ST. JUDE CATHOLIC

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PARISH NEWS

From This Sunday’s Readings

He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heav-en is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.’”

Matthew 13:31-32

Out of Work? In a job search? www.stjudecareeralliance.com will help you to connect, get

assistance, and re-tool

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During this period of uncertain times, many families are being affected

economically by the Coronavirus and the subsequent employment shut downs. If

you have the resources and ability to help, the Allen Food Pantry is seeking the

following items:

Chicken Noodle Soup

Canned Chili

Canned Fruit

Canned Peas

Canned Potatoes

Refried Beans

As always, we love you, we pray for you, and we

look forward to being together again.

The food pantry is open Monday and Thursday

from 6:30PM – 8PM and Tuesday, Friday and

Saturday from 9:30AM – 11:30AM.

These items can be dropped off at the box out-

side the food pantry.

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Parish Financial Update

April 2020

Income (Actual) - $205,161

Expenses (Actual) - $218,358

Expenses (Budgeted) -

$259,510

Net income loss—$13,196

May 2020

Income (Actual) - $165,471

Expenses (Actual) - $212,748

Expenses (Budgeted) -

$235,469

Net income loss—$47,278

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Traditional @ 10 am on

Sundays

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bill-pay tools to

mail one-time or

recurring checks.

Contact your bank

for details.

Mail Donation

Mail to:

1515 N. Greenville

Avenue.

Allen, TX 75002

Give Online

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online-giving for details.

We, as a parish, strive to

be a people full of

gratitude, discipleship,

and generosity.

Find out more by

clicking here and see

below for ways to

contribute financially to

our mission.

Little

Rock Bible

Study

Join us every Friday at 7 –8 am via

zoom. For more information, click here.

Click here to learn about the Tom Thumb Good

Neighbor program.

Virtual Zoom Meetings

Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Aug. 6 to Sept. 24 (8 weeks)

Why is Mary so important to Catholics, and why have

so many people been devoted to her over the

centuries? What can we learn about her from Sacred

Scripture? Find out the answers in this Lectio series

on Mary. Featuring the insightful biblical teaching of

Dr. Brant Pitre, Lectio Mary: The Bible and the Mother

of God examines what Scripture, the life of Christ, and

the early Church fathers reveal about Mary. By closely

examining the connections between the Old and New

Testaments, Dr. Pitre presents clear and easily

understood explanations about the life and identity of

Mary, the Mother of God.

For Info. & Sign-up: Email Kelly Erickson. Or see here.

Join us for our Holy Heroes

Virtual VBS from July 20-24.

See registration and details

here at our website.

From the Catechism (CCC132-133)

"Therefore, the study of the sacred page should be the

very soul of sacred theology. the ministry of the Word, too

- pastoral preaching, catechetics and all forms of Christian

instruction, among which the liturgical homily should hold

pride of place - is healthily nourished and thrives in

holiness through the Word of Scripture."

The Church "forcefully and specifically exhorts all the

Christian faithful... to learn the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, by

frequent reading of the divine Scriptures. Ignorance of the Scriptures is

ignorance of Christ.

FEASTDAY: July 22 BIRTH: ?? DEATH: ?? Mentioned over a dozen times in the Gospels, Mary Magdalene was freed from demon-possession by Christ himself. She is the patron saint of converts and sexual temptation. Find out more here.

SAINT OF THE WEEK St. Mary Magdalene

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DEACON CRAIG MALONE

Craig graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton Texas with a

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree. Craig was hired by

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) out of college in 1985. Craig has been a

technical consultant in the industry for the past thirty-four years.

Craig is a single parent raising three children. Craig’s oldest son, Chance is a

Firefighter and Paramedic for the city of Celina Texas. His younger brother, Chad is a Firefighter

and Paramedic for the city of Grand Prairie Texas. Craig’s daughter, Casey is a Senior at

McKinney High School in McKinney Texas.

Craig has been a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in McKinney Texas since the beginning

when the church was founded by Bishop Greg Kelly. Craig’s favorite ministries have been the

Youth Ministry and being involved with the High School, Middle School, and Elementary school

kids. Craig enjoys supporting and volunteering for the Steubenville Lone Star conference.

Craig was on the leadership team and Board of Directors for the North Texas Catholic Brothers

for Christ and helped evangelized men through the North Texas Men’s Conference.

DEACON KENNETH STEPONAITIS

Born into a Catholic family and baptized as an infant Ken Steponaitis, at the age of 18 years old,

fell away from the Church and considered himself an atheist. After leaving

home, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1979 and married just six

months later at age 19. Ken’s Air Force career culminated in Desert Storm and

he was honorably discharged in 1991.

After leaving the Air Force he worked as a Computer Systems Administrator

and eventually worked his way into a software engineering with Raytheon. In

1995 a dramatic event took place in Ken and Ruby’s life causing a deep search for the truth of

God, life, and life’s purpose. Ken found and was received back into the Church when his mar-

riage was convalidated in 1999 and in 2000 was confirmed as an adult.

Ken continued his journey in faith, leaving the corporate world and a small business to work for

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson, Texas. There, he seerved as an RCIA Director, Adult

Faith Formation director, and provided support for technology in his parish. Ken and Ruby have

two sons. Calvin, aged 18, is a recent graduate of Cistercian Preparatory school. Zeke, age 11,

will start 6th grade at All Saints Catholic School.