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Sunday, August 14, 2022
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: My mom loved her Nintendo 64. We especially enjoyed “Paperboy,” a video game where a paperboy riding a bicycle attempts to deliver newspapers along Easy Street, Middle Road, or Hard Way. He has to avoid obstacles that pop up along the way – barking dogs, mailboxes, skateboarders, trash cans, you name it! Sometimes life can seem that way. We can’t predict which obstacles will pop up, but the author of the Letter to the Hebrews encourages us to persevere, “keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” Whether we’re riding along “Easy Street” or “Hard Way,” we can look to Jesus to help us overcome the hardships that may come our way because we are his followers. As Jesus tells the disciples, following him will not always be easy and may even result in conflicts within our families. When that happens, we can look to the example of Jesus and the great “cloud of witnesses” to whom the Letter to the Hebrews refers, knowing that peace and reconciliation await us at the finish line. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: I used to have great fun watching my boys at our neighborhood swim meets. Even as my then-7-year-old zig-zagged into the lane lines during the backstroke, I would yell “Go! Go! Go! You’ve got this.” (And, please, someone catch his head at the finish!) He couldn’t hear a word I said. I wonder if it’s a bit like this when it comes to the “cloud of witnesses” – the saints, known and unknown, who encourage us in our faith. We can’t see them or hear them, but we know they are there. In turn, we can become cheerleaders for others running the race alongside us: offering encouragement, prayers, and reminding one another of the joy that awaits us. Spoken or silent, our prayers can help us and others persevere in our faith and place our trust in Jesus when times are tough. STUDY: The catechism chapter 3, The Characteristics of Faith (153-165), references this passage from Hebrews on being surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. Read especially #165. |
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) ● SUNDAY: 8:00 am & 12:30 pm (English) 6:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 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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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 Priest Retirement Fund. Thank you for your generosity. ● Please remember to wear a mask when you are in any of the Parish buildings. ● The Religious Education office will be closed for the entire month of July. Please do not leave voice or email messages until the coordinators return, the first week of August. ● Classes for adult catechism will begin again in September. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office. |
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
August 15, 2022
The Natale or Dormitio ("Falling-asleep") came to be celebrated as early as the 5th century in the East and in Rome;
patroness of France, Paraguay, Jamaica, South Africa, and New Caledonia.
(not a holy day of obligation this year)
August 15, 2022
The Natale or Dormitio ("Falling-asleep") came to be celebrated as early as the 5th century in the East and in Rome;
patroness of France, Paraguay, Jamaica, South Africa, and New Caledonia.
(not a holy day of obligation this year)
FESTIVAL 2022
Festival 2022 will be Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, we will have the raffle, First place $3,000, Second place $2,000 and Third place $1,000, we hope to have the raffle tickets from this weekend.
Festival 2022 will be Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, we will have the raffle, First place $3,000, Second place $2,000 and Third place $1,000, we hope to have the raffle tickets from this weekend.
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VACCINATION In the last week's Vaccine Clinic we had over 70 people get their vaccines. We are having the next vaccine clinic this coming Sunday, August 14th, from 9am to 2pm in our Parish Hall rooms 6 and 7. |
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ALTAR SERVERS Children and youth who are interested in being altar servers please call the office or give your information to one of the priests or Mr. Jim Michelena or Mrs. Joy Tan or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER online. |
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RCIA PROGRAM ● Classes for adult catechism will begin again in September. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office. |
Evangelization and Faith Formation - Evangelización y Formación de Fe
Dear Catechetical Leaders,
I would like to pass along a request from Bishop Cotta regarding his July reflection. Bishop Cotta has written a wonderful congratulatory message and special invitation to the children who received First Holy Communion this year and their parents.
Bishop Cotta is asking Faith Formation Directors & Coordinators and Catholic School Principals to make available the July reflection to the families whose children received the Sacrament of the Eucharist this year. Perhaps you may decide to mail, email or include the reflection in your bulletin or provide a link to your families to your parish website. Think creatively and share your ideas. The July reflection is attached below
in both English and Spanish.
This year more than 2157 children received Our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time. Praised be God!
Dear Catechetical Leaders,
I would like to pass along a request from Bishop Cotta regarding his July reflection. Bishop Cotta has written a wonderful congratulatory message and special invitation to the children who received First Holy Communion this year and their parents.
Bishop Cotta is asking Faith Formation Directors & Coordinators and Catholic School Principals to make available the July reflection to the families whose children received the Sacrament of the Eucharist this year. Perhaps you may decide to mail, email or include the reflection in your bulletin or provide a link to your families to your parish website. Think creatively and share your ideas. The July reflection is attached below
in both English and Spanish.
This year more than 2157 children received Our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time. Praised be God!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE & REGISTRATION ●The Coordinators for the Religious Education Office will be re-opened the first week of August. ● The Religious Education Office should have this year's classroom lists displayed on their windows this week. Make sure you stop by. |
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BISHOP MINISTRY APPEAL 2022 If you haven't completed your pledge envelope for this year's BMA 2022, please take an envelope and bring it with you next week, our goal this year is $73,080.00. To those that have made their pledge, thank you. |
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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. |
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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 2-20-2022 As many of you have heard the governor lifted the mask mandate for indoor activities for those that are vaccinated. Here at St Jude we will be asking you to please continue to wear a mask for a bit longer, vaccinated or not. The number of deaths due to the new variants are still high and we want to do everything possible to keep everyone safe |
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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.
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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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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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. |
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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...... |
