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Bereavement Ministry |
The St. Jude Bereavement Ministry is a Ministry to those who have suffered the loss of a person significant to them. The group will meet twice a month during the months of Sept., Oct. and Nov. then monthly from Dec. through May. We follow a program developed by Sister Mauryeen O’Brien using her book The New Day Journal. All are welcome. The first meeting will take place on Wed., Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4:00PM on the St. Jude Campus. For more information call the parish office (203) 261-6404 and someone from the ministry will get back to you.
Christmas Fair
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The St. Jude Annual Christmas Fair is held the first Saturday of December in the parish center. This juried craft fair features amazing handmade crafts by local artisans.
Fair Features:
New volunteers are always welcome to make this event a success.
Fair Features:
- Kitchen serving breakfast and lunch foods
- Free Children’s room (parents can drop their kids to make fun crafts while the parent’s shop)
- St. Jude Bake Shop
- Chinese Auction
- Christmas Wreath Sale
- Free door prize
New volunteers are always welcome to make this event a success.
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Feed My People |
Contact Information: Hank Banville
khbanny617@gmail.com
Each day, members of the ministry visit local establishments that have agreed to donate unsold bakery items that would get thrown out every day unless volunteers pick them up for food kitchens. We service 19 different locations including Catholic and non-Catholic churches, Daughters of Charity Day Care, Homes for the Brave, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and Merton House in Bridgeport.
This ministry was started to perform a Corporal Work of Mercy and to fulfill an obligation that Jesus gave us to "feed my people".
Who can volunteer?
All adult parishioners can volunteer.
Can I use it for Service Hours?
N/A
Time Commitment:
Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours each week.
khbanny617@gmail.com
Each day, members of the ministry visit local establishments that have agreed to donate unsold bakery items that would get thrown out every day unless volunteers pick them up for food kitchens. We service 19 different locations including Catholic and non-Catholic churches, Daughters of Charity Day Care, Homes for the Brave, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and Merton House in Bridgeport.
This ministry was started to perform a Corporal Work of Mercy and to fulfill an obligation that Jesus gave us to "feed my people".
Who can volunteer?
All adult parishioners can volunteer.
Can I use it for Service Hours?
N/A
Time Commitment:
Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours each week.
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Food Pantry |
Contact Information: Liz Romeo
lizromeo@charter.net
Our ministry serves Monroe and surrounding communities by supplying food upon request to families in need. Throughout the year, food is collected by our church community and organized in our pantry room. From there, the food is available for families to pick up on a weekly basis.
In addition to our weekly distribution we also have three special packs for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. At Thanksgiving, the pack is extended to include 30 Senior citizens from a local community. There are many ways to be part of the food pantry:
Who can volunteer?
All parishioners can volunteer. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Can I use it for Service Hours?
Yes!
Time Commitment:
Varies.
lizromeo@charter.net
Our ministry serves Monroe and surrounding communities by supplying food upon request to families in need. Throughout the year, food is collected by our church community and organized in our pantry room. From there, the food is available for families to pick up on a weekly basis.
In addition to our weekly distribution we also have three special packs for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. At Thanksgiving, the pack is extended to include 30 Senior citizens from a local community. There are many ways to be part of the food pantry:
- Help once a month by stocking incoming food then packing for the weekly families.
- Staff the pantry room while families pick up their food each week.
- Run extra food to other pantries in the area.
- Shop during the holidays for the specialty items.
- Help with the large holiday packs 3 times a year.
Who can volunteer?
All parishioners can volunteer. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Can I use it for Service Hours?
Yes!
Time Commitment:
Varies.
Contact Information:
What is a healing shawl?
A healing shawl is a garment of love and consolation for a person who is in need.
It is prayerfully knitted, crocheted or sewn for an unknown recipient by a member of the HSM ministry. The shawl is a selfless, spiritual gift of love and prayer from the maker of the shawl, to the person requesting the shawl, and finally to the recipient. When the shawl is completed, it is blessed before being presented to the recipient.
Do you know someone who could benefit from the comfort and support from a healing shawl?
