FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 14, 2010
Rev. John Appiah, Pastor
NOTRE DAME CHURCH, DIOCESE OF KNOXVILLE, 212 MOUNT
BETHEL ROAD, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745
RECTORY 423-639-9381, FAX 423-638-5219, OFFICE
OF DRE/YOUTH MINISTER 423-639-9382
WEB SITE http://notredamechurchtn.org/,
E-MAIL: notredametn@embarqmail.com
Staff - Therese Cook, Secretary/ Bookkeeper; Dr. Fred Ricker, Music Director; Susan Collins, DRE and Youth Minister; Pianist - Peggy English; VIRTUS-trained Nursery Attendant, Darlene Gregg
Organizations/Other - Loretta DeRuvo, Parish Council Chairperson; Denise Michaud, Notre Dame Council of Catholic Women; Scott Loewenkamp, Grand Knight - K of C Council 6784; Judy Collins, RCIA and Webmaster
EUCHARIST - Sat. 5:00 pm, Sun. 8:00
am and 11:00 AM (Nursery), Sun. 3:00 pm Hispanic Mass, weekdays: 8:00 am
NURSERY - Every Sunday during 11:00 AM
Mass. (Darlene Gregg is our Virtus-trained nursery attendant.)
NEWCOMERS - Please register at the
rectory.
OFFICE HOURS - 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday
(Closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.)
THE SACRAMENTS AT NOTRE DAME
BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated as a part of the Sunday Eucharist services. Preparation is required for the parents. Please call the office to set an appointment to discuss preparation for this sacrament with Fr. John.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Holy Communion is celebrated every year in the spring. In order to participate, a child must have completed the first grade. Preparation is provided as a part of the regular religious education program. Please call Susan for more information.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation is celebrated every year in the spring. In order to participate, a person must have completed their freshman year. Preparation is provided as a part of the regular religious education program. Please call Susan for more information.
MARRIAGE: Our Diocese mandates a period of at least four months for marriage preparation. Attendance at an Engaged Encounter weekend is required. Please call the office to set an appointment to discuss preparation for this sacrament with Fr. John. Contact Mike and Joan Eiffe at 865-938-5825 or mikeandjoan@mindspring.com for information regarding Engaged Encounter.
RECONCILIATION (PENANCE): The regularly scheduled time for reconciliation is from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Saturday. In addition, special reconciliation services are held during Lent and Advent every year. You may call the office to schedule a reconciliation appointment with Fr. John as well.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION: Please call the office to inform us of anyone who is hospitalized, in a nursing home, or otherwise unable to attend regularly-scheduled Masses. Also, please inform us of upcoming surgery. Please note that privacy laws prevent us from calling to get information about your condition when you are hospitalized unless you have given the hospital staff permission to speak to us.
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NOTRE DAME WEBSITE: Please note that our website has a
copy of each week’s bulletin as well as a Parish calendar for both the
current month and the following month. This is a good way to keep
up with parish events on those weeks when you don’t make it to our church
or when you misplace your bulletin. The web address is: http://notredamechurchtn.org.
NEW PARISHONERS: Please fill out a registration form. It is important for you to register so we have an accurate mailing address and so we can keep an accurate account of your contributions. The forms are available in the church, or one can be mailed to you. When the form has been completed, just send it to the office or drop it in the collection basket.
OUR SEMINARIAN'S INFORMATION: All correspondence to our seminarian, Dustin Collins, can be sent to Dustin Collins, St. Meinrad School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, Indiana 47577. Phone - 812-357-6497 Email - dcollins@saintmeinrad.edu Birthdate - October 13
VOCATIONS: The Diocese of Knoxville Vocation Promotion Office promotes priestly, religious, and lay vocations through discernment opportunities and coordination with lay organizations in the diocese and assists the bishop in fostering the formation of men who are preparing for the diocesan priesthood. Visit the Diocesan website at dioceseofknoxville.org for more information.
TRAVELERS: You can get the Mass schedules for churches in the area where you will be vacationing or visiting by going to www.masstimes.org.
PLEASE PRAY FOR - For David Doub, Loretta DeRuvo
FAMILY LIFE
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
John Sr. & Rita Benko - 67 years
Mike & Linda Jones - 46 years
Lou & Norma Marrone - 28 years
ADMINISTRATION
PARISH NEWSLETTER: Articles are due by Monday, March 15th -
for the next newsletter. If you have sent your article, thank you;
if not, please do so before the deadline to: ndnewsletter@hotmail.com.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament is continuing through March 26th on all Fridays during Lent and
will follow the 8:00 am Mass. Benediction is at 5:45pm; Stations of the
Cross at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.
