St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church 26 Carmel Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3N9

Phone: 705-949-1072 | Fax: 705-949-5992 | Email: stjerome@diocesessm.org www.stjeromeparishssm.com /stjeromeparishssm /stjeromeparishssm

New to the Parish? Welcome! Make sure to introduce yourself to our parish staff, and fill out a Parish Registration Form.

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated after a preparation program is completed. Phone the office or fill out online form to register.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of the intended date of marriage.

Sacrament of the Sick: First Wednesday of the month at the 9:15am Mass or by appointment.

Vocations to the Priesthood/Religious Life: Please speak to the Pastor or visit: www.beapriest.ca or www.csjssm.ca

Parish Prayer Line: Please call Connie Celli at 705-945-7034 to add your intentions to our prayer list.

24/7 On-Call Priest: Please notify the chaplain, nurse or nursing home coordinator to contact the priest on-call.

Communion to Shut-Ins: Please notify the parish office.

Bulletin Submissions: Deadline for items to be considered for printing is Wednesday morning. Please note that all submissions may be edited.

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am

11:00am

Young People’s Church

Sunday: 11:00am

Weekday Mass Schedule

Tuesday: 7:00pm

Wednesday: 9:15am

Thursday: 9:15am

Friday: 9:15am

Confession Times

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Also available by appointment

Pastor: Rev. Pat Woods (Cell: 705-971-2804) Assistant: Rev. Daniele Muscolino (Cell: 705-206-9630)

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Marcel Lefebvre Secretary: Mrs. Kerry Dutchak

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm

“ELEVATE” Catholic Young Adults 18-25 Friday November 17 will be joining the bus trip to the Holy Walk in Bruce Mines. No dinner for this

night only. Everyone welcome. Register at the parish office this week.

Continues November 16th 7:00 pm

Defeated: Edge Night on Jesus’

Passion and Death

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday, November 14 - 7:00PM Wisdom 2.23-3.9; Luke 17.7-10

Luigi Bettello by his wife Maria & Bettello Family Fred Casola by his sister Mary Rosso & Family In Thanksgiving by Mary Rosso

Wednesday, November 15 - 9:15 AM Wisdom 6.1-11; Luke 17.11-19

Deceased Members of Ciaschini & Gregorini Families by Jackie Tomchak

Thursday, November 16 - 9:15 AM Wisdom 7.22-8.1; Luke 17.20-25

Terri Slatery by Linda Mizzi

Friday, November 17 - 9:15 AM Memorial St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

Wisdom 13.1-9; Luke 17.26-37 Blair Meating by Linda Mizzi Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Proverbs 31.10-13,16-18,20,26,28-31; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-6;

Matthew 25.14-15,19-21

Saturday, November 18

4:00PM - Intentions of All Parishioners by the Pastor Sunday, November 19

9:00AM - Lawrence Lizotte by Lise & Brent Hotchkiss - Yolanda Vernelli by Mario & Wanda Celetti - Pat MacDonald by Joanne Weingartner, Kim Fleury & Marie Paluzzi 11:00AM - Mae Roberts by Fernando & Shirley Jour - Jack Luxton by his wife Rita Luxton - Zina Apostle by the Cleaves & Paolucci Families

Sunday Collection: November 5, 2017 179/327 Envelopes used | Avg/envelope: $ 32.97 Sunday Envelopes: $ 5,901.25 Loose: $ 406.45 Pre-authorized Sunday: $ 1,743.75 Building Fund: $ 466.00 Pre-authorized Building Fund: $ 55.00 Online Giving: $ 78.41 TOTAL: $ 8,650.86

Budgeted Weekly Income Needed: $ 5,800.00 Bishops Annual Appeal $ 10.00

November 2,, ,12 : Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Three Simple Ways to support the Parish: 1)Through traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes 2) Pre-Authorized Debit Plan or 3) Online on our website. Call the Parish Office for more info.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Your packed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child are due back this weekend, Sunday November 12. They can be dropped off at the North entrance of the church.

BLANKETS NEEDED We are looking for new or gently used blankets (queen, double or single sizes) to provide our refugee families. If you can assist, please call Brenda at 705-542-9088.

We remember in our prayers, those who have died, especially Fr. Don McMillan. May his soul and the souls of all our faithful departed rest in peace.

THANKS K. of C. Our thanks to the Knights of Columbus for hosting the pancake breakfast last weekend. They have made a generous $1000 donation to the EDGE group at our parish. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event.

