St. Mary`s Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Santa María

3 de abril de 2016 - 2o Domingo de Pascua
April 3, 2016 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Iglesia Católica Santa María
2211 East Lakeview Drive
Johnson City, TN 37601
Office: 423-282-6367
Fax: 423-282-6145
http://www.stmarysjc.org
Clergy/Clero
Father Peter Iorio, Pastor
Fr. Jesús Guerrero-Rodríguez, Associate Pastor
Deacon George Fredericks (retired)
Deacon Mike Jacobs
Deacon John Hackett
Our Mission
“St Mary’s Catholic Church
in Johnson City, Tennessee gathers as
a diverse and welcoming
Eucharistic community
baptized in Jesus Christ
to proclaim the Gospel.
We celebrate the sacraments and
serve our community through works of
compassion love and mercy.”
Church Office Hours
Horas de Oficina de la Iglesia
Monday-Thursday/Lunes a Jueves:
Friday/Viernes:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
School Office Hours
Horas de Oficina de la Escuela
Monday-Friday/Lunes a Viernes: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone: 423-282-3397 Fax: 423-282-0224
Website: www.school.stmarysjc.org
Confessions/Confesiones
Wednesday/Miércoles:
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday/Sábado: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
or by appointment calling the church office.
o por cita llamando a la oficina parroquial.
Parish Staff
Position
Dolores Fredericks
Judy Holt
Stephanie Mann
Maureen Raible
Debbie Tester
Mildret Godwin
Randi McKee
Pat Marek
Zejna Ajanovic
Director of Music and Liturgy
Children’s Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
Bookkeeper
Parish Nurse
Parish Secretary (Bilingual)
School Principal
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance
Nuestra Misión
“La Iglesia Católica Santa Maria,
en Johnson City, Tennessee,
se congrega como una comunidad
Eucarística diversa y acogedora,
bautizada en Jesucristo
para proclamar el Evangelio.
Celebramos los sacramentos y
servimos a nuestra comunidad
mediante obras de compasión,
amor y misericordia”.
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday/Sábado
8:30 AM, 5:00 PM (Vigil/Vigilia)
Sunday/Domingo: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English)
12:00 PM (Español)
Monday-Friday/Lunes a Viernes: 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM
We pray the Rosary every day after the 8:30 Mass
Se reza el rosario diariamente después
de la Misa de 8:30 AM
Nursery available during 5, 10 and 12 Mass. Please
bring your child 15 minutes prior to Mass to register.
La guardería está disponible durante las Misas de 5, 10
y 12. Por favor traiga a su hijo(a) 15 minutos antes de
la Misa para registrarlo.
Bulletin Deadline
Plazo para el Boletín
Friday at 1:00 PM for the bulletin to be published
eight days later. Send your announcements to
[email protected].
Viernes a la 1:00 PM para el boletín que se publica
ocho días después. Mande sus anuncios a
[email protected].
Pulpit Announcements
Anuncios desde el Pulpito
Please send your pulpit announcements before
10 AM on Fridays to [email protected].
Por favor envíe sus anuncios antes de las 10 AM los
viernes a [email protected].
THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA ANTICIPADA
MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES PARA MISAS
Sunday/Domingo 4/3 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
All Masses
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
3:30 PM
Sign up for Women’s CRHP English
Spanish Men’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classrooms)
Children’s Faith Formation (Church)
Latin Mass (Church, Kitchen, Gathering Area)
Sunday
Apr. 3
8:00 AM People of the Parish
10:30 AM Ladies of the Parish with April Birthdays
By Ladies United
1:00 PM
(†) Samuel Palmer
By Florence Kostrzewa
7:00 AM
Sandra M. Hagy
By Susan Phillips
Marian Droll
By Ken and Arlene Droll
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service/Benediction (Church)
Monday/Lunes 4/4
Monday
Apr. 4
9:00 AM St. Mary’s Kindergarten in Basement (Basement)
6:00 PM Spanish Women’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classroom)
6:30 PM 8 AM Mass Choir Rehearsal (Church)
6:30 PM St. Mary’s Men’s Group (St. Anne’s Hall)
7:00 AM
Tuesday/Martes 4/5
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Tuesday Morning Coffee (Church Kitchen)
St. Mary’s Kindergarten in Basement (Basement)
Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat (Gathering Area)
VA Mass (Chapel, VA)
First Communion Planning Meeting (Conference Room)
Cursillo Women’s Group Reunion (Day Chapel)
St. Mary’s School (Gym)
Liturgy Committee Meeting (Church Kitchen)
Parish Finance Council (Conference Room)
Latin Mass Choir Rehearsal (Church)
Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat (Gathering Area)
Cursillo Ultreya (Day Chapel)
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
St. Mary’s Kindergarten in Basement (Basement)
Ladies United Bible Study (Church Kitchen)
Bear Cub Scouts (Church Kitchen)
Healing Ministry (Conference Room)
10:00 Choir Rehearsal (Church)
12:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Youth Ministry (Basement)
English Men’s CRHP (Classroom A-10)
Children’s Faith Formation (School)
Consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat (Conference Room)
8:30 AM
Tuesday
Apr. 5
8:30 AM
12 Noon (VA)
Wednesday
Apr. 6
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
7:00 AM
Thursday
Apr. 7
8:30 AM
Wednesday/Miércoles 4/6
Friday
Apr. 8
St. Mary’s Kindergarten in Basement (Basement)
Divine Mercy Cenacle (Church Kitchen)
Cub Scouts (Church Kitchen)
Girl Scouts (Classroom A10)
Standards for Excellence (Conference Room)
Knights Of Columbus (St. Anne’s Hall)
5:00 Choir Rehearsal (Church)
RCIA/RICA (School)
9:00 AM
3:15 PM
St. Mary’s Kindergarten in Basement (Basement)
Girl Scouts (Basement)
Sunday
Apr. 10
All Masses
All Masses
All Masses
All Masses
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Paraclete Bookstore (Gathering Area)
Pre-Registration for 2016-2017 CFF (Gathering Area)
CRHP English Women’s (Gathering Area)
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (School Gym)
Spanish Men’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classrooms)
CRHP English Fundraising (Soccer Field)
(†) Pham Thi Mao Mary
By An Le and Pham Family
Christopher Walton
By Maria Gonzalez
Poor Souls
By John Ghoe
The Klug Family
By Griffith Family
Anyone Who Needs a Mass
By John Ghoe
Tim and Colette Drone
By Greg and Terry Drone
(†) Margaret and Patrick Hilliard
By Vera Spodat
10:00 AM People of the Parish
12:00 PM Lillian Isaac
By Youth Ministry
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK!
