FATHER JIM HARVEY
NOTRE DAME CHURCH, DIOCESE OF KNOXVILLE, 212 MOUNT
BETHEL ROAD, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745
OFFICE PHONE - (423) 639-9381, FAX (423)
638-5219
WEB SITE http://notredamechurchtn.org/,
E-MAIL: notredametn@embarqmail.com
Staff - Sandy Alter, Secretary/ Bookkeeper;
Dr. Fred Ricker, Music Director; Susan Collins, DRE and Youth Minister;
VIRTUS-trained Nursery Attendant, Darlene Gregg
Organizations/Other - Aimee Place, Notre
Dame Council of Catholic Women; Ralph Boswell, Jr., Grand Knight -
K of C Council 6784; Sharon Folk, Parish Finance Committee; Judy Collins,
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
EUCHARIST - Sat. Confession: 4:00 pm, Sat.Vigil
5:00 pm, Sun. 8:00 am and 11:00 AM (Nursery), Sun. 3:00 pm Hispanic
Mass, Tuesday thru Friday: 8:30 am
NURSERY - Every Sunday during 11:00 AM
Mass. (Darlene Gregg is our Virtus-trained nursery attendant.)
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 at Sunday Mass. At least one parent must be a registered parishioner.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Holy Communion is celebrated every year in the spring. In order to participate, a child must be enrolled in our religious education program.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation is celebrated every year in the spring. Preparation is provided as a part of the regular religious education program.
MARRIAGE: Our Diocese mandates a period of at least four months for marriage preparation. Please call the rectory to set an appointment to discuss preparation for this sacrament with Fr. Jim. Attendance at an Engaged Encounter weekend is required, contact Mike and Joan Eiffe at 865-938-5825 or mikeandjoan@mindspring.com for more information.
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.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION: Call the office to inform us of anyone who is hospitalized, in a nursing home, or otherwise unable to attend regularly-scheduled Masses. 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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Parents or guardians are primarily responsible for the catecheses of their children which necessitates participation at Sunday Mass. All children are required to follow the normal course of religious education classes. A special class for sacraments will be offered for those who have missed a number of years of religious education.
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NOTRE DAME WEBSITE: Please note that our website has a
copy of each week’s bulletin, Parish calendar, as well as additional useful
information. 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
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PLEASE PRAY for Jerry M. Collins, Maryjane Kaparutis, Sylvia Galic
and repose of the soul of Don O’Brien
ADMINISTRATION
THE BISHOP’S APPEAL 2012 - Did YOU receive the Pledge cards,
infomation and return envelopes regarding The Bishop’s Appeal 2012: (formerly
ACA)? The return envelopes are addressed to the Chancery and your contributions
should be mailed in those self-addressed envelopes directly to the Chancery.
Please note the posters and extra cards and envelopes that are available
for your convenience in the narthex. The Bishop’s Appeal will be conducted
during the weekend Feb18-19
REMINDER: There will be morning Mass on Fridays but remember, the office will be closed all day on Friday beginning February 3, 2012.
FAMILY LIFE
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
Hullen & Pat Brady,1989
Norm & Nancy Clark,1983
Ernest&GeraldineHampton,1968
Bill & Bernadette Moughamer,1999
Bill&LindyRiley,1974
James &Theresa Slemp,2000
William & Rita Stone,1966
FAMILY ROLLER SKATING NIGHT: Notre Dame to host a private party at Hot Wheels on Wed., Feb. 15 from 6 until 9 p.m. Skates will be provided. Pizza will be served at 7 p.m. and a donation basket will be on hand to assist with costs.
CELEBRATE MARRIAGE: Bishop Stika will celebrate a local bilingual Mass in honor of the sacrament of marriage! Couples may renew their vows and celebrate with family and friends at a luncheon that follows. The Mass is: Sat, Mar 3, 11:00am St. Mary Church, Johnson City, TN. Register: Kathy Angulo, (423)282-6367or.pastoralministriesjc@yahoo.com .
EDUCATION
RE STUDENTS BOTTLE DRIVE: Each class has a Baby Bottle to fill
with change for the ultrasound equipment project for the Hope Center sponsored
by the K of C. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the
project and the importance of providing funding.
ONLINE CATECHETICAL SESSION COURSE 2: If you are unable to attend a live session for Course 2, online study is an option. Enrollment begins March 10 and course begins March 17. Course ends April 28. Cost is $25 and info is available on www.dioknox.org.
CATECHETICAL FORMATION SESSIONS: Open to all parish catechists, RCIA teams, and other ministry leaders. As of Sept. 1st, all catechists must begin the certification process. Catechetical Day, Course 2 will be March 3, at St. John Neumann School in Knoxville, April 14 at St. Patrick in Morristown or April 28 at St. Jude in Chattanooga. Sessions are 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. with lunch provided. There is no cost. Registration can be done on the diocesan website: www.dioknox.org.
PARISH LIFE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HONOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: The
K of C will recognize our high school seniors at 11 o’clock Mass, May 20th.
Senior students are asked to call Bob Moore 636-1023 by March 7th if you
wish to be included.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN EVENTS
CCW Baby Shower for the Hope Center: All ladies of Notre Dame Catholic
Church are cordially invited to attend on Sunday, Feb 19th, 2012 at 6:30
pm in the parish hall. Sharon Hodgens, director of Hope Center, will be
our special guest. Suggested shower gifts are diapers (sizes NB to 3T),
wipes, baby clothes, diaper bags, lotion, bibs, towels, washcloths, all
& other baby needs.
CCW Deanery Meeting will be Sat., Mar.10th, 9:00am-3:00pm. Holy Mass plus a delightful lunch is planned.
