St. Jerome Catholic Church Scripture Verse Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day.” - Lk 24:45-46

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

April 15, 2018 3rd Sunday of Easter

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 Hays, Junior Youth Minister Wed.– Mass 7:00am & 5:30pm Louis Leanos, Stewardship Director Thurs.– Mass 5:30pm Liz Rogers, Music Director Friday – Mass 7:00am & 12:15pm Brenda Macy, Secretary 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. Tim Asyn Julie Ernzen Rosary Jeff Bauer Emily Hunter Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass. Eileen Bentsen Ed Jasek Third Sunday at 7:50am before 8:30am Mass. Peter Campbell Anne Peter Third Sunday at 10:20am before 11:00am Mass. Amanda Chasteen First Fridays at 11:30am in the Ave Maria Chapel. Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday, see page 3. Fridays from 7:30am—Noon Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday

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Readings for the Week of April 15, 2018 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48 Monday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 [1ab]/Jn 6:22-29 Saturday, April 14, 2018 Tuesday: Acts 7:51--8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 6:00pm Special Intention 8a, 17 and 21ab [6a]/Jn 6:30-35 Sunday, April 15, 2018 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a [1]/Jn 8:30am † Johnny Walker 6:35-40 11:00am † Gay Smith Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 [1]/Jn 5:00pm FTP 6:44-51 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 5:30pm † Hank VandenBout 6:52-59 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 7:00am † Scott Williams [12]/Jn 6:60-69 5:30pm † Cecil Coffee Next Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, Thursday, April 19, 2018 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 5:30pm † Jean Oliver Friday, April 20, 2018 7:00am † Bob O’Beirne Please join SYG for their final 12:15pm † Lorene Steffek Spring Praise and Worship Celebration Saturday, April 21, 2018 before the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, April 6:00pm † Flolyn Naegelin 29th in the Sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Sunday, April 22, 2018 You will be blessed with a musical and spiritual 8:30am † Vincent Hapeman experience! Bring your family and friends! 11:00am † Betty Fell 5:00pm FTP Week at a glance: Sun., April 15 9:45am, CCE, Brooks, Annex The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week 2:30pm, Scouts, Brooks Halls in loving memory of Bob O’Beirne. 3:00pm, Band Practice 6:15pm, SYG & JYG, MTC Mon., April 16

Our Gifts to God 6:00pm, Scouts, Brooks Hall, Gym A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will 6:00pm, Music Ministry, A&J Hall himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 6:30pm, Women’s Society, Jordan Hall March 26—April 1 Tues., April 17 Envelopes (163)…………….….…….$9,464.00 9:45am, Bible Study, 3AA Checks……………………….……….$6,162.00 6:15pm, Bible Study, Jordan Hall Cash……………………….….……....$2,518.54 Wed., April 18 Children’s Collection……….….……..$111.80 6:30pm, CCE, Brooks, Jordan, Annex Online Collections (53)..………….…..$6,054.46 6:30pm, Confirmation Class, MTC Total…………………………...... …..$24,310.80 7:00pm, R.C.I.A., Raphael Hall Good Friday………..$2,621.56 Thurs., April 19 6:00am, TMIY, Brooks Hall April 2—April 8 8:30am, Book Study, Chapel Envelopes (141)…………….….…….$6,904.00 3:30pm, A&J and Gym Checks……………………….……….$2,612.00 6:30pm, Baptism Prep Class, Jordan Hall Cash……………………….….……....$1,058.43 6:30pm, Rosary Guild, 1AA Children’s Collection……….….……..$21.00 Friday, April 20 Online Collections (53)..………….…..$3,885.08 All Day, Decorate Brooks for 1st Communion Total…………………………...... …..$14,480.51 Sat., April 21 Building Fund………..$1,326.52 8:00am, TMIY, Jordan Hall

Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s 9:00am, Pickle Ball, Gym 3:00pm, First Holy Communion, Sanctuary and may God bless you. Fr. Raj

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Worship Life and Faith Formation Ministries

First Friday Adoration The next First Friday Adoration is Thursday May 3rd through Friday May 4th in the Ave Maria Chapel from 6:00 pm Thursday evening through 12:00 Noon in the Ave Maria Chapel.