Kroger Community Rewards (page 4)
April 9-10: Paraclete’s Bookfair (page 4)
April 10: Fundraiser for CRHP Retreat (5)
April 15: St. Benedict’s Bracelet class (page 4)
April 16-17: CRHP Women’s Retreat (page 6)
April 17: Six Faiths, Six Voices, One Earth (page 4)
April 23: St. Mary’s School Annual Auction (page 5)
Saturday/Sábado 4/9
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (Church Kitchen)
Paraclete Bookstore (Gathering Area)
Pre-Registration for 2016-2017 CFF (Gathering Area)
CRHP English Women’s (Gathering Area)
5:00 PM
(†) Pham Thi Mao Mary
By An Le
(†) Anne Patone
By Ed and Mel LaRocco
8:00 AM
Friday/Viernes 4/8
8:30 AM
All Masses
All Masses
All Masses
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Saturday
Apr. 9
Thursday/Jueves 4/7
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 AM
Tammy Gage
By Ann Pham
Marlene Green
By Rusyniak Family
People of the Parish
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21
Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rv 5:11-14;
Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Sunday/Domingo 4/10
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SPECIAL ATTENTION TODAY!
APRIL 3 - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
2 PM - Latin Mass/Misa en Latín
3:30 PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet/Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia
POPE’S MARCH INTENTIONS
Universal: Small Farmers
That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.
Evangelization: African Christians
That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in
Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LAS OFRENDAS
As of March/Marzo 21, 2016
Week/Semana 38 of 52
Total number of givers (checks or envelopes) /
Total de donantes (cheques o sobres)
OFFERTORY/OFERTORIO
• Total collection for the week / Total recolectado la semana pasada
• Total collection for the year / Total recolectado en este año
• Average collection per week / Promedio de la colecta semanal
• Total budgeted weekly needs / Presupuesto para gastos semanales
This Year/
Este Año
Last Year/
Año Pasado
214
243
$ 16,601.65
731,224.58
19,242.75
40,438.56
$ 19,431.86
706,632.63
18,595.60
38,470.81
$ 766,064.07
1370.00
55,242.95
1,453.76
2,307.69
$ 911,676.35
645.15
74,169.89
1,951.84
3,619.97
$ 10,509.99
$ 1,121.02
MORTGAGE BALANCE / BALANCE DE LA HIPOTECA
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Balance per Diocese @ January 31 / Balance a la Diócesis al 31 de enero
Total Collection for the week / Total recolectado la semana pasada
Total collection for the year / Total recolectado en este año
Average collection per week / Promedio colecta semanal
Total budgeted weekly needs / Presupuesto para gastos semanales
DESIGNATED FUNDS/OTRAS DONACIONES
As of March/Marzo 28, 2016
Week/Semana 39 of 52
Total number of givers (checks or envelopes) /
Total de donantes (cheques o sobres)
OFFERTORY/OFERTORIO
• Total collection for the week / Total recolectado la semana pasada
• Total collection for the year / Total recolectado en este año
• Average collection per week / Promedio de la colecta semanal
• Total budgeted weekly needs / Presupuesto para gastos semanales
This Year/
Este Año
Last Year/
Año Pasado
215
232
Balance per Diocese @ February 28 / Balance a la Diócesis al 28 de febrero
Total Collection for the week / Total recolectado la semana pasada
Total collection for the year / Total recolectado en este año
Average collection per week / Promedio colecta semanal
Total budgeted weekly needs / Presupuesto para gastos semanales
DESIGNATED FUNDS/OTRAS DONACIONES
CONTRATULATIONS
At our recent Easter Vigil
Mass on March 26, several
people were received into
full communion with the
Catholic Church and/or
celebrated several
sacraments. Please pray
for them and congratulate
them for this great
achievement in their
faith journey.
