THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JUDE

Mission Statement We, the people of the Catholic Community of St. Jude, are followers of Christ,

striving to live the Gospel and reflect the compassion and love of Jesus to all people.

Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018

September 22! FREE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY Made for Happiness We will be gathering to celebrate the fact that we are all made in the image and likeness of God who made us for happiness. This event will enrich your faith and bring you together with up to 15,000 Catholics from all over the Lansing Diocese. The day starts with a walking Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral (or Resurrection Church) to the Breslin Center where there will be many interesting displays and presentations in the morning followed by world renowned speakers. There will also be children’s activities and free professional babysitting during certain portions of the afternoon. The day ends with an all diocesan Mass beginning at 4 PM. You MUST

register in advance even though the assembly is FREE. To register and for more information see madeforhappiness.org

Bishop Boyea is looking for people to lend a helping hand for 2 hours or more on the day of the Assembly. 350 of 700 slots have already been filled. Please help us fill all of these spots by sharing this link with other ministry leaders in your parish: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4ba9ad23a4f85-made

Parish Potluck & Exploring Faith: Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30pm immediately following the 6pm Mass. In our opening event, Rob and Sue Strouse will be sharing with the parish the experience of their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

This will be a PowerPoint presentation on the big screen with lots of beautiful photos and commentary to go with them. All are welcome, so whether you have been to the Holy Land, would like to, or are just curious about the paths walked by our Lord and Savior, please come with unanswered questions, a desire to deepen your faith, and bring a dish to pass, for what we hope is an enriching evening that brings our Lord more presently into your lives.

Knights of Columbus—Novena for the Faith The most recent Grand Jury report out of Pennsylvania again has shaken the faith of many Catholics and the Knights of Columbus would like take some action by calling us to prayer to God, that our Bishops and Holy Father will take the immediate steps to correct the wrongs of the past and to make the necessary changes to the system to prevent these from occurring in the future. We are calling all Catholics to enter into a Novena of prayer with the Rosary. This Novena is a nine-day praying of the Rosary and it can be at Church, in your home, at work or when in the car beginning on Monday, September 17. The final day we are hoping to gather dozens if not hundreds into the Church on Tuesday, September 25 to pray the final Rosary right after the regular Tuesday evening 6:00PM Mass. Then join us in the Parish Hall for refreshments and fellowship. Look for a Knight who will have a hand out prayer card to assist you and your families with praying this Rosary Novena on the weekend of September 15 & 16.

Mass Intentions & Events for the Week

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 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 Thursday 9:00AM to 5:00PM 

Friday 9:00AM to 1:00PM Bulle n Deadline is 10:00AM Wednesdays  

‐ Contact Tina Simon  

Parish Staff & Phone Extensions    

                      Deacon Ted Heutsche                       Email: deaconted@stjudedewi .com   

                            Deacon Kevin Orth      Email: deaconkevin@stjudedewi .com 

 Parish Office Manager: Tina Simon Ext. 13    Email:   nasimon@stjudedewi .com 

        Bookkeeper: Rosemary Starn   

                Ext 15                                                 Email:  rosiestarn@stjudedewi .com                            Maintenance:  Ray Taylor     

Ma hew 25/ 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  9AM– 10AM 

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Sunday, September 9, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 8:30AM Mass: Robert Bashore by Millie & Art Schafer Welcome Social and Flu Shots 11:00AM Mass: Helen Marie Schafer by Esther Straus Welcome Social and Flu Shots Monday, September 10, Weekday 1 Cor 5:1-8/Lk 6:6-11 9:00AM Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry Workday 6:00PM Hands of Grace Rehearsal 7:00PM K of C Officers & Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 11, Weekday 1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19 Noon Senior Citizen Luncheon 6:00PM Mass: Mike Hellerstedt by Dan & Leslie Hellerstedt and Family 6:30PM Parish Potluck and Exploring Faith Wednesday, September 12, The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 7:25-31/Lk 6:20-26 8:00AM Mass: Marty Masterson by Ruth & Roger Pline 6:00PM St. Jude Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM First Degree and K of C Meeting Thursday, September 13. Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Lk 6:27-38 8:00AM Mass: Tom Perry by Denny & Sally Locher Friday, September 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 8:00AM Mass: Howard Blust by St. Jude Parish Family Saturday, September 15 , Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Cor 10:14-22/Jn 19:25-27 4:00PM Reconciliation 5:00PM Mass: Fred Schafer by Rita Bashore Anointing of the Sick Sunday, September 16, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 50:5-9/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 8:30AM Mass: Mother Jane Firestone by Jim & Susan Maleski Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Wee Believers Anointing of the Sick 9:30AM Faith Formation , RCIA 11:00AM Mass: People of St. Jude Anointing of the Sick 12:30PM Confirmation Orientation 7:00PM Rooted Kick Off

The FBI Report Father Bob Irish, Pastor 669-8335 ext. 11 frbob@stjudedewitt.com

We Need Everyone!

