Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017

9405 W. Florida Avenue Lakewood, CO 80232 Office 303-988-6435

Fax 303-988-6438 www.saintjudelakewood.org

Welcome! If you come as a visitor today, we hope you will return as a friend. To register in the parish, stop by the welcome table in back of church. Someone will help answer your questions and give you a form to fill out, which can be left there or put in the collection basket later. You can also register during the week at the parish office.

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kinkel Deacons Rev. Mr. Alan Spears Rev. Mr. Mike Bunch Rev. Mr. Jay Garland Weekend Masses 5:00 pm (Saturday Anticipatory) 7:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am (Sunday) Daily Mass 8:00 am Monday-Friday Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:30-4:30 pm Saturday

Mission Statement: The Catholic Community of St. Jude is formed in faith in Jesus Christ. We seek to grow in our faith through the proclamation of God's Word and the celebration of the Sacraments. We are dedicated to love and care for all God's people in their physical and spiritual needs. The stewardship of our time, talent and treasure is conducted in a way that shows our gratitude to God for His blessings.

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Reloadable King Soopers & Safeway Cards are available to purchase in the office. Every time you reload your card at guest services or before you scan your groceries St. Jude will receive

5%.(Funds raised will help support our Youth.)

PASTOR’S POTPOURRI - COMMITMENT SUNDAY

As we celebrate the final Sunday in the Church’s “year of grace” we remember that Christ is King of the universe and everything comes from Him and returns to Him. The Gospel for today sums up all of Jesus’ teaching…how we deal with the hungry, the thirsty, those sick or in prison, naked…whatever we do to the least of His brothers and sisters, we do to Him. Thank you for your commitment today, may it give you joy as you live out the Gospel. As we look forward to Advent and Christmas, may our financial support of the Church and our other charities, help us to know that this is what the Lord expects of us. May we not be anything but generous. How can we ever repay the Lord for all that He has done for us? We can’t…but In our tithing, we can do what the Lord asks. May you know, again, the blessings that come to those who take care of their wealth in a wise and wonderful way.

— Fr. Bob

St Jude Events

Special Collection

We are asked by the Archdiocese of Denver to take up collec-tions throughout the year. This month St. Jude will continue our tithe as a Stewardship Parish and recognize:

Retired & Infirm Priests on December 3. This benefits our retired senior clergy, many of whom continue to serve in our parishes. Our contributions to this special collection enable them to continue their ministry in a variety of pastoral settings, as well as provide financial assistance for the challenges they face with advanced age and failing health.

You can find envelopes in the back of Church if you wish to make an additional contribution to any of these special collec-tions.

Winter Job Opportunity

St Jude is seeking someone to work on-call when it snows & help Ron shovel the sidewalks before Mass & throughout the day as needed.

If you are interested, please contact Fr Bob at 303-988-6435 Ext 14.

Stewardship Thank you for tithing and writing the amount you are donating on your envelope.

Offertory The December 18/19 collection will be posted in next bulletin.

Electronic Offertory Giving With the Sea-son of Advent coming up, enrolling in Faith Direct is a great way to ensure your gifts to St Jude are received even while you are traveling for the holidays. Visit www. faithdirect.net & enter our parish code CO846.

Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account. Thank you for your continued support!

Envelope Offertory Giving To receive en-velopes, please register and let us know if you would like monthly or weekly envelopes.

Tithing Through generosity to us as a tithing parish we have been able to donate $5,788 dur-ing October to the following charitable and worthy causes:

Brown Robe Benefit Catholic Church Extensions Society Discovery Job Network Seeds of Hope St Francis Circle St Jude 911 Program St Jude Senior Luncheon UCS Province –Jesuit Elder Care World Mission Sunday Barrel Room Next week, the Collection for food will be for St. Jude & clothing will go to the Action Center.

Sack Lunch Sunday will be December 3rd for the Volunteers of America to help feed the poor. Please bring a sack lunch prior to the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Thank you for your generosity.

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Around St. Jude

The Adopt-a-Family Program for Christmas begins Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 23. Children’s names will be available after Mass in the gathering space.

Names will also be available follow-ing weekend Masses for two addi-tional weeks. Gifts are to be re-turned either to the church after weekend Masses, or to the Parish Office by Wednesday, December 13.

