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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15th, is a holy day of obligation. The Mass schedule for that day will be 7:00 am, 12:15 pm & 6:30 pm.
Communion Services
We will have communion services on the following days:
August 20-21-22-23
September 17-18-19-20 and 24-25-26-27
October 8-9
If you have requested a mass on any of these days, please call the office, 254-666-7722.
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2019 LUMEN GENTIUN AWARDS
CONGRATULATIONS BETTY OXLEY
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Third Sunday is a Children's Mass 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Teen Mass
- Tuesday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN First Saturday Mass in the Grotto (weather permitting)
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ex 16:1-5, 9-15Responsorial Psalm Ps 78:18-19, 23-24, 25-26, 27-28Gospel Mt 13:1-9
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Update from the Diocese of Austin Director of Communications.
We have been notified by several parishes of an active texting scam targeting pastors and parishioners. In the fraudulent texts, the pastor, mentioned by name, asks for donations of gift cards. Please be aware that this is a scam and do not respond. The Diocese of Austin and our priests will not solicit donations in this way.
Sincerely,
Christian R. González
Director of Communications
First Communion Pictures
First Communion pictures will be available in the CCE office this weekend after the 8:30 am & 11:00 am Masses or during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00 pm.
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Employment Opportunities at St. Jerome
Nursery Workers Needed--Please call the church office if you are interested. This is a paid position. You must be 18 years of age or older & EIM certified.
We are also looking for volunteers to help in the church office.
Please call the office for more information.
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Nursing Home Masses
1st Thurs.--9:30am, Regent Care Center
2nd Thurs.--9:30am, Hewitt Senior Care Center
3rd Thursday--9:30am, Heartis Senior Care Center
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Liturgy of the Hours
Liturgy of the Hours will now be prayed each morning in the Ave Maria Chapel. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they will be prayed before 7:00 am Mass. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, they will be prayed at 7:00 am in the Chapel. Dary Santos will lead the prayers. Everyone is welcome.
First Friday Rosary
We will be saying the Rosary as a community on First Fridays for the deceased of our families, our parish, and other intentions. All are invited to participate. Time is 11:30 am. Mass follows in the Ave Maria Chapel at 12:15 pm.
Young Adult Group
The majority of young adults do not continue growing in their faith after leaving high school and many times even leave the Catholic Church altogether. A new group is forming for adults in our parish who are out of high school, in college, in the workforce, etc., who are single or married. If you are looking for fun, prayer and fellowship with other Catholic young adults seeking Christ in their lives, contact Javier De Alva Garza, who is spearheading this effort. Phone 254-744-9913 or email javierdealvagarza@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events
Coffee and Donuts Fellowship
We have coffee and donuts after the 8:30 am and 11:00 am masses
EVERY SUNDAY except for Pancake Breakfast Sundays.
Please join us.
Men of St. Jerome
Men of St. Jerome World Famous Pancake Breakfast Will be held on Sunday, July 14th in Jordan Hall starting at 9:30. Breakfast includes two types of pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, milk, juice and coffee. Breakfast is by donation. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to help with parish projects like the TV in Jordan Hall. All are invited to come. Contact Bill Leek @ bleek1951@hotmail.com or call/text 254-716- 3416
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Knights of Columbus Summer blood drive scheduled in Brooks Hall on July 21, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sign up will be in the foyer before and after each Mass. Walk-ins are welcome. A Hamburger feast will be available to all donors. Please come and give the chance of life. One donation can possibly save 3 lives.
Faith Journey
All adult parishioners, young and old alike, are invited to come to the Faith Journey Class that is beginning a new topic, "Source and Summit of the Eucharist" by Dr. Brant Pitre, a professor of sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. This is a video series on the biblical background of the mass. The class is held each Sunday morning after the 8:30 mass in the MTC and ends before the 11:00 mass begins. The group does not meet on Sundays of pancake breakfast. There is no fee or membership required so please consider joining us!
