Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 11,2015

2403 MCARTHUR DRIVE · JACKSONVILLE AR 72076

Mass Times

Tuesday/Wednesday 6:30pm Thursday/Friday 8:00am Funeral Masses will take the place of daily Masses. Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am,11:00am 2:00pm Spanish Mass Holy Days: Vigil 7:00pm Holy Day: 8:00am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00pm—4:30pm Or by appointment Baptism To schedule a baptism and to make arrangements for a baptism preparation session (required for all) please contact the parish office at 982.4891. Please check our website (www.stjudejax.com) under “Sacraments” for some very important information! Marriage In addition to some critically important steps noted on our p a r i s h w e b s i t e (www.stjudejax.com) under “Sacraments,” our Diocese has set a required period of at least six months of preparation between setting a wedding date and the wedding ceremony itself. Please check our website and call the office (982.4891) before setting any dates or making any plans.

Welcome to

Welcome! If you are a visitor to St. Jude’s, we want you to know you are welcome!!

Office Hours 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday

Pastor Fr. Andy Smith 982.4891 Deacons: Dc Mike Alberson 982.1917 Dc Max Elliott 412.4974 Dc Ernie Gallegos 352.4881 DRE Paula Price 551.1873 stjudesdre@yahoo.com Secretary Anne Birmingham 982.4891 stjudeapostle@gmail.com RCIA Ann Gallegos 352.4880 Amgdesign1958@gmail.com

Readings for the Week of October 11, 2015

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or

10:42-45

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Saturday, October 10 5:00pm Mass Terry Meyer+ Sunday, October 11 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Brian Donahue+ 2:00pm Mass Priest’s Intention Tuesday, October 13 6:30pm Mass Norma Amores+ Wednesday, October 14 6:30pm Mass Father Colavechio+ Thursday, October 15 8:00am Mass Carl Fredrick Grummer+ Friday, October 16 8:00am Mass Rose Feller+ Saturday, October 17 5:00pm Mass Dorothy Shea Sunday, October 18 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Elida Brolo+ 2:00pm Mass Priest’s Intention

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Mental Health Support Group The St. Dymphna Society, a peer support group for people with mental health challenges, continues to meet the last Tuesday of the month. Meetings are in Fletcher Hall at St. John Center at 6:00pm. When a priest is available, Mass is celebrated. Otherwise, we pray the Rosary together or hold a prayer service. Please call Rebecca Cargile at 664.0340 ext. 355 if you have any questions. No reservations are necessary, and all are welcome!

Monday, October 12 7:00pm Choir Practice 7:00pm Small Faith Community Tuesday, October 13 6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:00pm Rosary with Altar and Rosary 7:00pm Altar and Rosary 7:00pm Choir practice 7:00pm Scripture Study, Mark Wednesday, October 14 10:00am Scripture Study 5:30 pm Choir Practice 7:00pm RCIA –Tradition– Dc Max Thursday, October 15 9:00am Discernment of Spirits 7:00pm Faith Chats Friday, October 16 7:00pm Benediction and Adoration

S A I N T S A N D S P E C I A L O B S E R V A N C E S

M A S S E S F O R T H E W E E K

W E E K L Y E V E N T S

ORGANIZATIONS

Altar & Rosary Rita Strickland 835.9785 CYM Paula Price 551.1873 JRCYM Stephanie Farinelli 628.1930 Knights of Columbus Dale Olivo 590.4629 Ladies of the Knights Theresa Truscello 835.5557 Senior Citizen Donna Aldrich 772.2098

October 14, Wednesday: St. Callistus I October 15, Thursday: St Teresa of Jesus October 16, Friday: St Hedwig, St Margaret Mary Alacoque October 17, Saturday: St Ignatius of Antioch

Please pray for our Seminarians, Alex Smith, Vince Kozlowski and Jerry Wilkerson, and all Diocesan Seminarians. Please also keep Judith Timmerman, who has taken her first temporary vows at St. Scholastica, in your prayers.

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Holy Week Pilgrimage to Rome.

Regina Tours Custom Pilgrimages presents a unique spiritual journey through the beauty of Art and Architecture culminating with the celebration of the Easter Triduum in the city of Rome. Liturgical Artist and Art Historian George R. Hoelzeman, OblSB, KHS, will guide us through the amazing grace of image and presence as we discover life changing encounters with historic works of beauty. Always ancient and always new, this will be an experience of a lifetime. Those interested in learning more about this once in a lifetime opportunity may receive further information by contacting George R. Hoelzeman at 501.416.0514 or email george@grhstudios.com