—The Christian Service Committee

Can you help your church?

It takes just a few minutes before or during weekend Mass. We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Com-munion at every Mass time except 11:00. We are need of greeters and many ushers at all Mass times. The 7:00 a.m. Mass is in need of another lector (reader).

Please prayerfully consider helping out with these important ministries – don’t wait for “someone else” – we need YOU. Please contact Laura at the office at 303-988-6435 Ext 17.

Mass schedule for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Holy Day of Obligation) Anticipated Mass December 7th: 6:30 p.m. December 8th: 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Well, we did the best we could. We stayed faithful to the Church into which we were baptized. We joined groups and took scripture classes. We extended our arms to the needy. We served on Parish Council. But―ahem―who is going to take our place? Where did the younger generations go? How did two generations of young people just leave without our really noticing?

I recently attended a parish mission led by Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan. Talking about our nostalgia for the bulging church-es of the fifties and early sixties―and I confess that I still long for what I remember as the vibrant Church of those days―she said (and I’m paraphrasing), “Even if we could somehow go back to those days right now we wouldn’t find Jesus there. He is where we are, and we don’t live there anymore. We are alive today, in 2017.”

Somehow, despite our best efforts―or maybe some lukewarm efforts―the investments that we made with the “talents” given us to pass on a robust and vital Church have not made a very impressive return. Recall what St. John Paul II said on the subject: We are not on earth to guard a museum, but to cultivate a flourishing garden of life.

Unlike the Master who left on a journey, Jesus never left us. But he did entrust his Church to us. Yes, the culture that used to carry the faith is gone. But do we really believe that Christ can’t heal and save and draw people to himself in 2017? This is the age in which we live. But Jesus Christ is Lord from age to age. That’s a truth none of us must bury in the ground. How do you keep investing in your parish? —Kathy McGovern ©2017 www.thestoryandyou.com

Annual Christmas Pageant and Concert: Our religious education children have been hard at work for months now preparing this show for you. Please join us on Sunday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. as they tell the Christmas story! The Children’s Choir and Chenani-ah will provide a pre-show concert

and music throughout the play as well. All are welcome to a reception in the Youth Center immediately after the pageant. Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

Catholic Daughters of the Americas. For over 100 years, has helped parishes and communities through the religious, educational and charitable Apostolate of the Church. For further information, contact Maria Garrett at 303-980-9679.

Christian Service Committee Meets on the first Monday of every month from September through May. It is responsible for our Food Basket Programs at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, as well as the Adopt-A-Family gift program at Christmas. The committee also sponsors a luncheon for the elderly in the Fall, a clothing drive in the Spring for The Action Center, and coordinates our 911 Assistance Program. Finally, it directs the grant making associated with our parish tithing program. For further information, please contact Bill Lazzeri at 303-986-9139. The Christian Service Committee meeting is Monday, Nov. 6th at 8:45 am in the Church basement. Eucharistic Adoration Monday 4-8 p.m. and First Friday 8:30-4:00 p.m. *Anytime the Parish Offices are closed, there will be no Eucharistic Adoration.

Hands of The Carpenter, a local nonprofit serving low/fixed-income single moms and widows, will be conducting a Car Care Clinic on Saturday, November 18th at our new location in Golden. The clinic consists of a vehicle assessment and oil change, while moms & kids enjoy refreshments and activities. For more information email Crystal at crystal@ehands.org or go to: http://handsofthecarpenter.org.192-96-211-80.sectorshared.net/get-involved/car-care-clinics/. Volunteers with or without automotive experience are welcome and needed. Advent Workshop | The Four Teresa’s 2017 | December 1st 7pm-9pm & December 2nd 9am-4pm | Join Patty Merlo, help us discover how much we have in common with Teresa of Avila, Theresa of Lisieux, Teresa Benedicta, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Workshop will focus on each Teresa’s life, conversion, spiritual. Location: Lanteri Center | 416 22nd Street Denver, CO Cost: $50.00 | Please register at 303-298-1498 or LanteriCenter@aol.com

Elsewhere

Organizations and Ministries

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Readings for the Week Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

Pray for the Sick Parishioners of our Parish

Stephanie Vigil, Charlene Maccagnan Burnita Besser, Mary Ann Ryberg, Al & Pat Powers, Linda

