Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2016

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 parish website (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! If you are a visitor to St. Jude’s, we want you to know you are welcome!!

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

Welcome to

Office Hours 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday

8:30am-12:00pm Friday

Pastor Fr. Andy Smith 982.4891

Readings for the Week of July 31, 2016

Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk

12:13-21

Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29, 43, 79-80, 95, 102/Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/Mt

14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10-13/Mt 15:21-28

Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-15, 18-19/Mt 16:13-23

Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Dt 32:35-36, 39, 41/Mt 16:24-28

Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk

9:28b-36

Next Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or

11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40

Observances for the Week of July 31, 2016

Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Tuesday: Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Peter Julian Eymard, Priest

Wednesday:

Thursday: John Vianney, Priest

Friday: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major

Saturday: Transfiguration of the Lord

Next Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Welcome to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church · Jacksonville , AR 72076

Saturday, July 30 5:00pm Mass Rene, Narciso & Stacy+ Sunday, July 31 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Margaret Fortino+ 2:00pm Mass Priest Intention Tuesday, August 2 6:30pm Mass Trinidad Damole+ Wednesday, August 3 6:30pm Mass Trinidad Damole+ Thursday, August 4 8:00am Mass Trinidad Damole+ Friday, August 5 8:00am Mass Louise Ross+ Saturday, August 6 5:00pm Mass Trinidad Damole+ Sunday, August 7 8:00am Mass Parishioners 11:00am Mass Louise Ross+ 2:00pm Mass Priest Intention

Monday, August 1 7:00pm Small Faith Community Tuesday, August 2 6:30pm Choir Practice 7:00pm Grief Support Wednesday, August 3 7:00pm Choir Practice Thursday, August 4 7:00pm Spanish Choir Friday, August 5 7:00pm Benediction and Adoration For all those who have died, that they may see the face of God, especially Guytano Meza.

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

W E E K L Y E V E N T S ORGANIZATIONS Altar & Rosary Kathryn Fairchild 690.3875 CYM Paula Price 551.1873 JRCYM Kathleen Hill Allyson Marshall 551.1873 Knights of Columbus John Red Smith 628.7980 Ladies of the Knights Theresa Truscello 835.5557 Senior Citizen Donna Aldrich 772.2098

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Please pray for our Seminarian, Alex Smith, and all Diocesan Seminarians. Please also keep Sister Judith Timmerman, who has taken her first temporary vows at St. Scholastica and is teaching at a Catholic School in Fort Smith, AR in your prayers. ***

Quilters: there will be no gatherings for the Queen Bee Quilters, until September or when the renovation of the kitchen is finished.

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Spencer Aydeot, William Alberson, Paul Avaltroni, Robert Barrett, Andrea Bistrain, Shirley Blanchard, Rayeigh Butrand, Flo Caldwell, Natalio Carrillo, Michael Carter, Christina Carver, John Claude, Bob Colford, Evelyn Cook, Charles Delorenzo, Gayle Dimenco, Emily Downs, Sherry Duncan, , Terry Franks, Bill Garner, Misty Gay, Ann Gheagan, Betty Gibson,

Michael Gilbert, Helen Hall, Susan Hall, Mike Hargrove, Hazel Hayes, Helmut Herm, Hibbard Family, Edna Hill, Louise Hubbard, Dylan Jeffrey, Mickey Kamer, Joceyln Kennedy, Melinda King, James Kroskey, Grace Kulpa, Rudy Kurz, Norma Laberdee, Ariel Leach, Carla Lewis, Carol Lloyd, Joan Lowry, Jean Luman, Joshua Luker, Al Manning, Sally G. Menke, Steve Menke, Tim Menke, Joan Meyer, Carol Miller, Greyson Moore, Sandra Morris, Bridgette Mucha , Bob Nawrocki, Ron Neumeier, Jeffery Nordmeyer, Cindy Nunez,Tom Pack, J. W. Palmer, Mary Pickels, Bernard Piazza, Benjamin Ramirez, Sue Riley, Randy Rhodd, Mark Rivard, Jerry Robbins, Dawn Robnett, Mary Robnett, Odette Rose, Beverly Saltz, Mary Anne Schulke, Linda Seidl, Jeremy Sheeran, Tina Simone, Maria Stewart, Patsy Strode, Patrick Testa, Verna Thompson, Walter Townes, Pat VanWinkle, Judy Vaulner, Maureen Wilmoth, Otis Wilson, Sandy Yoerger.

S T E W A R D S H I P

July 23/24 5:00pm 212 8:00am 186 11:00am 283 2:00pm 142

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. We will arrange for one of our many wonderful people to come and visit and bring communion.

*** 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!

P R E /CYM

The Jacksonville Care Channel is in need of corn and peas.

A T T E N D A N C E

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.

*** If you are not getting the EMAIL BLAST

on Friday, please email us at

office@stjudejax.com with your name

and email.

July 23/24 Stewardship: $ 9,127.84 Stewardship: The regular parish budget for 2015/2016 anticipates a weekly offering of approximately $12,936.00 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

July 31, 2016 Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Welcome to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church · Jacksonville AR 72076

CYCLE C JULY 31, 2016

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich,

one's life does not consist of possessions." This isn't a message

that gets much advertising. On the contrary, just about every

advertised message we hear comes from someone who wants to

make money by selling us possessions. The message we hear loud

and clear on television or Internet ads or on highway billboards or

the back cover of magazines is that we need this product or that

service in order to be happy. Professional marketers are in the

business of creating a supposed need and then promising to fill it

with their product. In today's culture, it's hard to remember that

life isn't about possessions.