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Spencer Aydeot, William Alberson, Kathy Bajorek, Robert Barrett, Shirley Blanchard, Rayeigh Butrand, Michael Carter, Christina Carver, Joann Chidester, John Claude, Elisabeth Cory, Emily Downs, Sherry Duncan, Danny Epley, Karen Fletcher, Bill Garner, Misty Gay, Betty Gibson, Michael Gilbert, Susan Hall, Mike Hargrove, Helmut Herm, Charles Henning, Hibbard Family, Harold Higgins, Edna Hill, Bobby Hough, Louise Hubbard, James Hunt, Dylan Jeffrey, Barbara Johnson, Mickey Kamer, Joceyln Kennedy, Melinda King, Rudy Kurz, Norma Laberdee, Ariel Leech, Carla Lewis, Joan Lowry, Jean Luman, Joshua Luker, Al Manning, Steve Menke, Tim Menke, Cathryn Meyer, Greyson Moore, Sandra Morris, Carol Miller, Bob Nawrocki, Jeffery Nordmeyer, Bridget Vickers-Norton, Tom Pack, J. W. Palmer, Helen Piazza, Mary Pickels, Benjamin Ramirez, Sue Riley, Randy Rhodd, Jerry Robbins, Dawn Robnett, Mary Robnett, Louise Ross, Beverly Saltz, Mary Anne Schulke, Ethel Seaward, Linda Seidl, Jeremy Sheeran, Tina Simone, Leroy Sobba, Maria Stewart, Patsy Strode, Patrick Testa, Verna Thompson, JoAnn Thornburg, Maureen Wilmoth, Otis Wilson, Sandy Yoerger.

S T E W A R D S H I P

October 3/4 5:00pm 183 8:00am 286 11:00am 309 2:00pm 117

CARE CHANNEL REQUESTS

Sick or Homebound If you have a family member who is ill, in the hospital, or homebound who would like to receive communion, please have a family member call the office at 982.4891 and we will arrange for one of our many wonderful people to come and visit and bring communion.

P R E

Care Channel is requesting whatever you find on special or have a coupon for!

A T T E N D A N C E

“Children’s Church” is held during the 11:00 Mass

New to our Parish? If you are new to our parish, we would like to welcome you into our community. Please pick up a registration form on the table by the bulletin board, call the office, or register online at stjudejax.com.

*** If you are not getting the EMAIL BLAST on Friday

please email us at office@stjudejax.com with your

name and email.

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October 3/4 Stewardship: $11,674.61 Maintenance: $3,700.34 The regular parish budget for 2014/2015 anticipates a weekly offering of approximately $10,523.09 for the regular operation of the ministry of St. Jude’s. May God continue to bless you for your faithful stewardship.

Prayer for Missionaries in America Dear Lord, We pray for those who work among poor and

isolated communities across America, bearing witness to

the life of Christ in a thousand different ways. Give them

wisdom, courage and joy in their generous ministry. AMEN

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October 11, 2015 Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Welcome to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church · Jacksonville AR 72076

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

It is said, quite probably a bit too often, that we live a

materialistic existence. How sad it is that we don't seek God

with such zeal as we seek that new car, TV, clothing, or

computer! What among those offers the greatest reward?

Which on that list will bring us peace of mind, love of heart, and

compassion for our fellow human beings? Is it envy that leads

us to greed? Why can't we see the joy in the eyes and words of

those who share a bond with God and live their lives in his

service? Take a look around you; attempt to see someone truly

happy who couldn't care less about his or her possessions.

A man comes to Jesus, begging for the "keys to the kingdom."

He is desperate to know what he can do to receive eternal life.

As it turns out, he has acquired quite a bit of wealth over the

years, yet somehow has realized eternal life is the one thing he

cannot count among his possessions. It's very simple, Jesus tells

him; give up all you have and follow me, and your salvation is

assured. Sadly, it is too high a price to pay for the man, and he

leaves knowing he will never have it all. Do you know of anyone

who truly "has it all"?

We are called to live in God's love. This Christian beatitude is

explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "[this

beatitude] invites us to purify our hearts of bad instincts and to

seek the love of God above all else. It teaches us that true

happiness is not found in riches or well-being, in human fame

or power, or in any human achievement-however beneficial it

may be-such as science, technology, and art, or indeed in any

creature, but in God alone, the source of every good and of all

love" (CCC 1723). Your greatest wealth is

yours for the taking!

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Please help us keep our list of deployed up to date. LT Kevin Irvin, CPT Michael Reber, SGT Jefferson Davis, FSA Nicole Sanders, Spec. Daniel Kaup, LT Gary Spier, A1C Amber Nutsel, NS Benjamin Thompson, SFC Brian Ellis, Anthony Krause, firefighter, Major Steffanie Jebb, AF Dylan French, Xavier J. Brown

The Patrick Henry Hayes Senior Center located at 401 West

Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock will display during the month of

October paintings and prints done by Sister Maria Liebeck. These

will be for sale and all proceeds benefit The Helping Hand of

Greater Little Rock.

The Hayes Center is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to

8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm and Sunday 12 Noon to

5:00pm.

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You Did It for Me

Children wait quietly with their parents at the Serbian

border. The border marks a divide between the life they

once knew, now tragically consumed by the war in

Syria, and an uncertain future as refugees. Despite their

exhaustion from the perilous journey from Syria to the edge of

Europe, families exude a sense of hopefulness. Pope Francis has

called us to be “neighbors” and respond to our brothers and

sisters in need. Join Catholic Relief Services as we respond to this

crisis.

