St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Parroquia Santa Maria
1665 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38305
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
Misión Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Bells, TN 38006
St. John’s Catholic Church
Parroquia San Juan
910 N. Washington Ave.
Brownsville, TN 38012
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
For the Latest News & Info with our Diocese, check out:
www.cdom.org
Fr. David Graham, Pastor
Fr. Jonathan Perez, 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]
Reconciliation
Tuesdays: 5:45pm-6:15pm
Wednesdays: 11:30am-12pm
Saturdays: 3:20 pm-3:50 pm
Sundays: 7:30am-7:50am, 10am-10:20am,
& 12:30pm-12:50pm
*Confessions will be heard in the confessional.
Baptisms
By appointment.
Class required for 1st time parents.
Offered 2nd Mon. of every month.
Weddings
Contact us at least 6 mos.
prior to wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick
By appointment.
In case of a serious illness or death,
call the parish office.
Our after hours answering service will
get a message to a priest.
Contact Our Catholic Schools
SMS: 731-668-2525
SHJHS: 731-660-4774
St. John Church
Brownsville, Tennessee
Sunday Mass at 9am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Jackson, Tennessee
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
Bells, TN
Our Parish Mission: Celebrating, Proclaiming, & Living the Joy of the Gospel
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Daily Mass Schedule
M 7:00am
T
7:00am & 6:15pm
W 7:00am, 8:10am & 12pm
TH
7:00am
F
7:00am & 8:10am
SA
8:00am & 4:00pm
Please submit ALL bulletin information
to parishinfo@stmarys.tn.org
Connect with us!
Weekend Mass
Schedule
English Mass
- Saturday Vigil -
4:00pm
- Sunday -
8:00am *
10:30am
*Live-Streamed
Spanish Mass
Sundays at 1:00pm
Comments
from Deacon Dale Brown
Visit our parish website: www.stmarys.tn.org
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday April 1
8:00am Paul Jergens by Teresa Freeman
4:00pm The Brogans by Bill & Sandra Brewer
Sunday April 2
8:00am Int. of All Deacons by Lynn Williams
10:30am Mass for the People of SMC, OLG & SJC
1:00pm Familia Nava Rodriguez
Monday April 3
7:00am Holy Souls in Purgatory
11:45am Ray Carrol by Blayne Koonce & Family
Tuesday April 4
7:00am Benditas Almas del Purgatorio
6:15pm Communion service
Wed. April 5
7:00am Int. of the Uhlich Family by Marsha Sabella
8:10am Holy Souls in Purgatory by Liz Meriwether
12:00pm B’day Int. of John Todd by the Todd Family
Thurs. April 6 HOLY THURSDAY
7:00am B’day Int. of Diego Leon by the Leon Family
7:00pm Sandy James by the Moore Family
Friday April 7 GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday April 8 HOLY SATURDAY
8:00pm Jim Williams by Lynn Williams
*Masses at 11:45 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays are held at
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Jackson, TN
Saturday April 1
6:00pm Int. de Camerina Ayala de parte de la familia Garcia
Saturday April 8
6:00pm No service
Sunday April 2
9:00am Int. de cumpleaños de Javier Aguirre II de parte de
la familia Aguirre
Sunday April 9
9:00am Tita Ruiz Franco
St. John’s Brownsville Brownsville, TN
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Bells, TN
For more info about Mass Intentions,
call 731.668.2596.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE
SOUL OF
Ranger Buchanan, husband of Lisa Buchanan
Our sympathy and prayers…
For the family and friends, that they may know God’s love &
comfort during this time.
T
oday we hold in our hands palm branches. In
the ancient world, palm branches were the
symbol of victory.
