St. Jerome
Catholic
CatholicChurch
Church
Vision Statement
To love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and
to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Scripture Verse
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for
his son?'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves
and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast" ' " Mt 22:2, 4bc
October 12, 2014
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9820 Chapel Road, Waco, Texas 76712 • Church Office 666-7722 • Fax 666-4848 • Brooks Hall 666-6222 • CCE Office 666-6222
Celebrations
Parish Contacts
Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses– Main Sanctuary
First Saturday
7:00 am (Grotto)
Saturday Vigil
6:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am, 11:00 am
Sunday
5:00 pm
Weekday Services– Ave Maria Chapel
Monday-Communion Service
5:30pm
Tues.– Mass
5:30pm
Wed.– Mass
7:00am & 5:30pm
Thurs.– Mass
5:30pm
Friday – Mass
7:00am & 12:15pm
Holidays
See Bulletin and Website
Sacraments and Prayer
Baptism
Preparation classes held the third Thursday of each month,
6:30-8:30pm in Jordan Hall.
Reconciliation
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5:00-5:30pm and
Sunday 7:45-8:15am, 10:15-10:45am, 4:15-4:45pm.
Marriage
Contact Fr. Selvaraj at least 6 months in advance.
Rosary
Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass.
Thursdays at 9:30am in the church.
Third Sunday at 7:50am prior to 8:30am Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday, see page 3.
Parish Staff
Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Pastor
Rae Carter, Greg George, Ray Jones, Deacons
Karen Fell, Business Manager
Brenda Macy, Secretary/Stewardship Director
Christine Moore, Director of Religious Education
Daryl Nagel, Senior Youth Minister
Gabie Bartek, Junior Youth Minister
Liz Rogers, Music Director
John Janek, Maintenance Manager
James Kreder, Maintenance Assistant
Bill Parrish, Finance Committee
Joe Grubessich, Van Use Coordinator
Preschool Staff
Tim Pope, Director
Mary Anthony, Rebecca Foster, Teachers
Caitlin Leek, Peggy Steffek, Karen Turner, Aides
Pastoral Council [email protected]
Lloyd Alcorn
Rick Morales
Tracy Barnes
Tony Raineri
Ray Curtice
Jeanne Rieger
Bernice Helpert
B.J. Todaro
Laurie Kunka
Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday
Website: www.stjeromewaco.org
Welcome to St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas
Saturday,
6:00pm
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Sunday,
8:30am
11:00am †
5:00pm
Monday,
5:30pm
Tuesday,
5:30pm
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Wednesday,
7:00am
5:30pm
Thursday,
5:30pm
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Friday,
7:00am
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12:15pm †
Saturday,
6:00pm
Sunday,
8:30am
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11:00am
5:00pm
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October 11, 2014
Randy & Terry Vrba
October 12, 2014
Greater Respect for All Human Life
Harry Treese
FTP
October 13, 2014
Communion Service
October 14, 2014
Gene, Carmen & Jerry Gonzalez
October 15, 2014
Special Intentions
Ashley Whatley
October 16, 2014
Peter Brown
October 17, 2014
Raymond Kapczynski
John Fell
October 18, 2014
Tommy Carter—Birthday
October 19, 2014
Clarence Janak
FTP
Caroline Otroba
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this
week in loving memory of
Harry Treese.
Our Gifts to God
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
September 29—October 5
Envelopes (165)…………..………........$8,720.00
Checks…………………………….........$2,465.00
Cash………………………….……........$990.04
Children’s Collection………….….....…$69.77
Online Collections (48)………………...$3,828.00
Total………………………………....…$16,072.81
Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s
and may God bless you. Fr. Raj
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Readings for the Week of October 12, 2014
Sunday:
Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14
or 22:1-10
Monday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday:
Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday:
Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7
Saturday:
2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9
Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21
"Behold, I have
prepared my banquet,
my calves and fattened
cattle are killed, and
everything is ready;
come to the feast"
- Mt 22:2, 4bc
Our condolences are extended to the
family of Leo Helpert.
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May Leo’s soul rest in God’s eternal peace.
Capital Campaign Commitment Weekend
October 11-12
Begin Now To Be What You Will Be Hereafter
Please note:
♦ October 18—2nd collection, World Mission Sunday.
