To find out more about St. Jude, please check

our website at www.stjude-redmond.org.

May 4, 2008

SACRAMENTS

Baptism: Contact Terri Neely (terri@neelys.net) to register for

classes, schedules & information on requirements.

Marriage: Must be registered in the Parish 6 months prior to

wedding. Please call one of the parish priests to schedule an

appointment to complete the Initial Inquiry process.

PARISH MINISTRIES

Pastoral Council: Don Cairns 425-895-9530

Finance Council: Mike Kinzer 425-883-9794

Stewardship Council: Tina Petesch 425-882-3184

Liturgical Ministries:

Altar Servers: Heidi Ochoa 425-881-3544

Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Mulligan 425-881-2948

Lectors: Julianna Castro 425-883-7597

Music Ministry: Sue Shellooe 425-788-9194

Sacristans: Deacon Carl Smith 425-883-7685

Ushers: Aaron Erlandson 425-883-7685

Pastoral Care: Sr. Betty Schumacher 425-883-7685

RCIA: Deacon Carl Smith 425-883-7685

Stephen Ministry: Debbie McCormick 425-883-7685

Social & Recreation Commission:

Knights of Columbus: Don Garcia 425-868-3002

Nursery: Jennifer Semsey 425-868-7807

St. Bernadette’s Guild: Kay Dudycha 425-885-6182

St. Vincent de Paul: John Woods

For Assistance Call: 425-883-7685 ext 298

Schedule an appointment to donate furniture or

household items: Jeanne Goldbloom 425-881-2720

Catholic Community Services:

Marriage, adolescent, family and individual counseling and refer-

ral . Call Brian Cruess at 206-328-5415 or 1-800-872-3204.

New Parishioners:

St. Jude welcomes all visitors and newcomers to our parish.

Registration forms with Ministry information are located in the

Kiosk in the Narthex.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES THAT SERVE ST. JUDE

Calvary 206-522-0996 and Holyrood 206-363-8404

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While our pilgrimage group journeyed an inter-

esting trend developed. Our Egyptian guide

spoke about making arrangements with his part-

ners we would be meeting in Israel. The Israeli

travel guide mentioned her friend who would be

taking us through Jordan. Something beyond

professional courtesy was present. Despite

their various nationalities, the political tensions

which have sometimes pitted their countries

against each other, religious differences, and

cultural patterns – these folk recognized that

travel has a way of broadening their guests and

making us better citizens of the world. In each

place we visited the pride in their country exhib-

ited by the locals was deep and real. Their de-

sire to share their ancient and rich heritage was

strong. A genuine care and desire to better

know their visitors was humbling. I wish I know

who in our pilgrimage group made the remark,

but I don’t. The remark, however, said it well,

“We should turn international relations over to

the travel guides.”

Blessings,

Fr. Dave Rogerson

WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS

Question of the Week (May 11)

Scriptures:

Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-

13; and John 20:19-23

Jesus gives the Holy Spirit so that disciples can take

up his own mission: "As the Father has sent me, so I

send you" (gospel). That mission is to proclaim the

Gospel to all the world (first reading). It is the Spirit

who transforms us into who we need to be to fulfill

Jesus' mission: the one Body of Christ created from

diverse members and blessed with different gifts

(second reading).

Question:

Given my gifts, how do I contribute to

continuing Christ’s mission?

Invitation from the Rosary Group

May is traditionally the month of Mary

when we honor her with special love

and devotion! This year the church

celebrates the 150th anniversary of the

apparitions of the Blessed Mother to St. Ber-

nadette in Lourdes, France. Please join us for

the rosary after 9:00 am weekday morning

liturgy and at 8:30 am on Friday (before lit-

urgy) to pray for peace in the world, in fami-

lies, and in our hearts.

Also, on Monday, May 19th, there will be a

7:00 pm liturgy honoring Mary including a

procession of students and a crowning of

Mary. Please join us and bring flowers!

TEEN GROUP

The Teen Group will Meet this Sunday,

May 4th, at 7:00pm in the Church Hall for

Part 2 of our series “Facing The Gi-

ants”. After we have dinner we will be going to the

Teen Center for our discussions and prayer. Please

plan to attend.

PARENT/FAMILY APPRECIATION

PASTA DINNER

The teens will be hosting a Parent/Family Apprecia-

tion Pasta Dinner on Sunday, May 18

th

. Please call

Rick in the Teen Center if you have any questions.

BAKE SALE

The teens will be having a Bake Sale after all

masses on Saturday, May31st and Sunday, June 1

st

to help defray costs for their summer mission trips.

This year the teens will be traveling to Yakima, WA

and Tijuana, Mexico to help with local communities.