I don’t know about any of you but boy did this Summer fly by quickly. As we move into a new school year, there are many different areas of ministry and programs where we really, really need assistance. Our children and youth programs are a priority of mine and I hope with you as well, for they are our future. Please consider joining Mary Lippert’s team in forming our children in their faith as well as assisting Hallie in working with our youth in the Rooted program.

Of course there are many different service programs that we could not do without the generous support of our volunteers: Fish Fry, funeral dinners, hospitality receptions, Prayer Shawl and Quilt ministry, giving communion to the homebound or nursing facilities & hospitals, food pantry shopping or distribution of food to those in need, Matthew 25, parish ground spring cleaning, flower garden and tending to our various flowers beds around the parish, major food distribution of dinner baskets to those in need for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. And so many other needs.

And as always we need you to serve at the altar during weekend Masses as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Greeters and Altar Servers. And finally, our music program needs voices, your voice as well as musicians of any instrument is welcome.

All in all, sharing these areas together makes it easier then to rely on a few to do it all. So become active with your faith by becoming active within your parish family and I guarantee you will be rewarded in knowing you are building up the Kingdom of God in the here and now.

Note: Parish Office hours on Friday’s will now be 9:00AM—1:00PM for the

whole year.

Also just a reminder that our Tuesday 6:00PM Mass has started up again.

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

Sunday, September 16

Reflection on this weeks reading!

As the Christ, Jesus is the one that Israel has long waited for. Scripture contains many important questions. Chief among them is the one Jesus asks today, Who do you say that I am? How we answer that question goes to the heart of our faith. Can we, like Peter, say You are the Christ? And how deep is our commitment to this confession of faith? Describing the Servant of the Lord, Isaiah, 50:5-9a, emphasizes his total trust in God, even in times of trial and persecution. Saint James, 2:14-18, emphasizes that our faith must always have a practical dimension to it. We can demonstrate what we truly believe only through our actions and deeds. In Mark, 8:27-35, Jesus chastises Peter for failing to understand the true purpose of his mission.

We remember in prayer . .  All who are sick may be healed in body and spirit, especially: Anna Konecki, Bob Fedewa, Julee Gordon, John Baibak, John Murphy, Terry Peiffer, Fedele Spadafora, Barbara Kurkowski and all our chronically ill parishioners.

As of January 2018 we will review this list on the first of each month. Only parishioners will be listed in the bulletin

Our parish members and their families that are serving in our armed forces.   Kerri, Ma , Richard, 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 Baptism Preparation Class will be held Tuesday, October 2 at 7pm. Please contact Laurie Seybert at

669-8343 ext. 16 or by email at laurieseybert@stjudedewitt.com to register or for information about preparing for your child’s Baptism.

Wedding Banns. . .

I Taylor Blair and Nicholas Boshoven

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. 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.  

Cyril Wohlfert September 9, 1992 David Metevier, Sr September 9, 2007 Mark Wood September 10, 1974 James Miller September 10, 1999 Danielle Johns September 10, 1999 Rex Wood September 10, 2012

Patrick Gribben September 11, 2013 Gonzalos Rios September 13, 2012 Vincent Kolandzi September 14, 1971 Eva Simon September 14, 1998 Joann McKenna September 15, 1979 Francis Schafer September 15, 2003

Anniversaries of deceased friends and family from our parish

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for September 15 & 16

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If you are able to fill a position that has “sub requested” please log in to Ministry Scheduler Pro.