CCW Bake Sale planned for weekend of Mar.31st.
High School Senior Luncheon: CCW will be preparing a luncheon following the Mass on May 20th for all Seniors and their families.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN: The local Greeneville Knights of Columbus
Council is joining the National K of C in helping to preserve life through
raising funds for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to be placed in
our local HOPE CENTER. The fundraiser will continue thru Feb. 11/12th..
Return your donation filled “baby bottles” to the church office or a member
of the Knights of Columbus. Please be generous.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Mass and Dinner with Bishop Stika is planned for March 15th at St. Dominic’s Kingsport, TN. All proceeds support Catholic Charities.
FOOD BANK: Feb-canned fruit; March- Spaghetti & sauce. April: Soup. “Feed the hungry” is one of the corporal works of mercy:
SPIRITUAL LIFE
SEMINARIAN FUNDRAISER: The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women sends an announcement: the concert by Fr. Thomas O-Connell
has been cancelled due to Fr Tom’s health, who is recovering from surgery.
His Dr. has said “No Concert yet.” The plan is to reschedule the
concert.
FRAZZLED IN THE VINEYARD: 10th annual Catechetical Leadership Retreat. Deadline is Feb. 3rd. Sr. Timothea, retreat master, will present a program on The Psalms. Friday evening’s session begins at 7 pm Comfort Suites, Knoxville West. Rooms can be reserved for $85 by calling 865-675-7585. Cost for both sessions-$40 /Sat. only is $25& includes lunch. Reg. forms are in the narthex. This is always a great retreat.
SEARCH: A spiritual retreat for high school juniors and seniors will be held at St. Dominic in Kingsport on Feb. 24, 25, and 26. Cost is $55 and includes all meals and supplies. Senior students who have attended a Search retreat, are invited to join the leadership team. Registration deadline is Feb. 12.
FR. DAVID KNIGHT: St. Dominic’s Community in Kingsport welcomes Fr. David Knight on March 24th to March 28th to a Parish Mission. Fr. Knight has written several dozen books in spiritual formation for the laity. Check: www.saintdominicchurch.catholicweb.com
LENTEN SCHEDULE: Mass will be celebrated on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the distribution of ashes. Ashes will not be distributed outside of the liturgy. Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evenings during lent followed by a soup supper sponsored by various parish organizations. Friday nights will alternate with Stations of the Cross and Adoration beginning at 6 p.m. Our Lenten Penance service is scheduled for Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
YOUTH MINISTRY
ALL GIRLS RETREAT: High school students may participate to learn
more about their dignity and how to persevere with what our Catholic faith
has to offer. The date is March 16 – 18 at St. Mary’s in Oak Ridge. Cost
is $30 and registration forms are in the narthex.
YOUNG MEN’S RETREAT: How to live a virtuous life is offered for high school students on March 23 – 25 at St. Mary’s in Oak Ridge. Cost is $30 and forms are available in the narthex.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: All high school students are welcome to participate in our high school youth group and the next event will be Sunday, February 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Ganz Youth Center. Bring a friend and a snack to share.
DEANERY YOUTH MEETING: The next deanery youth meeting will be at St. Patrick Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14. Transportation is provided and leaving from Notre Dame at 6 p.m. This will be a planning for the next DYC in November.
SLEEPLESS IN PIGEON FORGE: The date is 7 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 18 until 6 a.m. on Sun., Feb. 19, 2012. We will enjoy all that the Pigeon Forge Community Center has to offer: including swimming, bowling, volleyball, basketball, a dance and more! This is open to high school students and the cost is $29.00. Forms located in the narthex and deadline for registration is Feb. 12 to our youth minister, Susan Collins. Adult chaperones with safe environment training are needed.
SAVE THE DATE: YLI: Youth Leadership Institute will be at Horn’s Creek Resort in Ocoee, TN on July 13 – 16, 2012. The theme is “Sheep2Shepherd” and the approximate cost is $239.00. Space is limited to 25 youth per deanery on a first come, first served basis through May 15. Call Susan at 329-9173 for more info.
FINANCE
PLEASE NOTE: In order to simplify the reporting
of the donations collected, we have reformatted the weekly income received.
The Annual Balanced Budget of $282,016, divided by 52 wks= $5,423/per wk.
This is the required amount needed to meet the annual expenses.
Collections: $3,139 $178,211
Needed: $5,423 $168,113
Variance: + (-) (2,284) $ 10,098
SPECIAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS –There is an insert in this week’s bulletin. The calendar of activities and meetings for the months of February and March are published there.
MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE
SAT Feb 04 5:00PM + William Cook
SUN Feb 05 8:00AM + Joseph , Therese, Phillip
& Jedediah Ormsbee
11:00AM + Mike McConnell
3:00PM SI People of Notre Dame
MON Feb 06 No Mass
TUES Feb 07 8:30 AM SI Alexander Hernandez
WED Feb 08 8:30 AM + Deacon Joe Solis
THUR Feb 09 8:30AM + Christine Place
FRI Feb 10 8:30AM + Henry Van Thornout
SAT Feb 11 5:00PM SI People of Notre Dame
SUN Feb 12 8:00AM + Robert Scott
11:00AM + William Beinhauer
3:00 PM SI People of Notre Dame
Daily Readings
Mon., Feb 6~ 1 Kgs 8, 1-7; Mk 6, 53-56
Tues., Feb 7~1 Kgs 8, 22-30; Mk 7, 1-13
Wed., Feb 8~1 Kgs 10, 1-10; Mk 7, 14-23
Thur., Feb 9~1 Kgs 11,4-13; Mk 7,24-30
Fri., Feb 10~1 Kgs 11, 29-32; Mk 7, 21-27