“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life” 5550

5550 Thornburn Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310 348-8212
www. stjeromewestchester.org
“Whoever eats my flesh
and drinks my blood
has eternal life”
LITURGIES:
SATURDAY EVENING: 5:30pm
SUNDAY 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:30pm
WEEKDAYS & SATURDAY MORNINGS: 8:00am
HOLY DAYS: 8:00am,11:30am, 7:00pm
FIRST FRIDAYS: 8:00am
PENANCE: Friday: 9:00am-10:00am & Saturday:4:00pm-5:00pm
HOLY HOUR: Wednesdays — 6:30pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, prayers at 7:00pm
BAPTISM: 12:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month
Call Rectory 6 weeks in advance to register
WEDDINGS: Contact priest at least 6 months before date is set
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: KATHY FITZPATRICK 310 703-2519
PASTORAL COUNCIL: KAREN BURGOYNE
310 348-8212
HOSPITALITY: JOYCE HOLT
310 649-5586
PEACE & JUSTICE: DEACON GUY WAUTHY
310 312-1358
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRIES: LOUISE MEEHAN
310 641-0842
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: MR.& MRS. MUONEKE 323 294-1940
SCHOOL BOARD: JIM MCCLUNE
310 670-1678
SCHOOL SUPPORT: TO BE DETERMINED
310 670-1678
SCRIPTURE STUDY: ALAN BERNSTEIN AND
310 645-5355
STEVE PICARD
310 649-4071
SICK CALLS: RECTORY
310 348-8212
SCRC PRAYER MEETING: MR.& MRS. MUONEKE 323 294-1940
ST VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY: MERVIN HUGHES 310 908-9204
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR TODDELERS 11:00AM MASS(CHRUCH)
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY(YAM): STJEROMEYAM@gmail.com
VOCATIONS:
310-348-8212
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY– THURSDAY: 8:30am-Noon & 1pm-4:30pm
FRIDAY: closed
SATURDAY: 10:00am - 1:30pm
OUR PRIEST: FR. BILL BOLTON
OUR DEACON: DEACON GUY WAUTHY (SENIOR)
BUSINESS MANAGER: JUANITA RIVERA-WIEMKEN
For Calendar Scheduling please contact: juanitarw@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC: JIM DROLLINGER
DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION / ADULT FAITH
FORMATION: HORTENSE BRADLEY
YOUTH MINISTRY & CONFIRMATION: KRISTINA PROVENCE
SACRISTANS: TBA & VOLUNTEER TEAM
ALTAR SERVERS: RANDY BILLUPS randybillups@gmail.com
SECRETARY-BULLETIN EDITOR: ROXANNE SHAW
rshaw@stjeromewestchester.org
PHONE: 310 670-1678
ST. JEROME SCHOOL:
PRINCIPAL: MRS. PRISCILLA DOORBAR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL FORMATION:
R.C.I.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS)
CALL THE RECTORY
310 348-8212
SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (C.C.D.): 310 645-8318
DIRECTOR: MS. CRISTINA CASTILLO
YOUTH MINISTRY: KRISTINA PROVENCE
310 348-8212
SENIOR CENTER: ALLENE MUCCIA
310 216-7354
SAFEGUARD CHILDREN COMMITTEE:
ADRIENNE TOTH
310 348-8212
VIRTUS online website: http://www.virtusonline.com/
We will be responsible to each other and God by being open, welcoming, compassionate to each other as God
loves us, and doing everything we can to become a united Community.
Pope Francis has emphasized this as recently as
August 5th when he issued a powerful call for the
church to embrace Catholics who have divorced and
remarried, saying that such couples “are not excommunicated, and they absolutely must not be treated
that way!” He added, “They always belong to the
church,” calling on pastors to welcome Catholics who
I wasn’t presiding. (By the way, the priest is not the
have remarried without an annulment, even though
minister of the Sacrament of Marriage. The couple
such Catholics are currently barred in most cases
marry each other. The priest or deacon is the church’s
from receiving the Eucharist.
official witness to this couple becoming Sacrament.)
Although a friend of the groom’s family, the bride had Pope Francis has also stated it is “morally necessary”
chosen “her” priest. I was, however, the lead musician to break up bad marriages when the safety of women
and singer. I was embarrassed to be in my clerical
and children are at stake. “Sometimes, it can even be
garb during the homily. I and pretty much everyone
morally necessary, when it’s about shielding the
else in the church were squirming as the “bride’s
weaker spouse or young children from the more
priest” spent at least 15 minutes not speaking of mar- serious wounds caused by intimidation and violence,
riage but proclaiming the evils of divorce. (Yes, the
humiliation and exploitation.” Although Catholics don’t
groom’s parents were divorced.) All that he said was recognize divorce, only church-sanctioned annultrue, but AWKWARD
ments, the church does not want people to remain
trapped in violent relationships.
