Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 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: Deacon Mike Alberson 982.1917 Deacon Max Elliott 412.4974 Deacon 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 August 30, 2015

Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8,

14-15, 21-23

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30

Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44

Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11

Friday: Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39

Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5

Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37

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Saturday, August 29 5:00pm Mass Jeff Hertzog+ Sunday, August 30 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Steven Smith+ 2:00pm Mass Priest’s Intention Tuesday, September 1 6:30pm Mass Norman Feller+ Wednesday, September 2 6:30pm Mass Rose Feller+ Thursday, September 3 8:00am Mass Norman Feller+ Friday, September 4 8:00am Mass Rose Feller + Saturday, September 5 5:00pm Mass Barbara Johnson

*** 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, August 31 7:00om Choir practice 7:00pm Small Faith Community Tuesday, September 1 7:00pm Choir practice Wednesday, September 2 5:30 pm Choir Practice Friday, September 4 7:00 Benediction and Adoration

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

He summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all

of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside

can defile that person; but the things that come out from

within are what defile.” - Mk 7:14-15

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD

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

Thursday, September 3: St Gregory the Great Friday, September 4 : First Friday

*** 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. There will be a gathering for those interested in learning more about this once in a lifetime opportunity at Our Lady of the Holy Souls in Little Rock on August 16 at 3:00pm in the Parish Hall. There is a discount for those registering for the pilgrimage before August 31. For further information contact George R. Hoelzeman at 501-416-0514 or e-mail george@grhstudios.com

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Spencer Aydeot, William Alberson, Kathy Bajorek, Robert Barrett, Shirley Blanchard, Rayeigh Butrand, Michael Carter, Joann Chidester, 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, Harold Higgins, 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, Carolyn Reed, Sue Riley, Randy Rhodd, Jerry Robbins, Dawn Robnett, Mary Robnett, Louise Ross, Beverly Saltz, Ethel Seward, Linda Seidl, Jeremy Sheeran, Tina Simone, Maria Stewart, Patsy Strode, Patrick Testa, Verna Thompson, Maureen Wilmoth, Otis Wilson, Sandy Yoerger.

S T E W A R D S H I P

August 22/23 5:00pm 283 8:00am 268 11:00am 296 2:00pm 152

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. *** Merry Widows meet on Sunday the 23rd of August after the 11:00am Mass. Bring your own lunch (BYOL) desserts will be provided. Bunco will be played !

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If you are not getting the EMAIL

BLAST on Friday please email us at

office@stjudejax.com with your

name and email.

August 22/23 Stewardship $ 10469.34 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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TUESDAY NIGHT SCRIPTURE STUDY

This past year we have heard the Gospel of Mark read at

most of the Sunday Liturgies. On September 1st the

Tuesday night study group will begin an in-depth study of

this Gospel. The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four

Gospels and the first one written probably around the year

70AD. This study is nine weeks long. We begin at 7pm in

the parish hall. The cost for the book and study guide are

$8 and will be on sale after all the Masses on the weekend

of August 29/30. If you have any questions please call Mary

Peck at 517-2599

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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, 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, SSgt John Wisniewski, AF Dylan French

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 September. 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 September

14, 2015.

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Discernment of the Spirits by Timothy Gallagher, OMV: A Faith

Based “GPS” for women– an Ignation Guide to Point Us to

Spiritual Everyday Living. Starting Thursday, September 10,

2015 through May 2016. St Jude’s Catholic Church in the Parish

Education Center: 9am-11am. Text can be purchased at

Amazon.com: Discernment of the Spirits by Timothy Gallagher.

ISBN-13:978-0-8245-2291-9. Contact person: Marvella Melnick

Phone: 501.626.2222 or email: mm3elrn@yahoo.com. Come

and learn practical, usable ways to live attuned to God’s will.

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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.

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You Did It for Me

According to the United Nations, human trafficking is the third

largest international crime industry in the world after illegal

drugs and arms trafficking. With more people enslaved than ever

before, CRS and Caritas Albania are working on a 2-year project

to support survivors. Together with government and civil society

the project supports and strengthens committees, procedures

and plans already in place to help trafficking survivors resume

their lives without being stigmatized.

Tú lo hiciste por mí

De acuerdo con las Naciones Unidas, la trata de personas es la

tercera industria criminal internacional más grande del mundo,

después de las drogas ilegales y el tráfico de armas. Con más

personas esclavizadas que nunca, CRS y Cáritas Albania están

trabajando en un proyecto de dos años para apoyar a los

sobrevivientes. Junto con el gobierno y la sociedad civil, el

proyecto apoya y fortalece los comités, procedimientos y planes

que ya están en marcha para ayudar a los sobrevivientes de la

trata a reanudar sus vidas sin ser estigmatizados.

