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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 10 8:00 a.m. Int. of Jesus Adrian & Ma. Dayana Acosta 5:30 p.m. Colvin Nunn by Maggie Vucina Sunday, March 11 8:00 a.m. Int. of Ian Nahum Acosta 10:30 a.m. Audrey Louviere by Lloyd & Patti Herbert 1:00 p.m. Donato Rodriguez & Leopoldo Aguirre by Nelida Garduño Monday, March 12 7:00 a.m. Jeanne Bell Meyer by the Bell Sisters 5:30 p.m. Ngoe Hua’s Ancestor, Relatives &

Neighbor's by Thu Van Thi Nguyen Tuesday, March 13 7:00 a.m. Paul Sadowski by Michelle Petitt 6:15 p.m. Jose Arjonilla by the Graham Family Wednesday, March 14 8:10 a.m. Sara & David Koonce & Mildred Ireland by the Koonce Family 12:00 p.m. Jack Mitchelson by Mike & Linda Newman Thursday, March 15 7:00 a.m. Mary Collis by Susan McCowan Durfee Friday, March 16 8:10 a.m. Edward James Poole, Jr. by Maggie Vucina Saturday, March 17 8:00 a.m. John C. Dixon by Susan McCowan Durfee 5:30 p.m. Brother Dan O’Brien by the Bell Sisters Sunday, March 18 8:00 a.m. Lessie Mae Walter by Maggie Vucina 10:30 a.m. Int. of Helen Bada by the Bada Family 1:00 p.m. Int. of Michelle Castro

Spiritual Life

March 11, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

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 Dixon, Martha 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, Fitz 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, 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

You never really know someone until you know what's in their heart - what motivates them, what they're looking for, why they do what they do. In the Gospel passage we just listened to, Jesus lays bare the heart of God. Jesus is talking with Nicodemus, a member of the Sanhedrin, Israel's ruling body. It is at night - Nicodemus was afraid to come to talk to Jesus during the day-time, afraid to be seen with Him. Maybe they are sitting around a campfire, or at a table with an oil lamp on it, casting restless shadows on their faces. What message does Jesus give to this confused and fearful Jewish leader? The history of salvation, from the fall of Adam and Eve until the final judgment, revolves around the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior, the Son of God. Why did He come? Because the Father sent Him. Why did the Father send Him? Because He "loved the world so much." God simply couldn't bear to see us perish in our sins; He longed to share with us His everlasting life. He cares. God cares. And Jesus Christ is the definitive proof that He cares. He cares so much that He is willing to sacrifice His only Son to atone for the sins that have separated man from God, the source of all good things. We need look no further to find the very core of the Gospel: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish, but might have eternal life." No hidden agenda, no selfish undertones - pure generosity. This is the heart of God, of the Lord who longs for our friendship. Only when we internalize this fundamental motive of God does our Christian adventure really begin.

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

Our next class is March 19, 2018

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

in the Narthex.

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

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.

Events for the Week • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Divine Will & Mercy Chapel - Daily 24/7 Monday, March 12 • 1:00 p.m. - Women’s Spirituality Group, OL Fatima • 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts, Holy Family Hall Tuesday, March 13 • - No Heartwarmers, Modular Building Wednesday, March 14 • 10:00 a.m. - Scripture Study, OL Lourdes Thursday, March 15 • 6:00 p.m. - Cenacle Rosary, Church Friday, March 16 • 5:30 p.m. - KC Fish Fry, Holy Family Hall • 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March 18 • 9:15 a.m. - Children’s Faith Formation, School • 9:15 a.m. - Adult Sunday School, Ministry Center

FOR THE WEEKEND OF March 17th & 18th Altar Servers

5:30 p.m. Jackson Chandler, Anna Beare, Gabriel Rotty 8:00 a.m. Nduka Okolo, Nnamdi Okolo, Nneka Okolo,

Mia Hartsfield 10:30 a.m. Shane Bastable, Emma Bastable, Ellis Holland,

Carmen Ginesi Extraordinary Ministers

5:30 p.m. Allie Warmath, Mary Todd, Misty Gayton, Betty Coffer, Tim Jackson, James Egan,

Jeanne Egan 8:00 a.m. Stacey Okolo, Judy Koonce, Barbara Williams,

Ted Hazlehurst, Jacqueline Hazlehurst, Judy LaFont, Denise Jarvis, Jared Davis

10:30 a.m. Bill DeSouza, Debra Arnold, Betty Frost, George Alexander, Peggy Moss,

MaryJo Howard, Carol Danese, Dave Woods Greeters

5:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus 8:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus

Sacristan 5:30 p.m. Jan VanDrew 8:00 a.m. Becky Crockarell 10:30 a.m. George Alexander

Lector 5:30 p.m. Roxanne Niedbalski, John Masterson 8:00 a.m. Audrey Hazlehurst, Meagan VonHoltz 10:30 a.m. Mickie Whitaker, Rebecca Howard

Ushers 5:30 p.m. Kemp Reed, Margaret Sale, Chris Coughlin,

Thomas Niedbalski, JC Coughlin 8:00 a.m. Lynn Williams, Bobby Morgan, Kevin Dillon, Donald LaFont, Ron Thomson 10:30 a.m. Kevin Brown, Linda Brown, Allen Miller,

Chris Graham, Larry Sturgis

ST. JOHN’S BROWNSVILLE

Extraordinary Ministers for Sunday, March 18, 2018 Extraordinary Ministers: Sara Medina, Sulema Leon Lectors: Andrea Cantu, Maria Cantu

Altar Servers: Jaime Rodriguez, Ashley Marquez

Sunday, March 11 9:00 p.m. Mass for the People Sunday, March 18 9:00 p.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.


A GIFT FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

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Visit formed.org & enter our parish code: M6J2VY

Please join us for The Stations of the Cross

every Friday during Lent at 6:00 p.m. Spanish &

7:00 p.m. English

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH

Want to know what is going on in our Parish?

Go to our website,

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logo, then click on the image to join us!



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Bring a smile and share the Love of God. Volunteers are needed to work

the following shifts at the RIFA Soup Kitchen:

Monday through Friday - March 12 - 16

1 volunteer - - - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 3 volunteers - - - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

To volunteer please call Cathy Jarvis 267-0538 or [email protected] .

Please support this most Blessed Ministry.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION You may be sure that of all the moments in your

life, the time you spend before the Divine Sacrament will be that which will give you more strength during life and more consolation at the

hour of your death and during eternity. St. Alphonse’s Liguri

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

Please join us!

Life in the Spirit Prayer Group 2nd and 4th Thursdays

7:30 p.m. in the church library.

St. Mary’s St. John’s Weekly Offertory $ 22,523 $ 452 March Offertory Goal $ 21,000 $ 540 Total Offertory to Date $ 695,663 $ 15,955 Offertory Goal to Date $ 781,000 $ 19,440

Contact Peggy Moss for more information 731-668-2749.

Next weekend, March 17-18, is Commitment

Weekend for the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Please bring your personalized commitment card you received in the mail to Mass with you as we join together to support our Diocesan Church.



Card Ministry Sympathy - Encouragement - Get Well

If you need to contact us in March please contact: Lorraine Price [email protected]

ST. MARY’S Total Youth Ministry

Middle and High Schoolers will meet for bowling at Family Fun Center

Wednesday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. Bring money for bowling and shoes.

High School Friar Fest in Memphis April 6, 7 & 8.

We will leave at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6th and we will stay at St. Benedict High School and

return on Sunday, April 8th. This event is FREE!

Contact Derek Rotty to register, [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 & SECURITY IN YOUR HOME: • Keep a fire extinguisher on every floor. • Always get up slowly after sitting or lying down. • Wear proper fitting shoes with low heels. • Use a correctly measured walking aid.

HOME TOUCH is a service offered by Parishioner, Phyllis Marshall. She makes calls every Tuesday to those who would like to receive such calls. If you know someone who would like to be called, Let Phyllis know – 668-5555.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “The longer I live, the more beautiful life has become.”

(Frank Lloyd Wright – American architect)

TAKE NOTE

"LAETARE" SUNDAY - R E J O I C E !

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." John 3:16

Join us as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter Sunday!

Adult Choir practices: Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 pm Sunday music; 7:15-8:15 pm Holy Week and Easter Sunday music

Pam Haynes - Director of Liturgical Music 512 - 3967

BULLETIN DEADLINES!

Due to Easter the bulletin information must be submitted by:

12 p.m. Monday, March 12 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of March 18,

12 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of March 25,

12 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of April 1,

12 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of April 8,

Please submit all bulletin information in writing or

by email to [email protected]

Congratulations to our 2017-2018

St. Mary’s Youth Basketball Team

for taking first place in the Sr. Boys Tournament!!

Proud of all of these men!!!

Coach: Ben Mayo Players:

Dylan Mayo, Ben Coffer, Sean Graham, Matthew Graham, Jack Moore, Luke Singleton, John Paul Saia,

Alex Merwin, J.J. Brown Jonathan Marcos, Shane Bastable



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, Ashley Turner Todd, Iliana Aguirre and Sandra Aguirre.

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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