St. Therese 701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. ♦ Clinton, TN ♦ (865) 457-4073 ♦ [email protected]

March 28, 2021 † Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord

Bishop of Knoxville: Most Rev. Richard Stika

Pastor: Fr. Richard Arm- strong Office: 865-457-4073 Cell: 865-621-8499 E-mail: [email protected]

Deacon: Dan Hosford 865-603-9682 ([email protected]) Secretary: Maureen Romanoski Bookkeeper: Christiana Seay Music Director: Mary Tuskan Church Office: 865-457-4073 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saintthereseclinton.org Twitter: SThereseClinton Facebook: St Therese Catholic Church Deadline for bulletin submissions: Wednesday afternoons by 1:30 p.m. “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the

Parish Pastoral Council: name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of

Anthony Papa, Chairman our father David that is to come! Jean Chiaro, Secretary Dena Helus Hosanna in the highest!” Christopher Hart Jean Meersman Click here for live stream of Tracy Smith Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio) St. Therese Weekly Mass Schedule: Finance Board: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Don McCarthy, Chair Sunday 11:00 am (live-stream each Sunday) Dave McCune Monica Spurlock Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio)

Committee Chairpersons: SACRAMENTS : By appoint- Reconciliation: Matrimony: A six-month Hospitality: Maria Gee ment. Please call the Saturdays from preparation period in the Parish/Family Life: Dena Helus, Angie church office at least 4:15-4:45 p.m. Knoxville Diocese Yonce 4 weeks prior to de- Parish Plant: Dave McCune sired baptism date. RCIA: Dave McCune 865-457-5015 Mission Statement Religious Ed: Fr. Richard Armstrong, Dea- con Dan Hosford St. Therese Parish, joined together by the love of Christ, Social Action: Connie Mikeal desiring to further the understanding of prayer and religious com- Spiritual Life/Liturgy: Need volunteer mitment, pledge ourselves to continue and improve our mission to Security: Anthony Papa Jesus, which is loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor.

St. Therese Catholic Church warmly wel- Help keep our family of faith strong! comes you with joyful hearts to our church. Celebrate the gift of faith with us, whether newly arrived or longtime registered parish-

ioners. If you are not registered and would like to belong to this happy family of worshippers, please fill out a registra- Please remember Bishop Stika, tion form and bring to the office, or call Fr. Richard, Dan and all of our us at 865-457-4073. parishioners in your prayers during this pandemic.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Kayla Collins, Ralph Collins, Ellen Sa- ganich, Evelyn Collopy, Lydia Hatmaker, CHRISM MASS Tues., March 30 12:00 PM @ Cathedral Ida Armstrong, Raymond Converse, The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Alyssa Stimmler, Carol Stanley, Will Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Due to social distancing precautions, Bertrand, Sommers family, Jun Guiller- this Mass will not be open to the public so as to accommodate our mo, Kurt Owens, Laura Somers, Alisa diocesan priests and . At the Chrism Mass, priests renew Henjy, John Thais, Emiko Strones, Ruth their priestly vows, and Bishop Stika blesses the holy chrism used in Zenner, Lisa Gitner, Scott & Mary parishes throughout the year for baptism, confirmation, and anoint- Golden, Jennifer Korrell, Bill Stephens, ing of the sick. You can view the Chrism Mass on their website here Yosi Baldwin, Kathy Baker, the Sanmi- guel family, Cathy Hundley, Thomas & HOLY WEDNESDAY Wed., March 31 12:00 PM @St. Mark Claudia Caines, Lynn Bray, Penny UMC Fr. Richard will be participating in the Community Holy Week Hosford, Laura Lauer, Trish Papa, Liz Svcs from noon until 12:30. To-Go lunches will be available after- Papa, Bobby Woods, Jeff Wilson, Family wards for a suggested $5 donation. of Brenda Adkins, Christine Moles, Tom HOLY THURSDAY Thurs., April 1 7:00 PM @ St. Therese Roseberry The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with washing of the feet. There will be no Eucharistic Adoration because of lack of space. The Eucha- † Please pray for the souls of Russell rist will be reposed in the sacristy. * Mass will be live-streamed Haese, husband of Sue Haese, who passed away Feb. 27, and for Jim Lore, GOOD FRIDAY Fri., April 2 7:00 PM @ St. Joseph husband of Kathryn Lore, who passed Celebration of the Lord’s passion. Veneration of the Cross: A genu- away this week. flection or bow as an act of veneration and adoration is allowed.

