St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church 26 Carmel Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3N9 Phone: 705-949-1072 | Fax: 705-949-5992 | Email: [email protected]www.stjeromeparishssm.com /stjeromeparishssm /stjeromeparishssm New to the Parish? Welcome! Make sure to introduce yourself to our parish staff, and fill out a Parish Registration Form. Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated after a preparation program is completed. Phone the office or fill out online form to register. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of the intended date of marriage. Sacrament of the Sick: First Wednesday of the month at the 9:15am Mass or by appointment. Vocations to the Priesthood/Religious Life: Please speak to the Pastor or visit: www.beapriest.ca or www.csjssm.ca Parish Prayer Line: Please call Connie Celli at 705-945-7034 to add your intentions to our prayer list. 24/7 On-Call Priest: Please notify the chaplain, nurse or nursing home coordinator to contact the priest on-call. Communion to Shut-Ins: Please notify the parish office. Bulletin Submissions: Deadline for items to be considered for printing is Wednesday morning. Please note that all submissions may be edited. Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 9:00am 11:00am Young People’s Church Sunday: 11:00am Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday: 7:00pm Wednesday: 9:15am Thursday: 9:15am Friday: 9:15am Confession Times Tuesday: 6:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Also available by appointment Pastor: Rev. Pat Woods (Cell: 705-971-2804) Deacon: Rev. Mr. Marcel Lefebvre Secretary: Mrs. Kerry Dutchak Pastoral Assistant: Aidan Rollin Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church 26 Carmel Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3N9
GOSPEL JAM Join us Sunday October 28 at 1:00 pm in the parish hall for our monthly Gospel Jam session. Bring your passion to give praise in song! Admission is FREE.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 30 - 7:00 PM Ephesians 5.21-33; Luke 13.18-21
Raymond Roland Bré by Wife Irma Giovanatti-Bré
Wednesday, October 31 - 9:15 AM Ephesians 6.1-9; Luke 13.22-30
No Mass Intention Requested
Thursday, November 1 - 9:15 AM Solemnity - All Saints Day
Revelation 7.2-4, 9-14; Matthew 5.1-12a No Mass Intention Requested Friday, November 2 – 11:00 AM at Pathways
*Note Location Change All Souls’ Day
Deceased Members of the Tomchak Family by Jackie Tomchak
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Deuteronomy 6.2-6; Hebrews 7.23-28; Mark 12.28-34
Saturday, November 3 4:00 PM -Adelmo Nelli by Anthony & Silvana Nelli -Maria Nelli by Anthony & Silvana Nelli -Angela Nelli by Anthony & Silvana Nelli Sunday, November 4 9:00 AM -Intentions of All Parishioners by the Pastor -Ann Woods by Linda Mizzi -Deceased Family Members of Ernesta Olivo & Jim Pighin by Ernesta & Jim Pighin 11:00 AM-Luigi Bettello by Maria Bettello & Family -Ethel Miller by Bernice Young
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Octobr 8,, 818,
Three Simple Ways to support the Parish: 1)Through traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes 2) Pre-Authorized Debit Plan or 3) Online on our web-site. Call the Parish Office for more info.
C.W.L. NEWS Our next General Membership meeting and complimentary luncheon will be on Sunday, November 4 at 12:30 pm in Meeting Room #2. All women of the Parish are welcome to attend. In continuing with helping the homeless, C.W.L.’s across the province have initiated “Warmth & Comfort” Program. October 1 to December 31 St. Jerome C.W.L. is accepting your donations of socks (for men, women & children), peanut butter & crackers to be distributed to homeless shelters in our area. It is our hope that as a provincial project we will be able to make a bigger impact. We will keep you posted where these items can be dropped off. Reminder that women’s health & hygiene items may still be dropped off at the church office. Nomination forms for electing our new Council are due back October 29.
PARISH PANCAKE BREAKFAST Thank you to all who came out to support another delicious Parish family breakfast! Thank you to Dan and all who assisted him. Our next breakfast will be on Sunday December 9.
SENIORS & FRIENDS Meet every Wednesday at 10:00 am in Meeting Room #2 for fellowship, prayer and activities. On October 31, a nurse from Algoma Public Health will be our guest speaker to discuss nutrition. Please join us.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE On Tuesday November 6 we will celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance for all the deceased of the parish who died during the past year. If you have a
loved one who died and was buried from a different parish and wish to be part of the Mass, please call the parish office by October 30.
