Mission Statement We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude, are followers of Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and under the guidance

of our bishop and pastor, we strive to use our diverse skills and unique vision to build the kingdom of God in our hearts and in our world. We strive to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe                  November 20, 2016

We are slowly gaining on reaching our goal of 2.5 million and to date have

collected 1.3 million in pledges. It is important that all of us take ownership in

making this building campaign a success through

pledges as well as through prayer. If you have not

turned in a pledge card, please do so and if you haven’t picked one up,

please get yours after any of the weekend Masses. Together we can build

for the future.

Join us for Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9AM

Greeters Ministry: a way to be more welcoming. We

invite everyone to take part in this

ministry! Whether you are young or older, alone or have a

family with children, come and be a greeter. We will need lots of people for

each of the 3 weekend Masses. We invite you to come to see what is involved - it’s not

difficult. The meetings will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at 9am and again at

6:30pm, after Mass. Only 1 member of your family needs to attend. Let’s make sure that everyone who comes to St. Jude will feel that they look forward to coming back because the people are so warm and

generous. If you have questions email or call Terry Humenik.

Our Giving Tree is one way which the Catholic Community of St. Jude reaches into the community and helps those who are less fortunate have a bright and Merry Christmas.

Our tree is up and ready to go! Parishioners are asked to take an

ornament and return the items listed on it to under the tree before December 18.

Points to remember It is necessary to return the ornament with the gift. As we receive more names and requests, more tags will be added to

the tree for the next couple of weeks. All Gift Cards please return VIA the collection basket! Please do not wrap the gifts, donations of gift wrap, tape and tags

are welcome instead. Thank you so much for your generosity! 

Adopt a Child Stocking Project

Donors choose a child’s name and a stocking, purchase gifts for the child, decorate and fill the stocking and return it to the church. Stockings are delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution. Deadline for returning the stockings is Sunday, December 4th.

Sunday, November 20, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Sm 5:1-3/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 8:30AM Mass: People of St Jude Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Wee Believers Anointing of the Sick, Advent Gathering 9:30AM Elementary Faith Formation 11:00AM Mass Jude Gappy by Sabrina Dinkha Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Wee Believers Anointing of the Sick, Advent Gathering 3:00PM Youth Fusion 4:30PM Infused 7:00PM CYC Monday, November 21, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 22, Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11 Noon Senior Luncheon 6:00PM Mass: Hallie Dutcher by her family Wednesday, November 23, Blessed Miguel Agustin, Pro, Priest and Martyr Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 8:00AM Mass: Pat Price by Liz & Frank Deak Thursday, November 24, Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs

Thanksgiving Day Rv 18:1-2, 21-23;19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 9:00AM Mass: People of St Jude

Parish and Formation Offices will be closed Have a Blessed Day

Friday, November 25, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Lk 21:29-33

Parish and Formation Offices will be closed NO 8:00AM Mass Saturday, November 26, Weekday, BVM Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 4:00PM Reconciliation 5:00PM Mass: Rosie Hengesbach by Hengesbach Family Sunday, November 27, First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 8:30AM Mass: People of St. Jude 11:00AM Mass: Randy Yanska by Nancy Yanska-Hanley

Mass Intentions & Events for the Week

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    Mission Statement   We,  the  people  of  the  Catholic  Community  of  St.  Jude,  are  followers           of  Christ.  Empowered  by  the  Holy  Spirit  and  under  the  guidance  of  our     bishop and pastor, we  strive  to use our diverse  skills and unique vision  to build  the kingdom of God  in our hearts and  in our world. We strive  to  live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all  people.  

              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 Forma on Office Phone (517) 669‐8341  

A er Hours Emergency phone (517) 803‐0911  

Parish Office Hours:  Monday thru Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM 

Bulle n Deadline is 10:00AM Wednesdays ~ Contact  Tina Simon  

Parish Staff & Phone Extensions  Pastor: Fr. Robert Irish                      ext. 11    Email: frbob@stjudedewi .com Deacon Ted Heutsche    Email: deaconted@stjudedewi com   Deacon Kevin Orth     Email:  deaconkevin@stjudedewi .com Pastoral Associate: Terry Humenik                    ext.  18    Email:  terryhumenik@stjudedewi .com  Opera ons Manager: Rob Strouse         ext. 10    Email:  robstrouse@stjudedewi .com Parish Office Manager: Chris na Simon    ext. 13    Email:   nasimon@stjudedewi .com Bookkeeper: Rosemary Starn                         ext. 15    Email:  rosiestarn@stjudedewi .com Director of Faith Forma on (K‐8):  Mary Lippert    Email: marylippert@stjudedewi .com    ext. 17 Coordinator of Youth(9‐12): Hallie Card        Email: halliecard@stjudedewi .com              ext. 14 Forma on Administra on Assistant:  Laurie Seybert         Email: laurieseybert@stjudedewi .com        ext. 16  Faith Forma on Program Assistant: Lynda Roof                                                            Email:  lyndaroof@stjudedewi .com             ext. 19 Director of Music Ministries: Steve Kasperick‐Postellon    Phone (989) 787‐2085 Email: stevekp@stjudedewi .com Maintenance:  Ray Taylor  

