24 de enero de 2016 (3er Dom. del Tiempo Ordinario)

January 24, 2016 (3rd Sun. of Ordinary Time)

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 Facebook: Friends of St. Marys Johnson City TN Clergy/Clero Father Peter Iorio, Pastor Fr. Jesús Guerrero-Rodríguez, Associate Pastor Deacon George Fredericks (retired) Deacon Mike Jacobs Deacon John Hackett

Position

Dolores Fredericks Judy Holt Stephanie Mann Maureen Raible Debbie Tester

Director of Music and Liturgy Children’s Faith Formation Youth Ministry Bookkeeper Parish Nurse Parish Secretary School Principal Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance

Randi McKee Pat Marek Zejna Ajanovic

Our Mission

Nuestra Misión

“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.”

“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”.

Church Office Hours Horas de Oficina de la Iglesia Monday-Thursday/Lunes a Jueves: Friday/Viernes:

Parish Staff

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

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 La guardería está disponible durante las Misas de 5, 10 y 12

or by appointment calling the church office. o por cita llamando a la oficina parroquial.

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].

THE WEEK AHEAD/LA SEMANA ANTICIPADA

MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES PARA MISAS

Sunday/Domingo 1/24

8:00 AM

All Masses Youth Group (Gathering Area)

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 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

10:00 AM 3:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 3:15 PM 5:00 PM All Masses

8:30 AM 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM All Masses After Masses

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

Sunday Jan 24

Spanish Men’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classrooms) Children’s Faith Formation (Basement & Church Library) Respect Life Committee Celebration (Gathering Area) Spanish Baptismal Preparation (Daily Chapel) Confirmation Class (Basement) Monday/Lunes 1/25 Spanish Women’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classrooms) 8 AM Mass Choir Rehearsal (Church) Youth Ministry (Basement) St. Mary’s Men’s Group (St. Anne’s Hall) Tuesday/Martes 1/26 Tuesday Morning Coffee (Church Kitchen) *****NO MASS (Chapel, VA Medical Center)**** Standards for Excellence (Conference Room) Cursillo Women’s Group Reunion (Day Chapel) Parish Finance Council (Conference Room) Latin Mass Choir Rehearsal (Church) Cursillo Men’s Group Reunion (Day Chapel) Wednesday/Miércoles 1/27 St Mary’s Ladies United Bible Study (Church Kitchen) Girls Scouts (Church Kitchen) Healing Ministry (Conference Room) Journey (Conference Room) English Men’s CRSP (Classroom A-10) Children’s Faith Formation (All School) Youth Ministry (Basement) 10:00 Choir Rehearsal (Church) 12:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday/Jueves 1/28 Divine Mercy Cenacle (Church Kitchen) Boys Scouts (Church Kitchen) St. Mary’s Basketball Team (School Gym) Knights of Columbus (St. Anne’s Hall) St. Mary’s Basketball Team (School Gym) RCIA/RICA (All School) Bible Study-Gospel of St. John (Classroom B-15) 5:00 Choir Rehearsal (Church) Friday/Viernes 1/29 Girls Scouts (Basement) Private Event Set-up (School Gym and Kitchen) Saturday/Sábado 1/30 Youth Group (Gathering Area) St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry (Church Kitchen) Youth Group (Basement) Private Event (School Gym and Kitchen) Blood Pressure Checkups (Conference Room) Sunday/Domingo 1/31 Youth Group (Gathering Area) Blood Pressure Checkups (Conference Room) Spanish Men’s CRSP (Art & Religion Classrooms) Children’s Faith Formation (Basement & Church Library)

7:00 AM Monday Jan. 25

8:30 AM 7:00 AM

Tuesday Jan. 26

8:30 AM 12 Noon 7:00 AM

Wednesday Jan. 27

8:30 AM 7:00 AM

Thursday Jan. 28

Friday Jan. 29 Saturday Jan. 30

8:30 AM 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Father Peter Iorio By Parish Nurse (†) Anna DiSanto By Edward & Imelda La Rocco John Caso By Parish Nurse Kathleen England By Parish Nurse *******NO MASS AT THE VAMC****** (†) Frank Hopkins By Maureen Raible Michelle Burns By Parish Nurse Terry Geraci By Parish Nurse Mark Finucane By Parish Nurse Ruth Napier Brock By Parish Nurse Diane Cohee By Parish Nurse Ana Wease By Susan Phillips People of the Parish

