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New Beginnings Friday 05/08/2020 New Beginnings Friday May 8, 2020 Happy Mothers Day To All Of Our Mothers! Happy Mothers Day To All Of Our Mothers! As I look back on my own childhood, my parents — and in particular in anticipation of celebrating Mother’s Day — it was my mom who passed on wisdom to me. Not by sitting me down before a blackboard and teaching me mathematical proofs, but far more importantly, by simply being a primary figure in my life, from whose example I learned how to live a good life, and in particular how to live out faith-filled, Christian life. It was my parents and — again, focusing on my mom — she was the one who to a large extent helped me form the very mindset with which I approach life. It strikes me how this was done almost unconsciously. It was as if simply living at home as a little boy, I somehow absorbed from my mom an understanding about life. For all of the 24-7-365 commitment my mom showed to me year in and year out, today is a day out of the year that I — as well as you for your mom, whether she is still with you, or now looking down on you from heaven — can thank my mother for all the countless sacrifices that she made, to make it all possible. Yes, today is that opportunity for us all to pause and say thank all of our mothers, for all of the times that they put their own interests and wishes aside to attend to ours in both the little things of the moment, as well as in the big things of our lives, that in a very real way determined who we are, how we view the world, how we think. Happy Mother’s Day To All Of Our Mothers! Fr. Henry ************** "Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless all mothers, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Grant them the grace to see the mother of your own son as an example that they can all emulate. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound
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New Beginnings Friday05/08/2020
New BeginningsFriday May 8, 2020
Happy Mothers Day To All Of Our Mothers!Happy Mothers Day To All Of Our Mothers!
As I look back on my own childhood, my parents — and inparticular in anticipation of celebrating Mother’s Day — itwas my mom who passed on wisdom to me. Not by sittingme down before a blackboard and teaching memathematical proofs, but far more importantly, by simply
being a primary figure in my life, from whose example I learned how to live agood life, and in particular how to live out faith-filled, Christian life.
It was my parents and — again, focusing on my mom — she was the one whoto a large extent helped me form the very mindset with which I approach life. Itstrikes me how this was done almost unconsciously. It was as if simply living athome as a little boy, I somehow absorbed from my mom an understandingabout life.
For all of the 24-7-365 commitment my mom showed to me year in and yearout, today is a day out of the year that I — as well as you for your mom,whether she is still with you, or now looking down on you from heaven — canthank my mother for all the countless sacrifices that she made, to make it allpossible.
Yes, today is that opportunity for us all to pause and say thank all of ourmothers, for all of the times that they put their own interests and wishes asideto attend to ours in both the little things of the moment, as well as in the bigthings of our lives, that in a very real way determined who we are, how we viewthe world, how we think.
Happy Mother’s Day To All Of Our Mothers!
Fr. Henry
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"Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, soyou watch over your Church. Bless all mothers, that they may bestrengthened as Christian mothers. Grant them the grace to see themother of your own son as an example that they can all emulate. Let theexample of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons anddaughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound
respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen."
As the month of May has been further devoted to praying to the BlessedVirgin, Pope Francis opens the month with an appeal to Our Lady.
“In the midst of this present coronavirus pandemic, when the wholeworld is susceptible to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother ofGod and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection. O, Virgin
Mary, turn your merciful eyes toward us and watch over us with amotherly concern.”
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Pope prays families findcreative ways to keep thepeace ...
Praying for families around theworld who have been restrictedto their homes because of theCOVID-19 pandemic, PopeFrancis included mention ofvictims of domestic violence."Sometimes there is dome...
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Pope at Mass prays peace infamilies, unity in the...
In the Mass in Santa Marta,Pope Francis prays for familiesclosed up in their homes
Pope Francis prays at Massfor victims of Covid-19 -...
Pope Francis offers Mass onTuesday for the many peoplewho have died with Covid-19,
because of the pandemic, andrecalls that Jesus wants unity inthe Church. By ChristopherWells In the Mass in SantaMarta on Monday, Pope Francisprayed for...
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Trust enables us to acceptGod's gifts - Diocese of...
BRIDGEPORT- "Trust isessential in the spiritual life,"Bishop Frank J. Caggianoduring the live-streamedcelebration of Mass on GoodShepherd Sunday, the FourthSunday of Easter.
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and reflects on several attitudesthat keep us from knowingJesus. By Devin Watkins At thestart of Mass in the Casa SantaMarta on Tuesday, PopeFrancis prayed...
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Blessed Mother Brings Hope -Diocese of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT- "In this difficulttime we turn to the BlessedVirgin Mary, Mother of theChurch and Queen of Peace, toask that she intercede with herSon for all those who areaffected in any way by thispandemic," Bishop Frank J.
