St Jude Catholic Church

399 Barrow Street•pearl MS 39208

Office: 601-939-3181 fax: 601-939-3160

Website www.stjudepearl.org

Hours:

8:30 AM—3:30 PM

Monday -- Friday

Fr. Lincoln Dall, Pastor

lincoln95@hotmail.com

Deacon Liturgy & Pastoral Care Faith Formation

John McGregor, D.Min. Rhonda Bowden Stacy Wolf

jmcgregor@stjudepearl.org Rbowden@stjudepearl.org ccd@stjudepearl.org

Office Manager/Accounting Music Director Youth Ministers

Kelly McGregor Laura Bowden Betsy Walter 601-214-7378

kmcgregor@stjudepearl.org music@stjudepearl.org Mara Villa-Polk 601-421-3849

M a s s S c h e d u l e

Saturday Vigil

6:30 pm (drive in Mass)

(through the summer)

Sunday

8:00 am (Drive-IN Mass)

& 11:00 am

Spanish Mass

Sunday 1:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday,

and Thursday

6:00 pm

Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament

Thursday 5:00 pm

Friday

10:00 am

Holy Days

of Obligation

Check bulletin

for times

Reconciliation

Following Saturday Mass

or

by appointment

Our prayer chapel is

closed as directed by

Bishop Kopacz

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27, 2020

I love our second reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This reading probably sounds very familiar to us as we hear the last part of this reading each year on Palm Sunday. Biblical scholars believe that Paul adapted these words from a hymn in the early Church. The con-trasts that Paul points out in this reading are striking: Jesus was indeed divine, but he took on human likeness; those both in heaven and on earth are to bend their knee to honor Jesus; and in the humiliation that Jesus suffered on the cross, he gained for us victory over sin; and through his humiliation, he has earned our exaltation. In this letter, Paul starts by encouraging this community of faith, telling them to be of the same in mind, heart, and love of Christ. Yet, in all of the enthusiasm we can have for our faith, we’re not to live out our faith with arrogance or pride, we are not to lord our faith over others. We are to live in the same manner that Jesus lived: by being humble, by being a servant, by not seeking glory for himself, but by proclaiming the kingdom of God in all things. Paul saw hope, joy, and encouragement in his faith, in the new life he had in Christ, which he tried to pass down to the communities he founded as he asked those in Philippi to imitate him and the way he lived out his faith. In our modern world, as we follow along this same journey of discipleship that Paul walked, where are called to find glim-mers of hope, joy, and support in our difficulties, challenges, suffer-ings. We are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flu season is already starting. The weather is getting colder. We all need to con-tinue to be careful and to take safety measures to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors. Yet, we still need to hear the call to faith, the call to keep the Sabbath holy, the call to be a part of our par-ish community. For most of us, it is safe to come to mass, whether it be one of the sparsely attended daily masses during the week, a drive-in mass on the weekend, or a traditional mass in church on Sunday. We have some wonderful faith formation activities we can participate both virtually and in person. God is still calling us and reaching out to us even in the midst of the difficulties and challenges we face today. Let us respond in faith and in love.

The parish office has re-opened. For the health and safety of the

office staff, the office doors are locked at this time. Please call to

make an appointment before coming to the office. FACE COVERING

REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - Outdoor / Drive-in Mass* NOTE TIME CHANGE

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - Outdoor / Drive-in Mass*

11:00 a.m. - Mass in Church*

1:00 p.m. - Mass in Church in Spanish*

Tuesday: 12:00 noon - Pandemic Rosary in Church

The Church will remain open for quiet prayer until Mass time.

6:00 p.m. Daily Mass

Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass

Thursday: 5:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

6:00 p.m. Daily Mass

Friday: 10:00 a.m. Daily Mass

*Reservations for weekend Masses are strongly recommended due to limited parking and seating. Please go to https://signup.com/go/vyZbHGK to reserve your spot at Mass.

Reconciliation: Please make an appointment with Fr. Lincoln for the Sacrament.

The parish office is open Monday through Friday. Please call to make an appointment before coming to the office.

