CHOIR - Adult choir meets as scheduled. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meet on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Church meeting room.

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1 SAINT JUDE Parish Community Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ Website: Fax Served By Sacramental Life Rev. Kamil (Peter) Wierzbicki...Administrator Mr. Tom Friel...Deacon Mrs. Kathleen Barger...Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lillian Colello...Coordinator of Religious Education and Confirmation Program Mrs. Lillian Colello... Liturgy Coordinator Mr. Henry Schmidt... Parish Trustee Mr. Marcin Kochanowicz... Musician RECTORY HOURS Monday,Tuesday & Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Closed: Saturday & Sunday MUSIC MINISTRY John Armeno: Edie Vieth: We Invite You to Celebrate EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. (Saturday Vigil Mass) 7:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) every 3rd Sunday of the month (October to March) Weekday Masses (Mon - Sat) 8:30 a.m. - followed by praying the rosary. Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 p.m. (Vigil Mass) 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment BAPTISM - Baptisms are usually celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Parents are asked to call the rectory about Baptismal preparation meeting is on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00PM. Baptism is not celebrated during Lenten Season. MARRIAGE - Arrangements should be made at the Rectory one year before the marriage date and prior to any social planning. This is in accord with the Common Policy of the Province of New Jersey. To arrange for Pre-Cana instructions, please call the Rectory. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY - Meetings on the first Saturday of each month following the 8:30 am Mass. ST. JUDE NOVENA AND BENEDICTION is every Thursday at 7:00 PM; Adoration is from 9:00-7:00 PM; Divine Mercy is at 3:00 PM. BINGO - Parish Center - Tuesday 7:30 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Early Bird Special starts at 7:15 PM Faith Formation Program 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. Awakenings: 4yr to Kn during the 9:15 Mass. Grades :20 am to 11:20 am. Grades 5-7 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Grade 8 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. VISITATION OF THE SICK AND ELDERLY - Please keep us informed so that we can be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the hospital. Communion is brought upon request to the home. Please call the Rectory for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. For further information call the religious education office not rectory. CHOIR - Adult choir meets as scheduled. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meet on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Church meeting room. Confirmation: Grade 9 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. in. parish center. Grade 10 in Church meeting room. NEW PARISHIONERS: Our Parish Family invites all of its members to share fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the Parish is asked to register at the Rectory. If you change your address or telephone number, please contact us. All parishioners are requested to use the regular Sunday envelopes. If you are not receiving them, please call the Rectory. Our Mission Is To Be A Faith Community Centered In The Eucharist, Proclaiming The Word Of The Lord And Living As Followers Of Jesus Christ

2 Welcome! New parishioners are asked to register by calling or visiting the parish office or by speaking to one of the parish staff. WHY A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE A REGISTERED PARISHIONER The precepts of the Church explained that: we need to belong to a parish (your parish is the Church in the City where you are domiciled) and to contribute to its support. Everyone should do this (Canon 107). To identify yourself with a worshipping community of faith. Salvation comes to us by God in community. Religion is not meant to be individualistic. Membership in a parish community is the norm. To allow the priest of the parish to know you so that Letters of Recommendation can be given when needed. (Sponsorship/certificates) MONDAY: 8:00 3:00PM TUESDAY: 8:00 2:00PM FRIDAY: 8:00 2:00PM WEDNESDAY: 8:00 2:00PM THURSDAY: 8:00 2:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED Monday 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 First Saturday 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel and told them if it did not please them to serve God, then they must decide who they would serve. The people claimed that God had brought them out of slavery and protected them on their journey. Therefore, they would serve, the Lord their God, and no one else. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, Husbands and wives should love one another as Christ loved the Church. They should nourish and care for each other as Christ cared for the church. Through the union between the two, they become one. Gospel: John 6:60-69 Many of Jesus' followers were still disturbed by his teaching of the living bread, which they could not yet fully understand. Jesus explained that the Spirit gives life, and flesh is unimportant. Some of the disciples decided to leave. Jesus asked if the Twelve also wanted to leave. Although they do not completely understand yet, they have enough faith in Jesus to stay because they believe he is God's holy one. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY 5:00 PM Aug. 25 Eddie & Loretta Collantoni Cliff Lundin, Sr. SUNDAY 7:45 9:15 APM 11:000 Aug. 26 Andrea Sanchez Anthony Sisco Agnes Orr MONDAY Aug. 27 Robert Smith, Jr. TUESDAY Aug. 28 Bridget & Mary Theresa O Shea WEDNESDAY 8:45 Aug. 29 Novena Rudy Astore THURSDAY 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM Aug. 30 Frank Nutley Divine Mercy Chaplet Evening Prayer Novena to St. Jude Benediction FRIDAY Aug.31 Jack McNamara SATURDAY 5:00 PM SUNDAY 7:45 9:15 11:00 Sept. 1 Fr. John Demkovich Joseph Castoro 16th Anniversary Sept. 2 Jason Garulle Mae DiGangi Andrea Sanchez

