A Message from Father Henry |
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Fellow St Jude Parishioners:
This past Thursday, we celebrated the Feast day of Saint Catherine of Siena. Although we don’t hear much apart from her feast day, she is a Doctor of the Church and we can learn much from her short life of 33 years. We can certainly relate to her in a special way in these Covid-19 times because she was born during the outbreak of the plague in Siena, Italy on March 25, 1347. Catherine never joined a convent, but was a Third Order Dominican. The Life of a Dominican layperson is all about having a passion for the Word of God. It is about committing one self to a community of like minded brothers and sisters that immerse themselves in the Word of God.
Saint Catherine is a mystic and has provided us with many words of wisdom. She said, “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.” After living through this past year, we certainly know what enduring is all about. And yet, we have new and renewed hopes in things going back to normal with the widespread distribution of the vaccine and the warmer weather.
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the vine and the branches. Staying connected to Christ, staying strong in our faith, is what helps us to endure the struggles that each of us face. As St. Catherine of Siena said so well, You must believe in truth that whatever God gives or permits is for your salvation.” Let us reflect on her words in our quiet prayer time this week and allow her words to bring you peace and consolation in times of struggle.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr Henry
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Thank you to all who have already made a pledge or donated a gift. Your generosity is appreciated.
If you have not yet responded to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, please reflect upon the importance of your support to ministry and outreach that relies upon the charity of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The challenge is immediate and far-reaching, but the solution is within our reach!
Please consider the following options when deciding upon the best way to support the Annual Catholic Appeal this year:
- Make a pledge and spread out your payments over 5 or 10 months
- Donate on-line by going to the diocesan website, 2021ACAbridgeport.com
- Check if your employer will match your gift through the Corporate Matching Gift Program
- Donate a one-time gift
- Contribute a gift of appreciated stocks or securities
Whatever you decide, your gift will be greatly appreciated and make a difference in the lives
of others.
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Vocations answer God's call - Diocese of Bridgeport
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters - faithful friendship with God and one another, Pope Francis said.
Read more
www.bridgeportdiocese.org
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Coming Soon: St. Jude Movie Nights! |
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Back By Popular Demand
Outdoor Movie Nights
Disney's Soul and Night At The Museum
Friday May 14th and Saturday May 15th
We are so pleased to announce the return of St. Jude's Outdoor Movie Nights
So save the dates!
On Friday, May 14th bring your family and friends to enjoy the heartwarming Disney movie Soul.
On Saturday, we'll be showing the popular Ben Stiller movie
Night At The Museum.
An added treat this year will be JMG Music! Starting at 6:00,
JMG will provide music during dinner.
So come with your appetite and your lawn chairs and enjoy dinner, music, and a movie with your St. Jude family and friends!
Donations appreciated. No registration required.
Movie begins approximately 8:00pm
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May Crowning
Mary, Madonna of Peace Statue
Saturday, May 8
After 5:00 PM Mass
Sponsored by
Saint Pope John XXIII
Council 5987
Knights of Columbus
Masks and Social distancing are required
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MAY ROSARY
Hosted By
St. John XXIII Council 5987
Knights of Columbus
Thursday May 6 Luminous Mysteries
Wednesday May 12 Glorious Mysteries
Monday May 17 Joyful Mysteries
Tuesday May 25 Sorrowful Mysteries
Join Us in Prayer at The
“Mary, Madonna of Peace” Statue
7:00 P.M.
Weather permitting if not the church
please bring your own chairs
Masks and Social distancing are required.
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The St. Jude Knights of Columbus will again be marching in the Memorial Day parade. 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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40 -DAYS -FOR- LIFE DEVOTIONS |
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Please join our 32 Pro-life ministers as we begin our 2nd 40-Days- For- Life Devotions on May 1st to pray for an end to the tragedy of abortion and respect for all life from conception until natural death.
We entrust these prayers to Our Blessed Mother most especially during May, a month dedicated to honoring Mary. May her gentle hands rest on all our pre-born babies.
To obtain a Devotional Guide, please contact Karin Tierney, kjt1046@att.net.
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The Parish Council wants you!
The Parish Council is looking for some new members. The Parish Council acts as an advisory council for the Pastor and Deacons and helps the overall outreach of St. Jude Parish. The new Pastoral year starts on July 1st and we would like to have new members. Please contact Rich Lane at
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
Marge Tranzillo, Judy-Beth Raine, Maria Bertone, Deacon Ronnie Bicknell, Marie Micholovich, Patty Eng, Joseph Bisignano, Sr., Jim Tierney, Sr, Bennett Gulyas, Vincent Daniello, Armando Aversa
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 as we pray our Monthly Parish Intention.
Our intention for May is:
May the gentle hands of Our Blessed Mother rest on all preborn babies,
We pray to the Lord
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Upcoming Mass Intentions
Please note that the Saturday Vigil Mass is now at 5:00 pm.
Sat May 1 5:00pm Susan Sherman and Ann DeFelice
Sun May 2 7:30am 50th wedding anniversary – Nora and
John Mecaldo
Sun May 2 9:30am Julia DeSousa
Sun May 2 11:30am Jean Murphy
Mon May 3 9:00am Barbara McLaughlin
Tue May 4 9:00am In thanksgiving to St. Jude for
favors received
Wed May 5 9:00am Mary Volpe
Thu May 6 9:00am Isabel Dupont
Sat May 8 5:00pm Howard Saad
Sun May 9 7:30am St. Jude Parishioners
Sun May 9 9:30am The Pinto and DeAndrade families
Sun May 9 11:30am Margaret Mende
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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Mass Schedule and Registration |
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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.
Please note that we will no longer be doing Pre-registration for Masses!!
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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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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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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: Mother's Day, 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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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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