st. jude catholic church...2019/07/14 · smile, a cheery greeting, an encouraging word of...
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Inside: CHURCH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE
Inside: CHURCH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE
1515 N Greenville Ave. Allen, Texas 75002
972.727.1177 | Fax 972.727.1401 | After hours and emergencies 972.632.2382
ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH JULY 14, 2019
www.stjudeparish.com
Weekend Masses Family Rosary begins
half an hour before Mass
Saturday (Anticipatory) 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon & 5:00pm
Daily Masses (Chapel)
Monday 8:30am & Noon
Tuesday 8:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday 8:30am & Noon
Thursday 8:30am & 6:00pm
Friday 8:30am & Noon
Saturday 8:30am (Church)
Reconciliation (Chapel) Tuesday 5:00 to 5:45pm Thursday 5:00 to 5:45pm Saturday 9:00 to 10:00am
Adoration (Chapel) Summer Schedule: July 2 to September 5
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am to Noon, 6:30 to 9pm
1st Friday 9:00am to Noon
Sunday 6:00 to 8:30pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education resumes in September.
Please read the Bulletin and visit the parish website for the current summer programs.
facebook.com/stjudeallen
Our Mission: To build a parish community that shares
God’s love through prayer, service and evangelization
so that all feel welcome in making St. Jude their home.
The central theme of today’s Scripture readings is that we gain eternal life through loving God living in our neighbors by becoming good neighbors.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS The first reading, taken from Deuteronomy, reminds us that God not only gives us His Commandments in Holy Scriptures, but that they are also written in our hearts so that we may obey them and inherit eternal life with God. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds the Colossians, and us, that just as Christ Jesus is the “visible image of the invisible God,” so our neighbors are the visible image of Christ living in our midst. In today’s Gospel, a scribe asks Jesus a very basic religious question: “What should I do to inherit eternal life?” In answer to the question, Jesus directs the scribe’s attention to the Sacred Scriptures. The Scriptural answer is, “love God and express it by loving your neighbor.” However, to the scribe the word “neighbor” means another scribe or Pharisee – never a Samaritan or a Gentile. Hence, the scribe insists on clarification of the word “neighbor.” Here the scribe was asking a question “who’s my neighbor” and Jesus’ answer was the parable of the Good Samaritan and he never answered directly to the question, but was telling him “Go and do likewise”. Thus, the correct approach is not to ask, “Who is my neighbor?” but rather to ask, “Am I a good neighbor to others?” Jesus, the Heavenly Good Samaritan, gives us a final commandment during the Last Supper, “Love one another as I have loved you,” because the invisible God dwells in every human being.
MESSAGES 1) Let us remember that the road from Jerusalem to Jericho passes right through our home, parish, school and workplace. We may find our spouse, children or parents lying “wounded” by bitter words or scathing criticism or by other more blatant forms of verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Hence, Jesus invites us to show our love to others, in our own home, in school, in the workplace, and in the neighborhood, as the Good Samaritan did. 2) Let us check to see if we are good neighbors. We become good neighbors when we are people of generosity, kindness, and mercy toward all who are suffering. Our sincere smile, a cheery greeting, an encouraging word of appreciation, a heartfelt “thank you” can all work wonders for a suffering soul. 3) Let us allow the “Good Samaritans” to touch our lives. Let us be willing to touch, or be touched by, persons we have once despised. Let us pray that the Spirit of the Living God may melt us, mold us and use us, so that there will no longer be even one person who is outside the boundaries of compassion. 4) Let us accept the invitation to be loving and merciful to our enemies. This means people we hate, as well as those who hate us. It is an invitation for people of all times to love their enemies — to love those they have previously hated.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS Please email [email protected] for bulletin submissions. Deadline for consideration is 10 business
days before the requested bulletin publication date. Article or announcement will be posted after approval
and based on available space.
