St. Jude Catholic Church

READINGS:
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8,9,11,13; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10,16-20; Ps 50:8-9,16-17,21,23;
Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6,14-16;
Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-6; Lk 16:19-31
Friday: Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 21:33-43,45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15,18-20; Ps 103:1-4,9-12;
Lk 15:1-3,11-32
Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent
Ex 3:1-8a,13-15; Ps 103:1-8,11; 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12; Lk 13:1-9
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MASS INTENTIONS:
February 27th: for +Gregg McGreevy+
February 28th: for the people of St. Jude
March 1st: for +Sr. Mary Loretto Parkhurst, VHM+
March 3rd: for special intention
March 5th: for +Edward Cowles+
March 6th: for healing

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION Budget Actual
Reg. Collection $ 5,294 $4,917
YTD Total $179,996 $171,412
Eastern European Churches $ 464
Franciscan Mission Services $ 861
Mortgage Balance 2/22/2010 $12,093

Operation Rice Bowl – Jesus’ transfiguration was a moment of hope for the disciples, giving them the strength to endure the future sacrifices they would make as they formed the early Church. As we continue our journey with Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, let us be mindful that our Lenten sacrifices help to give hope to our brothers and sisters in need.

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 12:30 & 7 PM during Lent. A sign up sheet is in the commons if you would like to lead the 7 PM Stations on any one of the Friday evenings.

LENTEN EVENT PRAYER SERVICE
Please sign up at the back of the church ASAP if you would like to attend the Soup Supper at 5:30 pm and the Ecumenical Prayer Service focused on “Our Father” at 6:15 pm on Sunday, March 7th at the Grace Episcopal Church of Radford.

SCHEDULES FOR NEXT WEEKEND:
March 6th & 7th:

ALTAR SERVERS:
SAT: Makena & Carlee Kleppin, Malcolm Stewart
SUN: Samantha & Shelby Brooks, Alex Miano

LECTORS:
SAT: Thomas Dunbar, Angie Flynn
SUN: Marvin Addikis, Button Hall

GREETERS:
SAT: Jean Rockwell
SUN: Ronald Hamblin, Don Melia

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS:
SAT: Clare & Jean R., Kathy B.
SUN: Angie F., Diamond J., Ann G., Stephanie
H., Joe K., Rose M., Evelyn M.

FASTING & ABSTINENCE: Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. All the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Note: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, other suitable forms of self-denial are encouraged. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter.

BULLETIN ADS Please check out our new ads on the back of the bulletin and support those businesses when you have the opportunity. Let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin!

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

RCIA–will meet this Wed., March 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. following the 7:00 Mass. The topic will be The Eucharist presented by Salle Ann Gill.

Adult Faith Formation: We will begin our new study People of the Passion on Feb. 28 & Mar. 1 with Lessons 1-6. The people of the passion in this book are the characters who participated in some dramatic way in the suffering and death of Jesus. Well-known characters include Peter, Pilate, and Mary Magdalen; lesser known include Simon of Cyrene, the daughters of Jerusalem, and the woman who anointed Jesus.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet Monday, March 1st at 7 pm.

PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet Thursday, March 4th at 7 pm.

FINANCE COUNCIL will meet Thursday, March 11th at 7 pm.

Women of St. Jude will have their March quarterly meeting on Monday March 8 at 7 pm in the fellowship hall. Volunteers are needed for refreshments. All women are welcome to attend. Contact Sandi Stafford 639-6054 after 6pm or leave a message.

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 & Ned McGreevy, Tegan Wright, Cheryl Sweeney, Mike & Ginny Piper, Mary Mundy, Kathi Slayman, Russell Dulaney, Lois Castonguay, Roger Hermann, Linda Coulter, Randy Rakes, Mary Kauffman, Thomas Giles, Vera Lytton, Claudia Mullins, Larry Amy and Cathy Desilvey (sister of Teresa Flynn).
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, Cpl. Will Brock, USMC, LTJG Miguel Melendez, Coast Guard, LT Kristina Melendez, Navy, John Holscher, USN & Kris Tardif, Army.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - March 5, 2010
sponsored by Church Women United (contact Jean Rose, 731-3392). Held at Fairlawn Presbyterian Church with registration and refreshments at 10:30am and service at 11am. For more information, please see the flier on the bulletin board in the foyer.

St. John Neumann Academy's Casino Night - Saturday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m. An elegant evening at the VT German Club will include delicious food, the energy of a Las Vegas casino, fantastic prizes, a fabulous silent auction, and wonderful fellowship. The cost is $30 per person (advanced ticket sales) and $40 at the door. All proceeds benefit the school. Seating is limited to 225 and this event "sells out" annually. Please make your reservations by calling the school office at 552-7562.

The ANNUAL DIOCESAN HAITI GATHERING will be held on Saturday, March 20th at St. Thomas Aquinas in Charlottesville from 8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: All those involved in Haiti Twinning or interested in Haiti are welcome to join in a day of celebration, education and networking. This year’s focus is “Haiti Solidarity – After the Earthquake” Our Stories, Our Struggles, and Our Search for Solutions”. The registration fee of $20 includes continental breakfast, lunch and handouts.
To register call Patrice (804)-545 -5974 or email patrice.schwermer@cccofva.org

Ecumenical Lenten Event Choir - Anyone who would like to be a part of the joint choir for the ecumenical Lenten prayer service on Sun., March 7 is invited to see our choir director, Carl Derfler, for the music we will be singing. We will practice the two songs before the service at 6:00pm (during our mealtime). The pieces are easily learned and will add much to our worship service. Please join us, singers!

Catholic Social Teaching - will be the focus of a Day of Reflection in Richmond on March 6 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. The day will emphasize how our faith calls us to recognize the dignity of every person; the interdependence and solidarity of all peoples; and the principle of subsidiarity that favors self-determination. To register, go to http://www.tinyurl.com/cstconference2010 or call Wendy Henderson at 804-622-5125.
It begins with a Weekend…A three day weekend helps you experience your Catholic faith and encourages a spiritual life that is filled with joy, laughter, and enthusiasm. You are invited to seek an enriched relationship with God within the framework of a Christian Community. Catholic parishes throughout the diocese host these weekends. From Thursday evening through Sunday evening a team of Catholic lay people and spiritual advisors will talk and lead discussions emphasizing: the meaning of grace and the sacraments; the need for prayer; and ways of living our life in union with God. Our area is hosting a Men’s and a Women’s Cursillo weekend at Jubilee House in Abingdon in the coming months: Men’s weekend: April 15-18 (Contact Tom Boyle at 276-525-1104) and Women’s Weekend: May 13-16 (Contact Ann Baldwin at 276-783-4474). Please take an informational brochure and application which are available in the back of the church.
Engaged Encounter Weekend March 12-14, 2010: Catholic Engaged Encounter is a weekend marriage preparation program for engaged couples and those contemplating marriage; to register or for more information visit www.engagedencounter.org or call 804-320-8289.