St. Jerome Catholic Church
Fr. Scott Janysek
Purification
In our Church, there are many opportunities to offer reverence and devotion our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. This includes reception of communion at least weekly in Mass, visiting and praying before the exposed
Blessed Sacrament in our time for Adoration on Wednesdays. One way that we also show
reverence that is often overlooked is in the purification of
the sacred vessels. We must remember that as Catholics,
we believe that Jesus is present body, blood, soul and
divinity in the host and the chalice. In fact, every drop
in the chalice and every crumb from the host contain the
entirety of Jesus physical in our world. This is why we
must be aware of every crumb and drop during our Eucharistic celebration. During the purification of the vessels, we are making sure that not one crumb or drop of
the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus is in any way forgotten about or ignored or disposed of like some ordinary leftovers. It is one of the reasons that I have always
disliked hearing of the purification being referred to as
“doing the dishes.” There is something much more precious than the left over pot roast at the house or the unfinished glass of wine left after dinner. Because of our
love and reverence to Jesus, we strive to make sure that
he is honored and revered. This gives us a very unique
opportunity to spend a little time meditating on the reality of the Eucharist, that our God came down to Earth
and became something as fragile as a piece of bread and
a cup of wine. He trusts His physical presence to us in a
very real and deeply personal manner only shown to
someone who loves us deeply. I pray that we all continue to grow in our love, appreciation and devotion to our
Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament, present in our
very lives.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would
like to sponsor either the 4 statue candles at
$20 for one week or the Sanctuary Candle at
$10 for 1 week.
This week, The Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, St. Jerome
and Our Lady of Guadalupe Statues are sponsored by
the Castillo Family.
San Antonio, Texas
En Las Lecturas de Hoy…..
¿No es acaso el “hombre
rico” de Jesús, el
“insensato” de Dios, lo que
precisamente quisiéramos
ser nosotros? ¿Tener éxito y ser ricos, gracias a nuestro
duro trabajo desempeñado sabiamente? La persona rica
de Jesús no mentía, no hacía trampas, no robaba, ni
abusaba del pobre y del necesitado. Claro que Dios
ayudó, pues “obtuvo una gran cosecha” (Lucas 12:16),
una transacción que sólo Dios puede agenciar. Entonces,
¿por qué Dios juzga de insensata a la persona rica de que
habla Jesús? Mirémonos en el espejo y esperemos que el
título de “insensato” que da Dios no nos encaje también
a nosotros. La persona rica de Jesús nunca le dio gracias
a Dios, nunca atendió a los demás, sino que se
concentró en sí misma: “Construiré otros [graneros] más
grandes para guardar ahí mi cosecha y todo lo que
tengo. Entonces podré decirme: ‘ya tienes bienes
acumulados para muchos años; descansa, come, bebe y
date a la buena vida’” (Lucas 12:18–19). Eclesiastés nos
advierte: “Todas las cosas son vana ilusión” (1:2). Pablo
ordena: “Den muerte . . . a la avaricia, que es una forma
de idolatría”, pues “Cristo es todo en todos” (Colosenses
3:5, 11). Por eso el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
proclamado por el Papa Francisco nos compete a no
acumular tesoros para nosotros mismos, sino que
volvamos a despertar nuestra consciencia y, a través de
las obras corporales y espirituales de la misericordia,
llevemos el calor de nuestra constante amistad y la
alegría del amor “rico” y perdurable de Dios a las
personas que habitan en la tierra y que pasan
necesidades.
Pregunta de la Semana
¿Cómo puedo enriquecer a otros esta semana con las
obras corporales y espirituales de la misericordia, tal
como nos exhorta el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
proclamado por el Papa Francisco?
Offerings Report
July 23-24, 2016
Regular - $7,977
Building Fund - $223
Mass Attendance for
July 23 & 24, 2016: 808
July 31, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
CCD News
Mark your calendars – Catechetical Sunday is September 18, 2016!
