ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Established 1966 9150 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810 (On the Corner of Highland Road and Gardere Lane) St. Jude the Apostle Church, as a Catholic Faith Community, strives to spread the love of Christ by embracing our diversity of God-given gifts celebrated in prayer, sacraments, Eucharistic worship, fellowship, religious education, and service to the local and world community. St. Jude Parish Advisory Council: March 15, 2006 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26 & 27, 2017 A Labor Day Prayer On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living. We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name. We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work to defend the rights and needs of workers everywhere. May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still make a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity. May our working and our resting all give praise to you until the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (from the Archdiocese of Detroit) (Fr. Trey will be away on Labor Day. There will be no Mass that day.) Daily Masses Monday, and Thursday at 8:15am Tuesday at 5:30pm (followed by Benediction and Adoration) Wednesday at noon also Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Sunday at 8:00am, 9:45am, and 11:30am The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00pm-3:45pm or by appointment Parish Contact Information Parish Office Phone 225-766-2431 Parish Office Fax 225-766-0722 School Phone 225-769-2344 Parish Website www.stjudecatholic.org School Website www.stjudebr.org Fr. Trey Nelson, Pastor fathertrey@stjudecatholic.org Deacon James Morrissey, deaconjmorrissey@gmail.com Director of Administration Emergencies: after hours, please call 766-2431 and follow the directions given on the voice mail message.
The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday and Sunday August 26-27, 2017 www.stjudecatholic.org He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. (From Matthew 16:13-20) Dear Friends, On Tuesday August 15 (the Feast of the Assumption of Mary) we celebrated our first school Mass. Along with welcoming everyone back, I had the privilege of inviting our eighth grade class into the sanctuary at the end of Mass for a special blessing. We thanked God for them, wished them well as the begin their final year here at Saint Jude School, and challenged them to stand strong as leaders in our school. Thanks to Starr Driesse for the photograph to the right! Have a great week! Sincerely, Fr. Trey Nelson Pastor FR. TREY OFFERS A SPECIAL BLESSING OF OUR EIGHTH GRADE CLASS AT THE END OF OUR FIRST SCHOOL MASS ON AUGUST 15, THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Fall 2017 Sign-Up SCC /Faith Sharing Groups/Bible Study Don put it off any longer---feed your spirit---join a group & help your faith grow! 6-8 week sessions will begin during September on varied dates; contact the facilitator of the group you are interested in ASAP. Listed below are the facilitators of each group, the type of group they lead, what day and me they will meet & what they are studying. Contact the facilitator of the group you want to join directly by phone or email. Deadline to sign up: September 23, 2017. Facilitators Type of Group Day/Time Meet Study Focus Bryars & Delaney/767-5706 rbryars@psha.com Couples/Singles Sundays at 6:30 PM Job *Charles, Boyd & Yolande/767-5706 Couples/Singles - Full Sundays at 6:30 PM Letter of St. James, 1 & 2 ycharbr@att.net Letter of St. Peter & St. Jude Salvaggio, Nino & Connie/769-0214 Couples/Singles Sundays at 7:00 PM Joy to the World/Matthew Nsalvaggio47@gmail.com 1-2 & Luke 1-2 Jernigan, Susan/766-9839 Couples/Singles Mondays at 7:00 PM TBA Susie_Cute2009@yahoo.com *Haydel, Susie/319-0637 susiehaydel@aol.com - Full Women Only - Full Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Prayer Lang, Denise/832-443-8787 mfldbl@yahoo.com Johnson, Marie/703-307-2946 m.tonore@yahoo.com Women/Young Moms Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Heart to Heart with God: 6 Ways to Empower your Prayer Life Young Moms/Women Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Consoling the Heart of Jesus & will recite the Rosary *Indicates groups that are full and have no openings at this time Acts The Spread of the Kingdom 20 part Bible Study featuring Jeff Cavins The Acts of the Apostles provides an historic framework for understanding the rest of the New Testament. See how the gospel spread & your place in Christ s church today; how you should live day to day as a disciple of Christ. Dates, Times, Location 1st ten sessions begin September 18th at 6:30 pm in the new ministry building. The second ten sessions will begin in January. Cost/Registration Cost of study book $32 To register contact Camile or Stella Gautreaux at cgotro@cox.net or 769-2378. Diocesan certification hours obtainable with this course. Provides funding for academic scholarships at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in response to the commitment made by the bishops at its foundation in 1887. It is the only U.S. university with Pontifical faculties. Students are enrolled from all 50 states and almost 100 countries in 12 schools. The Catholic University of America collection will be on September 3, 2017. Thanks for your generosity!