EASTER VIGIL Sat., April 3 8:00 PM @ St. Therese DEATH IN THE FAMILY: Beginning outside, weather permitting. The Vigil is arranged in four If you would like St. Therese to share in parts: Blessing of Fire & Preparation of the Candle; Liturgy of the your grief in the event of a family mem- Word; Baptismal Liturgy; Liturgy of the Eucharist ber’s death, please officially notify Father EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD or the parish office. A Mass will be of- Holy Mass at St. Joseph @ 9:00 AM fered for the deceased at a date conven- Holy Mass at St. Therese @11:00 AM ient to the family. * Both Masses will be live-streamed WE THANK EVERYONE WHO GIVES SO GENEROUSLY REMEMBER OUR MILITARY: Matthew Carroll, Brandon Parker, and Lee Offertory Offertory Offertory Offertory Collection Collection Last Welty who are on military assignment Collection for Collection for Year Week of Feb 2021 Feb 2020 03/21/2021 03/22/2020

$ 2,130.00 $2645.00 $15,413.00 $12,566.00 * If you have any special occasions BUILDING FUND/LOAN Week of 03/21/2021 : $325.00 that you would like to have posted, Loan Loan (anniversaries etc.) or prayers to add Feb 2021 Payment +/- Month Jan 2021 Jan 2020 for loved ones, please contact the of- fice (865)457-4073 $1,048.00 $1,707.00 $ (659.00) $76,600.47 $92,918.99

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK: Announcements and Information Sat., Mar 27 : † Louise Kendra MEETINGS THIS WEEK By: Ron & Monica Spurlock Tuesday, March 30 10:30 am: RENEW Bible study Palm Sun., Mar 28: † Leslie Sutton Thursday, Apr 1 : No Scripture Study this week By: Sue Haese

Wed., Mar 31: Brendan & Jerry Vitale By: Sue Haese A huge THANK YOU to our stel- lar cook, Don McCarthy and Holy Thurs., Apr 1: Missa Pro Populo

his team of wonderful volun- Good Friday : Veneration & Communion

teers that have helped put to- gether our delicious Souper Fri- Easter Vigil Sat., Apr 3: †Andrew & Marian Rindos By: the Landmesser family day meals throughout this Len- ten season!! Many compliments to the chef, Easter Sunday, April 4: Missa Pro Populo for all your hard work organizing and many hours preparing these delicious Soups and Pas- If you would like to add your loved one or family member for living or de- ta dishes to bring home to our tables every ceased but also for blessings on a birth- week. We truly appreciate you! day or anniversary or other special event, please call the office. CCW BAKE SALE THIS WEEKEND!

MINISTRIES SCHEDULE For Holy Week & Easter Don’t miss this opportuni- Lectors ty to get some delicious Holy Thursday, Apr.1 : Janice Watkins homemade goodies after Good Friday: at St. Joseph 7:00 pm both Masses this weekend! Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil 8:00pm: Reading #1 Tracy Smith Reading #3 Annie Goodman Reading #5 Stan Bieleski BLESSING BOX The Blessing Box is greatly helping those in Reading #7 Maria Gee need in our community! If you would like to donate items, you EPISTLE : Lillian Amato-Barrett may bring them to church or to the office during office hours or Easter Sunday 11:00 am: Pete Chiaro to Mass on the weekends. THANK YOU for your donations!

