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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Stephen Catholic Church
Church Office: 423-892-1261
Church Fax: 423-892-3242
Church Email: info.ststephenchatt.org
Church Website: www.ststephenchatt.org
Church Office Hours: Mon. -Thur.,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7111 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Parish Staff
Rev. Manuel Pérez, Pastor
423-892-1261 X 2
Rev. Christopher Manning, Associate Pastor
423-892-1261 X 9
Gary Brinkworth, Deacon
423-892-1261 X 7
Vince Hotton, Bookkeeper
423-486-9909
Karen Underwood, Christian Formation
Coordinator
423-892-2957
Cynthia Spangler, Music Coordinator
423-802-7192
Sherry Ferguson, Church Secretary
423-892-1261 X 4
Robert M. Sullivan, Contract Administrator
423-718-8308
Steve Reker, Facilities Manager
423-892-1261
Steve Underwood, Maintenance
Parish Goal:
To Establish An Assembly Of
Believers Who Remain In The
Word.
Mission Statement:
To Live And Proclaim The
Good News Of Jesus Every
Day.
What’s Happening This Week
Traveling Chalice by Ellen Lennon.
Altar Flowers by Barbara Graham In Memory of
Bob Graham.
Mary’s Flowers by Deacon Gary & Kathy
Brinkworth In Memory of Charles Baisley.
Saturday, Sept. 7
CONFESSIONS: 4 - 4:45 P.M.
MASS TIME: 5:00 P.M.
ADULT EDUCATION REGISTRATION: After Mass in the
vestibule.
Sunday, Sept. 8
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
MASS TIMES: 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
KNIGHT’S CHOIR: 8:30 A.M.
COMMISSIONING OF CATECHIST @ 11 A.M.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: 9:30 A.M.
ADULT EDUCATION REGISTRATION: After all Masses in the
vestibule.
LAY DOMINICANS: 2 P.M.
Monday, Sept. 9
ST. PETER CLAVER
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M.
GAME DAY: 12:30 P.M.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M.
PRIME TIMER’S BOARD MEETING: 9:30 A.M.
PARISH COUNCIL: 5:30 P.M.
CHOIR PRACTICE: 7 P.M.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
LUNCH BUNCH: 11:15 A.M. at Fulin’s
DAILY MASS: 6:00 P.M.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS: 6:30 P.M.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION & YOUTH GROUP:
6:30—7:45 P.M.
Thursday, Sept. 12
THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M.
RCIA: 6:30 P.M. in the Meeting Room
Friday, Sept.13
ST. JOHN CHYSOSTOM
COMMUNION SERVICE: 8:30 A.M.
Saturday, Sept. 14
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
CONFESSIONS: 4 - 4:45 P.M.
MASS: 5:00 P.M.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: After Mass
Sunday, Sept. 15
MASS TIMES: 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: 9:30 A.M.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING & COFFEE & DONUTS:
Following all Masses
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR CHURCH
DIRECTORY PICTURES THAT WILL BE TAKEN ON
OCTOBER 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH! WATCH THE
BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION. BE INCLUDED
IN OUR DIRECTORY!!
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Reminder:
Due to the Privacy (Hipaa) Laws hospitals will not
notify us if you or your loved one is admitted. A
family member must notify us if you wish for one
of the Priests to visit the hospital.
Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives and friends:
Millie Batts, Frank Bradley, Phyllis Chaousy, Ryan Clark, Peggy
Conway, Tom Craig, Bill Dean, Jamie Englert, Beth Gross, Cody
Herron, Renee Halay, Elaine Holland, Alexsis Ippolito, Mary
Kilichumala, Nancy, Don Krupp, Dennis Lowe, Ronald Mellon,
Judie Merritt, Donald Milewski, Dorothy Miller, Sue Ondercin,
Joyce Parsons, Emily Powell, Pati Ray, Jan Redding, Alan
Robinson, Jan Rodriguez, Phillip Savageot, Ryan Sawyers, Jim
Scally, Vivian Stone, Sarah Lyons Sturm, Charlie Terrell,
Nicholas Thorp, Carol Holland Tripp, George Vaughan, Juanita
White, and Jerry Williams.
