Mission Statement We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude, are followers of Christ, striving to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people. Events & Mass Intentions for this Week Sunday, August 5, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 8am K of C Rosary 8:30am Mass: Sister Joseph Marie Ruessmann by Jim & Susan Maleski 11am Mass: Tom Perry by St. Francis K of C Assembly Monday, August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 7pm K of C Officers and Trustees Meeting Tuesday, August 7, Saint Sixtus 11, Pope and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Jer 30 1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 11am Thelen Funeral NO Senior Luncheon Wednesday, August 8, Saint Dominic, Priest Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 8am Mass: Helen Marie Schafer by Mike Simon Family 8pm K of C Meeting Thursday, August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 8am Mass: Robert Bashore by Greg & Margaret White Friday, August 10, Saint Lawrence Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 8am Morning Prayer Saturday, August 11, Saint Clare, Virgin Hb 1:12—2:4/Mt 17:14-20 4pm Reconciliation 5pm Mass: Donald Earley by Joe & Nancy Hanley Sunday, August 12, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30—5:2/Jn 6:41-51 8:30am Mass: Robert Bashore by Bertha Roggenbuck 11am Mass: People of St. Jude www.stjudedewitt.com Visit us on our Parish, Youth & K of C Facebook pages The Catholic Community of St. Jude 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018 Backpack Project : Items should be returned by TODAY, August 5 and placed on the table or below it. Thank you so much for your generous support! Wednesday, August 15 is the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and therefore a Holy day of Obligation and Masses will be celebrated at 8am and 7pm. We will also take this Opportunity to gather to celebrate and thank Terry Humenik for her many years of dedicated service to our parish. After both the Masses that day we invite everyone to these farewell receptions to extend appreciation for her years of ministry to our parish community. September 22! FREE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY Made for Happiness All Catholics are encouraged to attend the Diocesan Assembly. This event will enrich your faith and bring you together with up to 10,000 Catholics from all over the Lansing Diocese. The day starts with a walking Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral (or Resurrection Church) to the Breslin Center where there will be displays and presentations followed by world renowned speakers. There will also be children’s activities and FREE professional babysitting during certain portions of the afternoon. The day ends with Mass at 4pm. You MUST register in advance even though the assembly is FREE. To register and for more detailed info see the website - madeforhappiness.org. Reflection on this week’s Gospel reading! Welcome to Bishop Paul Kakra. Please give a warm welcome to Bishop Paul from the Diocese of Gumla-India who is here this weekend for a Mission Appeal for his ministry. The funds raised will go to support the building of churches and schools for his people as well as a residence for the priests that serve in the Diocese of Gumla.
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Mission Statement We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude,
are followers of Christ, striving to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people.
Events & Mass Intentions for this Week
Sunday, August 5, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 8am K of C Rosary 8:30am Mass: Sister Joseph Marie Ruessmann by Jim & Susan Maleski 11am Mass: Tom Perry by St. Francis K of C Assembly Monday, August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 7pm K of C Officers and Trustees Meeting Tuesday, August 7, Saint Sixtus 11, Pope and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Jer 30 1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 11am Thelen Funeral NO Senior Luncheon Wednesday, August 8, Saint Dominic, Priest Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 8am Mass: Helen Marie Schafer by Mike Simon Family 8pm K of C Meeting Thursday, August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 8am Mass: Robert Bashore by Greg & Margaret White Friday, August 10, Saint Lawrence Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 8am Morning Prayer Saturday, August 11, Saint Clare, Virgin Hb 1:12—2:4/Mt 17:14-20 4pm Reconciliation 5pm Mass: Donald Earley by Joe & Nancy Hanley Sunday, August 12, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30—5:2/Jn 6:41-51 8:30am Mass: Robert Bashore by Bertha Roggenbuck 11am Mass: People of St. Jude
www.stjudedewitt.com Visit us on our Parish, Youth & K of C Facebook pages
The Catholic Community of St. Jude
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018
Backpack Project : Items should be returned by TODAY, August 5 and placed on the table or below it. Thank you so much for your generous support!
