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St. Jerome Catholic Church San Antonio, Texas Offerings Report for September 16 and 17 Offering—$9,966.62 Building Fund—$260.00 Mass Attendance: 1052 En Las Lecturas de Hoy… In Todays Readings... Statue Candles September 24—September 30 Special Intentions On Sundays in Ordinary Time, the Old Testament illumines the Gospel: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD” (Isaiah 55:8). Then Je- sus’ parable presents the exact opposite of any reasonable em- ployment contract, any respectable definition of “justice.” Instead, how utterly prodigal God’s goodness toward us, how unmerited God’s gifts. For Jesus’ parable challenges our usual definitions of suc- cess: to be healthy, wealthy, and wise; to acquire posses- sions, educational and professional accomplishments, ath- letic awards, other forms of achievement, status, prestige; to classify others as “better off,” “worse off,” or “about the same.” Such comparisons lead to arrogance or prompt en- vy, both reactions incompatible with membership in God’s kingdom. What ignited anger in the parable was the land- owner making “latecomers” equal to the “all-day crew.” For us, the “latecomers” may be non-practicing parishion- ers, non-believers, or notorious sinners welcomed back with “last rites” at “the eleventh hour.” Often, among “devout” disciples, such miracles of grace prompt not thankful prayers but righteous (jealous?) indignation that those “last in” should be treated as “equal to us.” Like the prodigal son’s elder brother: “For years I have slaved for you!” (cf. Luke 15:29). How different if we, like Paul, be- lieved that “life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). Our stand- ing—first, last—would be utterly irrelevant. To share life, to share Christ with any fellow-worker at whatever hour would be sheer joy. On the other hand, the parable propos- es a secondary, salutary moral: The problem with eleventh- hour conversions is that Death sometimes arrives at 10:30! Question of the Week How will I stop acting like a self-appointed judge of “latecomers” and begin serving as a member of God’s “welcome wagon”? After all, God has welcomed even me. En los domingos del tiempo ordi- nario el Antiguo Testamento ilu- mina el Evangelio: “Mis pensam- ientos no son los pensamientos de ustedes, sus caminos no son mis caminos, dice el Señor”. Luego la parábola de Jesús presenta ex- actamente lo opuesto a cualquier contrato de trabajo razon- able, a cualquier definición respetable de “justicia”. En efecto, ¡qué totalmente pródigo es nuestro Dios bondadoso para con nosotros y qué inmerecidos son los dones que Di- os nos concede! La parábola de Jesús es un reto para nuestras definiciones habituales del éxito: tener buena salud, riquezas y sabiduría; adquirir bienes, tener logros académicos y profe- sionales, recibir premios atléticos u otros logros; condición social y prestigio; tildar a los demás como “mejores”, “peores” o “más o menos igual”. Todas esas compara- ciones conducen a la arrogancia o provocan envidia, ambas reacciones son incompatibles con el reino de Dios. Lo que provocó el enfado en la parábola fue que el propietario trató por igual a los que llegaron tarde y a los que rindieron el trabajo de todo un día. Para nosotros, los que llegan tarde pudieran ser los par- roquianos que no practican del todo, los no creyentes o los pecadores notorios, todos los cuales son recibidos con “la extremaunción” a última hora. A menudo esos milagros de la gracia no provocan entre los discípulos “devotos” unas oraciones de acción de gracia como debería suceder, sino más bien indignación (¿celos?) porque esos que han llegado a última hora reciben el mismo trato que nosotros. A semejanza del hermano mayor del hijo pródigo: “Hace ya muchos años que te sirvo”. Qué diferente sería si, como Pablo, pudiéramos decir: “Mi vida es Cristo”. Nuestro lu- gar –así fuese el primero o el último– sería completamente irrelevante. Compartir la vida, compartir a Cristo con nuestros compañeros de trabajo en cualquier momento sería puro regocijo. Por otra parte, la parábola nos propone una secundaria y beneficiosa moraleja: El problema con las conversiones de última hora ¡es que la Muerte a veces llega a las 10:30! Pregunta de la Semana ¿De qué manera puedo dejar de comportarme esta semana como juez auto-instituido de los que han llegado tarde y comenzar a servir como miembro del equipo de bienvenida de Dios, que después de todo, hasta a mí me ha recibido?
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St. Jerome Catholic Church San Antonio, Texas
Offerings Report for September 16 and 17
Offering—$9,966.62
Building Fund—$260.00
Mass Attendance:
1052
En Las Lecturas de Hoy… In Todays Readings...
Statue Candles
September 24—September 30
Special Intentions
On Sundays in Ordinary Time, the Old Testament illumines the Gospel: “My thoughts are not
your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the
LORD” (Isaiah 55:8). Then Je-sus’ parable presents the exact opposite of any reasonable em-
ployment contract, any respectable definition of “justice.” Instead, how utterly prodigal God’s goodness toward us,
how unmerited God’s gifts.
For Jesus’ parable challenges our usual definitions of suc-cess: to be healthy, wealthy, and wise; to acquire posses-
sions, educational and professional accomplishments, ath-letic awards, other forms of achievement, status, prestige;
to classify others as “better off,” “worse off,” or “about the same.” Such comparisons lead to arrogance or prompt en-vy, both reactions incompatible with membership in God’s kingdom. What ignited anger in the parable was the land-owner making “latecomers” equal to the “all-day crew.”
For us, the “latecomers” may be non-practicing parishion-
ers, non-believers, or notorious sinners welcomed back with “last rites” at “the eleventh hour.” Often, among “devout” disciples, such miracles of grace prompt not
thankful prayers but righteous (jealous?) indignation that those “last in” should be treated as “equal to us.” Like the prodigal son’s elder brother: “For years I have slaved for you!” (cf. Luke 15:29). How different if we, like Paul, be-lieved that “life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). Our stand-
ing—first, last—would be utterly irrelevant. To share life, to share Christ with any fellow-worker at whatever hour
would be sheer joy. On the other hand, the parable propos-es a secondary, salutary moral: The problem with eleventh-hour conversions is that Death sometimes arrives at 10:30!
Question of the Week How will I stop acting like a self-appointed judge of
“latecomers” and begin serving as a member of God’s “welcome wagon”? After all, God has welcomed even me.
En los domingos del tiempo ordi-nario el Antiguo Testamento ilu-mina el Evangelio: “Mis pensam-ientos no son los pensamientos de ustedes, sus caminos no son mis
caminos, dice el Señor”. Luego la parábola de Jesús presenta ex-
actamente lo opuesto a cualquier contrato de trabajo razon-able, a cualquier definición respetable de “justicia”. En
efecto, ¡qué totalmente pródigo es nuestro Dios bondadoso para con nosotros y qué inmerecidos son los dones que Di-
os nos concede!
La parábola de Jesús es un reto para nuestras definiciones habituales del éxito: tener buena salud, riquezas y
sabiduría; adquirir bienes, tener logros académicos y profe-sionales, recibir premios atléticos u otros logros; condición
social y prestigio; tildar a los demás como “mejores”, “peores” o “más o menos igual”. Todas esas compara-
ciones conducen a la arrogancia o provocan envidia, ambas reacciones son incompatibles con el reino de Dios. Lo que
provocó el enfado en la parábola fue que el propietario trató por igual a los que llegaron tarde y a los que rindieron
el trabajo de todo un día.
