St. Vision Statement To the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Scripture Verse "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. - Mt 16:19-20

August 27, 2017 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

9820 Chapel Road, Waco, Texas 76712 • Church Office 666-7722 • Fax 666-4848 • Brooks Hall 666-6222 • CCE Office 666-6222 Celebrations Parish Contacts Mass Schedule Parish Staff Sunday Masses– Main Sanctuary Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Pastor First Saturday 7:00 am (Grotto) Rae Carter, Greg George, Ray Jones, Deacons Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm Karen Fell, Business Manager Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am Christine Moore, Director of Religious Education Sunday 5:00 pm Daryl Nagel, Senior Youth Minister Weekday Services– Ave Maria Chapel Tues.– Mass 5:30pm Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister Wed.– Mass 7:00am & 5:30pm Brenda Macy, Secretary Thurs.– Mass 5:30pm Louis Leanos, Stewardship Director Friday – Mass 7:00am & 12:15pm Liz Rogers, Music Director Holidays Alan Nolan, Maintenance Manager See Bulletin or Website Patrick Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant Sacraments and Prayer Bill Parrish, Finance Committee Baptism Don O’Toole, Van Use Coordinator Preparation classes held the third Thursday of each month, Preschool Staff 6:30-8:30pm in Jordan Hall. Bobby Jetelina, Director Reconciliation Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5:00-5:30pm and Tiffany Burch, Julie Berger, Teachers Sunday 7:45-8:15am, 10:15-10:45am, 4:15-4:45pm. Peggy Steffek, Stacey Rainey, Sr. Frisca Guria, Aides Marriage Pastoral Council [email protected] Contact Fr. Selvaraj at least 6 months in advance. Jeff Bauer Bill Moyer Peter Campbell Anne Peter Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass. Amanda Chasteen Brenda Rieger Third Sunday at 7:50am before 8:30am Mass. Emily Hunter Richard Skurla — First Friday, see page 3. Ed Jasek Fridays from 7:30am—Noon Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.

Website: www.stjeromewaco.org Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday

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Readings for the Week of August 27, 2017 Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33- 36/Mt 16:13-20 Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/ Mt 23:13-22 Saturday, , 2017 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6:17-29 6:00pm † Leon Andrus Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/Mt 23:27-32 Sunday, August 27, 2017 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/ 8:30am † Sam Hurst Mt 24:42-51 11:00am † Gus Gonzalez Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/ 5:00pm FTP Mt 25:1-13 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30 5:30pm † Caritina Rincon Gonzales Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/ Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Mt 16:21-27 7:00am † Kenny Lenart 5:30pm † Travis Wayne Hubble Thursday, August 31, 2017 Altar Server Training 5:30pm Derek James Collisson—Healing & Ice Cream Social Friday, September 1, 2017 Sunday, September 10th 7:00am Special Intention 12:15pm † Jesús Torres 1:00pm – 3:30pm Saturday, September 2, 2017 (Please meet in the church vestibule) 6:00pm † Marcus Compton Ice Cream Social begins at 2:30pm.

Sunday, September 3, 2017 **RSVP to Marian Khoury 8:30am † Helen George by Saturday Sept 9th ** 11:00am † Marcella Kaska For questions or more information: Marian Khoury 5:00pm FTP (254-715-0062) or Kristina Neal (254-652-6997)

The Sanctuary Candle is burning this Knights of Columbus Fall Blood Drive week in loving memory of Bob Ryan. September 17, 2017 Jordan Hall, 8:00am to 2:00pm

Our Gifts to God A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will Week at a glance: himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 Sun., August 20 August 14—August 20 9:45am, CCE, Brooks Hall, Annex 3:00pm, Band Practice Envelopes (150)…………….….…….$6,409.00 6:15pm, JYG & SYG, MTC Checks……………………….……….$2,857.00 Mon., August 21 Cash……………………….….……....$1,269.01 8:00am, LLLC Opens for the new school year Children’s Collection……….….….....$115.00 6:00pm, Scouts, Brooks Hall Online Collections (48)..……..….….$3,427.09 Tues., August 22 Total…………………………...... …..$14,077.10 6:00pm, Private Event, Gym

Wed., August 23

Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s 6:30pm, CCE, Brooks H., Annex, Jordan H. 6:15—8:00pm, LTD and may God bless you. Fr. Raj Thurs., August 24 Friday, August 25 Sat., August 26 Sun., August 27 Are you having trouble viewing our website on your phone or tablet? Download the 9:45am, CCE, Brooks, Annex, Jordan H. St. Jerome app free from the app store. 3:00pm, Band Practice, Sanctuary 3:30pm, Italy Trip Meeting, Hall 6:15pm, SYG & JYG, MTC

