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.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend Kathleen Barger on November 1 after a brief illness. We grieve at her leaving us so suddenly, but we know she is with all the Saints and Angels and her beloved husband Tommy. The Funeral will be at our parish on Friday, November 5th at 11:00 am.

For 2021, All Saints Day (Monday 1-Nov) is not a Holy Day of Obligation, however there is a 7 PM mass on Monday in addition to the regular 8 AM daily mass.

Come join our Church Family at St Jude’s Pot Luck Dinner. Thursday November 18th @ 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.

Parish Halloween Costume Party and Dinner, featuring comedy hypnotist Gary Conrad Only $20 per person. See HERE for full details.

Our new 4-camera permanent live streaming solution debut at the 9 AM mass on 22-August. Thanks to all who contributed both financially and with their time/talent to making this system possible. This was a parishioner-led effort, allowing your dollars to go farther. A particularly thanks to Rob Bond (design and installation), Tom Gilmore (Gilmore Electric, installation), and Rich Hoer. MORE

There will be great food, lots of games for all and a chance to reconnect with good friends. Admission is free! Please RSVP HERE by September 7th

Click HERE to download, complete, and print the family registration form for the 2021-2022 year. Classes will be in person this year. 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 ($175 after August 1st). Please contact Lillian with questions (973-398-6377)

For all of those in good health, the dispensation from the obligation to participate in Sunday Eucharist is lifted effective on the Vigil of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 5, 2021. See HERE for full details including a video message from Bishop Sweeney

The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist. See THIS LETTER for more details.

We would like to invite everyone to celebrate the Divine Mercy Sunday during the Prayer Service at 3 PM. At 2:30 PM you will be able to receive the sacrament of confession. During the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament we are going to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and pray for our families and our country.

Come enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner plus several electrifying rounds of "Name That Tune" game. Buy tickets HERE.

[ Online sales are CLOSED. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.] Our 2020 Jersey Boys concert featuring the Jersey Tenors has been re-scheduled for Sunday, June 13. See HERE for full details. including ticket sales.

Help us make our live streaming solution a permanent and more reliable service for the parish community with a one-time donation. These improvements will help make it possible to live stream more masses and special event celebrations (weddings, baptisms, confirmations, funerals). Click "View all Second Collections" HERE to donate.

March 14th: This year our annual St Patrick Day corned beef dinner is a take-out only, Complete homemade dinner: including Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Colcannon Potatoes, Dessert. All proceeds go toward Parish repairs and upgrades. See HERE for full details.

This weekend - The ladies of the Rosary Altar Society will be selling tickets for a winter basket raffle after all masses this weekend January 23-24. The winners will be drawn after the 11:00 mass. Proceeds will benefit St Jude Church.

Shoprite Cards are now available after the masses or at the Rectory. St. Jude gets 5% of every dollar spent on gift cards (with no cost to you).

A Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are: Monday 7-Dec at 7:00 PM; Tuesday 8-December at 8 AM (Live Stream) and 11 AM.

We have restructured our rental agreement to provide greater price flexibility for meeting the needs and budget of your event. See HERE for full details.