ST. JUDE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY    PAGE NINE   MARCH 12, 2000

Sister Antonia Byrne, S.S.L., is leading us on a journey through this six weeks of Lent studying the Sunday Lenten Scriptures.     This takes 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 is giving these sessions the week before each Sunday.

This is 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?"

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

One and all are encouraged to join in praying Morning Prayer (Lauds) each morning at 7:45 a.m.     You are also invited to join in praying Daytime Prayer before Noon Mass at 11:50 a.m. followed by the "Angelus" ("Regina Caeli" during Eastertime).

Copies of the "Liturgy of the Hours" are provided in large print by the front doors of the church.    Anyone wishing to own his/her own copy of the "Liturgy of the Hours" in big print may buy one at the Parish Pastoral Center.

Please come join us in preparing for next Sunday's Mass.     We meet to learn about and discuss the Readings for the upcoming Sunday Liturgy.    Each week we watch a 20-minute video, stopping the tape at appropriate moments to discuss the material presented.   We enjoy lively conversation, faith sharing moments, and good Christian fellowship, as we learn more about the Bible and thereby enable ourselves to be more fully prepared to celebrate next Sunday's Mass.

Tuesday mornings 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in Room 7.       This week we will do the "Second Sunday in Lent" (B)."    All are welcome!   Come prepare for next Sunday's Mass!  No preparation!     No homework!

For more information, please contact Linda Odre at 805 - 373 - 1348, or Cathy Stobbe at 805 - 379 - 4064.

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.

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.

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.