SAINT JUDE R o m a n C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

40 Maxim Dr ive · Hopatcong · New Jersey · 07843 Phone: 973·398·6377 Fax: 973·398·0121 Web: stjudehopatcong.org Email: office@stjudehopatcong.org

We are a Roman Catholic Parish, which gathers believers in Jesus Christ in Hopatcong and surrounding areas. Our Pastor is Fr. Peter Wierzbicki. We belong to the Diocese of Paterson,

New Jersey. Our Bishop is Bishop Arthur Serratelli.

If you are thinking about moving to the Hopatcong area, we cordially invite you to make St. Jude’s your parish.

Welcome to St. Jude’s!

El bon_samarità (1838), de_Pelegrí Clavé i Roquer

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

July 20 Richard Hero Confessions Ruth Junium 7th Anniversary

SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

July 21 Joan,Alice & Richard Hoer John Moser 1st Anniversary Peter Rodick

MONDAY 8:30 AM

July 22 Warren Grunwald

TUESDAY 8:30 AM

July 23 People of St. Jude’s

WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM

After the Mass

July 24 Leo Rosenbaum Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

THURSDAY 8:30 AM

After the Mass

July 25 Rosemarie Juskus Adoration (until 8:00PM)

FRIDAY 8:30 AM

July 26 Agnes Orr

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM

July 27 Alice Moran Confessions Rosaria Viola

SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

July 28 Jennifer Francisco

John Moser Rosemarie Juskus

CHOIR We would like to invite volunteers to

join our choir. If interested talk to Edie or Marcin before or after Masses.

16TH SUNDAY· JULY 21 · 2019 NOVENA TO OUR

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP. Every Wednesday after the

8:30AM Mass.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The society will meet on July 9th, in the Church meeting room at 8:00 PM immediately following

the Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 PM in the Church. First Saturday of every month, the Rosary is recited after the mass.

GATHERING OF THE SHEEP Come and talk with others

about God and Church at Frank’s Pizza every Tuesday

from 6:30 to 9:00PM.

There will be a special collection on July 28th at all the Masses. It will be for Catholic Communication, Indian Missions and Catholic University.

Anyone who is ill or homebound and cannot get to Mass, please call the Rectory. We are cur-rently in the process of setting up a Ministry to bring Communion to the ill and homebound.

First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a The Lord appeared to Abraham, who saw three men standing near his tent. Sensing they were messengers, he hurriedly brought them food and water to refresh themselves. Upon leaving, the men told him that they would visit in a year, at which time his childless wife Sarah would have a son. Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 Paul discusses the suffering Christ endured for his Church. He describes his willingness to also endure suffering in Jesus' name. Paul hopes that through his sacrifices, many people will be-come complete in Jesus. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Jesus was welcomed into the home of a wom-an named Martha. She complained to Jesus that her sister Mary sat listening to him instead of helping with the tasks of entertaining. Jesus told Martha that her sister had chosen the more important task, and should be allowed to listen.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUN-DAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY

by Rev. William J. Reilly

Compassion The Church prays for all who have had abortions, and welcomes them

back in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At www.AbortionTestimonies.com, you can read, in their own words, the experi-ences of women and men who have lost children to abortion. One woman writes, “My abortion was very painful, physical-ly and mentally. It affected me in the worst way. I felt very guilty. I couldn’t look at any kids. I know I won’t ever do it again. I tell other people how it felt and what I felt like after I did it and hope that they won’t do the same thing I did. It gave me a totally different view on life.”

“Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground, he said, ‘Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past your

servant. Let some water be brought, that you may bathe your feet, and then rest yourselves under the tree. Now that you have come this close to your servant, let me bring you a little food, that you may refresh yourselves; and af-terward you may go on your way…and he waited on them under the tree while they ate.”

During the hot, hazy, dusty days of summer we find the Genesis story welcome relief. Don’t we all seek some help at this time of the year, a gentle breeze, a quiet fan or air conditioning? Imagine how welcome was this encounter with Abraham.

A fundamental principle in the Christian life is found in the virtue of hospitality. Saint Benedict likened it to prayer. Jesus found it in the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. We have often experienced it in visits, being welcomed into a new parish community or home. We can offer this gift to others at little cost to ourselves. The first to come to mind are immigrants and refu-gees.

Jesus fled to Egypt following no acceptance at the inn. Those fleeing the ravages of war, gangs and poverty at our borders, might be the God hidden from recognition in the book of Genesis. Our gift of hospitality reveals the compassion of Jesus Christ to others.

