SaintJudetheApostleChurchSaintJudetheApostleChurch

A Welcoming Family of Faith A Welcoming Family of Faith

2801 West 6th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16505

Phone: 814-833-0927 Fax: 814-833-9692 Web Page www.stjudeapos.org

CLERGY

Rev. John J. Detisch Pastor detisch@stjudeapos.org Rev. Jason Feigh Resident jason.feigh@prep-villa.com Deacon Richard Brogdon Deacon Assistant rcb@stjudeapos.org

PARISH LAY STAFF

Mardi Lata Secretary/Receptionist secretary@stjudeapos.org

Bruce & Trisha Yates Music Ministry byates6482@gmail.com

Jesse Spanogle Coordinator of Religious

Office: 838-6225 Education and Youth

cell: 716-640-9084 Ministry

religioused.youth@stjudeapos.org Crystal Lander Director of Finance finance@stjudeapos.org

Jennie Hagerty Director of Parish & jhagerty@stjudeapos.org School Advancement

PASTORAL STAFF

MASS & CONFESSION TIMES

Weekend Masses: Saturday evening: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.

Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m.

Holy Day Masses

Holy Day: Please refer to the bulletin for mass times Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30-4:00 p.m.

April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter

“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” — Luke 24:46-47

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Happy Third Week of Easter! Well the Masters are over and for the golfers among us that was their Superbowl. Personally, I like playing golf, but am not that good….hence breaking the tee box at last year’s golf outing for OLCS. However, I cannot watch Golf on TV…it is more boring than my homilies. We all know what is key to a good golf game is silence and concentration. But that is the exact opposite of the Easter Season! My friends, we continue our journey in this Season with the challenge the Risen Lord poses to us this weekend: Be a Witness. A witness gives testimony of facts of an event that happened. A witness

cannot be SILENT or quiet! We have to look into our lives as well and ask the question: Where am I called to be a witness? Thankfully, many of us have not had to (and hopefully won’t) answer this question as some of our brothers and sisters have with their blood, as we see what is happening with ISIS, but we are called to give our life as a witness to the HOPE that is offered in the Risen Lord WHEREVER we go. The meaning of witness is to offer HOPE. That is how we live out the Easter Message….to be a disciple of Jesus by giving the hope we have found in him to others. The Gospel message is simple in word, but often challenging in putting it into action. It does not have to be big things but the little moments of life that we can offer HOPE. Be a Witness….no better way to live out the Easter Glory of our Lord!

Speaking of living out the faith, continue to pray for all who have joined the church and have received the sacraments in this Easter Season. Last weekend began an opportunity as a parish to continue to live out the Second Vatican Council of full, conscious, active participation by offering the precious blood at all Masses. Thank you to our Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who help us and who serve regularly. This also is a great way to get involved at the parish as well. If you are looking for a way to get involved, becoming a Eucharistic Minister is a great way to do so!

With the conclusion of Easter Break at school, the homestretch for the school year has begun. Soon our children will be on a much needed and deserved summer break. It’s always a privilege to be with them, but especially in this time of year. We know that this time of the year is busy for everyone with First Communions, Confirmations, Prom, Graduations, etc. As the adage goes: God is never too busy to listen, don’t be too busy to talk. With the busyness of this time of year, remember what and more importantly, who is important! Be a witness to our youth by saying a prayer for them!

Remember there are still 4 more weeks of Easter left! Take full advantage of it and be a witness to our Risen Lord!

Have a great week!

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Peace Be With

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LearningatOurLady’sChristianSchool…Acutabovetherest

TellmeandIforget.TeachmeandIremember.InvolvemeandIlearn.~BenjaminFranklin

Stewardship"Aseachonehasreceivedagift,useittoserveoneanotherasgoodstewardsof

God'svariedgrace"(1Pt4:10).

Whatidenti iesasteward?Safeguardingmaterialandhumanresourcesandusingthemresponsiblyareoneanswer;soisgenerousgivingoftime,talent,andtreas-ure.ButbeingaChristianstewardmeansmore.AsChristianstewards,wereceiveGod'sgiftsgratefully,cultivatethemresponsibly,sharethemlovinglyinjusticewith

others,andreturnthemwithincreasetotheLord.

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Vendors, Basket Raffles, Bake Sale, Great Food and so much more…..

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Altar Servers

Saturday, April 25 4:30 p.m. ........................ Richard Blum, Mary Beth Malone Sunday, April 26 7:30 a.m. ......................................... Aaron Boyd, Katie Smith 9:00 a.m. ............................ Kelly Fessler, Drew Sambuchino 10:30 a.m. ..................................... Noah Lyons, James Sitter 12:00 p.m. ........................... Glenn Louis, Elizabeth Swanson

Lectors

Saturday, April 25 4:30 p.m. .............................................................. Gene Natale Sunday, April 26 7:30 a.m. ............................................................. Pat Mastrian 9:00 a.m. ....................................................... Nancy Andersen 10:30 a.m. .......................................................... John Wilwohl 12:00 p.m. .......................................................... Michael Grab

Ministers of Holy Communion

Saturday, April 25 4:30 p.m. F. Busse, J. Dombrowski, N. & C. Donnelly, M. & T. Langer, J. Malone, A. Miller, K. Peightal, J. Petruso, K. Polito, T. Power-Natale Sunday, April 26 7:30 a.m. . A. Anderson, A. & A. Carson, J. Lindenmuth, R. Mineo, M. Rutkowski, R. Serafini 9:00 a.m. ...... J. Demjanenko, S. & S. Drabant, D. Geiger, J. Hagerty, E. Hebner, B. & G. Karle, C. Louis, E. Mozdy, W. Sherwood 10:30 a.m. . J. Darden, C. Hammon, A. Harpst, J. Hynes, C. Jefferys, J. Lyons, H. Morphy, L. Ott, C. Roehrl, R. Vicary,? 12:00 p.m. ............ A. Carbo, M. Dickerson, M. Guelcher, S. Kaveney, L. Louis, R. Louis, J. Mineo, J. Moran, E. & L. Sitzler, ?

