CATHOLIC SaintSaint ThereseThérèse ofof LisieuxLisieux CHURCH

In a spirit of compassion and sacrificial giving and united through the Eucharist, parishioners of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church are empowered to be stewards of God’s will by sharing the love of Jesus and the Good News of Salvation without regard to boundaries.

FEBRUARY 23RD, 2020 ~ SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~

900 CLINGAN RIDGE DRIVE N.W. CLEVELAND, TN 37312

Church Office ...... 423-476-8123 Fax ...... 423-479-3339 Website . www.StThereseCatholicChurch.org Email [email protected] Pastor*****.....Rev. Michael F. Nolan Retired****...*.*...Rev. Mike Creson Deacon ***...Rev. Mr. Steve Ratterman Deacon *****.Rev. Mr. Barry Maples Parish Secretary ...... Ana Taylor Bookkeeper ...... Marta Giraldo DRE*********...Jessica Giraldo Youth Director ...... Michael Marchand Director of Music ...... Jane Hubbard Pianist ...... Carla Brown Coord. Hispanic Choir ...... Miguel Vega Maintenance ...... Oscar Giraldo

OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday ...... 9 AM–4:30 PM Friday ...... 9 AM–1 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Vigil Mass...... Saturday 6 PM Sunday ... 8 AM (Spanish), 9:30 AM, 12 PM Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat...... 8:30 AM Wednesday ...... 5:30 PM Holy Days*...****....Call the office for ...... schedule

Welcome! Bienvenidos!

PRAYER LINE: If you have a need for prayer, call Norma PARISH SUPPORT Martin, 423-333-7519; Sharon Prohaska 423-614-5795; or Report for February 16, 2020 send your request to [email protected]. Fiscal Week 33 of 52 / Semana Fiscal 33 de 52
Mass Attendance/ Asistencia a Misa: 906 NURSING HOME VISITS: If you are homebound, in a nursing home or know of someone who is, and would like Collection / Colecta 2020 2019 someone to visit and/or bring Communion, please contact Collection for the Week / Colecta Semanal 9,713.00 14,485.00 Jeanne Hagar at 715-2249 or call the parish office. Online collection / Colectas internet 2,390.17 2,125.93
Collection for the Year / Colecta Anual 432,891.52 444,312.73 Year to Date Budget 487,905.00 479,292.00 PARISH REGISTRATION: Average per Week / Promedio Semanal 13,117.92 13,464.03 If you are new to the parish, we welcome you to register with Weekly Budgeted / Presupuesto Semanal 14,785.00 14,524.00 us. Registration forms can be obtained from the office or after Mass from an usher or one of our priests. Other Collections / Otras Colectas Designated Funds 829.85 931.35
RECEPTION OF SACRAMENTS HOME Campaign Pledged 974,673.00 BAPTISM Infants and children below the age of 7 HOME Campaign Received @ 2/2020 856,243.70 Parents and Godparents must attend a baptismal Parish Share 430,513.28 preparation session before scheduling a * (Spent $563,084.14)* Baptism. Classes are held on the 2nd Sunday of Ash Wednesday is this Este Miércoles es Miércoles January, March, June and October at 7:00 PM in Wednesday, February 26, de Ceniza, y el comienzo de Breen Hall Room #3. which marks the beginning la Cuaresma. Horario de

of Lent. Masses for Ash Misas el Miércoles de RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:45-5:45 PM or by Wednesday are as follows: Ceniza : request. 8:30 AM; 12:00 Noon and 8:30 AM; 12 de Mediodía y
5:30 PM 5:30 PM SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION 7:00 PM (Spanish) 7:00 PM (Español) (Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation) In addition, all throughout Además, durante toda la

