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Fellow St Jude Parishioners:
Right at the center of the Bible is the Book of Psalms. The 150 Psalms, about half of which tradition claims were written by King David, are the hymns or poems of God’s People, our Jewish ancestors to our Christian faith. And, although the psalms were composed written about 1,000 years before Jesus, their words are still relevant today. Psalms, by their nature, were meant not to be read like prose but sung as songs. Many of the songs we sing at Mass are based on the Psalms, such as ‘Amazing Grace’ (Psalm 3), ‘O God Our Help In Ages Past’ (Psalm 90), and ‘Praise to the Lord, the Almighty’ (Psalm 103), to name only a few.
Most of us are familiar with some of the Psalms, such as Psalm 23 which begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want.”
The Psalms are important because they speak of an intimacy with God. There is a Psalm to match every mood that we could ever feel. There are Psalms that express gratitude to God, praise to God, and even anger at God. The Psalm writers knew that they could go to God with all of their troubles, worries and concerns.
We should adopt this same attitude in our prayer. We can be totally honest with God because He knows and loves us so intimately. We don’t have to hide our feelings from God, our prayer should be spoken from our hearts. We express our needs to God and trust that He is listening.
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Psalm 139 begins with:
O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, You know it all.
God desires to hear from us, His children. He knows our thoughts and words before they are even formed. Such intimacy gives us great comfort. God knows us, God understands us, God loves us.
We can go to him and pour out our hearts to him.
I ask that you consider sharing in the following YouTube video about Psalm 139 with your young children and/or grandchildren.
Please note that as a priest I am not allowed to share YouTube video links directly with children, so I am sharing them with you parents and grandparents, in the event you may want to share the YouTube video link on Psalm 139 with your young ones.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Henry
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We're often jealous because we've forgotten to be...
BRIDGEPORT-We should learn to be grateful for what we have rather than being jealous of others' talents or possessions, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said in his homily during his weekly online Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Read more
www.bridgeportdiocese.org
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St Jude Novena
Tuesday October 20 - Wednesday October 28
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SAVE THE DATES!
Now more than ever before, we need our annual Novena to St. Jude. We can come together in prayer as one St. Jude family to seek his intercession as our patron saint of Hopeless Causes during this Covid-19 pandemic, during this time of political dissension in our country, and for whatever we are personally faced with. Our prayers couldn't be more urgent, and so we are pleased to continue this tradition, beginning on Tuesday, October 20 and continuing through the feast day of St. Jude on Wednesday, October 28th. As in the past, we are inviting clergy from around our Diocese to join our own clergy in prayer and the celebration of the Masses which will be held at 7pm on weeknights, 4pm on Saturday and 11:30am on Sunday. The Novena will be livestreamed as well. More details to follow.
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We are continuing to market our parish center, former school building. As you know, in the past we have offset some of the costs of operating the parish center through rental income. Owing to the Coronavirus we have lost our basketball and town clients. So in order to generate some income, we will continue to market the building. If you know of an individual or organization that may be interested, please let us know by contacting us at the parish office 203-261-6404. |
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Hello St. Jude Families!
It is with MUCH excitement that I announce our upcoming fall schedule. It has been a wild few months getting to this point, but I am SO glad we are finally here. Each Sunday we will be hosting High School youth group! A middle school program, as well as elementary school aged options are to follow. I appreciate all who have shown us support all ready and I am eager to continue meeting you all as we grow in faith!
Sunday September 27: 3:00pm - 4:00pm - The Basics of Prayer
All meetings will be held outside of the church and follow social distance guidelines. As we progress further into the fall additional updates will be provided.
Adult parish members if you are interested in joining youth ministry as an adult volunteer please reach out to Shannon! All are welcome.
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PRO-LIFE MINISTRY
Please join us for First Friday ADORATION on October 2nd at 7:00 p.m in Church.
As our National Elections approach, we will pray a Pro-Life Rosary for an end to abortion. This Rosary will be livestreamed and available on our Parish website.
