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Dear Friends in Christ,
This
weekend is Stewardship Weekend. It reminds each and every
one of us to look at how we manage the gifts that God has
entrusted to us. They might be time, talents, treasures,
health, and so forth. Most of us might not have as many
gifts as we wish, yet I believe, (I think you do, too), that
each of us receives some. These gifts are given to you and
me according to God’s plan. Because not a single person
gets all the gifts, we need to put our gifts together;
because each of has a different personality, in order to
work together and put our God-given gifts to good use, we
must humble ourselves before God and others. And remember
that God expects each of us to use it/them according to his
will. His will is: bringing “profits.”
The
gospel mentions how the servants use the “money” that each
of them has received from their master before he went away
for a long period of time. Each of them used their money,
but in different ways. The first two used it in the way that
their master wanted. The last one used it in a selfish way:
he buried it—he did not care or think about how to profit
from that money. And he was the one who was thrown into the
“darkness.”
Friends,
let us think about our gifts that we have received from God,
and let us also think about how we have used them, and how
we should use them in the future, for God really wants to
“get” something from what he has given us.
Definitely, no one wants his/her gifts to be taken away, nor
to be thrown into the “darkness” by God when he comes and
asks about the “profit.” Every one of us wants to hear from
God when he comes: “My good and faithful servant, come and
share your master’s joy.”
What
should we do with our gifts to deserve these words from God
when he comes in glory?
Our
parish has many ministries and needs where you can use your
God-given gifts.
Peace,
Fr. Tien
MASS SCHEDULE &
INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
St. Albert the
Great, bishop, doctor
5:00 pm 40th Wedding Anniversary of Ted and Helen
Waneski
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
9:00 am
?James
Eddie Norton
11:30 am En Español—Missa Pro Populo
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
St. Elizabeth of Hungary,
religious
9:00 am
?Tom & Theresa
Greiner
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Dedication of the
Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome;
St. Rose Phillippine Duchesne, virgin
8:00 am
?Martin
Johnson
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
5:30 pm
?Ralph
Matthews
6:00 pm Confessions
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
9:00 am
?Rose
Chotkowski
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 am Rev. Christopher Twohig -
Living
Eucharistic Adoration until 5:00
pm
5:00 pm Benediction
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
St. Cecilia, martyr
4:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Tony & Bonny Dodge-Living
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
9:00 am Missa Pro Populo
11:30 am En Español—?Don
Rolfe
YOUR
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED…
For those who are ill… Bud
Albertz, Eleanor Albertz , Jeanne Marie Booth, Richard
DeBetta, Theresa Dziurgot, Laurie Harth, Bill Himschoot,
Charles Hoefeyzers, Richard Holzlohner, Jack Mezera,
Thelma Niolet, Rick Piacente, Jr., Mary Resick, Terry
Roberts, Mary Elizabeth Robson, Hank Sasse, Mickey Sasse,
Fred Saunders, Laura Saunders, Julia Schmalz, Mickey Stosic,
Rose Stosic, Frank Tastinger, Mark Wilkins, Jean Wisman.
For the Elderly and Shut-in…Lillian
Beckhans, Violet Childs, Erna Colfer, Marian Donoghue,
Barbara Elliot, Joan Fallot, Kathy Hendricks, Josephine
Moore, Bob Munn, Marjorie Powell, Genie Roy, Agnes Sanders,
Betty Williams, Gene Woleslagle, Marge Woleslagle.
Please call the parish office
(524-2289) if you would like to add a friend or loved one to
the prayer list. We do ask that you have the person’s
permission to put their name on the prayer lists.
Catholic Trivia Quiz Answers:
1. The cathedral of the Pope as bishop of Rome is (c) the
Basilica of Saint John Lateran. It is also called the
mother church of Christendom and is a visible symbol of the
universal Church. The anniversary of the dedication of the
Lateran Basilica, which was erected by the Emperor
Constantine, has been observed on this day since the twelfth
century. (Magnificat, November 2008, Vol. 10, No.9)
2. (b) Psalm 122 The beginning of Psalm 122 reads, “I
was glad when they said to me: ‘Let us go to the house of
the Lord!’ Our feet have been standing within your gates, O
Jerusalem!”