Para nosotros, los que llegan tarde pudieran ser los par-roquianos que no practican del todo, los no creyentes o los pecadores notorios, todos los cuales son recibidos con “la
extremaunción” a última hora. A menudo esos milagros de la gracia no provocan entre los discípulos “devotos” unas oraciones de acción de gracia como debería suceder, sino
más bien indignación (¿celos?) porque esos que han llegado a última hora reciben el mismo trato que nosotros. A
semejanza del hermano mayor del hijo pródigo: “Hace ya muchos años que te sirvo”. Qué diferente sería si, como
Pablo, pudiéramos decir: “Mi vida es Cristo”. Nuestro lu-gar –así fuese el primero o el último– sería completamente
irrelevante. Compartir la vida, compartir a Cristo con nuestros compañeros de trabajo en cualquier momento
sería puro regocijo. Por otra parte, la parábola nos propone una secundaria y beneficiosa moraleja: El problema con
las conversiones de última hora ¡es que la Muerte a veces llega a las 10:30!
Pregunta de la Semana
¿De qué manera puedo dejar de comportarme esta semana como juez auto-instituido de los que han llegado tarde y
comenzar a servir como miembro del equipo de bienvenida de Dios, que después de todo, hasta a mí me ha recibido?
September 24, 2017 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Life Teen
EDGE Men’s & Women’s Night of Reflection
Registration is still open for Middle School Faith Formation! If you have not registered your student
please register them. EDGE is every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Meal Provided)
Additionally, we are seeking donations of plates, napkins, forks, and cups! If you would like to do-
nate please drop them off at the Youth Activity Center. (Old Rectory).
EDGE is always seeking more volunteers to serve
in middle school ministry! Please contact us if
you have the desire to serve in this ministry!
If you have questions about serving in this
fabulous ministry contact,
Kaitlin Howton (210) 216-1112.
We are always looking for more servers! If your child is interested in serving please let us know!
Children and Teens who have made their first holy
communion are invited to join this
wonderful ministry!
Pictured here is the winning team from our
bible verse look up challenge!
All high school students are invited to attend Life
Teen every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Altar Servers
Feast of St. Jerome—September 30th
Everyone is invited to the Feast of
St. Jerome on Saturday, September
30th at 6:30PM in O’Brien Hall. Please sign up to bring a side dish.
Sign-up sheets are in the foyer.
St. Jerome 2018 Rome Tour
There will be an informational meeting on
Sunday, October 1st at 3:00 PM to discuss the
2018 Wine & Spirits Journey to Italy. Flyers are
located in the church office and the foyer of the
church. For more information, please contact
Jessica Lubianski at (210) 400-5683.
Turkey Raffle Tickets
If you did not pick up your raffle tickets last week,
please come by the table in the church foyer to get
them. Ticket stubs and money can be turned in
either at the table or in the church office. Need
extra tickets? We have them in the office and after
all Masses from now until November 5th. If you can help at
the Raffle table after Mass, please contact the church office to
sign up.
St. Jerome Catholic Church San Antonio, Texas
Parishes around the country celebrated Catechetical Sunday, on September 17, 2017. We are especially grateful for our Catechists that serve in our parish through our elementary faith formation program, EDGE, Life Teen, Confir-
mation, Talleres de Oracion y Vida, RCIC, RCIA, RICA & Little Rock Scripture. Listed below are each of our amazing catechists:
Kristin Rumfield
Lauri Peters
Ashley Denecamp
Kasie Tankersley
Lisa Moy
Amy DeAtley
Yajaira Contreras
Isabel Elizardo
Cade Davis
Kelsey Gregory
Mary Carmichael
Jennifer Carmichael
Desyrae Oswald
Rachel Tapia
Kassidy Gonzales
Austin Trainer
Amy Friesenhahn
Veronica Santillan
Tara DeLeon
Irene Barba
Dcn Conrad Urteaga
Rudy Sanchez
Morgan Gorley
Brianna Martinez
Emily Cartwright
Sandra Lopez
Erika Martinez
Sarah Flores
Dalton Moy
Jason Eittreim
Kristin Zigmond
Frances Dennehy
Laura Gonzales
Daryl Rutkowski
Ivan Rivera
Bernandine Kelly
Nikko Trinidad
Terryn Kelly
Harriet Mihalski
Jeannie Montalvo
Lupita Martinez
Paige Hubbart
Chris Golson
Denise Golson
Matthew Howton
Kaitlin Howton
Melissa Galbraith
Neala Montague
Roxy Pruski
Jonathan Malish
Alyssa Lewis
Bryce Miller
Deanna Gregory
Debra Guerrero
Dylan Real
Frances Dennehy
Ray Gregory
Sheldon Pruski
Adelita Barajas
Shirley Bordovsky
Anita Jimenez
Beatrice Koening
Terry Lichtenberger
Catherine McKinney
Elaine Moczygemba
Linda Rios
Luis Rios
Christine Scott
Kathy Snoga
Wayne Pape
Cindy Hubbart
Mirette Pichardo
Dolores Dennehy
Richard Dennhey
Kim Pruski
Jerry Mora
Daniella Santillan
Destiny Ramirez
Jessica Lubianski
Please join us in praying for our Catechists: O Heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of these catechists to be heralds of the Gospel to our parish family.
We lift them up to you in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. May we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up and arms, calls forth and challenges, is
compassionate and consoles. We pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May we too be open to the universal call to service that
Christ addresses to all of his disciples, contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the Church. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
September 24, 2017 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Men’s A.C.T.S.
Knight of Columbus
Altar Society
TMIY
This year we are going to jump right into some deep contemplative theology. It is essential to gain an under-standing of how God wishes to use you for the work He wishes to accomplish. There is someone who does not
rejoice in the revelation of a creature created to "the im-age and likeness of God"-Satan. After the events in the
Garden of Eden, God turns Satan's apparent victory up-on himself. It becomes the means by which God gives
humanity another divine lesson. We learn that the "Father is rich in mercy" Ephesians 2:4.
In Jesus Christ, the heart of man re-expanded to all that it was created to be. God wishes to give to you the heart of Christ so that through you He can do His work in the world. God has given each of you the heart of His
Son. Through it, He wants you to do amazing things! We invite all males to join us
every Tuesday @ 6:30pm in Flanagan Hall as we dive deeper into our spiritual to study The Revelation Of The
Father. Join us as we feed your belly and your soul.
"As iron sharpens, so one man sharpens another"
Proverbs 27:17
Run the Good Race! October 14,
2017
Registration for the 2017 Neon
Sizzle 5K Run/Walk is now open! To register or for more information, go to
www.neonsizzle.com. All proceeds to benefit St. Jerome’s ACTS Retreats.
The Neon Sizzle is seeking Arts & Craft vendors
for this event scheduled for October 14th.
If you are interested, please contact
Adelita Barajas at (210)426-7872.
Next weekend, September 30th at 5:00 PM is our annual Mass for the
Members. Hope all of you can attend.
Congratulations to Ashleigh Pena and James Menard, II on their marriage this weekend.
Our monthly meeting is this Wednesday September 27th at 7:00 pm in Room 3. All members are encouraged to
attend and all ladies of the parish are welcome.
The Knights Are Here!
Our Lady of Fatima Council 4315
Has moved to St Jerome Parish
Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at
7pm in Pruski Hall
All Knights Welcome!
For more information call
Harold Rakowitz, Grand Knight
210-241-1822
Congratulations and blessings to all men who attended this past weekend’s Men’s ACTS retreat. Special thanks to the retreat team who worked tirelessly so that retreatants could have a holy and faith-filled experience. May they continue on their spiritual journey to know, love and serve our Lord.
God is Good!
Fr. Scott’s Installation Mass
We remind everyone that on October 8th, there will be only ONE Mass on Sunday, at 10:00 AM. Archbishop
Gustavo will be formally installing Fr. Scott as our Pastor! There will be a reception after the Mass in
O’Brien Hall and everyone is invited to attend. Please help us give our caterer an accurate plate count by RSVPing on the sheets located in the church foyer.