Baptism, Confirmation and
First Holy Communion
Shawn Collins
Cammie Kirkland
Charlie Kirkland
Alex Long
Tim Zoch
Accepted into the Catholic
Church, First Communion
and Confirmation
Luke Brannon
Kim Collins
Mark Davis
Julia Hanneken
Justin Ivory
$ 21,008.92
752,233.50
19,288.04
40,438.56
$ 19,884.98
726,517.61
18,628.66
38,470.81
$ 766,064.07
5,160.00
60,402.95
1,548.79
2,307.69
$ 914,192.22
2,422.10
76,591.99
1,963.90
3,619.97
First Holy Communion
$ 8,050.58
$ 1,685.89
Marriage Convalidation
MORTGAGE BALANCE / BALANCE DE LA HIPOTECA
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WELCOME &
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS! – ¡GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD!
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Confirmation
Wyatt Brannon
Michael Kirkland
Susana Sánchez
Michael & Cammie
Kirkland
Parish News
ST MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS!
REGISTRATION MARCH 21ST!
ARCHBISHOP KURTZ ASK YOU
TO HELP STOP CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE
Current family registrations for the 2016-2017
school year began Feb. 29. Please make/send any
changes on information to the school. If your child will not
return for next year, please inform the school office as soon as
possible. The fee of $75 per child is due with the registration
packet. The remainder of material fees are due June 15. We
also plan to add a Pre-K program for our 2016-2017 school
year. Please contact the school office at 423-292-3397 if you are
interested in enrolling your child for Pre-K for next year.
The slaughter of innocent Christians and other
minorities who are targeted specifically for
religious reasons is a modern genocide in the
Middle East. A crime against humanity. And
the destruction of the ancient Christian presence
in that region is at stake. You can help. Please
add your name to the witness. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz is
asking every person of faith to sign the online petition at
www.stopthechristiangenocide.org. Right now, the State
Department is considering a resolution to declare these
relentless atrocities by their rightful name: "genocide."
Bipartisan support is growing, but time is short. The decision
is expected within days. The people of God must speak up for
our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. As a people of
faith, we must convince the U.S. Department of State to
include Christians in any formal declaration of “genocide.”
With each passing day, the roll of modern martyrs grows.
While we rejoice in their ultimate victory over death through
the power of Jesus’ love, we must also help our fellow
Christians carry the Cross of persecution and, as much as
possible, help relieve their suffering. By doing so, the Middle
East and the world will be made safer for people of every faith
to live in peace.
Check St Mary’s Kiosk for this great talk!
The Necessity of Divine Mercy- CD
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reveals the urgency to
live and share the powerful message of
Divine Mercy. He explains the basics of the
Divine Mercy feast, image, novena,
chaplet, and hour of mercy, and how to
incorporate them into your spiritual life. In
this Year of Mercy, discover God’s
transformative message of Divine Mercy.
KROGER’S COMMUNITY REWARDS
The Kroger Family of Stores is committed to
bringing hope and help to local communities
so they can grow and prosper. They do this
through a variety of activities, including the
Community Rewards Program. St. Mary’s
currently have 28 parishioners registered in the program.
With their shopping in the last quarter, they contributed almost
a $500 donation. Please consider participating in this
program. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and
register your Kroger Plus card. Sign in to your account.
Once logged in, select “Account Settings” on the left, scroll
down to “Community Rewards” and press the “Enroll” button.
Type “St Mary’s Catholic Church” (no period after St) and
select church #83357 (you will see our church address on the
right) and then hit “Enroll” again. After this, you are finished
with the process. Stop by the church office if you have
questions or have problems registering your card.
Have you created your log-in yet? Visit www.FORMED.org
Use Parish Code PR4HPF
Divine Mercy - program coming soon!
Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the
dramatic history of God’s Love and Mercy as interwoven
through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the
miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of
Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St.
John Paul II. Episodes will be available for a limited time on
FORMED.org as a special event beginning on Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 3rd!
ST. BENEDICT’S BRACELET
On Friday, April 15th, our Ladies United
women’s group will host a talk about St.
Benedict’s life and a class to make a St. Benedict’s Bracelet .
The talk will be offered by parishioner Kendra Dowlatshahi and
the class will be led by our parishioner Pat Leatherwood.
During the class ladies will not only have an opportunity to
make their own personal bracelet but also learn more about it’s
significance. Two sessions will be offered, one at 10 AM in the
Gathering Area and another at 6 PM in the
basement. There are only 20 seats available per
session. Please register by using the sign-up
sheet available at the church office or contact
Mary Meeks at 423-943-8255.
SIX FAITHS, SIX VOICES, ONE EARTH
Can our religious beliefs help our environment?
On April 17th from 7-8:30 PM, the Green Interfaith Network is
hosting a panel of six faith leaders that will explore our
common understanding of how faith-based congregations can
address environmental stewardship. Invited speakers come
from the Catholic, Protestant, Taoist, Islamic, and Jewish faith
traditions. Father Peter will be one of the speakers. This
will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church (500 N. Roan
Street, Johnson City). For more information, please call 423291-0964 or visit www.greeninterfaith.org or facebook.com/
greeninterfaith/.
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
Thank you for your very generous support of the food pantry
this past year. The most urgent need is DRY BEANS. After
the holidays the pantry is low on the following items: bagged
pasta, 1 lb. bags of rice, flour, muffin mix, corn meal, cereal,
cookies, crackers, Mac and cheese, dry beans, dry milk, corn,
green beans, canned meats, tuna, jello, sugar free jello, jelly,
sugar free jelly, toilet paper, dish detergent, size 5 diapers.
