321 W. Butler Avenue ● Chalfont, PA 18914

S J S N D Thursdays following 9AM Mass, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. Benediction concludes the evening devotions.

P S Rev. Msgr. Francis W. Beach, Pastor

Rev. Msgr. James P. McCoy, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jeffrey M. Rott, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Michael J. Cushing Deacon Timothy P. Lynch Deacon John T. Riordan

S . J S Sr. Elizabeth Marley, RSM, Principal

Office: 215-822-9225 Convent: 215-822-2896

P F F Mrs. Lori Rawski, Director 215-822-9225 (ext. 234)

M M Mr. Michael Meade, Co-Director

267-250-1271 Mr. Thomas Zaneski, Co-Director

215-858-6254

P B M Deacon David Mitchell

215-822-0179 (ext. 102)

M S Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM, 9 AM

Saturday: 9 AM S R

Confessions: Saturday 3:30 - 4:15 PM Sunday 9:15-9:45 AM

TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

P O : Mon. - Fri. (9:00 - 5:00 PM) P : 215-822-0179 F : 215-822-0638 E-M : office@stjudechalfont.org W : www.stjudechalfont.org facebook.com/stjudechalfont

OCTOBER 7, 2018

HeavenlyFather,thankyouforthepreciousgiftoflife.Helpustocherishandprotectthisgift,eveninthemidstoffear,pain,andsuffering.

Giveusloveforallpeople,especiallythemostvulnerable,andhelpusbearwitnesstothetruththateverylifeisworthliving.

Grantusthehumilitytoaccepthelpwhenweareinneed,andteachustobemercifultoall.Throughourwordsandactions,mayothersencountertheoutstretchedhands

ofYourmercy.WeaskthisthroughChrist,ourLord.Amen.

Monday October 8, 2018 6:30AM Fr. R. Lepleiter & Marguerite Young 9:00 AM Matt & Helen Marovich Families—Req. by Anita Marovich

Tuesday October 9, 2018 St. Denis & St. John Leonardi 6:30 AM Mark Giandominico—Req. by Paul & Donna Kittridge 9:00 AM Mary & Salvator Capozzi—Req. by Steven Capozzi Wednesday October 10, 2018 6:30AM Edward Borrell—Req. by Lucy & Larry Jones 9:00 AM Rose & Salvatore Vallone —Req. by Leland & Rosemary Wimer

Thursday October 11, 2018 St. John XXIII 6:30AM Dorothy Barron—Req. by Mary Beth Tomzack 9:00 AM William Kelly—Req. by Rose Marie Randa

Friday October 12, 2018 6:30AM Msgr. Hugh Shields—Req. by The Lawless Family 9:00 AM Rita Milnamow—Req. by Donna & Chris Swartz

Saturday October 13, 2018 Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Kenneth DelDuca—Req. by The DeVito Family 4:30 PM Bob & Isabel Donaghy—Req. by The Glemser Family

Sunday October 14, 2018 8:00 AM Judith Donahue—Req. by St. Jude PREP 10:00 AM Jack Senior—Req. by Karen Cassidy 12:00 PM Living and Deceased Members of St. Jude Parish

MASS INTENTIONS

OCTOBER 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PLEASE PRAY for all our sick parishioners, relatives, friends and their caregivers, and all those listed in

Our Lady's Prayer Chain.

Baby Emersyn - GraceNancy Cantrell & Friends Robert Morrissey - George Puffington - Toni Schultheis

Barbara Sevenich - George Sawyer - Michael Sposato - Mary Yost

PLEASE PRAY for our troops.

