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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, January 27 8:00 a.m. Int. of Fr. Granados by the Speechly Family 5:30 p.m. Jim Wilson by Joan Wilson Sunday, January 28 8:00 a.m. Kelly Nelson Gaffney by Darlene Butler 10:30 a.m. Mary Collis by Lynn Williams 1:00 p.m. Int. of Benito Rodriguez Monday, January 29 7:00 a.m. Dee Miller by Petrinjak Family 11:40 p.m. Birthday Int. Fr. Enrique Granados by Mark Speechly 5:30 p.m. Natalie Williams Hudson by Lynn Williams Tuesday, January 30 7:00 a.m. Ione Mella by Maria Morera 6:15 p.m. Sandra Knighten by Maria Knighten Wednesday, January 31 8:10 a.m. Mary & Mildred Hannah by the Koonce Family 12:00 p.m. Barbara Lifsey by Chip & Diane Edwards Thursday, February 1 7:00 a.m. Zocorro de la Paz by Berta Leon 11:40 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory by Marsha Sabella Friday, February 2 8:10 a.m. Int. of Jesus Adrian & Ma. Dayana Acosta Saturday, February 3 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls Purgatory 5:30 p.m. Cam Johnson by Diane Johnson Sunday, February 4 8:00 a.m. Timothy Cushing by Beth Baddour 10:30 a.m. Otto Haayer by Allen, Angie & Virginia Haayer 1:00 p.m. Int. of Cassandra Cazares

Spiritual Life

January 28, 2018 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 Brochocki, Melvin 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 Guldan, Mary Duke Gutierrez, Lupe Hercules, Jennifer Hudson, Ann Hughes, Roger Jones, Brandon Jones, Elizabeth King, Helen Mooney Klees, LaVerne Lisak, Mary Londino, Joe Lycette, Missi Marsh, Cathy Marshall, Phyllis Matlock, Anna Bond Meriwether, John Mitchelson, Joe Mitchelson, Lela Mooney, Mike Muhlenkamp, John Netzel, Maureen O’Brien, Bro. Dan Overbey, Michael Okolo, Stacey Palmer , Lt. Devon Pruett, Wayne Ragan, Philip Sanders, James Sharman, Marlene Simpson, Ruth A. Speechly, Jean Speechly, Mark Solberg, Charles Sortet, Mary Strazzella, Chris Thompson, Alta Thompson, Heath Thompson, Kitty Thompson, Robert Tims, Linda Trew, Marcia Troutman, Kevin Turner, Patsy Weller, Norman Willman, Patrick White, Peggy Wyatt, Sherri

Our Sympathy and prayers to the families of

Gay Barnette, wife of Billy Barnette,

Rosemary Dixon, wife of Howard Dixon,

Hilda Holmes, mother of Wayne Holmes,

and to the family of Mary Claire LaGrange.

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

Today’s readings remind us that the importance of the Gospel is that it is the truth. We need the truth to pursue what is truly good in life, not illusions. In today’s First Reading Moses, about to part ways with the Israelites, promises them a prophet will be sent to teach them after he is gone. A prophet speaks on behalf of God, which is why the Lord is harsh on those who say their teaching is from God, or from false gods. The people of Israel were so frightened by the Lord on Sinai that they wanted an intermediary, someone who would speak to the Lord on their behalf. The prophet promised by Moses is Our Lord. Sent by the Father, he teaches us the truth about God’s will for our lives. In today’s Gospel, the crowds see something different in this young rabbi from Nazareth who is just starting his ministry. Why do his words have a weight to them that they didn’t find in their scribes? They bear the weight of truth. Something resonates in us when we hear the truth, and for the crowds in today’s Gospel they know Our Lord’s teaching rings true: it speaks to something in their hearts, be it a call to conversion or a confirmation of the upright life they’re trying to lead. We need the truth, and Our Lord is the truth in Person. Society today focuses a lot on opinion, but often doesn’t go very deep. Today many people don’t want to speak out at all for fear of being labeled as judgmental, but also, at times, out of a mistaken idea that two apparently irreconcilable beliefs can be true: everyone’s got their “truth,” and nobody should question it. This attitude loses sight of the fact that there is a truth to everything, and we’re all seeking to understand it and embrace it in our lives. The Gospel brought to us by Our Lord brings that truth to us. It helps us cut through opinions that may veil untruths. The Gospel today has been preached for millennia, but it’s the truth that sets us free. Let’s listen to Our Lord with renewed attention today through his Word, confident that it is the truth, and not be shy about helping others learn the truth as well.