The Food Pantry challenge for this month is for every family
to bring 1 lb. dried beans and ravioli. If you know anyone
that may be in need of food or financial assistance, please call
423-434-0836 and leave a message.
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP, FOOD AND SPORTS
FUN AFTERNOON
Bring the whole family to enjoy rich Mexican and American
finger food in a 100% safe environment. The date is Sunday,
April 10 after the 10 AM Mass. Proceeds will support Christ
Renews His Parish Retreat. Do not miss it!
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL ANNUAL AUCTION
Make plans to attend our 31st
Annual Auction, set for Saturday,
April 23. Our theme this year is
“Black Nights, City Lights” and
will be a fun-filled evening! For
ticket information, contact the school office at 423-282-3397.
Thanks to the following businesses and individuals for
donations to our Auction:
One Stop Wine and Liquor
Mail Works
Food City
Dempsey’s Jewelry
Andrew Johnson Bank
Angela Montford-Professional Salon Suites
Bays Mountain Park
Bear & Friends
Betty Ann’s Creative Sewing
Black Olive/Primo’s Italian Restaurant
Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, CPA’s
Boone Street Market
Britt Bowers, D.D.S.
Buffalo Mountain Sports
Bulldog Tours
Camp ACC
Camp Rockmont
Carmike 14 Johnson City Theatre
Celso & Vivian Ebeo
Chad Johnson, D.D.S.
Chattanooga Ducks
Cranberries
Creative Discovery Museum
David and Ashley Clopton
Erica Santucci, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
ETSU Bookstore
Eureka Inn
Evergreen of Johnson City
Franklin House Bed & Breakfast
Greg Watson
Hart Home Improvement
Haven Salon
Haws Orthodontics
Holston Camp & Retreat Center
Johnson City Cardinals
Johnson City Community Theatre
Knights of Columbus
Kroger-State of Franklin
Laura Johnson
Mad Greek
Main Street Café and Catering
Mara Torok
Mauk’s of Jonesborough
McKinney Center-Town of Jonesborough
Medical Care, PLLC
Meredith Miller-East TN Hearing Center
Mike and Nina Marchioni
Ming’s Asian Cuisine
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Mona Lisa’s Gelato
Mountain Empire Animal Hospital
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Olson Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
Our House Restaurant
Parkway Discount Wine & Liquor
Physical Therapy Services, P.A.
Portobello’s Italian Bistro
Pulmonary Associates of East Tennessee
Rainbow Asian Cuisine
Randy & Heather Hoover
Real Hot Yoga
Red Chili
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Rob Santucci, Painting Contractor
Ruby Tuesday
Sahib Restaurant
Sara O’Daniel, DMD
Sergio and Ana Diaz
Ski Beech
Sycamore Shoals State Park
Tanasi Luxury Camping
Teresita Diaz
The Coffee Company
The Corner Cup
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
The Lolllipop Shop
Vigilance Anesthesia Solutions, PC
WonderWorks-Pigeon Forge
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN PERPETUA
Uncommitted Hours/Horas No Comprometidas
Sunday/Domingo
12 M
Monday/Lunes
3 AM 4 AM, 7 PM
Tuesday/Martes
1AM, 12 M
Wednesday/Miércoles
1 AM, 2 AM, 11 PM
Thursday/Jueves
1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 12 M
Friday/Viernes
1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM
Saturday/Sábado
3 AM, 4 AM, 2 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM
“So, could you not watch with me one hour?”
“¿Ni siquiera han podido velar una hora conmigo?”
(Mt. 26:40)
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The Adoration Chapel is located
next to the school kitchen’s back
entrance.
La Capilla está al lado de la
entrada a la cocina en la parte
lateral de la escuela.
WE NEED Y-O-U!!
We need front office volunteers with a flexible
schedule! Be part of the face of St. Mary’s when welcoming our
visitors and parishioners. What a wonderful way to learn more
about our church and meet our members. Any time you can give
would be greatly appreciated. If interested, please call the
church office at 423-282-6367. Other ministries are also
seeking help washing and ironing purificators and corporals
once a month. Also, volunteers are requested to help us do
several chores in the sanctuary area on a weekly basis, such as
straightening books in the pews, replace votive candles, change
Holy Water, clean brass items, etc. This helps keep our church
clean and organized for Sunday Masses as well as for our
pilgrim visitors during this Year of Mercy.
THE BOOKFAIR IS COMING!
The Paraclete Catholic Books and Gifts Store will be here on
April 9th and 10th with Communion and Confirmation
merchandise. We will also have our usual displays of books,
rosaries, medals and other religious items. Items will be
available for purchase before and after mass. If you have a
special request, we can be reached at 1-800-333-2097 or by
email at [email protected].
