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9150 HIGHLAND ROAD | BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
OUR MISSION The mission of St. Jude the Apostle Parish is to instill hope in the hearts of all of our brothers and sisters by embracing one another and our diversity with a compassionate and a welcoming spirit, guided by our faith in Jesus Christ and the traditions of our Catholic faith.
DAILY MASSES Monday & Thursday: 8:30 am Tuesday: 5:30 pm (Mass followed by Adoration until 7:30 pm) Wednesday: Noon (Adoration 10:00 am until noon Mass) WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 4:00 pm Vigil Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, & 11:00 am The Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesdays 4:00-5:15 pm in church, or by appointment
Emergencies: After Hours, please call 766-2431 and follow the directions given on the voicemail message.
PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Parish PH: (225) 766-2431 Parish Fax: (225) 766-0722 School PH: (225) 769-2344 School Web: www.stjudebr.org Parish Web: www.stjudecatholic.org Fr. Trey Nelson, Pastor [email protected] Deacon James Morrissey, Director of Administration [email protected]
OCTOBER 24, 2021
02 F R O M T H E T E E B O X W I T H FAT H E R T R E Y St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
The 30th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Saturday and Sunday
October 23-24, 2021
www.stjudecatholic.org
PREPARING FOR FALL AND THE HOLIDAYS Fr. Trey Nelson
During our most recent parish staff meeting we began, as we always do, with prayer. For that meeting, we
offered, “An Autumn Prayer.” The prayer spoke in thanksgiving of the earlier sunsets, the changes in colors of
the leaves, the cooler weather, and so on. It was a beautiful prayer, but we all kind of laughed a little as we
prayed it out out-loud together. Other than a recent cool snap, we just didn ’t feel like we were there yet. It is
coming, however. Like many of you, I love this time of year. I thought that, since the holidays are really not
that far away, I would take a moment to offer a few personal reflections on how my approach to the season has
changed slightly over the years. I think we all know that, once Halloween gets here, we ’re really rolling. Trick
or treat passes, then we’re hearing stories in the news about Thanksgiving holiday travel, and before you know
it, we’re at Christmas and another new year. If we’re not careful, all of it will blow right by us in what seems like
an instant. And tucked within all of that is the wonderful Season of Advent, a time to slow down a little and be,
perhaps, a little more reflective. So, here’s my thought. We control the pace of things. To be sure, there are
work and school and everything else involved, not to mention the remaining precautions associated with a
pandemic. However, we are the ones who decide to stop—or not—and take a deep breath. We are the ones
who show our families how to do this. Most important of all, we need to remind each other how important it is
to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the gift of time with one another. You may want to take a
moment and consider:
How can I and my family pray better during this time?
Could I, perhaps, worship a bit more frequently? Set aside a few minutes each day to pray?
Does my family (or my spouse and I) share family meals together?
Who can I reach out to—for the first time in a while?
And where would I hope to be—spiritually—in and beyond the holidays?
In our recent R.C.I.A. class, we spoke of the “rhythm” or our lives, rather than the “pace” of our lives. What
does the rhythm of your life (and your family’s life) look like? A healthy rhythm takes us in and out of work and
rest, allowing time daily and weekly for God and the ones we love. The holidays offer us a perfect opportunity
to be renewed in this.
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MINISTRIES Charmaine Biossat, Director of Ministries (225) 766-2431 | [email protected]
St. Jude Christmas ‘Giving Tree’
Parishioners – We have begun taking requests for our annual Christmas Giving Tree. We encourage our St. Jude parishioners in need to let your church family assist you as we all celebrate the birth of our Lord.
Names are kept highly confidential.
If you would allow us to help, contact Charmaine
225-766-2431, [email protected]
by Monday, Nov. 8th
Please call Linda at the Parish Office to reserve your candle
no later than Monday, October 25th.
