SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 New to Redmond or St. Jude? Welcome! We are glad to have you as a member of our parish. Please fill out a registration form and return it to the parish office so we can get to know and serve you better. Registration forms can be found on our website or on the glass counter in the narthex. CHURCH OFFICE Telephone: 425-883-7685 Fax: 425-881-2207 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am to 4:30pm Church Address and Mailing Address: 10526 166th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Website: www.stjude-redmond.org PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. James Johnson Parochial Vicar Rev. Raphael Mkuzi frjohnson@stjude-redmond.org frmkuzi@stjude-redmond.org Pastoral Associate ext 118 (Liturgy, Social Justice, Outreach, and Pastoral Care) Sr. Betty Schumacher betty@stjude-redmond.org Pastoral Assistant for Family Faith Formation of Children & Teens ext 123 Rick Casolary rick@stjude-redmond.org Pastoral Asst. for Evangelization & RCIA ext 117 Sondra Sciola sondra@stjude-redmond.org Business Manager ext 128 Krista Schafer kristas@stjude-redmond.org Facilities and Maintenance Manager ext 114 Dave Herridge davidh@stjude-redmond.org Office Manager ext 110 (Admin. Asst. for Family Faith Formation) Lynn Shanta lynn@stjude-redmond.org Scheduling, Bulletin, & Sacramental Records ext 125 Mandy Giusti mandy@stjude-redmond.org Registration, Parish database, Website ext 121 Lisa Brown lisab@stjude-redmond.org ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED St. Vincent de Paul: Assistance call: 206-767-6449 or www.svdpseattle.org To donate furniture or household items call: Jeanne 425-881-2720 for Ministry Information email:svdp@stjude-redmond.org CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Marriage, adolescent, family and individual counseling and referral Call 1-800-872-3204. CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS SUNDAY MASS Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm - Cantor Sunday: 9:00 am - Sanctuary Choir 11:00 am - Gospel Choir 5:30 pm (Sept 10 mid-june) Soul Purpose Choir DAILY MASS Monday Friday at 9:00 am except Tuesday Tuesday: 9:00 am - Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Holy Communion HOLY DAY MASS 9:00 am and 7:00 pm COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Please contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjuderedmond.org or 425-883-7685 ext 118 to schedule a visit. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Fridays from after 9:00 am Mass until 9:00 pm RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm, or by appointment BAPTISM OF INFANTS Infants and children under 7 are baptized monthly at Mass. A preparation session is required for parents and Godparents. Contact Terri Neely a terri@neelys.net BECOMING CATHOLIC If you are an adult who has not been baptized or were baptized in another Christian community and would like to become Catholic or if you have children over age 7 who would like to be baptized or become Catholic please contact Sondra Sciola sondra@stjude-redmond.org for more information on the Rite of Christian Initiation. MARRIAGE A preparation program over a period of several months is required. Contact Fr. Johnson to begin the process: frjohnson@stjude-redmond.org. ANOINTING OF THE SICK A communal celebration is held twice yearly. In case of serious illness, impending surgery or advanced age, please contact the parish office or Fr. Johnson. The sacrament should not be delayed until the person is unconscious or in imminent danger of death. FUNERALS Contact Fr. Johnson at 425-883-7685 ext 120 Catholic Cemeteries that serve St. Jude Calvary 206-522-0996 and Holyrood 206-363-8404.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR Last week, we celebrated the feast day of St. Teresa of Avila, the great doctor of prayer of prayer for the Church. She teaches us how to nourish our relationship with the Lord through our prayer. She writes: "If Christ Jesus dwells in a person as his friend and noble leader, that person can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. And I clearly see that if we expect to please him and receive an abundance of his graces, God desires that these graces must come to us from the hands of Christ, through his most sacred humanity, in which God takes delight All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example. What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side? Unlike our friends in the world, he will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and always keeps him near. Let us consider the glorious Saint Paul: it seems that no other name fell from his lips than that of Jesus, because the name of Jesus was fixed and embedded in his heart. Once I had come to understand this truth, I carefully considered the lives of some of the saints, the great contemplatives, and found that they took no other path: Francis, Anthony of Padua, Bernard, Catherine of Siena. A person must walk along this path in freedom, placing himself in God s hands. If God should desire to raise us to the position of one who is an intimate and shares his secrets, we ought to accept this gladly. Whenever we think of Christ we should recall the love that led him to bestow on us so many graces and favours, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of his