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Bishop J. Terry Steib LaneOn Dec. 15, 2015, Memphis City Council announced the renaming of a city street after Bishop J. Terry Steib. Councilman Allen G. Crone read from highlights of Bishop Steib’s service to Memphis and the surrounding area, including his founding of the Jubilee Schools network which serves 1600 students. As an act of appreciation for all he has done for the city,

a section of Central Avenue between Rozelle Street and McLean was officially renamed to J. Terry Steib Lane.

SFA students wish Superintendent Donato a Happy Birthday By Alicia Brown, assistant principal On March 8, St. Francis of Assisi was blessed to have Mrs. Janet Donato, superintendent of Catholic Schools of Memphis, visit with all of our students. Along the way, she shared prayer cards announcing the Holy Year of Mercy and led the students in a prayer for Catholic schools. As a bonus, she was surprised with flowers and cards from all of the children to wish her a “happy birthday!”

On March 15, 2016, the

president of the U.S. Conference

of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz issued

an urgent call to support a petition

to stop genocide in the Middle East

and convince the U.S. Department

of State to include Christians in any

formal declaration of genocide.

The call to action was issued

days before the U.S. Department

of State is expected to make a

decision on the issue and as a

congressional resolution gains

support in Congress.

USCCB urges: sign petition to stop Christian genocideUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Archbishop Kurtz’ full statement

follows:

“Today, the people of God

must speak up for our brothers

and sisters facing genocide in the

Middle East. I urge every Catholic

to sign the petition at www.

stopthechristiangenocide.org. As

a people of faith, we must convince

the United States Department of

State to include Christians in any

formal declaration of genocide.

For months, the Catholic Church

has been a voice for Christians and

other religious minorities facing the evil of deadly persecution. Now,

the State Department is expected to make a decision within days. A

resolution, H. Con. Res. 75, is also gaining bipartisan support in Congress.

Please, make sure your name is added to the witness. The very future of

the ancient Christian presence in the Middle East is at stake.

I am grateful to my brother bishops, the Knights of Columbus and all

the faithful who have struggled to keep a focus on suffering Christians in

the national debate. Rest assured of my continued prayers and support.Sign the petition at www.stopthechristiangenocide.org. (continued on page 3)

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Choral Festival was held in three areas in Tennessee (West, Middle and East). Choirs that score high enough qualify to go to State Festival level. Choirs compete for ratings from I (highest) to V (lowest) and are adjudicated by three choral clinicians and one judge for sight reading. Approximately 75 choirs competed in the West Region last week, and only a small number of choirs received Sweepstakes Awards (I’s from all judges and I’s in sight reading). The Christian Brothers High School Men’s Chorus and Chamber Choir received Sweepstakes (I, I, I, I), and Honors Chorus received a Superior (I, I, II+, I). All three groups qualify for the State Choral Festival to be held in April. This success comes after students placing in All West, All State, All Nationals, Solo and Ensemble, Governor’s School for the Arts, and students also submitting works for the Choral Composers Competition “I am very proud for of the boys for their excellent work,” said Michael Williams, CBHS Brothers of Faith director. “I hope this blesses you, as it has me. I am so very proud of my students.” “Choral Fest was an awesome experience because it was an opportunity for the Brothers of Faith to really shine and show other schools what we have,” said freshman Owen Tyron. “I enjoyed listening to other choirs from all over Western Tennessee, because I got to hear different types of music and different types of choirs such as soprano, alto and baritone (SAB), to 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone and bass (TTBB), which is the type of choir we are. The best part though, was when we heard that we had gotten all

CBHS’s Brothers of Faith receive choral honorsBy John Morris, director of Marketing and Communications

1s (which is really good) and superiors in everything, sending us to the state choral fest! I cannot wait to go tackle state with my fellow Brothers!” “Choral Festival gives newer choir members a chance to experience the excitement – and slight stress – of competition and gives them confidence that they can succeed as members of these groups,” said sophomore Daniel Ward. “I enjoyed the fact that this year we were prepared despite time constraints and used that morale boost to put out a product that resonated well with the audience of other talented choirs, with Mr. Williams and the judges.” Junior Parker Pirtle joined the Brothers of Faith Men’s Choir his freshman year. “Everyone in the room loved Mr. Williams and the work we did in choir, but few understood how good our choir had the potential to be,” said Pirtle. “My sophomore year was the first year that we went to choral festival. The entire experience was exciting after we had two of our three choirs make it to the state level, but the biggest group, men’s chorus, still lacked the commitment and drive to do really well. This year that all changed. Many new students came into choir not sure what to expect, but it immediately clicked. All three groups this year have worked harder and put in more work than any of the choirs in the past, but this is not at the past choir’s fault. The students that assisted Mr. Williams in building this program from the ground up in the past 5+ years are to thank for our success today. The Brothers of Faith Choir is highly respected by the choral community of Tennessee, and continually raises the standard of

singing for city and state choral festival. I think I speak for all of the returning vocalists when I say that this year’s group is really something special.” Williams also praised some students in particular. “Trevor Brown is entering The Darkest Days, Spencer Germany is entering Luctus and Echo, and Daniel Ward is entering There Will Be Soft Rains and A Gaelic Blessing. All of these works are SATB (for female/male choirs), most are A Cappella, and all are their own original musical ideas, melodic structures, chordal progressions and creativity. They are amazing.” “Daniel Ward’s A Gaelic Blessing is stunning. I have it here (see below) and I would strongly encourage you to take the three minutes it takes to watch/listen to it – you will be impressed beyond measure.” To watch the choral group, visit:

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The West Tennessee Catholic - 3Week of March 17, 2016

St. Ann School presents “Godspell”St. Ann Catholic School in Bartlett staged a production of Godspell on March 2, 3, 4 at St. Benedict Auditorium. The production was a rousing success.

Engineering week is one of the most fun times of the school year at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School. Students get to experience fun activities using math and science throughout the school. National Engineering week is sponsored annually each February by DiscoverE. Mrs. Mangin, the science coordinator, said, “I think it’s really important for OLPH to celebrate engineering week because engineers impact every part of our lives. The work they do is very important. Students need to know about their opportunities in engineering because there is a lot of job growth in that sector.” This year was the 65th anniversary of Engineering Week so Wednesday, Feb. 24 was the Global Day of the Engineer. To celebrate, the OLPH middle school (fifth through eighth grades) and the Student Council hosted an Engineering Breakfast, as well as an Engineering Fair for all students and families. At the Engineering Fair, there were class projects featuring the engineering explorations of the preK and elementary students, as well as interactive engineering stations run by the older students. At the mechanical engineering station, kids made a catapult out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands. They then shot fluff balls at a target. At the structural engineering station, students made structures out of hundreds of red plastic cups. There was an

The OLPH 3K class gets ready for their visit to the OLPH Global Day of the Engineer Fair.

