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 AM 4:00 PM Monday - Friday Faith Formation: 973-691-0317 RCIA: 973-691-0038 Web Site: www.stjudeparish.org LITURGY SCHEDULE urday Evening: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM A Roman Catholic presence in Budd Lake since 1930 VISION The Vision of St. Jude is to welcome everyone to become ONE catholic family, with fullness of life, living the Paschal Mystery, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary as our companion. Monday urday: 9:00 AM Holyday: 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Friday from 9:30 AM 6:30 PM DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS FOR WEEKLY AND ONE TIME GIFTS Enrolling in Online Giving today is a great way to ensure your gifts to St. Jude are received even while you are traveling. Visit https://www.myowngiving.com/default.aspx?cid=1680. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets on the First Friday of every month, and The Second Sunday of every month at 3:00 PM in the Daily Chapel. FELLOWSHIP PRAYER GROUP Fellowship Prayer Group meets every Wednesday from 7:00 8:00 PM in the Daily Chapel. PARISH STAFF SACRAMENTAL LIFE Rev. J. Antonio Gaviria, Pastor frantonio@stjudeparish.org Deacon Anthony Siino Director of Music DeaconTony@stjudeparish.org Ext 13 Reconciliation: Celebrated on urday from 4:00 5:00 PM, or by appointment with the priest; Parish Penance Services are celebrated during Advent and Lent. Ext 19 Deacon John M. Sanker Pastoral Assistant DeaconJohn@stjudeparish.org Ext 12 Mrs. Carmelina Persson Business Administrator secretary@stjudeparish.org Ext 11 Mrs. Helena Maines Administrative Assistant Info@stjudeparish.org Ext 10 Mrs. Darlene Wade Coordinator Christian Faith Formation dre@stjudeparish.org Ext 18 Dr. Deb Kuzma Director of Adult Formation RCIA@stjudeparish.org Ext 23 Mr. Mike Sabella Evangelization Coordinator evangelization@stjudeparish.org RCIA: The RCIA process is open to those who have never been baptized as well as those baptized into a different faith, and those needing to complete the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. If interested, contact Deb for more information at RCIA@stjudeparish.org. 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 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 7:00 PM in the church. Baptisms are held on urday at 12:00 Noon and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Call the parish office to register for class and to schedule Baptism.
RITE OF ELECTION FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Sun Sun 5:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Helen Sacco Frances DeSena Emilio Buonincontri Gus Chiariello, Rebecca DeLaCruz Sister Rose Anthony Mon Francesco DeVito Special Intention Al Saraceni Tues 9:00 a.m. In Honor of St. Jude & St. Joseph Wed 9:00 a.m. Helen Sacco Special Intention Charlotte & Don Rissmiller Thurs 9:00 a.m. Marion Johnson Special Intention Jerry Maher Paul Akitani, Abalo Ambavi Fri 9:00 a.m. Angelo DeMaro, Paul Akitani, Abalo Ambavi 9:00 a.m. Doris Ruggiero, Paul Akitani, Abalo Ambavi 5:30 p.m. Richard Carroll Sun. 8:00 a.m. William Velard 10:00 a.m. Marion Johnson, Edward Wisniewski 12:00 Noon Michael Kienemund Jose Anaya Arellano 5:00 p.m. Bruce Calderaro Mass Schedule For February 24th & 25th February 17th 5:30 PM February 18th 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon 5:00 PM Fr. Michael Being perceived ready to receive the sacraments is an important step on the road to the Easter Sacraments. Today, we as a parish community celebrate the Rite of Sending with Rose and Sergio Cruz, and children Gianna Baird, Jocelyn Paxon and John Paxon. The community shows their support by recognizing the growth in faith and service of these catechumens and as a parish pledge to assist them for the rest of their lives. We send them forth from St. Jude to the Cathedral where they will celebrate the Rite of Election. At the Rite of Election, Bishop Serratelli accepts our Parish s recommendation that the catechumens are well on their way to following Christ and ready for Easter Sacraments. They leave our parish being called catechumen and return now know as The Elect. Rite of Election Sunday February 18, 2018 Saint John the Baptist Cathedral Paterson 4:00 PM FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Sunday s Collection February 10th & 11th, 2018 Envelopes Checks Cash Online Giving Total 229 $ 6,419.00 $ 2,019.00 $ 1,217.00 $ 9,655.00 Thank you for responding with generosity to our financial needs. To give is an act of faith. We promise to be wise stewards with the funds that you entrust to us. God Bless You. LEGACY GIFTS Our Lord reminds us of the abundant blessings that come from a generous heart. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you. When you give your time, talent and financial resources to our parish, it strengthens our faith community in so many wonderful ways! BAPTISMS On February 10th, we welcomed into our church Through the Sacrament of Baptism our newest Member: Olivia Harper Ruccio FLOWERS DURING LENT Please be advised that there will be NO FLOWERS ON DISPLAY in the Church during Lent. The Season of Lent is compared to the desert; dryness and barrenness without any plants. Did you know that there are also opportunities to make a legacy gift to Our Saint Jude Parish that will touch the lives of parishioners for generations to come? Please prayerfully consider remembering our parish in your will and estate plans. For more information, call our Parish at 973-691-1561, ext.13 for further assistance and to discuss options that might work for you. Thank you so much for all you do for Saint Jude Church -- now and in the future! MASS OF ANOINTING SACRAMENT OF THE SICK urday March 3, 2018-1:00 PM
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASED SPIRITUAL GROWTH DURING OUR LENTEN SEASON GOOD FRIDAY - OBLIGATORY FAST AND ABSTINENCE Good Friday is a day of obligatory fast and abstinence. Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all who are 14 years of age and older every Friday in Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Good Friday by all who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Praying the Stations of the Cross is part of the Catholic tradition of devotional prayer. To pray the Way of the Cross requires only that you meditate on the Passion of the Lord before each Station. Stations of the Cross begin Friday, February 16th at 7:00PM in the church and thereafter every Friday evening throughout Lent. WELCOME HOME TO HEALING Welcome Home is a diocesan initiative to invite all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confessions will be held every Monday during Lent, February 19th through March 26th from 7:00PM-8:30PM in every Catholic Church in the Diocese of Paterson. SILENCE THROUGHOUT LENT Just a reminder that beginning with Ash Wednesday liturgies February 14th all liturgies through Lent will conclude in silence instead of a closing song. This provides a new way to experience prayer in our lives, and respect for those around us who may wish to remain after liturgy in silent prayer. Therefore, we strive to remain silent until we exit our worship space. OPERATION RICE BOWL As part of our community's observance of Lent, we ask all families to participate in Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl, a program of prayer, fasting, learning, and giving. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice. Packets are available in the church vestibule. Visit www.crsricebowl.org for more information. BEST LENT EVER 2018 Sign up for Best Lent Ever, a FREE, video-based email program featuring internationally acclaimed speaker and New York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Matthew will help you identify what stands between you and happiness...and what to do about it. Are you ready for your best Lent ever? Sign up at http://dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever PENANCE SERVICE The Lenten Penance Service at St. Jude Church will be held on Monday evening, March 19th at 7:00 PM. All are invited to experience the beauty of God s forgiveness through song, prayer, and reflection. SPECIAL LENTEN PROGRAM A Special Lenten Program will be held on urday, March 10th, A Day of Reflection with Rev. Jude Salus. The Program will begin with Morning Mass at 9:00 AM followed by a Seminar in the Parish Center and will conclude at 12:00 Noon. The cost of the Seminar is $15.00 which will include a full hot/cold breakfast. A sign up sheet will be in the Narthex of the Church. ANOINTING MASS The Mass for the Anointing of the Sick will take place on urday, March 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM.
