St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church 26 Carmel Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 3N9

Phone: 705-949-1072 | Fax: 705-949-5992 | Email: stjerome@diocesessm.org www.stjeromeparishssm.com /stjeromeparishssm /stjeromeparishssm

New to the Parish? Welcome! Make sure to introduce yourself to our parish staff, and fill out a Parish Registration Form.

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated after a preparation program is completed. Phone the office or fill out online form to register.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the parish priest at least six months in advance of the intended date of marriage.

Sacrament of the Sick: First Wednesday of the month at the 9:15am Mass or by appointment.

Vocations to the Priesthood/Religious Life: Please speak to the Pastor or visit: www.beapriest.ca or www.csjssm.ca

Parish Prayer Line: Please call Connie Celli at 705-945-7034 to add your intentions to our prayer list.

24/7 On-Call Priest: Please notify the chaplain, nurse or nursing home coordinator to contact the priest on-call.

Communion to Shut-Ins: Please notify the parish office.

Bulletin Submissions: Deadline for items to be considered for printing is Wednesday morning. Please note that all submissions may be edited.

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am

11:00am

Young People’s Church

Sunday: 11:00am

Weekday Mass Schedule

Tuesday: 7:00pm

Wednesday: 9:15am

Thursday: 9:15am

Friday: 9:15am

Confession Times

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Saturday: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Also available by appointment

Pastor: Rev. Pat Woods (Cell: 705-971-2804) Assistant: Rev. Daniele Muscolino (Cell: 705-206-9630)

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Marcel Lefebvre Secretary: Mrs. Kerry Dutchak

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Friday: 8:30am - 12:00pm

MEET A MISSIONARY! Experience a couple of young people who live out a prayerful lifestyle and are always ready and willing to serve. We are looking for smoke-free host homes for Net team members for one or more week(s) in April; the Team will be in the Sault from April 7-17. There are ten Team members needing food and accommodation. If you have space to host a pair/triad of Net team members please contact Sister Pat Carter at 945-5456 from March 19-29. Hear what a Host home from Sudbury had to say about their experience: “They were clearly well prepared for staying in the home of virtual strangers, without causing disruptions of any sort to the household routines, beyond what would be expected. They

were delightful, positive, helpful, thoughtful, and above all, clearly Christ-centered. This was a very welcome addition to our home.”

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Tuesday, March 13 - 7:00 PM Ezekiel 47.1-9,12; John 5.1-16

Fredrick Flaherty by Julie & Michael Korab & Family

Wednesday, March 14 - 9:15 AM Isaiah 49.8-15; John 5.16-30

No Mass Intention Requested

Thursday, March 15- 9:15 AM Exodus 32.7-14; John 5.18,31-47

In Thanksgiving by a Grateful Parishioner

Friday, March 16– 9:15 AM Wisdom 2.1a,12-22; John 7.1-2,10,25-30

No Mass Intention Requested

Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31.31-34; Hebrews 5.7-9; John 12.20-33

Saturday, March 17 4:00 PM - Pathways Residents by Mrs. Dinsmore’s JK/SK Class at Holy Cross - Hugh McDonald by Anne & Norm Tay-lor - In Thanksgiving by a Grateful Pa-rishioner Sunday, March 18 9:00 AM - Intentions of All Parishioners by The Pastor - Iolanda Vernelli by Mario & Wanda Celetti 11:00 AM - No Intention Requested

Sunday Collection: March 4, 2018 155/301 Envelopes used | Avg/envelope: $ 26.98 Sunday Envelopes: $ 4,182.00 Loose: $ 361.65 Pre-authorized Sunday: $ 1,886.25 Building Fund: $ 420.00 Pre-authorized Building Fund: $ 108.75 Online Giving: $ 114.54 TOTAL: $ 7,073.19

Budgeted Weekly Income Needed: $ 5,800.00 Share Lent: $ 25.00 Easter Decorations: $ 25.00 Needs of Church in Holy Land: $ 10.00

March 11, 011 : Fourth Sunday of Lent

Three Simple Ways to support the Parish: 1)Through traditional Sunday Offering Envelopes 2) Pre-Authorized Debit Plan or 3) Online on our web-site. Call the Parish Office for more info.

EDGE Night Cancelled for March Break

Will Resume March 22

EASTER CARDS We are in need of unused spring/floral/Easter themed cards. If you have any you can donate please drop off in the container at the North entrance or at the office. They will be decorat-ed, signed and delivered to the Residents of Pathways.