  Helping Hands Ministry  phone  (517) 930‐1383      

Weekend Masses Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday, 8:30AM, 11:00AM    

 

Weekday Masses Tuesdays at 6:00PM (Sept‐May)  

Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays  8:00AM  

Reconcilia on  Saturdays, 4:00PM‐4:30PM or by appointment  

Other Area Reconcilia on Opportuni es 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  

www.stjudedewi .com Visit us on our Parish and Youth Facebook pages 

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What do we do now?

That is a line from the movie “The Candidate” starring Robert Redford. He was the son of a well-liked governor father who was pushed into being a candidate for Senator. After struggling at first to find words in his speeches that connected with the people or even wanting to win the election, he found himself winning the election and then, realizing he had no idea of what to do next.

I am finding that many people are in the same boat after this year’s election campaign. Now I’m not saying that people are in a quagmire because Mr. Trump is the newly elected President-candidate. What I am saying is, what do we do now? How do we build a nation ‘great again’ when there is so much division separating us? How do we respect human life, from conception, when there does not appear to be respect for the human life that made it out of the womb?

But I will be honest with you. My candidate did not win—by a long shot. Now that is not an insight into how I may have voted, for it is not, as my candidate wasn’t on the ticket. No, my candidate did not win and the candidate I’m speaking of is our Lord and Savior. For if Christ was fully present within any of our political candidates; then all of us would have been singing the praises of God during this past campaign season and then finding us all, as a ‘whole’ Nation, dancing in the streets with joy over our eventual elected official. As it stands now, we are a divided nation and we need to turn to Christ to seek his guidance on bring us together as One Nation, Under God.

The “Eighth” Deadly Sin

This brings me to a new topic. I am beginning to believe that Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Email, Snapchat, Instagram, and many other social media programs or apps) are and have become the Eighth Deadly Sin. Too many people are hiding behind these apps to voice anger & hate; especially during this past campaign season and certainly afterwards. Some aren’t hiding at all!

Personally I have tried to use social media as a way to connect to family and friends. Now I haven’t been extremely good about everything I have posted in the past, but I have tried not to post anything that divides or slanders another person.

Unfortunately I was finding more and more posts from my “friends’ list that were doing exactly this. Now that is not to say that their posts appear to be unfair or judgmental and done with the intent to harm another person but in reality some of these posts were doing just that. Not all of them were bad in and of itself; but they were when it berated, demeaned, belittled or disrespected another simply because they don’t hold to their political, social or religious point of view.

Needless to say I have taken the unfortunate step and deleted (or in Facebook terms, “unfriended”) anyone & everyone who was not a family member. I needed to do this to get back to why I joined FB to begin with and keep my focus on Jesus’ command to ‘love one another as you love yourself’. I was finding it harder and harder to keep that love of Christ towards others at times; thus I needed to make a change in the way I use my personal social media apps.

I guess what I am trying to say to all of us, when using any social media app, be gentle and humble of heart, use words that bind and mend and not tear apart further what is already broken, be merciful as we pray to ask God to be with us, to stop the hate just because someone is of a different political party, social status, gender or religious ethnicity or racial background.

I think a good guide to follow would be: before posting or even commenting in public on anything and that is, “how would you feel if someone posted or said the same about you?” Finally as my mother and maybe your mother too use to say, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it at all!”

Our Building Campaign

I would be remiss if I didn’t say that I am concerned that we may not reach our goal to build our addition. Too many people are walking out the doors instead of taking a few seconds to pick up their pledge packets and a majority of those that do have their pledge cards are not returning them.

This is my house, it is your house, it is the house of every registered parishioner and we must all take ‘ownership’ of it and this campaign is a way to say, I, too, have an invested ownership of this house of God. So join me in making a pledge and in praying for the success of this campaign.

