Reflection from Fr. Joseph

Ever since Covid, many parishes (including our own) have live-streamed their Masses. In many ways it is a tremendous blessing, as it allows homebound or sick people to worship with us, and for those who are traveling to feel connected to their parish.

However, as a public service announcement, it is important to remind everyone that live-streaming Sunday Mass does not fulfill our Sunday obligation. It can be used in addition to attending Mass in-person, but it is not meant to be a substitute for attending in-person. One still needs to physically attend Mass while on vacation, traveling for sports tournaments, etc. As we’ve seen from our Covid experience, Zooming anything is a paltry substitute for the actual reality of being there. We simply can’t enter into the worship and sacrifice of the Mass from our lounge chair or our living room. It’s like the difference between watching a movie about Jesus’ death and Resurrection, and actually being present in Jerusalem to see His death and Resurrection live and in-person. Since the Mass makes present, in an unbloody way, the Sacrifice of Christ’s death, then we need to be there in-person. Watching Mass on Sunday via livestream and not physically attending, unless you’re sick or otherwise incapacitated, violates the Third Commandment and is a mortal sin.

Thankfully, the internet has made it easier than ever before to find a local Mass! Just check out www.masstimes.org to find a Mass wherever you’re traveling – both in-country and abroad. It’s a great joy to experience Mass in Florida, Paris, or Lake George. So check out your local churches on vacation and while traveling, and you’ll find that it enriches your spiritual life!

We have had an amazing first six months of our 50th Anniversary Year!

Activities and Events included

• New Year's Day Open House in the Rectory. 
• February our FANTASTIC 1st Annual Chili Cookoff Contest was attended by over 100 parishioners.
• Our Lent was enriched with an authentic Passover Seder meal.
• Thanks to our Seniors Group, over 50 Easter bags were donated to Blessed Sacrament children.
• In April we surprised the 17 Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth with Easter Baskets. 
• We celebrated Fr. Joseph's 10th Priesthood Anniversary in May. We also joyfully participated in the Monroe Memorial Day Parade and festivities.
• June found us at our combined Parish Picnic with St. Stephen's held this year on the spacious grounds of St. Rose Parish. Fun, food and friends made for a great Community event.
• Fittingly, our first six months ended on June 11th, the Feast of Corpus Christi, with a Mass and Eucharistic Procession.

Many more exciting Events and Celebrations to come!

SAVE THE DATES will appear in our next 

Newsletter!

One In Christ – The 2023 Bishop’s Appeal

Your gifts at work

Future priests of the Diocese of Bridgeport receive comprehensive formation in theology, pastoral ministry, personal growth, and, most importantly, the spiritual life at seminaries chosen by the Bishop to best suit the needs of the seminarian and of the diocese. Preparation for the Priesthood takes anywhere from six to eight years, depending on the age and educational background of the man when he enters. All of our seminarians receive graduate degrees in theology prior to their ordination.  Through your generous gift to the Bishop's Appeal, the Diocese will be better able to support men who are discerning priesthood and may respond generously and courageously to that call. 

Thank you for your gift.

To make a gift, or for more information, please visit us at 2023BishopsAppeal.org, call (203) 416-1470 or scan with your phone.

Annual Bishop's Appeal Brochure and Home QR

Parish News

Youth Group Car Wash a Huge Success!

Our first Youth Car Wash was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of many of our parishioners, we were able to raise over $700 to donate to the Missionaries of Charity in Bridgeport, who do incredible work with the poorest of the poor in our own backyard. Many thanks to Karin Tierney and Sandy Gaughan who organized it, and Mark Babyak and Peter Blair for helping direct our teens and keep everything running smoothly. Well done!

Eagle Scout Project Thank You!

Thank you to everyone that donated, this project wouldn’t have been possible without all of your generosity. The landscaping started on the 19th and was finished on the 20th, the grass plugs occupy the top half of the hill and will grow to cover the whole area. Juniper shrubs cover the bottom of the hill and will spread out across the whole area as well. Thank you again to everyone who donated, the whole project was a huge success and went a lot better than expected thanks to everyone who helped. 

Thank You,

Christopher Maslar.

Check out the Summer Edition of the Saint Jude Family Newsletter!

Save the Date - Summer Family Game Night

August 7th - 6:30 pm

Saint Jude Social Hall

RSVP Here

Now that school is out, keep the faith alive this summer with our Summer Family Rosary Challenge - open to all families with children/teens.

Use this link to maintain a "Living Rosary" by adding your prayers onto the previous family's (even if just a few Hail Mary's or a single decade - anyone can participate!).

