All Saints Bulletin 2008-12-21

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Coffee and Donuts Unless we have volunteers signed up the week before, we will not be serving. Thank you for volunteering.! We will not be serving Dec. 28.

Like the shepherds, having heard the Good News, we come and see for ourselves. As they saw nothing but a newborn child, they nevertheless recognized God in their midst. May we be graced to see Him in every child, whether young or old, rich or poor, and know him still, as did the shepherds. Wherever this happens, there is peace. Have a blessed Christmas. The priests and staff of All Saints Parish

THANK YOU to our committee, sponsors and volunteers for everything you did to make the Christmas Party a major success this year. We had well over 800 people attend this year and the party went well into the night. Be sure and mark your calendars to attend next year!

Christmas Mass Schedule Reminder: Music begins 30 minutes before each of the Vigil Masses. 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. New Year’s Eve 7:00pm New Year’s Day 9:00am and 12:10pm

Don’t forget we have a wonderful nursery during the 10am Mass for children 4 and under. The nursery is not open holiday weekends.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” – “I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” – that the promise finds fulfillment.

VOCATION THOUGHT Mary received and responded to the Lord’s will through the invitation of an angel. Who are God’s messengers in your life? Listen to God speaking to you through them. Read Luke 1: 26-38.

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Dec. 21

NO Pre-School Rel. Ed. this week & next NO High School Rel. Ed. this week & next 1:00pm *Altar Server Training after 11:45am Mass Dec. 22 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30am “Just Moved” Ladies Guild (Lounge) 7:00pm RCIA class (Ed. Bldg.) Dec.23 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30am Mother Cabrini Guild (Resource Room) Dec.24 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:00am Mass Christmas Eve Masses, 4, 6, 8 and 10:30pm Dec. 25 10:00am Christmas Day Mass

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS The parish office will close Tues., Dec. 23rd at noon and reopen Mon., Dec. 29th at 7:30am. *Altar Server training after the 11:45am Mass today for those serving on Christmas Eve/Day. All are welcome (New servers too).

Oplatki, the Polish Christmas Wafer, is available in the church office during regular office hours, Mon. and Tues., and until noon on Wed.

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 Mason Louis, son of Ryan and Megan; and Bennett John, son of Kris and Amy who were baptized last weekend. 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. Come one, come all! Our very own All Saints Choir and Musicians, will be joined by the Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra to do a benefit for Catholic Charities. The Christmas Cantata “Journey of Promises” by Joseph M. Martin will be presented on 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 NOT meet this week. REMEMBER: PURCHASE YOUR KROGER OR FOOD CITY GROCERY/GAS GIFT CERTIFICATES AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES

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 NOT MEET this week due to Christmas.

CATHOLIC SINGLES Mon., Dec. 22 Reservations due for the annual Christmas Dinner for our singles family. Please RSVP to Janlyn, [# omitted] or [# omitted] by Dec. 22 (and sign up for a dish to share).

Wed., Dec. 24 Service Project: Ronald McDonald House Christmas Party. We have been asked to provide “finger foods” for their annual party. Please bring to the House by 4pm. What better way to help spread some cheer to those who need it most! Call Donna, [# omitted] for info. Thurs., Dec. 25 Christmas Dinner. Janlyn is opening her home to our “Singles Family” for dinner. She will furnish the turkey, dressing, and gravy, along with coffee and tea. Please bring a side dish and beverage of choice. Call Janlyn at [# omitted] for a dish assignment (so we don’t end up with 20 green bean casseroles!) We will eat at 1pm but feel free to come earlier to sit by the fire, read your newspaper or book, or join in a game with others. (Conversation also welcome.)

CATHOLIC WOMEN 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.

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. Please add the following soldier to your Christmas card list; Jonathan Flynn, PRG 6-3(1), APO AE 09354-3005 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. 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]. ST. JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL Save this date! Our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Dance will take place on Sat., Feb. 21st from 6:30-11pm at Fox Den Country Club. All proceeds benefit St. John Neumann Catholic School. We are seeking items and gift certificates for the Silent Auction. Contact Kelly S. at [# omitted] or [email 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, Tues., Dec. 30th at 7pm.

St. John Neumann parishioner Ellen Hubrig 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 1-800-333-2097. 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 531-0770.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT I keep the telephone of my mind, open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal – and they’ll soon forget my number.

WEEKLY

READINGS

Today’s Readings are on page 889 in the Hymnal Mon. 1 Sam 1: 24-28 Lk 1: 45-56 Tues. Mal 3: 1-4; 23-24 Lk 1: 57-66 Wed. 2 Sm 7: 1-16 Lk 1: 67-79 Vigil Is 62: 1-5 Acts 13: 16-25 Mt 1: 1-25 Thur. Is 52: 7-10 Heb 1: 1-6 Jn 1: 1-18 Fri. Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59 Mt 10: 17-22 Sat. 1 Jn 1: 1-4 Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 Sun. Gn 15:1-6;21:1-3 Hb 11:8-19 Lk 2: 22-40

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INTENTIONS

Please pray for Donna Lynn D., sister of Kim McC. who died recently Mon., 12-22 9:00am Penni McD. by the S. family 12:10pm Communion Service Tues., 12-23 9:00am Patricia C. by the McC. family 12:10pm Russell S. by the S. family Wed., 12-24 9:00am People of All Saints Parish and their families 4:00pm Special Intention for Catholic Charities 6:00pm Deceased of McD./S. families 8:00pm Thomas and Mary G. by Mary Ann C. 10:30pm Deceased of V./C. families Thur., 12-25 10:00am Mildred C. by Mary Ann C. Fri., 12-26 9:00am Patrick C. by the family 12:10pm Gerard N. by Sue and Whitey P. Sat., 12-27 9:00am Carmine C. by the family 5:00pm Oresto and Madeline DeR. by the family Sun., 12-21 8:15am Laurine C. by Bob C. 10:00am Joan and Joe L. by friends 11:45am People of All Saints parish