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St. Mary Catholic Church

223 Mecklinburg Drive
Bolivar, Tennessee 38008-1736
(901) 658-4627
Fax: (901) 658-4627
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Parish Staff:

Fr. Carl Jude Hood, Pastor
(901) 658-4627
Mrs. Barbara Sopcak, Director of Religious Education
(901) 658-4984
Mr. Stephan Clapp, Parish Council Chairman
(901) 376-0496
Mr. Jack Miller, Finance Council Chairman
(901) 658-3840
Dr. Priscilla Guia, Music Ministry
(901) 658-7708
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ellis, Bulletin
(901) 376-1804

Mass Schedule:
Monday Through Friday 7:00 pm
Saturdays 6:00 pm (Vigil)
Sundays 8:30 am
Holy Days Ordinarily 7:30 pm, call (901) 658-4627


Baptisms:
During Mass at Saturday vigil or Sunday Mass or privately on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. First-tim parent classroom is required. See the pastor at least two weeks in advance to fill out baptismal form in full.


Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 5:30 - 6:00 pm Before Mass
Sunday 8:00 - 8:20 am Before Mass or by appointment


Marriage:
It is a standard requirement in the Diocese to meet with the priest six months prior to the planned wedding date. A wedding will not be scheduled in any parish without the approval of the pastor in this or any of our parishes. Requirements include several meetins with the priest or deacon; a daylong program at the Catholic Center and natural family planning classes.


Devotions:
First Friday Devotions First Friday of each month, 5:00 pm St. Mary
Bolivar, TN
Rosary Before Sunday Masses, 8:30 am every Sunday St. Mary
Bolivar, TN


Special Notices:
Use of Parish Hall and Kitchen:
While use is free to registered parishioners, a retainer fee of $100 is still required for events such as weddings, birthday parties, receptions, etc. This fee will be returned if the buildings are left clean and undamaged. The rooms must be cleaned immediately after the function has ended -- this is spelled out in the "Clean Up Check List." There are no exceptions. Outside groups must have the permission of the pastor.


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