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St. Jerome Church
23 Half Mile Road Norwalk, CT 06851
203-847-5349
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 19, 2018
SABBATH MASSES
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM
9:15 AM Young Children's Mass
11:00 AM
6:00 PM (September—June)
DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Holy Day 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon-Sat 9:00 AM
HOW TO FIND US……
Parish Website: www.stjeromenorwalk.org
Parish Email: [email protected]
DRE email: [email protected]
REACH email: [email protected]
TOTAL email: total @stjeromenorwalk.org
Bulletin/Social Media:
Parish Facebook: stjeromenorwalk
REACH & TOTAL Facebook:
REACH.TOTAL.stjerome
Parish Twitter: @StJeromeNorwalk
REACH & TOTAL Twitter:
@REACHstjerome
Instagram:
stjeromenorwalk
PASTORAL STAFF
203-847-5349
Rev. David Blanchfield, Pastor
Rev. Rojin Karickal, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Michael Hoag, S.J., Weekend Assistant
PARISH OFFICE
203-847-5349
Summer Office Hours, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM—Noon
Natalie Raduazzo, Administrative Assistant
Kathy Rohr, Administrative Assistant
BULLETIN/SOCIAL MEDIA
Kathy Rohr
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
203-846-2111
Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Kathy Coyne
REACH
TOTAL Joe and Daniela OʼCallaghan
Youth Ministers
203-847-0321
MUSIC MINISTRY
Donald Nelson
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
Dan Loch • 203-846-3980
FINANCE COUNCIL
Jerry Holdridge • 203-966-3658
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
203-847-3881 Pre K—Grade 8
139 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
Linda Dunn, Principal
FAITH DIRECT—ONLINE GIVING
866-507-8757 www.faithdirect.net
Sign up using our church code: CT46 or visit our
website at www.stjeromenorwalk.org/Faith-Direct-
enrollment.pdf
MISSION STATEMENT
We the people of St. Jerome Parish, a Ro-
man Catholic community, proclaim our
belief in the message and mission of Jesus
Christ. As disciples of Jesus we are called
to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to
work for its values in the local community
and beyond. We are committed to: wor-
ship, religious education, shared faith and
service. We welcome all people with re-
spect, acceptance and support.
Parish Staff
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers may be memorialized for a donation of
$50. Please call the Parish Office several months prior
to your desired date.
Adoration & Silent Prayer
Every day between 4:00PM and 5:00PM.
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.
Come spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Perpetual Novena
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal takes place each
Monday following morning Mass
Rosary & Divine Mercy Prayers
Monday through Saturday after daily Mass
Baptisms
Please call the parish office during regular office hours to
schedule. Pre Baptism class 3rd Monday each month
Required Pre-Baptism
Class at 7PM third Monday of the month. Please
register ahead of time by calling the office.
Reconciliation
One hour before vigil on Saturday. Also anytime by
appointment.
Marriages
Please contact the Parish Office at least six months in
advance.
Anointing of the Sick
First Wednesday of each month, immediately
following the 9:00 AM Mass, in the sanctuary.
Anyone with an ongoing medical condition or who is
seriously ill, anticipating a medical procedure or
operation, is welcome to come.
Gluten Free Hosts
Available at all Masses. If you require a gluten-free
host, please see the officiating priest before Mass.
Bringing up the Gifts at Mass
If the Mass intention has been requested by you or for
your loved ones, and you would like to bring up the
Gifts at the Offertory, please let the ushers know that
you are present and would like to bring up the gifts.
Widows’ Support Group
Meets at 1:00 PM on the second & forth Tuesday of
the month in the Kevin Eidt Youth Room.
8/18 9:00 am Jill Carpenter
(Taloni family)
VIGIL FOR SUNDAY
4:00 pm Rick & Kitty Kennedy
(Pat Mulligan)
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8/19 8:00 am Nick Mecca
(brother, Len Mecca)
9:15 am Jeanne Gall
(Helen & Chris Eidt)
11:00 am Skip Vincent
(Domenica & Peter Gioiella)
NO 6PM Mass for July & August
8/20 9:00 am for teachers prepping and
starting the new school year
8/21 9:00 am for the People
8/22 9:00 am Giuseppi Giglio (21st Ann.)