CONDOLENCES
It is with great sadness that we announce the
passing of parishioner, Dr. Jerome Mwinyelle,
who was born to eternal life on Easter Sunday,
March 27. We want to offer our heartfelt
condolences to his wife, Christina, his children,
Delia and Brandon, and the rest of his family.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated here at St. Mary’s on
Saturday, May 7 at 2 PM. Please pray for the repose of his soul
and for peace and comfort for his family. Eternal rest grant
unto him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. And
may the soul of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of
5 God, rest in peace. Amen
Diocesan News
CATECHETICAL DAY—COURSE 4
$ RENT A BOOTH $
APRIL 9TH, 9 AM-3:30 PM, ST. DOMINIC CHURCH, KINGSPORT
Would you like to put a Craft or Food Booth in our Summer
Festival? St. Michael the Archangel church in Erwin invites
anyone to rent a Vendors Booth for only $25 to their Summer
Festival on June 18th in Erwin. They are looking for anyone
interested in selling items, crafts, etc. These are all efforts to
help raise money to help build a church for the Erwin
community. If you are interested in helping this worthy cause
in any way with your time or talent, please contact MaryAnn at
423-257-5096. Vendor booths must be self maintained.
Limited generators will be available! They ask anyone who has
a generator they can loan, to please call MaryAnn. Thank you!
This event is part of the Diocese of Knoxville Catechetical
Formation Program, offered in collaboration with Aquinas
College, Nashville. The event is open to catechists, RCIA
directors/team members, faith formation facilitators, and any who
are interested in broadening their understanding of Church
teaching. There is no charge for the event and lunch will be
provided. Topics covered in Course 4 include: the Church
(Creed); Holy Orders (Sacraments); Ten Commandments 4-5
(Morality); Our Father (Prayer); and Developing Retreats
(Methods). Please contact Fr. Armstrong at 865-584-3307 for
more information.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
If you are experiencing emotional or spiritual difficulties from
a past abortion, you are not alone. Catholic Charities is here
to assist you with Rachel’s Vineyard healing and recovery
retreat April 16th, 2016 at the private Prince of Peace Retreat
Center in Benton, TN. For more information, please contact
Sandi Davidson 865-776-4510 [email protected] or Catherine
McHugh 865-696-7720 [email protected]. Complete
confidentiality is honored at all times.
APRIL 22-24, LENOIR CITY
Our motto is “A wedding is a day, a marriage is a lifetime.” Most
people spend months planning and many dollars preparing for
their wedding. But how much time and effort do we spend
preparing for what we hope will last 50 or 60 years—our
marriage? Catholic Engaged Encounter is a weekend to plan for a
sacramental marriage. It is designed to give couples the
opportunity to talk privately, honestly and intensively about their
prospective lives together—their strengths and weaknesses,
desires, ambitions, goals, their attitudes about money, sex,
children, family, their role in the church and society—in a guided
format. Cost of the weekend is $239 per couple, which includes a
certificate good for a $60 discount on the couple’s marriage
license in Tennessee. For more information, please call Tom and
Maggie Slankas at [email protected] or 865-483-7896.
This will be held at Holiday Inn Express in Lenoir City.
DIOCESAN FUNDRAISER
The Diocesan Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is
attempting to raise money to send two young adults on
pilgrimage to Kraków, Poland for World Youth Day 2016.
They have been an integral part of youth ministry and without
a scholarship have no possibility of having such a life
changing experience. If we raise the money to send these two
young adults we will then meet the minimum requirement to
receive a free spot which will offer to a seminarian to serve as
a spiritual guide to our WYD pilgrims. Please consider
making a donation and sharing this link https://
www.youcaring.com/diocese-of
-knoxville-young-adults539915 to support our young
church.
CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP - CYC 2016
Theme: “It’s Lit, Shine like the Son!”. For all incoming 9th-12th
graders! June 13-17 at Homs Creek Retreat Ctr., Ocoee, TN
Cost: $269 (Includes: housing, all meals, snacks, water park,
high and low ropes, adventure race, t-shirt and much more….
For more information and forms contact:
Donna Jones 423-267-9878 or [email protected],
Youth page at dioknox.org.
Next Women’s CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish pronounced “chirp”)
April 16th & 17th | St Mary's Catholic Church, Johnson City, TN
What is it?
It is a retreat. A time to relax, pray and rethink priorities. An opportunity to examine,
rediscover, and/or intensify your personal relationship with Christ.
Who may come?
There is NO cost! This is a GIFT of the Parish and the Giving Teams.
Call for more information?
CRHP is a spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship
with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community. It is an excellent opportunity for Catholics
to renew their understanding of the basic beliefs and traditions of their faith.
Nancy Flaherty
423-741-0055
Patty Hillwertz
423-400-7842
Becky Frye
423-276-5110
Maureen O'Grady
423-646-3299
Emma Jacobs
423-538-5559
Pam Nimrick
817-239-4909
"As a parishioner or
family member of a
When and where does it happen?
parishioner (over 18 yrs.)
you are especially invited, The renewal weekend begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday and ends around 4 PM on Sunday.
but all are welcome. You
For personal testimonies on CRPH — google “ CRHP PROMO VIDEO”!
need not be a practicing
The
entire weekend is informal so dress comfortably. Come prepared to experience
Catholic. IT IS A GIFT
a renewal in Mind . . . Heart . . . Spirit.
you give yourself. God
can give you NEW LIFE.
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Noticias Parroquiales
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
LAS INTENCIONES DEL PAPA PARA ABRIL
Lunes: Is7:10-14,8:10; Sal40(39):7-11; Heb10:4-10; Lc1:26-38
Martes: Hch 4:32-37; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Miércoles: Hch 5:17-26; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Jueves: Hch 5:27-33; Sal 34 (33):2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Viernes: Hch 5:34-42; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Sábado: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21
Domingo: Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13;
Ap 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Universal: Pequeños agricultores
Que los pequeños agricultores, reciban una
remuneración justa por su precioso trabajo.
