Saint Jerome Catholic Church
308 Carmel Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Email: saintjeromechurch@comcast.net
www.stjeromeec.org
Church Office: Monday/Friday– 9:00am-Noon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—9:00am-4:00pm
Parish Office: 525-0876 Fax: 526-2721
St. Jerome School: 525-9484 Fax: 525-5227
Pastoral Team
Rev. Fernando J. Cortez, Pastor
Rev. Antonius Aryanto, In
Mr. Ben Agustin, Deacon
Ms. Alison Wilkie, Pr incipal St. J er ome Catholic School
Ms. Mary Ernst, Family Faith For mation
Mr. Homer Teng, Adult For mation
RECONCILIATION
EVERY SATURDAY: 4:00PM
OR BY APPOINTMENT
INFANT 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
Ms. Carol Valladao, Youth Minister
Mr. Michael Chio, Dir ector of Music
Leadership Councils
Mr. Charles Cardall, Par ish Finance Council
Christine Anders, St. J er ome School Boar d
Ms. Christine Aguilar, Par ish Pastor al Council
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 10, 2014
PRESENCE
It is difficult to be truly present to another. We speak of putting in an appearance or
showing up. Even when we arrive, we are often distracted. We think ahead, or we review
an unsettled past. Nonetheless, we are at our best when we truly show up. We are most
fully ourselves when we are absorbed in something worthy of us: creative work, good
conversation, prayer. In these instances we are wholly ourselves and wholly outside
ourselves.
Elijah knew this kind of engagement. He was one of God’s great prophets. In today’s
first reading, he follows God’s command to journey to that most holy place, Mount
Horeb. And there in great silence, Elijah encounters God.
As for Peter and the apostles, they discover the presence of God after the storm at sea.
They and the sea and the winds are stunned into silent reverence.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: August 15, 2014
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be 2 Masses on Friday,
August 15th: 8:30 in the morning and 7:30 in the evening.
THIS WEEKEND!!! SUNDAY, AUGUST 10-COME JOIN US FOR A TEEN MASS & BBQ
Open to all high-school age students & recent graduates!!!
Join us on Sunday, August 10 at the 11:00 am mass with a BBQ and Fun to follow in Rohan Hall. Time for
Faith, Fellowship, Friendship, Fun, AND FOOD!!!!! Bring a friend and we hope to see you there.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE, SUNDAY AUGUST 17, ICE CREAM SOCIAL POTLUCK
Come Join us at 12:00 in Rohan Hall for our ice cream social. Make your own sundaes. We supply the ice
cream and you bring your favorite topping. (M & M’s, Fudge, Strawberry, or Butterscotch Syrup, Oreo
Cookies, Gummy Bears (or worms!!), nuts of any kind…..use your imagination!! RSVP, or for more information,
please call Judy – 526-8947.
ST. JEROME ANNUAL OAKLAND A'S GAME OUTING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Join us for our annual tailgate
party and baseball game at 6:35 pm on 9/19. This is the STAR WARS Fireworks game We have great field level seats
and our discounted rate is $22 for adults and $18 for kids 12 and under. Again this year is a discounted $15 parking pass
if you let us know ahead. Deadline for tickets and parking pass is Friday, September 5. Contact Carol Valladao for
tickets, 510.215.7614.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 – DAY AT THE RACES – GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Don’t miss the fun at St Jerome Day at the Races. Join us Saturday August 23, 2014 at Golden Gate
Fields. $30.00 includes Valet Parking, Admission, Program, Turf Club Reserved Seating, Buffet
Luncheon (including tax/tip) and a possible Winner’s Circle Group Photo-Op. Call Judy at 526-8947
for reservations.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP Adults ages 18-35 are invited to St. Callistus Youth Center every Tuesday from 7-9pm.
SUNDAY OFFERING
August 3, 2014
Parish Development
$3270.00
$911.90
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting
food donations for the needy next Sunday, August
10th.
