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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1665 Highway 45 By-Pass • Jackson, Tennessee 38305

(731) 668-2596 • Website: www.stmarys.tn.org

Fr. David Graham, Pastor Fr. Francisco Franquiz, Associate Pastor Fr. Tojan Abraham, Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. Dale Brown, Deacon Rev. Mr. Eddy Koonce, Deacon Rev. Mr. Jim Moss, Deacon Rev. Mr. Bob Russell, Deacon

Calli Carpenter, Finance Administrator Derek Rotty, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship Pam Haynes, Director of Liturgical Music JoAnn Wormer, Principal of St. Mary’s School (731)668-2525 Ann Keyl, Principal of Sacred Heart of Jesus

High School (731) 660-4774

Sunday Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish 1:00 p.m.

Weekdays: (refer to inside of bulletin)

Holy Days: Vigil as announced; Mass of the Day, 7:00 a.m., noon and 5:30 or 7:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:50-5:20 p.m., Sunday 7:30-7:50 a.m., 10:00-10:20 a.m., and 12:30-12:50 p.m. (Spanish)

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Baptisms (St. Mary’s and St. John’s): By appointment. Pre-baptismal class required for first time parents.

Weddings (St. Mary’s and St. John’s): Contact priest six months prior to wedding date.

Anointing of the Sick (St. Mary’s and St. John’s): By appointment. In the case of a serious illness or death, please call the parish office. Our after hours answering service will get a message to a priest.

ST. JOHN CHURCH 910 N. Washington Ave. • P. O. Box 872 • Brownsville, Tennessee 38012

(731) 668-2596

Rev. David Graham, Pastor Rev. Francisco Franquiz, Associate Pastor

Rev. Tojan Abraham, Associate Pastor

Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: 8:45 a.m. (Prior to Sunday Mass)

Saturday, March 31 (Holy Saturday) 8:00 p.m. Int. of Rev. Richard Cortese by Mark Speechley Sunday, April 1 (Easter Sunday) 8:00 a.m. Jack Mitchelson by Mike & Linda Newman 10:30 a.m. Audrey Louviere by Floyd & Patti Hebert 1:00 p.m. Int. of Karoline Rodriguez by the Nuñez Family Monday, April 2 7:00 a.m. Colonel Ngovan Chung by Thi Van Nguyen 5:30 p.m. Charles Liebert by the Schoenbachler Family Tuesday, April 3 7:00 a.m. Birthday Int. of Javier Aguirre II by the Aguirre Family 6:15 p.m. Cokey Martindale by Florence Hornsby Wednesday, April 4 8:10 a.m. Henretta Nath by Lorraine Pierce 12:00 p.m. Jim Williams by Lynn Williams Thursday, April 5 7:00 p.m. Mr. Dang Dien & Mrs. Dang Ctiao by Thi Van Nguyen 11:40 a.m. The Uhlich Family by the Sabella Family Friday, April 6 8:10 p.m. Int. of Adrian & Ma. Dayana Acosta Saturday, April 7 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory & Int. of Miguel 5:30 p.m. Kelly Gaffney Nelson by the Bell Sisters Sunday, April 8 8:00 a.m. Vic Buchholz by Lorraine Price 10:30 a.m. Jim Butler by Lorraine Price 1:00 p.m. Donato Rodriguez Aguirre by the Lupe Aguirre Family

Spiritual Life

April 1, 2018 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Visit our Parish website at www.stmarys.tn.org

