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Sisters and brothers:
I'd like to share some updates with everyone. Last Sunday we began our Children's Program and had 3 kiddos involved. Because of the age-span of our kids, we could use other assistants, so please let me know if you are willing to lend a helping hand.
As you know the new church doors are installed. They are a source of joy. I can't help but smile each time I enter the building. Now we have another reason to celebrate.
On Wednesday morning our new awning was installed! The awning is beautiful and gracefully accentuates the arch over the doors. A new security light underneath the awning will be installed soon.
Thanks to Paul and Rack, all the new lights for the nave and sanctuary are up and installed. And they look terrific don't they? (And yes, the problem we had with the lights over the altar has been corrected.) The remaining light will be installed in the All Saints Chapel in the weeks ahead. The number one comment I have heard about the lights is, "They look like they belong here." They do! They have just the right amount of ornamentation for our space - not too little, not too much. It does make me wonder why we didn't do this before!
As you know, Paul has been diligently working on painting the ceiling, patching cracks and making our space look fresh. I think it is perhaps important to point out that the expenses for painting the ceiling and hanging the lights has been underwritten by donations made by a handful of folks (and some significant time/effort on Paul's behalf). In fact, we've barely dipped into our Building Fund for any of our improvements this year! To me this speaks to the generosity of some and means that we're committed to attend to the needs of our beloved church home.
Changing the subject a bit, I'd like to highlight a few upcoming events:
First, don't forget our 3 Parish Potluck this Saturday at St. Matthews at 6 p.m. It is important that we continue to build these relationships. I can't help but think they will serve us in the long-run. Second, this Sunday we begin offering the Rosary (for those interested) in the chapel at 10:30 a.m. It is a way to fill the space with prayer even before we begin our worship. Third, our Feast of Title (and BBQ) is coming up on the 24th. The church is in ship-shape and ready for guests. Let's fill the place with friends and family!
Blessings!
Fr. Dewayne
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Friday
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Daytimers
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11:00 a.m.
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| Friday |
Discernment Committee |
6:30 p.m.
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| Saturday |
3-Parish Potluck & Workshop |
6:00 p.m.
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Sunday
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Sunday Worship
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11:00 a.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 |
7:00 p.m.
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Looking Ahead
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September 24
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Feast of Title
Worship &
Celebration
BBQ to follow!
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11:00 a.m.
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October 1
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Pet Blessing Sunday
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11:00 a.m.
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October 14
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Bizarre Bazaar
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noon-7:00 p.m.
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Those who are ill or recovering
Sarah Vizza
Fr. Mark Sutton
Dale Gillman (Francie's husband)
Andy William (Tim Williams' brother)
Derrick Longacre
Wendy Wheaton (friend of Susan Schlesinger)
David Hedges ( " )
Sandy Chambers (niece of Paul Gossett)
Debbie Wilson (friend of Virginia Cohlmia)
Lisa Chaney ( " )
Myrna Campbell ( " )
Ray Voils
Penny Walker (friend of Lori Stem)
Gary Alexander - recovering from surgery
Herb & Ada Allison (Kelly Austin's in-laws)
Janice West (friend of Eric Sanchez)
Jonathan Cantrell
Roseann O'Brien
Those who are (or will be) traveling
Paul Gossett
Susan Schlesinger & Terri Miller
Those who have died
Bruce Hagler
Harbor Leigh Vining
Those in need of comfort or support
Everyone affected by Hurricane Irma
Everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey
Family of Bruce Hagler
Family of Harbor Vining
Jason Miller
Rachel Sutton
Theo Simatupang
Rod & Casey Conrad
The family of Jeanne Miles
Marie Welden
Marlon & Alexis
Celesta Birk, Steph Cantrell, Jonathan, Derrick, and Eden
In thanksgiving for birthdays and anniversaries
Bishop Rick Hollingsworth & John Voegele (September 1)
Larry Curtis (September 3)
Scott Goodpaster (September 3)
Ralph Krause (September 10)
Lori Stem (September 13)
Marcia Burrus & Mariellen Montgomery (September 14)
Armando Rodriguez (
September 22)
George Fadaol (
September 30)
John Voegele (September 30)
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Everyone has been struck by the severity of the recent hurricanes and their effects on so many people. Please consider donating through Episcopal Relief and Development. Click here to go to their page:
Please indicate that you are donating as a member of St. Jerome's Parish - Ecumenical Catholic Communion - as a way to help link the ECC and the Episcopal Church in partnership.