First Friday Rosary We pray the Rosary for the deceased members of our Parish community and for family and friends on the First Friday of each month in the Ave Maria Chapel at 11:30 am.

Liturgy of the Hours “The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer.” ~http://www.usccb.org Liturgy of the Hours will now be prayed each morning in the Ave Maria Chapel. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they will be prayed before 7:00am Mass. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, they will be prayed at 7:00am in the Chapel. Dary Santos will lead the prayers. Everyone is welcome to come.

R.C.I.A. Call to Holiness—It is Catholic belief that God calls everyone to be holy. According to Vatican Council II: “Therefore in the Church, everyone…is called to holiness, according to the saying of the Apostle: ‘For this is the will of God, your sancti- fication’ (1 Thessalonians 4:3; see Ephesians 1:4)…It is expressed in multiple ways by those individuals who, in their walk of life, strive for the perfection of charity, and thereby help others to grow” (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, #39). Living the Virtue—Virtues are nurtured attitudes and efforts to do good and give the best of ourselves. Virtues are disposi- tions that shape us into the people God created us to be. Virtuous people freely choose to cooperate with the grace of God. Catholic tradition distinguishes between human virtues which are acquired through our human efforts and theological virtues which are gifts from God. Class Topic 4/18: Call to Holiness – Living the Virtue

Baptism Class Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This class is required for parents who wish to have their child baptized. The next class will be this Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education Morning group meets on Tuesday in the Annex from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets on Tuesday in Jordan Hall from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Contact: Joan Potter at 254-420-1868 or Deacon Greg George at 254-424-3061. All are invited.

That Man Is You That Man Is You! is a men's program that meets weekly. There are two groups, Thursday Morning in Brooks Hall at 5:50 am and Saturday Morning group in Jordan Hall at 8:00 am. For more information contact Bill Leek 716-3416.

Homebound & Nursing Home Ministry If you know of a Catholic residing in a Waco or Hewitt nursing home or is homebound and not receiving communion now and would like to begin receiving the Eucharist weekly, please call Joe or Carole Anne Falsone at 225-250-8776.

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, will need to attend an EIM Workshop. Please check the Diocese of Austin website for upcoming Workshops.

Prayer Line To request prayers for your intentions, please call Neva Amyett at 254-772-4729.

Let’s Support Each Other Support fellow parishioners by shopping, dining, and patronizing at the businesses you find on the back of our church bulle- tin. If you wish to advertise your business, please call LPI at 1-800-950-9952.

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Parish Life and Community Outreach Ministries

Life after Loss The Surviving Loss ministry provides emotional and spiritual comfort and support for those who experience loss. For information on support sessions, please send an email to [email protected].

Experiencing a Loss of a Loved One Join a four week grief support group at St. Jerome on Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. on April 12, April 26, May 10 and May 24 in Room 1AA Annex. No need to register, just come. If you have questions, leave your name in the office or send an email to: [email protected].

Knights of Columbus Council 13005 The Knights of Columbus will be available after all Masses beginning next weekend for your purchase of a 10-12 lb. smoked brisket and smoked sausage to be picked up at St. Jerome on May 19th from 10:00 am – noon. Perfect for your Me- morial Day celebration. Eat brisket and sausage and support the St. Jerome High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. Please see St. Jerome’s website for a complete KC Calendar of Events. To join the Knights, please contact Pat Flavin at 254-235-1893.

Women’s Society Our April meeting is one of our favorites. Bob Ann Senter will be our guest speaker and she has a new book review entitled "Hidden Figures". This is the amazing story of a black woman mathematician who worked with NASA. Please plan on attending on April 16th, 6:30 pm as this is also our Ice Cream Social Night. See you then! Coming Soon. Save the Date: On June 2nd, We will have our annual Garage Sale. Now is the time to gather all those un- used items in good working order and donate them for our sale. Proceeds are divided between The Boys Scouts, The Knights of Columbus and The Women's Society to be used for their many charitable events. Pick up of large items will be provided.

Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ) Our Pancake Breakfast includes two kinds of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, chocolate milk, orange juice and coffee. Our next pancake breakfast is Sunday, April 8th in Jordan Hall at 9:30 am. We’re always looking for men to help. Call Bill Leek at 254-716-3416 for information.

Pro-Life “A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it's a way of caring for both the baby and the baby's family before, as well as after, birth.”~USCCB Se- cretariat of Pro-Life Activities, All are welcome to join us for a Rosary for Life at 6:00 pm at Eucharistic Adoration (following mass) every Thursday prior to the first Friday of the month. To join our ministry, contact Jo Ann Wiese, 254-772-8663 or [email protected].

Pot Luck Dinners Join us for our fun and relaxing potluck. This will be held after the 6:00pm Mass on April 21st. You can drop off your main dish, salad or dessert in Jordan Hall before Mass. Come and enjoy community at its best.

Music Ministry The Chapel Road Band at the 5pm Sunday evening Mass is in need of a part time drummer. If interested, please see Bill Sharp after the Mass to set up an audition time.

New Horizons Brown Bag and Bingo, May 1st at 11:45am in Jordan Hall. Seniors, come join us!

Columbarium For information on our Columbarium, go to: https://www.stjeromewaco.org/columbarium. To purchase a niche, please call Bobby Jetelina at (254) 776-2312 or Mary Cunningham-Hilliard at (254) 722-7896.

9 Day Holy Land Pilgrimage Please join Father Raj on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. November 07 — November 15, 2018. Celebrate Mass Daily with Optional 4-Night Jordan Post Tour Extension. Please call Glenda Ruiz (254)732-2404 for more information.

Church Website: www.stjeromewaco.org

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Parish Life Ministries and Community Events

Save the Date—Veneration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday, June 21, 2018, St. Jerome’s will be hosting the beautiful Tilma image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that travels around the United States. Mass will start at 5:30 p.m. and Veneration of our Mother will be immediately after. Many who touch the Tilma of Our Blessed Mother receive healing, conversion, and grace. Some venerators can hear the heartbeat of Our Blessed Mother and the heartbeat of baby Jesus. There have been instances when our Blessed Mother wept tears of oil and her hands felt warm to the touch. Others have smelled the heavenly scent of Roses. Come not only for the possi- bility of being cured mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually but also to spend time in Our Mother’s presence. Be sure to mark your calendar and update your cell phone calendar so you will be a part of this beautiful experience.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 22 is Good Shepherd Sunday and World Day of Prayer for Vocations. On this day, will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life?

† Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. † Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week. † Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest of religious brother or sister. † Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God’s call.

This fall, hundreds of bishops will gather in Rome for a special synod on “Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discern- ment.” their purpose is to discuss the ways that young people encounter Jesus in today’s world, and to ensure the Church is helping them to discover their vocations. The synod begins in October.

RED-C Catholic Radio We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual RED-C Catholic Radio KYAR Benefit Dinner in Central Texas: Eucharist is Thanksgiving! Come join us on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 6:30–9 pm in the Parish Activity Center at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waco. Tune in to 98.3 FM for RED-C Catholic Radio in Central Texas.

Married Couples Make a Marriage Encounter Weekend and re-discover the romance of your relationship. An upcoming weekend is sched- uled for April 20-22 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. To apply online visit: austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email [email protected]. Call early to ensure a space.

Formed (The Catholic Faith on Demand) To register for a free account go to formed.org. Our Parish Code to register is 8NCKHW and is free to all our parishioners.