UNITED WAY PUMPKIN RESCUE On Thursday, November 1 & Friday, November 2 there will be a container here to drop off your old Hallowe’en pumpkins. These will be cleaned, cooked and recycled in the United Way kitchen.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 28 Gospel Jam 1:00—3:00 pm October 31 Seniors & Friends 10:00 am Meeting Room # 2
October 31 Parish Office Closed for Professional Development Day November 1 Confirmation Preparation 7:00 pm November 2 Elevate Free Meal 6:30 pm
November 3 Time Change Move Your Clocks Back 1 Hour
November 4 C.W.L. General Membership Meeting & Luncheon 12:30 pm Meeting Room # 2 November 9 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Vacation Bible School 2019
Reminder: check the bulletin boards at both entrances for full details of all the community news/events.
Community News/Events
►Ron & Brenda Cooper 50th anniversary celebration, Sun. Oct. 28 Willowgrove Hall 2:00-5:00 pm, best wishes only please ►Holy Family Parish hosts Mother Teresa Conference of St. Vincent De Paul Society with a pasta & meatball dinner, Sun. Oct. 28 5-7pm. Tickets at the door or call 705-949-1679 ► KofC Council 932 Pasta Supper Mon. Oct. 29 5-6:30 at Moose Lodge ►K of C Council 13655 Ham Dinner and CWL Bake Sale Mon. Nov. 5 from 5-6 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall adults $12, children 6-12 $5, under 5 FREE ► Precious Blood Cathedral Snowflake Bazaar, Sat. Nov. 17 Noon—6:00 pm, baking, crafts, gift baskets ►Central United Church Christmas Tea & Bazaar on Sat. Nov. 17 from 1-3 pm. Tea tickets are $6, children under 5 are FREE►Advent Retreat at Villa Loyola Fri. Nov.30 (7pm) to Sun. Dec. 2 (1pm), Cost $220 live in or $130 commute. Call 705-522-3502 ext 0 or email [email protected]
We remember in our prayers, those who have died, especially Carole Irwin. May her soul and the souls of all our faithful departed rest in peace.
SHALOM PLACE Invites you to consider the programs being offered this fall:
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for The Two Halves of Life 6 sessions on Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm starting November 7 Augustine Center, Conway, Michigan
Men’s Program: Aging Gracefully, Living Fruitfully 6 sessions, Thursdays, 7:00 -9:00 Register at [email protected] or call 705-254-4690. Complete details on the bulletin boards at both entrances.
PARISH SURVEY Surveys are due back October 29. Thanks to those who took the time to complete one. It will help us formulate our plan for the next few years.
The survey is still available in print as well as on Survey Monkey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQZPDZP If you haven’t completed yours yet, please do! Your opinion counts!
BUS TO BRUCE MINES HOLY WALK St. Jerome’s is organizing a bus to travel to the Bruce Mines Holy Walk on Friday, November 16. The Holy Walk re-enacts the Christmas Story of Jesus as experienced by Mary and Joseph’s journey to the manger. The bus departs St. Jerome’s parking lot at 5:30 pm and returns at approximately 9:30 pm. We will be travelling with a Charter Coach Bus, equipped with a washroom. The cost per seat is $20 Reserve yours today by contacting our parish office. All are asked to dress warmly, refreshments will be served after the Walk, and a free will offering is accepted as entry to the Walk.
PASTA DINNER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 There will be a pasta dinner on Friday, November 9 in the Parish Hall to raise funds for Vacation Bible School 2019. There will be 2 sittings 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are $12/adult, $7 for children 5-10 or $35 Family Rate (parents & children 5-10). Take out is available. Advance ticket sales only, at the Parish Office or after Masses in the north foyer. Menu: penne and meatballs, salad, bun, coffee, tea or juice and dessert.
THE PREGNANCY CENTRE 2018 “Change for Life” Baby Bottle Campaign results are in and St. Jerome Church raised $5,488.60. This years campaign reached $46,114.00. Thank you for your generosity!
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Meeting October 19
Catholic Ministry for young adults ages 18-25!
Youth Ministry for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8
Starting October 11 at 7:00 pm
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