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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Fifth Sunday of Lent Written by THE FAITHFUL DISCIPLE
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
GROW: In today’s Gospel, we see so clearly the fully human nature of Jesus even in the midst of him revealing his divine nature in raising Lazarus from the dead. On hearing that his friend Lazarus had died, Jesus “wept,” and he became “perturbed and deeply troubled.” We see his love for Martha and Mary, and the freedom he gives them to love him fully in return, and to expect things of him. Each of them confronts Jesus, exasperated: Had you come earlier, our brother would not have died! Yet in the same breath, they express their faith that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. As we continue our Lenten journey, we can rest assured that Jesus is never far from us and that he understands our human longings, struggles and pain. Like Martha and Mary, we can place our faith in Jesus here, now and for eternity. GO EVANGELIZE | PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT GO: The raising of Lazarus foreshadows Christ’s death and resurrection and reminds us of God’s enduring power over death. That can, at times, seem a small comfort as we confront our own mortality or mourn the loss of those dear to us. Yet, just as Jesus showed his love for Lazarus, Martha and Mary, we, too, can extend our love and support for others in their grief. We can show our love through our simple presence, a thoughtful card or an offer to pray for the deceased person and their family. In these ways, we can strengthen our own faith and that of others. As we hear in today’s Gospel, “Now many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what he had done began to believe in him.” ACTION: As we grow closer to Holy Week, now is a good time to participate in the sacrament of reconciliation. Has it been a while? The U.S. Bishops provide a helpful guide on their website: usccb.org. |
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 Stations of the Cross: Fridays: 4:30 pm during Lent. |
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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... ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. Thank you for your generosity. ● For the well-being of everyone in the Church, we ask that you please wear a mask if you have a cough. ● Our Parish bulletin should be ready by this weekend. We have space for any business that would li to advertise in our bulletin. Call our Parish Office for more information. ● This Thursday, March 30th, the priests will be attending the Chrism mass with the Bishop so there will be no confessions, holy hour or 6pm mass. Only mass at 8am. |
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>>>
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HOLY WEEK
Holy Week schedule had been posted on around outsice the Church. Our penance service will be Friday, March 31st at 7pm. Due to this we will not be having the Stations of the Cross this Friday. Instead we ask that you pray them at home. |
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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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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 al 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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PALM SUNDAY - THE PASSION OF THE LORD
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Stations of the Cross 2023: Fridays: 4:30 pm during the season of Lent
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus' passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections. The practice began as pious pilgrims traced his path through Jerusalem on the Via Dolorosa. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations... 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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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 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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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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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...... |
