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Two things have converged recently at our parish which have resulted in one new event that will be added to our parish calendar soon.
First of all, many people have told me how much they would love to have a Sunday evening Mass. Every week I hear of our parishioners who were busy on Sunday mornings and who attended an evening Mass at St. Rose or St. Lawrence. With two priests at St. Jude’s, there’s no reason why we couldn’t have a Sunday evening Mass for the convenience of our parishioners.
Second, after our annual Advent Candlelight Mass, many people came forward and asked if we could do that more frequently – a hushed and reverent Mass with chant, candles, and ad-orientam (facing the East, awaiting the coming of Christ).
After speaking about it with Parish Council, we decided to start a once/month Sunday evening Solemn High Mass on the Fourth Sunday of every month, starting February 22, at 5:30pm. We have it scheduled from Feb-May and we will reevaluate after May to see if attendance has been good and if we should continue it in the Fall. We could even potentially add an every Sunday 5:30pm Mass in the Fall if the attendance warrants it. So, we’ll see how it goes and whether there is a legitimate need in our community.
Yet another way to encounter Christ here at St. Jude’s!
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Inclement Weather Policy
As the weather turns colder and snowier, please take note of the Inclement Weather Policy for St. Jude's Parish:
Weekday Mass is cancelled if Monroe public schools are cancelled (the Mass will be said and the intention will be prayed for, but privately). If school is on a 2-hour delay, Mass is as usual.
Saturday Vigil/Sunday Mass are never cancelled.
Religious Education on Wednesdays are cancelled if Monroe Public Schools are closed OR if the will have no after-school activities.
Religious Education on Sundays - please check your email. We will make the determination by 8am that day.
All other evening meetings, events, and groups - please contact the leader of your group/event to see if it will still meet. Do not contact the parish office.
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A Note from the Office:
2025 Parishioner Contribution Statements were mailed out this past weekend. Anyone who donated more than $250 will get a statement. If you donated less than $250 and would like a statement, you can request one by calling the parish office.
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New Additional Weekly Confession Time!
We have had such a beautiful renaissance of God's mercy as more and more souls take advantage of the Sacrament of Confession that we have added an additional weekly time for the Sacrament!
Confessions will now be on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm and on Monday nights from 8:00-9:00pm. Please come and have your sins forgiven - now available on Mondays too!
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We are once again looking for parish youth (school age through high school) to serve as actors, readers and members of the stage crew for the Living Stations of the Cross. Participation is a great way for young people to grow closer to Jesus as we prepare to lead the parish in prayer on Good Friday. Rehearsals will be on five Sunday evenings in March. Fill out this form by Feb. 22 if you wish to participate, or email Pete at peter.j.blair@gmail.com with any questions. | | |
February Rooted Magazine
Here is the link for February's Rooted Magazine with a link to past issues here.
It is full inspiration for the feasts of February, the month of the Holy Family and beginning of Lent.
The Winter Saint Jude Family Newsletter is also hot off the press this week! Check it out here - full of inspiration to prepare for Lent.
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SAVE THE DATE
Camp Adore 2026
June 22 - June 26, 2026
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Grades 1-6
Registration will open to the public next week!
Email Jessica if you are a virtus trained adult or teen willing to volunteer
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PARENT BIBLE STUDY
Parent Bible Study during 10:30 AM Religious Education meets this Sunday. Join us in the social hall while your child in in religious education. No experience necessary and you can join us any week!
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NEXT KIDS CLUB - SUNDAY 3/1
Join us for the next Kids Club at 3 pm on Sunday, March 1 int he Social Hall. We will have a special guest!
April's Kids Club on 4/5 will be a Divine Mercy Family event
May's Kids Club on 5/3 is Pizza Bingo with the Sisters of Nazareth
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday March 7, 20206
A Mother Daughter Lenten Retreat: "Journey with Mary"
Join us on Saturday evening March 7 from 5:30-8 pm in the St Jude Social Hall for dinner, rosary making and craft time, Mary's Stations of the Cross, prayer and time for mothers and daughters to reflect and bond in a relaxed retreat setting. Open to mothers and daughters of all ages! Find more information and sign using the button below.
