NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Are we willing to be taught by God? If we are, then we will begin to see things and make judgments using a Divine lens. Often, we perceive things with purely human eyes and reference points. When we do this, reality can lose its Divine spark and we miss what God is trying to say. When using human eyes exclusively, Jesus is at best perceived simply as a prophet who has some wise things to say. The human element has a difficult time seeing Jesus’ divinity and recognizing him as the Bread of Life that comes down from heaven. We can easily get stuck on Jesus’ human associations and overlook the marvelous wonders God wants us to see. If we really allow ourselves to be taught by God, we will then come to see the truth about Jesus and the abundant everlasting life God offers. Jesus becomes the key that unlocks all of our relationships: with God, others, ourselves, and creation. He, as the true and lasting bread from heaven, shows us the gifts of faith, hope, and love LIVING that God bestows on us. Through this divine lens we see that all life sparkles and THE LITURGY glows with God’s love. ©LPi REFLECT AND RESPOND TO SCRIPTURE 1ST READING The prophet Elijah was exhausted and literally prayed for death. The Lord answered his prayer by sending Elijah food and drink for strength. How do you encourage others in your life who are spiritually drained? 2ND READING Paul held Christian communities to very high standards of conduct. How well do you think your faith community holds to these standards today? GOSPEL We hear today John’s account of Jesus’ rejection by his own people. The Jews struggled to think of Jesus as “the living bread that came down from heaven.” What are some of Jesus’ words that challenge you or cause you to struggle? ©LPi ST. JUDE CATHOLIC PARISH OFFICE NUMBER: 972-727-1177 Mon-Thurs: 9 am - 5 pm | Fri: 9 am - 4 pm OUR MISSION: To build a parish community that shares VOICE MAIL: 972-632-2382 God’s love through prayer, service and evangelization After Office Hours and Weekends so that all feel welcome in making St. Jude their home. FAX NUMBER: 972-727-1401 MASS TIMES* CONFESSIONS (CHAPEL) stjudeparish.com Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 am, Noon Tues, Thurs: 5 pm - 5:45 pm Tues, Thurs: 8:30 am, 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 10 am COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST Saturday: 8:30 am Please send an email to 5 pm (Anticipatory) ADORATION (CHAPEL) [email protected] Sunday: 8:00 am, 10 am Tues, Thurs: 3 pm - 6 pm to request promotion of events on Noon, 5 pm Sun: 6 pm - 8:30 pm the parish website, bulletin or *Livestreamed via Facebook First Friday: 9 am - 11:30 am Facebook at least 10 business days before the requested posting or Mon to Fri: 8:30 am Mass Read the latest guidelines for the Saturday: 5 pm Mass publication date. The request is Diocese of Dallas at cathdal.org. subject to approval. Sunday: 10 am Mass 2 UPCOMING ONGOING Thursday, AUG 12 BULK MAILERS NEEDED - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY After the 8:30 am Mass Contact: [email protected] Wed, AUG 18 & CHORISTERS VOCAL CHECK-UPS & REGISTRATION Wed, Aug 25 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Youth Choir) Contact: [email protected] Saturday, AUG 21 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS (EM) TRAINING 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Church Open to all who are at least 16 years old, have received all of their sacraments, and, if married, in a valid Catholic marriage. Contact: [email protected] READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, AUG 29 CARTER BLOODCARE BLOOD DRIVE 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Youth Room SUNDAY Contact: [email protected] 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a] Sunday, SEPT 12 RE WELCOME BACK KICK-OFF! Eph 4:30—5:2 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm South Field Jn 6:41-51 Saturday, OCT 23 2021 CLERGY APPRECIATION DINNER MONDAY 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Parish Hall Dt 10:12-22 Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a] Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Mt 17:22-27 Contact: For event info, Al Ladwig, [email protected] For ticket sales, Robert Aasen at [email protected] TUESDAY 2 Cor 9:6-10 Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5] Jn 12:24-26 PART-TIME JOB OPENING WEDNESDAY St. Jude has a position open in the Media/Communications Department. This is Dt 34:1-12 a part-time position that will be responsible for the creation of our bulletin and Ps 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16-17 [cf. 20a help support the technology