4:30pm Sat. 10/13 – Fr. Rott ǁ Music: Jen Pecherek w/ Michael Meade ǁ Altar Servers: Caroline Alegado, Karina Cruz, Trinity Meehan, Nora Sidorski ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Richard Christie, Richard & Theresa Leone, Philip McKenna ǁ Lectors: Paul Dotzman, Anthony Perre

8am Sun. 10/14 – Fr. Rott ǁ Music: Scott Cryder w/ MaryBeth Baker ǁ Altar Servers: Jacob Andrzejczuk, Justin Baker, Earl Kelly, Zachary Soto Extraordinary Ministers: Earl Baker, Lucy DiNardo, Sam Herb, Constance Kelleher ǁ Lectors: Earl Kelly,

Declan Mahoney

10am Sun. 10/14 – Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Parish Choir ǁ Altar Servers: Courtney Dienna, Sabrina Cather Gambale, Kiera & Owen Webster ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Cynthia Jordan, Courney Lynch, Marielle Moss, Barbara Thelen ǁ Lectors: Mary Ellen Glenn, Andrew Guippone

12pm Sun. 10/14 – Msgr. Beach ǁ Music: Teen Choir ǁ Altar Servers: Annika Grasso, Alex Guinan, Meghan Peacher, Kelly Salvatore ǁ Extraordinary Ministers: Gregory Brigidi, Colleen Coleman, William Freeman, Donna Post ǁ Lectors: Daniel Martinez, Sandra Snyder

The Knights of Columbus will host a Living Rosary this Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at the

Blessed Mary water garden between the rectory and church. All parishioners and families are invited to

celebrate and participate in this blessed event.

LIVING ROSARY

ST. JUDE 2019 MASS INTENTIONS BOOK will open Monday, November 5, 2018.

Liturgy Schedule Notifications

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION - October 28, 29, 30 at 7:00 PM SUN. OCT. 28 - SANCTUARY REDEDICATION MASS at12 PM

THURS. NOV. 1 - ALL SAINTS (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) Masses on Holy Day at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM and 7 PM

FRI. NOV. 2 - ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE MASS at 7 PM SUN. NOV. 11 - MASS FOR CAREGIVERS at 12 PM

Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 10:2-16 In today’s gospel, Jesus restores God’s design for marriage. A man and woman are joined together by God for life and they are to welcome children. As we receive Jesus into our hearts, let us ask Him to soften them so we welcome the kingdom of God as children.

The entire parish community extends its sympathy to the families of

Florence Sharkey and David Bennett, William Kelly who entered into eternal life.

MONTH TO DATE COMPARISON

Total-To-Date September 2017 $ 74,266.10 Total-To-Date September 2018 $ 71,565.17 ------------------------ Difference $ 2,700.93

We thank all who are contributing on a consistent basis as your “thank you” back to God for all His blessings.

PARISH GIVING

Pastor’s Column October 7, 2018

My Friends in Christ:

A SPECIAL DAY FOR REJOICING

On Monday, October 1st, our parish received some very exciting news: Sr. Elizabeth was notified that, after much work and dedication, St. Jude School has been announced as A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!!! The U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that eight parish and elementary schools from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia were selected as the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. And St. Jude, for the first time, earned this prestigious recognition!!

A National Blue Ribbon recognizes schools based on their exemplary learning and teaching as well as overall academic excellence. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools who demonstrate the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. Amazingly, there were only 49 nonpublic schools in the United States who were selected as Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence this year, eight of which were from our Archdiocese!

The second exciting piece of good news we received on October 1st was that the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has awarded St. Jude School a $10,000 grant for upgrading and expanding our school security system! This will further help to enhance our already safe and protected Education Center environment!

St. Paul reminds us that when one member of the Body of Christ is honored, we are all honored and when one member rejoices, we should all rejoice. Our parish community is so very proud of the academic excellence and formation of our children that our school provides. We celebrate and rejoice with them! Congratulation Sister Elizabeth!!

