THE ST JUDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Community Service Ministries
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Bereavement Ministry

Contact Information:
Parish Office
203-261-6788
EMAIL: Parish Office
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
Contact Information:
Donna Lane
203-4594852
EMAIL: Donna Lane

​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:
  • 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
203-261-6404
EMAIL: Hank Banville
​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.
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Food Pantry

Contact Information:
Liz Romeo
203-261-6404
EMAIL: Liz Romeo
Contact Information: Liz Romeo
lizromeo@charter.net 

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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.
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Healing Shawl Ministry

Contact Information:
Angela for shawls
203-452-0432
EMAIL: Angela
Cathy for Ministry information
203-452-5918
EMAIL:  Cathy
​Contact Information:
  • 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.
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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​

Contact Information:
Karen Tierney
203-926-1135
EMAIL: Karin Tierney
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.
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Contact Us

St Jude
707 Monroe Tpke
Monroe, CT 06468

203-261-6404
​parish.office@stjuderc.com

Office Hours 
​ (
During any holiday closures, Fr Henry will be checking voicemails regularly and respond promptly.)

Monday through Thursday
9 am - 3 pm

We encourage you to contact us by phone first at: (203)-261-6404
or
e-mail: parish.office@stjuderc.com
 
Voice mails and e-mails will be monitored for appropriate response.




Mass Schedule - Pre-registration is required

Monday-Thursday - 9:00 AM
Saturday - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM



Confession

Confession in the Day Chapel  Saturday at 3 PM to 3:30.




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    • Parish Newsletter
    • Welcome Newcomers
    • Our Faith
    • 2021 Mass Intentions
    • Parish History
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Patron: Saint Jude Thaddeus
    • St Jude Novena
    • Staff
    • Parish Registration
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Rosary
    • Adoration
  • Masses
    • Mass Times
    • Mass Registration
    • View Masses
  • What Catholic's Believe
    • Our Faith
    • Becoming Catholic
    • RCIA
    • Returning Catholics
    • Being Catholic Today
    • What Is the Catholic Church?
    • We are the Church
    • What Do Catholics Believe?
  • Sacraments
    • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Penance (Reconciliation)
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
  • Ministries
    • Parish Life
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Altar Server
      • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
      • Reader
      • Music Ministry
      • Music - St Jude Choir
      • Music - Contempory Choir
      • Usher
    • Community Service >
      • Bereavement Ministry
      • Christmas Fair
      • Feed My People
      • Food Pantry
      • Healing Shawl
      • Pro Life
    • Parish Service >
      • Adopt-a-Garden
      • Altar Linens
      • Buildings and Grounds
      • Floral Decorating
      • Gift Shop
      • Parish Council
      • Parish Nurses
      • Hospitality
      • MOMS Group
      • Mission Committee
      • Parish Festival
      • Vacation Bible School
    • Organizations >
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Columbiettes
  • Religious Education
    • Children's Faith Formation
    • Children's Sacraments
    • Safe Environment
  • Youth Group
  • Living your Faith
    • Introduction
    • Holy Eucharist
    • Reconciliation
    • Spiritual Practice
    • Social Outreach
    • Faith Study
    • Right of Christian Initation for Adults
  • Giving
    • Online Giving
  • Photo Gallery
  • MLK