8:00 AM

Sunday Jan 31

(†) Mae Jones By Gordon & Jeanne Vogt 10:00 AM (†) Eugene Reichel By Carrie Rohrssen 12: 00 PM In Thanksgiving for St. John Bosco & Our Lady Help of Christians (María Auxiliadora) By Oakley Family

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK! Jan. 23-24: Special Second Collection (page 3) Winter Weather Mass Schedule (page 3) Jan 24: Baby Bottles for Life Celebration (page 4) Feb. 4: St. Mary’s Ladies United Gathering (page 4) St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Needs (page 5) Jubilee Year of Mercy (page 8)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2;Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 -- 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

WINTER WARMTH One kind word can warm three winter months. --Japanese proverb

Alice Sulkowski By Parish Nurse 10:00 AM (†) Raymond Konrad By Carrie Rohrssen 12: 00 PM People of the Parish

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Parish News SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION Today, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts to the collection will fund catechesis, pastoral programs, marriage and family life projects, seminarian education, and many other necessary programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. By funding these programs, the support you give today will provide seeds to grow the faith for years to come. Please support the Church in Latin America and be generous in today’s collection. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/latin-america.

UPCOMING PARISH RETREAT THANK YOU FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES

CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS

Thank you so much for the coordination of the Christmas Angel Tree Program! The generosity of St. Mary's Church parishioners is admirable! With you help, a total of 181 families (308 children) were able to celebrate Christmas! Some families celebrated Christmas with gifts for the first time in their lives.

Begin February 16th, join us for a 10 week small-group retreat that delves into the simplicity and grandeur of Consoling spirituality. Three sessions will be offered: Tuesdays at 10 AM or 7 PM, or Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. The sessions will be available in English and Spanish. This retreat is based on the popular book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, Consoling the Heart of Jesus.

WINTER WEATHER MASS SCHEDULE We want to remind parishioners that if St. Mary’s School is delayed or closed due to inclement weather, the 7 AM daily Mass will be cancelled. The 8:30 AM Mass will always be celebrated regardless of the weather. Masses during the weekend are never cancelled.

Father Gaitley brings together several spiritual traditions and blends them in the pattern of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Gain new insights into how you can console Jesus; learn the keys to the great sanctity of the saints and blesseds like Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, Louis de Montfort, and Mother Teresa; and have all the tools you’ll need to “become a saint, a great saint, and quickly.” This is also a good way for a soul to begin the journey in responding to the call to embrace the Divine Mercy of the Lord. What better way to prepare during Lent for Easter and the Year of Mercy! Cost for the participant package including the book is $25 ($20 without book). Financial assistance is available. For more information or to sign up, please contact Lillian Isaac at 423-467-3330 or [email protected].

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LAS OFRENDAS As of January/Enero 18, 2016 Week/Semana 29 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

206

233

$ 17,870.14 565,413.79 19,497.03 40,438.56

$ 17,019.44 531,752.47 18,336.29 38,470.81

MORTGAGE BALANCE / BALANCE DE LA HIPOTECA • • • • •

Balance per Diocese @ November 30 / Balance a la Diócesis al 30 de noviembre 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

$ 787,078.31 $ 948,166.70 683.00 2,460.53 48,949.91 62,149.31 1,687.93 2,143.08 2,307.69 3,619.97 $ 7,317.84

DESIGNATED FUNDS/OTRAS DONACIONES

$ 1,671.04

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS! – ¡GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD! 3

Parish News PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN PERPETUA

“ANGELS” FOR PARISH FAMILIES At this time, there has been very little interest and almost no volunteers for this project. We understand perhaps there are many projects underway and others heavily involved in others. Therefore, we will postpone this original idea for next year. If anyone has interest in leading this project, even in a more minimal way, please contact the church office. Thank you.

