31TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME NOVEMBER 3, 2019

C H U R C H O F

Weekend Masses Saturday ................................................ 4:30 PM Sunday .................................8:30 and 10:30 AM Weekday Masses Mon. thru Fri ........................................ 7:15 AM Wed. (Sep.-May) All School ............... 9:45 AM Saturday ............................................... 8:00 AM Holy Days ......................... 7:15 AM & 5:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration Monday 5:00 AM to Friday 8:00 PM Baptisms By appointment Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment or Saturday .................................... 3:30 to 4:00 PM Marriage (available to parishioners of 6 months or greater). Arrangements must be made at least 9 months before proposed marriage date. Anointing of the Sick, as announced/requested Contact Information Parish Office ................................ 651-771-1209 Fax ......................................... 651-771-3466 Website ................ www.stjerome-church.org Email. ........... secretary@stjerome-church.org FB ....... www.facebook.com/stjeromecatholic School. ........................................ 651-771-8494 Fax ......................................... 651-771-3466 Website .................. www.stjeromeschool.org Kids’ Korner Daycare……..…….651-771-1023 Pastoral Staff Fr. Victor Valencia ................................... Pastor Administrative Staff Joanne Lamb ............................. Parish Secretary Music Mary Beth Hess .......................... Music Director Faith Formation Shelly Berthiaume ..... Religious Ed Coordinator Maddy McCarthy .......................... Confirmation Pat Birkey ............................ Children’s Liturgy School Anne Gattman ...................................... Principal Nancy McGraw ....................... School Secretary Staci Meyers ........................... School Secretary Maintenance Bob Hoisington ..................................Supervisor Victim Assistance Hotline………....651-291-4475

380 E. Roselawn Avenue Maplewood, MN 55117

St. Jerome

MISSION STATEMENT

The people of St. Jerome Church are a Catholic parish community united in the love and grace

of Jesus Christ; to celebrate the sacraments and our faith, to proclaim and teach the Gospel values of Christ and His Church, to nurture our faith community, and to respond to the needs

of those in and beyond our parish through worship and service.

St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Maplewood, MN

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear St. Jerome Parish, The calendar turns to November and we are reminded to be grateful for the many ways in which God is working in our lives. On Friday, November 22, from 5:30-7:30pm, we’ll host our St. Jerome Harvest Meal. Parishioners are heartily invited to join us. Just please bring a food you like to eat, maybe from your cultural heritage, 10-12 servings. SJS will provide drinks, plates and silverware. Last year this evening was wonderful and truly my favor-ite SJS event! In November, our school focuses on the virtue of COUR-TESY: being thoughtful to others. We use materials pro-vided by the Dominican Sisters of Nashville. With each virtue different saints are highlighted. This month we’ll be learning more about St. Martin de Porres (in K-2), Ven. Solanus Casey (in 3-5) and Ven. Pierre Toussaint (in 6-8). I am thrilled to report that we raised $12,500 for Rake-a-Thon and we had 100% family participation. It was a very successful effort. Thank you for supporting our stu-dents and our school. Gratefully, Anne Gattman Principal

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Every time a parish chooses a new set of pastoral council members it is a time to celebrate and give thanks. We have chosen four new members to the pastoral council as four current members will complete

their tenure. Times like this affirms us of the talents of our membership that is being put into service for the faith community. It raises new hope and anticipation of what is to come. Let us give thanks to the out going members of the pastoral council. For three years they shared their gifts and charism so that as a church we live out our mis-sion. We look forward to a new set of leaders and pray for guidance and inspiration so that they may serve in the heart and mind of God. The readings this Sunday affirms us of who we are before God: loved and treasured, forgiven and restored. Let us approach the altar believing of a God who supports us in our desire for wholeness and holiness. The magic and the love in the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus tells it all. Let us be inspired by the story and listen to the prayer of St. Paul who said “our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith..” Indeed “Loving and forgiving are you O Lord, slow to anger, rich in kindness, loving and forgiving are you. Fr. Vic

Congratulations to the following parishioners who were selected by draw at the 8:30 am Mass this past Sunday October 27, 2019:

Terri Zappa Paul Birkey Vivian Akoh

Anita Twaroski We would like to sincerely thank ALL OF YOU who generous-ly accepted the NOMINATION and were willing to "put your name in the hat" to serve on St. Jerome Parish Council. Thank you to the following for serving on the council: (outgoing) Yvonne Clintsman, Joanne Holzemer, Anita Kennedy and Jim Zielinski.