Tú lo hiciste por mí

Los niños esperan en silencio con sus padres en la frontera

serbia. La frontera marca una línea divisoria entre la vida que

una vez conocieron, ahora trágicamente consumida por la guerra

en Siria, y un futuro incierto como refugiados. A pesar de su

cansancio por el peligroso viaje desde Siria hasta las fronteras de

Europa, las familias exudan un sentido de esperanza. El Papa

Francisco nos ha llamado a ser

“vecinos” Y responder a nuestros

hermanos Y hermanas necesitados.

Únase a Catholic Relief Services a

medida que respondemos a esta crisis.

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The Spiritual Journey in the Wilderness, a retreat led by Father

Jerome Kodell, will be held October 30-November 1, 2015 at the

Coury House, Subiaco Abbey. Further information is available at

http://countrymonks.org/events/retreat-the-spiritual-journey-in-

the-wilderness.

Advance reservations by Oct. 15th are necessary. Please contact

Carol Geels at 479.934.4411 or email cgeels@subi.org.

The Spiritual Journey in the Wilderness, a retreat led by Father

Jerome Kodell, will be held October 30-November 1, 2015 at the

Coury House, Subiaco Abbey. Further information is available at

http://countrymonks.org/events/retreat-the-spiritual-journey-in-

the-wilderness.

Advance reservations by Oct. 15th are necessary. Please contact

Carol Geels at 479.934.4411 or email cgeels@subi.org.

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The Diocese of Little Rock seeks a Respect Life Director.

Responsibilities include promoting and implementing the U.S.

Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities and

Respect Life Program, working closely with parish coordinators,

organizing the Mass for Life and monitoring state and federal

legislation must be a Catholic with demonstrated knowledge of

the Church’s moral and social teachings. Position is 25 hours

per week and includes benefits. To apply, submit a cover letter

and resume to Dennis Lee, Chancellor for Administrative

Affairs, at dlee@dolr.org. For more information, call the

dioceses at (501)664.0340

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*** ¿PORQUE SE QUEDAN CONFORMES CON UN MATRIMONIO MAGNIFICO CUANDO PUEDEN TENER UN MATRIMONIO IDEAL? El Encuentro Matrimonial es un programa de 44 horas en donde las parejas pueden alejarse del trabajo, los niños, las tareas de la casa y el teléfono para enfocarse solo uno al otro. Si están buscando que su relación crezca, sea más profunda, y más enriquecida. Entonces les gustará la diferencia que puede hacer en ustedes un Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial. El próximo Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial estará en Centro de San Juan, Little Rock, AR, octubre 23, 24, 25, 2015. Para más información o para registrarse, llama a Adrián y Reyna Álvarez (773) 213-9593 o Fermín y Noemí Andrade (479) 644-1152. Favor de registrarse antes de octubre 19, 2015. Encuentro Matrimonial is Marriage Encounter in Spanish and is a program of 44 hours in which couples can leave work, children, housework, and telephone in order to focus only on each other. If you are looking to grow in your relationship, to make it more profound and to enrich it, then you will like the difference that a weekend of Worldwide Marriage Encounter can make in your lives. The next weekend will be at St. John Center, Little Rock, October 23,24,25, 2015. For more information or registration, call Adrian y Reyna Alvarez (773)213-9593 or Fermín y Noemi Andreade (479)644-1152. Regstration deadline is Oct. 19, 2015.

*** Altar and Rosary will meet on October 13th, rosary at 6:00pm followed by Mass and program. Kay Kirk will present our program on the myths and the truth of Hospice.

*** Ladies of Charity of Arkansas will be having a meeting on Tuesday, October 13 from 6PM to 8PM at St. John Center, Fletcher Hall in Little Rock. All are welcome to attend. The Ladies of Charity mission is to educate, empower, and evangelize the poor in the state of Arkansas and was originally founded in 1617 by St. Vincent de Paul in France and is part of a worldwide Vincentian Family composed of laity and religious. For more information about this ministry, please visit http://ww.lcark.org/ or email Joan Finnegan at jfinne@lrchs.org.

Come and support your Altar and Rosary Society’s Religious Article Cabinet in the Parish Hall. They have wonderful gifts for your special someone. ***

Bingo is played the first and third Saturdays of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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Please do not forget your donations to St. Joseph’s Helpers. They are in need of bottles, baby ointment, towels and washcloths.

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You are invited to come to an afternoon of reflection where you will be fed by excellent teaching, good discussion, and prayer. Clifford Yeary, author of Welcome to the Feast and associate director of Little Rock Scripture Study, will lead our reflections. “The Bread of Life, A Feast of Biblical Reflections on the Eucharist” will be held in two locations, both a lovely one hour drive from central Arkansas: Holy Rosary Church in Stuttgart, on Saturday, November 7 (call Sara at 870-673-4144 to register) or St. Mary Church in Hot Springs on Sunday, November 15 (call the church office at 501-623-3233 to register). Either location from 12:30-4:30 pm. Free admission. Sponsored by Little Rock Scripture Study.

*** Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to support the 1,150 of the youngest dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Please keep the Missions in your prayers and please be generous in next weekend’s collection for the Society of the Propagation on the Faith.