october 31, 2021 † the thirty-first sunday in ordinary time
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St. Therese Catholic Church 701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. ♦ Clinton, TN ♦ (865) 457-4073
October 31, 2021 † The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reconciliation: Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 p.m.
Matrimony: A six-
month preparation
period in the Knoxville Diocese
SACRAMENTS
St. Therese Weekly Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am (live-stream each Sunday)
Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am
Mission Statement
St. Therese Parish, joined together by the love of Christ,
desiring to further the understanding of prayer and religious com-
mitment, pledge ourselves to continue and improve our mission to
Jesus, which is loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor.
Baptism: By appoint-ment. Please call the church office at least 4 weeks prior to de-sired baptism date.
Bishop of Knoxville: Most Rev. Bishop Richard Stika
Pastor: Fr. Richard Armstrong Office: 865-457-4073 Cell: 865-621-8499 E-mail: [email protected] Deacon: Dan Hosford 865-
603-9682 ([email protected]) Secretary: Maureen Romanoski Bookkeeper: Christiana Seay Music Director: Mary Tuskan Church Office: 865-457-4073 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saintthereseclinton.org Twitter: SThereseClinton Facebook: St Therese Catholic Church Deadline for bulletin submissions: Wednesday afternoons by 1:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council: Jean Meersman, Chairman Laura Wolfe, Secretary Tracy Smith Sandra Morgan Sam Lindsey Anthony Papa Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio) Finance Board: Don McCarthy, Chair Dave McCune Monica Spurlock Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio) Committee Chairpersons: Hospitality: Maria Gee Parish/Family Life: Dena Helus, Angie Yonce Parish Plant: Dave McCune RCIA: Dave McCune 865-457-5015 Religious Ed: Fr. Richard Armstrong, Deacon Dan Hosford Social Action: Connie Mikeal Security: Anthony Papa
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." - Mark 12:29
Offertory Collection
Week of 10/24/2021
Offertory Collection Last
Year 10/25/2020
Offertory Collection for
Sept 2021
Offertory Collection for
Sept 2020
$2,244.00 $1,936.00 $10,025.00 $9,691.00
Sept 2021
Payment
+/- Month
Loan
Sept 2021
Loan
Sept 2020
$886.00 $1,707.00 $ (821.00) $64,429.38 $82,641.91
Help keep our family of faith strong!
Please remember Bishop Stika, Fr. Richard, Deacon Dan and all of our
parishioners in your prayers.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Kayla Collins, Ellen Saganich, Lydia Hat-maker, Alyssa Stimmler, Carol Stanley, Will Bertrand, Jun Guillermo, Kurt Ow-ens, Laura Somers, Alisa Henjy, John Thais, Emiko Strones, Lisa Gitner, Yosi Baldwin, Kathy Baker, Thomas & Clau-dia Caines, Lynn Bray, Jeff Wilson, Tom Roseberry, Ralph Collins, Bill Da-vidson, Amanda Johnson, Florence Gal-lardo, Ida Armstrong (Fr. Richards moth-er), Paige Kahn, Jean Chiaro
DEATH IN THE FAMILY:
If you would like St. Therese to share in your grief in the event of a family mem-ber’s death, please officially notify Father or the parish office. A Mass will be of-fered for the deceased at a date conven-ient to the family.
REMEMBER OUR MILITARY: Matthew Carroll, Brandon Parker, and Lee Welty who are on military assignment and those that have served so bravely for our great country.
BUILDING FUND/LOAN Week of 10/24/2021: $200.00
WE THANK EVERYONE WHO GIVES SO GENEROUSLY
St. Therese Catholic Church warmly wel-comes you with joyful hearts to our church. Celebrate the gift of faith with us, whether
newly arrived or longtime registered parish-
ioners. If you are not registered and would
like to belong to this happy family of worship-
pers, please fill out a registration form on the
back of the bulletin and bring to the office, or
call us at 865-457-4073.
* If you have any special occasions that you would like to have posted, (anniversaries etc.) or prayers to add for loved ones, please contact the of-fice (865)457-4073
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard on SATURDAYS, 4:15 pm and by appointment.
FIRST WEEKEND FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEKEND
Please join us after Mass next week on November 6 & 7. For health
and safety reasons, please bring snacks to share that are pre-
packaged or individually packaged. Drinks will be provided.
Thank you to the hosts: John & Jean Meersman (Saturday) Sam &
Mary Lindsey (Sunday) Hope to see you there!
All Saints Day, Nov 1 This month begins
with the celebration of those who have already
made it to the final goal: heaven! On All Saints’
Day we remember all our favorite saints on the
liturgical calendar, but especially all the saints
in heaven who haven’t been officially canonized,
and so don’t have their own feast days. These
even include our own beloved dead who we have
reason to hope died in God’s grace and without attachment to sin. Ordi-
narily it is a Holy Day of Obligation, but this year is not because it falls
on a Monday.
