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Why is May the month dedicated to Our Lady?
In the 1860s, a Jesuit priest and poet named Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins asked that same question. His poem, “The May Magnificat”, reflects upon May as Our Lady’s month:
May is Mary’s month, and I
Muse at that and wonder why:
Her feasts follow reason,
Dated due to season.
Candlemas, Lady Day:
But Our Lady’s month, May
Why fasten that upon her,
With feasting in her honor?
Is it only its being brighter
Than the most are must delight her?
Is it opportunist
And flowers finds soonest?
Ask of her, the mighty mother:
Her reply puts this other
Question: What is Spring?
Growth in every thing!
Flesh and fleece, fur and feather,
Grass and greenworld all together,
With that world of good,
Nature’s motherhood.
Their magnifying of each its kind
With delight calls to mind
How she did in her stored
Magnify the Lord.
Essentially Hopkins looks at the world ablossom, and sees in that a reflection of Our Lady’s fecundity and motherhood. How beautiful, then, to celebrate Mother’s Day (this past Sunday!) during the month dedicated to the Best of Mothers, Our Lady. She is the paradigm and exemplar of motherhood – totally yielded to God, sacrificial, loving and tender, faithful to the end. Every Mother’s Day, we thank and honor all of our mothers who have sacrificed so much for us. May Our Blessed Mother be your guide, your model, your inspiration, and your protection!
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Important Announcement!
Earlier this week, St Jude Parish and the Diocese of Bridgeport finalized a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the sale of the former St Jude school building to the Town of Monroe. The memorandum is on the agenda for approval at the upcoming Town Council meeting. The sales price is approximately $2.3 million. It is important to know that this is the first of many steps as the Town will perform their Due Diligence review and go through the normal municipal approval process.
The proposed transaction allows for the parish to have access to the school parking lot for Mass and on other occasions. We will also have access to the school building for a period of time for our Religious Education program.
It is our intention to use the proceeds from the sale of the school building to construct a new Parish Center that better suits the needs of the Parish.
We will continually update you on our progress periodically.
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See the document here and at the family ministry table explaining the Fatima message to children and families! | |
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Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for Us!
Here are some ways to honor Mary this month:
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· Keep a small vase of flowers with an image of Mary or light a candle by the Blessed Mother statue
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· Make a May pilgrimage to a church or grotto (such as the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield)
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· Pray the Rosary, even if just a decade each day
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· Do an act of service or charity in Mary's honor.
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· Pray the Angelus or the Regina Caeli at noon
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· Set a timer on your watch or phone to remind you to thank the Blessed Mother for being attentive to your needs and say a Hail Mary
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The St. Jude Knights of Columbus will again be marching in the Memorial Day parade on May 29th 2022. 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!
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St. Jude Columbiettes Spring Trunk Sale – Flea Market
Saturday June 4th from 9 am to 2 pm in the St. Jude Church Parking Lot, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06484
Vendors can reserve a spot for $30 equal to 2 parking spaces. Vendors need to provide their own tables. Event is rain or shine. Food and drink will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes.
For more info and to reserve a space, contact Barb at barbsu@yahoo.com 203-394-8949 or Marie at merch2mom1980@gmail.com
203-513-0337. Please leave a detailed message with contact number.
Please note all vendors need to be Virtus certified.
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Thank You!
The St Jude Columbiettes Auxillary of the St John XXlll Knights of Columbus Council wishes to thank all the parishioners who participated in our annual Virtual Tea Party fundraiser.
All of your requested intentions were remembered during the praying of the Rosary at our May 10th meeting.
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We Need Children to Help Carry Flowers for the May Crowning!
First Communicants who are interested in participating in the May Crowning on Saturday May 21st after 5 pm Mass can contact Family Ministry Coordinator Jessica Iannotta at jessica.iannotta@stjuderc.com
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The May Family Newsletter is now available. The next issue will be a special summer issue in mid June. If you would like to be added to the e-mail list, please e-mail Jessica Iannotta.
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Vacation Bible School Registration is now OPEN!
We need more ADULT and TEEN volunteers!
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Mom's Group this Week!
St. Jude's Mom's Group Kickoff Meeting has been rescheduled to this Wednesday May 18th at 7 pm. Contact Jessica Iannotta for more information and click here to register for the group contact list.
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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!
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
Marge Tranzillo, Judy-Beth Raine, Maria Bertone, Deacon Ronnie Bicknell, Marie Micholovich, Vincent Daniello, Dyana vander Wielen, Joe Pinto, Ray Schwartz, Zoey Frigo, Daniel Louis Bianco, Max, Hung Vu, Alfred Zawadski, Michael Serke, Kristen Kelly, Leroy Moye, Richard Carrano, Judy Thomas, Dr. John Kezel, Joseph Sheridan, Francisca Testa & family, Catherine Belanger, Janice Moran, Stephen Henn, Robert Orol, Manny Cambra and Tom Pleva
All healthcare workers, first responders, caregivers and the men and women 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 May is:
As we remember all our beloved Military men and women who died to preserve our freedom, may we invoke MARY, our QUEEN OF PEACE to end the wars against evil we now face in our Country and in our World,
We pray to the Lord
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2023 MASS BOOK IS OPEN
Here’s some helpful information to guide you when you request a Mass.
- ANNOUNCED MASSES: Offered for a particular intention on a specific date. They are announced at mass and published in our newsletter.
- SANCTUARY CANDLE: The candle burns in honor/memory of someone or a special intention for a particular month. The intention is published in our newsletter.
Stipend: Mass $10.00
Sanctuary Candle (month) $75.00
Payment by cash or check at time of request.
Please Note: By Papal Decree a mass every weekend is to be said for the parishioners. Therefore , we have only 3 masses a weekend available for intentions.
We are offering weekday masses, Monday thru Thursday, and have added the 1st Saturday mass.
Requests can be made through email, parish.office@stjuderc.com or by phone (203)261-6404 or by visiting the parish office Monday-Thursday 9-3
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Sat May 14 5:00pm Maria Emilia Monteiro
Sun May 15 7:30am Edward Burns
Sun May 15 9:30am Veronica and Anthony Felice
Sun May 15 11:30am St Jude Parishioners
Mon May 16 9:00am Denis and Michael Gallagher
Tue May 17 9:00am Thomas Cunningham
Wed May 18 9:00am Rev. James K. Joyce
Thu May 19 9:00am Kevin O’Neall
Sat May 21 5:00pm Susan Sherman and Ann DeFelice
and John Koch
Sun May 22 7:30am St Jude Parishioners
Sun May 22 9:30am Paul Reynolds and Arthur Reynolds,Sr
Sun May 22 11:30am Robert Lilpatrick. Jr.
The Tabernacle Candle will burn in memory of the Dantas Family during the month of May
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 4:00 pm and the Sunday 7:30 am Mass are live streamed.
Reminder, after 5/1, the Saturday evening Mass is at 5:00 pm instead of 4:00 pm.
(Live-streamed Masses may be viewed at https://www.stjuderc.org/view-masses.html )
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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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Divine Mercy Chaplet
Wednesdays at 3 pm in the Church
"Jesus we Trust in You"
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Flame of Love Rosary
Thursday mornings after 9 am Mass
"Spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity"
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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: Gifts and cards for Father's Day, Graduation, Teacher's Gifts, statues, rosaries and more. Come in and browse. Call Fran Cambra 203-261-2573 or Parish Office 203-261-6404. | |
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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