7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY T IME FEBRUARY 24,2019

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. Cletus Basekela ................................... Pastor Administrative Staff Joanne Lamb ............................. Parish Secretary Music Mary Beth Hess .......................... Music Director Faith Formation Shelly Berthiaume ..... Religious Ed Coordinator Monica Broz ................................. Confirmation Geralyn Broderick ..................... Sunday School School Anne Gattman ...................................... Principal Nancy McGraw ....................... School Secretary Elizabeth Tollefson ................ School Secretary Maintenance Bob Hoisington ..................................Supervisor Victim Assistance Hotline………....651-291-4475

380 E. Roselawn Avenue Maplewood, MN 55117

St. Jerome

Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger and abounding in kindness.

— Psalm 103:8

St. Jerome’s Catholic Church Maplewood, MN

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER IN GOD’S LIKENESS

Our relations with God are what they are today only because of God’s uncondition-

al love, God’s patience and God’s for-giveness; in fact, every time we sin, we are acting as God’s enemies. Since with God there is no persistent offender, we can always enjoy God’s forgiveness as many times as we need and ask for it. Because of our likeness with God, we are invited to always aim high and thrive to imitate God in His way of lov-ing and forgiving; that is why Jesus doesn’t hesitate to invite His disciples to love their enemies, to do good to those who hate them, to bless those who curse them and to pray for those who mistreat them. Such invitation is far more than just ignoring or avoiding enemies or for-getting about them, it is rebuilding bridges where they have collapsed, it is creating love and friendship where they are lacking, it is seeing in each person the dearly beloved son and daughter of God whom nobody is allowed to harm, having in mind that God Himself is kind to the wicked and to the ungrateful. Jesus’ invitation sounds very hard and unique, but it is the price to pay for being and living in God’s likeness. Fr. Cletus

DearSt.JeromeParish,If you have ever been to a St. Jerome School Mass onWednesdaymornings you know how special it is that thechildrenhelpwiththeMass.BeginninginKourstudentsarelearningtoproclaimthewordofGod,andtheyaregainingcon idenceinspeakinginfrontofpeople.IamgratefulthatFather Cletus has supported the students’ involvement intheMass. Here isapictureof irstgradehelpingusre lectonourabilitytomakegoodorbadchoices(justlikeAdamintheGardenofEden).Registrationfornextyearisunderway.Pleaseprayforourschool…thatwemaycontinuetogrowandattractdonorstosupport our work as a mission school. Also, please keepspreading the “St. Jerome School Spirit”. It is real!We arehappytovisitwithinterestedfamilies.Pleasesendthemourway!PartywithaPurpose:PortraitsofSt.JeromeRememberhowmuchfunyouhadattheBackyardBBQlastyear?We’replanninganothergreateveningspotlightingallwhomakeupSt. Jerome…ouralumni,ourparishioners,ourstudentsandourfamilies.We’llhavegames,asilentauction,yummyfood,andsomuchmore.PleaseplantoattendSat-urday,April27. Ticketswill soon go on sale in the of ice.**DoyouknowSt.Jeromealums?Pleaseletthemknowthisiscomingup!WouldyouliketosponsorastudentfortheEagleBluffEn-vironmentalLearningTrip?Wehaveaneedforfullandpar-tialscholarships.Thecostis$150/childfor2nights/3daysofprogramming.Pleasecalltheof ice,651-771-8494,ifyouarewillingtosponsorastudent.Manythanks!Withgratitude,AnneGattman,Principal

PARISH PICTURE DIRECTORY Can you believe it? It has been 5 years since our last picture directory. Its time for a new one. Mark your calendar for May 7 – 11 for pictures. More information will be coming. We need a person to layout the “extra” picture pages in the directory. We have the pictures, you just need to design the pages. You will need a computer. Please call the parish office if you can help.

7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 24, 2019

WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF ST. JEROME

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The hours needing permanent adorers are Wed. 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Friday 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. If you can help, please call Lorraine at 772-2997. LENT BIBLE STUDY—5 weeks at St. Jerome Lent 5 week Video Study available: "No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion" by Edward Sri. First 5 Sunday afternoons in Lent - 1/2 hour video followed by 1/2 to 1 hour discussion. More info at: https://shop.ascensionpress.com/collections/no-greater-love COST: $15 book

Kickoff Meeting: Sunday, March 3rd, after 10:30 Mass

• Meet to set the starting time for the Lenten Study sessions

• Determine what material are still needed for the participants

• Answer any questions there might be This is a 5 week study during Lent. Thus the next 5 Sun-days in Lent are March 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7. We will finish the weekend before Palm Sunday, April 14. If a prior session had to be cancelled for some rea-son, we could potentially use Palm Sunday for a makeup session. If interested contact Ken Klutzke at klutkes@comcast.net or call 651-707-5429.

We ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Barbara Nathanson

and for the consolation of her family.

