One Bread -
Broken for Others
St. Mary's Newsletter - November 2005 - Vol. 6 # 10
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Posada
On Saturday December 17, at 7:00 p.m., you are
invited to join the Spanish Speaking Community for a
spiritual journey of hope and light called the Posada. The
posada denotes an Inn, a
Shelter, or a Place to
Lodge. The Posada will
start in Saint Mary's
Church and end in the
School Cafeteria.
The Posada is a re-enactment of the journey of Joseph along with the Virgin Mary from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea for the census decreed by Caesar Augustus. During the journey, the Savior - Jesus Christ, was born, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn.
The re-enactment of "the Posada is an old tradition, created by Spanish missionaries in Mexico to reenact the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph - a spiritual journey of hope and light." A spiritual journey of hope and light is worth our consideration. While the impact of the Tsunami, Earth Quakes and Hurricanes are with us, refugees of different kinds abound, for example, political, economic, and war, just to mention but a few. Refugees, no matter what their circumstance, are with us and are seeking an inn...shelter...a place to lodge... in our country, states, cities, towns, neighborhoods and our Church.
Please join us for this prayerful journey of hope and light along the Church and neighborhood.
La Santisima Virgen De Guadalupe
The Patroness of the Americas is Our Lady of Guadalupe. This year the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe falls on Monday, December 12, 2005. There is a Mass scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12th . The re-enactment of the apparition will take place during the Mass.
All are welcome to be part of this celebration. Viva La Virgen De Guadalupe! Viva El Cristo Rey!
"LA POSADA"
Está ustéd cordialmente invitado a ser parte de nuestro viaje espiritual, de esperanza y de luz llamado "LA POSADA", el Sábado, 17 de Diciembre. La peregrinación empezará en la Iglesia a las 7 pm y terminará en la cafeteria de la escuela.
La Posada es una representación del viaje de José y la Virgen María desde Nazareth en Galilea a Belén. Durante este viaje la Virgen dió a luz al Niño Jesús. Esta celebración es una antigua tradición creada por los Misioneros españoles en México.
Por favor acompañenos en este camino de oración, esperanza y luz a lo largo de la Iglesia y el vecindario.
LA SANTISIMA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es La Patrona de las Americas. Este año la Misa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe será el Lunes, 12 de Diciembre a las 7 pm. Una reconstrucción de la aparición de la Virgen se llevará acabo durante la Misa.
Todos estan invitados a ser parte de esta celebración. Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! Viva El Cristo Rey!
Ministry Fair!
After a year on the job, I realize that we need to put on a Ministries Fair again. Ministries fairs bring an awareness to all that goes on here at Saint Mary's. Second, we need more people to get involved in the ministries that exist so that we can effect positive changes within and beyond our parish.
Soon to come we will have three consecutive Ministries Fairs on Sundays after each of the Masses. Information about each of the Ministries will be available, and each individual is encouraged to learn and hopefully commit to help one ministry. The opportunity to be great awaits all of us; and as Jesus told his Apostles, the one who wishes to be great must serve the needs of the least in the Kingdom here on earth.
I thank all of you who are committed to the Parish because your commitment makes a difference in the life of the Church and the world at large.
Fr. John
THANKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL
FALL FESTIVAL
A big thanks to ALL involved with this year's 55th Annual Fall Festival! All chairs, co-chairs, volunteers, sponsors and everyone added a helping hand to make the festival such a huge success. It is a blessing to be a part of a community, or should we say "Catholic Village" where there is such an outpouring of generosity, care, and love. The festival weekend from start to end couldn't have been as successful without the group effort of all involved. We appreciate all of the support and hard work that everyone put forth and thanks to everyone that came. The feeling of seeing everyone having a wonderful time is what it's all about. THANK YOU for allowing us the opportunity to chair this awesome annual event.
Margo and Bob Davis
THANKS
ALL SOULS LITURGY
The vigil candles that burn in the sanctuary represent more than 30 lives who lived and were loved, and the Book of Remembrance Vol. 1 contains hundreds of names entered over the last 10 years. This year we start Vol. 2 beginning with our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. May he and all our departed rest in Peace and intercede on our behalf.
Mary Barker
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
Mr Terrence Wilkening
Nancy & Jim Bradley
Mrs Nancy E. Hamilton
Doug & Caramia Milloway
Maria Embestro
Arturo Fuentes
Lance, Kathy and Ron Perry
Tiffany Rogers & Kevin Engstrom
David Woodby
Darren & Rachel Seay & family
John & Rene Guy
Mrs Lillian Joseph
Dorothy C. Benson
MINISTER OF EUCHARIST WORKSHOP/TRAINING
A workshop and training session will be held on Saturday, November 5th for anyone interested in becoming a Minister of Eucharist at St. Mary's. Current Ministers of Eucharist should attend for re-fresher training at this time.
