FAMILY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2022

Welcome to the November

St. Jude's Family Newsletter!

November is an important month to honor the Saints on All Saints Day and pray for the deceased on All Souls Day, and throughout the month, who still need our prayers to get to heaven. 
Our Religious Education children will be writing letters to Veterans this month, click here if you would like to submit one to be delivered to the VA hospital.
In addition, Advent begins later this month! We are looking for families to light a candle in the Advent wreath at each Mass.  You can sign your family up here.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. 
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Important Upcoming Dates:


Monday, October 31: All Saints Day Vigil

4:00 pm Mass


Tuesday, November 1: All Saints Day 

9:00 am, 7:00 pm Mass


Wednesday, November 2: All Souls Day Cemetery Visit

4 pm meet at St Jude's


Wednesday, November 2: Mother's Zoom Rosary

9:00 pm (email Jessica Iannotta for more information)


Wednesdays November 2, 9, 16, and 30: Religious Education 

5:00 pm, 6:30 pm


Wednesdays November 2, 9, 16, and 30: Walking with Purpose Women's Bible Study

6:30 pm, Social Hall email Annette Bonomo for more information)


Wednesdays November 2, 9, 16, and 30: Mary's Messengers Prayer Group

6:00 pm, Parish Center


Friday, November 4: First Friday Adoration

7:00 pm 


Fridays November 4, 11, and 18: Walking with Purpose Women's Bible Study

9:30 am, Social Hall email Mary Beth Rauser for more information)


Saturday, November 5: First Saturday Rosary and Mass

8:00 am Rosary, 8:30 am Mass


Sunday, November 6, 13: Religious Education

8:30 am, 10:30 am  


Sunday, November 6: Children's Rosary

After 11:30 am Mass 


Sunday, November 6: St. Jude's Kid's Club

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Social Hall 


Mondays November 7, 21, and 28: "Dash through the New Testament" Bible study

7:00 pm, Social Hall


Friday, November 11: Youth Encounter

7-9 pm, Social Hall


Saturday, November 12: Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner

5:00 pm, Social Hall


Saturday, November 19: Confirmation Retreat


Thursday, November 24: Thanksgiving

9:00 am Mass


Saturday, November 26: Parish Pilgrimage to St. Margaret's Shrine

12-2 pm, St Margaret's Bridgeport  (email Jessica Iannotta for more info)


Sunday, November 27: First Sunday of Advent


Wednesday, November 30: Mom's Group

7:00 pm, Social Hall


Save the Dates:


Friday, December 9: Mom's Holiday Gathering

7:30 pm, Social Hall  Reserve your project here (code: St. Jude)


Saturday, December 10: Children's Happy Birthday Party for Jesus sponsored by the Columbiettes

10-1 pm, Social Hall


Tuesday, December 13 and Sunday, December 18: Christmas Caroling

Pray for Holy Souls

  • Say a Rosary for a deceased loved one -
  • Saturdays at 3:40 pm prior to 4 pm Mass
  • Thursdays - FOL Rosary after 9 am Mass
  • 1st Wednesday at 9 pm, Mother's Zoom Rosary
  • Wednesdays at 6 pm in Parish Center
  • Virtual opportunity: Family Rosary Across America
  • Pray for souls in purgatory who have no one to pray for them
  • Offer small sacrifices for the souls in purgatory
  • Have a Mass said for deceased friends and loved ones
  • During November, one Hail Mary with the Flame of Love petition added can free 10 souls from purgatory



November Liturgical Resources on Formed.org

Mary's Messenger's Prayer Group

All kids are invited to join a special children’s prayer group conveniently in between Wednesday’s Religious Education class sessions from 6-6:30 pm. We will learn to say the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and other special prayers for the intentions of our families and Parish. If your child would be interested in participating, contact Jessica Iannotta

St Jude's Kids Club

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November Saint Trivia

This Blessed's famous last words were "Viva Cristo Rey!" (Long live Christ the King!)


This Blessed was a priest who ministered to a Church that was forced underground due to religious persecution. 


Scroll down for the answer below!

Mom's Group Updates

Join the email list here


Next meeting Wednesday 11/30 at 7 pm. We will be doing an Advent service project together to write handwritten cards to new mothers.


To join our monthly Mother's Zoom Rosary, on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9 pm, e-mail Jessica IannottaNext Rosary - Wednesday 11/2 at 9 pm.


Holiday Get Together and Board and Brush Event - Friday 12/9 at 7:30 pm. Reserve your project here (code: St. Jude)

Resource of the Month

Learn about All Saints Day and All Souls Day with Brother Francis on Formed.org

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Pumpkin painted by 8th grader Lily Blair

Thanks to everyone who has brought in donations for the Religious Education Thanksgiving Food Drive. Our St Jude food pantry stock is very low and we really need your help. If you can please drop off an item or two by 11/18, we would really appreciate it. Collection boxes are in the school foyer.

Requested items:


Stuffing, Gravy, Soups, Corn, Peas, 

Potatoes, Oatmeal, 

Mac and cheese mixes,

Cranberries, Broths

November Saint trivia answer:


If you guessed Blessed Miguel Pro, you are correct!


Blessed Miguel Pro's Feast Day is November 23. Blessed Miguel Pro pray for us!


"May God have mercy on you! May God bless you! Lord, Thou knowest that I am innocent! With all my heart I forgive my enemies! Long live Christ the King!"


Link to Formed.org talk

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