Mass intentions beginning this week:
Sat., Sept. 7 5:00 PM +Kevin Steely
by Dottie & Mel McIntyre
+Phyllis Smock
by Maryann Duvall
Sun., Sept. 8 8:30 AM +Rusty Phillips
by Steve & Karen
Underwood
+Dorothy Dawson
by Mike & Phyllis Horten
Sun., Sept. 8 11 AM St. Stephen Parish
Mon., Sept. 9 8:30 AM +Jose Luis Aldaco
by Jerry & Nancy Kane
Tues., Sept. 10 8:30 AM +John & Corinne Swanson
by The Von Peters Family
Weds., Sept. 11 6:00 PM +Stephen Licato
by Frank & Anna Anthony
Thurs., Sept. 12 8:30 AM +Beverly Hunter
by Mike Hunter & Family
Fri., Sept. 13 8:30 AM Communion Service
Sat., Sept. 14 5:00 PM +Chayhong Liao &
+Kingho Liao
by Ma. Elizabeth Liao
+Sheila & Jennifer Trudell
by Roger Trudell
Sun., Sept. 15 8:30 AM St. Stephen Parish
Sun., Sept. 15 11 AM +Beverly Hunter
by Mike Hunter & Family
+Bill Cornwell
by Ellen Lennon
Fr. Manuel will be traveling to Spain on a Mission, so
please keep him in your prayers! We wish you a safe and
wonderful journey!
Ministers List for Next Week
Saturday Sept. 14 at 5:00 P.M.
Lectors: B. Wilson, K. Steely
EMHC: D. G. Brinkworth, L. Hirko, J. Phan, R. Ridder,
G. Roy, S. Ferguson and need 1 more
Altar Servers: D. Sullivan, M. Phan
Sunday Sept. 15, 8:30 A.M.
Lectors: V. Brown, P. McLean
EMHC: D. G. Brinkworth, R. Redding, J. Cox, L. Phillips,
S. Vannucci. T. Rahm, K. Brinkworth
Altar Servers: H. Ashcraft, J. Vannucci, I. Riggs
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 A.M.
Lectors: G. Valadie, D. Snuggs
EMHC: D. G. Brinkworth, K. Hotton, W. White, T. Cole,
A. Dale, K. Dale, C. Groner
Altar Servers: L. Carpenter, E. Carpenter, H. Daan, F.
Daan
Thank you for your ministry. If you are not able to serve
please find a replacement.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
If you would like your Anniversary mentioned in the
Bulletin, please contact the church office three (3)
weeks before. 423-892-1261 x 4.
Congratulations to the following on
their Wedding Anniversaries:
Drew & Dana Adams—2nd
Dennis & Helen Lowe—22nd
Rick & Trina Hicks—25th
Victor & Elaine Williams—38th
Tom & Debbie Dematteo—46th
Ed & Florence Cerantonio—54th
CALLING ALL EMHC & LECTORS
Refresher Session for all EMHC & Lectors on Sept. 14,
2019 at 10 a.m. in the small hall. Please mark your
calendars for this. If you are interested in becoming a
EMHC or Lector, please come and learn this ministry.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
FY 2018-2019 7/1/2019- 6/30/2020 FY 2019-2020
8/25/2019 Year to Date Budget
Envelopes: $7,513.94 $63,973.99 $660,000.00
Faith Direct: $9,374.33 $28,009.66 Included above
Loose: $1,431.32 $14,72.97 $110,000.00
Children: $12.33 $53.33 $400.00
Renov./Repair $1,787.50 $19,343.00 $135,000.00
St. Stephen is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through Time, talent, and
treasure. Thank you!
Registered Families: 595 Attendance: 849
FORMED provides amazing content 24/7 for you to
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relationship with Jesus Christ and in our desire to
share our Faith with others, especially those closest
to us.
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Click on the Enter Code box (lower right of page)
Enter Parish Access Code: EFY4KX
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JOAN OF ARC, RESTLESS HEART, SAINT RITA, SAINT JOHN BOSCO MISSION TO LOVE, GRACE, THE BLIND PRAYER-CITY OF SAINTS, THE TRADITIONAL ROSARY, THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD, AND MANY MORE.
YOUTH
FORGIVEN—THE BLESSING OF CONFESSION, LET’S PRAY—A LESSON ON PRAYER TO LIST A FEW.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION
Group Picture will be taken this Wednesday. Read your handbook and turn in your
signed forms, please. Karen Underwood
Coordinator of Christian Formation
Would you like to invest or donate to St. Stephen Parish?
Please contact Fr. Manuel Pérez
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. WE COLLECTED
$2,439.00
MIDDLE & HIGH
YOUTH GROUP SIGN UP INFO
We have tons already planned for this
school year, so be sure to come out this
year! Our full schedule is here:
https://www.ststephenchatt.org/youth-schedule
We ask all teens to be signed up here:
https://www.ststephenchatt.org/youth-sign-up
We know paperwork can be annoying, but this needs to
be completed before any kid can participate with us this
upcoming year. Also, we ask all our Middle & High
Schoolers to participate in our monthly youth mass at
11am on the first Sunday of every month. Please sign up
here by placing your name/number on the spot .
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
HEALTH MINISTRY
Did you know that Flu Shots are available
at many locations now. Medicare covers
the cost of the injections. The Flu Season is coming
soon. Be prepared!
NEW PARISHIONER/CHANGES ___ New Parishioner ___ Moving out of parish ___ Information has changed
Name ______________________________________ Address ___________________________________
City, Zip ___________________________________ Phone _____________________________________
Email Address:______________________________
THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the Parish
without charge. The advertisements that appear completely
defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise
be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for
their kind generosity.
Advertiser of the Week:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 6099 & 3250 LADIES AUXILIARY
Sept. 9 - 6099 Business Meeting @ 7 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 14, 15 - MC Collection @ Neighborhood East Brainerd Walmart Sept. 14 - Mowing grass @ CPOP Sept. 15 - Knight’s Donuts, small hall after Masses Sept. 16 - 3250 Business Meeting @ Hall 6 p.m. Sept. 19 - Adoration led by Knight’s in Chapel 7-8 p.m. all invited
The Ladies Auxiliary meet the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the
K of C Hall on Lee Hwy. Call 423-605-5795 for information.
RESPECT LIFE FUNDRAISER
ON SEPTEMBER 21st & 22nd & 28th & 29th
They will be taking orders in the vestibule after all Masses.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church & Knights of Columbus Council 14079 are
hosting the MR Foundation/Orange Grove Center on Friday, Sept.13,
2019, from 6:00—9:00 p.m. For more information go to
www.holyspiritsoddydaiy.com. For a list of item available. The church
is located at 10768 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy. Dinner is available at
the church. Hope to see you there!
LADIES OF CHARITY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity where you can
help others, have fun, meet like-minded giving people, and
make friends them Ladies of charity is for you. You can
volunteer as little or as much as you’d like. Volunteer
opportunities include sorting & tagging clothes & housewares;
and cashiering. If your interested in joining us or would like
additional information please contact us at:
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Mt. Olivet Cemetery beautification committee’s current project is
to purchase & install a sign. This is a costly project, and we need
your support to make it happen. Please send donations to Ladies
of Charity 2821 Rossville Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37407. Please
make check payable to “Mt. Olivet Cemetery Beautification.”
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BAPTISM - Parents who wish to have their child baptized
are asked to register for the class by contacting the parish
office at 423-892-1261 x 4.
RECONCILIATION - Saturday 4:00 4:45 p.m. or by
appointment.
MATRIMONY - Four months notice required. You must be
registered parishioner. Contact the parish office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Please call Fr. Manuel Pérez at
892-1261 ext. 2 or Fr. Christopher Manning at 892- 1261
ext. 9. Please have family member call the office and
request a visit from one of the Priests.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION- For K through 12th grade.
Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
during the school year. Families must be registered
parishioners of St. Stephen. Contact Karen Underwood for
information at 892-2957.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). RCIA meets
on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room
(Top floor of the Administration Building). For more
information contact Ro Wensel 423-510-9246 or Tom
Cain 423-718-0619.
ADORATION - First Friday of the month beginning
immediately after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, and concluding at
Noon with The Angelus & Benediction.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION after 6:00 p.m. Mass,
RESPECT-LIFE First Wednesday of the month. For more in-
formation contact Theresa Cole 423-432-7007 or Pat
Bodnar 423-855-4717.
ADULT EDUCATION - For more information contact
George Bercaw at 309-1798
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Call Joan
Roueche at 635-0857.
CHOIR PRACTICE - Every Tuesday from 7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Contact Cynthia Spangler at 802-7192.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LUNCH PROGRAM provides lunch to
families the first Wednesday of the month. For more info,
call Cecile Grubb at 892- 8051.
ROSARY- Prayed daily after 8:30 a.m. Mass. by
John Laliberte.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP - Meets the 2nd
and 4th Wed. from 6:30 –7:00 p.m. Call Jill Walsh at
899-6148.
PRIME TIMERS +50
Dining Out Experience - Contact Patti & Cliff Crownover at 344-3575.
Gourmet Cocktails - Contact Gene & Peggy Delett at 762-8025.
Sporting Events - Contact Bill Reynolds at 893-8300.
