ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Established 1966

9150 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

(On the Corner of Highland Road and Gardere Lane)

The Deacon’s Beacon Quite often I am approached by others with questions regarding the diaconate. The most commonly asked question is “What does or can a deacon do?” While that is a very legitimate question, I think it is all the more important to look first to find out “who they are?” After all, when we meet a new friend we are sure to want to know what they do for a living but let’s be honest, it’s not what they do that impresses or draws us into the relationship…it’s who they are!!!

In all honesty, it is very difficult in speaking of deacons (or anybody for that matter) to answer who they are without at least acknowledging or sharing what they do.

“Deacons share in Christ's mission and grace in a special way. The sacrament of Holy Orders marks them with an imprint ("character") which cannot be removed and which configures them to Christ, who made himself the "deacon" or servant of all. Among other tasks, it is the task of deacons to assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.” (CCC, 1570)

As baptized Christians, we are all called to be a disciple of Christ in the world. The deacon, through ordination, has a permanent and public responsibility for a ministry of Word, Sacrament and Charity and is called to share in the apostolic ministry of the Church and becomes an icon of Christ the Servant; when a person sees the deacon, it is hoped that the person will see and experience Christ in the world.

With that being said…

May those who come to know and see us, come to know and see Jesus!

Deacon James

Learn More by Visiting Our Website: http://www.stjudecatholic.org/content.cfm?id=1242

Charmaine Biossat, Director of Ministries, 225-766-2431 [email protected]

Parishioners – We have begun taking requests for our annual Christmas Giving Tree. We encourage our St. Jude parishioners ‘in need’ to let your church family assist you, as we all celebrate the birth of our Lord.

October is Respect Life Month Adoration will begin in Church on Tuesday, October 20 at 6 PM with Benediction and continue uninterrupted until 6 PM on Wednesday, October 21.

Spend a peaceful hour in prayer in the presence of our Lord for the sake of the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the elderly, Names are kept highly confidential. the unborn, the poor, the disabled, those on death row, and If you would like us to help, call migrants and refugees. They are all masterpieces of God’s Charmaine at 766-2431 or email creation. [email protected]

Contact Kyle Balkum at 819-9526 or [email protected] by Monday, Nov. 9th if you’d like to participate in this beautiful devotion.

The run is strictly for students and takes place on October 30th at the close of our Fun Run Fundraising Campaign.

The students enjoy a fun day where classes take turns running through our decorated Fun Run track on campus with a DJ and refreshments. This is our 5th annual Fun Run and the proceeds go towards improvements at school - namely renovation of the bathrooms that have been lovingly preserved for 30 years. St. Jude Home & School is the name of our parent volunteer organization which plans this event and many others around campus.

We have several corporate sponsors whose donated funds cover the cost of the event so all funds collected during the campaign go straight back to the school’s improvement projects.

If you would like to contribute to our fundraising campaign, you may donate by visiting our website: https://charityauction.bid/SJSFunRun

Your support reminds us of God’s faithfulness, even during challenging times. We sincerely appreciate your contribution which allows St.Jude Home and School Association to continue to provide the best resources to our students.

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25 ESV

Why pray with us during the Solemn Novena to St. Jude The nine days of novena prayer signify the nine Michaelyn McGinnis, Director of Chrisan Formaon days the twelve Apostles prayed together 225-766-2431 [email protected] between Jesus’ Ascension and Pentecost, when they were filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. St. Jude was one of the Apostles and a cousin of Jesus. COMING THIS WEEK: How do I pray the Solemn Novena PSR Group Adoration Night to St. Jude? (parents welcomed) on October 21st Our prayer life is a response to the needs and from 6:15-7:15 in the Church blessings of our days. The desire to pray to St. Jude comes from our needs. Your prayer can be as simple as "St. Jude, pray for us," or "Thank you, St. Jude." Through our prayer, St. Jude offers us another source to appreciate the wisdom of God and to receive the strength of the Holy Spirit—all helping us through our challenges. Nathalie Bagwell, Director of Communicaons The Solemn Novena to St. Jude is an opportunity 225-766-2431 [email protected] to pray in a unique way, placing our petitions before the Patron Saint of Hope for his intercession. We invigorate our regular daily prayer by dedicating these nine days to placing our special intentions and gratitude before God and sharing with Him our specific petitions.

Novena prayer also includes time for reflection, and our special Prayer to St. Jude.

https://shrineofstjude.org/the-shrine/celebrate-a -st-jude-novena/

Novena to St. Jude - Desperate Situations and Hopeless Cases

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, Celebrate the Solemn Novena to St. Jude particularly - (make your request here) - and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to As God calls us always into renewed be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by relationship with Him in both joyous and God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage difficult times, devotion to St. Jude gives us devotion to you. a meaningful way to respond to that call. Amen Through our Solemn Novena prayers to St. Jude, we express our deep desire to grow in faith and to draw closer to God. https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-to-st- jude--desperate-situations-and-hopeless-cases-305

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:30 am Elaine Leblanc Ladmirault

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 5:30 pm Larry L. Gussman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 12:00 pm Russell Gremillion

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:30 am Yvonne Guerin REMINDER: MASS INTENTIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23- Communion Service

The Mass Intenons Book SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 sll has openings through the end of this year. 4:00 pm AJ Politz, Jr.

Eric Stephen Smith Please contact Mrs. Linda McVay, Receponist/ Meinrad “Bud” Lang, Sr. Secretary, in the Parish Office to schedule Delphine S. Riley at (225) 766-2431. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Or visit our website for addional informaon: 8:00 am Pearl & Herbert Bush hp://www.stjudecatholic.org/files/ 9:30 am Burt Helouin 11:00 am McGawley Family Mass_Intenon_Form.pdf

A Vocation View Culture of Life Reflections “We thank you, heroic mothers, for your God will answer the prayers of those who cry out. invincible love! We thank you for your intrepid Ask for men and women to respond to the call to trust in God and in his love. We thank you for the service as priests and religious. If God is calling sacrifice of your life” (EV 86). you, call or email Father Josh Johnson at (225)

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