needs in digital and and 10b] Mt 18:15-20 print. We are looking for someone who thrives working in a team setting. The hours will be (20-25) THURSDAY within the weekdays. This requires experience in Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 graphic design, marketing, and communication with Ps 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 proficiency in Microsoft Office and Photoshop, Adobe Mt 18:21—19:1 Creative Suite. FRIDAY Email resumes to Mary Boyle at [email protected] Jos 24:1-13 Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22 and 24 Mt 19:3-12 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP EDWARD J. BURNS SATURDAY Decree restores the obligation to attend Mass effective August 15 Jos 24:14-29 Ps 16:1-2a, and 5, 7-8, 11 [cf. 5a] On July 15th, Bishop Burns issued a decree stating that the dispensation from Mt 19:13-15 the obligation of attending Sunday Mass in the Diocese of Dallas will be lifted on August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption. This decree will restore the obligation for Catholics to once again attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation in WORSHIP AID person. The faithful are reminded that for a just cause, Fr. Andrew Semler, St. stjudeparish.com/ Jude Pastor, can dispense, in individual cases, the faithful of the parish and worship-aid anyone present in the parish from the obligation to attend Mass or may commute the obligation to some other pious work. Please visit cathdal.org for more information and updates. 3 IN THE NEWS SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 ST. JUDE BLOOD DRIVE Saturday, August 28 at 8 am All adults volunteering Appointment times from 8 am to 3 pm for Children, Youth, and Adult Ministries are invited to a Secure yours today! Retreat. Breakfast will be served following the 8:30am Use the QR code OR the web link. Mass. All are asked to gather in the Parish Hall at 8am Both work! for a greeting and then we will go to the church for ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/ mass. drive_schedule/121128 No experience necessary: Thursday, August 12 after the 8:30am Mass in the reception area. Gather after the 8:30 am mass to stuff envelopes with the Good Steward and Carnival tickets!! For questions please email Rose at [email protected]. Altar flowers this weekend are offered in memory of ST. JUDE CARNIVAL IS BACK! John W. Bradshaw SEPTEMBER 2 - 5, 2021 If you would like to make a donation for altar flowers Join your St. Jude family for fun, to celebrate an occasion or in memory of a loved one, food, games and more. contact Rose Tuck at ext. 2212 or [email protected]. American Heritage Girls (girls in K-12th grade) Debbie Tschetter, 214.206.7984 [email protected] Troop Meetings: 1 & 3 Thursday’s Are you looking for FUN-filled and SAFE adventures and Cub Scouts (boys in K-5th grade) Tommy Baril at 469-682-2745 activities for your kids? [email protected] St. Jude American Heritage Girls, Cub Scouts, and Boys Pack Meetings: 3rd Thursday Scouts are active and hosting activities such as bike derbies, outdoor movie night, and more. It's never too Boy Scouts (boys in 6th-12th grade) Dave Patton at 254-291-9923 late to start your child's exciting and rewarding [email protected] adventures in AHG or scouting. Pack Meetings: Weekly on Tuesday’s UPCOMING Activities American Heritage Girls (AHG) Boy Scouts Field Day Saturday, August 14 | 9 - 11 am Court of Honor Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 pm Cub Scouts Kayaking in Oklahoma | September 17-19 Swim Party Stay tuned for details 4 CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES JULIE BUCHANAN K AT IE D E L L Faith Formation Director Youth Ministry Coordinator 972-727-1177 ext. 2225 972-727-1177 ext. 2228 [email protected] [email protected] @stjudeymallen St. Jude Youth Ministry St. Jude Choristers Youth Choir is Back!! We need KIDS enrolled! Register now on the website. 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Pre-K through 12th Grade ON-SITE or HOMESTUDY Class Option Sign your children up for Religious Ed classes to learn the fundamental doctrines of the Catholic Church. Included are years of sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. All children should be enrolled in and regularly attend religious education classes. St. Jude Children’s Ministries has extended membership to Catholic Brain. All families are invited to join and enjoy the activities and videos that are provided. No fee to access. Go to catholicbrain.com. For users who created an account for Advent, click the “SIGN-IN” box on the Looking for a few more VOLUNTEERS upper right corner of the main page. Use the same login Emmaus (7th & 8th grades) information.