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ST. JEROME CHURCH
23 Half Mile Road Norwalk, CT 06851 ~ 203-847-5349
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 28, 2016
SABBATH MASSES
Saturday 4:00 PM E.S.T. & 4:30 PM D.S.T.
Sunday 8:00 AM
9:15 AM Young Children's Mass
11:00 AM
6:00 PM Teen Mass
DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Vigil 7:00 PM
Holy Day 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon-Sat 9:00 AM
HOW TO FIND US……
Parish Website:
www.stjeromenorwalk.org
Parish Email: [email protected]
REACH email: [email protected]
Parish Facebook:
St. Jerome Norwalk
REACH & TOTAL Facebook:
REACH St.Jerome
Parish Twitter: @StJeromeNorwalk
REACH & TOTAL Twitter:
@REACHstjerome
PASTORAL STAFF
203-847-5349
Rev. David Blanchfield, Pastor
Rev. Rojin Zacharias K.M., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Michael Hoag, S.J., Weekend Assistant
Deacon Dean Finch • 203-847-6397
PARISH OFFICE
203-847-5349
Mrs. Pat Florio, Secretary
Office Hours, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (REACH)
203-846-2111
Mrs. Kathy Coyne, DRE
Mrs. Anne Groener
Mrs. Natalie Raduazzo
Mrs. Kathy Rohr
YOUTH MINISTRY (TOTAL)
Joe and Daniela OʼCallaghan
203-847-0321
MUSIC MINISTRY
203-847-5349
Mr. Donald Nelson
Mrs. Joan McFarland
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Robert Yap • 203-246-7447
FINANCE COUNCIL
Jerry Holdridge • 203-966-3658
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
203-847-3881 Pre K—Grade 8
139 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
Mrs. Linda Dunn, Principal
FAITH DIRECT—ONLINE GIVING
866-507-8757 www.faithdirect.net
Sign up using our church code: CT46, or
by mailing a paper enrollment form available in
the parish office. Also available on our website at
www.stjeromenorwalk.org/Faith-Direct-
enrollment.pdf
MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St. Jerome Parish, a
Roman Catholic community, proclaim
our belief in the message and mission of
Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus we
are called to proclaim the Kingdom of
God and to work for its values in the lo-
cal community and beyond. We are
committed to: worship, religious educa-
tion, shared faith and service. We wel-
come all people with respect, accep-
tance and support.
Parish Staff
Altar Flowers
September 3/4 —in celebration of the 50th
Wedding Anniversary of Woody and Theresa
Wood.
Altar Flowers may be memorialized for a donation
of $50. Please call the Parish Office several
months prior to your desired date.
Adoration & Silent Prayer
Every day between 4:00PM and 5:00PM.
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.
Come spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Widows’ Support Group
Meets at 9:30AM on the second Thursday of the
month in the Kevin Eidt Youth Room.
Perpetual Novena
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal takes place
each Monday following morning Mass
Rosary & Divine Mercy Prayers
Monday through Saturday after daily Mass
Baptisms Every fourth Sunday at 12:15.
Please call the parish office to schedule.
Required Pre-Baptism Please contact
Deacon Dean Finch at 203-246-3501 to arrange.
Class is required for the first child baptized at
St. Jerome.
Reconciliation One hour before vigil on
Saturday. Also anytime by appointment.
Marriages Please contact the Rectory at least
six months in advance.
Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first
Wednesday of each month, immediately following the
9:00 AM Mass, in the sanctuary. Anyone with an
ongoing medical condition or who is seriously ill,
anticipating a medical procedure or operation, is
welcome to come.
