St. Jude Thaddeus Church 17 Mount Olive Road Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 Parish Office Phone: 973-691-1561/1564 Parish Fax : 973-691-9060 Parish Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M Monday - Friday Faith Formation: 973-691-0317 RCIA: 973-691-0038 Web Site: www.stjudeparish.org LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 P.M. Monday - Saturday: 9:00 A.M. Holyday: 9:00 A.M., 7:00 P.M. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. PARISH STAFF Rev. J. Antonio Gaviria, Pastor Ext 13 frantonio@stjudeparish.org Deacon Michal Szwarc Ext 12 DeaconMichal@stjudeparish.org Deacon Anthony Siino Ext 19 DeaconTony@stjudeparish.org Deacon John M. Sanker Ext 12 DeaconJohn@stjudeparish.org Mrs. Carol Lipscomb, Ext 11 Business Administrator secretary@stjudeparish.org Mrs. Helena Maines Ext 10 Administrative Assistant Info@stjudeparish.org Mrs. Darlene Wade, Ext 18 Coordinator Christian Faith Formation dre@stjudeparish.org Dr. Deb Kuzma, Ext 23 Director of Adult Formation RCIA@stjudeparish.org Mr. Mike Sabella, Evangelization Coordinator evangelization@stjudeparish.org DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP The Divine Mercy prayer group meets on The First Friday of every month, and The Second Sunday of every month at 3:00 P.M. in the Daily Chapel. FELLOWSHIP PRAYER GROUP Fellowship Prayer Group meets every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 P.M. in the Daily Chapel. SACRAMENTAL LIFE Reconciliation: Celebrated on Saturday from 4:00-5:00P.M., or by appointment with the priest; Parish Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent. Anointing of the Sick: The sacrament of the healing is available at any time to all who are seriously ill, hospitalized or preparing for surgery, as well as those of advanced age. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for the priest to administer the sacrament. If it is an emergency, please call 973-691-1561 Ext 14. Parish Registration: Is requested of all individual persons and families who worship regularly with us on Sundays and who intend to participate in the life of our parish with their time, talents, and treasures. For more information, call Deacon John at Ext 12. Registration is necessary as well as for the issuing of sponsor certificates. Matrimony: Contact the parish office at least 6 months before the prospective date. Baptism: Baptism Preparation Class is held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30PM in the church. Baptisms are held on Saturday at 12:00Noon and Sunday at 2:00PM. Call the parish office to register for class and to schedule Baptism.
TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 27, 2015 The Spirit came to rest on them MASS INTENTIONS Sat 5:30 p.m. Gregory Troeder, Harvey C. Egan Sun 8:00 a.m. Frances DeSena, Joseph Robingson 10:00 a.m. Valentina Pav-Lessi, Liberto Pav-Lessi William McDonough 12:00 Noon Robert Calbo, Filomena Reyes 5:00 p.m. Charles & Antoinette Veglia Mon 9:00 a.m. Michael Maraia Tues 9:00 a.m. June Idelberger Wed 9:00 a.m. Father Patrick Rice Thurs 9:00 a.m. Della Ciccone Dornik Fri 9:00 a.m. Gaetano Calcerano Sat 9:00 a.m. Michal Sulkowski Sat 5:30 p.m. Robert Calbo Juanito Borja Sun 8:00 a.m. Mary Torrisi, Maria Milagros Torres 10:00 a.m. Joseph P. Scali, Peter Casey Rick Adams 12:00 Noon Faye Muccia, Juanito Borja Special Intention - Zenek Halina Guzik Special Intention - Frances Killian 5:00 p.m. Deceased Members Jados & Kwiatkowski Families FAMILY MASS The Family Mass will be held on Sunday October 4 th at 10:00 am. Please contact Darlene if you would like to read or bring down the gifts. Consider being an active participant in the mass. I look forward to seeing all of you there. TEEN MASS All Teens and their families are invited to attend and participate at the Teen Mass which will be held on Saturday, October 3, at 5:30pm. This mass will include the Rite of Welcoming for all 9 th graders. The 10 th grade Candidates and their parents are invited to come and support the 9 th graders during this special mass. Teen Band Practice will be held on Monday 9/21 and 9/28 at 7:00 pm in the church. Please contact Darlene Wade if you are interested in participating at dre@stjudeparish.org Thank you for sharing your time and talent! 2015 BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL SERVING CHRIST AMONG US It is important that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident that the funds are used wisely. Be assured that your gift to the Bishop s Annual Appeal supports four causes: our Catholic Charities agencies, seminarian education, our inner-city area elementary schools and our priests retirement residence. Funds are used for no other purpose. Note, also, that all funds raised for the Paterson Diocese stay in the Paterson Diocese. Please make a pledge to the Bishop s Annual Appeal today. PASTOR S CORNER Hello my dear friends of Saint Jude, In order to continue the preparation for the year of Mercy that will start on December 8 th, with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, today I would like to reflect with all of you about