Fifth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2020

Mission Statement The Catholic Community of St. Jude is formed in faith in

Jesus Christ. We seek to grow in our faith through the proclamation of God's Word and the celebration of the

Sacraments. We are dedicated to love and care for all God's people in their physical and spiritual needs. The stewardship

of our time, talent and treasure is conducted in a way that shows our gratitude to God for His blessings.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm

Mass Live-streaming Mass Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.

We will be moving all of our live-streaming to YouTube.

Go to :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_CiVaOGRVYosWvvx3vVqQ

Staff Business Manager: Nikkole Cubbage

Pastoral Assistant/Director of Communications: Tina Furtaw

Bookkeeping Assistant: Rhonda McIntyre

Director of Religious Education: Brenda Maxwell

Special Education: Diane Schreiber

Youth & Young Adults Ministry: Megan Matthew

Plant Facilities: Clayton DeYapp

RCIA & Liturgical Ministries: Deacon Mike Bunch

Hospitality & Wedding Coordinator: Liz Perry Coordinator of Music Ministry: Mike Marek

Clergy

Pastor: Msgr. Robert J. Kinkel

Deacons: Deacon Alan Spears Deacon Mike Bunch Deacon Jay Garland

Community Center is Closed The Church will be open on Sundays from

8 – noon and weekdays from 8am – 3 pm for prayer

9405 W. Florida Ave. Lakewood, CO 80232 Office 303-988-6435

Website: saintjudelakewood.org General e-mail: mail@saintjudelakewood.org

Bulletin: bulletin@saintjudelakewood.org

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Eucharistic Adoration Tune in for a Live-Stream Monday’s 4-8 pm and First Fri-day Eucharistic Adoration from 1-4:00 pm. Go to:

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Pastors Potpourri- LORD, LET YOUR MERCY BE UPON US WHO HAVE PLACED OUR TRUST IN YOU The Gospel today reminds us that the Lord is one to be be-lieved – in His Father’s house there are many dwelling places and He has gone to prepare a place for each of us…then He will come back to take us with Him so that were He is we also may be. So, we know our future and to whom we are called. In the first reading we have the beginning of the diaconate…of whom Stephen is the one we know the most. They were cho-sen and had hands laid upon them so that they could help the apostles in their mission…primarily with taking care of the poor and being people of charity. In 1969 the place of deacons was restored to the Church. As you know, we have three permanent deacons at St. Jude. And we are blessed to have them. Mike, Allan and Jay. This is a good time to ask if there are any of you reading this who would like to know more about deacons and perhaps become one? Simply call Deacon Mike and he will assist you, or you can call me, as well. We always need more deacons. :Pray about it. —Fr. Bob

The office is closed following the stay-at-home order for Jefferson County. The staff will be working remotely. Please use email as the primary way of contacting the staff. You can go to our website at

http://saintjudelakewood.org/our-staff/ . You can also leave a voicemail but theses are only checked periodically, for staff members, but email will be the best way of contact at this time.

Special Collections

St. Jude will continue our tithe as a Stewardship Parish and recognize:

Respect Life Collection on May 10. This supports the operating expenses of the Archdiocese’s Respect Life Ministry, and the continued training of clergy, par-ish staff, and other representatives on the vast array of life issues and healthcare directives in relation to Catho-lic Social Teaching.

Stewardship We ask that you stay safe and mail in your envelopes during this time or you can donate through Faith Di-rect. Thank you and God bless you! Offertory Our offertory was low last week. If you are able to contribute, please send in your contribu-tion. Your continued support is appreciated during this time!

Since we have not been able to celebrate public Mass together due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) our offertory is down: •$47,802 since March 16 (3.70%)

•$76,430 for the Fiscal Year (6.97%)

Electronic Offertory Giving If you have not had the chance to enroll with Faith Direct, check it out today. It’s easy to signup & secured, just visit faith.direct/CO846 or text ‘Enroll’ to 720-713-3363.