8/27 9:00 am Ben Olmstead (Birthday)
(Giannitti family)
VIGIL FOR SUNDAY
4:30 pm Joseph Vento
(Dom Vento & Family)
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8/28 8:00 am Eileen Kennedy
(Son, Brian)
9:15 am Kelly Devine
(Pat & Frank Hauptman)
11:00 am Robert Pelletier
(Wife & Family)
6:00 pm Kathleen Wagner
(Vetter Family)
8/29 9:00 am Balverdina DiPanfilis
(Family)
8/30 9:00 am Eileen Kennedy
(son, Brian)
8/31 9:00 am Mateo Armonio
(friends—Jackie, Helen, Twins,
Tons, & Joann)
9/1 9:00 am Harry Brownstein
(Daughter, Esty Tucci)
9/2 9:00 am Mr. & Mrs. John Muoio
(Lois & Hugh Gartland)
9/3 9:00 am Herbert & Michael Fritz
(family)
VIGIL FOR SUNDAY
4:30 pm Betty LeCates
(family)
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9/4 8:00 am Paul Rooney
(Patty & Paul Sinisko)
9:15 am Jean Perkins
(Gina DeBlasi)
11:00 am Vincent Iannone, Jr
(family)
6:00 pm Claire Budnik
(Zita Sebastian)
Here we are at the last Sunday in August, which happens to be the Twenty Second Sun-
day in Ordinary Time. So, let me start to preview the fall here at St. Jerome.
As you know we are part of an interfaith, multi-racial, community organization called
CONECT, Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut. Our purpose is to work to-
gether to use power (organized people and organized money) to work for the common
good, and often against power that is being used against people.
This fall we are planning to do a training so that member congregations can do house
meetings. House meetings are small groups of congregants who gather simply for the
purpose of learning what societal concerns are troubling people in our area. The issues
can be local, regional, or national. The only qualification is that they be actionable, that
something concrete can be done about them. Our “Do Not Stand Idly By” campaign
against gun violence is an issue that came from house meetings.
Here is what you can do-..The meetings will take place in October. So we are looking
for two kinds of help. First, we need people willing to lead house meetings. They will be
trained on Tuesday night, September 27
th
, here at St. Jerome. We will also be joined by
leaders from other member institutions.
We are also looking for parishioners willing to host an hour and fifteen minute house
meeting at your home. All you would have to do is invite some friends and offer simple
refreshments. You could pick the date, and we will provide a leader from the parish to
lead the exercise. I can guarantee you it will be an interesting evening!
There are sign-up sheets in the hallway for both hosts and group leaders. Please help
and sign up as soon as possible and watch for other fall events!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JEROME…….
Sunday 8/28
Monday 8/29 Women’s Scripture & Prayer 9:30 AM
Tuesday 8/30
Wednesday 8/31 Contemplative Prayer 7:00 PM
Women’s Scripture & Prayer 7:30 PM
Thursday 9/1
Friday 9/2
Saturday 9/3 Men’s Ministry 7:00 AM
WEEKLY OFFERTORY SUMMARY
August 21, 2016 $3,616
August total to date $33,698
August offertory budget $46,725
As always, thank you for your generous support of our
parish.
Parish Office Hours for this week -
August 29-September 2 9:00 AM—noon
Can’t find your checkbook or envelope Sunday
morning? Join the parishioners who are already
using Faith Direct for automated giving. It is se-
cure, convenient and Faith Direct will provide you
an offertory card to place in the basket during the
collections. There is no cost to you, and the pro-
gram provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign
up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our par-
ish code is CT46.
Food Drive
This Weekend
8/27-28
The Social Concerns Commit-
tee will be in the hallway after each Mass to col-
lect food and cash donations for Mid-Fairfield
AIDS Project and Person 2 Person's most
needed food items. Thank you very much for your
continuing support of our neighbors in need.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
DONATIONS TO OUR
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Over 630 school supplies were
collected in our hallway and de-
livered to Norwalk's Carver Cen-
ter! All of the backpacks, notebooks, pens and
pencils, markers, rulers, erasers, folders, and
crayons will be given to Norwalk students who
participate in the Center's after-school pro-
grams. Special thanks to the huge box of more
than 100 items donated by the organization
"Pop's Stocking". Because of all of you, there will
be plenty of students well equipped to face the
beginning of school! Thank you!
Ever think of becoming a Foster Parent?
Make a profound difference in a child’s life by opening
your heart and home. The Foster Care program at
Family & Children’s Agency matches caring families
with children from the Connecticut Department of Chil-
dren and Families. To learn more about becoming a
Foster Care parent, please join us at our upcoming
Open House.
DATE: August 31, 2016
TIME: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Family & Children’s Agency 140 Water
Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
REGISTRATION: Free and open to the public. For
more information, contact Karen Clark at 203-523-
5329 or [email protected]
Get the St. Jerome
MOBILE APP –
available for both iOS
and Android.