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Youth Ministry News
Welcome to May, St. Jude Families! Hopefully this warmerweather is a welcome reprieve and opportunity to spend timeoutdoors enjoying the spring season. Here are the dates forour upcoming Youth Ministry Meetings
May 11th 7pm: Parent Zoom Meeting
Meet with other St. Jude parents and learn what youth grouphas planned for the upcoming transition from virtual to in-person meeting. Also, learn how YOU can volunteer with the
youth group.
May 13th 7pm: Teen Meeting
We will be discussing upcoming service opportunities, and our (fingerscrossed) back to school social and youth ministry kick-off. Help plan YOURyouth group experience.
To Join EITHER Meeting please emailShannon: [email protected]
Fairfield County Service Opportunities (If You Know of Others Share ThemWith Us!)
Filling in the Blanks - Norwalk, CT Virtual Food Drives for Inner-CityStudentsGoodwill - Bridgeport, CT Continuing to accept in-person donations ofclothing and home items
Vacation Bible School 2020 is Cancelled
The St. Jude Vacation Bible School leadership have met to discuss thepossibility of holding VBS during the week of July 13th. Given the uncertainty ifsocial gatherings will be eased by then, we have made the difficult decision toforgo VBS this summer. We are all saddened by this decision as VBS hasalways been a high point for the parish community. The joy and fun that thechildren experience this week is priceless. We hope and pray that will be ableto bring back this program next summer.
God BlessDonna Lane & Sue DeGeorgeDirectors
Food Pantry Request
"The response and generosity of the St. Jude Parishcommunity to our request for food to our pantry hasbeen exceptional. As a result a number of items in highdemand have been met. Items in need at this time are:tuna, beans ( any variety), condiments and snackfoods. Thank you again for your continued support ofour ministry during this difficult time. Stay safe and bewell!"
Liz and Jeff
Remember, drop times in the church are 8:00-10:00am Monday-Friday andSunday's 7:30-12:30am.
Announcing an exciting new series launching on our St Jude's Parish Formedsubscription called The Search
Sometimes we get so caught up in the depth of our faith that we forget what itwas like to first wrestle with the big questions – Who am I? What am Isearching for? What’s our shared story? Who is Jesus? Why do we need aChurch? Is there a God? We all need to get back to the basics to make surethe foundation is strong.
The Augustine Institute is excited to introduce The Search, a new 7-partoriginal Series with the goal of lighting that first fire in those who don’t yet knowthe faith or reigniting the fire in those who need a primer on the foundationalquestions. It will be exclusively in Formed over the next several weeks.
This powerful new Catholic evangelization experience is hosted by ChrisStefanick and features scientists, astronauts, artists, and fellow searchers whouncover the answers to life’s big questions on happiness, purpose, meaning,and faith. The Search video series has something for all of us, even those whoare away from the Church but are still seeking, and those who have neverconsidered faith before.
Go to https://formed.org/signup to get your free parish subscription and gainaccess to the first episode.
Previews
Viewing Schedule
Thank You for Your Support!A heartfelt thanks to all of you who have so generously responded to ourfinancial appeal. We are humbled by the overwhelming response, which hasincluded a 55% increase in the number of parishioners giving online; thefaithful mailing in of offertory envelopes to the parish; the sharing by several ofour parishioners of their stimulus checks; and the anonymous donation offunds to purchase equipment so that we can live stream our Masses in thenear future. We are blessed that you find us worthy of your prayerful financialsupport.
Stay safe and God Bless you all,Father Henry
Online Giving
MassesThe Mass for this Sunday May 10th isposted and can be viewed from our
Unfortunately, we are unable toprovide livestream Masses at this
photo gallery at a new locationhttps://www.stjuderc.org/view-masses.html
If you have a special prayer intentionthat you would like to have offeredduring my daily private celebration ofthe Mass, please email your requestto [email protected].
time.
A list of daily live streamed Masses isavailable athttps://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/coronavirus/livestreamed-masses-and-prayers/
The Act of Spiritual Communion isposted below for your convenience.
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I loveYou above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannotat this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into myheart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly toYou. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Office Hours
To help protect staff and clergy, weare currently restricting visits to theparish office. Parishioners areencouraged if they have questions,concerns or pastoral needs to contactthe office by phone: (203)-261-6404ore-mail: [email protected] Voice mails and e-mails will bemonitored for appropriate response.
Church Hours For Private Prayer and
Confession
Weekdays, 8 am until 10 am.
Saturdays, Church is closed.Drive by confessions at 3 PM.
Sundays, 7:30 am until 1:00 pm.
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St Jude Parish707 Monroe Tpke
Monroe, CT 06468203-261-6404