Uncommitted Hours/Horas No Comprometidas 11 PM, 12 M

Monday/Lunes

3 A,M 4 AM, 12 M

Tuesday/Martes

1AM, 2 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 12 M

Wednesday/Miércoles 1 AM, 2 AM, 12 M

ST. MARY’S LADIES UNITED MINISTRY Our February gathering will be simple as we enter Lent Season and prepare for Easter. Come share a meal and hear details of our church retreat, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, which begins in mid-February. Sign-up sheets will be available so you can sign up the same days as your fellow sisters. We also will be encouraging and asking your support in our February month’s challenge: Feed the Hungry by bringing 1 item according to your last name. So mark your calendar and, bring your smile, and your presence! If you cannot drive at night and would like a ride, please call or email and we will try our best to find you a ride. 282-6367 or [email protected]

Thursday/Jueves

1AM, 2AM, 3AM, 4AM, 11PM 12M

Friday/Viernes

1 AM, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM

Saturday/Sábado

3 AM, 4 AM, 6 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)

 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.

BABY BOTTLES FOR LIFE CELEBRATION TODAY at the 10 AM Mass, the Respect Life Committee will present a $4000 check to Sister Mary Christine, the director the Diocesan Catholic Charities' Pregnancy Help Centers, to help pregnant women and their babies. This money was collected during the Baby Bottles for Life Drive in October. A reception will follow in the Gathering Area. Everyone is invited to come. Thank you for the outpouring of love and generosity during this drive!

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Olive Garden, Johnson City Thursday, 4 February 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (time to arrive & order drinks, socialize) 6:30 PM (order , details of parish retreat & dinner)

DIAPER AND BABY CLOTHES DRIVE

* Bring 1 item for Food Pantry with last name ending in: A-B 1 bag of pasta or 1 lb bag of rice | C-D jiffy corn muffin mix or 1 lb bag of corn meal | E-F Box of cereal G-H Cookies | I-J- Crackers | K-L Box of Mac and cheese M-N 1 lb bag of dry beans | O-P can of corn | Q-R- can of green beans | S-T can of Tuna | U-V jello or sugar free jello | W-X-Y-Z toilet paper or dish detergent Size 5 diaper for anyone interested in bringing them. ***************************

The monthly diaper and baby clothes through size 2T will be next weekend, Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Please bring your donations and place them in the Pack N Play in the Gathering Area. Spread the word and tell needy pregnant women or new families about the distribution of items the first Saturday of each month from 9-10 AM in the Gathering Area, (the next one will be on Feb. 6). Contact Carolyn Merriman, 794-0513 for more information.

Upcoming Sessions! Ladies United tentatively plans to offer 2 classes, led by Sue Egizi, during the last week of February: * Making a Special Card * Stay updated in our bulletin for more details! Not only do we hunger for food, but for L-O-V-E! Consider making a card for someone in need!

Sunday/Domingo

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Please join us for an ecumenical prayer service to end abortion. The Rally for Life will be held on Feb. 7th at 4 PM. It will be sponsored by Hosanna Fellowship Church at 715 Sunset Drive, Johnson City. 4

Parish News YOUTH MINISTRY

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY Thank you for your very generous support of the food pantry this past year. 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.

Father-Daughter Dinner and Dance on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 6 to 9:30 PM. Dinner will include lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Tickets for the event are $15 each and will be available after all Masses this and next weekend. All proceeds will help our youth raise money to attend the Steubenville Conference in July. If you have any questions, please email Tricia Klug at [email protected].

The Food Pantry challenge for this month is for every family to bring a can of green beans, can of corn, a box of jiffy corn muffin mix. If you know anyone that may be in need of

There will also be a

Mother-Son Movie/Pizza Night

food or financial assistance , please call 423-434-0836 and leave a message.

in the school gym. Cost is $7 per person.

