months of pandemic. Today’s readings remind me that, pandemic notwithstanding, we all have a standing invitation from God; it’s up to us to respond. When Samuel heard God’s voice in the night, he listened. In today’s responsorial psalm, we hear, “Here I am Lord; I come to do your will.” And the Gospel tells us how the disciples dropped everything to follow Jesus. Through prayer, we, too can listen for God’s voice and respond. And, just as Eli realized God was calling Samuel and John encouraged the disciples, we can accompany others. By sharing our experience and inviting others to share the way Jesus has spoken to them, we can encourage one another as we seek to turn our lives over to God. STUDY: Many of us slow down a bit during these wintry months after the holidays. Why not use our “down time” to listen to God’s word, not only by attending Mass in-person or online, but through popular apps like iMissal and Word on Fire. Invite friends to do the same and then hold each other accountable by initiating an online group to discuss each week's readings. |
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 |
COVID-19 Updates
Our Current Mass Times at Gazebo ● WEEKDAYS N/A. ● SATURDAY: 4:00 pm (English) ● SUNDAY: 12:00 pm (English) 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 4:00 pm (Spanish) This schedule is subject to change without notice. Please come back again! |
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. Do it 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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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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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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REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 As soon as dates are available for the new Religious Ed year 2020-21 they will be posted. Please listen for announcements after Sunday mass or St Jude's website at the end of April. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Ed office. God bless. |
The Religious Ed Office continues to be closed. If you need to meet with a coordinator, please call for an appointment. Religious Ed Office phone hours:
English Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm - 6pm Thursday 2 pm - 6pm Friday 9am - 4 pm |
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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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Baptisms in English Will Take Place the Following
Dates: ● Baptism dates for the year 2021 are being verified, Thank you for your patience. |
Limit of fifteen (15) children per celebration Please call parish office for more information. (209) 537-0516 stjudechurchceres@gmail.com |
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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. |
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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... |
