Simon and Jude Thaddeus, Apostles
Sts. Simon and Jude Thaddeus are the apostles of Jesus. Their names are listed in the list of Twelve Apostles (Matthew 10:2–4; Mark 3:16–19; Luke 6:13–16; Acts 1:13). Simon was also called Simon the Cananean (Matthew and Mark) and Simon the Zealot (Luke and Acts). Both names mean the same thing. “Cananean” does not refer to the Land of Canaan but is a translation of an Aramaic word meaning “zealous. As a zealot, Simon was strongly committed to his Jewish identity, heritage, traditions, and beliefs, and he firmly opposed to Roman oppression and taxation. The Byzantines identify in him Nathanael of Cana and the canteen director at the wedding of Cana. Jude Thaddeus (St. Jude) was son of Alpheus, who was the brother of St. Joseph, while his mother, Mary Cleophas, was a cousin of the Virgin Mary. So, Jude is a close relative of Jesus. During the Last Supper (John 14:22), Jude asked Jesus, “Master, [then] what happened that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world?” Jude is also considered to be the author of the shortest letter in the New Testament, in which Jude warns the Christian community against immorality and the false teachers. Simon and Jude were the eyewitness of Jesus’ miracles, teachings, and his death and resurrection. The tradition holds that when the Apostles dispersed from Jerusalem to proclaim the gospel to the nations, Jude Thaddeus departed from Galilee and Samaria to go into Syria, Armenia and ancient Persia. In this area, authoritative sources claim, he met Simon, and their missionary partnership won tens of thousands of Babylonians and people from other cities for Christ. St. Venantius Fortunatus, bishop of Poitiers (d. 600 AD) states that Simon and Jude Thaddeus suffered martyrdom on the same day and were buried in Suanir, a city in Persia. They were arrested and taken to the Temple of the Sun, the sentence imposed on both was to worship the goddess Diana, and so to deny Christ. In refusing, it is said that Jude Thaddeus declared pagan idols false, and that at the same time two horrible demons came out of the temple, destroying him. Frightened, the people watching the scene are said to have pounced ferociously on the two Apostles, who are brutally killed. Their relics are kept in the Basilica of Saint Peter. These two men were ordinary men but after living with Jesus and learning from him about the kingdom of God, they became committed apostles of Jesus to the point of shedding their blood for their master. Their feast encourages us to follow Christ with our own limitations and imperfections. — Fr. Jesu
The month of November is dedicated to praying for all souls. So, kindly consider offering a Mass for the souls of the departed. All Souls’ Day envelopes are available in the Narthex for your use. On November 2nd there will be an 8:00 a.m. Mass for All Souls’ Day and First Saturday.
El mes de noviembre está dedicado a orar por todas las almas. Entonces, considere ofrecer una misa por las almas de los difuntos. Los sobres del Día de los Difuntos están disponibles en Narthex para su uso. El 2 de noviembre habrá una Misa a las 8:00 a.m. por el Día de Todos los Difuntos y el Primer Sábado.
Tuesday, November 12th there will be a special candle Mass at 6 pm for the deceased members of your family, that passed away this year.
El martes 12 de noviembre habrá una Misa especial con velas a las 6 pm por los miembros fallecidos de su familia que fallecieron este año. Comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia para recibir una vela gratis para la Misa.
We will have the following events to celebrate the Feast of St. Therese throughout the month of October. Please mark your calendar.
Sunday, October 13, Rosary on the Square after the 9:00 am Mass.
Sunday, October 20, special Eucharistic Procession after the 9:00 am Mass
Sunday, October 27, the Children’s celebration of All-Saints Day.
Tendremos los siguientes eventos para celebrar la Fiesta de Santa Teresa durante todo el mes de octubre. Por favor marque su calendario.
Domingo 13 de octubre, Rosario en la Plaza a las 10:15 horas en la plaza.
Domingo 20 de octubre, Procesión Eucarística especial después de la Misa de las 9:00 am
Domingo 27 de octubre, celebración infantil del Día de Todos los Santos.
Friday, November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Therefore, we will have an 8:00 a.m. Mass with Adoration and a 6:00 p.m.
El viernes 1 de noviembre, Día de Todos los Santos, es Día Santo de Obligación. Por lo tanto, tendremos una Misa con Adoración a las 8:00 a.m. y una Misa con Adoración a las 6:00 p.m.
The Ladies Guild are selling their delicious homemade pies for Thanksgiving. You can choose from Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin or Pecan. Please order no later than November 13th. Pies are $20.00.
El Ladies Guild está vendiendo sus deliciosas tartas caseras para el Día de Acción de Gracias. Puedes elegir entre manzana, cereza, calabaza o nuez. Realice su pedido a más tardar el 13 de noviembre. Las tartas cuestan $20.00.
The Knights of Columbus will be accepting donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets in the coming weeks. Please be generous. Those who are in need please contact the church office to be placed on the list
Los Caballeros de Colón aceptarán donaciones para las Canastas de Acción de Gracias en las próximas semanas. Por favor sea generoso. Aquellos que lo necesiten, comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia para ser incluido en la lista.
Kindly join us for our next Faith on Tap session, Saturday, November 16th after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy listening to fellow parishioners from the Bible Study Group present "Living the Liturgy-The Book of Revelation".
Únase a nosotros en nuestra próxima sesión de Faith on Tap, el sábado 16 de noviembre después de las 5:30 p.m. Misa. Traiga su plato favorito para compartir y disfrute escuchando a los feligreses del Grupo de Estudio Bíblico presentar "Viviendo la Liturgia-El Libro del Apocalipsis".
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