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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 25, 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 parish website
(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: Deacon Mike Alberson 982.1917 Deacon Max Elliott 412.4974 Deacon Ernie Gallegos 352.4881
DRE Paula Price 551.1873 [email protected] Secretary Nita Shaw 982.4891 [email protected] Assistant/Bulletin Coordnator Anne Birmingham 982.4891 [email protected] RCIA Ann Gallegos 352.4880 [email protected]
Readings for the Week of January 25, 2015
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20 Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 ©Liturgical Publications Inc
2 Welcome to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church · Jacksonville , AR 72076
Sunday, January 25 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Mayorica Ruiz+ 2:00pm Mass Priest’s Intention Tuesday, January 27 6:30pm Mass Steven Smith+ Wednesday, January 28 6:30 Mass Sam Harvey+ Thursday, January 29 8:00am Mass Bill Shrum+ Friday, January 30 8:00am Mass Mary Henning+ Saturday, January 31 5:00pm Mass Don Gallardo+
Monday, January 26 7:00 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm Small Faith Group Tuesday, January 27 6:30 pm Scouts 7:00pm Scripture Class Wednesday, January 28 10:00am Scripture Class 5:30 pm Choir Practice 7:00 pm RCIA — Last 4 Things Dc. Ron Stagger 7:00pm CYM/JrCYM Faith Chats Friday, January 30 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
Monday January 26: Sts. Timothy and Titus Tuesday January 27: St Angela Merici Wedenesday January 28: St Thomas Aquinas Saturday January 31: St. John Bosco
Please pray for our Seminarians, Alex Smith and Vince Kozlowski, and all Diocesan Seminarians. Please also keep Judith Timmerman, Novice at St. Scholastica, in your prayers.
3 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 25, 2015
Prayer List
Spencer Aydeot, Kathy Bajorek, Robert Barrett, Rayeigh Butrand, Michael Carter, John Claude, Elisabeth Cory,
John Davitt, 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, Bobby Hough, Louise Hubbard, James Hunt, Dylan Jeffrey, Mickey Kamer, Norma Laberdee, Carla Lewis, Joan Lowry, Jean Luman, Joshua Luker, Sharon Mayes, Sandra Morris, Doris Medway, Carol Miller, Bob Nawrocki, Bridget Vickers-Norton, Tom Pack, J. W. Palmer, Cathryn Pentecost, Helen Piazza, Mary Pickels, Benjamin Ramirez, Randy Rhodd, Jerry Robbins, Dawn Robnett, Mary Robnett, Louise Ross, Beverly Saltz, John Sellars, Ethel Seward, Linda Seidl, Jeremy Sheeran, Tina Simone, Carol Staggs, Maria Stewart, Patsy Strode, Verna Thompson, Maureen Wilmoth, Sandy Yoerger.
S T E W A R D S H I P
January 18, 2015 5:00pm: 276 8:00am: 231 11:00am: 344 2:00pm: 93
CARE CHANNEL REQUESTS
Sick or Homebound If you have a family member who is ill or 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
January 25th Confirmation Sponsor Meeting 9:30 January 28th CYM Mass @6:30: Meeting @ 7:00
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 either on the table by the bulletin board, call the office, or register online at stjudejax.com.
January 18: $ Due to the office being closed there will be no money count 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 stewarship.
Mardi Gras 2015 is Scheduled for Saturday February 14 at 6:00pm in our Parish Hall. Join us for FABULOUS FOOD, GIFT BASKET GIVEAWAYS, DANCING and FUN!! Sponsored by our CYM!! If you would like to help in any way PLEASE contact Paula 501.551.1873
Ronald McDonald House is in need of volunteers to cook and serve a home cooked meal every second Saturday of the
month. Please contact Kerstin Gates at 501.993.6035 or email [email protected] for available times and information.
Welcome to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church · Jacksonville AR 72076
January 25, 2015
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Repent, and believe in the gospel." What would happen if
Jesus spoke these commanding words today? Would his
listeners accuse him of shoving his religion down their throats?
Would they give him a lecture on tolerance or insist that
repentance is an outdated idea from a bygone era obsessed
with guilt? How many of us would actually listen to him, take
him at his word, and do what he said?
Our modern sensitivities have been programmed to respond
with skepticism, if not anger, to any suggestion that there is a
"right" way of doing things or a "true" religion. Much of our
culture subtly preaches that right and wrong is all relative and
that religions are all generally the same. But when Jesus tells us
to repent, he implies that some of the choices we are making
are wrong, that we need to change; to eliminate our sins, to
turn toward God, and to become more loving, more generous,
and more forgiving. And when he tells us to believe in the
Gospel, he's not just making a recommendation or offering
some sage advice. He is giving us directions for what we need
to do to enter into "the kingdom of God."
The challenge we face in our day and age is to silence the
societal messages that color our thoughts and instead listen to
Jesus with an open mind. Are we willing to let his words affect
us? Are we ready to examine our lives and repent of our sins?
