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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR C Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: Today we have blogs and life coaches, Facebook groups and self-help books, all of which can help us become better human beings. These resources come to mind as I read St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians – I think St. Paul would be the ultimate life coach! All of his letters to the early Church offer wisdom, encouragement, and instruction, and the words we heard today are particularly significant as we prepare for Jesus’ coming this Advent: “the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Unlike some of our modern-day resources, Paul’s words go beyond simply helpful advice; they are rooted in faith and prayer, and in the truth of the Paschal Mystery. These words assure us that we are not alone on our journey, that what God has promised in the person of his Son will come to fruition: Christ will come again! And so, as John the Baptist did, we who are disciples are meant to witness to his coming, announcing the Good News and preparing for his – second – coming. Repent. Believe. “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” How do we do this? Engage with Scripture – read it and really hear what the Word of God is saying to you. Pray for insight, that the grace of God might transform you to go forth and announce the Gospel. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: Even pre-Google, I spent more time than perhaps I should have hunting down the perfect gifts, especially for my young boys. I’d scour the ads, then get up early on black Friday and hit the stores in search of deals and hard-to-find items. Perhaps that’s why these words from St. Paul stopped me in my tracks: “And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value [italics added], so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” During Advent, these words can both assure and challenge us – to grow in love, knowledge, and a sense of what really matters during our time on earth. For me the challenge will be to spend less time shopping this season and more time focusing on deepening my relationship with God, who is preparing to turn the darkness into light. This doesn’t mean we can’t take delight in finding that perfect gift; but we ought also to increase our recognition that all gifts come from God, including our ability to have access to and means to purchase material gifts. We can find joy in God’s presence (and presents?) among us. ACTIONS: Re-read today’s Gospel, and then consider how Saint Paul followed in John the Baptist’s footsteps in his Letter to the Philippians. Think of ways you, like John and Paul, can encourage one another, and be a voice crying out in the desert. Participate in the sacrament of reconciliation and pray that God may cleanse your heart to welcome him at Christmas, and when he comes again. |
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: 4:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 5:00 pm ● HORA SANTA: Thursday: 5:00 pm |
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and Empress of the Americas Sunday 12-12-2021 |
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Guadalupana Celebration
2021
Confessions: Thursdays, 9/12/21, 4-5pm and 6:30 pm -8pm
Friday. 10/12/21, 5-6pm and 6:30 pm-9pm
Saturday, 11/12/21, 5-6pm and 8 pm-9pm
Sunday, 12/12/21, 3 pm-4:30pm
Novena and rosary: Every day at 5:30 pm
Musical Serenade to the Virgin w/ Parish Choir, Saturday 11, 9:30 pm-10:30pm
Mass in honor of the Virgin Saturday 11 at 11 pm followed by
Mañanitas w/ Band 12 am-1am inside the Church and from 1 am-2am in the gazebo
Sunday 12 at 6am, Mañanitas w/ Los Coros Parroquiales
Mass times on Sunday will be normal
Procession w/ la Virgen, around the parking lot at 5pm
Holy Mass in honor of the Virgin 6pm
Raffle of the image of the Virgin 8pm
Flower sale Saturday and Sunday… ..
Food sale, Saturday from 5pm to 2am and Sunday Sam to 8pm
2021
Confessions: Thursdays, 9/12/21, 4-5pm and 6:30 pm -8pm
Friday. 10/12/21, 5-6pm and 6:30 pm-9pm
Saturday, 11/12/21, 5-6pm and 8 pm-9pm
Sunday, 12/12/21, 3 pm-4:30pm
Novena and rosary: Every day at 5:30 pm
Musical Serenade to the Virgin w/ Parish Choir, Saturday 11, 9:30 pm-10:30pm
Mass in honor of the Virgin Saturday 11 at 11 pm followed by
Mañanitas w/ Band 12 am-1am inside the Church and from 1 am-2am in the gazebo
Sunday 12 at 6am, Mañanitas w/ Los Coros Parroquiales
Mass times on Sunday will be normal
Procession w/ la Virgen, around the parking lot at 5pm
Holy Mass in honor of the Virgin 6pm
Raffle of the image of the Virgin 8pm
Flower sale Saturday and Sunday… ..
Food sale, Saturday from 5pm to 2am and Sunday Sam to 8pm
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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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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. ● Please remember to wear a mask when you are in any of the Parish buildings. ● We have the raffle of our Lady of Guadalupe, tickets are $5.00 and are available at the Parish Office. The winner will be announced on Sunday, Dec 12' at 8pm. ● We will be having another COVID-19 vaccination event this coming Sunday, Dec 12, in rooms 6&7 of Parish Hall from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. They will be bringing the Is and 2nd dose and the booster shot. |
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DECEMBER 8, 2021 - THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Patronal Feast Day of the United States of America - Holy Day of obligation. Mass Schedule: Wednesday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Originating in the 7th c. feast of the "Conception of Mary by St. Anne," Pope Clement XI, in his Bull, Commissi Nobis, established this Solemnity for the entire Church in 1708; patroness of the United States of America, Spain, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, also called Immaculate Conception Day, celebrates the belief in the sinless lifespan and Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, celebrated on September 8. It is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church celebrated worldwide. |
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CHRISTMAS 2021 - ENGLISH MASS SCHEDULE Friday 12/24 CHRISTMAS VIGIL: 8:00 pm Saturday 12/25 CHRISTMAS DAY: 8:00 am and 12:30 pm (NO 4:00 pm Mass) |
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COVID-19 vaccination event We will be having another COVID-19 vaccination event this coming Sunday, Dec 12, in rooms 6&7 of Parish Hall from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. They will be bringing the Is and 2nd dose and the booster shot. |
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FEED THE HUNGRY THIS CHRISTMAS
*St Vincent de Paul is giving out Christmas Baskets again this year. You can sign up on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in Rm 11 or by contacting Mabel at 209-537-7256. The baskets will be available for pick up on Wednesday, December 22 from 12 noon to 5 PM in a drive through. Sign up ends December 10, 2021. You can also bring your canned good donations and place them in the barrels located at the entrance of the Church and the Parish Office. They have also placed the Giving Tree at the entrance of the Church. Please take an ornament and help make a child happy this Christmas For THE GIVING TREE - CHRISTMAS BASKET SCHEDULE... Please click here! |
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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. Today's second collection (11/21/2021) is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. 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 As many of you have probably heard, the County of Stanislaus has lifted the mask mandate. But, here at St Jude we are respectfully asking that you continue to use a mask while inside our Church or any of the parish buildings. We will continue to do what we feel is necessary to keep all of us safe. |
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BMA 2021
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. Second collection of the First Sunday of the month is for this year's BMA campaign. We have approximately $10,000 to go in order to meet our goal. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your support. |
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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.
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RCIA - Catechism for Adults begins 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 |
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Religious Education
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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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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 approximately $10,000 to go in order to meet our goal. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your support. |
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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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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... |