Young Adult Prayer Retreat

Food Pantry Report for December 2015 Informe de la Despensa de Alimentos - Dic. 2015 • Number of requests for regular boxes Cantidad de cajas regulares solicitadas • Number of regular boxes distributed Cantidad de cajas regulares distribuidas • Number of individuals served Cantidad de personas beneficiadas • Number of requests for Christmas boxes Cantidad de cajas para Navidad solicitadas • Number of Christmas boxes distributed Cantidad de cajas para Navidad distribuidas • Number of individuals served by Christmas boxes Cantidad de personas beneficiadas para Navidad • Total number of boxes distributed Cantidad total de cajas distribuidas • Total number of individuals served Cantidad total de personas beneficiadas

What are you called to be? In this 14-Hour Retreat designed for 11 graders to Undergrad college students, come spend the night awake and in various prayer activities that guide you to your vocation and into a deeper relationship with Christ. We will focus on several talks, self reflection and personal prayer time, and leading prayer activities together as one body of Christ. The retreat will take place here at St. Mary’s on February 16-17. Registration is $10 and a can of food. If there are any questions, please call the church office at 423-282-6367 or email [email protected].

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You can pre-register at: https://lmhzvsiqyo.formstack.com/forms/ night_in_prayer20164

TRAINING FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS •

Feed your soul! St. Mary’s has a display of inspiring Catholic books, pamphlets, CD’s at the Lighthouse kiosk located in the Gathering Area near the restrooms or inside the office. Donations accepted. TITLES INCLUDE: † † † † †

Consoling the Heart of Jesus, by Fr. Michael Gaitley (retreat book) Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love, by Dr. Edward Sri (book) Secrets of Divine Mercy, by Vinney Flynn (CD) Calming the Emotional Storm, by Dr. Gregory Popcak (CD) Overcoming the New Age Movement, Matthew Arnold (CD)

. . .and many more! For more info or to subscribe to the CD or MP3 of the Month Club: Contact Renee Gray 423-297-1495 or [email protected]

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Altar Servers will be trained on Saturday, February 6 from 8:30 to 11 AM in the church. Parents are ask to attend the training. To be an altar server, the student must be in third grade or above and have done his/her First Communion. Contact Johnee Roberts at 423-741-4590 for more information. Retreat for Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist will be Saturday, February 13 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the church. To serve as an Eucharistic minster the person must be older than 16 and have been confirmed. Please contact Deacon Mike at the church office for more information or to register.

Please note that both trainings will begin with the daily Mass. Current and new ministers are encouraged to attend. 5

Diocesan News JOB OPENINGS

RETROUVAILLE …A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES

Position Openings for School Year 2015/16

A program to Help Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages

St. Anne Catholic School announces the following position openings:

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Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse?

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…Retrouvaille provides marriage help! •

∗ The word Retrouvaille™ (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i) is a French word meaning rediscovery. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousand s of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. ∗ The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8). Applicants must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public. Candidates must be eligible or possess a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach in the middle grades or Language Arts. Position is full-time. SPANISH TEACHER: Must possess Virginia certification or be eligible for Virginia certification. Teach Spanish from preschool to middle school students. Informal Spanish conversational curriculum for preschool – elementary levels; formal curriculum for middle school. Position is fulltime.

Applications for these positions may be secured by calling the school at (276) 669-0048 or by going online to The Catholic Diocese of Richmond at www.richmonddiocese.org (employment); resumes may be sent to [email protected].

Catholic Charities seeking Maintenance Technician Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has an immediate opening for a part-time Maintenance Technician I for facilities in Knoxville and the surrounding area. They will be required to perform duties that include basic knowledge of residential electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building upkeep. For information or to apply contact [email protected].

The next weekend is scheduled for March 4-6, 2016 in Nashville, TN For confidential information and to register please contact Tom or Pat Ackerman at 615-523-0631 or [email protected]. Visit www.helpourmarriage.com

School News A DOZEN REASONS TO            

CHOOSE ST. MARY’S SCHOOL

We offer an education that combines Catholic faith and teachings with academic excellent. We partner with parents in the faith formation of their children. We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed. We provide a balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life. We use technology effectively to enhance education. We instill in students the value of service to others. We teach children respect of self and others. We emphasize moral development and self-discipline. We prepare students to be productive citizens and future leaders. Catholic Schools have a 99% high school graduation rate. 85% of our graduates go to college. We cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

For more information please visit www.school.stmarysjc.org/ or call 423-282-3397. 6

Noticias Parroquiales LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

Lunes: Hch 22:3-16 ; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Mc 16:15-18 Martes: 2 Tim 1:1-18 ó 9:1-22; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30;Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: 2Sm 7:18-19,24-29;Sal132 (131):1-5, 11-14;Mc 4:21-25 Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31, 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lc 4:21-30

A TODOS LOS MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES Las normas de los procedimientos de programación de actividades han cambiado. Para programar un evento en el calendario de la iglesia, tendrá que notificar a la oficina y completar la documentación requerida por lo menos 30 días antes del evento. Esto entrará en vigor el 31 de enero 2016.