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: September 18-20, 2015 call 501.834.1956 and Tulsa, OK:

August 28-30, 2015, call 918.695.7010. Or contact

www.HelpOurMarriage.org Or the Family Life Office at

501.664.0340, ext. 353 Or register on line at

www.retrouvaille.org.

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“God’s Healing Mercy” Retreat: Saturday September 12th, 8:30-

3:00; St Joseph Parish Hall, Conway; an all-day retreat, (for ladies

only) featuring Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S., a woman devoted to

Mary, the Eucharist and Adoration, and seen regularly on EWTN.

Sponsored by Magnificat, Central Arkansas Chapter. Registration

required for all-day retreat, $25 fee includes lunch; Follow

Magnificat on Facebook or send email to

MagnificatCentralArkansas@gmail.com for ticket information.

No tickets sold after September 8th.

Also evening sessions with Kathleen Beckman; Saturday &

Sunday, September 12th and 13th, 6:30-8:00, St. Joseph Church,

Conway. Men and Women Welcome; Focus will be: ‘Praying for

Priests’ and ‘God’s Love and Mercy’; No registration is needed

for evening sessions. Learn more about Kathleen at

www.kathleenbeckman.com or see flyer at www.sjparish.org.

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The Diocese of Little Rock has a job opening for an Office

Manager for Catholic Immigration Services in Little Rock.

Excellent writing and oral communication in English and

Spanish, exceptional organization and computer skills, and

ability to work with a broad audience is required. This is a full-

time position with competitive pay and benefits. To apply,

please e-mail a cover letter and resume to plattanzi@dolr.org

or mail to Paula Lattanzi, DOLR, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock,

AR 72207.

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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 nfp@csalr.org

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The Little Rock Theology Institute provides a

unique opportunity to enrich your personal

spiritual journey, grow in knowledge of the

Catholic faith, and for those wishing to earn a

degree in Theology. Classes meet one weekend a month from

September to June. For more information call (501) 664.0340

ext. 368 or 323 or visit www.dolr.org. Please prayerfully

consider joining us this year!

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Arkansas Catholic is seeking to hire a motivated, organized full-time Advertising Manager to coordinate and sell advertising for the weekly newspaper, website, newsletter and directory. Applicants must have at least two years of sales experience, preferably in publishing. Salary includes base pay and commission. Benefits provided include health and dental insurance, retirement plan and paid vacation and sick time. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Malea Hargett, Editor, at mhargett@dolr.org. For more information call Malea Hargett at (501).664.0125.

*** Come celebrate the Jubilees of our Religious—Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:00am to 3:00pm at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock. Presentations by Sister Karen Elliott, C.PP.S., D.Min., “Consecrated Life: Waking up the World for the Future.” $10per person (no charge for Religious) includes workshop & lunch. Register by Sept. 2. Form at http://bit.ly/arkansasreligious, or contact Mary Clare OSB, maryclarebezner@yahoo.com or 870.926.4201.

*** Calling all Travelers going to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and to be with Pope Francis for his visit to the United States. A special blessing for travelers will be given by Bishop Anthony Taylor on September 12th at 3:30 pm at St. John Center (2500 N. Tyler, Little Rock). If you would like to receive a blessing or join in prayer to send our travelers on this blessed journey join Bishop Taylor on the steps of Morris Hall. For more information call the Family Life office, 501.664.0340, ext. 373

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. ***

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

Parish Religious Education Mark Your Calendars

PRE Begins September 13th, 2015

9:20-19:30 RCIC

(Right of Christian Initiation for Children) If you have a school aged child (over the age of 7) who has not

been baptized and has had regular attendance in our PRE program last year, it is recommended that you register your child

in RCIC. RCIC is a process, available for children, which follows the scope and sequence of the RCIA program. RCIC is the first

step in the faith journey and not intended to be the end of Religious education. Continued participation in religious

education classes after receiving the sacraments of initiation is imperative to continue the journey. This class will begin

September 13, 2015. If you are interested, and if your child was an active member of PRE last year you may enroll in this class.

Any questions contact Paula Price DRE 555.1873 or stjudesdre@yahoo.com

*** The Senior Potluck will be held September 14, 2015 at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. This will be a regular potluck with A-H bringing casseroles, I-M desserts & N-Z salads. There will be two door prizes. All seniors are welcome.

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