Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1 & 2, 2018 ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Established 1966 9150 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810 (On the Corner of Highland Road and Gardere Lane) The mission of Saint Jude the Apostle Parish is to instill hope in the hearts of all of our brothers and sisters by embracing one another and our diversity with a compassionate and a welcoming spirit, guided by our faith in Jesus Christ and the traditions of our Catholic faith. There will be NO daily Mass and the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018. Congratulations to the following St Jude Parishioners who received religious emblems recognizing their work during the previous school year. The awards were presented by our new bishop, Bishop Duca, on Sunday August 26, 2018. The God is Love emblem was earned by Belle Camp, Annie Losavio, Cecilia McGuffey, Zoe Nizzo, and Emilia Wesley. The Family of God emblem was earned by Neala Thompson. The Light of Christ emblem was earned by Jake Friedland. The Parvuli Dei was earned by Benjamin Chiasson, Rex May, Timothy Namikas, and Jonathan Thompson. The program is offered by the Catholic Committee on Scouting. 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 Fr. Ryan Hallford, Associate Pastor fr.ryanhallford@gmail.com 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.
You are invited Sunday, September 16th 11:30 a.m. Mass &a reception of celebration for Reverend Caye A. (Trey) Nelson, III 30th Anniversary in the Priesthood Ministry Join us in honoring and thanking Fr. Trey For his 30 years of dedicated service in the priesthood May 14, 1988 May 14, 2018 Diocese of Baton Rouge church parishes served: St. Isidore, St. Jude, Most Blessed Sacrament Associate Pastor St. Philomena, St. Anne, Assumption, St. Jude Pastor Additional Past Assignments: Associate director, Office of Youth Ministry; Chaplain, Catholic High School, Baton Rouge Serra Club & St. Michael High School; Member Diocesan Child Protection Committee; Chairman, Clergy Compensation Committee Additional Current Assignments: Chairman, Diocesan Pastoral Planning Task Force; Clergy Representative Diocesan School Board ************* Fr. Jamin David will offer the homily. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Fall 2018 Sign-Up SCC Faith Sharing Groups Don put it off any longer---feed your spirit---join a group & help your faith grow! NAME: EMAIL ADRESS ADDRESS: HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: 6-8 week sessions will begin the week of September 11, 2018. Listed below are the facilitators of each group, the type of group they lead, what day and time they will meet, and what they are studying. Contact the facilitator of the group you want to join directly by phone or email. Deadline to sign up is September 14, 2018. Facilitators Type of Group Day/Time Meet Study Focus Bryars & Delaney/767-5706 rbryars@psha.com Couples/Singles Sundays at 6:30 PM Ecclesiastics *Charles, Boyd & Yolande/767-5706 Couples/Singles - Full Sundays at 6:30 PM Job Salvaggio, Nino & Connie/769-0214 Nsalvaggio47@gmail.com Jernigan, Susan/766-9839 Susie_Cute2009@yahoo.com *Haydel, Susie/319-0637 susiehaydel@aol.com - Full Johnson, Marie/703-307-2946 m.tonorejohnson@yahoo.com *Indicates groups that are full and have no openings at this time Couples/Singles Sundays at 7:00 PM Romans: Amazing Grace Couples/Singles Mondays at 7:00 PM The Mass Video Series by Bishop Barren Women Only - Full Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Biblical Women in Crisis Young Moms/Women Tuesdays at 9:30 AM An Intro to the Theology of the Body: discovering the Master Plan for your Life Seniors 50 and over Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Becoming a Praying Person Couples & Singles Women Only Wednesdays at 10:00 AM TBA Drouihlet, Louise lmdrouihlet@aol.com Comeaux, Iris/302-7032 Ibcomeaux50@gmail.com Lang, Denise/832-443-8787 Women/Young Moms Thursdays at 8:00 AM Rediscover Jesus By Matthew Kelly Parish School of Religion The Parish School of Religion (PSR) program is in need of catechists, teacher aides, and substitutes for the 2018-2019 school year. We have openings for the following positions: 5th grade Assistant Teacher 7th grade Assistant Teacher 8th grade Assistant Teacher K-8 PSR meets every Wednesday from 6:15-7:15 PM and High School PSR meets every other Wednesday from 6:00-7:30 PM from September until March. Please prayerfully consider saying yes to God s call and sharing your time and faith with the children of St. Jude parish. Contact Erin: erins@stjudecatholic.org or 225.766.2431 for more information. Orientation is August 29th and classes begin September 12th! Thanks! Congratula ons 2018-2019 Junior Catholic Daughter Officers President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Margaux Mayeux Susanna Shields Caroline Losavio Audrey Ours
