ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
1665 Highway 45 By-Pass • Jackson, Tennessee 38305
(731) 668-2596 • www.stmarys.tn.org
Fr. David Graham, Pastor
Fr. Richard Cortese, Associate Pastor
Fr. Tojan Abraham, Associate Pastor
Rev. Mr. Dale Brown, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Jim Moss, Deacon
Rev. Dr. Eddy Koonce, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Bob Russell, Deacon
Rev. Mr. Bill Winston, Deacon
Parish Office
Open Monday thru Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone: 731.668.2596
Email: [email protected]
ST. JOHN CHURCH 910 N. Washington Ave. • P. O. Box 872 • Brownsville, Tennessee 38012 • (731) 668-2596
Rev. David Graham, Pastor Rev. Richard Cortese, Associate Pastor Rev. Tojan Abraham, Associate Pastor
Mass Schedule Sunday: 8am & 10am
Sacraments
Reconciliation Saturdays: 1-3pm
Tuesdays: 5-6pm
Wednesdays: 11am-12pm
Baptisms By appointment.
Class required for 1st time parents.
Offered 2nd Mon. of every month.
Weddings Contact us 6 months prior to wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick By appointment.
In the case of a serious
illness or death, call the parish office. Our
after hours answering service will get a
message to a priest.
English Mass Schedule Saturday
4pm & 6pm
Sunday
7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am , & 6pm
Spanish Mass Schedule Sunday
1:30pm & 3:30pm
Saturday May 30 4:00pm Tony Thomas by Susan Durfee 6:00pm ROS Cliff Graves by Tom & Roxanne Niedbalski Sunday May 31 7:30am Int. Alek Doumitt by Chuck & Deedee Doumitt 9:30am Cameron Johnson by Doris Holtwick & Diane Johnson 11:30am ~ No intention ~ 1:30pm DiFuntos de la Fam Sierra Valdez by Medna Familia 3:30pm ~ No intention ~ 6:00pm ~ No intention ~ Monday June 1 7:00am Personal Intentions by Okolo Family 5:30pm Int. Kristen Whitaker Younger by Lynn Williams Tuesday June 2 7:00am Betty Hanafee by Mrs. Allen Williams, Jr 6:15pm Lela Mitchelson by Moore Family Wed. June 3 12:00pm Elizabeth Jean Poole Rockenhaus by Maggie Vucina Thurs. June 4 7:00am John Merriwether by Susan Durfee Friday June 5 8:10am Nadworny Family Saturday June 6 4:00pm Int. Chelsea Bada by Bada Family 6:00pm Int. Jaime Sabella by Sabella Family Sunday June 7 7:30am Mass for the People 9:30am Rose Mary Buchanan by Buchanan Family 11:30am ~ No intention ~ 1:30pm Tomasa Barrera Ortiz by Ana Vasquez 3:30pm ~ No intention ~ 6:00pm ~ No intention ~
Spiritual Act of Communion
Saturday, May 30 Mass for the People Saturday, June 6 Isidro y Margarita Santiago
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Jackson, TN
Mass Intentions for the Week
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Sunday, May 31 ~ No intention ~
Sunday, June 7 Gayle Merrill by Fred & Vicki Benjamin
Our Current Mass Schedule
English Mass Saturday
4pm & 6pm
Sunday
7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am , & 6pm
Spanish Mass Sunday
1:30pm & 3:30pm
For those who remain at home,
Mass will be available on:
St. Mary’s YouTube Channel
Please read & follow ALL guidelines
addressed by Bishop Talley & Father David
before attending Mass.
May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Volunteers Needed
If you are willing to assist, greet, usher,
disinfect the sanctuary, or anything else...
please contact the parish office!
We will need a lot of extra hands to make
this work smoothly for everyone.
Contact the Parish Office if you would like
Communion brought to your home!
St. John’s Brownsville Brownsville, TN
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Bells, TN
Contact the Parish Office for more info
about Mass Intentions .
Call: 731.668.2596
Email: [email protected]
These guidelines can be found on our website
as well as in the back of the bulletin.
Comments from Deacon Dale Brown We all like spectacular fireworks. They are exciting, impressive, exhilarating. The Church's first Pentecost had some spectacular fireworks. The Apostles and other Christians were gathered "in one place together". We do not know exactly where. Probably it was somewhere inside or near the Temple in Jerusalem, since right after the fireworks, crowds started to gather. It may have been the same large room where Jesus and the Apostles had eaten the Last Supper. We are not certain. So, they were all in one place, and then a thunderous noise like a strong wind, like a tornado, came from the sky. And then flames appeared. Flames of fire just appeared out of nowhere, spontaneously, hovering in the air. And these flames divided up and started floating through the air until they came to rest on each of the people gathered. But the fireworks didn't stop there. Suddenly, the Christians started speaking in languages that they didn't know. A crowd had gathered by now, with visitors from all over the world who were in Jerusalem for the festival. Each one heard the Christians explaining the gospel in their own language. It was a dramatic, spectacular display. But we would be wrong to conclude from this that the Holy Spirit's normal way of acting in our life is through dramatic fireworks. In fact, it's just the opposite. God's action in our life is most often gentle and hardly perceptible at first. How does Jesus send the Spirit to his Apostles after his resurrection? He breathes on them - quietly and subtly. How does St Paul describe the action of the Holy Spirit in the Church? Like the soul of a body - powerful, essential, but invisible and subtle. The Holy Spirit works quietly. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. It should be thought of more regularly and prayed to more often. Won’t you light it’s fireworks in your life!