Game Day at St. Jerome
Our next game day will be August 5th. Join your fellow parishioners the first Sunday of every month at the Mother Teresa Center for Family and Youth from 2:00pm-4:30 pm. Table games, such as Dominoes, Skip-Bo, Chicken Foot and cards will be available in Raphael Hall.
Potluck Dinner
Saturday, July 20 after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring your
favorite main dish, side dish or dessert to share.
Waco Catholic Moms Group
We meet at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Jordan Hall every other Thursday from 7-9 pm. Our group also hosts play dates, moms nights out, and much more!
For more information, contact
http://austindiocese.org/womens-conference
We hope you can join us.
2019 Catholic Women’s Conference
Austin Diocese Catholic Women’s Conference
Join women from St. Jerome and others from around the diocese for a day of prayer, formation, and community at the 2019 Diocese of Austin Catholic Women's Conference. "Created for Love" is the theme. The conference seeks to embrace the gift of women in society and the Church, encourage women to deepen their relationship with Christ and their community, equips women to be fruitful evangelizers, and empowers women to respond to the Lord's invitation to Follow Him.
Saturday, 9/7/19, 8:30-4:00 pm at St. William Parish in Round Rock.
Cost is $55.
Register at https://www.austindiocese.org/womens-conference. Friday, 9/6/19 from 7-9, is a free evening of worship and reconciliation for the Feminine heart at St. John Vianney Parish. Some are going down on Friday to this event and staying the night.
If you would like a ride for either event, please leave your name and
number at the office 254-666-7722.
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Schedules/Minutes
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Calendar Entries and Room Reservations
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Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
Please Note: All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and adult volunteers serving in a ministry requiring EIM compliance, must attend an EIM Workshop every 3 years. Workshop attendees must pre-register at least 24 hours before Workshop start time – walkins are no longer admitted. To find the schedule, and Sign Up for a Workshop (bottom right of your account page), login to you EIM account at https://austindiocese.org/workshop. If needed, click Forgot Password to retrieve your User ID/Password. If you have never submitted an EIM application (required for employees, and adult volunteers serving in any ministry requiring EIM compliance), use the above link to create your EIM account and complete the application. Contact your parish EIM site administrator (insert name) if you need to complete a paper EIM application or need other assistance with EIM compliance matters.
Workshop Notes: 1) plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals may not be admitted 2) children should not be brought to EIM workshops.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, contact Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to discuss an alternative workshop arrangement.
EIM Workshop:
St Mary Parish, Waco
Saturday, 8/10/2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
St Louis Parish, Waco
Saturday, 8/24/2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
St. Jerome, Waco
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
6:30-8:30 p.m. in Jordan Hall
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Links
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Mother Teresa Center for
Family and Youth4x8" personalized engraved pavers that will be placed at the entrance to the new activities building can still be purchased for $100. Please bring order form and payment to the church office during regular business hours. For questions, please contact Pat Flavin at 235-1893 or pat.flavin@gmail.com
(Click on bricks below for form)
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Vocations
The Priesthood is the Love of the Heart of Jesus
(Austin Vocations website)
Vocation Spotlight
Fr. James Ekeocha
Fr. Raj
Our Deacons
Don Moore
Sisters of Sacred Sciences -
We are excited to announce that St. Jerome Parish has become a partner in an exciting 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called Formed, produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press.
To register for a free account log on to stjeromewaco.formed.org. Once you have signed up, don't forget to download the free iOS or Android app to put FORMED at your fingertips.
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12-Day Pilgrimage to Eastern Europe
May 18th - May 29th, 2020
Join Rose and Bill Moyer on Thursday, August 15th @ 6:30 PM for an information night regarding their 12-Day Pilgrimage to Eastern Europe. The Pilgrimage will be May 18th - May 29th, 2020.
Places they will be visiting is WARSAW - CZESTOCHOWA - AUSCHWITZ - KRAKOW - NIEPOKOLANOW WIELICZKA - PRAGUE - MELK - VIENNA - BUDAPEST. For more information, contact Glenda Ruiz (254)732-2404.