love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love him. ST TERESA OF AVILA May St. Teresa s intercession help us to always seek out Christ in prayer and help us to converse with Him as our friend, teacher, and Lord. Blessings on your your week! Fr Johnson Associated Catholic Cemeteries honors All Souls Day with a special Mass that is celebrated at each of the Catholic cemeteries. ALL SOULS DAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND Mass for All Souls Day is being celebrated at the following cemeteries. All are invited to attend. Calvary Cemetery: English: 10:30am - Archbishop J. Peter Sartain presiding Gethsemane Cemetery: Korean: - 9:00am, English: 10:30am, Bishop Eusebio Elizondo presiding Vietnamese: 10:00am - Saturday, November 3rd Holyrood Cemetery: North American Martyrs, Latin Mass: 7:00am English: 10:30am - Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg presiding Korean: 1:00pm Vietnamese: 1:00pm, Saturday, November 3rd For additional information please call Faye McClain, 253-838-2240 or fmcclain@mycatholiccemetery.org -2-
FAITH FORMATION Faith Formation Upcoming Classes K-6 - Tuesday, October 16th, 23rd.........4:30pm & 6:30pm First Reconciliation Preparation - Tuesday, October 16th, 23rd.. 4:30pm & 6:30pm Ignite Teen Ministry - Sunday, October 28th..6:30pm Confirmation Class - Sunday s, October 21st, 28th... 2:30pm OR Monday s, October 22nd, 29th........7:00pm First Reconciliation PARENT Meeting Fr. Johnson will be meeting with the parents of children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday evening, October 25th at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please plan to attend. Snacks are provided during each Family Faith Formation Session. We ask that you consider providing 1 snack for about 80 children during the year. Suggested snacks include: cookies, graham crackers, goldfish, Ritz crackers, fruit snacks etc. we avoid snacks containing peanuts, peanut butter and other tree nuts due to allergies. Any questions please call the Parish Office at 425-883-7685! Annual St. Jude International Potluck IT S FREE FAMILY FUN!!! ~~ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH ~~ 12noon-2pm in the PARISH HALL Celebrate Cultural Diversity with fellow Parishioners Raffle (winner gets a $100 gift certificate to Trader Joes) and Trivia Game with prizes! Bring your favorite ethnic dish to share and try food from around the world! -3-
SOCIAL JUSTICE SERVANT LEADERS The scriptures offer a radical critique of the values that seem to dominate our world. Our culture seems to idealize those who are the greatest those who have power over others, or political control, or the most wealth and influence, or the highest rating in the polls. Jesus instead invites the disciples into lives of service not power into lives of sacrifice not domination -- into community and the common good and not just one s own personal well-being. The gospel reminds us that real glory (honor) is meant to mature so that eventually we will begin, more and more, to envision ourselves as standing out because of the depth of our compassion and the quality of our forgiveness. The scriptures also remind us that God wants to be connected with our humanness and weakness. God shares our suffering and our struggle for what is right and just in the world. The God whom we find in Jesus is a God who is the servant of all. NICKEL AND DIMED On (Not) Getting By In America The Social Justice Committee invites you to join them in a conversation based upon the book Nickel and Dimed. Through our conversations with one another, hopefully, we may have a better understanding of the lives of many of the residents in safe parking who are low-wage earners. Please join us on Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in Lovett Hall. HOUSING FACTS Between 750,000-1,000,000 children are homeless in America over the course of a year 25% of the homeless population. Among children who stayed in a shelter funded by HUD, 42% were between the ages of 1 and 5. -4- A CATHOLIC CALL TO POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY In the face of the great challenge To pursue greater justice and peace, To protect all of life and the human dignity Of every child of God, We again reflect on the image of the table. Who has a place at the table of life? Where is there a place for the hungry families, The children who do not receive healthcare? We pray that our vote helps ensure that families In our inner cities and rural communities, Have a place at the table where goodness is abundant. We pray that our vote helps the least of these To have a real place at the table When policies and priorities are set. We pray for wisdom and discernment So we may help find a place at the table For all God s children. Amen. EVERY LIFE: CHERISHED CHOSEN SENT Respect Life Month CARING FOR LOVED ONES AT LIFE S END An old Irish proverb says, It is in the shelter of each other that the people live. Indeed, we are created to depend upon one another and walk together in suffering. Some concrete ways to compassionately care for them. Listen: Try to discover your loved one s values and how best to honor his/her wishes. Be Steadfast in Compassion: Surround him/ her with love, support and companionship that are anchored in unconditional respect for their human dignity. Reminisce: Think of ways you can spark meaningful memories, like special photos.