Chavez, Jim Hiltenbrand, Wayne Lawton, Dominic Petry, Helen Anderson, Laurie Reynolds, Mike Mancinelli, Lucille Rush,

Stanton LaBreche, Bibiana Tristani, Glenn Hemmer, Shirley Makowski, Erin Roberts, Vicki Summers, Elene Yarnell, Leonard

Beaudrie, Gene Beaudrie, Richard Mann, Shirley Planche, Jerry Kennedy, Barbra & Jack Harrigan, Marlene Feuerborn, Mary

Zarlengo, Al and Pat Powers, Dorrene Walker, Ellen Anderson Ellen Anderson, Dominic Petry, Andre McGraw

Please Pray for the Deceased Members of our Parish

+Larry Mullen, +Diane McKinney

Join Flocknote today and stay connected! Go to www.flocknote.com/stjudelakewood Or text stjude to 84576 and join your favorite groups today.

Welcome New Parishioners! If you are new to our parish and have not registered, please pick up a registration sheet in our gathering space after Mass on the Welcome Table or stop by our parish office during the week and sign up!

Family Status Do you have a change in your family status, or have you moved, have a new phone number or a new email address?

If you have any updates, please notify Tina in the parish office 303-988-6435 or tfurtaw@saintjudelakewood.org

Organizations and Ministries Continued

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Divorced or separated and have questions about annulments or receiving Communion? Call Deacon Alan at

303-988-6435 x12.

Fellowship of the Unashamed meets every Wednesday starting the second week in September through the end of May in

the Church basement from 9:00 am -11:00 am. We are an adult faith based learning group. Contact Nancy @ 303-985-4931

for more information.

Knights of Columbus Saint Jude Council # 16052 meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the church basement starting with a rosary at 7:00 pm. Contact Dave Ehler at 303-868-3901 for more information. Visit us at www.kofc16052.org

Light of God Prayer Community meets Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Community Center focusing on

Jesus Christ through prayer, song & scripture all with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and His gifts. The meeting concludes

at 11:30 a.m. Come join us. For more information please call Marion Budz @ 303-973-2613.

Men’s Prayer Group meets in the CC every Saturday at 7:00 am except the 3rd Saturday.

Militia Immaculata meets the 2nd Monday of every month from 10:00 am-11:00 am in the lower level of the Community Center.

Outreach Assistance For those facing temporary financial setbacks: financial assistance is often available for rent assistance,

utilities, food, etc. Please arrange for an appointment by calling 303-882-2253.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary Makers We meet every 2nd Monday of the month 9:00-10:00 am in the Community

Center Lower Level. All new comers are welcome and we will even teach you how to make rosaries (many different options).

Rosaries are sent to the military, missions in U.S. and foreign countries, nursing homes, hospitals. If interested stop by and

join our group. If you have any questions please contact Maria LaBreche at 303-986-2017.

Prime Timers Our Christmas party is on Saturday, December 9, at Holiday Inn, Hampden and Wadsworth. Tickets are $23 and menu choices are Chicken Picatta, Roast pork loin, and grilled salmon. Contact Dave Mattie for tickets - 303-241-1958. Also, Dec 1st is our annual First Friday Memorial Mass for 2017 deceased Prime Timers. This year we will be remembering Elaine Brenan 3/2017, Donna Butzen 5/2017, and Isabelle Padden 7/2017. After Mass Prime timers and other friends of the deceased are invited to join us for breakfast in the Community Center Lower Level.

Serra Club of Southwest Denver We are dedicated to fostering and promoting vocations to the ministerial priesthood and

religious life. For more information, contact Bob Bucheit at 303-989-0145 and Maureen McGee at 303-988-6983.

St. Francis Circle Did you know that we are more than just quilts? Many of our members sew, knit, and crochet many

items at home and bring to our meetings to donate. These items include baptismal bibs, throws, afghans, receiving blankets,

hats, scarves, booties, and larger quilts. It’s an amazing group and fulfilling to be a part of SFC. Think about joining us.

Thank you St. Jude staff, parishioners, and SFC members!! Questions, call Gloria @ 303-986-4311 or Doris @ 303-763-7699.

