St. Therese Mission Statement Catholic Church St. Therese Parish joined together by the love of Christ, desiring to 701 S. Charles G. Seivers further the understanding of prayer and religious commitment, pledge Blvd. ourselves to continue and improve our mission to Jesus, which is Clinton, Tennessee 37716 loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor

Bishop of Knoxville: Administrator’s Desk: Most Reverend Bishop Richard Stika Brothers and Sisters in Christ, this weekend the liturgy celebrates the Parochial Administrator: twelfth Sunday in Ordinary time. With today’s Gospel, I believe the Father Julius Abuh Office 865-457-4073 Church is asking us to contemplate these three requirements for becoming Rectory 865-457-1317 a true disciple of Jesus Christ; denying ourselves, carrying our crosses and E-mail: [email protected] following him.

Secretary : Karen Baird Jesus is not like the politicians of His day, or those currently in our day; Church Office: 865-457-4073 E-mail: [email protected] these prefer to preach the gospel of prosperity without recourse to the reality of the cross. Our Lord Jesus pronounced to the Jews that he was Parish website : not that political conquering Messiah, and declared; “If anyone wants to www.saintthereseclinton.org come with me he must deny himself; take up his cross every day and follow Facebook: Sainttherese Clinton me.” Weekly Mass Schedule: Sat. Confessions 4:15–4:45 P.M The Christian model of self-denial suggests that we strive to eliminate the Mass 5:00P.M. many selfish thoughts, evil desires and greedy tendencies from our heart, Sun. Mass 10:15 A.M. and instead, enthrone God in our hearts, sharing Him with others. When Tues. Mass 9:00A.M.. Wed. Mass 9:00 A.M. we become so wrapped up in ourselves, it leaves no room for our Lord. Thurs. Mass 9:00 A.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament The second requirement entails our carrying of our cross. Our distinct pain after Mass until 12 noon. and afflictions are thus allied with Jesus’ sufferings on the Cross. When Fri. Mass 9:00 A.M. we acknowledge them as His gift to us, we can endure them patiently, even Pastoral Committee cheerfully. By serving others selflessly, sharing our health, wealth, time Council Chair persons and talents even to the point of physical anguish, we then begin to carry Jim Ferguson Liturgy: our cross. This is when we can call it a sacrifice and an abandonment of chairperson Toni Ferguson Jerry Brown Parish/Family self to Jesus. And there is always that extraordinary opportunity to bring Joyce Klee Life: Thais Family it here, to the Altar, Fran Pisano Parish Plant : Mike Haka Fred Jackson Finally, from that selfless love, at times a mystery to us, we become a true John Kelsey Religious Ed: Fr. Julius Abuh ‘disciple’ (‘to follow’ in Greek), by following Him and living our lives accord- Kathy Burns (ex-officio) ing to the word of God, obeying what is commanded by Jesus. At this time Social Action: Connie Mikeal we are no longer feeling the pains, even if it hurts, because we have now Finance Board Spiritual Life: lost our lives for His sake. Don McCarthy Peg Chase chairperson Building: In what way can I lose my life? One way is through forgiveness. But I'll be Dave McCune Joyce Klee honest. I don't always ‘want to lose my life!’ I want to save my face! I Monica Spurlock Hospitality: want to prove that the other person is continually wrong, because, I am Jim Ferguson Becky Hatmaker Fr. Julius Abuh “Mr. Perfect!” I sometimes have difficulty meditating on the Scriptures (ex-officio) Office Hours for even twenty minutes, but I can spend a whole hour meditating on that Karen Baird 9 A.M.—1:30P.M. personal offense, imagining my moment of vindication. (ex-officio) Mon—Thurs

Sacraments Baptism: By appointment. Please call Matrimony: A four month preparation Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15– the church office at least 4 weeks prior to period in the Knoxville Diocese 4:45 P.M. or by appointment desired baptism date.

St St. Therese Operating Budget Ministries June 29&30 Offertory Offertory Offertory Offertory Monthly Lector Collection Collections Collections Collections for Offertory Sat. M. Spurlock Last Week for the month for the month the month of Budget for Sun. M. Govelitz of Mar. 2013 of Apr.,2013 May, 2013 Fiscal Year Servers 2012-2013 Sat. B. Hatmaker, T. Gudina $2206.00 $14,558.00 $14,984.00 $10,299.00 $16,500.00 Sun. J. Thais S. Thais, B. Milne Extra ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Remember, beginning July 1st the weekday Mass schedule will Sat. G. Krebs, D. McCarthy, change. We will have 9A.M. Mass here at St. Therese on Wednesdays F. Jackson and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays Masses will be celebrated at St. Sun. C.Mikeal, D.Nall, Joseph in Norris. Beginning July 7th the Sunday Mass time at St. G. Paynter Therese will change to 11A.M. Ushers 4th of July Masses Sat. T. Baker, J. Ferguson Sun. C. Goodwyne, Father Julius will celebrate Mass on Thursday July 4th at 9A.M. M. Goodwyne @ St. Joseph and at 5P.M. @ St. Therese. Cantor Sat. G. Leigh Sun. C. Yurek Music

Sat. J. Bentz Sun. J. Bentz

St. Therese Catholic Church, Clinton TN has two part-time If you are unable to minister on the staff openings. assigned date please find your own replacement. Secretary/Receptionist– This person is responsible to answer the phone, prepare the weekly church bulletin and limited cleri- cal duties including typing and ordering office/church supplies. Mass Intentions Jun 22 thru Jun. 30 Minimum computer skills required are e-mail and word pro- cessing. Job is 16 to 20 hours per week. Sat. 6/22 Bookkeeper– This person is responsible for depositing weekly *People of St. Therese Sun6/23 offerings, writing checks, paying incoming bills, handling em- +Mary Denise Willett ployee compensation documents, keeping accurate files on all By Ronnie & Monica Spurlock transactions, and preparation of reports for the finance commit- Tues. 6/25 +Mel Chase tee. Computer skills required include spreadsheet program, by Robert & Judith Sieniarecki word processing and e-mails. Job is for 10 to 20 hours per Wed. 6/26 week. + Dawn Waters by Jerry & Annette Brown Thurs.6/27 Military Display The Pious Union of St. Thank you to everyone for your contributions to our wonderful Therese by Leonard Nugent military display. We would like to keep it up until the 4th of July. Fri. 6/28 Your mementos can be picked up anytime after July 5th. +John Harris by Mary Harris Our Secretary/ Bookkeeper, Karen Baird will be resigning her Sat. 6/29 services from St. Therese Church at the end of this month, June *People of St. Therese 30, 2013. We thank her for all of her selfless services to our par- +Sun6/30 *Happy Birthday Sean & ish as we wish her God’s blessings in her future endeavors. She Wade Brown will be missed by all. by Annette & Jerry Brown

Please remember in your prayers: Kristin Schramm, Louise Kendra, Rocky May, Helen Beckner, Patrice Thompson, Lydia Hatmaker, Louise Poly, Heather Phillips, Sandy Boles, Marcella Henn Miranda Lawrence, Barbara Bieleski, Troy Hooker, Susan Jones

Jessica Parker, Ron Spurlock, Travis and Tyler Ervin, David Trent, Lee Welty, Jesse Baker, Bradley Adkins, Andrew Adkins , Tyler Buss, Adrian Agbanlog, Jon-Michael Hatmaker who are on military assignment, and for all the other men and women currently serving in the military.

