Only about three weeks until our St. Jude's Festival! I am looking forward to it - I have been at many parishes that host annual summer fairs and festivals and it is always a good time. Nothing like some good old sausage and peppers with new friends!
Our Festival is a great fundraiser and a great community event - but it's also a great way to evangelize. This festival might be the first time in a few years that someone has set foot on our St. Jude's campus (or perhaps the first time they have EVER been here) and so we have a "captive audience", so to speak.
How can we leverage the fact that hundreds of families will be descending on our campus for four days in late August? First, go and sit with someone new in the dining tent. A lot of times we stay in our "comfort zone" of people we already know - but to evangelize someone, we must first encounter them! Once we encounter someone new and introduce ourselves to them, we can simply ask, "Are you a parishioner here?" If not, we can welcome them and invite them to check out our church. If they are a parishioner, ask them what Mass they attend - if it's been a while, invite them back!
Sometimes all people are waiting for is an invitation - perhaps, because of Covid, they fell out of the habit of attending Mass...perhaps they just moved here and didn't know anyone...perhaps they had a bad experience with the Church but are really hungering to be reconciled to Her. And our invitations can go a long way!
So let's take advantage of this awesome festival by using it to get to know our neighbors and invite them to encounter the Lord here at St. Jude's!
We also need lots more Festival volunteers...please see below and sign up to help!
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Help Our Parishioners Suffering from a House Fire
Two of our faithful parishioners, Dee and Tony Calise, suffered a tragedy on the morning of August 5th when their house burned to the ground. Thankfully they were not in the house at the time, but the home is a total loss. A GoFundMe has been set up for them at this time, and we invite you to contribute if you feel called: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dee-and-tony-rebuild-their-home . Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.
Thanks. A later furniture/homegoods drive may be forthcoming in a couple months.
~fj
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Help Dee and Tony rebuild their home!, organized by Lisa ...
Sadly, this am, August 5th, Dee and Tony Calise lost their home to a devastating fire. Angels must have been watching over them, because neither was home. Dee still works full time as a nurse at Bridgeport Hospital's surgease and Tony happened to ...
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www.gofundme.com
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Traditionis custodes and the Diocese of Bridgeport -...
It has been nearly two weeks since Pope Francis issued the motu proprio: Traditionis custodes. What does that mean for Mass in the Extraordinary Form in the Diocese? Bishop Frank explains.
Read more
www.bridgeportdiocese.org
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BISHOP FRANK ADDRESSES SERRA INTERNATIONAL
PLEASE JOIN THE CONVERSATION ABOUT VOCATIONS
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On Saturday, August 14 at 12 noon EDT, please click the link below to join the webinar:
Passcode: 853558
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Are you being called to a deeper understanding of Faith and Truth? Come follow us in the footsteps of St Dominic though prayer, study, community and apostate. Our Lady of Fatima, affiliate chapter at St Theresa Church is growing! Please join us for an Informal Inquiry Meeting on Thursday, August 26th at 7pm.
St. Theresa School, 55 Rosemond Terrace, Trumbull in the school gym. For more information, call, text or email Michelle Rowe: 203-218-6882 orapronobis20@gmail.com
Thank you.
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Archdiocese of Hartford
CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL
Now with distance learning options!
Jesus is uniquely present to his followers today not only through the Eucharist, but also through an informed and prayerful reading of the Bible. The Catholic Biblical School (CBS) invites adults into a personal encounter with our Lord in Sacred Scripture. Virtual classes have real-time and expert instructors and begin shortly after Labor Day. A “satellite” class will meet at the Catholic Center in Bridgeport and at a parish site in Stamford for simultaneous hybrid learning.
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Happy (Meteorological) Summer St. Jude's Community. I am so excited that the sun is beginning to shine, restrictions have been lifted, and this ministry can begin to take the shape we have prayed for over the last 14 months. Below please find the dates and times for our summer youth group meetings:
Sunday, August 22nd 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Also! Be on the lookout for additional opportunities for the youth to get involved with our parish. (There is sure to be something fun popping up in August for our elementary students).
Finally, if you are an adult parishioner and would like to volunteer with the youth group please be in touch! The commitment is as much or as little as you would like and we are always looking to grow our group. Email Shannon with any questions: shannon.carey@stjuderc.com
Shannon E.B. Carey
Youth Coordinator
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Summer of Service
All young people grades 6-12 are invited to join us for four days of service projects to benefit the local community in the Bridgeport/Derby area! Our first annual Summer of Service takes place August 19, 20, 23, and 24. We will meet at St. Jude's each day for the 9am Mass, and then head out for a day of service. You can attend one day, multiple days, or all four days of service! A great way to stay busy, get to know fellow young people, and give back to the community - while having a lot of fun in the process! Space is limited - sign up by emailing Fr. Joseph at frgill@diobpt.org. These service days are contingent upon Virtus-trained parents as chaperones - if you are Virtus trained and wish to help, please contact Fr. Joseph for more information!
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Wednesday August 25 – Saturday August 28
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Parish Grounds at intersection of Routes 111 and 110
Our St. Jude Parish Festival returns! Mark your calendars for four fun filled nights of food, music, rides, games, and togetherness. JMG music will be on stage to spin all your favorite tunes and dance party music. Enjoy the thrill of Stewart Amusement rides and games for the whole family. New this year is Nutmeg Concessions offering delicious food and carnival treats so come hungry! We’ll have hot dogs and hamburgers, fries, pizza, pizza fritta, sausage and peppers and much more. Save room for ice cream, cotton candy, and tons of additional treats. The event will culminate with our Parish Raffle drawing on Saturday night with a first prize of $3,000.00! So gather your family and friends and join in this wonderful Parish tradition where togetherness, fun, laughter, and joy abound. (credit cards accepted)
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Please join your fellow parishioners and consider volunteering a few hours of your time at our Parish Festival. Click on the Sign-up Genius link below and choose a slot or two.
