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MONDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM TUESDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM FRIDAY: 8:00AM – 3:00PM

WEDNESDAY: 8:00AM – 2:00P THURSDAY: 8:00AM – 2:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

THIS RECTORY WILL BE CLOSED FROM DEC.23-JAN. 1ST.

======================================= First Reading: Gn 15:1-6, 21: 1-3 Abram shows us the Lord keeps His promises, for his offspring were indeed many, like the stars in heaven. We, too, must trust in the Lord, so like Abram, our families might prosper. Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 By faith Abraham and Sarah were blessed with Isaac, and through him, many descendants because they trusted in God’s promise and believed in what they could not see. We see that faith, trust and prayer bring forth God’s miracles in our lives. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Jesus was brought to Jerusalem to be consecrated according to the law of Moses. A man named Simeon had learned he would not die until he had seen God’s anointed. Upon seeing Jesus, he immediately declared he had witnessed “the glory of your people of Israel.” The prophetess Anna also gave thanks and spoke of Jesus to all who would listen. Both recognized the power of Jesus, although he was still an infant.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday

Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday

1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday

1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday

1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 First Friday

1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 First Saturday

1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READING HIS WORD TODAY

By Rev. William J. Reilly “They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents

brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regards to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: ‘Now Master you can let your servant go in peace.’” How often we have attended a baptism, as parent, godparent, big brother or sister, relative or friend. Some assumed the role of Joseph and Mary, others that of Simeon, or Anna who prayed. Whatever our role, we are called to recognize the special presence of the Christ as they did. Joseph protected, Mary reflected, Simeon prayed and praised. We do too. Pope Francis in his exhortation ‘The Joy of Love’ provides a terrific teaching as we bring one year to a close and turn the page to a new year of grace. He says, ‘Family prayer is a special way of expressing and strengthening this paschal faith. A few minutes can be found each day to come together before the living God to tell him of our worries, to ask for the needs of our family, to pray for someone experiencing difficulty, to ask for help in showing love, to give thanks for life and for its blessings and to ask Our Lady to protect us beneath her maternal mantle. With a few simple words, this moment of prayer can do immense good for our families.’ As we hear of all the New Year’s resolutions, may we see this as our priority.

Welcome! New parishioners are asked to register by calling or visiting the parish office or by speaking to one of the parish staff. WHY A CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN SHOULD BE A REGISTERED PARISHIONER The precepts of the Church explained that: we need to belong to a parish (your

parish is the Church in the City where you are domiciled) and to contribute to its support. Everyone should do this (Canon 107). To identify yourself with a worshipping community of faith. Salvation comes to us by God in community. Religion is not meant to be individualistic. Membership in a parish community is the norm. To allow the priest of the parish to know you so that Letters of Recommendation can be given when needed. (Sponsorship/certificates)

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE

Went to print before collections THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

======================================== SHOP RITE CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AFTER ALL THE MASSES IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH. ST. JUDE’S GETS 5% OF CERTIFICATES .

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ParishPay is now WeShare - Please Verify Your Account Our automated (online) giving program has

changed from ParishPay to WeShare. Parishpay users should follow

“https://www.churchgiving.com/?pc=3vactt03” to verify your new WeShare account. If you run into any issues accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-950-9952, Option One (or call the Rectory at 973-398-6377). If you are interested in joining our automated giving program see here: “http://stjudehopatcong.org/giving”

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

MASS FOR ALL STUDENTS AT 9:15 AM ALL CLASSES RESUME ON JAN. 7, 2018

GRADE 1: MEETING ROOM - 10:20 – 11:30 AM GRADES 2 – 4: PARISH CENTER - 10:20 – 11:30 AM GRADES 5 – 7: PARISH CENTER - 4:00 – 5:30 PM