PRAYERS: Most Reverend Richard R. Stika, D.D.1st Anniversary
Ordination as Bishop of Knoxville, March 19. Cards to: Most Rev.Richard
F. Stika, D.D., Chancery Office,805 Northshore Dr. SW, Knoxville 37919-7551
Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. on the 38th Anniversary of his
Ordination to the Priesthood, March13. Cards: Archbishop of Louisville,
Archdiocese of Louisville, P.O. Box 1073, Louisville, Ky 40201-1073
MUSIC MINISTRY: We will begin practicing the "Gloria" in Latin before and after all Masses on weekends of March 21st & 28th. All are invited to participate by arriving earlier for Mass on these dates.
PRAYER CALENDARS: For the 40 days of Lent, Fr. John is praying for each of our parish family members. The calendar is available in the hall.
CHAPEL LOCATION: Three of the weekday Masses are celebrated in the chapel - located on the northeast corner of the church between the church and the rectory.
LENTEN SCHEDULE
All Fridays (except Good Friday)
Mass 8 a.m. followed by
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Benediction at 5:45 p.m.
Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. by:
Mar. 19- PPC
Mar. 26 – Families
All Wednesdays (except Holy Week)
Mass 6 p.m. followed by meatless Soup Supper by:
Mar. 17 – MS Youth
Mar. 24 - PPC
Lenten Penance Service
Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Everyone is invited to pray the Stations along with the Parish Pastoral Council on Fri., March 19 after the 5:45 pm Benediction.
NATIONAL PRAYER WEEK: Our students will be praying for missionaries who have answered the call to spread the Gospel message "to the ends of the earth" during National Prayer Week on March 14 – 21, 2010.
PARISH LIFE
FREE SUPPER: Everyone is invited to celebrate the Most Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass at 6 p.m. on Wed., March 10th followed by a supper
of homemade soups & breads provided by our middle school youth.
BYOB: This means bring your own bowls & soup spoons to assist in stewardship
for our parish.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Party, Sat., March 20 @ 6:15pm. Menu: Fun & traditional food to include corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, Irish bread, homemade desserts. Hot dogs & chips for the kids. Party- after dinner, stick around to enjoy games. Knights will be selling tickets after Mass this weekend. Adults-$8, children (12 & under)-$4. Tickets also at door. Proceeds to benefit K of C-sponsored youth activities.
BOOK SALE: The Greeneville/Greene County Library & the Youth Builders of Greeneville annual book sale will be held: Thurs., April 29 (4-8 pm); Fri., April 30 (10am-8pm) and Sat., May 1 (8am-2pm.) A book collection box has been placed in the hall. All proceeds from the sale go to the library.
FIVE RIVERS DEANERY CCW: Spring 2010 General Meeting: All women of the parish are invited to attend this meeting on Sat., March 27, 2010 at Holy Trinity Parish Life Center, Jefferson City. Registration begins at 9 am with meeting 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Lunch is $7.00.RSVP (no later than March 24): Call Sharon Jurkonie- (865) 932-0470 or e-mail T35SCB@aol.com
SOCIAL JUSTICE
24 HOUR FAST FOR CRS: All high school students are invited to
participate in the 24 Hour Fast for Catholic Relief Services. We will begin
at 6:00 p.m. on Fri., March 26 and end at 6 p.m. after Mass on Sat., March
27. All activities will involve fellowship, prayer and service in
the community. We will begin by serving at the Bishops dinner at St. Dominic
Church in Kingsport. See Susan Collins for info.
FOOD BANK -MARCH-: Food bank item for March is Spaghetti/Spaghetti Sauce. Bring items by Sun., March 14th and place them in the container in the parish hall. The Parish donated 137 lbs. of food in Feb!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL DINNER: The Catholic Charities Annual Dinner, hosted by Bishop Richard Stika & Fr. Ragan Schriver, on Fri., March 26, beginning at 6:30 pm at St. Dominic's Church, Kingsport. Mass will be celebrated at 5 pm. Tickets on sale after all Masses for a $50 donation. Notre Dame is in charge of decorations. If interested in assisting call Sandy Alter (638-4443) Susan Collins (639-9382).
