Sacramental Life. CHOIR - Adult choir meets as scheduled.

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1 SAINT JUDE Parish Community Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 14, Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ Website: Fax Served By Fr. Vidal Roberto Gonzales, Jr...Pastor Mr. Tom Friel...Deacon Mrs. Kathleen Barger...Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lillian Colello...Coordinator of Religious Education and Confirmation Program (Hours: 2:30-6:30 pm) Mrs. Lillian Colello... Liturgy Coordinator Mr. Henry Schmidt... Parish Trustee RECTORY HOURS Monday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday & Friday: 9:30-12:00 noon Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Closed: Saturday & Sunday MUSIC MINISTRY John Armeno: Edie Morganti: Dan Thompson 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 4th 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 Sacramental Life BAPTISM - Baptisms are usually celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Parents are asked to call the rectory about Baptism preparation. 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. 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 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. CHOIR - Adult choir meets as scheduled. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. ST. JUDE NOVENA AND BENEDICTION is every Thursday at 7:00 PM; Adoration is from 9:00 AM - 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 Grades 1-8: See schedule in bulletin. Confirmation: A program that continues from Grade 8. In the 9th Grade immediate preparation begins for Confirmation and culminates with the Sacrament at the end of 10th Grade. For more information regarding these programs, please contact the Rectory. 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. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY - Meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Church. 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 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. To allow the priest of the parish to know you so that Letters of Recommendation can be given when needed. (Sponsorship/certificates) RECTORY HOURS MONDAY: 8:00 3:00 PM TUESDAY: 9:30 AM 12:30 PM WEDNESDAY: 8:00 AM 2:00PM THURSDAY: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM FRIDAY: 9:30 AM 12:30 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CLOSED STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE August 9, 2015 $ August 7, 2016 $ COUNTERS THIS WEEK: Cathy DeVito & Robyn Nevins THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Jeremiah urged the people of Jerusalem to surrender to the enemy. This angered the princes, who then requested that Jeremiah be put to death. The king allowed the princes to leave him in a cistern without food or water. But after Ebed Melech pleaded for Jeremiah's life, the king decided to free him. Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-4 This letter to the Hebrews inspires all Christians to persevere, in spite of the trials they may face. Jesus endured much suffering and was rewarded by God. Despite our struggles, we must remember Jesus' ability to endure and maintain strong faith in him. Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 Jesus tells his disciples that his message will not bring peace to the earth. Instead, even families will become sharply divided because some members will embrace him, while others condemn him. Monday NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Every Wednesday at 8:30 am, followed with the Holy Mass Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:3956 Tuesday Ez 28:1-10; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday Ez 34:1-11; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday COME AND JOIN US Ez 36:23-28; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Ez 37:1-14; Mt 22:34-40 Please remember in your prayers, Virginia Cooney Meeks, who entered into eternal rest. Saturday Ez 43:1-7a; Mt 23:1-12

3 TOWARDS A COMMITTED FAITH MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK SATURDAY 5:00 PM Sunday 7:45 AM 9:15 AM 11:00 AM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY August 13 Ken Mc Isaac Pat DeMarino August 14 Ann Cafferty People of St. Jude Silvio, Anna & Gaetano Serpe August 15 William & Josie Cooper Anna & John Sobosky August 16 Connie Mondrone THURSDAY 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM FRIDAY August 17 Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Special Intention for Catherine Ann Sebastian August 18 Santa Maria Oliveri Divine Mercy Chaplet Evening Prayer Novena to St. Jude Benediction August 19 Pat Swanson SATURDAY 5:00 PM SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM 11:00 AM August 20 Sharon Costello Dorothy Bruno August 21 Joan Hoer Mildred Stowe N. Lawrence Scala 8:45 AM LITURGICAL LIFE Please pray for the sick of the Parish: Brent Bassin, Dylan Flinchem, Herbert Grobe, Emma Scannelli, Nancy Smith, William Stelmach We often hear complaints of disappointment: When I started to serve the Lord, I thought things would go well since God will bless me. How come I am beset by problems now that I am given service? I m trying to be good now and troubles come my way. These experiences are rife so they cannot be taken in isolated cases. Perhaps the Gospel can change this outlook. Jesus tells his disciples, who also may have shared this misunderstanding: Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division (v5). And he describes division within a family, the most intimate unit in society. Why is this so? Because the message of Jesus is most uncompromising and most universal. It is like a devouring fire, eating up and transforming everything along its path. It is uncompromising. Either you are with him or against him. Jesus accepts no fence-sitters or mere onlookers. He will tell the Christians of Laodices: I know your works; I know that you are either cold or hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth (Rv3:15-16). Many people, unfortunately, are uncommitted. They stay neutral and keep a safe distance. They are content with the minimum-in praying, attending Mass on Sundays, and confession once a year. They avoid harming others but do not go out of their way to help people in need. And they think they are good Christians. Jesus does not except mediocrity. He gives his all and he demands our all, and best! Jesus message is most universal, open to all. The people of Jeremiah s time were banking on the fact that God s temple was in Jerusalem and so the city would not fall to the Babylonians. Were they not the chosen people of God? Jeremiah preached that unless they repented and left their sinful ways, the enemy would overrun them. For this message the people took offense and threw Jeremiah into the muddy well to dispatch him. He was considered a troublemaker for standing on the universal call to repentance. Also in our times mediocre people could not stand someone who decides to serve the Lord more fully. They pull him down and find fault with his good intentions. Let us not be surprised when problems come our way once we decide to commit ourselves more fully to the Lord. This is part of our dying that brings about new life. 365 Days with the Lord published by the Society of St. Paul) Automated Giving: Our Automated Giving program awareness campaign ( ParishPay ) continues. Please familiarize yourself with the details of this convenient alternative to giving via collection basket. See for for details.

