Dec 29 - St. Jerome Catholic Church

Saint Jerome Catholic Church
308 Carmel Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Email: saintjeromechurch@comcast.net
www.stjeromeec.org
Church Office: Monday –Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Parish Office: 525-0876 Fax: 526-2721 Convent: 525-6554
St. Jerome School: 525-9484 Fax: 525-5227
Pastoral Team
Rev. Fernando J. Cortez, Pastor
Rev. Antonius Aryanto, In Residence
Mr. Ben Agustin, Deacon
Ms. Alison Wilkie, Principal St. Jerome Catholic School
Ms. Mary Ernst, Family Faith Formation
Mr. Homer Teng, Adult Formation
Lorree Cole, Secretary
Mary Davidson, Secretary
Ms. Carol Valladao, Youth Minister
Mr. Michael Chio, Director of Music
Leadership Councils
Ms. Alessandra Robinson, Parish Pastoral Council
Mr. Charles Cardall, Parish Finance Council
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH
December 29 2013
RECONCILIATION
EVERY SATURDAY: 4:00PM
OR BY APPOINTMENT
NFANT BAPTISM
PARENTS SHOULD CALL THE OFFICE
TO SCHEDULE A BAPTISM
MARRIAGE
COUPLES SHOULD CALL THE OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH
A PRIEST SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO
THE WEDDING
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAYS—8:30AM
SATURDAY VIGIL 5:00PM
SUNDAY –7:30, 9:00 AND 11:00AM
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph
December 29, 2013
Reflections
Political refugees, displaced persons, war and genocide refugees, genocide victims. Nothing new here…. Since
before Christ and since, persecution has decimated the human community. We are subject to the whims and hatreds of
others. Warned in a dream, Joseph flees Bethlehem with Jesus and Mary. Herod the king would destroy his rival, the
new-born King of Israel. We know that other babies were massacred. For Jesus, Mary and Joseph it is exile in Egypt.
In the isolation and poverty of refugee camps, parents and children struggle to maintain a way of life destroyed
by war, famine and political and religious wars. The list is endless: Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Kurdistan, Somalia, Congo,
Bosnia, Kosovo… The Holy Family is one with these unfortunate peoples. As church we are family, as one people with
all these millions of unfortunate people. We dream of peace!
As we gather in our various family groups, Saint Paul call us to a better way of life, rich in patience, love and
unity. Rich in Christ, rich in his Word of Life.
On the Parish Plate (repeat)
The tree removal project should begin January 6th. This should ease the threat to church walls, sidewalks and
other amenities.
We are looking at putting in an ADA restroom at church level and completely reconstructing the Rohan Hall
restrooms if our savings permit.
There is also the matter of doing our part for the retaining wall on San Carlos Avenue—part of which is a parish
property responsibility.
Stewardship: Time, Talent, and Treasure (repeat)
The Parish Reserve Study is in printed form—a copy each for the diocese, the parish, and the school. It will
provide oversight from all leadership on the well-being of the parish plant into the future.
The Parish Reserve Report will call for greater savings in the near future if we wish to keep Saint Jerome a viable, safe
place to study the faith, worship and socialize as a parish family. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
As we face the new year, I ask that every member of the parish family increase their weekly contribution to the
first collection. A 3% to 5% tithe of personal income would help the parish immensely. Another earlier formula used is
to contribute one hour’s wages per week. Do not depend on your neighbor to carry the burden for you.
A steady flow of parish income helps to meet the bills and perhaps may permit a modest savings program.
Don A. Diani+
We have lost another Saint Jerome angel. Don was my best cheerleader. I miss his supportive care and love for
me as his pastor. Always cheerful, optimistic looking ahead to the future. Dear Don, to quote you, “You’re the best!”.
Miss you, buddy….
Fr. Fernando J. Cortez, Pastor
SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL’S 49TH ANNUAL ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEED 2014
Friday, January 17 at 7:00pm, cocktails, dinner, and silent auction. Sunday, January 18 at 6:00pm cocktails, dinner, silent
auction, and live music by the GTS Band. Tickets are $45.00 per person. For more information, please leave a message
at 510-234-4433 ext. 1126
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Family Faith Formation classes will not meet Sunday, December 22nd and Sunday, December 29th. Classes will
resume on Sunday, January 5th.