FORGIVENESS. Mercy, peace and reconciliation are opposed to war and hatred. Unfortunately there are many wars, destruction, hatred and enmity that we see and read about every day on TV and in the newspapers. There are also many men and women who work hard -- really hard in order to manufacture lethal weapons, arms that eventually become bathed in the blood of so many innocent people, so many of them. There are wars (being waged)! There are these wars and there is also that wickedness of preparing for war, of making weapons (to be used) against other people in order to kill! Peace saves us, peace makes you live, it makes you grow: war annihilates you, it drags you down. A person who can t forgive is not a Christian I want to warn you that wars can take other forms, saying they exist within our Christian communities, between us. The key word in Christian Faith is about forgiveness and we need to make peace among ourselves. If you can t forgive, you are not a Christian. You may be a good man, a good woman. but you are not doing what our Lord did. What s more, if you can t forgive, you cannot receive the peace of the Lord. And every day when we pray the Our Father: Forgive us as we have forgiven those...it s a condition. We are trying to convince God that we re good, that we re good by forgiving: in reverse. (It s just) words, right? As that beautiful song went: Words, words, words, wasn t it?. Forgive one another! Just as the Lord has forgiven us, do likewise. There are people who speak badly about others and make war that way. It is important to understand other people, not condemn them. Finally, I urge you to show feelings of kindness, goodness and humility, saying this is the Christian style, rather than being arrogant or condemning or speaking badly about others. May the Lord, give all of us the grace to provide support to others, to forgive and be merciful, just as our Lord is merciful towards us. Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Antonio Collection for the weekend of September 19/20 Sunday Offertory: $ 8,622.46 Your generosity to our church is greatly appreciated 2-654
FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS by Rev. William J. Reilly The Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to Moses. Taking some of the spirit that was on him, he bestowed it on seventy elders; and as the spirit came to rest on them, they prophesied Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all. During this year in the scriptures, we have met one, Peter, then three, James and John with him, the Twelve, and now seventy plus two. The Lord s choices are recognized and responsibilities or tasks given in a special way. The life of the church in its many facets of proclaiming the gospel requires the gifts and talents of countless persons. All are summoned to make the Good News present and Jesus Christ visible in our world. In the past we presumed that everything was taken care of by priests and religious. Later we were taught about the lay apostolate the Legion of Mary or the Sodality. Today, as John Paul has taught us, the mission of Christ the Redeemer is far from completion, and all are responsible for this noble endeavor. The Spirit of God was taken from Moses and bestowed on the seventy. The Spirit of Jesus was given those gathered in the upper room at Pentecost. The same Spirit was given to us at baptism and confirmation. At this time of the year when we begin religious education classes, RCIA programs, and the life of a parish revs up after summer, ask yourself how the Spirit of God is working through you. Moses response in the book of Numbers speaks to us today. STJUDEPARISH.ORG CHECK OUR WEBSITE Our website is up and running - Check out our many features - Our Parish Website - Did you know.......that you can find the parish mass schedule on the home page as well as read the Pastor s corner, and to read the bulletin each weekend?...that you can register and download forms, information, etc. on our Youth Ministry pages?...that you can read pertinent and important information for family faith formation on our Faith Formation Education pages?...that you can find out news and upcoming events about our parish family and parishioners on our homepage?...that we have a parish calendar of events on the home page?.... and much more! VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE AT:www.STJUDEPARISH.org to keep in touch. Also Follow Us on Facebook. TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 God created many different animals in an attempt to make a suitable partner for the first man. Then he took a rib from the man as he slept and built it up into a woman. At last God had created someone who equaled the man, as she was bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh and they proved to be suitable partners for each other. Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 This passage describes how Jesus will become perfect through his suffering. It also reminds us that Jesus Father is our Father as well, making him unashamed to call us his brothers and sisters. Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 The people began to ask Jesus if it was acceptable for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus tells them that two people who have been joined together by God should not be separated. People began bringing their children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus grew angry and told his disciples to allow the children to come to him. DAILY READINGS Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Mt 18:1-5, 10 It is a great joy for us to welcome new members to our Parish Family. Whether you are from one of our neighboring towns or new to the area, we have many programs, ministries and activities for all to enjoy and participate in. Please complete the form below and we will send you a registration form with a welcoming letter. Our administrative staff is always here to assist you so please call 973-691-1561 or email us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you find a home here at Saint Jude Parish for many years to come! ( ) New Parishioner ( ) Moving out of Parish ( ) Change of Address ( ) Send Envelopes Name: Address: Town: Zip: Phone: 3-654
FEAST OF THE ROSARY In Honor of our Lady of the Rosary, on Wednesday, October 7th we will have recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM in the Daily Chapel. All are invited to attend and pray to our Blessed Mother. Submitted by Paul Farruggia. ROSARY RALLY - A Rosary Rally will take place on Saturday, October 10th at Turkey Brook Park, Budd Lake at 12:00 NOON. This is the 2015 Public Square Rosary Crusade throughout the United States. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please call Paul Farruggia at 973-229- 7309. Submitted by Paul Farruggia. ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER St. Michael School is hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The Crime Scene.Zeris Inn 372 US Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, Murder is on the menu & everyone is a suspect Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert, Soda Included; $50.00 per person, Cash Bar. To Purchase Tickets, Contact St. Michael School office at 973-347-0039 x10. Limited Seats Available, Get Your Tickets Today! Must be 18 years old or older to attend. Submitted by Cathy Formina. BLESSING OF PETS AND ANIMALS The annual blessing of pets and animals will take place on Sunday, October 4th, at 2:00PM in the prayer garden, located to the far right of the church. All are welcome to bring their favorite pet or animal for this gathering, which brings to light the beauty of God s creation and the joy that comes forth from our pets and animals. FOOD DRIVE Our monthly food drive will take place next weekend. Please bring all canned and non-perishable foods with you to mass All food will be sent to the Fr. English Center in Paterson and Hope House in Dover. COFFEE AND Coffee and will be available in the Parish Center next Sunday after 8:00AM, 10:00AM,12:00Noon masses. All are invited to attend. This Coffee And is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #6100. FIRE FIGHTERS MEMORIAL MASS On Thursday, October 8, we will celebrate our First Firefighters' Memorial Mass at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Paterson at 10:00 AM. Our men and women serve selflessly to foster the safety of our communities. I encourage the priests and the faithful of the Church of Paterson to take part in this celebration to honor and recognize the sacrifice of our firefighters and to remember those from our diocese who have given their lives in service to their communities. Following the Mass, there will be light refreshments served at The Brownstone. please contact June Fiduccia at (973) 595-8446. Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson For more information, Saturday, October 17th 9-4PM St. Jude Church Parish Center Budd Lake, NJ Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Thomas Christopher DeLalla Squires Circle 2192 Submitted by Tish Rohe KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Doors open at 6:30PM, games start 7:45PM every Friday night. Guaranteed prize pay out $1,500! For more information, email kofcbingo@comcast.net or call 973-446-0786. Submitted by: K of C Council 6100 Bingo Committee. 4-654
St Jude Rosary Altar Society An Open invitation to Women of the Parish (18 years of age or older) The St Jude Rosary Altar Society offers wonderful opportunities to grow spiritually, and personally, in a multi-generational, multi-cultural setting with other women of the Catholic Faith. Rosarians share their God-given gifts and talents in a variety of ways to support and serve their church, their parish and their community. If you enjoy Meeting interesting women and making new friends Spending time with and growing spiritually with women of your faith Using your talents to help others in the Parish and surrounding community Please join us for The St Jude Rosary Altar Society October meeting on Monday, October 5th Recitation of the Rosary promptly at 7:15 pm in the Daily Chapel Social/Refreshments and meeting to follow in the Parish Center Submitted by Mel Kaufhold, President St. Jude Rosary Altar Society 5-654