Are we prepared to believe the good news he preached of
salvation and forgiveness? His message is more than a
command. It's an invitation. He wants us to share in the glory of
his heavenly kingdom, now and for all eternity. The question is
only how we will respond to this divine invitation.
Derek* loved going to school. Not only did he enjoy playing with his fellow third graders,
but he knew that he’d have a warm meal
every day. But during the summer, Derek and hundreds of other school children faced weeks without a reliable
source of nutrition with school lunch programs shut down. Thanks to the efforts of the local Catholic Charities agency, Derek and over 1,000 other students were able to access
healthy and affordable food over the summer months. For more information about the hope-giving work being done across America, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
*Name Changed to protect privacy.
D E P L O Y E D
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Please help us keep our list of deployed up to date.
LT Kevin Irvin, Michael Melcher, CPT Michael Reber, SGT Jefferson Davis, FSA Nicole Sanders, Spec. Daniel Kaup,
LT Gary Spier, A1C Amber Nutsel, NS Benjamin Thompson, LTCOL Robin Neumeier, John Schofield, SFC
Brian Ellis, Anthony Krause, firefighter
A Lifeline for Troubled Marriages– Do you know of a marriage in
trouble? Are better communication and conflict management
skills needed? Retrouvaille is a program designed to help heal
and renew troubled and hurting marriages. It is a relationship-
building program with the main emphasis on communication
between husband and wife. Separated and divorced couples are
also encouraged to attend. The next Retrouvaille weekends are:
St. John Center, Little Rock, Ar: February 20-22, 2015 call 501-
834-1956 and Tulsa, OK: February 13-15, 2015, call 918-695-
7010. Or contact www.HelpOurMarriage.0rg or the Family Life
Office at 501-664-0340 ext. 353 or register online at
www.retrouvaille.org
Parish Council Elections:
Biographical information is due
into the office by the weekend of
January 31 February 1. Elections
will be held on February 14/15
*** The Diocese of Little Rock has an opening for an
Administrative Assistant in the Finance Office to work
with investments, insurance, accounting, budgeting,
deposit and loan, and property. This is a full-time position
with competitive pay and benefits. To apply, send a cover
letter and resume to Dennis Lee, Chancellor
Administrative Affairs, 2500 North Tyler Street, Little Rock
AR 72207 or [email protected].
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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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NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING! In an effort to
give practical help to married and engaged couples to
live out the teaching of the Church, a short course on
NFP begins every month across the Diocese. For more
information/registration, visit www.ccli.org or email
Paul and Alicia Osborn [email protected]
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Post-Abortion Support Group: Do you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life Office, through Project Rachel, is starting a support
group, beginning the third week in February. The spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks, with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formed in Little Rock, Rogers/Springdale and Hot Springs areas. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. For details call 501.664.0340, ext. 357. All
inquiries must be made by February 16, 2015.
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Ignatian Retreat Opportunity—Deepen your friendship with the Lord in sacred stillness & quiet. Experience an
Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat at St. John’s Center, Little Rock. The retreat begins Thursday, March 19 with dinner
at 6:00pm and end Sunday, March 22 after lunch. A cost of $300.00 includes 3 night accommodations, 9 meals, and
daily individual sessions with a retreat director. For details see the flier on bulletin board or contact the Office of
Faith Formation at 501.664.0340 ext. 323. Registration forms are available at www.dolr.org. Limited spaces
available.
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ATTN: MARRIED COUPLES: A VALENTINE FOR YOU.This winter sure has had some cloudy days!
How would you like to know how to put Sunshine in your marriage even on those cloudy days!! Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter
help you put more sunshine in your lives. Next Weekend: Feb. 13-14 at Subiaco. Apply now.
Space is limited. For more info or to apply, please visit our website arkansaswwme.org or call Steve and Elaine
Lienhart at 501.312.1119 or email [email protected]
Come and see what’s new in our religious articles cabinet!!
Bingo is played the first and third Saturdays of each month at the
Knights of Columbus Hall.
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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Subiaco Academy! — A Catholic, Benedictine boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12 located just east of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Subiaco Academy is
offering Shadow Days for interested students and their
parents to visit and explore the Academy’s junior and senior high college prep program.
Shadow Days are scheduled for Friday, February 6, March 13 and April 10, 2015, and open to boys in grades 6-10.
Activities include campus tours, shadowing students, and parent meetings with staff. Students may spend the night before in a dorm for more of the Subiaco Experience and overnight accommodations are available for parents, all
FREE of charge. For more information, or to reserve a place for a Shadow
Day, please contact the Subiaco Academy admissions office at 1-800-364-7824 or email [email protected].
Learn more at our website www.SubiacoAcademy.us. ***
Merry Widows: Will meet Sunday 25th of January after the 11:00am Mass. Lunch will be served and they will play bunkco.
D I O C E S E N E W S