Bishop Kopacz’s dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass remains in place. Folks that are not feel-ing well (fever, cough, body aches, upset stomach), as well as those that have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 or are awaiting tests results, should not attend Mass.

Face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required for all activities at the parish.

Social distancing and sanitation measures are to be observed.

Parish Mission Statement

We, the family of St. Jude, Pearl, Mississippi are a vibrant, Eucharistic community with caring members that are empowered by baptism to serve God through the sacraments. We will proclaim the good news and provide spiritual and moral guidance to parishioners and the community by creating a holy and com-forting place that encourages active participation, service to each other, and love.

Sunday, September 20, 2020 Weekly Collection:

$7,204.00

Stewardship Thought The first son in today’s Gospel said he would do his father’s bidding, but did not. The second son balked at first, but then repented and did as he was asked. What service is God calling me to do? Which son am I more like?

During these times of uncertainty the mission of St. Jude must continue. You can mail in your weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly tithe to PO Box 5526, Pearl, MS 39288-5526; signup for online Giv-ing https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1649 or dropping your tithe office at the office using the Drop Box located near the door of the Office building. We ask your continued pray-ers as we adjust to this new hopefully temporary way of life. Thank you to all who mailed, dropped by with their offering or signed up for online donations.

Pray for Those Discerning a Reli-gious Vocation

Pray these men who are presently in formation for the Priesthood and the Permanent Diaconate especially: Seminarians:

• Andrew Bowden, 3rd Theology

• Carlisle Beggerly, 2nd Theology

• Ryan Stoer, 1st Theology

• Tristian Stovall, 1st Theology

• William Foggo, 3rd Philosophy

• Grayson Foley, 1st Philosophy

Candidates for the Permanent Diaconate

Mark Bowden—St. Jude, Pearl

Dien Huang—St. Peter Cathedral, Jackson

Wesley Lindsey—St. Peter Cathedral, Jackson

John Pham—St. Michael, Forest

David Rouch—St. Michael, Vicksburg

Tony Schmidt—St. Paul, Flowood

Fraud Prevention Hotline The Diocese of Jackson’s Department of Temporal Affairs has engaged Lighthouse Services to provide an anonymous financial fraud, compliance, ethics and human resources hotline. This hotline allows for an appropriate method to report occurrences related to the temporal administration within parishes,

schools and the chancery office. www.lighthouse-services.com/jacksondiocese English speaking USA: 888-830-0004. Spanish speaking USA: 800-216-1288

Mass Intentions Saturday, 5:30 pm—John Cottam (RIP) Sunday, 8:00 am— People of St. Jude Sunday, 11:00 am— Thomas Paczak (RIP) Sunday 1:00 pm — Spanish Community Tuesday, 6:00 pm— Wednesday, 6:00 pm— Thursday 6:00 pm — Friday 10:00 am—

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Migrants and Refugees; Priesthood Sunday; Monday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus Tuesday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels Wednesday: St. Jerome Thursday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Friday: The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Remember in your prayers all those who serve our nation in the Armed Forces especially Christopher and La-mont Arnold, David Clay, Chris Curry, Zach Farrar, Alexandre Melancon, Christopher Melancon, Dean Millette,

Victor Puckett, Andre Resurreccion, Troy Resur-reccion, Emma Reuter, Steven Renslow, Ryan Roy, Trey Strickland, and Inissa Zambrano.

Parishioners: Viola Allen, Leon and Beth Bivens, Wendy Bobo, Brody Bokros, Daniel Bondi, Michael D’Aquila, Alek Demarest, Ed & Cathy Dunn, James Dunn, Diane Garot, Charles & Mary Ann Goldsmith, Katie Kir-by, Al Latham, Dolores Ledet, Joe and Veronica Loomis, Edward McCarty, Joseph McCormack, Kathy Moody, Joy Morales, Ernie Murray, Jim & The-resa Owens, Marcia Potts, Patricia Poole, Dr. Paul & Sheilah Resweber, Marlene Rhodes, Phyllis Rogers, Mike Siller, Katie Torregano, Melody Villa,

Maurice and Sandra Walker, Larry Watkins, Ignacio Zambrano, and Mary Jo Zummo.