The theme this year is “Prayer. The Faith Prayed.” This year’s theme invites ALL baptized, especially Catechists, to devote themselves to a deeper study and practice of prayer.
We are very grateful for all the dedicated Catechists and Catechist Assistants for the continued years of faith formation to the children from our Pre-Kindergarten students
through our Eighth Grade students. As we prepare for a new school year, you are reminded to ponder the stewardship of time and serve as a Catechist. Please consider joining in the mission of the
church to teach our Catholic Faith to the youth of our parish and help support the parents or guardians as
they fulfill their Baptismal promises to impart the Catholic Faith. To those teens which have celebrated their
Sacrament of Confirmation, we welcome your help as Catechist Assistants in our classrooms!
Catechist Level One Certification courses are on-going within our Southeast Deanery! If you are interested
in joining our team of dedicated Catechists or have questions, please contact the DRE.
CCD Fall registrations continue to be accepted! Please note the updated fee schedule:
Extended Fee schedule:
Registrations received: April through July 31, 2016
Individual student = $25.00
*Families with 4 or more = $85.00
Registration forms are available in the church foyer, on-line or contact Sandra Dorsey, DRE for an emailed
copy. ([email protected] / [email protected] / 210-260-3489)
Please note - If your child is in need of the Sacrament of Baptism, contact Conrad Urteaga at 838-4186 /
[email protected] or you may contact the parish office at 648-2694.
Teen ACTS News
EDGE
TEEN
The Teen ACTS retreat
will be held August 1114th, 2016. Please join
us in praying for our
teens and team members attending the upcoming retreat. The
prayer poster has now
been placed in the back of the church.
Please sign up to pray for our teens for
one hour during the retreat. Thank you
for your prayers.
What if...
What if we could teach your middle school youth the
entirety of the Catholic faith in just three short years?
What if we could build a foundation of faith in fun,
transformative, dynamic ways that would pave the
way for the growth of your middle school youth?
We are excited to be LAUNCHING EDGE!
We will soon be sharing exciting
dates regarding EDGE!
If God is calling you to serve in our EDGE ministry
please email, [email protected] .
There will be a very important meeting for those that
would like to serve on the EDGE core on
Ju ly 28, 2016 at 7 PM in Flanagan Hall.
St. Jerome Catholic Church
San Antonio, Texas
Vacation Bible School
Life Teens News
Vacation Bible School was an amazing experience for
the 70 children that attended. Thank you to all who participated in this exciting week! We would also like to
extend a special thank you to those that donated supplies, assisted with set up and breakdown, decorated, led
crews and to the VBS team. Your hard work truly
shined! Finally, thank you to Debra and Mike Guerrero
from Diligent Imprintz, for the fabulous VBS shirts!
It's that time again! Summer is
coming to an end and school will
be starting soon! Confirmation
Classes will begin on Sunday,
September 18, 2016! Please
remember to register your teen!
Fee to register is $30. Forms may
be found in the back of the
church or the church office. Contact Jessica Lubianski,
210-485-9872 or [email protected] with any
questions regarding Confirmation.
CYO
July 31, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cemetery News
St. Jerome Family of Families
It is important that up to
date contact information be on
file at the cemetery office, if you
or your family have purchased
plots please notify the cemetery office when a change
of address or phone number
occurs an email address would
also be appreciated. Please
contact Marilyn Rivas @ 210846-5038, [email protected], or the parish
office 210-648-2694 with changes.
Congratulations to Emily
Cartwright and Shelby Rios
for advancing to the Amateur
Athletic Union (AAU) National Jr. Olympics finals. The finals will be held
in early August and will be
held in Humble, Texas. Please keep these two
young ladies from our parish in your prayers for
great results, safe travel, and ask the Lord to
keep allowing them to be great examples of encouragement, determination, and leaders.
This is a verse that Emily writes
on her arm for every race:
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A reminder that planting of rosebushes, trees or
bushes is not allowed.

