SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2026
Mark your calendars for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the parish grounds at Saint Jerome! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship, with music, games, bouncy houses, ice cream, and more. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Stella Monteleone. We hope to see you there!
Two Offertory Collections will be taken up at Saint Jerome Church and at Saint Mary Church this weekend. The Second Collection at Saint Jerome will be for The Catholic University of America. The Second Collection at Saint Mary will be for Catholic Education, which supports our Parish Religious Education Program and Adult Faith Formation. Thank you for your generosity and support!
The Sanctuary Candle at Saint Jerome Church is offered this week in memory of Richard English. To have the Sanctuary Candle offered for a special intention, please contact the Parish Office by phone or email.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marie Sorrentino, wife of Frank “Clint” Sorrentino, former Mayor of West Long Branch, and the soul of Carmen Nelson. Marie’s obituary is available on the Damiano Funeral Home website. Carmen’s obituary is available on the Fiore Funeral Home website. May God grant them eternal rest and comfort their families.
The Parish Offices and School will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Saint Mary Church. We wish everyone a happy, safe, and blessed Labor Day weekend.
AUGUST 29-30, 2026
Two Offertory Collections will be taken up at Saint Jerome Church this weekend. The Second Collection will be for Air Conditioning. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Please join us for the Diocesan Mass of Remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church in Middletown. Bishop David M. O’Connell will be the principal celebrant. The Mass will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
Mark your calendars for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the parish grounds at Saint Jerome! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship, with music, games, bouncy houses, ice cream, and more. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Stella Monteleone at 732-222-8686. We hope to see you there!
A reminder that a Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 27, at 2 PM at Saint Mary Church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this Mass is especially welcoming and inclusive of members of the Special Needs Community and their families. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the Mass. Everyone is warmly invited to join us!
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Marion MacReynolds, beloved mother of our parish musician, Robert MacReynolds. May the Lord welcome Marion into eternal rest and bring comfort and peace to Robert and his family during this difficult time.
As our students return to school, let us keep them in our prayers. May God bless them with wisdom, confidence, good friends, and a successful school year. We wish everyone a wonderful year ahead!
Beginning this week, our 8:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday Masses will return to Saint Jerome church building.
AUGUST 22-23, 2026
The Special Collection at Saint Jerome next weekend will be for Air Conditioning. Kindly place all regular and special collection envelopes together in the same offertory basket. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Mark your calendars for our Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the parish grounds at Saint Jerome! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship, with music, games, bouncy houses, ice cream, and more. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Stella Monteleone at 732-222-8686. We hope to see you there!
A reminder that a Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Mary Church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this Mass is especially welcoming and inclusive of members of the Special Needs Community and their families. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the Mass. Everyone is warmly invited to join us!
AUGUST 15-16, 2026
Please keep in your prayers all those affected by the recent earthquake in Colombia, especially those who have lost loved ones, homes, or belongings. May God comfort those who are grieving, heal those who are injured, and strengthen those providing help and support.
Our parish mourns the passing of Deacon Tony DiCesare. His obituary is available on the Damiano Funeral Home website. Please continue to pray for the happy repose of his soul and for God’s comfort and peace to be with his family during this difficult time.
We are looking for a parishioner with experience with small engines for the upkeep of our parish lawn mowers. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ed Scholtz at (908) 601-8639 for detailed requirements.
The Special Collection at Saint Mary Church this weekend is for Interfaith Neighbors. Thanks to the support of Interfaith Neighbors’ Homeless Prevention through Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program, a hardworking, single mother of two daughters, ages 15 and 13, was able to avoid homelessness. After living in a motel, she secured stable housing, and Interfaith Neighbors provided the financial assistance needed to help her move into a safe and stable home.
Thanks to the generosity and support of our community, Interfaith Neighbors was able to provide the assistance needed to help this family maintain stable housing and avoid further hardship. Your support makes it possible for families like this one to remain safe, secure, and focused on building a brighter future.
AUGUST 8-9, 2026
This weekend, August 8–9, we are pleased to welcome Father Frank Rouleau and Marie Farrell from the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut. Father Frank and Marie will share the inspiring mission of Outreach to Haiti, bringing hope and support to some of the poorest families in Haiti. The Second Round of Offertory Collection at all Masses this weekend will benefit this important ministry. If you would like to make a donation by check, please make your check payable to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and write “Mission Appeal 2026” on the memo line. Thank you for your generous hearts and for helping us share God’s love with those most in need.
Join us on Saturday, August 15, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at Saint Jerome Church, followed by the traditional Blessing of the Ocean in Allenhurst. Everyone is warmly invited!