The mother of the groom, who had raised her raised
her 3 boys without the presence nor financial support If you are divorced, all sacraments and full participaof their father, was in tears. She hadn’t abandoned
tion in the church is available to you. If you are
her family to run off with a secretary. She had put her re-married please speak to a priest or deacon about
social life on hold until she got her boys out on their
getting an annulment. Quoting Pope Francis, “The
own. Working full-time and being mom had been her church is called to be always the open house of the
life. Now on her youngest son’s special day the spot- Father. … No closed doors! No closed doors!”
light had been focused on her.
Come home. The door is open.
I do understand how people may feel that their
“failure” in marriage excludes them from church but
feeling guilty is not a good reason to avoid the sacraAdditional Resources for divorced Catholics:
ments – especially confession! First, getting a
divorce does not exclude one from receiving the
• http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/familylife/divorce
sacraments. It never has and never did. The door to
• Divorce Recovery Ministry (213) 637-7249
the confessional is always open. Second, if you are in
JMonell@la-archdiocese.org
a state of grace the Eucharist and Jesus’ real pres• On-going support groups, can be found on-line at:
ence are waiting for you in Holy Communion. Getting
http://www.la-archdiocese.org/familylife/divorce/
re-married to another has been the “Stop” sign. From
Documents/2014_Guidebook.pdf
the gospel of Matthew 19:8, “I say to you, whoever
divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) and • DivorcedCatholic.org
marries another commits adultery.”
The bride and groom were seated with a look of
expectation and that glow of joy that I often see at
Catholic weddings. This had nothing to do with the
blusher of the veil that the bride would shortly be
blowing into the flame of the Unity Candle… nor the
other surprises that would mark this day.
•
Catholic Divorce Ministry at: www.nacsdc.org
What is Confirmation? In short, the summit of Christian
initiation. Those who are anointed, share more completely
in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy
Spirit with which he is filled, so that their lives may give off
“the aroma of Christ." By this anointing the confirmandi
receive the “mark,” the seal of the Holy Spirit.
What is the preparation process? A two year program
(typically beginning in 9th grade) that is designed to build
understanding of the Catholic faith, community, deepening relationship with Jesus, and prepare hearts for the
outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
First year candidates:
• Weekly Mass attendance
• Life Nights
• Christian acts of service
• Finding a sponsor
• Retreats
Second Year candidates:
• Weekly Mass attendance
• Attend catechetical sessions twice a month
• Christian Acts of Service
• Retreats
Register online at www.stjeromewestchester.org
For more information please contact our new
Confirmation Coordinator, Kristina Provence at
sjconfirmation@gmail.com
When: Sunday, August 23rd & 30th
Where: Religious Education Center
Time: 8:30am-1:00pm
Classes will begin Sept. 13, 2015 from 9:30am –10:45am
Parents must be present at the first class only.
A mandatory parent meeting be on September 13th in the
parish hall.
Registration requirements:
Continuing students: $20 deposit or full payment.
New Students: Bring a copy of Baptismal Certificate and
$20 deposit or full payment.
First Communion Year 2 Catechist
First Communion Year 2 Catechist Help our children be
all they can be. Become a catechist and use the Talents
God has given you to help teach our faith.
We are in need of a Kindergarten and Second grade
Teacher. If you are interested please contact,
Cristina Castillo Director of Religious Education
Email: ccastillosjp@gmail.com
Tel: 310 645-8318
Mon., 17th:Rosary, cards & social 12-4pm
Wed., 19th: Cards & social, 12-4pm.
Upcoming Day Trip: Pauma Casino Temecula on Wed.,
Sept. 30th. Cost is $12 per person! Includes transportation, driver’s tip and you get $10 slot pay back! There will
be a delicious buffet for only $8.95(cost to you.) Call
1 310 –216-7354 to reserve your seat on the bus!
Donations for helping the needy is a vital function of our
St. Vincent de Paul –St. Jerome Conference Ministry and
because of your past generosity we have been able to
assist many in our community.
Next weekend, August 22nd & 23rd there will be a
special collection taken so we can continue our charitable works in our own parish neighborhood. There are
special yellow envelopes located in the pews and on the
tables near the church entrances.
We thank you for your support and generosity and are
confident we will be able to continue successfully in this
ministry.
Catholicism 101: What does Holy Scripture say about
love? Why do we feel the urge to connect with others? Is
it even possible to love God with all our heart, soul and
mind with so many things vying for our attention?
Come join us for a Workshop that will explore these
Questions on September 10th from 7-8:30pm in the Hall.
A Bible is optional as we will have a Power Point Presentation with all the passages to be discussed.
Mark your calendar; invite your friends!
St Jerome Parish is planning Arts and Crafts Festival the
weekend of November 14th & 15th. If you would like to
reserve a table, please call Joyce at 310 649-5586 or
Joan at 310 670-7801.
On Sunday, September 6th, at the 11am Mass,
Sunday will be back for your children to attend. All
young children may attend while your parents are at
Mass.
