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St. Jerome
Celebrations Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses– Main Sanctuary
First Saturday 7:00 am (Grotto)
Saturday Vigil 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am
Sunday 5:00 pm
Weekday Services– Ave Maria Chapel
Tues.– Mass 5:30pm
Wed.– Mass 7:00am & 5:30pm
Thurs.– Mass 5:30pm
Friday – Mass 7:00am & 12:15pm
Holidays
See Bulletin or Website
Sacraments and Prayer
Baptism Preparation classes held the third Thursday of each month,
6:30-8:30pm in Jordan Hall.
Reconciliation Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5:00-5:30pm and
Sunday 7:45-8:15am, 10:15-10:45am, 4:15-4:45pm.
Marriage Contact Fr. Selvaraj at least 6 months in advance.
Rosary Saturday at 5:25pm before 6:00pm Mass.
Third Sunday at 7:50am before 8:30am Mass.
Third Sunday at 10:20am before 11:00am Mass.
First Fridays at 11:30am in the Ave Maria Chapel.
Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday, see page 3.
Fridays from 7:30am—Noon
Parish Contacts Parish Staff
Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Pastor
Rae Carter, Greg George, Ray Jones, Deacons
Karen Fell, Business Manager
Christine Moore, Director of Religious Education
Daryl Nagel, Senior Youth Minister
Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister
Brenda Macy, Secretary
Louis Leanos, Stewardship Director
Liz Rogers, Music Director
Alan Nolan, Maintenance Manager
Patrick Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant
Bill Parrish, Finance Committee
Don O’Toole, Van Use Coordinator
Preschool Staff
Bobby Jetelina, Director
Tiffany Burch, Julie Berger, Teachers
Peggy Steffek, Stacey Rainey, Sr. Frisca Guria, Aides
Pastoral Council [email protected]
Jeff Bauer Bill Moyer
Peter Campbell Anne Peter
Amanda Chasteen Brenda Rieger
Emily Hunter Richard Skurla
Ed Jasek
Parish Office Hours: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri.
Bulletin Deadline: 4:30 pm on Friday
October 22, 2017 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9820 Chapel Road, Waco, Texas 76712 • Church Office 666-7722 • Fax 666-4848 • Brooks Hall 666-6222 • CCE Office 666-6222
Scripture Verse "Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they
handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, "Whose image
is this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At
that he said to them, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar and to God what belongs to God." - Mt 22:19-21
Vision Statement To love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls
and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Jerome Catholic Church • Waco, Texas 2
Readings for the Week of October 22, 2017 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-
5b/Mt 22:15-21
Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Ps 40:7-10,
17/Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-8/Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-
94/Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16
Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/1 Thes 1:5c
-10/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday, October 21, 2017 6:00pm † Bob Ryan
Sunday, October 22, 2017
8:30am † Kenny Lenart
11:00am Greater Respect for All Human Life
5:00pm FTP
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 5:30pm † Betty Fluet
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
7:00am † Janet Butala
5:30pm † Helen George
Thursday, October 26, 2017
5:30pm † Benedict Carter
Friday, October 27, 2017
7:00am † Felix Franco, Jr.
12:15pm † Deborah Kuhnle
Saturday, October 28, 2017 6:00pm † Leon Andrus
Sunday, October 29, 2017
8:30am † Orville Hecker
11:00am † Donald Lape
5:00pm FTP
Our condolences are extended to the family of
parishioner Jaime Botero. † † † †
May Jaime's soul rest in God's eternal peace.
Our Gifts to God
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
October 9—October 15
Envelopes (138)…………….….…….$8,170.00
Checks……………………….……….$2,662.00
Cash……………………….….……....$1,144.69
Children’s Collection……….….….. ...$81.30
Online Collections (45)..………….… .$4,160.08
Total………………………….......…..$16,218.07
Special Collection …………..$2,419.00
Thank you for your generous support of St. Jerome’s
and may God bless you. Fr. Raj
Week at a glance:
Sun., October 22 9:45am, CCE, Brooks Hall & Annex
9:45am, Adult Sunday School, Raphael Hall
10:00—5:00pm, Pictures Taken, Anne & Joachim Hall
3:00pm, Band Practice, Sanctuary
6:15pm, SYG, JYG at MTC
Mon., October 23 2:00—9:00pm, Pictures Taken, Anne & Joachim Hall
6:00pm, Scouts
6:00pm, Pack 456 Meeting, Jordan Hall
6:30pm, Voice Lessons, Sanctuary
7:00pm, Pastoral Council Mtg., 3AA
Tues., October 24
8:30am, Surviving Loss, 1AA
9:45am, Bible Study, 3AA
5:45pm, Christian Based Yoga, Anne & Joachim
6:15pm, Bible Study, Jordan Hall
6:45pm, Choice Wine, Brooks Hall
Wed., October 25 11:00am, Jazzercise Class, Ann & Joachim Hall
6:30pm, CCE, Brooks H., Annex, Jordan H.
