Bulletin December 7, 2014 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Bulletin December 7, 2014 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUPPORT
SUMMARY & FISCAL YTD SUMMARY
NOVEMBER WEEKLY INCOME
Monthly
YTD
11/2
11/9
11/16 11/23 11/30
Total
Total
Wkly Church Support Budget 17,549 17,549 17,549 17,549 17,549 $ 87,745 $386,078
Church Support (Offertory) 18,121 12,278 14,610 11,798 11,681 $ 82,654 $376,871
Monthly Online Donations
14,166
Monthly Ahead/(Behind)
$ 2,670 $ (9,207)
CHURCH SUPPORT
MASS INTENTIONS
Mon
Dec 8
@ 10:0AM
Damaso Conste (dec)
Mon
Dec 8
@ 5:30PM
William & Margaret
Wade (dec)
Mon
Dec 8
@ 7:30 PM
Familia Cano Velasquez
Tue
Dec 9
@ 8:30AM
Jeanie & John Kohler (dec)
Wed
Dec 10 @ 8:30AM
Terri Lynch (dec)
Thu
Dec 11 @ 8:30AM
Jeanie & John Kohler (dec)
Fri
Dec 12 @ 8:30AM
Otto Spevak (dec)
Fri
Dec 12 @ 7:00 PM
Maria Cano (int)
Sat
Dec 13 @ 5:00PM
Joseph F. Dionne (dec)
Sat
Dec 13 @ 7:00PM
People of St. Thomas
Sun
Dec 14 @ 9:00AM
Phyllis Baldani (dec)
Sun
Dec 14 @ 11:30AM
Roger Huber (dec)
DEBT REDUCTION
Wkly Debt Reduction Budget
Debt Reduction
Monthly Online Donations
Monthly Ahead/(Behind)
6,923
6,822
6,923
6,309
6,923
2,977
6,923
2,715
6,923 $ 34,615 $152,308
4,797 $ 30,450 $123,536
6,830 $ (6,496) $ (28,772)
ATTENDANCE / ASISTENCIA
Sat Nov 29
@ 5:00 PM
216
Sat Nov 29
@ 7:00
PM
433
Sun Nov 30
@ 9:00 AM
313
Sun Nov 30
Total
@ 11:30 AM
275
1,237
COME EXPLORE CATHOLICISM
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Mary Ann Johnson, Betty Sprott, Berry Hill, Joyce Lewis,
Julie Sheffer, Alma Bennett, Jean Gondoly, Jeremy
Tinsley, Angie Ovens, Murray Causey, Roy Walsh, Kelly
Croswait, Margaret Holsenbeck, Dick Myers, Shirley
Hetzel, Don Henry, Wanda Bolchko, Judi Sneesby, Gerry
Zaar, Al Bartkoski, Christine Kingsbury, Joe Krzysik, Wes
Becker, Joan Bonta, Joe Salada, Anna Aseltine, Marilyn
Macheske, Shatha Ankawi, Cheryl Nadeau, Candi Smith,
Red Gilbert, Mary Ann Herlihy, John Hvizdos, Jo Doster,
Roberto Ibarra, Rita Finn, Amber McAdams, Sally
Skolarus, Carol LaBo, Fr. Antonio
CURSILLISTAS
English-speaking women’s group meets on Thursdays at
7:30AM in the church. For information, call Bette Purvis
458-8070. For information about the English speaking
men’s group, call Tony Hartman, 458-0936.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
“When we discover who He is, we discover who we are.”
LITURGY OF THE HOURS – EVENING PRAYER
Join the Regina Caeli Schola for sung Vespers each
Tuesday at 5:30pm.
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Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic as an
infant, but never received any other sacraments, or
attended religious education or Mass while growing up?
Are you a visitor, curious about what the Catholic
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ROSARY
Immediately following Daily Mass.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in
prayer. ~ Romans 12:12
ADDITIONAL RECONCILIATION
TIMES DURING ADVENT
Saturdays thru December 20 - 3:00pm-4:30pm
Sundays thru December 21 - 10:15-11:00am.
In addition to Tuesdays @ 6:00pm
MASS SCHEDULE
FOR THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Monday, December 8
10:00AM – English
5:30PM – English
7:30PM - Spanish
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES FOR
NEARBY PARISHES
St. John Neumann – Tuesday, December 9 @ 7PM
All Saints - Tuesday, December 16 @ 7PM
St. Mary Oak Ridge – Wednesday, December 17
after 6:00PM Mass
HIS EMINENCE, CARDINAL RIGALI TO
CELEBRATE OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
MASS AT ST. THOMAS PARISH
His Eminence, Cardinal Rigali will be the main celebrant
and homilist at the 7:00 PM Mass on the feast of Our
Lady of Guadalupe, Friday, December 12. The Mass will
be in Spanish. A celebration will follow in the PFLC.
DECEMBER 12TH COLLECTION
On Friday, December 12th, the Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, the collection will be given to Catholic
Charities of East TN and their Office of Immigrant
Services. Like the Feast we celebrate marking the
appearance of Blessed Mother to St. Juan Diego in
1531, the collection echoes Mary’s message of love,
hope and unity to the people of America. Your gift will
help the Office of Immigrant Services with additional
staff and resources to help better serve the immigrant
community. Please be generous.
SUCCESSFUL BAKE AND CRAFT SALE
Over $3,000 was raised from the sale and will go to the
Women’s Guild for our charities.
The bake sale committee wishes to thank all St. Thomas
bakers who donated so many beautiful baked items and
transformed the tables into an exclusive Bake Shoppe.
Thanks, too, to all who bought and enjoyed them. And
to the workers: a job well done.
~Vonnie Rivers and Joyce Egler
A million thanks to the St. Thomas Crafters who created
so many items that we were scrambling for space to
display them. We had a variety of beautiful items which
were donated to the sale. Special thanks to all the
workers and to all who bought at our shop.
~Arlene Roberts and Linda Sanford
JOIN US FOR LAS POSADAS!
We will be celebrating Las Posadas starting December
16th thru December 23rd from 7:00PM-9:00PM, PFLC.
Las Posadas means “Inn” or “Shelter” in Spanish. Las
Posadas is a tradition based on preparing for Christ’s
birth that involves the re-enactment of Mary and
Joseph searching for lodgings in Bethlehem. Traditionally
it lasts for nine days, from December 16 through
Christmas Eve. We will only celebrate eight days. Each
night a group of people proceed from outside the PFLC
singing a request for lodging. Another group of people
(the innkeepers) responds in song by refusing lodging.
This continues until they are allowed in.
Once in, all gather to pray the Rosary; and a prayer to
Mary, St. Joseph and Baby Jesus. After praying, the
group celebrates with traditional foods and singing
Christmas songs.
RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON
by Fr. Henri Nouwen
Explore this book with Deacon Dave Lucheon
Tuesday mornings, Jan 6 – Feb 10, 9:30 to 11:00 am
Wednesday evenings, Jan 7 – Feb 11, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Fr. Nouwen helps us explore the famous Rembrandt
painting with an insight into where we are in Our
Father’s family. Through reflection, study, and selfknowledge, Fr. Nouwen reveals our journey. We move
from darkness to light, discovering love and forgiveness,
a universal message. Deacon Dave Lucheon will bring
us to a new level of discovery of our inner life. This
book is remarkable. Come share this miraculous
parable from a very different perspective. Please view a
copy of this painting in our Chapel.
Sign up for these sessions following Masses Dec 13/14
and Dec 20/21. Books available for $10.00.
JANUARY ROSARY FOR LIFE
On Saturday, January 10, 2015, the Diocese of Knoxville
will sponsor a pro-life rosary led by Cardinal Rigali. This
rosary will take place at 10:00 AM at the Planned
Parenthood abortion facility in north Knoxville. St.
Thomas the Apostle parish will provide buses to take
parishioners. We will leave from the St. Thomas parking
lot at 8:45 AM and return at approximately 12 Noon.
Please make plans to accompany your fellow
parishioners and to be a witness for life in our
community. This rosary will be peaceful and prayerful.
Prayers will be offered for all those associated with
abortion and for mothers in a crisis involving abortion.
Please call or E-mail Kay Sheldon at 458-8510 or
[email protected] to let us know you will be
attending. We do need an accurate count for the buses.
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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM MADE PENS
ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR GIFTS
Are you looking for a unique, one of a kind, quality
Christmas gifts? Think about the handmade quality
wood pens made in Colombia by the crafts-men who
are supported by Fr. Antonio's and his mission team.
The pen makers are working to establish a local
industry to help lift them out of poverty. If interested,
contact Arlene Roberts at 458-6629 or Faye Polhamus
at 458-1028.
CRY ROOM NOW AVAILABLE
A Cry Room for those who wish to use it is now
available in the chapel. Seats have been positioned so
that Mass may be viewed through the glass wall and
glass door. It is accessible from both the narthex and
the nave.
THANK YOU TO OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS
The Knights, of Father John Savoca Council #12633 St.
Thomas the Apostle Parish, thank you for supporting our
recent Christmas Wreath Gift Sale. Over 115 wreaths
were sold. Proceeds will be used to support local K of C
Charities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
May the Peace of the Lord be with each of you.
THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
Once again the parishioners at St. Thomas are busy
fulfilling the Christmas wishes of our local needy
children. There is still time to bring your gifts this
Sunday. Volunteers will be packing all the gifts this
weekend for the schools to pick up for distribution.
Thank you for sharing your Christmas spirit and joy to
those less fortunate. ~ Linda and Harry DeNardo
IT IS OFFICIAL!! POPE FRANCIS WILL
ATTEND THE…
The Office of Marriage Preparation &
Enrichment is planning a pilgrimage to Philly for your
family September 23-27, 2015. Space is limited. Reserve
a place for your family today.
Contact:
Marian Christiana [email protected];
423-892-2310 or
Lisa Morris [email protected]; 865- 567-1245
Visit dioknox.org to view updates
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
CUMPLEAÑOS PARA DICIEMBRE
Phyllis McCarthy
Edward Dobrowolski
Marge Stewart
Richard Dolgos
Gerardo Garcia
Jennifer Lemmons
KayLee Zalewski
Heriberto Mejia
Grace Pelka
Brooks Powell
Ruth Zalewski
Angela Williams
Nicholas Smith
Everleigh Paramo
Beth O'Brien
Mary Ann Waskelis
Joan Ambs
Nigza Aguilar
Suzy Herrera
Mary Deaver
Elizabeth Geraci
Freddy Gibson
Tom Kenny
Edward Shaffer
Kathy Sonderegger
Thomas Zuraf
Juan Mejia
Hector Leyva
Janet Cano
Carol Noonan
Nan Hebets
Raymond Mouse
Edward Obodzinski
Dick Joyner
Jay Molloy
Jerome Werthman
Stu McFadden
Mary Ann Valvoda
John David Curry
Tierney McGregor
Donna Spray
Carole Conrad
Linda Conrad
BethAnn Brown
Kathleen Manners
Kathy Reed
Tricia Ritter
Jean Theobald
Linda Taylor
Santiago Aguilar
Pat Mesmer
Carol Paskiet
Mary Vaughan
Janeth Pina
Dordie Matthews
Virginia Murley
Chuck O'Donnell
Doris Catani
Gerardo Aguilar
Harold Ek
Robert Sommerkamp
Lupe Cisneros
Lucina Sanchez
Rebecca Saucedo
Donna Chase
John Hirzel
Bill Eicholtz
Joyce Artis
Kenneth Zalewski
Mark Smith
Kristin Rearden
Lupe Garcia
Marco Saucedo
Yadira Gonzalez
Maria Campos
Elena Lemmons
Robert Sanderson
Jo Bartkoski
Mary Jane Keating
Bill Richgels
Bobby Owens
Jane Owens
Cathy Taylor
Lupe Constantino
Arlene Birsa
Julie Duncan
Tracy Hilbert
Jacqueline Canova
Brenda Gonzalez
Elder Carrillo
Christopher Funes
David Pecot
Kathleen Finneran
David Hoyt
Sandra Mucha
Sidney Yates
Angelica Benites
Jacob Ryan Eichelberger
Tim Kirby
Peg Weis
Kevin Kuklok
Tom Bilski
Debi Moss
Pamela Nadolsky
Carol LaBo
Chuck Sanford
Diane Kirby
Helen Kroll
Daniel Roberts
Alyssa Freeman
Kathy Wilharm
Georgina Garcia
Jayson Barahona
Arthur Butler
Maria Diaz
Sue Courtney
Marianne Fischer
Tim Boyer
Lee Ann Burgett
Marie Freeman
Idania Funes
Jack Deinhart
Soledad Olvera
Mary Wogan
Clayton Riggs
Lupita Campos
John Stang
Michael Meade
Alva Peach
Salvador Zavala
Teodolinda Cifuentes
Patricia Duby
Ron Bennett
Thomas Gondoly
John Stabile
Martha Chill
Susanne Flannelly
Jeff Pigott
Jeffrey Langlois
Amelia Cifuentes
Courtney Pethers
Mike Kernan
Judi Hebenstreit
Lois Hudgens
Evelyn Edwards
JeanAnn Carrigan
Elvia Cisneros
Eileen Bowerfind
Doug Peterson
Angela Ovens
Jeanne Kray
Carl Peterson
Suzanne Dorosz
Dennis Kelly
Stacy Langlois
Jennifer Cisneros
Vicente Campos
Yessica Cano
Kenny Galicia
Michael Shields
Edward Petitjean
Rudolph Croft
Charles Sampson
Carolyn Neely
Dennis Brennan
Elizabeth King
Bette Purvis
Joan Panter
Rick Mannarino
Darren Lloyd
Adam Eichelberger
Andrew Gettelfinger
Diego Bravo
HORARIO DE MISAS PARA LA
SU EMINENCIA, EL CARDENAL RIGALI
INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN DE LA
CELEBRARA LA MISA DE NUESTRA
SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARIA -
SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE EN LA
DÍA DE PRECEPTO
(Los días de precepto son solemnidades de la Iglesia en
que hay obligación de participar en la Santa Misa.)
PARROQUIA DE SANTO TOMAS
Lunes 8 de diciembre
10:00AM – Ingles
5:30PM – Ingles
7:30PM - Español
HORAS ADICIONALES DE
RECONCILIACIÓN DURANTE ADVIENTO
Sábados, hasta el 20 de diciembre
de 3:00pm-4:30pm.
Domingos, hasta el 21 de
21 diciembre de 10:15-11:00am.
Además de los martes a las 6:00pm
Su Eminencia, el Cardenal Rigali será el celebrante
principal y predicador en la misa de la fiesta de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe, el viernes 12 de diciembre a las
7:00PM. La misa será en español. Una celebración
seguirá en el Centro Parroquial.
LA COLECTA DEL 12 DE DICIEMBRE
El viernes 12 de diciembre, Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe, la colecta será dada a Caridades Católicas
del Este de Tennessee y a su Oficina de Servicios
Inmigratorios. Al igual que la fiesta que celebramos la
cual conmemora la aparición de Nuestra Madre
Bendita a San Juan Diego en 1531, la colecta hace eco
al mensaje de amor, esperanza y unidad de María para
los pueblos de América. Su donación ayudará a la Oficina
de Servicios Inmigratorios con personal y recursos
adicionales para ayudar a servir mejor a la comunidad
inmigrante. Les rogamos que sean generosos.
SERVICIOS DE RECONCILIACIÓN PARA
ADVIENTO EN PARROQUIAS CERCANAS
Todos Los Santos - martes l6 de diciembre @ 7PM
Santa Maria Oak Ridge – Miércoles 17 de diciembre
después de la Misa de 6:00PM
SALA PARA NIÑOS QUE LLORAN
Una sala para los niños que lloran durante la misa está
disponible para aquellos que deseen utilizarla, está
disponible en la capilla. Los asientos se han colocado de
manera que la misa se pueda ver a través de la pared y
puerta de cristal. Es accesible desde el nártex y la nave.
ROSARIO ANUAL POR LA VIDA –
Sábado 10 de Enero 2015
El Obispo Stika los invita a que acompañen al Cardenal
Justin Rigali a nuestro quinto Rosario por la Vida a
realizarse el 10 de enero de 2015 a las 10 a.m. enfrente
de la clínica de abortos de Planned Parenthood, en
Knoxville, ubicada en 710 N. Cherry Street a la salida
390 de la autopista I-40. El año pasado, hubo varios
cientos de personas acompañando a Su Eminencia en el
rezo del Rosario testimoniando el amor del Evangelio de
la Vida. Por favor visite www.dioknox.org para más
información. Necesitamos un conteo exacto para los
autobuses, por favor llame al 986-9885 para hacernos
saber si nos va acompañar. Gracias.
EL ÁRBOL DE NAVIDAD
¡ACOMPÁÑENOS
Una vez más los feligreses de Santo Tomas están ocupados
cumpliendo los deseos de Navidad de nuestros niños
necesitados del área local. Todavía hay tiempo para traer
sus regalos este domingo. Los voluntarios estarán
empacando todos los regalos este fin de semana para que
las escuelas puedan venir a recogerlos para su
distribución. Gracias por compartir su espíritu Navideño y
la alegría con los menos afortunados.
~ Linda y Harry DeNardo
PARA LAS
POSADAS!
Estaremos celebrando
Las Posadas del 16 a1
23 de diciembre de
7:00PM-9:00PM, en el
Centro Parroquial.
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