Lent we will have Mass on Cuaresma ofreceremos Misa Friday evenings at 5:30 PM, los Viernes a las 5:30 PM followed by a light meal in seguido de una comida en Trinity Room and the Sta- Trinity Room y el rezo del For the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy tions of the Cross in the Viacrucis en la Iglesia a las Communion, and Confirmation there must be at least one to Church at 7:00 PM 7:00 PM two years of Christian formation prior to receiving the Sacrament. SPIRITUAL LIFE Adults and children of catechetical age (7 years onwards) The Holy Rosary are welcomed into the Catholic Church through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). This process • Every morning immediately following the prepares a person for Baptism and/or the sacraments of 8:30 AM Mass in the Adoration Chapel. Eucharist and Confirmation. Anyone wishing to join the • Rosary/Litany of Loretto Devotion at 5:05 PM before Church or to complete initiation into the Church should call Wednesday evening Mass. the parish office. • A Rosary for the Unborn is offered on the third Monday For adults who have lived their Catholic faith but have not received the sacrament of Confirmation, call the parish of every month in the church at 6:45 PM. All are office for information about the yearly Diocesan-wide invited to attend. Confirmation Mass .
Eucharistic Adoration ANOINTING OF THE SICK Daily, Monday through Sunday. Contact Pat If someone is seriously ill or is scheduled to have Hilliard at 472-6442 to schedule your private surgery, please call the parish office for the Adoration hour or check the list in the vestibule. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. First Friday Adoration Devotion after 8:30 AM Mass. Reminder: Due to the Privacy (HIPAA) Laws, hospitals will not notify us if you or your loved one Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament is admitted. A family member must notify us if you Is held after the 8:30 AM Mass on the First Friday wish for one of the priests to visit you in the hospital. of each month.

MARRIAGE Holy Hour for Vocations Couples should discuss preparation arrangements Every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in with the priest at least six months prior to setting a the Adoration Chapel. wedding date.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

FOCUS OF THE WEEK: ENFOQUE DE LA SEMANA THE SIGN OF THE CROSS EL SIGNO DE LA CRUZ “In the Name of the Father, "En el nombre del padre, and of the Son and of the y del Hijo y del espíritu Santo. ¡Amén!" Holy Spirit. Amen!”

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA (RCIA) We would like to invite all parishioners to continue ADULTOS (RICA) supporting with your prayers our RCIA brothers and sisters Los invitamos a que continúen apoyando con sus who celebrated the Rite of Sending and Recognition today, oraciones a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de Sunday, February 23 during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. RICA quienes celebraron el Rito de Envío y Recono- cimiento hoy, Domingo 23 de Febrero durante la Misa de CATHOLIC 201 las 9:30 a.m. All adults are invited to a study group headed by Matthew Miles. Strengthen your Catholic faith through dynamic discus- EL EVANGELIO Y MAS ALLÁ sion on Sacred Scripture, prayer life, finding a ministry, and Sergio Luna actualmente está llevando a cabo more. Plus join the group for occasional fellowship opportuni- sesiones sobre Apologética Católica. ¡Asiste a ties! The group meets on Sundays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. in St. clase cada Domingo o solo un día! Las sesiones se llevan Aloysius (Youth Room). You may sit in and learn for the day! a cabo los Domingos, 10:45-11:45 a.m. en el salón #104 del Edificio Nuevo. THE GOSPEL AND BEYOND Deacon Steve and his group are taking up a new topic: Recuerda Quien Tú Eres “Answering Questions About the Catholic Church”. Any Queridos jóvenes: ¿Por qué has sido creado? ¿Cuál es el questions a non-Catholic or Catholic person may have in mind, propósito de tu vida? ¿Cuál es el verdadero sentido de ser are most welcome. You may sit in and learn for the day! creados hombre y mujer? ¿Quién eres? ¿Has considerado Sessions are held on Sundays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. in rooms #100 estas preguntas alguna vez? Pues, hay un invitado especial and #102 in the PLC. y muy dinámico, Gustavo Mejía, que viene desde Miami para tratar estas preguntas con ustedes. Los jóvenes LIVING THE EUCHARIST STUDY GROUP adolescentes entre 13 y 17 años de edad están invitados el The group will take up, “Guided Lenten Discussion: viernes, 20 de marzo en la cancillería entre las 6:00-8:30 Reflection on the Lenten Scriptures Year A” by Loyola Press/ PM. El costo es de $10/persona e incluye la cena. Nota: Jesuit Ministry. Living the Eucharist will have this topic from Los padres son bienvenidos a quedarse si gustan. Los February 25- March 31, 2020. Those who would like to join jóvenes adultos (solteros o en un noviazgo) son invitados the group, contact Janet Allen at (423) 650-0395. Sessions are el domingo, 22 de marzo en la cancillería entre las 9:30 held on Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. in St. Dorothy Room, in the AM-4:00 PM. El costo es de $15/persona e incluye PLC Building. almuerzo y refrigerios. Nota: Vamos a tomar una pausa

