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Fellow St Jude Parishioners:
Harsh words in the Gospel for Sunday, August 30. Jesus explains to his disciples quite plainly what is to come. He would go to Jerusalem, suffer and be killed. In response, Peter — in the actual words of the Gospel account — rebukes Jesus. “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” To which, Jesus replies harshly to Peter. “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.”
At first glance, it would seem that Peter was only trying to help, to spare Jesus, his friend, his Messiah, from the horrible end that Jesus was describing. Why would Jesus react so severely? The key is the line, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.”
Peter was trying to change the will of God. At that moment he did not yet have the faith to believe that Jesus’ death was necessary for the salvation of all of us. He did not want to see his friend suffer and die a painful death. But Jesus knew that it was the will of his Father and accepted it for the love of all of us.
How many times do we try to change God’s plans? Our doubts, our lack of trust leads us to sometimes cry out, ‘God forbid, No!’ How many times have we lost faith because God did not answer our prayer the way we wanted or when we wanted?
It is at these times when we should remember Jesus’ words in this Sunday’s Gospel, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Saint Mother Teresa said, “God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful.” Trust in God, trust in his timing, trust in his will, trust in his love.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Henry
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Doctors: Mass is safe when guidelines are followed -...
CNA-Evidence suggests that church services following public health guidelines do not present a greater risk of spreading the novel coronavirus than other similar activities, doctors said last week. Washing hands, social distancing, and mask...
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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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2020-21 Faith Formation for Children Update |
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Reminder to our Religious Education Families:
We are currently taking registrations for this year which begins in September. If you have not yet registered, please do so soon. Remember that there is an additional $15 late processing fee for registrations received after August 31. Click Here to Register https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5577960/Registration-Form
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Saint Jude Parishioners and friends.
Three lucky tickets will be drawn for $ 3,030.00, $1,030.00 and $ 530.00. Now is the time to get your tickets returned with payment to have them included in the drawing. Raffle tickets will be available for ½ hour before the movie on both nights and during the movie on Friday night. The drawing will be held at 9:30 PM Saturday evening or later when the movie is over.
Please remember all funds are for the Saint Jude Facilities Maintenance and repair accounts and you do not have to be present to win. All winners will be called on Sunday the 30th advising them how to claim their prize. Good luck to all!
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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 Prayer Intention.
Our Petition for August is:
May the Holy Spirit guide the decisions being made to ensure the health and safety of all those returning to school in various formats this Fall,
We pray to the Lord
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Mass Schedule and Registration |
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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 will start taking Mass Intention requests for 2021 starting August 10th. 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 will be closed Thursday September 3, 2020 through Monday September 7, 2020, inclusive for Labor Day holiday
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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