Holy Name Catholic Church Established in 1857

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Sunday Mass Obligation

Weekdays

Communion Service

Daily Mass

Rosary before 8am Mass on Sundays.

Please prayerfully consider Holy Name in your will!

521 Woodland Street Nashville, TN. 37206

(615) 254-8847

Fax: (615) 730-8352

Email: info@holynamenashville.com www.holynamenashville.com

Office Hours: 9am-4pm, Monday - Friday

Bulletin Deadline: Wednesdays at Noon

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am

10:30am

Sudanese 12:00pm

French May 17

5:00pm

Mondays 8:00am

Tues. - Fri. 8:00am

PARISH STAFF: COUNCILS & COMMITTEES

Pastor Parish Pastoral Council

Rev. Fr. Theophilus Ebulueme Diane McDermott, Chairperson

Deacon Finance Board

Rev. Mr. Bob Mahoney Joe Gigante, Chairperson

Parish Secretary Hospitality Committee

Renee Szefcyk Connie Ransom, Chairperson

Director of Religious Education Building Committee

Mary Evans Derrell Clem, Chairperson

Outreach Coordinator Haitian Sister Parish Committee

Elizabeth Fielding Gwen Blount, Chairperson

Director of Music Stewardship Committee

Thomas Habib Lauren Folk, Chairperson

Maintenance

Orbain Owens

Parish Mission Statement We, at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, strive to be a vibrant, welcoming community of faith. We are unified

by our participation in the liturgy, the sacraments, and service. We are a diverse family fully alive in Christ. We serve our God, our Church, and our community through effective stewardship of God’s gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

Ministers of the Altar Schedule:

MASS READINGS: Cycle A

Mass Intentions

PRAYER LIST Erin Worsham

Anniece Tisdale

JoAnn Coffey

Emil Holloway

Constance Guerrier

Gerald Johnson

Catherine Halima Bungulu

Pam Clinard

Barbara Harding

Earlene Johnson

Jim McGinley

Jerry Dortch

Maureen Boyd

Jeff Drifmeyer

Barbara Corlew

“Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender

mercy, that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to

You in Your Church. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.”

Source: Catholic Prayers for the Sick

Parish Registration Forms

New parishioner registration forms are available in the vestibule (on the bulletin board) to the right of the main entrance. Registration with the parish is required for programs, such as CCD, and/or for those wishing to celebrate the various sacraments. It helps us to stay in touch with everyone, and properly track contributions.

Stewardship of Treasure

WEEKDAY READINGS: (Year II)

April 6— Monday of Holy Week Reading 1: Isaiah 42:1-7 Responsorial: Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 Gospel: John 12:1-11

April 7— Tuesday of Holy Week Reading 1: Isaiah 49:1-6 Responsorial: Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 & 17 Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-38

April 8 — Wednesday of Holy Week Reading 1: Isaiah 50:4-9a Responsorial: Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 & 33-34 Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25

April 9— Holy Thursday, Mass of The Lord’s Supper Reading 1: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Responsorial: Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel: John 13:1-15

April 10— Friday of the Passion of The Lord (Good Friday Veneration Service) Reading 1: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Responsorial: Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Reading 2: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel: John 18:1—19:42

April 11— Holy Saturday– No Daily Mass is celebrated.

Sacraments Baptism Parents & Godparents are required to attend a Baptism class. Parents must also be a parishioner for at least three (3) months. For more information please contact the parish office.

First Communion Children are prepared for First Holy Communion by participating in the CCD program. Students must be enrolled for at least one (1) year prior to enrolling in the sacramental preparation class.

Reconciliation Confessions are heard on Wednesdays after the 8am daily mass, Saturdays from 4:15 to 4:45pm, Sundays before Mass or by appointment.

Confirmation Preparation classes are conducted through our CCD program. Candidates must be enrolled for at least one (1) year prior to enroll in the Confirmation class.

Matrimony Preparation is conducted by parish clergymen and the Diocese of Nashville. You must be a registered parishioner for at least six (6) (months) and then contact the parish office at least six (6) months before the proposed date.

Anointing of the Sick Anyone may request for major or minor health problems. If you anticipate surgery or a stay in the hospital, request the sacrament before (surgery).

