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Vision Statement To love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and
souls and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
St. Jerome
Celebrations Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses– Main Sanctuary
First Saturday 7:00 am (Grotto)
Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am
Sunday 5:00 pm
Weekday Services– Ave Maria Chapel
Tues.– Mass 5:30pm
Wed.– Mass 7:00am & 5:30pm
Thurs.– Mass 5:30pm
Friday – Mass 7:00am & 12:15pm
Holidays
See Bulletin or Website
Sacraments and Prayer
Baptism Preparation classes held the third Thursday of each month,
6:30-8:30pm in Jordan Hall.
Reconciliation Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5:00-5:30pm and
Sunday 7:45-8:15am, 10:15-10:45am, 4:15-4:45pm.
Marriage Contact Fr. Selvaraj at least 6 months in advance.
Rosary Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass.
Third Sunday at 7:50am before 8:30am Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday, see page 3.
Fridays from 7:30am—Noon
Website: www.stjeromewaco.org
Parish Contacts Parish Staff
Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Pastor
Rae Carter, Greg George, Ray Jones, Deacons
Karen Fell, Business Manager
Christine Moore, Director of Religious Education
Daryl Nagel, Senior Youth Minister
Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister
Brenda Macy, Secretary
Louis Leanos, Stewardship Director
Liz Rogers, Music Director
Alan Nolan, Maintenance Manager
Patrick Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant
Bill Parrish, Finance Committee
Don O’Toole, Van Use Coordinator
Preschool Staff
Bobby Jetelina, Director
Tiffany Burch, Julie Berger, Teachers
Peggy Steffek, Stacey Rainey, Sr. Frisca Guria, Aides
Pastoral Council [email protected]
Jeff Bauer Bill Moyer
Peter Campbell Anne Peter
Amanda Chasteen Brenda Rieger
Emily Hunter Richard Skurla
Ed Jasek
Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday
August 6, 2017
The Transfiguration of the Lord
9820 Chapel Road, Waco, Texas 76712 • Church Office 666-7722 • Fax 666-4848 • Brooks Hall 666-6222 • CCE Office 666-6222
Scripture Verse While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a
shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that
said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well
pleased; listen to him." - Mt 17:5
Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas 2
Readings for the Week of August 6, 2017 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2
Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9
Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/Ps 81:12-17/Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13/Ps 51:3-7, 12-13/Mt 14:22-36
or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25--14:1, 26-29a, 34-35/Ps
106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23/Mt 15:21-28
Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-9/Jn 12:24-26
Friday: Dt 4:32-40/Ps 77:12-16, 21/Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Dt 6:4-13/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9-14/
Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
Saturday, August 5, 2017 7:00am † Kenny Lenart
6:00pm † Marcus Compton
Sunday, August 6, 2017
8:30am Blessed Mother for Special Intention
11:00am Greater Respect for All Human Life
5:00pm FTP
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 5:30pm Communion Service
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
7:00am Communion Service
5:30pm Communion Service
Thursday, August 10, 2017
5:30pm Communion Service
Friday, August 11, 2017
7:00am Communion Service
12:15pm Communion Service
Saturday, August 12, 2017 6:00pm Jim & Beverly Oxley
Sunday, August 13, 2017
8:30am † Helen George
11:00am † Donald Lape
5:00pm FTP
Our condolences are extended to the families of
parishioners Don Fortenberry and Bob Dubyne.
† † † †
May Don’s and Bob’s souls rest
in God's eternal peace.
Our Gifts to God
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
July 24—July 30
Envelopes (131)…………….….…….$6,201.00
Checks……………………….……….$1,527.00
Cash……………………….….……....$1,038.87
Children’s Collection……….….….....$66.17
Online Collections (42)..……….…….$2,835.00
Total………………………….......…..$11,668.04
Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s
and may God bless you. Fr. Raj
Week at a glance:
Sun., August 6
3:00pm, Band Practice
Mon., August 7
6:00pm, Scouts, Brooks Hall
6:30—8:30pm, CPR, Jordan Hall
Tues., August 8
5:30pm, FFF Summer Bible Study, A&J H., Brooks,
Nursery, Playground
6:00pm, Reserved Gym, MTC
Wed., August 9
3:00—9:00pm, CCE Teachers’ In-service, Brooks, Annex
6:30pm, R.C.I.A., Raphael Hall
8:00—9:15pm, LTD
Thurs., August 10
8:00am—3:00pm, Reicher Teachers Mtg., A/J & Chapel
5:00-6:30pm, JYG Bible Study/Open Gym, MTC
6:00pm, 456 Pack Leaders Mtg., 3AA
Friday, August 11
Sat., August 12
10:00am—8:00pm, Private Reception, A&J Hall
Sun., August 13
9:30am, MOSTJ Pancake Breakfast
3:00pm, Band Practice
3:00—5:00pm, Greater Waco Interface Conf., A/J Hall
6:00pm, JYG, EDGE, MTC
Baptisms in July
Anthony-Minh Achin Nguyen
Madelyn Marie Marder
Stella Marie Elizabeth Gonzales
The Sanctuary Candle is burning this
week in loving memory of Gus Gonzalez.
