Thanks to all who helped with our end of the year summer BBQ; and for all of you who brought tickets for this event. Fun was had by all, food was great and the weather was perfect. A very special thank -you to our Fundraising Committee and Smoking Schmitty’s for the food preparation, setting up and shopping for supplies. May God bless all of you and your families. ---- Fr. Peter

We have moved both daily and Sunday masses back to the church. There is a limit 150 people. When the limit is reached, no more people will be allowed in the Church. Daily masses and the 9 AM Sunday mass will continued to be streamed on YouTube. If plan to attend in-person mass, please familiarize yourself with these considerations. Please continue to wear your mask at all times and bring your own sanitizer.

9/15/2020: Office hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In person visits are by appointment only. If you would like to visit, please, call the office first to schedule an appointment (973-398-6377, Option #3) , and wear your mask while in the office (cover your mouth and nose). Also, the door will be locked at all times, as we cannot allow more than one person at once. Please, don’t prepare for long talks, as there may be more people waiting in line to get to the office.

Dear Parishioners Cross Catholic Outreach wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Joseph Westfall on his recent visit to Saint Jude Church. On behalf of the poorest of the poor, we thank you for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless all of you for your love and support.

Effective the Sunday masses of 28-June we will be using first-come, first-serve seating. Seating will begin approximately 15-minutes before the start of the scheduled mass time. Please maintain social distancing while waiting for doors to open. Flocknote Signup is no longer required, but it may be used again in the event we see a demand for in-person mass that significantly exceeds the allowed capacity. If plan to attend in-person mass, please familiarize yourself with these considerations. The 9 AM Sunday mass will be live streamed via YouTube.

If you are considering returning to in-person Mass, please review these Key Considerations for full details

Click HERE to download, complete, and print the family registration form. Return the completed form to the Faith Formation office at the St Jude Rectory. Please return no later than August 1st. The fee for this year is $150.00 for the family. Please contact Lillian with questions (973-398-6377)

SUSPENDED - The active Flocknote Signup link is HERE, Use this link to reserve your spot for in-person Sunday mass. You must reserve a spot for each person in your party to attend in-person Sunday Mass. Weather permitting there will be limited overflow capacity in the Parish Center parking lot - bring chairs or remain in your car (there is no sign-up for the outdoor spots). A loudspeaker will be used to provide audio to the parking lot. Be sure to register with Flocknote if you want to have the weekly Signup invitation sent directly to you. The 9 AM Sunday mass will be live streamed via YouTube. Please see HERE for more details.

Now through July 31st, you can offer much needed aid to Catholic Charities through our 7th Annual Corpus Christi Food Drive. This year, we are moving virtual, through YouGiveGoods. St Jude parishioners should shop at THIS link. For more information see HERE.

In honor of our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, we will host an online presentation of “Mary, Our Spiritual Mother” on Tuesday May 26th at 7 pm via Zoom. See HERE for full details.

Holy Thursday: 7 PM Good Friday: 3 PM Easter Vigil:Saturday @ 8 PM Easter Sunday: 10 AM Visit HERE for the live a stream (look for video marked "live" shortly before the scheduled start time above)

Fr Peter is living streaming Mass everyday at 10 AM. Please visit his YouTube channel and select the Live channel or playback one of the archive videos. Follow THIS link to the channel

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). See HERE. for more information.

Just like you, our utility bills and other fixed expenses (insurance, salaries, etc) continue even as public Masses are suspended in responses to the Coronavirus outbreak. If it is within your means please consider setting up a recurring weekly donation to support the Parish via WeShare. Sign-up HERE. God bless.

Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent is this week. Ashes will be distributed at these times on Wednesday February 26th: Services are as follows - 8:30 AM (Mass with ashes), 4:00 PM (ash-only service), 7:00 PM (Mass with ashes)

CANCELLED going froward due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Confession available every Monday from March 2 to March 30, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (at St Jude and at every parish in the Diocese). See HERE for full details.

See HERE are the regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent.

Wednesday, February 12th @ 6:00 pm in the Parish Center. Bring a hot covered dish, enough to  feed your family plus 1 other friend. This event is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners and build a stronger community. See HERE for further details and to RSVP.

For four Wednesdays only, beginning Wednesday 15-January 2020 at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Attend one or all four sessions. See HERE for additional details.

Our new hours are: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. CLOSED on Friday.