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Emails From Fr. James
We are receiving calls about fake emails that appear to come from Fr. James. If you receive a questionable email please call the parish office. Thank you.
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
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Employment Opportunities at St. Jerome
We have an opening for a part-time bookkeeper. If you are interested, please submit an employment application and an updated resume to the parish office. If you have any questions please call (254) 666-7722
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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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Adoration Times
- Friday: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM To volunteer contact Bill Leek at 254-666-0174.
- 1st Friday: 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM No First Friday Adoration during January, July & August. To volunteer contact Bill Leek at 254-666-0174.
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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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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 Pt 5:1-4Responsorial Psalm Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6Gospel Mt 16:13-19
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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.
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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.
Faith Journey
Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10: 45 am in Raphael Hall while CCE classes are meeting. We will not meet the week of the MOSTJ pancake breakfast each month. Coffee and donuts are served. The title of the program we are studying is Epic: A Journey Through Church History which comes with a workbook, timeline, bookmark, and access to online videos. For those who cannot attend the class in person, you can purchase the book and have access to online videos. The book is available through the main office and the cost is $27.
Game Day at St. Jerome
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. Pickleball and volleyball will be available in the gym and table games, such as Dominoes, Skip-Bo, Chicken Foot and cards will be available in Raphael Hall.
Potluck Dinner
Saturday, February 16th after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring your
favorite main dish, side dish or dessert to share.
Men of St. Jerome
The Men of St. Jerome World Famous Pancake Breakfast will be held in the Jordan Hall on Sunday, March 10th starting at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes two kinds of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, milk, juice, and coffee. All are welcome. We always welcome new men to come help. For information Bill Leek at 254-716-3416.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 wacocatholicmoms@gmail.com.
Altar Server Training
Sunday, February 24th 12:30-1: 30 pmThe Altar Server Ministry is open to any child who has made their First Communion. Any Current Altar Servers in the 7th grade or above may train as a Cross Bearer. Please RSVP to Marian Khoury at Khoury05@gmail.com or 254-715-0062
KC Blood Drive
This is the 1st of 3 blood drives sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Sign up will be in the foyer of the church. All walk-ins are welcome. Please give the gift of life. One donation can save up to three lives.
DATE: March 17, 2019
TIME: 8:00am-2:00 pm
PLACE: A&J Hall and Mother Teresa Center
Contact BJ Todaro, Blood Drive Coordinator at 254-855-4400 or email bdoglpup@prodigy.net
KC Scholarship
Knights of Columbus 13005 is offering four $500 scholarships for graduating High School Seniors. Application deadline is Friday, March 29th.
Application available here.
Waco Catholic Moms Group
We hope you can join us!
Annual Men’s Conference
The 2019 Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men’s Conference is taking place on Saturday, February 23 rd at St. Williams Catholic Church in Round Rock, TX. This year's speakers are Vince Young, Hector Molina, and Jon Leonetti. Register before Dec. 15 for the discount price of $30. To sign up contact Mike Kelly at 254-644-2272.
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Amazon Smile Program
When you shop AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to St Jerome. Bookmark https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2291641 and use the link every time you shop. We received a $100.17 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2018.
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ASH WEDNESDAY MASS & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
7:00 am
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Schedules/Minutes
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Calendar Entries and Room Reservations
To add an event to the church calendar or to reserve a room, please fill out the Request Form -
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
Please Note: All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees; and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable must attend an EIM workshop in order to be compliant with diocesan EIM policies. Verification of safe environment training from a previous diocese no longer serves as training in the Diocese of Austin. Please contact the EIM Office at emily-hurlimann@austindiocese.org if you have questions.
Please check the Diocese of Austin website for upcoming workshops. You must sign-up for a workshop on the Diocese of Austin website.
Upcoming Workshops
St Louis Catholic School, Waco
Saturday
2/23/2019
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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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