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.

Back by popular demand, The Jersey Tenors live in the 300-seat setting of the Saint Jude Parish Center. Performing music from Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro. Tickets are $40 (general admission). Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. See HERE for full details and tickets.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all those that participated. See HERE for the winning tickets.

Every Friday during Lent at 7 PM in the church. Also participate via our Live Stream. See HERE to learn about the Stations of the Cross devotional.

Josephine M. Gianni, 76, of Hopatcong passed away on Monday February 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Josephine's Life Celebration will include visiting on Thursday February 10, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A funeral Mass will be offered on Friday February 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Jude Church in Hopatcong, NJ.

Sunday February 27, 2022. Tricky Tray, COVID-style. Socially-distanced basket viewing and a live stream drawing. See HERE for full details, including online ordering.

Leonard J. Colello, a husband to our secretary and CRE director, Lillian, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville surrounded by his loving family. He was 76 years old. Leonard was born on May 9, 1945 in Jersey City, NJ.

COVID-19 (and other) PCR testing services are being provided by Centers Laboratories at the Parish Center until further notice. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY (just show up during the operational hours listed). Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to Noon. See HERE for full details. Please do not contact Saint Jude Church as we are merely providing the facility for the test site.

March 12th: Our annual St Patrick Day corned beef sit-down dinner back, with a take-out option. Complete homemade dinner: including Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Colcannon Potatoes, Dessert (beer and wine included). All proceeds go toward Parish repairs and upgrades. See HERE for full details.

We have officially kicked-off the implementation of our $150k security grant (2021 FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program) with the issuance of the first of several Request-for-Proposals (RFP). The first phase is focused on surveillance cameras, alarms, and building access control systems. This will be followed by a Door RFP later this year that targets the replacement of many aging doors across all three buildings, including the main doors of the church. Would you like to get involved? We could use your help (no experience necessary). Contact safety@stjudehopatcong.org to reach us. See HERE for full details.

Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney has announced that the Diocese of Paterson will be launching a yearlong celebration of the Year of the Eucharist in 2022 to encourage the faithful to develop a greater love and appreciation of the Eucharist, “The source and summit of our faith.” It will begin on Sunday, Jan. 9, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Learn more HERE.

Our Family Faith formation celebration is this Sunday (19-Dec) beginning with 9:00AM Mass and then proceeding up to the Parish Center for a light breakfast and lesson. There will be no classes until January 2, 2022. Have a blessed and healthy Christmas

The parish business office will be closed December 24 through January 3, 2022. Wishing all a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

On Sunday 9-January the St. Jude K. of C. will be holding their annual "After Christmas, Christmas Party" in the Parish Center. Please make your $25 brunch payment by 3-January. See HERE for full details.

John Gregory Armeno passed away at the age of 83 on November 23, 2021, at VNA Hospice, St. Clare’s Dover, with his loving family by his side. He was a long-time parishioner and supporter of Saint Jude Church. He served as a Cantor, Lector, Usher, CCD and Confirmation Teacher. John's Life Celebration will include visiting on Sunday November 28, 2021 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday November 29, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Jude RC Church, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ.