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April 21, 2019 SAINT EASTER SUNDAY JEROME CHURCH P.O. BOX 38 • FANCY FARM, KY 42039 Phone: 270-623-8181 • Fax: 270-623-6341 E-mail: [email protected] L Website: http://www.stjeromefancyfarm.com L Pastor: Rev. Darrell Venters Business Hours: 7:30 AM—4:00 PM, Monday—Friday The faith community of Saint Jerome welcomes Katlynn Elder, Stacey Hayden and Hannah Yancy who were baptized and celebrated the sacrament of Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. Congratulations also to our fully initiated members Evie Elder, Heather Elliott, Bryce Rickman, Teka Williams and Kliff Wilson who were fully initiated by making a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church and celebrating the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. We rejoice with you and as a parish community pledge to help you grow and mature in the Christian life and embrace the Catholic way of life. What is next for those who entered the Catholic Church this Easter? Our eight newly initiated members have reached the final period of the initiation process. All who were baptized and received into full communion are called neophytes in this period, until the anniversary of their initiation next Easter. The final period of weekly formation extends through the Easter season to Pentecost. This post-baptismal catechesis is called MYSTAGOGY. It is a time for deepening the Christian experience in appreciation for the sacramental life, for spiritual growth and for entering into the life and unity of the Catholic Community including the responsibilities to witness and to bring the light of the Gospel to every corner of our world. OG After 34 years of faithful service to St. Jerome, Alton is retiring effective October 1, 2019. We welcome Timmy Hobbs to the staff to work with Alton for the next few months and then take over the maintenance after Alton retires. !"#$%" Saint Jerome faith community welcomes Bishop William Medley as our young people celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to our candidates as you are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and are empowered to give bold witness to living the Catholic faith. The candidates are: *Zachary Alexander, son of David and Angie; *Hannah Beth Elliott, daughter of Mark Elliott and Heather Nesler; *Nicole Hackel, daughter of Mark and Bonita; *Drew Hayden, son of Will and Milissa; *Max Luckett, son of Bryan and Kelly; *Isabelle Miller, daughter of James and Jewel; *Jessica Mills, daughter of Jason and Jennifer; *Gwen Munsell, daughter of T.J. and Beth; *Travis Rotolo and *Trevor Rotolo, sons of Paul and Jennifer; *Kayla Runge, niece of David and Angie Alexander; *Logan Thompson, son of Brannon and Glynda; *Abbey Williams, daughter of Timothy and Taress; *Addie Wilson and *Brooke Wilson, daughters of Adam and Mary; *Kayla Wilson, daughter of Jason and Stephanie; *Ellie Youngblood, daughter of Brad Youngblood and Andrea Kemp. Thank you to their Parents, Confirmation sponsors and catechists, Shanda and Matt Purcell, who have help prepare them for this sacrament. Please hold our Confirmation candidates in prayer. If you would like to send a note of support that would be greatly appreciated. If you need any information or addresses, please feel free to contact the parish office. Sunday, April 28 at 11:45 AM there will be adoration, praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance. The late Pope John Paul II proclaimed the second Sunday of Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday. He did this in conjunction with the canonization of Sister Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun whose visions of Christ gave rise to the Divine Mercy devotion. Through St. Faustina, who died in 1938 at the age of 33 from complications of tuberculosis, Christ revealed a powerful prayer called the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. All are invited to come and pray this powerful prayer. GWe are delighted to have you visit with us here at St. Jerome Catholic Church. We hope your visit with us has been a happy and faith-filled experience. 