CHURCH OFFICE Telephone: 425-883-7685 Fax: 425-881-2207 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm Church Address and Mailing Address: 10526 166th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Website: www.stjude-redmond.org New to Redmond or St. Jude? Welcome! We are glad to have you as a member of our parish. Please fill out a registration form and return it to the parish office so we can get to know and serve you better. Registration forms can be found on our website or on the glass counter in the narthex. CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS SUNDAY MASS Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm - Cantor Sunday: 9:00 am - Sanctuary Choir 11:00 am - Gospel Choir 5:30 pm (Sept 10– mid-June) Soul Purpose Choir DAILY MASS Monday– Friday at 9:00 am except Tuesday Tuesday: 9:00 am - Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Holy Communion HOLY DAY MASS 9:00 am and 7:00 pm COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Please contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at betty@stjude- redmond.org or 425-883-7685 ext 118 to schedule a visit. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Fridays from after 9:00 am Mass until 9:00 pm RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm, or by appointment BAPTISM OF INFANTS Infants and children under 7 are baptized monthly at Mass. A preparation session is required for parents and Godparents. Contact Terri Neely a [email protected]BECOMING CATHOLIC If you are an adult who has not been baptized or were baptized in another Christian community and would like to become Catholic or if you have children over age 7 who would like to be baptized or become Catholic please contact Sondra Sciola [email protected] for more information on the Rite of Christian Initiation. MARRIAGE A preparation program over a period of several months is required. Contact Fr. Johnson to begin the process: [email protected]. ANOINTING OF THE SICK A communal celebration is held twice yearly. In case of serious illness, impending surgery or advanced age, please contact the parish office or Fr. Johnson. The sacrament should not be delayed until the person is unconscious or in imminent danger of death. FUNERALS Contact Fr. Johnson at 425-883-7685 ext 120 Catholic Cemeteries that serve St. Jude Calvary 206-522-0996 and Holyrood 206-363-8404. ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED St. Vincent de Paul: Assistance call: 206-767-6449 or www.svdpseattle.org To donate furniture or household items call: Jeanne 425-881-2720 for Ministry Information email:[email protected]CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Marriage, adolescent, family and individual counseling and referral Call 1-800-872-3204. SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Ascension June 2, 2019 PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. James Johnson [email protected]Parochial Vicar Rev. Raphael Mkuzi [email protected]Pastoral Associate ext 118 (Liturgy, Social Justice, Outreach, and Pastoral Care) Sr. Betty Schumacher [email protected]Pastoral Assistant for Family Faith Formation of Children & Teens ext 123 Rick Casolary [email protected]Pastoral Asst. for Evangelization & RCIA ext 117 Sondra Sciola [email protected]Business Manager ext 128 Krista Schafer [email protected]Facilities and Maintenance Manager ext 114 Dave Herridge davidh@stjude-redmond.org Office Manager ext 110 (Admin. Asst. for Family Faith Formation) Lynn Shanta [email protected]Scheduling, Bulletin, & Sacramental Records ext 125 Mandy Giusti [email protected]Registration, Parish database, Website ext 121 Lisa Brown [email protected]
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CHURCH OFFICE
Telephone: 425-883-7685 Fax: 425-881-2207
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Church Address and Mailing Address: 10526 166th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Website: www.stjude-redmond.org
New to Redmond or St. Jude? Welcome! We are glad to have you as a member of our parish. Please fill out a registration form and return it to the parish office so we can get to know and serve you better. Registration forms can be found on our website or on the glass counter in the narthex.
CELEBRATIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS
SUNDAY MASS Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm - Cantor Sunday: 9:00 am - Sanctuary Choir 11:00 am - Gospel Choir 5:30 pm (Sept 10– mid-June) Soul Purpose Choir
DAILY MASS Monday– Friday at 9:00 am except Tuesday Tuesday: 9:00 am - Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Holy Communion HOLY DAY MASS 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Please contact Sr. Betty Schumacher at [email protected] or 425-883-7685 ext 118 to schedule a visit.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Fridays from after 9:00 am Mass until 9:00 pm
RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm, or by appointment
BAPTISM OF INFANTS Infants and children under 7 are baptized monthly at Mass. A preparation session is required for parents and Godparents. Contact Terri Neely a [email protected]
BECOMING CATHOLIC If you are an adult who has not been baptized or were baptized in another Christian community and would like to become Catholic or if you have children over age 7 who would like to be baptized or become Catholic please contact Sondra Sciola [email protected] for more information on the Rite of Christian Initiation.
MARRIAGE A preparation program over a period of several months is required. Contact Fr. Johnson to begin the process: [email protected].
ANOINTING OF THE SICK A communal celebration is held twice yearly. In case of serious illness, impending surgery or advanced age, please contact the parish office or Fr. Johnson. The sacrament should not be delayed until the person is unconscious or in imminent danger of death.