St. Jerome Catholic Church San Antonio, Texas
SATURDAY September 30, 2017
SUNDAY October 1, 2017
5:00 PM
Rose and Fabian Sczepanik and
Jerome and Betty Brysch Harry Stanush Wilbert Schick
Helen Lazar, Frank Lazar and Mary Rose Meurer Janice Norman
Members of the Altar Society
8:30 AM
Raymond and Lucille
Schneider 57th Wedding Anniversary
Latham Walleck
Maggie Ibrom Tillie Kosub
11:00 AM
Special Intention for
Scott Hennis
1:00 PM
Por los parroquianos de San Jerónimo
Mass Intentions
TUESDAY September 26, 2017
8:00 AM
Rebecca Norman
(Birthday) Seminarians
Robert Shelton and
Jesus Alonso
WEDNESDAY September 27, 2017
THURSDAY September 28, 2017
FRIDAY September 29, 2017
11:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM Mass 8:30 AM Mass
Rosary
Karen Tindall
Commentator
Lisa Carrasco
Lectors
Jennifer Davis
Roberta Ottmers
Eucharistic Min.
Cathy Aniol
Adelita Barajas
*Kathy Collins
Darlene Castillo
Louis Castillo
Laura Martinez
Ushers
*Arnold Walla
Elaine Walla
Peter Cross
Robert Carrasco
Rosary
Bernie Janysek
Commentator
Wayne Vetter
Lectors
Joyce Royce
Alice Rutkowski
Eucharistic Min.
Jeannie Bricker
*Elena Turk
Jackie Sczepanik
Carol Hardy
Gerald Sczepanik
Sherill Urban
Ushers
*Theo Janysek
Bernie Janysek
*John Maha
Alice Golla
Rosary
Richard Dennehy
Commentator
Melissa Galbraith
Lectors
Denise Covert
Louis Rios
Eucharistic Min. *Elaine Moczygemba Pelagius Moczygemba
Terri Hartman
Richard Hartman Tom Hatzenbuehler
Debbie Hatzenbuehler
Ushers
*Bubba Pawelek
John McRae
Brian Kellner
Roy Wight
Rosary
Ana Maria Zavala
Commentator Patricia Flores
Lectors
TBD
Eucharistic Min.
Ernesto Zavala
Maria Zavala
Ushers
Hugo Davila-
Maquiin
Jorge Lopez
Rudy Sanchez
Victor Ramirez
Oscar Valle
1:00 PM Mass
Minister Schedule — September 30 & October 1
8:00 AM
James McDaniel
Roy Norman (Birthday) Seminarians
Christian Rocha and
Thomas Lyons
8:00 AM
Eleanor Mainz
Seminarians Arturo Garcia, III and Adam Shimek
8:00 AM East Central ISD
Students and Teachers Seminarians Daniel Flores,
Michael Golla and Thomas Swierc
September 24, 2017 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTORAL COUNCIL Meets 1st Wed. of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Larry Keller, President, Frances Zunker, Vice President
Gwen Raabe, Secretary, [email protected]
Members—Denise Covert, Cynthia Farmer, John Horner, Catherine Richter,
Lloyd Welty, Steve Zunker
FINANCE COUNCIL—[email protected]
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm Jerry Pruski, President, Members- Bruce Bordovsky, Burnell Gates, Anthony
Mihalski, Wayne Pape, Mary Pawelek, Jackie Sczepanik
Fr. Scott Janysek, Pastor
Deacon Conrad Urteaga,
DeaconCon-
Deacon Edward Jimenez
Deacon Charles Lammons
(retired)
Patricia C. Flores,
Parish S
Jessica Lubianski,
[email protected] Youth Programs Coordinator
Kristin Rumfield,
Director of Religious Education
PARISH STAFF PARISH LIFE
A.C.T.S.