And bless you for your compassion and generosity.
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Your pastor and Vestry have a dilemma. This year the Fourth Sunday of Advent falls on the very same day as our traditional Christmas Eve Midnight Mass (December 24th). Thus we aren't sure how YOU might want to observe Advent AND celebrate Christmas Eve. So a survey has been crafted. Please take a moment and provide your input!
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By now most of you know that I am ready to step down as Pantry Director at year's end.
We are in need of a person (or persons) with organizational skills to help coordinate the operation of our pantry. There is already a great team of volunteers involved in the day-to-day tasks of helping clients shop; we just need a Food Pantry Director or, perhaps, leaders of teams, e.g. an ordering team, a team to monitor inventory, a person to maintain organized records, etc.
Here are some of the activities that keep the pantry up and running:
- Visit the Food Bank order website every week or so to see if they have items that we might need or want. If so, place an order and coordinate a time with volunteers to pick up the order and get it stocked in our pantry.
- Go to the Food Bank for shopping as needed-about every 2-3 weeks. This does not require an appointment, and on these trips we can shop for meat, dairy, produce, bread, and other items.
- Make sure all shifts are covered when the pantry is open. (This is usually taken care of, as there is a good crew in place covering most time slots.)
- Keep on top of paperwork for the Food Bank; prepare a monthly report (Raul takes care of that one); prepare an annual self-review; prepare for an onsite inspection every 3 years; make sure proper records are kept on file for orders. I can train you to do these pantry-related tasks; what you would bring would be the skills and temperament to be organized, to attend to details, and to plan ahead in order to meet deadlines.
- Maintain the Toiletry Pantry: Do a monthly inventory, place an order with Dollar Tree, then pick up the order with a few helpers when it's ready. For now Raul has these Toiletry Pantry duties covered.
- Oversee weekly upkeep of the pantry: stocking the shelves, keeping the room clean, keeping clients' paperwork updated (every 3-6 months) etc.
If any of these items sound like something you would like to try your hand at, contact me, Fr. Dewayne, or Raul.
Thank you.
Karl Villadsen, Pantry Director
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Our church mouse has asked
me to ask
you for a big favor: Would those of you who use the envelopes be willing to put first AND last names on the envelopes, please? Or, if all you want to write is
two names, just put last names. For example,
instead of being Elizabeth and Richard, put Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton--or just Taylor and Burton. Seems our mouse doesn't know everyone's last name by looking at the first name, and guessing/looking for names slows her way down, God bless 'er.
She said to tell you, "Thanks most kindly!"
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Have you been attending church here for a while and are now interested in becoming a member? Do you have questions about who we are as a parish, what we believe as Christians, and how we function as a community? Then membership classes might just be for you!
If you want more information about upcoming classes, please contact Fr. Dewayne ([email protected]). Once a list of participants is finalized, we'll work on getting the classes scheduled - hopefully at a time that will fit most people's schedules.
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Beginning this Sunday, the Rosary will be offered on a regular basis in the St. Mary Chapel between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. Whether you know how to pray the Rosary or not, you are welcome to join in. Instructions and Rosaries are available.
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Calling all children! Theo Simatupang along with Dee Meeks and Marie Welden, will head up our children's program on the second and fourth Sunday basis. See the church calendar for specifics.