Decorations are only allowed up to 6 inches beyond the front of the headstone.

Please read the current cemetery rules and regulations posted at the Cemetery.

During the cleanup in October ALL flowers and
decorations will be removed.

ALL rosebushes, trees and bushes planted at
grave sites will also be removed during the
cleanup.
A complete clean up of the cemetery will be done
every three months.
The family of Julia C. Rauschuber extend their sincere thanks
to Father Scott Janysek and the
entire community of St. Jerome
Catholic Church for the words
of comfort and support, cards,
flowers, food and prayers during
the passing of our mother.
I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not
fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God,
is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent De Paul would like to thank
those who donated in memory of Kenneth Jarzombek and John Hessling and
for the continued support of Mr. and
Mrs. Enrique Flores.
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St. Jerome Catholic Church
San Antonio, Texas
Minister Schedule August 6 & 7, 2016
5:00 PM Mass
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
John Maha
8:30 AM Mass
Ushers
Theo Janysek
Bernie Janysek
John Maha
Alice Golla
Sacristan
Barney Flowers
Rosary
Richard Dennehy
Eucharistic Min.
Elaine Moczygemba
Commentator
Melissa Galbraith
Terri Hartman
Richard Hartman
Tom Hatzenbuehler
Lectors
Denise Covert
Louis Rios
Pelagius Moczygemba
Debbie Hatzenbuehler
Commentator
Lisa Carrasco
Eucharistic Min.
Cathy Aniol
Adelita Barajas
Kathy Collins
Darlene Castillo
Laura Martinez
Ushers
Arnold Walla
Elaine Walla
PeterCross
Frank Aniol
Sacristan
Barney Flowers
Lectors
Jennifer Davis
Roberta Ottmers
Sacristan
Barney Flowers
1:00 PM Mass
11:00 AM Mass
Rosary
Mike Duffin
Ushers
Bubba Pawelek
John McRae
Bryan Kellner
Roy Wight
Rosary
Alicia Hernandez
Commentator
Patricia Flores
Eucharistic Min.
Ernesto
y
Ana Maria
Ushers
Hugo Davila
Jorge Lopez
Rudy Sanchez
Sacristan
Rudy Sanchez
Lectors
TBA
2nd Collection: Building Fund 8/6 & 8/7
Mass Intentions
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
August 2, 2016
August 3, 2016
August 4, 2016
August 5, 2016
8:00 AM
† Alex, Rosie, Bius and
Clarence Dugie and
Stanley, Regina and
Raymond Jurgaitis
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
†Henry Mainz
†Edgar Kappelmann,
Sr.
†Catherine M.
Deceased members of
St. Jerome Catholic
Church
Sick members of St. Jerome Catholic Church
Wenzel
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
August 6, 2016
August 7, 2016
5:00 PM
† Alouis and Ernestine Lejeski
†Regina Keller
8:30 AM
†John Hessling
Rain
Thanksgiving Pollok and
Pawelek
Special Intentions of the
Pawelek Family
†Eloisa and Estevan Alvarado, Jr.
†Butch Bednarz
†Rusty Galbraith
11:00 AM
† Edwin and Mary Kaesta
Thanksgiving for David
1:00 PM
Salud de Javier Aguilar
July 31, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH STAFF
Fr. Scott Janysek, Administrator,
[email protected]
Deacon Conrad Urteaga,
[email protected]
Patricia C. Flores, [email protected]—Parish S
Ana K. Ramirez, [email protected]—Parish Bookkeeper
Jessica Lubianski, [email protected]—Youth Programs Coordinator
Sandra Dorsey, [email protected]—DRE Contact 260-3489
Charles Lammons, Deacon (retired)
Parish Phone: (210) 648-2694 [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL
PARISH LIFE
Larry Keller, President, Bill Thoms, Vice President
Frances Zunker
[email protected]
Members—Cynthia Farmer, Gwen Raabe,
A.C.T.S.