SELF DEFENSE CLASS Every Tuesday night in the

Church Meeting Room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Call Mike at 973-229-9881 for more information.

Proceeds go to the Church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Knights of Columbus meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:00PM in the Church Meeting

Room. Please contact Grand Knight

Mike Coolican (973-229-9881) for more information.

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Be sure to include the local Council number you wish to join. Scan the code and join now!

Specify Council: 9914 www.KofC.org/joinus

St. Jude Church CASINO TRIP FUNDRAISER

Try Your Luck at a Catskills Casino! Saturday, September 14, 2019

Resorts World Catskills (www.rwcatskills.com)

Pick-up at St Jude Church

Volleyball Mondays

Volleyball Mondays will begin again on July 1st and will run thru Labor Day.

Volleyball will be played behind Parish Center and will start at 6pm.

We play until dark.

Come join us any Monday. If you have any questions, email Manny at

mannyfernandes@hotmail.com.

Sail away with Skyland World Travel October 4 -11, 2020 in the Oasis of the Seas

For a Fundraiser Benefi ng Saint Jude's Parish in Hopatcong, NJ

Prices include: Cruise, taxes, port fees, insur-ance, gratui es, roundtrip, transfers to Cape Liberty, dona on in your name to St. Jude's

church.

Balance due by July 1, 2020 $500 per stateroom refundable check de-posit due upon booking. Rates based on

double occupancy. Other cabin categories available upon request.

$50 on board credit per stateroom if deposit received by March 31, 2020

Off ship, explore the Kennedy Space Center, Orlando theme parks which are

only 1 hour car ride away, Straw Markets, Casinos and white sand beaches.

Contact Gayle at 973-610-6802

Balcony $1,526.63

Ocean View $1,166.63

Inside $956.63

Event Information:

A day (5 hours of casi-no time) at Resorts

World Catskills $55.00 per person ($10

non-refundable) a St Jude Parish Fundrais-

er!

Includes:

Transportation to and from Casino

All Tips $25 Slot Credit

$15 Food Voucher Church Donation

Thank you to June's Blood donors and volunteers: we collected 69 units of blood.

God Bless You

We need Blood donations. NOW! Be a Blood Donor at Saint Kateri’s next Blood Drive on Saturday, July

20.from 7:45am to 1:45 pm

Eligible blood donors are between the ages of 17 to 75, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and in good health.

To schedule an appointment: Tinyurl.com/GiveBloodNJBS Sponsor Code 15978 Walk-ins are always welcome.

Call Mary Stanek at 973-349-9191 for more in-formation.

BEEFSTEAK Dinner & Tricky Tray

OCTOBER 12TH 2019 ST. JUDES CHURCH AND THE LAKE

HOPATCONG MUSEUM ARE JOINING FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE TO REPLACE THE SOUND SYSTEM IN THE PARISH HALL. ALL PROCEDS (100%) GOING TO ST. JUDE CHURCH FOR THIS PURPOSE. COME JOIN US FOR A GEAT NIGHT WITH GREAT FOOD CATERED BY NIGHTENGALES, AND A LOT

OF TRICKY TRAY PRIZES. TICKETS ARE $35.00 PP AND CAN BE PUR-

CHASED AFTER THE MASSES, AT THE RECTORY OR ON-LINE BEGINNING

THE WEEKEND OF JULY 6TH.

HE’S Alive Murder mystery comedy

October 26, 2019 St Jude’s Parish Center

40 Maxim Drive

Italian Buffet Coffee and dessert

Soda and water 6 PM

Show starts at 7:30PM Come in costume

Prizes for best dressed man

Best dressed woman Best dressed couple

BYOB $30 per person

SCHEDULE FOR LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & ALTAR SERVERS

July 27/28

5:00 PM D. Ferris J. Jensen D. Armeno

D. Armeno

7:45 AM M. Butt

S. Camlin J. Nicolicchia

P. Procacci

9:15 AM

O. Betlow L. Colello

S. Gesregan J. Kenna

T. Vicemomini

M. Fernandes

11:00 AM A. Bates C. & S.