Family and Friends of Parishioners: Mary Bess Curry, mother of Mike Curry; Missy Good-man, daughter of Nick & Maureen Calico; June Harkins, mother of Beth Bivens; Donna Neese and Waylon Neese, mother and brother of Nicole Chapman; Tammy May, daughter of Carol Bourne; Pat Clifford, mother of Christina Bondi; David & Mary Boudreaux, cousins of Daniel Bondi; Ted Renslow, brother of Diane Meadows; Keith Jones, brother-in-law of Diane Mead-ows; Julian Walters, brother-in-law of John & Teresa Pietrzak; Roger Polk, father of Matthew Polk; Amanda Kirby, niece of Katie Kirby; Michelle Siller and Cassie Garza, relatives of Mike and Kathy Siller; Rita Aguilera, cousin of Darlene Jardee , Sharon Lobrano, daughter of Aggie Cunningham, Dr. Barbie Sullivan, Phillip Smith, Freddie Carr, friends of Sandra Walker, Derald Villemarette, brother-in-law of Maureen Calico, Taylor Ingle (2 yr. old with cancer); Sharon Lupton, friend of John and Kelly McGregor; Lee and Lois Brasfield, relatives of Rhonda Bowd-en; Jane Millette, mother-in-law of Andy Millette; Carolyn Marvelli, sister of Anthony Marvelli; Sandy Bebout, sister of Darlene Jardee, Henry Vidal, father of Myra Woodward; Jack McCor-mack, brother of Jeff McCormack; Phyllis Davis, mother of David Peters; Porchia Foley, moth-er of Roma Peter; George Siller, brother of Mike and Kathy Siller; Faye Lea, wife of Allen Lea; Brent West, brother-in-law of Roma Peters; Vilda Dowdle, mother of Jon Dowdle; Bill Brewer, brother-in-law of Allen Lea; Lisa Smith-Jenkins, and nursing homes or homebound.

Names on Prayer list will be removed in 5 weeks unless otherwise requested.

GUARDIANS FOR VALUABLE SOULS

So valuable to heaven is the dignity of the human soul that every member of the human race has a guardian an-gel from the moment the person begins to be.

—St. Jerome

Support our Seminarians!

Six men are currently studying for the priesthood in our diocese. They are the fruit of par-

ishes around the state, including Immaculate Conception West Point, St. Jude Pearl, St.

Richard Jackson, St. Paul Flowood, St. Joseph Starkville, and Holy Cross Philadelphia.

To support the education of these men the Department of Vocations is hosting the 1st ever Home-

grown Harvest Gala and Fundraiser on October 9th at 6:30 PM. This will be a LIVE broadcast. To

check it out, all you have to do is log onto http://one.bidpal.net/homegrownharvest2020. Our key-

note speaker will be Fr. Jim Wehner, Rector of Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, and through-

out the evening you will hear from Vocation Director Fr. Nick Adam, our seminarians, and more!

The fundraising portion of this event is happening right now! We are looking to raise money

for our Seminary Education trust, which supports tuition costs each year for our men and

also aids the long term health of the Vocations Department. This is a great way to be in sol-

idarity with men who desire to serve the Church for generations to come. You can support

the cause by purchasing digital “tickets” or by sponsoring the event with a larger gift.

Please consider this if you are able, and thank you for your prayers and support of Voca-

tions in our diocese. To give, log onto the website above, and click on “purchase tick-

ets” or “sponsorships” on the menu on the left hand side of the screen. Pray that the

Lord sends more laborers into his harvest.

Contact Fr. Nick Adam, Vocation Director with any questions (601-969-

4020, nick.adam@jacksondiocese.org).

September Schedule: Zoom Meetings - September 20th and 27 - • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Levels I, II, and III – 9:30-10:15 am (45 minutes max) • Junior and Senior High – 6:00-7:00 pm Links for Zoom meetings will be sent to families registered for Sunday School.

October Schedule: Drive In Gathering - October 4th - 5:30 pm - Blessing of the Pets. Join the entire parish as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. Bring your pets (stuffed animals included) for a special blessing. Please have a leash or crate for your animals if you plan to exit your car for the pet blessing. Zoom Meetings - October 11th, 18th, and 25th.

