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St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchParroquia Santa Maria1665 Highway 45 BypassJackson, TN 38305Our Lady of Guadalupe MissionMisión Nuestra Señora de GuadalupeBells, TN 38006St. John’s Catholic ChurchParroquia San Juan910 N. Washington Ave.Brownsville, TN 38012

March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday of LentWeekend MassScheduleSt. Mary’s Catholic ChurchJackson, TennesseeTennesseeJackson,MissionOurLady of GuadalupeOurLadyof GuadalupeMissionBells,TNBells, TNEnglish Mass- Saturday Vigil 4:00pm- Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am*Spanish MassSundays at 1:00pm* Live-streamed MassFr. David Graham, PastorFr. Richard Cortese, Associate PastorFr. Jonathan Perez, Associate PastorRev. Mr. Dale Brown, DeaconRev. Mr. Jim Moss, DeaconRev. Dr. Eddy Koonce, DeaconRev. Mr. Bob Russell, DeaconRev. Mr. Bill Winston, DeaconParish OfficeOpen Monday thru Friday9:00am-5:00pmPhone: 731-668-2596Email: parishinfo@stmarys.tn.orgBaptismsBy appointment.Class required for 1st time parents.Offered 2nd Mon. of every month.WeddingsContact us at least 6 mos.prior to wedding date.Anointing of the SickBy appointment.In case of a serious illness or death,call the parish office.Our after hours answering service willget a message to a priest.Contact Our Catholic SchoolsSMS: 731-668-2525SHJHS: 731-660-4774St. John ChurchBrownsville, TennesseeSunday Mass at 9amDaily Mass ScheduleM7:00amT7:00am & 6:15pmW7:00am, 8:10am, & 12pmTH7:00amFSA7:00am & 8:10am8:00amConnect with us!ReconciliationTuesdays:5:45pm-6:15pmWednesdays: 11:30am-12pmSaturdays:3:20 pm-3:50 pmSundays:7:30am-7:50am, 10am-10:20am,& 12:30pm-12:50pm*Confessions will be heard in the confessionals.St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchPlease submit ALL bulletin informationtoparishinfo@stmarys.tn.orgFor the Latest News & Info with our Diocese, check out:www.cdom.orgOur Parish Mission: Celebrating, Proclaiming, & Living the Joy of the Gospel

March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday of LentCommentsfrom Deacon Dale BrownMass Intentions for the WeekSt. Mary’s Catholic ckson, TNMarch 12Stacey Okolo by Nneka OkoloJeanne Meyer by The Bell SistersMarch 13Mass for the People of SMC, OLG & SJCJose ArjonillaB’day Int. Delia LeonMarch 14Benditas Almas del Purgatorio by MariluRamirezNo School SPRING BREAK-March 14-18March 15B’day Int. of Crescilda Tarr by Fe & JimGathingsMarisol Aguirre by Aguirre FamilyMarch 16Edward James Poole Jr. by Maggie VucinaMark Speechley by William SirokyMarch 17Brother Dan O’Brien by The Bell SistersMarch 18Gildardo Calderon by Darlene ButlerFor the People of UkraineMarch 19Marisol Aguirre by Saia FamilyRita Sabella by Marsha SabellaOur Lady of Guadalupe MissionBells, TNOne of the problems St Paul is dealing with in his letterto the Christians in Philippi is the so-called"Judaizers." The "Judaizers" believed that Christiansstill had to follow all the regulations of the Old Testament.Those regulations included complex dietary restrictions, whichis why St Paul writes of these mistaken Christians that "theirGod is their stomach". The regulations also included circumcision, which is why he writes of them putting "their glory intheir 'shame,'" that is, in the mark of circumcision. St Paul saysthat those who are putting their hope in these external regulations are "enemies of the cross of Christ." We may think thisdoesn't apply to us, since we are no longer tempted to fulfill allthose Old Testament regulations. But it does apply to us. The“Judaizers” liked those external regulations because thoseregulations were under their control. They could use them tomeasure their holiness by their external achievements and appearances. We like to do the same thing, to measure our worthby our achievements and appearances - by things that we cancontrol. But that's not where true holiness comes from. Itcomes from having "our citizenship in heaven." That meansfollowing the law of heaven, which is the law