Participants will receive one of these beautiful Marian rosary pouches (while supplies last)!

Join us and meet other young couples and learn 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage - a series of talks to enhance your marriage and your spirituality. There is no cost.

Next meeting will be this Sunday, July 30, 5:30-7:00 PM. Pizza and wine will be served.

RSVP: Mike Bonomo phone/text 203-257-3224. Email: [email protected]

Please indicate if childcare needed at the event.

Mom's Group Announcements

Our next monthly mother's Zoom rosary is Wednesday 8/2 at 9 pm and will continue on the first Wednesday of every month e-mail Jessica Iannotta for more information.

Next meeting is Thursday 8/31 at 7:30 pm in the Social Hall

If you are interesting in joining our summer book club, email Jessica Iannotta

Bring home Saint Jude's traveling statue of

the Holy Family.

Materials will be included to do a 7-day preparation for Consecration to the Holy Family. To learn more, visit: https://afc.org/family-consecration/ May God bless you and your family through the intercession of the Holy Family!

Click here to sign up

Food Pantry update

As the school year closes out and the weather warms our requirements also change. Items in greatest need at this time are: jarred pasta sauce, canned tomato products, pasta, snack foods and boxed children’s cereal. Thank you again for your continued support of our ministry!

Hopeline Pregnancy Center Diaper Needs

Hopeline Pregnancy Center has a need for disposable diapers and Baby Wipes. They are currently low on the Newborn size. Should you wish to help you can leave the diapers in the outer vestibule of the church. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by Hopeline and the Knights of Columbus.

Please remember in your daily prayers:

Marge Tranzillo, David Nicolett, Maria Bertone, Marie Micholovich, Vincent Daniello, Joe Pinto, Zoey Frigo, Daniel Louis Bianco, Max, Hung Vu, Alfred Zawadski, Dr. John Kezel, Francisca Testa & family, Catherine Belanger, Stephen Henn, Manny Cambra, Bennett Gulyas, Tom Pleva, James Buturla, Violeta Shala, Vito Melfi, Paul Verespej, Patti F. , Anne DeVita, Anna Harper, Jack Lane, Robert Freeman, Frank Kerekes, Marian Nanchy, Rosario Pacheco, Antonia Tedeschi, Charles Metoyer, Liz Guaglianone, Tip B., Mary McDonald, Douglas Stanley, Jenn Katz, Judy Thomas, Lewis Family, John Sansone, Barbara Tranchese, Joe Tavella, Ed Brady, Mary Lopresti, Lou DiMartino, Lor C., Viola Cleo Bradshaw, Susan W. and Janet C

All healthcare workers, first responders, caregivers and the men and women 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.

Please join us in praying our Monthly Parish Intention.

Our Petition for August is:

We give thanks for the many programs and events which enhance our Spirituality and Community, and for our Clergy and volunteers who make them possible.



We pray, especially, for the success of St.Jude Parish Italian Festival.....

    We pray to the Lord

Upcoming Mass Intentions

Please note that the Friday morning Mass will no longer be offered.

Sat    July 29       4:30pm                John Koch

Sun   July 30      7:30am                 Erika and Michael Gulyas

Sun   July 30       9:30am                 St Jude Parishioners

Sun   July 30      11:30am               The Domkowski Family

Mon  July 31       9:00am                 Roberta Campanaro

Tue  Aug 1         9:00am                 Jacob McCollum

Wed  Aug 2         9:00am                 Connie Henn

Thu   Aug 3         9:00am                 

Fri    Aug 4         9:00am                 Marie Goss 

Sat   Aug 5         8:30am                 St Jude Parishioners       

Sat    Aug 5         4:30pm                Luis & Elvira Ferreira and Jennifer Cannon

Sun   Aug 6        7:30am                 Sofia Cardona

Sun   Aug 6         9:30am                 Maximino Monteiro

Sun   Aug 6        11:30am               Stephanie Rossi

Tabernacle Candle: In memory of the Tranzillo and Bonitatibus Families

                            during the month of July and for Andrew Henn during the

                            month of August

Weekday Masses (Monday thru Thursday) 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.

(Live-streamed Masses may be viewed at https://www.stjuderc.org/view-masses.html )

Men’s Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study is currently on a Summer break. We will resume meeting in September. For more information, contact Bob Lux at [email protected]

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.

Mary's Messengers Prayer Group . Since RE is finished for the year, a new time will be announced soon.

We learn to say the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and other special prayers for the intentions of our families and Parish.

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

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.

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.