As you read this, I am probably shivering…I will (hopefully) be down in Washington, DC for the March for Life on January 21st, joining hundreds of thousands of other Americans as we peacefully, prayerfully witness against the tragedy of abortion. Please pray for our safety – and more importantly, pray for a change of heart in this nation so that abortion may be ended!
On another note, this weekend I highly encourage you to attend an amazing experience here at St. Jude’s!
Blessed Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teen who died in 2006, was a typical Millennial – except that he is the first Millennial to be beatified (named a Blessed in the Church)! He was truly a kid of the twenty-first century: he loved soccer, practical jokes, and computers. In fact, he was such a computer whiz that he combined his love for the Eucharist with his love for the Internet and created a beautiful website that catalogued all 150+ Eucharistic miracles in the history of the Church (you can see the website here: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html ).
Since his death, his devotees have turned this incredible website into a traveling exhibition with posters and presentations about Bl. Carlo and these amazing Eucharistic miracles. We are so blessed to have this presentation here at St. Jude’s this weekend!
Please come and stop by for a while! It will take place in the Social Hall beneath the parish from 1-6pm on Saturday, Jan 22, and from 8am-2pm on Sunday, Jan 23.
You will learn about some amazing miracles which help to strengthen our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Just a couple of teasers:
In 1383 in Wilsnack, Germany, the parish church tragically burned down due to arson. As the parish priest began sifting through the ash and ruins of the church, he was surprised to find three Eucharistic hosts which were intact – but bleeding! He quickly found a vessel for them, and news of this miracle began to spread. The local Count, Dietrich von Wenckstern, scoffed at the news of these bleeding Hosts, thinking it impossible – and was immediately struck blind from his disbelief. Only when he declared aloud that he believed in the miracle was his sight restored. Many, many eyewitnesses gave a written testimony about this miracle.
Another time, in 1838, St. John Bosco celebrated Mass, thinking that the tabernacle was full of consecrated Hosts. To his shock, when he opened the tabernacle to distribute Communion, he found only 8 Eucharistic hosts – and he had 360 people who would be receiving Holy Communion! He prayed a prayer of trust in the Lord, and then started to distribute Communion. One by one his parishioners came forward, and all received the Lord. Every time he would take a Host from the ciborium, it would miraculously multiply until all 360 received Holy Communion!
There are so many more amazing stories of how the Lord has shown His Eucharistic presence throughout the centuries in these miracles. Come and visit this exhibit and learn more about His Eucharistic Love!
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Vatican International Exhibit of
Eucharistic Miracles
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15-year-old Blessed Carlo Acutis died in Italy on October 12, 2006 of acute leukemia. Carlo loved Jesus and the Eucharist from a very early age, and one of his sayings was "to be always close to Jesus, that is my life plan". Another of his quotes is "The Eucharist is my highway to heaven."
Carlo was quite an ordinary teenager in that he loved sports, especially soccer; and he was a big fan of computer games and practical jokes. Yet because of his love of Jesus in the Eucharist, and because he was adept with the computer he created a program of all the Eucharistic Miracles documented through the centuries. After his death, this program was made into an Exhibit, on panels, of these miracles.
rica. The Exhibit will be at St. Jude Parish in Monroe, CT on January 22, 1:00 to 6:00 pm & January 23 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and see!
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In Honor of the National Day of Prayer for the Unborn on 1/22 here are two kid-friendly prayer cards for families to print and use. |
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MARCH FOR LIFE
Please pray for all who will be participating today in the March For Life in Wash. D.C. to end abortion including Fr. Joseph and the students from Cardinal Kung Academy, as well as some of our own Pro-life Members.
January 22nd is the 10th anniversary of the USCCB "Day of Prayer for Protection of the Unborn." It is also the 49th anniversary of Roe v Wade. Please God, it will be the last.
Please join us in praying the USCCB Novena
which begins Jan. 19th thru 27th.
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The children at Geraldine Claytor Magnet School in Bridgeport are very cold!
Please share your VERY GENTLY USED children’s winter coats/jackets, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for children in grades K-8
There will boxes in the foyer of the church the weekend of January 23-24 only. Please be certain that everything is washed and clean, no rips or stains.
This is a one weekend only collection.
Please mark the bags or boxes with the sizes and for girls or boys.
Thank you so very much for your generosity.
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Save the Date!
We've got lots of great events coming up at St. Jude's in months to come...put these on your calendar!
