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St. Jerome

Hello Parishioners! This post is mostly for those who donate to St. Jerome's through the use of online giving or who may want to in the future. The Portal we use for Online Giving, through Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) is set to complete an upgrade and fresh look to their website and setup for users.

Be aware that OSV will be reaching out to those who are currently giving online to notify them of some of these changes. Some of these changes include: using your email address to log-on to give, a fully mobile-friendly version of the site, greater control over specific giving options and more.

 
You don't have to do anything different on your end, just be aware that the website might look different the next time you visit it. These upgrades are set to take Pace Thursday, May 13th. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Parish Office. Thanks for your continued support of our church!

On April 25th, Bishop Vasquez issued a letter regarding the Dispensation from Sunday Obligation given last year due to the Pandemic. PLEASE Note: this will take effect May 23rd, 2021. 

To read the Letter in it's entirety, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/news/pastoral-letter-to-the-faithful-of-the-diocese-of-austin 

With the Insurance Company approving our plans and giving the Contractors the go-ahead, the physical restoration of the Main Church, West Wing and Brooks Hall is underway! May 3rd is the tentative date for construction to start and will continue throughout the Late Spring and Early Summer. Work will be extensive and the work may take place on both buildings at the same time. The Restoration Committee will be updating the parish at masses as the work gets done. As you all have been doing so far, PLEASE steer clear of the work zones for your own safety and to allow the builders to do their job. For more information, visit the parish website under the “Storm Damage updates” section, our Parish Facebook page or sign up for “flocknote” parish updates!

Dear Parish Family,
Please take a moment to read this letter from Bishop Vasquez concerning a bill before the US Senate. Take action and make your voice heard with our Bishops!

(Click the picture to read the letter from Bishop Vasquez)

ARE YOU A LOST SHEEP!?
So while many of you are aware, some might not know that St. Jerome uses a new and exciting email-text service called Flocknote!

Flocknote sends texts, emails and other communications from the Pastor/Staff of a church to all those who are signed up so a church can more easily and directly get important information, updates and seasonal reflections to their “flock”.

We already have many parishioners signed up, but we are looking to add to our numbers! If you are interested in receiving these emails and texts, you can either scan the QR code in this post with your camera or follow the link below! We highly encourage to sign up!
https://stjeromecatholicchurchwa.flocknote.com/ 

After Discernment and Prayer, We are so happy to show you all St. Jerome's newly Comissioned Pastoral Council! Over this past weekend, the 10 member Team were introduced after all Masses by Fr. James and allowed the congregation to pray over them for God's guidance and wisdom. 

The council is seeing 3 new members as well as a new Chair, Ed Rogers. 

(pictured left to right: back row- Fr. James Ekeocha, Amy Rhoades, Ron Woodard, Richard Sanchez, John Mayer, Ed Rogers. front row- Holly Bennett, Shawn Bailey, Pedro Reyes, Dalene London)

(not pictured: Kyle Lewie)

Please visit the Storm Damage Updates page for how you can help and up to date information.

-John Lysaght: Director of Communication & Evangelization. 

If you need assistance during this time please contact our front office via phone: Calls are being fwd to Rita F: Administrive Assistant. We want to make sure all parishoners have the necessities they need: Food, Warmth & a Safe place to stay during this time. 

Most of all, please stay SAFE and be cautious as we navigate this historic storm and it's aftermath.