Engineering Week at OLPHBy Bobby McAlexander, William Mangin and Samuel Hooten

aerospace engineering station, where participants created parachutes. They got to drop their designs from a ladder to try to hit a target safely. There was also a computer science engineering station where students made an initial bracelet using 8-bit binary code for the letters. The fair was amazing and everyone loved the activities. Most of the middle schools students said their favorite part was helping younger students experience engineering. In addi t ion to the fa i r preparations, students in grades four through eight created vehicles out of everyday objects. The seventh and eighth-grade students made mousetrap cars. Fourth, fifth and sixth-graders made propeller cars from water bottles. Engineering was also celebrated in art class as students learned about architecture while building structures. Nathan Helms, an eighth-grader, commented, “I really enjoyed the challenge of engineering a car powered by a mouse trap. The goal was distance, so wheel size and other materials made a big difference in the car performance.” Mrs. Lifsey, the assistant principal, commented on the OLPH STEM program. “We have embraced STEM learning for many years and our students go above and beyond. The OLPH students are innovative and well prepared for high school, college and the work force.”

St. Francis of Assisi Stations of the CrossBy Alicia Brown, assistant principal

Carrying on the beautiful Lenten tradition, our sixth-grade students put on their touching version of the Stations of the Cross in Shadows. Students recreated each station while leading prayers and reflections on the meaning of each point along Jesus’s Passion.

With each passing day, the roll of modern martyrs grows. While

we rejoice in their ultimate victory over death through the power of

Jesus’ love, we must also help our fellow Christians carry the Cross of

persecution and, as much as possible, help relieve their suffering. By

doing so, the Middle East and the world will be made safer for people of

every faith to live in peace.”

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Growing old together: “I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad; Carry you around when your arthritis is bad. All I wanna do is grow old with you. I’ll get your medicine when your tummy aches; Build you a fire if the furnace breaks. Oh it could be so nice, growing old with you.” From: The Wedding Singer.


S t . A g n e s A c a d e m y - S t Dominic School is honored to announce the appointment of Mr. Christopher Burke as the next dean of St. Dominic School. Mr. Burke is currently serving as the assistant principal and middle school teacher at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School in Indialantic, Florida, a position he has held for three years. He also has experience as an admission counselor for both the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Florida Institute of Technology, and as a learning lab coordinator at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bryan, Texas. He has served as a varsity Basketball and Soccer coach at three separate schools leading two of the schools to state rankings and a “Final Four” finish. “We are grateful that we have identified such a professional educator, strong leader and devoted Catholic to be the next dean of St. Dominic School,” said Barbara Daush, president, St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School. Mr. Burke graduated from Auburn Univers i ty wi th a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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Christopher Burke appointed dean of St. Dominic SchoolBy Ginger Jordan, director of Communications & Alumnae Relations

and received a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Arkansas Tech University. In addition to his roles as a teacher and coach, he has served as an accreditation team member for the Florida Catholic Conference and as a Board member for the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School. He is a trainer for the Play Like a Champion program at the University of Notre Dame and co-created and directed GO Camp, a summer organizational camp for students in grades four through eight at Holy Name of Jesus. His references describe him as patient, understanding, and a gifted team-builder and gentleman, who is devoted to collaboration. He is the chair of the Academic Excellence Committee at Holy Name of Jesus and is leading the faculty in a curriculum project, mapping the scope and sequence of skills at all grade levels and in all academic disciplines. He is a very hands-on leader whom students respect and teachers trust. Mr. Burke and his wife, Martha, have a 5-month-old daughter, Lizzie. Martha will also join the St. Agnes-St. Dominic family as a

lower school counselor at St. Agnes Academy beginning in August 2016. Martha received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Methodist University and her Master of Education in Human Development C o u n s e l i n g f r o m Vanderbilt University. She has six years of experience as a school counselor, teacher, softball and basketball coach and college advisor. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Memphis and the daughter of Rick Ferguson, retired president of St. George’s Independent School. Mr. Burke and his family are parishioners at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, where he is a third degree Knight with the parish’s Knights of Columbus. He is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking, biking, and camping, and he plays in a men’s soccer league year round with other teachers and coaches from the local Catholic High School.

“My wife and I have known of the outstanding reputation of St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School for many years,” said Mr. Burke. “Having grown up in Catholic schools, I now feel exceedingly fortunate to join a school in which I sense shared beliefs, mission, philosophy and genuine resonance. I am excited and full of energy, gratitude and appreciation for this opportunity to serve as St. Dominic’s next dean. I enthusiastically look forward to meeting each student, his family and our entire school community as we begin our relationship,” he said.

The Little Sisters of the Poor, an order of Catholic nuns who care for the elderly poor, filed a brief at the Supreme Court explaining glaring contradictions in the government’s healthcare mandate. On March 23, 2016, the Court will hear arguments about whether the government can force the Little Sisters to provide services like the week-after pill against their religious beliefs when those same services could be easily obtained through the government’s own exchanges. “The government already exempts 1 in 3 Americans from this mandate, and it has given big government programs and big companies like Exxon and Visa the freedom to decide not to comply with the mandate, even just for reasons of cost or convenience,”

Little Sisters poke big holes in Government’s caseBy The Becket Fund

said Sr. Loraine Marie Maguire, mother provincial of the Little Sisters of the Poor. “Protecting our ability to care for the elderly poor ought to be at least as important as helping big business save a few dollars.” “The government must have been hoping the Justices wouldn’t read their whole brief in one sitting,” said Mark Rienzi, senior counsel at the Becket Fund and lead counsel for the Little Sisters. “They defend these massive exemptions by saying that the exchanges are great and easy to use. But then they blast the same exchanges as lousy and hard to use for any Little Sisters employee. The brief is going to give the Justices whiplash from trying to keep up with those contradictions.”

“The government has ample ways to distribute these services without us – and their brief says those ways are perfectly fine for the tens of millions of people covered by all the other exemptions it handed out,” explained Sr. Loraine. “I don’t understand why the government can’t just use the same systems and programs it already has in place and leave us Little Sisters to our work of caring for the elderly poor as we have for 175 years.” The Little Sisters of the Poor have received widespread support in their case, including from a diverse coalit ion of religious leaders representing Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Native American, Catholic, Protestant, and other faiths as well as over 200 Democratic and Republican

Members of Congress. More than 40 friend-of-the-court briefs were filed at the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the Little Sisters. The Little Sisters’ case, along with several other religious ministries, will be heard March 23. For more in format ion about their case, visit www.thelittlesistersofthepoor.com.