But in this Gospel, Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than

having "so many good things stored up for many years." All of this

stuff-be it clothes, devices, equipment, decorations,

entertainment centers, or anything else-does no lasting good if

and when "this night your life will be demanded of you." Unlike

the fool who spends all of his time, energy, and money building

larger barns, we should focus our resources on becoming "rich in

what matters to God."

This means cultivating virtue instead of vice. It means sharing our

money with those in need instead of hoarding it out of selfish

greed. The call is a challenging one, and countercultural too. But

Jesus never said that the Christian way was the way of the world.

As St. Paul instructs us in today's epistle, "Put to death, then, the

parts of you that are earthly." Instead of falling for the marketers'

messages, may we have the wisdom to store up our treasure in

heaven.

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, Firefighter Anthony Krause, Major Steffanie Jebb, AF Dylan French, Xavier J. Brown, John Wisniewski, 1st LT Jared Rieathbaum, MSG John Paul Jebb

The Diocese of Little Rock is seeking a Safe Environment Coordinator. Minimum requirements include: Roman Catholic, a bachelor’s degree, strong computer and communication skills, and ability to manage sensitive data. This is a 40 hour per week position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Paula Lattanzi, Personnel Office, Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207 or email plattanzi@dolr.org. Telephone (501) 664-0340.

*** You Did It for Me CRS THRIVE is helping thousands of children under 5 in Tanzania, Kenya, and Malawi receive high-quality health care and nutrition so their bodies and minds can reach their full potential. CRS partners have trained over 3,750 community based volunteers to educate 19,000 caregivers of young children with materials and knowledge to help children in their early development stage. Learn more at crs.org/you-did-it-for-me Tú lo hiciste por mí El programa THRIVE de CRS está ayudando a miles de niños menores de cinco años en Tanzania Kenia y Malawi a recivir atención médica y nutrición de alta calidad para que sus cuerpos y mentes puedan alcanzar su pleno potencial. Los socios de CRS han capacitado a más de 3,750 voluntarios de la comunidad para educar a 19,000 cuidadores de niños pequeños con materiales y conocimientos para ayudar a los niños en su etapa de desarrollo inicial.

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Air conditioning in the church: The

air conditioning system is hard at work keeping our church cool so please dress comfortably for Mass. If you are cold natured, we suggest bringing a jacket or sweater with you. There is no way to easily adjust the temperature during Mass or maintain a constant temperature in all areas of the church. The blower is essentially on or off, and when it is off, the church becomes warm rather quickly, especially around the altar. Thank you for your understanding.

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Bingo Parish Hall

1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month After 5:00pm Mass

*** HAVE YOU NOTICED??? Altar and Rosary Religious articles has grown!! Go take a look at all the goodies they have NOW!

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Would you like to have flowers placed at the altar in the sanctuary on weekends in memory of a loved one? If you are interested in doing so, please contact the church office at 501-982-4891. The donation to cover the weekly expense of placing the flowers is $100. The name(s) of the person(s) you are remembering will be placed in each week’s bulletin on the week the flowers are placed. Thank you!

*** With all the “tech-savvy” devices today, two questions arise 1. Do I want to “tune in” to God speaking to me? 2. If so, how would I

“listen” to God? Join Marlana Grant and Ramona Bourdo at Immaculate Conception Church, Immaculata Hall, Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 starting September 8 through March 2017. We will be using Fr. Mitch Pacwa’s book, “How to Listen When God is Speaking” Contact person is Ramona Bourdo, 501.831.5040.

*** 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 second 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 12, 2016.

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 each 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!

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St. Joseph Church, Conway, is seeking a Youth Minister

for grades 6-12 and a Director of Religious Education.

Both positions report to the Business Manager and are

scheduled for 40 hours per week with benefits.

Resumes should be mailed to St. Joseph Catholic

Church, 1115 College Ave., Conway, AR

72032 or emailed to

mamallett@sjparish.org.

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As summer draws to an end it is time to start thinking about

the RCIA program here at St. Jude’s.

What is RCIA? It is a program designed to bring non-

Catholics into full communion with the Church. It helps

Catholics who are lacking some of their sacraments to be

able to complete their journey and fulfill these blessings. It

is a way for those who have shared the Catholic faith for

years to be able to refresh their knowledge and

understanding of our faith. It is also for those who have no

faith background and are looking to enter into the Catholic

Church.

Our program begins the last Wednesday in August and

continues through the end of May. We meet on Wednesday

evenings at St. Jude’s. Evening Mass is at 6:30, class begins

at 7:00. Instruction lasts one hour. A full meal is served

after instruction and childcare is provided for those with

small children.

We have a wide variety of speakers to present our lessons

and help to explain what we believe as Catholics and why

we have these beliefs. It is a very open environment and we

welcome all who are interested in exploring our program.

I look forward to embarking on this faith journey with those

who are interested. More information will be posted as we

get closer to the start of classes. Enjoy the rest of your

summer break and I hope to see many of you in the fall!

Your servant in Christ,

Anne Gallegos, RCIA Director