Comments from Deacon Dale Brown Mass Intentions For The Week

Prayers requested for . . . . Adams, Jody Bargiachi, Charlie Beare Family Bell, Carmen Bono, Kaye Brochocki, Melvin Brown, David Brown, Linda Browning, Geneva Burrow, Susan Burton, Bobbie Christnacht, Pat Clark, Jack Datuin, Rossana Davis, Heather Dee, Elbert Elam, Teresa Ellington, Mark Flynn, Maggie Joy Faulkner, Janice Graning, Dee Green, Susan Guldan, Mary Duke Gutierrez, Lupe Gyrenge, Lorraine Hercules, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hulderman, Bobbie Hughes, Roger Jones, Brandon Jones, Brian Jones, Christine Jones, Elizabeth King, Helen Mooney Klees, LaVerne Lipe, Fitts Lisak, Mary Londino, Joe Lycette, Missi Marsh, Cathy Marshall, Phyllis Meriwether, John Mitchelson, Joe Mitchelson, Lela Mooney, Mike Muhlenkamp, John Netzel, Maureen O’Brien, Bro. Dan Overbey, Michael Okolo, Stacey Palmer , Lt. Devon Phillips, Jim Pruett, Wayne Ragan, Hutson Ragan, Philip Sanders, James Sharman, Marlene Simpson, Ruth A. Speechly, Jean Speechly, Mark Solberg, Charles Sortet, Mary Strazzella, Chris Thompson, Alta Thompson, Kitty Thompson, Robert Tims, Linda Trew, Marcia Troutman, Kevin Turner, Patsy Weller, Norman Willman, Patrick White, Peggy Wyatt, Sherri

Three days ago, on the evening of Good Friday, apparent failure loomed large. Not only was the Lord dead and buried, but the Apostles were holed up in a locked room fearing for their lives. Where were all the miracles now? What did the Master's beautiful words mean now? It seemed like God had abandoned their cause Exposed it for a naïve dream. But now, Easter Sunday has dawned and with it, the irreversible victory of the Resurrection. The tomb is empty. The stone is overturned. The shadow of the cross is dispelled by the bright morning light of a new creation. Christ's apparent failure has blossomed into victory, just like the seed that disappears under the ground only to rise up again in fresh, new growth. That is the basic pattern of Christian life. For the Church, for Christian communities, for individuals: apparent failures blossoming into victories; Good Fridays turning into Easter Sundays. As we follow Christ, He leads us up to the hill of Calvary, where we die to ourselves in the painful surrender to God's will - our own Good Fridays. But, that death in fact gives God's grace room to work in our lives so that we sprout new shoots of wisdom, virtue, and happiness - our own Easter Sundays. Christian life is an infinite number of variations on this one theme, revealed to us by God in Christ: Good Friday - Easter Sunday; Good Friday - Easter Sunday; Good Friday - Easter Sunday. Now we know exactly what's coming. When we expect one without the other, it means we have not learned the fundamental lesson of the gospel. On the other hand, when we accept and adapt to that rhythm of Christian life, we finally begin to speed forward along the road to wisdom, holiness, and lasting fulfillment. Happy Easter Everyone!

*Mass at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday’s are held at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.

Our parish welcomes 15 people into full communion with the Catholic Church

at the Easter Vigil Mass. Please pray for these

Neophytes (literally “new lights”) during their first year in the Church.

By Baptism James Dollahite &Russell Lynn Ross

By Profession & Confirmation Lesley Antunez Fidel Corcuera Mary Franks Jordan Greenup Jay Korth John Ledbetter Jarrett McBride Christopher Nguyen Chasity Pittman Kathy Sewell Mark Taylor Maria de la Luz Torres Anita Van Drew

Our Sympathy and prayers to the families of

Richard Boosey Jr., brother of Harry Boosey, Mario Garcia brother of Marilu Ramirez,

and Mary Kirk Bassett Montgomery, sister of Msgr. Thomas D. Kirk

May the glory of Christ’s Resurrection bring strength & hope in their time of loss.

Events for the Week • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Divine Will & Mercy Chapel - Daily 24/7 Monday, April 2 • 1:00 p.m. - Women’s Spirituality Group, OL Fatima • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Tuesday, April 3 • 9:00 a.m. - Heartwarmers, Modular Building • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church • 7:00 p.m. - RCIA, OL Lourdes & Africa Wednesday, April 4 •10:00 a.m. - Scripture Study, OL Lourdes • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church • 6:45 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice, OLQ Angels • 6:30 p.m. - Middle School Youth Ministry, OL Africa Thursday, April 5 • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church • 6:00 p.m. - Cenacle Rosary, Church Conference Room Friday, April 6 • 12:30 p.m. - First Friday Adoration, Church • 2:30 p.m. - Benediction, Church • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church • 7:00 p.m. - Living Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, April 7 • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Sunday, April 8 • 9:15 a.m. - Adult Sunday School, Ministry Center • 9:15 a.m. - Children’s Faith Formation, School • 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Hour, Church

Cenacle Rosary Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

in the Church. Rosary and Cenacle Prayer led by the Knights of Columbus. All are welcome. 30 minutes.

