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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 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, December 15 8:00 a.m. Int. of Francis Nguyen Hua Cuong by ThuVan Nguyen Family 5:30 p.m. Lisa Lachs by Niedbalski Family Sunday, December 16 8:00 a.m. J.D. Brown by Maggie Vacina 10:30 a.m. Deacon Jim Schmall by Deacon Class of 2016 1:00 p.m. Mass for the People Monday, December 17 7:00 a.m. Mass for the People 5:30 p.m. Deacon James Schmall by Deacon

Dale and Linda Brown Tuesday, December 18 7:00 a.m. Birthday Int. of Lynn Williams by Mary Todd 6:15 p.m. Int. of Father Francisco’s Family by the Castro Family Wednesday, December 19 8:10 a.m. John Julius Repecko By Jacqueline Repecko 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory By Liz Meriwether Thursday, December 20 7:00 a.m. John Julius Repecko by Jacqueline Repecko Friday, December 21 8:10 a.m. Edgar Hilario, Sr. by V6 Group Saturday, December 22 8:00 a.m. Int. of Marta Romo Martinez 5:30 p.m. Amelia Vessels by Dunn Family Sunday, December 23 8:00 a.m. Margaret and Patrick Russell by Russell siblings 10:30 a.m. Joseph Johanssen Dee by Sandra Dee 1:00 p.m. Castro Family

Spiritual Life

December 16, 2018 - Third Sunday in Advent

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

Comments from Deacon Dale Brown Mass Intentions For The Week

There is something strange in today’s Gospel passage. The reaction of the throngs who came out to hear St John the Baptist preach is electric. They were “filled with expectation.” They were so impressed by the presence and words of John the Baptist that they actually thought he was the promised Messiah, the Savior. But when we look at what John actually taught them, doesn’t that reaction seem overblown? His lesson is nothing new. He tells the crowds to share their food and clothing with the poor, to be honest in their business dealings, and hard working in their jobs. He merely applies the Ten Commandments to the particular situations of his listeners. He reminds them of the value of justice and humility: we are not to take undue advantage of anyone, and we are to help those in need. Does this simple, basic moral teaching really merit such a wild reaction? Yes, it does, when it is given by someone who is actually living it out, someone like St John the Baptist. Just think for moment how different the world would be if everyone followed these simple directives. And think how open our souls would be to God’s grace if we would combat our selfish tendencies in these apparently trivial ways. John is announcing the coming of the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord of life and history. And he is telling the people how they can enter into a personal relationship with that Savior; how they can come to experience what St. Paul calls in today’s Second Reading “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.” The path is paved with basic morality, but the destination is wisdom, joy, and eternal life, and that truly is something to get excited about. John’s hearers weren’t overreacting, but we may be under-reacting!

*Mass at 11:45 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays are held at Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.

Prayers requested for . . . . Adams, Grant Bargiachi, Charlie Beare Family Bell, Carmen Brown, Dcn. Dale Browning, Geneva Burrow, Susan Burton, Bobbie Childress, Dale Crews, Scarlett Davis, Heather Day, Barbara Durning, Maureen Elam, Teresa Englert, Joshua Faulkner, Janice Flynn, Maggie Joy Follis, Ron Franks, Grayson Graning, Dee Gyrenge, Lorraine Harmon, Sherri Hercules, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hulderman, Bobbie Hughes, Roger Jarvis, Cathy Jones, Brian Jones, Christine King, Helen Klees, LaVerne Latta, Jennie Lifsey, Daron Lipe, Fitts Lisak, Mary Londino, Joe Lycette, Missi Marshall, Phyllis McCulley, Larry Meriwether, John Mitchelson, Joe Mooney, Mike Nunn, Marvin O’Connor, Mary Okolo, Stacey Okolo, Joseph Plunk, Shelby Ragan, Hutson Ragan, Phillip Regenhold, Lynn Sanders, James Smith, Mike Smith, Pat Speechly, Jean Speechly, Mark Solberg, Charles Soto Corpuz, Victor Sortet, Mary Sparks, Don Tatman, Woody Thompson, Alta Thompson, Robert Tims, Linda Townsend, Richard Turner, Raymond Wood, Debra White, Peggy Wyatt, Sherri

CHRISTMAS Mass Schedule Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24

4:00 p.m. - Children’s Mass/Children’s Choir 6:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass/Children’s Choir

8:00 p.m. - Family Mass/Youth Choir 8:00 p.m. - Mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe-Bells

9:00 p.m. - St. John’s - Brownsville 10:30 p.m. - Midnight Mass Choir

11:00 p.m. - Midnight Mass/Full Choir

December 25, Christmas Day - 9:00 a.m.