Wednesday, August 15 is the celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and
therefore a Holy day of Obligation and Masses will be celebrated at 8am and 7pm.
We will also take this
Opportunity to gather to celebrate and thank
Terry Humenik for her many years of dedicated service to our parish.
After both the Masses that day we invite everyone to these farewell receptions to
extend appreciation for her years of ministry to our parish community.
September 22!
FREE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY Made for Happiness
All Catholics are encouraged to attend the Diocesan Assembly. This event will enrich
your faith and bring you together with up to 10,000 Catholics from all over the Lansing Diocese. The day starts with a walking Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral (or Resurrection Church) to the Breslin Center where there will be displays and presentations followed by world renowned speakers. There will also be children’s activities and FREE professional babysitting during certain portions of the afternoon. The day ends with Mass at 4pm. You MUST register in advance even though the assembly is FREE. To register and for more detailed info see the website - madeforhappiness.org.
Reflection on this week’s Gospel reading!
Welcome to Bishop Paul Kakra.
Please give a warm welcome to Bishop Paul from the Diocese of Gumla-India who is here this weekend for a Mission Appeal for his ministry.
The funds raised will go to support the building of churches and schools for his people as well as a residence for the priests that serve in the Diocese of Gumla.
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Church & Community Center: 801 N. Bridge St. (517) 669-6049 Community Center
Parish Offices are located at 409 Wilson Street Phone (517) 669-8335 Fax (517) 669-8343
Religious Formation Office Phone (517) 669-8341
After Hours Emergency phone (517) 803-0911
Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm Fridays 9am to 1pm
Bulletin Deadline is 10am on Wednesdays - Contact Tina Simon
Reconciliation Saturdays, 4:00PM-4:30PM or by appointment
Other Area Reconciliation Opportunities St. Thomas Aquinas (E. Lansing) Saturday 3-4PM & following 4:30PM Mass St. John the Evangelist (MSU)Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11AM-Noon, Tues.8- 9PM St. Therese of Lisieux (Lansing) Saturday 3:30PM St. Joseph (St. Johns) Saturday 4PM St. Gerard (Lansing) Saturday at 9AM– 10AM
The FBI Report Father Bob Irish, Pastor 669-8335 ext. 11 [email protected]
We remember in prayer . .
All who are sick may be healed in body and spirit, especially: John Murphy, Joseph Buckmaster, Terry Peiffer, and all our chronically ill parishioners.
As of January 2018 we will review this list on the first of each month. Only parishioners will be listed in the bulletin but your friends and family members may be added to the parish prayer line when needed, contact Tina at 669-8335.
Correction on the date of the Star party/Summer Picnic it will be Saturday, August 18 at 6pm. Come and celebrate all
the hard work the Knights did last year in achieving Star Council with a picnic party at the Grand Knights house at 610
S. DeWitt Drive. Please bring a dish to pass and RSVP to Andrew at 517 819-8692 by Aug. 12
K of C Council meeting is Wednesday, August 8 at 8pm.
If you would like to join the K of C we have a first degree on August 13.
Knights need your help! One of the major fundraisers for our Knight of Columbus is volunteering at the 7 MSU
home football games as Customer Service Representatives. It’s about a 5 hour commitment per game. We are in need of many more volunteers.
Please consider helping at some or all of the games. You don’t have to be a K of C member, spouses, friends,
neighbors are all invited to participate. Please contact Jim Kurt at 517 256 8400 or check our website for details.
Any Catholic man who is interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus, please contact our Grand Knight Andrew Rademacher at 517 819-8692. Visit www.DeWittKofC.com
Construction Has Begun!
The date to begin construction on our new building addition has finally arrived. If you haven’t noticed the construction mobile trailer has been placed on our west parking lot and soon you will begin seeing equipment being moved in along with fencing being placed around the area for safety.