2 &'( John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb…then the other disciple went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. On this Easter Day, join with Simon Peter and the Beloved Disciple in the empty tomb, and ponder the meaning of this extraordinary event and believe! Questions for you or your family members: Is there anyone you would like to tell about the empty tomb and Jesus’ Resurrection? What is stopping you? Easter Sunday begins the Easter Octave, eight days of extending the joy of Easter Sunday. In what ways can you celebrate “Alleluia, Jesus is Risen” in your life? Please keep the following students in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. They will receive this sacrament on Sunday, May 5 during the 10:30 AM Mass. *Aubrey Ballard, daughter of Cory and Chelsey Ellegood; *Carson Brann, son of Jessica McDaniel; *Baker Elder, son of Steven and Tara Elder; * Keston Elliott, son of Kevin and Kristen Elliott; *Ty Henson, son of Jason and Kayla Henson; *Nate Holmes, son of Jason and Adrian Holmes; *Clayton McLeary, Chris and Shannon McLeary; *Zoey Paschall, daughter of Mary Beth Paschall; *Haidyn Rondon, daughter of Tom and Shannon Rondon; *Aiden Taylor, son of T.J. and Ashley Taylor; *Kendall Wilson, daughter of Eric and Alina Wilson. The Knights of Columbus will host a blood drive on Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM—1 PM. "" Please continue to pray for our Stephen Ministers, asking the Holy Spirit’s presence and guidance for them as they go out to bring Christ’s care to hurting people. Just as Jesus commissioned his disciples to go out to minister to others in his name, we commissioned our Stephen Ministers to extend Christ’s care on behalf of our congregation to those in our midst who need it most. If you or someone you know could benefit from the listening ear, caring presence, and Christ-centered support of a Stephen Minister, talk to our pastor or a Stephen Leader (Hank Cecil, Sr. Martha Keller, Lacy Riddle). YOUTH MINISTRY *April 24 — Confirmation Practice & Reflection Night from 6:30—8 PM *April 26 — Senior Progressive Dinner at 6:30 PM (invitations will be mailed) *April 27 — Sacrament of Confirmation at the 5 PM Mass (reception following at Sts. Martha & Mary Hall) *April 28 — PRE for K—11. (No PRE on April 21 due to Easter) *April 28 — Prayer Day for First Communion Class, 11:30 AM in the Parish Center *May 1 — Middle School Fun Night from 6:30—8 PM *May 5 — Sacrament of Holy Communion at the 10:30 AM Mass *May 12 — Graduates Walk at the 8 AM Mass (reception following at Sts. Martha & Mary Hall) *June 2—5 — Vacation Bible School *June 12—15 — Camp Connect … registration forms have been emailed. Contact Parish Office if you need one mailed. Contacting the Staff (via e-mail) Funerals Fr. Darrell Venters — [email protected] The funeral Mass replaces the regularly scheduled weekday Mass. Sr. Martha Keller — [email protected] Sacraments Marie Woodrum — [email protected] Contact the Parish Office for information about Baptism, Reconcilia- Sherry Jones — [email protected] tion, Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick. Lacy Riddle — [email protected] The Diocese of Owensboro requires couples to make arrangements Shanda Purcell — [email protected] at least six months in advance of the desired date of Marriage. You must be 19 years of age or have graduated from 12th grade for at Alton Burgess — [email protected] least one year. Parish Registration Hospital Visits If you have just moved into our community or have changed your ad- Please call the Parish Office or have someone call for you if you are ad- dress, please call the parish office to update your information. mitted to the hospital and would like a priest to visit. When you are ad- mitted, please let the hospital know which parish you belong to. Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) For adults, youth, and children (over age 6) who have a desire to learn Religious Education more about the Catholic faith. Weekly sessions are held on Thursday Parish Religious Education (P.R.E.) classes for Kindergarten—11th for adults. You may contact the parish office or Sister Martha Keller. grade are held on Sundays from 9:00-10:10 am. 12th grade will meet September thru December on Wednesdays from 6:00—7:00 pm. PRAYER REQUESTS 3 STEWARDSHIP SOCIAL CONCERNS Parishioners: Kristen Elliott, Haidyn ) Rondon, Melanie Liles, Mike Wilson, Earth Day 2019 is celebrated April Wilma Toon, James & Dottie Wilson, " nd Item needed this week is canned 22 and is a global day of action to Eddie Pendel, Norris McNutt, Eugene meat. Place donations in back of raise awareness of supporting a Ellegood, Theresa Thompson, Mike church and they will be picked up. happy and healthy planet. On Earth McFarland, Conrad Spalding, Russell Thanks to everyone for their donations. Day 2019, enjoy the lovely smell of Dalton, Steve Ray, Helen Lockett, fresh air, contact with the soil, and Larry & Delores Wilson, Mary Vernon " companionship with nature! Walk Goatley, Elizabeth Nelson, Carol *April 28—Catholic Home Missions … through the woods in search of Curtsinger, Clay Willett, Jean Ballard, Nearly half our country is considered emerging wildflowers and green moss. Teresa (David) Hobbs, Jeff Carrico, mission territory. This appeal helps Go outside, Angela Hayden, Stan Cash, Laddie our brothers and sisters here in the no matter Thomas, Chris Morris, Joe Elliott, U.S.