Please support our teens as they prepare to repre-

sent our parish community on summer missions.

There will be plenty of yummy baked goods!

BLESSING OF THE TEEN MISSIONARIES

On Sunday, June 8

th

, at the 11:00 mass, we will

have a special blessing for the teens and chaper-

ones who will be going on missions this summer. All

teens who are participating in summer missions are

asked to be at that mass.

First Eucharist

Rehearsal: May 5 or 6 at 6:00 pm

Group Photos: Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm.

Please come dressed for the photo. Individual or

family photos are available beginning at 6:00 pm.

May 19th (Monday) at 7:00 pm: Annual May

Crowning Liturgy. Children are invited to bring a

flower to honor Mary.

Faith Formation Reminders

Our 2007/2008 Faith Formation session ends this

week with our last classes on May 4,5 and 6.

Thank you to our 49 dedicated co-teachers and

activity coordinators. Thank you to all of our vol-

unteers who have assisted preparing craft activi-

ties at home and those volunteers and staff who

assisted with our events and Liturgies throughout

the year.

I am very appreciative of the parents and their

children for supporting and attending this year’s

faith formation sessions. Next year promises to be

an exciting year for “Households of

Faith.” Classes begin Sept 14, 15 & 16.

We will be accepting registrations for 2008/2009

throughout the summer months for ages 3-6

th

grade. Registration forms are on our website and

in the kiosk in the Narthex.

If you are interested in co-teaching, assisting with

craft activities, bulletin boards or music please

contact me the church office 425-883-7685 ext

121.

Look for upcoming information in the bulletin con-

cerning our summer Vacation Bible school July 21-

25.

BAPTISM CLASSES

You are a child of God & so we baptize

you in the name of the Father, and of

the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The

next scheduled class will be held on Wednesday,

May 14, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the parish hall.

Baptisms are held during various liturgies each

month. If you want more information, please contact

Terri Neely at terri@neelys.net.

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Guardians & Angels

This week, G&A heads to the Preschool Train in

Snoqualmie in lieu of our usual Thursday morning

meeting. Please contact Karen Lissy if you did not

receive an email with train ride details

(

klissy@earthlink.net

or 869-8709).

GARAGE SALE - Guardians & Angels

Saturday, May 17th is the date for our annual Garage

Sale, combining tons of household, baby, child & mater-

nity items from over 20 households! All are invited to

come by 10702 179th Court NE in Redmond between

9am - 3pm on May 17th to help support our ministry in its

largest fundraiser of the year! For questions, contact

Laura D'Urso (

ldurso@hotmail.com

or 867-1134).

Life situations can cause us stress, and at times we

may fear we have no one to talk to. Help is available!

Stephen Ministers are here to help you as you walk

your journey, to assist you as you carry your burden.

Just as God allows times of suffering, He also has

chosen fellow brothers and sisters to comfort you, to

care, to be compassionate. “Ask and you shall re-

ceive.” Call Debbie McCormick at 425-883-7685 Ext.

160 and she will put you in touch with a Stephen Min-

ister. All calls are strictly confidential.

Prayer Network

As the family of St. Jude, we are called to pray for

one another. Please contact Ann Case at 425-868-

0344 with requests of prayers for yourself, loved

ones or friends. Our prayer warriors will remember them

in their daily prayers.

Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, part 6

The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wis-

dom about building a just society and living lives of ho-

liness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern

Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a

tradition of documents authored by the pope, councils of

the Church, and bishops (individually or collectively).

The depth and richness of this tradition can be under-

stood best through a direct reading of these documents.

In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key

themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradi-

tion.

Part 6. Solidarity

We are one human family whatever our national, racial,

ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are

our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they may be.

Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrink-

ing world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the

pursuit of justice and peace. Pope Paul VI taught that "if

you want peace, work for justice." The Gospel calls us to

be peacemakers. Our love for all our sisters and brothers

demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded

by violence and conflict.

From www.usccb.org/sdwp/projects/socialteaching/

excerpt.shtml)

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Time, Talent, & Treasure…

…Our response to God’s generosity to us

Stewardship Thought for the Week

The bread and wine we offer at the

Eucharist represents the whole of

our lives. When they are transformed,

the whole of our lives is transformed.

So, too, the symbolic offering of a

significant proportion of our time, talent

and money is a sign of our giving our

whole lives to God, and our whole

lives are transformed in the action.

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The Annual Catholic Appeal continues

today…Commitment Sunday. Many thanks

to each of you who have made a pledge to

join your hands with other Catholics

throughout western Washington to

accomplish what no one individual or

parish can across our Archdiocese.