We are looking for a parishioner with experience with small engines for the upkeep of our parish lawn mowers. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ed Scholtz at (908) 601-8639 for detailed requirements.
AUGUST 1-2, 2026
Please note that our monthly Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, August 7, will be held at Saint Jerome Church instead of Saint Mary’s in Deal due to a wedding taking place there. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to praying with you.
Next weekend, August 8–9, we are pleased to welcome Father Frank Rouleau from the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut. Father Frank will share the inspiring mission of Outreach to Haiti, bringing hope and support to some of the poorest families in Haiti. The Second Round of offertory collection that weekend will benefit this important ministry. Thank you for your generous hearts and for helping us share God’s love with those most in need.
Join us on Saturday, August 15, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at Saint Jerome Church, followed by the traditional blessing of the ocean in Allenhurst. Everyone is warmly invited!
JULY 25-26, 2026
This weekend, as we celebrate the 6th World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly, all grandparents and elderly parishioners and visitors are invited to receive a Blessing of Long Life at every Mass. Through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anne—the grandparents of Jesus—may God bless them with health, joy, peace, and abundant grace.
JULY 4-5, 2026
Following the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, 2026, Bishop David O’Connell asks the faithful to pray for the victims and support relief efforts through Catholic Relief Services at crs.org/donate/venezuela-earthquake. Please keep all affected families, rescue workers, and communities in your prayers.
As our nation celebrates the 250th Anniversary of America’s freedom, let us thank God for the many blessings he has given our country. May we continue to pray for our nation through the intercession of Mary Immaculate—patroness of our nation—that God will guide our leaders, strengthen our communities, and help us live in peace, justice, and unity. May the Lord bless America and all its people. Our parish wishes you and your families a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. Happy 250th Anniversary, and may God continue to watch over our nation.
Please note that the company that prints our parish envelopes—Cathedral Letter Concepts—will not be sending monthly envelopes for July in order to catch up production for its 3,000-plus customers. Please use a previous month’s envelope you still have available or any regular envelope and write the correct date on it.
To help conserve energy during the summer months, daily Masses at Saint Jerome on Thursday and Friday mornings will be celebrated in the Conference Room of the Saint Jerome Parish Office. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Summer.
JUNE 27-28, 2026
The Special Collection this weekend is for Peter’s Pence. This annual collection not only helps to support the Holy Father’s mission—proclaiming the Gospel, promotion of integral human development, education and peace—it also supports the many charitable works that help people and families in difficulty, populations living through natural disasters and wars, or who are in need of humanitarian assistance. Please be generous with your donation. Thank you.
The Eucharist will be displayed on the altar for Adoration at Saint Jerome’s on Friday, July 3, from 3 PM to 6 PM. All are invited to adore the Eucharistic Lord and to spend time with the Lord in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
As our nation celebrates the 250th Anniversary of America’s freedom, let us thank God for the many blessings he has given our country. May we continue to pray for our nation through the intercession of Mary Immaculate—patroness of our nation—that God will guide our leaders, strengthen our communities, and help us live in peace, justice, and unity. May the Lord bless America and all its people. Happy 250th Anniversary, and may God continue to watch over our nation.
JUNE 20-21, 2026
Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and father figures in our parish family! We thank God for your love, sacrifice, guidance, and faith. May the Lord bless you with good health, joy, strength, and peace. We are grateful for all that you do.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Patrick Leone. Mr. Leone’s funeral was held last June 11, at St. Mary’s in Deal. May God bring comfort to his family.
The Special Collection this weekend is for lawn maintenance in our parish. Thank you for your help with ensuring that our parish grounds are kept clean, safe, and beautiful. The Special Collection next weekend is for Peter’s Pence.
This weekend, our parish family rejoices as we welcome our dear Bishop David O’Connell, members of the Clergy, and Father Mark’s parents, relatives and friends for the Installation of Father Mark as our Pastor. We thank God for this special moment in the life of our parish and for Father Mark’s faithful service. Please join us in offering our prayers, support, and warmest congratulations as Father Mark continues this new chapter of leadership among us. God bless him abundantly!
JUNE 13-14, 2026
Congratulations to all our children who graduated or moved up this past week. We wish all of them a wonderful Summertime with their families and friends.
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The Special Collection at St. Jerome this weekend is for the Legacy Fund. The Special Collection at St. Mary this weekend is for Interfaith Neighbors. Our parish has moved to a simpler collection process during all Holy Day Masses. All regular parish offerings and special collections will now be gathered together during one Offertory collection only. We kindly ask everyone to place all regular parish envelopes and special collection envelopes in the same basket during this single collection.