This week’s needs: Ushers • Canned Meats (SPAM, chicken, Vienna sausage) Holy Thursday, Apr.1: Wayne Warnock • Canned soups & CAN OPENERS Good Friday, Apr 2: at St. Joseph 7:00 pm Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, Apr 3: • Chef Boyardee canned meals Ron & Monica Spurlock • Juice Easter Sunday, Apr 4: Sam Lindsey • Face masks for children • Hats, gloves, scarves Sanitization • Toiletry items: Soaps, deodorant, shampoo, female hygiene Holy Thursday, Apr.1: need volunteer • Detergents: washing machines & dishwashers, dish soap Good Friday, Apr 2: at St. Joseph 7:00 pm • Baby Wipes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, Apr 3: * THANK YOU for your generosity! Ralph & Sandy Collins Easter Sunday, Apr 4: Sam Lindsey Thank you for your continued support to our parish through your weekly offerings! A reminder that they can be mailed to the parish ** THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE office, but you may also consider signing up SERVED IN OUR MINISTRIES! for ONLINE GIVING .

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS Kroger is committed to help- ing our communities grow and prosper through their Kroger Community Rewards pro- gram. From Nov 2020— March 2021 St. Therese has earned $ 101.04 with 22 families participating. Thanks to the parishioners who have signed up St. Therese Parish as their donating organization! Kroger’s makes it easy — all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your card and if St. Therese is listed as your organization, they donate funds to our parish. TO SIGN UP: If you have a Kroger card, sign in and go to the account page, under “Community Rewards” and add St. Therese Catholic Church #MM229. Thanks!

Please join us praying the Rosary before Mass! Half an hour before Mass: Saturday (4:30 pm) * Sunday (10:30am)

PARISHIONER REGISTRATION: Registering as a parishioner is easy! Are you attend- ing Mass regularly at Saint Therese Catholic Church, but are not registered? Maybe you are moving to the area? Or have you visited and have decided that this is the parish for you? Register today! It is important and it becomes especially important when a family member wants receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage. If you want to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation parish registration is required. We look forward to having you become part of the Saint Therese Catholic Church faith community. Please fill out the attached form and either place in the collection basket or send/bring the form to the office during office hours, M-Th 8:30am-3:00 pm. We look forward to meeting you!

PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM Name______Street______City & Zip______Phone______E-Mail______Please check one:

___I am new in the parish and wish to register.

___Change of Address ___Moving out of Parish

Place in collection basket or mail back to: St. Therese Church, 701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN 37716

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 865-457-4073.

Bishop Stika celebrates 12th anniversary as shepherd of the Catholic Church in East Tennessee On March 19, 2009, Bishop-elect Richard F. Stika was ordained as the third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. Today, Bishop Stika qui- etly celebrates his 12th anniversary of this historic moment for the Catholic Church in East Tennessee. Click here to view a brief video from Bishop Stika's installation Mass which was celebrated at the Knoxville Convention Center in front of approximately 5,000 faithful Catholics.

DIOCESE OF KNOXVILLE: A COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES

The Diocese of Knoxville is made up of many different Mass communities, more than just the Eng- lish/Roman rite that so many attend. Mass is celebrated throughout East Tennessee in Spanish, Tagalog (Filipino), Korean, Polish, and Vietnamese, and there are extraordinary form/ Latin and Byzantine rites being celebrated as well. At least three churches in the diocese — the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Basili- ca of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, and Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville — have three or more Mass communities under one roof. “The United States is a land of immigrants,” Bishop Richard F. Stika said. “We always have been that way, since day one — even before our country was founded. If you look at the migration of Native Americans, some believe that they crossed the Bering Strait when the land masses were connected. One of the most beautiful things is that we are still a country of immigrants. Unfortunately, sometimes, that is forgotten. Mostly though, I don’t see that here. I see people who are open to the beauty various cultures bring us. It’s even more beautiful when we can also worship that way. To read more, click here or go to : https://etcatholic.org/2021/03/a-community-of-communities/

Married Couples “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.” We must die to self to give more in our marriage. Learn how to be the best spouse possible by participating in a virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on Apr 23-25. You can get more information or apply online at wwme.org or by call- ing 678-242-WWME.

Prayers

Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about he world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Prayer in time of Pandemic:

Lord Jesus, we humbly pray that you help us in these times of pandemic illness and uncertainty. We need your love and mercy while we do our best to remain in faithful to your word. Please shield us from sickness and suffering and save the world from catastrophic losses.

We kindly ask that you grant our families, friends, and neighbors the strength and courage to fight the good fight with prayer to win this battle. In Christ Jesus name we pray. Amen.