MARY MOTHER of GOD CATHOLIC CHURCH Mailing Address: PO Box 2150 Physical Address (No Mail): 1614 Maplewood Rd
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MARY MOTHER OF GOD CATHOLIC CHURCH Mailing Address: PO Box 2150 Physical Address (No Mail): 1614 Maplewood Rd. Harrison, Arkansas 72602 Church Office & Rectory – 870-741-5234 Church Fax – 870-741-4234 Emails & Prayer-Line Connection: [email protected] www.harrisoncatholic.org Pastor: Rev. James M. Fanrak SUNDAY MASSES Deacon: Dc. Mark Scouten Saturday: 5:00 PM Parish Manager: Robin Markham Sunday: 8:30 AM Adult Scripture Study: Tom Hoberock WEEKDAY MASSES Buildings, Maintenance: Craig Bailey Mondays As Scheduled Catholic Christian Women: Darlene Coffman Tuesday & Wednesday – 5:30 PM Catholic Youth Ministries (CYM): Terra Atkinson Thursday, Friday & Saturday – 8:30 AM Cemetery Committee: Marlene Rowe Custodian: Doherty Family HOLY DAY MASSES Eucharistic Adoration: Carmen Andrade As Announced Finance Council: Joe Koenig Flocknote: Robin Markham CONFESSIONS Knights of Columbus: Craig Bailey th One-Half Hour Before All Masses Knights of Columbus, 4 Degree: Val Stechly Legion of Mary: Or By Appointment w/Father Jim at 870-741-5234 Ruth Haley Libraries: Jennifer Johnson Liturgy, Sacraments, Devotions: Dc. Mark Scouten PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Music Ministry: Julie Jasper The mission of Mary Mother of God Catholic Church Pro-Life: Sandra Guidry is to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ, as members Religious Ed, Formation (PREP): Holly Coffman of His living body, the Church, to bring the Kingdom of Sacristans: Jones, Stephens, Sandri God into the world through evangelization, worship, Alternate Sacristans: Scouten, Bailey Safe Environment: Religious education, and service in our families, Holly Coffman Social Justice/Charitable Outreach Robin Markham in our parish, and in our community. Trail Life USA: Wes Bradford Tribunal: Dc. Mark Scouten CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Wedding Coordinator: Bonnie Tauer Welcome New Catholics (RCIA): Wayne & Judy Keith We welcome new members to our Church through the process and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Please contact the church office. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM NEW IN PARISH Parents and Godparents are required to participate To register in the parish, please fill out the form below. in a preparation process before the Baptism of children. Registration is required. Name: _______________________________________ Please contact the church office. Spouse’s Name: _______________________________ SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements for wedding must be made at least six months in advance. Address: _____________________________________ Please contact the church office. City/Zip: _____________________________________ COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Extraordinary Ministers are available to bring Home Phone: _________________________________ Holy Communion to parishioners who are not able to attend Mass. Call the church office about anyone who Cell Phone: ___________________________________ would like to receive the Eucharist at home. E-Mail: _______________________________________ SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact Father Jim. Parish Moved From: ____________________________ Parish City: ___________________________________ ( ) New In Parish ( ) Change of Address/Phone/Email Please cut out and place in the collection basket. We welcome all visitors to Mary Mother of God Catholic EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK TO CHURCH! Church. We hope you enjoy your stay in this area Please Keep Your Mask ON While Singing! and may God be with you on your trip home. ++ FAITH AT HOME – Effective October 1, 2020 the dispensation of 2021 WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE attending Mass has been lifted for persons who are in good health, not especially vulnerable, and not caring for someone who is especially Saturday, May 8 vulnerable. Persons who are vulnerable with certain medical conditions 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions identified by the CDC, including asthma and diabetes, are still dispensed 8:30 AM MASS: +Bethany Ann Stephens from attending Sunday Mass. The Diocese of Little Rock continues to 4:30 PM Rosary & Confessions compile a list of online resources to help you stay connected and 5:00 PM MASS: +Walter Israel, 3rd Anniv. continue to practice your faith at home, including online Masses, Sunday, May 9 – Sixth Sunday of Easter readings, and prayers. This list at dolr.org/covid is updated frequently 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions as new information becomes available. 8:30 AM MASS: +Margaret Jones Mary Mother of God Church now livestreams our Saturday 5 PM & Sunday 8:30 AM Masses. You may go online to the Mary Mother of Monday, May 10 – NO MASS God Catholic Church Facebook account or visit our church website at Tuesday, May 11 harrisoncatholic.org. Click Resources; then click livestream. 