♦ November 19— after 5pm Mass. Is service to your
Pastor and St. Jerome in your Future? Mark your calendar
for Pastoral Council discernment. Come meet with your
Pastor and Pastoral Council. More information is
available on the Pastoral Council Bulletin Board in
Jordan Hall or on the St. Jerome Website at http://
stjeromewaco.org/pastoral-council. Two new members will be discerned and one appointed for 2015. If
you have any questions, contact Tony Raineri at
(254) 715-2499 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Bishop Vasquez’s Reflection Question
Gospel Meditation:
This week’s Gospel reminds us to focus on our priorities
because “many are invited but few are chosen.” Sometimes in prayer or at Mass our attention wavers or we can
be easily distracted. Has this ever happened to you? If so,
try to be more aware of this and redirect your thoughts to
prayer or the Mass.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Pro-Life
First Friday Adoration is scheduled every month from Sept.
to June except during Lent. Thursday Evening Adoration is
held every week from Sept. to end of May. Friday Morning
Adoration is held every week from Sept. to end of May
except during Christmas and New Years.
First Friday Adoration - Nov. 2—3, Thursday 6:00pm to
Friday 12:00pm.
Thursday Evening Adoration - every week, 6:00pm to
7:00pm.
Friday Morning Adoration - every week, 7:30am to
12:00pm.
All Adoration is held in Ave Maria Chapel except during
Lent. Call Chiquita Leek at 254-666-0174 to join our
ministry.
October is Respect Life Month. Remember to donate any
spare pocket change to your Baby Bank and help foster a
greater respect for the sanctity of life. Return your filled
Baby Bank on Saturday or Sunday, November 1-2, 2014.
“The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ message. Everyone has an obligation to serve life.” Pope John Paul II.
For more information or to volunteer please contact
Maureen Adams at [email protected] or call
903-229-7283, Pro-Life Committee Chair.
Online Giving
Now it’s even easier to use your phone to give to the
church. Go to www.stjeromewaco.org and sign up for
online giving. It’s that simple to give anytime and from
anywhere using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
Surviving Loss
This ministry is for those who are suffering from any type
of loss through death, divorce, illness, or even emotional or
financial issues. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday
mornings at 8:30 and Thursday evenings at 6:30. If you
have any questions, please email
[email protected].
Visiting the Homebound/Terminally Ill Ministry
This ministry brings the Eucharist to parish members who
are homebound/terminally ill and would like to receive the
Eucharist. Please call 666-7722 to arrange a visit or to become part of the Ministry.
Prayer Line
To request prayers for your intentions, please call Ann
Moran at 254-772-6426.
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Please contact Ray & Elizabeth Felderhoff at 512-203-3848
or [email protected] or visit ccli.org for more information or to register.
Parish Activities Photos
Please visit our website for instructions on viewing church
events. If you would like a photo removed, please email
Angie Chancellor at [email protected].
I Was Ill and You Visited Me” MATTHEW 25:36
If your family member would like visitors in a nursing
home, and is a member of St. Jerome, please contact the
parish office during regular business hours. For a list of our
parishioners who are in a nursing home and would like
visitors, please call the office. A smiling face and a few
kind words from a visitor can brighten up someone’s day.
Pro-Life Waco
Event Date: October 12, St. Mary’s Church in Waco. An
Italian luncheon will be served throughout the noon hour—
Featured speaker from 1-2 pm will be Dr. Day Gardner, the
founding director of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition.
Contact John Pisciotta (644-0407 or [email protected]).
R.C.I.A.
Nicene Creed
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of
faith or credo called the Nicene Creed.
"Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the
First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything.
The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the
first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is
the beginning and the foundation of all God's works."
---the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
RCIA classes are open to the entire parish as an adult religious continuing education program. Please see the St.
Jerome web site for the complete schedule. Class time is 79pm every Wednesday in Jordan Hall. As a member of the
parish you are asked to pray with and for those in the initiation process.
Class Topic 10/15: Nicene Creed
Class time: Wed., 7:00pm in Jordan Hall
Columbarium News
If anyone is interested in purchasing a niche in the Columbarium, please call Gary or Rita Self at 254-776-7793 or
Mary Cunningham at (254) 772-7310.
Church of the Visitation, Westphalia
The 108th annual Westphalia Picnic & Homecoming will
be held on Oct. 12 from 11am to 6 pm in the Parish Hall.
Please see the poster on the board near the office entrance.
Admission is free.
Diocese of Austin Alcohol & Drug Assistance Ministry —It is time to end the pain! Call toll free
866-203-4087 for free, confidential help.