Did you know that in 1767 Fray Junipero Serra was sent
to Loreto, Baja California as the president of the Baja
California Missions? Fray Palou and Fray Crespi were
also assigned to these missions. La Mission Nuestra
Senora de Loreto Concho is the first Jesuit mission
founded in Baja California in 1697 and the beginning of
the El Camino Real. For the more into Alta California,
Serra was in the company of Gaspar de Portola, the military Governor of California.
Sat., 08/15—5:30pm (M)
Lester L. Bordenave &
Extended Family
Sun., 08/16—7:30am (M)
Jacinta & Leandro Collantes
(SI)
St. Jerome Parishioners
9:00am
11:00am
(M)
Rene Del Homer
(M)
Bill Worth
5:30pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
(SI)
St. Jerome Parishioners
Mon., 08/17—8am
Tues, 08/18—8am
(SI)
St. Jerome Parishioners
(M)
Bobby Gibbs
Wed., 08/19—8am
Thurs.,08/20—8am
(M)
Michael Dicks
(M)
Emilio Emmanuel &
Fri., 08/21—8am
Natividad Canonizado
(M)
Theresa Cochrane
Sat., 08/22—8am
Memorial (M) Special Intention (SI)
Our condolences are extended to the family and
friends of Domitila Vuniga, Sandra Hamilton and
Chris Morrison (Uncle of Rachel Gurich-Vaughn)
May they rest in peace.
For Adults: How does your faith in Jesus nourish your
own life? How does the Eucharist nourish you?
Children: How does receiving Communion help you
grow in your faith? How does it help you love others?
Josh 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32;
John 6:60-69
Beverly A. Allen
Frances Aubry
Mildred Ashley
Lisa Ashley
Rosemary Becker
Joy Berthfield
Georgia Brand
Julian Camou
Maria Charmello
Josephine Edozie
Kim Eisenhower
Kathy Fitzpatrick
Wendy Endo
Sean Francis
Donna Furtivo
Lillian Furtivo
Emilia Gentile
Marion Gentile
Mike Gibson
Rose Marie Gonzalez Sandra Hamilton
James Harrell
Ruby Hibbs
Virginia Hughes
Lena James
Myrtle Jordan
Rochelle Lewis
Ken Lockwood
Cynthia Lanier
Joe Madrid
Francine Martinez
Dorothy McEvers
Cathy McGuinness
Queenie Neri
Robert Milligan Jackie Monteil Shelton
Raymonda Nwomonoh Lucia Perez
Conchita Odebashia
Phillip Ramlochan
Elizabeth Raring
Sheridan Reed
Exie Robinson
Raul Rodriguez
Br. Chris Saidon
Mike Sanchez
Dollie Speight
Thelma Smith
Justin Torres
Cordelia Udeoji
Victoria Ukeje
Eric Wauthy
Christi Williams
Doris Woods
Florentine Woods
We invite you to listen to a new 24 hour Catholic Radio
Station on 930 AM!
Immaculate Heart Radio– AM Station 930
Phone: 888-887-7120
www.ihradio.com
As vacation time is rapidly advancing we
begin to set our sights on the new year. Our
new year will start on Tuesday, August 15, 2015!
St. Jerome School is accepting applications for the
2015/2016 school year. Pre-K, Transitional K, and Grades
K thru Grade 8. Applications may be downloaded from
our website at www.st-jeromeschool.org or you may
visit the school office to pick up an application in person.
Tours are available by appointment by calling
310 670-1678.
The St. Jerome Young Adult Ministry (YAM) is having a
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE on Sun., Aug. 23rd after all the
morning Masses. Please stop by our table to learn more
about our ministry and our upcoming events. We would
love the opportunity to get you actively engaged!
Help support our ministry by purchasing a new
BIBLE from YAM. We will start the sale on
August 23rd after all the morning Masses and
will continue to sell these beautiful until we run
out! Don’t miss this opportunity to help fund our
activities for St. Jerome.
The Young Adult Ministry (YAM) invites
all young adult parishioners (singles and
couples 18-39 yrs.) to our 3rd YAM Faith &
Film Night! Join us to watch the film “Jesus
Christ Superstar,” on Sun., Aug. 30th,
from 6pm –9pm, in the Rel. Ed. Center. The movie will
be followed by a discussion on the religious themes and
imagery used in the film. Refreshments will be served
and available throughout the evening! RSVP to Tony
Guzman at fridaomega@netscape.net
YAM invites all young adult parishioners
(18-39yrs) to a monthly evening of reflection,
meditation, and discussion. Our next meeting
is on Mon., Sept. 13th, from 7pm-8pm, in
St. Jerome Senior Center (located on the
2nd floor in the Parish Hall.)
Are you looking for an opportunity to strengthen your
relations with God? Are you looking for a way to participate in a guided reflection? Take time out from your
busy schedule and spend one hour to Reignite your
Light with God!