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Saint Jude Parish Community Hopatcong, New Jersey

MONDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM TUESDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM FRIDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM

WEDNESDAY: 8:00AM – 2:00P THURSDAY: 8:00AM – 2:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

======================================= THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Isaiah speaks poetically of the coming of the Lord. He describes how “darkness covers the earth” but light and glory appear over God’s chosen people. Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Paul tells the Ephesians that the Jews and Gentiles are now co-heirs of the promises God has made. He explains that both groups are now members of one body through Jesus Christ. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus’ birth, three astrologers from the east came to Jerusalem and inquired about the newborn king of the Jews. King Herod became greatly angered, and asked the astrologers to bring him more information about the child once they had found him, so that he too could pay homage to the infant. However, Herod’s true plan was to kill Jesus. The wise men were warned in a dream not to return to him and they took a different route to return home

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday

Is 55:1-11 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday

1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday

1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday

1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday

1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Mk 2:13-17

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READING HIS WORD TODAY

By Rev. William J. Reilly “You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit,…it was not made known to people in other generations as it now has been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the

gospel.” We hear the story of the visitors from the east, the magi, remember the three gifts and the guidance of the star. But St. Paul offers us something more for our consideration. God in His goodness has sent His Son, for the salvation of all people. Paul explained it clearly, as revealed now. The ‘now’ in our time tells us the same awesome and meaningful message. We are 1) Coheirs, - something special is offered to us. 2) Members of the same body – we belong to the Lord and His church, a holy people and 3) copartners, called to do our part as Missionary Disciples. These gifts have been given to us for our benefit, to be treasured and used for the building of His kingdom.

Ann Bauer, James Bonavota, Kevin Dillion,

KyleBussey,Jordyn Cameron, Sue Cardena, Shannon Reggie Crowley, Bruce Feinberg, Richard Ferris, Dylan Flinchum, ,Liliana Ghiggini, Herbert Grobe, ,,William Goehr Rick Hedgecock, Mary Hessenius, Irene Hogan,, Bruce Hill, Laura Impagliazzo, Rosemarie Juskus ,Diane Lounsbery Joan Major, Tony Maldonado,Julia McAndrews, Lynne McDonald, Sean McDonald, Anthony Monetti, Yvonne Paquing, Genowefa Penkala, Judy Pickett, Loretta Rankin,

Richard Ratti, Danny Rourk, Mary Rushka, Paul Sansevere, Emma Scannelli, Henry Schmidt, Anthony Sisco, Robert Sottolano, William Stelmach, Carol Strasser, Nancy & Tom Tevis, Katherine vonEhr, Joyce Williams, Yvonne Zaccone.

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)

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO ARE SICK

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE

Went to print before collections THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

======================================== SHOP RITE CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AFTER ALL THE MASSES IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH. ST. JUDE’S GETS 5% OF CERTIFICATES .

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ParishPay is now WeShare - Please Verify Your Account Our automated (online) giving program has

changed from ParishPay to WeShare. Parishpay users should follow

“https://www.churchgiving.com/?pc=3vactt03” to verify your new WeShare account. If you run into any issues accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-950-9952, Option One (or call the Rectory at 973-398-6377). If you are interested in joining our automated giving program see here: “http://stjudehopatcong.org/giving”

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

MASS FOR ALL STUDENTS AT 9:15 AM ALL CLASSES RESUME ON JAN. 7, 2018

GRADE 1: MEETING ROOM - 10:20 – 11:30 AM GRADES 2 – 4: PARISH CENTER - 10:20 – 11:30 AM GRADES 5 – 7: PARISH CENTER - 4:00 – 5:30 PM

GRADE 8: 7:00-8:30 PM PARISH CENTER CONFIRMATION IS ON SUNDAY EVENING FROM 7:00 – 8:30 PM

GRADE 9: PARISH CENTER GRADE 10: MEETING ROOM

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) 400-1692. Our Youth Group has set

up a Café. Anyone wishing to come by for tea or coffee are welcome to attend.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meet on the 1st TUESDAY, in the Church meeting room at 8:00 PM immediately following the Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 PM in the Church. ==================================== MEN’S GROUP will restart in April. THEOLOGY TABLE WILL RESUME JAN. 9, 2018 SELF DEFENSE CLASS is every Tuesday night in the Church meeting room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Call Mike at 973-229-9881 for more information

NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP Every Wednesday at 8:30 am,

followed with the Holy Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT

EVERY THURSDAY: 9:00 AM – 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

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Jan. 6 Margaret Barge r& John DiGangi

Dorothy & Lester Coale SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

Jan. 7 Francis J. Lynch, Jr.

John & Anna Sobosky & William Cooper, Jr.