1st: Isaiah 50:4-7

Responsorial: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20,23-24

2nd: Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66 Saturday, 4/4

- For the prayer intentions of Holy Name parishioners.

5:00p

Sunday, 4/5

- For the prayer intentions of Holy Name parishioners.

- For the prayer intentions of Holy Name parishioners.

- For the prayer intentions of Holy Name parishioners.

8:00a

10:30a

Noon

Monday, 4/6 Communion Service. No prayer intentions.

8:00a

Tuesday, 4/7

- For the intentions of Cecilia Arbuckle.

8:00a

Wednesday, 4/8

- For the intentions of Barbara Crofton.

8:00a

Thursday, 4/9

- For the intentions of Holy Name parishioners.

3:00p

Friday, 4/10

- Good Friday. No Mass. No intentions.

3:00p

Easter Sunday (Cycle A) - 4/12/2020

1st: Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43 2nd: Colossians 3:1-4

Responsorial: Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 Gospel: John 20:1-9

May 2 & 3 7:00pm 8:00am 10:30am

Announcer C. Auten K. Caddigan G. Hutchens

Lectors R. DeBock J. Johnson B. Caldwell

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers M. Coffman A. Wakefield

C. Binkley V. Szefcyk

A. Szefcyk O. Simi

Offertory: 3,120.50

Bldg. Maintenance Fund

25.00

Special Offertory Donation

1,962.88

Kroger Community Rewards

130.68

Charity Fund –Tornado

335.00

Sister Parish in Haiti: St. Antoine

140.00

Avg. Weekly Expenses

5,855.00

April 25 & 26 5:00pm 8:00am 10:30am

Announcer R. DeBock D. Coleman J. Szefcyk

Lector

K. McDoniel

C. Ransom

E. Hutchens

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers M. Coffman A. Wakefield

N. Adeeb E. Laurence

O. Simi S. Cecil

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK.

Parish Office Schedule. The office will close at Noon on Holy Thursday, April 9, and reopen on Wednesday, April 15.

Temporary Dispensation Information. At the direction of Bishop Spalding, there will be no public Masses through April 24. All meetings and events are canceled as well due to the Covid-19 virus situation.

NEW WEBSITE. We would like to invite you to take a few minutes and explore our new website from eCatholic. Same address www.holynamenashville.com with a great new design!

Pilgrimage to Israel Discovery. Join Holy Name and Saint Lawrence Churches as we celebrate Father Theo’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination with a pilgrimage to Israel this October, 2020. Brochures are in the vestibule. You may also contact the parish office.

Offerings and Stipends. Unless the Bishop of the Province determines otherwise, the offering for a Mass shall be $5, and the stipend for administering other sacraments shall be $25 (Canon 1264). Portions in excess of these amounts may be considered a gift to the priest

Mass Intentions. Please contact the parish office if you wish to schedule a Mass. You are welcome to book Masses for various intentions.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal for Ministries 2020. Holy Name parishioners have currently raised $5,036.00. you can give online by texting “BISHOP” to 31996 or visit https://dioceseofnashville.com/appeal.

SPECIAL ATTENTION

Holy Week and Easter Streaming. We will live-stream (dependent upon signal strength) or record the Holy Week Masses and Good Friday service as follows: -Holy Thursday (4/9) at 3p, Good Friday (4/10) at 3p, Easter Vigil (4/11) at 7p and Easter Sunday (4/12) at 8a.- To view, visit our Facebook page or the link on the bottom of the home page at our parish website, www.holynamenashville.com.

Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land POSTPONED by Pope Francis until September 2020.

The Bishop’s Easter Mass. If you are unable to join our Masses online, Bishop Spalding’s Mass will be broadcast on Fox 17 at 11a on Easter Sunday. You can also view live-stream Masses via EWTN.

HOME OR AWAY? Use Online Giving! Holy Name offers a convenient and secure way to support our parish through Online Giving with no hassle; home or away! Visit our website and click on “Make a Gift” in the menu bar.

Prayer. If you wish to pray in the church while we are unable to hold public Masses and events, please contact the parish office at (615) 254-8847 or stop by. We are happy to unlock the door so that you and your families may pray. Proper social distancing is required which is why it is best to call ahead.

