ST. JUDE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY    PAGE NINE   MARCH 5, 2000

Sister Antonia Byrne, S.S.L., will lead us on a journey through this six weeks of Lent studying the Sunday Lenten Scriptures.     This will take place every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Room, and every Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.    Sister Antonia will give these sessions the week before each Sunday, so she will begin this week on March 7^th and 9^th.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to listen and learn more about the Readings that are presented to us during the Sundays of the Great Season of Lent.      This study has been chosen by Sister Antonia to encourage newcomers' participation.    More seasoned veterans are also most welcome.     Men, if you are wondering whether you should attend, please note that almost half of the current participants are men.     Ladies, are you going to put with that?

The question gets down to:   "If not now, then when?" Sister Antonia's Lenten Study of the Sunday Readings begins this week.     

For more information, please phone Jerry or Judy Sullivan at 805 - 495 - 1623.

Our parish community extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of those who have died this week. May God the Father welcome them into paradise. Father thank you for all the blessings you gave them in this life to show your Fatherly care for all of us. Eternal rest grant unto her and let your perpetual light shine upon them.

Come by our Parish Pastoral Center during regular hours and look over the many religious articles we have for sale.   Among the items we have are:   medals, rosaries, wedding candle sets, arras (wedding coins), lazos (wedding rosary lassos), angels, some devotional books, cards for special occasions, etc.     We can also order special gifts you might wish.

First Communion and Confirmation gifts are now available, as well as Easter gifts

If someone you know has died and you are seeking support in your bereavement, please consider joining St. Jude's Bereavement Grief Support Group.     This group meets every other Wednesday.     The next meeting will be this Wednesday, March 1st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish School Library.

For more information or to sign-up, please call Louise Engel-Ruck at 805 - 374 - 2864.

Moms with "Little Ones" are encouraged to come and join other St. Jude moms and infants at different locations each Monday Morning at 10:00 a.m.    Make new friends!    Give your "Little One" an opportunity to play and inter-act with other infants.    All the while, mommies have an opportunity to talk and encourage one another .

If you are interested, please contact Jenifer Smith at 818 - 889 - 9179, or Mary Ellen Garbrecht at 818 - 865 - 8053.

 
All you 55 Plus ladies and gentlemen are invited to join us in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, March 8^th --- Ash Wednesday --- after the 12:05 p.m. Mass for a Pot Luck Luncheon.    Please bring a meatless salad, a hot or cold meatless main dish, or dessert.    These can be homemade or store bought.     Dues is only $2.00 per month; if perchance you cannot bring any dish for the Pot Luck, then it is $5.00.     Now where can you get a luncheon and camaraderie for $7.00.    No reservations needed!     Bring a friend!

Any questions, call Diane Stevens at 818 - 706 - 2721

Do you remember how your eyes sparkled and you heart throbbed during those early days of your marriage.    You can bring back much of that sparkle and romance and enrich your marriage for years to come, by making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend.    This is a really great opportunity to set aside some time from your busy lifestyles and rekindle that spark in your spouse's eyes and heart.

For more information, or better yet to register, call Ed and Jo today at 818 - 848 - 6729.

Hey! did you just move-into our parish.    Welcome!    Come meet our priests and our parish staff.    Take a few minutes to register.   Soon thereafter our Newcomers Hospitality will visit your home and share with you about our parish community.   

Welcome!    Hope you become involved in our parish activities and programs, and leave your imprint on who we are.     Become a part of the fabric of our lives!