PARISH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP The Scripture Study Group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am. The group reflects on the Sunday Readings and explores ways to integrate them into our daily lives. You are welcome to come to all or as many gatherings as you can. PRAYER WARRIOR NETWORK We know that God is listening to our prayers and they bring healing and peace. The St. Jude Prayer Network is available to pray for your family and friends. Please contact Ann Case with your prayer requests at thecaseplace@comcast.net INFANT BAPTISM & BEYOND You are a child of God & so we baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. NEXT CLASS November 6th at 7:00pm in Lovett Hall St. Jude Baptism Preparation process for parents and/or Godparents consists of one session before the Baptism. Contact Terri Neely at terri@neelys.net for more information or to register for this class. Brothers in Christ Men s Group We meet in Lovett Hall every Friday from 6:15-7:30 AM for coffee, snack, camaraderie and spiritual enlightenment. HOLY YOGA.Join Andrea Congdon, St Jude Parishioner and Holy Yoga instructor, at Lovett Hall at 7:00-8:15 on Sunday evenings. This is a holistic form of prayer using your Body, Mind, Sprit. Please Contact Andrea to be placed on an e m a i l l i s t t o r e c e i v e s c h e d u l i n g adrea@balancedwholeness.com Rachel s Corner Healing After Abortion I finally admitted to what I did, faced it and feel forgiven. I was able to honor the life of my children, and have peace knowing they are in heaven. I feel like the burden is lifted, not totally, but lighter. I ve given it all to God. - Testimonial Acknowledging before God what your role was in the abortion decision is not easy. But it is one of the first steps to letting God help you with the regret and the burden you carry. Are you ready to lay that burden down? Call for more information about our healing Rachel s Vineyard Retreats. November 9-11, in English Call Aleah: (206) 920-6413 www.ccsww.org/ projectrachel Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? St. Jude Parish. welcomes all who come to worship with us and to share in our life as disciples of Jesus Christ. We also extend an invitation to anyone who is not Catholic, to consider becoming a full member of our faith community. If you are a non-baptized person, or someone baptized in another faith, and would like to learn what would be involved in becoming Catholic, please call Sondra Sciola at the Parish Office, 425-883-7685 ext. 117, or email at sondra@stjude-redmond.org. Sondra will be happy to discuss your personal situation and answer any questions. Please pray for our adult Confirmandi preparing for Confirmation: Davide Agnello Erica Jimenez Danielle Michon Francesca Morabito Gino Sahagun It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. CCC 1302-5-
Guardians & Angels Mothers Ministry invite all women to join us for Ladies Night Out Bunco Sat Nov 3rd 6-9 pm Dinner, dessert and beverages. $20 Contact Patty Smith Pjseattle@hotmail.com, 206-849-9244, or parish office for registration form. Guardians & Angels Mothers Ministry We meet every Friday that LWSD has classes. Mothers of children of all ages are welcome. Come to socialize, grow in spirituality and perform some good works too. Meetings are free and childcare is provided. Next Meeting October 26th Halloween Potluck & Craft Kids Trick-or-Treat in Parish Office Contact Patty Smith with any questions at 206-849-9244 or Pjseattle@hotmail.com Annual St. Jude International POTLUCK IT S FREE FAMILY FUN!!! ~~ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH ~~ 12noon-2pm in the PARISH HALL Celebrate Cultural Diversity with fellow Parishioners Bring food to share and get a raffle ticket! (Winner gets a $100 Trader Joe s gift card) Bring your favorite ethnic dish to share and try food from around the world! Sign ups in the Narthex after Masses Weavers of Love Attention to all Knitters: We have two bins full of beautiful yarns in the Ushers room behind the library in church. As we approach the cold weather, please help yourself to some of these to knit some scarves, hats, gloves, and blankets that will later be donated to different organizations. Every item you knit and donate will be very much appreciated. Many blessings--kimie Montenegro The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25: 40 BLANKETS FOR EVERGREEN HOSPICE Once again we are requesting a donation of handmade blankets. These blankets can be knitted, crocheted, quilted or made of fleece. They can be a throw size up to a twin bed size. You can place your donated blankets in the large blue bin located in the Ministry Sacristy, which is in the long narrow room located just behind the library in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please call Susan Pilawski at 425 488-3238. -6-