5pm Mass Altar Server: Nathan Klein Eucharistic Ministers: Karen & Joe Ciaramella, Joanne Ebert, Denise Pratt, William Prince, Audrey Fabus Lector: Denise Pratt Mass Coordinator: Sally Locher Greeters: David & Rosemary Fuller, Judy Rademacher, Darlene Simon Ushers: Brian Ballinger, Mark Feldpausch, Dennis Locher, Thomas Nitzsche

8:30am Mass Altar Servers: Toby Musser, Philip Roragen, Gabrielle Stafford Eucharistic Ministers: Monica Balderson, Kathleen Bishop, Dan Hellerstedt, Therese Hudak, Kevin Roragen, Larry Stafford Lectors: Patrick Donlon, Chris Pugh Mass Coordinator: Frank McBride Greeters: Rhonda Berns, Lynn Fiedler, Carolyn McBride, Janet Nekola Ushers: Gordon Bogner, Michael Petersen, Eric Schafer, Frederick Strouse

11am Mass Altar Servers: Daniel Entler, Preston Fogel, Jane Thomas Eucharistic Ministers: Tina Ashbrook, Kristen Belcher, Theresa Cowgill, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Michael Logan, Michael Ongena Lector: Stacey Ongena Mass Coordinator: Anna Neher Greeters: Douglas & Maria Cook, Tricia Fogel, Bonnie Rios Ushers: Kenneth Ashbrook, Jeffrey Fogel, Ryan Fogel, Ethan Fogel

Worship Central Office of Worship and Music Ministries | Patrick Paddock, Director

669-8335 ext. 20 patrickpaddock@stjudedewitt.com

Greetings to All, Welcome to Worship Central! Beginning this weekend all things relating to Liturgical and Music Ministries can be found on this page. Most weekends this page will consist of three parts: my column, the Liturgical Ministry Schedule and a list of upcoming rehearsals, formation/training opportunities and/or events. This very weekend is our annual parish Welcome Weekend. An opportunity to become more involved in parish life. We have a lot of options to choose from. My responsibility is to invite you to consider serving as a Worship Minister. If you already serve as one of our many Worship Ministers, thank you and I ask that you invite someone to minister along side you. My first experience as a Worship Minister was during my childhood. I was 8 years old when I completed my formation and training to become an Altar Server. What an honor and privilege it was to serve on the altar alongside the priest, deacon, lectors, extraordinary ministers of holy communion, cantors, psalmists, etc. That honor and privilege continues to this day. I very much look forward serving as a Worship Minister along side you now and going forward!

Up and Coming

St. Jude Music Ensemble 1-to-1 Sessions | September 12 | 6pm to 9pm 1-to-1 Sessions | September 19 | 6pm to 6:30pm 1st Rehearsal | September 19 | 7pm to 8:30pm 1-to-1 Sessions | September 26 | 6pm to 6:30pm 2nd Rehearsal | September 26| 7pm to 8:30pm 1st Mass | October 6 | 5pm Hands of Grace 1-to-1 Sessions | September 10 | 6pm to 9pm 1-to-1 Sessions | September 17 | 6pm to 9pm 1st Rehearsal | September 24 | 7pm to 8:30pm 1st Mass | October 20 | 5pm Joyful Sounds Parent/Children Information Session |

September 18 | 5pm to 5:45pm 1st Rehearsal | September 25 | 5pm to 5:45pm 1st Mass | October 14 | 8:30am Youth Band-Ensemble 1st Rehearsal | October 7 | 9:50am to 10:50am 1st Mass | October 7 | 11am As new Coordinator/Trainers are designated for the various Liturgical Ministries, formation/training opportunities will be published. Thank you for your patience and prayer as we experience some behind-the-scenes changes.

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Forma on Administra on Assistant:  Laurie Seybert                      Forma on Assistant: Lynda Roof Email: laurieseybert@stjudedewi .com                                            Email: lyndaroof@stjudedewi .com Phone: 669‐8341 ext. 16                                                                       Phone: 669‐8341 ext. 19 

Fusion, Pre-K—8th grade Faith Formation

Mary Lippert, Child and Family Ministry Coordinator, 669-8341 ext. 17 marylippert@stjudedewitt.com

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Sunday, Sept. 16: Wee Believers 8:30am Mass

Elementary FF 9:30-10:45am

Confirmation Enrollment blessing 11am Mass

Confirmation Orientation w/ parent following Mass

Tuesday, Sept. 18: Little Lambs 10:00am

Thursday, Sept. 20 Family Faith Formation Parent Only 6:30pm Sunday, Sept. 23: Wee Believers 8:30am Mass

Elementary FF 9:30-10:45am Tuesday, Sept. 25: Little Lambs 10:00am

Sunday, Sept. 30: Wee Believers 8:30am Mass

Elementary FF 9:30-10:45am

5th/6th Youth Fusion 12:00-2pm

High School and Young Adult Hallie Card, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, 669-8335 ext. 18

halliecard@stjudedewitt.com

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News

Women’s Group (20s - 40s)

Led by a core team of women from the parish, this year we are excited to offer an opportunity for friendship and faith geared towards women from their 20s - 40s.

