A Message from Fr. Henry



This weekend is Pentecost when we remember how the Holy Spirit descended upon the twelve Apostles, including our own St Jude.  

On this weekend we will hold a total of four Confirmation celebrations in our church for our own young ones who are becoming adults in the faith through this powerful Sacrament of initiation, in which they will receive the fullness of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Let us as a parish family all rely on these gifts to carry the parish forward during this time of transition.  

P is for Piety:  We also know this Gift as Reverence. This Gift helps us to worship God alone, God as the Creator, the Redeemer, the Lover. As the familiar prayer says, “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…”

U is for Understanding:  This Gift helps us to look into hearts instead of judging on appearances. It helps us to follow Jesus’ command to “Love others, as we love ourselves.”

F is for Fortitude: We also know this Gift as Courage. This Gift gives us the ability to speak up for what is right and to better follow God’s Will in our lives.
F is for Fear of the Lord: This Gift is also known as Wonder and Awe. It is the ability to see God in others and all of creation. It is to stand humbly in the majesty of God.

W is for Wisdom: The Gift of Wisdom helps us to know the things of God. It gives us eyes to see God’s work in ourselves, others and the world and it helps us to look at everything through God’s eyes.

C is for Council:  This Gift is also known as the Gift of Right Judgment. This Gift helps us to discern decisions that we face in life. It helps us to know right from wrong and to follow and accept the plans that God has for us. 

K is for Knowledge: This Gift helps us to know God and to see His work in our lives. The Gift of Knowledge keeps God in the forefront of our minds and hearts as we go through each day.

Each student will receive these Gifts at their Confirmation, as they did at their Baptism. It is good for all of us to be reminded of the Gifts which are so freely given to us by our Creator.


Sincerely Yours, 
Fr Henry

To read some short reflections that the students themselves have written about their Confirmation, 

and enter the password: Jude
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BRIDGEPORT- "Christians should be in the world but not of it," said Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in his online Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. With the pandemic receding and many people returning to in-person Mass for the first time in a year, ...

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An important message from Bishop Caggiano
It's time to come home.

In conjunction with the recent letter issued by the Catholic bishops of CT announcing the end of the dispensation given to the faithful from attending Sunday Mass, Bishop Caggiano explains the letter in greater detail and invites those listeners who have not yet returned to Sunday Mass to do so.

You can view the video at https://youtu.be/tKrOcQyihbk, or on the front page of our Diocesan website.
Re-opening Guidelines were posted in a special newsletter on May 19. You may view the newsletter here.
Food Pantry News
Current items in need: condiments of any kind, coffee, peanut butter and boxed children’s cereal. Thank you for your generous and continued support!

Big News: Our St. Jude Food Pantry has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program for the month of June 2021. The Stop & Shop Bloomin' 4 Good Program, which launched in February 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back. Every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a hunger organization local to the Stop & Shop in which it was purchased. St. Jude Food Pantry was selected as the June beneficiary by local store leadership at the Stop & Shop located at 228 S. Main St, Newtown CT. Our food pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Stop & Shop location throughout the month of June. Simply look for the red circle sticker display as shown when making your floral purchase.” 
Parish News

Today, May 21 is a special day!!

God's Blessings, Father Henry on your 60th birthday!!

May 17th also marked Father Henry's 18th Priestly Anniversary!
Getting Married?

The Diocese of Bridgeport offers formation for couples who wish to be married in the Catholic Church. Formation is available online in English and in person in Spanish. For more information, please visit https://formationreimagined.org/marriage-prep-reimagined/. 
The Leadership Institute is proud to present a webinar series, True Love That Lasts, for anyone interested in strengthening their marriage. The five-week webinar is held on Thursday, beginning May 27th. There are two options to join, 2 pm or 7 pm. For complete details and registration information, please visit www.formationreimagined.org.
Congratulations to Lani and Jim Bermingham.
They just celebrated 53 years of marriage!
They are grateful for their parents' spiritual examples for a long and happy marriage !

Calling All Scouts!

Any boys or girls participating in Scouting BSA or Girl Scouts who are completing the requirements for their religious emblems, please have their parents notify Fr Henry at fr.henry@stjuderc.com

The Diocese is in the planning stages of the annual Diocesan Scouting Awards Ceremony and wants to be sure that they are aware of each scout that qualifies to receive an emblem or award.
MAY ROSARY
 
Hosted By
St. John XXIII Council 5987
Knights of Columbus

Tues  May 25     Sorrowful Mysteries
  
Join Us in Prayer at The
“Mary, Madonna of Peace” Statue
7:00 P.M.

Weather permitting if not the church
please bring your own chairs

Masks and Social distancing are required.
Mass for the Unborn
 
Rededication of Memorial
To the Unborn
  
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Daniel’s Farm Rd.
Trumbull
 
Saturday May 22nd
9:00 A.M.
 
Please join the
Knights of Columbus
In praying for the
Souls of the Unborn
 
Saint Pope John XXIII
Council 5987
Knights of Columbus
 
Masks and Social Distancing are required
 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The St. Jude Knights of Columbus will again be marching in the Memorial Day parade. We would love to be joined by any other groups from St. Jude for this fun afternoon showing our pride in both St. Jude and the Monroe Community. If you or your group have interest in joining us, please contact Jim Bifulco at 203-581-3071. May God Bless!
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

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.
Monthly Parish Petition
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
Upcoming Mass Intentions

Sat  May 22      5:00pm               Julia DeSousa
                                               
Sun May 23      7:30am               Mary Fahey 
 
Sun May 23      9:30am               St. Jude Parishioners
 
Sun  May 23     11:30am             Robert Kilpatrick, Jr.

Mon May 24     9:00am               Celia Josef Santos
 
Tue  May 25     9:00am               Jerry Kiely
 
Wed May 26     9:00am               Margaret Fleury
 
Thu  May 27     9:00am               Martin O’Brien
 
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


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.
Mass Schedule
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.

(Live-streamed Masses may be viewed at https://www.stjuderc.org/view-masses.html )
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.  
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.  
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.
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. 
St Jude Parish
707 Monroe Tpke
Monroe, CT 06468
203-261-6404