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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2020
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
Ex 22:20-26 | 1 Thes 1:5C-10 | Mt 22:34-40
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
In today’s Gospel, Jesus has just silenced one group of religious leaders, the Sadducees (which seems to be quite a feat, if we look at their behavior in the Scripture!) and is now speaking to another group of religious leaders, the Pharisees. Jesus says that the greatest commandment in all the law is actually two: love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul; and love your neighbor as yourself. These two groups of religious leaders like to test him a lot, and while I might want to tell people like them to take a hike, Jesus never does. He always speaks the truth to them, in love, even if he is frustrated with their behavior. GO EVANGELIZE PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT Sometimes it’s hard to see how three particular readings fit together on a Sunday, but I was struck by how well these do. The first reading, listing ways that we should not behave, can easily be summed up as: love your neighbor as yourself. We all are, or have been, some form of what the Lord mentions: an outsider (alien), vulnerable (widow/orphan), in financial need (loan recipient), or requiring some other assistance (needing a cloak). How do we want others to treat us in those times? Then we should behave the same. It seems like the Thessalonians understood this, for Paul praises them for being a model for other believers. They have a reputation for being truly loving; of turning to God from idols, and serving him. We can be discouraged by our human failings, as all of us living in lockdown/quarantine these recent months know. It may not take much to set us off. But this is where God’s grace can help us to speak truth in love, and be a model for those around us. ACTIONS Reflect on any obstacles to truly loving God with full heart, mind, and soul. Then think creatively about how to love God, and in turn others. • How I can love God with my whole heart? After spending time in prayer, write down how you see God in your family and friends. And then go tell them! • How I can love God with my whole mind? Use “online time” to engage with a faith-related website such as Bishop Barron’s wordonfire.org, or follow Pope Francis on Twitter. • How I can love God with my soul? Pray the litany of humility. |
PARISH NEWS
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Celebrating the Holy Mass with POPE FRANCIS and other Priests
● EWTN TV MASS ONLINE We have temporarily stopped our virtual Mass online since July 2020. If you cannot attend outdoor daily and weekend Masses at our parish gazebo, please follow the links above to pray along with the Mass online. |
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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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Our Parish Patron Saint: St. Jude’s Feast Day 2020 is observed on Wednesday 10-28-2020
We have little knowledge of the life of this Apostle, who is known mainly as the author of the Epistle of St. Jude, the book immediately preceding the Apocalypse of St. John in the New Testament. At the outset of this Epistle Jude identifies himself as "the brother of James." This is taken to mean St. James the Less, bishop of Jerusalem, who is known for his authorship of the Epistle bearing his name. More>>> |
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Daylight Saving Time 2020 ends this coming Sunday, November 1 Don't forget to set your clocks back! |
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks are moved back an hour at 2 a.m. local daylight time (so they will then read 1 a.m. local standard time). |
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SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020
“These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb.” (RV 7:2-4, 9-14). While many saints have a specific feast day on which we celebrate their lives and work, the vast majority of the saints of heaven do not. Today we celebrate all of those men, women, and children who have gone before us and on whose shoulders we stand in our faith. More>>> |
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THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (ALL SOULS) - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020
During November we are called in a special way to remember "our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection" ( Eucharistic Prayer II). We dedicated the entire month of November to our loved ones who have passed away. If you would like an intention for that person, please take an All Souls envelope and bring with you to place in a basket that will be available during the month of November. You can still email all other intentions through our website at Request Your Mass Intentions page More>>> |
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We are happy to announce that our masses now are celebrating inside our Church and our gazebo!
Join us for our indoor Masses from now on! Remember our 6:30pm Spanish Mass has changed to 6:00 p.m. This includes weekday, Saturday & Sunday. |
As a friendly reminder, don't forget to check-in before entering the church, and to bring your face mask or mouth covering.
Any further questions please call our parish office: (209) 537-0516 |
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THE GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2020
My Dear People of God, As November the 3rd quickly approaches, we are reminded of the importance of participating in our civic duty to vote. I encourage those who have not yet cast their vote to prayerfully do so. As Catholics, we are to approach this duty as informed individuals on the pressing issues at hand. More>>> |
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We must participate responsibly:
There must be no direct or indirect urging of support of or opposition to candidates or political parties. The federal tax exemption applicable to the Church permits discussion of issues but does not permit campaigning for or against candidates. |
We must encourage Faithful Citizenship:
The Office of Catholic Social Teaching in collaboration with the Office of Communications from the diocese is working to continuously provide resources on Faithful Citizenship. Be on the lookout for some of those resources in the Weekly Updates. More... |
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Society of San Vicente 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: ● September 26, 2020 10:30 AM ● October 31, 2020 10:30 AM ● November 28, 2020 9:00 AM |
Limit of fifteen (15) children per celebration Please call parish office for more information. (209) 537-0516 stjudechurchceres@gmail.com |
CONFIRMATION CLASS 2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NEWLY CONFIRMED AT ST. JUDE PARISH
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NEWLY CONFIRMED AT ST. JUDE PARISH
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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... |