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Bishop Vasquez’s Reflection Question New Horizons Gospel Meditation: We’re back! Our first meeting will be September 5th at Today, asks us, “Who do you say that I am?” 11:45am in Jordan Hall. It’s a brown bag lunch. All Caesarea Philippi was named after Caesar who claimed the seniors are invited. Come help us plan the year ahead. title “Son of God.” Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ (or Messiah), “the Son of the Living God” announces Waco Catholic Moms Group that Jesus, not Caesar, is Son of God. It was presumed that Moms are invited to participate in our Fall study, the Messiah was to remove Israel’s enemies and establish "Rise Up, Women of God". We meet in Jordan Hall every God’s kingdom on earth. This is not Jesus’ goal, but the other Thursday starting August 31st from 7-9 pm. Our world’s. It is here that Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem group also hosts play dates, moms nights out, and much and the Passion. What worldly powers do I need to reject in more! For more information, contact Andrea Guajardo order to place complete confidence in Jesus? at (281) 415-6475 or [email protected]. We hope you can join us! Liturgy of the Hours Liturgy of the Hours will now be prayed each morning in The Choice Wine: 7 Steps To A Superabundant the Ave Maria Chapel. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they Marriage will be prayed before 7:00am Mass. On Mondays, Tues- “Christ doesn’t want your marriage just to have days, and Thursdays, they will be prayed at 7:00am in the enough….He wants your marriage to be superabundant!” A Chapel. Dary Santos will lead the prayers. Everyone is nine-session, weekly couple’s program beginning Tuesday, welcome to come. September 19th. Time: 6:45 – 8:30 pm in Brooks Hall. Please contact or Bob O’Beirne (254-776- Eucharistic Adoration 3048) for free registration or more information. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will not be held in June, August or August. Next devotion is August 31st – Pro-Life September 1st. “May the infinite depth and breadth of Christ’s Divine Weekly Friday Morning Adoration will stop May Mercy remind us that no wound is too great for God to 19th and resume in September. heal.” Pray for Life: April 2016 Call – Bill Leek – 254-716-3416 to join our ministry. 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil—anyone wanting to partici- pate in this vigil at the Waco Planned Parenthood facility First Friday Rosary from September 27 to November 5 may contact Jo Ann We will be saying the Rosary as a community on First Wiese at 254-772-8663 or [email protected] to be assured Fridays for the deceased of our families, our parish, and when they go out at their prayer hour that other church other intentions. All are invited to participate. Time is members are there. 11:30am. Mass follows in the Ave Maria Chapel at To join our ministry, please contact Maureen at 12:15pm. 903-229-7283 or email: [email protected].

Eucharistic Ministers R.C.I.A. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may be desig- Are you interested in becoming or sponsoring a new nated to distribute Holy Communion at Mass or to bring member of the Catholic Church? RCIA (Rite of Christian Communion to those confined to hospitals, institutions, or Initiation of Adults) 2017-18 classes will begin on Wednes- their own homes. You must be E.I.M. compliant. To be day, August 30, 2017 at 6:30pm. Please contact Deacon trained, call Peggy Cunningham at 254-859-5685. Rae Carter at 776-7624 with questions and continue to

RED-C Catholic Radio watch the bulletin for updates. RCIA will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:45 to 9:15pm in Raphael Hall. Tune in to 98.3 FM for RED-C Catholic Radio in Central

Texas; it’s a great way for you to learn more about your Marriage Encounter Weekend faith! This is a private weekend for couples to focus on just each Prayer Line other. The next weekends are September 8-10, at the Win- To request prayers for your intentions, please call gate Hotel in Round Rock or November 3-5 at Cedarbrake Retreat Center. To apply online visit: www.austinme.org or Susan Voneida at 254-776-3339. contact and Shani Cowart at 512-677-9963. Pot Luck Dinners Our next Pot Luck dinner will be on Saturday, September Sanctuary Candle 16th after the 6:00pm Mass. Everyone is invited to attend, To have the Sanctuary Candle in honor or memory of a bring your favorite dish! loved one, please call or stop by the office. (8:30am — 5:00pm, Mon.—Fri.) Cost is $10 (for the week).