3 STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRENT EVERY THURSDAY: 9:00 8:00 PM "The Eucharist is connected with Passion. To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of his love When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then, when you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now." Saint Teresa of Calcutta Every 3rd Sunday of the month the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed after the 9:15am Mass and be reposed before the 11:00am Mass. All are invited to join us in prayer. ============================================ NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Every Wednesday at 8:30 am, followed with the Holy Mass ==================================================== ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meet on the 1st TUESDAY of the month, 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 mass. *** St Jude s Rosary Altar Society has registered as an approved 501(c) (3) under AmazonSmile program. This means that each time you shop under Amazon, AmazonSmile will donate.5% of your eligible purchases back to our Rosary Society. It is really easy, and is FREE to you. You can use choose our charitable organization in one of two ways. (1) go to or (2) go to and choose St Jude Rosary and Altar Society in Hopatcong as your charitable organization. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Comerford at (973) HAPPY SHOPPING!! MEN S GROUP: Will have a meeting on Sept.1, in the meeting room of the Church at 7:30 am. THE GATHERING OF THE SHEEP: Tuesday evenings from 6:309:00pm at Frank s Pizzeria. Ask the questions you always wanted to ask. Come and go anytime. ============================================= SELF DEFENSE CLASS is every Tuesday night in the Church meeting room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Call Mike at for more information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:00PM in the Meeting Room. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY Aug.19, 2018 $ Aug. 20, 2017 $ We Share for July $ Pat Hofmann & Betty Castoro ParishPay is now WeShare - Please Verify Your Account Our automated (online) giving program has changed from ParishPay to WeShare. Parishpay users should follow to verify your new WeShare account. If you run into any issues accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at , Option One (or call the Rectory at ). If you are interested in joining our automated giving program see here: Volleyball Mondays start Monday June 25th. Come join us as we play behind the Parish Center on the grass. We start at 6pm and play until dark. =================================================== A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Joshua addressed all the people, If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. But the people answered, Far be it from us to forsake the Lord for the service of other gods He performed those great miracles before our very eyes and protected us along our entire journey Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God. Not a day goes by when we fail to make decisions. Some are important, others of little value. Many we do not give a second thought to. As I read the instruction of Joshua, the chosen successor of Moses, I find him challenging the people decide, and decide today. Like the people he spoke to, I probably can affirm the choice I have already made to follow and serve the Lord. But let s take it a step further. Do I only pay lip service or do I act? Do I try to make a difference in the lives of others? What is the quality of my service? Joshua said decide today. Are you ready?