of Christ, the lawof love for God and neighbor, an interior law. To follow Christ,in other words, we must relinquish control. It is no longer ourachievements that matter; it is our trusting obedience to Jesus.The “Judaizers” were making small payments to God here andthere, but they kept the bank account for themselves. But Jesusknows that we can't save ourselves, no matter how hard we try.So, he asks us to trust him completely, to give him a blankcheck. We must ask ourselves, are we trying to get by withsmall payments, or have we given Jesus the blank check heneeds? Are we still trying to save ourselves by ourselves, orhave we put our trust completely in Jesus Christ.Saturday March 126:00pm B’day Int. Ian Nahum AcostaSaturday March 196:00pm Maria Vicenta Paredes by Jose ValdezSt. John’s BrownsvilleSunday9:00amSunday9:00amEVERY SUNDAY@ 3:00PMNew Location during winter:CHURCH SANCTUARYor LIBRARYBrownsville, TNMarch 13Marisol Aguirre by Aguirre FamilyMarch 20Marisol Aguirre by Aguirre FamilySympathy, Encouragement,Get Well, & MoreOur March Contact:Shelly r more info about Mass Intentions,call 731.668.2596.Visit our parish website: www.stmarys.tn.org

March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday of LentYOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISHSt. Mary’sSt. John’sWeekly OffertoryMarch Weekly Offertory Goal 24,443 19,000 486 560Total Offertory to DateOffertory Goal to Date 691,044 734,000 23,584 20,160Next Atrium sessionsSun., March 13, SPRING BREAK, NO ATRIUMWed. March 16, SPRING BREAK, NO ATRIUMAtrium resumes: Sun., March 20, 9:10-10:20. 11:40-12:50Wed., March 23, 6:00pm-7:15pmThe Well is our umbrella ministry to women in our parish &community. The Well is for ALL WOMEN of the parish, nomatter age or life condition. Join us!Solemnity of St. Joseph"I have only my great devotion toSt. Joseph. This it is that guides meand gives me full confidence."-St. Andre BessetteBegin Preparation:One can start anytime. We’re using the bookTHE CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH by DonaldCalloway. Also, recommended reading: ST. JOSEPH’SGEMS, Daily Wisdom on Our Spiritual FatherBoth can be purchased at St. Mary’s bookstore.FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 — 7:00PMSt. Joseph Mass, Table, Consecration to St. JosephReligious items you wish blessed will be blessed at the end of Mass.We invite all to spread this Saint’s great intercession. We pray forhis mantle of protection.ST. JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US.Padre Pio Prayer GroupGathering every 1st Fridayat 5pmFor more info, contact: Joseph Okolookolojoseph@hotmail.com or FatherRichard Cortese, fr.cortese@stmarys.tn.orgLife in Spirit Prayer GroupJoin us on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdayat 7:15pm in Our Lady of Fatima Rm.For more info, email Sharon atsacreiter@gmail.com.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! RIFA SOUP KITCHENMarch 14-181) 1 volunteer each morning for the 8:30-10:30 shift for the prepwork. 2) 4 volunteers each morning for the 10:30-1:00 shift to helpserve and clean up.CONTACT: Cathy Jarviscjarvis43@yahoo.comOur Parish Mission: Celebrating, Proclaiming, & Living the Joy of the Gospel

March 13, 2022 - Second Sunday of LentHomebound & Senior Citizens’ CornerColumn Prepared by Maggie VucinaHOME-Celebrate Life!Please pray for the women in our parish who are with child.Prayers are a wonderful way to support a mother & her family.Prayer for Expectant MothersDear Heavenly Father,we ask you to protect the little babies who arebeing knit together in their mothers’wombs. Comfort their mothers & fathersduring the time they are growing &developing. Lord Jesus, give these smallest ofpersons the strength to come into this world,to fully participate in your creation.Send your Holy Spirit to infuse their soulswith love for you. After long, healthy, &loving lives, bring them safely home toyour heavenly kingdom. Amen.For help in&locatinga HANDYMAN, CARPENTER,BOUNDSENIORCITIZENS’PLUMBER, or ELECTRICIAN & for help inCORNERlocating MEDICAL (home-health nurses & therapy)& DOMESTIC HELP, (personal care, lighthousecleaning, help with meals)Contact Maggie Vucina at 731-664-8328.NEWS YOU CAN USEOn Sun., 3/ 13, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS FOR2022. Move clocks forward one hour. It is also a goodtime to check the batteries in your SMOKE DETECTORS orPRAYER CARDSPRAYTheFORFIRETHEDEPT.USA WILLCARBON MONOXIDEdetectors.