The nursery accepts children 3 years and under. Please feel free to drop your child off at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Pray for Our Military: Please remember in your prayers the following people of our parish who are serving our country: Captain Andrew Arbogast (Army), Cpl Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Confessions heard each Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m. or by appointment. The Altar Flowers are in memory of Magalena Buitron, mother of Laura Dekker, by friends of Queen of Peace. We have open dates on our Flower Calendar. If you would like flowers placed in the church please call the parish office. Saturday, February 7 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Balducci++ Req. Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Balducci Sunday, February 8 For All Parishioners Dr. Edward Gbemuda (B’day) Req. Family Monday, February 9 Nick Brocato+ Req. Joe Brocato Tuesday, February 10 Nick Brocato+ Req. Gerald & Bridget Jackson Wednesday, February 11 Guadalupe Manglona’ Req. Mercedes Sablan Thursday, February 12 Benefactors of Sacred Heart Southern Missions Friday, February 13 Benefactors of Sacred Heart Southern Missions Saturday, February 14 Mike Drew+ Req. Eileen Drew Sunday, February 15 For All Parishioners Joseph Arbogast (USMC), LCpl. Jeff Bailey, FA Davis Durden, USCG, Lt. Cmdr Kathryn McMahon Hermsdorfer, USN, Pvt. Bryce Johnston, USA, Steven Kaste, USAF, Spec. 4 Bill Lane, USA, Col. C. Scott Leith, USA, E-4 Benjamin Menger, USNR, Sgt. Wesley Patrick, LCpl. Edward Phair, USMC, SSgt. Joseph Phair, USAF – 1st Lt Ryan Rausch, USA, Capt. David Simons, USAF Reserve, Cpl. Jimmy Suggs, USA, Pvt. Jacob Waldrop, Army, WO Nathan Waltman, USA, SSgt. Andrew Wilder, USA Our Parish Prayer List Your prayers are requested for the following: Alice Abraham, Renee Bateman, Betty Cail, Donna Cook, Jimmy Cook, Stella Cuthbertson, Nelma Fontenot, Pervis Fontenot, Roesel Gaines, Mary Ann Gervell, Bernadette Grantham, Robert Harmon, Pat Herberich, Carmen Joslyn, Suzi Lindsey, Gracevelyn Lum, Evelyn Mascari, Lou Nelms, Jennifer Newell, Richard Reed, Dorothy Sitton, Eddie Smith, Oliver Springer, Ann Suhanin, Judy Tiller. Please notify the Priests when serious illness occurs or when hospitalization is indicated: we would like to strengthen the ill with the Eucharist and the Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing). Laura Beth Grissom (Birthday) Req. Family Please remember in prayer the following souls. May the Lord welcome them into the fullness of the kingdom of heaven and may their families be consoled: Michael Dudas, Jr., father of parishioner, Mike Dudas; and Nick Brocato, brother of parishioner, Joe Brocato. Thank you to all who volunteered their time and talent for the Community Thrift Shop, for the month of January. We could not have fulfilled our obligation without you. Women’s Morning of Spirituality Saturday, February 28, 2015 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Catholic Church of the Incarnation Collierville, TN For information and to register go to www.womensmorning.com or call Mary Beth Trouy 901 853-1819. News from Sacred Heart School Open Enrollment has begun at Sacred Heart School. The school is fully accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS), the Mississippi Department of Education, and the National Catholic Education Association. Before school care and after school programs are available. To set up a tour or receive additional information, please contact the school at 662 349-0900 or www.sheartschool.org. Bridget Brotherton Martin, Principal, may be reached at [email protected]. WORLD MARRIAGE DAY 2015: The Catholic Diocese of Jackson and the Office of Family Ministry will offer a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle on February 22, 2015 at 12:30 pm. There will be a reception following Mass in the Parish center. The Mass honors all married couples, but invites those celebrating their 25th, 50th and 60th anniversaries or any significant anniversary. In addition, on the weekend of February 14/15, 2015, all of our 5 parishes will honor World Marriage Day by offering a blessing at all Masses for married couples. Día mundial del Matrimonio 2015: La Diócesis Católica de Jackson y la Oficina Ministerial de la Familia quieren ofrecer una misa en la Catedral de San Pedro el Apóstol el 22 de febrero de 2015 a las 12:30 P.M. Habrá una recepción a