From the Desk of FATHER ABRAHAM
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$2,000,000
$137,292
$1,762,708
Initial Goal
Raised for Second Goal (As of July 7)
Remaining Amount Needed for the Project
Parish News | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $3.9 Million
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
PHASE II SUMMARY
Initial goal of $2 Million -> COMPLETE Second goal of $1.8 Million -> IN PROGRESS
With your continued financial participation, we feel confident that we will raise the remaining balance, allowing us to reduce the amount we will need to finance. It is not too late for you to take part in this campaign. Envelopes are in the pews for your convenience or online at https://osvonlinegiving.com/4318/Home/NewQuickGive . We are grateful for your continued support and generosity.
Moving along... We are now on Phase II of the construction project for the education building expansion, walkway and bell tower. With God’s grace, your continued support and a good construction team, we are excited to report that the project is on target with its project goals.
EDUCATION BUILDING
The construction for the Education Building, home to our Faith Formation program and Sunshine & Rainbows ELC, is a significant element to this project. Its completion will create additional entry space, classrooms and refurbish the old building. The additional classrooms will relieve the crowding in faith formation classes, and allow for more ministries in our St. Jude community to meet on campus.
Transformation of the Education Building is happening both inside and outside. Steel frames of the foyer are now up. Inside the building, new offices are framed and new cabling are installed, thanks to the assistance of the Knights of Columbus. The preschool will be ready in time for Fall school opening.
WALKWAY
Construction of the walkway is now almost complete. This will allow all of us especially our children to be shielded from inclement weather when moving between buildings.
BELL TOWER
Bells have long been used as a signal to the faithful to mark joyous and solemn occasions and to focus certain points of the Mass. Our landmark church bell tower has been in the original expansion blueprints of St. Jude. In a few weeks, we expect the steel frame to be up. Once complete, we will hear the ringing of bells which will be a constant reminder to fulfilling St. Jude’s mission statement: “To build a parish community that shares God’s love through prayer, service and evangelization so that all feel welcome in making St. Jude their home.”. It will be a tangible reminder to the community that their home and family is waiting.
For more pictures and to follow the project status, please go to https://stjudeparish.com/bell-tower-expansion-project.
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Enrollment for Summer Camps
Going on NOW!
CREATIVE KIDS CAMP JULY 22—26
Morning (9am—Noon) Afternoon (Noon—3:30pm)
Making Great Artists • under the sea for preschool • Cupcakes and more • Art camp
Limited space available. Please call, email or stop by to reserve a space for your child before the camps fill up!
Contact: [email protected] 214-644-2084 (PLC Room 311)
Looking for preschool children! Openings available at Sunshine & Rainbows-
the preschool voted the "BEST" in Allen for 3 years straight!
Faith-based preschool open to children of all faiths Age appropriate curriculum and "specials" that include
religion, music, Spanish, and a STEAM Lab in a play environment
5’s Enrichment class meets all the State of Texas TEKS requirements for Kindergarten
Enrollment for School Year 2019-2020 is still OPEN for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.
Our teachers are here during the summer. Call our office at 214-644-2080 for information or
visit us at www.sunshineandrainbowselc.org. We are excited to see you!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Guidelines for the Reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
in the Diocese of Dallas
Your Help is Needed for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 REGISTRATION
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Young Adult Bible Study
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Tuesday, July 30 Tuesday, August 27
If you would like to ensure you receive the latest news on what’s coming in Young Adult Ministry, contact Michael Ingram ([email protected]) to have your e-mail added to the distribution list.
Follow us on Instagram at St. Jude Young Adults (@stjudeya)
Like us on Facebook at St. Jude Young Adults - Allen, TX (@StJudeYoungAdults)
Follow us on Twitter at St. Jude Young Adults - Allen, TX (@StJudeYA)
(Incoming 7th Grade to 8th Grade) July 16 (Tuesday), 6 to 8 pm
Open Youth Night Ping Pong, Foosball, Gaga Ball, and more.
B.L.A.S.T. (Incoming 9th Grade to 12th Grade) July 17 (Wednesday), 7 to 8:30 pm
Slip-n-Slide Kickball
N O R E S E R V A T I O N S R E Q U I R E D f o r a n y Y o u t h E v e n t s .
F e e l f r e e t o b r i n g y o u r f r i e n d s .