The FBI Report

Next Sunday’s Scriptures A reflection on the readings for Mass next Sunday, November 27

Jaramie Kiebler November 20, 1981 Harold Taylor November 20, 2008 Roger Koski November 21, 2001

Marion Simon November 22, 2004 Therese Fedewa November 24, 1997

The Jesus who is born in time and history is also the Christ who will come in glory to judge all. The season of Advent begins today with a call to perseverance and vigilance, as we prepare, not just to celebrate the historical event of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but also to celebrate our central belief that Christ will come again in glory to judge all humanity. Our readings are chosen to help us reflect on this great truth and to be prepared for the coming of Christ. Our readings speak to us about eternal life and the fulfillment of the kingdom. Isaiah, 2:1-5, the Old Testament prophet of consolation, describes a pilgrimage to the mountain of the Lord where the faithful will be instructed in his ways. Paul, Romans 13:11-14, calls us to wake up and to throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Our Gospel, Matthew 24:37-44, echoes this, describing the need to be prepared for the unexpected coming of Christ in glory.

Anniversaries of deceased friends and family from our parish

Greetings Corner Birthday Blessings to Helen Kraus-Patterson, Marilyn Thimmig, Judy Hutchison, Honora Perry, Kay Lewis, Lee Janis and Barbara McCann

Happy Anniversary on the Occasion of their 66th to Robert & Beverly Vondale 52nd to Ronald & Carole Helsel

Celebrating a milestone anniversary, a milestone birthday, a notable accomplishment? If you happen to be celebrating a milestone birthday, 65 and older (we

automatically print those who are celebrating 65, 70, 75, 80 and over) and we know about it, we will congratulate those folks. Contact the parish office at 669-8335 x 13 if you have someone to add.

We remember in prayer . .  All who are sick may be healed  in body and spirit, especially: Debbie Pla , Tom Adams, David Church, William Steinman, Doris Welsh,  Fr.  Charlie  Irvin, Deacon  Ted Heutsche,  Fr.  John  Fain, David Hanses,  Larry Garagiola,  Bill  Pearson  Jr.,  Jean Cramner, Bruce Ely, Sarah Swank, Ken Jensen, Sharon Hunt, Pam Becka, June Dennany, Jim Wilson, Connie Kwiek, Barbara Bernardo, James Irish,   Irene Gilbreath, Don Williams, Steve Kelly, Jerry Strayer, Cathy Smith, Becky Schafer, Brian Byelich, David Starn, Larry Starn, Therese VanWormer, Robert Steinman, Barbara Katch‐Smith, Brian Shellberg,  Jackie Hunt, Penni Sweeney, Mary Jo Piecuch, Mary Therese Swanson, Robert Ataman, Samantha Son ch, Deanna Hartwell, Sarah Grondin, Jeff Church,  Steffi  Kracko,  Tom  Reid,  Pat McCrackin,  Camilla  Smith,    Kari  Quimby,  Cheryl  Corr,  Greg  Gillispie,  Peg  Schmid, Kathleen Gladding, Mary Erickson, Rose Parks, Elizabeth Downie, Cathy Koski, Carol Haege, Daniel Thelen, Judy Welling, Ken Mohnke, Bethany Ames, Mary Montcalm,  John Baibak,  Jordan  Ramos, Nick  Robinson,  Jean Wirick,  Claire Block,  Fred & Patricia  Strouse,  Thomas  Lynch,  Stephanie  Dorr,  Julie  Biergans,  Gordon  Rogers,  Jack  Marten,  Vickie  Bedard,  Laurie Wrzesinski, Paul Slyver, Ka e Frayer, Maria Bevard, Joan Jackson, Michael Krohn, Ma  & Elijah Kost, Janet Cousineau, Barb Smith, Myrtle Daugherty, Helen Hoffman, Ted Courter, Melodie Barber, Harold Moody, Joel Broderick.     If you have someone listed here who has recovered please contact Tina at 669‐8335 x13 so their names can be removed.  

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for November 26 and 27

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5:00PM Mass Altar Server: Luke Greenfield Eucharis c Ministers:  Marie Ciolek, Janet Irrer,  Denise Pra , Bill Prince, John Sands, Tina Sharkey Lector: Jonathan Greenfield Mass Coordinator: Jim Kurt Ushers: Dick Byelich, Bruce Miles,  Andrew Schneider,  Gordon Vanderwier   

 8:30AM Mass Altar Servers: Gregory Seybert, Amyah Seybert, Tristyn Seybert Eucharis c Ministers: Elizabeth Braun, Sue Garmo/Braun, Kellie Hardenbergh, Jim Kraus, Kris Poulson, Jean Wegenke  Lectors: Erica Mar n and  Dave Poulson   Mass Coordinator: Amy Kraus Ushers: Pete McKinnon,  Daniel Smith, Lee Stauffer,  Fred  Strouse 

 11:00AM Mass Altar Servers:  Kaitlyn Dickey,  Drew Dickey, Josephine Ives Eucharis c Ministers:  Isabelina Amor, Kenneth & Tina Ashbrook, Eileen Phillips,  Ginny Ramirez, Kathy Thelen  Lector:  Eileen Phillips Mass Coordinator:  Michael  Muehlenbeck Ushers:  Arthur Amor, John Baibak, George Mallison, Bob Ramirez  

Please remember in prayer our parish members and their families that are serving in our armed forces.   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 

     

The next Bap sm Prepara on Class will be held Tuesday, December 13th at 7PM at the Parish Offices at 409 Wilson Street.   

