Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28 & 29, 2017 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 All Saints Day Mass Schedule Wednesday, November 1, 2017 8:15 am Mass 6:30 pm Mass - All Saints Day Candlelight Memorial Mass Honoring Our Beloved Faithful Departed The parish office will be closed on November 1, 2017 in observance of All Saints Day! No Daily Mass on Monday, October 30th and Evening Mass, Tuesday, and October 31, 2017 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 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday and Sunday October 28 & 29, 2017 www.stjudecatholic.org October 29, 2017 Dear Friends: As you read this column, I will be away with friends for a brief, 4 day vacation. You are all in my prayers. Please keep us in yours for a safe return. I mentioned during Masses last weekend that I spent last Friday with the eighth grade class from our school for their annual class retreat. We were privileged to use the facilities of St. Gabriel Parish, just a few minutes away. I wanted to share with you that this was a beautiful experience. The weather was great, and our moms who led the small groups did an amazing job. The best part of the day for me, however, was simply being with our students. Their attitude throughout the day was great and their participation strong. I am very proud of them and of how they entered into the day. I look forward to a follow up visit with their class in the very near future. This coming week we celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. We will have 2 Masses on All Saints Day, one at 8:15am and another at 6:30pm. During the evening Mass we will honor our deceased loved ones from throughout our lives, but in a special way, those from St. Jude who have passed during this past year. My thanks to our choirs for combining their efforts with music for this special Mass. I hope you can join us. Next Sunday afternoon Bishop Muench will be with us for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation with our eleventh graders. Congratulations to our students! And thank you so much to our Confirmation team for another great year! While I am away this weekend, Father Mike Schatzle of St. George and Father Ed Martin of St. Aloysius will be with you for Masses. I am very grateful to Father Mike and Father Ed for helping out! I hope you have a great week! Sincerely, Fr. Trey Nelson Pastor
Catholic Daughters Gift & Bake Sale Children from grades K-3 are invited to hear the readings read on their level during the 9:45 AM Sunday Liturgy, followed by a homily or activity suited to them. Children return from the parish hall to the church for the remainder of the Liturgy with their families. Contact: Kelli Kearns, (225) 766-8780 or the Parish Office at (225) 766-2431. The Catholic Daughters want to thank everyone who came to the Gift & Bake Sale on October 14 and 15. We appreciate your support! St. Jude Christmas Giving Tree Parishioners We have begun taking requests for our annual Christmas Giving Tree & strongly encourage our St. Jude parishioners in need to call. Names of those who call are kept highly confidential. If you would like to let us help you, call Charmaine at 766-2431 or email charmaineb@stjudecatholic.org by Monday, Nov. 6 th. White Ribbon against Pornography (WRAP) Awareness Week October 28 November 4 Most of us do not want to talk about pornography or even think about it; yet, it is a fast-growing industry. Pornography is circulated through many venues. Statistics show that the internet makes it easily accessible. Also, millions of emails are disseminated daily with pornographic or sexually explicit nuances and advertisements. WRAP s goal is to increase awareness of the negative impact pornography has not only on society but potentially our immediate family members. White ribbons/ bows will be displayed during awareness week. Please join us in saying No to pornography. Court Regina Coeli #2063 Catholic Daughters of the Americas For Prayer Request, Call our Prayer Line, 766-3668 or 766-3736 Pilgrimage Tour of Museum of Future Louisiana Saint, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Regina Coeli #2063 Overview: Saturday, November 4, 2017 depart from St. Jude Church s Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by prayer time. Vigil Mass at St. Louis King of France Cathedral at 5:00 p.m. Board Motor Coach immediately after Mass for return trip to Baton Rouge. Cost: $65.00 per traveler; includes transportation by Dixieland Tours, admission to a guided tour of Blessed Seelos Museum; and snacks, water, & pizza for ride home. Lunch: New Orleans Hamburger (on your own); Afternoon: Time on own RSVP and Payment: By October 21, contact Yvette Cutrer at Wiser Travel, with payment ready Or mail check to Wiser Travel, 240 Branton Bay Rd, Tylertown, MS 39667 601-395-1047 or email ycutrer@bellsouth.net Questions for CDA: Contact Patricia Martina 252-4099 or Linda Jones 802-2841