FOR THE WEEKEND OF April 7th & 8th Altar Servers

5:30 p.m. Matthew Sim, Nathan Sim, Miriam Schott 8:00 a.m. Jossemar Marcos, Jonathon Marcos, Garett Dillon, Grant Dillon 10:30 a.m. Jonah Spitzer, Chris Craigie, Tai Pickett, Cody Chouinard

Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Allie Warmath, Marsha Sabella, Margaret Doumitt, Betty Coffer, Misty Gayton, Chuck Doumitt, Linda Brown, Margaret Sale 8:00 a.m. Judy LaFont, Jacqueline Hazlehurst, Ted Hazlehurst, Sherry Thomson, Cathy Jarvis,

Denise Jarvis, Jenny Morgan, Sandra Rogers 10:30 a.m. Karen Myers, Michelle Petitt, Karen Wyatt,

Betty Frost, Debra Arnold, Bill DeSouza, Robert Flynn, Louis Saia

Greeters 5:30 p.m. David Burngasser, Shelly Burngasser 8:00 a.m. Mary Willett, Maggie Vucina 10:30 a.m. Emmanuel Obi, Renee Obi

Sacristan 5:30 p.m. Tara Doyle 8:00 a.m. Becky Crockarell 10:30 a.m. Loraine DeSouza

Lector 5:30 p.m. G. Jan Wilms, Roxanne Niedbalski 8:00 a.m. Martin Schoenbachler, Bernadette Faulkner 10:30 a.m. Mickie Whitaker, George Alexander

Ushers 5:30 p.m. Kemp Reed, Chris Coughlin, JC Coughlin, Fitts Lipe, Bill Brewer 8:00 a.m. Lynn Williams, Bobby Morgan, Kim Kersey,

Donald LaFont, Kevin Dillon 10:30 a.m. Jeremy Blankenship, Greg Hickerson, Dennis Tims, Lane Lemons, Shayne Hayden

ST. JOHN’S BROWNSVILLE Extraordinary Ministers for Sunday, April 8, 2018

Extraordinary Ministers: Bob Thompson, Ron Michael Lectors: Sara Elaine Thompson, Sara Medina

Altar Servers: Alexis Rodriguez, Yeslin Lugo

Sunday, April 1 9:00 a.m. Mass for the People Sunday, April 8 9:00 a.m. Mass for the People

Mass Intentions for the Week

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Parish Mission Statement With God’s grace and with Mary as our model, we live and bear witness that as we are loved by our Lord Jesus, so we are to love one another. Nourished by Sacred Scripture and Catholic Tradition, we celebrate sacramental life; we evangelize and educate; we are constant in charitable works and hospitality; and we embrace diversity and advocate for all issues of human life and justice.


Baptism Preparation Class Available every 3rd Monday of the month.

Our next class is April 16, 2018

from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room

in the Narthex.

You must register at the Parish Office, 668-2596.

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH



PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Why Adore?

To make room in our life for the Eucharistic Lord, so that He can change our life into His -

is that asking too much? St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

Adorers are needed for the following hours: Monday 1-2 am, 2-3 am, 3-4 am; Tuesday 2-3 am; Friday 1-2 am. There are several hours during the day that need a second adorer. Contact Helen Buchholz at 217-2854 or email at [email protected]

Due to Easter no offertory totals were included. The monthly

totals for March will be in the bulletin April 8th.

Senior Citizens Day This retreat day is a special event for seniors in April , to celebrate the spring season. This day begins with a staff welcome, followed by Morning Prayer in the Chapel. Our culinary team, who specialize in hospitality, will serve an excellent home-cooked lunch. Musical entertainment will be provided by Terry Starr with a raffle drawing after the meal. The day concludes at 1:30 p.m. with a prayer of thanksgiving.

Date: April 26, 2018 Suggested offering: $15.00

You may register on line at olqpretreats.com or email [email protected] or call 731-548-2500

****A T T E N T I O N *** A container is leaving in the middle

of April for Moron, Haiti.

Please consider picking up one or two of the following items to help the children there.

There is a bin located in the Narthex to drop off items.