Por la Evangelización Cristianos de Africa
Que los cristianos de Africa en medio de conflictos políticoreligiosos, sepan dar testimonio de su amor y fe en Jesucristo
PETICIÓN DEL ARZOBISPO KURTZ PARA
TERMINAR CON EL GENOCIDIO CRISTIANO
DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL
La masacre de cristianos inocentes y de otras minorías en el
Oriente Medio, quienes son atacados específicamente por motivos
religiosos, es un genocidio modern. Esto es un crimen contra la
humanidad. La destrucción de la antigua presencia de cristianos en
esa región está en juego. Tú puedes ayudar. El Arzobispo Joseph
E. Kurtz está pidiendo a todas las personas de fe que firmen la
petición en línea en www.stopthechristiangenocide.org. En este
momento, el Departamento de Estado está considerando una
resolución para declarar estas atrocidades incesantes por su nombre
correcto: "genocidio". El apoyo bipartidista está creciendo, pero el
tiempo es corto. Se espera que la decisión se haga en los
próoximos días. Como hijos de Dios debemos hablar a favor de
nuestros hermanos y hermanas en el Oriente Medio. Como pueblo
de fe, debemos convencer al Departamento de Estado de EE.UU.
para incluir a los cristianos en cualquier declaración formal de
"genocidio". Con cada día que pasa, el lista de mártires modernos
crece. Mientras hoy nos regocijamos en sS última victoria sobre la
muerte a través del poder del amor de Jesús, también debemos
ayudar a nuestros hermanos cristianos a llevar la cruz de la
persecución y, en lo posible, ayudar a aliviar su sufrimiento. Al
hacerlo, el Medio Oriente y el mundo serán más seguros para que
las personas de todos los credos puedan vivir en paz.
Gracias por su generoso apoyo a la despensa de alimentos el año
pasado. La necesidad más urgente que tenemos es 1 libra de
frijoles secos y latas de ravioli. Ladespensa está baja en los
siguientes artículos: pasta, bolsas de arroz (1 lb.), harina de
trigo, mezcla para muffins, harina de maíz, cereales, galletas
dulces, galletas saladas, macarrones con queso, frijoles secos,
leche en polvo, maíz, judías verdes, carnes enlatadas, atún,
gelatina, gelatina sin azúcar, jalea, jalea sin azúcar, papel
higiénico, detergente para platos, pañales tamaño 5. El Reto de
la Despensa de Alimentos para este mes es que cada familia
traiga a la despensa: 1 libra de frijoles secos y 1 lata de ravioli.
Si conoce a alguien que puede estar en necesidad de alimentos o
financiera, por favor llame al 423-434-0836 y deje un mensaje.
SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS
Se necesitan voluntarios para lavar y planchar los purificadores y
corporales una vez al mes. También necesitamos voluntarios para ayudar
a hacer varias tareas en el santuario semanalmente, como enderezar los
libros en las bancas, reemplazar las velitas votivas, cambiar el agua
bendita, limpiar artículos de metal, etc. Esto nos ayudará a mantener
limpia y organizada nuestra iglesia para las misas dominicales, así como
para nuestros visitantes peregrinos en este Año de la Misericordia.
También necesitamos voluntarios que nos puedan
ayudar con diferentes tareas en la oficina pero
necesitan ser bilingues. Si está interesado, por favor
llame a la oficina de la iglesia al 423-282-6367 y
notifique su disponibilidad.
PREMIOS DE KROGER PARA LA PARROQUIA
La familia de tiendas Kroger se ha comprometido a llevar esperanza
y ayuda a las comunidades locales para que puedan crecer y
prosperar. Lo hacen a través de una variedad de actividades,
incluyendo el Programa de Premios para la Comunidad. La
parroquia tiene actual tiene 28 feligreses registrados en el programa.
Con sus compras en el último trimestre, contribuyeron casi una
donación de $500. Por favor considere participar en este programa.
Visite a www.krogercommunityrewards.com y registre su tarjeta
Kroger Plus. Luego conéctese a su cuenta. Una vez iniciada la sesión,
seleccione "Account Settings" a la izquierda, vaya a "Community
Rewards" y presione el botón "Enroll". Escriba "Iglesia St Mary’s
Catholic Church" (sin punto después de St) y seleccione la iglesia #
83357 (verá nuestra dirección a la derecha) y después haga clic en
"Enroll" de nuevo. Después de esto, ha terminado con el proceso.
Pase por la oficina de la iglesia si tiene alguna pregunta o tiene
problemas con el registro de su tarjeta.
QUINCEAÑERAS
Si esta planificando celebrar un quinceañero en nuestra iglesia,
favor de llamar a Guadalupe Tapia, 423-943-8908 para apartar la
fecha y comenzar la preparación. La joven tambien debe asistir
al Grupo de Jóvenes por lo menos un año antes de solicitar esta
celebración.
BUSCAMOS MINISTROS EUCARÍSTICOS
Por favor considera servir en la parroquia como ministro
extraordinario de la Eucaristía los domingos en la misa en
español . Si quieres más información, habla con Victor
Granados at 470-5747.