SEGUNDA COLECTA Hoy día realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina. Sus ofrendas para esta colecta financiarán catequesis, programas pastorales, proyectos para el matrimonio y la vida familiar y la educación de seminaristas además de otros proyectos en América Latina y el Caribe. Al proveer financiamiento para estos programas, el apoyo que usted da hoy ofrecerá oportunidades para que crezca la fe en los años venideros. Por favor, apoye a la Iglesia en América Latina y contribuya generosamente en la colecta de hoy. Para más información, visite www.usccb.org/latin-america.

DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL Gracias por su generoso apoyo a la despensa de alimentos el año pasado. Después de fiestas navideñas la despensa 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, pañalestamaño 5. El Reto de la Despensa de Alimentos para este mes es que cada familia traiga a la despensa: 1 lata de judías verdes, 1 lata de maíz, 1 caja de mezcla para muffins de maíz.

Si conoce a alguien que puede estar en necesidad de alimentos o financiera, por favor llame al 423-434-0836 y deje un mensaje.

CAPACITACIÓN PARA MINISTROS LITÚRGICOS •

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Los monaguillos serán capacitados en el sábado, 6 de febrero 8:30-11 AM en la iglesia. Se pide que los padres asistan a la capacitación. Para ser monaguillo se require haber hecho la Primera Comunión y que estén 3er grado en adelante. Para más información, hable con Cris Reyes o Cristina García. El retiro para los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Eucaristía será el sábado, 13 de febrero de 8:30 AM a 1:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados deben ser mayors de 16 años y que hayan hecho su Confirmación. Para más información, hable con Víctor o Rosalba Granados.

Tenga en cuenta que ambos eventos comenzarán con la Misa diaria. Se les anima a asistir tanto a los actuales como a los nuevos ministros. Los teléfonos de los contactos se encuentran en la página 9. 7

LA COLECTA DEL OBISPO 2016 Su continua donación a la Campaña del Obispo 2016 impacta cada día la vida de miles de personas a través de los ministerios esenciales de la Diócesis y le permite construir el Reino de Dios en el Este de Tennessee. Su apoyo ayuda a adiestrar sacerdotes, diáconos y líderes parroquiales, revela a Jesucristo a los demás a través de la educación religiosa y de los sacramentos y cambia un sinnúmero de vidas a través de la obra de Caridades Católicas. Su regalo también financia servicios que son de gran ayuda para muchos ministerios de nuestra parroquia. La Colecta del Obispo comienza con una carta que muchos de nuestros feligreses han recibido o recibirán pronto. El tema de este año es la oración de San Francisco, "Hazme un Instrumento de tu Paz". La carta explica las razones por las que se eligió este tema y destaca que es dando a otros cuando recibimos. Una manera con la cual podemos demostrar nuestra gratitud es ofreciendo nuestro generoso apoyo financiero a nuestra parroquia, a nuestra Diócesis y a la Iglesia en todo el mundo. Tenga en cuenta que la Colecta del Obispo es diferente de la Campaña Hogar. La Campaña Hogar ofrece una oportunidad para el crecimiento futuro de la Iglesia en nuestra región, en tanto que la Colecta del Obispo impacta a las personas cada día por medio de diferentes ministerios. A través de ambas, la Diócesis podrá seguir cubriendo las necesidades de nuestros ministerios día a día a medida que edificamos para el futuro. Para enviar una donación, por favor haga un cheque a nombre de "Campaña del Obispo 2016" y envíelo a: Diócesis de Knoxville, Stewardship Office, 805 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. También puede hacer una donación en línea haciendo clic en el enlace de la página web diocesana en www.dioknox.org.