All Souls Day , Nov 2 the Church asks that we
focus our prayers on the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
The Catechism explains: All who die in God's grace
and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are
indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after
death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the
holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. (CCC
1030)And we can help make that happen! Beginning
on All Saints’ Day on November 1, the faithful can gain a plenary indul-
gence—applicable only to the Holy Souls— every day for eight days by
praying for the dead in a cemetery. On November 2 only, the plenary in-
dulgence can be gained in either a cemetery or in a Church. Any prayers
can be used.
Sat., Oct 30: Missa Pro Populo Mass for the parishioners of St. Therese
Sun., Oct 31: Missa Pro Populo Mass for the parishioners of St. Therese
Wed., Nov. 3: * Patrick & Patricia Gallardo by Florence Gallardo
† Ray Converse
by Maureen Romanoski & Chris Seay * Joanne Anderson
By St Therese CCW
Fri., Nov. 5 : * Michael & Tim Gallardo
By Florence Gallardo * Laura Lauer
By Ron & Monica Spurlock
* Romeo Cuchapin
By Carmen Pemberton
Sat., Nov. 6: Missa Pro Populo Mass for the parishioners of St. Therese
Sun., Nov 7: Missa Pro Populo Mass for the parishionrs of St. Therese
For next weekend Nov 6 & 7
Lectors
Sat., Nov 6: Stan Bieleski
Sun., Nov. 7: Tracy Smith
Ushers
Sat., Nov 6: Monica & Ron Spurlock
Sun., Nov. 7: John & Elain Clevenstine
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat., Nov 6: Cathy Hundley, Annie Good-man
Sun., Nov. 7: Joanne Anderson, Pete Chia-ro
Word Among Us
The NOVEMBER issue of the Word Among Us Catholic de-votional publication is now available in the parish hall.
The Word Among Us
includes daily meditations
based on the Mass readings
of the Catholic Church, in-
spirational essays, testimo-
nies and stories of the saints
and other Christian heroes
Thank you for your continued support to our parish through your weekly offerings! A reminder that they can be mailed to the parish office, but you may also consider signing up for ONLINE GIVING .
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Tuesday 10:30 am—RENEW Bible Study (Admin bldg.)
Wednesday 6:30 pm—RCIA 6:30 pm
Thursday 7:00 pm—Scripture Study
Announcements and Information
SENIOR MOMENTS This week we will be
meeting at
SHONEYS
Thursday, Nov
at 10:00 am
If you would like to join us,
please contact
Martha Beukema at
SPECIAL BLESSING BOX
Collection: We are collecting
donations throughout November
that would help the needy pre-
pare a Thanksgiving Day Feast
for their family. Non-
perishable and canned foods
can be placed in the basket in
the parish hall or drop
cash/check in the box provided
in the hall.
Some items needed this week:
• Cranberry Sauce • Green Beans • Onion Rings • Yams • Marshmallows • Scalloped Potatoes • Olives • Stove Top Stuffing • Jar Gravy • Pie Crust Mix • Pie Fillings
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR
YOUR GENEROSITY!
Please join us in praying the Rosary before Mass!
Half an hour before Mass:
Sat (4:30 pm)
Sun (10:30am)
If you have a special event coming up,
an anniversary or other special event,
that you would like to have posted in the
bulletin, please call the office at 865-457-
4073
DIOCESE OF KNOXVILLE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
2021 RAFFLE
benefitting St Mary’s School
For each $10 ticket purchased you have a
chance to win one of
16 CASH PRIZES!
Order online
https://stmarysoakridge.weshareonline.org/
raffle-2021
or contact SMS @ 865.483.9700 for more in-
formation!
SMS students thank you for your consider-
ation and support!
$10/Ticket
Drawing January 11, 2022
2 -
$5,000
Prizes
2 -
$2,500
Prizes
12 -
$1,000
Prizes
Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Prepare Your Home, Prepare Your Heart:
An Advent Preparation Retreat for Young Adults
Young Adults are invited to prepare your home
and heart for the upcoming season of Advent
during a one-day retreat on Saturday, Nov. 20
in Knoxville.Questions? Contact Paola
Wolaver at [email protected] or at
865-584-3307 ext. 5768
SCRIPTURE and the
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Listen here* to podcast featuring Sr.
Anne Marie McGuan, RSM
Shakespeare from a Catholic Perspective
Six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology
* https://dokchristianformation.libsyn.com/website
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM
Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City & Zip_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________
E-Mail____________________________________________
Please check one:
___I am new in the parish and wish to register.
___Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish
Place in collection basket or mail back to: St. Therese Church, 701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN 37716
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 865-457-4073.
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Prayers
Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about he world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
Are you attending Mass regularly at Saint Therese Catholic Church, but are not registered? Maybe you
are moving to the area? Or have you visited and have decided that this is the parish for you? Register
today! We look forward to having you become part of the Saint Therese Catholic Church faith communi-
ty. Please fill out the attached form and either place in the collection basket or send/bring the form to
the office. We look forward to meeting you!