Category Archives: Announcements

* Spring Swing Dance – May 6, 2017

Mark your calendar – Saturday May 6, 2017, 6-11pm -for this fun annual dinner dance parish fundraiser event presented by St. Jerome Activities Group.
Spring Swing Featuring the Don Krieger Big Band

  • Limited seating by reservation only – $25/person, kids under 10 free
  • Dinner, Dancing, Cake Walk and more!
  • Dress – Casual
  • 6pm – No Host Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks Social
  • 6:45pm – Buffet Dinner
  • 8:00 – 11:00 pm: Music and Dancing

Volunteers needed for:

May 5 Friday evening

  • setup Friday 6pm

May 6 Saturday

  • help in the kitchen 4-9pm
  • help during the event 6-11pm
  • cleanup 10-12pm

Cake donations needed for our cake walk.  Please call Maureen @ 510.525.2542to donate a cake.

 

* Icon Workshop and Talk – Sat, Mar 25, 2017

Icon Workshop and Talk: In the Eastern Catholic tradition icon painters are known as writers. This is because the icon artist, who works within a specific framework, visually describes Christian theology and prayer through the “words” of shape and color. This workshop includes a lecture on the spirituality of icons, and a hands-on icon drawing of an icon. No drawing experience necessary. Price: $25 – Date: Saturday, March 25th  Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon at the NEW Dominican Center Art Room at Dominican Sisters house at Mission San Jose, Fremont.

at   http://bit.ly/2017Icons Or, for more information call (650) 245-2723.

* Announcement – School Closing

January 19, 2017 – Announcement re: School Closing

Dear Parishioners,

It is my sad duty to inform you of the closure of our parish school at the end of June 2017. The Diocese of Oakland, after a long, comprehensive study of demographics and financial realities has mandated the closure of a number of parish schools, including Saint Jerome School.

A guiding process and plan, the Operational and Financial Improvements Initiative, is mandated by the Bishop of Oakland and the consultative bodies of the diocese. It includes the entire Diocese of Oakland – not just the schools. We are witnessing just a small, but significant, portion of this diocesan-wide undertaking. As Pastor, it is my place to accede to this decision and I hope and pray for your support in this decision.

The School Department will work with each school community to seek a placement for each child in a Catholic school. The Human Resources Department will work with faculties, staffs and administrators to facilitate new job opportunities within the diocese.

The school remains an asset of Saint Jerome Parish. As such, the buildings and grounds remain our responsibility. The diocese will provide each parish with the necessary oversight and guidance regarding the future use of the school buildings. I seek your support in this momentous turn of events and the loss of our school community.

Fr. Fernando J. Cortez, Pastor

* EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED:

 

Remember that each one of us have gifts that were given us by God.These gifts are unearned, undeserved, yet freely given. Please prayerfully consider your gifts and how you are being called to use them. We are in dire need of Eucharistic ministers. This ministry is a very special way to become more active in, and to help nourish our Parish Community. We are meant to give to and receive from one another. Please try for 3 months (3 -4 times) at the mass of your choice. There is training and scheduling is made around your needs. We really need help at 5:00 and 11:00 masses, but all masses are in need of extra people. Please call the office 510.525.0876 for more information.

* 75th Jubilee Information Updates

  • Reminder: Payment for the 75th Jubilee ($28/person) is due by Wednesday, September 14.
  • We will have photos albums and memorabilia on display after the 9:00 am masses throughout September and at the 75th Jubilee on Sunday, September 25.
  • Please post if anyone needs a ride or is interested in carpooling to the Galileo Club on Sunday, September 25, to please call the parish office (510-525-0876) or email: stjeromeec75th@gmail.com

 

Did you know that St. Jerome Parish was established in 1941? Monsignor James Rohan was the founding pastor (1941-1973). He succeeded in building a mission-style church. A school and convent were added in 1955.

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