4 On Sunday, August 21, we will be having our Annual Missionary Coop Plan collection. Our speaker will be Re. Julius Chelanga SMA (Society of African Missions). The Society for the Propagation of the Faith provides financial support to mission bishops for day-to-day expenses and special projects. It supports pastoral and evangelizing programs, catechists and catechetical work, the building churches and chapels, the work of Religious communities in health care and education, and for communication and transportation need Registration for Faith Formation (for Grades 1 to 8) has already started. Forms have been mailed to those who already have been enrolled in this program. If you are new to the parish and need to enroll your child (ren) for Faith Formation, you are asked to please call Mrs. Colello at the rectory ( ) for information. Registration fee for Faith Formation this year is still $ per family. Classes start on Sept HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR CHILDREN YET????? YOUTH GROUP SAINT JUDE S YOUTH GROUP Thursday evenings from 7:00 8:30 PM in the Parish Center. All teens are welcome. For more information, please call Janice at (201) Our Youth Group has set up a Café. Anyone wishing to come by for tea or coffee are welcome to attend. Rosary Altar Society meets every first Tuesday of the month in the Church meeting room at 7:30PM immediately following the Rosary and Benediction at 7:00PM in the Church. Men s Group will be having their meeting on Oct. 1 in the meeting room of the Church at 7:30 AM. (NO SEPT.MTG.) Theology Table Come and talk with others about God and Church at Frank s Pizza every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:00 in the evening. Come and go as you wish. 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. Once a year event. Your $5 donation goes directly to St. Jude s. Shop Aug and get a 25% discount on MANY items at any Macy store. Your savings pass will be entered in the drawing for a $500 Macy s gift card. These savings passes are sold after all of the Masses this weekend and at the Rectory. Please help us purchase our lectors upcoming years workbooks & have fun shopping besides. Mets vs. Twins Friday, September 16th, 7pm. (T-shirt night). $70 per ticket. Sec 134- Field level left side. Call rectory to reserve tickets. Bus leaves Our Lady Star of the Sea parking lot 4pm (1 BUS.) Payments due by August 25th.Come join us at Citi Field for a fun family night out. Let s Go Mets! Pope Benedict on Conscience St. Jude s Confirmation Reunion Party, Sunday, August 21st at 5:00PM behind the Parish Center. Food, games and activities. To ask questions or RSVP call the Rectory at (973) Looking forward to seeing you all. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us, Conscience is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act that he is going to perform, is in the process of performing or has already completed. In all he says and does, man is obliged to follow faithfully what he knows to be just and right (n. 1778). From this definition it emerges that the moral conscience, to be able to judge human conduct rightly, above all must be based on the solid foundation of truth, that is, it must be enlightened to know the true value of actions and the solid criteria for evaluation. Therefore, it must be able to distinguish good from evil, even where the social environment, pluralistic culture and superimposed interests do not help it do so (Address to the Pontifical Academy for Life, February 24, 2007).

5 NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE Diocesan Men s Conference The Diocese of Paterson Men s Conference will be held on Saturday, October 15 at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison. Join us from 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. for the opportunity to enhance men s spirituality and encourage them to be more involved with their parishes. Former NFL receiver, Danny Abramowicz; Peter Herbeck, Director of Renewal Ministries; and Pete Burak, Director of Young Adult Outreach for Renewal Ministries will make presentations. The conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by Bishop Serratelli. Visit insidethewalls.org for more information. Madison, Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Program Helping Young Adults with Special Needs Thanksgiving & Christmas Craft Fair St Jude s Parish Center, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ Saturday, November 12, AM till 4 PM Vendors wanted $30 per table 3 Tables for $75 Something for everyone For Information Call Jimmy at Food catered by Hopatcong Diner $5 Breakfast specials Early set up allowed Friday and Saturday The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is proud to announce the fall opening of their Saturdays at the Center program (SATC)! DPD is a nonprofit, Catholic Charities organization in the Diocese of Paterson that provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This endeavor is designed for young adults with disabilities living in the community, who are interested in weekend socialization and recreational activities with their peers. Education about group home and independent living is also part of the curriculum. Respite time for caregivers of the participating individuals will be provided, as the program is well supervised by experienced staff and volunteers. SATC will meet Saturdays at Gruenert Center on Rt. 15 in Lake Hopatcong and will run for a 12 week span. Meeting times are from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The tuition for the entire program is $120 plus minimal additional fees for special activities such as bowling or dining out. They are seeking interested participants and volunteers for their fall start date of September 17, Please contact Patt Foth, SATC Coordinator, at (973) or satc@dpd.org for any further information or to obtain applications. You can also visit or for more information about DPD. Christopher Brancato, MA - Director of Development and Public Relations.

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