GRADE 8: 7:00-8:30 PM PARISH CENTER CONFIRMATION IS ON SUNDAY EVENING FROM 7:00 – 8:30 PM

GRADE 9: PARISH CENTER GRADE 10: MEETING ROOM

YOUTH GROUP SAINT JUDE’S YOUTH GROUP - Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Parish Center. All teens are

welcome. For more information, please call Janice at (201) 400-1692. Our Youth Group has set

up a Café. Anyone wishing to come by for tea or coffee are welcome to attend.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meet on the 1st TUESDAY, in the Church meeting room at 8:00 PM immediately following the Rosary and Benediction at 7:30 PM in the Church. ==================================== MEN’S GROUP will restart in April. THEOLOGY TABLE WILL RESUME JAN. 9, 2018 SELF DEFENSE CLASS is every Tuesday night in the Church meeting room from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Call Mike at 973-229-9881 for more information

NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF

PERPETUAL HELP Every Wednesday at 8:30 am,

followed with the Holy Mass

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT

EVERY THURSDAY: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

"The Eucharist is connected with Passion. …To make sure that we do not forget, Jesus gave us the Eucharist as a memorial of his love … When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much

Jesus loved you then, when you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now." Saint Teresa of Calcutta

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

DEC. 30 People of St. Jude’s

Frank Nutley SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

DEC. 31 Bob Rankin SEE LIST

OF DECEASED

MONDAY 8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Special intention for Elmer Maximo

SEE LIST OF DECEASED

PARISHIONERS TUESDAY 8:30 AM

Jan. 2 Patrick Leahy

WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM

8:45 AM

Jan. 3 Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual

Help Andrea Sanchez

THURSDAY 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Jan. 4 Frank Farruggia, Sr.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Evening Prayer,

Novena to St. Jude Benediction

FRIDAY 8:30 AM

Jan. 5 Santa Cucuzzella

SATURDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Jan. 6 Margaret Barge r& John DiGangi

Dorothy 7 Lester Coale SUNDAY 7:45 AM 9:15 AM

11:00 AM

Jan. 7 Francis J. Lynch, Jr.

John & Anna Sobosky & William Cooper, Jr.

Andrea Sanchez

St. Jude’s K. of C. will be holding their After

Christmas, Christmas Party

At the Black River Barn Restaurant Rte. #10, Randolph, NJ.

January 21 from 12noon – 4:00pm Cost $25.00 per person. ALL YOU CAN EAT BRUNCH!!! Each person participating in the Secret Santa Gift Exchange, please bring a $10.00 wrapped gift. For more info, contact Jim at 973-398-0977 or Mike at 973-770-6536. All checks should be received by Jan. 12, 2018 and made payable to Knights of Columbus # 9914 C/O Jim Liptak 7 Lackawanna Trail, Hopatcong, NJ 07843

Anyone wishing to take care of kitchen during Bingo is asked to call Jed at 973-670-8999 after 5:00pm.

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Please join us the weekend of Jan. 6 – 7, 2018 To hear Rev. Anthony P. Palazzolo speak at all the masses About a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Fr. will share personal witness

about this mission that cares for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate love one another. In addition to working for Food for the Poor he works for the Family Life Office in the Diocese of St. Augustine , as an advisor-counselor.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New Year's Prayer

God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another.

As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MONTH 3: I can suck my thumb now!

The baby can squint, swallow and move his tongue. He sleeps and awakens. Fingernails and toenails form and he now has his own unique set of fingerprints. Sensitive to touch he will tightly grasp an object placed in the palm of his hand. He breathes amniotic fluid to help develop and strengthen the respiratory system, but he gets oxygen he needs through

the umbilical cord. At the beginning of this month, just nine weeks after conception, he can suck his thumb.

