Mass Times: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 7am 9am and 12pm
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St. Jerome Catholic Church 116 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 757-877-5021 For Sacramental Emergencies requiring the attention of a priest call, 757-872-8166 |
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Whether you are new to the area, wanting to learn more about Catholicism,
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| Dec 7/8 | Return gifts and cards after all masses |
| Dec 7/8 | Jewelry Fundraiser after all masses |
| Dec 8 | Gift and Card Sorting party 1:00 pm Fellowship Hall |
| Dec 9 | Mass to celebrate Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 AM |
| Dec 9 | PORT Volunteer Meeting |
| Dec 15 | Family Advent Retreat 1:00 pm |
| Dec 19 | Parish Reconcileation Service 7:00 pm |
| Dec 24 | Office Closed for the Holidays thru Jan 1 |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Vigil Masses 5:00 pm, 10:00 pm |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day Mass 10:00 am |
| Dec 31 | Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass 5:00 pm |
| Jan 1 | Solemnity of Mary Mass 10:00 am |
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Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ.
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Advent and Christmas Liturgical Celebrations Schedule
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St. Jerome Catholic Church
Advent and Christmas Liturgical Celebrations Schedule
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
Thursday, December 19th
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths…” Ten Visiting Priests will come to hear confessions in our parish during this evening at 7:00 P.M. Let us dispose ourselves as we anticipate coming of Jesus in the season of Advent by receiving the sacrament of reconciliation.
Mass Times
SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 24th
Vigil Mass, 5:00 PM
Evening Mass 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 25th
Mass during the Day, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, December 31st Vigil Mass, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 1st Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - (Holiday Day of Obligation) 10:00 AM
Thursday, January 2nd Daily Mass 8:00 AM
January 3rd - Masses will resume to regular schedule.
Please note: The parish office will be CLOSED for the holiday; Dec 24th thru Jan 1, 2020
St Jerome Christmas Giving
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The St. Jerome Christmas Gift Giving Committee is looking for a few good people.Please prayerfully consider this wonderful ministry. We would love your help with this important ministry.Contact Tammy Castagna (757-886-0929) if you have any questions.
P.O.R.T. 2020 - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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P.O.R.T(People Offering Resources Together) -Saint Jerome will be hosting the annual homeless PORT event from 8-15 January, 5:30pm to 7:00am each day,and is in need of volunteers. Varying roles involve providing dinner, breakfast, night watch and sign-in duties. Partner churches will be assisting Jan. 8-14 so we only require general/sign-in support (1 or 2 persons) during that time-period; St. Jerome provides total support January14-15 (all shifts,4-12 persons depending on shift). For more information or to sign-up, see lobby desk or contact Tim Garney (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Volunteer meeting will be held Monday December9 at 7pm, attendance requested for all volunteers. Click here to VOLUNTEER!
Food Pantry Needs
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Food Pantry Needs TheFollowing Items:
Brown shopping bags
Canned/Pouch Potatoes (no boxes)
Canned meats, stews, chilis, hash etc.
Canned Tuna/Chicken,
Applesauce/Cranberry sauce
Canned/ shelf milk ONLY (noboxes of pouches)
Jell-O/Pudding cups, not boxes
Graham cracker piecrusts
Jelly or Jam
PLEASE NO PERISHABLES......WE DO NOT HAVE PROPER STORAGE FACILITIES
We are sorry but we do not accept clothing donations
Thank you for your generosity in helping the needy of our community.
NEW!!! Electronic Giving
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Electronic Giving
St. Jerome Catholic church is excited to offer online giving options through GiveCentral. This will allow our parishioners to make donations directly from bank accounts or through credit cards. In the near future this will also allow the paying of fees, such as for classes or retreats, online as well. For any questions or if you would like assistance contact our parish bookkeeper Andrew Buckles. 757-877-5021
Link to GiveCentral Online Giving Platform (Hyperlink to https://www.givecentral.org/location/605)
Youth Choir
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is in need of both singers and instrumentalists—with an especial need for piano and guitar. If you are 6thgrade and above and would like to share your talents, learn a little about the Liturgy, and have some fun, then please consider joining us! Practices are Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30,and Sunday morning prior to the 9:00 am Mass. Join us on a Wednesday evening and see what we do, no commitment. If you have any questions or would like more information, please see Michele after the 9:00 am Mass or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Parish Self-Registration Instructions
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Welcome and thank you for registering with St. Jerome Catholic Church in Newport News, Virginia! This new process is an option to coming to the office or meeting with a Pastoral Council member during THE FIRST COMPLETE WEEKEND of the month. The Catholic Diocese of Richmond uses a centralized parishioner database called Parishsoft.
Link to On-line Registration
Click here for instructions to assist in the process.
Again, welcome to the family!