We are in need of additional Ministers of Eucharist at all Masses. Ministers are sometimes serving 3-4 times a month due to the shortage. The situation looks like this:
Mass Time Needed Each Week Total Number of
Ministers in Active
Service Ideal No. 52 Ideal No. 52 Ideal No. 60 Ideal No. 52
Number of Ministers
Comments
Sat. 5:30 p.m.
13
21
Currently assign only 11
due to shortage Sun. 8:00 a.m.
13
24
Currently assign only 11
due to shortage Sun. 10:00 a.m.
15
28
Cannot have fewer than
15 serving Sun. 12:00 Noon
13
32
Currently assign only 11
due to shortage
Commitment Level: You select the Mass and number of times per month you want to serve.
Requirement to be a Minister of Eucharist: Confirmed in the Catholic Church; practicing Catholic in good standing.
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, Registration: 9:45 a.m. Workshop: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Columbus Hall and Church
Facilitators: Father Michael Woods, Father John Appiah, and Jeanne McBride
Topics:
For additional information: Either of the priests or Jeanne McBride 482-9431
Hey Everybody! This event was so successful last year I am looking forward to your return. Please make sure you RSVP, as we have to prepare sufficient food. If you couldn't make it last year, How about this time?
See ya there!
Fr. Michael
&
Fr. John
You are invited to....
A Parish Christmas Party
Friday,
December 9, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Family Life Center
All adults are welcome ( 21 and older). You don't need to come alone, bring a friend! The parish will provide elegant, catered main dishes and beverages (including beer, wine & soft drinks). Please note that we are not allowed to have children present when alcohol is being served. The children will have their own party on Dec. 10th.
Please bring a dish to feed 10-12 people to Columbus Hall at 6:00 p.m.
A-E ~Desserts (cakes, pies, cookies etc.) RSVP by 12-2-05 is a Must !!!
F-J ~Various kinds of salads Yes, I/we will be attending the Parish Party, Dec. 9th
K-N ~Vegetables
O-S ~Fruit trays or fruit dishes Name ____________________________________ # attending ______
T-Z ~Hors D'oeuvres or appetizers
OF THE PARISH
You are invited to
St. Mary's Church's
Third Annual Children's Christmas Party
December 10, 2005
6:30 p.m.
(after the 5:30 p.m. Mass)
In the Family Life Center
Join us for pizza, beverages, crafts and special photo opportunities.
All families are asked to bring 1 dozen sugar cookies ( for decorating).
Please drop off the cookies at the Family Life Center before 5:30 p.m. Mass on Dec. 10th.
RSVP by 12-2-05 is a MUST !!
Yes, we will be attending the Children's Party
on December 10th.
PARENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THEIR CHILDREN
Family Name: _____________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________
# of Adults attending: ________ # of Children______
Ages of Children ________________________________
You may drop off the completed form in the collection basket at Mass or at the Ministry Center.
ST. MARY'S
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
UNITY IN PRAYER AND SERVICE
Greene Valley Development Center
Christmas Collection
The Community Concerns Commission of St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women is once again holding its annual collection of white tube socks over the first two weekends in November. Nov. 5/6, and Nov. 12/13, 2005. There are two differences this year - no type of candy will be collected at all, and Dot Gibson and her committee have been very busy knitting/crocheting caps, scarves, mittens, and stockings to be taken to the Center before Christmas.
Greene Valley is a state-operated facility in Greeneville, TN, for the care and education of people with disabilities. The Center opened in December 1960 and serves 34 East Tennessee counties. Our CCW has received numerous awards and recognition for our efforts in helping to make the holidays a little bit merrier for the people in the Center. Jane Durbin is the coordinator for the collection. Containers will be placed in the back of the church for your donations.
St. Lucy Guild Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Don't forget! Mark the weekend of Nov. 19/20, 2005 on
your calendar to do some of your Christmas shopping early.
Crafts and baked goods, of all types, are available to
purchase. If you have any home-made items that you would
like to place in the sale, please do. All items are welcome.
Also welcome are your favorite holiday baked goods. Items
can be brought to the cafeteria on
Sat., Nov. 19th anytime after 3:00
p.m., and before and after all
Masses on Sunday. The women in
this Guild have been working
diligently throughout the year
making a variety of crafts for your
enjoyment. They are open to new
ideas and always welcome new people to join them. The
Guild co-leaders are: Pat Niemann at 481-0917, and Cathy
Lowden at 463-8541. Feel free to call either of them for
further information.
