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Sunday, December 4, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: Harmony. It can seem so elusive in these times when our newsfeeds bombard us with reminders of what’s wrong with our world: War, political conflicts, hunger, injustice, violence. We may also experience discord in our homes or within our hearts. Perhaps that is why the beautiful imagery in Isaiah’s prophecy, where Isaiah envisions a world transformed by the coming of the Messiah, strikes a chord as we prepare for Christ’s coming: We picture the wolf lying beside the lamb, and the calf with the lion. All will be right with the world. As we reflect on the areas in our lives that lack harmony, we are reminded to focus on Jesus and the Father, the source of all good. Through prayer and reflection on our Advent readings, we can “prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: I have a “smart” alarm clock. To shut it off, I just have to say, “Alexa, turn off my alarm.” Easy, right? Well, too easy, it turns out, because lately I’ve slept right through the one-sided conversation. But it’s hard to miss John’s wake-up call: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Perhaps, though, we’ve become complacent; we’ve heard it so often that we skip right past it. That can happen during Advent, this season of preparation and, yes, repentance. I love our family traditions – candy every day, in the morning!; our well-worn Nativity set; lighting the Advent candles; Christmas concerts and gatherings. None of those are bad, of course, but in the blur of the season we must be challenged by John the Baptist’s words to prepare not only our homes but our hearts for Christ’s coming. During this season, we can examine our lives to separate the wheat from the chaff, focusing on those things that bring us closer to the Lord and one another. As St. Paul encourages the Romans, “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” PRAY: St. Paul’s words above give us pretty clear instruction for how to live out our faith by welcoming others as Christ has welcomed us. Reflect on these words during daily Advent reflection this week: When have we welcomed others in our lives – and truly loved them? How can we do that for someone in the coming days? |
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, 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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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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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 this year's BMA campaign. Thank you for your generosity. ● For the wellbeing of everyone in the Church, we ask that you please wear a mask if you have a cough. |
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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: Thursday 8:00 am and 5:00 pm | [7:00 am & 6:00 pm (Spanish)] 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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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and Empress of the Americas Monday, December 12, 2022 |
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Fiesta En Honor de
Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe fotos y videos 2020 |
We invite you to the novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 5:30pm starting this Saturday December 3rd. The schedule of events for next weekend is placed at the entrance of the Church and on this webpage.
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English Catechism Class attended the Novena Mon. 12-6-2022
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL - CHRISTMAS BASKETS & THE GIVING TREE
●St Vincent de Paul is now accepting applications for this year's Christmas baskets every Wednesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Parish Hall. ● St Vincent de Paul will be putting out the Giving Tree the week of Thanksgiving. We are once again counting on your generosity to make sure that no child goes without a gift this Christmas. The Giving Tree still has ornaments with children's names. Please take an ornament and help us make a child smile this Christmas. ● The local Car Clubs are having a toy drive this Saturday, December 10th from 9am to 3pm on our Parisk parking lot. These toys will be part of the Christmas baskets that St Vincent de Paul is distributing this Christmas. They will be having their cars on display, so stop by. |
Catechism class is ready for Christmas vacation 2022.
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OFFERTORY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
The Bishop has asked that Parishes participate in this year's Offertory Enhancement Program. We ask each family to discern about their giving possibilities... by using the commitment cards for the Offertory Enhancement Program that our Diocese has asked us to participate in. We ask that you respectfully consider completing them. Thank you for your participation. |
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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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BACK TO SCHOOL DAY - September 5
CATECHISM CLASSES 2022-2023 The Religious Education Office has this year's classroom lists displayed on their windows. Make sure you stop by. Classes begin the first week of September.
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RCIA PROGRAM
● Classes for adult catechism started in September 2022. If you are interested in registering, please call the Parish Office for more information. |
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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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 Face Masks are recomended but no longer being required. |
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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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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...... |