FUNERALS Contact Fr. Johnson at 425-883-7685 ext 120 Catholic Cemeteries that serve St. Jude
Calvary 206-522-0996 and Holyrood 206-363-8404.
ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED St. Vincent de Paul: Assistance call: 206-767-6449 or www.svdpseattle.org To donate furniture or household items call: Jeanne 425-881-2720 for Ministry Information email:[email protected] CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Marriage, adolescent, family and individual counseling and referral Call 1-800-872-3204.
SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH The Ascension June 2, 2019
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Johnson [email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Raphael Mkuzi [email protected] Pastoral Associate ext 118 (Liturgy, Social Justice, Outreach, and Pastoral Care) Sr. Betty Schumacher [email protected] Pastoral Assistant for Family Faith Formation of Children & Teens ext 123 Rick Casolary [email protected] Pastoral Asst. for Evangelization & RCIA ext 117 Sondra Sciola [email protected] Business Manager ext 128 Krista Schafer [email protected] Facilities and Maintenance Manager ext 114 Dave Herridge [email protected] Office Manager ext 110 (Admin. Asst. for Family Faith Formation) Lynn Shanta [email protected] Scheduling, Bulletin, & Sacramental Records ext 125 Mandy Giusti [email protected] Registration, Parish database, Website ext 121 Lisa Brown [email protected]
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR
FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR
Dear friends in Christ, This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. This event happened the 40th Day after the Resurrection and in many places is still observed on that day: Ascension Thursday but in most plac-es in the United Stations, it is now observed on the following Sunday. A few years ago, Pope Benedict preached in Poland on the mystery of the Ascension and the question asked by the Angel as our Lord as-cended into heaven: Today ...we hear once again this question from the Acts of the Apostles. This time it is directed to all of us: “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” The answer to this question involves the fundamental truth about the life and destiny of every man and woman. The question has to do with our attitude to two basic realities which shape every human life: earth and heav-en. First, the earth: “Why do you stand?” - Why are you here on earth? Our answer is that we are here on earth because our Maker has put us here as the crowning work of his creation. Almighty God, in his ineffable plan of love, created the universe, bringing it forth from nothing. Then, at the completion of this work, he be-stowed life on men and women, creating them in his own image and likeness (cf. Gen 1:26-27). He gave them the dignity of being children of God and the gift of immortality. We know that man went astray, misused the gift of freedom and said “No” to God, thus condemning himself to a life marked by evil, sin, suffering and death. But we also know that God was not resigned to this situation, but entered directly into humanity’s his-tory, which then became a history of salvation. “We stand” on the earth, we are rooted in the earth and we grow from it. Here we do good in the many areas of everyday life, in the material and spiritual realms, in our relationships with other people, in our efforts to build up the human community and in culture. Here too we experience the weariness of those who make their way towards a goal by long and winding paths, amid hesi-tations, tensions, uncertainties, in the conviction that the journey will one day come to an end. That is when the question arises: Is this all there is? Is this earth on which “we stand” our final destiny? And so we need to turn to the second part of the biblical question: “Why do you stand looking up to heaven?” We have read that, just as the Apostles were asking the Risen Lord about the restoration of Israel’s earthly kingdom, “He was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight.” And “they looked up to heaven as he went” (cf. Acts 1:9-10). They looked up to heaven because they looked to Jesus Christ, the Crucified and Ris-en One, raised up on high. We do not know whether at that precise moment they realized that a magnificent, infinite horizon was opening up before their eyes: the ultimate goal of our earthly pilgrimage. Perhaps they only realized this at Pentecost, in the light of the Holy Spirit. But for us, at a distance of two thousand years, the meaning of that event is quite clear. Here on earth, we are called to look up to heaven, to turn our minds and hearts to the inexpressible mystery of God. We are called to look towards this divine reality, to which we have been directed from our creation. For there we find life’s ultimate meaning. POPE BENEDICT May God bless you and your family in every way! Fr. Johnson
Mass of Reception for Archbishop Etienne Friday, June 7, 2:00 pm
St. James Cathedral 804 9th Avenue, Seattle
Archbishop J. Peter Sartain invites the people of the Archdiocese to join in this special
celebration to receive Archbishop Paul D. Etienne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle. A public reception will follow at O’Dea High School, located on the east side of the Cathedral. All are welcome!
FAITH FORMATION
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"A Wil-derness Adventure
Through the Sacraments is our theme for this sum-mer's Vacation Bible School.
Gear up for a one week hike through the wilderness as kids
discover amazing things about Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Annointing of the Sick,
Marriage and Holy Orders.
VBS will be held at St Jude from July 22-26.
A registration table will be available in the Narthex after
most Masses.
