All Saints Bulletin 2008-12-14

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH In case you missed our Penance Service, there are three more in the deanery this week. Dec. 15 St. John Neumann 7pm Dec. 16 St. Thomas the Apostle 7pm Lenoir City Dec. 17 St. Therese, Clinton 7pm

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT All of the people in today’s readings – the prophet Isaiah, the Virgin Mary, St. Paul, St. John the Baptist – seemed to understand clearly and rejoice in what God was calling them to be and to do. Do I?

VOCATION THOUGHT Rejoice; never cease praying. Let us never cease praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Read 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24.

Christmas Mass Schedule For planning purposes, we are including the Christmas schedule and last year’s Mass count (with extra chairs we can seat 1,100). Vigil 4pm 1,600 6pm 1,150 8pm 1,000 10:30pm 900 Christmas Day 10:00am 775 Please note: Incense will be used at all Christmas Masses.

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Dec. 14 10:00am Pre-School Rel. Ed. (Parish Hall) 2:00pm Baptism Preparation class (Lounge) 2:00pm Rel. Ed., Gr. 9-12 (Service Projects) Dec. 15 :45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30am “Just Moved” Ladies Guild (Lounge) 7:00pm RCIA class (Ed. Bldg.) Dec.16 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30am Mother Cabrini Guild (Resource Room) Dec.17 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30am Martha and Mary Circle (Lounge) 6:30pm Rel. Ed. Classes, Gr. 1-5 (Ed. Bldg. 7:00pm Adult Choir practice (Church) 7:30pm Rel. Ed. Classes, Gr. 6-8 ( Dec. 18 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 10:00am Grief Support Group (Resource Room) 7:30pm High School Youth Ministry (Parish Hall) 7:30pm Martha and Mary Circle (Resource Room) Dec. 19 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee and Donuts Unless we have volunteers signed up the week before, we will not be serving. Thank you for volunteering.! Oplatki, the Polish Christmas Wafer, is available in the church office during regular office hours. Don’t forget we have a wonderful nursery during the 10am Mass for children 4 and under. The nursery is not open holiday weekends.

Please help with our Children’s Liturgy Christmas Project: Donate old towels, blankets and any old cat or dog items to the Animal Shelter. Donations may be placed in the container in the narthex. CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME to Charlotte Avery, daughter of Bavy and Tina who was baptized last weekend. Mark your calendars! The All Saints Choir and Musicians, along with the Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra will be presenting the Christmas Cantata “Journey of Promises” by Joseph M. Martin. There will be two separate performances: Fri., Jan. 16th at 7pm and Sun., Jan. 18th at 3pm. Both performances will be held in the main church and open to the public. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Attention business owners and managers: If you would like to display a flier promoting the upcoming Cantata in your establishment, please pick one up at the parish office or contact Kathy, [# omitted].

GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY Grief Support Group will meet Thurs. at 10am in the Resource Room. REMEMBER: PURCHASE YOUR KROGER OR FOOD CITY GROCERY/GAS GIFT CERTIFICATES AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES

EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! Certificates are available during the week in the parish office.

YOUTH MINISTRY (Annie N., Youth Minister) Email [email omitted] or phone 531-0770 Sr. Hi Youth Group will meet this Thursday, 7:30pm in the parish hall for our Christmas party.

CATHOLIC SINGLES Fri., Dec. 19 Holiday Lights. Join us to view the beautiful holiday lights in West Knoxville. Meet at the pavilion at 6pm to carpool/caravan to local subdivisions. Holiday librations and a holiday-themed movie at Donna’s afterward. For more info, contact Donna at [# omitted] or email her at [email omitted].

CATHOLIC WOMEN We have received a second printing of our best-selling parish cookbook! If you need hostess gifts, Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day or other gift occasions, this is a beautiful book that shares information about our parish. Just $15, they are available in the office on weekdays. Martha & Mary morning group (all ladies of the parish are invited!!) meets this Wed., Dec. 17 at 9:45am in the lounge. Join our “video and discussion” salvation history study chocked full of info. Read Genesis 27-50 to finish our study of the Patriarchs. Enjoy our Christmas time hospitality and goodies. Questions? Call Debbie at [# omitted]. NO “Catholic Women and Friends” meetings until Jan. 8 due to the holidays. We will resume our study on Paul’s Letter to the Romans on that day.

FAITH FORMATION Christmas Nativity Prelude at the 4pm Mass on Dec. 24: Kindergarten to grade 5 children are invited on a first come basis to participate. Parts still available are 3 shepherds and 6 angels. To have your child participate, call Peggy at 531-0770.

LITURGY COMMITTEE The Children’s Choir will lead masses on Dec. 21st and Dec. 24th at 4pm. We have added an extra practice for Mon., Dec. 22nd from 6-7pm to go over the Christmas Eve program. Anyone is welcome to join us at our extra practice if they would like to join us for Christmas Eve.

SPIRITUAL LIFE Please keep the members of our Armed Forces in your prayers, especially the ones who will be away from their loved ones during this blessed time of the year. Please add the following soldier to your Christmas card list: SPC Eric S. Kent, Operations Enduring Freedom, DC 04-101 TF WINGS, FOB Kandahaar, APO, AE 09355. Morning Prayer will be said throughout Advent beginning at 8:45am each day prior to daily Mass. Everyone is invited to participate and an easy, follow along guide is provided.