Visit our new, enhanced
w e b s i t e
www.stjeromenorwalk.org and click on
"Download Our New App for iOS and An-
droid."
Get access to Mass Schedules, blog post-
ings, and more right on your smartphone or
tablet! This app will deliver timely news up-
dates, important notifications, information on
activities, and handy links to connect with the
parish website and church office.
TWEETS OF THE WEEK
@Pontifex “Never abandon prayer,
even when it seems pointless to pray.”
@BishopCaggiano “When we feel “dry” inside,
God is never far away. He is ready to send the life
giving water of His Spirit to give us strength.”
@JamesMartinSJ “Gospel: God invites you to the
banquet every day. Why do you keep saying no?
It’s a banquet of love, forgiveness and mercy.
Nourish yourself.”
Fr. Mike’s Book Club News……
September 15th—The Color of Water
By James McBride
Please note the NEW TIME for the meetings
are the scheduled Thursdays at 4:00 PM!!
SAFE ENVIRONMENTS
******IMPORTANT ******
All volunteers 18 years and over must be in
compliance with the diocesan mandate.
P l e a s e s e e t h e V I R T U S w e b s i t e
(www.virtusonline.org) click “registration”, click
“view a list of sessions”, search ‘Bridgeport, CT
(Diocese)”.
Some upcoming training dates:
St. James (Stratford) 9/1—6:00 PM
St. Joseph (Norwalk) 9/9—7:00 PM (in Spanish)
St. Rose (Newtown) 9/12—6:00 PM
Seeking adoptive parent
for 3 large orchid plants
that want love, care and
attention. Looking for
someone to care for them
until they are in full bloom
and can once again adorn
our altar. Interested? Con-
tact Sr. Agnes at
203.762.4121. If you don’t get Sr., leave
your name and phone number.
SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 PARISH
FESTIVAL
Mark your calendars! The annual
Parish Family Festival will be at
the church hall on Sunday, September 25, from
11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a Country Fair theme
this year. The festival starts right after REACH
classes end. Plenty to eat, a ton of parishioner
friendship, and loads of children's entertainment -
- inflatables, games, arts & crafts, face-painting,
temporary tattoos, and more. Adult admission is
the same $10 as last year, Seniors age 72 and
above are the same $5, and children age 12 and
under are free (if accompanied by a paying adult).
Menu and additional details to come next week-
end.
TICKET SELLERS NEEDED – SIGN UP!
We need volunteers to sell festival admission tick-
ets after Masses the weekends of September 10-
11 and on September 17-18. We need 10 people
both of those weekends to sell tickets for ten min-
utes after each Mass. Sign-ups to sell tickets can
be found on the church hallway bulletin board.
REACH classes will start on Sun-
day, September 18th.
Look for an email at the end of August for infor-
mation on the upcoming school year!
If you still need to register for classes, please do
so ASAP as we need to order materials. You can
print a form from the parish website or contact the
REACH office to obtain a form. You can reach the
office at [email protected] or 203-
846- 2111.
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• Opening night of TOTAL will be on Sep-
tember 18
th
after the 6:00 Mass! All teens are
invited to join us for Mass and then come
down to the Kevin Eidt Youth Room to see
what we have planned for this year. Feel free
to bring a friend.
• INCOMING 9
TH
GRADERS - On Sunday,
September 11
th
, we will have a special bless-
ing and introduction of our Confirmation Can-
didates at the 6:00 Mass. Following the 6:00
Mass, there will be a mandatory Confirmation
meeting for all INCOMING 9th grade Confir-
mation candidates and their parents. We
will be discussing the requirements and
preparation necessary for your child to receive
Confirmation in the Fall of 2017. It is very im-
portant that you attend the Mass and the
meeting so that the St. Jerome Community
can welcome our Confirmation candidates.
• Registration forms for Confirmation Prep
(incoming 9
th
grade) and TOTAL (grades 10,
11, 12) were emailed to all families. If you did
not receive a form, they are available at the
St. Jerome website or on the bulletin board in
the church hallway. Please submit a com-
pleted registration form by Opening Night of
TOTAL, September 18
th
, so that we have your
child’s contact information.