Your Support of the BAA Meets Needs Throughout the Diocese A picture of your commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and your regard for others, parishioners from St. Jude the Apostle Parish have prayerfully made the Bishop's Annual Appeal a priority, and that support is a great encouragement to your fellow parishioners, neighbors and friends. Our ability to address formidable challenges is possible because we serve as part of the great kingdom of God. "I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" (Mt 17:20b). Moved by Faith, please pray about your participation in the BAA this year. Last week, Bishop Muench mailed a packet that includes helpful information concerning this year's campaign. In it, we celebrate your generosity during a challenging year for the diocese, and ask how God might bless our Catholic community going forward. Please be a part of that effort by choosing to contribute to the Bishop's Annual Appeal today. If you didn't receive a packet, please contact the Office of Stewardship at (225) 336-8790, or stewardship@diobr.org. Online donations may be made at www.baabr.org. On September 28 th, 2017 the St. Jude Knights of Columbus Council 9692, led by chief cook Percy Franklin, prepared a luncheon of red beans, ham, sausage, rice, salad, rolls, drinks and cake. The luncheon was served by the St Jude Catholic Daughters Regina Coeli Chapter to approximately 430 LSU students and staff at Christ the King Catholic Student Center. This tradition started in 2004 with the Knights & Catholic Daughters donating their services once a year. Special thanks to Blaine Sheets, Owner of Veron Smoked Sausage, who donated the sausage for this very delicious meal, as he has for many years in the past to feed the hungry young LSU Tigers. Photo and article submitted by Jerald Juneau (225) 766-3584 Eucharistic Minister Training Session St. Jude training session will be held on Monday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in Church and is required for all current Eucharistic ministers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Cub Scouts Christmas Wreath Sale All Masses 9:45 am Nursery - MB 9:45 am Sunday School - School 4:00 pm Boy Scouts - Hall 5:00 pm Confirmation Practice - MB MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 5:00 pm SVDP - Hall 6:30 pm SCC - MB 7:00 pm SCC - MB TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 9:30 am SCC - MB 11:00 am Spiritual Direction - MB 6:30 pm 11:30 Choir Practice - School WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 All Saints Day Parish Office is Closed 6:30 am St. Martha Ministry - MB 10:00 am SCC - MB 3:00 pm School 4-H Club - School 6:30 pm 9:45 Choir Practice - School THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 All Souls Day 11:30 am Come Lord Jesus - MB 1:00 pm Come Lord Jesus - MB FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:30 am School Donuts and Devotion - School 6:00 pm Marriage Encounter - Hall SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9:00 am Family Life Ministry - Hall 5:00 pm Private Baptism - Church SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:45 am Nursery - MB 9:45 am Sunday School - School 1:00 pm Confirmation - Hall 2:00 pm Confirmation Sponsors - MB 3:00 pm Confirmation - Church READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:15 am No Daily Mass TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:30 pm No Daily Mass or Adoration WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:15 am For the People 12:00 pm No Noon Mass 6:30 pm Camille Serio Ory Gueho Mary Joy Frabbiele THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:15 am For the People FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 No Daily Mass SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 4:00 pm James F. Fontenot Shelton Launey George Gendron Mary Elizabeth Day SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 8:00 am Prieto Vina Family 9:45 am Brad Broussard 11:30 am Roland Verret Laura Martina Culture of Life Reflections Pope Francis, September 11, 2017, on what most struck him about the Colombians gree ng him: This struck me. The tenderness. The eyes of those fathers, of those mothers. Precious, precious. Seeing this devo on of parents for their children is a symbol of hope, of future. A people that is capable of having children and then showing them to you as if saying, This is my treasure, is a people that has hope and future.