6:30pm, Confirmation Class, John Bosco, MTC
6:30pm, R.C.I.A, Raphael Hall, MTC
Thurs., October 26
6:00am, TMIY, Brooks Hall
6:00pm, Waco Catholic Moms, Jordan Hall
6:30pm, Surviving Loss, 2AA
Fri., October 27
7:00pm, JYG Bible Study/Open Gym, MTC
Sat., October 28
8:00am, TMIY, Jordan Hall
9:30am-12:30pm, Pumpkin Carving, Jordan Hall
7:00pm, Trunk or Treat, Brooks Hall?
Sun., October 29 9:45am, CCE, Brooks Hall & Annex
9:45am, Adult Sunday School, Raphael Hall
10:00—5:00pm, Pictures Taken, Anne & Joachim Hall
3:00pm, Band Practice, Sanctuary
6:15pm, SYG, JYG at MTC
Church Website: www.stjeromewaco.org
Please Note:
Oct. 22-23—There will be a second collection this
weekend for World Mission Sunday—Propagation of
Faith.
Oct. 28—Fall Frolic, Trunk or Treat, & Pumpkin
Carving, please see page 7 for more information.
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Worship Life and Faith Formation Ministries
Liturgy of the Hours Liturgy of the Hours are prayed each morning in the Ave Maria Chapel, before Mass or at 7:00am. Please join us.
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Eucharistic Adoration—Next devotion begins November 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Ave Maria Chapel and
ends Friday November 3rd at 12:00 Noon. Weekly Friday Morning Adoration—Every Friday morning from 7:30 am to
12:00 Noon in Ave maria Chapel. Starts Friday September 8th and runs through Friday December 1st. Resumes again in
January.
Pray the Rosary in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Appearance of Our Lady of Fatima Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children at Fatima from May 13 to October 13, 1917 asking them to pray the rosary
for world peace. Please consider a daily rosary for the intention of world peace and the salvation of souls. You can pray
privately or join us at the Grotto outside the Ave Maria Chapel after the Wednesday 5:30pm Mass each week ending on
December 8th at the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Thank you to all those who attended the Grotto Mass and
Rosary on Friday, October 13th in remembrance Our Lady of Fatima’s last appearance to the children. God provided
us with a beautiful, sunny day! There were over 60 people in attendance.
R.C.I.A. Penance
The current law of the Church states that a person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the body of the Lord with-
out previous sacramental confession unless there is a grave reason and there is no opportunity to confess (Canon 916). But
we celebrate Reconciliation not merely because we have to, but because it is a sacrament, a sign and celebration of God
showing forth his mercy "by reconciling the world to himself in Christ and by making peace for all things on earth and in
heaven by the blood of Christ on the cross"
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing "is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death" but is intended for all those who are seriously ill.
Consequently, what we formerly called "Extreme Unction" is now more properly called "The Sacrament of the Anointing of
the Sick". We now think of this sacrament in a different way: it is a community celebration, sickness involves more than
bodily illness, and anointing heals us through faith.
Class Topic 10/25: Penance – Anointing of the Sick
Baptism Class Jordan Hall, 6:30pm. Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This class is required for parents who wish to
have their child baptized. The next class will be this Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Scripture Study and Continuing Adult Education Morning group meets in the Annex from 9:45 to 11:30 am. Evening group meets in Jordan Hall from 6:15 to 8:15 pm.
Materials will be available at class. For more information contact: Joan Potter, Morning Class at 254-420-1868 or Deacon
Greg George, Evening Class at 254-424-3061. All are invited.
Adult Sunday School Classes Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45am in Raphael Hall while CCE classes are meeting. Current facilitators include
Deacon Rae Carter, Deacon Greg George and SYG Minister Daryl Nagel. We are looking for others to help facilitate a
video series and discussion. Please contact one of us if you would like to help with the class. Coffee and donuts will be
served. Please consider joining us when you can. We will not meet the week of the MOSTJ pancake breakfast each month.