This means next weekend the west side entrance doors to the Gathering Space (Church) will be closed off for the next several months as they begin to tear down and then build up the connection between the Gathering Space and the Office/meeting rooms space.
Weekday Masses will be held in the Community Center over the next several weeks or months so that the activity and noise of this construction will be eliminated as much as possible.
Next Sunday’s Scriptures
A reflection on the readings for
Mass next Sunday, August
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Jesus, the Bread of Life, teaches us how to come to the Father. The claims that Jesus makes about himself leave us with a choice: to receive him and be transformed, following him as he leads us to the Father, or to remain as we are. In First Kings, 19:4-8, we hear of Elijah's cry to the Lord when he prays for death. He is visited by an angel who tells him to eat and drink in order to be able to withstand his journey. In Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, 4:30–5:2, he reminds us to remove evil and instead take on compassion and mercy. In today's Gospel, John 6:41-51, Jesus explains that receiving him, the Bread of Life, is the way to the Father in heaven.
Please remember in prayer our parish members and their families that are serving in our armed forces. Kerri, Ma , Richard, Bre , Chandra, Christopher, Stephen, Ma , Vann, Kara, Robert, Tyler, Kyle,
Michael, Joseph, Erin, Ma , Michael, Ryan, Tamara, and Dalton.
Dear God, we pray to give all of our soldiers the courage and strength to do the duty that is required of them. May they always remember our apprecia on for the sacrifice they are making for us. We are
thankful for the men and women who are willing to risk their lives to protect our freedom. We ask you to go with each one of them and protect them wherever they go. Amen
Parish Sacramental Policies Bap sm: To schedule a bap sm or
register for the bap smal prepara on program, parents may contact Laurie Seybert. Bap sms may be celebrated
during the Masses on the second weekend of each month, except during
Lent. Marriage: Arrangements should be
made with Fr. Bob at least one year in advance of your proposed wedding date. No weddings are celebrated
during Lent. Pastoral Care of the Sick: Please call
the parish office if you are hospitalized or at home and would like
a visit from a Eucharis c minister to the homebound, Fr. Bob, or to receive
the Anoin ng of the Sick. Anoin ng of the Sick: is celebrated a er each Mass the weekend of the
third Sunday of each month.
Greetings Corner Belated Birthday Blessings to George Mallison Birthday Blessings to Patricia Smith, Rosie Colligan and Eileen Phillips
Happy Anniversary on the occasion of their 61st to Andrew and Teresa Angwin 53rd to Fred and Diane Goers 50th to Clair and Jacqueline Dorr
Parish Sacramental News The next Baptism Preparation Class will be held Tuesday, October 2 at 7pm. Please contact Laurie Seybert at 669-8343 ext. 16 or by email at [email protected] to register or for information about preparing for your child’s Baptism.
NEW LIFES IN CHRIST . . . These children became members of the Body of Christ through the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism on July 29 by Fr. Robert Irish.
Theodore Joseph Card was presented by his parents, Aaron and Halette (Burgess) Card.
Pailyn Cynthia Bugess was presented by her parents, Mark and Courtney (Payne) Burgess.
Welcome, Theodore and Pailyn!
Wedding Banns. . . II Raye Bloomfield and Andrew Sleep
In the Peace of Christ …
David Thelen, age 67, died on Monday, July 23. A funeral Mass will celebrated by Fr. Robert Irish on Tuesday, August 7th. David is survived by his wife Janice, and their daughters Andrea and Audrie.
“Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.”