Join us on Facebook to receive updates, information,
and to connect with other parishioners.
Church website: www.stjeromewaco.org
St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas
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Music Ministry
Knights of Columbus Council 13005
Join a special Children’s Choir for the Saturday 6pm
Mass on October 25th! Any child from our parish ages 5
years and up is welcome! A love of Jesus and a desire to
sing are all that’s necessary for this free enrichment program. No musical training or experience are required.
Please call the church office to sign your child up for this
event or email Liz Rogers at [email protected].
The deadline to sign up is this Sunday, October 12th.
Oct. 16—1st Degree, Brooks Hall, 7:00pm.
Oct. 19—Rosary to End Abortion, 7:50am.
Nov. 6—Memorial Mass for Departed Knights,
Sanctuary, 5:30pm.
Nov. 6—Business Meeting, Brooks Hall, 6:30pm.
Nov. 16—Rosary to End Abortion, 7:50am
Nov. 20—1st Degree, Brooks Hall, 7:00pm.
Nov. 25—O/D Meeting, Brooks Rooms 5 & 6
To join the Knights, please contact Nick Davoust at 512656-4477 or Tony Raineri at 254-715-2499.
Find us on Facebook!
Women’s Society
WS will hold its next meeting on Oct. 20th at 7pm in
Jordan Hall. Please join us in assembling the ingredients
to fill our soup jars that will go on sale at the end of Oct.
For our Outreach Project this month, please bring jackets,
sweatshirts, sweaters, hats, scarves, and gloves for the
Family Abuse Center. All ladies in the parish are invited
to attend. There are no dues for membership in the
Women’s Society which meets on the third Monday of the
month, through May.
Toys for Tots
Sat., Oct. 18 from 10am—5pm at the Midway Little
League Field, 900 W. Panther Way. The Marine Corps
will play a softball tournament against Fort Hood
Soldiers. Admission is a toy or cash donation. For more
information contact James Kreder at 254-981-0552.
Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ)
WCM’s meet the second and fourth (unless noted) Thursdays during the school year, from 7:00-9:00pm in Jordan
Hall. WCM hosts two studies per year, as well as playdates, mom’s night outs, family events, and more. Contact
Erin or Amber at [email protected].
World Famous Pancake Breakfast—Sunday,
Nov. 2 in Jordan Hall – 9:30 to 10:30am. Pancakes ●
Eggs ● Sausage ● Fruit ● Juice ● Coffee ● Chocolate
Milk . All are welcome – bring the family!
Adult Education Series/Coffee and Conversation—
Next meeting: Nov. 3, 6:30pm in Jordan Hall. Deacon
Ray Jones will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited.
St. Jerome Scripture Study / Adult Learning
That Man Is You
Scripture Study and adult learning is held on Tuesday
mornings from 9:45 to 11:30am in 3AA and evenings from
6:30 to 8:15pm in Jordan Hall. All are welcome. For
more information, please call Deacon Greg George at
254-424-3061.
Men's spirituality open to all men of the parish. We view
a video program followed by small group discussion.
TMIY is a program of Paradisus Dei of Houston, TX and
helps men be better Catholic Christian sons, brothers,
fathers, and grandfathers. Program content is developed
from Scripture, the early Church Fathers and St. John
Paul II. For more information -- Bill Leek at 254-7163416, [email protected]
Thursday Morning Program
Brooks Hall – 6:00 to 7:30am, doors open at 5:45am.
Breakfast is served.
Saturday Morning Program
Annex Room 3 - 8:00 to 9:10am
Waco Catholic Mom’s Group
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
EIM is an education and screening program required of all
individuals (paid and volunteer) who work with children
and vulnerable adults. The program requires an Application for Ministry which includes a background check; and
an EIM Basic workshop. Go to https://www.eappsdb.com/
Login.asp?ORGZ_KEY=4 to log in to your EIM account
in order to find the schedule of EIM workshops and to sign
up.
Cedarbrake Retreat Center
October 18: Single Parent Spirituality Retreat
Come join us as Father Barry talks about the joys, stresses,
and busyness of being a single parent. To register, please
call (254) 780-2436.
The Waco Catholic Women's Bible Study
This group meets from 6:45 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. at the
RET/KAT Foundation, 5034 Franklin Ave. For more
information, please contact, Rose Moyer at 723-2489 or
Kitty Tunmire at 716-7650.