That Man Is You Thursday Morning -- Brooks Hall, 6:00 am to 7:30 am. Breakfast is provided. Watch a 12-part video series from Bishop
Robert Barron's Pivotal Players program.—Saturday Morning -- Jordan Hall. 8:00 am to 9:15 am. Watch the St. Paul
Theological Institute's The Bible and the Virgin Mary video series. For more information call Bill Leek 254-716-3416.
Prayer Line
To request prayers for your intentions, please call Susan Voneida at 254-776-3339.
Join us on Facebook to receive updates, information, and to connect with other parishioners.
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Parish Life and Community Outreach Ministries
Pictorial Directory Time’s running out! If you haven’t signed up yet, please call the church office for assistance.
Knights of Columbus Council 13005 Please see St. Jerome’s website for a complete KC Calendar of Events. To join the Knights, please contact Pat Flavin at
254-235-1893.
Men of St. Jerome (MOSTJ) Our Pancake Breakfast includes two kinds of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, chocolate milk,
orange juice and coffee. Our next pancake breakfast is on Sunday, November 12th in Jordan Hall at 9:30 am. We’re always
looking for men to help. Call Bill Leek at 254-716-3416 for information.
St. Jerome Women's Society Many of our parishioners have asked when we will offer the soup jars again. Well, good news is here! The ever popular
soup jars will be on sale during the weekends of October 21st and 22nd and October 28th and 29th after all Masses.
Please join us for our next meeting this Monday, November 20 at 6:30pm. Remember, all women of the Parish are auto-
matically members and there are never any dues. Refreshments are always served and we have so much fun together. Y'all
come!
Waco Catholic Moms Group We meet in Jordan Hall every other Thursday from 7:00-9:00 pm. Our group also hosts play dates, moms nights out, and
much more! For more information, contact Andrea Guajardo at 281-415-6475 or [email protected]. We hope
you can join us!
Visiting the Homebound/Terminally Ill Ministry This ministry brings the Eucharist to parish members who are homebound/terminally ill and would like to receive the
Eucharist. Please call the office to arrange a visit.
Pro-Life The 40 Days for Life Waco mid-campaign RALLY is on Tuesday, October 24. The rally starts at 6pm at the Planned
Parenthood facility at 1121 Ross Avenue. Prayer begins at 5:00pm. WEAR your black 40 Days for Life T-shirt or get one
there. The 40 Day prayer vigil continues at Planned Parenthood from 7am to 7pm through Nov. 4. For more information or
to sigh-up call 254-644-0407 or go to [email protected] or contact Jo Ann Wiese at 254-772-8663.
Parish Baby Banks are still available for you to pick up and fill during the month of October. They support ministries that
support mothers in need.
To join our ministry, please contact Maureen Adams at 903-229-7283 or email: [email protected].
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, will
need to attend an EIM Workshop.
Surviving Loss Surviving Loss will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings in the Annex, room 1AA, from 8:30-9:30am and will meet
each 2nd and 4th Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30pm in the Annex. If you have any questions, please email to survivin-
Columbarium For information on our Columbarium, go to: https://www.stjeromewaco.org/columbarium. To purchase a niche, please call
Bobby Jetelina at (254) 776-2312 or Mary Cunningham-Hilliard at (254) 722-7896.
New Horizons Our next Brown Bag lunch and meeting will be held on November 7th at 11:45am in Jordan Hall. All seniors are invited.
Pot Luck Dinners The next dinner is on November 18th after the 6:00pm Mass. Take your food to Jordan Hall prior to Mass and then join in on
an evening of wonderful community. See you then.
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Birthdays (October 27—31)
May God bless you and give you health, wealth, and prosperity.
Oct. 27—Janice Ernzen, Karl VonRosenberg, Beverly Roper.
Oct. 28—Michael Long, Kenneth Carriveau, Luke Horner, Christopher Bennett, Jay Espinoza, Adrian Vega, Jr.
Oct. 29—Jackie Fortenberry, Sherri Barrett, Tamara Roznos, Margaret Jung, Adrian Vega, Stephen Barrett.
Oct. 30—Mary Jasek, Evangelina Martinez, Lieu Tran, Kevin Spitz.
Oct. 31—Maureen Cotner, Ellie Ramirez. Happy Halloween!
Parish Life Ministries and Community Events
Formed (The Catholic Faith on Demand) St. Jerome Parish has become a partner in an exciting 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called Formed,
produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press. To register for a free account go to formed.org. Our Parish Code
to register is 8NCKHW and is free to all our parishioners.
FREE Jazzercise Dance Aerobics Class A free Jazzercise class will be held in the Anne and Joachim Hall on Wednesday, October 18th at 11am. This will be a low
impact class, bring water and dress comfortably.