T-A-G
Like us on Facebook at St. Jude Youth Ministry
Follow us on Instagram at St. Jude Youth Ministry (@stjudeymallen) Follow us on Twitter at St. Jude Youth (@StJudeYMAllen)
OPPORTUNITY TO HELP WITH THE HONDURAS PROJECT
Father Ysidro Cruz of the St. Rita School in Saba, Honduras, recently added a few more students to the list of children who are in need of scholarships. With the addition of these names, the opportunity has opened up for St. Jude families still interested in sponsoring a student - each scholarship is $300 and covers the cost of a student's annual tuition.
If you are interested in funding a scholarship, please contact Rose Tuck at [email protected] as soon as possible. We would like to ensure that all funds and students are appropriately assigned by mid-July. To learn more about the Honduras Project, please go to https://stjudeparish.com/honduras-school. Thank you for your generosity!
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ADULT MINISTRY
THANK YOU TO OUR CARNIVAL SPONSORS
Oral Surgery Associates of North Texas Diamond sponsor
Brain Injury Network of Dallas (BIND) Gold Sponsor
Blue Ribbon Awards Silver Sponsor
Bahama Bucks White Tiger Taekwondo
Bronze sponsor
Please email [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
CARNIVAL RAFFLE DONATIONS
Please visit https://stjudeparish.com/raffle for a list of suggested raffle donations.
Cash donations are also welcomed. Contact Angela Harrison at [email protected].
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DAILY MIDWAY RIDES, GAMES & FOOD By Talley Amusements
SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 28 (SATURDAY) PARISH FESTIVITIES
Inflatables Games Food Silent Auction Raffle
Mark your calendar! SEPTEMBER 26-29
THE MASS by Bishop Barron Wednesdays, July 17 through Aug. 28 (7 Weeks)
7:00PM - 8:30PM, Lecture Hall
Walk through the Liturgy (Mass) with Bishop Barron and you’ll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from his people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. To sign up and reserve your workbook ($25 each), please contact Patrick McKenna at [email protected]. Nursery is available by reservation at [email protected]
Ticket Price: $25 per person Order online: DynamicCatholic.com.
Tickets are also available in the Parish Office .
THIS WEEK!
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ONGOING | u p c o m i n g
Most anticipated craft fair in the City of Allen with over 100 vendors each year
VENDORS MUST REGISTER EARLY — booths are usually filled by July
Unique handmade items featuring both holiday and year-round themes
Famous baked potato lunch menu Sunshine & Rainbows Bake sale Saturday raffle
Please join us this year
as a vendor, shopper or volunteer!
Information and Vendor form: https://stjudeparish.com/craft-fair
Contact: Mary Beth Fujarski, [email protected]
CRAFTERS & SHOPPERS…
Mark Your Calendar!
NOVEMBER 1&2, 2019
Sign ups are now being taken for the 2019-2020 St. Jude Round Robin Bridge. There will be one game per month September 2019 through May 2020. To sign up and for game details, contact Ann Roemerman at [email protected] or call 469-323-0173.
ROUND ROBIN
https://stjudeparish.com/events/holy-land-pilgrimage-2019 Contact: Della Doss, ext. 2230 for more details
NOV. 11NOV. 11NOV. 11---20, 201920, 201920, 2019 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
This week, we take up the collection for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. The people of Africa are joyous and faith-filled, but many face the challenges of poverty, disease, food shortages, and migration. This collection is our opportunity to stand with
the people of Africa by supporting pastoral projects that are so needed on this continent. Please be generous today. Donation envelopes are in your monthly packet or bring your donation to the business office. To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/africa.
14 DEADLINE: Annual School Supply Drive Please bring all donations to the narthex.
14 BBQ-TO-GO SANDWICHES by the Knights of Columbus (After Masses)
17 NEW Adult Study—”The Mass”, 7-8:30 PM Page 6 for details
18 SOULCORE, 9:30 AM, Youth Room
18 GRIEF SUPPORT DINNER (See above)
20-21 WELCOME Women’s Retreat Weekend
This Week at St. Jude
OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: For all the remaining Fridays of July up to August 2, the office will be closed starting at 1 PM. Please go to www.stjudeparish.com for the latest and most updated schedule.
