"...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.

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!  Also, please contact the rectory to insure your family is properly registered.   Contact the parish office at 973-691-1561 or send your updated information to secretary@stjudeparish.org

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.

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.

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.

OTHER 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