Please contact Laurie Seybert at 669‐8343 ext. 16 or by email at  laurieseybert@stjudedewi .com to register or for informa on about preparing 

for your child’s Bap sm.  

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST . . .

Andrew James Fielder became a member of the Body of Christ on November 12 through the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism by Fr. Robert Irish. Andrew was presented by his parents, Brian and Krista (Marciniak) Fielder. Andrew’s godparents are Kenneth Marciniak and Karen Marciniak.

Samantha and Katherine Falor became members of the Body of Christ on November 13 through the celebration of the sacrament of Baptism by Fr. Robert Irish. Samantha and Katherine were presented by their parents, Todd and Amanda (Parker) Falor. Samantha and Katherine’s godparents are Daniel Falor and Mackenzie Dudek. Welcome, Andrew, Samantha, and Katherine!

Parish Sacramental News Parish Sacramental Policies 

 Bap sm: To schedule a bap sm or 

register for the bap smal           prepara on  program, parents may contact Laurie Seybert or Deacon Ted.  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 also         celebrated a er each Mass the weekend of the third Sunday of 

each month.  

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Faith Formation News

Grades Pre-K through 8th: Mary Lippert, Director , 669-8341 ext. 17 marylippert@stjudedewitt.com

Join us in praying for the following 9th grade students who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm Isabel Adcock Noah Behovitz Kristine Belding Alexa Beyer Olivia Bunce Ryan Chapko Kylie Droste Mason Gilbert Elayne Hengesbach Addisyn Henning Isac Rios Please pick up a prayer rock in the Gathering Space near the hospitality room to remind you to pray for all of the students who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation this year!

Nov 20 8:30am Wee Believers/CLW 9:30am 1-4 Faith Formation 11:00am Wee Believers/CLW 3:00pm Youth Fusion 4:30pm Infused Nov 23 NO WEDNESDAY FORMATION

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE GRADES 1-8 WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 21-27

Nov 27 NO SUNDAY FORMATION Nov 30 6:15PM 1-4 Faith Formation

BETHLEHEM MARKETPLACE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 12:00PM-1PM

THIS IS AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE!

Why do we do what we do? Faith needs to be an ongoing conversation with our little ones! If you are not sure how to answer a question or have one of your own, plan on attending the Adult Faith Update sessions that are being offered Sundays from 9:45-10:45am during Elementary FFP.

Adult Faith update

Step back in time and experience a walk trough the City of Bethlehem on the

night that Christ was born.

Hebrew Franks and tapu’-chips for a donation to our service project;

Faith in Flint

BLESS YOU! When children and families come to Religious Formation, they are reminded that they are entering a Holy place. Making a sign of the cross when entering reflects a renewal of baptism and a cleansing of sin.

Sophia Rios Sam Sanderson Sydney Savage Drew Schorfhaar Amalia Scorsone Michael Shellberg Jay Stevons Kelli Teszlewicz Maria Vostrizansky Jacob Wieferich

Faith Formation News Grades 9-12th: Hallie Card, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 669-8335 ext. 14 halliecard@stjudedewitt.com Adult Enrichment: Terry Humenik, Pastoral Associate, 669-8335 ext. 18 terryhumenik@stjudedewitt.com

Adult Faith Enrichment

The Greeters Ministry is Coming  We have been talking about developing a greeters ministry in our parish for several years as a way to be more welcoming not only to people who are new to the parish but to members of our parish community. The ushers at St. Jude have their own duties but greeters will focus on letting people know that we are glad they are here with us to worship God. We invite everyone to take part in this ministry because it is something for everyone to share in as brothers and sisters in Christ. Whether you are young or older, alone or have a family with children, come and be a greeter. We will need lots of people for each weekend with 3 Masses each weekend. We invite you to come to see what is involved - it’s not difficult and we will give you all the information that you need to know. The meetings will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at 9am and again at 6:30pm, after Mass. Only 1 member of each family needs to attend. It is very important that we get this ministry ready and active before the Christmas season so that we can warmly welcome all who are with us during the beautiful season. Let’s make sure that everyone who comes to St. Jude at any time will feel that they look forward to coming back because the people are so warm and generous.