ANNUAL PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT

This weekend I am publishing the Annual Parish Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. To make this report as accessible as possible, we are providing this report in various ways: as an insert in our Sunday parish bulletin, posted on our parish website at stjudechalfont.org, as well as a link in our Parish e-Newsletter. My goal, as always, is to ensure complete and total transparency regarding the financial operations of our parish. The report is a snapshot of the annual parish Financial Report that we submitted to the Archdiocese in August. If anyone has any questions or suggestions regarding the report or wishes to see the full detailed financial report, please do not hesitate to contact me or Deacon David, our Parish Business Manager, at the rectory (215-822-0179).

The Annual Parish Financial Report is the result of a great deal of hard work and collaboration on the part of our Finance Council. I am deeply grateful to the Council for their fiduciary oversight, professional expertise and guidance. Please take a moment to thank Marianne Maloney (President), Father Jeffrey Rott, Deacon John Riordan, Deacon Tim Lynch, Deacon Mike Cushing, Deacon David Mitchell, Sister Elizabeth Marley, James Reed, Carlos Moreira, Mark McCool, Bruce Arnold, Robert Barilla, Gerard Cleary, Michael Coleman, Ricardo Ferreira, Brian Hanes, Vincent Mezzanotte, Margaret Rubinacci for their generous and dedicated service to our parish.

God bless! Monsignor Francis W. Beach, Pastor

Session 1: Where Are You? In the first video in the series, we see how

our Loving Father calls us back to Him. 1. Log into your Formed account or go to stjudechalfont.formed.org and register. 2. Watch the 30 minute video on our Community tab, Forgiven, Session 1 3. Ask yourself these questions: “How is guilt like a “check engine” light on the car?”

“Why is a well-formed conscience necessary for happiness?”

Flowers sent from

Lansdale Catholic HS to Sister Elizabeth

Pastor’s Column October 7, 2018

Did you hear the good news? On Monday, October 1, 2018, Betsy DeVos, U.S. Secretary of Education, recognized ST. JUDE SCHOOL as one of the National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018! St. Jude School was honored as an Exemplary High Performing School in PA as measured by nationally normed tests. The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Congratulations and thank you to all past and present educators, families, students, and members of our St. Jude community! We are indeed ST. JUDE PROUD AND GRATEFUL!

Our prayers are offered for our parish students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, October 6th. Bishop Michael Fitzgerald confirmed 102 students in a beautiful celebration of the Sacrament within the Mass at 11:00 am. Parents, sponsors, and family members filled the church in prayerful support of our young Catholics who have been confirmed in their faith and sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Our Liturgy was enhanced by the service of our Blessed Sacrament Guild, ushers, altar servers, environment team, and music ministry. May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire, guide and direct the newly confirmed members of our faith all the days of their lives.

Please join us for "Welcome in Wednesday", October 24th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am at St. Jude School, 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! Meet our students and faculty and experience the St. Jude difference. Call Pat Kerwin at 215-822-9225 x 251 to register.

ST. JUDE SCHOOL

An Invitation for Renewal A special opportunity to deepen your faith—

right at St. Jude’s! What is Christ Renews His Parish?

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a personal and parish spiritual renewal process.

Women’s Retreat October 20-21 (changed from Oct. 6-7) Reach out to Marie Verbo (marie.verbo@gmail.com)

Men’s Retreat November 3-4, 2018 Reach out to Jack Wilson (jkwilson109@gmail.com)

St. Jude Festival Day Student Volunteers needed on Sunday October 21 for our

St. Jude Festival Day (adults welcome to volunteer also). Food, activities, and booths showcasing St. Jude Parish Ministries!!

• 9:30AM for set-up • Activities after the 10AM Mass and 12PM Mass • Clean up after the 12PM Mass

Contact Mrs. Carlene McCool cammem5@aol.com for more information.

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Special Olympics at Villanova University Saturday, November 3, 2018

Volunteers are needed to help with the crafts/games and to cheer on the athletes in their sports events (volleyball, long distance running, soccer, and powerlifting).