April Birthdays (24—30)

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

Apr. 24—Rose Netzer, Randy Dyer, Gloria Duran, Nick Davoust, Kyana Alvelo, Alyssa Granger, Jazmin Lopez, Elise Shaw. Apr. 25—Nita Shields, Sharon Jackson, Christopher Bowman, Kristopher Donahue, Lloyd Alcorn. Apr. 26—Dennis Clark, Patricia Miller, Lydia Donahue, Judi Norkiewicz-Pierce, Jessica Guerrero, Gustavo Lopez, Alejandro Morante. Apr. 27—Harold Helpert, Sally Borucki, Esperanza Garza DeAlva, Cianna Palomino, Eric Dean, Hannah Roper, Jeremy Arndt, Nathaniel Morgan, Frances Esparza. Apr. 28—Corinne Olson, Jay Hawley, Gregory Menning, Scott Pierce, Ryan Cook, Rolando Castro. Apr. 29—Julia Daniel, MacKenzie Wentworth, Christian Neal, Branson Hollingsworth. Apr. 30—Lucille Whaley, Susan Markey, Nancy Merrill, Michael Smith, Katherine Smith, Christopher Kennedy, Patricia Agado, Marianna Zayas, Alex Scarborough, Anna Castro, Michael Collinsworth.

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Prayer Requests

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

† God Bless Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our † Abby & Brandon that they are always loved. Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons. † Jr. to find a job. † Our military men & women: protection, courage & safe † Don, LaDonna dad that all is ok. return; & for their families. † Bless my sons Erik and Eryn. Bless all my family and † President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and friends; bless the world with peace and good health. † protection; protection for the U.S. All married couples trying to conceive a child. Married

† Peace on Earth. couples to embrace life and say yes to large families. † Daughter-in-law & son to be blessed with a baby, no † Jeremiah. danger or harm to Mom & babe, mind, body & soul. † Matt, Jessica & Baby Clara born 4-7-18. Catherine and

Healthy & well-formed. Bill O. All my family & friends living & deceased.

† Children return to church, grandchildren baptized. Souls in Purgatory. Pope, priests, & all religious. † † Thanks & praise for all our blessings. Healing of mind & spirit for Debby. † † Sister and her family. The Julian & Jay families. † † World peace. Our health. The Posey family and all Midway students & staff. † † Molly who lost her Mother may her mom rest in peace. Safe travels for my family, daughter’s health, special

† Our business thanks & praise for all blessings. intentions, job, parents. † My son, Robert, that the Holy Spirit is in him. Brothers † Doug J. † & sisters, that they are healed. My marriage to be healed. † All those dealing with cancer; continued good health & † Souls of Don & Rose Slate, Candy Welch, Robert good spirits for my Mother; that my friends’ prayers are Carter, and Gary Meron to be in heaven. answered; my sisters’ challenges; thank you for my job; † Son, N., good health, happiness, guidance. Daily my nephew & his kids; St. John Paul II, keep me in thanksgiving; good health, protection for family, your care; St. Jude, pray for me; all my classmates; all extended family & friends. those needing transplants; world peace; Mom D., Marty † My friend Juanita whose daughter passed away from

and Tony. cancer. † Blessings for my daughter that she heals from her torn † My daughter to find peace & strength; granddaughter muscle. Thank you, St. Jude, St. Theresa & Blessed peace in her heart. Thank you, St. Jude & St. Expeditus. † Mother for answered prayers—for good health. Mary D. as she prepares to depart the body and all those

† Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan. who have died. † Protection & direction for son & daughter. Freedom † My friend, E.J.—healing of body, mind & spirit, please,

from pain—help with sleep. Safe travels. Lord. † That the twins surgery will be successful. That A’s che- † Thanksgiving for Ethan’s progress. Continued health. † motherapy will go smoothly. Thanks Teresa’s house sold. Grandson to get a job. † † Good health & happiness for my family. Help for grandson. † † May Jean regain the hearing that she recently lost. Safe travels for friends & family for ring day. My

† B & G. daddy. My mama’s birthday in heaven. † My grandson, Branson; son, David; brothers, Jeff &

John. Successful family business. Thank you, Jesus! Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to

† Richard and all of his family. happen to me today that You and I together can't handle.

† Safe traveling. † All preparing for Women’s ACTS retreat. New building Sick in Our Parish in our district. All sick.