If you have a donation for a special collection, please use the specially printed envelope provided by the parish. If you do not have one available, you may use any envelope and clearly write the name of the special collection on it (for example, “Legacy Fund” or “Interfaith Neighbors”).
Please note that any loose cash placed in the collection basket will be counted as a donation to our parish. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued generosity. If you have questions, our parish staff will be happy to assist you.
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Celebrate Father’s Day with us next weekend. All Masses on Father’s Day, June 21st, will be offered for all living and deceased fathers. In your charity, kindly pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Patrick Leone, and that God may bring comfort to the members of his family. Thank you.
Please RSVP to Stella Monteleone if you plan on attending Father Mark’s reception on June 21st. Details are found at the bottom of page 8 of this week’s bulletin.
JUNE 6-7, 2026
The Special Collection this weekend is for Central and Eastern Europe. Beginning this weekend, our parish will move to a simpler collection process during all Holy Day Masses. All regular parish offerings and special collections will now be gathered together during one Offertory collection only. We kindly ask everyone to place all regular parish envelopes and special collection envelopes in the same basket during this single collection.
If you have a donation for a special collection, please use the specially printed envelope provided by the parish. If you do not have one available, you may use any envelope and clearly write the name of the special collection on it (for example, “Central & Eastern Europe”).
Please note that any loose cash placed in the collection basket will be counted as a donation to our parish. A second collection will only take place at St. Mary’s for Interfaith Neighbors.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued generosity. If you have questions, our parish staff will be happy to assist you.
Please RSVP to Stella Monteleone if you plan on attending Father Mark’s reception on June 21st. Details are found at the bottom of page 8 of this week’s bulletin.
MAY 30-31, 2026
Come and receive abundant graces and blessings as you visit with Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, which will be displayed on the altar at Saint Mary Church on Friday, June 5, from 3 PM to 6 PM.
Please remember in your prayer the souls of Edward Butler, William Nelligan, Laura Degnan, and Barbara McGuire. May they soon find eternal light and happiness in the presence of God.
The Special Collection next weekend—June 6 & 7—is for Central and Eastern Europe. The company that prints our parish envelopes has had some issues with its own printing company. If you’re still missing your collection envelopes, kindly notify the parish staff. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding. Next weekend, we will be watching Bishop O’Connell’s Annual Catholic Appeal Video at all Masses at Saint Mary’s.
We are looking for volunteers who can teach our 1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade children in our Parish Religious Education Program. Please contact Father Mark or Sister Elizabeth Toft if interested.
Please RSVP to Stella Monteleone if you plan on attending Father Mark’s reception on June 21st. Details are found at the bottom of page 8 of this week’s bulletin.
“Called By Name” Cards are still available in the pews. Please use the cards to recommend someone that has the qualities of being a good priest in the future. Place the completed cards in the Offertory Collection basket or drop them off in the parish mailbox at St. Jerome’s.
MAY 23-24, 2026
The Special Collection at Saint Mary’s this weekend is for Interfaith Neighbors. Thanks to the support of Interfaith Neighbors’ Homeless Prevention through Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program, a 58-year-old woman was able to recover from homelessness after facing financial setbacks. The woman, who suffers from being deaf, was hit by a car while crossing the street causing life-threatening injuries. She was forced to quit one of her jobs due to the injuries under her doctor’s recommendation. Without enough income, she lost her apartment and became homeless.
Thanks to your support, Interfaith Neighbors was able to provide her with the necessary assistance to move into a permanent home with affordable rent. Support from people like you help Interfaith Neighbors continue important work assisting community members with necessities and building healthier, more resilient communities. Thank you for your contribution!
Last January 25, we were supposed to take up a Second Collection for Latin America. But because of the snowstorms that we had in January, we were unable to take up that collection. Hence, a Second Collection will be taken up at all Masses at St. Jerome this weekend to support pastoral programs, evangelization, catechesis, and disaster relief across 23 impoverished countries in Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Thank you for your understanding and generous support. Please note also that there has been a delay in the printing of our parish collection envelopes. We kindly ask you to notify the parish staff if you have not received your collection envelopes for the year. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Last Sunday, May 17th, was Sister Elizabeth Seton’s birthday. We wish her a very happy birthday and all of God’s bountiful blessings. Happy Birthday, Sister Elizabeth Dalessio!