First Eucharist Pictures
Don’t forget to come by the Parish Office and pick up your child’s First Eucharist photos. They turned out beautifully and are wonderful remembrances of this very special occasion in your child’s faith journey. There are still numerous certificates and banners still waiting to be picked up as well. We will keep these available in the Parish Office through the summer and the first few weeks of September. Of-fice hours are Monday thru Friday between 8:30am and 3:30pm. After that time, we will archive them for a few months if storage space allows. If you have any questions please contact Lynn in the Parish Office at 425-883-7685 ext. 110 or [email protected].
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
In the first reading the followers of Jesus look up to heaven. The angels ask them “Why?” It is as
if they are saying: “Why don’t you just look around and then maybe you will see the Christ?” Look around and you will see the presence of Christ. Look around and you will hear the call of God. Look around and you will know the power of the Spirit. Look around and you will be empowered. Look around and you will be filled with joy. You will be involved in the struggle for justice and peace. You will hear the voice of God among the poor and needy of the world. You will hear God speak in the struggle for peace and justice. You will see God in the goodness and faith of people You will see God in those who struggle to do what is right and good. You will be led into life and grace. God dwells in the world.
PRAYER FOR THE VOICES OF WOMEN
AND GIRLS
"I had two options. One was to remain silent
and never to speak and then to be killed by the terrorists.
The second option was to speak up for my rights and then die.
And I chose the second one." ~Malala Yousafzai
We pray in thanksgiving for all the voices Of women and girls who have spoken out Against injustice, against violence, Against all that damages the common good. We pray in thanksgiving for all the voices Of women and girls who have spoken out For solidarity, for those at the margins, For authentic peace. Their words still echo in the air, Calling us to continue the struggle. We pray in thanksgiving for all the voices Of women and girls who are speaking out today, Reminding us that we have come so far Through working together with compassion, Joy and commitment; Offering new visions of the common good, New paths that can be taken To heal this world. We pray also for all the women and girls Whose voices are still silenced By discrimination, by fear, by violence. Let us, who can speak, be bold In creating the words, the language Of justice in our time So that all may find their voice, and flourish, And contribute to the common good. Bless our voices as we continue To raise them in thanksgiving For what has been given, And in prayerful advocacy For those still in silence. - Jane Deren, Ph.D.
“We realize the importance of our voices when we are silenced.”
~Malala Yousafzai
STEPHEN MINISTRY
St. Jude’s, with several area churches, will be offer-ing training for Stephen Ministry starting this fall. This ministry prepares you to be a supportive pres-ence for those who are going through transitions in their lives because of relocating, family illness, car-ing for a family member, experience of death, etc. For more information contact Sr. Betty 425-883-7685 “People don’t always need advice. Sometimes all they really need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand them.”
You are a child of God & so we baptize you in the name of the
Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
St. Jude Baptism Preparation process for parents and/or Godparents consists of one
session before the Baptism. Next class, July 10th
at 7:00pm in Lovett Hall Contact Terri Neely at [email protected] for more information or to register for this class.
PRAYER WARRIOR NETWORK
We know that God is listening to our prayers and they bring healing
and peace. The St. Jude Prayer Network is available to pray for
your family and friends. Please contact Ann Case with your prayer requests at [email protected]
PARISH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP
The Scripture Study Group meets Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00. The group reflects on the Sunday Readings and explores ways to integrate them into our daily lives. You are welcome to come to all or as many gatherings as you can.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? St. Jude Parish welcomes all who come to worship with us and to share in our life as disciples of Jesus Christ. We also extend an invitation to anyone who is not Catholic, to consider becoming a full member of our faith community. If you are a non-baptized person, or someone baptized in another church, and would like to learn what would be involved in becoming Catholic, please call Sondra Sciola at the Parish Office, 425-883-7685 ext. 117, or email at [email protected].
Sondra will be happy to address any questions you may have. Sondra can also assist adults with any sacraments you may have missed along the way.
Praying the Rosary Have you thought about praying the Rosary but find it hard to start? Did you know that you have 3 opportuni-ties each week at St. Jude’s to pray the Rosary with others?!
Give yourself that gift and join with other fellow pa-rishioners on: • Monday evenings at 7:00pm • Thursday morning after 9:00am Mass • Friday morning before Mass (8am)
Volunteers needed… to water the Mary Garden.
We are looking for volunteers who can water the garden once a week,
once a month or whatever you could fit into your schedule. If this is something you are willing to help with, please contact Rosanne at 425-885-7952 or
LAST CHANCE THIS SPRING…K of C Pancake Breakfast To enjoy a great breakfast: a special Terri* egg strata of bacon, sausage and cheese with hash brown potatoes; yummy banana-pecan pancakes, as well as traditional buttermilk pancakes; steaming oatmeal with favorite toppings and, of course, fresh brewed coffee, real orange juice and tea.