December 15, 2013
Religious Retirement
$4694.75
$1981.75
“FIFTH SUNDAY” COLLECTION
Today the St. Vincent de Paul Society will have its “Fifth Sunday”
second collection. Thank you for your generosity. Your donations help
to keep the food pantry stocked for the hungry in our area.
NEW! POST-ABORTION STUDY GROUPS, RETREAT: www.rachelsvineyard.org
*Beginning January 29, 2014 the diocese and First Resort will host an 8-week English Post-Abortion Healing and Bible
Study group in San Mateo.
*February 7-9, 2014, the diocese will be hosting the Rachel's Vineyard weekend healing retreat in Santa Rosa
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats and Post-Abortion Healing groups offer hope, help, and healing for the soul in a loving,
supportive environment, and result in life-changing transformations. Confidential sign-ups for men, women, and
couples are happening now. Don't delay your healing and renewal in Christ any longer! To register or find out more
please call 415-260-4406 or email christinew@firstresort.net
NEW YEAR’S EVE PEACE VIGIL St. John’s Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel in El Cerrito will conduct
a New Year’s Eve Candlelight Vigil from 9 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31.The theme will be Peace,
with bilingual prayers and reflections, a procession and New Year’s resolutions. Refreshments will be
served afterwards. The chapel is located at 11152 San Pablo Ave., next door to St. John the Baptist Church.
For further information, please call (510) 232-5659.
WALK FOR LIFE: JANUARY 25, 2014 Join Catholics and Pro-Lifers from all over California and beyond as they
stand up for the littlest among us at the 10th annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on Saturday, January
25th. A pre-walk rally begins at 12:30pm in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza. The walk down Market Street begins
at 1:30pm. For more information about the walk, visit www.walkforlife.com or call 415-658-1793.
HELP TO KEEP THE CHURCH TIDY! Please help us to keep the church tidy by placing the missals and music books
back in the racks. Please be do not leave bulletins in the pews. It becomes time-consuming for one person to straighten
up the church after the 11:00am Mass on Sundays, and your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
REMEMBER SAINT JEROME IN YOUR WILL OR LIVING TRUST Please remember Saint Jerome parish in your
last will or living trust. We are a small parish in need of everyone’s support. Several major bequests in 2012 have made
a major difference in addressing pressing needs. Thank you for your kindness and consideration!
The Week of December 30, 2013
Tues., Dec. 31
OFFICE CLOSED
Wed., Jan 1
OFFICE CLOSED
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Mass: 9:00am (This is a Holy Day of Obligation)
FFF-Parent Meeting for children who
are receiving First Reconciliation on
Tuesday, January 14th at 700pm in
church.
Crab Feed-February 1st—please see future
bulletins for more details.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Fri., Jan. 3
9:00-11:45am
Sat., Jan 4
9:00am
Eucharistic Adoration
Overeaters Anon.
In Conference Room
Over all [other virtues] put on love, that
is, the bond of perfection.
-- Colossians 3:14
Mon. Dec. 30
Tues. Dec. 31
Wed. Jan. 1
Thur. Jan. 2
Fri. Jan. 3
Sat. Jan. 4
Sun. Jan. 5
8:30am
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9:00am
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
Dorothy Keller †
Int. of St. Jerome Parishioners
Dorothy Keller †
Agnes Elizabeth Choa †
Dorothy Keller †
Molly Boey †
Guido Addiego †
Guido Addiego †
Int. of Sr. Laura Ryan
Sandi Klobas †
WELCOME TO VISITORS AND NEW MEMBERS
You are invited to join our parish community. We have many activities and ministries that you are welcome to explore. Come to our Coffee &
Donuts fellowship in Rohan Hall following the 9:00am Mass on Sundays. Please visit our website for current activities at http://stjeromeec.org/
To register, please fill out the information below. You may drop it in the collection basket or the parish office mail slot.
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