Thank you so much!! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Toothpaste Towels/Washcloths Soap/Shampoo Vaseline Summer Clothes Socks Hair Bows Combs Paper Pens/pencils

FOOD

Canned Meats Spaghetti (cans) Sugar Salt Jelly Teabags Canned Fruit Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Canned Vegetables

First Holy Communion Retreat will be Saturday,

April 21st from 9 am - 2 pm

in the Ministry Center.

Pray for success of the Appeal. Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their

gift to the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

St. Mary’s is at 39% of our goal of $84,000. So far we have 18% participation but we would

like 100% participation.

St. John’s is at 43% of our goal of $2,500. With only 41% participation.

If you have not yet made a gift, pledge or

promise of prayer please fill out a commitment card located in the Narthex. Please participate in the

support of our diocesan church.

St. Mary’s Goal is $84,000 $ 32,645

St. John’s Goal is $2,500 $1,069



Card Ministry Sympathy - Encouragement - Get Well

If you need to contact us in April please contact: Anne Sain [email protected]

BULLETIN DEADLINE!

12 p.m. Monday, April 9 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of April 15, 2018.

Please submit all bulletin information in writing or by email to [email protected]

ST. MARY’S Total Youth Ministry

April 4 Gatherings

HS will be at the Lemons House at 7 p.m. Theme: Amazing Saints

MS in OL of Africa at 6:30 p.m.

See the announcement on the back page about our upcoming fundraisers.

Contact Derek Rotty for questions,

[email protected]

ST. MARY’S HOMEBOUND & SENIOR CITIZENS CORNER

INFO YOU CAN USE

NEED A RIDE? Contact MyRide West TN: 731-668-6420 or 1-844-803-0169.

NEED ERRANDS RUN OR SITTING OR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING? Contact St. Mary’s Parishioner and nursing student ANGELA MOORE 731-695-3007

NEED HANDYMAN TASKS: Contact a Knight – Either Tony Neihoff at 731-298-1064 or Cory Droy at 1-618-520-9709.

TIPS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY IN YOUR HOME

especially if you live alone:

• Get to know your neighbors; and ask one of them or a member of your family to call you each day to make sure everything is okay.

• Remove all tripping hazards such as throw rugs and electrical cords in your walking path.

• Avoid slippery conditions, such as water spilled on floors.

• Test smoke alarms weekly.

HOME TOUCH is a ministry offered by Parishioner Phyllis Marshall. Every Tuesday afternoon, she calls St. Mary’s homebound who would appreciate hearing from a parish member. Please call Phyllis at 668-5555 if you would like to receive calls.

NOTABLE QUOTABLE: “You can’t have your Easter Sunday

without your Good Friday.” (author unknown)

TAKE NOTE

A Blessed and Happy Easter to Everyone! A big THANK YOU to all my very dedicated musicians who gave their time and talent for the last TWO months to practice our Holy Week and Easter liturgies music. The Adult Choir sang so beautifully through- out Lent and Holy Week. Many thanks to Nancy McMahon, our Choir Accompanist; Rob Wyatt on guitar; Joe Haynes on soprano saxophone; and the 6 ringers of our Hand Bell Choir. We are so blessed to have you all with us! May God abundantly bless you all this Easter season! Would you like to join our Adult Choir for our St. Mary's CONFIRMATION liturgy and mass on Friday, May 4th? We only have THREE short practices: Wednesdays - April 18th, 25th, and May 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Please contact me if you are interested in singing! 512 - 3967

Pam Haynes - Director of Liturgical Music



CELEBRATE LIFE Please pray for the women in our parish who are with child. This is a wonderful way to support mothers and

their families with our love and prayers. If any expectant mothers would like to be added to this list and if any new mom would like to receive meals after your baby is born or if there are any Moms out there that would

like to provide meals for these Moms, please call Carrie Jones at 731-571-5191.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Ashley Turner Todd, Iliana Aguirre, Sandra Aguirre, Lucy Diaz, Monique DiChiara and Kelly Valdes.

PRAYER FOR PREGNANT MOTHERS: Dear Father, we ask you to protect the little babies who are being knit together in their mothers’

wombs. Comfort their mothers and fathers during the time that they are growing and developing. Lord Jesus, give these smallest of persons the strength to come into this world, to fully participate in your creation. Send your Holy Spirit to infuse their souls with love for you. After long, healthy,

and loving lives, bring them safely home to your heavenly kingdom. Amen.

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