Please Note: Father Raj will be out of the office from
August 7 through August 12. There will be Commun-
ion Services during that week and no Reconciliation on
Tuesday or Thursday. If you had a Mass Intention for
any of those days, please call for the new date.
August 6, 2017 3
Movie Night Movie night Sponsored by St. Jerome Adult Scripture Study
group will show the award winning movie, “A Man for all
Seasons” the story of St. Thomas More, on Tuesday
evening August 8th at 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Jordan hall. It’s
really a good movie. All are invited. It’s free and
refreshments will be served.
The Choice Wine: 7 Steps To A Superabundant
Marriage “Christ doesn’t want your marriage just to have
enough….He wants your marriage to be superabundant!” A
nine-session, weekly couple’s program beginning Tuesday,
September 19th. Time: 6:45 – 8:30 pm in Brooks
Hall. Please contact Martha or Bob O’Beirne (254-776-
3048) for free registration or more information.
Pro-Life “By opening our hearts to his love and mercy, we let Christ
dwell in us and we see more deeply the intricate and unique
beauty of each person.” Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M.
Cap., Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
To join our ministry, please contact Maureen Adams at
903-229-7283 or email: [email protected].
Pro-Life Waco will host its Second Sunday luncheon/
meeting on August 13 at the parish hall of St. Mary’s
Church in Waco. Rev. Stephen Broden will speak on
“Abortion, Eugenics, and the Black Community.” For
questions, contact John Pisciotta 644-0407
R.C.I.A. Are you interested in becoming or sponsoring a new
member of the Catholic Church? RCIA (Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults) 2017-18 classes will begin Wednesday,
September 6, 2017. Please contact Deacon Rae Carter at
776-7624 with questions and continue to watch the bulletin
for updates. RCIA meets each week on Wednesday from
6:45 until 9:15 pm from approximately the beginning of the
school year until 4 weeks after Easter.
The Greater Waco Interfaith Conference (GWIC) will hold its annual Festival of Faith presentation
in the St. Teresa Center for Family and Youth on Sunday,
August 13, 2017 from 3 to 5 pm. The theme is “Many
Melodies, One Song – The Music of Faith”. All are invited
and welcome to attend. St. Jerome will be take part in the
musical presentation. Please contact Deacon Greg George
at 254-424-3061 if you want more information.
The Church of the Assumption in West Their Parish Festival will be on Sunday, August 13 at the
Knights of Columbus Grounds. Fried Chicken/Sausage
Dinner will be served beginning at 11:00am. Everyone is
cordially invited to attend!
Bishop Vasquez’s Reflection Question
Gospel Meditation:
Today, on the Feast of the Transfiguration we are reminded
of Christ’s glory. Each Sunday and every Mass we not only
see and experience the Risen Lord in the Eucharist,
presider, Scriptures and assembly, we are also invited to be
sustained and transformed by him in the celebration and
reception of the Eucharist. What aspect of your journey is
strengthened and transformed by Christ?
Liturgy of the Hours Liturgy of the Hours will now be prayed each morning in
the Ave Maria Chapel. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they
will be prayed before 7:00am Mass. On Mondays, Tues-
days, and Thursdays, they will be prayed at 7:00am in the
Chapel. Dary Santos will lead the prayers. Everyone is
welcome to come.
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will not be held in
June, August or August. Next devotion is August 31st –
September 1st.
Weekly Friday Morning Adoration will stop May
19th and resume in September. Call – Bill Leek – 254-716-3416 to join our ministry.
First Friday Rosary We will be saying the Rosary as a community on First
Fridays for the deceased of our families, our parish, and
other intentions. All are invited to participate. Time is
11:30am. Mass follows in the Ave Maria Chapel at
12:15pm.