DECEASED: Rudy Astore, Michelle Aue, Thomas & Margaret Barger, Warren & Angela Barootjian, , Bill Bartley, Bill Bartley,Jr., Brenton Bassin , Edward & Ann Cafferty, Sylva & Josephine Cancelleri, Francisca Casasnovas, Patrick & Mary Caruso, Joe Castoro, Vito Castoro,Dorothy Coale, Josephine & Leonard Colello, Sr., Edward & Jeanette Connaughton, Charles & Catherine Conzelmann, Ann Conway, William & Josey Cooper, William Cooper, Jr. Sal Cucinella, Sr., John & Mae Cure Sr., John Cure, Louis & Louise D’Amelio, Rose & Joe Davi, Bob DeKleine, Jonathan & William DeLucchi, Edward Devine, Tom & Ethel Devlin, John & Mae Di Gangi, Joseph & Josephine Di Gangi, Maureen Fajfer, Joseph & Mary Gallagher, Lorenzo & Anna Ghiggini ,Vergelita Gonzales, Teresita & Vidal Gonzales, Sr., Antoinette & Anthony Grillo, Grace & Lawrence Grillo, Florence & Herbert Grobe, Sara & Loretta Hanley, Anna Mae Halupka, George & Mary Hatton ,John Herman, Joan Hoer, Nora Hunker, Patricia Darcy Jones, Ricky Kavanaugh , Bob Kenna, Jack Kenna, Michael Kierney, Frank & Mary Korec, , Damiano & Lydia LaPlaca, Patrick Leahy, Florence Lehr, Sylva & Mary Lio, Dominick & Lucia Loffredo, Sr., Annette Loffredo, Mary Lyons, Kay McAdams, Joseph & Agnes McGarry, Father John McGuigan, Michael & Marie Meola, Leone & Giacinta Monzeglio, , Robert & Loretta Newman, Frank Nutley, Patricia & Emmett O’Brien, Elizabeth & Joseph O’Connor, Wayne Orr, Margaret Pizzamenti , Theresa Pompa, Dave Quigley, John & Dorothy Quirk, Bob Rankin, James & Dorothy Reilly, Margarita Rivera, Antoinette & Joseph Romano, Margaret Rosania, Alyssa Ruggieri, Rose Sammarco, Pat Sammaro Joseph & Adele Sandulo, ,Andrea Sanchez, Maureen Schmidt, Steve Schmidt, Philip & Anna Schmidt, John Scotto, Michael & Margherita Scotto, Henry & Lucy Scala, Philip & Henrietta Scully, John & Anna Sobosky, Pat Swanson, Fina Tripppodo, Geraldine Woodard, Robert Woods Sr., Percy & Rose Yates, Marie Yates. Please remember our loved ones who have entered into eternal life.

Every third Sunday of the month, the Blessed

Sacrament will we be exposed after the 9:15am

Mass, and be reposed before the 11:00am

Mass. All are invited to join us in

prayer.

The Church will be open Come thank God for 2017 and pray in the New Year

as a community.

SCHEDULE FOR:

DECEMBER 30 - 31

Jan. 6 – 7

Please welcome Fr. John O’Malley who will speak at all the Masses on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach which was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and

nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Please be generous in your response to Fr.’s appeal. Brochures will be provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic Ministry.

5:00 PM

D. Armeno C. Delahanty, J. O’Connor,D.

Armeno,M. Coolican

Hailey C, Christopher,

Grace 7:45 AM

J. Alvarez

T. Walker, P. Wagner, J. Nicolicchia, M. Procacci, D. Silva

Tyler, Eva Katherine

9:15 AM

Brian Gravett J. Kenna, M. Sturm. O. Betlow, T.Vicedomini, S. Gesregan

Patrick, Matthew, Lily

11:00 AM F. Pepe

A. Bates, M. Kuty, R. Nevins, F. Wimbush

Tyler, Emily, Naomi

5:00 PM

J. Possible

J. Jensen, D. Ferris, M. Coolican, T. Cole, D.

Armeno

Gabby, Grace Christopher

7:45 AM

J. Hero

J. & M. Quirk, M. & P. Procacci, M. Butt

Tyler, Katherine

9:15 AM

A. Meola

C. Gartley, T. Vicedomini, L. Colello,

S. Gesregan, M. Comerford

Steven, Lily,Matthew

11:00 AM

D. Orianzi

C. & S. Cerrada, M. Kuty, L. & R. Meniel

Eva, Victor, Parick

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