St. Jude the Apostle Church 880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL Established 1957 Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Pastor Rev. John J. Powers Pastor Emeritus Mel Stasinski Deacon Timothy Springer Deacon Linda Morgridge Business Manager Shawn Perkins Music Minister Marsha Johnson Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Ministry Kenneth Ziolkowski Parish Finance Council Chair John Turton Parish Pastoral Council Chair Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses: Vigil 7:00 PM Holy Day 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 PM Baptisms: Arrangements must be made in advance for catechesis and reception of the sacrament. All families must be registered parishioners. Contact the Rectory office at 708 333-3550. Office Phone: 708 333-3550 Fax: 708 339-3336 Rel. Education Ofc : 708 225-1180 Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org Email: apostljude@aol.com CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL 708-333-8173 www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org Mrs. Karen Brodzik Principal Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Executive Pastor Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 MISSION STATEMENT We, the family of faith of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in South Holland, nourished by the Word of God and Sacraments commit ourselves to know, love, live, and celebrate Jesus the Christ.
Page Two October 22, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., Oct. 21 4:00 PM M/M A. Kosmala Requested by Family Erv Gurtatowski (82nd Birthday Remembrance) Req. by Linda, Sue, Jim & Tracy Sun., Oct. 22 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Lou Chacon (12th Anniversary) Requested by Mary Simms Leon Paruszkiewicz Requested by Wife & Son Gertrude Milkowski Requested by Family People of the Parish Mon., Oct. 23 8:30 AM Michael & Margaret Donohoe Requested by John & Mary Haugh Tues., Oct. 24 8:30 AM Bill & Dona Hearne Requested by Family Ginny Mosselman Requested by Family Wed., Oct. 25 8:30 AM Joseph Szarek Requested by John Krasinski Thur., Oct. 26 8:30 AM Clementine Adducci Requested by Family Fri., Oct. 27 8:30 AM St. Jude Purgatorial Society Sat., Oct. 28 4:00 PM David Pearson Requested by Wife Jim Bogan Requested by Wife Sun., Oct. 29 10:30 AM People of the Parish The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of OCTOBER was donated in Thanksgiving For Blessings To The Obidike Family Requested by Theresa. We are grateful for her generosity. Figures will be published next week. Thank you for your support of the parish. Registered Families - 557 Hurricane Maria Collection for Puerto Rico $1,435.02 Thank you for your support and prayers. We will send your donations to Catholic Relief Services next week. St. Jude Parish Calendar WEEKDAYS MON FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday - October 23, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Tuesday - October 24, 2017 Bible Study 7:00 PM Wednesday - October 25, 2017 Bible Study 9:15 AM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Thursday - October 26, 2017 Senior Hospitality 9:15 AM Saturday - October 28, 2017 Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass 4PM Sunday - October 29, 2017 Feast of St. Jude Mass at 10:30 AM Hospitality after Mass Monday - October 30, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Tuesday - October 31, 2017 Bible Study 7:00 PM Mass 7:00 PM Wednesday - November 1, 2017 Bible Study 9:15 AM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Saturday - November 4, 2017 Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass of Remembrance 4PM Sunday - November 5, 2017 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Food Pantry Collection Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long-time residents, or those new to the parish. We thank God for you. St. Jude the Apostle is pleased to welcome to our parish family. Brenda Cosey If you are new in the parish, please fill out a registration form found at the church entrances and drop it in the collection or return to the Rectory Office. Mary Deal DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS October 28 4:00 PM Mark Ziemkowski Zenovia Evans, Irene Sikorski Volunteer needed October 29 10:30 AM Ken Ziolkowski, Somtochi Edeh Susan Morris, Emmanuela Ntamere Eric Lwanyaga, Nkechi Okanu, Nneayo Okabuonye October 31 7:00 PM Volunteer needed Volunteers needed Volunteer needed
