ST. Therese Catholic Church
701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd.
Clinton, Tennessee 37716
Office (865)457-4073
Mission Statement:
Saint Therese Parish joined together by the love of Christ, desiring to further the
understanding of prayer and religious commitment, pledge ourselves to continue and improve our mission to Jesus, which is loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor
Parish E-Mail: sttherese1@bellsouth.net
Pastor: Fr. John Arthur Orr Pastoral Associate: Sr. M. Yvette Gillen
Residence: (865) 457-1317 Residence: (865) 463-8935
E-mail: JohnArthurOrr@att.net E-mail: ygillen@bellsouth.net
Church Secretary: Jean Chiaro Bookkeeper: Helen Beckner
Pastoral Council Members Ex-officio members
Chairperson: Jim Ferguson Father John
Vice Chairperson: Annette Brown Sister Yvette
Council Secretary Stan Bieleski Helen Beckner
Becky Hatmaker
Linda McCune
John Thais
Finance Board
Chairperson: Don McCarthy Ex-officio
Jim Ferguson Father John
Margaret Govelitz Sister Yvette
Dave Mc Cune Helen Beckner
Committee Chairpersons Pastoral Council Liaisons
Communication: Sandy Painter Linda McCune
Liturgy: Sister Yvette Sister Yvette
Parish/Family Life: Thais Family John Thais
Parish Plant: Fred Jackson Stan Bieleski
Religious Ed: Sister Yvette Sister Yvette
Social Action: Maureen McMyler Annette Brown
Spiritual Life: Becky Hatmaker Becky Hatmaker
MASS SCHEDULE
MASS INTENTIONS ST. THERESE
.MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Mass 5:00 P.M.
Sunday Mass 11:00 A.M.
Monday Mass 9:00 A.M.
Tuesday Mass 9:00 A.M.
Wednesday Mass 9:00 A.M.
Thursday Mass 9:00 A.M.
Friday Mass 9:00 A.M
MASS INTENTIONS ST. THERESE
Saturday (7/25) People of St. Therese
Sunday (7/26) Ruth Jackson
Sacrament of Baptism: By appointment. Please contact Sr. Yvette at least 4 weeks prior to desired baptism date.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Heard every Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm and/or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony: There is a four month marriage preparation period in the Knoxville Diocese.
(Due to Helen’s Recent Surgery there are no current figures)
Collections required to meet parish budget
7/1/08—6/30/09
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Annual Operating |
$191,291.00 |
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Weekly Operating |
$ 3,678.67 |
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Revenue Year to Date (YTD) |
$136.525.89 (5/31/09) |
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YTD—Excess –(Deficit) |
($40,050.27) (5/31/09) |
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Building fund YTD |
$48,977.50 (5/31/09) |
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(Monthly mortgage payment |
$802.52 |
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Collection Received 5/31/2009 |
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Regular |
$3,127.00 |
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Building Fund |
$125.00 |
Please remember in your prayers:
Kristin Schramm, Sylvester Niner, Ruth Zenner’s sister June, Gene Wrasman, Richard Servis, Louise Kendra, Rocky May, James Mai, Tony Duncan, Helen Beckner, Alene Morris, Patty Beckman, Josh Peterson.
Jessica Parker, Ron Spurlock, Travis and Tyler Ervin, Louise Poly’s grandson David Trent, and Elfrede Young’s grandson Austin Young, Sister Yvette’s nephews Jeff Baird and Lee Welty, who are on military assignment, and for all the other men and women currently serving in the military.
MINISTRIES August 1st & 2nd
Lector Sat. P. Hampton
Sun. M. McMyler
C/M Sat. G. Krebs, D. McCarthy, R. Servis
Sun.B. Melcher, P. Melcher, C. Mikeal
Ushers Sat. D. Zenner, R. Zenner
Sun. P. Chiaro, V. Chiaro
Servers Sat. B. Bieleski, J. Ferguson, S. Foust
If you are unable to minister on this date, please find a replacement.
ADFAC will be collecting school supplies for low income families from July 6th through August 10. There is a list of supplies needed in the bulletin and on the bulletin board. Monetary donations will be accepted through July 6th.
Altar Flowers
With a donation of $40.00 flowers can be placed on the Altar in honor of your loved ones (living or deceased). Orders need to be placed no later than Wednesday of the week that you want them for. Can also take advance orders. Call the church office to make arrangements.
Fun Fair
Mark your calendars for the Fun Fair on Saturday September 12. We need everyone’s help. We need auction items, new or almost new, in good shape (clean and workable). Check your attic, basement, or closet. You may start bringing them in anytime now. If you have any questions, please call the church office
Administration Building
We are trying to finish up the work in the basement of the Administration building by the beginning of September, in time for Religious Ed. If anyone can come on Saturdays to help out please call the church office. We also need people to prepare lunch for the workers.
Please continue to support
our gift card program!!!!
Women: Find your purpose
Feed your soul. At last, a powerful Catholic Study just for you. FULL OF GRACE: Women and the Abundant Life Foundational Study coming to St. Joseph’s this fall in a group study format with DVD lectures by Johnnette Benkovic, host of EWTN’s “The Abundant Life.” You’ll delve into prayer, Sacred Scripture, Church documents and teachings, the Catechism, the lives of women saints and the example of our Blessed Mother. You’ll be nurtured and fed spiritually, and emotionally. You’ll learn to embrace your gift of authentic femininity and dignity as a daughter of God. Watch for announcements of the informational, introductory meeting this summer. Visit www.lhla.org/pdf-files/fullofgracewkbch1-1.pdf for more info. Call or email Lucy Brown from St. Joseph’s at 463-0118 mellucy1967@yahoo.com.
DIOCESAN NEWS
Please join Bishop Stika for Diocesan Day 2009 on Sat, 22 Aug from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at All Saints Church in Knoxville.Cardinal Justin Rigali will be our keynote speaker and Homilist for Mass and will share reflections on our theme, “You Have But One Teacher” (Matt 23:8). afternoon program will feature Bishop Stika. This will be his first opportunity to speak to a diocesan audience since his ordination and installation five months earlier., he will have much of interest to share with us! Proceeds will assist the newly opened Catholic Charities Pregnancy Help Center in LaFollette as well as Catholic Relief Services with their mission in Sudan. Registration is $25. Lunch is included if registration is received prior to 17 Aug.The Student fee is $10.00.You can register electronically at http://bit.ly/DiocesanDay2009 or e-mail psimoneau@dioceseofknoxville.org or by calling 865-862-5753.
Come shop at the annual Sacred Heart Children’s Clothing Sale July 31st-Aug 1st. Offering infant to teen clothing, shoes, and accessories. Also toys, bikes, strollers, sports’ equipment, furniture, electronics, maternity, uniforms, and so much more! Check out http://exchange.shcathedral.org for more info, or call Tricia at 865-692-2044.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the planning of the 2010 Serve One Another Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament and Social Event. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mary Phillips at mlphillips@charter.net.
Catholic Charities’ Office of Immigrant Services provides low-cost immigration legal assistance for those who cannot afford an attorney. Services include status adjustments, petitioning for family members, citizenship and naturalization, and translation services. Program is accredited by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration Appeals. For more information contact Nathaly Perez at 865-971-3550.
Special event committees are now forming. Please contact your local Catholic Charities of East Tennessee office if you are interested in participating.Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Help Center is in dire need of, sizes 4, 5, and 6, as well as training pants such as Pull-Ups.needed are shoes and summer clothing for children up to size 5T. If you can help, please contact Mary Beth Unthank at (865) 212-4942.
“Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” Today’s second reading reminds us of our universal call to holiness. Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter help you strengthen your sacrament of matrimony/holy orders. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is August 28-30, 2009 in Knoxville. Contact John or Manuela Ptacek at 865-531-1719 or at celebrate-love@earthlink.net for more information.