An area that was once dominated by farms, then houses, seems quickly to be transforming into apartments and multi-story dwellings. We have people from every race and many languages from Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North and South America. The many changes are voiced in
stories some of our seasoned parishioners have shared. United and centered on Christ, we too have stories to share... the gospel of the life we live each day.

I have appreciated the sense of welcoming and home I’ve found here at St. Jerome. People seem glad to see each other and whether Bruin or Trojan, saint or sinner, visitor to LA or those who think of St. Jerome’s as their family: all are welcome. Whether we are celebrating Simbang Gabi in preparation for Christmas, singing with our African and Fil-Am Choirs, doing the Second Line Dance at Madri Gras, rejoicing at our New Years Party, feeding friends at our monthly soup kitchen, getting ready for the
Craft-Faire or Carnival, visiting the homebound or those imprisoned, our doors and hearts are open to those God brings us to.
 

Thank you to all who have given us so many blessings through prayers, works and sacrifices to make St. Jerome’s what it is today. Yet remember, Jesus isn’t finished with us. Catholics don’t retire. Our ministry and service may change but our mission as disciples continues as long as we have breath. Even in heaven we pray and intercede for those in the world. I pray that as His Body we will welcome the opportunities to help make Christ’s Kingdom more present to those we meet.

Have a blessed Easter Season!