Eucharistic Ministers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may be desig-
nated to distribute Holy Communion at Mass or to bring
Communion to those confined to hospitals, institutions, or
their own homes. You must be E.I.M. compliant. To be
trained, call Peggy Cunningham at 254-859-5685.
RED-C Catholic Radio Do you need your Catholic fix on more than just Sundays?
RED-C Catholic Radio in Central Texas can take care of
your needs at 98.3 FM 24/7! This is a great way for you to
learn more about your faith as well!
Prayer Line To request prayers for your intentions, please call
Susan Voneida at 254-776-3339.
Pot Luck Dinners We will not meet again until September. Have a blessed
summer!
Parish website: www.stjeromewaco.org
Knights of Columbus Council 13005 Thank you to all who participated in the Summer
Blood Drive! It was a huge success!
Upcoming Event: The Knights will be available after all
Masses on the weekends of August 12/13 and 19/20 for
your purchase of a 10-12 lb. smoked brisket, smoked
sausage or whole chicken to be picked up on August
6th from 10:oo am – 12:00 am. Perfect for your Labor Day
celebration. Eat brisket, chicken and sausage and support
the St. Jerome High School Graduate Scholarship Fund.
To join the Knights, please contact Pat Flavin at 254-235-
1893. Please see St. Jerome’s website for a complete KC
Calendar of Events.
Visiting the Homebound/Terminally Ill Ministry This ministry brings the Eucharist to parish members who
are homebound/terminally ill and would like to receive the
Eucharist. Please call the office to arrange a visit.
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and all
volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable,
will need to attend an EIM Workshop.
Upcoming workshops:
St Jerome Parish, Waco, Saturday
8/19/2017, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Reicher Catholic High School, Waco, Tuesday
8/22/2017, 7:00 to 9:00pm
St Eugene Parish, McGregor, Sunday
8/27/2017, 1:00 to 3:00pm
Please sign-up online at the Diocese of Austin
website: http://www.austindiocese.org/
Online Giving Going on vacation? Please use Online Giving to catch up
on offertory. Go to our website and click on the Online
Giving Link, it’s quick and easy. Your support during
summer months helps sustain our Parish.
(www.stjeromewaco.org)
Surviving Loss
Surviving Loss will not meet in the summer but will re-
sume in the fall. For more information, email:
St. Jerome’s Little Flowers Girls Club Little Flowers is a national, Catholic organization. We
meet one Saturday morning a month. Club meetings begin
in September. Contact Renee Clayton at:
[email protected], (509) 263-4501.
Columbarium For information on our Columbarium, go to:
https://www.stjeromewaco.org/columbarium-
To purchase a niche, please call Bobby Jetelina at (254)
776-2312 or Mary Cunningham-Hilliard at (254)
722-7896.
St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas 4
Family, Faith, and Fun Join us for a special Praise and Worship Adoration
on Friday, August 18th at 6:30pm in the Sanctu-
ary. Sandwiches will be provided in Jordan Hall
at 5:30pm and Adoration will go from 6:30-7:00. This
time will be specially planned with music and guided
prayer to engage even our younger children. Please
RSVP to the office at 666-7722
Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education Adult Scripture Study and Continuing Christian Educa-
tion will begin its new season on Tuesday, September
12th and meet on subsequent Tuesdays. We will continue
to do a Lectionary study, examining the Sunday Scrip-
tures and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month we will ex-
plore other informative topics of the Catholic Faith with
video and discussion. Morning group meets in the Annex
from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets in Jordan
Hall from 6:15 to 8:15 pm. Materials will be available at
class. All are invited. You don’t have to be a scripture
scholar to attend. We are good folks and it’s good educa-
tion. For more information contact: Joan Potter, Morning
Class at 254-420-1868 or Deacon Greg George, Evening
Class at 254-424-3061.
Formed (The Catholic Faith on Demand) St. Jerome Parish has become a partner in an exciting
24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called
Formed, produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius
Press. Our Parish Code to register is 8NCKHW. It is free
to all our parishioners. For more information go to
formed.org.
Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ) MOSTJ is moving its monthly World Famous Pancake
Breakfast to the SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH
MONTH. Next breakfast is Sunday August 13 at 9:30
am in Brooks Hall. Two kinds of pancakes, sausage,
scrambled eggs, fruit, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk,
juice and coffee will be served. People wanting to help
with the breakfast are always welcome. Contact Bill Leek
@ 254-716-3416 for information.