During this time of uncertainty, St. Jude would like to be able to welcome non-Catholics to join us in the RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Do you know of some one who is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Please send their contact information to Dcn. John at jmcgregor@stjudepearl.org. Include their name, email and phone number. Once we have name and contact information

Dcn. John will contact them to set up a time to sit down and talk to them.

40 Days for Life with Pro Life Mississippi 40 Days for Life is a national 40-day event of prayer to end abortion. The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day

prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community. It is a peaceful and educational presence.

Those who are called to stand witness during these 40 days of prayer send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.

Visit https://www.40daysforlife.com/ for more information.

Kick-off prayer rally Wednesday, September 23 at noon

2903 North State Street, in front of Mississippi's only abortion facility. Join Fr. Lincoln for this prayer rally to kick-off 40 Days for Life

Participants can also sign up for hour-long slots

September 23-November 1 to pray outside the abortion facility. We are encouraging St. Jude parishioners to sign up for a spot on Saturday, October 3rd. Jennifer and Joel Dillard will be there as representatives from St. Jude from 7:00am -7:00pm. Use this ink to sign-

up: http://prolifemississippi.org/Pages/40_DAYS_FALL_EVENT_PAGE.html

This is a socially-distanced event! For more information contact Jennifer Dillard: jennifer.dillard@gmail.com or 601-506-1617

Blessing of the Pets Sunday, October 4th is traditional the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We are planning to have a blessing of the pets at

5:30 pm. More information to come next week.

Help the St. Jude Young Apostles collect items for Catholic Charities of Jackson’s Born Free/New Beginnings residen-tial treatment program for pregnant mothers and moth-ers with children ages 0-4. Born Free/New Beginnings gives mothers and their children a fresh start with life, a life free from addiction.

NEW ITEMS ONLY PLEASE

Items can be dropped off during October in the

collection box found outside the church or at

check in for Drive-In Mass.

Items for Baby: Diapers and wipes Diaper Rash Ointment Burp Cloths/Cloth Diapers Bibs Onesies/Bodysuits (0-6

months) Socks Hooded Towels Washcloths Baby Shampoo/Wash Baby Lotion Teething Toys

Items for Mom: Lotion (Body, Hands or Foot) Tinted Lip Balm Deodorant Dry Shampoo Nursing Pads

Respect Life Month

Born Free Donation Drive

SOUND PRODUCTS COMPANY

JNS Enterprises, Inc.

445 Hwy 49 South DMX/AEI

Jackson MS 39218 hme/3M 601-939-9264 1-800-332-4366 Fax 601-936-9535 Nat Zummo soundproducts@sbcglobal.net Secretary/Treasure

Snippers Hair & Nails Full Service Salon & Barber shop

Phone: 601-825-2332

5230 Hwy 80 East

Pearl, MS 39208

This Space is

available

RONALD E. STUTZMAN, JR. ATTORNEY

RSTUTZMAN@STUTZMANLAWFIRM.COM

TELEPHONE (769)208-5683 106 Luckney Station Rd Suite B. FACSIMILIE (601)202-3022 FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 39232

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home 3780 Hwy 80 E Pearl, MS 39208 601-939-6110 www.baldwinleepearl.com

Knights of Columbus Council 8038 ST JUDE CENTENNIAL

Grand Knight: Calvin Torregano Chaplain: Reverend Lincoln Dall

kofc8038@gmail.com kofc.org/joinus

Knights of Columbus serve our community, our Church and our fellow man, in an effort to better

society as a whole. Meetings 4th Sunday of each month

Officers Meeting: 4:30 PM Council Meeting: 5:00 PM

CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY

JOEL DILLARD, PA REPRESENTING MISSISSIPPI WORKERS

joel@joeldillard.com 601-487-7369

775 N. Congress St, Jackson, MS 39202

SCOTT M.LEBER, DVM MEDICINE·DENTISTRY·SURGERY

1915 Old Brandon Rd Pearl MS 601.939.3026