The Most Holy Trinity May 30th & May 31st, 2015 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 Prayer to God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Father, source of all life, strengthen my understanding of the value of life. Jesus, model of perfect compassion, make me more compassionate toward my neighbor. Holy Spirit, comforter of the af licted and source of all truth, guide my life according to your will. Amen. Daily Masses Monday, Wednesday, 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.
FROM THE TEE BOX A Few Thoughts from Our Pastor Dear Friends: From the Tee Box! May 30-31, 2015 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity A Few Symbols of the Most Holy Trinity This weekend we celebrate another milestone in our parish community. Father Matthew Graham, a long time parishioner of Saint Jude, was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Baton Rouge this Saturday at Saint Joseph Cathedral. Matthew was ordained along with his two classmates, Fathers Brad Doyle and Reuben Dykes. Effective July 1, Father Matthew will start his first assignment at Christ the King Parish on the LSU campus, Father Brad at Saint George, and Father Reuben at Holy Family in Port Allen. Father Matthew celebrates his first Mass here at Saint Jude this Sunday (today) at 11:30am. On behalf of our entire community I extend our congratulations to all 3 of these young men, and especially to Matthew and his parents, Rick and Pat. I would like to also offer our thanks to Charmaine Biossat, Veronica Winchester, and Louis Benedetto for their roles in planning the reception and music for Mass, as well as the countless parishioners working with them, and, of course, our Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters. Truly, this is a weekend of many blessings. Have a great week! Sincerely, Fr. Trey Nelson Pastor
The Holy Name Societies of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Thomas More Parish & St. Agnes Parish invite your congregation, your KC Council, and any other organizations to: A Corpus Christi Procession and Benediction St. Joseph Cathedral Saturday, June 6th, after the 4:00 pm Mass All organizations, if interested, are invited to bring a banner to be carried in the procession. For more information and to register to participate, please contact, Ronnie Rome, 225-405-6389, Ovide LaHaye, 225-273-2152 or Traci Schott, 225-281-4300. Infant Caregiver: Open your home and your hearts to a newborn waiting for adoption. Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge needs families or couples to provide short-term care. If you think you might be called to this life-giving ministry, call Maternity and Adoption at (225)-336-8708. Congratulations to Mrs. Andrea Blanchard on being named SJS 2015 Mother Seton recipient! Mrs. Blanchard was named at the March 16th Volunteer Appreciation Liturgy, and was honored at a Diocesan Luncheon on April 21st. She has been a dependable, supportive, and tireless volunteer for St. Jude School since her 8th grade son began Pre-K. Andrea has served in the roles of H&S President and Vice President, Room Mother, and Health Committee just to name a few. She is also a very active parishioner serving as a Eucharistic minister, VBS assistant coordinator and volunteer, facilitator of small faith groups and Lord, Teach Me to Pray. Andrea can be seen weekly on campus leading a group of 8th graders in our Come, Lord Jesus program. Congratulations Andrea! LSU Catholic Student mission trip to Honduras: Through the Missioners of Christ, a non-profit Catholic organization, young adults from around our diocese have the opportunity to travel to the mountainous villages around Comayagua, Honduras in June. The group of anxious young adults asks for help through prayers and supply donations. The youth will run a Vacation Bible School along with other programs for the families they will be helping, while growing spiritually and sharing their Catholic faith. The following is a list of urgent supplies needed. URGENT NEEDS LIST: Alka Selzer, Butterfly Bandages, Chloraseptic, Cough Drops & Cough Syrup, Disinfectant Wipes, Disposable cold & hot packs, Dramamine, Emergen-C, Excedrin, Gas-X, Gatorade Powder, Hand Sanitizer, Neosporin, Pepto Bismol, Balloons, Bottles of glue, Construction Paper, Crayons, Duck tape, Markers, Masking Tape, Ink Pens, Spiral notebooks, Catholic bibles in Spanish, Charcoal for Adoration, Divine Mercy Pamphlets in Spanish, Soccer balls and volleyballs GENERAL NEEDS LIST: Benadryl, Barbicide disinfectant cleaner, Children s cold & fever medicines, Ciprofaxin, Clariton, Dayquil, Eye Drops, Fiber Powder, Gauze, Iron Pills, Midol, Hygiene items (brushes, combs, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, etc.), Imodium, Laxatives, Lice Shampoo, Nyquil, Melatonin Pills, Multivitamins, S u n b l o c k, Silver sulfadiazine cream, Biotone massage cream or similar, Wheelchairs and strollers, Reflex balls for hand therapy, Athletic tape, Books on Saints in Spanish, Children s Bibles in Spanish, Rosary making supplies (medals & crosses), Tupperware to store altar linens, hosts & altar wine, Coloring Bks w/ religious pictures, Double pocket school folders, plain, Dry Erase Markers, Small flashlights, Glitter, Manilla folders, Name tag holders, Tempera paints & 9 X 12 envelopes Donated items can be placed in the barrel in the narthex of the church or dropped off at the church office no later than June 1st. Thank you for your support and prayers