Andrea Sanchez MONDAY 8:30 AM

Jan. 8 Rudy Astore

TUESDAY 8:30 AM

Jan.9 Rosemarie Wirth

WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM

8:45 AM

Jan.10 Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual

Help Alyssa Ruggieri

THURSDAY 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Jan. 11 People of St. Jude’s

Divine Mercy Chaplet Evening Prayer,

Novena to St. Jude Benediction

FRIDAY 8:30 AM

Jan.12 Ryan Sheridan

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Jan. 13 Pat Smith

Francisca Cassanovas SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

Jan. 14 Maureen Schmidt Andrea Sanchez Annette Loffredo

St. Jude’s K. of C. will be holding their After Christmas, Christmas

Party

At the Black River Barn Restaurant Rte. #10, Randolph, NJ.

January 21 from 12noon – 4:00pm Cost $25.00 per person. ALL YOU CAN EAT BRUNCH!!! Each person participating in the Secret Santa Gift Exchange, please bring a $10.00 wrapped gift. For more info, contact Jim at 973-398-0977 or Mike at 973-770-6536. All checks should be received by Jan. 12, 2018 and made payable to Knights of Columbus # 9914 C/O Jim Liptak 7 Lackawanna Trail, Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Please join us the weekend of Jan. 6 – 7, 2018 To hear Rev. Anthony P. Palazzolo speak at all the masses About a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the

Caribbean. Fr. will share personal witness about this mission that cares for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate love one another. In addition to working for Food for the Poor he works for the Family Life Office in the Diocese of St. Augustine , as an advisor-counselor.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MONTH 3: I can suck my thumb now!

The baby can squint, swallow and move his tongue. He sleeps and awakens. Fingernails and toenails form and he now has his own unique set of fingerprints. Sensitive to touch he will tightly grasp an object placed in the palm of his hand. He breathes amniotic fluid to help develop and strengthen the respiratory system, but he gets oxygen he needs through the umbilical

cord. At the beginning of this month, just nine weeks after conception, he can suck his thumb.

Schedule for Jan. 6-7

Jan. 13-14

Evert 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..

5:00 PM

J. Possible J. Jensen, D. Ferris, M. Coolican, T. Cole,

D. Armeno

Gabby, Grace Christopher

7:45 AM

J. Hero

J. & M. Quirk, M. & P. Procacci, M. Butt

Tyler, Katherine

9:15 AM

A. Meola C. Gartley, T. Vicedomini, L. Colello, S. Gesregan, M. Comerford

Patrick, Matthew, Lily

11:00 AM D. Orianzi

. & S. Cerrada, M. Kuty, L. & R. Meniel

Tyler, Emily, Naomi

5:00 PM

J. Lang

J. O’Connor, D. Armeno, M. Coolican,

D. Ferris, J. Jensen

Gabby, Grace Christopher

7:45 AM

J. Karl

J. Nicolicchia, D. Silva, T. Walker, J. &

M. Quirk

Tyler, Katherine. Eva

9:15 AM

C. Rehe

O. Betlow, M. Sturm, L. Colello, T.

Vivedomini, S. Gesregan

Patrick, Lily,Matthew

11:00 AM

J. Ferguson

R. Nevins, F. Wimbush, M. Kuty, L. & R. Meniel

Victor, Matthew

ST. JUDE’S

SUBS FOR

SUPERBOWL February 4th

12”Subs for only $10.00

All Orders must be received by Feb 1ST

Italian ______x10.00= _______

Ham ______x10.00= _______

Turkey ______x10.00= _______ All Subs come with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion / Dressing Packets & Bag of Chips included Name:____________________________________________ Phone# ___________________

Pick up Feb 4th at 12:00pm in parish center All Checks Payable to St. Jude Church Mail to: St. Jude Church, 40 Maxim Dr., Hopatcong, NJ 07843

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT IMPROVEMENTS TO PARISH

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" HOPATCONG SENIORS INC." MEMBERS. PLEASE NOTE, WEATHER PERMITTING WE WILL HAVE OUR REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AT ST. JUDE'S PARISH CENTER AT 10:00 AM. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE FROM THE SENIOR CENTER TO ST. JUDE'S.

Life: An “Epiphany” of God “Life is always a good. … Why is life a good? This question is found everywhere in the Bible, and from the very first pages it receives a powerful and amazing answer. The life which God gives man is quite different from the life of all other living creatures, inasmuch as man, although formed from the dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7, 3:19; Job 34:15; Ps 103:14; 104:29), is a manifestation of God in the world, a sign of his presence, a trace of his glory (cf. Gen 1:26-27; Ps 8:6). This is what Saint Irenaeus of Lyons wanted to emphasize in his celebrated definition: ‘Man, living man, is the glory of God’. Man has been given a sublime dignity, based on the intimate bond which unites him to his Creator: in man there shines forth a reflection of God himself” (The Gospel of Life, n. 34).

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