We will be live-streaming the following events on

YouTube.

• Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 4-8 p.m.

• First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 1-4 p.m.

• End of the month Friday Mass with morning

prayer at 8:00 a.m.

• Mass Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.

To Watch go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_CiVaOGRVYosWvvx3vVqQ

Fifth Sunday of Easter

If you saw me reading alone during these days of social distancing you’d probably worry about my mental health. That’s because I’m reading Charles Dickens’ third and funniest novel, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Parts of this book are so hilarious I’m laughing out loud, all alone in my office.

There are, of course, terrible, cruel adults oppressing innocent, orphaned children. But, oh, how luminous are the adults in the book who model Jesus’ words in today’s gospel: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do.”

In a world of greedy, greasy sociopaths stalking the streets of London, we meet the Cheeryble brothers, a pair of middle-aged, millionaire businessmen who inhabit every gift of the Holy Spirit, and spend their lives cheer-fully (note their onomatopoeic surname) carrying out the corporal works of mercy.

It’s so healing to observe their kindness and thoughtfulness toward each other. These two brothers cherish each other. They abound in gratitude for their business acumen, which has brought them a fortune that they delight in sharing with everyone who comes their way.

Somehow they are still shocked and outraged that any child would ever be hurt in their beloved city. No hungry person is ever met with anything but the warmest friendship. Jobs are found, apartments are found, food and fireplaces and new clothes are found.

Dickens allows us to imagine a world where everyone behaves with outrageous, passionate love, doing the works that Jesus did. The two brothers prefigure, I suspect, his later immortal character Ebenezer Scrooge, who wakes up just in time to learn that humankind was supposed to be his business. That’s our business too, of course. So, how’s business?

In this most profound Easter season, how are you doing the works that Jesus did?

Kathy McGovern ©2020 www.thestoryandyou.com

The Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal is a lifeline for ministries and parishes during this time of COVID-19 crisis. The Appeal funds nearly 40 ministries that help families who have lost jobs, reach out to the lonely and isolated, form holy priests, and keep our Catholic

school students learning remotely and growing their faith. Watch Archbishop’s Aquila’s special message on the needs of our Church and how you can help. https://archden.org/offices/ and look under Archbishops Catholic Appeal. Or call 303-867-0614 to donate by phone or to set up a pledge. Available Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Christian Service Committee Meets on the first Monday of every month from Sept-May at 8:45 am in the Church Base-ment. We are responsible for our Food Basket Programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, as well as the Adopt-A-Family gift program at Christmas. The committee also sponsors the clothing drive in the spring and fall for The Action Center, and coordinates our 911 Assistance Program. Finally, it directs the grant associated with our parish tithing program. Any ques-tions, call Bill Lazzeri, 303-986-9139, or email welnol@comcast.net.

Fellowship of the Unashamed meets every Wednesday Sep-tember through the end of May in the Church basement from 9:00 am -11:00 am. We are an adult faith based learning group. Contact Nancy @ 303-842-9321 or more information.

Light of God Prayer Community meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Church basement focusing on Jesus Christ through prayer, song & scripture all with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and His gifts. The meeting concludes at 11:30 a.m. Come join us. For more information please call Marion Budz @ 303-973-2613.

Meals on Wheels drivers deliver meals that are prepared by Volunteers of America to individuals in our area who, for a variety of reasons, are not able to prepare their own meals. This is a very rewarding service and only takes about twice a month. Regular and substitute drivers are always welcome. Contact Mary Ellen Peters for more information @ 303.985.7969.

Men’s Prayer Group meets in the CC every Saturday at 7:00 am except the 3rd Saturday. For more information please call Fred at 303-985-8638.

Militia Immaculata meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 10:00 am-11:00 am in the lower level of the Community Center.