3. Saint Leo the Great was raised to the See of Peter in
(a) 440. He labored strenuously to safeguard the integrity
of the faith and vigorously defended the unity of the
Church. He died in 461. (Magnificat, November 2008, Vol.
10, No.9)
4. (b) Matthew 25:21 “His master said to him, ‘Well
done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful
in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.
Come, share your master’s joy.”
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS:
Please reference the sign in the lobby for
Thanksgiving needs. Hams and turkeys can
be brought in at any time. Monetary contributions
are also welcome. We must have your donations by Friday,
November 21.
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COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT
November 23, 2008
CCHD was founded in 1970 as the Catholic Church’s
anti-poverty program in the United States; working
alongside poor and low-income people to identify
their needs and implement effective solutions.
Twenty-five percent of the collection stays in the
diocese for local anti-poverty programs. Additional
information at
www.usccb.org.cchd.
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Calling all Men-Women-Boys-Girls who like to sing
and would like to give their voices to the Lord at
weekend liturgies!
Practices are held on Mondays at 4:00 and 5:30 p.m.
(same music at both times) as the choir prepares
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PLEASE OFFER YOUR SUPPORT
to meet the following assessment amounts:
Diocesan Support Appeal $3,011.00
Priests’ Retirement & Benefits $
914.00
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STEWARDSHIP
BUDGETED WEEKLY NEEDS $4,086.00
OFFERTORY-November 9, 2008 $4,149.00
Many thanks for your generosity. Fr. Tien
Attendance
Saturday 5:00 PM
162
Sunday 9:00 AM
295
11:30 AM 350+
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Attention: Bulletin
notices must be in writing to the Parish Office by
Wednesday of each week.
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RESPECT LIFE NEWS
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
–
On behalf of Respect Life, we would like to extend a
huge thank you to all the Faith Formation youth,
their parents & those parishioners who participated
in the “2008 Baby Bottle Campaign.” We have turned
in over $855 to the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care
Center in Franklin. The classes competed to win a
pizza party. The highest amount of money per
student/per classroom went to the 1st & 2nd
graders, who brought in over $25 per student for
their class. Thank you again, for helping fill
their baby bottles!! Way to go St. Francis Youth!!!
PRO-LIFE CHRISTMAS
CARDS
will be on sale ($10 per pack) before and after Mass
on various weekends in November and December. Your
support is appreciated.
MARCH FOR LIFE -
January 22, 2009-Washington, DC. March with St.
John the Evangelist Catholic Community from
Waynesville. The Cost is $100 total per person for
bus and room. Call Christine Ryan—828.926.1331—for
reservations before November 30.
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SINCERELY, SILENCED
Colleen, a young lady
from Massachusetts has written this poem to an
abortion doctor. It is thought provoking and clear
to the point.
Dear
abortion doctor:
How is
your conscience as you walk in the light?
Do you
hear the cries of the babies who died in the still
of the night?
How is
your soul? Do you yearn for somebody to fill in the
hole?
Do you
think you’re doing what’s right? Robbing the most
innocent of hearing and sight?
How is
your heart? Is it healthy and strong or torn all
apart?
How are
your hands? Are they life-giving and protecting as
your profession demands?
How is the
pay? Do you have enough money to make the hurt go
away?
How is
your mind? Do you use the gifts God’s given you to
sustain humankind?
Is there
love that you feel or do greed and pride prevent you
to heal?
Where is
your faith? Do you think GOD makes mistakes you are
meant to erase?
Dear abortion doctor, please consider allowing God’s
grace to guide you and lead you to a life-giving
place. If you yearn to have peace, please make this
holocaust finally cease. For it is you with the
power and you with the skill to stop what you’re
doing and follow God’s will.
Sincerely, Silenced
(From The Servants of the
Heart of the Father)
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Eucharistic Adoration
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Benediction at 5:00 pm
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Anytime by request.
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