SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH 6th Sunday of Easter May 6, 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. William Heric frjohnson@stjude-redmond.org wheric@eastsidecatholic.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: Jan 425-881-1440 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 Dear friends in Christ, This is the time of year when we celebrate the First Holy Communion of our parish children. First Eucharist is a tremendously important moment in our life of faith. It marks the first time when we receive the Lord Jesus, as food, as nourishment for our body and our souls. The Lord Jesus knew that we would need something to sustain us spiritually and keep us close to him. He knew that as human beings we have a tendency to forget God and all he has done for us. Jesus knew that too often we forget who we are and need to be reminded of our deepest identity in God. Jesus knew that most of all we would need Him, Jesus, abiding and remaining in us, to transform us, to become more like Him. And so at the Last Supper, he gave us his Body and Blood for food and instituted the Holy Eucharist so that our deepest hunger might be satisfied. At St Jude, we celebrated First Communion for our children yesterday at a special Saturday morning Mass. At Holy Innocents, the children will be celebrating First Communion at Sunday Masses throughout the Easter Season. May the joy and eagerness that these children have at receiving the Body and Blood of the Lord for the first time, remind us of how important it is for us to receive the Lord every Sunday. I pray the Sunday Mass may always be the center of our week and of first importance in our lives. Jesus says, Unless you eat my body and drink my blood you will not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. John 6:54-57 Congratulations to all of our First Communicants! Many thanks to their parents, Godparents, and catechists and all who helped prepare them so well for this great sacrament. May their First Holy Communion be the beginning of a great love of Jesus in the Eucharist and desire to receive him every Sunday. Wishing you every blessing! Fr. Johnson We will be honoring our Blessed Mother, Mary with a crowning and rosary on Tuesday, May 8th at 7pm. Please join us! -2-
FAITH FORMATION Congratulations to our children who received their First Eucharist this week! Carlie Alwan Caterina Angelici Mariachiara Angelici Albany Aponte Sophia Avila Michael Baker Ailsa Bryant Gregory Campbell Siana Catterall Lucinda Cheng Claire Colburn Aiden Cuellar Nathan Fechtner Henry Fellows Daniel Gomes Gloria Gómez-Cueva Jesús Gómez-Cueva Jazmin Gomez Estrella Jesse Gonzalez Logan Harwood Brooke Hohman Zoey Horne Xavier Huizar Ann Joby Lila Johnson Benjamin Keith Saransh Kumar Brigid Laing Daniel Lomeli Henri Lydston Ruiz Macatangay Roshni Mathew Dominic Miadowicz Alexander Michael Camila Miller Joseph Moreau Clarissa Moreno Leonardo Moreno Carter Moynihan Theresa Myers Alexandre Ndze Juliana Nones Madeline Peters Lucy Porter Abigail Ramirez Fernando Ramos Elisa Roel Andrea Rojas Oscar Rojas Roger Rojas Oscar Santana Ella Santodomingo Kaylee Schweigert Luke Tran Andres Turcato Natalia Valdes Hernandez Celestyn Waweru Elijah Wells Many thanks to the catechists who prepared our children for First Eucharist. Su Laing, Monique Garcia, Lindsey Fellows, Erica Hohman, Nicole Okeley, Anne Baker, Cynthia Mason, and Melissa Gonzalez. -3-
SOCIAL JUSTICE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE In today s gospel, Jesus presents the commandment to love one another a love that is like God s love. As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. We are called to be like God the God who has a passion for love and justice, the God who is concerned for all of creation, the God who has a special concern for the poor. Catholic Social Teaching reminds us that Christian love is a love that goes beyond an affection for family and friends - a love that is more than a nice sentiment a love that is concerned in a very concrete way with people a love that involves respect for and learning from other people who might be different than ourselves -- a love that is concerned with justice and peace for all God s people a love that longs to create a world community of justice for all. In the first reading Peter comes to see that the Spirit is found in all people. In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. The love that comes from God is not limited to any one group or class of people. Racism, xenophobia, and all kinds of discrimination can have no part in the vision of Jesus. CARE FOR GOD S CREATION Tenet of Catholic Social Teaching On this earth there is room for everyone: here the entire human family must find the resources to live with dignity, through the help of nature itself God s gift to God s children and through hard work and creativity. At the same time we must recognize our grave duty to hand the earth on to future generations in such a condition that they too can worthily inhabit it and continue to cultivate it. What has your experience with nature taught you PRAYER TO BLACK MADONNA O Mother of the darkness Of the deep rich soil That brings forth new growth: Bless all your children Struggling for new ways Of being community for each other. O Mother of the darkness Of the infinite night sky That graces us with endless stars, Bless all your children Looking for hope and light To pierce the present shadows. O Mother of the darkness Of the creative womb That nurtures brilliant possibilities, Bless all your children Seeking wisdom yet to be experienced On paths still opening before us. O Mother of the darkness, Black Madonna, Madre Negra, Czarna Matka, who calls everyone In the human community my child, Bless us all and bring us all Gift and grace as we reach out For each other s hands. Amen. Jane Deren, PhD LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT In the depth of silence listen to the cry of the voiceless, listen to the groaning of the hungry, listen to the sigh of the oppressed, listen to the peace of justice, listen to the hope of a new world. -4-
