CONFIRMATION PRAYER
 
God, Our Father, we ask you to bless our candidates who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. May the gifts within each one be touched by Your Holy Spirit and become blessings for our parish family. Bless, too, their parents, sponsors, catechists, and all those who have been the reflection of Your Son’s love. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen
 
Last Tuesday, May 15th,  forty nine young people of our parish received the Sacrament of Confirmation by the Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.
 
The Sacrament of Confirmation sealed the candidates with the gift of the Spirit of God and completed their initiation as full members of the church. This is our Christian creed. Confirmation does not conclude our young people’s religious education but rather draws them into full participation in the life of the community. Their journey became a reality through the dedication of our entire parish. Bringing God to life within these young adults has enabled them to make their faith their own. I encourage them to be open to following the lead of the Holy Spirit in their lives and contribute their gifts and talents to the life of St. Jude Parish and beyond. And as I told our young people before their Confirmation: Love Jesus and don’t give up in doing that.
 
“Go Make a Difference.”
 As always, you are in my prayers.
 
God Bless you,
Fr. Antonio

Faith Formation/Confirmation Registrations 
Registration is currently underway for 2018/2019 Faith Formation and Confirmation classes. Registration forms are available at these links:
     – Faith Formation
     – Confirmation 
The forms can be filled out online, then printed. Please return all completed forms to the Faith Formation Office in the Parish Center as soon as possible.

Rosary
Special Miriam devotions held in the Catholic Church during the month of May honor the Virgin Mary as “The Queen of May”. The recitation of the Rosary will take place at 7:00pm in the Main Church on the following 2 dates: May 24th and 31st.
 
Summer Mass Schedule
Beginning July 1^st, 2018, there will be no 5:00pm
Mass on Sunday during the months of July and August.
The 5:00pm Mass will resume the weekend after
Labor Day on September 9^th.

Crafters and Vendors Wanted: Indoor Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, October 20th, 9:00am to 4:00pm at the St. Jude Parish Center. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Squires Circle 2192. Table rental fees fund the Squires charitable works. Reserve an 8’ table for $30 or a corner table for $60. Only 12 tables left! First Come First Reserved! You keep 100% of any profits you make. Looking for a Tupperware representative. For more information, please contact Tish Rohe at 973-426-9494 or email: rohesquires@yahoo.com.
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HOLY DAYS:        9:00 AM
                               7:00 PM

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