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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Monday, December 9th
5:30 pmSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is usually a Holy Day of Obligation. The USCCB explains, “Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9, 2019. The obligation to attend Mass, however, does not transfer.”
Advent Penance Service
Wednesday, December 11
10:00am-12:00pm; 7:00pmAdvent Penance Service Around the Waco Deanery
Monday, Dec 9 - St Louis, Waco
6:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec 10 - St Joseph, Bellmead
7:00 PM
Friday, Dec 13 - Our Lady of Lourdes, Gatesville
7:00 PM
Monday, Dec 16 - St Martin, Tour
5:00PM-6:00 PM and 7:00PM-8:00 PM
Tuesday, Dec 17 - St Eugene, McGregor
6:00 PM
Wednesday, Dec 18 - St Thomas, Hamilton
6:00 PM
Thursday, Dec 19 - St Mary, West
5:00 PM-6:00 PM and 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
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Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, today’s Gospel presents John the Baptist as a revolutionary. Advent is best understood as a preparation for a revolution. The liturgical readings for this time of the year—focusing on Isaiah,
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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
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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Adoration Times
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Weekly Adoration will start on September 11 in the Ave Maria Chapel. Confession will be held from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
- Thursday: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Monthly Praise & Worship Adoration—6:30pm-7:30pm. Music & quiet time in the sanctuary. Refreshments & fellowship afterwards in Jordan Hall.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 11:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Reading 2 Rom 15:4-9Gospel Mt 3:1-12
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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
Young Adults, ages up to 39, out of high school, in college, and in the workforce; married or single. Join us for an evening of fellowship, spirituality, and intellectual and faith formation, on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm at the Mother Teresa Center at St. Jerome. Daily Mass offered to everyone starting at 5:30 pm in the Ave Maria Chapel before our meetings. For inquiries contact: wacocatholicya@stjeromewaco.
org or the church office.
Disciples needed!
We are all called by Christ to be His disciples. There are many opportunities to be a disciple here at St. Jerome parish within our ministries. Every ministry welcomes new members. Explore them now and discern to which one or more you are being called to join. You may find new friends and experience a deeper relationship with Christ. Contact the church office or email stjsteward@stjeromewaco.org for more information.
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Upcoming Events
Potluck Dinner
Saturday, January 18, 2020, after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring your favorite
main dish, side dish or dessert to share.
Breakfast Cafe
Each Sunday the Breakfast Café will be open in Jordan Hall from 9:30-10:45 AM to serve the 8:30 AM Mass and those that will be attending the 11:00 AM Mass.
Our goal will be to serve a seated breakfast that will include a hot entrée in an atmosphere of fellowship. Gluten and lactose-free options will be available. The cost will be by donation. We look forward to enjoying breakfast with you.
First Sunday– Breakfast burritos
Second Sunday-MOSTJ Pancake Breakfast
Third Sunday-Egg and sausage casserole
Fourth Sunday- French toast and link sausage
Fifth Sunday-Breakfast pot luck.
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 2:00 pm-4:30 pm. Table games, such as Dominoes, Skip-Bo, Chicken Foot and cards will be available in Raphael Hall.
Faith Journey Class
We are currently studying "Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible" by Jeff Cavins. This study shows how we can read the Bible and actually understand it, from the story of Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church using a unique Bible Timeline. There is no cost to attend. We meet Sunday morning after the 8:30 mass in the Anne & Joachim Hall and end in time for those attending the 11:00 mass. We do not meet on the second Sunday of the month. So get a plate from the Breakfast Café and bring it over and join us as we eat and listen to the video presentation.
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Schedules/Minutes
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Calendar Entries and Room Reservations
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Links
- Mass Times Survey Results
- Baptism Information
- Ministry Registration Form
- New Parishioner Registration
- Reimbursement Form
- Catholic Diocese of Austin
- Catholic News Agency Movie Reviews
- Catholic News Agency Book Reviews
- Cedarbrake Retreats
- Red-C Catholic Radio
- Pro-Life Waco
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Vatican
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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 your 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.
Workshop
St. Peter Catholic Student Ctr, Waco
Sunday
1/26/2020
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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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
Our Deacons
Don Moore
Sisters of Sacred Sciences -
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12-Day Pilgrimage to Eastern Europe
May 18th - May 29th, 2020
Join Rose and Bill Moyer on a 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.
