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Sisters and brothers,
First, I want to thank all of you for allowing Br. Ray and me to have some vacation time away! What a blessing! We had spectacular weather in Mexico.
I also want to thank Bishop Rick, who served as our Celebrant in my absence. I understand that most of you behaved yourselves. Everyone's attendance while I am away is always appreciated! Thank you!
This Sunday marks the ending of the season following the Epiphany. Lent is quickly approaching! It would be a good time to highlight our Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras/Cajun Celebration this Tuesday. It has become the tradition in New Orleans to mark the beginning of Lent with one last blow-out or hurrah, before everyone knuckles down to their Lenten disciplines. So Tuesday is a day to celebrate and enjoy food, fun and fellowship. We invite you to spread the news about our Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday fundraiser. The food will be fantastic!
As I stated, Lent begins next week, so I want to strongly urge you to get yourself to church on Ash Wednesday. Do your best to take part in this observance. As is our custom, we will offer a noon service for those who work downtown as well as those who might not be able to make our evening service. That simple, spoken, noon-time service will be held in the chapel and should take about 45 minutes. Then at 7 p.m. we'll have our regular Ash Wednesday service in the nave, complete with choir and organ. Both services will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist.
This Lent, I have decided to modifying our liturgy from years past and use parts of the liturgy found in the Anglican Missal. So, rather than beginning with the Decalogue (10 Commandments), or the Great Litany, the service will begin with a penitential rite based on selected Psalms. The opening liturgy will take place in front of the altar rails. We will seek repentance and absolution before entering the sanctuary and altar. It is a reminder that we should approach God with humility, solemnity, and reverence.
Lastly, some of you may note that I have posted an invitation to our Hispanic sisters and brothers (and their spouses, partners, friends and supporters) - encouraging them to join me for lunch and discussion on February 18th. I want to hear from you regarding how we might be more welcoming and supportive and what we might do to grow this segment of our community.
Blessings and Shalom!
Fr. Dewayne
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One More Thank you from Danny's Family
St. Jerome members,
Thank you for the help and support you provide to many people in need. As our mother recently passed away, we appreciated that so many of you attended the visitation or funeral, provided flowers & messages of sincere condolences. We would like to donate this money to your food pantry as a memorial to our mother, Theda, so you may continue to give to those who need help.
Sincerely,
Danny, Randy, & Sherry
The Cook family
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*Thursday*
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Daytimers Group
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11:00 a.m.
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Sunday
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Rosary |
10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist |
11:00 a.m.
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Membership Class |
2:15 p.m.
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Tuesday
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Midweek Fellowship Group
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6:00 p.m.
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| Wednesday |
Choir rehearsal |
6:00 p.m.
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Looking Ahead
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Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
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6 - 10 p.m.
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Feb 14, 2018
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Ash Wednesday - beginning of Lent
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Noon & 7 p.m. |
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Feb 17, 2018
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Vestry Retreat
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9 am - 4 pm
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Feb 18, 2018
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Reunión Hispana
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Following Worship
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Mar 7 - 9
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Clergy Retreat & Chrism Mass
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In St. Louis
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Those who are ill or recovering
MaryElla Long (Kellie Wright's mom)
Dick Cantrell
Jay King
Taylor Grimmer
Lovell Mackey (Danny Mackey's mom)
Judy Keisling (friend of Paul Gossett)
Richard Jones
Debbie Broome
Johnnie Cronin
Susan Schlesinger (recovering from knee surgery)
Lance Cheney (friend of Danny Mackey)
Cloyd Stotler-Easley
Paul Gossett (recovering from surgery)
Terry Birkes
Rick Craig
Debbie Wilson
Jason Miller
Sarah Vizza
Lisa Chaney (
friend of Virginia Cohlmia
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Ray Voils
Penny Walker (friend of Lori Stem)
Janice West (friend of Eric Sanchez)
Those who are (or will be) traveling
Those who have died
Theda Cook (Danny Cook's mom)
Susan Suchan (friend of Andy, Russ, & Fr. Dewayne)
Those in need of comfort or support
Danny Cook and his family
Family & friends of Susan Suchan
Myrna Campbell
Richard Jones
Martha Simmons
Laura Boyce
Rod & Casey Conrad
In thanksgiving for birthdays and anniversaries
Paul Gossett (Feb. 9)
Francie Faudree-Gillman (Feb. 10)
Alyce Shaver (Feb. 10)
Andy Kinslow & Russ Kirkpatrick (Feb. 11)
Steve Schoelen (Feb. 12)
Cloyd Stotler-Easley (Feb. 12)
Danny Mackey (Feb. 22)
Kevin Barrentine (Feb. 28)
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Ordination of The Rev. Denise Donato
Assisting Bishop
The First Female Bishop for the
Ecumenical Catholic Communion
The Rev. Denise Donato will be ordained as Auxiliary Bishop to Bishop Francis Krebs, the Ecumenical Catholic Communion's Presiding Bishop this Friday, February 9.
As Auxiliary Bishop, Denise will serve as the pastoral Bishop for those parishes not affiliated with a Diocese. This will primarily affect our sister parishes in Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Florida.
"Join with me in giving thanks to God for this great gift. Denise is a remarkable person, with whom I have had the pleasure to collaborate on many occasions over the years. I look forward to serving collaboratively with her as my colleague in episcopal service!" says Bishop Krebs.
We at St. Jerome Church add our congratulations and our prayers to all those in the ECC for Rev. Donato's ministry and new level of responsibility.
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Membership classes continue this Sunday. We'll
offer a class on
Baptism and Confirmation.
It is a required class.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please join us.
On February 18th we'll begin offering make-up classes for those who missed any previous sessions.
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Those serving as the Pantry Team leaders are: Raul Rosario, Dale Reinschmiedt, and Stephen Culley.
Here is our current volunteer schedule:
Wednesdays (5:30-7:00)
Week 1 - Raul Rosario & Dale Reinschmiedt
Week 2 -
Raul Rosario & Dale Reinschmiedt
Week 3 - Johna Abbott & Dale Reinschmiedt
Week 4 - Kathy Elliott
Thursdays (1:30-3:00)
Danny Mackey
Joyce Daley
We are still looking for volunteers to help, either on an "as-needed" basis or on a regular schedule. If you can help in some way, please see one of these fine team leaders and let them know you are available!
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For you who may be interested, opportunity to prayer the Rosary is offered every Sunday in the St. Mary Chapel between 10:30 and 10:55 a.m.
if you are interested in leading the rosary, please sign up on the schedule in the chapel.
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Here is the schedule of those providing refreshments for the weeks ahead.
Week 2 - February 11 E-K
Week 3 - February 21 L-R
Week 4 -
February 28 S-Z
Week 1 - March 4 A -D
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 Our parish has a church app that allows us to stay more connected and provides a quick overview of events, links to videos, announcements and more.
To download our church app, go to your Play Store and search for Churchlinkapp. Select the app and download. (The app is free.) Once downloaded, open the app. Allow it to know your location. In the search field, type in "the parish church of st. Jerome." 
Note: As of February, 2018, Churchlink has become Tithe.ly
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Parish Church of St. Jerome
Thank you for being part of our parish family!
See you Sunday at 11:00 for Mass.
205 W. King Street
Tulsa, OK 74106
918-582-3088
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