May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
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Prayer for Protection in Time of Pandemic
O Mary,
you always brighten our
path as a sign of salvation
& of hope. We entrust our-
selves to you, Health of the
Sick, who, at the Cross,
took part in Jesus’ pain
while remaining steadfast
in faith.
O loving Mother,
you know what we need,
and we are confident you
will provide for us as at
Cana in Galilee.
Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician,
for those who have fallen ill,
for those who are vulnerable,
and for those who have died.
Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health
and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick
and seeking a cure.
Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of
the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon
himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead
us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection.
Amen.
Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God.
In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always
from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Amen.
Parish Mission Statement Celebrating, Proclaiming, & Living the Joy of the Gospel
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YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH
Sympathy, Encouragement,
Get Well, & More
If you need to contact us in May,
please contact:
Dennah Hilario at
Pray for success of the Appeal.
Thank you to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2020
Annual Catholic Appeal.
St. Mary’s Goal: $79,500
St. John’s Goal: $2,000
St. Mary’s St. John’s
Weekly Offertory $ 15,348 $ 586
May Offertory Goal $ 20,000 $ 560
Total Offertory to Date $ 866,606 $ 26,132
Offertory Goal to Date $ 997,000 $ 26,320
May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Card Ministry
23%
participation
Pledged to date: $3,025
Pledged to date: $74,100
OL Guadalupe Goal: $900
Pledged to date: $1,518
48%
participation
54%
participation
at 168%
of goal
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God’s Work, Our Hands
Annual Catholic Appeal 2020
Ministry to the Sick & Homebound
During this time, our Priests are visiting in
cases of emergency ONLY.
Here are the Boy Scouts putting flags out at
Calvary Cemetery for Memorial Day!
The Adoration Chapel
is now open! Only 4 people allowed in the chapel at the same time
No children under 10 yrs. old at this time.
This must be strictly followed.
at 93%
of goal
at 151%
of goal
Faith Formation
Contact
If you have any questions about preparation for
First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion,
Confirmation, or RCIA
Derek Rotty, Director of Evangelization & Discipleship
731.668.2596 or [email protected].
All activities, events, & meetings have been
cancelled until further notice.
For more KOC info, contact Grand Knight: Greg Hickerson at [email protected]
You can also join Derek Rotty on
for 10- to 15-minute live videos to help peo-
ple find courage & hope in uncertain times!
Mark your Calendars & Celebrate with Us!
RCIA Initiation Mass
THIS SUNDAY
May 30th at 6pm Knights of Columbus
News & Updates
May 31: PENTECOST One of the most important feast days in the church.
It concludes the Easter Season &
celebrates the beginning of the Church.
It always occurs 50 days after the death &
resurrection of Jesus.
Pentecost is the celebration of the person of the Holy Spirit
coming upon the Apostles, Mary, & the first followers of Je-
sus who were gathered together
in the Upper Room.
The Holy Spirit also gave the Apostles the other gifts and
fruits necessary to fulfill the great commission:
To go out and preach the Gospel to all nations.
It fulfills the New Testament promise from Christ
that the Apostles would be “clothed with power”
before they would be sent out to spread the Gospel.
FYI
The Upper Room in which Jesus and the Apostles shared the
LAST SUPPER, was the first Christian Church.
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Homebound & Senior Citizens’
Corner For help in locating a HANDY MAN,
(i.e. plumbers, electricians, small construction, etc.) contact Maggie Vucina – 664-8328.
For info on HOME TOUCH,
Contact Phyllis Marshall – 668-5555.
MyRide West TN will now function on a
LIMITED/ESSENTIAL BASIS.