Student volunteers in Grades 6-12. Those students in 6th and 7th grades that would like to participate, must have an adult chaperone. Event will run from 9am-4pm. Any hours that you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Mrs. Shirey (pashir15@aol.com / 215-771-3042).

St. Jude

In honor of our Patron, SAINT JUDE we will celebrate with a

All parishioners are invited to come

together on for a time of fellowship and sharing after the

10 and noon Masses on October 21st

St. Jude Ministry leaders will be showcasing the many and varied pastoral, educational and spiritual

activities that make St. Jude Parish so vibrant.

Joseph Patrick Aita

Brian Patrick Ajemian

Jacob John Paul Andrejczuk

Nathan Pio Arnoldi

Shea Josephine Baumgardner

Reese Gemma Berry

Gabriel Michael Bixby

Andrew Patrick Borek

Ryan Nicholas Bowman, Jr.

Chase Anthony Buehl

Nicole Teresa Capobianco

Dylan Sebastian Cappiello

Kaitlyn Therese Carr

Joseph Christopher Chapman

Patrick Peter Chrzanowski

Diana Therese Cockerham

Nicholas Matthew Conte

Karina James Cruz

Hailey Abigail D'Angelo

Liliana Elizabeth Darreff

Emilia Lilian DeChamps

Matthew Vincent DePaul

Elle Giana DeStephanis

Michaela Cecilia DiCicco

Stefania Rose diPalma

George Anthony Dous, V

Madelynn Cecilia Dovan

Liam Blaise Doyle

Thomas Sebastian Egner

Andrew Lawrence Esterly

Nicholas Sebastian Esterly

Ryan George Esterly

Evan Pio Farace

Noel Cecilia Fenessy

Colin James Flynn

Amanda Katharine Gale

Annika Cecilia Grasso

Alexa Maria Haidacher

Adelyne Joan Hazelrigg

John John Henson

Lukas Mark Hudock

Kevin Joseph Hugendubler

Owen Luke Huy

Samuel Harold Johnsson

Mary Brigid Kelleher

Sarah Veronica Kelly

Kila Elizabeth Kienzle

Colette Martin Kirlin

Matthew David Kline

Joseph Paul Kollock

Ava Alena Kolp

Connor Michael Kozlowski

Jewel Mary Kristel

Timothy Raphael Martinez

Addison Mary Maurer

Olivia Rita Maurer

Shea Francis Maxwell

Molly Therese Maywood

Teagan Maria McCadden

Dylan Patrick McCafferty

Sally Hilda McCarthy

Gianna Theresa Micewski

Jake Michael Miksiewicz

Luke Dominic Mingacci

Amanda Elizabeth Moreira

Evan Lawrence Morrow

Sean Patrick Moskowitz

Makenzie Frances Nagle

Alyssa Teresa Natale

Olivia Anne Needham

Juliana Clare Nelson

Kathryn Clare Norbury

Mia Flora Norbury

Grace Anne Olivieri

Adam Francis Oscar

Evan Sebastian Oscar

Brian John Peacher

Aidan Michael Prestigiacomo

Gianna Therese Rahill

Delaney Elizabeth Revak

Vanessa Anthony Rodda

Kelly Adelaide Salvatore

Matthew Patrick Schaefer

Angelia Mary Scirrotto

Jack Matthew Shirley

Peter Francis Sidorski

Brandon Joseph Skurbe

Gabrielle Anne Snyder

Meghan Lucy Soteros

Zachary Lawrence Soto

Anna Mary Francis Stewart

Brendan Anthony Stewart

Morgan Rose Tanhauser

Erin Isabella Varillo

Makayla Pio Varlaro

Aden Michael Walters

Kiera Rose Webster

Sophia Barbara Weissman

Mahlon Joseph Whitmire

Ava Cecilia Wojtko

Nina Faith Zoglio

Sean Sebastian Zornick

COME HOLY SPIRIT, COME

Yesterday, October 6, 2018, 102 seventh grade St. Jude parish students received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our parish was honored to have Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald confer upon our students this Sacrament. The Confirmation Day was filled with great joy. The families were so proud of their sons and daughters. Our Confirmandi were well prepared and clearly open to receiving the grace that comes from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

A special thank you to our principal Sr. Elizabeth, Mrs. Lori Rawski and all our teachers and catechists for preparing our students to receive this sacrament. Please join me in congratulating to the following students: Monsignor Francis W. Beach

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: November 6 - Zoto's Restaurant 12:-3:00 PM. Doors open at Noon/Lunch served at 1 PM.