Donation suggestions are PEANUT
BUTTER, JAM/JELLY, PASTA SAUCE, TUNA &
BOXED CEREAL. Your donations are appreciated
as there are many requests for food.
TWILIGHT BY THE LAKE AT THE CATHEDRAL PLAZA
We hope to see you at the Twilight by the Lake series of
community mixers starting Thursday, August 21 outdoors on the
Cathedral Plaza. Exhale, relax and mingle on the Plaza while
enjoying live music, a beautiful lake view and complimentary
appetizers. This FREE event takes place the third Thursdays of
August (21), September (18) and October (16) from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.
The mixers are open to the community - everyone is welcome!
Docent-led tours of the Cathedral will be available during the
event.
VOLUNTEER TEACHERS NEEDED
Family Faith Formation is looking for 1-2 volunteer catechists (teachers of the Catholic Faith) for our
K/1 class which meets fro September,2014 through May 2015. Having two catechists' for one class
allows for some flexibility in the schedule. The requirements are: an ability to relate well with
young children (ages 4-6 years) and to lead the group (usually less than 10 children) during the
9:00am Mass on Sunday mornings for 2-3 times a month. Teaching materials are provided. A
preparation time of approximately one hour per week can be performed at home. Catechists must be
fingerprinted and complete Safe Environment training. If interested, please contact Mary Ernst at
510-528-8509 (leave a message).
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES GRIEF WORKSHOPS: Finding Life in the Darkness of Grief
Facilitated by Fr. Padraig Greene, Parish Relationship Director for Catholic Cemeteries. There are no costs and preregistration is not necessary. Please contact Fr. Greene with any questions, (925-932-090) Saturday, August 16, 10:00 am
- Noon Queen of Heaven Funeral Center, 1965 Reliez Valley Rd., Lafayette The death of someone we love, who matters
to us, is a shattering experience. We are faced with the daunting task of coping with all that grief brings. All this takes
time.
FAITH EXPLORATION MEETINGS The Adult Faith Formation team invites you to our weekly Faith Formation
Meetings. The meetings are open to anyone who would like to discuss the Catholic Faith or who is thinking about
becoming a member of the Catholic Church. We hope you can join us this coming weekend, August 17th. If you have
questions please call Homer Teng, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at (415) 205-9544.
The Week of August 11, 2014
Aug. 12
1-5:00pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
Crafters-Rohan Hall
YLI-Rohan Hall
Lectors-Church
Activities Group
Aug. 13
10:30-11:30am SVDP Food Pantry
Aug. 14
9:15am
7:30pm
8:00pm
Aug. 15
Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30am & 7:30pm Mass
8:00am
Aug. 16
Aug. 10
Coffee Klatch-Rohan Hall
Choir Practice-Church
Don Krieger Big Band
9:00am
St. Jerome School
Faculty Retreat-Rohan Hall
Overeaters Anon.
In Conference Room
10:15am
Faith Exploration-Rectory
11:00am
Teen Mass & Barbeque
PLEASE NOTE: Lector Meetings have resumed this month
on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the church.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be on
Monday, August 18th at 6:00pm in the Conference Room.
Thank You.
TIME TO GET YOUR SOCIAL LIFE IN ORDER!
August 17 - Ice Cream Social - Rohan Hall
August 23 - Day at the Races - Golden Gate Fields
September 19 - A's game/ star wars fireworks tail-gate party
September 28 - St Jerome Feast - Rohan Hall / Patio
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon. Aug. 11
Tues. Aug. 12
Wed. Aug.13
Thur. Aug. 14
Fri. Aug. 15
Sat. Aug. 16
Sun. Aug. 17
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
8:30am
7:30pm
8:30am
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
Daniel Banducci †
Int. of Lorree Cole
Int. of Henry & Angie Accornero
Int. of The Brownlee Family
Int. of St. Jerome Parishioners
Int. of St. Jerome Parishioners
Pat & Kevin Reed
Int. of St. Jerome Parishioners
Int. of Peggy Hassett
William & Angiolina Accornero †
Int. of Cecelia Meryeart
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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