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ST. JUDE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY    PAGE SEVEN   SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 

JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION OF
LITURGY OF HOURS


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".

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.

and its message come alive.

This exciting program began last week, but it is not too late to join.    Tuesday Evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m.    And, there is a repeat session on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.     We hope to see you there!

PS:    The Bible should be like a good friend.    So please mark passages!    Write notes!   So you can quickly open your ole friend and be fed by God's Holy Word!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Classes Have Already Begun


Registration for the 2000-2001 School Term for all Religious Education Classes from Pre-School thru High School Confirmation is still taking place.

Religious Ed Office Hours:  Monday thru Thursday, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Also, Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Pre-School Classes take place Sunday Mornings during the 9:00 a.m. Mass during the School Year beginning today

Elementary Classes are held weekday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. beginning
last week
1st grade, Monday
2nd grade, Tuesday
3rd, 4th, 5th grades, Thursday

Junior High Classes are held Tuesday Evenings from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. beginning last Tuesday   

Confirmation is open to all students in high school.    Classes are held in homes on different evenings to allow for a student's schedule.     There are communal gatherings at the parish periodically, and a weekend retreat once each year.      All Confirmation students are also required to complete hours of Christian Service to God and neighbor.      They are also required to have a Sponsor who lives locally who can journey with them during communal gatherings, and take part in Rites.     And, they are additionally required to attend the Archdiocesan Youth Day in Anaheim.

Confirmation II students are reminded that they need to re-register for the Second Year Program.

Confirmation Classes begin tonight with a Parent/Confirmation Student Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Church on Sunday evening.    The meeting begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.

If this is your first time to register for any of these classes, please bring along a copy of your child/ren's Baptismal Certificate(s).

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED


Anyone wishing to become a Eucharistic Minister, especially at the Sunday Noon and the two 5:00 p.m. Masses, is asked to contact Bill Rubin at
805 - 449 - 1373.   

The only requirements are that you are a Fully Initiated Catholic Christian (baptized, confirmed, and made First Communion), and that you are "canonically" able to receive the Sacraments and that you are doing so

BIBLE STUDY - Sunday to Sunday


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
"Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time" (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.

SR. ANTONIA'S BIBLE STUDY
"Women in the Old Testament"


Sr. Antonia Byrne, S.S.L., begins an exciting Bible Study this week:   
"Women in the Old Testament".     The unique characteristics of each of these women --- some queens, some slaves, some housewives --- make stories to feed our imaginations and encourage men and women to want to study more of the Bible.

Not only does this program give us personal knowledge and growth, it also makes it easier and more comfortable for us to share our faith.    Strengthening our knowledge of the Bible, with Sister Antonia as our experienced guide, makes the Bible