40-DAYS FOR LIFE PRAYER VIGIL
Wednesday Sept. 23 to Sunday Nov. 1, 2020
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, St. Jude Parish Pro-Life Ministry will not participate in the Vigil this Fall. Individuals wishing to attend, please click the Flyer to the right for registration information or contact Karin Tierney kjt1046@att.net for additional information.
Please continue to pray for an end to abortion and for a Culture for Life in our Country.
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2020-21 Faith Formation for Children Update |
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Registration for the 2020-21 Religious Education Year is open. Please register your children promptly. Registration closed on Friday, Sept. 18 and the sessions begin on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Emails have been sent home to grades 2-3 and 8-9 for registration for the 2021 Spring Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. If you did not receive this email, please contact: Donna Lane, Coordinator of Faith Formation at:stjudemonroereligiouseducation@gmail.com
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Prayer for Vocations
O Lord, send workers for your harvest, so that the commands of your Only-begotten Son may always be obeyed and his Sacrifice be everywhere renewed.
Look with favor upon your family, the Church, and ever increase Her numbers. Enable Her to lead Her sons and daughters to the holiness to which they are called and to work for the salvation of others.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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The St. Jude Religious Gift Shop is open in the Msgr. John Sabia Social Hall after the 9:30 AM Mass on Sundays and after the 5 PM Mass on Saturday night as well as by appointment Monday - Friday at 9:30 AM.
Gifts for all occasions include: Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Wedding, Ordination, baby gifts, bibles, statues, rosaries, medals, auto visors and a variety of cards such as Birthday, Get Well, Weddings and more.
Stop by, browse and find a truly meaningful gift for that special occasion. For information or an appointment please call Fran Cambra 203-261 2573 or the Parish office.
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Please join us as we resume praying our Monthly Parish Intention.
Our Petition for September is:
We pray, that thru the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, our scientists will find a safe and effective vaccine and treatment for COVID 19,
We pray to the Lord
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Wed Sept 23 8:30am Dionisio and Rosa Barroso
Thu Sept 24 8:30am Richard Spede
Fri Sept 25 8:30am Frank Kromholz
Sat Sept 26 5:00pm Anthony and Phyllis Aiello
Sun Sept 27 7:30am Mary and Margaret Gallagher
9:30am Pinto and DeAndrade Families
11:30am Ted and Edna Domkowski
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The parish office is taking Mass Intention requests for 2021. Requests will only be taken by phone (203-261-6404) or by email ( parish.office@stjuderc.com). For more information, please click here. |
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Mass Schedule and Registration |
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Please take note that starting October 3rd, the Saturday Mass will be held at 4:00 pm instead of 5:00 pm. |
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Please note that the upstairs bathroom in main church is available for all weekend masses. Masks should be worn at all times. Social distancing is required at all times. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before Mass.
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Church Hours for private prayer
Church is open Monday to Friday 8am - 10am for private prayer.
Live-streamed Mass Schedule
Confession Hours
Confessions are required to be outside at 3:00 pm on Saturdays until the bishop gives us permission to go back inside the church, which he has not, and probably will not for some time. Confessions are 3:00 pm outside, behind the church, and also by appointment, calling 203-261-6404, to set up and appointment or emailing.
First Friday Adoration 7- 8 PM
Mass Intentions 2021
The parish office is taking Mass Intention requests for 2021. Requests will only be taken by phone (203-261-6404) or by email ( parish.office@stjuderc.com). For more information, please click here.
Office Hours
THE OFFICE HOURS ARE:
MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:00 – 3:00
It is suggested that you 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.
In the event you do come to the office, we will be following the state protocols:
- A face covering is required
- Social distancing will be followed
- If you are experiencing COVID-19 defined symptoms, or have had contact with someone with the symptoms please do not come to the office.
Signage will be posted on the front door with all directives to be followed when admitted to the office.
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St Jude Parish
707 Monroe Tpke
Monroe, CT 06468
203-261-6404
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