For more info:
Call 668-6420 or 1-844-803-0169
May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Week of PENTECOST
-50 days from Easter & the end of the Paschal Season-
Adams, Grant Aguirre, Marisol
Baggett, Betty Bargiachi, Charlie Beare Family Bell, Carmen Benjamin, Rick Blanton, Dottie Bonds, Karolyn Bono, Kaye Browning,Geneva
Ceccotti, Dante Chandler, Roy Childress, Dale Clift, Dorothy Colgrove, Debbie Crosnoe, Jimmy
Davis, Heather Day, Barbara DeArmitt, Amy Dellinger, Mabry Diaz, Luz Elena Doumitt, Chuck Sr. Durning, Maureen
Edwards, Carter Elam, Teresa Englert, Harriette Englert, Joshua Evans, Amy
Faulkner, Janice Flores, Melissa Franks, Grayson
Garrard, Anne Goff, Callan Goff, Lilly
Grant, Phillip Grant, Susan Graning, Dee Gutierrez, Dolores Gyrenge, Lorraine
Harmon, Sherri Hercules, Jennifer Hilario, Edmon Holmes, Wayne Hulderman, Bobbie Hughes, Roger
Jones, Brian Jones, Christine Jones, Dick Joyner, Betty
Kain, Otto King, Helen Knight-Wilson, Dawn
Lavitola, Rose Lay, Tyler Lipe, Fitts Londino, Joe Lycette, Missi
Marshall, Phyllis McLeary, Patti Mercado, Pacita Miller, Kevin Miller, Michael Miracle, Jordan Mitchelson, Joe Moody, Lois
Newman, Mike Nunn, Marvin
Okolo, Stacey Okolo, Joseph Preston, Anderson
Ragan, Phillip Regenhold, Lynn Rogers, Steven
Sabella, Marsha Sanders, James Schlosser, Dottie Sewell, Kathy Siroky, Bill Siroky, James Smith, Mike Smith, Pat Smith, Patricia Solberg, Charles Sortet, Ruth Sortet, Mary Soto Corpuz,Victor Sparks, Don Speechly, Jean Speechly, Mark
Thompson, Alta Timby, Wayne Tims, Linda Turner, Raymond Tyson, Claudia
Walker, Michelle Walker, Robert Wallace, Permela Wilcox, Malcolm White, Peggy Wood, Debra Wyatt, Sherri
Notable Quotable “Come, Holy Spirit! Free us from being in on ourselves and instill in us the joy of proclaim-
ing the Gospel.” - Pope Francis
June 1 – The celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary as
THE MOTHER OF THE CHURCH.
Tips for preparing your house for summer,
which begins June 20: Have your air conditioner serviced & install new air flow
filters.
Test the weather stripping & caulking around your doors
and windows.
To place an order & for more info,
contact Cindy Saia at 731.616.5621
PARISH EDUCATION
St. Mary’s School
Catholic Classical Education for the Mind, Body & Spirit
If you would like more information
about SMS, contact us at:
731.668.2525
Or visit us at:
www.stmaryschool.tn.org
Contact Carrie Jones To add to this list, receive meals, or to support these moms.
Email Carrie at [email protected].
Adrian Johnson
Constance Dettman
Kristen Whitaker-Younger
Marisol Aguirre
Abby Bautista Alexander Teresa Fuentez Rocha Leah Moore Abigail Hernandez Diana Holt Diana Castaneda Ashley Marie Turner Todd Julie Newman Kinsland Ann Marie Graham Williamson
Our Expectant Mothers:
Congratulations to:
Please pray for the women in our parish who are with child. Prayers are a wonderful way to support
a mother & her family.
Celebrate Life!
May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
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 & fathers during the time they are growing & 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, & loving lives, bring them safely home to your heavenly kingdom.
Amen.
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May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday
Here are some resources to help us stay connected during this time.
All of Fr. David’s homilies that are available in mp3
format (audio file) will be available at: https://stmarys.tn.org/homilies/
The link below provides a collated list of EVERY available option for online streaming of Holy Mass:
https://mass-online.org/daily-holy-mass-live-online/
Also, don’t forget to Subscribe to Flocknote!
Go to our website, www.stmarys.tn.org
look for the Flocknote logo (see below), then click on the image to join!
Visit FORMED.org! An innovative, online faith formation platform that
has movies, e-books, & study series for all.
Visit formed.org & enter our parish code: M6J2VY
Bishop Talley’s Latest News
Decree Lifting the Suspension of Masses Can be found at:
cdom.org
Don’t forget about
Word on Fire Engage! Engage gives us access to all
of Bishop Barron's great content
& it will be emailed (or texted) right to you!
Parish Resources
Guidelines to Follow Those who are sick, caregivers of the
sick, & those more susceptible to illness,
please stay at home.
Before you leave home ask every member
of your family to wash their hands.
Everyone is expected to wear a facial
mask inside the church, Holy Family Hall
and Ministry Center. Children under 3
years old do not have to wear a mask.
NO visiting, gathering, or seating allowed
in the Narthex before, during, or after
Mass (except for families with crying or
disruptive children).
Nurseries will remain closed.
Collection baskets will be placed by the
doors of the sanctuary for you to give
your tithe. Please do so AFTER MASS.
All families/households must remain 6
feet apart from one another.
Ushers will be present to ensure social
distancing.
Everyone should wear a mask.
Everyone is asked to please receive the
Eucharist in the hand.
There will be no missalettes available.
Singing by the congregation is not advisa-
ble. Music will be provided.
Greeters will be present to open & close
doors and provide hand sanitizer.
At the dismissal: The ushers will dismiss
each pew one by one so that everyone
can respect the 6 ft. safe zone.