Early Notice: CCW "Baffle Raffle" Auction
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2005, has been set aside for the women of the parish to have fun and at the same time rid your home of some of the "treasures" that have been collecting dust - or gifts received that you are not using or have never used! The fun begins at 1:00 p.m. in Columbus Hall, and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Start looking around your home for those items that you just could not have done without! Believe it or not, someone else would want them. How about offering baby-sitting services, or a one-time shopping excursion for someone, offer to bake a cake, cookies, or cupcakes on a one-time basis. Proceeds from the auction will go to a need that has yet to be determined. More information available as the date draws closer. Karen Wilkens-Butz will once again be our auctioneer. Light refreshments will be served.
CCW Board Meeting
The next CCW Board meeting is scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, 9:00 a.m., in the Board Room of the cafeteria. Guild representatives are encouraged to attend. There will not be a Board meeting in Dec. The Board of the CCW wishes everyone a very Happy, Blessed and Safe Thanksgiving, and Advent Season.
WISDOM AND LOVE
Not long ago I was telling one of my daughters about the following incident, and I made the statement that respect usually comes before real love. Many years ago when I was a teenager, I was dating a young man who was quite good looking and a few years older than I was. I had been mentally congratulating myself that he had chosen to date me rather than one of the other girls, who would have given anything to date him. I was very anxious to make a good impression. It was during the Great Depression years, and he didn't have a car or a job. We lived about nine miles apart, so he had to either walk the whole way or if he was lucky, thumb a ride with someone going his way.
It was Saturday, and my mother had assigned me chores in preparation for Sunday, when we usually had company over. I found a good book and became so engrossed in it that I forgot about my chores. About thirty minutes before my date was to arrive, my mother informed me that I would do my chores before my date came or when he arrived, but the chores "would be done". I apologized and told her about the book and that I had simply forgotten. She said she understood, but that the chores would be done, none the less. Did I understand her? I said, "yes" and began to frantically dust the living room.
My date arrived early that night. He watched me give the furniture a lick and a promise sort of cleaning. He then took the dust cloth from me and proceeded to dust each piece of furniture meticulously. Needless to say, the good impression I had hoped to make didn't happen. I learned with shame to do things right the first time. It was a powerful lesson.
Children during their teenage years have their hormones out of balance and do things with no thought of the possible consequences. They need a parent. Being a good parent is no popularity contest. You can't be a buddy to your children. They may say they hate your guts, but they need boundaries set by you, never the less. Children are actually glad that you set them, since it lets them off the hook with their friends. To be a good parent, you need to spend much time in prayer, talking to God. He will guide you!
France Getsi
READINGS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
11-1-05 All Saints
Revelation 7: 2-4. 9-14 ! John 3: 1-3 Matthew 5: 1-12
11-2-05 All Souls
Isaiah 25: 6-9 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Luke 7: 11-17
1-3-05 Romans 14: 7-12 Luke 15: 1-10
1-5-05 Romans 16: 3-9, 16, 22-27 Luke 16: 9-15
11-6-05 Wisdom 6: 12-16 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Matthew 25: 1-13
11-7-05 Wisdom 1: 1-7 Luke 17: 1-6
1-8-05 Wisdom 2: 23--, 3: 9 Luke 17: 7-10
11-9-05 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12 1Corinthiasn 3: 9-11, 16-17
John 2: 13-22
11-10-05 Wisdom 7: 22--, 8: 1 Luke 17: 20-25
11-11-05 Wisdom13: 1-9 Luke 17: 26-37
11-12-05 Wisdom 18: 14-16, 19: 6-9 Luke 18: 1-8
11-13-05 Revelation 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6 Matthew 25: 14-30
11-14-051 Maccabees 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
Luke 18: 35-43
11-15-05 2 Maccabees 6: 18-31 Luke 19: 1-10
11-16-05 2 Maccabees 7: 1, 20-31 Luke 19: 11-28
11-17-05 1 Maccabees 2: 15-29 Luke 19: 41-44
11-18-05 1 Maccabees 4: 36-37, 52-59 Luke 19: 45-48
11-19-05 1 Maccabees 6: 1-13 Luke 20: 27-40
11-20-05 Christ the King
Ezekiel 34: 11-12, 15-17 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28
Matthew 25: 31-46
11-21-05 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Daniel 1: 1-6, 8-20 Luke 21: 1-4
11-22-05 Daniel 2: 31-45 Luke 21: 5-11
11-23-05 Daniel 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Luke 21: 12-19
11-24-05 Daniel 6: 12-28 Luke 21: 20-28
11-25-05 Daniel 7: 2-14 Luke 21: 29-33
11-26-05 Daniel 7: 15-27 Luke 21: 34-46
11-27-05 Isaiah 63: 16-17, 19, 64: 2-7
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 Matthew 13: 33-37
11-28-05 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Matthew 8: 5-11
11-29-05 Isaiah 11: 1-10 Luke 10: 21-24
11-30-05 Romans 10: 9-18 Matthew 4: 18-22