continuación de la misa en el centro de la parroquia. La misa es para honrar a todas los matrimonios pero también se le invita a aquellos matrimonios que estén celebrando su 25, 50 y 60 aniversario. Además, el fin de semana del 14 y 15 de febrero de 2015, nuestras cinco parroquias van a honrar el Día Mundial del Matrimonio ofreciendo durante la misa una bendición para todos los matrimonios. Fast and Abstinence Begins: Our Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day but it is a day of fast and abstinence. This means that all adult Catholics over 21 and under 65 are to have only one main meal and to exclude all meat products (beef, chicken, pork) from their meals that day. Fridays in Lent are to be meatless as well. AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA El tiempo de Cuaresma empieza el día de cenizas, 18 de febrero, 2015. No es día de obligación pero este es un día de ayuno para católicos más de 21 años y menas de 65 años. Permitamos una cena completa. Abstinencia refiere a no comer carne. La abstinencia aplica a todos los viernes de Cuaresma también. Lent ASH WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES DE CENIZA February 18/18 de febrero 8AM - Holy Spirit Mass & Ashes 9AM - Christ the King Mass & Ashes 9AM - Queen of Peace Mass and Ashes 12PM - Christ the King Ash Service 7PM - Holy Spirit Mass & Ashes 7PM - Queen of Peace Mass & Ashes 7PM - Good Shepherd Mass & Ashes 7PM - St. Gregory Ash Service 7PM - Christ the King Mass & Ashes (Bilingual) Joy of the Gospel Conversations Suggestions for conversation groups: Give your group a name Choose a facilitator (or ask for one). Send Sister Emily ([email protected]) the name of your group, name of group facilitator, the members in your group, the address where you are meeting if not at the parish When you meet: Decide how you will proceed. No set time frame for ‘finishing’ the book. Go at your own speed. Conversation prime. You may want to keep a journal of ‘prize’ comments for Pentecost. PREGNANCY CARE RESOURCE CENTER: There is a crib for donations to the Center in the Gathering Area of our church. Current needs are: Diapers (all sizes), formula, baby wipes, baby powder, shampoo, and baby wash. They can also use any gently used clothing, baby seats, and baby accessories. CENTRO DE RECURSOS DE CUIDADOS PRENATALES: Lo que se está necesitando es: panales talla 5-6, formula, toallas húmedas para bebes, talco, shampoo y jabón líquido. También son bienvenidos artículos usados pero en buen estado, como toallas para bebes, sillas y accesorios. 2015 Mother/Daughter Programs will be on Sundays, March 22nd for 10 – 12 year old girls and March 29th for 13 – 16 year old girls at Saint Francis Hospital Auditorium in Memphis. The Mother/Daughter Programs offer a wonderful opportunity for mothers and daughters to be together to learn about growing up and becoming a women, respect for themselves and appreciation for God’s gifts of human sexuality and fertility. The programs emphasize the virtue of chastity, the sacredness of human life and parent – child communication. $25 per family. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.cdom.org. Call Mary Pat Van Epps at Diocese of Memphis NFP Center (901)373-1285, if you need more information. For the safety of our children, please do not allow your child to leave during Mass without an adult. Your help is needed in caring for our Sacred Spaces including the rest rooms. It would help us if you take a few minutes to straighten the song books in your part of the bench before you leave the church. Para la seguridad de nuestros hijos, por favor no permita que su hijo deje durante la misa sin un adulto. Su ayuda es necesaria en el cuidado de nuestros espacios sagrados, incluyendo los baños. Nos ayudaría mucho si se toma unos minutos para estirar los libros de canciones en su parte de la banca antes de salir de la iglesia. NO CELL PHONE ZONE: We remind all to please turn off all cells phones and electronic communication devices when entering the church buildings. The signals, even from a silenced phone, interfere with the wireless microphones of the church. Les recordamos de la manera más atenta que por favor apaguen sus teléfonos celulares y dispositivos electrónicos antes de entrar a la iglesia. Las señales, incluso desde un teléfono silenciado, interfieren con los micrófonos inalámbricos de la iglesia. Catholic Diocese of Jackson This weekend we are asking all parishioners of the diocese to consider a gift to the CSA. Every gift no matter the size is vital to the success of the CSA. Our theme is Called To Serve. Jesus showed us how to serve when He washed the feet of His disciples; and He asked us to serve others humbly and unselfishly. For more on information about the Appeal or to donate online please visit www.jacksondiocese.org. Llamada A Servir Este fin de semana estamos pidiendo a todas las parroquianas considerer su don a la Compana de Servicio Catolico. Nuestro tema es Llamada a Servir. Jesus mostramos como servir cuando limpia los pies de sus discípulos. Tambien el esta pidiendo a nosotros a servir los otros con generosidad. Please Pray for: our 75+ teens for Confirmation, who began their preparation this past week with an information meeting for parents and sponsors. Close to 250 persons attended the dinner meeting at Holy Spirit. Please Pray Also For: the candidates who were welcomed recently into our parish communities: Christ the King: James Neeley, Robert Enfield, Daniel Martinez, Brad Knox, Ana Villa, Sofia Cruz, and Maisy Cooper. Queen of Peace: David Grisham, Kellie Isaac, Laura Heeney, Jennifer Villena, Jazmin Villena and Beverly Hammond. St. Gregory: Beth Leishman, Miranda Starkey Palms From Palm Sundays Past: Please bring your old palms to the church and place them in the bin provided. These palms will be burned and made into the ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday. We will celebrate the symbolic burning of the palms at all the Masses on the weekend of February 14th and 15th. Lent Is Upon Us! The Lenten booklet of activities and dates will be ready next week. Please turn in your choice for Joy of the Gospel conversation group. Bring your group to Father Steve Pujdak’s (SCJ) Lenten talk on “Who Me? An Apostle?” scheduled for February 23, at 7:00 p.m., at Christ the King and on February 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit. Pot luck is at 6:00 p.m. February 9, 2015 Week-At-A-Glance Monday, February 9 (Lunes) 9:00 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Men’s Club Tuesday, February 10 (Martes) 9:00 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Women’s Club Wednesday, February 11 (Miércoles) PREP 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Catechism 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 7:00 p.m. PREP 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February12 (Jueves) 9:00 a.m. Mass Friday, February 13 (Viernes) 9:00 a.m. Mass Saturday, February 14 (Sábado) Valentine’s Day; World Marriage Day; Can Drive after Mass; Burning of the Palms 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass 2nd Collection MS Catholic Sunday, February 15 (Domingo) World Marriage Day; Can Drive after Mass; Burning of the Palms 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. RCIA (No PREP) KOC-Pancake Breakfast after 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Children’s Liturgy Golden Children’s Picture My First Question: Jesus Heals the Pg. 369 (all in Leper this section) The Ten Lepers You choose. Why is Jesus able to heal? All the women of the parish are invited to the Women’s Club meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM. We will discuss and finalize our plans for 2015. A sign-up sheet is in the commons area. All the men of the parish are invited to the Men’s Club meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM. A sign-up sheet is in the commons area. The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 15th, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Donations are accepted at the door. Please join us for good food and fellowship with our family parishioners. YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION: We have begun practices for our Youth Choir. We will sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 15th. If you sang with us at Christmas or if you will be new to the choir---all 7 to 17 year olds are invited to be part of this ministry. Please join us on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 10:30 A.M. MASS CHOIR RECRUITING: All from 6th Grade and up are invited to join in singing at 10:30am Mass on Sundays. You will need to arrive at 9:30am to practice the music. This invitation is for adults, also. Your voice will be most appreciated and the rewards are “out of this world”. Don't miss this opportunity!
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