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.

Events & Mass Intentions for this Week

Sunday, July 15, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14/ Mk 6:7-13 8:30am Mass: People of St. Jude 11am Mass: Jim & Mary Sigmon by Greg & Margaret White

Monday, July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Is 1:10-17/Mt 10:34—11:1

Tuesday, July 17, Weekday Is 7:1-9/Mt 11:20-24 Noon Senior Luncheon

Wednesday, July 18, Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Mt 11:25-27 8:30am Mass: Joan Shea by Rosemary & Dave Fuller Thursday, July 19, Weekday Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Mt 11:28-30 8am Mass: Robert Bashore by Justin & Frieda Schafer 5:30pm Finance Council Meeting

Friday, July 20, Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Mt 12:1-8 8am Mass: Lavonne Ward by Mary Radogna

Saturday, July 21, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church Mi 2:1-5/Mt 12:14-21 4pm Reconciliation 5pm Mass: People of St. Jude Anointing of the Sick

Sunday, July 22, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 8:30am K of C Corporate Communion Mass: Patricia Strouse by John & Jackie Urbain Anointing of the Sick 11am Mass: Helen Marie Schafer by Jim Tingay Anointing of the Sick

www.stjudedewitt.com Visit us on our Parish, Youth & K of C Facebook pages

The Catholic Community of St. Jude

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018

Reflection on this weeks Gospel reading!

Backpack Project If you are able to help make the start of the

school year better for some students, please stop by the Backpack Project table after Mass to

choose slips indicating backpacks needed as well as school supplies with which to fill them. As we have been given a very specific list of necessary items, please purchase only those for which slips have been provided. Items should be returned by

August 5th and can be placed on the table or below it. Your donations will be greatly appreciated! Questions may be directed

to Penny Byelich 517-669-3678.

Sunday, July 22 following

the 8:30am Mass

K of C

IMPORTANT DSA ANNOUNCEMENT We are now 12 weeks into our Diocesan Services Appeal

campaign and have seemed to have stalled regarding pledges. To date we have received $45,805 in pledges against a goal of

$56,838 or 81%. The greater indicator of our shortage to this point is that only 213 families have made a pledge of our 1350 parish families or less than 16%. As I have said before, I realize

that we are in the middle of our own capital campaign and I certainly don’t want to minimize that commitment, however I

would encourage anyone who has not made a pledge to the DSA to do so. I know that you have heard before that no pledge is too little, but that is certainly true. Our normal DSA pledge response is approximately 25% of our parish families pledge some amount,

and I believe that if we could reach that percentage goal, even built on the backs of small pledges, that we would reach our diocesan financial goal. The funds from the DSA are what provides for faith-based counseling at Catholic Charities,

supports our seminarians, creates opportunities for growth in faith through workshops such as “Called and Gifted”, supports the St. Francis Retreat Center, provides educational ministries and supports Catholic schools in the diocese just to name a few

important ministries. Please join me in offering our financial support to our diocese. Thank you.

We will soon be publishing our 2018-19 annual member directory. Now is a great time to

contact the parish office with your updated phone numbers and addresses!

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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 Formation Office Phone (517) 669-8341

After Hours Emergency phone (517) 803-0911

Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm Fridays 9am to 1pm

Bulletin Deadline is 10am on Wednesdays - Contact Tina Simon

Other Parish Staff & Phone Extensions

Parish Operations Manager Robert Strouse Ext. 10 Email: robertstrouse@stjudedewitt.com Deacon Ted Heutsch Email: deaconted@stjudedewitt.com

Deacon Kevin Orth Email: deaconkevin@stjudedewitt.com

Parish Office Manager Christina Simon Ext. 13

Email: tinasimon@stjudedewitt.com

Bookkeeper Rosemary Starn Ext. 15 Email: rosiestarn@stjudedewitt.com

Maintenance: Ray Taylor

Helping Hands Ministry phone (517) 930-1383

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

Weekday Masses Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 8:00AM

Reconciliation Saturdays, 4:00PM-4:30PM or by appointment

Other Area Reconciliation Opportunities 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

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

We remember in prayer . .  

All who are sick may be healed in body and spirit, especially:  John Murphy, Barb Kurkowski, Terry Peiffer, Bernie Spry, Fedele Spadafora, Eileen Church 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 but your friends and family members may be added to the parish prayer line when needed, contact Tina at 669-8335. 

Join the K of C for a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 22 following the 8:30am Mass.

July 31 at 7pm at the Grand Knights home, 610 S. DeWitt Rd.

Any Catholic man who is interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus, please contact our

Grand Knight Andrew Rademacher at 517 819-8692. Visit www.DeWittKofC.com for more info.

Fr. Charles Irvin

So many people are asking about Fr. Charlie. I can report that he appears to be doing really good. In fact, he was able to come to Faith Fest.

Fr. Charlie is now living in Grand Ledge at an assisted living facility.

Here is his address as I am sure he would love to get a card or a note from many of his St. Jude family.

Fr. Charlie Irvin Fairview

PO Box 40 Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Building Addition As noted in an earlier bulletin and announced at all the Masses on Faith Fest weekend, we will be building. We received final approval from the Diocesan Finance & Consultors and are awaiting the contract to be approved from the Diocesan Attorney and in receiving the Building Permit from the City of DeWitt. But it looks like we could be breaking ground the end of July (or early August at the latest).

The next step is for members of our building committee to sit down with the contractor and go through a pre-construction meeting. At that meeting we will get a better idea of when they will start and when we can schedule a ground-breaking blessing. Stay Tuned!