October 24, 2021 | The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
White Ribbon against Pornography (WRAP)Awareness Week October 31 – November 7
Most of us do not want to talk about pornography. Yet, it is a fast-growing industry affecting our culture. Pornography is circulated through various media outlets. Statistics show that the internet makes it easily accessible. Also, millions of emails are disseminated daily with pornographic or sexually explicit nuances and advertisements. WRAP’’s goal is to increase awareness of the negative and addictive impact pornography has on society. White ribbons/bows will be displayed during awareness week. Please unite with us as a faith community to say No” to Pornography. Court Regina Coeli #2063 Catholic Daughters of the Americas How to combat porn: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/56071/what-you-can-do-to-combat-pornography
Mass Schedule: Monday, November 1 8:30 am School & Public 6:30 pm Candlelight Vigil
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SACRAMENTS & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Michaelyn McGinnis, Director of Christian Formation and Coordinator of Sacramental Record Keeping (225) 766-2431 | [email protected]
FINANCIAL GIVING Mindy Coogan, Bookkeeper & Child Protection Coordinator (225) 766-2431 | [email protected]
To Set Up or Manage Your Giving Options
Please Visit our Website:
http://www.stjudecatholic.org/content.cfm?id=1242
We Are In Need of the Following: • Nursery Chairperson • PSR Teachers Needed for 5th, 7th, and 9th
Grades Please contact Michaelyn for additional
information.
Interested in joining RCIA? We’ve extended the deadline to register.
A New Year of RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) For additional information, visit our website: http://www.stjudecatholic.org/content.cfm?id=1277
For questions, contact Deacon James 225-766-2431, [email protected]
Confirmation Rehearsal Wednesday, November 3 at 5pm In the Church Confirmation Thursday, November 4 at 7pm in Church Sponsors Arrive by 6:15pm in the Ministry Building
SCHEDULE
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COMMUNICATIONS Nathalie Bagwell, Communications Coordinator (225) 766-2431 | [email protected]
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
Join our Online
Community.
Sunday and Weekday
Mass is Now Live
Streamed on Facebook!
IN NEED OF A PRAYER?
OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY NEED ONE?
Call our Prayer Line
We are here to pray for your needs, whatever they may be.
Mildred Mumphrey (225) 766-3668
Woodie Barrient (225) 766-3736
BAA 2021-22: Caring for our Families in the Spirit of St. Joseph In scripture, we find a prime example of good stewardship in the earthly father of Jesus. Recognizing that God entrusted him to the care and livelihood of the Savior of the world and the Blessed Mother, Joseph chose to discern God’s guidance. Like Joseph, God has called us to be good stewards over all that He entrusts to us. Family is one of the invaluable assets God has bestowed upon us. This year's theme for the Bishop's Annual Appeal, Caring for Our Families in the Spirit of St. Joseph, reminds us of our vital role in not only attending to our family but also our church and community families. Thank you for your support! Please prayerfully consider contributing to this year’s campaign. Give online at: www.diobr.org/stewardship
06 W O R S H I P G U I D E St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 25
8:30 am Louis DeAngelo, Sr.
Tuesday, October 26
5:30 pm Masako Kawano
Wednesday, October 27
12:00 pm For the People
Thursday, October 28
8:30 am For the People
Friday, October 29 No Mass Saturday, October 30
4:00 pm Frank L. Ancona Betty Rozier Honore Bill Aubin Shon Sterling Masako Kawano Kay “Cookie” Beckers Sunday, October 31
8:00 am Katherine Harelson
9:30 am Victor A. Landry, Jr.
11:00 am Debra Amar Davidson
WEEKLY READINGS Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52 Monday: Rom 8:12-17/Ps 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21 [21a]/Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [3a]/Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30/Ps 13:4-5, 6 [6a]/Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Lk 6:12-16 Friday: Rom 9:1-5/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20/ Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18 [14a]/Lk 14:1, 7-11 Next Sunday: Dt 6:2-6/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2]/ Heb 7:23-28/Mk 12:28b-34
A VOCATIONAL VIEW The blind beggar Bartimaeus would not listen to the many
people scolding him to be quiet, but shouted all the louder
in prayer, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Only then did
Jesus call him over and answered his need. Bartimaeus
becomes a powerful example of how persistent we must be
in prayer when we are asking God to show us His Will for
our lives. And then, ask Him for the grace to accept it. If you
feel God is offering you the grace of a Church vocation,
contact Father Josh Johnson at (225) 336-8778,
[email protected], or visit www.diobr.org/vocations.
CULTURE OF LIFE REFLECTIONS “I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. …But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. …The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation."
-Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae
Tuesdays from 4:00- 5:15 pm in Church, or by appointment by calling Father Trey in the Parish Office at 225-766-2431.
Please Join Us!
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
• Tuesdays Immediately
Following 5:30 pm Mass
• Wednesdays 10 am to 12 Noon (prior to noon Mass)
Retreats for Young Women A mind, body, spirit retreat for women ages 21-44 Sacred Stories: Praying With the Women of the Bible Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center 5500 St. Mary St. Metairie, La. November 12-14, 2021 For more information and to register, please go to: www.retreatsforyoungwomen.com