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

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be February 2 beginning at 12:30 p.m.

with Benediction at 2:30 p.m. in the Church.

Events for the Week • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Divine Will & Mercy Chapel - Daily 24/7 Monday, January 29 • 1:00 p.m. - Women’s Spirituality Group, OL Fatima • 5:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts, Holy Family Hall • 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts, Holy Family Hall Tuesday, January 30 • 9:00 a.m. - Heartwarmers, Modular Building • 7:00 p.m. - RCIA, OL Lourdes & Africa Wednesday, January 31 • 10:00 a.m. - Scripture Study, OL Lourdes • 6:45 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice, OLQ Angels • 7:00 p.m. - Middle School Youth Ministry, OL Africa Thursday, February 1 • 6:00 p.m. - Cenacle Rosary, Church • 7:00 p.m. - Gospel of John, OL Guadalupe Friday, February 2 • 12:300 p.m. - First Friday Adoration, Church • 2:30 p.m. - Benediction, Church Saturday, February 3 Sunday, February 4 • 9:15 a.m. - Children’s Faith Formation, School • 9:15 a.m. - Adult Sunday School, Ministry Center

ST. JOHN’S BROWNSVILLE

Extraordinary Ministers for Sunday, February 4, 2017 Extraordinary Ministers: Ron Michael, Bob Thompson Lectors: Benjamin Rodriguez, Gabriel Sagahon

Altar Servers: Alexis Rodriguez, Sinai Leon

Sunday, January 28 9:00 a.m. The Choma Family by Miriam Anawate Sunday, February 4 9:00 p.m. Int. of Carol Saia by Agnes Smith

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.


FOR THE WEEKEND OF February 3 & 4 Altar Servers

5:30 p.m. Caroline Hayes, Emily Hayes, Jacob Hayes 8:00 a.m. Luke Lafont, Braden Scheidecker, Ryan Bayliss, Blayne Koonce 10:30 a.m. Ellis Holland, Carmen Genesi, Kevin Keeton,

Will Keyl

Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Chuck Doumitt, Margaret Doumitt, James Egan, Betty Coffer, Jeanne Egan, Tim Jackson, Misty Gayton, Becky DeArmitt 8:00 a.m. Judy LaFont, Judy Koonce, Barbara Williams, Jaqueline Hazlehurst, Denise Jarvis, Ted Hazlehurst 10:30 a.m. Mary Jo Howard, Betty Frost, Debra Arnold,

Bill DeSouza, Louis Saia, George Alexander

Greeters 5:30 p.m. Roxanne Niedbalski, Thomas Niedbalski 8:00 a.m. Maggie Vucina ,Mary Willett 10:30 a.m. Virginia Haayer, Diane Johnson

Sacristan 5:30 p.m. Mary Todd 8:00 a.m. Becky Crockarell 10:30 a.m. George Alexander

Lector 5:30 p.m. Vincent Tapler, Sally Dwyer 8:00 a.m. Sherry Thomson, Joseph Londino 10:30 a.m. Steven Sopcak, Tara Doyle

Ushers 5:30 p.m. Kemp Reed, Thomas Niedbalski, Bill Brewer,

Margaret Sale, Fitts Lipe 8:00 a.m. Lynn Williams, Bobby Morgan, Kevin Dillon, Donald LaFont, Kim Kersey 10:30 a.m. Ed Martindale, Chris Graham, Larry Sturgis, Jeremy Blankenship, Dennis Tims

Love & Life: Understanding God’s Plan for Human Sexuality, Marriage & Natural Family Planning

Saturday, March 24 from 10am to 1pm $35 per couple (includes materials & lunch)

Satisfies diocesan marriage prep requirement for Natural Family Planning.

