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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
REASON TO REJOICE
Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its
character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas
and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of
Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”)
Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment.
The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing.
Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of
God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes
the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s
presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus
connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his
own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah
(the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence
brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised,
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to
them” (Matthew 11:5).
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THIS SUNDAY after mass
Boy Scout Troop 402 is hosting
3rd Sunday Social St. Paul Parish is pleased to
charter Troop 402, who will be the
recipients of free-will donations
this month.
The Religious Articles Case will be
open this weekend so you can do
some Christmas shopping!
In need of some
Christmas Spirit?
Nativity play Performed by the kids in our Faith Formation Program
Wed, Dec.18th @ 6:00—7: 15 PM
in the Church followed by
refreshments in the Parish Center.
All are invited; please bring finger
food to share.
Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2019
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.
— Isaiah 35:10a
THE LOOK OF LOVE What does love look like?
It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want.
It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others. —St. Augustine
THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL PARISH
Dec 14 Saturday
6:00 Mass
Dec 15 Third Sunday of Advent
8:30 Mass
9:30 Coffee & Treat Social
9:30 Faith Formation Classes
Dec 16 Monday
8:00 Mass
4:00 Confessions
Dec 17 Tuesday
8:00 Mass
Dec 18 Wednesday
8:00 Mass
6:00 Nativity Play | Church
Dec 19 Thursday
8:00 Mass
Dec 20 Friday
8:00 Mass
Dec 21 Saturday
6:00 Mass
Dec 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
8:30 Mass
9:30 No Faith Formation Classes
PARISHIONERS Janine
Hagopian, Beverly Pratt,
Heather Arnold, Barbara
George, Billye Margowski, Bill
Crouch, Sharon Gordon, Bobby
Fanning, Elizabeth Olson, Frank
Lamon, Chris Collins, Andrea
Petersen, Zack Sheeley, Carl
Menako, Ron & Linda Johnson,
Fred Battles, Andrew Roberts,
Mike Gilliam, Manesha Walker,
Rogelia Lucas, Mike Gattie,
Amber Zwicker, Carol Pratt.
FAMILY & FRIENDS Jim
Grantham, Nick Smith &
Family, Erica Oakes, David
Bond, Jessa Alice Whipple,
Kandis Battles, Juan Astello,
Emily & Daisy Villegas, Joseph
& Courtney Baltz, Gloria
Cummings, Diane & Donald
Schoenl, Owens Family,
Blanton Family, Tate Family,
Clay Rees, Dayron Owens,
Phyllis Atkins, Joan Penn, Bob
Russell, Lee Timmerman,
Robbie Williamson, Family of
Lynn Lieseke, Chris Pross,
Maria Leon, Lisa Gainey, John
Barker, Glenn Finch, Tadeo
Aguilar, Brennan Blanton, Jay
Thomas, Suzanne Byrom,
Jennifer Jones, Teresa
Brodowski, James Painter, Ann
Gore, Ken Nutt, Tim
Ricoheroso, Ann Gattie, Rosie
Pensinger, D.R. Wyatt, Enzalee
Painter, David Collins, Jenny
Worley, Steve Corkran, Steve
Tipps, Grace Caps, Jordan
Teal, Tianna DiNatale, Alysia
Peddy & Family, Jade Collins,
Johnny Morris, Dana Hill.
HOMEBOUND/NURSING HOME
Bea Hensel, Valerie Gammon,
Jean Branch, Jane Hargreaves.
MINISTRY SAT 6:00 PM
Dec 21
SUN 8:30 AM
Dec 22 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
R Berninger*
A Moore, L Oakes
S Crouch, *
G DiNatale, J Sheeley*, B Raths
C Williams, K Todaro
D Wilson, M Chicoine*
LECTOR Marcos More Laurel Stone
ALTAR SERVERS A Todaro, L Buenrostro
Liturgical Ministers
Sat Dec 14 6:00 PM †Larry Humphries
Sun Dec 15 8:30 AM For the Parish
Mon Dec 16 8:00 AM †Frank Pollina
Tue Dec 17 8:00 AM †Maria Nguyen Thi Thanh Van
Wed Dec 18 8:00 AM †Charles Mosler
Thu Dec 19 8:00 AM †Martin Klasek
Fri Dec 20 8:00 AM †Nancy Brown
Sat Dec 21 6:00 PM †Lynn Hutchison
Sun Dec 22 8:30 AM For the Parish
Mass In ten t i ons for the Week
Thank you to the ladies and men who helped clean
the church and put up our outdoor Nativity
last Saturday.
Lord, hear our Prayer
Thank you to our Angel Tree organizers, Arlen
Naffziger, Jane Loboda, Jane Geary, and
Carmen Posluszny; our gift deliverers, John
Finke, Larry Oakes, Ed Mirtes, and
Brian Canfield; and to all of you
who, with thoughtful care and
heartfelt generosity, chose a tag and
shopped for Christmas gifts.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS Father Klasek will hear confessions
In St. Paul Church Monday, Dec. 16th | 4:00 pm.