Ministry Needs
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Where do I fit in here? If you are asking yourself this question? Are you looking to find where you can fit into ministry here at St. Jerome? We believe Stewardship is a way of life inspired by the belief that we should thank God for all He has given us by giving back to our Church and community. We can help you find your place! Don’t see a ministry you are interested in? Please contact the parish office at 757-877-5021 and share your interests and ideas for any ministries.
Greeters:Isn’t it nice when someone welcomes you to church? Greeters present a welcoming hand, warm heart, and a friendly face to all parishioners and visitors who enter the doors of St. Jerome. Being a greeter is a great way to help others feel the love of Christ as they come to worship Him. We need greeters at all Masses. If you would like to meet others within the parish and share God’s love with them, become a greeter! Please contact the parish office at 757-877-5021 for more information
Lectors: Do you have the gift of public speaking and want to share your talent with the community? If so, please consider being a lector to proclaim the word during the weekend Masses. We are in need of lectors to read at all of our Masses, (especially at 7:00am and 12noon Mass) If interested call the parish office at 757-877-5021.
Adult Choir: If good vocal quality is your forte, please come forward and volunteer for this ministry as a choir member or cantor. Thank you, Lord, for giving us the gift of music and for voices to sing your praises. We release the talents you have given us to help others by providing beauty, joy, comfort and inspiration for our Liturgies. Help us to stay committed to fulfill this work throughout the year. If interested, please contact Louise Maurer through the church office at 877-5021.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:If you are interested in learning more about serving the precious Body and Blood of our Lord at St. Jerome, please contact Debbie Moore at 757-877-5021.
Ministers of the Sick:Interested in learning more about providing comfort,prayer and Holy Communion to those who are ill with either hospital, home visits? Please contact the office at 757–877–5021.This is an extremely rewarding ministry!
Columbarium Availability
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If you have a friend or family member you would like to memorialize consider purchasing a Memorial Brick to be
placed in the Columbarium area. Contact Fran (757-877-5021) for information.
St Jerome accepts applications 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
Parish Calendar
Schedules and More
Mass Times
Mass Times
No Monday Mass
Tues: 8:00 AM
Wed: 6:30 AM
Thurs 8:00 AM
Fri: 8:00 AM
Sat: 5:00 PM
Sun: 7:00 AM
9:00AM, 12 Noon
9:00AM, 12 Noon
Holy Days **exception
7AM, 12PM & 7PM
Confessions:
Sat: 3:30-4:30 PM
or by appointment
Mass Times
Devotion Times
Rosary
Daily at noon
Sat: 4:30 PM
Sun: 6:30 AM
11:30 AM
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Daily after AM Mass
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
1st Thursday
8:30 AM- 7:00 PM
Columbarium Visitation
Mon-Thur: 9 AM-4PM
Sat: 8 AM- 6 PM
Sun: 7 AM-1 PM
Or by prior arrangement by
contacting the Office
Ministry Schedule
Parish Calendar
Liturgical Calendar
Liturgical Calendar
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and Holy Day Readings
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Stewardship
For all members of St. Jerome who, through their Stewardship of time, talent, treasure, are eager to share their gifts with the parish and diocese, that their faith is deepened and their lives become further enriched.
See Stewardship webpage for more information
Faith Formation
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Columbarium
Pastor and Faith Formation
Paul Jones Paintings
Moses
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Jesus and Our Children
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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The children in the painting are St. Jerome children. Names were drawn from a hat and the grand prize winner is in Jesus' embrace. |
Mary Jones
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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The significance of this painting is Mary was Paul's daughter, who passed away a few days before Christmas, her first birthday. The family demonstrated amazing faith during this terrible time. The three castles in the background are for Mary's parents and both sets of grandparents. |
St. Paul
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Parishioner Jack Ralston was the model For St. Paul. |
Bread and Wine
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Jesus Calms the Water
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Jesus Calms Our Waters In our lives, there are moments, when only Jesus can stop our torments. Those daily struggles that burden the soul, He comes to us and makes us whole. Oh Jesus, calm the winds of fear we hide. Smooth the waves of greed and pride.Calm our storms of anger and hate. Calm the storms that dim our sight, that block the path to your wonderful light. Calm the storms that lead us to sin. Give us courage, peace and love within. Let us be a witness to those we meet, the rich, the poor, the stangers on the street. Let us serve them in this great land, for they too may have storms at hand. Until our dying day, until we finally rest, help us rise each day and do our very best. Before the rains wash our strength away. Calm our storms Lord, each and every day. Paul A. Jones |
Christ
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Forgiveness
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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Good Shepherd
| Paul Jones was a former parishioner who was a self-taught artist who left us his legacy of amazing paintings. Paul's paintings can be found throughout the church and the Faith and Life Center. Please make a point of seeing these in person. | |
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