The Gabriel Project assists mothers and families in need during a pregnancy by promoting the sanctity of life. To make a

confidential inquiry for anyone in need in the metro area, call 1-800-713-3021.

The Stephen Ministry program provides confidential one-on-one Catholic Christian care to individuals in the congregation

who are experiencing difficulties in their lives such as grief, death of a loved one, illness, divorce, financial difficulties and

more. For more info call Gene Corley 303-697-7058 or Susan Clarke at 303-985-8638.

Wednesday Morning bible Study will begin by studying the new testament, 9-10:30 am in the Lower Level Community Center all are welcome. For more info please call 303-233-3372.

Sacraments Baptisms of children are regularly scheduled each month. A pre-baptismal session is required for parents & godparents. Please call the office at 303-988-6435 before or after the child's birth, before you choose godparents.

Adult Baptism is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). For information, please call Deacon Mike at 303-988-6435 x16.

Marriage: Those who wish to be married at St. Jude Church must be registered in the parish for at least one year. Sons and daughters of registered parishioners may also be married here. A 12-month preparation period is required. Please call the office at 303-988-6435.

Anointing of the Sick: In the case of serious illness in the family, please call the office immediately at 303-988-6435. Do not wait until death is imminent. During hours when the office is closed, you will be directed to the emergency line.

Funeral arrangements: Call the office at 303-988-6435.

Bulletin Announcements: Bulletin announcements are due the Monday 14-days prior to Sunday publication. Bulletin announcements are to be short due to limited space. Announcements are to be run one week prior to the event unless given permission for two weeks. Announcements for the bulletin are to be sent to bulletin@saintjudelakewood.org

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This Week at Saint Jude Mon. 27 Tue. 28 Wed. 29 Thur. 30 Fri. 01 Sat. 02 Sun. 03

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary

4-8 pm Eucharistic Adoration

Young Adults 7:30-9 pm

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary

9-11 am CBS

6pm Vespers 6:30 Special Ed Classes

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary 9:00– 10:30 am Bible Study 4-5:15 pm RE Classes 6:30-8 pm Jr. High Youth Group

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 Light of God Prayer Group 10:00 am Book Club 1:00 pm Book Club 5:45 pm RCIA

7:15 am Mercy Chaplet 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Rosary First Friday Adoration 8:30-4:00pm

7-9am Men’s Pray-er Group 3:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass 8-12pm Catholic Daughters

7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 9:00-2:00 pm Confirmation Super Sunday 12:30-1:45 pm RE Classes 6-8 pm High School Youth Group

Mass Intentions +Lilian Andrews +Mr. & Mrs.

Miram +Herbert Lang +Elaine Brennan For the deceased

members of the Prime timers

+Tina Gennaro Conca, Sr. & Jr. Bruno Rocco Conca

+Pat Day For the Parishioners of St. Jude +Elorsa Chavez

Pastoral Staff Pastor ........................................................... Rev Msgr. Robert J. Kinkel x14 Pastoral Assistant/Bulletin & Web Editor .................. Tina Furtaw x10 Director of Religious Education .............................. Brenda Maxwell x18 Coordinator of Music Ministry ........................................ Mike Marek x20 Coordinator of Special Education .................................... Diane Schreiber Coord of Youth & Young Adults Ministry ....... Megan Matthew x30 Business Manager ....................................................... Nikkole Cubbage x13 Coordinator of Plant Facilities ....................................... Ron Colborg x22 Coordinator of RCIA & Liturgical Ministries Rev. Mr. Mike Bunch x16 Permanent Deacon ....................................................... Rev. Mr. Jay Garland Permanent Deacon ........................................... Rev. Mr. Alan Spears x12 RE Resource Coordinator & Hospitality Coordinator............. Liz Perry Bookkeeper Assistant................................Rhonda McIntyre x11

Community Center Offices

Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(closed 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. daily) General e-mail: mail@saintjudelakewood.org

Main phone: 303-988-6435 ~ Fax: 303-988-6438 St Jude 911 Outreach Assitantance Program 303-882-2253

Bulletin Number

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St. Jude Catholic Church 9405 W. Florida Ave. Lakewood Co 80232 St. Jude

Telephone: 303-988-6435

E-mail: bulletin@saintjudelakewood.org

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