& EVENING PRAYER OF ST. AUGUSTINEREPLACE BATTERIESthese fordevicesforCitizens.Senior Citizens.Both are stillinavailableall SeniorCall 731-425-8355.Call Maggie Vucina – 731-664-8328SCAM ALERT FROM MEDICARE: Scammers are selling fake & unauthorized at-home COVID-19 test kits inexchange for your personal or medical information.If you receive a ROBOCALL, text or email: Hang up ordelete. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR MEDICARE NUMBERFOR THESE FAKE COVID-19 TEST KITS!4 FREE COVID-19 at-home tests can be sent directly toyour home If you have a computer, visit:COVID tests.gov to order these test kits, OR ask a familymember of friend to do this.PRAYER CARDS PRAY FOR THE USA & EVENINGPRAYER OF ST. AUGUSTINE Both are still available for allSenior Citizens. Call Maggie Vucina – 731-664-8328UPCOMING FEAST DAYS & SPECIAL DAYS – 2ND WEEK OF LENTThurs., 3/17 Feast Day of St. Patrick’s3rd century Bishop known as THE APOSTLE OFIRELAND. Although St. Patrick may be thepatron saint of Ireland, many St. Patrick’sDay traditions were born in the USA.Fri., 3/18 Feast Day of St. Cyril of Jerusalem – 3rd century theologian, bishop & doctor of the churchSat. 3/19 Solemnity of St. joseph, spouse of the BlessedVirgin Mary – Patron saint of the UNIVERSAL CHURCH.NOTABLE QUOTABLE“Christ in the heart of every man who thinks ofme. Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me.”(St. Patrick)Expectant Mothers:Congratulations to:Diana HoltSue Ellen Barns-DoudrickMelissa DavignonBeth WolfChristina Graham HayesMorgan McCowanSarah Sopcak-BatemanContactTo add to this list, receive meals, or to support these moms:Email Gretchen Longeway at glongeway0704@gmail.comPrayer RequestsAbellana. FelisaAdams, GrantAdams, WilliamAllison, JudyArendt, BrendaBargiachi, CharlieBaskin, Mary AnnBeach, JaydenBeare FamilyBell, CarmenBenjamin, RickBlanton, DottieBonds, KarolynBoosey, HarryBrowning,GenevaBrowning, ShirleyBuchholz, HelenCabo, GraceCatitay, EdithaChandler, RoyChildress, DaleClark, JuanitaClift, DorothyColgrove, DebbieCrosnoe, JimmyDavis, HeatherDay, BarbaraDeArmitt, AmyDiaz, AurelioDiaz, Luz ElenaDoumitt, Chuck Sr.Doumitt, DeedeeDurning, MaureenDwyer, CharlesDwyer, PollyanneEdds, WandaEdelen , Nancy J.Edwards, CarterElam, TeresaEnglert, HarrietteFaulkner, JaniceFilomeno, Jose JuanFlores, MelissaGarrard, AnneGoff, CallanGrant, SusanGrant, PhillipGraning, DeeGurrola, Martha C.Gyrenge, LorraineHarmon, SherriHarrell, DeborahHenke, MaxHercules, JenniferHilario, EdmonHolmes, WayneHolt, Carol KayHowell, CashHulderman, BobbieHughes, RogerIvory, Julier & JamesJohnson, MabelJones, BrianJones, GlenKain, OttoKeyes, KenKnight-Wilson, DawnLavitola, RoseLay, TylerLeon, DiegoLeonard, EileenLipe, FittsLondino, JoeLycette, MissiMarshall, PhyllisMata, MelisaMcClure, MaeveMcLeary, PattiMcLeary, RalphMercado, PacitaMiller, KevinMiller, Laurene RoseMiller, MichaelMiracle, JordanMitchelson, JoeMoody, LoisVisit our parish website: www.stmarys.tn.orgNunn, MarvinOkolo, JosephOsses, Jose MariaOverbey, MichaelPaspek, GloriaPearson, Mary GenePowers, CindyPreston, AndersonRagan, PhillipRandolph, PatReed, ElviaRegenhold, LynnRodriguez, Jesus MataRogers, StevenSabella, MarshaSanders, JamesSandlin, JaniceSchoenbachler, MarthaSmith, Elias, Jr.Smith, MikeSmith, PatriciaSoto Corpuz,VictorSparks, DonSpeechley, JeanStchura. DavidStrazzella, ChrisSturgis, LarryThomas, NicoleThompson, AltaTims, LindaTownsend, RichardTurner, RaymondTyson, ClaudiaUbelhor, WayneVucina, MaggieWalker, MichelleWalker, RobertWallace, PermelaWhite, JohnWiesner, ElaineWilson, JackWood, DebraWyatt, SherriYounger, Kristen