FERIA DE LIBROS Y ARTÍCULOS RELIGIOSOS
La tienda de libros y regalos católicos, Paraclete, estará aquí
el 9 y 10 de abril. Tendrán mercancía para la Primera
Comunión y la Confirmación . También tendrán sus
mostradores habituales de libros, rosarios, medallas y otros
objetos religiosos. Los productos estarán disponibles para su
compra antes y después de la misa. Si tiene una petición
especial, puede llamar a 1-800-333-2097 o por correo
electrónico a [email protected].
TARDE DEPORTIVA FAMILIAR
Venga con toda la familia a disfrutar de ricos antojitos
mexicanos y americanos en un ambiente 100% sano. La cita es
el domingo, 10 de abril despues de la Misa de las 12 PM. Lo
recaudado será para apoyar a los retiros de Cristo Renueva a Su
Parroquia. ¡No se lo pierda!
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Year of Mercy / Año de La Misericordia
Saint Faustina and Divine Mercy
SANTA FAUSTINA Y LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Did you know that the Doctor of the Church
known for the “Little Way”.of merciful love, St.
Therese of Lisieux, once appeared to the Divine
Mercy saint, Maria Faustina Kowalska? The
subject of their encounter tells us about St.
Faustina and her message… What do you
think this Doctor of the Church said? Did she
tell Faustina that she needed to spend more
time in prayer or make more sacrifices? No.
Amazingly, Therese told her simply, “You must
trust in the Lord Jesus.” Trusting in Jesus gets
to the heart of the Divine Mercy message and
devotion that comes to us through St. Faustina.
¿Sabías que la Doctora de la Iglesia conocida por el
"Caminito" de amor misericordioso, Santa Teresa de
Lisieux, una vez se le apareció a la santa de la Divina
Misericordia, María Faustina Kowalska? El tema de
su encuentro nos habla de Santa Faustina y su
mensaje... ¿Qué crees que esta Doctora de la Iglesia le
dijo? ¿Le dijo a Faustina que tenía que pasar más
tiempo en oración o hacer más sacrificios? No.
Sorprendentemente, Teresa le dijo simplemente, "Tienes
que confiar en el Señor Jesús." Confiar en Jesús llega al
corazón del mensaje de la Divina Misericordia y la
devoción que nos llega a través de Santa Faustina.
(Tomado de Magnificat  Year of Mercy Companion)

(From: Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion)
DESAFÍO PARA EL MES DE ABRIL:
APRIL CHALLENGE:
CONSOLAR AL TRISTE
COMFORT THE SORROWFUL
Tema por este Domingo: Vivir sin Miedo
Theme for this Sunday: Living without Fear
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
“He placed his right hand on me, saying, “Do not be afraid; I am the
first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive
forever and ever.” (Revelation 1:17b–18a)
“Y Él puso Su mano derecha sobre mí, diciendo: “No temas, Yo soy
el Primero y el Último, y el que vive, y estuve muerto. Pero ahora
estoy vivo por los siglos de los siglos,”. (Apocalipsis 1:17b-18a)
Adult: We fear not because we know God has mercy on us. What is
your experience of this mercy?
Adulto: No tememos porque sabemos que Dios tiene Misericordia de
nosotros. ¿Cuál es tu experiencia de esta Misericordia?
Youth: How does your faith in Jesus’ merciful love help you to deal
with the fears in your life?
Joven: ¿Cómo tu fe en en el amor misericordioso de Jesús te ayuda a
lidiar con los miedos en tu vida?
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
MINISTERIO DESTACADO
Thanks to all the ministries that worked so that we could
have a beautiful Holy Week and joyous Easter!
¡Gracias a todos los ministerios que trabajaron para que
tuviesemos una bella Semana Santa y una feliz Pascua!
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If your ministry is working towards a project that fits any
Works of Mercy, please let Becky know at
[email protected]. Pictures are welcomed!
Si su ministerio está trabajando en un proyecto que se adapta a
las Obras de Misericordia, por favor infórmenle a Becky a
[email protected]. ¡Envíenos sus fotos!
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General Parish Information — Información General de la Parroquia
MINISTRY CONTACTS
If you are the head of a ministry and wish to put your contact
information in the bulletin, please call the church office or
email [email protected].
REPRESENTANTES DE LOS MINISTERIOS
Si usted es el líder de un ministerio y desea poner su
información de contacto en el boletín, por favor llame a la
oficina parroquial o por email a [email protected].
Church Secretary: [email protected]
Parish Council: Stefanie Murphy at [email protected]
Finance Committee: Mary Finucane, 423-283-9130
Children’s Faith Formation: Judy Holt, 423.282.6367
Youth Ministry: Stephanie Mann, [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Mike Jacobs, 423-282-6367
Labyrinth Ministry: Roz Seymour, [email protected]
Music Ministry: Dolores Fredericks, 423-283-0103
Knights of Columbus: Mark Durland, [email protected]
Ladies United: [email protected]
The Disciple: Julianne Wiley, [email protected]
St. Mary’s Prayer Warriors: [email protected]
Garden Ministry: Roz Seymour at [email protected]
Sacristán: Guadalupe Tapia, 423-943-8908
Ministros Eucarísticos: Victor y Rosalba Granados, 423-470-5747
Lectores: Dielta Oakley, 423-952-0357
Monaguillos: Cris Reyes 423-737-4500 o Cristina García, 423-297-3234
Coro: Raymond Isaac, 423-467-3330
Ujieres: Agustín Raygozo o Daniela Castellanos, 423-534-1252 ó
423-990-7966.