This will be a casual “come when you can” group aimed at fulfilling the spiritual and social needs of the ladies of our parish.

Our core team is on fire and momentum is already building! Look for more details in next week’s bulletin.

If you would like to receive notifications about this group via email or text message, contact Hallie Card at halliecard@stjudedewitt.com or by calling (517) 669-8335 ext. 18

2018-2019 Rooted Schedule

All dates from 7:00—9:00 pm unless otherwise noted Kickoff: Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 (Adoration Service) Dec. 9 Dec. 16 (Advent-a-palooza --- 4:30 - 9:00) Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24 ** Trivia Night Fundraiser - Mar. 9 — 6:30 - 10:00 ** Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Apr. 14 Apr. 28 - 8th Graders Welcome! May 5 May 19

RCIA Hallie Card, 669-8335 ext. 18 halliecard@stjudedewitt.com

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Greetings Corner Birthday Blessings to Rose Woodliff, Timothy Machowicz,

Patrick Beck and Sandra Orwat

Happy Anniversary on the occasion of their 64th to Joseph and Janet Barberio

59th to Edward and Marion McKeon 53rd to Dennis and Sally Locher 50th to Richard and Penny Byelich 35th to Stephen and Kimberly Naert Celebrating a milestone anniversary, a milestone birthday, a notable

accomplishment? If you happen to be celebrating a milestone birthday, 65 and older (we auto-matically 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.

New Program! Our RCIA program will be undergoing a few changes this year under the direction of Hallie Card. The program will be an upbeat and engaging way to learn about the Faith, encounter Jesus, and prepare for the Sacraments.

This program will run from September through May with in person sessions meeting twice a month until Lent and every week thereafter.

What if I want to join RCIA or know someone who might?

Send an email to Hallie Card or call her office.

I am a parishioner who feels called to help. What can I do? Am I committing to the whole year?

We are seeking people to share stories of their Faith journey with those seeking the Sacraments. If you wanted to be involved on a consistent basis, we would be overjoyed to have you, however, we are looking for people to commit to one session!

This sounds interesting, do I have to be in RCIA to come to the sessions? Nope! Feel free to pop in at any time to explore the Faith and get to know our catechumens and candidates!

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

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Welcome to the St. Jude Parish Family Richard & Sue Courter Donnie Dottei and Monica Zbiciak Joseph & Judy Costigan Trevor & Rebecca Kane and son Robert Jaime Shinn

Office Help needed: Would you be willing to help out in the parish office one morning or afternoon each week?

Please contact Tina at 669-8335 x13 to learn more.

The Prayer Shawl & Quilt Ministry will meet Monday, September 10 from 9am-2pm, in the community center, bring a sack lunch, all are invited! The St. Elizabeth Seton Circle will meet at Phyllis Hunt’s home on Wednesday, September the 12 at 1pm. Please phone 668-6178 for info. Marys & Marthas group is planning to meet every other month this year. If you have an idea of something we might like to do please submit your ideas to Tina in the parish office at tinasimon@stjudedewitt,com. For October the Retreat center is hosting the perfect retreat for us. Consider attending: The Martha – Mary Balance of Daily Life: A Prayer in Motion Retreat, Saturday October 13 from 9:30am-3pm. Join us as we utilize many forms of prayer, including Ignatian guided meditation, journaling, music, and movement prayer, to clarify God’s unique plan for our own balance between prayer and service. Basic movements will be taught which can be done by anyone, regardless of age, experience or physical limitation. Opportunities for Mass and/or Reconciliation will be offered. This retreat is presented by Janene Ternes. Cost is $55 - includes materials and lunch. The Meijer Simply Give $10 donation cards can be found by the grandfather clock in the gathering space or at the Meijer store on Crossover Drive in DeWitt. The fall program for the benefit of the St. Jude Food Pantry only runs until September 15 so plan your donation soon. Thank you for your support of this Meijer program and our food pantry.