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Our parish will soon be 22 years old and we're celebrating with a Parish BBQ. On this special occasion, the Vestry invites you to consider offering a special $22 donation on September 24th, when we celebrate our patron, St. Jerome on our Feast of Title. The funds gathered from this fundraiser will be earmarked to help support Theo Simatupang, our Seminarian.
Theo is here in the US on an R-1 (Missionary) Visa. According to these immigration regulations, all of Theo's support (income) must come from his sponsoring church - that is St. Jerome's. Legally he cannot work outside the church. His food and housing are already being underwritten, but his "salary" (a small stipend) and legal expenses are not completely covered and thus could use your assistance. If you can help in any way (whether that be more or less than the suggested $22), please consider making a special donation on the 24th.
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We are now planning for our next fundraiser-A Fabulous Fall Fundraiser- which will be held here at the church on
Saturday, October 14, from
noon to 7:00 p.m. We need all hands on deck to get ready for this fundraiser, as there are a lot of areas to cover and a lot of jobs to fill. There is something for everyone!
Here is our list of "revenue generators."
Book Sale - Bring in your gently-used (or new) unwanted books and let's pass them along to someone else. We are ready for donations to be placed in the "library" at the church. We will sort them there.
Arts and Crafts - Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, pottery, needlework of all kinds, paper crafts, your
homemade soaps, lip balms, and lotions,etc. Anything you can create or round up and donate will be sold!! We want
good items--
charming and desirable items*--that can be purchased as Christmas decorations, gifts for Christmas, or just because someone loves them.
Bake Sale -
Homemade--repeat:
homemade--items
only.
Cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, fudge or other candy, snack items (e.g. Chex Party Mix), cheese balls, etc. Be certain your items are packaged to sell--container and all. All items that contain nuts should be clearly marked!
Casserole/Frozen Food - From single-serving size to family size. We will keep an inventory of what is brought in--be sure to label your donation!--and will keep everything frozen until the day of the sale. We can also take orders from folks-either now or closer to the date the customer will need the dish. (This will save our freezer space.) We can get creative on this! For example, you might bring a dish that can be pulled out of the freezer, thawed, and baked or reheated for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Select a favorite recipe that is always a hit at your table and that you think would be a big seller here! Again,
be certain your items are packaged to sell--container and all.
Silent Auction
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If we can get enough donated items, we would also like to do a silent auction. We are considering starting the auction a night or two before the Bazaar. Remember, we need charming and desirable donations of all kinds. If you have something charming and desirable that you are willing to part with, this is the perfect time to help the church with a donation of your time, talent and charming and desirable treasures.
To summarize, the Bizarre Bazaar will be Saturday, October 14, beginning at noon and going thru 7:00 p.m. (or later if we still have people shopping). We may continue it on Sunday afternoon if there are still items left to sell and people who are willing to stay and help.
So show your support for St. Jerome Church. Block out some time now to come help; start looking for
charming and desirable items to contribute. Let's make this Bizarre Bazaar successful!
If you have questions, call (479-524-5825) or get with Joyce Lynch, our Fall Fundraiser Chairperson.
* This is a fund-raiser bazaar, not a garage or yard sale. You know the difference! : )
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We have scheduled our periodic Church Clean-up Day on Saturday,
 October 7th. We have many chores that need to get done: sanding, staining, varnishing, vacuuming, washing, dusting, polishing, and light maintenance. If you can donate some of your time, we'd appreciate it. Many hands make for lighter work!
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God, you are the source of life and growth. Pour out your Spirit upon us that we may grow together in wisdom, love, devotion, and faithfulness. Stir up within us a desire to draw closer as one family. Give us a yearning for outreach, that we may serve a hurting world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
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Here is the schedule of those providing refreshments for the weeks ahead:
Week 3 - September 17 L-R
Week 4 - September 24 S-Z - Parish BBQ
Week 1 - October 1 A-D
Week 2 - October 8 E-K
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 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." Select our parish, and you should be connected.
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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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