SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 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. Raphael Mkuzi frjohnson@stjude-redmond.org frmkuzi@stjude-redmond.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: Jeanne 425-881-2720 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, As I mentioned last week, we have all been affected by terrible evils committed by former Cardinal McCarrick and the abuse and cover-ups outlined in the Pennsylvania grand jury reports. It is terribly disturbing and disheartening, especially since we have been working as an Archdiocese now for many years to address these issues. Certainly we have not been free of such things here, however our Archdiocese has been addressing them for a lot longer. We will not be healthy, until the whole Church undergoes a purification of from these evils and is renewed. Always, our first concern must be for the victims of abuse and creating an environment where abuse is not tolerated or swept under the rug. Second, I want to assure you that our parish is committed to our safe environment programs and to do everything possible to maintain St. Jude as a safe place for children and youth. Finally, let us pray for the especially for all those affected by abuse and for purification and renewal in our Church. Below you will find a statement of Archbishop Sartain on these matters. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Johnson Statement of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, August 17, 2018 Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report With the recent allegations of sexual abuse committed by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, former Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the release of a Grand Jury Report involving several dioceses in Pennsylvania, the tragedy of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is once again brought to light. The sexual abuse of a minor is an intrinsic moral evil and a crime. Anyone responsible for such an act or for shielding those who do, including bishops and other Church leaders, must be held accountable for their actions. I join with other bishops from throughout Washington and the United States in expressing our sincere shame and remorse for the incredible harm these crimes have caused the victims and their families. The Catholic Church in Western Washington continues its focus on providing a safe environment for all minors and vulnerable adults in our care. Special procedures, training and reporting protocols were adopted in 1990. Our policies, training and procedures are reviewed frequently and have been updated several times. To report any suspicion of abuse by any Church personnel, please contact local law enforcement. In addition, anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Seattle is urged to call the archdiocesan hotline at 1-800-446-7762. As Catholics, we believe that every life is sacred. Each person is created in the image and likeness of our loving God. Violence and abuse of any kind are unacceptable, and we have a serious responsibility to work towards their end. Together, we must do everything we possibly can to protect children. [http://www.usccb.org/news/2018/18-139.cfm] USCCB Statement, August 16, 2018-2-
FAITH FORMATION It s Time! Register your child(ren) now for Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation Classes. You may register online at our parish website, www.stjude-redmond.org, or in the parish office 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday. There will be a Faith Formation Table in the Narthex after all masses this weekend. Registration forms will be available for all programs and a representative will be there to answer any questions you may have. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN 4 TH GRADE AND HIGHER Reconciliation and 1 st Eucharist Preparation is available for children in the 4 th grade or higher, who are baptized Catholic, but have not yet celebrated their Reconciliation and 1 st Eucharist sacraments. Contact Sondra Sciola at sondra@stjude-redmond.org or go to the St. Jude website for registration forms under the Our Faith/Sacraments tab. There will be registration forms this weekend in the Narthex after all masses and a representative to answer any questions you may have. -3-
PANCAKES ARE BACK After both Masses on Sunday, September 9 th, plan to enjoy Fall flavored Apple Cinnamon and good old Buttermilk pancakes, ranch fresh scrambled eggs, tasty link sausages, oatmeal with the fixings, real orange juice, fresh brewed coffee and hot tea. Served by the St. Jude Knights of Columbus Council for your enjoyment and to build their budget to help youth and the needy in our community with your optional donation. Part-Time Children s Choir Director - St. Jude Catholic Parish, Redmond St. Jude Parish, a 1450 household suburban parish with excellent liturgy, programs and staff, is seeking a part-time Director for its Youth/Children s Choir. The Choir will sing once/month for 10 months at liturgies as a supplement to regular choirs or cantors. Responsible for collaborating with the Pastoral Associate, Pastor, and Director of Family Faith Formation in recruiting, rehearsing, and presenting the Youth/Children s Choir. Requires background in working with children, music and choir direction. Salary is DOE. So..why would you ever consider singing in a church choir??? Because ---- singing in a choir releases endorphins and dopamine that alleviate pain and increase pleasure in our lives. It melts stress, and can increase our immune defense. Singing in a group creates trust and bonding and community wonderful support from a great group of friends, all working together to create something beautiful. Even if you can only sing a little -- How could you not consider it?? The St. Jude's Sanctuary Choir (Sun., 9 AM Liturgy) is starting up on Thursday, Sept.6th at 7:00 PM in the Church. Here is your chance to sing for God and others with people of all different musical abilities. If you like to sing, or are even just curious, come check it out on Thurs. Sept.6 th. Do something nice for yourself! For more info, please contact Sue Shellooe (425-788-9194, sue4choir@aol.com) or Patt Beise (425-770-1418). -6- Gospel Choir Sunday 11:00am "The St. Jude's 11AM Gospel Choir will start practicing on Wednesday, September 5th 7:30pm. Do you enjoy singing at Mass? We would love to have you singing with us in the choir section. All skill levels are welcome. We rehearse Wednesdays from 7:30-9PM. Come give rehearsal a try and see what you think. We are a fun, spirit filled community, and we think you'll enjoy being a part of our family. Questions? Contact the director, Stacey, at staceylporter@gmail.com Soul Purpose Sunday at 5:30pm Choir Do you love upbeat, contemporary, spirit filled music? Soul Purpose Family Choir is looking for a volunteer drummer to join us in leading Sunday Night Liturgy. We rehearse on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 4:30 for the 5:30 evening mass. Come and join in the worship, fun and faith that is our Soul Purpose. Contact Meghan Pozywio, SP Director to express your interest. Pozytivelyknit@gmail.com.