Volunteers are needed! Email Jessica if you would like to help with this event!
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All men are invited to join for a discussion-based Bible Study on Saturday mornings at 8am in the Monsignor Sabia Social Hall, as we study the week’s Sunday readings.
For more information, contact Bob Lux at mjrob08@gmail.com.
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Food Pantry update
Items in greatest need currently are peanut butter, canned soup, canned tuna and mac and cheese. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
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Hopeline Pregnancy Center has a continued need for disposable diapers, etc. They are currently low on sizes Newborn,1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7,wipes and jars of baby food as well as gently used Baby clothes (boys and girls, up to 18 months), Baby blankets, crib sheets, Onesies, socks, strollers, bottles and pacifiers and baby monitors. 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. They may be mailed to: Hopeline Pregnancy Center, PO Box 110658, Trumbull, CT 06611.
Their biggest need right now is girls’ winter clothing 0-3, 3-6, 9-12 and 12-18.
As always, your continued support is greatly appreciated by Hopeline and our Knights of Columbus Council.
Please contact Bob Lux at mjrob08@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
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Please remember in your daily prayers:
David Nicolett, Vincent Daniello, Joe Pinto, Zoey Frigo, Daniel Louis Bianco, Max, Hung Vu , Darryl Patterson, Dr. John Kezel, Francisca Testa & Family, Catherine Belanger, Tom Pleva, James Buturla, Patti F, Anne DeVita, Anna Harper, Jack Lane, Frank Kerekes, Antonia Tedeschi, Mary McDonald, Douglas Stanley, Jenn Katz, Susan W, Barbara Tranchese, Mary Lopresti, Lor C, Janet C, Larry Pisani, Becky M, Vincent Pisani, Greg, Kaiti and Cameron Kessler, Mildred Blasko, Michael Merola & Family, Father Krzysztof, Baby Henry Taylor, Garren Kiett, Viola Cleo Bradshaw, Alice Gumpert, Michael, Donna, Chrystal Archuletta, Lucy Hanson, Jesse Hurst & Family, Maryann Lapinski, Andrea Paddock, Nadine Alusik, Margarida Andrade, John, Jimmy Forno, Matthew Van der Wielen, George N., Milenka Gospic, Benjamin Gray, Chris McCarthy, Leo B., Edward Isales, MaryAnn Voytek, Sal Guerrera, Anne Gulia
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Please join us in praying our Monthly Parish Intention..
Our Petition for February is for:
THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE Sunday, February 1, 2026
We pray that those who are Consecrated to God by vows of chastity, poverty and obedience always reveal the love of Christ, and continue to enrich our world by their dedicated lives of prayer, open hearts and willing spirits.
We Pray To The Lord
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Mass Intentions for February 7 – February 15
Sat Feb 7 9:00am In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sat Feb 7 4:30pm Raymond Schwartz, Sr
Sun Feb 8 7:30am Vittoria Guerrera
Sun Feb 8 9:30am Ida and Julius Servadio
Sun Feb 8 11:30am St Jude Parishioners
Dominick and Margaret Roberti Tranzillo
Vincent Kennedy
Mon Feb 9 9:00am Tom Fino
Tue Feb 10 9:00am Charlene Scapac
Wed Feb 11 9:00am Raymond Deneen
Thu Feb 12 9:00am Joseph Laveneziana
Fri Feb 13 9:00am Maria Emilia Monteiro and Artur Fernandes
Monteiro
Sat Feb 14 4:30pm Luis Ferreira
Sun Feb 15 7:30am St Jude Parishioners
Sun Feb 15 9:30am Susan R. Orlando
Sun Feb 15 11:30am Pat Matera
Michael McAtee
Alan Delfavero
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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
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
We are adding an additional Confession time starting February 1, through Easter (at least - if it is popular we will keep it). Monday nights from 8-9pm (the last hour of Adoration).
Confessions will now be on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm and on Monday nights from 8-9pm.
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 (ParishOffice@stjuderc.org) 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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