Please be generous in your support.

Whatever we have --- be thankful --- and find a

way to share it!

FYI - Going Green – Getting Green

Are you a Microsoft employee? Would you like to

save some gas, aggravation, and commuting

time? You can now commute from the St. Jude

Parish lot via the Microsoft’ Connector bus. It

picks up employees from 59 parking spaces leased

to Microsoft by our parish in the far west parking

lot (bordering 166th Ave. NE). This lease is only

for Monday-Friday and will not impact weekend

mass parking. And…the lease dollars will help us

with our on-going parish maintenance costs. A

win-win…St. Jude helps reduce commuter trips,

Microsoft helps pay some of our maintenance

costs.

Catholic Relief Services

Thank you for your generous donation of $9,382 for the

March 2008 Catholic Relief Services Collection These

funds put faith into action by supporting six Catholic in-

ternationally-focused organizations that provide services

to the poor and promote justice and peace. Our social

ministry call as Catholic parishes and faith communities

is to reach out to and care for each other.

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PARISH MEETING ON MAY 15

Our Posture During the Eucharistic Prayer — A Brief History

As noted last week, our posture in liturgy affects the way we pray. Although far from central among the many

and serious concerns facing the Catholic Church, posture speaks to our identity, unity, and sense of purpose.

The parish’s Worship Commission has recommended to Fr. Dave that we kneel during the Eucharistic Prayer

on Sundays. For those who are interested in hearing of the discernment that led to this recommendation and

participating in a question-and-answer session, a parish meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday, May 15 in

the Parish Hall.

A parish’s history is an important part of any decision that is made, and this is especially true with liturgical

practices. The earliest liturgies of St. Jude Parish were celebrated in a school multipurpose room or a large

room in a house. In those settings, kneeling was not really an option since no kneelers were available, there

was insufficient space, and the chairs that were used were not conducive to kneeling. Also, except for the

very young, kneeling on hard floors is very painful and potentially harmful to the knees. Thus, the decision

was rightly made to stand during the Eucharistic Prayer since kneeling was so impractical.

When the parish church was completed in 1981, movable pews without kneelers were installed with the intent

that the interior of the church needed to allow for flexibility in the seating arrangement. Construction docu-

ments don’t reveal why those original pews didn’t have kneelers. Anecdotally, parishioners involved with the

process have recalled a number of different reasons given at the time. One said that it was because pews

with kneelers are much heavier and more difficult to move, which effectively reduces their movability. Another

didn’t even remember the question coming up, saying it was simply an overlooked detail. Another remem-

bered hearing that the Catholic Church’s practice of kneeling was going to change soon and the parish wasn’t

going to spend the money on kneelers that would soon be unnecessary. In any case, since the original pews

didn’t have kneelers, there continued to be no practical option for kneeling, so it made sense for the parish to

continue to stand for the Eucharistic Prayer.

After about 20 years, the parish decided to purchase new pews. Since that was a large expense involving the

worship space, the archdiocese’s Building Commission needed to approve the expense. The Building Com-

mission’s policy was that new pews must have kneelers installed since kneeling is the Church’s normal pos-

ture during the Eucharistic Prayer. Therefore, the current pews with kneelers were purchased and installed a

little over eight years ago.

Perhaps the best time to have had parish catechesis, discussion, and discernment about kneeling during the

Eucharistic Prayer was when the new pews were installed. However, a number of other issues were before

the parish at the same time: the health and pending retirement of Fr. Lovett; the construction of the narthex;

and the pending release of a new edition of the

Roman Missal

.

Now, after two pastor changes and more clar-

ity from the bishops on postures, many parishioners have raised the question of kneeling during the Eucharis-

tic Prayer.

As has been presented before here at St. Jude, standing and kneeling are both respectful and reverent pos-

tures for prayer; this is clear from our Catholic tradition. As noted last week, the validity of the Eucharist does

not depend on our posture during the Eucharistic prayer. A common posture is important because it signifies

our unity as a community and as Catholics.

Next week: An overview of the discernment by the parish’s Worship Commission.

THE MOST REVEREND

Alexander J. Brunett

ARCHBISHOP OF SEATTLE

May 1, 2008

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Peace be with you.

Thousands of immigrant workers, most of them with spiritual roots in the Catholic Church, are living and working in the

Archdiocese of Seattle in hopes of making a better life for their families. The Catholic Church stands with these newly

arriving immigrants, many of whom have been denied their basic human rights because our nation’s immigration laws

are outdated and unjust.