FR. LUDESCHER LAMP will burn this week in prayer for

Don Bordsen

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Ps 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]

31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 3, 2019

WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF ST. JEROME

The Church of St. Jerome would like to welcome all visitors and anyone who has recently moved into our com-

munity. We invite you to become members of our parish. If you are interested in joining our parish or have any questions, please contact the parish office at 771-1209.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES LECTORS: We are in need of a few more lectors, espe-cially at the 4:30 mass. If you can help out please call or email Susanne Maldonado. susannepmaldonado@gmail.com or 651276-4127 COFFEE AND DONUT HOSTS: We need a few people willing to set up and clean-up for coffee and donut Sun-days. This is a great activity for a family. Please call or email the parish office DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: Play perfor-mance is in the spring.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Permanent adorers are needed for Tuesday 2 p.m., Wednesday 3 a.m., Thursday 5 p.m Temporary adorers are needed Wednesday 11 a.m., Thursday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you are able to help with any of these hours or have questions, please call Lorraine 772-2997.

CHILDREN LITURGY Children’s liturgy will start the first weekend in November. It will alternate between the Saturday 4:30pm Mass and the Sunday 10:30am Mass. Children’s liturgy is for children Kindergarten—4th grade. The Children are dismissed from Mass at the Liturgy of the Word and read and discuss the readings at their level. They rejoin the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucha-rist. (usually during the collection.) Nov. 3—10:30am Nov. 9—4:30pm (cancelled because of installation) Nov. 17—10:30am Nov. 24—4:30pm CHURCH LIBRARY Did you know that we have an adult library? It is located downstairs in the middle lower church behind the cabinet doors. If the doors are not open, please open them. Lists of all books and tapes are on the inside cabinet doors. Use the self check-out system. Last summer volunteers reorganized the library and it looks great. In the first year 30 books/tapes have ben checked-out. That’s a good start but let's double it this year. There are excellent tapes to show your little kids and grandkids. Three popular books have been: PADRE PIO, VIETNAM DOCTOR and DON’T CALL ME COM-RADE. Call Sister Clarice if need help locating a book or tape. 771-6264.

YOUTH MISSION TRIP Summer 2020

9th-grade—12grade Email Maddy McCarthy if you are interested in going on a mission trip next summer. MMcCarthy@stjeromeschool.org SAVE THE DATE—Saturday Nov. 9

Fr. Victor Valencia’s installation Mass at the Church of St. Jerome will be Saturday November 9th at the 4:30pm Mass. Archbishop Hebda will be here.

Reception will follow in Ludescher Hall.

ALL ARE WELCOME to sing at the Installation Mass.

4th graders through adults are welcome & encour-aged to sing.

We will meet at 3:30 on November 9 in the Middle Lower Church to rehearse.

Please send a note to MARY BETH HESS for planning purposes. EMAIL: music@stjerome-church.org PH: 612-270-2752

ROSOTO VILLA CRAFT SALE—Nov. 16 Saturday, November 16, 9 am – 2 pm. Come visit us at the 13th Annual Rosoto Villa Craft Sale and pick up a few things for gifts or yourself. We will be featuring many crafts including bak-ing, sewing, knitting and photography. If you have any questions call Mary Selby 651-489-4177.

FOOD DRIVE: Month of November Please donate non-perishable food items for the food shelves in the month of November. Our goal is 1000 pounds of food.

SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF FATIMA—Nov. 7 11:45 am in the church. Members are responding to Our Lady’s requests for prayer, penance and sacrifice in a spirit of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary and for the conversion of poor sinners. Need info?, call David at 772-2221.

Ely Arcilla Mary Hackman Phyllis Arnold Jacqueline Holzemer Gary Becker Luella Kipka Don Bordsen Marvella Lackner Leo Capeder Barbara Nathanson Martha Chute Lorraine Pojar Tom Duellman Betty Rossbach Dorothy Grace Dennis Russell Eugene Woehrle

