St. Jerome Catholic Church 116 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 757-877-5021 Saturday Mass 5:00 PM Sunday Mass 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM For Sacramental Emergencies requiring the attention of a priest call, 757-872-8166
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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
Distributes the Eucharist during Masses and brings the Eucharist to shut-ins. Scheduled on a monthly basis. Must have received Sacrament of Confirmation.
Ministry to the Sick
Hospital and home visits, Extra Ordinary Holy Eucharistic Ministry to the sick and physically challenged.
Greeters
Welcomes people at the Church entrances before Masses.
Lectors
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
Counts collections.
Music Ministry
Choir/Cantor - The Choir/Cantor provides music for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday and the 9:00 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!
Music Ministers and individual Cantors are available for weddings and other functions.
Ushers
Assist in seating people before Masses, carry the collection basket, escort during Communion, straighten up the Church after Masses. Training available.