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A group of elderly persons and the “grandparents of Rome” distributed copies of Luke’s Gospel at the Vatican on Sunday after Pope Francis delivered his Angelus address, which touched on the human dignity of the sinner. “How deserving grandfathers and grandmothers who transmit the faith to their grandchildren,” the Pope said as he introduced the elderly men and women, who were assisted by volunteers of the Vatican’s Santa Marta pediatric dispensary. Delivering his remarks to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square on the fifth Sunday of Lent, the pontiff encouraged those present to read the Gospel daily in order that “the mercy of the Father may dwell in your heart, and you may bring it to everyone you meet.” “I invite you to take this Gospel, because the mercy of the Father is done works in you,” he said. In addition to containing the entire Gospel of Luke, the booklets include the seven corporal and spiritual works of mercy. “It would be nice that you

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St Peter’s Square on June 15, 2015 before the Angelus. Credit L’Osservatore Romano.

Pope praises grandparents who transmit the faith By Ann Schneible, Catholic News Agency

learned by heart,” to make it easier to follow them, the Pope added. It has become a custom of Pope Francis to call on volunteers from a particular group to distribute copies of the Gospel during Lent. On March 22, 2015, also the fifth Sunday of Lent, a group of homeless persons helped to distribute the Gospels. Pope Francis centered his pre-Angelus address on Sunday’s Gospel account of Jesus forgiving the woman caught in adultery. He recounted the scene from John’s Gospel, in which the woman is brought to Jesus by the Scribes and Pharisees. They attempt to trap him by asking whether they should stone her according to the law, or show her mercy: if Jesus follows the law, he loses his reputation, whereas if he shows her clemency, he goes against the law. The Scribes and Pharisees “seemed to have had a thirst for blood,” the Pope observed. However, Jesus disarmed them of their intentions, and said: whoever is without sin, cast the first stone. This prompted them to walk away in shame.

In of f - the-cuff remarks, the Pope o b s e r v e d h o w effectively this scene helps us to be aware of our own sinfulness. How good it is to “have the courage to drop the stones we have for throwing at others, and to think a little about our sins,” he said. After the Scribes and Pharisees leave the scene, Jesus turns to the woman with “eyes full of mercy and full of love” and asks her where her accusers have gone. Observing that Jesus treated her with dignity “perhaps for the first time,” the Pope said: “she is not her sin; she has the dignity of a person.” Such treatment “can change lives,” and help a person leave behind slavery and take “a new path.” The scene highlights “the theme of the mercy of God, who never wants the death of the sinner, but that she be converted and live.” The woman caught in adultery “represents all of us,” Pope Francis said: “that we are sinners,

adulterers before God, traitors of his loyalty.” “Her experience is God’s will for each of us: not our condemnation, but our salvation through Jesus. He is the grace that saves us from sin and death.” “God does not nail down our sin,” nor does he “identify us with the wrongs we have done. We have a name, and God does not identify this name with the sin we have committed.” “He wants that our freedom is converted from evil to good, and this is possible – you can! – With his grace.”

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The fact-based drama Miracles From Heaven (Columbia) tells a remarkable story. Though director Patricia Riggen’s screen version of Christy Beam’s 2015 memoir is clearly designed for believers – and sometimes feels padded – even dedicated skeptics may have trouble dismissing its underlying narrative. A wife and the mother of three daughters, Christy (Jennifer Garner) is going about her everyday life in the Fort Worth area of Texas when tragedy strikes without warning: Her 10-year-old middle daughter Annabel (Kylie Rogers) develops an unexplained but seemingly unshakable illness. Alarmed, Christy refuses to accept the series of more or less casually delivered misdiagnoses from unfocused doctors with which she’s presented. And eventually, the grim truth emerges. Annabel’s symptoms are identified as stemming from pediatric chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, or CIPO, a rare, painful and incurable condition that prevents the body from digesting food. Persistent Christy now focuses on obtaining the care of one of the few specialists in CIPO, Dr. Samuel Nurko (Eugenio Derbez). However, although kindly and caring, Dr. Nurko proves powerless to combat the disease – and Annabel’s death sentence stands. Although Christy and her easygoing veterinarian husband, Kevin (Martin Henderson), are dedicated churchgoers – John Carroll Lynch plays their good-humored pastor – Christy’s faith crumbles in the face of Annabel’s current torment and impending

Jennifer Garner, Queen Latifah and Kylie Rogers star in a scene from the movie Miracles From Heaven. (CNS photo/Columbia Pictures)

“Miracles From Heaven”By John Mulderig, Catholic News Service

demise. She finds herself unable to pray. She’s also deeply angered by the misguided notions of some fellow parishioners who seem to entertain a pre-Christian understanding of the connection between sin and misfortune. Ye t a s ta r t l ing , a lmos t inexplicable, turnaround awaits Christy – one which is certainly providentia l i f not indeed miraculous. Though it may be aimed at a self-selecting audience of the already convinced, screenwriter Randy Brown’s script minimizes neither its protagonist’s crisis of doubt nor the larger mystery of innocent suffering. The dialogue also takes a wide view of what counts as a divinely inspired marvel, highlighting the above-and-beyond kindness shown to Christy and her clan by an ensemble of secondary characters. The most significant of these is Angela (Queen Latifah), a gregarious waitress who takes an instant – and cheering – shine to Annabel. While squeaky clean as far as the normal array of objectionable elements is concerned, Miracles From Heaven nonetheless includes both subjects and sights that make it inappropriate for the youngest viewers. The film contains mature themes as well as potentially upsetting incidents and medical procedures. The Catholic News Service classification is A-II – adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG – parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.


Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4. The date was announced March 15 during an “ordinary public consistory,” a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes that formally ends the sainthood process. At the same consistory, the pope set June 5 as the date for the canonizations of Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski of Poland, founder of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, and Blessed Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad of Sweden, who re-founded the Bridgettine sisters. In addition, Pope Francis dec lared that Oct . 16 he would celebrate Mass for the canonizations of Argentina’s “gaucho priest,” Blessed Jose Brochero, and Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio, a 14-year-old Mexican boy martyred for refusing to renounce his faith during the Cristero War of the 1920s. Mother Teresa was widely known as a living saint as she ministered to the sick and the dying in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the world. Although some people criticized her for not also challenging the injustices that kept so many people so poor and abandoned, her simple service touched the hearts of millions of people of all

A poster of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata and Missionaries of Charity are seen in Kolkata, India, in this Sept. 5, 2007, file photo. Pope Francis will declare her a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4, the conclusion of the Year of Mercy jubilee for those engaged in works of mercy. (CNS photo/Jayanta Shaw, Reuters).

Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

faiths. Born to an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje, in what is now part of Macedonia, she went to India in 1929 as a Sister of Loreto and became an Indian citizen in 1947. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Shortly after she died in 1997, St. John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003. Af ter her beat i f icat ion, Missionary of Charity Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, the postulator of her sainthood cause, published a book of her letters, Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light. The letters illustrated how, for decades, she experienced what is described as a “dark night of the soul” in Christian spirituality; she felt that God had abandoned her. While the letters shocked some people, others saw them as proof of her steadfast faith in God, which was not based on feelings or signs that He was with her. The date chosen for her canonization is the eve of the 19th anniversary of her death and the date previously established at the Vatican for the conclusion of the Year of Mercy pilgrimage of people like her who are engaged in works of mercy.

Meg McDonnell, executive director of Women Speak for Themselves, was on the phone, testing out a chant for a March 23 Supreme Court rally. “Everywhere we go, people want to know, who we are, who we are. ...” It sounded snappy, like it had potential. Who composed it? “Oh, one of our staff members is a former cheerleader. She came up with it,” said McDonnell, whose organization was founded a few years ago to defend religious freedom and promote “a real women’s agenda” of pro-life issues. Planning a rally outside the court during oral arguments in the Zubik v. Burwell contraceptive mandate case, best known as the Little Sisters of the Poor case, requires imagination. It’s the first such rally McDonnell has planned, and only the second she’s been involved with since one at the White House two years ago during the Hobby Lobby case. She told Catholic News Service that she doesn’t expect a reprise of the noisily competing March 2 rallies in front of the court during the arguments on a challenge to a Texas abortion law. That day, some 3,000 supporters of Planned Parenthood surrounded 200 pro-lifers and attempted to drown out their speeches. To date, no rally in support of the Health and Human Services contraceptive mandate has been announced by any organization. “You need to have a happy balance,” McDonnell explained. “The point of the demonstration is to show the public and the media what the case is about.” She hopes to have “a few hundred” in attendance. Plus a single message: “Let Them Serve.” No partisan tone, no politicians. And to ensure a pleasing visual element, at least 100 women religious from different orders. Catholic speakers will include Mother Mary Assumpta Long of the Dominican Sisters of Mary in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Mother Regina Marie Gorman of the

A pro-life supporter holds up a sign in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. (CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters)

Pro-life women’s group prepares for March 23 rally outside Supreme Court By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service

Carmelite Sisters of Los Angeles. A delegation of Little Sisters will be there, but a volunteer from one of their homes will speak in their stead. The 15 scheduled speakers are all women, since the case involves the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which requ i res most employers , including religious employers, to cover contraceptives, sterilization and abortifacients through health insurance. For the Denver-based Little Sisters, this means about 2,700 employees in the 27 nursing homes for the elderly poor they operate nationwide. HHS has offered what it calls an “accommodation” or “work-around” that allows objecting employers to acknowledging their opposition to contraceptive coverage by notifying HHS in a letter. This triggers an arrangement for a third party to provide the coverage. But the Little Sisters religious order objects to that as well, calling it a burden on the free exercise of religion. So do the six other appellants combining 36 religious nonprofit petitioners, including East Texas Baptist University, Southern Nazarene University and Geneva College, a Presbyterian institution, and the Archdiocese of Washington, the dioceses of Pittsburgh and Erie, Pennsylvania and Priests for Life.


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Q. A few years ago, we lost a son who was 50 years old. We had called his parish priest to administer last rites. When the priest arrived at the hospital, our son had already passed. When we asked about the last rites, he told us that they don’t do the last rites anymore. Did I miss something, or am I misinformed? (Cumming, Georgia)

A. The last rites have not been eliminated. What many Catholics do not understand, though, is that the “last rites” encompass several sacraments, including penance (confession of sins), viaticum (Holy Communion given as food for the journey to eternal life) and the anointing of the sick. Ideally, those sacraments should be administered when the recipient is aware and able to benefit most. What the priest was probably trying to explain was that, like all the sacraments, anointing is given only to the living. The word “sacrament” means “sign,” a sign of Christ’s presence, but after death, the person is already meeting Christ face to face. As Canon No. 1005 in the Code of Canon Law indicates, though, the sacrament of anointing may still be administered if there is doubt as to whether death has occurred. If the person has already died, the priest instead chooses from the prayers for the deceased in his ritual book (Pastoral Care of the Sick). One especially beautiful prayer is this: “Loving and merciful God, we entrust our brother/sister to your mercy. You loved him/her greatly in this life; now that he/

she is freed from all its cares, give him/her happiness and peace forever. Welcome him/her now into paradise, where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus, your son.” What is particularly troublesome to parish priests is that families often wait until the last minute before calling a priest. This is due, in part, to the fact that the sacrament of anointing of the sick used to be called “extreme unction.” But the clear teaching of the church is that someone does not have to be “in extremis” (i.e., in imminent danger of dying.) Canon No. 1004 provides that “the anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age.” The ritual itself designates as proper recipients, “a sick person … before surgery, whenever the surgery is necessitated by a dangerous illness,” as well as “elderly people … if they are weak, though not dangerously ill.” What many forget is that the first purpose of anointing is to bring about healing, physically and spiritually. In his epistle, St. James (Jas 5:14-15) says: “Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person.” If, instead, it be the will of God that the person will soon die, the prayer of anointing asks that the person be relieved of suffering and feel the power and peace of God.

Last rites?By Father Kenneth Doyle, Catholic News Service

The sacrament should be administered when it can do the most good, so the rule of thumb is: Call the priest sooner rather than later.

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Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St. Albany, N.Y. 12208.

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Catholic Cemeteries Memorial Tree ProgramThe Memorial Tree Program offers families an opportunity to remember and honor their loved ones while enhancing the beauty of Historic Calvary and All Saints Cemeteries.

NEW PlantingsPlant–A–Tree Option A - For a donation of $400 a new tree will be planted in memory of your loved one, and a memorial plaque will be displayed by the tree for a period of ten years. In addition your loved one’s name will be engraved on the Remembrance Plaque on display in Calvary’s Office indefinitely.Plant-A-Tree Option B - For a donation of $250 Plant a Crepe Myrtle, Red Bud, Dog Wood and other Ornamental Trees in memory of a loved one. A memorial plaque will be displayed by the tree for the period of five years. In addition your loved one’s name will be engraved on the remembrance plaque on display in Calvary’s Office indefinitely.

EXISTING PlantingAdopt-A-Tree - For a donation of $150 an established tree already planted on the grounds may be selected in memory of a loved one. A memorial plaque will be displayed by the tree for a period of three years.

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BEACHA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 15 for Ann Beach, 79, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church by Rev. Patrick Hirtz, concelebrant, Rev. Gary Lamb. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include spouse, Samuel Beach.