October 22, 2017 TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- The LORD said to Cyrus, his anointed, "I am the LORD, there is no other" (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6). Psalm -- Give the Lord glory and honor (Psalm 96). Second Reading -- Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians: We thank God always for all of you (1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b). Gospel -- Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's (Matthew 22:15-21). THE BOOK OF GENESIS Join Fr. Ignatius for 5 weeks as he explores the book of Genesis Tuesday, Oct. 24th - Tuesday, Nov. 21st 7:00-8:00 PM in Rectory BRING YOUR BIBLE Sign up sheet is available in the back of Church Page Three READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time It is a scene that could be taken from the daily news feed. A young upstart is confronted by two established leaders. While holding opposing views on many issues, the two band together in an attempt to trap the newcomer. This is not a story from the daily news, however. The newcomer is Jesus in today's Gospel passage. The two established leaders, one a Pharisee and the other a Herodian, think they can trap Jesus by posing a question about the payment of taxes. No matter how he might respond to their question, they would have the means to discredit him. Jesus sees through their hypocrisy and does not fall into their trap. His response gets at the heart of what is truly important: "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." WHAT BELONGS TO GOD? God creates all that is. Each of us is a marvelous creation of God. All that we have is created through the grace of God and the ways in which we humans use the gifts that have been given to use by God. Thinking about Jesus' question from this perspective leads us to ask ourselves what belongs to God. As the Lord tells Cyrus in today's first reading, each of us is called by name. We belong to God. If we are truly honest in our reflection, the conclusion we will reach is that everything is God's. We are to be good stewards of it all. Jesus' instruction to give "to God what belongs to God" calls us to take seriously the realization that all we are, have, and will be is a gift from God, given to us in trust, that we might use it to further God's kingdom on earth. THERE IS NO GOD BESIDES ME Most of us can admit that we do not readily think of our lives and possessions as belonging to God. Doing so calls us to think much more deeply about how we use our time, material goods, talents, and gifts in our daily lives. When we take to heart that everything that we are and have belongs to God, we learn to put God first. No longer can materialism or worldly success be our god, nor the unbounded activity that fills much of our lives. Each of us has been "loved and chosen" by God to bring Christ's presence to the world, through the power and inspiration of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Thessalonians 1:4). We do this by giving what belongs to God back to God through the proper use of our lives, gifts, and resources. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Page Four October 22, 2017 ANOINTING OF THE SICK The grace of the Sacrament will be administered at all the weekend masses this weekend. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY This weekend Oct. 21st & 22nd we celebrate World Mission Sunday. It is a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith! Your generosity supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders who accompany those most in need. Let this celebration of World Mission also be a day to honor the many ways we commit to missionary discipleship. As Psalm 104 says: Send forth your spirit and renew the face of the earth! SENIOR HOSPITALITY Join senior parishioners for fellowship and hospitality on Thursday, October 26th at 9:15 AM after mass in McMahon Hall. Please sign up in the back of church if you plan to attend. HALLOWEEN PARTY Genoa & Pinta Neri Councils of the Knights of Columbus are planning some freaky fun. Join us on Saturday, October 28th at Holy Ghost Parish from 12-3 PM. There will be a costume contest and refreshments. Please RSVP to John or Annmarie 773 709-1784. MASS OF REMEMBRANCE There will be a Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 4th, at 4 P.M. If you have buried a loved one in the past year please call the Rectory office 708 333-3550 by Oct. 30th to have their name added to our remembrance list. COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND If you know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory at 708-333-3550 and arrangements can be made to have the sacrament brought to them. BABY BOTTLE PROJECT Please save your spare change in a baby bottle during Respect Life month. The donations will benefit the Women s Center of Greater Chicagoland who provide assistance to families in need. Every life is worth saving. Bottles can be returned any weekend in October. ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for weekend Masses and weekday funeral services. Please contact the Rectory if you are willing to be a part of this important ministry. THANKSGIVING BASKETS The Food Pantry collection will be held the weekend of Nov. 4th & 5th. The food collected is used to assist in the annual Holy Name Society Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. If your last name starts with the letter: A - H please bring Starches such as stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni, rice etc. I - M please bring Vegetables such as peas, corn, green beans, yams etc. N - Z please bring Accompaniments such as gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread mix, pie crust & pie filling etc. Any additional non-perishable items that would contribute to a special holiday meal would be appreciated. SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Christ Our