When you think of the Second Vatican Council, what comes to mind? Most people would think of the changes in the liturgy: Mass in the vernacular (common language of the people), more modern music, and the like.
But the real legacy and driving thrust of Vatican II is much broader and grander than that. If there is one takeaway from all the documents, deliberations, and discussions of Vatican II (which was held 1962-1965), it is this: The Universal Call to Holiness.
What does this mean? It means that every Catholic is supposed to live a radical life of discipleship in Christ. Radically filled with the Spirit. Overflowing with sacrificial, self-giving love for God and neighbor. Set apart from the world in our attitudes, behaviors, and conduct. Living our lives in intimate union with God.
In a world that is post-Christian, this is needed more than ever. Our world so often lacks meaning and purpose; it devalues the dignity of life; people often feel as if they must "earn" love by getting enough "likes" on Instagram. The only response to the meaningless and loveless modern world is holiness. We find our meaning and purpose in God, and we find our ultimate love and dignity from Him.
What does the Universal Call to Holiness look like in today's world? More on that next week!
~fr joseph
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St. Jude Grandparents and Elderly Weekend |
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World Day for Grandparents and Elderly - Diocese of...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Try a little tenderness. That's basically how Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, 73, summarized Pope Francis' vision for what older people, their grandchildren and friends should do to change the world after the COVID-19 pandemic....
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www.bridgeportdiocese.org
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On January 31, 2021, Pope Francis announced a new celebration in honor of all grandparents and the elderly, who are so important to our communities and our Church. This new World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday in July. At St. Jude we will be honoring our Elderly and Grandparents during the weekend masses on July 24/25. Refreshments will be served after all the masses in the Social Hall.
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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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Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas in July Food Drive |
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The Knights of Columbus are holding their annual Christmas in July Food Drive to benefit the pantries of St. Jude and Blessed Sacrament tomorrow on Saturday July 24th.
Non-Perishable food items can be dropped off behind the St. Jude church building between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00pm.
Suggested items include: jarred pasta sauce, tuna, beans of any kind, coffee, peanut butter and jelly, boxed children’s cereal, condiments, mac & cheese as well as canned vegetables.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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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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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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Looking for a summer camp for your kids that combines all the fun camp activities with our Catholic Faith? All young St. Jude's parishioners (grades 6-12) are invited to Camp Veritas! Camp Veritas is a week-long sleep-away camp which offers sports, swimming, boating, rock climbing, and all the fun camp activities...along with daily Mass, dynamic speakers, powerful praise music, and an encounter with Jesus Christ. Where else can you play dodgeball with nuns? We have a special discount for all St. Jude's parishioners - only $200 for a week at camp! For more information or to register, visit www.campveritas.com or contact Fr. Joseph at frjosephgill@gmail.com.
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We all appreciate the beautiful grounds of St Jude Church. Many of us recall the tireless efforts of the Buildings and Grounds Ministry and a host of other volunteers who, under the watchful eye of Monsignor Sabia, developed the land into the beautiful spot it is today. This land is the first sight that people see when they arrive at the church for devotion, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other events.
This landscape did not become so beautiful by itself. Lawn mowing is done by contracted workers. All other gardening including weeding, mulch spreading, hedge pruning, and planting flowers and bulbs is done by volunteers.
These days we are grateful to the 6 member Buildings and Grounds for all their hard work and for the 3 other volunteers who have tried to keep the grounds vibrant and attractive. BUT they need help!!! They need your help!
In his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis stated, “As stewards of God’s creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family”
If you have ever thought about a rewarding way for you and your family to give service to your Church and connect with other members of the parish community this may be your answer. Volunteer hours are flexible depending on your availability and would require no more than a few hours each month. Students needing volunteer hour credit are encouraged to sign up.
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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 1st 6:00 pm - 7:30pm in the Parish Hall
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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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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Save the date!
Please mark your calendars now and join our Parish Family in celebrating a week-long Octave for the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother beginning August 15th at the 11:30 Mass and culminating August 22nd at the 11:30 Mass celebrated by Bishop Caggiano.
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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 July is:
May we pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life, and give thanks for those who respond with generous hearts...
We pray to the Lord
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Sat July 24 5:00pm John Koch
Sun July 25 7:30am Sat. Jude Parishioners
Sun July 25 9:30am Domingos Branco
Sun July 25 11:30am Deceased members of the Bonitatibus
family
Mon July 26 9:00am Patty Eng
Tue July 27 9:00am Julia DeSousa
Wed July 28 9:00am Patrick Ryan
Thu July 29 9:00am Patty Eng
Sat July 31 5:00pm Brett Southard
Sun Aug 1 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun Aug 1 9:30am Deceased members of the Aulet
Family
Sun Aug 1 11:30am Steven J. Crowley
The July Tabernacle Candle will be lit in memory of deceased Bonitatibus and Tranzillo family members
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.
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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