For the Israelites in the Old Testament, the elegance,
strength, and simplicity of this tree became a symbol
of the just man or woman, the one in whom God's
law triumphed. It also symbolized victory for the
Romans. Palm trees were not native to Italy. And so,
when the Romans started conquering other nations
in the Mediterranean, the generals brought palm
trees back to Rome as souvenirs of their victories. So,
the crowds waving palm branches as Jesus entered
Jerusalem were declaring his victory. Today, we echo
them, we join them, and we declare and cele-
brate Christ's victory. But what victory is it? And
how did Christ win it? It is the victory over original
sin. Original sin was mankind's disobedience to God
and obedience to the devil. It shattered God's plan,
let loose the scourge of evil, and gave the devil a
certain power over earthly society. Jesus, through his
passion, death, and resurrection, reversed the
disobedience of original sin by obeying his Father's
will in spite of all the devil's attempts to thwart him:
The betrayal of Judas, the abandonment of his
apostles, the false accusations, the condemnation,
the humiliation, the scourging and crowning with
thorns, the torture of crucixion - all of these suffer-
ings were the devil's attempts to get Jesus to say "no"
to his Father, just as he had gotten Adam and Eve to
say "no". But Jesus defeated the devil. He continued
to love, forgive, and obey through it all. And so, he,
unlike Adam, unlike every other person in history, can
say, "I have not rebelled". In this world that is under
the devil's sway, His obedience establishes a beach-
head : Jesus' Passion is D-Day for the devil,
and liberation for us. This is the victory we celebrate.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES, Jackson Area Ministerial Association
12pm – 1pm, Monday - Thursday
MONDAY – April 3
rd
Host: St. Mary’s Church
Co-Host: Fellowship Bible Church
Speaker: Rev. Clarence Williams, Walnut Grove Church
TUESDAY – April 4
th
Host: First Presbyterian Church
Co-Host: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Rev. Sky McCracken, First United Methodist Church
WEDNESDAY – April 5
th
Host: Skyline Church
Speaker: Dr. JP Vick, Northside Assembly Church
THURSDAY – April 6
th
Host: West Jackson Baptist Church
Speaker: Fr. David Graham, St. Mary’s Catholic Church
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
Our Parish Mission: Celebrating, Proclaiming, & Living the Joy of the Gospel
SUNDAY SESSIONS WEDNESDAY SESSIONS
Apr. 2 Apr. 9 NO ATRIUM
Apr. 16 Apr. 23
Apr. 30—Last Sun. atrium
session of the year.
Apr. 5
Apr. 12 Apr. 19
Apr. 26—Last Wed. atrium
session of the year.
St. Mary’s St. John’s
Weekly Offertory $20,998 Unavailable
Mar. Weekly Offertory Goal $19,000 $615
Total Offertory to Date $782,869 $27,079
Offertory Goal to Date $786,500 $23,985
United in Faith Pledges OLG St. John’s
$23,780 $28,180
YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH
Generations of Generosity Pledges $2,698,636.88
Pledges paid $569,933.40
Families 307
STOP BY ST. ELIZABETH’S
BOOKSTORE!
Check out Father Timby’s
delicious jellies and jams.
Homemade in Padre’s kitchen.
All proceeds go to St. Mary’s Youth Group.
APRIL ATRIUM SCHEDULE
PALM SUNDAY — Sat., Apr. 1 and Sun.,
Apr. 2 - Regular Mass Schedule
Mon., Apr. 3 — 12noon
Ecumenical Prayer Service — 12noon
Luncheon follows in HFH, Sponsored by JAMA
Tues. Apr. 4 — 6:15pm
Communion Service-SMC (Bilingual)
Chrism Mass – 7:00pm — Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception, Memphis, TN
HOLY THURSDAY, Apr. 6 — 7:00pm
Mass (Bilingual)
GOOD FRIDAY, Apr. 7
11:00am -Stations of the Cross
(English)
12noon—Spanish Living Stations (Outside)
3pm—Veneration of the Cross (Spanish)
7:00pm-Veneration of the Cross
(English)
HOLY SATURDAY, Apr. 8
Easter Vigil Mass – 8:00pm
EASTER SUNDAY, Apr. 9
Masses: 8:00am, 10:30am & 1:00pm
Good Friday is a day of fasting & abstinence. There is no
“Mass” on Good Friday, instead we have a Liturgy of Word,
Veneration of the Cross and Communion. Traditionally,
Church bells are silent & millions of Christians pause in prayer
from noon until 3 p.m. on Good Friday as a way to honor Jesus
and thank Him for such a divine offering.
ST. JOHN’S, BROWNSVILLE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
Good Friday, Apr. 7, Veneration of the Cross—6:00pm
Easter Sunday Mass, Apr. 9—9:00am
A Labor of Love: Are you willing to give your time to
minister to your fellow homebound & hospitalized parish-
ioners? We are looking for volunteers for this most important
ministry. If you are interested, please call: 731.668.2596
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
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.