Celebrations this Week Knights Of Columbus Birthdays This Week at Fran Pisano - 6/23 Next Meeting James Zaring-6/23 July 16, 2013 St. Therese John Kelsey-6/24 Ellen Saganich-6/24 Ted Burger-6/25 St. Therese Tues. 6/25 9 A.M. Mass Tammy Curatolo-6/26 Cathy Hundley-6/26 Women’s Group Wed. 6/26 9 A.M. Mass Sylvia Bonham - 6/29 Legion of Mary following Mass Anniversaries Have great summer Thurs. 6/27 9 A.M. Mass Ron & MarthaBeukema-6/24 CCW Board Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until If you do not see your special date above Meeting in August you might need to update your parish TBA 12 noon registration. Fri. 6/28 9 A.M. Mass Sat. 6/29 Legion of Mary Wednesdays Religious Ed. 4:15 P.M. Confessions after 9 A.M. Mass 5P.M. Mass Jr. Legion of Mary will start Enjoy the Summer ! Sun. 6/30 10:15 A.M. Mass back in the fall

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Next Meeting: Children’s Last Week Offertory $23 July 5-Senior Moments will Remember our parishioners who Sister Yvette’s not meet Jamaica Address are in the assisted living and (May14– July 9) nursing homes : Louise Kendra is Happy Fourth of July! Sister M. Yvette Gillen at Brakebill Nursing Home in Claver Home 2 Widcombe Rd. Knoxville. Mary Alice Eisenhauer P.O. 1 is at Morning Pointe. Louise Poly Kingston 6 Jamaica W.I. is in Mabel Rose Estates in Papil- July 19- @ St. Joseph lion, NE. Joan Nelson is at Five @10A.M [email protected] Star Residence of Hollywood in Sister Margaret Turk Hollywood FL. You can call the Food City and More details to follow Kroger gift cards church office for these addresses are available after Mass and in the church office. St. Bible Study No Summer Classes Therese receives 5% of every card

Come and celebrate with Bishop Catholic Charities offers confidential Ther- Richard Stika our Eucharistic apeutic Counseling Services by licensed faith in Christ Jesus as a parish therapists. Services are provided on an income- and diocesan family beginning the based sliding fee scale and are available to any- evening of September 13th and all one in the community. All therapists are day on September 14th at the Se- FOCCUS certified for pre-marital ses- vierville Convention Center. sions. Call Catholic Charities’ office at 865-524 Visit www.dioknox.org to register and -9896; or go to www.ccetn.org to contact a counselor in your area. for additional information. Joining us for the region’s very first Eucharistic Catholic Charities' Pathways Housing pro- Congress is a an “all-star cast” of the gram, in the Roane County area, is in need of top Catholic speakers in a line-up donation and delivery of various furniture called “near miraculous,” including items for kitchens, living areas and bed- Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Jus- rooms. Also in need of push mowers and oth- tin Rigali, Dr. Scott Hahn, and Fr. Rob- er lawn care items. For specifics contact Steph- anie at 865-748-4070 or [email protected]. ert Barron. Youth sessions include Dr. Hahn, ValLimar Jansen, Paul George and the musical talents of Josh Catholic Charities' Children's Emergency Blakesley and Sarah Kroger. Our His- Shelter needs children’s underwear in various panic speakers include Fr. Rafael Capó, sizes from toddlers to teens, tall kitchen gar- bage bags, bleach wipes, facial tissue and other Sr. Rosa M. Hernández, MGSpS, along hygiene and beauty care items. For specifics, with the musical talent and missionary contact Jackie at 865-544-0578 or jack- spirit of Johann Alverez. Tickets are [email protected]. $20 for Adults, $15 per Child/Youth (ages 6-17). Additional information is Singles also available at our website regarding discount lodging. Direct questions to June 26, Wed SERVICE PROJECT: Ronald Paul Simoneau at McDonald House dinner. Prepare a casserole (or if you don’t cook, bring fresh fruit or 2% milk) [email protected] / 865-584-3307 and deliver to the House anytime before 6:30 p.m. Call Donna T. (531-3839) for more infor- mation. June 30, Sunday Brunch and Banter, 1:00 pm at Bonefish grill in Turkey Creek. Join host Mag- Pregnancy & gie C. for this monthly fellowship meal. Please Adoption RSVP to Maggie (865-249-7038) by the 21st for Services, including table planning purposes. post-abortion 990-