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Contents: Fr. George, Immaculate Conception, Penance Advent, Corporal Works of Mercy, Religious Education, Parish Updates, Reflection, Knights of Columbus, Mass Intentions
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A Message from Fr. George
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Gaudete!
Rejoice! There is a silver lining on everything.
Hope, Joy, and Peace are the most important words we hear during this season of advent. There may be pain in waiting, or the anxiety of the uncertain, but God has given His perfect plan, which unfolds before us.
We must be busy with all our Christmas events and plans, I pray with you that we may be able to still pause and take some time to pray and reflect upon our blessings. Truly, Christmas is coming! Let us awaken our hearts to see the arrival of the Lord in our lives.
In journey with you,
Fr George
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday 12/8/2022
8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
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Thursday December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The 8:00 AM Liturgy will be live streamed.
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Monday, December 12th is our Regional Advent Penance Service. The service begins at 7:00 PM.
Area priests will converge on the area to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we move towards Christmastide.
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Corporal Works of Mercy
(In Lego)
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Our upper elementary students are pleased to present the Corporal Works of Mercy in Lego Form. Three of the works have been combined to one excellent soup kitchen. (My personal favorite touch? The Altar Servers in "Bury the Dead" - that's attention to detail! ~Andrew)
As the USCCB Says:
The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their bodily needs" (USCCA). They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.
The Corporal Works of Mercy are:
- Feed the hungry
- Give drink to the thirsty
- Clothe the naked (Sometimes also seen as "Give Alms to the Poor")
- Visit the imprisoned
- Shelter the homeless
- Visit the sick
- Bury the dead
Want to learn more? https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-corporal-works-of-mercy
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Religious Education Corner
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Upcoming Events
- This Sunday (12/11/2022) is our final Sunday School Class of the Year, can't wait to see you there!
- Middle School Game Night is THIS Sunday 12/11/2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Meet in the Fellowship Hall.
- Middle and High Schoolers are invited to Neighborhood Christmas Caroling December 20th. Meet at the church at 6:00 PM.
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Update: The first run through will be December 18th after the 9:00 AM. If you have any interest in participating please show up to this practice!
We are bringing back the annual Christmas Play also known formerly as the Epiphany Play. This year, it is known as “The Holy Family Play” because it will be celebrated at the Feast of the Holy Family on 1 Jan!
If you have a child in elementary or preschool that is interested in participating in the play this year, please send me an email at margie@stjeromennva.org. I am in need of:
- Mary and Joseph
- Donkey, Camel and Rooster
- Star
- Shepherds and sheep
- Angels and Gabriel
- Magi
- Narrators
The only ones who speak are the narrators and the biggest part is that of the Holy Family. Our rehearsals will be 18 December at 10am (following the 9am Mass) and on 29 December at 10am (unless there are many that work that day and then we will switch to an evening practice.) The narrators and Holy Family will have one additional practice which will be decided later.
Please let me know if your child(ren) are interested and what part they would like. I try to keep the Holy Family and the Narrators filled by the older elementary children due to the role they play.
Thanks so much!
God bless,
Margie
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Did you know...?
Once a month (on the first Thursday) we hold Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It begins after the daily Mass and lasts through 7:00 PM. Most months from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM we have an hour of Children's Adoration for families to come and spend time with Jesus.
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Funeral Mass
Emmet McNulty, long time parishioner, passed away early this month. His funeral Mass will be at St. Jerome Catholic Church this Friday, December 9th, at Noon. Visitation will be in the fellowship hall from 11:00 AM to Noon.
You can view his obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/emmett-mcnulty-obituary?id=38289233
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CareNet Peninsula
This past weekend a parishioner shared her experiences volunteering with Care Net Peninsula and their work to provide regnant women need a safe place for help. They provide options counseling, ultrasounds, and parenting support - all for free so women don't default to abortion.
At present they are fundraising to expand their facilities.
If you wish to contribute you can do so at https://cnpeninsula.salsalabs.org/building4life/index.html
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Christmas Liturgy Schedule
Saturday, December 24th we will have Masses at 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Sunday, December 25th we will have a single Mass at 9:00 AM.
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Final Weekend Christmas Gift Giving
This weekend stop by the fellowship hall to find gift giving opportunities to help such groups as local refugees, social services, and Catholic Worker.
No card needed to help Catholic Worker, who actively run ministries in Norfolk, you can buy and drop off:
- Men sizes of hats and gloves
- Coffee
- creamer
- sugar
- peanut butter and Jelly
Volunteer Opportunity
On the weekend of December 4th/5th and 10th/11th we are looking for volunteers to help receive and sort incoming Christmas gifts 15 minutes before and after their Mass of Choice.
You can sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4EADAE2AA75-stjerome
Your job would be to staff the table in the commons, check to make sure gifts are appropriately packaged (some are wrapped, some are not), labeled, and then make sure they are sorted to their right location!
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A Message to Catholic Men
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Are you feeling the call to virtuous manhood? Are you needing a change?
Today Fr. Mike encourages all men watching to consider taking the 90 day journey of Exodus 90.
Learn more about Exodus 90 at www.Exodus90.com
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Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
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The Knights of Columbus Walter Pollard Council 5480 thanks all the men who visited our membership drive table and were interested in joining the Knights of Columbus. For more information please go to www.KofC.org to view all the good things the Knights do for the church, community and the world. Click the “Join” button if you are ready to support the church with the Knights of Columbus. For more information about our council contact gk5480@vakofc.org or Joe O’Brien at (757)593-1141. Vivat Jesus.
Vivat Jesus,
Louis Federico, PGK 5480
District Warden 5
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December 13 thru December 18, 2022
Tuesday
- Anthony An Hu and Emmanuel Hung Son
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
- 7:00 AM – Edward Burzviski
- 9:00 AM – Harry Pierce
- 12:00 PM – Corazon Comacho
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