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The miracles Jesus performed during his public ministry were not feats of magic.  They were significant events because they were signs of his God-given power to heal.  The miracles of Jesus were also a living, loving, and tangible sign that the Kingdom of God had finally arrived on earth.  Jesus shows his loving concern in today’s Gospel by healing Simon’s mother-in-law, who was ill...

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Sleepless in pigeon forge: Come join the fun and stay up all night on February 18th & 19th. Open to all High School students.  For more information, contact Deacon Jim...

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Bulletin February 5, 2012

 


Parish News:

Altar Flowers:  The flowers on the Altar this weekend were given by Marlys Wood in celebration of Sandy & Emily Hardy’s birthdays.

International Dinner: Thank you to all who helped with the International Dinner. A good time was had by all! Thank you to all the wonderful cooks for those delicious dishes. And finally, thank you for your generous donations $1,970 to the Leper Colony.  If you would still like to donate, you may just drop your check in the week-end collection basket with “Ghana Leper Colony” in the memo line.

New Email Contacts: Please check the contacts list on the back of the bulletin and update your email address book with our new email address.  Our Charter addresses will no longer be valid shortly.

Sacristans needed: Sacristans are needed to help prepare the Church for week-end Masses. Come with a friend, as a couple or as a family. Make it a fun event. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

Youth Ministry

Sleepless in pigeon forge: Come join the fun and stay up all night on February 18th & 19th. Open to all High School students.  For more information, contact Deacon Jim.

Social Action Committee

Youth Emergency Shelter (Y.E.S.):  The Social Action Committee will be collecting items for Y.E.S. starting this weekend and going through the end of February.  Current needs include:  duffle bags or backpacks, teen-age sized boys boxers, girls panties & colored t-shirts (long or short sleeve), gym/sweat shorts or pants, socks, shoes (new or lightly used), plastic soap containers, hairbrushes, deodorant, and paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper, but not plates or cups).


Knights of Columbus


Medic Blood Drive: The Knights of Columbus have scheduled, through MEDIC, a Blood Drive to take place in the parking lot outside of the Parish Center on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 11:00am to 6:00 pm. This is a great way to get ready for the Lenten season.

Out and About


Bishop’s appeal 2012:  Bishop Stika’s mailing asking for a pledge to the Bishop’s Appeal 2012 (formerly the Annual Catholic Appeal) is in the hands of many of our parishioners.  If you have received this mailing, please respond as soon as possible.  God constantly gives to us.  His grace is ever present.  His blessings are abundant.  We can demonstrate our gratitude to God and help share His promises with thousands of people throughout our diocese by making a generous gift to the Bishop’s Appeal 2012.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter:  In today’s Gospel it tells us that Jesus went off to a deserted place to pray; He took the time to refresh his spirit. When was the last time you took time to get away as a couple and renew your relationship?  Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter week-end in the Knoxville Diocese, February 10-12, 2012 in Gatlinburg. Contact John or Anne Wharton at ACW193@bellsouth.net or call 423-581-1815

Pilgrimage to France:  Visit Lisieux, Lourdes, and more with a Pilgrimage to France on April 16-27, 2012. Celebrate Mass in the Carmelite Convent of St. Theresa. Bathe in the curative waters of Lourdes. Explore the Normandy Beaches and walk among the graves in the American Cemetery. Enjoy Paris and its great heritage of faith, service and much more with the spiritual direction of Fathers Albert Sescon and Peter Iorio. Coordinated by Sister Albertine Paulus. For more information and registration materials contact Sr. Albertine at 865-207-4742 or smaevang@yahoo.com.  Registration deadline is February 20, 2012.


Charismatic Mass:  Fr. Dan Whitman, Pastor of Holy Trinity Church, would like to extend an invitation to join him in a joyful, spirit-guided celebration of the Mass on February 19, 2012.  Following the Mass, there will be prayers for healing.

Celebrate the Sacrament and Commitment of Marriage:   Bishop Stika will celebrate a bilingual Mass in our diocese in honor of the sacrament of marriage!Couples will have the opportunity to renew their vows during Mass and continue to celebrate with family and friends at a luncheon following the Mass. The Mass will be on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 am, St. Mary Church, 2211 E. Lakeview Dr., Johnson City. Please register by Friday, February 24. Register in advance and receive a certificate and photo with Bishop Stika. To register contact; Karen Byrne: kbyrne@dioknox.org or 865- 854-3307. Marian Christiana: mchristiana@dioknox.org or 865-802-5525. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

Schedule of Weekly Activities

Sun. – 5th          

Mon. – 6th        

Tues. – 7th       

Wed. – 8th         

Thurs. – 9th             

Fri. – 10th          

Sat. – 11th               

9:00 - 10:00 am
Preschool CCD, PC

10:15 - 11:15 am
Religious Education, PC

10:15 - 11:15 am
Women’s Bible Study PC

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Sacramental Prep. Class, PC

1:00 pm
HM Baptismal Preparation Class, PC

 

8:00 am
Rosary, Chapel

6:30 pm
Contemporary Choir Practice, Church

7:00 pm
RCIA Class, PC

 

8:00 am
Rosary, Chapel

6:00 pm
John XXIII Prayer Group, Chapel

6:00 pm
Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Mtg., PC

7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus Regular Mtg., PC

 

12:30 – 6:30 pm
Adoration, Chapel

5:30 pm
Yoga Class, PC

6:30 pm
Rosary, Chapel

7:30 pm
Confirmation Class, PC

7:30 pm
Parish Council Mtg., Garrity Conference Rm.

 

8:00 am
Rosary, Chapel

5:00 pm
Traditional Choir Practice, Church

5:30 - 8:30 pm
HM Bible Study, PC

5:30 pm
St Vincent DePaul Mtg.,  Library

 

 

8:00 am
Rosary, Chapel

6:30 pm
HM Choir Practice, PC-1st Grade Classroom
    

10:00 am – Noon
Charismatic Prayer Group, Chapel

10:00 am
1st Reconciliation, Church

2:00 pm
Baptisms, Church

                 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  


Saturday

  5:00 pm

 

Special Intentions of Sandy & Emily Hardy on their birthdays by Marlys Wood

Sunday

  9:00 am
11:30 am
  5:30 pm

Frank, Annie & Frankie Mach by James and Ann Mach
For Our Parishioners  
Sarah Addy by Fr. Joseph                                                                           Misa en Español                                         

Monday

  8:30 am

Rosemary Shellander by Andy & Susan Vrba

Tuesday

  8:30 am   

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Audré Steisslinger Faras by The Fage Family

Wednesday

  7:00 pm

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Audré Steisslinger Faras by Fr. Joseph, Fr. Alex and the staff

Thursday

  8:30 am

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Walter Smearing by Fr. Joseph, Fr. Alex and the staff

Friday

  8:30 am

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Sabra Buchanan by Fr. Joseph, Fr. Alex and the staff

Saturday

  5:00 pm

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Bill & Mark Taylor by Mary Taylor

Sunday 

  9:00 am
11:30 am
  5:30 pm

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Audré Steisslinger Faras by the family                                                                           
Linda Chersevani by William & Diane Vosilla                                                                                  
For Our Parishioners                    Misa en Español                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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