Thank You volunteers! Hundreds of DALMAC bike riders were greeted with smiles and served coffee and bagels August 29 & 30. About 20 folks gave their time to wish riders "safe trip" and send them on their way. Several folks donated fruit to fortify the bikers' nutritional needs. The Catholic Community is well known and appreciated by the riders. This service is provided yearly with the help of amazing volunteers! Thank you, Roger & Ruth Pline Dear friends, neighbors and church community: I want to “Thank You” sincerely for your outpouring of hospitality to roughly 1000 DALMAC bicyclists on Aug. 29 and 30. Special thanks to Ruth and Roger Pline for coordinating this rest stop as well as their volunteers. Your generosity and gracious spirit was felt by all. We are Grateful. 2018 DALMAC riders

Cristo Rey Community Center sends our deepest gratitude to your parish for supporting our Diaper Program this summer.

Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide diapers to a record number of babies in need! Since May, our supply of diapers has nearly quadrupled and we have been able to say “YES!” to many more parents in need. You have brought relief to many and helped ensure hundreds of babies remain happy and healthy. You donors are local heroes.

Other Area Announcements

Friday, September 14, Bishop Boyea will celebrate the 8am Mass at St Mary Cathedral, followed by a Holy Hour, in reparation especially

for the sins of the bishops. All are invited to join him there.

Good Shepard Catholic Radio is a lay Catholic education apostolate established to communicate Christian truth as expressed in Sacred Scripture, sacred Tradition, and the

Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We believe that Lansing would benefit in having a radio station. They invite you to join them September 15 at the GSCR Lansing Awareness Event

1pm-3pm at the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Hall 219 Seymour Ave. in Lansing to learn more about the wonderful benefits of having

Catholic Radio in your community and what it will take to accomplish this.

All former members of the Association of Catholic Women are invited to have lunch at Coral Gables

Restaurant, Saturday, September 15 at noon.

An organ recital will be presented on Sunday, September 16, 3-4pm at St. Mary Cathedral by Timothy Costigan, Director of

Music, in partial fulfillment of requirements of a Master of Sacred Music Degree. The performance will include organ

works along with select pieces featuring the Cathedral choir. All Catholic women of the Lansing Diocese are invited to the Membership Tea for the Catholic Women's Club on Thursday, September 20 from 1-3pm at St. Mary Cathedral Hall at 226 N. Walnut St. in Lansing. The Catholic Women's club is women joining together to foster friendship, spiritual enrichment and to provide assistance to those less fortunate regardless of their faith. Also mark your calendar for our annual Fundraiser \Card party on Thursday, October 18 1-3pm at St Mary Cathedral Hall. If you have any questions contact Judy Sibal at 517 449-5465.

SEPTEMBER IS HERE! A NEW SCHOOL YEAR HAS BEGUN! AND IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN

THE DRESSER MINISTRY! The diapers will be delivered to Shared Pregnancy in about a week, but don't worry, the pack-n-play will still be there! How about if we fill it will ALL things baby!!! I'll put a wish list next to the pack-n-play for your viewing pleasure. Or you can pick up your favorite baby item to donate to the Ministry!! This will stay in place until the middle of November at which time the Dresser Ministry will take a break for the Advent season.

Thank you to all who have donated during the summer months! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! For more in-

formation please contact Leslie Feldpausch

A HEARTFELT WELCOME to newcomers to the Catholic Community of St. Jude, those

returning from summer cottages and vacations, along with everyone else who calls St. Jude home! I pray that you have all enjoyed a safe and relaxing summer and feel refreshed and ready to take part in all of the faith-filled opportunities that our parish offers. We have many new beginnings this year as we are adjusting to the retirement of our pastoral associate Terry Humenik, and I again wish her a joyful transition into new adventures in her life. We will continue to see Terry and experience her gifts as she maintains her presence in our parish family. I myself will be transitioning throughout this academic year from my role as your Operations Manager to a greater focus on Christian Service within the parish, which was overseen by Terry. This will coincide with the (if it’s God’s will) diaconate ordination of Bob Nieman and myself in May. Other parish staff members will be sharing their gifts maybe in a new way as well, specifically Hallie Card as she assumes responsibility for the RCIA ministry. So please join us this weekend at our welcome back socials to learn about new opportunities this year and how you can use your God-given gifts to serve your fellow parishioners. God Bless!