All proudly served by the Knights on June 9th
, after the 9:00am Mass for whatever dona-tion you choose to make. (*Terri is the wife of Knight Gerry Weiler. She has faithfully master-
minded menus and been chief chef for our monthly brunches for many years.)
YTD Goal (July 1, 2018 thru April 30, 2019) ……... $1,025,100 YTD Actual( July 1, 2018 thru April 30, 2019) …...…...$964,294 YTD Difference +/- $(60,806)
Our Parish Finance Council Thanks You and
Asks for Your Continued Generosity! Jose Barreto,
Vinod Nazareth, John Reilly, Ron Fechtner, Carol Michael,
Fr. James Johnson
Did you know that you can give to St. Jude via your IRA?
Charitable giving using your IRA can have tax advantages. While the reason for giving is to gratefully return to God a share of what God has given us, we also can be smart about our giving. For those over 70 1/2 who take the standard deduction, there is a great advantage to doing a charitable rollover out of your IRA. Your gift counts as part of your minimum distribution and your gift reduces your adjusted gross income, which reduces your taxes.
More families have been taking advantage of this option.
If you have questions please contact Krista Schafer our Business Manager at [email protected]
or 425-883-7685.
WAYS TO GIVE TO THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
• Donate Online with credit/debit/direct bank withdrawal – www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
• Pledge Only – submit your pledge (through the pledge card, envelope or online) and you will be sent monthly reminders.
• Cash or Check – make checks payable to Annual Catholic Appeal
• Donate Stock – call 800-422-5417 for broker instructions
• Donate through your IRA – contact your IRA administrator and have your gift sent directly to the ACA Office, 710 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 – include your name, ACA ID# and the parish you want the gift credit to go to.
• Payroll Deduction – some employers offer this option – check with yours
Can your gift be doubled? Many companies MATCH gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal!
Check if your employer has a Matching Gift program and help your
parish maximize their Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate! Once your
payment has been received OR pledge has been paid in full, you
can apply for the match per your employer’s instructions. (tax ID#
91-0778147)
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL DO-NATIONS AS OF 5/14/2019
MONDAY - June 3 Rosary Group 7:00pm, Sanctuary Social Justice 7:00pm, Lovett Hall
TUESDAY - June 4 Scripture Class 9:30am, Lovett Hall 1/2 Soul Purpose Rehearsal 7:00pm, Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY – June 5
THURSDAY - June 6
Steps to Freedom 12:15pm, Lovett Hall 1/2 Safe Parking Dinner 6:00pm, Parish Hall K of C Officer Meeting 6:30pm, Parish Hall 4
FRIDAY - June 7
Brothers In Christ 6:15am, Lovett Hall 1/2 Guardian & Angels 10:00am, Lovett Hall Adoration 9:30am-9:00pm, Chapel SATURDAY - June 8
SUNDAY - June 9 Sanctuary Choir warm up 8:30am, Lovett Hall 5/6 K of C Pancake Breakfast after 9:00am Mass Holy Yoga 7:00pm, Lovett Hall
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion “My peace is like a shaft of golden Light shining on you continuously. During days of bright sunshine, it may blend in with your surround-ings. On darker days, My peace stands out in sharp contrast to your circumstances. See times of darkness as opportunities for My light to shine in transcendent splendor.” - Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Does it seem like darkness has been overwhelming since the day of your abortion decision? Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat with us and discover His light which He has yearned for you to have all along and how He is calling you to be warmed by His mercy and filled with His peace. Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation. English: (206) 920-6413 Español: (206)-450-7814
Email [email protected] or visit us online at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel.
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!
Brothers in Christ Men’s Group We meet in Lovett Hall every Friday
from 6:15 - 7:30 AM for coffee, snack, camaraderie and spiritual enlightenment.
Please feel free to join our group
HOLY YOGA….Join Andrea Congdon, St Jude
Parishioner and Holy Yoga instructor, at Lovett Hall at 7:00-8:15 most Sunday evenings. Participate in this holistic form of prayer using your Body, Mind, Sprit. Please Contact Andrea to be placed on an email list to
receive scheduling update; sometimes the bulletin does not reflect last minute changes. [email protected]
Friday Adoration "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." These are the words that comfort us and can help to heal us whether we are suffering from financial setbacks, family strife, sickness or emotional distress. Why not come and share some quiet moments with the ultimate healer, Jesus. He loves us with an everlasting love and shares in all of our crosses. As St. Teresa of Calcutta once said, "Time spent in our daily audience with God is the most pre-cious part of the day.” Don't be a stranger. Invite Him to share all your concerns and blessings.
Adoration takes place each Friday after morning mass and Benediction. The chapel is open till 9:00pm every Friday.
