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Rosary

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2019 Rosaries at St. Jude:
  • The Children Rosary will be held right after the 9 AM Mass on the First Sunday of the Month
  • The Knights of Columbus say the Rosary on the fifth Sunday of every month that has five Sundays. This happens four, and occasionally 5, times a year. The dates are shown below. The Rosary is held right after the 10;30 AM Mass.
    • 2019 -  Sep 29, Dec 29



Catholics pray the rosary because it's a powerful prayer to God, through His mother, Mary. 

Praying the rosary has been a tradition in the Church for a long time. It's a bit fuzzy who made it more formal; some say it was St. Dominic and others say it wasn't. What really matters is that this prayer is super powerful.

Throughout Church history, many popes and saints have highly recommended that we pray the rosary. St. Louis de Montfort said, 'When the Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory and is more meritorious than any other prayer.'

The rosary begins with the recitation of the Apostle's Creed, an Our Father, three Hail Mary's and a Glory Be. Then there are five decades which each begin and end with an Our Father and Glory Be, and have ten Hail Mary's in between. When you pray the rosary, you meditate on the events in Jesus' life. There are the joyful, luminous, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries. 

In various apparitions, Mary has appeared holding a rosary and has asked that we continue to pray this prayer. She always leads us to her Son, and presents our needs before Him. Prayer is about developing our relationship with God, and loving Him more, so it makes sense to get to know Him through the events of the life of Christ that we meditate on during the rosary. 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: 

'Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ. Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of Christ, as in lectio divina or the rosary. This form of prayerful reflection is of great value, but Christian prayer should go further to the knowledge of the love of the Lord Jesus, to union with him' (CCC 2708).

Rosaries are not just decorations. Battles have been won because people prayed the rosary! There have been hearts converted, and impossible intentions answered too. Your life can only be blessed if you start praying the rosary.

For a wonderful description on how to pray the Rosary - CLICK HERE (EWTN)

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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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  • About Us
    • 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