St. Jude Boy Scout Troop 103 is having a BBQ Pulled Pork fundraiser September 30th 10:00 am 1:30 pm Just in time for your football tailgating needs! What goes better with fall football than good BBQ when you don t have to slave over the smoker? Advance tickets are available for purchase on the web site at pork.stjudetroop103.org and on the day of the event. 1st Down Plate (Individual): $12.00 1 Pulled Pork sandwich, pickle, chips, baked beans & fresh coleslaw Touchdown Tailgate Package (Family Size): $40.00 2 lbs. of Pulled Pork, buns, 8 pickles, 2 large bags of chips, 2 quarts of baked beans, 2 quarts of fresh coleslaw Championship Package (Party Pack): $80.00 5 lbs. of Pulled Pork, buns, 14 pickles,4 large bags of chips, 4 quarts of baked beans, 4 quarts of fresh coleslaw We appreciate your support and know you will enjoy your mouthwatering BBQ Pulled Pork. All proceeds go to facilitate Troop 103 Gear and Service projects. Stepping Out for Christ as Catholic Women Join us on Sunday, September 9 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Jude Parish Hall Wear Your Favorite Shoes! Learn How Catholic Daughters of the Americas Walk in the Footsteps of Christ RSVP by Thursday, September 6 to: Linda Jones 225-767-3472 or linjones486@gmail.com Pat Allen 504-296-9746 or pallen0224@yahoo.com Sponsored by: Court Regina Coeli #2063 A St. Jude Parish Ministry RCIA A new year of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is fast approaching! The RCIA process is open to: 1) Those seeking Baptism in the Catholic faith; 2) Those who were baptized in another Christian faith and who are interested in converting to Catholicism; 3) Adults already baptized as Catholics but never received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation. The RCIA process helps them to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church. If you know someone who may be interested in learning about our faith or possibly converting, invite them to inquire. There is no obligation. RCIA sessions will begin in September and are held on Wednesday nights in the Ministry Building. For more information, please call Deacon James Morrissey, 766-2431 or email, deaconjmorrissey@gmail.com Music Makers One Hope! One Faith! One Family! This week you will receive a brochure detailing the One Hope! One Faith! One Family! our parish will be participating in over the next few weeks. This informative brochure is intended to communicate the financial needs of our parish and why we are having a dedicated focus on our parish offertory. We encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the parish s needs and your current level of giving. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass next weekend for this very important Commitment Sunday. If you have any questions regarding the One Hope! One Faith! One Family! Program, please feel free to contact Deacon James Morrissey, at the parish office, 766-2431 or by email, deaconjmorrissey@gmail.com. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalms 100 Join us for interac ve parent/child fun music! We will make music singing, playing instruments and using our bodies. Open to children ages 5 and under! Begins September 6, 2018, Thursdays from 9:45 10:45AM St. Jude Parish Hall *** To register, email Lauren Malek at Lauren.Malek@hotmail.com. This is a fun, interactive ministry. Parents must remain with their children and participate with them during the class. The schedule follows the school schedule.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:45 am Nursery - Nursery MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 9:30 am St. Martha Ministry - MB 10:00 am Deanery Meeting - Hall 6:30 pm Bereavement Support - Old Admin Bldg 6:30 pm 11:30 Choir Practice - School 6:30 pm School Advisory Mtg. - MB 7:00 pm Baptismal Seminar - MB WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 9:00 am St. Jude School/Discovery Walks - MB 12:30 pm School Grade Retreat - Hall 6:00 pm PSR Parent Mtg. - Hall 6:30 pm 9:45 Choir Practice - Church 6:30 pm PSR Sacrament Prep. Mtg. - Hall 6:30 pm St. Martha Ministry - MB THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 9:00 am CDA Fundraiser Mtg. - MB 9:45 am Play and Pray - Hall 6:30 pm Men s Club - Hall FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 7:30 am School Donuts and Devotion - MB SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 KC BBQ Chicken Fundraiser 8:00 am KC Fundraiser Prep - Hall SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 KC BBQ Chicken Fundraiser - All Masses CDA Membership Drive - All Masses Confirmation Students - 11:30am Mass 9:45 am Children s Liturgy of the Word - Hall 9:45 am Nursery - Nursery 9:45 am Sunday School - School 10:00 am Confirmation Session - MB 12:30 pm Jr. Catholic Daughters - Hall 12:45 pm Baptism - Church 2:00 pm CDA Membership Drive - Hall Special Collections in August The annual collection for the Catholic University of America will be the weekend of September 1 & 2, 2018. Thank you! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessings of Human Labor, nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 Prayer Line For Prayer Request, Call our Prayer Line, 766-3668 or 766-3736 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day, No Daily Mass TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 5:30 pm Jack K. Nelson WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 12:00 pm Emelie Fern THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8:15 am Mr. Paul F. Cahio FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 No Daily Mass SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 4:00 pm Jean Armand Lewis Barlow Gilbert Patricia West Joseph Cecil Mathis Cliff & Lottie Decuir Jackson Charlyene Mayer SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:00 am Sarah Paul 9:45 am Hubert & Marion Ricard 11:30 am Arden Simoneaux