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An important message from Bishop Cotta about caution during these days

As we enter the sacred seasons of Advent and Christmas, I urge you to exercise heightened vigilance regarding a significant rise in cyber scams, online fraud, and misleading digital content targeting both clergy and parishioners.

Several dioceses across the country are reporting increases in:

1. Financial Scams Impersonating Clergy or Parishes
  • Fraudulent emails or text messages claiming to be from priests or parish staff requesting gift cards, money transfers, or “urgent assistance.”
  • Fake parish or diocesan social media accounts soliciting donations through unofficial channels.
  • Fraudulent vendors offering liturgical items, parish technology services, or building maintenance contracts.

2. Phishing & Account Breaches
  • Emails prompting you to click malicious links or download attachments.
  • Messages pretending to be from the bishop, diocesan offices, or known Catholic organizations asking for personal information, passwords, or banking details.
  • Attempts to access parish financial systems or live streaming accounts.

3. Misleading or Distorted “Catholic Teaching” on YouTube and Social Media
  • Channels presenting themselves as Catholic, but lacking ecclesial approval or spreading misinformation, conspiracy theories, or divisive content.
  • Individuals attempting to profit from fear-based messages under the guise of Church teaching.
  • Videos exploiting Marian apparitions, end-times themes, or spiritual insecurity during the holiday season to build audiences or solicit donations.

What You Should Do
  • Be extremely cautious with unsolicited messages. Do not click unknown links or respond to suspicious emails or texts—even if they appear to come from someone you know.
  • Verify before responding. If an email or text asks for money, gift cards, or urgent favors, call the person directly using a known number.
  • Use only official platforms for parish or diocesan communications and contributions.
  • Be vigilant. Ignore any unusual requests for money or personal information.
  • Consume online Catholic content wisely. Trust only reliable sources: the Vatican, USCCB, diocesan channels, and trusted theologians or institutions.
  • Report any suspicious activity immediately to the parish office or the appropriate law-enforcement channels.
Fr. Hamilton Suarez 
Parochial Administrator
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ST. JUDE PARISH
CERES, CALIFORNIA​

​3824 Mitchell Rd., Ceres, CA 95307
Phone:  209-537-0516​ 
[email protected]
​Office Hours: ​10am-Noon & 1-5pm
​MASS TIMES
​​● MONDAY-FRIDAY:   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 y 
    6:00 pm (Spanish) 
● CONFESSIONS: Thursday: 4:00 pm
    Friday, Saturday: 5:00 pm
● HORA SANTA: Thursday: 5:00 pm   

SUNDAY MASS FROM EWTN CHAPEL     
DAILY TV MASS   |    DAILY HOLY MASS LIVE ONLINE     
DAILY READINGS   |   LECTURAS DEL DIA
SAINT-of-the-DAY   |   CATHOLIC TV
                     

MASS INTENTION OFFERINGS:
If you would like a Mass intention, please come into the office one week in advance.  
INFANT BAPTISM
Limit of fifteen (10) children per celebration
Please call the parish office for more information:
(209) 537-0516 or email:
[email protected]  
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​BAPTISM DATES 2025:
■ English:  Sacraments> Baptism
■ ​Spanish:  Sacramentos> Bautismo

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​CONFESSIONS
Thursday:  4:00 pm
Friday and Saturday:  5:00 pm
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HOLY HOUR: Thursday: 5:00 pm 

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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.
​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.
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.
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.
​We are giving a try and things are subject to change!
​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. 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.  ​

The Gazebo For All Parish Activities

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.