We strongly encourage everyone attending mass to wear a cloth face covering (mask) over the nose and mouth at all times except when receiving Holy Eucharist. We have free masks available at all entrances. Thank you for wearing a mask to show your love for others.

Additional seating for the 8:30 am & 11:00 am Masses is available in Jordan Hall. Accommodation in the MTC is no longer available. 

Heavenly Father, source of all that is good,
we praise and glorify You for all that You have given
to our families and our country.
You have blessed our nation with prosperity
and enabled us to advance in ways unimaginable.
Yet we fail You with our worldliness
and disrespect for others.
Please forgive us of our failures and grant us Your mercy.
We come now to seek Your guidance
to have wisdom and courage to follow Your will.
We ask You for healing and good health for all.
Bless all our first responders who work tirelessly
and grant them safety and strength to persevere.
Inspire those in authority to rule with love,
compassion, and justice for all.
Help us to become once again
a nation of Christian people,
and truly inspired disciples of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We plead with You, dear God,
“Please, Bless Our Country!”

Please consider using our online giving program or  Text-To-Give. You can text any amount to (254) 232-4267 and enter the fund code to donate. Your transactions will be processed through the online giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can continue without an account. If you would like to set up an account, log on to https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/705. 

Building Fund
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Plans for Religious Education
Pre-K Through 12th-Grade 

The Faith Formation Staff within the office met with Fr. James regarding the religious education for the 2020-2021school year at St. Jerome and have devised the following plan in consideration of health and safety as well as the passing on of the faith.
 
Pre-K through 5^th grades:
Students will participate in distant learning at home.  Monthly packets of lessons and crafts will be available for pick up at Brooks Hall.  Students will be assigned to classes with a teacher who will call the parents monthly by phone to check-in, answer questions, see what the needs are, and pray with you.
In addition, the DRE or a designated catechist will check in with classes through occasional remote video interaction by grade level.   
 
RCIA adapted for children (3^rd-9^th grades)
Students and parents meet once a month for 8 months, on Sundays 1:30-3:30 pm in Brooks Hall.  These students are those who did not receive reconciliation and Holy Eucharist with their peers in 2^nd grade, through no fault of their own due to a unique family situation. 
 
EDGE (6^th-8^th grades)
EDGE will continue meeting weekly on Sunday afternoons via zoom.  A teen’s immediate preparation for Confirmation will take place during and in addition to their second consecutive year of religious education – provided their second consecutive year takes place in their 9-12^th grade years.  Therefore, it is important for 8th-grade parents/youth to remember that weekly participation in EDGE Zoom this year is necessary for a youth to receive Confirmation in their 9^th grade.   8th-grade students who actively participate in EDGE this year will be eligible to register for Confirmation prep classes the following year. 
 
Life Teen (9-12^th grades)
 Life Teen will meet in person on Sunday evenings.  Youth Ministry New Procedures Video is posted on the St. Jerome webpage under Youth Ministry – please watch this video if you have not already done so.  Teens who are registering for Confirmation 2020-2021, will need to actively participate in Life Nights.  For teens/families with medical concerns, please contact Whitney. 
 
Confirmation
The 12 weeks/Classes of Confirmation Preparation will take place virtually via zoom (day of the week to be determined). These 12 classes are in addition to the active participation within Life Nights.  Parents, please remember that these 12 weeks can take place over a span of 4 months due to breaks and/or holidays.  Confirmation registration for 2020-2021 opens August 3^rd and closes Oct 1^st – please contact Whitney to make your registration appointment. Visit the Parish Website for more information
 
Life Teen Deeper (9-12^th grades)
Life Teen Deeper will meet in person on Wednesday evenings. Youth Ministry New Procedures Video is posted on the STJ webpage under Youth Ministry – please watch this video if you have not already done so. 
 
EDGE Deeper (6-8^th grades)
We are still working to develop this program. We have had some parents come forward to help with this program. Please contact Whitney if you are a parent and your youth is interested in this program.
 
Parents
Whitney and Christine will be contacting you regarding the program your child is registered for.  If you have not yet done so, please register as soon as possible. We are here to serve you but need your help to implement these plans before they begin. 
 
Catechist, CORE Team, Teachers, and Volunteers
Please remember we have a meeting scheduled for August 13 at 6pm in the Gym of Mother Teresa Center where we will discuss the logistics and prepare for the upcoming school year.

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