Year of Mercy / Año de La Misericordia Vivir entonces la indulgencia en el Año Santo sig ifica acercarse a la misericordia del Padre con la cer eza que su perdón se ex iende sobre toda la vida del creyente. Indulgencia es ex erimentar la santidad de la Iglesia que par icipa a todos de los beneficios de la redención de Cristo, para que el perdón sea ex endido hasta las ex emas consecuencias a la cual llega el amor de Dios. Vivamos intensamente el Jubileo pidiendo al Padre el perdón de los pecados y la dispensación de su indulgencia misericordiosa. (Misericordiae Vult s 22)

Hence, to live the indulgence of the Holy Year means to approach the Father’s mercy with the cer aint that his forgiveness ex ends to the entire life of the believer. To gain an indulgence is to ex erience the holiness of the Church, who bestows upon all the its of Christ’s redemption, so that God’s love and forgiveness may ex end ever here. Let us live this Jubilee intensely, begging the Father to forgive our sins and to bathe us in his mercif l “indulgence.” (Misericordiae Vult s 22)

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: DOOR OF MERCY

MINISTERIO DESTACADO: PUERTA DE LA MISERICORDIA

An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church. (CCC 1471) Pope Francis has granted a Jubilee Indulgence for people who are making a personal pilgrimage for Mercy. The suggested pilgrimage is that the person makes a pious visit to a Jubilee place and spend time in prayer, performs a work of mercy or charity, or performs an act of penance for a day. It is also important to pay attention to the workings of the heart on this pilgrimage. This state of grace that a person is working towards involves Confession, receiving the Holy Eucharist, and praying for the Pope intentions. Pope Francis’s Prayer for the Jubilee is available on the ambo near our parish Door of Mercy, but an Our Father or a Hail Mary could also be used when praying for Pope Francis’s intentions.

“La indulgencia es la remisión ante Dios de la pena temporal por los pecados, ya perdonados, en cuanto a la culpa, que un fiel dispuesto y cumpliendo determinadas condiciones consigue por mediación de la Iglesia.” (CIC 1471) El Papa Francisco ha concedido una indulgencia jubilar para las personas que hagan una peregrinación personal por la Misericordia. La peregrinación que se sugiere es que la persona que haga una visita piadosa a un lugar designado por el Jubileo y pase tiempo en oración, está a la misma vez realizando una obra de misericordia o de caridad o un acto de penitencia por un día. También es importante prestar atención al funcionamiento del alma en esta peregrinación. Este estado de gracia que una persona está tratando de alcanzar requiere confesarse, recibir la Sagrada Eucaristía y orar por las intenciones del Papa. La Oración del Papa Francisco para el Jubileo está disponible en el ambón cerca de la Puerta de la Misericordia de nuestra parroquia, pero rezar un Padre Nuestro o un Ave María también se podría utilizar al orar por las intenciones del Papa.

DESAFÍO PARA EL MES DE ENERO:

JANUARY’S CHALLENGE:

DAR BUEN CONSEJO AL QUE LO NECESITE

COUNSEL THE DOUBTFUL

Tema para este domingo: Aceptando la Responsabilidad

Theme for this Sunday: Accepting Responsibility

Y le entregaron el libro del profeta Isaías. Al desenrollarlo, encontró el lugar donde está escrito: “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, por cuanto me ha ungido para anunciar la buena nuevas a los pobres.” (Lucas 4:17-18a)

Jesus unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.” (Luke 4:17-18a) Adult: What can you do this week as a volunteer to help the poor in your community? Youth: This week, what are some ways you could bring good news of God’s loving compassion to someone who is hurting?

Adulto: ¿Qué puedes hacer esta semana como voluntario para ayudar a los pobres en tu comunidad? Jóven: Esta semana, ¿cuáles son algunas maneras que puedes traer buenas nuevas de la compasión amorosa de Dios a alguien que está sufriendo?

365 DAYS TO MERCY APP

APP “365 DÍAS PARA LA MISERICORDIA”

St. Mary’s Jubilee Year of Mercy Committee invites you to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a great new free app from Our Sunday Visitor! 365 Days to Mercy is designed to accompany you on your spiritual journey during this year. The app includes daily reflections on mercy, everyday Scripture reflections, Pope Francis’ tweets, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena, and lots more. Go to your app store and search “365 Days to Mercy” and install it today! Go to OSV.com/YOM to learn more.