Around the Archdiocese The Importance of Our Giving I didn t become a priest to ask people for money, but I have a duty to promote stewardship and invite people to practice their faith and service. Fr. James Johnson Jesus asks us to make our mark on this world and to serve the Lord by sharing His gifts with others. A gift to Called to Serve as Christ is a way of doing so. Your gift to the campaign will take care of a retired priest, support a sister and provide assistance to your parish. Funding each of these goals with the financial resources we have been blessed with will, in turn, multiply those blessings back to us and to God. The Archdiocese of Seattle is fortunate to have thousands of Catholic families who actively participate in their faith life. We have an obligation to make our Archdiocese, and our world, better for those who follow us. We want to make the formative experience we received from our priests, sisters and parishes available to future generations. The Archdiocese of Seattle will soon invite all who believe in its mission to partner together to build a foundation for greatness. PARISH STEWARDSHIP Finance Council Report Stewardship of Treasure Parish Financial Giving/ Sunday Offertory YTD Goal (July 1, 2018 thru July 30, 2018)... $95,586 YTD Actual( July 1, 2018 thru July 30, 2018)... $90,348 YTD Diff $(5,238) 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 -7- Catholic Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe We will go to Mexico December 8 13, 2018 to be there for the beautiful Mass of Roses on the feast day December 12th. $2,449.00 per person including air from Seattle. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Mass everyday. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660. SPECIAL REQUEST. YWCA Family Village Working Men and Women s Wardrobe manager says that they desperately need men s business attire and Plus Size women s clothing that is clean and in good condition. They are located in Redmond and take donations weekdays between 8:30am-4:00pm. Their phone number is 425-556-1350.
WEEKLY CALENDAR Parking Lot Repair MONDAY - August 27 Rosary/Divine Mercy TUESDAY - August 28 Soul Purpose Rehearsal 7:00pm, Chapel Starting Monday, August 27th we are going to start doing repair work to our parking lot and lower sidewalks. With the schedule of the company doing the work we may not be able to confirm what areas are off limits in advance. WEDNESDAY August 29 THURSDAY - August 30 Steps to Freedom 12:15pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 FRIDAY - August 31 Adoration SATURDAY - September 1 SUNDAY - September 2 9:30am-9:00pm, Chapel Holy Yoga 7:00pm, Lovett Hall 3/4 We will have plenty of signs and cones to alert you to the areas where you can and can not park. We are asking that you please be aware that there may be some temporary changes on any given day. Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to the parking lot! Our Lady of Vailankanni (Our Lady of Good Health Our Lady of Vailankanni is fondly known as the Our Lady of Good Health and Lourdes of the East because, like Lourdes in France, millions of pilgrims from all religions visit the Shrine throughout the year, praying to Our Lady for various needs and thanking her for the favors received through her intercession. Tradition recounts that Mother Mary appeared 3 times with the Infant Jesus in this small hamlet around the end of the 16th or in the early 17 th. Vailankanni, a hamlet on the sandy shores of the Bay of Bengal, is located 350 kilometers south of Chennai (Madras), a town on the coast of Bay of Bengal. It was referred by early writers and the Portuguese as the city of Coramandel (Imperial Gazetteer of India, XIX, 3). The birthday of our blessed mother (Sep 8 th ) is the feast day of Our Lady of Vailankanni, which draws millions of people to the shrine every year during the nine-day event. Here at MQP Sammamish, the Indian community has hosted the celebrating of this festival for the past 3 years. This year festival will be celebrated on Sep 8 th Saturday at 5 PM Mass. we re having the 9-day Novena to our Blessed Mother starting August 30 st 2018 at 6:30 PM in the chapel. We would like to welcome you all for the Novena and the feast day celebrations followed by a nice Indian Dinner. 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. -8-