FEAST DAY: JULY 16
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MASS INTENTIONS
7/13 5pm Repose of the Soul of Tom Welsh
7/14 8 am Intentions of the American Heritage Girls
10 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Jude
Noon Repose of the Soul of Shirley Paltauf
5 pm Repose of the Soul of Miriam Chacon
7/15 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Father Tim Church
Noon Repose of the Soul of Rose Foreson
7/16 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of John Delafosse
6 pm Repose of the Soul of James A. Garcia 7/17 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Ron Ayres
Noon Repose of the Soul of Joe Kravatz
7/18 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Pedro Jose Carrillo
6 pm Repose of the Soul of Brandon Nalagan
7/19 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Edwin Nalagan
Noon Repose of the Souls of Richard Houston, Carol Eshelbrenner, Alice Kwiatkowski, Ambassador John McDonald, James M. Steen, Ralph & Blanca Villafranca and Marciana Lancing: Healing for Ann Mikelonis; The Intentions of Jane O’Shaughnessy
7/20 8:30 am Special Intention of Roberta Robinson
Armed Forces Care Packages
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Masses for the deceased, and for other intentions can be scheduled in person in the St. Jude Parish Office, Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm OR by emailing Sara Walsh([email protected]) or Rose Tuck ([email protected]).
Please note: Names that have been removed from the Prayer Intentions list have been prayerfully added to the Book of Intentions located in the Narthex. If you wish to have yourself or a loved one added or removed from the Prayer Intentions in the bulletin, please contact Sara Walsh at 972-727-1177.
s ympa th i e s
- B A P T I S M S -
ADELINE GRACE CANDO Daughter of Paolo and Czarina
KINSLEY CHRISTINA PEREIRA Daughter of Daniel and Christina
SHALYNN NOELANI WESTFALL Daughter of Nicholas and Shannah
- W E D D I N G S -
TUAN DUY VU PHAM & VANNA LUKEPA TAPONPANH
ISMAEL RENTERIA CASTILLO & MADISON CLAIRE DUPONT
Steve Marton Carol Eshelbrenner Rudy N. Quetua Lloyd W. Rooney Glenn O'Brien Herbert Robinson Rose Litchfield A'mya Batie Wendell Putnam Paula Matchen Jim Kornegay III Darwin Ellerman Bill Clarkson Sr. Steve & Gina Thelan
Michael Andrews Jim Kornegay Phil & Amy Riccio Marian & Jeannie Ash Russell Lewis Sarah Righetti Barrett Baca Kathy Lozich Donna Rohm Mae Beaty Joe Maestas Sonya Denise Russell Scott Bedics Jane Mangen Jim Schaefer Angela Biggs David Manley Rick Schaper Marilyn Blattner Ottilia Martin Steven Sereno Yinka Da Silva Jane Martinez Nicoline Simo Doris Davis David Michalski Mary Smith Thomas Delahunt Ann Mikelonis Fr. Bob Staes Rikie DenOuden Chris & Lynn Nartker Mark Stemniski Diana Duran Jessica Norsch Angela Stewman Aaron Eaton Billie O'Brien Knox Tonneson Bruce & Katie Englund Lexie O'Brien Rebecca Thompson Joseph Englund Joseph & Eddie Onisto Denise Thornton Cresencio Escamilla Lawrence Ortiz Fr. Charlie Van Winkle Marvin Felux Ron Paltauf Maureen Vincent Gerry Finaldi Edward Pelic Michael Walker The Fought Family Domingo Pena Beverly & Vince Walsh The Franzen Family J.T. Penland Jennifer Wandell Larry Gantt Marion Peters Rose Mary Wereb Beverly Garman Noah Phan Kathleen Wise Stan Goralski Maria Pierce Vince Wolniewicz Betty Gordon Nathan Polcer Tom Yahnke Ajante & Devyn Hill Joan Ponthier Garcia Debra Zgliczynski Jackie Hines Rita Quintana Chickie Zimmerman Ann Keelen Ernest Reyes Tony Zurlo Richard Reyes
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STEWARDSHIP
Going on vacation? Please use Online Giving to catch-up on offertory.
Go to https://stjudeparish.com/online-giving and click on the Online Giving link, it’s quick and easy.
Your support during summer months helps sustain our parish.