El comité parroquial para el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia les invita a celebrar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia con una gran nueva aplicación gratuita de la compañía Our Sunday Visitor. La aplicación “365 Días para la Misericordia” está diseñada para que lo acompañe en su viaje espiritual durante este año. La aplicación incluye, en inglés, reflexiones diarias sobre la misericordia, reflexiones bíblicas diarias, mensajes de Twitter del Papa Francisco, Coronilla y Novena de la Divina Misericordia y mucho más. Vaya a su tienda de aplicaciones (app store) y busque "365 Days to Mercy" e instálela hoy. Vaya a OSV.com/YOM para aprender más.

——————————————— If your ministry is working towards a project that fits any Works of Mercy, please let Becky know at [email protected]. Pictures are welcomed! 8

————————————— Si su ministerio está trabajando en un proyecto que se adapta a las Obras de Misericordia, por favor infórmenle a Becky a [email protected]. Si tienen fotos, ¡están bienvenidos a enviárnoslas!

Ministries & Procedures — Ministerios y Procedimientos 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].

Parish Council: Stefanie Murphy at [email protected] Finance Committee: Mary Finucane, 283-9130 Children’s Faith Formation: Judy Holt at 423.282.6367 Youth Ministry: Stephanie Mann at [email protected] Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Mike Jacobs at 423-282-6367 Music Ministry: Dolores Fredericks at 423-283-0103 Knights of Columbus: Mark Durland at [email protected] Ladies United: [email protected] The Disciple: Julianne Wiley at [email protected] St. Mary’s Prayer Warriors: Maria Whiston 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: Rogelio Reyes, 423-747-6103 o Josefina Estrada, 423-213-7333. Consejo Parroquial: Humberta Contreras, 423-440-2408

FORMULARIOS Y PROCEDIMIENTOS

FORMS AND PROCEDURES

Inscripción como feligrés: 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, de lo contrario no se pondrá en el calendario. Cita con Sacerdote / Diácono: Por favor, llame a la oficina parroquial para hacer una cita. La secretaria se comunicará con el sacerdote o uno de los diáconos. Capilla de Adoración: Llame a la oficina parroquial para reservar una hora como adorador permanente. Si no puede hacer su hora programada, favor de contactar a las personas antes o después de su hora y utilize el portapapeles en la repisa en la Capilla de Adoración para anotar cuando necesita un sustituto. 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.

Registration as a Parishioner: 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. It will help keep our database as up to date as possible. Requesting a Mass Intention: You may call or walk in 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 the event otherwise it will not become permanent in the calendar. Appointment with Priest/Deacon: Please call the church office to set up an appointment. The church secretary will contact the priest or one of the deacons. Adoration Chapel: Please contact the church office to claim hours for the Adoration Chapel. If you cannot make your scheduled hour, please contact the person before or after your hour and use the clipboard in the Adoration Chapel. Funeral: Please contact church office to schedule the priest and a time for the funeral on the church calendar.

SACRAMENTS Baptism: Baptismal forms are available in the church office. Please prepare all information, including godparents. Then contact Deacon Mike Jacobs at the church office for English baptismal preparation. 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 program. 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 program. 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: If you are preparing for your Marriage and wish to have it within our parish, please contact the church office. Anointing of the Sick: Contact the church office to schedule the celebration of this Sacrament. Holy Orders: Please talk one of the priest and then contact the Diocese of Knoxville office at 865-584-3307 or visit the website at www.dioknox.org.

SACRAMENTOS Bautismo: Contacte a Dielta Oakley en 423-952-0357. Llene los formularios que se encuentran en la oficina. Incluya la información de los padrinos. Debe estar registrado como miembro de la parroquia. Reconciliación: Vea la primera página 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 programa. 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 programa. Favor de proveer una copia del certificado de Bautismo. RICA: Favor de contactar a Luz María Vélez al 423-926-9658 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 hacer los arreglos para recibir este sacramento. 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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