Ministry to the Sick & Homebound Please prayerfully consider becoming a Caring Minister to the homebound. We are in need of more individuals to bring the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. Please contact Deacon Mike if you are interested in learning more about this ministry: 303-988-6435 x 16.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary Makers meet the 2nd Monday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. in the CCLL, all are welcome. We gather to make Rosaries for the military and missions around the world. No experience necessary. We will supply you with the materials to get you started. Come and check us out. If you have any questions please call Maria at 303-986-2017.

Prime Timers: Time to Pray, Time to Serve, Time to Enjoy guide our group of young women and men, ages 55 to 105. Any questions, please call our President, Marg Utz, 303-589-7570.

Respect Life Rosary to end abortion, each second Saturday, 7:30 AM, in the Community Center. Questions, contact Helen at 303-989-7609.

Respect Life Ministry Contact David Martinez @ https:/stjudelakewood.flocknote.com\RespectLifeMinis Activities include promoting all human life issues, support for local pregnancy centers and Gabriel House. There is a monthly Respect Life rosary (2nd Saturdays) and a monthly Respect Life Holy Hour (3rd Monday). We also hold an an-nual baby shower and need participants for that event. In addition, we are involved with legislative issues affecting our Catholic faith. We also encourage participation in 40 Days for Life. The Respect Life Committee meets quarterly.

St Francis Circle will cancel our May and June meetings. The church remains closed to ministry meetings and no fab-ric or batting should be purchased until further notice. We have enough blankets and batting to start up in the fall. Hold your home sewn items and we will let you know when we can begin again to distribute to our various charities. Look for our fall postcard with our status and meeting schedule in the future. Questions, call Gloria @ 303-986-4311 or Doris @303-763-7699. St. Jude Faith Communities/Small Groups It's More Than a Book Club. For more information contact: Patty Reisinger at reisinger.patty@gmail.com or Fran Heid at heidseek@gmail.com.

The Stephen Ministry program provides confidential one-on-one Catholic Christian care to individuals in the congrega-tion who are experiencing difficulties in their lives such as grief, death of a loved one, illness, divorce, financial difficul-ties and more. Stephen Ministers are currently available for assignment. For more info call Gene Corley 303-697-7058 or Susan Clarke at 303-985-8638.

All group func ons are cancelled un l further no ce.

Baptisms of children are regularly scheduled each month. A pre-baptismal session is required for parents & godparents. Please call the office at 303.988.6435 before or after the child's birth, before you choose godparents.

Marriage Those who wish to be married at St. Jude Church must be registered in the parish for at least one year. Sons and daughters of registered parishioners may also be married here. A 12-month preparation period is required. Please call the office at 303.988.6435 and talk to Deacon Mike.

Anointing of the Sick In the case of serious illness in the family, please call the office immediately at 303.988.6435. Do not wait until death is imminent. During hours when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency line.

Funeral arrangements Call the office and speak to Fr. Bob at 303.988.6435 x 14.

St. Jude’s RCIA program is a year round pro-gram. This model of for-mation provides a form of learning, centered on the relationship of the individu-al with the person of Jesus

Christ and with his body, the Church. It centers catechesis in the primary place where that relationship is fostered and cele-brated, in the community of faith that gathers Sunday by Sunday throughout the year. “Within the cycle of the year the Church unfolds the whole mystery of Christ, from his incarnation and birth until his ascension, the day of Pente-cost and the expectation of blessed hope and of the Lord’s return” This model also respects the journey of each per-son. It assumes that those who come seeking initiation will be welcomed whenever they arrive, no matter what time of the year that happens to be.

In this model of sacramental catechesis, the Church uses the language of journey, conversion, discipleship and relationship. Rather than a program of specific instruction, the RCIA suggests a fluid, gradual process of formation, the heart of which is the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ.

Contact Deacon Mike Bunch: 303-988-6435. mbunch@saintjudelakewood.org

Organizations Involved with St Jude

Catholic Daughters of the America’s #2035 We meet the first Saturday of every month in the Lower Level Communi-ty Center. Join us for refreshments at 9:30 am, followed by a meeting from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. It’s an organization that helps parishes and communities through the Religious and Charitable Apostolates of the Church. Join us this year to serve those in need. For more information call Maria Garrett at 303.980.9679.

