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This coming week begins one of our beautiful annual traditions at St. Jude – our Novena, which is nine days of Masses and devotions leading up to our patron saint’s feast day on October 28. We are excited to welcome back many of the priests who have served here to preach this Novena! We have Masses and prayers at 7pm every day from Oct. 20-25, and then again on Oct. 28 for our Feast. Here is the schedule of preachers:
Monday, October 21 – Fr. Skip
Tuesday, October 22 – TBD
Wednesday, October 23 – Msgr. Bob Weiss
Thursday, October 24 – Fr. Jim DiVasto
Friday, October 25 – Fr. Joseph Ukaj
Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27 – The Deacons will preach at the weekend Masses
Monday, October 28 – Fr. Joseph Gill
Please note that there will be no morning Masses those weekdays. The evening Mass and St. Jude devotions will be live-streamed from our website.
We encourage all parishioners to participate in this beautiful devotion!
In other parish news, we’d like to congratulate Sandy Gaughan for being awarded the St. Augustine Medal. This award is given by the Bishop to one person or couple from every parish in the diocese to recognize faithful, sacrificial volunteers who give their time, talents, and energy to the parish. Sandy has been a member of our parish for many years and is a Religious Education teacher, an active member of Buildings and Grounds, helps tirelessly with the youth group, is one of our Eucharistic Adoration guardians, and works at the Italian Festival. We are so grateful for all that she does for St. Jude’s Parish!
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Diocese of Bridgeport
Save the Date!
Young Adult Event with Bishop Caggiano
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Late afternoon/evening
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October & The Salve Regina
During October, the Month of the Holy Rosary, Holy Mother Church remembers the Blessed Mother of Jesus, Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe. We will pray to Mary for her intercession through song by singing the "Salve Regina" prior to the recessional hymn at the Sunday Masses. One of the 4 Marion Antiphons, the "Salve Regina" (translated to "Hail Queen") is traditionally said or sung after night prayer, from the end of Eastertide until the beginning of Advent. It is also the final prayer of the Rosary. Musicologists trace the song's origins back to the 11th or 12th Century, but has, over the last 800+ years, been adapted for many rituals of the Church. It holds a very special place for monks and nuns as a processional hymn while they walk to their sleeping quarters at the conclusion of their evening prayers. The chant we sing today is based upon a 17th Century melody. It is sung at the ending of a priest's funeral as well. We pray for Mary's intercession to guide us during this month dedicated to her Holy Rosary. Please raise your voices in prayer together over the next 4 weeks.
The song is found at #697 in the Breaking Bread hymnal. Out of an abundance of reverence, please remain in the pews until the song is completed and one verse of the closing hymn sung. Here is a link to listen to this beautiful sung prayer to Mary.
Salve Regina (tono simple) | 450 voces – coro virtual | Música Católica
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Thinking About Becoming Catholic? Adults Needing Sacraments?
If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming Catholic, or if you're already a Catholic adult or teen but are missing your Sacraments, check out RCIA! RCIA stands for "Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults" and it is a series of classes for adults or older teens who are interested in learning more about Catholicism, becoming Catholic, or receiving Sacraments. To inquire more, please contact Deacon Dave at deacon.flynn@stjuderc.com, as classes are beginning soon!
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October - Month of the Rosary
A basket full of rosary beads will be available in the foyer of the Church during October. The rosaries are not blessed but please help yourself and pray the rosary as a family or individually especially during the upcoming Month of the October.
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Our monthly digital subscription to Rooted Magazine has arrived for October! It is full of ways to bring the faith alive to children and families.
Email for access to the latest issues or any past issues!
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Youth Encounters
All of our young people grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our Youth Encounters! These nights of games, food, fun, prayer, fellowship, and honest conversation about our Catholic Faith have been awesome...come and join us this summer!
Please click on the image to view the flyer.
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Calling All Parents!
Please email Jessica Iannotta for more information on the below opportunities (or if you have other ideas that you would like to see!).
INVITING ALL PARENTS to our weekly prayer group over Zoom on Wednesdays at 9 pm. To submit prayer intentions for our weekly rosary, click here. We welcome all to join us when able!
Current Events:
Remote Bible Study - Lectio - Prayer
Beginning October 6 - Parent Formation Class during 10:30 am religious education
October 24th - 7 pm Attend Saint Jude novena Mass and meet in social afterwards
November 15 - Mom's event stay tuned for further details
Save the Date! Saturday evening 3/1 Parent and Family Retreat (email Jessica if you'd like to help plan and run the event)
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
As the season change, so do the needs in our pantry. Currently we are in most need of pancake mix, pancake syrup, canned soup, rice sides (Rice-a-Roni etc) and there is always high demand for boxed children’s cereal. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PASTA DINNER HOSTED BY THE 4TH DEGREE
DATE: SATURDAY Oct 19th
PLACE: Msgr. John Sabia SOCIAL HALL
TIME: 5:30 PM
Tickets Will Be Sold After Masses On Oct. 12 & 13
Tickets At The Door Or PLEASE CALL KEVIN DONOVAN - 203-570-4372
50% OF NET PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE Homes for the Brave
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
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Domingo Arribas Memorial Needs Drive
The Knights of Columbus are once again sponsoring a Needs/Food, clothing, & diapers drive on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 8AM to 10:30AM. No FURNITURE items are being collected. Please bring your donated items to the Monsignor Sabia Social Hall behind the Church. These items will be distributed to the St Jude Pantry, Blessed Sacrament parish & food pantry,Hopeline, & the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
To simplify our distribution process during the day of the drive, it would be much appreciated if you labelled your donated items in boxes & bags for St Jude pantry, Blessed Sacrament/Father Skip, Hopeline & Bridgeport Rescue. Please review the attached flyer for specific items needed for each. Any questions, please contact Rocky Scali, 203-767-6053 or Frank Flynn, 203-556-5016.