† Husband’s surgery to go well. Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially:

† Daughter anxiety. Relationship reconciled. Pam Barron, Mary Clark, Maureen Cotner, Kathy Crow, † Business to get better. Scott Crow, Ignacio Estrada, Carol Friedman, † Repose of the soul of Harry Treese. Francis Graham, Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek, Deacon Ray † Children & grandchildren back to church. Healing for Jones, James Kreder, Carl Kuhnle, Linda McDorman, Lauri T. & Lori S. Jean Pedrotti, MaryAnn Prochaska, Mary Ann Rodriguez, † Repose of the souls of Ruth Piland & Erma Scholl. Betsy Schwager, Elly Smallwood, Betty Strom, † Death of Patrick Posey “Coach Posey 4/4/18 and the Wesley R. Strom, and Francis (Ski) Trzcinski. Posey Family.

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Faith Formation for Youth CCE News 21 April, Sat – First Communion: Rehearsal at 9am, Mass at 3pm followed by reception in Brooks at 4pm. 9 May and 13 May – General Assembly and Last Day of CCE – parents invited to attend. 16 May – Teacher Appreciation Dinner 6:30-8:30pm in Brooks

20 May, Noon to 3pm – CCE Carnival in Brooks – FREE food, FREE games, FREE prizes Treat yourself to food and fun at Shipwrecked VBS 2018. VBS will take place on 18-22 June, from 6-9pm in Brooks. Teens wanting service hours for Confirmation—we will be decorating and practicing the dances on June 11-15, 5-8pm in Brooks. We are looking for adult and teen volunteers to sign up as leaders for Vacation Bible School. Please contact our DRE at 666-6222. Trivia Corner: On Holy Thursday, as Jesus was being arrested, someone took out a sword and cut off the ear of someone else. Who are these two people? Peter cut off the ear of the high priest’s slave, Malchus (John 18:10)

Senior Youth Group Sunday, April 15: Life Night, 6:15-8:30 pm Tuesday, April 17: Movie, “The Dating Project”, 6:30-9:00 pm Sunday, April 22: Life Night, 6:15-8:30 pm Saturday, April 28: Girls/Guys night out, 6:00-11:00 pm. Sign up now Friday, May 4: Confirmation Mass, 6:30 pm. Come and support your friends in receiving this sacrament. Save the Date: Steubenville Conference: 2018-sign-up now. Dates: July 8-15 New: Catch up with us on our Instagram site. Follow us at “Stjeromesyg”. Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minister 666-7722, office 254-715-8610, cell, E-mail: [email protected]

Junior Youth Group For more information, visit the following website: stjeromewaco.org/junior-youth-group. Contact Luci Hays, Junior Youth Minister at 817-914-2810 or email: [email protected] for more information.

Sacrament Preparation First Communion or Confirmation: Two years of preparation required. Contact: Christine Moore (First Communion) at 666-6222 or Daryl Nagel (Confirmation) at 666-7722.

Altar Server News Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled mass. Dress & meet in the vestry 5 minutes before mass to receive a blessing from Fr. Raj. If you are unable to serve, please find a replacement. Contact info: Marian Khoury or Kristina Neal at [email protected] or [email protected]

Faith Journey Class Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am in Raphael Hall while CCE classes are meeting. We will not meet the week of the MOSTJ pancake breakfast each month. Coffee and donuts are served.

St. Jerome’s Little Flowers Girls Club We meet one Saturday morning a month. Club meetings began in September. Contact Renee Clayton at: [email protected], (509) 263-4501.

St Jerome Scouts, Troop 456 Boy Scouts—for information on how to join go to stjeromewaco.org/boy-scouts. Cub Scouts—email [email protected].

Little Lions Learning Center News

Little Lions now has a full enrollment for our three and four year old classes during the 2018-19 school year. Anyone wishing to be listed on the waiting list may contact the Little Lions director. Our program is well established and has a solid reputation for providing quality care. Contact Bobby Jetelina at 254-666-6222 or ([email protected])