4 EUCHARISTIC / LECTOR MINISTERS/ ALTAR SERVER Aug :00 PM J. Lang J. Jensen, T. Cole, D. Ferris, C. Delahanty Christopher Gianna 7:45 R. Kelly J. Quirk, M. & P. Procacci, D. Silva, J. Nicolicchia Kathryn Alex 9:15 B. Gravatt M. Sturm, M. Comerford, C. Gartley, O. Betlow, L. Colello F. Wimbush, A. Bates, C. & S. Cerrada Grace Nicholas 11:00 F. Pepe Victor Naomi Sept :00 PM D. Armeno 7:45 J. Hero 9:15 11:00 L. Meniel D. Armeno, C. Delahanty, J. O Connor, J. Jensen, T. Cole M. Butt, D. Silva, J. & M. Quirk, J. Nicolicchia T. Vicedomini, J. Kenna, S. Gesregan, M. Sturm, L. Colello M. Kuty, A. Bates, S. & C. Cerrada Eva Paul Kathryn Grace Steven Alex Victor Nicholas PRIESTS FOR LIFE Learning to Love In Washington, DC in 1994 Mother Teresa said that we fight abortion by teaching the mother what love really means: "to be willing to give until it hurts...so, the mother who is thinking of abortion, should be helped to love, that is, to give until it hurts her plans, or her free time, to respect the life of her child." Gustave Thibon has said that the true God transforms violence into suffering, while the false god transforms suffering into violence. The woman tempted to have an abortion will transform her suffering into violence unless she allows love to transform her, and make her willing to give herself away. The Eucharist gives both the lesson and the power. Mom is to say "This is my body, my blood, my life, given up for you my child." Sunday, Aug. 26 9:15 Mass, followed by 10:30-12:30 in Parish Center Continental Breakfast and recreation. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO ARE SICK Kathleen Alarcon, John Armeno, Ron Baamonde,Ann Bauer, James Bonavota, Ann Bonda, Amanda Church, Cathy Collins, Kevin Dillion, Kyle Bussey, Jordyn Cameron, Sue Cardena,Margaret Ciana, Shannon & Reggie Crowley, Harper Ann Douglas, Richard Ferris, Dylan Flinchum, Tom & Deanna Foli, Dehlia Fr Herbert Grobe, William & Joan Goehrig, Mary Hessenius, Rene Hoer, Irene Hogan, Bruce & Linda Hill, Rosemarie Juskus,Terri Kellerman, Cheryl Lotito, Joan Major, Tony Maldonado, Gabriela Marchiello, Herbie Miller, Lynne McDonald, Sean McDonald, Anthony Monetti, Yvonne Paquing, Genowefa Penkala, Judy Pickett, Richard Ratti, Joel Rivera, Danny Rourk, Mary Rushka, Paul Sansevere, Robert Sottolano, William Stelmach, Carol Strasser, Nancy & Tom Tevis, Katherine vonehr, Joyce Williams, Yvonne Zaccone. ================================================ SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Couples, were you married in 1968 or 1993? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Serratelli will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:30pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Monday, October 15, You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

5 50/50 envelopes are in the back of Church. Please fill out and return your tickets and money using the same envelope. You can put the envelope in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory. The price per ticket is $5.00 ================================================ Casino Night is October 13th. Come join us for a fun night. Presale tickets will be available until September 18th at all masses, at the rectory and beginning on 7/25 each Wednesday night from 6:30pm. to 8:30pm. at the Hopatcong Diner. Prices for Presale tickets are: $40.00-includes 10 prize tickets and $ dollars in play money. OR$50.00-includes 15 prize tickets and $ dollars in play money.your ticket includes appetizers, beer, wine, soda, water, dessert, coffee and tea. Holiday Craft Fair / Flea Market St Jude s Parish Center, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ Saturday, November 10, till 4 PM Drawing for free 32 TV 2 PM Vendors wanted $30 per table 2 for $50 3 Tables for $75 4 tables $100 Something for everyone Food Catered from Hopatcong Diner for purchase For Information CALL Jimmy Early set up Friday 6PM to 8PM Saturday 8 to 9 Come join us for a fantastic 8-day cruise to the Bahamas. On board the Royal Caribbean, Anthem of the Seas Leaves from Cape Liberty on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 Balcony Staterooms $1050 per person [tax included] minimum 2 people per room Cruise to Orlando Nassau Cococay, Bahamas $250 per person Deposit Final payment Nov. 25, 2018 [payments can be made on line] For information call Jimmy Transportation to & from St Jude s For an additional cost. REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR THE AWAKENINGS PROGR, GRADES 1-8 AND CONFIRMATION IS IN PROGRESS. CLASSES START, SEPTEMBER 9. WE ARE IN NEED OF AN AWAKENING TEACHER, AND A 6TH GRADE TEACHER. PLEASE HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN.

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