CATALANIA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 4 for Serafino “Sam” Catalani, 88, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church by Rev. Martin Orjianioke, concelebrants, Rev. John Hourican and Rev. Richard Cortese. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Mary Louise Wells; son, Mark Catalani; brother, Carlo Catalani; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

DARDANOA funeral home service was conducted Mar. 3 for Patricia Ann Dardano, 90, at Memphis Funeral Home by Rev. Dexter Noblefranca. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include son, Joe Dardano; brother, Jerry Nash; niece, Sandra Vaccari; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

GRAHAMA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 7 for John D. Graham Sr., 90, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Jackson by Rev. David Graham, concelebrants, Rev. Msgr. Al Kirk, Rev. Msgr. Thomas D. Kirk, Rev. William Parham, assisted by Rev. Mr. Jim Moss and Rev. Mr. Dale Brown. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Jackson. Survivors include spouse, Faye Graham; daughters, Levian Brink and Linda Spain; sons, Rev. David Graham, Chris Graham and Greg Graham; and 12 grandchildren.

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ObituariesHERBERSA graveside service was conducted Mar 17 for Rev. Mr. Jerome Edward Herbers Sr., 94, at Calvary Cemetery by Fr. David Knight. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Miriam Herbers, Patricia Whitley, Rebecca Herbers, Linda Herbers and Susan Heard; sons, Jerome E. Herbers Jr. and Robert Herbers 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ordained for the Diocese of Memphis in 1978 as a Deacon. Served for years at Sacred Heart Church. Member of the last class of Christian Brothers High School on Adams Avenue.

JOHNSONA graveside service was conducted Mar. 14 for Johnnie U. Johnson, 89, at Calvary Cemetery by Rev. Mr. Rich Quinton. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include spouse, Natalie Rhodes Johnson; sons, Michael, Joseph and Mark Johnson; and five grandchildren.

KILPA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 12 for Richard G. Kilp, 89, at St. Ann Church by Rev. David Orsak, concelebrant, Rev. James L. Pugh. Burial was at All Saints Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Mary Miles, Jeanne Kilp, Patty Kilp and Sister Kathleen Kilp, OSF; son, William “Bill” Kilp; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

LANEA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 10 for Barbara Jean Lipsey Lane, 79, at Church of the Holy Spirit by Rev. Mike Werkhoven, assisted by Rev. Mr. Richard Griffith. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include spouse, Dr. Edward Lane Sr.; sons, Bill Lipsey and step-sons,

Ben Lane and Dr. Edward Lane Jr.; sisters, Frances Ronza, Ann Matko and Mary Machael; and eight grandchildren.

MASCARIA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 10 for Doris R. Mascari, 91, at St. Catharine, KY. Burial was at St. Catharine Cemetery. Survivors include sister, Sr. Joann Mascari, OP; nieces, Jane Mascari, Linda Mascari Herring, Diane Mascari Kuehl, Rosanne Mascari Wilson; and nephews, Phillip Mascari and Christopher Mascari Leatherwood.

RYANA graveside service was conducted Mar. 4 for Sidney Gleaves Ryan, 90, at Elmwood Cemetery by Rev. Msgr. John B. McArthur. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include spouse, Daisy Vance Ryan; daughters, Frances Ryan and Laura Ryan; sons, Kelly Ryan and George Ryan; and four grandchildren.

VANA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 11 for Ronald P. Van Sr., 80, at Church of the Nativity by Rev. J. Keith Stewart, concelebrants, Rev. Robert Szczechura and Rev. William Burke. Burial was

at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Survivors include spouse, Cecelia Mathews Van; daughters, Marjorie L. Taylor and Katherine Davidson; sons, Ronald P. Van Jr., Christopher Van and step-son Ron McNutt; sister, Natalie Mooi; brother, George F. Van Jr.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

WELMANA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 4 for Dolores White Welman, 65, at St. Ann Church by Rev. David Orsak. Burial was at Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY. Survivors include daughters, Deborah Warren and Jessica Welman; sisters, Loretta Hamby and Sister Rebecca White; brothers, Benjamin Edward White, Tom White and Francis Randall White; and two grandchildren.

WILSONA Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mar. 10 for Maria Bluthardt Wilson, 90, at St. Joachim Chapel at St. Ann Church by Rev. Russell D. Harbaugh, assisted by Rev. Mr. Jack Chitwood and Rev. Mr. Wayne Morton. Burial was at Memphis Memory Gardens. Survivors include two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.


Lectionary readings

Year C of the Sunday Cycle • Mar. 20-26

Sunday, Mar. 20Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-7Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11Gospel, Luke 22:14-23:56

Monday, Mar. 21Reading 1, Isaiah 42:1-7Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14Gospel, John 12:1-11

Tuesday, Mar. 22Reading 1, Isaiah 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17Gospel, John 13:21-33, 36-38

Wednesday, Mar. 23Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34Gospel, Matthew 26:14-25

Reflections OnSunday's Readings

By Sharon K. Perkins, Catholic News Service

Sunday Scripture reflection for March 20, 2016, Palm Sunday

Cycle C. Readings: At the procession with palms: Luke 19:28-40 (1) Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24 (2) Philippians 2:6-11 (Gospel) Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49

There’s an acronym often used to describe Catholics who come to Mass only seldom: PACE (or sometimes CAPE) Catholics. The letters stand for “Palms-Ashes-Christmas-Easter” (or “Christmas-Ashes-Palms-Easter”), referring to the four occasions when they usually choose to attend, for whatever motive. Since the readings for Palm Sunday are unusually lengthy and the Mass is 20-30 minutes longer than normal due to the beginning procession, I can only imagine that for many of these occasional attendees, the big draw must be the take-home of blessed palms. Setting aside my indulgence in a bit of self-righteous sarcasm, I find that it’s extremely easy to congratulate myself for not being a PACE/CAPE Catholic, just as it’s quite easy to place myself outside the narrative of Christ’s passion. After all, I’ve heard the story many times before, I wasn’t there when it happened and I’m familiar with the eventual outcome. So I listen to the readings and reassure myself that Jesus’ suffering is at an end and that I can count myself among the religiously observant few. Unfortunately, I’m not the first to succumb to this sanctimonious way of thinking, nor will I be the last, I suspect. No sooner had Jesus instituted the sacrifice of his body and blood and predicted His betrayal than the apostles not only absolved themselves of any responsibility, but they argued among themselves about “which of them should be regarded as the greatest.” “What blind arrogance!” we say smugly, and proceed to the eucharistic table as if we aren’t culpable of any wrongdoing ourselves. But note whom Jesus identifies as His betrayer: the one whose hand “is with Me on the table.” It could have been anyone. And, if I’m truly honest, that “one” is me, especially when I compare myself favorably with others while remaining blind to my own sin. In doing this, I not only approach the Lord’s table unworthily, but I desecrate it without a second thought. Jesus knows all of this; he knows who his betrayer is, He knows that Peter will deny Him three times and He knows every single instance of my own desertion. Yet He still comes to you and to me “as the One who serves.”

