Would you like to be the first in heaven with Jesus? Well, the formula, the key to be first in heaven with Jesus, is by becoming the servant of others. And we become the servant of others out of love. Only when we love can we serve others.

Also, we today celebrate the memorial of Saint Phillip Neri, priest. This Saint is known for his love and joy. He never took himself too seriously. He always was a joyful man and many people became Christian by his joy.

Brothers and sisters: don't take yourself too seriously. As we celebrate the feast of Saint Phillip Neri, let us decide to be joyful. Because to be joyful or to be rigid is a decision. By the way, in one of the meetings that Pope Francis had with bishops in Rome, he was speaking about the formation of seminarians. And he was speaking about the necessity to choose good candidates to the priesthood. And he asked bishops to be careful to not choose candidates who were too rigid. He said to them: choose joyful young men and candidates who love people.

Brothers and Sisters: be joyful and be loving with others.
 

Attention St. Jude Church Ministers
Beginning with the week-end of July 3rd & 4th, we will return to having four (4) ministers distributing Communion. We are rebuilding the list. If you are a current Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister and wish to serve, please email Tom Romano at RCIA@stjudeparish.org. Please include the Mass you are available to serve as minister.
 
Statement of the New Jersey Bishops Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass
At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of society.
Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th 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, the source and summit of our Catholic faith.
This obligation does not apply to those who are ill, those who believe they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness, those who are confined to their home, a hospital or nursing facility or those with serious underlying health conditions. One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass.
Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives (communion in the hand, communion under one species, etc.) in each New Jersey Diocese remain in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop.
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