Next Sunday’s Scriptures

A reflection on the readings for

Mass next Sunday, July 22

God wants us to be in his peace. Our Lord insists that we take time to be still and rest in him. As difficult as it is to just stop and be still, it is important to make the time to be refreshed and to rest in the Lord’s peace. In Jeremiah, 23:1-6, God discloses that bad shepherds will be punished and a good shepherd assigned to care for the people. The second reading, Ephesians 2:13-18, talks about the peace we have in Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, Mark 6:30-34, Jesus insists that the Apostles take time to rest and be rejuvenated, for the need to care for the followers is great.

Please remember in prayer 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 

Victor Faber July 15, 1996

Thomas Cornelia July 17, 2007 Jerome Myszak July 19, 2011 Stella Wenzlick July 19, 2017 Jeanne Hamilton July 21, 1993

Anniversaries of deceased friends and family from our parish

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 .

Greetings Corner Birthday Blessings to Darwin Gibbs and Father Thomas Thompson

Happy Anniversary on the occasion of their 59th to Gary and Rose Parks 25th to Robert and Maria Baldino

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.

Parish Sacramental News

The next Baptism Preparation Class will be held Tuesday,

August 7 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.

Pre-K—8th grade Faith Formation Mary Lippert, Child & Family Ministry Coordinator, 669-8341 ext. 17 marylippert@stjudedewitt.com High School and Young Adult

Hallie Card, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, 669-8335 ext. 14 halliecard@stjudedewitt.com

Adult Faith Enrichment Terry Humenik, R.N., B.S.N. M.P.S. 517 669-8335 ext. 18 terryhumenik@stjudedewitt.com Music Ministries

Patrick Paddock, Director 669-8335 ext. 20 patrickpaddock@stjudedewitt.com

Liturgical Ministry Schedule July 21 & 22 If you are able to fill a position that has “sub requested”

Altar Server: Emma Simmons 5:00pm Mass Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Grost, Mary Lippert, Lyle Nichols, Terry Schaefer, Tina Sharkey, Rosemary Starn Lector: Marla Swanson Mass Coordinator: James Kurt Greeters: Beverly & Lyle Nichols, Susie Schneider Ushers: Kim Scherschligt & Roger Miles, Patrick Schneider, Terry Starn K of C Corporate Communion 8:30am Mass Altar Servers: Joshua Stafford, Gabrielle Stafford K of C Members needed to serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lector, Mass coordinator, Greeters and Ushers. Please contact Rob Strouse Altar Servers: Aaron Ellsworth, 11:00am Mass Julia Ellsworth Eucharistic Ministers: Theresa Cowgill, Mike Logan, Michael Ongena, Jacob Orth, Kathryn Thelen Lector: Michael Ongena Mass Coordinator: Anna Neher Greeters: Kim Jorns, Brenda Orth Ushers: Gary Brya, Bruce Cowgill, Robert Nieman, Raymond Taylor

The DeWitt YMCA has extended an offer to all our parishioners, a “FREE” membership for the month of August to all non-Y members. Member-ship includes full use of the facility and access to

all fitness classes. This is a promotion by the YMCA and is not meant to be construed as an endorsement by the Catholic Community of St. Jude. Please contact the YMCA for more info. Summer Scripture Days: "Growing in Faith though the Book of Psalms": St. Francis Retreat Center August 14-16, Co-hosted by the Lansing Area Catholic Council on Aging, this retreat is an opportunity for adults set aside time to focus on the Book of Psalms and relate Psalms to their personal Faith life. Cost is $175 for the retreat with lodging - other cost options available. Register online at www.stfrancis.ws or call St. Francis at 517-669-8321.

Greetings Parishioners!

I guess it has been several weeks since I have last written a bulletin article. I also can’t believe that we are in the middle of July already! Having said that, we will begin actively promoting our parish Music Ministries in August as we prepare for the upcoming season 2018-2019. Here are our program offerings: St. Jude Music Ensemble—Formerly known as the St. Jude Choir. The ideal for this ensemble is a mix of men and women, both singers and instrumentalists. Joyful Sounds—Our parish children’s choir available to boys and girls, grades 3 through 8. Hands of Grace—Our parish handbell and chime ensemble. The ideal for this ensemble is 11 ringers of men and women, high school age and up. Youth Band/Ensemble—Formerly known as the Praise Band. This ensemble will accompany our new Youth Mass format that launches in October. The ideal for this ensemble is a mix men and women, late middle school and high school age through young adult and young at heart, vocalists and instrumentalists. Cantor/Psalmist—Parishioners who lead us and guide us in prayerful yet joyful song. The ideal is a mix of men and women, high school age and up who God has graced with beautiful voices. The growth and success of these Music Ministries is up to you, the principal choir of our church. Music is a very important part of our worship, an essential part of our liturgy and part of the fabric of our faith. Musically in Christ, Patrick PS—It is vacation time...I mean moving time! Blanca and I bought a house and will be moving into it this week and next. We need more space for our growing family!

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.

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YTD On–Line Offertory - 8,505.00 YTD Non-Offertory Income - 1,601.96 YTD Deficit ($2,828.04)

YTD Building Fund (Phase II) $3,229.00

Parish Offerings Jul 2-8, 2018 Contributions

Averaged Budgeted Expenses: $14,470.00 Offertory: - 9,422.00 On-Line Giving: - 4,4,80.00 Non-Offertory Income: - 600.00 Surplus $32.00

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