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE Christmas Giving Tree. All gifts must be returned under the tree in the narthex today, Dec. 14th by 1pm. Please attach the tag to the gift. Please email [email omitted] or call here at [# omitted] or with any questions. Thank you for your generosity. Bell Ringing for Salvation Army. We will be ringing bells to help the Salvation Army on Thurs., Dec. 19th, Sat., Dec. 20th and Mon., Dec. 21st between 10am and 8pm each day at the Kroger on Middle Brook Pike. We will need volunteers to do this for one hour shifts during those times. Please email Shannon O. [email omitted] (preferred) or call Shannon at [# omitted] with dates and times you could be available and she will assign a shift to you and provide more info. KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL KCHS is starting a recycling program! Just bring your plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, and newspaper to the west side of KCHS on 12/14, 12/20, and 12/21 between 9:30am and 1:30pm. If you have any questions, call Stephanie S. at [# omitted].

DIOCESE AND DEANERY Catholic Charities is again partnering with area churches to offer the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes, starting the week of Jan. 5. Cost is $55 for 10 weeks. Classes will be offered at Sacred Heart on Tuesdays from 7-9pm in the Shea Room. All Saints classes will be offered on Monday from 7-9pm in the Ed. Bldg. Holy Ghost classes will be offered on Thurs., from 7-9pm and St. Albert the Great will have Sunday classes offered from 2-4pm. Class size is limited. Send your check to Catholic Charities, 3009 Lake Brook Blvd., 37909 to arrive no later than Dec. 30, indicating on the memo line which church class you will be attending. Questions? Call Charlaine H., [# omitted], ext. 114. There will be an information session in the All Saints lounge, Sun., Dec. 28th at 1pm.

St. John Neumann parishioner Ellen H. recently published “Daily Thoughts for Friendly Fellows.” The book is a compilation of 365 inspirational uplifting poems and scripture verses. Great gifts that come in gift boxes with a bookmark that has a special code to enter the on-line Forum and talk to Friendly Fellows around the world. Books are available at the Paraclete, call [# omitted] or www.friendlyfellows.com . Christmas Concert: On Sunday, Dec. 21st at 8pm, a free Christmas Concert, provided by Catholic recording artist Donna Cori Gibson, will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa. Ms. Gibson has been called the Celine Dion of contemporary Catholic music. Her music is focused on her faith and religion, and includes word for word verses from the Bible and well-known prayers. A love offering will be taken at the end of the concert. Come and enjoy both a spiritual and musical event! Divorce and Beyond is a structured eight-week program for Catholic men and women who have experienced or are experiencing a divorce. Sessions cover the primary emotions experienced as a person works through the divorce process, including anger, blame and guilt, and forgiveness. This group will begin meeting on Tues., Jan. 13 from 6:308:30pm at the Chancery. Cost is $10.00. To register or for more info, contact Jo Ann at [# omitted] or Dale or Lynne at [# omitted]. “May the God of peace make you perfectly holy…” Are you and your spouse growing in holiness together? Worldwide Marriage Encounter can help couples/religious grow in their sacramental love. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Feb. 20-22, 2009. Contact John or Manuela P. at [# omitted] or at [email omitted] for more info. Support Group for Caregivers and Family Members: Our mission is to provide support for caregivers and family members of those affected by chronic illness, including dementia through spiritual nurturing, education and shared experiences. We meet every 3rd Thursday of each month in the small meeting room at Sacred Heart Parish Office. For more, info, contact Dianne D. [# omitted] [email omitted] or Diane S. [# omitted] [email omitted]. All Christmas items are now on sale at the Paraclete! Discounts will vary. Dec. 26th is the start of a unique Six-Day Blow-Out Sale which begins with a 50% discount on all Christmas items Fri., Dec. 26th. Discounts will then increase each day to a full 90%-off discount on Wed., the 31st. All Christmas items must go! (Early shopping is recommended for best selection. Fontanini, and Collectables, as always, are excluded in both sales). For more info, call [# omitted] or 1-800-[# omitted]. Meritan Stepping Stones, a foster home placement service, is in need of foster homes in East Tennessee for medically and emotionally fragile children. A presentation on the requirements and benefits of becoming a foster care home will be presented on Jan. 6 at 7pm; Jan. 7 at 10am, and Jan. 11 at 1pm, in the Resource Room and will take about an hour. For more info, contact Edwin W., [# omitted]. To sign up for one of the presentations, call the parish office at [# omitted].

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.

WEEKLY

READINGS

Today’s Readings are on page 886 Mon. Nm 24: 2-7; 15-17a Tues. Zep 3: 1-2; 9-13 Wed Gn 49: 2m 8-10 Thur. Jer 23: 5-8 Fri. Jdg 13: 2-7; 24-25a Sat. Is 7: 10-14 Sun. 2 Sm 7: 1-14a Rom 16: 25-27

MASS Mon., 12-15 Tues., 12-16 Wed., 12-17 Thur., 12-18 Fri., 11-19 Sat., 12-20 Sun., 12-21

9:00am 12:10pm 9:00am 12:10pm 9:00am 12:10pm 9:00am 12:10pm 9:00am 12:10pm 9:00am 5:00pm 8:15am 10:00am 11:45am

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the Hymnal 21: 23-27 21: 28-32 1: 1-17 1: 18-25 1: 5-25 1: 26-38 1: 26-38

INTENTIONS Tom C. by Fran and Boyce R. Communion Service John P. by the family John L. by Bertie L. Ross A. by Charles and Carolyn S. Tom C. by Whitey and Sue P. Deceased of D./N. families Communion Service Tom I. by the family Gerard N. by Fran and Boyce R. Melba V. by the family Wilbur B. by the P. family Daniel K. by Camille Cook Brother Fenton M., SJ by the family People of All Saints parish