That Man Is You Starting our eighth year this Fall, That Man Is You!
(TMIY) is a men's spirituality program started by
Paradisus Dei. This program consists of watching a video
followed by small group discussion.
Thursday Morning -- Starts Sept. 21st at Brooks
Hall, 6:00 am to 7:30 am. Breakfast is provided. Watch a
12-part video series from Bishop Robert Barron's Pivotal
Players program.
Saturday Morning -- Starts Sept. 23rd at Jordan
Hall. 8:00 am to 9:15 am. Watch the St. Paul Theological
Institute's The Bible and the Virgin Mary video series.
For more information or to register call Bill Leek 254-
716-3416.
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Prayer Requests for August 9 — 16
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
† God Bless Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our
Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons. † Our military men & women: protection, courage &
safe return; & for their families. † President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and
protection; protection for the U.S. † Peace on Earth. † My son, James, healing. † Lucian to be home again with his family. † My Mom to get well along with all family members.
† All those dealing with cancer; for continued good
health & good spirits for my Mother; that my friends’
prayers are answered; thank you for my job; that my
sisters challenges are eased; for my nephew & his kids;
St. John Paul II keep me in your care; St. Jude pray for
me and for world peace. † Sister Mary T’s failing health.
† Son, N., good health, happiness, protection, guidance.
Daily thanksgiving; good health, happiness. Restored
health for family, extended family, friends; Amanda P. † Children return to church; grandchildren baptized.
† A peaceful work environment. Good health & happi-
ness for my family. † My niece Valerie, battles with cancer.
† Special intentions, daughter’s safety, my job, brother’s
company, parent’s health. † Rick’s health.
† Safe travels & good grades for B. My daddy.
† Ricky’s job to bring him back to Ft. Worth.
† The continued recovery of Beth B.
† My Tia, Mary, Mom, Vicki & school friend. Ricky S.
for improved health. † Our country, the Great USA!
† Good health & healing.
† The sale of our house.
† Thank you for guiding P in his decisions, please con-
tinue to stay with him in his journey. † Michele T. for her physical health.
† My husband and children. My daughter’s safe trip
home. † Continued prayers for my cousin Elizabeth & her heal-
ing. Pray for her to walk again. All things are possible
through God. † Thanksgiving for blessings received. Peace & happi-
ness for my family. Peace & understanding for my
parents. † My family; especially Mom.
† My son David, grandson Branson, brothers Jeff & John.
Success with family owned business. My son, new
business with the Lord guiding him! May God guide
David H. during his deposition this week.
† Healing for Charles & comfort for Alice. Jeni, healing
& peace. My niece Dani—freshman at UNT. For all
returning to school. † Soul of Dennis Paulas, bless his family in their time of
grief. † My nephew who has been murdered that his body be
found soon. † Bless my sons Erik and Eryn. Bless all my family and
friends. Bless the world with peace and health. † Business to get better.
† Repose of the soul of Harry Treese.
† Healing for Melissa T. & Kenny S.
† Children & grandchildren back to church.
† The soul of my sister, parents, and Uncle E.
† Richard M.—healing from heart attack.
† Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan.
† Protection & direction for son & daughter. Safe move
& happy new home for kids. Freedom from pain for
Mary, and Janice. † Rest in peace, Deborah Kuhnle and strength for Carl
and Billie. † God bless Father Raj & Father Thomas.
† God bless my Xavier with his problems, please.
Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to
happen to me today that You and I together can't handle.
Sick in Our Parish Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially:
Mary Clark, Ignacio Estrada,
Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek, Deacon Ray Jones,
Theresa Julian, James Kreder, Carl Kuhnle,
MaryAnn Prochaska, Mary Ann Rodriguez,
Betsy Schwager, Richard Skurla,
Tom and Elly Smallwood, Betty Strom,
Wesley R. Strom, Francis (Ski) Trzcinski,
and Paula Williams.
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Church Website: www.stjeromewaco.org
St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas 6
Birthdays (August 17—23)
May God bless you and give you health, wealth, and prosperity.
Aug. 17—JoAnn Greenwood-Jones, Kenneth Koscielniak, Charles Tollison, Dustin Krenek, Sarah Kunka.