QUILTERS FOR A CAUSE—March 1 We will meet again Friday, March 1 from 9:00 till 2:30. Come whatever hours you can and bring something to share for potluck lunch. If you ever have a bit of time and the inclination to partici-pate in a fun ministry...come! Check this out! You do NOT need to be a talented quilter/seamstress/stitcher. You just need to have a loving heart and willing hands ...We'll find a job you can do. This is a good way to socialize with and meet other parishioners while doing something for others. The quilts go to charities in the Maplewood area. If you have any questions please call Mary Selby at 651-489-4177. LENTEN RETREAT—Sat. March 16th

“Christ’s Passion, Our Passion: The meaning of take up your cross and follow me”

Pray, laugh, and join other faith-filled people in this rich discussion on the meaning of “take up your cross and follow me.” Retreat Facilitator: Jane Leyden Cavanaugh Sponsored by: St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, Council of Catholic Women St. Genevieve’s Parish Community Center, 6995Centerville Road, Centerville (Handicap Accessibility) 8 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Retreat, Fee: $20 Registration Online registration and Vanco payment of $20 at www.stgens.org We ask that you register by March 9th—or contact Mary Lou at 651.485-7098, Walk-in’s Welcome

SPRING FUND RAISER PARTY WITH A PURPOSE:

PORTRAITS OF ST. JEROME April 27

Get your tickets now for our spring fundraiser . Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in the school office. DONATIONS WANTED: Can you donate or do you know of a business that can donate to our silent auction. • Gift cards • Goods or services • Monetary contributions to offset the cost of holding

the event • You can buy Scrip cards and donate them back to

the school. We will buy items for the silent auction. Questions or if you can help: events@stjeromeschool.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45

Phyllis Arnold, Jacqueline Benjamin, Spencer Cardinal, Sue Connolly, Sara Cook, Marilyn Cunningham, Cathy Deiman, Kirk Duellman, Al Galbraith, Salvatrice Gambino, David Hen-dricks, Clarice Holthaus, Kevin Jones, Eu-gene Kaufhold, Lily Kehler, Robert & Mary Klutzke, Marvella Lackner, Steve Lauinger,

Mary Laumeyer, Irene Ling, RoseMarie Manders, Vern & Dorothy Mayer, Toy McGee, Patrick McGuigan, Chad McLellan, Edward Lunzer, Minnie McMonigal, Judy Morri-son, Nolan Mullaney, Greg Negard, Lorraine Pojar, Shan-non Presler, Patrick Roth, Danny Rothbauer, Rosa San-tos, David Schluender, Michelle Schoenecker, Donald Seiberlich Jr., Gene Skok, Mike Spangenberg, Ava Swift, Tony Swift, George & Nancy Valento, Evelyn Virnig, Greg Votel, Betty Waschbusch, Theresa Wilkes, Delores Witschen, Gene & Laura Woehrle, Kevin Yackel, Lorraine Youngbauer

PRAY FOR US

Monday 7:15am Lawrence St. George Tuesday 7:15am Octavio & Matilde Angeli Wednesday 7:15am 9:45am Helen Cardinal Thursday 7:15am Louis Cardinal Friday 7:15am Dick Schreier Saturday 8:00am 4:30pm Daniel Testen Sunday 8:30am Members of the Parish 10:30am Joseph Yankovec

PARISH EVENT CALENDAR Feb. 25-March 3

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday 6:30pm Self Defense Tuesday 8:30am LifeLine Screening—church 6:30pm Maintenance meeting Wednesday 6:00pm Confirmation 6:00pm Choir 6:30pm Religious Education 7:15pm Handbell choir Thursday 7:00pm Liturgy committee Friday 9:00am Quilters for a cause Saturday Sunday 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30am Lent bible study kick-off

FATHER CLETUS IS RETIRING

His last Mass will be on

Sunday June 30th. A new priest will start on July 1.

Would you like to help plan his retirement party?

Please contact the parish office.

There will be NO school mass, 9:45, on Ash Wednesday. The school is on spring break.

LITURGICAL ROLES Feb. 25— March 3

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 support the school.

SCRIP—GIFT CARDS

SERVERS: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat Adult servers Tues., Thurs, O. Smith & M. Kinning

Sat. 4:30 pm M. Holzemer & M. Kinning Sun. 8:30 am J. Weakley & Ch. Bergthold 10:30 am Kevin Zorobi & M. Revering CANDLE BEARERS: Sat. 4:30 pm W. Holzemer Sun. 8:30 am Josh Knauss 10:30 am C. Zorobi & N. Anyanwu CROSS BEARERS: Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am 10:30 am Kim Zorobi EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 4:30 pm R. Schreier, S. Rowe, A. Gattman Sun. 8:30 am G. Votel, T. Bertsch, Y. Clintsman 10:30 am R. Klutzke, S. Skelton, D. Schluender LECTORS: Sat. 4:30 pm L. Testen Sun. 8:30 am C. Pirri 10:30 am T. Zappa $CRIP SELLERS: Sat. 4:30 pm L. Nieters & A. Trost Sun 8:30 am J. & M. Heller 10:30 am P. & P. Cokley

Contributions for the week of February 17, 2018

Weekly Contribution: $5440.25

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

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