St. Jude Catholic Church

READINGS:

Monday: Gn 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13,18-20,22;
Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday: Gn 13:2,5-18; Ps 15:2-5; Mt 7:6,12-14
Wednesday: Nativity of John the Baptist
Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3,13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66,80
Thursday: Gn 16:1-12,15-16; Ps 106:1-5;
Mt 7:21-29
Friday: Gn 17:1,9-10,15-22; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Gn 18:1-15; Lk 1:46-55; Mt 8:5-17
Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 1:13-15;2:23-24; Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13; 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15; Mk 5:21-43

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WELCOME BISHOP’S DILORENZO!
Please join us on Sunday, June 21st after Mass in
the social hall for a pot-luck lunch with the bishop.

MASS INTENTIONS:
June 20th: for our bishop
June 21st: for the people of St. Jude
June 22nd: for our deacons
June 24th: for Catholic schools
June 26th: for health for Roger Hermann
June 27th: for Ralph Sroufe, Jr.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT
Thank you to all those who responded to our Time & Talent Drive. Forms are still available in the commons for those who haven’t had a chance to return one. In particular we are still looking for: Childrens Liturgy of the Word Leader, Newsletter Editor, Church Office help, and Youth Group Coordinator. If you can help in these or other areas, please let us know!

Please join us Wednesday, June 24th for Eucharistic Adoration following the 7 p.m. Mass.

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION Budget Actual
Reg. Collection $4,869 $4.185
YTD Total $243,454 $252,033
Mortgage Balance 5/31/09 $32,909
(If you would like to help reduce our debt, Building Fund envelopes are available in the Commons.)

SCHEDULES FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
June 27th & 28th:

ALTAR SERVERS:
SAT: Erin, Leah & Blake Hall
SUN: Jonathan Joseph, Nate N., Emma Sroufe

LECTORS:
SAT: Thomas Dunbar, Julie Snyder
SUN: Angela Mickle, Mary Slayman

GREETERS:
SAT: Jean Rockwell
SUN: Arnie Bohanan, Mary Slayman

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:**
SAT: Marijane & Lewis W., Marguerite D.
SUN: Charles & Mary Susan V., Ed W., Judy W.,
Cheryl A., Arnie & Mary B.
**Pick up new schedule in Sacristy ASAP!

The 92 babies that St. Jude has spiritually adopted thank you for your prayers that they may be allowed to be born into this world!
Your baby is quite active in the womb now although his mother won’t feel him for another couple of months. If his mother’s womb had a window, you could watch your spiritually adopted baby squint, swallow and move his tongue. He can make a tight fist if you touch is palm. He obtains the oxygen his body needs through the umbilical cord. The baby you are praying for weighs one ounce. What a miracle he is!

PRAYER REQUESTS, HOSPITALIZATIONS, HOMEBOUND ILLNESSES, ANY NEEDS YOU WOULD WISH TO SHARE WITH THE PARISH COMMUNITY– Please call the office or place your requests in our box in the commons. Our parish prayer chain will pray for those petitions each week.
Please pray for the health of Henry Moore, Martha Ann McGreevy, Tegan Wright, Connie Taylor, Dr. Holly Welt-Miller, Alice Yednak, Pat Tweed, Cheryl Sweeney, Bonnie Sayers, Petie Mullins, Mike & Ginny Piper, Cindy Wyatt, Anne Fiala, Mary Mundy, Lisa Lester, Georgia Smythers, Kathi Slayman, Rebecca Adams, Mary Webb, Rev. Mr. John Sadowski, Beth Kuhlman, Brenda Lee, Zsuzsa Nejedly and John Pettit.
PRAY FOR the happy repose of Ralph Sroufe, Jr., brother of Bill Sroufe, who died recently. May he
rest in God’s eternal peace.

