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December 7, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent
PASTORAL STAFF
CLERGY
Rev. John J. Detisch
detisch@stjudeapos.org
Pastor
Rev. Jason Feigh
jason.feigh@prep-villa.com
Resident
Deacon Richard Brogdon
rcb@stjudeapos.org
Deacon Assistant
PARISH LAY STAFF
MASS & CONFESSION TIMES
Weekend Masses:
Saturday evening: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Mardi Lata
secretary@stjudeapos.org
Secretary/Receptionist
Bruce & Trisha Yates
byates6482@gmail.com
Music Ministry
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 & 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
Jesse Spanogle
Coordinator of Religious
Office: 838-6225
Education and Youth
Cell: 716-640-9084
Ministry
religioused.youth@stjudeapos.org
saintjudeym@gmail.com
Holy Day Masses
Holy Day: Please refer to the bulletin for
mass times
Reconciliation:
Saturday:
3:30-4:00 p.m.
Crystal Lander
finance@stjudeapos.org
Director of Finance
Jennie Hagerty
Jhagerty@stjudeapos.org
Director of Parish &
School Advancement
SaintJudetheApostleChurch
A Welcoming Family of Faith
2801 West 6th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
Phone: 814-833-0927 Fax: 814-833-9692
Web Page www.stjudeapos.org
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Second Sunday of Advent
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Welcome to the 2 Week of Advent! As I had said in my homilies last weekend, these are very beautiful
weeks of the year, preparing for the Coming of the Christ. But, may we remember, we are not preparing for
Christmas; but, rather, we are preparing for when the Christ will come to take us home to the Kingdom of His
Father. We focus on the message of John the Baptist, “Prepare the Way of the Lord! Make straight His path!”
John’s message challenges us very deeply: if the Christ were to come today and take us home to the Kingdom,
are we prepared? Are we ready? Advent is that wonderful time of the year that empowers us to change in our
lives what needs to be changed, for the sake of our salvation … to add something to our lives that should be there,
in order to foster true discipleship … and, also, to celebrate in our lives what has always been there, such as the
power of the Holy Spirit, to live as we have been called. With all that in mind, how has Advent been so far?
This weekend, we put in the bulletins the Spiritual & Annual report of St. Jude the Apostle Church, for
the fiscal year July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014. We are very happy to report a significant increase in family registrations, now up to 1577. If you remember, in the first half of 2013, Deacon Dick Brogdon lead a very aggressive
campaign of getting an accurate census of the parish … for the records had not been purged in close to 20 years,
removing over 500 registrations of people who left the parish, or never responded, etc. But, since January of
2012, we have had over 250 new family registrations! However, baptisms are down from years past, as well as
weddings. For the past 2 years, the number of funerals is around 20 less, each year, than we normally have. You
will see that we didn’t have anybody confirmed in that time … because we had Confirmation in May of 2013,
and not again until September of 2014. However, we confirmed around 60 kids each year.
Even with a huge increase in registrations, the Offertory collection is still far from impressive … in fact,
it is down about $5,900 from the year before. What has been saving us has been our fundraising efforts and the
special gifts of many generous people, which has helped us to balance the budget. We do not have a Parochial
Vicar anymore, and we have a “bare-bones” staff in the office, who are working their heads off to keep up …
and, they are! I inherited a large payroll here when I came. We have shaved it down, so that our budgets would
be balanced on both sides of the parking lot. However, in the next year, I do hope to bring a Pastoral Minister or
Assistant to the team here, to help me with all the ministries and pastoral duties that the parochial vicars used to
do here. Fr. Jason and I are fine with the Masses. It just can get real busy from Monday-Friday, and there is
much to do here! Please take a look at these, and if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them as
best I can!
I got together with Msgr. Kriegel from St. Patrick’s this past week, and we are going to partner with them
on a great ministry in February. St. Patrick’s and St. Jude’s will be sponsoring a Homeless Shelter for about 60
people each night from February 11th to the 24th. The shelter will be held in the Social Center of the Russian
Orthodox Church of the Nativity at German and Front Streets. In light of the teachings of Pope Francis, Msgr.
