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The 12:15 mass this Friday will be in the main church
and will include a time of prayer and anointing of the sick.
The office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd
for the Labor Day Holiday
Baptism Class
Our next baptism class will be held on Monday, September 9th at 6:30 pm in Jordan Hall.
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.
A message from Bishop Vásquez
Church of the Visitation
This week the Diocese of Austin experienced a significant tragedy in the loss of one of her beloved church buildings at the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. Bishop Vásquez and the entire diocese joins the parishioners in the sadness of this event. We are grateful for the prayers, notes, and letters sent to Bishop Joe Vásquez and the parish. We know that the faith of the people of Westphalia and the Diocese of Austin remain strong and a new church will be built.
Many people have asked how they can help. In response to this, the diocese has established the Church of the Visitation Fund. While the building was insured, we know that there are always unexpected expenses at such times. Donations to the fund will be used for the immediate needs of the parish, as well as on-going expenses that the parish will encounter as it rebuilds.
Click here to donate to the fund online. Checks can be sent to the diocese at Church of the Visitation Fund, Diocese of Austin, 6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB, Austin, TX 78723. Please make checks payable to the Diocese of Austin with “Church of the Visitation” in the memo line.
Bishop Vásquez, Father Edwin Kagoo, and the people of the Church of the Visitation are grateful for your prayers and generosity as they begin the grace-filled work of rebuilding to the glory of God. -
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 Rv 21:9b-14Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18Gospel Jn 1:45-51
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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.
Please note: All parish offices will be closed this Monday.
The deadline to register for Confirmation is August 29th! Only pre-requisite is they needed to have attended RE/Youth Group in the previous year. For more information, call Whitney at 254-666-7722 or email her at STJLifeTeen@stjeromewaco.org. -
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.
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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.
Monthly Adoration
Weekly Adoration with Confession
Starting September 11, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pmAdoration will begin immediately following the Wednesday 5:30 pm Mass
In the Ave Maria Chapel
Confession will be held from 6 pm - 7 pm"Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world and our adoration never cease."
- Pope John Paul II
Men of St. Jerome
Men of St. Jerome World Famous 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast Will be held on Sunday, September 8th 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
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!
Potluck Dinner
Saturday, September 21st after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring your
favorite main dish, side dish or dessert to share.
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.
Game Day at St. Jerome
Our next game day will be October 6th. 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.
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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.
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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 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
Our Deacons
Don Moore
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