St. Louis Church Lecture Series All lectures take place in the sanctuary of St. Louis Church and begin at 7:00pm on Thursdays. See our bulletin board.
RED-C Catholic Radio Religious Education for the Domestic Church’s (RED-C) mission is to “empower Catholic families in the Texas Brazos
Valley as they grow in holiness in the spiritual formation of their family members”. Tune in to 98.3 FM for RED-C
Catholic Radio in Central Texas; it’s a great way for you to learn more about your faith! To listen live online go to http://
www.redcradio.org/.
Cedarbrake Retreat Center Nov. 3-5—The Nurturing the Pilgrim Heart Retreat. Incorporating the wisdom of Scripture and the insight of St. John
of the Cross, this weekend retreat will focus on nurturing a pilgrim heart. The weekend will be led by Holy Cross Brother
Joel Giallanza. The cost is $210 for a private room, $170 for a shared room and $95 for commuter.
Married Couples
How would you like to spend a weekend away with your spouse before the holidays – just the two of you? Away from
everything: the kids, job, phone, bills and house? Plan to get away to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. It's a
weekend for married couples who have a good marriage, but want a great marriage. To apply online visit:
www.austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-9963 or email [email protected]. Call early to
ensure a space.
Knights of Columbus, Council # 7202 39th Annual Festival—October 22nd at Geneva Hall. Dinner starts at 11:00am. Meals are $10 for adults and $7 for chil-
dren. Games and auctions begin at Noon. Please join us for a day of fun and fellowship.
Reicher Catholic High School Reicher is currently accepting transfer students for the 2017-18 School year. Parents, reserve your seat for Coffee with the
Principal on October 26 and Students, reserve your seat for Cougar Cub Day on November 6. Call 752-8349 or
visit reicher.org for more information.
Couples Infertility Healing Retreat and Adoption Information Program Couples struggling to conceive are invited to a Healing Retreat on Oct. 28, 2017 from 9am to 7:30pm at St. Thomas
More Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, followed by an optional Adoption Information Dinner Program from 5:30 to
7:30pm in the same location. Register by Oct. 23 at www.infertilityretreat2017.eventbrite.com.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR:
† God Bless Pope Francis, Bishop Joe Vasquez, our
Pastor, Fr. Raj, and our Deacons.
† Our military men & women: protection, courage &
safe return; & for their families.
† President Trump & staff: guidance, wisdom, and
protection; protection for the U.S.
† Peace on Earth.
† Kristi’s successful surgery.
† My grandson Branson, son David, brothers Jeff &
John. Successful family business. Coach Sheryl.
† G & B healthy relationship. B.—morally right
choices. Father’s soul.
† Family.
† Rene—healing & recovery.
† Alfonso, Rayne, Gaby, & Sophia.
† My husband Luis R. to get closer to our Lord,
amen. Also pray for all to heal and save, amen.
† Cody who is ill and for his family in this time.
† Repose of the soul of Harry Treese.
† Children & grandchildren back to church.
† Business to get better.
† Healing for Lauri T., Melissa T., Kenny S.
† Peace & happiness for Nick & Chloe.
† Bless my sons Erik and Eryn. Bless all my family &
friends. Bless the world with peace and good health.
† Christian W. as he goes to more military schools. That
he does well and that his right arm be well during his
service.
† Grace for T.J. My children.
† My granddaughter to pass her test & that everything
goes well at her appt. tomorrow. My youngest grand-
daughter & her friend to find jobs.
† Son, N., happiness, good health. Daily thanksgiving;
faith; guidance.
† My mother that God continues to give her good health.
Leo, Jodie, Patrick, & Frances—God’s love & peace.
† Kristi’s surgery to be successful.
† That my house in Killeen sells this month. Thank you
for selling the other house in Killeen.
† Thank you for healing my cancer so quickly. I love you,
Lord.
† Liz on her operation. Jim B., Big O, and Chuck to get
well.
† Good recovery for O.M. Let her faith give her strength.
† My sister, Lois, she has MS & now Lupus. My broth-
ers and sisters health, Sherry, Bill, Orien, Sandie &
Robert. My son Robert, his health & daughter.
† All those dealing with cancer; for continued good
health & good spirits for my Mother; that my friends’ Lord, help me to remember that nothing is going to
happen to me today that You and I together can't handle.