Adult Faith Update Sessions If you haven’t taken the time to join in our Adult Faith Update sessions you are missing out on some good and lively discussions related to our faith and our relationships with Jesus. Check it out by coming to one of the sessions listed below as we share what we know about maturing in our Catholic Faith. You will find a schedule of topics at the Parish Information Center and outside the meeting room door. Sessions start at 9:45 and end by 10:45. . Child care is available. Topic Schedule for Adult Faith Update Sessions November 20 - No session today November 27 - No Session, Thanksgiving weekend December 4 - Advent –what does it mean for us? December 11 - Catholic Traditions during Christmas Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1 - no session Christmas break January 8 - The Liturgical Cycle (the church year) January 15 - Prayer—exploring many types & styles January 22 - Prayer continued January 29 - Apologetics - How do you answer questions meant to find fault with the Catholic Faith? February 5 - Ecumenism - relationships with other faith traditions.

Friendship

Last week, after what seemed like forever without a meeting, Youth Group returned to Sunday night with plenty of delicious food, some new faces, two truths and a lie (wait, is the Youth Minister really an undercover agent for the FBI?), and making new best friends… only to ditch them over the promise of a couple of bucks or a free pizza.

The topic of the night was one that affects us all in some way: friendship. Our relationships shape us into the people we are. They help us discover things about ourselves. They give us support and a place to grow. Relationships give us a sense of belonging. What happens when those relationships crumble? What happens when friendships fall apart? Can trust be rebuilt?

St. Francis DeSales talked about the difference between True Friendship and False Friendship. True Friendship is that which, by a friendship with that person, you also become closer to Christ. How many of our friendships are actually True?

Service

Join us this Sunday, November 20 at 7:00 for a

special Youth Group session!

With Thanksgiving coming up, we will be living our

gratitude with a ThanksLiving service

project at Youth Group!

In addition to service, we will also be voting on the Youth Group name! Don’t miss out!

New Instagram Account

Want to keep up with what the Youth Group is doing or simply have a little bit of inspiration on a daily basis? Follow the new St. Jude CYC Instagram account @stjudedewittyouth

No promises that the Youth Minister’s dog, Vito, won’t show up from time to time… You have been warned.

Jerusalem, Our Destiny This weekend, we conclude a liturgical year with the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Next weekend, we begin a new year with the First Sunday of Advent. On both weekends, the Lectionary prescribes the same psalm be sung after the first reading: Psalm 122.

Psalm 122 is one of several psalms (along with 46, 48, 76, 84, and 87) categorized by modern scripture scholars as the Songs of Zion. The word Zion is first found in 2 Samuel 5:7, which dates to c. 630-540 B.C. It is a place name often used as a synonym for the city of Jerusalem. It also commonly referred to a specific mountain near Jerusalem (Mount Zion), on which stood a fortress conquered by David.

God chose David as king and promised him an everlasting kingdom. God also chose David’s city; when David brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, it was made the city of God (see 2 Samuel 6). The Songs of Zion celebrate the glory of Jerusalem, city of David, city of God. There God is present with his people. There, as Psalm 122 says, all the tribes of the Lord gather to worship.

The Songs of Zion describe Zion as the highest mountain, the center of the universe. (Indeed, for centuries after Jesus’ death and resurrection, it was common to draw world maps with Jerusalem at the center.) A stream is depicted as flowing from Zion, or from Zion’s temple (Psalm 46, cf. Ezekiel 47). Zion is the place of God’s great and final victory over all the nations, the place where God’s kingdom will be established once and for all (Psalms 46, 48, 76).

Jerusalem is the site of pilgrimage. God’s people are required to celebrate the three great festivals there. This theme is found in the Songs of Zion, and also in a related and overlapping category of psalms, the Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), which are specifically pilgrimage prayers. Jerusalem is also the goal of the final pilgrimage of God’s people. There all people long to be.

The new Jerusalem is our symbol for the kingdom of God (cf. Revelation 21), the place where God will dwell with us forever. The new Jerusalem is where we will find true peace and prosperity, where we will at last be home. These are our hopes as we sing Psalm 122.