Kriegel and I both felt this is a powerful expression of his challenges to us, while bringing comfort and hope to
people in our own community, in the dead of winter. We are going to be looking for volunteers who would be
willing to serve on one of 3 shifts each night: 7 – 11 PM, 11 PM- 3 AM, & 3 -7:30 AM. In addition, we will be
in need of an evening meal for about 60 people to be served at 7:30 PM. The meal can be very simple, such as
soup or chili, with a roll and beverage. We would, also, like to serve a simple breakfast, perhaps rolls or doughnuts. Coffee will be provided. At a recent meeting of both the Erie East and West Deaneries, we talked about
what the local church can do to help the poor, and how we can respond to Pope Francis’ call that we care for
those who cannot care for themselves. We feel this is the perfect response! Please talk to your families and
friends, and ask each other who can help with this joint venture. Deacon Dick Brogdon will be our “point person” on this, and we will be asking you to commit very soon. Please pray about helping in this … even if it is a
great sacrifice. I can’t imagine having to look for a shelter to go to every night during a winter like this …
OLCS Principal Stephen Nemenz, Religious Education Coordinator Jesse Spanogle, and I are attending
the National Catholic Youth Ministers Conference this weekend in San Antonio. There will be some great workshops and keynote speakers on ministering to young people in today’s society and today’s Church. Thank you,
especially, to Msgr. Tom McSweeney for coming home to St. Jude’s, and giving Fr. Jason some help with the
Masses!
Have a great Advent!
Fr. D
December 7, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent
Celebrating Advent as a Parish and School Community
Over 200 came together in prayer and blessing to begin the Advent Season. There are 5400 lights on
the tree in memory/ honor of loved ones. We are grateful
to Dobrich Electric for allowing their workers to string the
lights to the top of the tree and completely around the tree.
The many volunteers from
both parish and school
came together as one.
Each cookie served was
homemade with love.
Celebrating Family
Thank you for allowing a
wonderful beginning into the
Advent Season.
The gift that keeps on giving…
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season to make a gift to parish/school. It is a way for all of us
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from the heart and the invitation to partner with us showcased in the
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many faces on the brochure tells a story. Our Christmas wish is for both
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our parish and school to embrace this opportunity in raising $70,000 together.
To
Time, Talent, and Treasure
– One Church – One School – One Ministry in Christ
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December 7, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent
Altar Servers
Saturday, December 13
4:30 p.m. ................................... Anna & Abigail Stubenbort
Sunday, December 14
7:30 a.m. ....................... Dominic Montefiori, Ana Stempora
9:00 a.m. ....................................... Aidan Dennis, Lexi Pierce
10:30 a.m. ........................................... Ellie & Sarah Keating
12:00 p.m. ............................... Nellie Fallon, Alberto Spinelli
Lectors
Saturday, December 13
4:30 p.m. ........................................................ James Gehrlein
Sunday, December 14
7:30 a.m. ....................................................... Nancy Sherwood
9:00 a.m. ............................................................ Michael Grab
10:30 a.m. ............................................................. Mark Lucas
12:00 p.m. ................................................... Antonella Spinelli
Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday, December 13
4:30 p.m. S. & E. Hudson, K. Polito, J. & J. Sanza, R. & M.
Stubenbort, P. Wisniewski
Sunday, December 14
7:30 a.m. ....................... J. Pratt, W. Sherwood, J. Stempora
9:00 a.m. ...... L. Causgrove, B. Grab, K. Horstman, B. & G.
Karle, J. Plavcan, M. Yochim
10:30 a.m. . K. Benczkowski, R. Gallivan, R. Jaworowicz, J.
McQuillen, K. Peightal, S. Roehrl, R. & E. Talbot
12:00 p.m. ............ G. & T. Bellotti, J. Kaveney, J. Lyons, C.
McAdams
Daily Masses Available
St. Julia’s Church:
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Church:
Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.
M., T., TH., & F. 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.
The priests from St. Jude and additional
priests will be available this evening.
Bring a friend as we spiritually prepare ourselves for Christmas. Be generous in sharing
God’s healing love with others.
Monday, December 8—The Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 a.m. Anniv. Ralph & Florence Bartkowski (Family)
9:15 a.m. School Mass: Michael Piotrowski (Family)
12:10 p.m. William Watson (Sean & Bernadette Carroll)
7:00 p.m. Richard Gardner (Family)
Tuesday, December 9—St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
6:30 p.m. Carrie Kurzeka (Eileen & Marc McLaughlin)
5-6 p.m. Confessions
Wednesday, December 10—Advent Weekday
7:00 a.m. Verna Roderick (Dale & Leslie Jennings)
8:00 a.m. Walter Sierota (Marge Carr)
Thursday, December 11—St. Damasus I
8:00 a.m. Christopher Genck (Family)
Friday, December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe
7:00 a.m. Sally Genck (Shirley Heidt)
8:00 a.m. Anna Mae Wodarski (Surgery Center Friends)
Saturday, December 13—St. Lucy
4:30 p.m. Darlene Mussina & Mary Wisniewski (Mom,
Dad & Paul)
Sunday, December 14—Third Sunday of Advent
7:30 a.m. Dr. Lori Gornall (Family)
9:00 a.m. Dolores Bindseil (Molly McVey & Rose Faber)
10:30 a.m. Joseph LaFuria (Family)
12:00 p.m. The People of St. Jude Parish
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6,
11-12; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday:
Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13;
Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday:
Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10;
Mt 11:28-30
Thursday:
Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab;
Mt 11:11-15
Friday:
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Jdt 13:18bcde, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or
Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the
Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
nos. 707-712
Saturday:
Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16,
18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Sunday:
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54;
1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Monday:
Second Sunday of Advent
December 7, 2014
Providing a strong
foundation in Faith and
Education from
Pre-School through 8th grade
Sacrificial Giving for the weekend of
November 22/23, 2014
WEEKEND OFFERING
Weekly envelopes……………………..$13,236.00
Loose offering……….………………… $1,026.49
TOTAL offering….….$14,262.49
November 29/30, 2014
WEEKEND OFFERING
Weekly envelopes……………………..$11,803.23
Loose offering……….………………….. $975.30
TOTAL offering….….$12,778.53
Thank You so much
for your weekly support of our parish!