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION: TO JESUS THROUGH LENT Featuring Fr. Jude Salus urday - March 10, 2018 St. Jude Parish, Budd Lake Please join Fr. Jude Salus as he presents an inspirational Lenten message in a 90 minute talk at St. Jude Parish, Budd Lake, on urday March 10th, 2018. The Day of Reflection will begin with 9:00am mass followed by a full hot & cold breakfast. Fr. Jude will present a 90 minute talk from 10:30am - 12:00pm. The cost to attend is $15 per person. Tickets will be sold after all Masses in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please call Mike Sabella at 973-945-2822. Benedictine Father Jude Salus, was ordained in 1975, is a former Teacher and Chaplain at Delbarton School, and the former pastor at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel in Cedar Knolls, retiring in 2015. He is a dynamic speaker and you will definitely be spiritually enriched after the day. PIZZA NIGHT WITH BISHOP February 27th, 2018 Pope John XXIII, Sparta, NJ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM If you are a young man in High School or College, or even older, come join Bishop Serratelli and Priests from the Diocese of Paterson for Adoration, Reflection, Fellowship...and of course, Pizza. For more information, please contact the Vocation Office at 973-777-8818, ext. 711 SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY- MARCH 20th, 2018 ANNUAL FISH AND CHIPS DINNER The Annual Fish and Chips Dinner sponsored by the St. Jude Garden Club will be held on Tuesday, March 20th in the Parish Center. We hope to see you there! BABY BOTTLE RETURNS It is not too late to return your Baby Bottle! If you haven t had the chance to return your bottle, please return it to the Parish Rectory. Your contributions and the return of the bottles really make a difference! So far, because of the generosity of our parishioners, we have collected over $2,700.00 to support Birth Haven, Several Sources and Care Net Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Please return the Baby Bottles, even if you cannot add a contribution. Thank you for your generosity!! FAITH FORMATION MOVIE NIGHT th The 8 Grade St. Jude s Parish Faith Formation class invites every member of the community to join us for a movie night. This night is being offered to promote peace and unity in our community. Please come out and support our 8 th Grade Peace Project. All proceeds from snacks will go to Save The Children Charity which is an organization that ensures refugee children are growing up healthy, educated, and safe. Date: urday, March 10th, 2018 Movie Time: 7:00 pm until 9:00pm (please arrive by 6:45 for seating in the St. Jude Parish Center) Movie: Miracles from Heaven, Rated PG-13 The 8th grade class will be selling drinks, popcorn, and candy in order to raise money for charity. Please come and bring some friends for a fun movie night!!! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. AN EVENING WITH THE SISTERS Save the Date An Evening With Sisters Friday, February 23rd from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Morris Catholic High School (200 Morris Avenue, Denville). This event is open to high school and college aged women to enjoy an evening of conversation, prayer, food & fun! Please RSVP and for more details, please email Sister Bernadette McCauley on or before February 20th: sbernadette@scceast.org
THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER Once Ash Wednesday arrives, people who are fortunate enough to be able to attend daily Mass just expect to see the priest dressed in the Lenten purple, but, on Thursday, February 22nd, the church pauses from the purple and celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. This feast brings to mind the mission of teacher and pastor conferred by Christ on Peter, and continued in an unbroken line down to Pope Francis. Although the feast celebrates a much deeper purpose, yes, there is a physical object known as "the Chair of St. Peter." It is housed at the Vatican, at the back of St. Peter's basilica. The term Chair of St. Peter means both the physical object--an ancient, ornamented chair--located in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica, but more importantly, the spiritual authority that this chair represents. This physical chair--known as the Cathedra Petri (Latin, "Chair of Peter")--is located in the apse of St. Peter's Basilica. It is in the back of the chamber, behind the famous altar, on the far, back wall, below the stained glass image depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove. This ancient chair has been repaired and ornamented over time. The Catholic Encyclopedia states of the original chair: The seat is about one foot ten inches above the ground, and two feet eleven and seven-eighths inches wide; the sides are two feet one and one-half inches deep; the height of the back up to the tympanum is three feet five and one-third inches; the entire height of the chair is four feet seven and one-eighth inches. The Encyclopedia goes on to state that there is no reason to believe that this piece of furniture is not the chair in which St. Peter, himself, sat. However, Pope Benedict was more reserved in offering such acclamation to the object. The word cathedra means the established seat of the Bishop, placed in the mother church of a diocese, and thus the term used for the church of the bishop - the cathedral - where the chair of his office is located. The first reading of the day exhorts not only ordained ministers, but all of us in leadership roles to shepherd the flock of Christ. Even the responsorial psalm is from the theme of the day, focusing on the relationship between God as the ultimate shepherd of our souls and each of us as the individual members of his flock. The gospel is the passage from which Christ states Thou are Peter and upon this rock. We have been instructed, that the pope is infallible (free from making a mistake) any time he speaks ex cathedra. This was declared by the First Vatican Council in 1870. So, does that mean the pope needs to wind his way to the ancient chair if he is to make such a decision? No, of course not. Although the pope's infallible pronouncements are called ex cathedra (Latin, "from the chair") statements, he does not have to be sitting in the physical chair (which is rather high off the ground in any case). He simply has to use the fullness of his authority as the successor of Peter, with the power of the Holy Spirit, to definitively establish a teaching on a particular matter pertaining to faith or morals. These declarations are referred to figuratively, as him speaking "from the chair" of St. Peter. There are only two incidents of the pope using this authority. Both declarations are about Mary: Her Immaculate Conception (declared by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and grandfathered in after the First Vatican Council s declaration of papal infallibility in 1870) and her bodily Assumption into heaven (declared by Pope Pius XII in 1950). While declaring someone a Saint (the act of canonization) is a declared fact, unchallenged once declared by the pope, it is not considered ex cathedra as this is not a matter of dogma of faith and morals.