para asistir a la Santa Misa de la 1:00 PM en la Catedral ADULT BIBLE STUDY GROUP todos juntos. Preguntas o para inscribirse: Brittany The group is currently taking up the Acts of the Apostles and Garcia, Coordinadora de la Pastoral Juvenil, al 865-776- its conclusion will be on March 25. Sessions are held on 9635 o [email protected]. Wednesday evenings in the Trinity Room. For inquiries or to join the group, contact Annie Robbins at (423) 715-4262. Pro-Life Oratory Contest The Diocese of Knoxville would like to make for all High School Students you aware of two very special pilgrimages. Greater Chattanooga Right To Life Chapter is sponsoring an oratory Sister Anna Marie McGuan, director of Christian contest on Saturday March 28 at the Formation for the diocese, is leading a journey to downtown library. This is a 5 to 7 Spain from June 1-9. Cardinal Justin Rigali will minute original speech on a pro-life subject. Full informa- tion and the application are available at our website lead a journey to Central Europe and the www.righttolifechattanooga.org. Deadline to apply is International Eucharistic Congress from Sept. 17- Friday March 20. Prizes are awarded and the local winner 27. Learn more about these spiritual pilgrimages is sponsored to compete in Nashville at the statewide and sign-up at dioknox.org. contest on April 18. Be a Voice for Life

The flowers on the Altar this weekend are offered in loving memory of Marie Frances Molander by Janet and Greg Wright and Joy Stephenson Este año durante el tiempo de Cuaresma vamos a ofrecer Misas adicionales. Asi que marquen sus calendarios por que to- dos los Jueves de Cuaresma vamos a ofrecer la Santa Misa en Español a las 7:00 pm. Esperamos que vengan con sus familias!

Pancake Breakfast at Aubrey’s MINISTERIO HISPANO Saturday, March 14, 8:00-10:00 a.m. The proceeds will help the One Heart Colombia CLASES DE PREPARACIÓN PARA team to purchase food bags for needy BAUTIZO: families. You can purchase tickets Estas clases son mandatorias para los from Annette Govero, Sharon padres y padrinos que deseen bautizar a sus hijos. Prohaska, Bill Morrison, Janet Allen, Se ofrecen el segundo Sábado de Enero, Marzo, or stop by the parish office. Tickets Junio y Octubre a las 6:00 PM en el salón Breen cost $5.00 Hall #3.

Remote Area Medical © (RAM) Clinic SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: The next Mini-RAM Clinic is scheduled for Friday, March Las parejas deben contactar al padre por 13, 2020 at St. Therese Parish Life Center. lo menos seis meses antes de la boda. We are having a planning meeting for all volunteers, on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 PM in the Trinity Room. UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: Si alguien está gravemente enfermo o va a tener una cirugía, por favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia para recibir la Unción de los Enfermos. Recordatorio: Debido a las leyes de privacidad (HIPAA), los hospitales no nos avisarán si usted o un ser querido es admitido. Un miembro de su familia deberá notificarnos si usted desea que un sacerdote lo visite en el hospital.

EL ROSARIO EN FAMILIA El comité Guadalupano ofrece el Rosario en Familia cada fin de semana en la comunidad. Si desea ofrecer el Ro- sario en su hogar, por favor contacte a Karen Mora al 423-716-3423 ó a Isabel Gallegos al 423- 400-1971.