Charles Thomas August 6, 1996 Shirley Wagner-Kopulos August 7, 1995 Donald Quigley August 9, 2010 Myrtle MacGuiness August 10, 1995
Cecilia Miller August 11, 1997 Gary Nekola August 11, 2011 Brian Soderberg August 11, 2014
Anniversaries of deceased friends and family from our parish
Pre-K—8th grade Faith Formation Mary Lippert, Child & Family Ministry Coordinator 669-8341 ext. 17 [email protected]
High School and Young Adult Hallie Card, Youth & Young Adult
Music Ministries Patrick Paddock, Director 669-8335 ext. 20 [email protected]
Liturgical Ministry Schedule August 11 & 12 If you are able to fill a position that has “sub requested”
please log in to Ministry Scheduler Pro. Altar Server: Daniel Entler 5:00pm Mass Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Grost, Theresa Humenik, Rosemary Starn, Robert & Susan Strouse, Christopher Thelen Lector: Christopher Thelen Mass Coordinator: Marie Ciolek Greeters: Lawrence Ciolek, Darlene Simon, Robert & Susan Strouse Ushers: Thomas Nitzsche, Andrew Schneider, Terry Starn
8:30am Mass Altar Servers: Gabrielle Stafford, Joshua Stafford Eucharistic Ministers: Monica Balderson, Lois Blanchard, Linda Kahler, Norma Koleda, Melissa Kramer, Larry Stafford Lector: Matthew Stafford Mass Coordinator: Paul Koleda Greeters: Lynn Fiedler, Theresia Kurkowski, Barb Kurkowski, Janet Nekola Ushers: John Blanchard, Craig Kahler, Adam Kahler, James Sebrell Altar Servers: Joseph Buckmaster, 11:00am Mass Aaron Ellsworth, Julia Ellsworth Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Bayless, Roni Beck, Christine Callahan, Theresa Cowgill, Bonnie Rios, James Sigmon Lector: Roni Beck Mass Coordinator: Robert Nieman Greeters: Kim Jorns, Bonnie Rios Ushers: Gary Brya, Bruce Cowgill, Mark Kromer, Raymond Taylor
Welcome to the St. Jude Parish family Taylor Motz Brandon Deane James & Staci Bakkegard Sharba and children Jakob, Morgan and Sofia Drew Macon
Summer Scripture Days: "Growing in Faith though the Book of Psalms": St. Francis Retreat Center August 14-16, this retreat is
an opportunity for adults set aside time to focus on the Book of Psalms and relate Psalms to their personal Faith life. Cost is $175 for the retreat with lodging - other cost options available. Register
online at www.stfrancis.ws or call St. Francis at 517-669-8321.
This has been a difficult decision that has taken months to come to a conclusion but I have decided that it is time for me to retire from full time parish ministry. I have many, many parishioners and
staff members to thank for the last 14 years in which I have been a part of the parish staff first as volunteer parish nurse and then gradually taking on additional roles until about 3 years ago when I became a full time Pastoral Associate. You have all shown me the face of Jesus in your lives and helped me to find God’s grace in all things. I will not be moving away and expect to be around as needed in the future. We will continue to follow the journey of life toward God together. I will enroll in a class to become a spiritual director and want to do some volunteer work as I hope to advance in wisdom and grace before God in the years ahead. Again I thank you for allowing me to share these years with you. Peace, Terry Humenik
HELP NEEDED Do you come to the 11am Mass on a regular or occasional basis? You may have noticed the ladies who are either in wheelchairs or use walkers who sit in the last pew on the right side of the center aisle. These ladies have mental and physical challenges and live in an adult foster care home north of the church. They have been coming here to church for over 8 years now and consider this their church community. There has been a group of parishioners who have provided assistance to their caregivers in getting them to church and back home again but the group has dwindled recently due to aging and illness. They have their own adapted van to transport them in their wheelchairs. We really need some additional help from other parishioners. You can choose the dates you are available to help them. It takes only about ½ hour extra time to make a huge difference in their lives. It takes only 1 person but couples and families are welcome to share in this corporal work of mercy. If you are interested please contact Terry Humenik ASAP. St. Jude Medical Equipment Loan Closet is in need of shower chairs, bath benches, wheelchairs to loan to those in need. If you have any of these items that you would like to donate please bring them to the parish office during normal business hours.