LOBLAW REBATE CARDS There has been some interest in people donating their $25 gift card to the more needy. If you received a rebate card, and would like to donate it, once activated in can be dropped off at the parish office and we will see that it is donated to an organization or person in need. Thank you for your kindness.

Taizé is an Ecumenical Christian Community in France whose music and meditative reflection

on God’s Word has nourished people throughout the world. Join us Wednesday March 14 at 7:00 pm for this prayer service.

C.W.L. SPRING REGIONAL LUNCHEON Will be held Saturday March 24 at Grand Gardens

North at 12:00 noon. Tickets are only $25 and need to be purchased by Saturday March 17 by calling Chris at 705-945-7067

UPCOMING EVENTS March 14, 2018 Seniors & Friends 10:00 am Meeting Room # 2

March 14, 2018 Taizé Prayer Service 7:00 pm

March 16 Elevate Young Adults 18-25 years Free meal 6:30 pm Tour of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church 7:30 pm

March 16 Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm

March 17 & 18 Journey Lottery Tickets will be for sale after all Masses

March 21 First Eucharist Preparation Night 7:00 pm

Be sure to check the bulletin boards at both entrances for full details of community news and events.

We remember in our prayers, those who have died, especially

Rosina Caputo, Hugh McDonald, Aline Chitaroni and

Mafalda Cuglietta. May their souls and the souls of all our

faithful departed rest in peace.

Community News/Events

►K of C council 932 St. Paddy’s Pub Nite, Saturday March 17 8:00 pm till midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion, $10, proceeds to ARCH & local K of C charities ►St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church All-u-can-eat Breakfast Brunch, Sunday March 18 10:00 am—12:30►Seniors Health Advisory Committee presents Seniors’ Health Care in Algoma Confer-ence, March 21 at Grand Gardens North, 8:30 am to 3:30 –pm, lunch and snacks provided, pre-register with Tiffany at 705-942-4646 ext 3058 ►The Pregnancy Centre hosts a Trivia Night, Saturday April 7, Delta Hotel, pre-register your team at 705-759-9100 or at info@algomapregnancy.com ► Pilgrimage to Poland, Czechia, Austria & Germany under spiritual lead-ership of Fr. Hamish Curie. Sept 22-Oct 4, 2018. 13 days $3690.00 from the Sault. Information meeting April 5, 7:00 pm in Ste. Anne Room at the Cathedral

SENIORS & FRIENDS Meet every Wednesday in Meeting Room #2 from 10 am till noon for prayer and fellowship. March 14: BINGO & birthday cake March 21: Lunch out following meeting. Location TBD March 28: Stations of the Cross presented by the seniors

ST. JEROME YOUTH HARDWOOD CLASSIC 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 4th Annual St. Jerome Youth Hardwood Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, April 7 at St. Mary’s College (868 Second Line). Boys and girls in grades 5 to 12 (ages 10-18) are invited to register a team of up to four players. Cost to register is $40.00 per team (3-4 players per team). Registration deadline is April 3, 2018. Registration forms and more information are available at www.stjeromeparishssm.com/3on3 or at the parish office 705-949-1072.

PARISH PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Thanks to Dan Puddister and his crew of cooks, cleaners, servers and to all who came out to support this growing parish event. Great food and a great time was had by all. Looking forward to future events!

NEW EVANGELIZATION SUMMIT - APRIL 27 & 28, 2018 Join thousands of Catholics from across North America for the 2018 New Evangelization Summit. This event is held in Ottawa, but is live-streamed to host sites across Canada, the U.S., and beyond. Once again, Sault Ste. Marie is one of the host sites April 27 & 28 at St. Mary's College (868 Second Line E.). This year's Summit is featuring 8 world-class Catholic speakers including Sr. Ann Shields, George Weigel, Patrick Midland and more. Save the dates!

“ELEVATE” CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS All young adults aged 18-25 are welcome to join us on Friday nights for a free home-cooked meal & discussion on faith relevant to our age group. Friday, March 16 6:30 pm meal at St. Jerome Church; 7:30 tour of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church. For details, visit our website or email us: elevate.ssm@gmail.com

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D. Carricato, Principal C. Roznik, Vice-Principal 124 Gibbs Street 705-945-5531 stmarysfi@hscdsb.on.ca Proudly part of the St. Jerome Family!

Superior Council 932

For more information contact: Steve Summers - Grand Knight (705-542-3620)

steve.columbiantowers@shaw.ca

942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758

Every Friday 6:30 pm!

Catholic Ministry for young adults ages 18-25!

Youth Ministry for students in Grades 6, 7 and 8!

Every Thursday 7:00 PM

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