Cerrada M. Kuty

F. Wimbush J. Ferguson

Kathleen Alarcon, Ann Bauer, James Bonavota, Ann Bonda, Kyle Bussey, Jimmy Cafferty, Charlie La Capria, Amanda Church, Lenny Colello, Cathy Collins, Sean Conyngham, Jordyn Cameron, Sue Cardena, Shannon & Reggie Crowley, Claudia Davis, Liliana DiFillippi, Richard Ferris, Dylan Flinchum, Andy Gervasi, Katie Gowey, Herbert Grobe, John Hayes, Mary Hessenius, Irene

Hogan, Linda Hill, Mark Joanna, Terri Kellerman, Cheryl Lotito, Theresa Leggio, Erin Loescher, Joan Major, Tony Maldonado, Linda & Ron Marx, Lynne McDonald, Anthony Monetti, Maryann Moore, Arthur & Barbara Morelli, Kim Olenic, Fred Olsen, Joann Orr, Yvonne Paquing, Judy Pickett, Carol Pietrzak, Richard Ratti, Donna Ross, Danny Rourk, Mary Rushka, Paul Sansevere, John Scala, Robert Sottolano, William Stelmach, Nancy & Tom Tevis, Katherine vonEhr, Grzegorz Wierzbicki, Joyce Williams, Yvonne Zaccone.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO ARE SICK

July 20/21

5:00 PM T. Cole C. Delahanty N.J. Campbell

7:45 AM M. & P. Procacci J. Quirk

9:15 AM L. Colello

M. Comerford V. Mizzoni M. Sturm

G. Mizzoni

11:00 AM A. Bates

C. & S. Cerrada D. Orianzi

F. Pepe

Our Staff: Rev. Peter Wierzbicki……............................Pastor Rev. Mr. Tom Friel.......................................Deacon Mrs. Kathleen Barger…...Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lillian Colello...........Coordinator of Religious

Education and Confirmation Program 973-398-7773

Mrs. Lillian Colello ................... Liturgy Coordinator Mr. Henry Schmidt…………...…...Parish Trustee Mr. Sylvester Plewa…………...….Parish Trustee Mr. Marcin Kochanowicz ......................... Musician Edie Vieth…………………....................…..Cantor How to register: If you are new to the parish or have not previous-ly registered in the parish, please do so by calling the office at 973-398-6377 for a registration form. Also, if you are not receiving collection envelopes, we can arrange to have them sent them to you.

Our Parish Family invites all of its members to share fully in our spiritual and social life. If you change your address or telephone number, please contact us. All parishioners are requested to use the regular Sunday envelopes or our Online Giving. If you are not receiving them,

please call the Rectory

Parish Center Rental If you would like to rent a Parish Hall, please call the Parish Office. The typical maximum head count is 225 people for dinner seating. For more information email our hall rental com-mittee: rental@stjudehopatcong.org

Eucharistic Liturgies Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. (Saturday Vigil Mass) 7:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses (Mon - Sat) 8:30 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation To be announced Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Novena to St. Jude: Wednesday after the Mass Adoration: every Thursday after the mass until 8PM Litany to Our Lady: after every morning Mass in May Litany to the Heart of Jesus: after every morning Mass in June Rosary: after each daily Mass and 9:15AM Sun-day Mass during the month of October Remember to always check the bulletin and

listen to the announcements for any changes and times for special liturgies. Sacraments: BAPTISMS are usually celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11AM Mass. Par-ents are asked to call the rectory about Baptismal preparation meeting is on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MARRIAGE - Arrangements should be made at the Rectory no less than 6 months before the marriage date and prior to any social planning. To arrange for Pre-Cana instructions, please call the Rectory. R.C.I.A. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS - Persons interested in learning of the Catholic faith, and any adult person who needs to receive Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation. If you need information regarding this, please contact the Rectory. VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY - Please keep us informed so that we can be at-tentive to those who are ill at home or in the hos-pital. Communion is brought upon request to the home. Please call the Rectory for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE

July 14,, 2019 $2913.00

Capital Improvement $ 886.00 Thank You for Your Generosity!

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We are in need of Eucharistic ministers, lectors and ushers. All help is extremely

appreciated. Please call rectory at (973) 398-6377

for more information.

Dear Parishioners, here is a short list of the things done with 2nd collection money:

Bought LED Bulbs for Rectory New Air Conditioning Units in Parish Center Repaired soffits going around rectory, church, and

the Parish Center Repaired roof on rectory porch Repairs of the electricity in the Church I would like to thank all of you who help the parish to look better and cover the cost of repairs and necessary improvements. God Bless You for supporting Our parish.

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