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Sunday, November 26, 2023
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: The paradoxical ways we have come to understand Jesus can give us spiritual whiplash. He is both a tender and caring shepherd of sheep and one who sends strong rams and goats to the eternal fire; the executed human and divine man who came into full resurrected glory. He is God incarnate into human history and born in a manger; the servant-leader; the one who is both God and man. This is the beauty of what we call the Paschal Mystery – that the Son of God came into the world and by his life, death, and resurrection he has reconciled us to the Father, and has redeemed us. He saves us from the death of sin. As Catholics we are comfortable with paradox: We are inhabitants of a kingdom of God that is already (here) but not yet (fully realized); we are both an Easter people and we live in a world of Good Fridays. So when Jesus says in today’s Gospel reading that whatever we do to the least of people, we do to Christ himself and we will reap our actions in the fullness of that kingdom, we understand that he is a king unlike any other king. He cares not for pomp and circumstance, but wants to ensure that all – even the least among us – are given his gifts to share. The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe celebrates that we have a king who cares more for us than anyone on earth could ever care for us, and we are blessed to be able to love and serve him in return. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: In the midst of our busy lives, it is no secret that our thoughts can easily be preoccupied with things other than prayer or our relationship with God. Perhaps we struggle with maintaining a daily prayer practice. So when we pause to take stock of our lives – where our attention is focused during the day-to-day – it’s easy to see that God is sometimes “off to the side.” Perhaps we take everything we have been given for granted, or maybe we are just not sure how to make him the most important aspect of our lives. Just like cultivating a friendship takes active effort, so does our relationship with God. Just as watering a plant near its center allows the water to spread throughout the surrounding area, to its roots and the soil – thus making it fruitful and full – putting Jesus Christ, our king, at the center of our lives means that his goodness flows into everything else we say and do. Our lives and our hearts will grow in goodness and bear rich fruit. INVITATION: Challenge yourself this week to subvert expectations and keep God first. Show Christ is Lord over your life by prioritizing your faith and building up your priorities around him. Make a daily appointment in your calendar for prayer and look for opportunities to put Christ at the center, or heart, of your daily life. |
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) & 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, 6:00 pm (Spanish) ● CONFESSIONS: Thursday: 4:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 5:00 pm ● HORA SANTA: Thursday: 5:00 pm |
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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 (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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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. ● Today's second collection is for CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Thank you very much. ● BMA campaign: We have collected $43,571.40 leaving us a balance of $25,502.60. Thank you for helping us reach our goal. Thank you for your generous gift ● For the well-being of everyone in the Church, we ask that you please wear a mask if you have a cough. ● The Office of Religious Education now return the first week of August. ● Lakewood Funeral Home will be having short presentations regarding their services, this weekend in rooms 8 & 9 of the Parish Hall after every mass. ● Catechism classes for adults will begin from Sunday, September 10th at 9am in rooms 3 & 4 of the Parish Hall. |
Happy to announce that the Advent Missals have arrived and will be available to use inside the church beginning
next weekend.
next weekend.
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THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS 2023 WITH
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL St Vincent de Paul will start their canned food drive on Thanksgiving Day and the Giving Tree for Children's Christmas Gifts will be at the entrance of the Church beginning December 3rd . We are hoping that with your generosity we can once again give the needy families of our community a balanced meal and to the children a gift to open this Christmas. St Vincent de Paul has begun their canned food drive. Barrels have been placed at the entrance of the Church for your convenience. Your donations will help make Christmas baskets for the families in our community. |
The entire month of November is dedicated to all of our loved ones that have passed away. No intentions for deceased will be mentioned during mass in November, instead we ask that you use the All Souls envelopes located at the entrance to write the names of your loved ones and place them on the basket that will be at the altar.
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MONTH OF NOVEMBER : PRAY FOR ALL SOULS
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. More>>> |
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MONTH OF NOVEMBER: ALL SOULS
All Souls envelopes can be found at the entrance of the Church. These envelopes are to be used during the month of November for mass intentions of our beloved who have passed away. The envelopes can be placed in the basket at the front of the altar. Please remember that during the month of November there are no personal mass intentions for our beloved deceased. We ask that you use the All Souls envelopes located at the entrance and place on the small basket that will be located at the altar. |
FEAST OF OUR LADY GUADALUPE 12-12-2023
Join Bishop Cotta in the 43rd Procession & Eucharistic Celebration in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe,
Sunday, December 3rd.
Procession begins at 12pm at St Mary's Church in Stockton and mass will be at 2pm in the Stockton Arena.
Details on the celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe here in our Parish is forthcoming. We will begin the Novena on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:30pm.
We've been planning the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have a flower sale starting Saturday, December 9. We are looking for help from ladies (or gentlemen) who know how to make flower arrangements. If you would like to participate in making arrangements, please call the parish office with your information. If anyone would like to give an hour of music to the Virgin, they can call the Parish Office and leave their name and telephone number. We will be raffling off an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe starting next weekend, $5.00 a ticket.
Join Bishop Cotta in the 43rd Procession & Eucharistic Celebration in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe,
Sunday, December 3rd.
Procession begins at 12pm at St Mary's Church in Stockton and mass will be at 2pm in the Stockton Arena.
Details on the celebration for Our Lady of Guadalupe here in our Parish is forthcoming. We will begin the Novena on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:30pm.
We've been planning the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have a flower sale starting Saturday, December 9. We are looking for help from ladies (or gentlemen) who know how to make flower arrangements. If you would like to participate in making arrangements, please call the parish office with your information. If anyone would like to give an hour of music to the Virgin, they can call the Parish Office and leave their name and telephone number. We will be raffling off an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe starting next weekend, $5.00 a ticket.
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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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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
2023-2024 The class lists for this year's Catechism classes have been posted outside the windows of the Religious Education Office. Please stop by to confirm your student's name is listed. |
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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. |
Go Deeper!
ENCOUNTER THE REALITY OF OUR EUCHARISTIC LORD
The Revival is a grassroots movement of Catholics, each responding to the gift of the Eucharist in their own way. This page is home to free educational and inspirational content to help you learn more about the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and fall more deeply in love with him. We will expand this section as more resources become available. More>>>
ENCOUNTER THE REALITY OF OUR EUCHARISTIC LORD
The Revival is a grassroots movement of Catholics, each responding to the gift of the Eucharist in their own way. This page is home to free educational and inspirational content to help you learn more about the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and fall more deeply in love with him. We will expand this section as more resources become available. More>>>
BMA 2023
Our goal this year is $69,074.00 and these second collections help us reach our goal. Remember to fill out the envelope with your promise and bring it next week if you didn't do it today...
THANK YOU.
Our goal this year is $69,074.00 and these second collections help us reach our goal. Remember to fill out the envelope with your promise and bring it next week if you didn't do it today...
THANK YOU.
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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... |
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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...... |