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Special Education Program P. O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 Telephone: 225-336-8735 FAX: 225-336-8711 Special Education and Dyslexia Lab services are expanding in Catholic Schools of the Baton Rouge Diocese. Visit csobr.org to learn more. Office of Marriage & Family Life Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Family Choices: Transitions in Aging Saturday, August 29th 9:00-3:00pm Catholic Life Center, Main Auditorium Cost: $15, $20 for walk-ins, Lunch Provided Culture of Life Reflection We did not give life to ourselves, we received it. The great gift of life is the first gift we have received, life. --Pope Francis, March 2015 Adoption Matters Monday, June 22nd @ Noon 1900 S. Acadian Thruway, Room 109 The Family Choices series, presented by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, is offering a dynamic one day conference devoted to the transitions associated with aging. Please plan to join us for this Spirit-filled day of support, education and encouragement. CEU credit hours will be awarded to Social Workers for attendance of the entire program and completion of the post program evaluation. The number of hours is pending approval by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. Register online at www.mfldiobr.org, or call the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 225-242-0323. Volunteers needed! If you would like to help, please call the Office of Marriage & Family Life for more information. Join us for a FREE one-hour informational session about the journey toward a successful adoption. Many are intimidated by the process and aren't sure where to start. Our experienced social workers will cover all aspects of finding families for children, and building happy families. Registration is FREE - Space is Limited! No children please. Catholic Homeschool Conference June 12, 2015 The Immaculate Heart of Mary Lafayette Homeschool Conference will be held at the Cajundome & Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., in Lafayette, on Friday, June 12 (12:00pm 6:00pm). Infertility: You re Not Alone Saturday, July 25 9:30am-4:00pm St. Thomas More Activity Center Cost: $10 per person, includes lunch The Office of Marriage & Family Life is offering a day-long workshop discussing the struggle of infertility from a Catholic perspective, including the spirituality of infertility, medical causes and treatment options, balancing hope and grief, and more! Register online: www.mfldiobr.org Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. For more information, please visit www.ihmconference.org, email info@ihmconference.org or call 540-636-1946.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 31 12:30 pm Matthew Graham Reception-Activity Center 5:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting-Hall MONDAY, JUNE 1 5:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Client Meeting-Hall TUESDAY, JUNE 2 9:30 am St. Martha Ministry-St. Michael Room 6:30 pm School Advisory Council Mtg.-School 7:00 pm Choir Practice-School Music Room 7:00 pm Baptism Seminar-Hall WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 6:30 pm St. Martha Ministry-St. Michael Room 6:30 pm Choir Practice-Church THURSDAY, JUNE 4 FRIDAY, JUNE 5 SATURDAY, JUNE 6 SUNDAY, JUNE 7 9:45 am Children s Liturgy of the Word-Hall 9:45 am Sunday School-School 9:45 am Nursery-St. Michael Room 12:45 pm Baptisms-Church 12:45 pm Vacation Bible School Training-Hall 5:00 pm Boy Scout Meeting-Hall God the Father, Creator. God the Son, Redeemer. God the Holy Spirit, Sancti ier. When we "go out to make disciples of all nations" we have a lot to tell! God is present everywhere. Would you be willing to proclaim the truth of God's love and presence in your life as a priest or religious? If so, call or email Father Matt Dupre at 225.336.8778, mdupre@diobr.org, or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations. For Prayer Request Call our Prayer Line,766-3668 or 766-3736 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8; Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8; Mk 12:38-44 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, JUNE 1 8:15 am Jeffrey Todd Browning TUESDAY, JUNE 2 5:30 pm For the People WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 8:15 am For the People 12 Noon William Harper THURSDAY, JUNE 4 8:15 am For the People FRIDAY, JUNE 5 No Mass SATURDAY, JUNE 6 4:00 pm Peter Dragna SUNDAY, JUNE 7 8:00 am Vincent Russo, Sr. 9:45 am William Bill Harper 11:30 am Joseph Jacuback