It could be a family member, a friend, or even yourself… someone who suffers from a physical, emotional or spiritual ailment, or even loss of faith and trust. The recipient does not have to be a St. Jude’s parishioner.As a parish in Connecticut, our focus is to provide shawls to people in the surrounding area.
What about privacy?
Our members create these shawls for someone who is in need, and do not know the identity of the recipient or the nature of his or her ailment. A list of recipients is kept by the HSM Coordinator to eliminate any duplication in shawl gifts.
Do you have anything suitable for men? for children?
Yes. For men we have tailored shawls, called mantles, in subdued colors. For children we have colorful fleece blankets and shawls. There are also blankets available for very young children or infants.
How do I obtain a shawl?
Call or e-mail an HSM Coordinator. She will prayerfully choose a shawl and give it to the person requesting the shawl. The shawls are gifts, there is no charge. If you live outside of Connecticut, we will gladly send you a pocket sized healing square, which is prayerfully made and blessed.
How can I help the Healing Shawl Ministry?
Join us at our meetings held on the first Thursday of each month, 10am in the Social Hall. There are members who do not knit, crochet or sew, but help in other ways, or just want to be a part of the ministry. Yarn is available, free of charge for members to knit or crochet.
You created every part of me,
Knitting me in my mother’s womb.
For such handiwork, I praise you.
Awesome this great wonder!
Psalm 139:13-4
- For shawls: Angela 203-452-0432 anbar123@aol.com
- For ministry information: Cathy 203-452-5918
What is a healing shawl?
A healing shawl is a garment of love and consolation for a person who is in need.
It is prayerfully knitted, crocheted or sewn for an unknown recipient by a member of the HSM ministry. The shawl is a selfless, spiritual gift of love and prayer from the maker of the shawl, to the person requesting the shawl, and finally to the recipient. When the shawl is completed, it is blessed before being presented to the recipient.
Do you know someone who could benefit from the comfort and support from a healing shawl?
It could be a family member, a friend, or even yourself… someone who suffers from a physical, emotional or spiritual ailment, or even loss of faith and trust. The recipient does not have to be a St. Jude’s parishioner.As a parish in Connecticut, our focus is to provide shawls to people in the surrounding area.
What about privacy?
Our members create these shawls for someone who is in need, and do not know the identity of the recipient or the nature of his or her ailment. A list of recipients is kept by the HSM Coordinator to eliminate any duplication in shawl gifts.
Do you have anything suitable for men? for children?
Yes. For men we have tailored shawls, called mantles, in subdued colors. For children we have colorful fleece blankets and shawls. There are also blankets available for very young children or infants.
How do I obtain a shawl?
Call or e-mail an HSM Coordinator. She will prayerfully choose a shawl and give it to the person requesting the shawl. The shawls are gifts, there is no charge. If you live outside of Connecticut, we will gladly send you a pocket sized healing square, which is prayerfully made and blessed.
How can I help the Healing Shawl Ministry?
Join us at our meetings held on the first Thursday of each month, 10am in the Social Hall. There are members who do not knit, crochet or sew, but help in other ways, or just want to be a part of the ministry. Yarn is available, free of charge for members to knit or crochet.
You created every part of me,
Knitting me in my mother’s womb.
For such handiwork, I praise you.
Awesome this great wonder!
Psalm 139:13-4
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Pro-Life |
A ministry of prayer and peaceful vigils to encourage a Culture Of Life, to end abortions, close abortion centers, and support expecting parents.
We participate in Diocesan Prayer Vigils in front of Planned Parenthood facilities and have joined with our Parish KofC Council in hosting a Parish Novena for Life.
We invite all to join us in daily prayer to protect the lives of unborn children.
For additional information, please contact
Karin Tierney, Coordinator. Email: kjt1046@att.net or 203-926-1135.
We participate in Diocesan Prayer Vigils in front of Planned Parenthood facilities and have joined with our Parish KofC Council in hosting a Parish Novena for Life.
We invite all to join us in daily prayer to protect the lives of unborn children.
For additional information, please contact
Karin Tierney, Coordinator. Email: kjt1046@att.net or 203-926-1135.