Confessions. Father Theo will hear confessions on Wednesdays or you may make an appointment for another time. Please call the parish office to schedule.

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PASTOR’S CORNER.

My dear good people of Holy Name and Friends,

How is everybody doing? I hope you are all staying safe, happy and healthy. It’s difficult to be at home for a while but it has proven to be the best way to combat Covid-19. Please try to make this stay at home fun by connecting with friends, your parish community, and family.

Last month, precisely on March 17, 2020, Bishop Spalding made an unprecedented decision. Due to Covid-19, the bishop issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for two weeks. After reviewing that decision, he has extended the dispensation through April 24, 2020. Therefore, Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter celebrations are canceled through April 24. Please continue to follow us on Facebook and at our new website: holynamenashville.com

I blessed palms on Friday, April 3, and placed them around the church facility for pickup over the weekend. If you did not receive one, be sure to see my Easter letter which has been mailed to your homes (see also the Bishop’s March 31, 2020 letter online).

Since we will not be celebrating the Easter Triduum together as a family, baptisms for Easter Vigil are postponed until further notice. You will be notified once we resume normal life.

I will continue to use the possibility of live-streaming Mass especially during Holy Week. If the signal does not permit, we will record it and post it to Facebook and the website. So, join us on Holy Thursday at 3pm, Good Friday at 3pm, Holy Saturday at 7pm and Easter Sunday at 8am. Again, if you do not see a live video, know that it will be forthcoming within approximately 2 hours. If you cannot join us, please tune into EWTN or watch Bishop Spalding’s Mass on Easter Sunday at 11:00am, which is to be televised by Fox 17.

I hope these guidelines will help us continue to connect as a parish family as we go through this difficult period. Please be safe and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I wish you all a blessed Palm Sunday,

Fr. Theo

Interested in joining the Knights of Columbus?

The K of C is a Catholic fraternal benefits organization. Holy Name is represented by Council #9211. For more information on how they serve our parish and community, as well as to get involved please see one of our Knights or you may also contact the Holy Name parish office to leave a message.

PARISH CENTER &

AUDITORIUM

RENTALS

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(615) 254-8847

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GATHERINGS.

Father Theo’s Parish Email

Do you have a question for our pastor? Would you like to ask for prayers or

schedule an appointment? Please feel free to contact Father at pastorHN@comcast.net

Holy Name

Church Rentals

The church is available for special masses such as weddings and funerals,

funeral home visitations, memorial services and a variety of other related events. Please contact Connie in the office.

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention

April 2020

Freedom from Addiction

We pray that those suffering from addiction

may be helped and accompanied.

Estate planning?

Bequests to Holy Name will help the parish continue sharing the Gospel for generations to come.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Please join us every Wednesday beginning at 8:30am. Benediction & Closing Prayer at 7:00pm. Note: Bible Study takes place at 6pm in the auditorium.

Religious Education

We need volunteers to teach and substitute teach for the 2020/2021 school year. Teachers are provided a teacher’s manual, with the curriculum and instructions for the classes and subject matter. Also needed: Volunteers for Children’s Liturgy.

Students needing service hours. Please check back for updates on these opportunities. All events in the church are currently suspended through Friday, April 24.

Sacrament of Confirmation. Temporarily postponed due to the Covid-19 situation but will be rescheduled. We will update as soon as information from the diocese has been received. Please pray for our students who are preparing for the sacrament. Our candidates this year are: Lako Friday, Aliew Alyab, Awit Maiwen, Tina Abdous, Sito (Nadal) Mohamed, Finn (Theophan) Weishaar, and Adut Akok.

All baptisms for Easter Vigil have been postponed until a later date to be determined.

First Holy Communion has been postponed until a later date to be determined.

For these and other important items from Religious Education, please visit our website: www.holynamenashville.com/religious-education

Copies of the 2019 Diocesan Annual Impact Report are

available at the back of the church and in the vestibule for all

parishioners and guests of the Diocese of Nashville. This

information also explains where your Bishop’s Annual Appeal for

Ministries donations go.