Sunday, March 20-Tuesday, March 22 - Lenten Mission with Sr. Megan Mary Thibodeau, SOLT
Sr. Megan Mary is a missionary sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity, who have missions across the country and in Latin America...and she is the daughter of one of our parishioners, born and raised in Monroe! She will be speaking each evening to stir up our faith, hope, and love during Lent!
Sunday, June 12 - Parish Picnic at Wolfe Park
St. Jude's is joining up with St. Stephen's parish to have a potluck parish picnic! We hope to celebrate our faith and friendship with games, food, and good times at Wolfe Park. Mark it on your calendar!
Also stay tuned for a presentation about the 20th Century Martyrs, a special prayer service in honor of St. Joseph, another parish hike, a family pilgrimage, a Eucharistic procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi (June 19), and more!
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Camp Veritas - Best Catholic Summer Camp Ever!
Camp Veritas is a week-long sleep-away camp for teens entering grades 7-12! Held in upstate NY, this camp combines all the amazing camp activities of sports, boating, swimming, rock climbing, zip lines, and making great friends with our Catholic faith: daily Mass, Rosary, Adoration, powerful worship music, dynamic talks. Where else can you play dodgeball with nuns, or go straight from the sports field to encountering Christ in the Eucharist!
All kids in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a week of Camp Veritas! The dates are August 8-13 (for rising 10th-12th graders) or August 14-20 (for rising 7th-9th graders). Special discount - through the generosity of benefactors, all St. Jude parishioners will automatically receive a $200 discount on their registration!
This camp is an incredible, life-changing, unforgettable week - not only the most fun you will ever have, but also the most powerful encounter with Jesus Christ. Fr. Joseph will be there - hope to see our St. Jude's youth there as well!
Any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Joseph.
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St. John XXIII Council 5987
5th Sunday Rosary
January 30th 12:30 PM in the church
Please Join Us
Pope Francis January Prayer Intention
For true human fraternity
“We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution, may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.”
This is a New Program to help bring parishioners to gather in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary. St. John XXIII Council will be participating in this program throughout our Fraternal Year.
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Parish Center available!
We are still marketing our parish center (former school building) with the hope of offsetting operation costs. Please contact the parish office for more information.
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
Marge Tranzillo, Judy-Beth Raine, Maria Bertone, Deacon Ronnie Bicknell, Marie Micholovich, Joseph Bisignano, Sr., Vincent Daniello, Dyana vander Wielen, Martha Zenobia, Joe Pinto, Ray Schwartz, Daniel Louis Bianco, Zoey Frigo, Koswenda Family, Max, Hung Vu, Jamie Addesa, Alfred Zawadski, Michael Serke, Kristen Kelly, Leroy Moye
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 in praying our Monthly Parish Intention.
Our Petition for January is:
As one of our Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year, may we reflect on Psalm 95,
"If today you hear His voice, harden not your heart"...
We Pray to the Lord
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Sat Jan 22 4:00pm Maria Emilia Monteiro
Sun Jan 23 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun Jan 23 9:30am Patty Eng
Sun Jan 23 11:30am Winnie Regina
Mon Jan 24 9:00am Joe Buturla
Tue Jan 25 9:00am Mary Jane Spede
Wed Jan 26 9:00am Joseph Mende
Thu Jan 27 9:00am Patty Eng
Sat Jan 29 4:00pm Bobby Gioscia
Sun Jan 30 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun Jan 30 9:30am Larry Grace
Sun Jan 30 11:30am Veronica and Estelle Mrozinsky
The Tabernacle Candle will burn in loving memory of Elvira Ferreira during the month of January
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 4:00 pm and Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30. Only the Saturday Mass at 4:00 pm and the Sunday 7:30 am Mass are live streamed.
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People can call the parish office to arrange to be added to the sick bound and home communion call list, for a clergy to bring them communion at their homes beginning in July. |
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First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11:28-30
The time that we spend with Jesus in front of the Blessed Sacrament is the best time we will spend on earth. Please join us on the first Friday of every month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
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St. Jude Religious Gift Shop |
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St. Jude Religious Gift Shop is located downstairs in the Msgr. Sabia Social Hall. Fr. Joseph's Books and CD's are available in the Gift Shop. Also new items: Valentine's Day Cards, Communion, Confirmation, statues and more. Come in and browse.
For more info call: Parish Office - 203-261-6404 or call Fran Cambra - 203-261-2573.
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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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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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