Please support our own parish school, St. Jerome School, by placing a Dine-Out order at La Scarpetta’s in West Long Branch on Tuesday, May 26th. Customers must mention “SJS Dine Out” when ordering. 15% of all sales will be donated back to Saint Jerome School. Flyers are available at the doors of the church.
Come to Saint Jerome School’s Open House Event on Thursday, May 28th, to meet the teachers, tour the school, learn about the school programs, and find out why Saint Jerome School is a great place to learn. Details are found on page 6 of this week’s bulletin.
We wish everyone a safe, peaceful, and grateful Memorial Day weekend.
MAY 16-17, 2026
Bishop O’Connell has ordained two new Deacons who are on their way to the Priesthood. Please keep Deacon Nick and Deacon Ben in your prayers, and please pray for more vocations for our Diocese.
Representatives from CORONA SELF-HELP—a peer-oriented, non-profit organization—are at Saint Jerome this weekend and will be speaking at all Masses. Please welcome them and support them. Donations to CORONA SELF-HELP enable them to provide free, holistic recovery services for substance addiction.
The Second Collection this weekend is for the Catholic Communications Campaign. Due to this, St. Mary’s Special Collection for Interfaith Neighbors, which is usually taken up on the Third Sunday of the month, has been moved to the following weekend, May 23-24. Please note that there has been a delay in the printing of our parish collection envelopes. We kindly ask you to contact the parish office if you have not received your collection envelopes for the year. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Our School Principal, Sister Joan, and Father Mark need your help by being an Angel to an SJS student! As an Angel, you enable a student who is at risk financially, to remain in his or her Catholic school. 100% of your contribution is directed to the tuition, with the parents or guardians contributing their part. Your tax-deductible contributions, regardless of how small or large, can be made in honor of or in memory of someone you hold dear, while assisting a child who might not otherwise be able to afford the benefit that a catholic school education offers. For further information please contact Sister Joan at 732-222-8686. Be an Angel and give the gift of Education!
We congratulate those who are getting baptized at St. Mary’s this Sunday, May 17: Baby Madison and Baby Carmine. God bless them, their parents and their godparents.
MAY 9-10, 2026
We joyfully congratulate the children of our parish who have received their First Holy Communion. May this beautiful milestone deepen their love for Christ and fill their hearts with lasting faith, joy, and peace. Please keep these young communicants and their families in your prayers as they continue their journey with the Lord.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our parish family! May God bless you abundantly for your love, sacrifice, and the joy you bring to our lives each day.
The Knights of Columbus are selling their Annual Mothers’ Day Geranium Flowers following the Masses at St. Mary’s in Deal this weekend. CORONA SELF-HELP—a peer-oriented, non-profit organization—is also at St. Mary’s this weekend. Donations to CORONA SELF-HELP enable them to provide free, holistic recovery services for substance addiction.
This weekend’s special collection is for the maintenance of lawn in our parish. We thank you for your help and support to ensure that our parish grounds are well maintained. The Second Collection in our parish next weekend, May 16-17, is for the Catholic Communications Campaign. Please read Father Mark’s message in the bulletin about this campaign.
Our School Principal Sister Joan and Father Mark need your help by being an Angel to an SJS student! As an angel, you enable a student who is at risk financially, to remain in his or her Catholic school. 100% of your contribution is directed to the tuition, with the parents or guardians contributing their part. Your tax-deductible contributions, regardless of how small or large, can be made in honor of or in memory of someone you hold dear, while assisting a child who might not otherwise be able to afford the benefit that a catholic school education offers. For further information please contact Saint Jerome School Principal, Sister Joan at 732-222-8686. Be an Angel and give the gift of education!
MAY 2-3, 2026
Congratulations to the children in our parish who received their First Communion this weekend. Please keep them in your prayer. May Crowning is on Wednesday, May 6, at 7 PM at St. Jerome Church.
Join with our parish and school community as we honor Sister Elizabeth Seton Dalessio this Sunday, May 3rd, with a Mass at 11 AM at St. Jerome Church, and a Reception downstairs in the Sister Angelina Hall immediately following the Mass.
Next Sunday is Mothers’ Day. The Knights of Columbus will be selling their Annual Mothers’ Day Geranium Flowers following the Masses at St. Mary’s in Deal next weekend. CORONA SELF-HELP—a peer-oriented, non-profit organization—will also be at St. Mary’s next weekend. Donations to CORONA SELF-HELP enable them to provide free, holistic recovery services for substance addiction.
The Second Collection in our parish this weekend is for the Diocesan Assessment. A special collection will be taken up next weekend for the lawn maintenance in our parish.