Dear Heavenly 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 you. Amen.
Congratulations to:
Expectant Mothers:
Taylor Davis
Katie Coughlin Hopkins
Leah Moore
Chelsey Morgan Walker
Diana Holt
Ali Graham Patterson
Candice Jacobson Graham
Contact: To add to this list, receive meals, or to support these moms:
Email Gretchen Longeway at glongeway07[email protected]
Britney Oliver Barnes
Christina Johnson Foster
Caitlin Pearson
Anna Goethals
Beth Ann Jones
Prayer for Expectant Mothers
Abellana. Felisa
Adams, Grant
Allison, Judy
Antonia, Maria
Arendt, Brenda
Babcock, Craig
Bailey, Frank & Karen
Bargiachi, Charlie
Baskin, Mary Ann
Bautista, Laura
Beach, Jayden
Beare Family
Bell, Carmen
Benjamin, Rick
Blanton, Dottie
Bonds, Karolyn
Boosey, Harry
Brown, Kailyn
Browning,Geneva
Browning, Shirley
Bryant, Martha
Buchholz, Helen
Cabo, Grace
Calayag, Malou
Cano, Carmen
Childress, Dale
Clark, Juanita
Clift, Dorothy
Crosnoe, Jimmy
Cummings, Chris
Davis, Heather
Day, Barbara
DeArmitt, Amy
Diaz, Aurelio
Diaz, Luz Elena
Doumitt, Chuck Sr.
Doumitt, Deedee
Durning, Maureen
Dwyer, Charles
Dwyer, Pollyanne
Edds, Wanda
Edelen , Nancy J.
Edwards, Carter
Elam, Teresa
Elligton, Lisa
Englert, Harriette
Faulkner, Janice
Filomeno, Jose Juan
Flores, Melissa
Folden, John
Franks, Grayson
Garrard, Anne
Franey, Judith
Galicha, Orlin
Gill, Rose
Graham, Lourdes
Goff, Callan
Grant, Susan
Grant, Phillip
Graning, Dee
Greer, Mary Ann
Grijalva, Montaño
Gurrola, Martha C.
Gyrenge, Lorraine
Harmon, Sherri
Harrell, Deborah
Henke, Max
Holmes, Wayne
Holt, Carol Kay
Howell, Cash
Hulderman, Bobbie
Hughes, Roger
Ivory, Julier & James
Jensen, Heidi
Johnson,Paula
Johnson, Mabel
Jones, Brian
Jones, Glen
Jones,Stephen
Kain,Otto , Otto
Keyes, Ken
Kirkpatrick, Kim Abell
Knight-Wilson, Dawn
Lavitola, Rose
Lay, Tyler
Leon, Diego
Lipe, Fitts
Londino, Joe
Lycette, Missi
Malon, Amy Garner
Markowski, Diane
Marshall, Phyllis
Mata, Melisa
McLeary, Ralph
Mercado, Pacita
Meyer, Jill
Meyer, Michelle
Miller, Laurene Rose
Miller, Michael
Miracle, Jordan
Mitchelson, Joe
Moody, Lois
Moore, Leah
Morrison, Libby
Nunn, Marvin
Okolo, Joseph
Ormerod,Barbara
Osses, Jose Maria
Overbey, Michael
Phillips, Jim
Powers, Cindy
Preston, Anderson
Quinton, Jun
Ragan, Phillip
Reed, Elvia
Regenhold, Lynn
Rodriguez, Jesus Mata
Rogers, Steven
Sabella, Jim & Marsha
Saia, Lou
Sain, Anne
Sallee, Alan
Sanders, James
Sandlin, Janice
Schoenbachler, Martha
Sisinni, John Michael
Smith, Elias, Jr.
Smith, Mike
Smith, Patricia
Soto Corpuz,Victor
Sparks, Don
Speechley, Jean
Stchura. David
Strazzella, Chris
Sturgis, Larry
Terry, Travis
Thomas, Nicole
Thompson, Alta
Todd, Mary & Norris
Toney, Ruth
Turner, Raymond
Ubelhor, Wayne
Vars, Elaine
Vucina, Maggie
Walker, Robert
Wallace, Permela
White, John
Wilson, Jack
Wood, Debra
Wyatt, Sherri
Young, Christian
Younger, Kristen
Visit our parish website: www.stmarys.tn.org
Sun., 4/2 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF
THE LORD – a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our
hearts, and of our willingness to follow him.