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Thank God our Parish Festival is back!
Your participation is needed for Prayer at our St. Jude Shrine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights between 6:00 and 9:00p.m. Aug. 26, 27 and 28.
Time slots are 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30. You are certainly welcome to take an hour or more as we have done in the past.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to join us in Prayer and when you choose to attend.
Or by phone: 203-926-1135
May God bless us with good weather as our Parish Community resumes the wonderful activities at our Festival.
Blessings,
Karin Tierney
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House Blessing
Have you ever had your house blessed? Blessing a house is an ancient Catholic custom which invites God's love and mercy upon your home. Fr. Joseph would like to come and bless your house - contact him at frgill@diobpt.org to schedule a time! There is no cost - and tremendous spiritual benefit!
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SAVE THE DATES
ASSUMPTION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN
Please join our Parish Family in honoring Our Blessed Mother as we celebrate the OCTAVE of HER ASSUMPTION into HEAVEN.
Sunday, Aug. 15 - 11:30 Mass -
Crowning of Mary in Church
Coffee Social to follow in Hall
Monday-Friday- Aug.16-20 -7:00pm Mass
Refreshments to follow
Sunday, Aug. 22 - 11:30 Mass CELEBRATED BY BISHOP CAGGIANO.
Procession to Crown our Blessed Mother at Mary, Mother of Peace Statue.
Luncheon to follow in the Social Hall.
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ROSARY
Octave of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hosted By
St. John XXIII Council 5987
Knights of Columbus
Monday August 16 Joyful Mysteries
Tuesday August 17 Sorrowful Mysteries
Wednesday August 18 Glorious Mysteries
Thursday August 19 Luminous Mysteries
Friday August 20 Sorrowful Mysteries
Join Us in Prayer in the church
6:30 P.M.
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PRAYER SERVICE
Hosted By
St. John XXIII Council 5987
Knights of Columbus
Blessed Michael McGivney
Prayer Hour.
Celebrate the Beatification our founder of the Knights of Columbus and prayers for his Canonization.
Join Us in Prayer in the church on Thursday August 12 at 7:00 PM
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Blessing of Backpacks
All kids are invited to bring their backpacks to church on the weekend of August 28th and 29th! After Mass, we will bless the backpacks down in the Social Hall.
Town Hall Discussion for Faith Formation
All families are invited to join Fr. Joseph and our Director of Religious Education, Donna Lane, to discuss our Faith Formation opportunities and plans for the 2021-2022 year. We want to hear your thoughts, get your feedback, and share with you some ways in which we hope to offer your whole family an encounter with Jesus. Please join us in the Social Hall after any Mass on the weekend of August 28/29 or September 11/12 to join in the discussion!
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St. Jude Parish Outreach
The third parish outreach project, coordinated by Angela Baril, was recently completed. Volunteers called active parishioners, age 70 and over, who do not have email and therefore are not receiving our weekly newletter.
Volunteers made 117 phone calls in total. We thought it was a good time to reach out to parishioners once again, as we could inform them of the church reopening guidelines, and that Father Henry will be leaving St. Jude and Father Gill was being assigned as our new Adminstrator.
Overall, parishioners appreciated the calls, most especially the homebound, who welcome the opportunity to engage in conversation with a member of the St. Jude Outreach Ministry Team. As a result of the calls, Father Henry was able to visit a homebound parishioner and bring him communion.
Special thanks to the Outreach Team who made the phone calls:
Marian Flynn, Mary Jane Lux, Veronica Condon, Wendy Gurski, Donna Cramond, Ellen Stevens, Diane Saliga, Jana Veo, Brian Veo, Jean Paul, Sally DeChristopher, Roberto Lopez, and Carole Donnarumma.
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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., Bennett Gulyas, Vincent Daniello, Armando Aversa, Dyana vander Wielen, Kathryn Bicknell, Barbara Filazzola, David Bath, Martha Zenobia, Joe Pinto, Ray Schwartz
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 August is:
Through the intercession of Mary, Queen of
Heaven and Earth, may we obtain the joy
of everlasting life,
We pray to the Lord
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Sat Aug 7 5:00pm Raymond A. Ferrara
Sun Aug 8 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun Aug 8 9:30am Barbara Ciotti
Sun Aug 8 11:30am Barbara Garrity
Mon Aug 9 9:00am Luis Posada
Tue Aug 10 9:00am Margaret Schwartz
Wed Aug 11 9:00am Julia DeSousa
Thu Aug 12 9:00am Thomas M. and Mary Ellen Mason
Sat Aug14 5:00pm John and Olga Saad
Sun Aug 15 7:30am Mary and Margaret Gallagher
Sun Aug 15 9:30am Marica Jovic and Gojko Jovic
Sun Aug 15 11:30am Anthony Bifulco
The parish office is taking Mass intentions for 2022. Requests will be taken by phone (203-261-6404) or email parish.ofice@stjuderc.com.
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 5:00 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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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.
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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, 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.
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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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The parish office is taking Mass intentions for 2022. Requests will be taken by phone (203-261-6404) or email parish.ofice@stjuderc.com. Our weekend Mass times are Saturday 4:00 pm (October 1 - April 30) or 5:00 pm (May 1 - September 30). Sunday: 7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30.
Weekday Masses are 9:00 am.
Information needed at the time of intention request: Your name, phone number, and email address (if available). and Name(s) for intention., The stipend is $15.00 and payable by check or cash.
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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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