Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25 & 26, 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. Congratulations...to the following winners of our Flocknote raffle. These parishioners will each receive a $100 gift card to Drusilla s Seafood Restaurant! Mike Mire Amy Moran Fran Bell It s not too late to sign up to receive important updates and announcements! Text stjudechurch to 84576 and select the groups and ministries you are already involved in! 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 Couples/Singles Sundays at 6:30 PM Ecclesiastics rbryars@psha.com *Charles, Boyd & Yolande/767-5706 Couples/Singles - Full Sundays at 6:30 PM Job Salvaggio, Nino & Connie/769-0214 Couples/Singles Sundays at 7:00 PM Romans: Amazing Grace 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 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 *Indicates groups that are full and have no openings at this time 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: 4th grade Assistant Teacher 7th grade Assistant Teacher 8th grade Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher 9th grade Lead Teacher & 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: Margaux Mayeux Vice-President: Susanna Shields Secretary: Caroline Losavio Grief Support Group September 4, 2018 Meetings are held in the Old Administration Building Foyer at 6:30 pm. St. Jude s Newly Baptized Lincoln Alexander Bajon James Gregg Barrios, Jr. Riley Clarke Booty Sydney Kate Boudreaux Addison Ann Britt Everly Renee Britt Julian Adam Crye Thomas Jules Dicharry Nicholas Joseph Francioni Ruby Marie Gray Anniston Marie Pizer One Hope! One Faith! One Family! Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming One Hope! One Faith! One Family! Program at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. This Program is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of our parish. We, as a parish family, have changed so many lives in our community as we have served God's people. In order to continue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the needs of the parish and your current giving level. We look forward to seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during our special Commitment Weekend on September 8 th and 9 th. 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 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
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 9:45 am Children s Liturgy of the Word - MB 9:45 am Nursery - Nursery 9:45 am Sunday School - School 1:00 pm Ministry Appreciation Dinner - Act. Ctr 3:00 pm Boy Scouts - Hall MONDAY, AUGUST 27 5:00 pm SVDP Assistance - Hall 6:00 pm SVDP Business Meeting - Hall TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 6:30 pm 11:30 Choir Practice - School WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Dc. James Morrissey and Fr. Ryan Hallford s Birthdays 6:00 pm PSR Teacher Orientation - Hall 6:30 pm 9:45 Choir Practice - Church THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal - Church FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 No Events Scheduled SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 12:00 pm Wedding - Church SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:45 am Nursery - Nursery Prayer Line For Prayer Request, Call our Prayer Line, 766-3668 or 766-3736 Culture of Life Reflections She, Mother of God and our Mother, makes us more and more aware that in generating a child, parents act as collaborators of God, a truly sublime mission that makes each family a sanctuary of life and awakens every birth of a child joy, amazement, gratitude. --Pope Francis, June 24, 2018 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Special Collections in August The annual collection for the Catholic University of America will be the weekend of September 1 & 2, 2018. Thank you! MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, AUGUST 27 8:15 am Nicholas E. Benedetto TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 5:30 pm Jocelyn Fontenot Lange WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 8:15 am Julia Bordlee 12:00 pm Bonnie Bonnette THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 8:15 am Margaret Mary Mule FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 No Daily Mass SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 4:00 pm Carol Huguet Smith Lori Berry Susie Gremillion Elsie Bates SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 8:00 am Alvin Joseph White 9:45 am Christine Ellen Boudreaux 11:30 am Marguerite M. Hitter