Thursday, Mar. 24Reading 1, Isaiah 61:1-3, 6, 8-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 89:21-22, 25, 27Gospel, Luke 4:16-21

Friday, Mar. 25Reading 1, Isaiah 52:13--53:12Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Reading 2, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9Gospel, John 18:1--19:42

Saturday, Mar. 26Reading 1, Genesis 1:1--2:2Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35Reading 2, Genesis 22:1-18Gospel, Luke 24:1-12

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Experience the Sacred Triduum at Sacred Heart MonasteryThe Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman, AL invites you to experience Holy Week immersed in the beautiful setting of Sacred Heart Monastery. Beginning on Holy Thursday, March 24-27, 2016, participants will join the monastic Community for the solemn liturgies of the Triduum as we commemorate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Silence will be observed, and enrollment is limited. The retreat concludes with the noon meal on Easter Sunday. The weekend costs $245/person for a private room, $205/person for a shared room, and includes lodging, meals and linens. For registration information, please call the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302.


Calendar MARCH 201619 Men’s Morning of Spirituality. 7 a.m., Church of the Incarna-

tion in Collierville, TN. The doors open with free breakfast and coffee at 7 a.m. and the event begins at 8 a.m. Present-ing EWTN’s Crossing the Goal Team, featuring Coach Danny Abramowicz of the New Orleans Saints, Peter Herbeck, Vice President, Renewal Ministries; Curtis Martin, Founder of Fellow-ship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS); and professional broadcaster, Brian Patrick. Confessions and Mass will close out an awesome faith-filled day. Admission is free. Sign up at www.MensMorning.com.

19 Youth Group Trivia Night. OLS, 3700 Thomas. The theme is “Famous and Infamous Josephs” to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and play will begin at 6:30 p.m. Brother Ignatius, FCS, will be our host. Entry fee is $90 per table up to six players. There will be an addition fee of $15 for each player over six. Single players are welcome. Door prizes ga-lore! Heads & tails! Refreshments will be available. A special gift will be given to each person who comes authentically dressed as a famous or infamous Joseph and a story to tell about that historical figure. Call 353-1530 to reserve your table.

24 Young Adult Kickball. The 901 Kicksters (est. 2012) are the only church-affiliated team in the Memphis Kickball League. We gather each Thursday for Kickball and post-game fellowship.We value FUN over competition. Surprisingly, we’re not that bad! The season begins on Mar. 24, 2016. For more information and to sign up check out our post at http://cyamemphis.org/blog/901-kicksters-spring-2016-sign-up/.

Calendar APRIL 2016

1 2nd Annual St. Paul Benefit Golf Tournament. Wedgewood Golf Course. Noon lunch and auction; 1 p.m. shotgun start. $100 per person/$400 per team. Contact Fr. Johnnie Smith for more information at (901) 346-2380 or [email protected]. All proceeds going to St. Paul Catholic School.

1-3 Friar Fest. Holy Rosary Church. A weekend celebration of faith where high school youth are led by the Franciscan Friars of Renewal through prayer and instruction before the Blessed Sacrament, to have a personal encounter with Christ and grow in a deeper relationship of heart and mind with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Christ. It’s FREE! For more information, register at FriarFest.com.

3 Divine Mercy Celebration. St. Ann Bartlett, 6529 Stage Road, Bartlett. 2:30 p.m., prayer; 5 p.m., Mass; potluck dinner to fol-low Trinity Hall.

3 Ministry to People with Special Needs & Disabilities Sunday Social. 5-7 p.m., Church of Nativity, 5955 St. Elmo, Bartlett. For more information contact the Office of Pastoral Life Ministries at 373-1237.

4-5 C.S. Lewis Lectures. Sponsored by Memphis Theological Semi-nary. Speaker James Como. Lindenwood Christian Church, 2400 Union Ave., Memphis. April 4: 7 p.m.; April 5: 11 a.m.; April 5: 7 p.m.

Calendar APRIL 2016

5 Catholic Medical Association of Memphis. 6:30 p.m., St. Francis Hospital. We will meet to celebrate Mass in the hospital chapel followed by supper in the Oak Room (Enter the front of the hospital and follow the signs to the chapel). After dinner our speaker will be Dr. Juan Jaramillo discussing “Jesuit Spirituality for Healthcare Workers.” Enjoy fellowship with others involved in all aspects of health care. All Catholic physicians, dentists and nurses, as well as any other interested professionals, are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Sunday, April 3 to [email protected] or text to CMA of Memphis at (901) 609-4CMA.

7 SBA Spring Fling. 4:30 p.m., Saint Benedict at Auburndale. A unique and inclusive opportunity to see all the school has to offer. The evening includes academics, arts, athletics and ev-erything that you want to see in a school. Open to all prospec-tive students and their families. Students in Middle School (5-8 grades) and their parents are particularly encouraged to come. Students looking for a change in high school are certainly in-vited, as well. For information, call admissions at 260-2873, or visit sbaeagles.org/visitsba.

7-9 St. Benedict presents the classic Kiss Me, Kate. Celebration Troupe, the multi-award winning troupe at St. Benedict at Au-burndale High School (2850 Varnavas Dr. @ Germantown Pkwy in Cordova), proudly presents its 2016 spring musical, Cole Por-ter’s Kiss Me, Kate, April 7-9 at 7 p.m. & April 10 at 2:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For information call 260-2840, or visit sbaeagles.org.

15-17 World Wide Marriage Encounter. Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Stanton, TN. Contact information Todd or Kathy Nennich, (540) 220-4170 or [email protected].

16 St. Ann Philippine Fest. St. Ann Catholic Church, 6529 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN. Craft vendors needed; limited 10x10 area in-door booth. To reserve a booth or for answers to any questions, please contact Nancy Lee at: Email- [email protected] or call (901) 373-1335.

16 Catholic Charities Volunteer Saturday. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 1325 Jefferson Ave, Memphis. All ages are welcome. Great opportu-nity for service hours and fellowship. Contact Lucie Johnson, Coordinator of Supportive Services at (901) 722-4797 or [email protected].

22 Taste of Jubilee. Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave, Memphis. More than 20 restaurants, live entertainment, three open bars & wine pull, live & silent auctions. For more information or to buy tickets go to Bluestreakmemphis.net, Taste-of-Jubilee Facebook.com, or TasteofJubilee.org. Tickets are $85 in advance and $90 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Jubilee Catholic Schools of Memphis.

