
"...whatever you did for
one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
The only thing you
can take with you when you leave this life, is what you gave
while you lived it.
CASA Volunteers
The
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs are recruiting
volunteers to serve as advocates for abused/neglected children.
Such volunteers help facilitate placement of children into a
permanent home and represent the child’s best interest
in family court. CASA volunteers must be 21 years of age or older
and have a sincere desire to help abused/neglected children.
To become a CASA volunteer, call 973-579-0723.
PARISH OFFICE REQUEST
Do you have a new Address? Are you
moving? Are your envelopes getting lost in the mail? We’re
still receiving undeliverable envelopes at the parish office
with postage due. Please take a moment to let us know so
we can ensure prompt delivery! Contact the parish office
at 973-691-1561or send your updated information to secretary@stjudeparish.org
SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Do you know someone who is confined
to the house and unable to get to church? There are many in the
parish whom we unable to reach and would love to visit. If such
a person is known to you, please call the rectory indicating
those whom would welcome a visit.
CHILDREN ARE PRECIOUS
Children are most precious gifts
from God. Foster and adoptive parents (Resource Families) help
children who have endured more than most could possibly imagine.
You can show them the love and support a family can give each
other. Would you consider sharing your love with a child very
much in need of love by becoming a foster parent? If so, call
1-877-NJ-Foster or contact Catholic Charities at 973-279-7100
ext 38.
BRINGING UP THE GIFTS
Families, individuals and guests are
always welcome to bring up the gifts during the Offertory Procession
on Sunday liturgy. Anyone wishing to bring honor to God in this
manner should mention it to one of our ushers or ministers of
hospitality in the back of church. They will be happy to guide
in this important part of the liturgy.
Food Stamps
You and Your Family could Qualify for
Food Stamps if: you have low income or work for low income, you
have or will get a social security number, you will get a job
if you are able and aren’t working now, you have a child
or elder care costs, or pay child support, you have high medical
bills, rent, house payments, or utilities, you have a car that’s
not worth too much, you are elderly or disabled, and have high
housing costs or medical bills. Citizens and many legal immigrants
can qualify for food stamps. For more information, contact: the
Office of Temporary Assistance at 1-877-589-2556 or 1-800-221-5689.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
Become a Literacy Tutor and in just one
hour a week you can help another adult learn to READ, WRITE,
and SPEAK ENGLISH. Call 973-984-1998 or visit the Literacy Volunteers
of America web-site at www.lvamorris.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: BIG BROTHERS, BIG
SISTERS
BB/BS provides a positive adult role
model for children ages 5 — 17 who come from single parent
homes. Adults will assist the children in achieving their highest
potential by providing mentoring and friendship. Volunteers over
the age of 18 are needed to be role models and friends to children
from single parent homes. Volunteers offer guidance, attention
and support to children. Volunteers also help enhance the child’s
life skills. An application, 4 references, state police check,
prosecutors office check, DMV check and a home interview are
required in order to insure the safety of the children Training
is provided and hours are flexible according to the adult’s
and child’s schedule. For information in Morris, Bergen & Passaic
Counties, please call Lori D. Konya at 973-335-3044 or in Sussex
County call Annette Falkowski at 973-300-4149.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ARC
The ARC is dedicated to the care, support
and advancement of people with mental retardation and their families.
The organization facilitates partnerships with community resources;
seeks maximum community participation; promotes individual planning
based on preferences, choices and need; ands fosters the development
of socially valued roles fore each client. Volunteers are needed
all week long at various times. Volunteers with painting, arts & crafts,
cooking, storytelling and athletic skills are needed, as well
as counselors and Day Care workers. Volunteers must be 18 or
older. References and in interview are required. A 4 to 5 hour
training session is provided on Mondays. For further information,
call Ellen Hansson at 973-326-9750 x. 214.
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Birthright, Inc.: Birthright, Inc. provides
caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed
by an unplanned pregnancy. Birthright provides many services,
including friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy tests,
legal, medical, and financial assistance, assistance with housing,
referrals to social service agencies, and maternity and baby
clothes. Volunteers are needed to greet women that come into
the office and to answer phones in order to provide support,
answer questions and make referrals for those who call the agency.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the pregnancy testing,
and to sort and organize donated clothing for the mothers and
babies. Other volunteer opportunities include picking up and
delivering donated items, giving talks in the community, and
representing the agency at Healtfairs. Training is provided.
For further information, please call Maureen Longfield at 973-
361-6665
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Migrant Ministry is a program of the
Father Judge Apostolic Center of the Diocese of Paterson. The
program reaches out to Migrant Workers living in Morris County
and surrounding areas. These migrant workers who are mostly young
adult men may cut lawns or wash the dishes in our local restaurants.
They are not eligible for any government sponsored social services,
and therefore have many needs. The Migrant Ministry Program strives
to meet their physical and spiritual needs. Volunteers are needed
as English tutors, to assist at the migrant clinic, to participate
in the Spanish Evangelization classes, and to assist with the
twice a month Migrant Masses and dinners. For the Masses and
dinners, volunteers are needed for transportation and to help
set up and serve the meals. For further information, please call
Fr. Dennis Berry at 908-647-7112.
1st FRIDAY ADORATION
To continue the Adoration of the Eucharist
on the 1st Friday, it is required that someone be present with
the Eucharist at the time it is exposed. We need volunteers to
fulfill this need from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please contact
Mary Devins at 973-691-0329, if you would like to enjoy a spiritually
rewarding hour.