College Sharing Group This group is open to young people ages 18-23. It meets every other Sunday night (except for summer months and holidays). The group is an opportunity for college students to come together for good food, fellowship, conversation and prayer. Discussions usually have a focus topic and some structure. There are usually 2 to 3 adults on hand (along with our pastor, who facilitates the discussion) and meets from 6:30 8:30 PM. Contact: Fr. Trey, 766-2431 Men and women actively promoting a universal respect for ALL human life-from its earliest beginnings at conception, throughout pregnancy, birth and maturation, to its transition through a natural death - as set forth in the Church s Gospel of Life. Contact: Kyle Balkum, 819-9526. Armed Forces Prayer Board A behind the scenes ministry that serves to help our community to remember in prayer the members of our church parish who are currently serving in the military. This ministry displays photographs of our military (church members or their children) in the church office with a memorial prayer candle constantly burning. Volunteers are called to pray for these service men and women by name. Contact: Carol Daniel, 766-7703 or Charmaine Biossat, 766-2431. Commission of Spiritual Life Family Life Ministry Families with young children share in activities, social and spiritual. They take part in service projects for the parish and community. Prayer Line Brings people of St. Jude together in prayer for the needs of fellow parishioners or anyone requested. Prayer requests are called in and passed on to other members who pray for those needs at a time of their own choosing. Contact: Woodie Barrient, 766-3736 or Mildred Mumphrey, 766-3668 Tuesday Evening Timeouts (Lenten Fellowship Evenings) Opportunities for prayer and fellowship for parishioners and families of all ages; occurs during Lent, each Tuesday evening (except during Holy Week); it begins with the 5:30 p.m. mass, followed by a guest speaker, then soup and bread supper in the hall. Opportunities for volunteering include: cooking, serving, setting up tables and cleanup following the event. Contact: Charmaine Biossat, 766-2431 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament A commitment to spend time in prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Members of this ministry pray together each Tuesday evening between 6:00-7:30 p.m. Contact: Helena Chan, 766-7422 DMA (Don t Mention Age) For parishioners 50+ years of age. Mission of this group is to support one another socially/spiritually, and to assist shut-ins. Shares pot-luck luncheon and prayer services periodically. Contact: Nancy Kora, 767-3781. Funeral Rosary Ministry Members of this ministry provide spiritual and emotional support to fellow parishioners and/or their families by saying a rosary prior to a funeral mass held at St. Jude. Vocations Committee Promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life through organizing and directing the following programs: parish and school education and awareness, praying with the traveling vocations statue, Eucharistic adoration and parish prayer. Greif and Loss Support Group Facilitated by Fr. Trey Nelson. Contact: Iris Comeaux, 302-7032 Marriage Encounter Couples gather to enrich good marriages through improved communication and Catholic values. The format is spiritual, relationship building and social. This ministry hosts an annual marriage anniversary celebration and Mass each February. Contact: Larry & Sandra Waguespack, 766-5798 Small Christian Communities/Faith Sharing Faith Sharing Communities are offered to support one s spiritual life and to provide understanding and formation in Scripture, our Christian tradition and our Catholic beliefs. Groups offer an opportunity to meet together in small group settings for prayer, reflection and thoughtful discussion using prepared materials. On occasion the members of the groups will meet together as a group for ministry outreach and to enjoy fellowship. Contact: Charmaine Biossat, 766-2431
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 8:00 am FOM - Hall 9:45 am Nursery - MB 9:45 am Sunday School - School 4:00 pm Boy Scouts - Hall MONDAY, AUGUST 28 5:00 pm SVDP Assistance - Hall 6:00 pm SVDP Business Mtg - Hall TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 11:00 am Spiritual Direction - Old Admin Bldg 6:30 pm 11:30 Choir Practice - School Music Room WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 6:30 pm 9:45 Choir Practice - Church THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 NO Scheduled Events FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7:30 am School Donuts and Devotion - MB SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 NO Scheduled Events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 9:45 am Nursery - MB Culture of Life Reflections Let us remember the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you (Matthew 7:12). The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development. --Pope Francis, September 2015, Address to U.S. Congress For Prayer Request, Call our Prayer Line, 766-3668 or 766-3736 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, AUGUST 28 8:15 am Mark Andrew Smith TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 5:30 pm Judge Henry L. Yelverton WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 12:00 pm Bonnie Bonnette THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 8:15 am Shelton Launey FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 No Daily Mass SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 4:00 pm Francis Mary Ryland John Beck, Sr. Lori Berry Henry Eiserloh Zelda Reuter Frances Politz Claudine Spano SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:00 am Iola Mire Watlington 9:45 am George Arceneaux 11:30 am Shelton Launey