23 St. Paul Trivia Night with Brother Ignatius. St. Louis Parish. All proceeds to support St. Paul Window and Renovation project. Doors open at 6 p.m. with Trivia starting at 7 p.m. Teams of 8 at $20 a person ($150 per team before April 15) with great prizes. Theme is “Memphis, My Home Town.” Dessert and beverage bar available. For more information contact Steve Vescovo at [email protected] or Nancy Glaser Shellen-berger at [email protected]. Send completed registration forms (available at stpaulsmemphis.com) and fees to Sister Mary Martha at 1425 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38116.

23 Holy Cow Steak Cook Off. Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus, Council 15196 Noon- 9 p.m., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive. Dinner served at 6 p.m. (im-mediately after 5 p.m. Mass). Entry rules and forms available at www.HolySpiritKnights.com. For more in-formation/ details, contact [email protected]. So you think you can cook a STEAK? Prove it and enter!


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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTJubilee Catholic Schools Network (Memphis, TN) About the Jubilee Catholic Schools Network

Known nationally as the “Miracle in Memphis,” the Jubilee Catholic Schools Network is an unprecedented example of previously closed Catholic schools re-opening to serve predominantly low-income students through significant philanthropic support. The Network serves approximately 1,600 students of many faiths across eight elementary schools and a middle/high school. The Jubilee Schools are committed to providing students a truly excellent education that is rooted in faith and academic rigor. The New York Times has noted that “the most successful [urban Catholic school] model of all may well be in Memphis.” The Jubilee Catholic Schools Network has recently launched enhanced programming that will help students achieve higher and higher levels of excellence. The Jubilee Catholic Schools Network is eager to hire exceptionally talented individuals who are committed to helping our students become all that they were created to be. Position Overview

The Director of Development will design, implement, and manage a broad and ambitious fundraising plan in order to expand and deepen the already significant philanthropic support for the Jubilee Schools. This position reports to the Network President and is responsible for directly managing development staff. Primary Responsibilities

1. Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects at all levels, including individuals, local and national foundations, and local and national corporations• Prepare the Bishop and the Network President for presentations of funding requests• Direct the organization and management of the comprehensive development program through supervision of development staff and volunteers• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with current and prior donors and build relationships with new donors• Develop grant proposals for appropriate foundations and corporations, fulfill reporting requirements, maintain communications with institutional donors, and identify new prospects• Plan and supervise direct mail, phone-a-thon, special event, and other solicitation activities as needed• Make school visits with prospects as appropriate• Coordinate development research activities• Collaborate with the communications team to design clear and compelling collateral materials

2. Supervise the stewardship process• Maintain an active portfolio of prospective donors who can support the mission of the Jubilee Schools• Manage communications and relationships with donors, including providing prompt gift acknowledgement• Supervise reporting process and submit reports to the Network President and the Catholic Memphis Urban Schools (CMUS) Board as appropriate• Provide accurate and timely activity reports Qualifications

• Affinity with, and passion for, the compelling mission of the Jubilee Catholic Schools Network• Significant successful experience in managing a fund development program• Bachelor’s Degree or higher• Demonstrated knowledge of local and national foundation, corporate, and individual donor community• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to engage, inspire and motivate• Strong ability to plan strategically and then execute these plans with attention to detail• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build productive relationships with teammates and with external partners• Commitment to Gospel values• Utmost personal and professional integrity What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits• Mission-driven, joyful, respectful working environments• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of thousands of young people How to Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to [email protected].

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Guidance CounselorMemphis Catholic Middle and High School

Memphis Catholic Middle and High School is seeking a talented and dedicated middle and high school guidance counselor to facilitate the transition of students from secondary school to a post-secondary institution by identifying their educational needs, providing guidance, expert advice and mentoring, and assisting individuals in development their skills in mind, heart, body and soul. The ideal candidate should have the ability to promote and thrive inside of a school culture that sets high expectations and fosters order, exhibit a strong “warm-strict” balance, and perform their duties to the fullest extent. Regardless of religious affiliation, he/she will also be expected to foster the Catholic identity of the school and uphold the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Potential candidates must have a bachelor’s degree at minimum and a valid counseling license (or be in the process of obtaining one). Send resume to: Director of Human Resources, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCATHOLIC SCHOOLS


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCATHOLIC DIOCESE

Catholic Diocese of MemphisAdministrative Assistant – Department of Development

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis is accepting resumes for an Administrative Assistant position for the Department of Development. This position provides administrative office support for the Department of Development, performing comprehensive diversified clerical administrative duties. This position maintains confidential information related to the operations of the development office and the diocese; provides knowledgeable assistance to callers and visitors; organizes and coordinates meetings for the department; performs clerical duties in a timely and efficient manner; provides support to the Diocesan Development Board; and supports development activities for the department staff. Qualifications:• High school graduate or equivalent.• Three (3) years of successful general clerical experience.• Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize work efficiently and maintain effective record-keeping systems.• Ability to compose correspondence and meeting minutes, and prepare reports.• Ability to use basic office equipment including phone, copy machines, and other related office equipment.• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Send cover letter and resume to Director of Human Resources, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134.

Parish Business Manager The Catholic Diocese of Memphis is accepting resumes for a Parish Business Manager position for a large parish in the Memphis Deanery. This position administers the business operations of a Catholic parish church with a school and other departments, including hands-on involvement with all accounting, payroll, budgeting, benefits, insurance, and other financial matters of the parish. Responsible for office operations, procedures and resources ensuring organization effectiveness and efficiency. This is a “working manager” position in which many day-to-day tasks will be performed personally. Qualifications:• Business degree or equivalent.• Minimum of five (5) years management experience with a proven ability to motivate and manage people.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Strong organizational and planning skills.• Strong computer skills and knowledge of office software packages.• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.• Practicing Catholic in good standing. • Highest standards of personal conduct and discretion. Send cover letter and resume to Director of Human Resources, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134.


Holy Week: Holy Thursday - March 24Good Friday - March 25

Holy Saturday - March 26 (Vigil)Easter Sunday - March 27

Easter Sunrise Service- Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m.,

Sunrise Service at Calvary Cemetery, Memphis

1663 Elvis Presley Blvd.Celebrant, Rev. Msgr. Val

HandwerkerHomilist, Rev. Msgr. John

McArthur All are welcome and invited to

attend.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis

- March 22: 7 p.m., Chrism Mass (Bishop Terry Steib, SVD, presiding)

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. (Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Msgr. Val Handwerker, presiding)

- Good Friday: 12 noon (Stations); 7 p.m. (Liturgy, Bishop Terry Steib, SVD, presiding)

- Holy Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (Prayer); 8 p.m. (Vigil, Bishop Terry Steib, SVD, presiding)

- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 12 noon; 7 p.m. (Español)

Blessed Sacrament, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. - Good Friday: 3 p.m. (Stations);

6:30 p.m. (Celebration of the Lord’s Passion)

- Holy Saturday: 6:30 p.m. (Vigil) - Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

(Latin); 10:30 a.m. (English); 12:10 (Español)

Church of the Holy Spirit, Memphis

- Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. (Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Adoration until 11 p.m.)