Around the Archdiocese How can I give to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign? Selecting the best gift plan depends on one's personal financial situation and goals. Gifts made by cash, check, credit card or Electronic Fund Withdrawal (EFT) are the most common ways and will allow us to respond to the needs most quickly. Checks should be made payable to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Gift intentions are made in good faith and are not legally binding. Archbishop Sartain is encouraging all donors to consider stretching your gift over a three-year period to maximize the total amount of your support. Your commitment can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments. If you wish, you can give to the campaign gifts of stock, real estate, life insurance and other planned gift opportunities. As tax laws are always changing and everyone s situation is unique, donors are encouraged to consult with financial advisors to determine which method of contributing is most beneficial to them. The archdiocesan Stewardship and Development Office can assist you with making the necessary arrangements for such gifts. Contact campaign@seattlearch.org or 206-903-4620. Your charitable gift will help to build a future which answers Christ s call to serve for future generations. DID YOU KNOW YOUR GIFT COULD BE DOUBLED? Many companies MATCH gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal! Check if your employer has a Matching Gift program and help us maximize our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate for our parish project. Once your gift has been paid in full, you can apply for the match per your employer s instructions. The Annual Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147. Call 206-382-4274 if you have any questions. Mailing address: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle 98114 Thank you! PARISH STEWARDSHIP Bookkeeper Position Opening at St. Louise School A part-time bookkeeper position is available at St. Louise Parish School in Bellevue. This position enjoys a flexible schedule, allowing the bookkeeper to work three full days a week or four to five shorter days per week, for a total of 25 hours weekly. The bookkeeper s work schedule mostly follows the school calendar, with limited hours during school vacations. The candidate chosen for this position will be trained by the outgoing bookkeeper and must be available to begin training by no later than December 1, 2018, with the ability to completely take over the position by no later than February 1, 2019. (Earlier training and start dates are possible.) A compensation range of $25 to $35 an hour will be based on experience. This position does not offer health benefits. For a more detailed job description, and an application form, please go to applitrack.com/seattlearch/ onlineapp. Interested applicants should also email principal Dan Fitzpatrick (DanF@stlouiseschool.org) with a cover letter and resume. Finance Council Report Stewardship of Treasure Parish Financial Giving/Sunday Offertory YTD Goal (July 1, 2018 thru Sept. 30, 2018)... $264,600 YTD Actual( July 1, 2018 thru Sept. 30, 2018)... $261,233 YTD Difference +/- $(3,367) Our Parish Finance Council Thanks You and Asks for Your Continued Generosity! Jose Barreto, Vinod Nazareth, John Reilly, Ron Fechtner, Carol Michael, Fr. James Johnson -7-
WEEKLY CALENDAR MONDAY - October 22 Rosary/Divine Mercy 7:00pm, Chapel Confirmation Class 7:00pm, Faith Formation Office Social Justice Book Chat 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 TUESDAY - October 23 Scripture Class 9:30am, Lovett Hall 1/2 FFF K-6 4:30pm, Parish Hall Children s Choir 5:40pm, Sanctuary FFF K-6 6:30pm, Parish Hall RCIC 6:30pm, Parish Hall Soul Purpose Rehearsal 7:00pm, Sanctuary WEDNESDAY October 24 Gospel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY - October 25 7:00pm, Sanctuary Steps to Freedom 12:15pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 Safe Parking Dinner 6:00pm, Parish Hall Sanctuary Choir 7:00pm, Sanctuary FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING FRIDAY - October 26 Brothers In Christ 6:15am, Lovett Hall 1/2 Adoration 9:30am-9:00pm, Chapel SATURDAY - October 27 Wine and Cheese after 5pm mass in Parish Hall SUNDAY - October 28 Sanctuary Choir warm up 8:30am, Lovett Hall 5/6 Coffee and Donuts after Mass SVDP 10:00am, Parish Hall 4 Adult Confirmation Class 10:15am, Parish Hall 3 RCIA 10:15am, Parish Hall 1 Confirmation Class (teen) 2:30pm, Faith Formation Office IGNITE Teen Group 6:30pm, Parish Hall Holy Yoga 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 3/4 The New Bethlehem Day Center The New Bethlehem Day Center is excited to announce that 90 families have been placed in permanent housing since the center opened in November 2016. Our staff and volunteers work hard to make the families feel welcome, warm and safe while they get back on their feet. If you haven t been to the day center, we encourage you to come visit! We are always in need of volunteers and people to bring meals in the evening. If you are interested in helping, please email volunteer@nbpshelter.org. We are also pleased to announce that the campaign to build a permanent, 24/7 shelter for homeless families is very close to being fully funded! Our goal was to raise $1 Million from community donors and we are currently at $950,000! Did you know that $2,175 of that amount came from St. Jude parishioners? Thank you for your generosity and support! If you haven t donated and would like to help us cross the finish line, please visit nbpshelter.org or checks can be mailed to: Catholic Community Services Attn: Eastside CARES 100 23 rd Ave SE Seattle, WA 98114