For Sacramental Emergencies requiring the attention of a priest contact, call 757-872-8166.
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 2nd Sunday 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!
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 |
Church Cleaning Kathleen Myrick 877-7318
Cleans and maintains the Sanctuary. Takes care of flowers in worship area. Volunteer teams of 5-6 people are scheduled on a rotating basis. Teams meet Saturday at 8:00 a.m from this source.
Altar Flowers
Flowers in memory of a loved one or special event in your life may be placed on the altar for a donation of $40. Call the office to request a special date.
Altar Servers
Servers assist at all weekend masses, holy day masses, weddings, funerals, and special liturgies. Training is provided. Youth in grades 4 through 12 who have received the Sacrament of Eucharist are invited to serve.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Debbie Moore 874-4323
Distributes the Eucharist during Masses and brings the Eucharist to shut-ins. Scheduled on a monthly basis. Must have received Sacrament of Confirmation.
Greeters Madeleine Conway 874-8659
Welcomes people at the Church entrances before Masses.
Lectors Tee Fuller (804) 642-6589
Describes the theme of the liturgy, proclaims the scriptural readings and prayers of the faithful during the Liturgy of the Word. Training mandatory.
Money Counters Bob Tardif 874-6689
Counts collections.
Music Ministry
Adult Choir - Louise Maurer 877-5021
Youth Choir/Ensemble - Michele Vallet 876-9119
Adult Choir/Cantor - The Adult Choir/Cantor provides music for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday and the 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Sunday Masses. This ministry provides the parishioners with resounding vocal support in every phase of the Liturgy. Skills: Ability to hold a tune and/or willing to learn, musical awareness, and be comfortable in front of people. Gifts: out-going, compassionate, leadership, love to minister through music, generous with time and talents.Rehearsals are one hour prior to each mass or at the discreation of Choir Director. New members are welcome!
Youth Choir/Ensemble - The Youth Choir/Ensemble provides music for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Teens from 6th-12th grade who enjoy singing or playing an instrument are invited to come to a rehearsal or to contact Michele Vallet, Youth Music Minister.
Music Ministers and individual Cantors are available for weddings and other functions.
Ushers Tee Fuller (804) 642-6589
Assist in seating people before Masses, carry the collection basket, escort during Communion, straighten up the Church after Masses. Training available.