Events for the Week • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Divine Will & Mercy Chapel - Daily 24/7 Monday, December 17 • 5:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts, Holy Family Hall • 6:15 p.m. - Baptism Class (English ) Hosp. Rm. • 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts, Holy Family Hall Tuesday, December 18 • 9:00 a.m. - Heartwarmers, Modular Building Wednesday, December 19 • 6:00 a.m. - St. Sebastian Men’s Group, OL Africa • 10:00 a.m. - Scripture Study, OL Lourdes • 4:00 p.m. - Children’s Choir, Church • 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Choir Practice, Church

Thursday, December 20 • 7:00 p.m. - Cenacle Rosary, Church Friday, December 21 Saturday, December 22 Sunday, December 23 • 9:00 a.m. - Adult Sunday School, Ministry Center

FOR THE WEEKEND OF December 22nd & 23rd Altar Servers

5:30 p.m. Brody Cotner, Jack Cotner, John Gill 8:00 p.m. Nnamdi Okolo, Nduka Okola, Nebechi Okolo,

Nneka Okolo 10:30 a.m. John Saia, Sam Saia, Chloe Howard, Jonah Spitzer, Lainey Howard

Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Darlene Butler, Margaret Sale, Chuck Doumitt,

Tim Jackson, Mary Todd, Margaret Doumitt, Sandy Maxwell

8:00 a.m. Stacey Okolo, Marcia Sortet, Jack Baudo, Sandra Rogers, Denise Jarvis, Jared Davis, Geni Holmes

10:30 a.m. Karen Wyatt, James Faulkner, Michelle Petitt, Janice Faulkner, Mary Jo Howard, Dave Woods

Dawn Knight-Wilson Greeters

5:30 p.m. Jon Jones, Carrie Jones, Chris Coughlin, Jeannie Coughlin, Janice Jones 8:00 a.m. Geri Goethals, Lynn Williams, Sharon Loukes, Margaret Rodger, Mary Willett 10:30 a.m. Elena Miller, Allen Miller, Gretchen Longeway, Trad Longeway, Katie Raper

Sacristan 5:30 p.m. Dennah Hilario 8:00 a.m. Becky Crockarell 10:30 a.m. Peggy Moss

Lector 5:30 p.m. Jan VanDrew, Kris Cotner 8:00 a.m. Kevin McMahon, Audrey Davis 10:30 a.m. Patricia Smith

Ushers 5:30 p.m. Kemp Reed, Fitts Lipe, Phillip Grant, Bill

Adams, Dorothy David 8:00 a.m. Lynn Williams, Kevin Dillon, Kim Kersey, Ron

Thomson Donald LaFont 10:30 a.m. Larry Sturgis, Chris Graham, Bill Gayton, Kevin Brown, Linda Brown

ST. JOHN’S BROWNSVILLE Extraordinary Ministers for Sunday, December 23, 2018

Extraordinary Ministers: Sara Medina, Bob Thompson Lectors: Fabiola Calderon, Mina Sandoval

Altar Servers: Sanjuanita, Jennifer Ocegueda, Yeslin Lugo

Sunday, December 16 9:00 a.m. Pat Peal by St. Mary’s Choir Sunday, December 23 9:00 a.m. Mass for the People

Mass Intentions

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.


Our Cenacle Rosary Every Thursday at 7p.m. in the Church

• Rosary and Cenacle Prayer led by the Knights of Columbus

• All are welcome • 30 minutes

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission , Bells

Saturday, December 15 6:00 p.m. Joel Cuevas Saturday, December 22 6:00 p.m. Mass for the People

Mass Intentions

Friday, December 21st 9 am – 1 pm

Office Closed December 24th, 25th, and 26th

Thursday, December 27th 11 am – 4 pm

Friday, December 28th 9 am– 1 pm

Monday, December 31st 9 am – 1 pm

Office Closed Tuesday, January 1st

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH



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

Our next class is December 17, 2018

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

in the Narthex.

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

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For is easy, and My burden is light.” Mt 11:28-30.

There are 4 openings - Tue. 2-3am, 3-4am; Wed. 5-6am, Sat. 3-4am. There are several openings for a second adorer.

Call Helen Buchholz at 217-2854 to schedule an hour Jesus.

St. Mary’s St. John’s Weekly Offertory $ 13,522 $ 668 December Offertory Goal $ 20,000 $ 500

Total Offertory to Date $ 426,575 $ 12,877 Offertory Goal to Date $ 462,000 $ 12,000

The Called & Gifted Workshop is happening at our parish on

Friday & Saturday, January 25 & 26, 2019.