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Knights of Columbus Council 13005 Yoga in a Christian Environment The Knights of Columbus wish to thank all who helped An 8-week Christ-Centered Yoga series will begin Tues- make our brisket fund raiser a success by purchasing a days, to October 31 from 5:45-7:15pm in the brisket, chicken or sausage. We hope you enjoy our efforts. Mother Teresa Center. Information & registration forms To join the Knights, please contact Pat Flavin at 254-235- are available in the vestibule, www.stjeromewaco.org, or 1893. Please see St. Jerome’s website for a complete KC email Donna: [email protected] See you Calendar of Events. there!

Pictorial Directory Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education You are invited to be a part of our new photo directory. We will begin a new season on Tuesday, September 12th Our last directory was printed in 2010. and meet on subsequent Tuesdays. We will continue to Photography Dates: Oct. 12 – 16, Oct. 19 – 23, and do a Lectionary study, examining the Sunday Scriptures October 30-31. To schedule your appointment, visit our and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month we will explore website and click on the sign up link on our home page or other informative topics of the Catholic Faith with video call the church office for assistance. and discussion. Morning group meets in the Annex from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets in Jordan Hall Visiting the Homebound/Terminally Ill Ministry from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Materials will be available at class. This ministry brings the Eucharist to parish members who All are invited. You don’t have to be a scripture scholar are homebound/terminally ill and would like to receive the to attend. We are good folks and it’s good education. For Eucharist. Please call the office to arrange a visit. more information contact: Joan Potter, Morning Class at 254-420-1868 or Deacon Greg George, Evening Class at Ethics and Integrity in Ministry 254-424-3061. All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, Formed (The Catholic Faith on Demand) will need to attend an EIM Workshop. St. Jerome Parish has become a partner in an exciting Upcoming workshops: 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called St Eugene Parish, McGregor, Sunday, 8/27/2017, 1:00 to Formed, produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius 3:00pm. Please sign-up online at the Diocese of Austin Press. Our Parish Code to register is 8NCKHW. It is free website: http://www.austindiocese.org/ to all our parishioners. For more information go to Online Giving formed.org. Going on vacation? Please use Online Giving to catch up on offertory. Go to our website and click on the Online Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ) Giving Link, it’s quick and easy. Your support during MOSTJ is moving its monthly World Famous Pancake summer months helps sustain our Parish. Breakfast to the SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH (www.stjeromewaco.org) MONTH. Next breakfast is Sunday, September 10th at 9:30 am in Jordan Hall. Two kinds of pancakes, sausage, Surviving Loss scrambled eggs, fruit, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, Surviving Loss will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday juice and coffee will be served. People wanting to help mornings beginning September 12th in the Annex, room with the breakfast are always welcome. Contact Bill Leek 1AA, from 8:30-9:30am and will meet each 2nd and 4th @ 254-716-3416 for information. Thursday evening beginning September 14th from 6:30- 7:30pm in Brooks Hall. If you have any questions, please That Man Is You email to [email protected]. Starting our eighth year this Fall, That Man Is You! (TMIY) is a men's spirituality program started by St. Jerome’s Little Flowers Girls Club Paradisus Dei. This program consists of watching a video We meet one Saturday morning a month. Club meetings followed by small group discussion. begin in September. Contact Renee Clayton at: Thursday Morning -- Starts Sept. 14th at Brooks [email protected], (509) 263-4501. Hall, 6:00 am to 7:30 am. Breakfast is provided. Watch a 12-part video series from Bishop Robert Barron's Pivotal Columbarium Players program. For information on our Columbarium, go to: Saturday Morning -- Starts Sept. 16th at Jordan https://www.stjeromewaco.org/columbarium- Hall. 8:00 am to 9:15 am. Watch the St. Paul Theological To purchase a niche, please call Bobby Jetelina at (254) Institute's The Bible and the Mary video series. 776-2312 or Mary Cunningham-Hilliard at (254) For more information or to register call Bill Leek 254- 722-7896. 716-3416.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR: † Thanksgiving for blessings received. † God Bless Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our † Peace, comfort, good health for my Dad as he turns 82. Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons. Peace & healing for my mom after hip surgery. † Our military men & women: protection, courage & † All my children—direction & peace in their lives. safe return; & for their families. † My family; especially mom. † A for my son. A blessed school year. † President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and † My son , grandson Branson, brothers Jeff & John. protection; protection for the U.S. Success in family business. † Peace on Earth. † Billie & Carl strength & rest. Mom & dad to stay † My son, James, healing. healthy. Daughter’s trip back home. † My two sons to return to practicing their faith. † Grandson stay safe & healthy. † New employment for Mark. † Repose of the soul of Harry Treese. † My son has no trouble selling his house. † Children & grandchildren back to church. † My husband’s health. † Healing for Lauri T. & Melissa T. † My son and grandson. † Stott twins—thriving and being sent home. † My sister who is fighting cancer. † Sister has safe travels on her trip to CA. Katrina’s heart † Niece Valerie in . continues to heal. † Jim B. to get well. † Rene—healing. † Rick’s health & job bring him back to Ft. Worth. † The repose of the soul of Kenny Lenart. † Healing for those suffering from cancer. † All those battling inner demons. † The repose of the souls of my Mom, Dad, & Sister. † Safety for all children starting the new school year. † All those affected by wild fires. † Business to get better! † Ricky & Tricia. † Bless my sons Erik and Eryn. † All those dealing with cancer; for continued good † Bless all my family and friends. health & good spirits for my Mother; that my friends’ † Bless the world with peace. prayers are answered; that you for my job; that my † Family & friends. sisters’ challenges are eased; for my nephew & his kids; † Soul of T. H. & A. B. St. John Paul II, keep me in your care; St. Jude, pray for † Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan. me and for world peace. † Thank you, God, for daughter’s health & safe move. † My son Robert heals & gets with his daughter; my Protection & direction for son & daughter. sisters & brothers, Sherry, Bill, Orin & Sandie. † Rest in peace, Deborah & strength for Billie & Carl. † My brother Robert B. that he comes home. † Safe trip for Carol, Jerry, Patrick & Janice. † Special intentions. † All students going away for the first time to college. † All my loved ones, may they be healthy, happy and † All students returning to school. Parents of students. safe. † My granddaughter to not forget what she promised to † Healing for Flo. return to God. † M & S and kids. † My daughter & granddaughter all to find jobs. † Son, N., good health, happiness, guidance, protection. † Dominic’s safety & protection with his new job, for Daily thanksgiving; good health & happiness for Rachel & Randy, for Tasha, Aunt Elaine, Lynda & family, extended family and friends. Brinlee. † Children return to church, grandchildren baptized. † St. Jude, I thank you for prayers answered. † Good health & happiness for my family. † Daughter & husband to have a safe trip. † Safe travels, family reunion, job, finances, family Sick in Our Parish health. Safe travels for Breanna. My family. My Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially: daddy’s health. Jack’s health. Norma’s surgery that Mary Clark, Scotty Crow, Ignacio Estrada, everything goes well. Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek, Deacon Ray Jones, † My family’s health. My sister getting home safe. My Theresa Julian, James Kreder, Carl Kuhnle, daughter’s trip to Europe. MaryAnn Prochaska, Mary Ann Rodriguez, † Our house to sell. Betsy Schwager, Richard Skurla, † Continued prayers for my cousin Elizabeth & her Tom and Elly Smallwood, Betty Strom, healing. Healing for my mom. Wesley R. Strom, Francis (Ski) Trzcinski, † Healing, strength & patience for Joey. and Paula Williams.

