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In Remembrance

We mourn the passing of Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, 12th Bishop of Richmond. Eternal rest grant onto him O Lord!

Bishop

See the statement by Msgr. Mark Richard Lane: http://www.catholicvirginian.org/?p=5671

The Funeral Arrangements for Bishop DiLorenzo at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart are as follows:

Thursday, August 24^th at 3:00 p.m.
- Reception of the Body
- Followed by Visitation
- 7:00 p.m. Vespers

The Cathedral will be open and the Bishop will lie in state for vigil throughout the night on Thursday. The doors will remain open until 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning and reopen at 10:00 a.m.

Friday, August 25^th at 11:00 a.m. –
- Funeral Mass
- Followed by entombment in the Cathedral Crypt
- Reception to be held in the Altria Theater

Current Events

Aug 29	Anointing of the Sick following 8 am Mass
Sept 7	Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 am- 7:00 pm
Sept 7	Scriptural Rosary 9:30 am
Sept 7	Adore Him 7:00 pm
Oct 1	Feast of St Jerome Celebration following noon mass, Watch for details

Anointing of the Sick

The LAST TUESDAY of each month, following 8:00 am mass in the Main Church, Father Patrick will conduct Anointing of the Sick.

Tuesday, August 29

Information from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:

The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful

Prayer Garden

If you have not taken time to check out the expansion of the Prayer Garden please do so.

It is a peaceful place to spend time in prayer and meditation.............the fountain, the new plantings.......lovely.

The Bi-Annual maintenance to the Columbarium and the associated fixture was completed in February. All units were washed down and sealed with the manufacturer recommended product. This process insures that the Columbarium will maintain its beauty and and will continue as place of peace and tranquility. Thank you for your All Souls Day donation which goes towards this maintenance project

Columbarium news

St Jerome is formally opening the application process for a Niche reservation to our Columbarium to Catholics outside of our Faith Community.

If you have extended family or friends who would be interested in reserving a Niche in our Columbarium have them contact Fran Blanchard at 757-877-5021

Niche availability

Food Pantry

pantry 10441c Unfortunately, food needs do not stop during the summer months. St Jerome Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Rice, Potatoes(canned, box or pouch) Canned Vegetables, Condiments, Canned Meats(stews, dumplings, hash etc) Fruit(canned, cup or dried) Pie and Biscuit Mix. Milk(shelf or dry), Pork and Beans, Cup-o-noodle, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Gravy mix, Stuffing, Coffee, Cereal.