Thurs., 4/6 HOLY THURSDAY – a commemoration of the
LAST SUPPER OF JESUS & the awesome gift of the
EUCHARIST.
Fri., 4/7 GOOD FRIDAY - a commemoration of the
CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF JESUS.
Sat., 4/8 HOLY SATURDAY – On this holy night, the
Church keeps watch, celebrating the RESURRECTION OF
JESUS CHRIST in the Sacraments and awaiting His return
in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of
the new covenant, marking Christ’s passage from death to life.
Call Maggie for help in locating: (A) a HANDY MAN,
PLUMBER, ELECTRICIAN, etc.; (B) a HOME-
HEALTH AGENCY (MEDICAL) or a HOME-CARE
AGENCY (NON-MEDICAL) or SITTERS; or (C) to
request prayer cards: PRAY FOR THE USA, and
EVENING PRAYER of ST. AUGUSTINE.
The month of April is NATIONAL VOLUNTEER
MONTH. It recognizes all those who give their time and ener-
gy to serve others in our community. The theme for 2023 is
UNITED WE SERVE. Senior Citizens can volunteer in many
ways, such as: MY/RIDE SOUTHWEST TN –
If you are HOMEBOUND & enjoy knitting, BIRTH
CHOICE in Jackson would like to have BOOTIES & BLAN-
KETS for each new baby. Call BIRTH CHOICE CLINIC in
Jackson, located at 391 Wallace Road, Jackson, TN
38305. Phone: 731-664-8443.
HOLY WEEK, honors the week that
changed the world. From Palm Sunday to
Easter Sunday, there are many events that
are vital to our faith, including the institu-
tion of the Eucharist, the Passion of Jesus
and His Resurrection from the dead. This
week, meditate on the PASSION,
CRUCIFIXION & RESURRECTION.
Homebound & Senior Citizens’ Corner
Column Prepared by
Maggie-Poole Vucina
Phone: 731-664-8328
UPCOMING FEAST DAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Prayer Requests
NOTABLE QUOTABLE
“WE ARE EASTER PEOPLE, AND ALLELUIA
IS OUR SONG! (Pope John Paul, II)
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
It’s as easy as 1.2.3!!! Link your Kroger card to St.
Mary’s School account and each time you shop at Kroger,
St. Mary’s School will receive proceeds from your total
bill. Please help support your Parish School.
PARISH EDUCATION
Catholic Classical Education for the Mind, Body & Spirit
Liam Allen
Kaylee Alvarado
Aaron Austin
Brielle Bank
Anthony Bolanos
Cristal Bolanos
Grace Davignon
Noah Evans
Maria Favian
Leo Filomeno
Sophia Franz
Seth Gayton
Jaretzy Gonzalez
Ashur Guerrero
Zaidan Hart
Emmanuel Hernandez
Janely Hernandez
Logan Karlosky
Confirmation Candidates
Mallory Arnold
Dotson Bouchard
Gage Dillon
Chloe Howard
Caitlyn Mata
Bells:
Anthony Antunez Diego Marquez
Ismael Antunez Jaidyn Marquez
Ximena Balderas Jorge Matias
Janette Bautista Judith Mena
Ricky Chapina Valerie Mena
Anahy De La Rosa Elany Miguel
Kendra Juaraz Lizbeth Negrete
Antonio Leal Jade Ortega
Kaydan Leal David Resendiz
Maria Licea Sherlyn Sanchez
Yahir Lopez Saul Sanchez
Allan Marquez Carlos Tapia
Braulio Marquez Jennifer Tzintzun
Cristal Martinez Joselyn Valdez
Nebechi Okolo
Ava Only
Andrew Reifsnider
Ella Stewart
Austin Willett
Brownsville:
Megan Cruz Castillo
Vincent DeJesus
Dayanara I. Medina
Luis Enrique Montoya
David Lugo Pichardo
Luis A. Rodriguez
Jose Roberto Ruiz
Yuridia Servin
Please keep these children in your
prayers as they prepare for
First Reconciliation, First
Communion and Confirmation.
