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Dear parishioners of St. Jude,
As you have heard, recently Bishop Caggiano asked me to assume the role of Administrator at your parish, following in the footsteps of Fr. Hoffman, who has served your parish so well for the past eight years. They are big shoes to fill! I have always admired St. Jude's parish - I preached at your St. Jude's Novena a few years back, and have been there to help out with A Day With Mary and to spend some time of fraternity with Fr. Hoffman over the past couple years. The campus is beautiful and I have heard that the parish is vibrant and alive - I am looking forward to being a part of such a family of faith!
As I reflect upon my joy and anticipation at joining you, I am reminded of the beautiful story of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. He had just been assigned as pastor of the tiny parish of Ars, France - so small that just over 200 people resided in that village. On his way to the village, he became lost in thick fog and happened upon a young boy tending sheep. Fr. Vianney asked for directions to the new parish, and the boy gladly pointed out the way. Fr. Vianney responded, "Ah, you have shown me the way to Ars; now I will show Ars the way to Heaven!"
For all of the great things that a parish does - building campaigns, pasta dinners, baptisms and weddings and funerals and all of the daily activities that make up parish life, we must never lose sight of the reason why a parish exists. Our parish exists to make us saints. It exists to bring souls into a living, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus, Who first loved us. It exists to bring others to know Him, and to bring His love to the world through works of mercy. Let's make that our goal!
Everything we do must be grounded in prayer, for it is only through our intimate love for Christ that we will be transformed by His grace. It must be grounded in faith and hope - we are not just a gathering of people who enjoy one another's company, but a community of believers who are confident that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose for our salvation. It must be centered in love - first, God's love for us, for everything we do is only a response of gratitude for His infinite love - and then our love for Him, that He may be the center and foundation of our lives - and then our love for one another, for this is the natural consequence of Jesus living in us.
In sum, I rejoice in the opportunity to get to know you and to journey with you to the Kingdom of God. Please introduce yourself to me (repeatedly!), and pray and offer sacrifices for me, as I am doing for you. I look forward to meeting you in-person in the first weekend of July!
Sincerely,
~fr joseph
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Bring Jesus to the world one person and one day at a...
BRIDGEPORT-"This fire is not like any human or earthly fire we know of. For it is not something, it is someone," Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said to the newly confirmed when he celebrated Mass for the Vigil of Pentecost at St. Augustine Cathedral.
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Friendship with Christ Requires Friendship with Others - ...
BRIDGEPORT-- "The profound challenge Christ leaves us is the understanding that we cannot develop a divine friendship with Jesus If we don't do the same thing with the sisters and brothers around us," Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said in his online...
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Diocesan Wedding Jubilee Mass - Save the Date
September 25th is the date for the wedding jubilee Mass with Bishop Caggiano. There will be two celebrations to make up for the lost year – one at 10:30 am and one at 1 pm. This Mass honors Couples who are celebrating 25, 30, 35...50+ years of marriage. More details to follow
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Saint Jude Parish, Monroe
We Stand With Christ Campaign Redemption
Total Pledged:
$747,541
Total Collected (As of 5/6/21):
$299,184 (40%)
To make a payment on your pledge, please visit GiveCentral.org/WSWC or call 203-648-9050.
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Project Rachel – June 2021 Day of Prayer and Healing
Are you or someone you know carrying the pain and sorrow of losing a child to abortion? The Diocese of Bridgeport is hosting an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing for women on Saturday, June 12, 2021. For confidential registration or more information, call 203.416.1619 or email projectrachel@diobpt.org. God’s mercy, healing and forgiveness are waiting for you!
Project Rachel, the U.S. Catholic Church’s ministry to those who have been involved in abortion, is a diocesan-based network of specially trained priests, religious, counselors and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. In addition to referring for Sacramental Reconciliation, the ministry provides an integrated network of services, including specially trained priests, support groups, retreats and referrals to licensed mental health professionals.
The Diocese of Bridgeport is committed to assisting those who are seeking help through the Entering Canaan model of healing.
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Join us in wishing Fr. Henry a great send-off!
We have created an online bulletin board (Padlet) where you have the opportunity to post a message to Fr. Henry as he prepares to leave St. Jude Parish. Feel free to write a special memory, offer a prayer, post a picture or say goodbye to him. We would like as many people as possible to make this a special memory for Fr. Henry.