Christmas Flowers
Due to early bulletin deadlines for the Holidays,
Christmas Flower Memorials must
be received no later than December
10th by 12noon. All Christmas
Flower Memorials will be published in
the December 21st Bulletin.
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Mr. Stephen Nemenz, Principal
606 Lowell Avenue Erie, PA. 16505
(814) 838-7676
We invite you to visit our website
at www.ourladyschristian.com
Weekend Presider Schedule
December 13/14, 2014
4:30 p.m.
Fr. Detisch
7:30 a.m.
Fr. Detisch
9:00 a.m.
Fr. Feigh
10:30 a.m.
Fr. Detisch
12:00 p.m.
Fr. Feigh
Prayer Line
Need a prayer? Call:
Marie Gieza—-474-1919
Nancy Young—838-4469
The Christmas party will
be on Thursday, December 11
at the Colony Restaurant on
West 8th Street.
Time is 12 Noon.
A $15 check made payable to Betty Latimer,
1324 South Shore Place, Erie, PA 16505
will secure a reservation.
Due date will be Monday, December 8, 2014.
Remember ALL are welcome.
Company, food, and program always
make for a fun afternoon.
There are still Parish Pictorial Directories
in the Parish Office. They are available to
purchase for $10.00 each. Please call the Parish Office at 833-0927 or stop by the office:
8:30-12:00; 1:00-4:30, if you are interested
in one.
December 7, 2014
Second Sunday of Advent
The Giving Trees
Christmas Giving Tree gi s must be placed under the Giving Tree no later
than Saturday, December 13 in order to be delivered to the needy children. If
you have not already dropped off you gi , please do so by the 13th. Gi s must
use the tag you picked as the gi tag. Contact Jessica Spanogle, 790-4526, if you
have any ques ons or need assistance to meet the deadline.
Follow the Star 2014
Starring Tennessee Backporch
With Sam Hyman
December 16, 2014 at 7:30p.m.
St. Jude The Apostle Church
Tickets $15.00
Available in the Parish
Office during
business hours:
8:30-12:00; 1:00-4:00
Attention Altar Servers, Lectors and
Ministers of Holy Communion
A new ministry schedule for January,
February, and March will be distributed soon.
Please update your on-line profile with your mass
preferences and dates/time you are unavailable to
serve. If you do not have internet access, please
call the parish office, 833-0927, with any changes.
All changes must be received by Wednesday,
December 17, 2014.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Altar Servers, Lectors
and Eucharistic Ministers
The sign-up sheets for The Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day Masses are in the back of church.
Also we have the sign-up sheets for the Holy Day
of Obligation: The Solemnity of Mary, The
Mother of God. Masses will be Wednesday,
December 31st at 4:30pm and Thursday,
January 1st at 9am. and 10:30am.
If you are able to serve at any of these masses, please sign up in the back of church or call the
parish office at 833-0927.
COOKIE MONSTERS NEEDED!!
On the weekend of December 20th
and 21st, we will once again be collecting
homemade cookies for the less fortunate in
our area. Anyone who wishes to
participate, please send in 2 dozen
homemade cookies in nonreturnable
containers and place them in the bins that are located in
the vestibule in the back of church.
They will then be distributed to Emmaus Soup
Kitchen, St. Pat's Haven, Erie City Mission, Mercy
Center for Women and The Upper Room. Those families
that frequent those facilities may take them to their own
homes.
Saint Jude CYO is looking
for more players!
All high school age (grades 9-12 public or
private schools) boys from the parish are
welcome to play.
Practice starts soon so please sign
up asap.
Contact Amy Arrowsmith
at 1-814-450-5579 or
amyarrow@ma.rr.com.
USHERS NEEDED FOR
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Please call Bill Watson at 833-7787
If you are able to help out as an USHER for the
Christmas Masses, ESPECIALLY 7pm, Midnight
and the Christmas Day Masses where we are shorthanded.
This is a 1 time need, no experience necessary.
Sign-up sheets are also in the back of church.
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