PARISH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES SCRIPTURE REFLECTION GROUP Grow Spiritually The Tuesday morning Scripture Group reflects upon the Sunday Readings and explores ways to integrate them into our daily lives. The sessions are on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am in Lovett Hall. Let us remember those who have died. Father Michael Wagner 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. St. Jude Baptism Preparation process for parents and/or Godparents consists of one session before the Baptism. NEXT CLASS - Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:00pm, Lovett Hall Contact Terri Neely at terri@neelys.net for more information or to register for this class. 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 email list to receive scheduling Andrea@balancedwholeness.com Job-Share - Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish is seeking a part-time (approximately 20/hours week) Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to provide office support, and general information for visitors. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and written communication skills; 3 years demonstrated successful secretarial/office skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. To request a job description and application, please email: janet@saintteresacalcutta.org or pick up a packet at the parish office: 17856 NE Woodinville Duvall RD, Woodinville. -5-
Upcoming Events Guardians & Angels present Ladies Bunco Night Out May 18, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm St. Jude Parish Lovett Hall $20.00 per person (ages 21+) includes wine, beverages, chicken salad sandwiches, sweet treats, socializing and Bunco! (no experience necessary) Registration forms are available in the office or by contacting Patty Smith at 206-849-9244 or pjseattle@hotmail.com Guardian s & Angels Guardians and Angels ministry for mom's will have our weekly meeting in Lovett Hall from 9:30am-11:30am. Next meeting, May 11th - Mother s Day Pampering & Spirituality Community moms of all age children are Invited! Contact Patty Smith for more information at pjseattle@hotmail.com or 206-849-9244 Join Us for the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Friday, June 1, 2018 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Dinner will be Catered by Frankie Menu Bruscetta Duo, Insalata, Lasagne al Forno and/or Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Rustic Italian Bread, beverages and dessert RSVP by MAY 11 Please RSVP (by May 11th) to Lisa Brown at(425) 883-7685 x 121 or by email at lisab@stjude-redmond.org RSVP by MAY 11-6-
Around the Archdiocese This year s Annual Catholic Appeal has us reflect upon A Future Full of Hope: Passion for our Faith, Promise for our Future, Care for our Community, and Love for our Family. Please prayerfully consider giving to the needs of our Archdiocesan church as we reflect on our shared ministry together in western Washington over the next four weeks. This year, 2018, we have set a parish goal of $270,000 which we can only meet with your help and generosity. This years Annual Catholic Appeal rebate will be used for improving the heating and cooling of the church. Please fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to donate through the link on the parish website or by going directly to www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate. Thank you if you have already made your gift to the Appeal! Together, we are church! PARISH STEWARDSHIP Finance Council Report Stewardship of Treasure Rachel s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion "There is no amount of money which can pay for the value of this retreat. It is powerful to change hearts overwhelmed and tired by their burdens. Many, many, many thanks and blessings." - Testimony from Retreatant Join us on a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat. August 24-26, 2018 Stanwood WA Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE You are loved with an everlasting Love! Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. Parish Financial Giving/Sunday Offertory YTD Goal (July 1 thru April 30, 2018)... $1,041,750 YTD Actual( July 1thru April 30, 2018)... $990,006 YTD Difference +/- $(51,744) 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 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus is the good shepherd and laid down his life for us that we may have new life. Give your marriage new life by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend at the Sheraton Hotel, Bellevue on May 18-20, 2018. Apply at www.wwme.org. For more information leave a request at 206-772-2344-7-
WEEKLY CALENDAR MONDAY - May 7 Rosary/Divine Mercy 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 5/6 Social Justice 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 TUESDAY - May 8 Scripture Study 9:30am, Lovett Hall 1/2 Mary Crowning and Rosary 7:00pm, Church WEDNESDAY May 9 Gospel Choir Rehearsal Eastside Catholic Information Night 7pm, Parish Hall 6:30pm, Sanctuary FRIDAY - May 11 Brothers in Christ 6:00am, Lovett Hall 1/2 Guardians & Angels 9:30am, Lovett Hall Adoration 9:30am-9:00pm, Chapel SATURDAY - May 12 SUNDAY - May 13 HAPPY MOTHER S DAY!!! Sanctuary Choir Warm-up 8:30am, Lovett Hall 5/6 Holy Yoga 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 3/4 THURSDAY - May 10 Steps to Freedom 12:15pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 SAVE THE DATE. Vacation Bible School s theme this year is BIRTHDAY BLAST! This week long birthday bash will instill an awareness of God's amazing creation and the beauty and dignity of the human person. Our kids will receive life-giving lessons on what it means to be a child of God. DATES: July 23-27 LOCATION: St Jude's Parish Hall TIME: 9AM - 12PM REGISTRATION forms will be available in the narthex this weekend!!! Please Support our Bulletin Advertisers Located on the back of our bulletin you have seen advertisements for local businesses including parishioners that have services that you may be able to use. As you will see if you read each ad that we note if the person or persons in the ad are parishioners of St. Jude. We encourage you to consider supporting all those that have advertised in our bulletin.