(wife & family)
8/23 9:00 am Viola Moon
(April Wennerstrom)
8/24 9:00 am Leo & Louise O’Rourke
(Rohr family)
8/25 9:00 am Deacon Dean Finch
(Ed & Barbara Bagnato)
VIGIL FOR SUNDAY
4:00 pm Agnes Conover
(Bob & Joanne DeSimone)
TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8/26 8:00 am Eileen Kennedy
(son, Brian)
9:15 am Tony Wiggins
(Anna & Lee L’Archevesque)
11:00 am Rich Lusniak
(Mother-in-law, Donna)
NO 6PM Mass for July & August
Please Note:
The 6:00 PM Sunday Mass will re-
sume on September 2!
The altar flowers for this
weekend have been
donated in memory of
Mary C Sullivan (Ann. 8/22/80) by
her daughter, Maureen Faulkner
I am back in the saddle after vacation. Thinking back on the experience, several things
come to me. First, knowing that Fr. Rojin was holding down the fort, I felt a great sense
of peace. The parish is in very good and capable hands. Secondly, my injury in Israel
last January continues to be a source of blessings. Because of that broken knee, I
needed four months of physical therapy, at which I worked hard. The result is that this
summer my right leg, the injured one, is now relatively straight. This summer I was able
to swim the breast stroke for the first time in years. I was also able to get out of a kayak
by myself without having every young person in sight come rushing to the rescue of the
old man who was trapped in his kayak. So, not only did I receive much love from all of
you during my incapacity, but I also healed physically. Alleluia!
I attended Mass at three different Churches while I was away. In every case the congre-
gation sang well, which I attribute to all the vacationers, who when they are on vacation,
still go to Sunday Mass. I also noticed the difference in the presiders. Both were capable
and competent, but one gave a homily that connected to the congregation while the
other one was highly dogmatic. His style was excellent, but his content was tedious
teaching of a dogma that everyone who was present knew by heart. It reinforced for me
the importance of the homily in the overall experience of the Mass.
Finally, I got to spend lots of time with family. One of the disadvantages of being a priest
is that you are often too busy or tired to stay long at family events. At Christmas and
Easter, I join the family after the last Mass. They hold dinner for me, and I fall asleep af-
ter dinner. This summer I got to spend quality time with them. Best of all was my
“swimming race” with my five year old great niece. We raced seven times and you will
never believe this, but she won every time. Her delight in the race brought joy to my
heart. So, all in all, a great vacation that would not have been possible without Fr. Rojin!
THIS WEEK AT ST. JEROME…….
Sunday 8/19
Monday 8/20 Women’s Scripture Group 9:30 AM
Pre-Baptism Class 7PM (registration required)
Tuesday 8/21
Wednesday 8/22 Contemplative Prayer 7PM
Women’s Scripture Group 7:30 PM
Thursday 8/23
Friday 8/24
Saturday 8/25 Men’s Ministry 7:00 AM
WEEKLY OFFERTORY SUMMARY
August 12, 2018 $3,259
Faith Direct (estimated) $17,000
August total to date $24,494
August Offertory Budget $38,800
As always, thank you for your
generous support of our parish.
We pray for those who bravely serve our country.
Our service people include:
PFC Devon Barker, United States Army
PFC Andrew Chimento, United States Army
Sgt. Jason Kulik, United States Army
SSgt. Cameron Prescott, USAF
Pvt. Patrick Ruther, CTARNG
SSG Hendrik P. Sorensen, ARNG
Airman Lauren A. Sorensen, USN
LCpl. Jack H. Whitney, USMC
St. Aloysius School in New Ca-
naan is seeking a F/T Administra-
tive Assistant. Applicants should
send a cover letter, resume, and
three references to Dr. John Al-
fone ([email protected]). Full
job posting can be found online at https://
www.ctreap.net/ job_postings/77156/CT01/
CT01#.W3CeYaQpDYU
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE
VIRTUS TRAINING!!
SAFE ENVIRONMENTS
All volunteers 18 years and over must be in
compliance with the diocesan mandate.
