The St. Jude Parish in Koblerville is inviting the community to take part in its annual fiesta this Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. The people in charge of the Mass and ceremonies\u2014Bishop Ryan Jimenez D.D., Msgr. James L.G. Benavente, and Fr. James Balajadia\u2014will be presider. The fiesta\u2019s theme will be Jubilee Year of Mercy.<\/p>\n
According to Balajadia, the novena will begin at 3pm, followed by their Eucharistic celebration at 3:30pm. After the Mass itself, attendees will take part in a procession throughout Koblerville, returning to the church grounds for food, fellowship, and entertainment.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the parish priest of St. Jude, I want to extend my prayers to everyone in our community,\u201d said Balajadia. \u201cI understand times are very difficult and we struggle with many things like work or family life. However, this day can be an opportunity to gather as one family to give thanks for all blessings we have received, as well as to ask God for guidance, strength, unity, and the faith to persevere in this life. May God bless you! Thank you, si yu\u2019us ma\u2019asi, and olomwaay!\u201d<\/p>\n
Novena and Masses from Oct. 15 to 22, 2016, will consist of novenas for daily Masses starting at 5:30pm and Masses starting on 6pm. Novena Masses are in honor of St. Jude Thaddaeus, patron saint of hopeless causes.<\/p>\n
Other celebrations this month in St. Jude Parish include Oct. 15\u2014Mary: Holy Door of God\u2019s Mercy; Oct. 16\u2014The Youth: The Future of Mercy & Compassion; Oct. 17\u2014God\u2019s Embrace: The Source of Mercy and Comfort in Grief; Oct. 18\u2014God is love: Mercy for those suffering addiction and seeking hope; Oct. 19\u2014Cultural Diversity: God\u2019s Mercy and Peace in the works; Oct. 20\u2014The Merciful Hands of Jesus; Oct. 21\u2014Answering God\u2019s call: Service & Mercy in Action; and Oct. 22 at 6pm\u2014Anticipated Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. <\/p>\n
For more information or concerns, contact Balajadia at (670) 234-3000 or email at balajadiasaipan@yahoo.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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