Music Notes Steve Kasperick-Postellon, Director of Music Ministries

(989) 787-2085 stevekp@stjudedewitt.com

Help Needed Getting the Poor to Medical Care

Care A Van provides area senior citizens and the disabled with assisted medical transportation. The service is provided by volunteer drivers and they need more drivers ASAP. Volunteer drivers are provided training, the use of the vans and a paid chauffeurs license. Volunteers choose how much and when they will work. The need is great and is increasing. Won’t you try a day or two per month? Call Gale Capling at 989-668–0617 ext 2. This sounds like a work of mercy and compassion beyond compare. Planning Ahead for Gift Giving and Sharing If you are considering getting a new cell phone soon consider what you will do with the old phone. NEVER throw a cell phone in the trash. There are valuable scarce precious metals in cell phones that can contaminate the earth. Besides we would like to recommend that you put your old cell phone in the donation container in the west air lock at church. Secure-the-Call is an organization that removes any of your information from the phone and then gives it to someone who is in danger of abuse so that they can call 911 when they are in danger. Even broken phones are accepted because they can repair them or use them for parts on another phone. Our parish has already donated at least 4 canisters of phones to keep others safe. Phone and chargers and accessories are accepted.

Pillow Stuffing for Hospitalized Children Last Saturday 12 ladies from St. Jude Prayer Shawl and Quilt Ministry joined with the intercultural community, girl scouts and LCC students to stuff positioning pillows for seriously ill children who are hospitalized. The ladies from St. Jude had already made the pillow covers and the volunteers stuffed them all with new poly-fil to be used by 13 hospitals in Michigan. All of this was done in support of the Olivia Kay Foundation, a little girl from DeWitt who has a terminal genetic disease and children like her who spend lots of time in hospitals. It was an inspiration to see all of the people who had come out to make a difference in the lives of these children and their parents.

Calendar Donations You are invited to bring the extra calendars you receive in the box in the gathering space. They will be given to various shelters: for the homeless, pregnant women, and for the abused etc. They always appreciate your donations.

Pastoral Associate’s Notes Terry Humenik, R.N., B.S.N. M.P. S.

517 896-4989 terryhumenik@stjudedewitt.com

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Other News in Our Parish Events, Reminders and Announcements of Activities in our Parish and others

Women’s Annual Christmas Tea is Thursday, December 1st. 

 All ladies are invited !  You can make an individual reserva on or be a Hostess. Hostesses 

reserve a table, decorate their table (as elaborate or a simple as desired). The 

Admission is $4 per person or $30 to reserve a table of 8. Early reserva ons are recommended and are limited to 35 tables. Reserva ons will be accepted through November 27th – no “at the door reserva ons” 

accepted. Doors open at 6:30pm and guests enter and enjoy a “parade stroll”.  The fun con nues as hostesses serve delicious cheesecake, coffee, water, and hot tea. Our entertainment will be a holiday trio!  This is a  me to relax, reconnect with friends, enjoy family and meet new friends of all ages (usually teens and older). Guests may choose to donate a package of diapers and or non 

glass baby food, which are forwarded to Shared Pregnancy, our Dresser Mission and the St. Jude Pantry.  To reserve a table or make a guest reserva on, go to the parish website at www.stjudedewi .com and see the Parish Life tab, and the Women’s Group ar cle, or you may contact Rosie Starn at 517.669.8335 ext.15, 

9AM ‐5PM or by email at rosiestarn@stjudedewi .com.  

If you are a snow bird and will be gone any part of the winter please let us know. We will not fill your mailbox nor leave messages on your answering machine. Contact Tina at the parish office 669-8335 x13 or by email at tinasimon@stjudedewitt.com.  

Other Area Announcements

"Forgiven and Set Free" - Heal the wounds of abortion: To help women heal from the effects of abortion, the Diocese of Lansing is offering unique

post-abortion care, counseling service referrals and an 8-week Bible-based class: “Forgiven and Set Free”

healing classes will be on Thursdays through January 26 from 1:30-3:30pm. The classes are held at the New

Life Center,1601 East Grand River in Lansing. Two weeks off during the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call our confidential helpline 888-456-

HOPE to register today. There is no charge for the class or materials. Please share this information with a friend

or family member who may benefit. Email nlc@resurrectionlansing.org for more information.

Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Gerard for people who will be alone on Thanksgiving Day. The dinner is a sit down, family

style dinner in a friendly atmosphere, served on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 12:30pm in Fr. Weber

Hall. Transportation will be provided if needed. For more info or transportation, please call the Parish Office at 323-2379. Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Dinner to help with the set-up, cooking, transportation, serving and cleanup. The

shifts are 9:30am - noon, noon - 3pm, or 9:30am - 3pm. Please call Mike & Carolyn Hudson at 321-4297 or email

hudsonmi@msu.edu. Thank you.

All are invited to join us for our Parish Mission at St. Casimir Parish in Lansing. “Encounter Jesus, Grow

in Christ, Witness to Faith” November 27-29 from 7-9pm presented by Rev. Dr. William J. Promesso.