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Rev. James McCarten Assembly 119 Will Be Collecting
Veterans’ Day, Thank You Cards & Letters
To Be Sent To Fr. Krzysztof Kuczynski Lt USN Chaplain
For The Sailors & Marines At Bethesda Naval Hospital
There Will Be A Box In The Church Foyer every Weekend in October
Fr. Krzysztof Grew Up At St. Jude
& Is A Member Of Our Knights Of Columbus Council & Assembly
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Hopeline Pregnancy Center has a continued need for disposable diapers. They are currently low on sizes 4 & 5, wipes and jars of baby food as well as bottles and pacifiers. They have also requested baby formula such as “Similac 360 Total Care”. Should you wish to help you can leave the diapers, etc. in the outer vestibule of the church. Monetary donations, with checks made out to the Hopeline Pregnancy Center, as well as gift cards from Amazon, Target and grocery stores are most welcome. As always, your continued support is greatly appreciated by Hopeline and our Knights of Columbus Council. | | |
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
David Nicolett, Vincent Daniello, Joe Pinto, Zoey Frigo, Daniel Louis Bianco, Max, Hung Vu, Dr. John Kezel, Francisca Testa & family, Catherine Belanger, Manny Cambra, Tom Pleva, James Buturla, Patti F., Anne DeVita, Anna Harper, Jack Lane, Frank Kerekes, Antonia Tedeschi, Mary McDonald, Douglas Stanley, Jenn Katz, Barbara Tranchese, Mary Lopresti, Lor C., Viola Cleo Bradshaw, Susan W. and Janet C, Larry Pisani, Vincent Pisani, Greg, Kaiti and Cameron Kessler, Michael Merola & Family, Mildred Blasko, Father Krzysztof, and Baby Henry Taylor, Garren Kiett, Becky M., Flo Guite, Michael, and Donna, Darryl Patterson, Louise Noll, Chrystal Archuletta and Alice Gumpert, Diane Cummings, Chloe Capra, Lucy Hanson, Mia
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Please join us in praying our Monthly Parish Intention.
Our Petition for October is for PRO-LIFE
During the month dedicated to honoring Our Blessed Mother, may we ask for Her intercession as MARY, QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY, for an end to abortion and for a culture for life in our Country....
As we pray:
The ROSARY daily as Mary has requested.
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Mass Intentions for October 19 – October 27
Sat Oct 19 4:30pm Vincenzina and Pasquale Pontoriero
Sun Oct 20 7:30am St Jude Parishioners
Sun Oct 20 9:30am Maximino Monteiro
Sun Oct 20 11:30am Pacelli Family
Mon Oct 21 7:00pm Stephanie Stanley
Tue Oct 22 7:00pm Gladys Maloney
Wed Oct 23 7:00pm Jose Rosa
Thu Oct 24 7:00pm Deanna Hoffman
Fri Oct 25 7:00pm Margaret Ann Tranzillo
Sat Oct 26 4:30pm Elvira Ferreira
Sun Oct 27 7:30am St Jude Parishioners
Sun Oct 27 9:30am The Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sun Oct 27 11:30am Ralph and Anna Lavenziana
Tabernacle Candle: In memory of James Tierney, Sr.
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Weekday Masses (Monday thru Friday) will be in the main Church at 9 am and live streamed.
The Weekend Masses inside the Church are Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30. Only the Saturday Mass at 4:30 pm and the Sunday 7:30 am and 9:30 Masses are live streamed and may be viewed at https://www.stjuderc.org/view-masses
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Saturday Rosary Sign up.
We have a wonderful way to prepare for Saturday Mass and that is to say the Rosary before Mass starts. We start 30 minutes before Mass so we start at 4:00 every Saturday.
Please join us as we pray. Also, please prayerfully consider joining this ministry.
If you would like to join you can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aa8ad2fa6fccf8-saturday#/
We look forward to you joining us as we pray the Rosary together.
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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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Flame of Love Rosary
Thursday mornings after 9 am Mass
"Spread the effect of grace of thy Flame of Love over all of humanity"
flameoflove.us
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Wednesdays at 3 pm in the Church
"Jesus we Trust in You"
thedivinemercy.org
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St. Jude Religious Gift Shop is located downstairs in the Msgr. Sabia Social Hall. Fr. Joseph's Books and CD's are available in the Gift Shop. Also new items: Communion Gifts and cards, statues, rosaries and more.
Come in and browse. Call Fran Cambra 203-261-2573 or Parish Office 203-261-6404.
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Confession Hours
Confessions on Saturday afternoon will be in the day chapel at 3:30 to 4:15 pm on Saturdays. Come take advantage of God's great mercy by coming to the Sacrament of Confession.
Confessions are also by appointment, please call 203-261-6404, to set up an appointment or email the office.
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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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