Please pray for those parishioners (or family members) in the Armed Forces: Sean Semple, Capt. Chuck Gill, US Army,
Capt. Jamie Ferrelly, Adam Wyttenbach, David Wyttenbach, Capt. Charlotte Brock, USMC, Cpl. Will Brock, USMC, LTJG Miguel Melendez, Coast Guard, LT Kristina Melendez, Navy, Midn Kyle Melendez, Navy & John Holscher, USN.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

ADULT FAITH FORMATION - The meaning of suffering in Scripture, the writings of John Paul II, & your own experience. Wed. evenings after Mass on July 8, 15 & 22; Aug. 5, 12, & 19. A daytime meeting is also possible if there is sufficient interest. Sign-up sheet & flyer available in the commons with more info.

This year our Vacation Bible School, will be held as a four-night event from July 19-22 from 6-8:15 pm, at the Presbyterian Church. Our theme this year is “Camp E.D.G.E: Experience + Discover God Everywhere.” and will include Bible story time with a science component, music, craft and recreation. We plan to serve a kid-friendly supper on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, and a potluck supper/closing program at one of the city parks on Wednesday evening. Call Kelly at 633-2662 or email at kwheeler@rcps.org if you can come, or if you can help! Registration forms and volunteer forms are available at the back of the church.

Intensive Bible Study - Father Ken will lead an Introduction to the Gospels on Saturday, June 27th from 9am to noon at St. Mary's in Blacksburg. Additional sessions will be held on July 11 (Gospel of John), July 25 (Pauline letters), and August 1 (Catholic Epistles). If interested, please call the parish office for more details.

MEN’S SOFTBALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, June 23rd 7pm Field 2

JUSTICE & PEACE NEWS:

Fairview Home - We’ve helped make it pretty on the inside, now help make it pretty on the outside by planting flowers & veggies. What to help? Call Jim Hayes (392-4128) ASAP.

Elf Shelf: The Radford Elf Shelf provides NEW toys and gifts (jewelry, wallets, books, sporting goods, etc.) at Christmas time for qualifying children ages Birth to 18 years, in Radford. St. Jude supplies volunteers to work at the Elf Shelf and also additional help by collecting NEW toys and Gifts in the Month of June. The price of toys should not exceed $20 and should be delivered to the church.

The Diocesan Office of Finance seeks an Assistant Director of Finance. The selected candidate will assist in the overall operation of the Office, to include parish/school compliance audit program, coordination of parish and school budget and annual financial report program, shared oversight of parish, regional and diocesan school finances, interaction with banking and investment institutions, implementation of parish financial norms, as well as financial support for other Diocesan institutions. Qualifications: B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA certificate, 5-7 years accounting/finance exp. with at least three years of financial mgt. experience, and knowledge of accounting and tax reporting procedures.
Also, the Diocese of Richmond seeks a Retreat Director to continue and expand the ministries of Jubilee House Retreat Center, located in Abingdon. Responsibilities include hospitality, program development, promotion/
publicity, finances, and maintenance/operations. Qualifications include training and experience in retreat work and Spiritual Direction with related experience in theology, pastoral ministry, counseling and administration (Master’s degree preferred). Leadership ability, good oral and written skills, flexibility and a commitment to working with ecumenical groups are required. The selected candidate must be a Catholic in good standing who is grounded in prayer and spirituality. The Director lives on-site (apartment provided). For both positions more information is available on the diocesan website www.richmonddiocese.org. Closing date is July 10.

St. Matthew's Church in Virginia Beach seeks a full-time Director of Religious Education with good planning, organizational and collaboration skills to direct its religious education programs. The parish provides pre-K through adult religious education programs to 1200 families through scheduled classes, demonstrated leadership abilities are a must. The preferred candidate will possess an MA in Divinity or Theology, a Religious studies degree, or a Pastoral Ministries Degree; Pathways Certification is required. Salary per Diocesan guidelines. Some evening and weekend work is required. Please forward a cover letter and diocesan application to: Deacon Bill Beatnik, c/o St. Matthew's Church, 3314 Sandra Lane, Virginia Beach, VA. 23464; fax to: Deacon Bill Beatnik, 757 420 7734, or sent as an email attachment to drest.matthews@verizon.net. Closing date July 8.