ST. JUDE CATHOLIC PARISH 1515 N. Greenville Ave. Allen, Texas 75002

972.727.1177 | Fax 972.727.1401

After hours and emergencies 972.632.2382

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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and updated schedule.

Solemnity of Mary: Holy Day of Obligation

Dec. 31, 2019: 5:00 pm

Anticipatory Mass

Jan. 1, 2020: 10:00 am and Noon

OFFICE CLOSURE

Dec. 30: Half-day Open from 9 am-1 pm

Dec. 31-Jan 1: Closed

Regular adoration schedule resumes January 2, 2020.

C H R I S T M A S D A Y 2 0 1 9 T H E N A T I V I T Y O F T H E L O R D

GOSPEL M E D I T A T I O N

“Glory to God in the h ighest and on ear th

peace to those whom his favor rests.” -LK 2 :14

One of the most beautiful things about the Christmas story

is its human simplicity. How very ordinary! How relatable!

We see a young family caught up in government

regulations, encountering difficulty booking travel

arrangements. We see a belated baby shower filled with

the most unlikely attendees. Yet, if you attended Christmas

Mass during the day, the Gospel does not contain the

familiar story of over-crowded inns and hay-lined mangers.

It features something much more mysterious. “In the

beginning was the Word, and the Word was God … all

things came to be through him.” Matthew, Mark, and Luke

give us the Christmas story from the human perspective.

John’s Gospel tells the Christmas story from the divine

perspective.

“What came to be through him was life, and this life was

the light of the human race.” C.S. Lewis described

Christmas as God parachuting down behind enemy lines.

Jesus entered into a world darkened by sin, and it isn’t so

different today. We can find it in the complications of our

own lives and the lives of our families. We can find it in our

cities, our nation, our world. But it wasn’t only the star that

shone on Christmas night. “The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness has not overcome it.”

In the midst of all that is so very human — whether the

humdrum or the horrible — “the Word became flesh and

made his dwelling among us.” No matter what we bring

into this Christmas day, God enters our existence. He

enters our experiences. When we allow God into our lives

in a new way, when we surrender to Him our lingering

areas of darkness, then we will “[see] his glory, the glory as

of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” It’s time

to welcome Him.

2 0 1 9 H I G H L I G H T S

C o n s t r u c t i o n P r o j e c t

On November 12, we dedicated the Education Building

expansion, Covered walkway & Bell tower. As we hear the

ringing of the bells, we feel joyful and proud. These additions

to our campus will better serve our children and congregation.

S t . R i t a S c h o o l i n H o n d u r a s

Since 2006, St. Jude has partnered with St. Rita’s Catholic

Church in Saba, Honduras. That dream to have a Catholic

school is now a reality providing education from PK-3

through 6th grade. The families desire to have their children

complete their education and they recognize they are the

future of the country. Scholarship programs continue to

date. Plase contact the business office to sponsor a teacher

or student.

C a r n i v a l

The St. Jude Annual Carnival is our largest fundraiser. This

year, we were blessed with great weather and attendance and

raised $74,637. Of this, our Raffle and Silent Auction made

$27,155 which will be used to help kids in need in the Allen

area schools, local catholic schools and help further the

scholarship program in our sister parish in Honduras. The

remainder of the funds will be put towards improving the St.

Jude Youth Room and other parish needs.

Our Parish At A Glance ( S e p t 2 0 1 9 R e p o r t t o t h e D i o c e s e )

5,400 Registered Families

18,000 Registered Parishioners

104 Infant Baptisms

14 Adult Baptisms

21 Adult Profession of Faith

231 Confirmations

230 Communions

33 Marriages

43 Deaths

K e y P r o j e c t s

This Christmas season, we are grateful as we celebrate these

accomplishments. We know it is due to all of the hard work

and support of our parishioners. We also remember the many

individuals we will forever miss including Ann Mikelonis, our

Multi-media Manager, who would have made many of the

arrangements for this seasons’ festivities. As we close 2019, we

look forward to another year of serving the Lord through our

Parish Community.

F a m i l y C e l e b r a t i o n

January 23, 2020 (Thursday) 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Parish Hall

Families enrolled in Religious Education classes are invited to an evening of building connections with parish family members.

F i r s t R e c o n c i l i a t i o n R e t r e a t

January 11, 2020 (Saturday) 8:00 AM - NOON

Children in their second year of sacrament preparation will have their First Reconciliation Retreat. Parents are invited without siblings to help with the retreat.

On January 18, North Texas will mark the 47th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's tragic Roe v. Wade decision making abortion available on

demand in America and leading to the death of more than 60 million unborn children.

Join the events on January 18, 2020 starting at 8 AM with rosaries, Mass, and march to the court house. Don’t miss this annual event for Life!

Information and schedule: prolifedallas.org/roe

Contact: cplc@prolifedallas.org or 972-267-LIFE (5433)

JANUARY 25

6:30 pm- 10:00 pm

N e w A d u l t F a i t h F o r m a t i o n C l a s s e s

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERISTY (FPU)*

Beginning January 15, Lecture Hall*

Financial Peace University is a 9-lesson course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. In your FPU group, you’ll be motivated and encouraged by others just like you!

Information session will be on January 8 at 7 PM in the Lecture Hall. Register online at www.fpu.com/1103825. Contact Mary Lepine at Lepine11@att.net for more info.

