Fr. Hamilton Suarez
Parochial Administrator |
WELCOME TO ST. JUDE PARISH CERES, CALIFORNIA 3824 Mitchell Rd., Ceres, CA 95307 Phone: 209-537-0516 [email protected] ● Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm) |
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 ● Fridays during Lent: Stations of the Cross: 8:30 am & 4:00 pm. |
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FASTING AND ABSTINENCE REGULATIONS
All Catholics 14 years and older are obligated to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholic’s who are between the ages of 18 and 59. Those who are committed may take only one full meal per day. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary, to maintain strength according to ones needs. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. More>>> |
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CATHOLIC MASS ONLINE
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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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INFANT BAPTISM
Limit of fifteen (10) children per celebration Please call the parish office for more information: (209) 537-0516 or email: [email protected] Baptism Application |
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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
2-9-2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ■ This week's second collection will be the Construction Project. Thank you for your generous support. ■ Next week's second collection will be for this year's 2025 BMA campaign. ■ BMA campaign 2025. Thus far we have collected $45,899.35 leaving us a balance of $29,557.65. With your generosity, we are sure to surpass our goal again this year. ■ We have temporarily closed the first entrance to the dirt side parking area due to the rain. ■ We have added additional temporary handicap parking along the back side of the church to make it easier for those that need assistance. ■ Mass attendance tickets for Catechism students will be given out after each Sunday Mass: Catechism students don't forget to request your mass attendance tickets every weekend after mass. We have catechists giving them out at the entrance of the church. |
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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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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. We are giving a try and things are subject to change! |
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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. 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. |
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... |
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. More...... |
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, More......... |
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. More...... |
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. More...... |
Fr. Hamilton Suarez
Parochial Administrator |
WELCOME TO ST. JUDE PARISH CERES, CALIFORNIA 3824 Mitchell Rd., Ceres, CA 95307 Phone: 209-537-0516 [email protected] ● Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm) |
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 ● EVENING ADORATION with the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the Month after the 6pm mass. |