A GATHERING OF FRIENDS This is an opportunity for our refugee families and their volunteers to visit informally with one another. It is also an opportunity for parishioners to meet them. Many parishioners donated furniture, house-hold items, money, and some volunteer with the families. These refugee families are very grateful for all our help and would be happy to meet you. Sunday, November 19, 2-4 pm in the Hall. Sweets, Syrian and Cana-dian will be served with coffee, tea and juice. Call Brenda 705-542-9088

2018 SUNDAY MISSALS The 2018 Sunday Missals are now available. These Missals include the Sunday Reading beginning the First Sunday of Advent (December 3, 2017) until the next Feast of Christ the King (November 25, 2018). They are $5 and available in the Lector’s Room or the church office during regular business hours.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 15, 2017

Seniors & Friends

10 am Meeting Room # 2

Bingo

November 15, 2017

Reconciliation Preparation

Session 3

7:00 pm

November 16, 2017

Confirmation Preparation

7:00 pm

November 16, 2017

Edge

7:00 pm

All Grade 6, 7 & 8’s Welcome

November 16 & 17, 2017

St. Mary’s College

Christian Life Days

8:30 am—2:00 pm

November 17, 2017

Bus to Holy Walk

5:30 pm

November 18, 2017

4 O’Clock Flock

Potluck Dinner

After the 4:00 pm Mass

November 19, 2017

Gathering of Friends Social

2-4 pm

Community News/Events ►Shalom Place presents two November events: Midwives of an Unnamed Future (6 week program) & Jesus Knows Your Grief (evening retreat) ►Bruce Mines Holy Walk Journey of Love, Friday and Saturday November 17 & 18, 6-9 pm Bruce Mines Tourist Park. Church doors open 5:30 pm. Free will offering. Arriving early encouraged►Victoria Presby-terian Church Christmas Tea, Saturday November 18 1:30-4 pm Adults $6, Children $2, under 5 FREE ►Central United Church Annual Christ-mas Tea & Bazaar on Saturday November 18 from 1-3pm Tea tickets $6, children under 5 are free ►St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church “All-u-can-eat-breakfast-brunch” Sunday November 19 from 10 am-12:30 Adults $9, Children ages 6-12 $4, under 6 FREE►Croation Catholic Church Christ-mas Tea & Bazaar Saturday November 25 from 1-3 pm. Adults $5, chil-dren under 10 FREE. Croation baking, cabbage rolls, perogies & crafts. You can place your order for cabbage rolls in advance by calling Josephine at 705-945-8483 or their Parish office 705-253-8191 ►St. Gregory’s C.W.L. Bake and Craft Sale, Saturday November 25 from 1-5 pm & before & after the Masses on Sunday November 26 ► St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church Christmas Tea & Bazaar Sunday November 26 1-3:30 pm Adults $5, Chil-dren 12 & under $2 Perogies, cabbage rolls, Ukrainian bread, Christmas baking, Baba’s cupboard and more ►Shalom Place invites you to Empti-ness as Gift: An Advent Retreat Morning Saturday December 2, 9 am - noon. Refreshments served 8:30 am, Free will offering, call 705-254-4690 or shalomssm@shaw.ca to register.

BUS TO BRUCE MINES HOLY WALK There are still a few seats available on the charter coach bus to the Bruce Mines Holy Walk this Friday, November 17. Reserve yours for only $20 by calling the parish office asap. For those who have purchased a seat, we will depart St. Jerome’s parking lot promptly at 5:30 pm. Reminder to dress warmly, refreshments will be served after the Walk, and a free will offering is accepted as entry fee to the Walk.

SENIORS & FRIENDS Meet every Wednesday, 10am to noon in Meeting Room #2 for fellowship and prayer. Everyone is welcome! November 15th: Bingo

Be sure to check the bulletin

boards at both entrances for

complete details of the

community news/events.

TWOONIES FOR TUMMIES Thank you for reaching into your pockets last weekend. We raised $587.43 ! This will go a long way helping with the needs of the SSM Soup Kitchen Community Centre.

Reminder: To please close doors throughout the church including all meeting rooms when done, to help reduce our heating costs.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Located at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, the chapel is open from 6 am to midnight. Anyone can drop in for visit during that time, however we do require weekly Adorers committed for: Monday 9-10am, 3-4 & 10-11pm; Tuesday 12-1 pm; Wednesday 8-9 am; Thursday 8-9 & 9-10 am; Friday 9-10 am, 1-2 & 9-10 pm; Saturday 9-10 & 10-11pm; Sunday 5-6 & 6-7 & 7-8 pm. Experience the peace and tranquility of this hour with Je-sus. Call Susanne 705-450-7732 or Angela 705-949-2208 for details.

4 O’CLOCK FLOCK Potluck dinner on Saturday November 18 after 4 pm Mass. Hall open at 3:30 to drop off your dish. Everyone is welcome to attend!

www.beapriest.ca

D. Carricato, Principal C. Roznik, Vice-Principal 124 Gibbs Street 705-945-5531 stmarysfi@hscdsb.on.ca Proudly part of the St. Jerome Family!

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For more information contact: Steve Summers - Grand Knight (705-542-3620)

steve.columbiantowers@shaw.ca

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