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St. Jerome Fall Festival September 24th 2:00 PM—4:00pm

LIVE MUSIC, GAMES & PRIZES, AUCTION, DUNK TANK PIE THROWING CONTEST TRAIN & HAY RIDES FOR THE KIDS LUNCH BY EDDIE RAY’S SMOKEHOUSE TICKETS: $10.00 ADULTS, $7.00 KIDS UNDER 12 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

Birthdays (September 10—18)

May God bless you and give you health, wealth, and prosperity.

Sept. 10—Silvia Weber, Pauline Woodard, Carole Anne Falsone, John Speer, Mikeal Parsons. Sept. 11—Alice Lopez, Kiersten Byerly, Kelsey VonRosenberg, Elias Meza, Isabella Vasquez, Aaron Linder. Sept. 12—Michael Wardlaw, Jaime Kuykendoll, Haley Chavez, Cassandra Chasteen. Sept. 13—Sue Havelka, Domingo Jasso, Joyce Nesrsta, Dalene London, Mike Poston, Monica Krenek, Perla Martin, Tami Karakash, Rick Rodriguez, Sarah Butler, Scott Williams, Flores. Sept. 14—Glenda Ruiz, James Mitchell, Roy Eaton, Stephen Thomas, Joaquin DelaCruz. Sept. 15—David Ingram, Bill Moyer. Sept. 16—Janice Spehr, Mark Crenwelge, Frank R. Kapavik. Sept. 17—Jo Nell Negahnquet, Patrick Poehls, Giselle Chavez. Sept. 18—John Devries, Corey Carbonara, Mark Henry, Christian Achuff, Allison Vrana, Erik Rodriguez, Kyle Nesrsta, Landon Baker.