This workshop helps people to recognize and cultivate the spiritual gifts that God has given to

them at Baptism. The workshop provides practical tools that equip the average Catholic to live out his/

her vocation in the world.

Our parish is incredibly blessed that we have a team of train facilitators right here in

Jackson! Don’t miss this opportunity!

$25/participant to cover cost of materials. More info available at www.siena.org/

called-gifted/. Call 731.668.2596 or email [email protected] to register.

Christmas Flowers for the Church

Donations for Christmas flowers in honor of or in memory of your loved ones may be made by using the Flower Donation envelope included in your offertory packet. Additional envelopes will be available in the Parish Office or Narthex. Donations in any amount are welcome. Thank you for your assistance in helping decorate our sacred space for our Christmas liturgies.

IRA Contribution Possibilities Individuals age 70 ½ and over may make a donation direct from their Traditional IRA direct to St. Mary’s without that money being included in their adjusted gross income. While this can be a benefit to all taxpayers, the direct donation can be especially useful for those that don’t itemize deductions, and for those that are forced to take a Required Minimum Distribution. In order for you to get this tax break, the check must go directly from your IRA trustee to the church.

Contact Calli at the Parish Office or your tax advisor for more information.

A holiday donation can make a world

of difference!

With the end of the year quickly approaching, gifts of securities to the church may be an attractive giving method. If you own securities that are worth more than you paid for them, you may receive an income tax deduction for the full current market value of the stocks donated. In addition, you may bypass capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due. It is simple to make a transfer and we can easily provide you electronic transfer account information. The church encourages donors to consult with their tax advisor when considering these types of gifts.



ST. MARY’S HOMEBOUND & SENIOR CITIZENS CORNER

INFO YOU CAN USE

For help in locating a HANDY MAN, contact Maggie Vucina – 664-8328.

MyRide West TN is in urgent need for volunteer drivers. If you are a licensed driver in TN and are willing to volunteer to drive Senior & Homebound citizens to various locations, contact MyRide West TN at 731-668-6420 or 1-844-803-0169.

For info on HOME TOUCH, contact Phyllis Marshall at 668-5555.

DECEMBER 15 MARKS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, so use this time to prepare your heart for the arrival of Jesus Christ: Loving Jesus, I think of you now as a baby, but you have the full-grown power to change me.

NOTABLE QUOTABLE:

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories, and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in

spirit, become a child again at CHRISTMAS time.”

(Laura Ingalls Wilder – 1867-1957-– American writer known for her series

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRARIE.)

BULLETIN DEADLINES!

Due to the upcoming Holidays the bulletin information must be submitted by:

12 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of December 30, 2018.

12 p.m. Wednesday, December 26 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of January 6, 2019

12 p.m. Monday, January 7 for inclusion in the bulletin for the weekend of January 13, 2019

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

-"“addressing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the

Lord in your hearts” - Ephesians 5:19

If you love music, especially the music of our beautiful liturgies, if you think you can sing, or if you

play an instrument, please come join us! We are a family of singers and musicians who love to pray in song,

praising the Lord. Speak to any choir member or contact Nancy McMahon or Larry Strazzella for more

information. We meet every Wednesday evening at 6:45pm. Midnight mass choir begins rehearsal

at 7:15pm. We'd love to have you!



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: Sarah Haynes, Ma. Guadalupe Coronado and Melissa Davignon.

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.

PARISH EDUCATION St. Mary’s School

For the Scholar For the Spirit

St. Mary’s Parent Club is collecting new or gently worn shoes that will go to impoverished countries to support

and stimulate their local economies. All gently used shoes are accepted, except skates. Please drop off your shoes at any of the collection boxes located at the school and in the

church narthex. Please ask your friends and family to also donate to this very worthy cause. Shoes will be

collected through the end of January, 2019.

Did you know your purchases can make a difference? AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary's Catholic Church and School when you do your holiday shopping at

smile.amazon.com/ch/62-0515364. Please sign in to AmazonSmile before you make your Amazon purchases this

holiday season.



December 16, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, The Knights of Columbus Christmas Partners Committee and all of its volunteers, want to wish everyone, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generosity in making this year’s Christmas project another success!

Your generosity once again has allowed us to give the gift of hope to so many needy people. This year we were able to care for 915 children, as well as a $25 gift card to Dollar Tree for each family.

The response this year has been wonderful lots of toys and monetary donations have been received and distributed.

Once again, many thanks and God bless each and everyone.

The Jim Wilson Christmas Partners Committee Knights of Columbus Council 1101 Jackson, Tennessee

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