- Good Friday: 12-3 p.m. (Tre Ore); 3 p.m. (Stations, Outside); 7:30 p.m. (Solemn Liturgy)

- Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. (Vigil) (No 5:00 p.m. Mass)

- Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 12 noon

Church of the Incarnation, Collierville

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. (followed by Adoration until midnight)

- Good Friday: 12 noon (Stations, Sanctuary); 7 p.m. (Adoration of the Cross)

- Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30

a.m; 12:15 p.m.

Church of the Nativity, Memphis

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. - Good Friday: 3 p.m. (Stations,

Ouside Weather Permitting); 7 p.m. (Adoration of the Cross)

- Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30

a.m.; 5 p.m. (Español)

Church of the Resurrection, Memphis

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m.- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.; 10:30

a.m. (English); 12 noon (Español)

Holy Angels, Dyersburg- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m. - Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil) - Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:45

a.m.

Holy Cross, Paris- Holy Thursday: 6 p.m.- Good Friday: 2:30 p.m.

(Stations); 6 p.m. (Celebration of the Lord’s Passion)

- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10

a.m.; 12 noon (Español)

Immaculate Conception, Union City

- Holy Thursday: 6 p.m.- Good Friday: 6 p.m.- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30

a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Germantown

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. (with Visitation until midnight)

- Good Friday: 7 p.m.- Holy Saturday: 1 p.m. (Blessing

of Ethnic Easter Foods); 8 p.m. (Vigil)

- Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 10:45 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows, Mempis- Holy Thursday: 8 a.m. (Morning

Prayer); 7 p.m. (Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Bilingual)

– Good Friday: 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer); 12 noon (Stations); 2 p.m. (Stations, Español); 7 p.m. (Passion & Veneration of Cross, Bilingual)

- Holy Saturday: 8 a.m. (Morning Prayer); 8 p.m. (Vigil, English)

- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. (Español)

Sacred Heart, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.,

(English, Español, Vietnamese); 9 p.m.-12 p.m. (Adoration)

- Good Friday: 5-7 p.m., (Live Stations); 6 p.m. (Mass); 7:30 p.m. (Taizé Ecumenical Prayer, Adoration)

- Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 10:30 a.m.,

(English/Vietnamese); 1 p.m. (Español) (Easter egg hunt after both Masses.)

St. Andrew, Lexington- Holy Thursday: 5 p.m.- Good Friday: TBD- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m.- Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

St. Ann, Bartlett- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. (Liturgy) - Good Friday: 12 noon

(Stations); 3 p.m. (Prayer, Divine Mercy); 7 p.m. (Church)

- Holy Saturday: 9 a.m. (Divine Mercy); 7 p.m. (Vigil)

- Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m. (Church), 9 a.m. (Church & Chapel), 11:00 a.m. (Church); 3 p.m. (Divine Mercy, Church); 5 p.m. Church)

St. Anne, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 6 p.m. - Good Friday: 6 p.m. (Liturgy)- Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30

a.m.

St. Brigid, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 7:30 p.m.- Good Friday: 7:30 p.m. - Holy Saturday: 8:30 p.m. (Vigil)

(No 4 p.m. Mass)- Easter Sunday: 9 a.m.; 11 a.m.

(No 5 p.m. Mass)

St. Francis of Assisi, Memphis

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 12 noon

(Stations); 7 p.m. (Mass)- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.; 8:30

a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 (Church); 8:45; 10:45 a.m. (PLC); 7:15 p.m. (Español, Church) (No 5:30 p.m. Mass)

St. John, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. (English/

Español)- Good Friday: 12 noon

(Stations); 7 p.m. (English/Español)

- Holy Saturday: 1 p.m. (Blessing of Easter Food); 7 p.m., (Vigil, English/Español)

- Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m. (Polish); 10 a.m. (English); 12 Noon (Español)

St. Jude, Selmer- Holy Thursday: 5:30 p.m.- Good Friday: 5:30 p.m.- Holy Saturday: None- Easter Sunday: 11 a.m.

St. Louis, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 5-6:30 p.m.

(Confessions); 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 3 p.m. (Stations);

5-6:30 p.m. (Confessions); 7 p.m. (Celebration of the Lord’s Passion)

- Holy Saturday: 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Confessions); 8 p.m. (Vigil)

- Easter Sunday: 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 12 noon (No 6 p.m. Mass); (Both 9 and 10:30 are in both Church and Clunan Center.)

Holy Week Mass Schedule 2016 CURRENT THIS WEEK, MORE PARISHES TO BE ADDED


Holy Week Mass Schedule 2016 CURRENT THIS WEEK, MORE PARISHES TO BE ADDED

St. Mary, Bolivar- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m. - Holy Saturday: None- Easter Sunday: 6 p.m.

St. Patrick, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 12 Noon (Stations

w/Fr. Nieli) - Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 10 a.m.

St. Paul, Memphis- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 12 Noon (Stations

Outdoors); 5 p.m. (Español); 7 p.m. (Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord)

- Holy Saturday: 8 p.m. (Vigil) - Easter Sunday: 7 a.m.; 10

a.m.; 12:00 noon (Español)

St. Philip the Apostle, Somerville

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m. (Liturgy)- Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8:00 a.m.;

10:30 a.m.

St. Regina, Parsons- Good Friday: 3 p.m.- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.

St. Therese the Little Flower, Memphis

- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m.

(Veneration of the Cross and Communion)

- Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10:30

a.m.

St. William, Millington- Holy Thursday: 7 p.m.- Good Friday: 7 p.m.- Holy Saturday: 7 p.m. (Vigil)- Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 11

a.m.

Memphis, My Home Town April 23, 2016

St. Paul School Trivia Night

Doors Open 6:00pm Game begins 7:00pm

Participants Name, Contact Number or Email

1. ____________________________________________________________ (Captain)

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________________________

Teams of 8 are $150 before April 15 and $160 after

Mulligans (free answers) are 1 for $5 or $5 for $20 Quantity _____________

Total Amount Due

Table: $____________

Mulligans: $____________

Total Paid: $____________

Bring your friendly competitive spirit.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Send Registration form and Entry Fee to: Sister Mary Martha

at 1425 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38116

Questions: Contact Steve Vescovo at [email protected]

or Nancy Glaser Shellenberger at [email protected]

St. Paul Trivia Night Reservation Form

bishop j. terry steib lane

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