Cristo Renueva a Su Parroquia: Julian Ríos, 423-647-1944 ó
Josefina Estrada, 423-213-7333.
Consejo Parroquial: Humberta Contreras, 423-440-2408
FORMULARIOS Y PROCEDIMIENTOS
Registro Parroquial: Los paquetes de inscripción se encuentran en
el Área de Convivencia o en la oficina parroquial. Después de llenar
la información, por favor llévelo a la oficina o póngalo en la canasta
de la colecta.
Mudanza: Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial si
ha cambiado su dirección o número de teléfono. Esto ayudará a
mantener nuestra base de datos lo más actualizada posible.
Solicitud de Intenciones para Misas: Llame o vaya a la oficina
parroquial durante las horas laborables para solicitar misas.
Solicitud de Espacio: Si necesita reservar espacio para un evento en
la iglesia, por favor contacte a la oficina parroquial. Deberá llenar un
formulario de reserva por lo menos 30 días antes del evento.
Cita con Sacerdote/Diácono: Por favor, llame a la oficina parroquial
para hacer una cita.
Adoración Eucarística Perpetua: Llame a la oficina parroquial para
hacerse adorador permanente o sustituto, o pase por la capilla de
adoración para tomar un paquete de nuevo adorador.
Funeral: Favor de llamar a la oficina para hacer cita con el sacerdote,
anotar el funeral en el calendario y preparar la liturgia.
Quinceañera: Favor de llamar a Guadalupe Tapia, 423-943-8908
para apartar la fecha y comenzar la preparación. La joven debe haber
asistido al Grupo de Jóvenes por lo menos por un año antes de
solicitar esta celebración.
Presentaciones de 3 Años: Favor de hablar con el sacerdote para
coordinar la fecha.
FORMS AND PROCEDURES
Parishioner’s Registration: Registration packets can be
found in the Gathering Area or the church office. After filling
out the packet, please drop off at the office or place in the
collection basket.
Moving: Please contact the Church office if you have changed
your address or phone number. This will help keep our
database as up to date as possible.
Mass Intention Request: You may call or come to the church
office to request a Mass intention.
Space Request: If you need to reserve space within our
church for an event, please contact the church office. You
must fill out a reservation form at least 30 days prior to event.
Appointment with Priest/Deacon: Please call the church
office to set up an appointment.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Please contact the church
office to become an permanent or substitute adorer or stop by
the Adoration Chapel to get a packet for new adorers.
Funeral: Please contact church office to schedule a priest and
time for the funeral on the church calendar.
SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENTOS
Baptism: Baptismal forms are available in the church office. Please prepare all
information, including godparents. You must be registered as a parishioner.
English baptismal preparation is on the fourth Saturday of each month from
9:30-11 AM in the conference room.
Reconciliation: See the front page of this bulletin for a schedule.
First Communion: Please contact Judy Holt at the church office to register
your child . The child has to have attended at least a year of faith formation
prior to registering for this sacrament. Please provide a copy of your child’s
baptismal certificate.
Confirmation: For students in 11th or 12th grade. Please contact Stephanie
Mann at 423-612-2272 or [email protected] to register your child. The
child has to have attended Youth Group on a regular basis for at least a year
prior to registering for this sacrament. Please provide a copy of your child’s
baptismal certificate.
RCIA: Please contact Kendra Dowlatshahi through the church office to begin
preparation for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
Marriage: Please contact the church office to begin the process for Marriage
preparation or to celebrate it within our parish.
Anointing of the Sick: Contact the church office to schedule the celebration of
this sacrament. It could be received at church or privately.
Holy Orders: Please talk one of the priest and then contact the Diocese of
Knoxville office at 865-584-3307 or visit their website at www.dioknox.org.
Bautismo: Llene los formularios que se encuentran en la oficina. Incluya
la información de los padrinos. Debe estar registrado como miembro de
la parroquia. Las clases pre-bautismales son los cuartos domingos del
mes después de la misa de las 12 en la Capilla Diaria.
Reconciliación: Vea la portada de este boletín para el horario.
Primera Comunión: Favor de contactar a Judy Holt en la oficina
parroquial para registrar a su hijo. El niño debe haber asistido al
programa de formación en la fe por lo menos por un año antes de solicitar
este sacramento. Favor de proveer una copia del certificado de Bautismo.
Confirmación: Por favor contacte a Stephanie Mann al 423-612-2272 o
[email protected] para registrar a su hijo. El joven debe haber
asistido al Grupo de Jóvenes por lo menos por un año antes de solicitar
este sacramento. Favor de proveer una copia del certificado de Bautismo.
RICA: Favor de contactar a Luz María Vélez al 423-946-7787 para
comenzar la preparación para el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos.
Matrimonio: Si desea contraer matrimonio en nuestra parroquia, por
favor contacte a Padre Jesús Guerrero al 423-282-6367.
Unción de los Enfermos: Llame a la oficina parroquial para recibir este
sacramento. Puede recibirlo en la iglesia o privadamente.
Orden Sacerdotal: Favor de hablar con uno de los sacerdotes y luego
llamar a la Diócesis de Knoxville al 865-584-3307 o visite su página de
Internet en www.dioknox.org.
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