New pastor installed at St. Jude

HAMBURG — St. Jude the Apostle Parish, located at 4 Beaver Run Road in Hardyston/Hamburg officially has a new Pastor.
The Rev. Michael A. Rodak who has been pastor since June 29, 2017, was officially installed by Paterson Diocese Bishop Arthur Serratelli, on Sunday, April 8.
Rodak follows the Rev. William Collins who retired as pastor after 29 years of service to the parish.
Rodak, who is now the third pastor in the history of the parish, previously was the pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Hewitt, West Milford Township. His first assignment after being ordained in 2007 was at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta where he served until the spring of 2011.
Fr. Michael, as he is commonly called by parishioners, also serves as the Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, and Chaplain at Sussex County Community College for the last 11 years.
“Truly this is a great day and I am thankful to serve the good people at the parish, many of whom are very active in the many organizations and ministries,” said Fr. Rodak at the Mass of Installation.