Penance Service St. Anthony Fayetteville
Thursday, Dec 19th | 6:00 PM
Councils and Organizations
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Justin Thompson, Grand Knight
Meet third Wednesday of month at 7:00 PM in the
KC Little House. K of C sponsors the monthly Sunday
Parish Breakfast.
LADIES COUNCIL Mary Jo Daigle, President
Meet first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in
the Church Office August — May.
PARISH COUNCIL Jody Baltz, Chairman
Meetings typically held third Monday of every other
month at 4 PM in Church Office; open to parishioners.
Agenda additions require one week’s prior notice to the
Chairperson for consideration.
YOUTH GROUP GRADES 8 - 12
Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month
from 5:30 - 7 PM in Parish Center. Dinner provided.
Marie Guilliams 455-8529 | Tanya Sheeley 273-9280
PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES Faith Formation Program Director of Religious Education Terri Daugherty Pre-K through Middle School Terri Daugherty Adult Initiation (RCIA) Buddy Nichols Adult Programs Lucy Keeney
Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30—11:00 AM (August through April)
Prayer Request Line Contact Maxine Capezza at [email protected] Good Samaritan Food Pantry Collection Donations are collected the second Sunday of each month in the box located in the Church vestibule.
Knights of Columbus Aluminum Can Recycling Cans are collected on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30—11:30 AM (parking lot near playground) MINISTRY OF THE SICK & DYING Anointing of the Sick Individual celebrations upon request as one’s health warrants. Communion Visits to the Sick & Homebound may be arranged through the Church Office. Hospitalization Parishioners who are being hospitalized are asked to inform the Church Office in advance, if possible, so you may be added to the prayer list.
R e a d i n g s fo r t h e w e e k
Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27
Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17
Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25
Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38
Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;Ps 33:2-3,
11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7;Mt 1:18-24
FUND 11/24/19 12/1/19 12/8/19
Church Offering
Charity
Church Maintenance
Retired Religious
Christmas Flowers
$5,896.00
$945.00
$350.00
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—
$6,637.00
$120.00
$575.00
$100.00
$811.00
$5,183.00
$50.00
$150.00
$2,070.56
$170.00
Knightly Knews
Are you a Catholic man interested in joining the Knights
of Columbus? Call John Finke @ 931-455-0668
Dec 18 Business Meeting 7:00 pm Little House
Dec 28 Can Drive 8:30—11:30 am Playground Area
Jan 5 First Sunday Breakfast 7:15 am Set-up/cook Parish Center
Jan 15 Business Meeting 7:00 pm KC Meeting Hall
Jan 22 4th Degree Business Meeting 7:00 pm Good Shepherd
Christmas Eve Prelude Any individuals or groups interested in singing or playing an instrumental Christmas song to be included in a prelude for Christmas Eve Mass?
Please contact the Church Office
931-455-3050 | [email protected]
perspec t i ve
A mountain shames a molehill until they both are humbled by the stars.
—Old adage
Sox in the Box During the month of December
Good Samaritan of Tullahoma is collecting new
ladies’ and men’s socks for our local friends in
need. There is a box in the main vestibule of the
church to place your donations. Thank you for
your generous support!
I Believe
In One God
Profession of Faith Michael Jonathan McMillan
Welcome to our Faith family.
PASTOR Rev. Stephen A. Klasek
DEACON Rev. Mister Ronald Munn
SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE
Eucharist:
Saturday
4:00 PM St. Mark
6:00 PM St. Paul
Sunday
8:30 AM St. Paul
10:30 AM St. Mark
1:30 PM San Marco en Español
Weekdays (Monday —Friday)
8:00 AM St. Paul
Sacramental Preparation
Baptismal and Marriage,
contact Church Office to make
arrangements.
PARISH FACILITIES 304 W. Grizzard Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone: (931) 455-3050 (Office)
Fax: (931) 461-9652
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: M—F 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Susan Blackburn, Secretary
WEBSITE: www.stpaulstullahoma.com
Webmaster: Melissa Thompson
B irthday Bless ings ! Dec 14 Vince Zaccardi Dec 16 Peggy Payne, Everett Smith Dec 17 Linda Calcavecchia, Mike Gonzales Dec 18 Jason Redd Dec 19 Emmanuel Howard, Tom Menke Matthew Sarabia Dec 20 Alice Eads, John Gernat Dec 21 Jose Gomez, Janine Hagopian Dec 22 Faye Krick, Russell Porter
Christmas Eve (Tuesday)
St. Mark 4:00 pm
St. Paul 6:00 pm*
*musical prelude 5:30 pm
Christmas Day (Wednesday)
St. Paul 8:30 am
St. Mark 10:30 am English
St. Mark 12:00 pm Español
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