To register: email [email protected]

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH



PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We become like that which we gaze upon. Looking Into a sunset, the face takes on a golden

glow. Looking at the Eucharistic Lord for an hour transforms The heart in a mysterious way as the face of Moses was transformed after his

companionship with God on The mountain. (Venerable Fulton Sheen)

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

email at [email protected]

REQUIRED SACRAMENTS MEETING

FOR FAMILIES

First Holy Communion, Year 2 (2nd Grade & Wisdom Class)

Sunday, February 4

ALL MEETINGS: 9:15-10:15 A.M.

English: K of C Hall Spanish: SMS Cafeteria

Parish Retreat

Mark your calendars for this special, life-changing event!

Friday, February 23, thru Sunday, February 25

Encounter Jesus anew (or for the first time!) with your fellow parishioners.

No overnight stays; childcare will be available

Limited seats available (40 retreatants) Call 731-668-2596 or email [email protected]

Check out our NEW PARISH WEBSITE!

Same address, new look, new content! www.stmarys.tn.org

Let us know if something needs to be added.

St. Mary’s St. John’s Weekly Offertory $ 20,427 $ 856 January Offertory Goal $ 21,000 $ 540

Building Fund Collection $ 620

Total Offertory to Date $ 585,706 $ 13,190 Offertory Goal to Date $ 663,000 $ 16,200



Card Ministry Sympathy - Encouragement - Get Well If you need to contact us in February please contact:

Jane McDaniel [email protected]

BULLETIN DEADLINE!

12 p.m. Monday, January 29 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of February 4, 2018.

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

Any man wanting to join or learn more about the

Knights of Columbus, please contact the Grand Knight

Donald LaFont 731-803-7274.

ST. MARY’S Total Youth Ministry

We will be GATHERING ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS.

Gatherings for January 31st Middle School Youth Group will meet

from 6:30 to 8:00 in Our Lady of Africa and High School Youth Group will be at

the home of Eddie and Kylie Kahle.

Contact Derek Rotty at 731-668-2596 for address or more information.

Follow our Youth Ministry on Instagram @stmarysjaxtn

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 731-695-3997. Her fee is $12 per hour.

NEED HANDYMAN TASKS: Contact a Knight—either Tony Neihoff at 731-298-1064 or Cory Droy at1-618-520-9709.

TIP ON SHOPPING AT GROCERY STORE: Park next to a cart return section, take a cart & hold onto it as you roll it into the store, making a “walker” out of the cart.

NOTABLE QUOTABLE: “Live simply, so that others may simply

live.” (Quaker Proverb)

TAKE NOTE

THANK YOU ... to Anne Long and our St. Mary's School Choir for singing with us to begin Catholic Schools Week. Parents - Set the example! Children learn more from what they see their parents do, than from what they hear them say. Show them how to pray and sing meaningfully and with energy, even when you don't feel like it. Share and witness your faith with them! And remember: "When you sing, you pray twice"!

Youth Choir meets Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. Adult Choir meets Wednesdays @ 6:45 p.m. JOIN US!

Pam Haynes - Director of Liturgical Music 512 - 3967

St. Mary’s School will celebrate a retreat day on Thursday, February 1st.

Fr. Gregory Maria Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest from St. Louis Bertrand Priory in Louisville, KY, will be

present to lead the students, faculty, and families through the retreat. Please note the following scheduled events

that all are welcome to attend:

8:10am All-School Mass, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to Holy Family Hall

Adoration in Holy Family Hall, from 9am-2:30pm (Confessions are tentatively scheduled from 9:50-12:15)

1:30pm—All-School Rosary in Holy Family Hall, followed by a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction

For more information, please contact Sister Maria Joseph: [email protected], or 731-668-2525, x. 122.



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: Gennifer Cotner, Jessica Berlanga, Christy Waggoner, and Ashley Turner Todd.

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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