Simply visit: https://padlet.com/amyhermanns/jnifv5huagd2ngdt and click on the plus sign (+) in the bottom right corner of the screen. A box will pop up where you can type a message, or upload a photo, etc.
Let's tell Fr. Henry how much he will be missed by posting a special message to him!
If you have questions, contact aworonick@snet.net
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Wanted: Family Photos and Videos!
We will also be creating a photo/video montage/slideshow for Fr. Henry to be shown at his going away reception. You can participate by submitting either photos of you or your family or a brief (30 to 90 second) video of you and your family saying good luck or farewell wishes. (You can easily create a video using your smartphone!) Items should be emailed as attachments to communications.stjuderc@gmail.com by June 20th. |
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Photos from Movie Night and Fr. Henry's Birthday |
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Solemnity of the Scared Heart of Jesus
Join us Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7pm
As we continue to make progress exiting the effects of the pandemic, Bishop Caggiano has requested every parish in the Diocese to acknowledge, remember and pray for all those who have died from COVID-19, as well as those who have suffered greatly from its impact.
More details will follow, but if you have a loved one who has died from COVID-19 and would like their name to be included in the service, please contact Mary Beth Rauser at 203-516-1821 or mbauser@hotmail.com.
The Service at St. Jude will be live-streamed and the Bishop will also be live-streaming his service from the Cathedral as well.
May our prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will bring comfort to the sorrowful, eternal life to the deceased and renewed hope to us all.
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
Marge Tranzillo, Judy-Beth Raine, Maria Bertone, Deacon Ronnie Bicknell, Marie Micholovich, Patty Eng, Joseph Bisignano, Sr., Jim Tierney, Sr, Bennett Gulyas, Vincent Daniello, Armando Aversa, Dyana vander Wielen, Christine DeAndrade Recine, Kathryn Bicknell
Also remember all healthcare workers, first responders, caregivers and the men and women of the parish who are in the military.
If you have anyone that you would like to add to the list, please call the office or email with the name to be added.
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Please join us as we pray our Monthly Parish Intention.
Our intention for May is:
May the gentle hands of Our Blessed Mother rest on all preborn babies,
We pray to the Lord
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Sat May 29 5:00pm Susan Domogala
Sun May 30 7:30am Jeanne R. Ciancetta
Sun May 30 9:30am Ivan Gospic
Sun May 30 11:30am Domkowski Family
Mon May 31 9:00am Robert Coty
Tue June 1 9:00am Jean Picarazzi
Wed June 2 9:00am John Lyons
Thu June 3 9:00am Paul J. Sideleau, Sr.
Sat June 5 5:00pm Peter Joseph Izzo, Sr.
Sun June 6 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun June 6 9:30am Pasqual and Vincenzine Cusello
Sun June 6 11:30am Dionisio and Rosa Barroso
The June Tabernacle Candle will be lit in memory of Isabel Dantas Teixeira and Lucinda Dantas
If the 9:00 am Weekday mass is not listed, an intention has not been requested. Also, there are no public Masses on Friday mornings.
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Monday through Thursday Weekday Masses will be in the main Church at 9 am and live streamed.
The Weekend Masses inside the Church are Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30. Only the Saturday Mass at 5:00 pm and the Sunday 7:30 am Mass are live streamed.
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Children's Rosary First Sundays
We meet at 11 am before the 11:30 Mass by the Blessed Mother statue and follow proper covid protocols. No experience necessary.
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Confession Hours
Confessions on Saturday afternoon will be in the day chapel at 3:00 pm on Saturdays. Confessions are also by appointment, please call 203-261-6404, to set up and appointment or emailing.
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St. Jude Religious Gift Shop
St. Jude Religious Gift Shop is located downstairs in the Msgr. Sabia Social Hall. Many new items for all occasions. Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Rosaries, Bibles, Statues, Medals & more. Variety of cards: Graduation, Father's Day, Birthday, Weddings, Get Well, Sympathy, etc. Come down & browse and find the perfect gift. For more info call: Parish Office - 203-261-6404 or call Fran Cambra - 203-261-2573.
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Parish Office Hours
THE OFFICE HOURS ARE:
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 – 3:00
Please call (203-261-6404) or e-mail (parish.office@stjuderc.com) before coming to the office. Much can be accomplished through a phone call or email, such as requesting masses/mass cards; sacramental records; registering for Baptism; etc.
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St Jude Parish
707 Monroe Tpke
Monroe, CT 06468
203-261-6404
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