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CCE News Baptism Class Registration will be held during office hours. Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd 3 Sept, Sun – No CCE – Labor Day Thursday of each month. This class is required for parents 9 Sept, Sat, 9am-4pm – Festival of Cate- who wish to have their child baptized. The next class will chists at Mother Teresa Center be on September 21, 2017. 17 Sept, Sun – 3rd Sunday, Children’s Mass 24 Sept, Sun – No CCE – Fall Festival Sacrament Preparation Trivia Corner First Communion/Confirmation: Two years of prepara- Why are two apostles called James the Greater and tion required. Contact: Christine Moore at 666-6222 or James the Less? This was a way to distinguish the two Daryl Nagel at 666-7722.

called James. It didn’t mean that one was better than the Altar Server News other. The Greater was called to be an apostle first. The SUNDAY SUNDAES! Altar Server Training & Ice Less means he was called to be an apostle after the other Cream Social, Sunday, September 10th. Please meet in James. the church vestibule. The Altar Server Ministry is open to Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222, any child that has made their First Communion. Any [email protected] current Altar Servers in the 6th grade or above can attend to

train as a Cross Bearer. Training will begin at 1pm in the Church and the Ice Cream Social will begin at 2:30pm in Brooks Hall. ** RSVP by September 9th to Marian Senior Youth Group Khoury. Contact info: Marian Khoury or Kristina Neal at Sunday, Aug. 27: LTD, 6:15-8:00pm, John Bosco [email protected] or [email protected] Wednesday, Aug. 30: Confirmation Class, 6:30-8:15pm. MTC Adult Sunday School Classes Friday-Sunday, Sept. 1-3:”This Is My Body” Retreat With the new MTC building, the parish has room to hold an sponsored by St. Louis SYG. Cost: $20.00 adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings from 9:45- Sunday, Sept. 3: SYG Fun Night, 6:15-9:00pm 10:45am while CCE classes are meeting. St. Jerome pro- Wednesday, Sept. 6: Confirmation Class, 6:30-8:15pm. vides many activities to grow in our faith including Bible MTC Studies, TMIY, and RCIA. This is an opportunity for busy Sunday, Sept. 17: LTD, 6:15-8:00pm, John Bosco families who are not available at these other times, but who Save the Date: would like to know more about their Catholic Faith. Current Sunday, Sept. 24: Fall Festival facilitators include Deacon Rae Carter, Deacon Greg Sat.-Sunday, Nov. 11-12: Fall Retreat George and SYG Minister Daryl Nagel. We are looking for Catch up with us on our Instagram site. Follow us at others to help facilitate a video series and discussion. “Stjeromesyg”. Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minis- Please contact one of us if you would like to help with the ter 666-7722, office 254-715-8610, cell, E-mail: class. Coffee and donuts will be served. Classes will be [email protected] held in Raphael Hall beginning Sept. 17th. Please consider joining us when you can. The class will not meet the week

of the MOSTJ pancake breakfast each month.

Junior Youth Group St Jerome Scouts, Troop 456 JYG is open to all students in grades 6, 7, and 8. The mis- Boy Scouts—for information on how to join go to sion of JYG is to help Christian youth grow in faith and stjeromewaco.org/boy-scouts. friendships in a fun environment. If you are interested in Cub Scouts—email [email protected]. JYG, there will be a parent meeting on Monday, August 28th at 7:00 pm in the Anne and Joachim room of the Mother Teresa Center. Contact Luci Lamers, Junior Little Lions Learning Center News Youth Minister at 817-914-2810 or email: Little Lions is growing - come grow with us! [email protected] for more information. Our

website address is: stjeromewaco.org/junior-youth-group

11 Day Italy November 8-18, 2017—Visiting Venice, Padua, Flor- ence, Assisi and Rome. Spiritual leader for the Pilgrim- age will be Father Raj. For additional information please Contact info: Bobby Jetelina, LLLC Director, call: Glenda Ruiz at (254)732-2404. 254-666-6222, [email protected]