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR INTENCIONES Monday, February 24 7:00-8:30 PM John XXIII Meeting /PLC 105 DE LA MISA 7:00-9:00 PM K of C Meeting /Breen Hall

Tuesday, February 25 Saturday, February 22 10:30-11:30 AM Senior Circle Aerobics /Breen Hall 8:30 AM Intentions of Darren Pham for Health & Healing 7:00-9:00 PM RCIA /Trinity Room 6:00 PM Intentions of Cassi Yost for Health & Healing Wednesday, February 26 Sunday, February 23 6:30-8:00 PM Study Group /Trinity Room 8:00 AM † Rita Almaraz 7:00-8:30 PM John XXIII Meeting /PLC 105 9:30 AM † John McNulty 7:00-8:30 PM Youth Group /Gym/Youth Room/ 12:00 PM People of the Parish PLC 201/203/205/207/209 Thursday, February 27 Monday, February 24 10:30-11:30 AM Senior Circle Aerobics /Breen Hall 12:00-1:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting /Breen Hall #3 8:30 AM † Vance Seeley 6:00-10:00 PM Young Adults Gathering / PLC Youth Room 6:30-7:30 PM Zumba /Breen Hall Tuesday, February 25 8:30 AM † John Elliott Friday, February 28 6:00-7:00 PM Lenten Meal /Trinity Room Wednesday, February 26 “ASH WEDNESDAY” 7:00-7:30 PM Stations of the Cross /Church 8:30 AM † Barbara Pascoe 12:00 PM Intentions of Kate Hilliard & Mary Lovelace Saturday, February 29 5:30 PM † Rita Delafosse 7:00 PM Intentions of Rosa Camacho on her Birthday Sunday, March 1 9:00-11:30 AM Breakfast Fundraiser /Breen Hall 10:45-11:45 AM Religious Ed & Study Groups /PLC & Breen Hall Thursday, February 27 10:15-11:45 AM RICA Breen Hall /Mini Function Room 8:30 AM Intentions of Darren Pham for Health & Healing 7:00 PM † Beatriz Giraldo & Javier Palomino National Collection for Aid to the Church in

Friday, February 28 Central and Eastern Europe. 8:30 AM † Pedro Tovar On Ash Wednesday, February 26, a collection will be 5:30 PM “HEALING MASS” With Anointing of the Sick for taken up in support of the Church in Central and Eastern All in Need of Healing Europe that suffered so much under decades of harsh Soviet communist rule. Great need remains for the Saturday, February 29 Church in many of these countries as they are still unable 8:30 AM † Lois Wyche to support their own renewal and growth. Your donation 6:00 PM † Gladys Sanchez de Omaña (3rd Anniversary) will help with the training of seminarians and lay leaders, Sunday, March 1 youth ministry, pastoral and catechetical centers, schools, 8:00 AM People of the Parish church construction and renovation, and evangelization 9:30 AM Intentions of CJ Dedicatoria on his Birthday through Catholic media. Thank you for your generosity in 12:00 PM † William Burton support of the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.

2nd Annual Call to Love Marriage Conference, II Conferencia Anual Diocesana de Matrimo- Saturday, March 21, 2020. nios “Llamados al Amor”, La Teología del Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM,SSL Cuerpo en tu Relación de Pareja. Renueva tu Director of the Office of Christian Formation relación de pareja, tu matrimonio y tu vida con will offer three talks on Pope St. John Paul las catequesis de Su Santidad Juan Pablo II so- II's "Theology of the Body" and how better understanding bre el amor, la sexualidad humana y el matrimonio. of his teaching can enrich your marriage. Presentadores: Psicólogo Gustavo Mejia y Judith Montalván Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It will begin at de One Body, Mind, Spirit https:// Noon in the Shea Room and Concludes with Mass at 5:00 www.onebodyspiritmind.com/ Sábado, 21 de Marzo de 2020 p.m. $25.00 per couple (lunch included). Each couple will Salón Parroquial de la Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de receive a discount coupon for the Paraclete Catholic Books Jesús, $30.00 por pareja (incluye almuerzo) and Gifts. Registration/payment due by Friday, March 13, Concluye con Misa a las 5:00 p.m. https://tinyurl.com/ 2020. Online registration/payment option https://tinyurl.com/ llamadosalamor DoK-Call-to-Love-20 or mail check to the Chancery, Para inscripciones y más información llamar a Blanca Primm Attn. Karen Byrne. For more infomation, contact: Karen a la Oficina del Apostolado Hispano de la Diócesis de Byrne at [email protected] or (865) 584-3307 Knoxville al 865-637-4769 ó 865-862-5743

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