The food pantry is in need of: laundry detergent, rice, frosting

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From the Operations Managers Desk Rob Strouse, 669-8335 ext. 10 robstrouse@stjudedewitt.com

Counter Schedule: Sept. 10 —Team #2 Sept. 17 — Team #3

Parish Offerings

Fiscal YTD 7/1/18-6/30/19

YTD Budgeted Expenses $144,700.00 YTD Offertory - 83,154.61

YTD On–Line Offertory - 44,174.00 YTD Non-Offertory Income - 14,616.96 YTD Deficit ($2,754.43)

YTD Building Fund (Phase II) $14,727.00

Aug. 27-Sep. 2 Contributions

Budgeted Expenses: $14,470.00 Offertory: -$8,735.00 On-Line Offertory: -$4,425.00 Non-Offertory Income: -$2,820.00

Surplus: $1,510.00

Building Fund: $2,501.00

The monthly K of C Meeting is Wednesday, September 12 at 7pm, there will be a First Degree

Meeting at the start. 4th Degree Exemplification: There are now two dates and locations: Wednesday 10/10 in

Kalamazoo, and Wednesday 10/17 in Swartz Creek. Contact Pat Schneider for details, 517 626 2143. If you know of a male 18 years or older that would like to join our order please have them contact

GK Andrew Rademacher (517) 819-8692. Knights of Columbus—Novena for the Faith The most recent Grand Jury report out of Pennsylvania again has shaken the faith of many Catholics and the Knights of Columbus would like take some action by calling us to prayer to God, that our Bishops and Holy Father will take the immediate steps to cor-rect the wrongs of the past and to make the necessary changes to the system to prevent these from occurring in the future. We are calling all Catholics to enter into a Novena of prayer with the Rosary. This Novena is a nine-day of praying the Rosary and it can be at Church, in your home, at work or when in the car beginning on Monday, September 17. The final day we are hoping to gather dozens if not hundreds into the Church on Tuesday, September 25 to pray the final Rosary right after the regular Tuesday evening 6:00PM Mass; followed by a reception. Look for a Knight to hand out a prayer card to assist you and your families with praying this Rosary Novena on the weekend of September 15 & 16.

   

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Contact Tina in the parish office

669-8335 x 13

Mark Ballard

Family Barber Shop 124 W. Main Street No Appointments needed

669•1110 Mark will be in 3-4 days a week

& 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

Howe's Greenhouse & Flower Shoppe, LLC

Richard & Margaret Howe Sally Pontius ---- Kim Sperry

8160 US 27, DeWi  

517‐669‐9822 e‐mail: howesgreenhouse@yahoo.com web page: howesflowershoppe.com 

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.

Find what you need to enrich your spiritual life

or select a gift for family and friends.

Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm

703 E. Main , DeWitt (517) 669-8321

BUILDING LOTS

AVAILABLE!

Building Lots available for sale! All lots include sewer, water plus all

public utility hookups installed in each lot. Creeping Brook Subdivision.

Close to church and school We build or your builder

Contact Tim Fedewa 517 202-4778

PizzaPasta Wings Grinders Salads Breadsticks

Locally Owned and Operated

Place Your Order (517) 6686181

Or Online:

www.peppinospizzerias.com 13177 Schavey Rd., DeWitt (Located in the Schavey Plaza)

Primary Eye & Vision Care

Drs. Doyle, Dreslinski, Fisher & Conrad

Family Vision Care

Areas Oldest Roofing Company

Free Estimates on Roofing and Eavestroughs

517 4828850 SherriffGoslinLansing.com

Greta Zenner REALTOR®

480-789-9537 gretazenner@kw.com

Keller Williams Realty

Parishioner

THIS SPACE NOW

AVAILABLE

ISLA VOLKERS REALTOR

25 + years selling DeWitt Homes

Isla.volkers@comcast.net (517) 420-6329

Alexa Vitek-Hitchcock D.D.S.

13173 Schavey Road 517.277.2000

www.vitekfamilydentistry.com Family Friendly Dentist

FIND US ON

Your DeWitt Connection 83% of my sales in 2017 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  

Wendy M. Kashenider, DVM

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

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

Msgr. Stotenbur Council 7237, DeWitt Contact: Andrew Rademacher 517 819-8692

WWW.DEWITTKOFC.COM

Kristine S. West, DDS, MS

Creating Stunning Smiles for Individuals of All Ages

DeWitt Shopping Center, 13109 Schavey Rd., Ste 1

517. 507. 3001

Now Offering 8% Group Discounts to St. Jude Members

Contact Tina Jerue, Agent 517-669-2911 tjerue@reedia.net

Auto

Home

Life

Umbrella

Business

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

1025 W. Herbison Rd. DeWi   

(517) 669‐8864  

29+

Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home

Family owned and operated since 1909 We are able to perform visitations

and services here at The Catholic Community of St. Jude Scott Kilgo, Owner Charlotte, Michigan (517) 543-3160

www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com