2300 Hickory Crest Drive, Memphis, TN 38119 • www.hspirit.com Church Office: 754-7146 (9:00 am-5:00 pm) Fax: 754-0102 Email: [email protected] Sunday Masses: Holy Day Masses: Daily Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Vigil: 5:00 pm 6:30 am (Monday-Friday) Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30, Noon Holy Day: 6:30 am, 8 am, Noon, 7 pm 8:00 am (Monday-Saturday) Friday Adoration: Reconciliation: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sanctuary of Church and by appointment rd April 18, 2021 3 Sunday of Easter The Bishop’s new Decree has lifted the dispensation from not attending Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation. We will still wear masks and keep a safe distance. Please get your vaccinations to protect yourself and others. We will not start to have gatherings or meetings in the church until further word from the health experts. Father Mathew safely arrived in India and is on a pilgrimage. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe trip and lots of relaxation. With our pastor out of the country, Fr. Ajesh Joseph will be very busy with masses. On Thursdays and Fridays we will have a Communion Service at 6:30am. The 8am Mass will be held as usual. Msgr. Al Kirk and Fr. Richard Coy will be filling in for some Sundays Masses, and Monday and Tuesday 8am Masses. Thank you both for your assistance. We look forward to seeing you both. World Day of Prayer for Vocations is April 25, 2021. Please pray to Mary: Mary Most Holy, Pray For Young People To Answer Your Son’s Call. Anger is a weed; hate is a tree.” St. Augustine Come Holy Spirit... Fill the Hearts of Thy Faithful… And Enkindle In Us the Fire of Your Love DEADLINE: All bulletin flyers must be received in our office 12 days in advance of the published bulletin. The Pastoral Staff Welcomes You!! Pastor: Fr. Mathew Panackachira, MCBS MASS INTENTIONS: (I) Intention, (D) Deceased [email protected] 4/17-Saturday 5:00 Pete Rose (D) Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ajesh Joseph, MCBS 4/18-Sunday 7:30 Bob Enright (D) [email protected] Deacons: Richard Griffith [email protected] 9:00 People of Holy Spirit (I) Werner Rose [email protected] 10:30 Bernice & James Vandehey (D) Religious Education: 12:00 Colin Crockett (D) Wendy Gabb 4/19-Monday 6:30 Nguyen 50th Wedding Anniv STE [email protected] 8:00 Bob Enright (D) Gerri Shayer 4/20-Tuesday 6:30 Kalia Nguyen (I) B’Day W [email protected] Music Ministry Director: 8:00 Alberto Daza (D) Carolyn Malish 4/21-Wednesday 6:30 Ernestine Schanzer (D) [email protected] 8:00 Tim Krahn (D) Folk Music: 4/22-Thursday 6:30 Communion Service Tricia McGinnis 8:00 Clara Vescovo (D) [email protected] 4/23- Friday 6:30 Communion Service Music Asst. Director: 8:00 Mary Ann Willett (D) Claire Russell 4/24-Saturday 8:00 Anna Sang (D) [email protected] 5:00 Lee Provensal (D) Youth Ministry: Wendy Gabb [email protected] 4/25-Sunday 7:30 People of Holy Spirit (I) Sports/7th-8th Grade Activities: Wendy Gabb 9:00 Joe Carlson (D) [email protected] 10:30 Patricia Simkanin (D) Parish Social Ministry (757-9140): 12:00 Colin Crockett (D) Peggy Stehling [email protected] Mother’s Day Out (759-3750): Kim Mantel [email protected] Stewardship –Stewardship is a way of life, a way of Angela Scamardo thanking God for all His blessings by returning a [email protected] portion of the time, talent and treasure allotted to us. Accounting/Technology: Jim Provensal [email protected] Andrea Acton [email protected] Plant Management: Jerry Kutas OFFERTORY – Week of 4/4/21 Week of 4/11/21 [email protected] Envelopes $ 21,335.60 $ 9,979.00 Calendar/Room Reservations: Electronic $ 5,604.00 $ 3,120.00 Ellie Vinson ext. 34 Loose $ 2,525.00 $ 267.00 [email protected] Offertory Actual $ 29,484.60 $ 13,366.00 Pastoral Secretary: Christine Nourse Offertory-Budget $ 19,638.59 $ 13,611.96 [email protected] Funeral Planning; Bulletin Pastoral Assistant: Ellie Vinson ext. 34 Total registered Families 880 880 [email protected] Donated Envelopes 171 113 Website: www.hspirit.com Donated Electronically 83 52 Non-participants 626 715 29 % participating; 71% did not 19% part. 81% not part. In case of illness or emergency, please call YTD Offertory-actual $ 863,935.20 the office. If no one is in, call the emergency YTD Offertory Budget $ 868,405.03 number given on the message. Building Fund $ 485.00 Masks and social distancing will continue through the month of April. The nursery remains closed. Catholic Appeal Pledged to date: $ 112,810.00 Please keep all our brothers and sisters in your prayers 61.98% of $182,000 goal 159 families pledged 20.65% of total families and protect them by wearing a mask and keeping your distance. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center is presenting a Retreat April 30-May 2 for Men & Women with Bishop Emeritus Terry Steib. Call 731.548.2500 and/or for further details go to: OLQPRetreats. Youth Group is back and active and has a whole new look. We have a great team of young Our Immaculate Conception Cathedral School campus is celebrating 100 years of teaching in the Mercy tradition volunteers dedicating their time to the youth of our on its beautiful Midtown Memphis campus. Visit the parish. The best part is they were once the youth of campus and you will see that ICCS students, teachers, staff, Holy Spirit. They have grown mentally and spiritually families and religious leaders truly reflect the Catholic and want to give back to a ministry that gave so much values you hope to instill in your child--taught in a to them. If you would like to support the youth welcoming and diverse environment. An elite education! ministry, you can email The values and traditions at ICCS help students move Wendy. [email protected] beyond kindness and tolerance to a place where they are Youth Group will meet 6-8pm in the Batson Center on prepared for the next grade level and ready to bring their the 4/18 and 4/25. Catholic faith to the world. Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Open House by If you would like to request a Mass intention to be offered Appointment, Tuesday, April 20, 9-11am or 1-2:00pm; during the week or weekends, please send your request: Attn: Grades 1 through 8, Co-ed. Reservations required by Christine Nourse, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive. Include the name contacting [email protected] or 901-435-5344 of the person, where to mail the card, and include your For tours of Pre-K through Sr.-K, contact Cathy Armstrong, donation for the Mass to the church address. Director of Admissions. For more information go to: myiccs.org Ave Maria is holding its 1st Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk which participants can complete anytime, at a location of Get in on the action! St. Benedict High School their choice, during a 2-week period of April 18–May 1. on-line auction! One Week Only! April 23 – Participants are encouraged to take photos of themselves May 1 Many awesome items to bid on including after completing their 5K which Ave Maria will post on a beach house, lake trip, gift cards, sports camps, Facebook and in our newsletters. Participants may pick up movie tickets, dinners with some very special ones race shirts, medals, and goody bags at Ave Maria Home, including a dinner at Huey’s with Father Dexter 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Bartlett, TN on Sunday, May 2, Noblefranca; Dinner with Bishop David at Ronnie from 2-3 pm. Grisanti’s and a privately prepared dinner in your home by Sponsorship opportunities and registration information for Father Ben Bradshaw. Visit http://bidpal.net/sba, to register individuals, students (18 and younger), and families can be and review all the items. Questions-Sara Covey, found on Ave Maria’s website: www.avemariahome.org, by [email protected] calling Lisa Bell at 495-3791, or by going to Eventbrite and clicking on Ave Maria’s link: Ave Maria Home. Fun Coming Soon-Save The Date: The Germantown Proceeds will directly benefit Ave Maria residents. Knights of Columbus Council 7449 Fundraising Gala Event & Online Auction is April 24-April 30. It is the “WINGS Delivers Dinner” - WINGS of Ave Maria is Council’s largest fundraiser and deeply appreciated by the selling dinner meals for two featuring Lucchesi’s, The members and Charities supported by the proceeds of this Cheesecake Place, and Kirby Wines and Liquors! Meals are exciting, fun-filled event. Here are some of the bargains and $50 and include: Caesar Salad, choice of meat Lasagna or deals available to bid on when the auction begins: Hotel meat Ravioli, Italian bread, Italian Cream cupcakes, and Staycations, COVID-19 Getaway Hotel package, Grizzlies wine. Limited quantities! Free Delivery May 11, 12, or 13. and Memphis Tiger tickets, Restaurant Gift certificates, Order Deadline—April 26. Please call Mary Chandler at 901-388-4285 to place an order. Auto Maint. gift certificates, Golf at area Country Clubs, Flowers for a year, Spa gift cards, Theater and Symphony tickets, Wines-Specialty Liquors and much, more.