Ray Gregory 210-825-1674 [email protected]
Altar Society
Last Wed. 7:00p.m. Cathy Schick 210-748-2620
Baptismal Class
Deacon Conrad Urteaga 210-838-4186
Companions for the Journey
3rd Tuesday 10:00a.m. Alice Rutkowski 201-296-1380
Couples in Christ Chip & April Moxley 210-834-0052
Eucharistic Ministers
Terri Hartman 210-385-4115
Lector Ministry
Melissa Galbraith 210-606-0293
Little Rock Scripture
Louis Rios 210-648-1900
Men’s Club
2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Allen Pruski 210-269-0263
Music Ministry
Jeanette Morrisett 210-649-2301
R.C.I.A.
Sunday Mornings Kim Pruski 210-275-0421
Senior Gathering
2nd Thursday 11:00 a.m.
Joyce Royce 210-649-1210
That Man Is You Dale Hubbart
[email protected] 210-945-4182
Ushers 3rd Thursday 6:30 PM
Peter J. Cross -210-232-4748 [email protected]
Hall Rentals
Diane Swientek 210-219-6646
St. Jerome Cemetery
Marilyn Rivas 210-846-5038 [email protected]
BAPTISMS
Deacon Conrad Urteaga,
Baptism Coordinator @838-4186
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Engaged couples should make ar-
rangements with the Pastor at least
six months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
4:00 PM—SATURDAY
30 minutes before weekend Masses or
by appointment.
Please keep the following in your prayers: Terry Appelt, Hilaria Flores, Cathy Garcia, Irene Gerlich,
Kathy Grams, Wendy Higgs, Don Castellano-Hoyt, Terry
Jares, Kristi Kelley, James Kosub, Lucille Kosub, Al-
phonse Kotara, Sue Loewe, Cindy Mahula, Majorie and Pete Mahula, Maddie McClain, Agnes Miller, Jean Pitzer,
Charlotte Pollok, Justin Pruski, Deanna Real, Rita Real,
Catherine Richter, Alvin Rutkowski, Christine Scott, Jacob Scott, Ray-
mond Skloss, Gene Snoga, Anton Strzelczyk, Helen Syamken, Rose Tabbert, Colby Turk, Thomas Turk, Andrew Urban, Lily Villalobos,
Louis Vontur, Daniel Warzecha, Annette Wiatrek, Barbara Wiatrek,
Laura Wollney
Please Pray for our Military:
Caleb Brooks, Kyle Budde, Devin Campbell, Rene Castellano, Derek Christa, Wayne Hosek,
Michael Weston, Eric McDonald, Bryan Joe Michalec, Eric Williamson, Omero Lopez, Ryan
Clemons, Kevin Kotrola, Kurt Kresta, Matt Kuwamoto, Sicily Rios, Elizabeth Ferris, Suzanne Lonsberry, Victoria Kuelbs, Austen Bed-
narz, Ernesto Zavala
PARISH YOUTH LIFE
Altar Servers
1st communion-12th grade Jessica Lubianski (210) 400-5683
ARMOR Young Adult (18-30)
Joshua Stanley
C.Y.O. 4yrs.-8th grade
3rd Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Crystal Walter —210-387-5345 Ashley Denecamp—210-912-
0370
Faith Formation (C.C.D.) Prek 3-8th grade
Kristin Rumfield 210-386-7472
Life Teen 9th grade-12th grade
Jessica Lubianski 400-5683 [email protected]
Edge
6th grade-8th grade Cindy Hubbart 846-4363
Teen ACTS Retreat Ministry
9th grade-12th grade
Damon Trainer [email protected]
Boy Scouts
6th-12th Grade
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Jason Eittriem 480-235-9468
Cub Scouts
1st-5th Grade 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Deryck Bogart 210-376-8439
Girl Scouts Elva Salinas (210) 421-8340,
Bulletin Deadline: Monday by Noon
Please email news/announcements to [email protected]
Pictures or flyers must be sent in JPEG format, please!
Parish Phone: (210) 648-2694 * FAX: (210) 648-3690
7955 Real Road, San Antonio, TX 78263