The Catholic bishops of the United States respect the law. We respect every sovereign nation’s right to secure its bor-

ders and to regulate immigration for the common good of all citizens. We also respect and pray for the women and men

responsible for enforcing the law, but the Church cannot ignore the human needs of the immigrants and their families

living among us.

Pope Benedict XVI, in his recent address to the United Nations, reminded all leaders that the “responsibility to protect” is

the moral basis for a government’s claim to authority. On this moral basis every country must recognize and protect hu-

man rights as inalienable to every human person. Laws that fail to protect the human rights and welfare of all people

must be questioned, challenged and changed. In solidarity with all immigrants, the Church supports comprehensive re-

form of U.S. immigration laws that respects the dignity of all human beings.

European immigrants longing for a better life have transformed and reshaped this land into a great nation over the past

two centuries. The principles of faith, freedom and democracy that attracted these former immigrants in past centuries

are attracting millions of people from all over the world today. As Archbishop, I have a moral duty to extend the hospital-

ity of the Church to all those who have come here in search of a better life for themselves and their families. I have ex-

tended the hand of the Church and assured them that they will be welcome in our Catholic parishes, our Catholic

schools, our Catholic hospitals and our Catholics social services. I have made it clear that the Church’s hospitality does

not require documents. The Catholic Church is their home, and they do not need to provide documentation to enter their

own house.

I ask that all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Seattle join me in extending hospitality to immigrants in keeping with the

words of Scripture: “If a stranger lives with you in your land, do not molest him. You must count him as one of your own

countrymen and love him as yourself–for you were once strangers yourselves in Egypt.” (Leviticus 19:33-34)

The Church is called not only to stand with the stranger in our midst, but to stand against racism and discriminatory prac-

tices emanating from anti-immigrant sentiments. On this point, the teaching of the church has been equally clear. Our

bishops’ pastoral statement on “Faithful Citizenship” states that there are some things we must never do as individuals or

as a society because they are always incompatible with the love of God and neighbor. Racism is one of these actions,

and there is no place for this intrinsic evil within our community of disciples.

The Church is called to continue the prophetic work of Jesus, and to speak out on behalf of the voiceless even when it

may be unpopular to do so. Today, I am asking all Catholic people, parishes and faith communities in the Archdiocese of

Seattle to join me in offering hospitality to the immigrants in our midst, to work and pray for comprehensive immigration

reform and to become living signs of Christ’s hope for the immigrant families who have come here in search of work and

a better life.

With warmest regards and wishes, I remain

Your servant in Christ,

Most Rev. Alex J. Brunett

Archbishop of Seattle

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Forest Ridge

Summer Program 2008

Forest Ridge Summer Camp is enrolling K- 11

th

grade boys and girls in our 2008 Program. Aca-

demic enrichment, computer technology, video pro-

duction, drama, arts and crafts, sport camps and

much more are all taught by experienced and dy-

namic instructors. Choose from a variety of one-

week sessions and create a course schedule that

fits your needs this summer. For more information

contact Melissa Miller at 425-201-2446 or

melis-

sami@forestridge.org

. You can also visit our web

site and register online at

www.forestridge.org

.

Bunk Beds Needed!

Both St. Jude and Holy Family Kirkland chapters of

St. Vincent de Paul are in need of bunk beds. If you

have any to donate, please call Jeanne Goldbloom

(St. Jude) at 425-881-2720 or Andrea Liggett (Holy

Family) at 425-822-0295.

Marriage Encounter

“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing

the work you gave me to do.” How well are

we doing God’s will in loving our spouse? The

next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-

ends are May 30 – June1 in Tukwila, Aug 1-3

in the north end. Early registration is highly

recommended. For more information, visit

our website at: www.SeattleWWME.org or

contact Mike & Marge Putman at 206-772-

2344 / SeattleWWME@yahoo.com.

“Conversations with Fr. Bob”

Tune in Tuesday, May 6th for an encore presentation of

“Conversations with Father Bob”. Join guest host Sr.

Miriam James Heidland as she speaks with Fr. Kevin

Duggan and Helen Osterle about Christifideles, a forma-

tion program for lay ecclesial ministers in the Archdio-

cese of Seattle. Sr. Miriam will also interview Kelly

Carroll, the founder of Our Place of Refuge, a non-profit

organization that assists the poor, the abused, the home-

less and those affected by natural disaster.

“Conversations with Father Bob” is broadcast on Sacred

Heart Radio KBLE AM 1050 every Tuesday, 5:00-6:00

PM and Thursday 9:00-10:00 PM. It also airs every Satur-

day morning, 8:00-9:00 AM on KKNW AM 1150.

“Conversations with Father Bob” is an outreach ministry

of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Lynnwood, WA

and is a listener-supported program.