LCHS – Application Information will be mailed to 8th graders who are currently enrolled at one of our Catholic partner schools in December. If you have an 8th grader who does not attend a Catholic partner school, but would like to receive an application packet, please contact Lansing Catholic’s Admissions Coordinator, Karen Gavin at 517-267-2102 or email at karen.gavin@lansingcatholic.org to be added to the mailing list. The Lansing Catholic Music Department will present a Lesson and Carols service on November 30 at 7pm. In this service, 9 Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation and the Great Commission to preach the Good News, are read and followed by a song. On December 7 at 7pm the Strings and Concert Band invite the Meridian Community Band to join us in our Christmas Concert. We hope you will come and enjoy the talents of the Lansing Catholic music students! A new retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center on December 10 - " Advent Joy: God is Visiting His People" from 9:30am-3:30pm, including Mass and lunch. Cost is $30. Info and registration at www.stfrancis.ws or 517-669-8321 Eucharistic Ministers Needed for Hospital Ministry Lansing Catholic Hospital Ministry is looking for additional Eucharistic Ministers to distribute Communion to Catholic patients at Sparrow Hospital and McLaren Greater Lansing. Each hospital has an application process followed by a general orientation which is provided to every hospital volunteer through their Volunteer Services Department. Once this is completed, a more specific training is provided which focuses on our visits with patients and their families. Time commitment is generally one day per month for 2 to 3 hours at Sparrow or 1 to 1-1/2 hour at McLaren. For further information, please contact Cassian Hardie at 364-2902 or cassian.hardie@sparrow.org. 9

As you can all see, the exterior renovations to the church and community center are almost completed. The contractors are performing quality work and the appearance of the facilities are much improved. The next-to-no maintenance materials used will serve us for years to come and reduce our operating costs throughout those years. Thank you for your contributions to our Building Fund which makes all of this possible. Our capital campaign continues to progress well as far as pledge amounts, but now that many of the pledge packets are distributed the focus is shifting to participation. In order for us to reach our goal it is essential that all of us make some form of contribution to this campaign. Again I remind you that all contributions made from here on out, stay in the parish and allow us to begin our building addition. If you haven’t picked up your pledge packet, please do so. If you have picked up your packet, please pray for God’s wisdom in making a sacrificial gift and continuing the building of God’s Kingdom here at the Catholic Community of St. Jude!

The food pantry is in need of:    Jello, fros ng, quick bread mixes, boxed potatoes and toilet paper  

 

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From the Operations Managers Desk Rob Strouse, 669-8341 ext. 10 robstrouse@stjudedewitt.com

 

The K of C will again offer wonderful “Keep Christ in Christmas” items for sale after all the masses.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Mass at 9AM Thanksgiving morning

Any Catholic man that's interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus,

please contact Grand Knight, John Urbain at 517-669-5060. See our website www.DeWittKofC.com for additional Council information.

K of C Corner  

Parish Offerings

Fiscal YTD 7/1/16-6/30/17

YTD Budgeted Expenses: $271,840.00 YTD Offertory: -165,072.12

YTD On–Line Offertory -80,376.62 YTD Non-Offertory Income -20,433.43 YTD Deficit: ($5,957.83)

YTD Building Fund (Phase II) $24,661.00

Counter Schedule: November 21 — Team #6 November 28 — Team #7

November 7-13 Contributions

Budgeted Expenses: $13,592.00 Offertory: -7,953.00 On-Line Offertory: -5,530.00

Non-Offertory Income: -30.00 Deficit ($79.00)

Building Fund Collection $1,077.00

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CALL JON STAUFFER (517) 669-7311

Over 37 Years of Service

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Where Pharmacy is a profession- not a sideline.

737 N. Grand Avenue ~ Lansing

517-482-0882 820 Charlevoix Drive ~ Grand Ledge

517-622-4000

Rob Reck General Agent

517/321-7434

Sales Agency 6242 W. Saginaw Lansing, MI 48917

3460 Dunckel Road, Lansing, 48911

dsimmon@simmoninsurance.com

DeWitt Pharmacy 128 S. Bridge St, DeWitt

517 • 668 • 9299 Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm

Saturday 9am - 3pm

The Dresser Ministry

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has donated to the Dresser Ministry this year. Your generosity is overwhelming. The Dresser Ministry will be on vacation until Advent is over.

But do look for the pack-n-play to return for one night at the Women's Christmas Tea!

If you know of an individual or family that would benefit from one of our dressers, or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (Leslie Feldpausch) at 517-669-9264 or by email lpfzoo@aol.com.