Savior Catholic School is partnering with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., to donate wigs to those with cancer. The collection will continue until the end of the month. The wigs should be new, unused and with the tag still attached. The wigs will be donated to the American Cancer Society and other charities. If you have access to a wig that was never used and you are not quite sure what to do with it, please consider donating it to this very worthwhile cause. We would be greatly appreciative of your consideration. Wigs can be dropped off at the school. If you have any questions, please call COS at 708-333-8173 or reach out to Parent Ambassador rep/zeta Phi Beta Sorority member, Sheena Commings, at kscommings@yahoo.com. SOUP-ER STADIUM CHALLENGE The students learn from a young age the importance of giving back to the community and to those less fortunate. Recently our students donated over 400 non-perishable items to the Soup-er Stadium Challenge sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools. We were challenged to donate items that would fill every seat in Soldier Field TWICE. Items would then be sent to Catholic Charities who will stock their pantries in time for winter. Congratulations to the students of COS who willingly participated to assist the Challenge! COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL Each month I host a Coffee with the Principal so that I can meet informally with parents/guardians about any concerns, issues or highlights that they may experiencing. I would like to invite anyone who may be considering COS as an educational setting for their child as well as any parishioners who would like to learn more about COS. Tours will also be provided. Come join me for coffee and goodies on Friday, October 27 at 8:15 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR SAT., NOV. 4 SEEKING - CRAFTERS AND VENDORS for the annual COS Craft Fair and Vendor Show. The show will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in the gym from 9AM to 3PM. The show will feature a food concession stand, raffles, bake sale and more. The fee for an 8 x 8 space is $30. To participate, please contact Karen Brodzik at 708.333.8173 ext. 24 or at Iteachkb@aol.com. An application will be sent to you. In Christ s Love, Karen Brodzik, Principal
October 22, 2017 Page Five FEAST OF ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE Sunday October 29, 2017 10:30 AM Celebrate the feast of our patron saint as one family of faith Join us for fellowship after Mass in the Gym Bring your favorite dish to the kitchen before Mass Spiritual Renewal Choir practice Wednesday, October 25th 7:00 PM All Are Welcome No change to Mass on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 4:00 PM Spiritual Renewal Prayer God Our Father, we thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon the parish family of St. Jude the Apostle. We hope for a future ever growing in the love that binds us together. Strengthen our faith and incite us with a spirit of hospitality, charity and friendship. Send the Holy Spirit upon us to insoire all our plans and to guide us in all our efforts, so that all we do, will be successful, and for your honor and glory. Make us a sign of your love for all people to see, as we gather around your altar, as one family united in Christ. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. Amen. Our Confirmation students are collecting items for Manteno Veterans Home & Hines VA Hospital. We ask you to bring in your donations by Nov. 12th. Thank you for your assistance. Body wash Roll-on deodorant Hand & body lotion Shaving cream Shampoo Disposable razors Toothpaste toothbrushes Winter stretch hats / gloves Undershirts (L,XL,XXL) Underwear (L,XL,XXL) Magnifying glasses Sugar free gum Gallon Hawaiian punch Packaged crackers/cheese Individual chips/ pretzels Playing cards Greeting cards Wallet / change purse Paper plates, towels Plastic forks, spoons, knives Napkins Polident denture cream Alcohol free mouthwash Alcohol free aftershave Body spray cologne Hairbrush / comb Nail clippers Efferdent denture tablets Pocket size Kleenex Hand held mirror Chapstick/lip balm Sweatpants, sweatshirts (L,XL,XXL) White socks Soft granola/cereal bars Small box raisins Packaged crackers/peanut butter Small candy bars no nuts Batteries AA, AAA, C, D Postage stamps Small flashlight 6oz. foam cups Sudoku, crossword, word search books Fabric softener sheets Lord, hold our military men and women in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us James Dubish Gary, Indiana US Army National Guard Specialist Jeffrey Dubish Quantico, Virginia US Marine Corp 2nd Lieutenant Jenea Eskridge Little Rock, Arkansas US Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Ntamere Ft. Sam Houston, Texas US Navy Seaman Nelson Perkins Afghanistan US Air Force M Sargent James Schassburger Uzbekistan US Army Special Services Green Beret Sargent Mark Wojciechowski Arlington, Virginia US Army National Guard Master Sergeant Jeremiah Wolf Qatar Province US Army Chief Warrant Officer 2nd Class Lindsey Wolf Iraq US Army Chief Warrant Officer2nd Class 82nd Airborne
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