Intro to The New Evangelization UD Pastoral Ministry Certification Mondays, Beginning January 6, 2020 7:00 pm, Lecture Room

This course will demonstrate that the church’s New Evangelization is grounded in the celebration of its liturgy. Pastoral ministers will seek responses to questions that promote the renewal of the assembly, and envision possibilities for attracting those who are not regular worshippers. Evangelization is planting the seed, and discipleship is growing the tree.

Course details and registration is online at https://udallas.edu/ministry/academics/continuinged/pastoralministry_certificate/. Contact: Mary Boyle x.2213

Women’s Study:

Pivotal Players by Bishop Barron*

Wednesdays, Beginning Jan. 15, 2020 10:00 am, Formation Room

Bishop Barron continues on his journey to take people around the world and deep into the Catholic Faith. In CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players he unlocks the truth behind the Catholic Church's most influential people.

This Women’s Wednesday study will begin on Jan. 15 for five consecutive weeks. Please contact Cindybmckenna@gmail.com to sign-up and order your study guide.

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0 E V E N T S

C h i l d r e n ’s m i n i s t r y

D i o c e s a n E v e n t

Beginning Jan. 8 through Feb. 5, 2020, Career Alliance will offer a 5-week session entitled: Be Mission Critical: Own Your Dream Career curriculum - a step by step process for securing the job of your dreams.

Meetings are held every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the Lecture Room.

C a r e e r A l l i a n c e

P a r i s h S o c i a l

Go to www.stjudeparish.com for more

information on upcoming events

St. Jude’s gift for your family is

“Rediscover the Saints” by Matthew Kelly.

Please get a copy in the narthex

after Mass (while supplies lasts.) Start your team! Ticket sales begin early January.

See the website for details.

*Nursery services will be available.

Please email nursery@stjudeparish.com to reserve.

Regular Hours: 972.727.1177

After Hours: 972.632.2382

Website: stjudeparish.com

Weekend Masses Family Rosary begins half an hour before Mass

Saturday (Anticipatory) 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Noon & 5:00 pm

Daily Masses (Chapel)

Monday 8:30 am & Noon

Tuesday 8:30 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am & Noon

Thursday 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

Friday 8:30 am & Noon

Saturday 8:30 am (Church)

Reconciliation (Chapel) Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 to 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am

Adoration (Chapel) Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am to 6 pm, 6:30 to 9 pm

1st Friday 9:00 am to Noon

Sunday 6:00 to 8:30 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES (Grades PreK-6) Sunday 8 am, 10 am & Noon Monday, Tuesday 4:30 pm & 6:15 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm

JYM - CONFIRMATION PREP (Grades 7 & 8) Sunday: Noon to 1:15 pm 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm Monday: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesday: 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (Grades 9 to 12) Sunday: 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday: 6:30 am to 7:30 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Our Mission: To build a parish community that shares God’s love through prayer, service and evangelization so that all feel welcome in making St. Jude their home.

1515 N. Greenville Ave,. Allen, Texas 75002

PASTORAL Rev. Andrew Semler, Pastor - ext. 2214

Rev. Abraham Thomas, Parochial Vicar - ext. 2233

Rev. Joel Bako, Parochial Vicar - ext. 2254

Deacon Ron Fejeran, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Deacon Robert Holladay, Pastoral Care - ext. 2219

Deacon Al Karcher, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Deacon John Boyle, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Jeanne Girsch, Pastoral Assistant - ext. 2215

ADMINISTRATION Mary Boyle, Parish Administrator - ext. 2213

Sue Hawthorne, Business Manager - ext. 2211

Rose Tuck, Accounts Payable/Registration - ext. 2212

Peggy Runnels, Safe Environment Director - ext. 2210

Andy Buchanan, Facilities Manager - 469.835.5844

George Pike, Grounds Manager - 214.299.3010

Menchu Tungala, Bulletin, ext. 2231

RECEPTIONISTS

Sara Walsh, Admin. Receptionist, Nursery - ext. 2255

Cecilia Rogers, Registrar, Receptionist - ext. 2242

FAITH FORMATION - ADULT Mary Boyle, Director Adult Faith Formation - ext. 2213

Della Doss, Adult Faith Formation Admin - ext. 2230

Teresa Rodenbaugh, Adult Faith Formation Admin-ext. 2240

FAITH FORMATION - CHILDREN & YOUTH

Director, Julie Buchanan - ext. 2225

Katie Dell, Youth Coordinator - ext. 2228

Michael Ingram, Youth Assistant - ext. 2226

Toni Cechan, CM Admin - ext. 2224

MUSIC

Michael Howard, Music Director - ext. 2216

Katie Lacy, Organist/Choir Director - ext. 2216

SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS PRESCHOOL Sunshine & Rainbows ELC - 214.644.2080

Director, Julie Buchanan - ext. 2225

Liz Moore, Sunshine & Rainbows ELC - ext. 2223

Maret Aebi, ELC Office - 2223

Registration for School Year 2020-2021

Special Enrollment Thursday, Jan. 30, 9:30 am - Special Enrollment date for previously enrolled families with a child who graduated

from Sunshine and Rainbows in 2017

For all St. Jude Parishioners Sunday, Feb. 2, 9:00 am , 11:00 am , and 1:00 pm in the

Reception Area (immediately after the Masses)

Monday, Feb. 3, 9:30 -10:30 am in the Education Building

STAFF DIRECTORY 972.727.1177