Winter Keeton
Andrea Lozano
Alejandro Flores
Mata
Andrew Mata
Andrea Mena
Jack Montgomery
SaraGrace Neihoff
Elvis Ramirez
Julian Rangel
Selena Rangel-
Santos
Andrew Rayas
Dylan Rivera
Dulce Servin
Ximena Servin
Marjorie Toscan
Andrew Tovar
Angelica Tovar
Madelyn Trejo
MAY 20,2023
4pm-10pm
Nelson’s Barn
99 Hickory Glen Dr.
Jackson, Tn
Proceeds benefit SMS &
SHJHS Athletics Booster
Club
SAVE THE DATE!
Gumbo Cook-Off! 1st, 2nd,
3rd Place Prizes! Live music!
Food & Drinks!
Advanced tickets:
$25/Adult,
$10/Student, Free/
5YO & under.
Day of tickets: $30/
Adult, $15/Student
Available at SMS
The Jackson Symphony League sponsors The Color of Music contest each year.
We had several St. Mary’s students win an award this year! Students listened to and
visually interpreted classical musical selections from The Jackson Symphony
March Classical concert. Congratulations!!!
Soccer: Monday, April 3 @ 5pm at SMS
Tennis: Wednesday, April 5 @ 3:30 at
Jackson Tennis Center
Life in Spirit Prayer Group
Join us on the 2nd & 4th
Wednesday at 7:15pm in
Our Lady of Fatima Rm.
For more info, email Sharon at
Help us make quilts for the needy!
St Mary’s Heartwarmers
Tuesdays 9am to 12pm in the modular building.
No sewing experience necessary. JOIN US!
Welcome college students, we are so glad you are here! If
you are interested in connecting with other college-aged
Catholics please email Melissa.Davigno[email protected]m.
Friar Fest is coming back to Memphis this year.
April 14-16
th
. There is no cost but the last day to
register in April 12..
For questions, contact Jonathan Patel at the
Parish Office.
Please pray for our Confirmandi as they make final prepa-
rations to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation!
Has life left you feeling stressed, anxiety ridden, feel-
ings of being alone? You are invited to join our group
for those who have been wounded emotionally and
would like to find healing through the grace of God
so that you can become closer to our Lord. The
group meets weekly on Thursday, from 5:15 to
6:30pm. Location is our Lady of Africa room at
the church. To register or to find out more information contact
Teri Freeman at [email protected]m.
EVERY SUNDAY@ 3:00PM
In the Mary Courtyard
Location during bad weather:
CHURCH SANCTUARY or LIBRARY
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Gathering every 1
st
Friday at 5pm
For more info, contact: Joseph Okolo
April 2, 2023– Palm Sunday
•Young Adults meet every FIRST Thursday
of the month for Bible Study and every
THIRD Thursday of the month for fellowship.
Next Bible Study will be April 13, at 7:30pm
in the Our Lady of Africa Room. We will
continue our study of the Gospel of Mark. Check Facebook &
Flocknote for more announcements. Or contact Jonathan Patel
at the Parish Office for more information.
Visit our parish website: www.stmarys.tn.org
Sympathy, Encouragement,
Get Well, & More
Our April Contact:
Susan Durfee
Card
Ministry
Weekly WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
10:00 - 11:30am Our Lady of Africa Room
Our study: The Acts of the Apostles
We are using The New Collegeville Bible
Commentary, which can be ordered on Amazon,
or bring your own Bible. For more information,
call Barbara at 731.668.1860.
Come join us for study, reflection & discussion!
Join us. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROSARY. Every Monday at 6:00pm
For info about the Knights of Columbus,
contact Grand Knight:
Scott Hartsfield at [email protected]m
Mount Calvary Cemetery will have its Annual
Spring Cleaning on April 6
th
. Per our flower &
memorial policy found on St. Mary's website,
only permanent or plastic vases are permitted on
the cemetery property. Porcelain, ceramic, or
glass figurines, crosses, and any glass vases will be removed
from the cemetery. Any old or decaying flowers/wreaths will
also be removed. If you want to keep any of these items, please
remove them before April 6
th
. Thank you
Please consider contributing to the cost of
decorating the church for Easter. There are
Easter flower envelopes available in the
Narthex and in your packets.
Thank you.
Parish Office Will be Closed
Thursday, April 6 @ 1:00pm—Monday, April 10
We will reopen on Tuesday, April 11 @ 9:00am.