Knights of Columbus Saint Jude Council #16052 business meeting is the 2nd Tuesday meeting in the church basement with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Contact Stanton La Breche for more information at 303.886.8323. Visit us at www.kofc16052.org

Sack lunch Sunday for the Volunteers of America to help feed the poor. Please bring a sack lunch to the Church prior to the 11:00 am Mass. They are in need of 250 lunches for the organization. Two sandwiches per sack lunch is their goal. Bananas should not be included in the sack, but rather be placed in the box provided in the church. : Questions, contact Stanton @ 303.986.2017.

Serra Club of Southwest Denver promotes and affirms vocations to the ministerial priesthood and consecrated life in the church through many activities, one of which is the Vocation Cross Kit program which encourages families to pray for vocations with their families for a month. We meet twice a month at Holy Name Parish on the 1st and 3rd Fri-day mornings. We attend Mass at local parishes each month followed by a meal with the pastor to affirm their vocations. For more information about our Club, you may contact Maureen McGee-O'Shea 303.988.6983 or Dixie Schulte 303.356.9592.

Formed is a Catholic on demand platform for our Parish. Sign up at formed.org and click sign up. Select I belong to a Parish or Organization, find your parish by name, zip or parish code GXFHDM. Enter your email and you’re in. They also have an app so you can watch it on the go! They have many informative teachings from renowned speakers such as Dr. Scott Hahn, and Bishop Robert Barron. They have great movies and it’s all free!

Welcome New Parishioners! If you are new to our parish and have not registered, please pick up a registration form at our welcome desk in the gathering space. You can also go to the office during business hours or go online to saintjudelakewood.org and sign up!

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St. Jude Parish a Stewardship Community May 10, 2020

This Week at Saint Jude (All public Masses are cancelled) Mon. 11 Tue. 12 Wed. 13 Thur. 14 Fri. 15 Sat. 16 Sun. 17 7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8 – 3 time to pray in the Church 8:30 am Rosary Live –Stream 4-8pm pm Eucharistic Adoration

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8 – 3 time to pray in the Church 8:30 am Rosary

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8 – 3 time to pray in the Church 8:30 am Rosary

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8 – 3 time to pray in the Church 8:30 am Rosary

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8 – 3 time to pray in the Church 8:30 am Rosary

3:30-4:30 pm Confessions Live Stream Mass 5 pm

8am-12 pm time to pray in the Church

Pray for the Sick Parishioners of our Parish Stephanie Vigil, Peggy Gonzales, Cindy Anthony, Herb & Rae Roeller, Eugene Beaudrie, Bridget Fitzpatrick,

Stephen Roberge, Deacon Alan Spears, Jim O’Shea, Liz Perry, Dennis Martinez, John Macarenas, Dora Suazo, Lilian Bauer, Helen Marie Hurt, Charles Grosshans, Kaci Bugay Tharp, Kathy Morrison, Katie Liedtke, Dorothy Holzkamp, Laine Hakala, Gordon Erskine, Jay Visnyei, Doug Brown, John Griffey, Fran Heid, Della Sandoval, Michael Mangold, Bob Smoker, Mark Martinez, Kellie Mault, Floyd Roach, Laura & Gary Landry, Pam Porter,

Joyce Vigil, Mark Martinez, Josephine Haas, Viktoria Quirico, Anna Gangl, Ray Baca, Danielle Reardon, Ellie Gallagher, Judy Roesch, Leonard Thesing , Dominic Petry

Pray for the Deceased Parishioners of our Parish +Charlene Maccagnan, +June Massey, +Peggy Smoker

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day Tuesday: Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras Wednesday: Our Lady of Fatima Thursday: St. Matthias Friday: St. Isidore the Farmer Saturday: Armed Forces Day

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