IN MEMORY

PARISH EVENT CALENDAR

Nov.4—Nov. 10

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 4:30pm Gym rental Tuesday 7:00pm Men’s club meeting Wednesday 6:00pm Choir practice 6:00pm Confirmation 6:30pm Religious Education Thursday 11:45am Fatima Prayer Group Friday Saturday Installation Mass 8:30am Mass practice 4:30pm Installation Mass Reception to follow Sunday 32 Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday 7:15am Joyce Wilhelmy Tuesday 7:15am Fr. Jim Zappa Wednesday 7:15am Bill & Dolores Gleason 9:45am Lorraine Pojar Thursday 7:15am Gloria Thornton Friday 7:15am Global Unbound Saturday 8:00am Paul & Ethel Younce 4:30pm Don Bordsen Sunday 8:30am Members of the Parish 10:30am Joseph Schluender (living) PRE-SYNOD PRAYER & LISTENING EVENT Submitted By; Mark Simone Fellow Parishioners, My experience at a pre-synod prayer and listening event was overall, very positive. Archbishop Hebda is particularly excited to have this opportunity to pray with us for discernment about the future of our local church. He wants to hear how the Holy Spirit is speaking through us to help him set pastoral priorities for our Archdioceses. I attended the event at Guardian Angels Parish. The event was a fast three hours. As the people entered each of us was given the choice of how to submit answers to the guided discussions questions that would be used. One option was to hand write responses on printed sheets. The other option was to use your cell phone to connect to a web site to respond to the same questions. The first half of the event was opening remarks by Archbishop Hebda and three segments of scripture and prayer. These were lead by Bishop Cozzens. This prayer and scripture opened the way for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the mind and soul of each of us. In the second half there was the table discussion and feedback. There were clear instructions to control and guide the conversation. The kneejerk reaction to open discussion is usual-ly negative. Don’t let that attitude keep you from these events. For me it was interesting and sobering to hear the heart of other parishioners. At the finish of the table discussions Archbishop Hebda listened to feedback from a representative from each table. He sincerely listened to each person with patience and love. The event closed with a blessing and song. I highly en-courage each of you to make great effort to attend a prayer and listening event. By our baptism we have the right and responsi-bility to participate.

ARCHDIOCESAN SYNOD – What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop Hebda wants to hear from you Learn more about the Synod and see a full listing of Prayer and Listening Events at archspm.org/synod.

LITURGICAL ROLES Nov. 4—10

Schedules can also be found at www.stjerome-church.org (calendars/schedules)

Scrip (gift cards) are sold after all the weekend masses in Ludescher Hall. We have gift cards for all your shopping needs, especially gas and grocery cards. Please sup-port the school.

SCRIP—GIFT CARDS

Contributions for the week of October 27, 2019

Weekly Contribution:$6904

Please consider adding the Church of St. Jerome to your will.

SERVERS: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat Adult Servers Tues., Thurs, O. Smith & G. Marshall Sat. 4:30 pm M. Kinning & O. Olberding Sun. 8:30 am M. Schreier 10:30 am Christina & Kim Zorobi CANDLE BEARERS: Sat. 4:30 pm C. & E. Shelby-Vazquez Sun. 8:30 am 10:30 am M. Revering & Kevin Zorobi CROSS BEARERS: Sat. 4:30 pm J. Weakley Sun. 8:30 am 10:30 am G. Revering EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 4:30 pm A. Gattman, K. & S. Yackel Sun. 8:30 am M. Simone, G. Votel, M. Schuh 10:30 am R. Klutzke, T. Bertsch, T. Zappa LECTORS: Sat. 4:30 pm K. Faschingbauer Sun. 8:30 am Y. Clintsman 10:30 am D. Mordorski $CRIP SELLERS: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun 8:30 am Dora Burns 10:30 am A. Twaroski

Jacqueline Benjamin, Spencer Cardinal, Gail Chrysler, Sue Connolly, Marilyn Cunning-ham, Cathy Deiman, Kirk Duellman, Al Gal-braith, Salvatrice Gambino, David Hendricks, Clarice Holthaus, Kevin Jones, Eugene Kauf-hold, Lily Kehler, Robert & Mary Klutzke, Ste-ve Lauinger, Mary Laumeyer, Irene Ling, Ed-

ward Lunzer, RoseMarie Manders, Philip Maus, Vern & Dorothy Mayer, Patrick McGuigan, Chad McLellan, Nolan Mullaney, Greg Negard, Shannon Presler, Bernie Przybylski, Terri Quitter, Josh Richter, Patrick Roth, Dan-ny Rothbauer, Cliff Sandmeyer, Rosa Santos, David Schluender, Michelle Schoenecker, Donald Seiberlich Jr., Gene Skok, Mike Spangenberg, Ava Swift, Tony Swift, George & Nancy Valento, Evelyn Virnig, Greg Votel, Theresa Wilkes, Delores Witschen, Laura Woehrle, Kevin Yackel, Lorraine Youngbauer

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