Game Day - Chair Mary Hess at 855-0237. Meets Mondays, 12:30-2:30
p.m. in the small hall. Any Euchre fans? Our Monday afternoon games
group is planning on playing Euchre on the 1st Monday of the month
(and other times when we have enough people). Other Mondays we
may play Phase 10, Golf, GREED, Oklahoma, Dominoes, or any other
games. We play from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the small hall. Free! Come when
you can.
Sewing Group - Sewers, cutters, ironers needed on the 1st Thursday
from 10 a.m. - noon to make Prayer Blankets. Contact Mary Hess at
855-0237.
BUNCO - First Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the small hall.
Contact Sharon Vannucci at 296-0537.
Book Club - Last Monday of the month 6:30 p.m. in the Administration
Building in the Prime Timer’s Room. Contact Myrtle Englert at
812-449-6104.
Lunch Bunch - Meets at 11:15 a.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month at different area restaurants. Contact Priscilla McLean at 503-
3665.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Gary Griffin, Chair Person……………….……………………………….….......593-0976 [email protected] Sharon Vannucci, Secretary……………………………………….…………... 296-0537 John Vannucci, Parish Life…………………………………...….……….….... 296-0537 Nancy Powell, Communication…………….………………………..…....770-363-6952 Myrtle Englert, Family Life…………………………………………...…....812-449-6104 Karen Underwood, Education……………………………………….…..…..... 238-4075 James Haug, Youth……………………………………………………….…...892-1261 x8 Mary Wurm, Social Action……………….……………………………....….......902-4837 George Bercaw, O.P., Adult Education & Spiritual Formation………………………………………………....309-1798
PARISH FINANCE BOARD Trina Hicks, Chair……………………………………………………….…….... 899-3755 John DiPrima …………………………………..……………....................……344-8211 Lorrie Levitt-Haufe………………………………………………………………...954-9720 Ron Schleifer…………………………………………………………………….. 499-0249 Robert Sullivan…………………..……………...…..………………………….... 718-8308 Paul Wurm …………………………………………………………………...…... 902-4836
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Sharon Vannucci………………………………….…………………………..... 296-0537
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES George Bercaw, O.P. Readers ………………………………………………... .309-1798 Victor Williams, Altar Servers…………………...…………………………….. 645-0745 HEALTH MINISTRY Pat Bagley…………………………………………………………………………..899-7722 COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Arlene Webb………………………………………………………………………. 344-0279
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
POST ABORTION HEALING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are experiencing emotional or spiritual difficulties from a past
abortion, you are not alone. Catholic Charitie is here to assist you with
Rachel’s Vineyard healing & recovery retreat Oct. 4-6, 2019 at the Christ
Prince of Peace Center in Benton, TN. Complete confidentiality is
honored at all times. The deadline for registration is Sept. 27th. If you
are unable to attend a weekend retreat, one-on-one counseling is
available with counselor who has been trained in this area. Please
contact Sandi Davidson at (865) 776-4510 or [email protected].
Living the Heart of Christ...to whom shall we go?
October 4-6, 2019 (Friday-Sunday)
Come join other women seeking spiritual renewal for a weekend of
community building, prayer, discussion and Mass
RETREAT LEADER
Fr. Mike Creson
St. Therese of Lisieux, Cleveland, TN &
Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN
LOCATION
Bethany Retreat House of the Domini-
can Sisters of St. Cecelia of Nashville
2002 Garners Creek Rd.
Dickson, TN 37055
COST $180.00
FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT
Denice Eckler @ 423-322-5218
SPONSOR Notre Dame Spiritual Team
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Please arrive between 4 –6 PM
Social Hours Starts At 5:30 PM
Dinner Served At 6:30 PM
Talk #1: From Community To Kingdom
SATURDAY
Talk #2: Men
Talk #3: Unity Through The Eucharist
#4: Question/Answer with Father
SUNDAY
Talk #5: In The Footsteps of Ruth
MORNING MASS
DEPARTURE: Noon
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, would like to invite
you to an Open House, for 2020/2021 Prospective
Families.
Are you looking for a school to call home? Visit us on Friday,
September 27th at 9 a.m. in the mail school building, for a
2020/2021 Open House. See how OLPH School, sets the
standard of excellence for academic & spiritual achievement.
2020/2021 Prospective parents and students for grades PreK
through 8, are welcome. Financial assistance available for
2020/2021. Can’t make this date? Contact Admission Director,
Teresa Hennen at 423-698-3274 or [email protected]