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Below is a log of our most recent COVID-19 updates.

2020-06-05: As soon as the governor and the  Bishop  of  our  diocese announce  reopening  of churches,  we  will open our buildings  to the public (keeping  all  the  safety measures and restrictions). State executive orders related to COVID-19 can be found  HERE.

2020-03-22:
 

	Dear St Jude Family,   This is an update from Fr. Peter to our March 18th message. As a reminder, all public masses, First Penance, First Holy Communion, Sacrament of Confirmation, and religious education activities remain suspended.The vestibule of the church remains open from 9 AM until 6 PM for private adoration. Most sacraments are available only in case of emergency (call the Rectory; 973-398-6377, Option #3 and leave a message marked urgent).    New information is summarized below:   Palm Sunday and Easter: Celebrations Suspended: Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter masses are suspended. Holy Week and Easter liturgies are going to be celebrated privately by Fr. Peter Palms NOT Availability: Palms are not going to be blessed or distributed on Palm Sunday. Chrism Mass Cancelled: The Chrism Mass celebrated at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Paterson is cancelled Holy Triduum Closure: During the Holy Triduum (i.e., Holy Thursday through Saturday) the Church will be completely closed (including the Church vestibule). General Liturgical Updates: Penance Suspended: All regularly scheduled confessional hours are cancelled, including Monday evenings. Daily and Sunday Mass: Mass is available online via the Word on Fire (HERE) and on EWTN from your cable, satellite, or live TV streaming provider. No Holy Water Distribution: The Holy Water distribution is unavailable. RCIA Suspension: RCIA students will receive their sacraments at the later date. Non-Liturgical Updates: Ongoing Financial Support: If it is within your means, please continue your weekly giving by joining our automated giving program, WeShare (it is free). WeShare supports giving via a credit/debt card or directly from a bank account. Alternatively envelopes can be left in the mailbox next to the Rectory Business Office Closed to the Public: The Rectory business office is closed to the public but we will be responding to your voicemails (973-398-6377, option #3) and emails ([email protected]) during our regular business hours All Buildings Closed: All parish buildings are closed. Usage by any organization or individual is prohibited. (unless verbal or written permission is given by Fr. Peter) Parish Cruise Cancelled: The parish cruise has been cancelled Free Catholic Entertainment: You can stream free Catholic content from the so-called "Catholic Netflix", Formed.org. [a] Go to formed.org/signup [b] Select St. Jude as your parish [c] Register with your name and email address [d] Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED [e] Now watch on your TV, Roku, Apple TV, Website, cellphones or tablets Finally, get the latest information from Bishop Serratelli and his staff HERE.    God Bless and stay well.