Welcome

 Saint Jude Catholic Church
Monroe, CT

Loving Christ, Loving Others

Welcome to St. Jude’s Parish in Monroe! Our parish seeks to become a place where people encounter God, fall in love with Him, are transformed by His Spirit, and become missionary disciples in the world today. 

We believe in building on the Five Pillars of the Church: 
  1. Worship – everything we do begins with our relationship with God, Who first loved us. 
  2. Formation – we then allow the Truth of Jesus Christ, found in Scripture and in the Tradition of the Catholic Church, to change our hearts and our lives so          that we become fully mature in holiness. 
  3. Evangelization – once Christ has changed our hearts, we seek to offer Him to a world that is so desperately in need of His love. 
  4. Community – this Christian life cannot be lived in isolation. We foster intentional friendships with other disciples for mutual support and encouragement. 
  5. Service – our love for Jesus should translate into love for our neighbor, especially the poor, the unborn, the immigrant, and those most vulnerable among      us.

Mass Times


Saturday Vigil Mass:  4:30 pm 
Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am

​Daily Mass:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am 


Confession:    Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm

Eucharist Adoration:  
September through May - Monday from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM 
First Friday of every month from 7 PM to 8 PM



 Upcoming Events (Click on event for more information)

  • Inclement Weather Policy

    Inclement Weather Policy


    As the weather turns colder and snowier, please take note of the Inclement Weather Policy for St. Jude's Parish:


    Weekday Mass is cancelled if Monroe public schools are cancelled (the Mass will be said and the intention will be prayed for, but privately). If school is on a 2-hour delay, Mass is as usual.


    Saturday Vigil/Sunday Mass are never cancelled.


    Religious Education on Wednesdays are cancelled if Monroe Public Schools are closed OR if the will have no after-school activities.


    Religious Education on Sundays - please check your email. We will make the determination by 8am that day.  


    All other evening meetings, events, and groups - please contact the leader of your group/event to see if it will still meet. Do not contact the parish office.


  • Father Maximillian Concert

    December 6, 2025


    Schedule


    8:30 AM Rosary Recitation &

                       Confession


    9:00 AM   Mass


    10:00 AM Social Hour with talk & preview

                           concert by Father Maximillian


    4:30 PM: Mass 

                        Followed by Dinner in the Social Hall

                    & Concert by Fr. Maximillian

  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception

    Feast of the Immaculate Conception


    Our Lady's Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast day of the United States of America - and is a Holy Day of Obligation this year, where Catholics are obliged - and privileged to attend Mass to celebrate our Blessed Mother! 


    Masses will be Monday, December 8th at 9am and 7pm at St. Jude's.


  • Happy Birthday Jesus

    COME CELEBRATE WITH US!


    The Saint John XXIII Columbiettes invites families to join us in our annual Happy Birthday Jesus! celebration. We will be hosting games, arts & crafts, caroling and raffle prizes. The event will end with a Nativity play and a singalong of Happy Birthday to Jesus complete with cupcakes!



    When: December 13, 2025


    Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (approx.)


    Cost: We are asking for donations of a food item or toiletry item as a gift to Jesus for his people in need. However, there is a small cost for the raffle tickets.


    Where: Msgr. Sabia Social Hall at St. Jude Church

    707 Monroe Take

    Monroe, CT 06468


    RSVP: RSVPs by December 8, 2025 In order to prepare for the event, please

    call or text:

    Debbie Gallant at 203-414-9861 or Debbie Frackiewicz at 203-273-4729


    Columbiettes are here to host and teens are here to assist with crafts & games. We will not be

    providing childcare.

  • Christmas Eve Children's Choir

    Christmas Eve Children’s Choir!


    Students, young and old, from our CCD Program and the parish, are invited to sing at the 5:30 P.M. Mass this year. Wear your “Christmas Best” and lift your voices for Jesus at one of our Vigil Masses. It will be a beautiful time!


    The music is not complicated or complex - pretty much straightforward and common Christmas Carols. My hope is to have one big rehearsal before Christmas at a time convenient for all. Students of reading age and up are invited to sing and music is an amazing way to improve those reading skills! All are welcome to participate.


    Please contact Lou, our Parish Director of Music via email to confirm and RSVP at 

    Song List - 5:30 P.M. Vigil Mass of Christmas with Children’s Choir

    louisvollono@aol.com

     

    “O Come, Little Children” Helpful YouTube Link here

     

    “O Come! All Ye Faithful” Helpful YouTube Link here


    “The First Nowell” Helpful YouTube Link here

     

    “Silent Night” Helpful YouTube Link here

     

    “Joy to the World!” Helpful YouTube link

     

    "I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning."                              

    — Plato


  • Homebound Christmas Caroling

    Save the Dates - 2025 Homebound Christmas Caroling


    Sunday, December 14 - after 11:30 Mass (meet at 12:30 in vestibule)


    We would love to have enough volunteers to send two caroling groups out to homebound parishioners, who cherish our caroling visits each year! Locations and routes will be provided to groups


    Sunday, December 7 at 3 pm - Children & Young Family Caroling


    Join Saint Jude Kids Club and parish young families for caroling to seniors at Hidden Knolls off of Elm street


    Email familyminstry@stjuderc.org if you are interested in joining our caroling groups!

  • Saint Jude Mom's Group

    Saint Jude Moms Group


    Fall Meeting Dates:


    Friday 12/12 - Rosary Making


    Thursday, 12/18 - 7:30 pm Christmas Gathering and "Secret Saint" exchange.



    Email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com for more information

  • Seniors Group Meeting

    Seniors Group "Joyful Journeys"  


    Meet every second Thursday at 1pm during the school year.


    Al those in their "golden years" are invited to join us for our Seniors group - a gathering for prayer, a talk, fellowship, and food! Every second Thursday of the month, from 1-3pm.


    Our next meeting is Dec  11


    Jan Brown of St Lawrence Parish in

    Shelton will talk about Our Lady's apparition

    in Champion, Wisconsin



    All are welcome. No need to register.


    For more information, contact Ellen

    Stevens at ellenstevens@charter.net.

  • Youth Encounter 2025


    All young people entering Grades 6-12 are invited to join us! 


    Our 2025 schedule is here




  • Bible Study


    More information here

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