Monday, April 20—Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Walter Lawrence (Tom Doyle) 8:00 a.m. G.H.W. Schuster (Gerhard & Sally Schuster)

Tuesday, April 21—St. Anselm 6:30 p.m. Verna Roderick (John J. McCormick Jr.)

Wednesday, April 22—Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Florence Panameroff (Family) 8:00 a.m. Walter Sierota (Kathy Szczesny)

Thursday, April 23—St. George & St. Adalbert 8:00 a.m. Sally Genck (Mary Kay Bednarski) 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Faith Formation Program

Friday, April 24—St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 7:00 a.m. Myrtle Ritter (Honey) 8:00 a.m. Elizabeth Weber (Margie & George Plavcan)

Saturday, April 25—St. Mark 4:30 p.m. The People of St. Jude Parish

Sunday, April 26—Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 a.m. Mary Joyce McGee (Romanski Family) 9:00 a.m. Marilyn Osiecki (The Carrier Family) 10:30 a.m. Philip Trapolsi (Family) 12:00 p.m. Barb Lee (Barb & Bob Goetz)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29;1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

Daily Masses Available St. Julia’s Church: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Church: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m. M., T., TH., & F. 8:00 a.m.

The Church sanctuary lamp is lit this week in loving memory of

Andrew Catalde From

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family too!

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Sacrificial Giving for the weekend of April 11/12, 2015

WEEKEND OFFERING Weekly envelopes……………………..$10,700.00 Loose offering……….………………… $1,862.20

TOTAL offering….….$12,562.20

Thank You so much for your weekly support of our parish!

Providing a strong founda-tion in Faith and Education

from Pre-School through 8th grade

Mr. Stephen Nemenz, Principal 606 Lowell Avenue Erie, PA. 16505 (814) 838-7676

We invite you to visit our website at www.ourladyschristian.com

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Marie Gieza—-474-1919 Nancy Young—838-4469

Baptismal Preparation Class

Thursday, May. 7th, 7:30 p.m. In the Founders Room

Call the Parish Office to register, 833-0927

Weekend Presider Schedule April 25/26, 2015

4:30 p.m. Fr. Scott Detisch 7:30 a.m. Fr. Jason Feigh 9:00 a.m. Fr. Jason Feigh 10:30 a.m. Fr. John Detisch 12:00 p.m. Fr. John Detisch (First Communion Mass) We are extremely happy to

announce that we will have Corrine Egan back.

Her topic will be: "THE FIRST MOTHERS."

We feel what better way to celebrate the month of May then with information on the Mothers of the Presidents.

Join us at 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 14

at Perkins on West 8th Street. Cost is $1.00 (to secure speaker) + your lunch. Also save the date of Thursday June 11 when John Johnston will update us on what we should know from Social Security.

All are welcome.

2015 Catholic Services Appeal Pledges to date $173,921.41

100% of Diocesan Goal $116,671.00

75% of Parish Goal $232,000.00

423 Pledges Received 30% of Total Parish Participation

A Family Perspective The apostles were afraid of Jesus until he ate with them and they touched him. In your family the ordinary acts of eating together, touching, embracing not only confirm our love for each other, but also celebrate God’s presence in your family. These ‘ordinary’ moments contain the ‘Extraordinary.”

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Episode Eight Thursday April 23rd

At 7 PM

Spring Soup & Bread in the Parish Center

at 6:00 PM

Episode Eight: “A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints” The story of the Church is told in the examples of those men and women who dedicated their lives to knowing and serving Jesus Christ. The Catholic Faith is made visible in real human lives. Father Barron gives considera on to some of the Church’s greatest heroes, and demonstrates how their extraordinary examples display both the passion and crea ve poten al of the Catholic Church. High-ligh ng Katharine Drexel, Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein, and Mother Teresa of Calcu a, Father Barron tells the story of the Church as a vast company of witness who are called by Christ to be a Communion of Saints.

Worldwide Marriage Encountered Couples

will be hosting a candle light dinner for married couples here at:

St. Jude the Apostle Church, on

Sat. April 25th from 6-8pm at the Parish Center.

Free will offering. Please join them and celebrate your marriage!

RSVP to: Jim and Betty Dalessandro 814-833-7929 or jimbettydale2@gmail.com

2015 Inaugural

Knight at the Races Sponsored by

St. Jude’s Knights of Columbus

Saturday, May 9th 7:00 to 11:00 pm. OLC School Gym

Enjoy a fun filled night with horse racing & games. Food and Beverages provided

BYOB

Tickets: $20pp– Must be 21 Questions or Need Tickets

Please call Carl 814-790-3386Or Mike 814-449-7203

Spaghetti and meatball dinner at St. Paul Center

A spaghetti and meatball dinner, complete with salad and dessert, will be served Sunday, April 26, from noon to 5 pm at St. Paul Center, 453 W. 16th St. The event is sponsored by St. Paul’s Holy Name Society. Adult tickets are $8 and children’s tickets are $4. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Take-outs are available. For more information, call 814-490-6265 or 814-825-7288.

Homebuyer Resource Expo Saint Martin Center will be holding a Homebuyer Resource Expo on April 22, 2015 from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. at their offices located at 1701 Parade Street in Erie. Come and learn more about buying a home, mortgage options, first time home buying, avoiding common pitfalls and other issues related to home ownership. For more information, please contact Veronica Fields at (814) 452-6113 extension 207.