5:00 PM Rosary & Confessions For daily Masses, check out the MMG Facebook account. 5:30 PM MASS: SI – Bill & Ruth Haley, 49th Anniv. The church doors are unlocked from 9 AM to 6 PM daily. Wednesday, May 12 The “New Pentecost” Prayer Group continues to meet in the 5:00 PM Rosary & Confessions Parish Hall after the Sunday 8:30 AM Mass. Everyone is welcome. 5:30 PM MASS: SI – Father Jim Fanrak, BD Come Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful! Thursday, May 13 Catholic Christian Women (CCW) will meet this Tuesday, May 11 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions at 6 PM in the Hall Conference Room. All women are invited! 8:30 AM MASS: +Wendy Arnold Catholic Christian Women (CCW) will pray the Rosary this Friday, May 14 Thursday, May 13, at 9 AM. Coffee and sweets will follow in the 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions Hall after the Rosary. Everyone is welcome! 8:30 AM MASS: +John Dirst Legion of Mary will meet on Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the Altar Saturday, May 15 Server Sacristy (room behind the altar). It is an open meeting and 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions everyone is welcome to attend and pray with us. 8:30 AM MASS: +Robert C. Scott 4:30 PM Rosary & Confessions MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR – LET US ALL SHARE THE JOY OF 5:00 PM MASS: +Jim Rowe SERVING THE LORD!! Please sign up as soon as possible. If we do not hear from you, we will assign you to the rotation. Sign-up Sunday, May 16 – The Ascension of the Lord sheets are in the vestibule. If you are new to serving (Halleluiah!) 8:00 AM Rosary & Confessions please fill in your chosen ministry and someone will contact you 8:30 AM MASS: +Bill Utaski for a brief training meeting. THANK YOU! VIGIL CANDLES - If you wish to light a 6-day vigil candle, a READINGS FOR THE WEEK suggested $3 donation is requested. May 9: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 / 1 Jn 4:7-10 / Jn 15:9-17 May 10: Acts 16:11-15 / Jn 15:26-16:4a ONLINE BULLETINS for Mary Mother of God Church and St. May 11: Acts 16:22-34 / Jn 16:5-11 Andrew’s Church may be found at harrisoncatholic.org. May 12: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 / Jn 16:12-15 May 13: Acts 18:1-8 / Jn 16:16-20 CONFESSIONS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE one-half hour before all May 14: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 / Jn 15:9-17 Daily and Saturday/Sunday Masses or by appointment. May 15: Acts 18:23-28 / Jn 16:23b-28 May 16: Acts 1:1-11 / Eph 1:17-23 / Mk 16:15-20 IF YOU HAVEN’T SIGNED UP FOR FLOCKNOTE YET, PLEASE DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UPDATES FROM ROSARY RALLY – All are invited to a Rosary Rally next Saturday, OUR BISHOP AND FATHER JIM WILL CONTINUE FOR WEEKS TO May 15th at 11 AM outside of Nopalitos Restaurant. We will pray COME. Parish communications, such as prayer requests, updates, this rosary for the conversion of souls, for our nation, our church, Mass cancellations, etc., arrive as a Flocknote message. our families, the unborn, and for the end of the pandemic. This th Individuals and/or families are subscribed so they will either Rosary Rally will be taking place at the same time on May 15 in receive messages as emails or texts per their preference. If you different cities of United States, as part of the America Needs Fatima Rosary Crusade. do not receive prayer request emails and would like to, sign up now! Registration is easy. There are two ways to connect (pick NEXT WEEKEND the Catholic Communication Campaign will be one): Visit our parish at: collected. Half of the collection stays in our Diocese to support the www.flocknote.com/marymotherofgodchurch or text flockmmg to communications ministries, including the newspaper and 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates. Need help to set websites. Your donation makes it possible for more than 6,000 up your flocknote? Contact the church office. free Arkansas Catholic digital subscriptions to be given to readers Personal Listening Devices are Available for Mass. Please see an who request it. Your donation also supports the diocesan usher in the vestibule to sign one out. website, www.dolr.org. Please donate during the second collection or make an online gift at dolr.org/online-giving. LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR scheduled for Saturday, May 22, has It’s time for Co-Ed Church Softball! Anyone 15 or older been postponed until further notice. who loves to play needs to sign up in the vestibule this weekend or contact Lori Curry for more info at 870- Choosing to Love One Another -- Love one another. The greatest 715-2928 or [email protected]. commandment, the simplest commandment — and if you’ve ever loved anyone, you know it’s also the hardest. → Check out FORMED.org ← I’m man enough to admit it. I’ve seen one or two of those It’s EASY and FREE to Register! Visit FORMED.org with your cheesy Hallmark movies that are especially popular around the favorite web browser. Click Sign Up. Select “I Belong to a Parish holidays. Boy meets Girl. Boy and Girl encounter a catastrophic or Organization”.