LUNCH BUNCH: 1 pm, 3rd Wed. of each month at a different local area restaurant each month. If interested call Rachela Player 215-822-8061.

TRIPS: We still need a few people for our trip to Penn's Peak on Wednesday, October 17. Cost is $84 and includes everything. Bus leaves at 10:00 AM. Call Sheila at 215-822-3959. Payment is due for Christmas show "The First Noel" at American Music Theater, Lancaster on Nov. 28. Cost is $94 and includes lunch at Fulton Steamboat Inn, transportation, gratuities and show. Must be paid Oct. 20. Send checks payable to SJS to Sheila Cunningham, 16 Birchwood Circle, Chalfont, PA 18914.

ST. JUDE SENIOR CITIZENS

Join us rain or shine to pray for our nation on October 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon in honor of the

Miracle of the Sun at Fatima in 1917 The Public Square Rosary Rally is sponsored by America Needs Fatima. PLACE: Our Lady of Guadalupe property at the corner of Cold Spring Creamery Road and 413 in Buckingham. Bring a lawn chair if desired. Questions? Contact: Pat Dowling 267-629-9471

Just as the truth of Christ was carried throughout the world by the Apostles and their successors, so our St. Jude mosaic contains precious stones from around the world to signify the universal nature of the Catholic Church.

For a complete description of the St. Jude Mosaic, please see the Renovations page. You can still sponsor this or any memorial to help us create an atmosphere of reverence and prayer. Go to www.stjudechalfont.org/renovations to view our Memorial Booklet.

St. Jude Parish invites you to a community-wide FREE event to address the:

October 23, 2018 (Tuesday) 7 - 9 pm at St. Jude Church

L : The scope of the problem ̶ ̶ The visible signs of addic on What you can do ̶̶ ̶ Local available resources

David Fialko, Cer fied Preven on Specialist, The Council of Southeastern PA, Inc. Diane Rosa , Execu ve Director of the Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission

Amy McCrary, Cer fied Recovery Specialist ̶ Ma Weintraub, Bucks County District A orney

For addi onal informa on, or to register, call 215-738-8893.

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Opioid Crisis

St. Jude Parish will again support mothers and babies through the “Baby Bottles for Life Fundraiser”. Every parishioner will have the opportunity to take a bottle home and fill it with checks, coins or bills on Oct. 13 and 14. The filled bottles should be returned to the church by the end of October. Any checks should be made payable to church with a memo “LOLF”. Thank you for your support! To find out more about this life saving work please or if you would like to find out about volunteer opportunities, please visit legacyoflifefoundation.org.

_____________________________________ During “40 Days for Life” Bucks County and nearby parishes have volunteered to have prayer warriors (minimum of 2 persons) present from 8am to 4pm at the Planned Parenthood facility in Warminster, PA. St. Jude Parish designated day is Monday, October 15. Sign-up sheets can be found at Church entrances. For more than 2 persons at any given hour, please use the back of the sign up sheet.

Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus October 28, 2018

All parishioners are invited to the rededication of our newly renovated sanctuary

and blessing of our new tabernacle on: Sunday, October 28 at the 12 Noon Mass This is the feast day of our Patron, St. Jude.

We will unite our hearts and prayers as one strong faith community in this special celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. A small reception for

everyone will follow the Mass.

A MATTER OF LIFE

ST. JUDE RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY