ST. Therese Catholic Church
701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd.
Clinton, Tennessee 37716
Office (865)457-4073
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
Pastor: Fr. John Arthur Orr Pastoral Associate: Sr. M. Yvette Gillen
Residence: (865) 457-1317 Parish E-mail: sttherese1@bellsouth.net Residence: (865) 463-8935
E-mail: JohnArthurOrr@att.net E-mail: ygillen@bellsouth.net
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Mass 5:00 P.M.
Sunday Mass 11:00 A.M.
Monday Morning prayer 8:30 A.M.
Mass 9:00 A.M.
Vespers (evening prayer) 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday Morning prayer 8:30 A.M.
Mass 9:00 A.M.
Vespers (evening prayer) 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Morning Prayer 8:30 A.M.
Mass 9:00 A.M.
Vespers (evening prayer) 6:00 P.M.
Thursday Morning Prayer 8:30 A.M.
Mass 9:00 A.M.
Vespers (evening prayer) 6:00 P.M.
Friday Morning Prayer 8:30A.M.
Mass 9:00 A.M.
Vespers (evening prayer) 6:00 P.M.
MASS INTENTIONS ST. THERESE
Saturday (11/08) People of St. Therese
Sunday (11/09) Ruth Harrison
Tuesday (11/11) Father Robert Drinin, S.J.
Wednesday (11/12) Jerry Mikeal
Thursday (11/13) Sande Burger
Friday (11/14) 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 1:00pm and/or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
There is a four month marriage preparation period in the Knoxville Diocese
Please remember in your prayers:
Kristin Schram, Sylvester Niner, Ruth Zenner’s sister June, Don Zenner’s Sister & brother-in-law, Gene Wrasman, Kyle Wetler, Richard Servis, Louise Kendra, Debbie Stepp’s sister Barb, Frank Zelenka’s brother Alan, Louann Lawrence’s nephew Devin Danielson., Betty Durbin, Rocky May Patrice Thompson.
Maggie Adkin’s Grandson Eric Buss, Jessica Parker, Travis and Tyler Ervin, Louise Poly’s grandson David Trent, and Elfrede Young’s grandson Austin Young who are on military assignment, and for all the other men and women currently serving in the military.
SUNDAY COLLECTION For October 26, 2008
This Week at St. Therese:
Sun. 9:45am Rel Ed
6:00 pm Bible Study
Tues: 10:00am Adult Bible Study
MINISTRIES – November 15th & 16th
Lector Sat. M. Spurlock
Sun. P. Janasz
C/M Sat. B. Hatmaker, F. Jackson,
D. McCarthy
Sun. L. McCune, B. Melcher,
P. Melcher
Ushers Sat. D. Zenner, R. Zenner
Sun. D. McCune, B. Bonham
Servers Sat. B. Parker, J. Parker, M. Chase
Sun. E. Thais, S. Thais, V. Chiaro
If you are unable to minister on this date, please find a replacement.
Mark your calendars for a HARVEST PARTY; next Saturday, Sat Nov 15th after the 5:00 PM mass.Enjoy food, fellowship, games for the children,& a bonfire.(hotdogs, chili, chips, & refreshments) will be provided by the Relay for Life Committee. (Voluntary donations will be accepted).by the Family/Parish Life Committee.
CCW
CCW is selling coupons for Belk’s Charity sale on Saturday, November 15th 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Coupons are $5.00 each. Proceeds go to our Religious Ed program. Call the church office if you would like to buy a ticket.
St. Mark’s Methodist Church women are having a Christmas Gift and Craft Fair Saturday, November 15th; 9:00 am. To 2:00 pm. All are invited!!
Fair Trade Coffee will be for sale after the Sunday Mass on November 16th.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO
SUPPORT OUR GIFT CARD PROGRAM!!! Reminder: The Food City Store in Clinton will be opening this week, so this is a good time to buy Food City cards. Remember we also have Ingles and Kroger cards.
George Whittaker III and Denard Manns are scheduled to be executed in Texas on Nov. 12th & 13th respectively. Pray for the victims of the crimes and their families and those awaiting execution. For more information on Catholic social teaching and the death penalty, visit www.CCEDP.org.
Is your child struggling in school with his/her reading? Is your child also spending two hours or more every day struggling with homework? I have material to:
Evaluate you child’s reading skills, locate the problem areas, strengthen the weak skills. For more information call Susan at 865-687-8688.
K of C News
The KOC schedule is as follows:
Dec. 13th – Day of Recollection
10:00am – 2:00pm
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Betty Durbin who passed
away last week. Ray Durbin and Kathy Burns and their Family would like to thank everyone for all their prayers, thoughts and support during Betty’s illness and death.
DIOCESAN NEWS
Diocesan Day —register now for Diocesan Day and learn more about Pope John Paul II’s monumental teaching on the Theology of the Body. Nationally renowned experts will speak to our theme” My Teaching is Not Mine, But His Who Sent Me” on Nov 15 at Sacred Heart Cathedral from 9am to 4pm. Register by Nov 10 (includes lunch) by visiting www.dioceseofknoxvivlle.org and selecting Resources/ETC and then Event Registration or call 865-584-3307.
If you have emotional or spiritual problems as a result of an abortion Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat can help. Join us, Nov. 14-16, for the help, hope, and healing that this confidential weekend can provide. For more information please contact Catherine 865-694-4971 Peace4Lilith@aol.com or Sandi 865-776-4510 sandi@ccetn.org.
Knoxville Catholic High School: The Admissions information Meeting for the 2009/2010 school year will be held on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm in the KCHS Gymnasium. Learn about Acedemics, Arts and Athletics. Tour the campus. Meet Administrators and Department Chairs. For more information, call Ms. Barrie Smith, 560-0502, or bsmith@knoxvillecatholic.com
Catholic Charities’ Columbus Home children’s services has an immediate need for warm coats, socks, gloves and hats for children in its group home and emergency shelter. Also, gas cards and dependable vehicles needed for Columbus Home’s in-home services. If you can help with any of these needs, please contact the main office at 865-524-9896.
Catholic Charities’ next Creating Hope tour and casual lunch is Thursday, Nov. 18, noon to 2 pm. Anyone interested in learning first-hand about the local shelter and children’s services Catholic Charities provides should RSVP to Freddi Birdwell, 524-9896 or freddi@ccetn.org, no later than November 16.
What have you done for your marriage today? How would you answer that question? Visit the U. S. Bishop’s updated marriage website at www.foryourmarriage.org. See how other couples answer it.