P l e a s e s e e t h e V IRTU S w eb s i t e
(www.virtusonline.org) click “First-time registrant”,
click “view a list of sessions”, search ‘Bridgeport,
CT (Diocese)”.
Some upcoming training dates:
St. John (Darien) 8/29—9 AM
St. Luke’s (Westport) 9/5—6 PM
All Saints Catholic School (Norwalk) 9/22—9 AM
Person-to-Person at 76 S. Main
Street in Norwalk is currently
accepting clothing donations for
their clothing center in Darien. Espe-
cially needed are school clothes in good to excel-
lent condition. If you have any questions, please
call Francie Mansager 203.853.6489
In addition, they are seeking any klind of shop-
ping bag (plastic/paper/reuseable) - please drop
off your usable bags in the hallway behind the
curtain.
BOXES!!! We are in need of the corru-
gated boxes that paper comes in (10 x
11.5 x 17.5)—if anyone has access and
can grab a few, we would be most
grateful. They can be dropped to the
parish office!!!
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
and MILK FUND COLLEC-
TION NEXT WEEKEND
AUGUST 25-26
As we turn towards Summer fading and school
starting, let's remember the needs of our Norwalk
families whose need for food persists through all
seasons. Our food drives benefit all who rely on
our local food pantries -- Person-2-Person, Open
Door Shelter, and Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project. The
most needed items include:
Oatmeal, soup, canned black beans, canned
fruit, pasta sauce, jelly/jam (except grape)
Social Concerns Committee volunteers will accept
cash donations after each Mass for the purchase of
these items. All items will be added to the collec-
tion. Donations may be left in the hallway anytime
during the week. Thank you for your generous help
feeding our neighbors.
TWEETS OF THE WEEK
@Pontifex “In silence we learn to
contemplate God’s works, which sur-
pass all our imagination.”
@BishopCaggiano “Mary taught us what the es-
sence of discipleship really is. It is complete, per-
sonal commitment to invite Christ to lead us in
life, at every moment and in all circumstances,
bringing forth His presence into the world by our
words, attitudes, actions, and decisions.”
@JamesMartinSJ “Gospel: When Jesus predicts
his suffering, the disciples are “overwhelmed with
grief.” Elsewhere, Peter wants to deny the possi-
bility of suffering. Yet even today, those who pro-
claim the Gospel of love, mercy and forgiveness
are persecuted. It is part of the life of the disci-
ple.”
Registration forms for 9
th
grade Confirmation prep
and for TOTAL will be emailed this week. If you
have an incoming 9
th
grader but have not attended
7
th
and 8
th
grade REACH please contact Daniela
at [email protected] to be added to the
email contact list. We will have a mandatory Con-
firmation meeting for incoming 9
th
graders and
their parents on Sunday, September 9 after the
6:00 Mass.
Opening Night of TOTAL will be Sunday, Septem-
ber 16!! Mark your calendars. More info to follow.
Registration has begun. If you didn’t get a form,
please contact the REACH office ASAP.
NEW EMAIL:
ENTERING KINDERGARTEN and FIRST
GRADE??—Please contact the REACH office at
203-846-2111 so we can get your child on our
email list and enrolled in our program.
To contact our DRE, Kathy Coyne, di-
rectly, please use her new email—
CLOTHNG DRIVE: Clothes
to Kids of Fairfield County,
an organization that provides
clothing free of charge to low-
income or in-crisis school age children in Fairfield
County is holding a clothing drive in the month of
August. We want to provide brand new clothes
to those that are less fortunate for back to school.
Clothes to Kids accepts clothes of all sizes from
ages of K – 12th grade. Items listed would be
greatly appreciated:
• polos, t-shirts
• sweaters, sweatshirts
• pants, jeans
• Shorts
• dresses, skirts
• NEW underwear and socks
Your donations may be dropped off in the church
hallway anytime during the month of August to
our box labeled Clothes to Kids Donation in the
church hallway. Thank you for you support!
We are kicking off
our 23
rd
Annual Raf-
fle for St. Jerome
Church! Tickets are
available before and
after all weekend Masses or at the of-
fice. First prize is $10,000, second prize
is $3,000, and third prize is $2,000. This
year’s drawing takes place on Sunday,
September 30, at our Parish Festival.
We greatly appreciate all support!