The Saint Jude security team is looking for additional members as we continue the capital improvements afforded by our security grant and begin planning for apply for another grant in 2023. We have an immediate need for document development help (Word) as we formalize security procedures. We also welcome parishioners with general interest in helping the cause of making our parish community a safer place. Please reach-out to safety@stjudehopatcong.org with questions or to volunteer.

Hand-crafted Cheese Steak Sandwiches from the Saint Jude Knights of Columbus, Sunday November 6th. $15 pre-order by 4-Nov and save. Pick up sandwiches on November 6th from 12 noon to 2 PM in the Parish Center. For more information and online ordering see HERE.

Big thanks to anyone who help us preparing this great event. Many thanks for Fundraising Committee, The Rosary & Altar Society, Knights of Columbus, The Stompin' Sue Line Dancing, and many people, who helped us during October Fest 2022.

Congratulations to Jimmy O'Brien for receiving the Vivere Christus award. This award is given to a person who helps in the parish in a special way, being a role model and a leader for a parish community. This year we wanted to distinguish Jimmy O'Brien in recognition for many years of service at Saint Jude and contributing to our parish family in so many ways that it is difficult to list. Jimmy, thank you, and may God give you strength and blessings to continue on leading the… See more

2022-10-25: *** Only covered outdoor spaces remain available. No Power or Wall Space options.*** Our annual Holiday Craft Fair returns in November. Please mark your calendar for Saturday November 12, from 10 AM to 4 PM . Vendors: Registration is now open. See HERE for full details. Get our Flyer HERE

All of those who have pets are welcome to come to St. Jude's on Sunday, October 2nd at 12:30PM in front of Church for the blessing of animals. We do this because the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals is October 4th.

We are looking for Rectory front desk volunteers to provide receptionist duties, Please contact the office at 973-398-6377 (or office@stjudehopatcong.org) for further details and to volunteer,

This Fall we will be replacing seven doors and retrofitting five others for connection to the building access control system, allowing automated scheduling of building locking/unlocking. Among the doors being replaced is the church main entrance door. See HERE for full details including a sketch of the new main entrance door.

Monday 15-August. Mass times are 8 AM and 7 PM.

Come celebrate the tastes of old Europe in a family friendly event at Saint Jude. Advance purchase entry tickets are 1/2 price at only $5. Most food plates (purchased separately at the event) are also only $5.See HERE for full details.

A comedic mystery set in the 1920’s performed by the Murder Mystery Company

All your can eat. Adults $10.00 Kids Under 5 Yrs Free. Dine-in or Take-out. See HERE for full details. All you can eat!!! Enjoy a great breakfast served by your Knights and support the work they do for our Parish and our Community. Fun and great food for one and all !!!

"Death of a Gangster", a comedic mystery set in the 1920’s. Join us and help find out who the murderer is! Get a great home-cooked buffet dinner plus an evening of comedy fun for only $30 (plus processing fee). Sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society. Saturday June 11, 2022. See HERE for full details, including online sales.

On Friday, June 10 at 7PM, our parish will pray for the Ukraine. We would like to support Ukraine with our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. All people are invited.

Have you received text messages, emails, or messages through Facebook messenger from someone claiming to be your pastor and asking for money or gift cards, indicating it’s an emergency? Don’t give. It’s not your pastor. It’s a scam. Many parishioners of the Diocese have been targeted by these fraudsters and it’s not just happening here.

Saint Jude Parish is grateful for all the work on the Parish Center building. Many thanks to the Lakeside Construction & its friends (who did all the work), Security Team (who spotted an extensive damage to the building) and Parish Center Committee. Here are some pictures on how the repair work went.

Saint Jude Parish is grateful for all the work on the entrance circle (roundabout). The Lakeside Construction & its friends fixed the problematic curb stones damaged during snowplowing at the main entrance to our parish. If you have an opportunity to do so, please thank them for all the work they've done for us.

Last week (May 8th), in accordance with the May's tradition, the Rosary & Altar Society crowned a statue of Mary. The event started in front of our church with a procession that ended in our Prayer Garden. The Prayer Garden was renovated by our parishioner, Bill Wagner. It is now, a place of praying for many of our neighbors and parishioners. We are thankful to Bill for his work on the Prayer Garden, Knights of Columbus and many other people involved in making the Prayer Garden a place we can be proud of.

Any High School Senior who is a practicing Catholic at St.Jude’s Church is invited to submit an essay for consideration in our annual Scholarship Contest. Submission deadline is June 30th. See HERE for full details.

Registration for the Fall 2022 is now open. If you know of any families who have children ages 4 to 14 please let them to call the office (973-398-6377) so we can register them. Download the registration form HERE. Register by September 1st and save $25.