Reicher Catholic High School
Reicher invites you to join them for Open House on
Tues., October 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come learn
about Reicher and hear from the students, faculty and
parents. Tour the school. Reicher educates each student
in spirit, mind and body by fostering personal excellence
within the Catholic tradition. For more information please
call 752-8349 or e-mail [email protected]
Food and Fellowship after 6:00 Mass
On the first Saturday of each month there will be a
potluck supper in Jordan Hall. Bring your favorite dish!
Next potluck is November 1.
October 12, 2014
CCE News
18 Oct, Sat, 1-5:30pm - Echoes of Faith,
Catechetical Module 2 - Role of the Catechist
19 Oct, Sun, 11am Mass - 3rd Sunday Children's Mass
15 Nov, Sat, 1-5:30pm – Echoes of Faith, Catechetical
Module 3 – Person of the Catechist
Trivia Corner
The four evangelists, who wrote the gospels, were each
given a symbol to represent them. What are their
symbols?
Matthew – angel or winged man – genealogy of Jesus
starts this gospel; Mark – lion - voice in the wilderness
like a roar of a lion; Luke – ox – gospel deals with sacrificial aspects of Christ and begins with a temple scene; John
– Eagle – his gaze pierces so far into the mystery of
heaven.
Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222,
[email protected]
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Altar Server News
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled
mass. Dress & meet in the vestry 5 minutes before
mass to receive a blessing from Fr. Raj. If you are
unable to serve, please find a replacement. If your
info has changed, please call Ursula Bumpass
(848-7163) or email [email protected]. The
schedule is on the website.
Sacrament Preparation
Baptism & Matrimony: see front of Bulletin.
First Communion/Confirmation: 2 years of preparation
required. Contact: Christine Moore at 666-6222 or
Daryl Nagel at 666-7722.
Baptism Class
Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday
of each month. This class is required for parents who wish
to have their child baptized. The next class will be on
October 16, 2014.
St Jerome Boy Scouts – Troop 456
Junior Youth Group
Sun., Oct. 12, EDGE NIGHT 6:15-8:30pm—Brooks
Sat., Oct. 18—Diosecan Middle School Rally: Love
Everlasting, register & pay before Sept. 24.
Fri., Oct. 24 Casting Crowns 5:30pm @ Belton Cost $15
Register & Pay before Oct 8. Join Christians from all
over our state for some of the greatest Christian music of
today by Casting Crowns, joined by Mandisa and the
Sidewalk Prophets.
Sun., Oct. 26 EDGE NIGHT 6:15-8:30pm @ Brooks
Sun., Nov. 9 EDGE NIGHT 6:15-8:30pm @ Brooks
Sun., Nov. 16 EDGE NIGHT 6:15-8:30pm @ Brooks
Contact JY Minister, Gabie Bartek, for more info at
[email protected] or 717-6131.
Senior Youth Group
Wednesdays: LTD, 8:00-9:15pm. Ave Maria Chapel
Sun., Oct. 12: Life Night, “The Cross and the Alter”, 6:15
-8:30pm
Sun., Oct. 26: Worship Conference with “Soundwave”.
St. Louis Parish, 7:00-9:00pm. Leave right after Mass.
Oct. 24-26: Poverty Simulation Weekend with Mission
Waco. Cost: $65.00. Sign up now.
Save the Date:
Fall Retreat: Nov. 15-16. Put on By NET. Cost: $75.00.
Sign-up now.
Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minister, 666-7722,
office 254-715-8610, cell, e-mail:
[email protected]
Troop 456 is open to all young men ages 11 – 17. For information on how to join, contact Kelly Williams at 254265-2828.
Cub Scout Pack 456
All young men, ages 6-10 are invited to join. For more information call Cub Master Ivette Lopez, (254)716-9443 or
email [email protected].
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts is a national organization that teaches leadership, confidence, and teamwork to girls in Kindergarten
through 12th grade. For more information on how to join,
contact Gabie Bartek at 254717-6131 or email at [email protected].
Come learn, play, and grow with Christ!
Little Lions Learning Center News
Oct. 6—13, LLLC Book Fair, Brooks Hall. Reading
gives you super power! Please visit the book fair before
and after the weekend Masses (Oct. 11-12). Monday,
October 13, is the last day! Your support is greatly
appreciated!
Give your child the gift of a wonderful preschool experience with loving teachers and a faith-based curriculum.
For more information, please call Tim Pope, Director at
666-6222 or email him at [email protected].