Sick in Our Parish
Please pray for the sick in our parish, especially:
Mary Clark, Scotty Crow, Ignacio Estrada,
Carol Friedman, Ursula Gunn, Joan Jasek,
Deacon Ray Jones, Theresa Julian, James Kreder,
Carl Kuhnle, MaryAnn Prochaska,
Mary Ann Rodriguez, Betsy Schwager, Elly Smallwood,
Betty Strom, Wesley R. Strom,
Francis (Ski) Trzcinski, and Paula Williams.
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Prayer Requests
prayers are answered; thank you for my job; that my
sisters’ challenges are eased; my nephew & his kids; St.
John Paul II, keep me in your care; St. Jude, pray for
me, pray for world peace.
† Rest in peace, dear Bob Ryan.
† Protection & direction for son & daughter. Safe travels.
† Healing for Ron W. back surgery.
† Healing for Jo with a broken hip.
† M & S and kids.
† Special intentions. Blessings for my children.
† Children return to church, grandchildren baptized.
† Special intentions for my neighbor Peggy G.
† My sister & family in the loss of her daughter.
† Caitlin, Emily, Jeremy, Benaya, Liam, Korbin, John,
Benita, Dan, Diane, Tom, Mary, Elaine.
† Good health & happiness for my family.
† Healing for Sara—lung & bone cancer.
† The sale of our house.
† Special intentions, job, heart health, depression. Safety
for daughters, parents, trip.
† Health, forgiveness, & peace for grandson. Health &
strength for great-grandson.
† Thanks for my test coming out good. My children’s
health. All my blessings.
† BJ—keep up the fight against cancer.
† Repose of the soul of Mike Quackenbush.
† Healing of Tim’s brain surgery.
† Abby & Brandon that they are always loved. Jr. to find
a job. Men’s ACTS retreat that they have a great en-
counter with the Lord.
† Our family. Cathy S.
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Faith Formation for Youth
CCE News 4 Nov, Sat – Echoes of Faith – Level 1, Methodology, Intro to Learners
22 Nov, Wed, and 26 Nov, Sun – No CCE – Happy Thanksgiving!
Trivia Corner
There can be more than one person who is the patron saint of a subject. Name one of the saints
who is the patron saint of: Beggars, Hospitals, Housewives, Police, and School Children? St. Martin of Tours, St. Jude, St. Martha, Michael, and St. Lawrence
Contact info: Christine Moore, DRE, 254-666-6222, [email protected]
Senior Youth Group Sunday, Oct. 22: LTD, 6:15-8:00pm. Praise and Worship Night
Wednesday, Oct. 25: Confirmation Class, 6:30-8:15pm. MTC
Saturday, Oct. 28: Service Project, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 29: Halloween Party, 6:15-8:00
Wednesday, Nov. 1: Confirmation Class, 6:30-8:15pm. MTC
Sat.-Sunday, Nov. 4-5: Fall Retreat. No LTD
Save the Date: Sat.-Sunday, Nov. 4-5: Fall Retreat. Sign-up now. Cost: $80.00
Catch up with us on our Instagram site. Follow us at “Stjeromesyg”.
Contact info: Daryl Nagel, Youth Minister 666-7722, office 254-715-8610, cell, E-mail: [email protected]
Junior Youth Group Sunday, Oct. 22: EDGE Night, 6:00-8:00pm
For more information, visit the following website: stjeromewaco.org/junior-youth-group.
Contact Luci Lamers, Junior Youth Minister at 817-914-2810 or email: [email protected]
for more information.
Sacrament Preparation
First Communion or Confirmation: Two years of preparation required.
Contact: Christine Moore (First Communion) at 666-6222 or Daryl Nagel (Confirmation) at 666-7722.
Altar Server News Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled mass. Dress & meet in the vestry 5 minutes before mass to
receive a blessing from Fr. Raj. If you are unable to serve, please find a replacement.
Contact info: Marian Khoury or Kristina Neal at [email protected] or [email protected]
St Jerome Scouts, Troop 456 Boy Scouts—for information on how to join go to stjeromewaco.org/boy-scouts.
Cub Scouts—email [email protected].
Little Lions Learning Center News The school has had a successful beginning of the year and our enrollment is currently full.
Remember –any donations of gently used toys for ages 3 – 5 are appreciated through-out the year.
Contact info: Bobby Jetelina, LLLC Director, 254-666-6222, [email protected]
Annual Pumpkin Carving, Trunk or Treat & Fall Frolic
Saturday October 28th after the 6pm Mass
*10am-12pm Family Pumpkin Carving in Brooks Hall
* 6pm cars arrive to set up your trunks
* 7pm Trunk or Treat begins
*7:40pm Fall Frolic in Church Gym
*Bring a heavy hors d'oeuvre or dessert to share at the Fall Frolic