Peace be with all of you!

HUFNAGEL’S AUTO REPAIR, LLC 7293 W. Grand River Ave.

At Francis Road (517) 626-2200

Tune Ups, Oil Changes, Brakes, Computer Diagnostics, Complete Auto Service

Mitch Maher Brick/Block/Stone/

Tile/Concrete

517-281-2003

Mitchell R. Dobrzelewski, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY PARISHIONER

669.4411 E-MAIL: dewittop@comcast.net

WWW.VISIONSOURCE-DEWITTOPTOMETRYPC.COM

Primary Eye & Vision Care

Relli’s 202 E. Main ● DeWitt, MI

Tel 669-9243 $6.00 12” 2 Item pizza

$1.29 Kids meals Sunday’s Only

Outdoor Work Wanted

Barn Works Inc. Silo’s Removed

Loads of Sand, Gravel, Mulch Delivered Light Excavation / Land Clearing / Stump Removal

Sidewalks / Driveways

Call Pat or Patrick

St. Jude Parishioner 517 256-0600 barnworksinc.com

Makel & Makel & Makel & Dennel @Dennel @Dennel @

Family Barber Shop II 113 W. Main Street Downtown DeWitt

669•1110

& PET

HEALTH CENTER

“Exceptional Pets cared for by Exceptional People”

THREE SHEARS

FOR PETS Grooming

www.pethealth.net 669-2641 1120 Commerce Prk Suite D

DeWitt, MI 48820

Advertiser of the Week

HOMEAUTOBUSINESSLIFE

Chad Logan 517.351.9117 chad@mllins.com

Do you have a business you would like to promote?

COLOR and Black & White spaces are now available! For more information contact

Tina at the parish office at 669-8335 ext 13.

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ISLA VOLKERS REALTOR

25 + years selling DeWitt Homes

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Alexa M. Vitek D.D.S.

13173 Schavey Road 517.277.2000

www.vitekfamilydentistry.com Family Friendly Dentist

Amy’s CATERING 600 West Saginaw Street

Lansing, MI 48933

517•374•9774 AmysCatering.com

Owned & Operated by the Ramos Family, parishioners

Parishioner

Phone 517●381●8181 www.drbrya.com 4780 Okemos Road • Okemos

Wendy M. Kashenider, DVM

FIND US ON

Mary Jo Garascia Realtor

Specializing in DeWitt Homes

517 • 881 • 3158 Email: maryjo@kw.com

Your DeWitt Connection 88% of my sales in 2014 were a repeat or referral. Stop in & see why!

Kevin McCrackin Sales & Leasing Specialist

PAULI FORD 2380 S. US 27 ● St. Johns

989-224-6711 kevin.mccrackin@pauliford.com

The Dainton Family ~ Parishioners

David J. Fedewa, D.M.D.  

Family Den stry  

 www.dewi amilydental.com  

 1025 W. Herbison Rd. DeWi   

11371 U.S. 27, DeWitt

517•669•2381

Check us out on the web www.dewittvet.com

We offer boarding and bathing too!!

517.575.6021 1758 E. Clark Road Lansing

Parishioner & Owner - Robert Baldino

www.gunnisonvillemeadows.com

Great Insurance Rates!

Greg White & Associates LIC. LUTCF.CLU

FOR A FREE QUOTE 24/7! www.gregwhiteinsurance.com Call (517) 485-5522

Fax (517) 487-1439 E-mail: gwhite3@farmersagent.com

An agent for Farmers’ Insurance for 33 years, a member of St. Jude for 31 years.

Auto●Home●Life●Business●Annuities & IRA’s

Now Offering Group Discount to St. Jude Members (Auto Owners A++ Rating)

Voted Areas Favorite 17 Years since 1926

REED INSURANCE

HOME AUTO LIFE UMBRELLA BUSINESS

Contact Tina Jerue Agent 517-669-2911

tjerue@reedia.net

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DeWitt MI Self Storage dewittmiselfstorage.com

(517) 668-6536 East Howe Road & Business 27

DeWitt Dave Fedewa Owner & Parishioner

Charity Unity

Fraternity Join us to Celebrate Faith and Family

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Contact: Jim Tingay, 669-9422

WWW.DEWITTKOFC.COM

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

205 E Washington St., DeWitt, MI

(517) 669-6465

For your consideration: Our parish bulletin is furnished at no charge to the parish through the support of the merchants and service processionals whose advertising appears within. When you are in need of services, please patronize them and tell them you saw their ad in our parish bulletin. To become an advertiser, please contact the office at 517-669-8335 Ext. 13.