THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 7, 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
PARISH LIFE
SOCIAL GATHERING: Matthew Cercone, a parishioner, is seeking
parishioners interested in having social gatherings. The purpose of the
socials is to enjoy a few hours of fellowship, such as playing games &
cards. The first meeting will be held at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, Greeneville,
on Tues., March 9th from 11:30 am until 2:00pm. For more info.,
please call Matthew Cercone (Matt) @ 525-4105.
FREE SUPPER: Everyone in the parish 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 CCW. BYOB: This means bring your own bowls & soup spoons to assist in stewardship for our parish.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus will hold their monthly meeting on March 7, 2010 at 7 PM in the hall.
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
ADMINISTRATION
PARISH NEWSLETTER: The next edition of the parish newsletter
will be printed in time for Easter weekend. All articles of interest may
be submitted to ndnewsletter@hotmail.com to be included in this edition.
Deadline is Monday, March 15th.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Continuing through Mar.
26, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is on all Fridays during Lent and
will follow the 8:00 am Mass. Benediction is at 5:45pm and Stations of
the Cross at 6pm. You do not have to be on the regular schedule to participate.
Everyone is welcome during this time to pray and adore as your schedule
allows during the Lenten season.
PRAYERS: The repose of the soul of Ronnie Jones, brother of Janet Murphy; those suffering from natural disasters in Chile, Haiti and Europe.
MUSIC MINISTRY: On the last three Sundays of March - March 14th, 21st and the 28th, we will begin practicing the "Gloria" in Latin before and after all Masses. All are invited to participate by arriving earlier for Mass on these dates.
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. 12 –CCW, Mar.
19 – PPC, Mar. 26 – Families
All Wednesdays (except Holy Week)
Mass 6 p.m. followed by meatless Soup Supper by: Mar. 10 - CCW,
Mar. 17 – MS Youth, Mar. 24 - PPC
Lenten Penance Service - Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
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. You may choose to obtain one and pray for our parish families. Most importantly, Fr. John invites you to make a commitment to attend at least one week day Mass during Lent.
CHAPEL LOCATION: Three of the weekday Masses are celebrated in the chapel. The chapel is located on the northeast corner of the church between the church and the rectory. Due to the current construction, you must go around the back of the church to enter. Thank you!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Everyone is invited to pray the Stations along with the Council of Catholic Women on Fri., March 12 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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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).
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.
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 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.
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!
OPERATION RICE BOWL: Today we hear the call of Moses to lead his people from oppression to freedom. God promises to be with them as they journey to a new life. Our participation in Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl unites us in prayer, fasting, and giving to the millions of people throughout the world who are oppressed by poverty, injustice, war, disease, and lack of education and other opportunities.
EDUCATION
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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: It is not too early to pray about participating in VBS as a session leader for crafts, games, storytelling, group leader, snacks and of course, dinner. We will have a meeting of the minds soon to work out some details so watch the bulletin for the date and time. Vacation Bible School will be held on all Wednesday nights during the month of June.
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. Everyone is welcome!
YOUTH MINISTRY
DEANERY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: The monthly deanery meeting for high
school youth will be held at Notre Dame on Tues., March 9th at 7 p.m. in
the parish hall. All our high school youth are welcome to join other high
school students from parishes in our deanery as we make plans for activities
in our deanery and the diocese.
REVENUES - 2/25-03/3/2010
General Offering $2,925
Charity/Other 30
Building Fund 1,160
Maintenance/Seminarians 175
Haiti 181
Black & Indian 229
Total Collected $4,700
Collection of $4,397 needed per wk for annual budget.
MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE - Join us to pray the Rosary 30 minutes
prior to all Sunday Liturgies
**Weekday Masses are held in the Chapel on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
during Lent**
Sat. 03/06, 5:00 pm - †Patricia Kerpan by Amanda Norris
Sun. 03/07, 8:00 am - †Eleanor Sarmento by Mary Maggert, 11:00am -
Benefactors of Notre Dame, 3:00 pm - People of Notre Dame
Mon. 03/08, 8:00 am - Our Seminarians
Tues. 03/09, 8:00 am - †Linda Willett by Mary Maggert
Wed. 03/10, 6:00 pm - The First Communion Class
Thurs. 03/11, 8:00 am - †Michael Maier, Sr. Michael Maier, Jr., Theresa
Maier by Rita Stone
Fri. 03/12, 8:00 am - For the Unborn - †Gail Brennan by Jean &
Bill HagenBurger
Sat. 03/13, 5:00 pm - People of Notre Dame
MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Sun. 03/07, 9:30am - Elementary RE, First Holy Communion Class Parent
Meeting, 7:00pm - K of C Meeting
Mon. 03/08, 9:30 am - Quilters, 5:30 pm - Hispanic Ministry
Tue. 03/09, 8:30 am - Work Crew, 11:30am - Social at Ryan's Restaurant,
7:00 pm - High School Youth Deanery Meeting, RCIA
Wed. 03/10, 6:00pm - Mass followed by Soup Supper by CCW, 6:00pm -
HS RE, 7:00pm - Choir
Thurs. 03/11, 9:00am - Parish Cleaning
Fri. 03/12, 8:00am - Adoration, 5:45pm - Benediction, 6:00pm - Stations
of the Cross by CCW
Sat. 03/13, 7pm-6am - Sleepless-Pigeon Forge