Fr. Mark will be installed as Pastor of our parish on Father’s Day, June 21, at the 11 AM Mass at St. Jerome. Bishop O’Connell will preside the Mass of Installation. Father Mark’s parents from the Philippines will also be attending the event.
As of Friday, May 1st, our parish has already reached 45% of our goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal. That percentage represents over twenty-thousand dollars in pledges. Please keep supporting this year’s Catholic Appeal. Remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal funds ministries no parish carries alone, yet every parish in our diocese benefits. Father Mark thanks everyone for supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal.
APRIL 25-26, 2026
Saint Mary Church will be open on Friday, May 1st, from 3 PM to 6 PM, for the monthly Eucharistic Adoration. All are invited to spend time with the eucharistic Lord and to pray before the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Please keep in your prayer the students from our Catholic School and Religious Education Program who are preparing to receive their First Communion on Saturday, May 2nd.
Join with our parish and school community as we honor Sister Elizabeth Seton Dalessio on Sunday, May 3rd, with a Mass at 11 AM at St. Jerome Church, and a Reception in the Sister Angelina Hall immediately following the Mass.
The Knights of Columbus are conducting a Membership Drive in our parish and will be speaking at all Masses this weekend. We invite men to connect with the Knights, to be part of something bigger, and to discover all the perks of being a member of the Knights of Columbus.
The Second Collection in our parish this weekend is for Catholic Home Missions. Father Mark is pleased to announce that our parish has already made 41% of the 47,000-dollar parish goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal, with contributions coming from 70 donors. We need everyone’s help and participation. Together, we can reach our parish goal, which is much lower this year than last year’s 53,000 dollars. Father Mark is very grateful to those who have contributed or have given their pledge. The video weekend for St. Mary’s will be announced in the bulletin.
APRIL 18-19, 2026
This weekend, we will be watching Bishop O’Connell’s Annual Appeal video during homily time at all Masses at St. Jerome. Please consider giving a generous donation to Bishop’s 2026 Annual Appeal. Thank you.
We hope everyone is enjoying the spring season. Our parish is still in need of parishioner-help with spring clean-up of the church grounds and with grass cutting throughout the growing seasons. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Father Mark. Details are found on page 5 in this week’s bulletin.
Join with our parish and school community as we honor Sister Elizabeth Seton Dalessio on Sunday, May 3rd, beginning with a Mass at 11 AM at St. Jerome Church, followed by a Reception in the Sister Angelina Hall.
Please keep in your prayer our students from our Catholic School and Religious Education Program who are preparing to receive their First Communion on Saturday, May 2nd, at Saint Jerome Church.
The second collection this weekend at St. Mary’s is for Interfaith Neighbors. Thanks to the generous support of Interfaith Neighbors, a legally blind man with a mental disability who was at risk of losing his home due to delayed monthly benefits, was able to receive the rental assistance he needed. Support from people like you help Interfaith Neighbors continue important work assisting community members with necessities and building healthier, more resilient communities. Thank you for your contribution.
APRIL 11-12, 2026
This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. All are welcome to join parishioners from our neighbor parishes for a “Divine Mercy Feast”—a powerful spiritual journey this Sunday, April 12th, starting at 2:30 PM at Holy Trinity Church in Long Branch. Details are found on page 9 in this week’s bulletin.
Father Mark is pleased to announce that our parish has already reached 30% of its goal for the 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please see the report from the Diocese on page 9 and read Bishop O’Connell’s message regarding the Annual Appeal on page 3 in this week’s bulletin. The “Annual Appeal Video Weekend” at St. Jerome’s is happening at all Masses next weekend, April 18 and 19.
We hope everyone is enjoying the spring season. Our parish is still in need of parishioner-help with spring clean-up of the church grounds and with grass cutting throughout the growing seasons. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Father Mark. Details are found on page 5 in this week’s bulletin.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kathy Ryan, whose funeral is scheduled this coming Thursday, April 16, at 10:30 AM at St. Jerome Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fiore Funeral Home.
The Second Collection at St. Mary and at St. Jerome this weekend, respectively, is for Interfaith Neighbors and Saint Jerome School Legacy Fund in memory of Father Gluth and in honor of Sister Angelina.
Join with our parish and school community as we wish Sister Elizabeth Dalessio a happy retirement on Sunday, May 3rd, beginning with a Mass at 11 AM at St. Jerome Church, followed by a Reception in the Sister Angelina Hall.
Please keep in your prayer our students from our Catholic School and Religious Education Program who are preparing to receive their First Communion on Saturday, May 2nd, at Saint Jerome Church.