Daryl Wagoner 316-2160,
[email protected]
Mark LaCroix, Catherine Richter, Kellie Wiatrek and Lloyd
Welty
FINANCE COUNCIL—[email protected]
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00pm
Jerry Pruski, President, Members- Burnell Gates, Pelagius
Moczygemba, Wayne Pape, Mary Pawelek, Mark Blandford,
Anthony Mihalski, Jackie Sczepanik
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Gerald Adams, Jessica Ahr, Johnny Ahr,
Javier Aguilar, Terri Appelt, Ryan Deuvall, Sandra Dorsey, Guy and Kim Edwards, Irene Gerlich, Lucy Golla, Miguel
Gonzalez, Richard & JoAnn Hosek, Susan Hosek, Maggie Ibrom, Lucille Kosub,
Tillie Kosub, Cindy Kuhlman, Susan Lyssy, Philip Ludwig, Maddie McClain, Margie and Pete Mahula, Eva Nanes, Irene Nanes, Arnold Lyro, Dienna Real,
Rita Real, Linda Richardson, Catherine Richter, Francisco
Vega Riojas, Alvin Rutkowski, Christine Scott, Jacob Scott,
Anton Strzelczyk, Helen Syamken, Colby Turk, Sam Turk,
Thomas Turk, Mandy Vasbinder, Louis Vontur, Daniel
Warzecka, Nicole Winston, James H. Winston, Virginia Winston, Mary Zrenner
NOTICE
We began a new prayer list on May 15, 2016. If you would like your name
to be added please contact the office.
Please Pray for our Military:
Caleb Brooks, Derek Christa,
Wayne Hosek, Michael Weston,
Eric McDonald, Eric Williamson,
Omero Lopez, Ryan Clemons, Kevin Kotrola, Matt Kuwamoto, Sicily Rios, Elizabeth Ferris,
Suzanne Lonsberry, Victoria Kuelbs, Marissa Rakowitz Carlton, Austen Bednarz
BAPTISMS
Please contact Deacon Conrad Urteaga,
Baptism Coordinator @838-4186
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Engaged couples should make arrangements with the Pastor at least six
months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
30 minutes before weekend Masses or
by appointment.
[email protected]
Baptismal Class
Deacon Conrad Urteaga 838-4186
[email protected]
Companions for the Journey
3rd Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Alice Rutkowski 296-1380,
[email protected]
Eucharistic Ministers
Terri Hartman 385-4115,
[email protected]
Lector Ministry
Melissa Galbraith 606-0293,
[email protected]
Little Rock Scripture
Louis Rios 648-1900,
[email protected]
Marriage Ministry
Chip & April Moxley 210-834-0052,
[email protected]
Allen Pruski
269-0263,
[email protected]
Music Ministry
Jeanette Morrisett 649-2301,
[email protected]
R.C.I.A.
Every Monday 7:00 p.m.
Kim Pruski 275-0421,
[email protected]
Senior Gathering
2nd Thursday 11:00 a.m.
Joyce Royce 649-1210,
[email protected]
That Man Is You
John Dix 830-730-8201,
[email protected]
Ushers
3rd Thursday 6:30 PM
Mike Duffin 210-422-2829,
[email protected]
Hall Rentals
Diane Swientek 219-6646,
[email protected]
St. Jerome Cemetery
Marilyn Rivas 846-5038,
[email protected]
PARISH YOUTH LIFE
Altar Servers
Roxanne Zigmond 415-7821,
[email protected]
Life Teen
Jessica Lubianski 485-9872,
[email protected]
Boy Scouts
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Jason Eittriem 627-3844,
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
2nd & 4th Sunday in Pruski Hall
Daniel Rocha 286-1944,
[email protected]
C.Y.O.
3rd Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Crystal Walter —210-387-5345,
[email protected]
Cub Scouts
Deryck Bogart , 210-376-8439,
[email protected]
Debbie Balderas 232-6107,
[email protected]