Author: Teresa

What a blessing to be a member of a community, for each member shares in the good done by all.
St. Vincent DePaul

Please pray for the poor and suffering, knowing that you are bringing the love and peace of Jesus to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.
Contact Leonard Begay to join SVDP

100 Aspen Drive, P.O. Box 248
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-283-5391

Sunday, February 25th, 2024
Second Sunday of Lent

HELP US MEET OUR MONTHLY GOAL OF $8,500.00
January: $1,414.00 February: $1,051.00
2/4: $343.00 2/11: $135.00 Black & Indian Fund: $68.00
2/14: $89.00 2/18: $367.00

“I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the
living “

The Sacrament of Penance
and Reconciliation
AMBASSADORS OF RECONCILIATION:
We’re called to be God’s instruments in removing barriers that keep individuals and groups from communicating with and caring for one another. Participation in this sacrament implies that as God freely forgives our transgressions, we also are willing to freely give and receive forgiveness. As we pray in the Our Father: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
The sacrament of penance is a sacrament of both human and divine dimensions. All of us sin and all of us stand in need of forgiveness. Ours is a God who heals, a physician who binds up our wounded hearts, a loving parents who forgives and embraces the child who has wandered off. In this sacrament, God offers the same mercy and care to us.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday after 8 am Mass or by appointment. Contact the office.

PARISH MISSION
STATEMENT
Rooted in Christ and our
Catholic Tradition We:
Strengthen One Another through
The Word, The Eucharist, and
Shared Prayer
Ongoing Education of Our
Children & Families,
Share Ourselves & Our Gifts by
Welcoming Others
Offering witness to the
Gospel through service to
the larger Tuba City
Community.

Website: www.stjudetubacity.org
Email: stjudetubacity.org@gmail.com
Pastor: Rev. Faustinus Ibebuike
frakukaria@gmail.com
Secretary: Teresa Tsosie
Parish Office Hours:
M-Th: 9am-2pm
Closed Fridays
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday after 8 am Mass or by appointment. Contact the office.
Life Sharing Center “Food Bank”:
(928)283-6886

February 25th, 2024
Second Sunday of Lent GN 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; PS 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19; ROM 8:31b-34; MK 9:2-10

Today's readings are a powerful testimony to God’s profound love for each one of us. It is a reminder for us, as Christian stewards, to surrender all that we have to the Gracious Giver. The First Reading from Genesis is the infamous story of God putting Abraham to the test. God commands Abraham to offer his son, Isaac, to the Lord as a sacrifice. Abraham obeys the Lord. Yet, a messenger of the Lord cries out at the last moment to stop him. Because of Abraham’s faithfulness and surrender to the Lord, he is blessed abundantly. We can only imagine how Abraham felt, offering the life of his son, not understanding why, but blindly obeying. Yet, Abraham’s response of total surrender to God’s plan is a testament to trust in God’s deep love for us. As Christian stewards, we are called to surrender all to the Lord — our time, our talents, and even our material possessions. We should willingly give God our entire lives with the confidence that He will take care of us. St. Paul echoes this message so beautifully in our Second Reading. He says, “He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?” God loves us so much that He gave us His only Son who suffered, died, and rose for us. He has given us His very best. Can we not entrust our entire lives to Him knowing He will continue to pour out His love on us? As we continue our journey through Lent, let us reflect on God’s profound love for us.

UPCOMING LECTOR SCHEDULE:
Today, Sun. February 25th: Cardelle Mix
Sun. Mar. 3rd: Leonard Begay
If you feel the call to Lector please contact Teresa Tsosie
(928) 283-5391

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS:
Please Contact the Office for donation letters for 2023 tax returns.
During the Lenten Season, our
Friday Stations of the Cross will begin at 6pm. We are all
encouraged to be part of this
family prayer.
The yearly Faith in Action Today Appeal “FIAT” for the year 2024 has been introduced today. Please donate generously.
2023 Faith in Action Appeal
update:
St. Jude;
Goal: $2,000.00
Collected: $1,630.00
Remain: $370.00

APPRECIATION:
I, on behalf of St. Jude Parish Tuba City and Our Lady of Guadalupe Kayenta wish to express our thanks and appreciation to brother Leonard for volunteering to work as the secretary throughout the duration of our secretary Teresa Tsosie’s maternity leave. May God bless you and your family for sacrificing your time.
Blessing and Peace,
Fr. Faustinus

MASS SCHEDULE/READINGS/MASS INTENTIONS:
No Mass; Mon. Feb. 26th:
Daniel 9: 4b-10 & Luke 6: 36-38.
6 PM Mass; Tues. Feb. 27th:
Welfare of Charles William Henderson by Jennifer Henderson & Family.
Isaiah 1: 10, 16-20 & Matthew 23: 1-12.
St. Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church.
6 PM Mass; Wed. Feb. 28th:
Welfare of the family of Mr. & Mrs. V Gryniewicz by the Parish.
Jeremiah 18: 18-20 & Matthew 20: 17-28.
8 AM Mass; Thurs. Feb. 29th:
Holy Hour Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist with Benediction.
6 pm - 7pm
Welfare of the family of Gerard Desrochers by the Parish.
Jeremiah 17: 5-10 & Luke 16: 19-31.
8 AM Mass; Fri. Mar. 1st:
Thanksgiving to God, Mary and Joseph by Anon.
Genesis 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 & Matthew 21: 33-43, 45-46.
8 AM Mass; Sat. Mar. 2nd:
Family Peace by Anon.
Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20 & Luke 1-3, 11-32.
11 AM Mass Sun. Mar. 3rd:
Thanksgiving to God, Mary and Joseph by Anon.
1st Reading: Exodus 17: 3-7.
2nd Reading: Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8.
Gospel: John 4: 5-42.