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: is underway all over the US. For general info about 40 Days for Life, go to http://www.40daysforlife.com/ For info on the Tri-Cities http://vigilcalendar.com/tri_cities/schedule/weekly/1267674389. A vigil is taking place in Elizabethton on Hudson St. outside of the clinic of Dr. Perry, who has been performing abortions for 30+ years. We have been standing in prayer across the clinic in 2- hour shifts from 8am to - 2pm, Mon.- Sat. There are many different denominations participating. Join with us in prayer! For info call: Greg or Peggy English 257-3595 or 741-7787.
OPERATION RICE BOWL: The story of the Prodigal Son helps us focus on the meaning of Lent. This is a time to change our ways, turn back to God and to appreciate and share the gifts we have. As we begin the second half of our journey with Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl, we remember that we are called to be stewards of God's gifts and connect our prayers and fasting with our giving.
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Remember that next Wednesday we will be
mailing a spiritual bouquet on behalf of Bishop Stika's 1st anniversary.
Please keep track of your efforts so we can record them on a card.
CATECHETICAL FORMATION DAY: Register at www.dioknox.org for March 20th formation event at Notre Dame: 9am -3 pm. Open to all catechists, ministry leaders & interested adults from the 5 Rivers Deanery by the Dominican Sisters of Nashville in collaboration with Aquinas College & our Diocesan Office of Christian Formation. There's no cost & lunch is provided.
CATECHISM 101: We've answered the question "What are the three pillars of the Church?" as Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium. Can you describe the Magisterium? The difference in Tradition with a capital "T" and tradition with a little "t"? How does the Church make her decisions? This will be the topic for the evening on Sun., March 14 at 5 p.m. You did not have to attend previously in order to participate.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Return the permission slip next week for the movie "Dead Man Walking" to begin the social justice topic of the Death Penalty.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: VBS will be held on all Wednesday nights during the month of June. Pray about participating as a session leader for crafts, games, storytelling, group leader, snacks and of course, dinner.
YOUTH MINISTRY
AIR FORCE JR ROTC HONOR CAMP: Congrats to David Place, 1 of
2 cadets from Greeneville High School selected to attend the Air Force
Jr ROTC Honor Camp in July. There are two camps offered in the USA
each summer for high school juniors & seniors with selection based
on academics, leadership & service. David will receive a training overview
of the aerospace technology at the week-long camp. He will also participate
in some in-flight experiments. Way to go David!!
REVENUES -March 4-10, 2010
General Offering $4,124
Charity/Other 565
Building Fund 3,073
Total Collected $7,762
Collection of $4,397 needed per wk for annual budget.
Second Collection-Mar.20/21-Catholic Relief Services
MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE - Join us to pray the Rosary 30 minutes
prior to all Sunday Liturgies
Sat. 03/13, 5:00 pm - People of Notre Dame, †Jim Vocaturo by Audrey
Vocaturo & Margaret Wayson
Sun. 03/14, 8:00 am - SI Debbie & Dave Norris by Amanda Norris,
11:00am - The First Communion Class, 3:00 pm - Those Seeking Employment
Mon. 03/15, 8:00 am - For Married Couples
Tues. 03/16, 8:00 am - For Those that Home School
Wed. 03/17, 6:00 pm - RCIA Class
Thurs. 03/18, 8:00 am - Those on the Prayer List
Fri. 03/19, 8:00 am - SI Bishop Stika- First Anniversary
Sat. 03/20, 5:00 pm - SI Loretta DeRuvo by Ann & Wayne Cook
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Sun. 03/14, 9:30am - Elementary RE, 5:00pm - Catechism 101
Mon. 03/15, 9:30 am - Quilters, 5:30 pm - Hispanic Ministry
Tue. 03/16, 8:30 am - Work Crew, 7:00 pm - RCIA
Wed. 03/17, 6:00pm - Mass followed by Soup Supper by MS Youth,
6:00pm - HS RE, 7:00pm - Choir
Thurs. 03/18, 9:00am - Parish Cleaning, 7:00pm - PPC Meeting
Fri. 03/19, 8:00am - Adoration, 8:30am - CCW Ex. Meeting,
5:45pm - Benediction, 6:00pm - Stations of the Cross/ PPC
Sat. 03/20, 9am-3pm - Faith Formation, 6:15pm - St. Patrick's
Dinner & Party