Cleans and maintains the Sanctuary. Takes care of flowers in worship area. Volunteer teams of 5-6 people are scheduled on a rotating basis. Teams meet Saturday at 8:00 a.m.  (see current schedule)

Plans, implements and evaluates Parish Liturgies. Meets as needed.

Counts collections.

Rehearsals: Adult Choir, Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Music Minister and individual Cantors are available for Weddings and other functions.

For more information please see our Music Ministry Page

Plans and implements recreational events for the parish. Activities include Pig Roasts, Dances, Picnics, Breakfasts, Dinners, Easter Egg Hunt, Hay Rides, etc.

Hospital and home visits, Eucharistic Ministry to the sick and physically challenged.

Meet with families to help plan liturgy for funerals. Coordinate with Music Minister, and provide support to families before and during the service.

Sending cards to parishioners who are ill.

Help in preparing resumes, job search, and interviewing skills.

Provide emergency financial assistance on an as needed basis, food deliveries and transportation.

Keeps parishioners aware of social justice issues through correspondence received from the Diocese.

Receptions are provided following funerals. Volunteers prepare food and serve as hosts for the reception.

Visits inmates in Newport News City Farm, advises parish of issues impacting prisoners.  Actively advocates repeal of the Death Penalty.

Monthly Mass every third Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (Changes in schedule will be announced at Sunday Mass and noted in the Parish Bulletin.) Volunteers bring residents to and from chapel, and assist in the liturgy.

The mission of the Parish Nurse Ministry is to promote whole person health and disease prevention with an emphasis on spiritual well being.  This will be accomplished through the development of programs and services that support the Parish Nurse Scope of Practice and the needs of the parishioners of St. Jerome Catholic Church.

Coordinates parish involvement in ecumenical activities. Keeps parishioners aware of ecumenical issues and opportunities.

A small Church community (house church) is a small group of Christians (approximately. 8 - 12), who come together to share their faith, to support one another, to deepen their understanding of Catholic traditions, and to reach out in service to the larger community.

Weekend retreats and “Journey to Wholeness” groups are offered periodically, providing opportunities for spiritual growth. The "Journey to Wholeness" book will help you to realize your full potential and contribute to a transformation of your life. Following the method outlined in the book, you will change negative thoughts into positive actions, be able to reach out in trust and unselfishness to others, take control of your life, and become the person God created you to be. You can obtain a copy of "Journey to Wholeness" through the parish office. The book and process were developed by Father Joseph Majewski. Click Here to review the Table of Contents of “Journey to Wholeness.”

A program for people between the ages of 20s - 30s, single or married, which offers opportunities to share social, service, spiritual and educational experiences with others in your age group.

Youth Ministry is dedicated to the spiritual and social development of our youth. Through a variety of activities, events and social gatherings, we work towards addressing the needs of our middle and high school teens. To accomplish these goals, adult volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of positions including chaperoning, transportation, refreshments, group leaders and other support activities. It is through valuable parish involvement that St. Jerome is able to travel down a spiritual path leading to an effective Youth Ministry. If you are interested, please call: Eric (Grimm) Palm at 757-877-3771.  Check out our Youth Group Page

The beginning of the journey to Catholic/Christian fulfillment.  Parents & Godparents are called to review the spiritual responsibilities of raising a child within the tenets of the Catholic faith.  Classes times announced in the parish bulletin. Parents & godparents must attend.  Call the parish office for additional information and to register.

Call the Parish Office for information.

Marriage preparation sessions are held periodically.  Call the Parish Office for schedule.

RCIA is the process of preparing new members for full membership in the Church. A sponsor is appointed or selected by the person who is preparing to join the Church. Sponsors & Catechists make a time commitment of weekly sessions, presence at ritual celebrations on weekends, attendance at sponsor workshop and investment of oneself as a friend on a faith journey (September-June) See RCIA Page

The Pastoral Council consists of 12 members selected from and by registered parishioners. The Council discerns and implements the vision of St. Jerome Parish. It is the structure through which parishioners can participate in decisions which affect the parish. The Council is consultative to the Pastor.  Click here for the Pastoral Council Page

The council is by pastoral appointment. Responsible for parish budget and recommendations for appropriate use of parish monies. 3 year term, quarterly meetings.

Calls the members of our parish to renew and deepen their faith commitment through the sacrificial giving of their time, talent and money for the mission of the church.

  Parishioners can help in many of the various jobs that keep our facilities attractive and functioning.

The ministries of the parish are supported by the generous time and talents of many parishioners.  Besides our talents, all of us have an obligation to share in the mission of the church by contributing financially to the operation of the parish and it's many and varied ministries.

We do not ask that you offer any set amount, but that you make a serious commitment to do you fair share, mindful of the many gifts that we receive from God; and to gratefully return a portion of these gifts to serve God's kingdom.