Aug. 18—Ronald Woodard, Brenda Macy, Carmen Fratus, Evan Plante, Timothy Urbanek, Evan Espinoza.
Aug. 19—Frank Mejia, Milet Hopping, Kayla Lyons, Hailey Cedillo, Lily Thyen.
Aug. 20—John Mayer, Axel Palomino, Janelle Fitzhugh, Michael Kunka, Mason McCall, William Kronenberger.
Aug. 21—Matthew Norkiewicz.
Aug. 22—James Wright, Don Fratus, Elaine Kelbly, Jesus Argueta, Santos Hutson.
Aug. 23—Frances Tomchesson, William McBride, Sherry Alejandro, Charlie Schlecte, Julie Mitchell.
Back to School Night C.C.E. Family Dinner
& Meet the Teacher
Students who attend Sunday or Wednesday
& their Families are asked to attend:
Wed, August 16th
6:15-8:15 pm, Brooks Hall.
Entrée Provided by the Parish
All families are asked to bring a dish for 8.
Last name starts with:
A-D Dessert
E-J Potatoes, rice or starchy dish
K-S Green salad, fruit salad or fruit/veggie trays
T-Z Cooked vegetables, casserole or deviled eggs
Baptism Class Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd
Thursday of each month. This class is required for parents
who wish to have their child baptized. The next class will
be on August 17, 2017.
Sacrament Preparation
First Communion/Confirmation: Two years of prepara-
tion required. Contact: Christine Moore at 666-6222 or
Daryl Nagel at 666-7722.
Altar Server News Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled mass. Dress
& meet in the vestry 5 minutes before mass to receive a
blessing from Fr. Raj. If you are unable to serve, please find
a replacement. If your info has changed, please contact
Marian Khoury or Kristina Neal at [email protected]
11 Day Italy Pilgrimage November 8-18, 2017—Visiting Venice, Padua, Florence,
Assisi and Rome. Spiritual leader for the Pilgrimage will
be Father Raj. For additional information please
call: Glenda Ruiz at (254)732-2404.
St Jerome Scouts, Troop 456 Boy Scouts—for information on how to join go to
stjeromewaco.org/boy-scouts.
Cub Scouts—email [email protected].
Reicher Catholic High School Reicher is hiring for teaching positions in the following ar-
eas: Physics and Chemistry. Please go to their website for
more details: www.reicher.org/employment.
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CCE News CCE News Registration will be held during office hours.
Please note that CCE will begin in AUGUST
this year!
9 August, Wed – Teacher In-Service, Brooks, 6-8:30pm
16 August, Wed – Back to School Night, 6:15-8:15pm,
Gym of MTC
20 Aug, Sun – First CCE Class for Sunday
23 Aug, Wed – First CCE Class for Wed
9 Sept., Sat.—9:00am to 4:00pm, Festival of Catechists at
MTC.
Trivia Corner
What does IHS stand for?
In Hoc Salus (Latin) or In this cross is salvation.
Iesus Hemeteros Soter (Greek) Jesus our Savior.
Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222,
Senior Youth Group Sunday, August 6: TBA
Wednesday, August 9: LTD, 7:30-9:00
Save the Dates:
Summer Trip: August 14-21
Thursday, Aug. 10: Lake Belton, 2:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday, August 13: Fish Camp, 10:00am-4:00pm
Catch up with us on our Instagram site. Follow us at
“Stjeromesyg”. Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minis-
ter 666-7722, office 254-715-8610, cell, E-mail:
Junior Youth Group Summer Mission Trip Opportunity: Just 5 Days is a
week-long mission trip experience for youth. The mission
trip will be right here in Waco from August 10-14!
Contact Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister at
817-914-2810 or email: [email protected] for
more information. Our website address is:
stjeromewaco.org/junior-youth-group
Special Eucharistic Adoration There will be a special Eucharistic Adoration time for
students, both grade school and college, and teachers on
August 14th from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. All
students and teachers are welcomed to attend.
Little Lions Learning Center News
Little Lions is growing - come grow with us!
LLLC is closed for the summer, but the
director is available for any questions.
Please welcome our new LLLC teachers and
aide for the 2017/18 school year which will
begin on August 21st.
Tiffany Burch—Pre-K3 Teacher
Julie Berger—Pre-K4 Teacher
Sr. Frisca Guria—Afterschool Aide
Contact info: Bobby Jetelina, LLLC Director,
254-666-6222, [email protected]
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