Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School

Immaculate Conception Church Most Rev. David R. Choby 709 Franklin Street Bishop of Nashville Clarksville, TN 37040-3347 Parish Office 931.645.6275 Parish Fax 931.552.0331 Rev. David J. Gaffny www.immaconception.org Email: [email protected] Pastor Immaculate Conception School 1901 Madison Street Rev. Theophilus Ebulueme Clarksville, TN 37043-5001 Associate Pastor 931.645.1865

Pre School Rev. Jose Kariamadam, CMI 740 Franklin Street Associate Pastor Clarksville, TN 37040 931.647.9276

Sunday Obligation Masses Deacon Dominick Azzara (Vigil) Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Director of Pastoral Ministry Sunday 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Deacon Bob Berberich 1:00 p.m. (Spanish), 3:00 p.m. (Korean-Last Sunday Month)

Deacon John Carroll Deacon Tim Winters Weekday Masses

Deacon Cristiano Nunes Youth Director Monday (Chapel) ...... 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (Chapel) ...... 7:00 a.m. Wednesday (Chapel) ...... 7:00 a.m. (Chapel) ...... 6:00 p.m. Thursday (Chapel) ...... 7:00 a.m. Mrs. Tawnya Zeller (Spanish) (Chapel) ...... 7:30 p.m. Principal Friday (M. Church) ...... 7:00 a.m. Saturday (M. Church) ...... 8:00 a.m.

Mrs. Therese Ansberry Reconciliation Director of Religious Education Weekdays after morning Masses and before evening Masses, Saturday morning after David Moran Mass and from 4-5 pm, as well as by appointment. Youth Coordinator/Life Teen Office Hours Monday—Friday ...... 8 a.m.—4 p.m.

Serving Clarksville Since 1845 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 709 Franklin Street Clarksville, Tennessee 37040-3347

PARISH STAFF PARISH FAQS Sacraments Deacon Dominick Azzara Pastoral Ministries Baptism Deacon Tim Winters Austin Peay Newman Club  To Register in the parish, just call the parish office and all necessary Parents and Godparents are required to Deacon Bob Berberich Chaplain, I.C. School information will be mailed to you or attend a Baptism preparation class prior Deacon Cristiano Nunes Youth Director to their child’s Baptism. The class meets visit our website to register online. on the last Monday evening of each Bill Young Facilities Director  In hospital? Going to hospital? month at 6:30 pm, except December. Kathy McDonough Office Manager, Accounting HIPPA regulations no longer allow Please register for the class in the us to get names of the sick at hos- Judy Spink Parish Secretary Church Office. Venus Newhouser Receptionist pitals. Call the office for anointing Mary Hoffpauir Sacramental Records or a visit. Everyone either in the First Communion hospital, going to the hospital, or Linda Steiner Office Assistant Children are prepared for First Com- having an outpatient procedure Regina Azzara Safe Environment Coordinator munion by participating in the Sunday should receive the Sacrament of School, Immaculate Conception School, Pam Loos Pre-School Director, Dean of Students the Sick. or Hispanic Community preparation June Esquilin Liturgical Music  To schedule a Baptism, call the programs. They must be enrolled for at David Moran Youth Coordinator/Life Teen/CYO least one year prior to enrolling in a office to reserve a seat at the Bap- preparation class. Nancy Garza Hispanic Ministries tism Class held the last Monday of the month. Pat Paszek R.C.I.A. Reconciliation Pat Riley R.C.I.A.  To schedule a Wedding, call the Confessions are heard daily, after the priest or deacon you wish to per- morning Masses and before the evening form the wedding at least four Masses as well as, 4 to 5 pm on Satur- Runyon & Runyon Parish Attorneys months in advance. days, or by appointment.  Want to be a Catholic? Either call Confirmation us or have a friend call the office. Preparation classes are conducted PARISH BOARDS You will receive a quick return call through the Sunday School, Immaculate from a member of our education/ Conception School, or the Hispanic PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL formation program who will invite Community. Candidates must be en- Patty Pierce Pam Loos you to our formation classes. If you rolled for at least one year prior to en- Jamie Schacht Ed Wilson have questions about joining and rolling in a preparation class. Pat Paszek Selene Anderson wish some direction, call one of Nancy Garza Therese Ansberry our clergy. Matrimony Kathie Schuler Tom Grabenstein, MD  Immaculate Conception Catholic Preparation is conducted by parish Patricia Doyle Gary Harmon School: K-8. If you have questions clergymen and the Diocese of Nashville. Parish Clergy or wish to enroll, call the church or Please contact the Parish Office at least

school office. We’ll help you inves- four months before the proposed date. PARISH FINANCE BOARD tigate the school for your students. Mike O’Malley, Co-Chair Tom Edwards Anointing of the Sick Dr. Clif Sites, Co-Chair Scott Donnellan  Want to volunteer for something Anyone may request this sacrament. It is Coy Baggett, Jr. Raby Nance but do not know who to call? Call for major or minor health problems. It is Maggie Kulback Deacon Dominick Azzara in the for the elderly, disabled, homebound or office. children. Anyone anticipating a surgery IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL BOARD  Need an appointment with a or a stay in the hospital should request Maggie Kulback, Chair Jamie Schacht priest or deacon? Venus in the the sacrament before surgery. Len Stolz, Vice-Chair Richard Meeks office will help you. Mary Vozar, Secretary  Bulletin notice? Call Judy. Dead- Cheryl Cole, HSA President Robert German line is Friday noon! (Ten days in Woody Burton Richard Ribeiro advance of date you wish it to Jerry Cole Lisa Meeks appear.) Wendy Piccirilli La Quinceañera Ministerio de la Comunidad Hispana Los padres de una candidata de la quin- ceañera tienen que estar registrados en Representante de la Comunidad ...... Nancy Garza ...... 931-320-2049 (cell) la parroquia y presentarla por lo menos Secretaria de la Comunidad ...... Elizabeth Ramos ...... 931-801-0733 (cell) seis meses antes de la ceremonia. La Tesorera de la Comunidad ...... Carmen Onate ...... 931-801-8893 candidata debe haber recibido los sa- Clases de Bautismo ...... Jose Hernandez ...... 931-302-1562 cramentos del bautismo, reconciliación, Sacramento del Matrimono ...... Daniel Rodriguez ...... 931-241-1725 comunión, y estar por lo menos prepa- Ministerio de la Eucaristía ...... Veronica Garcia ...... 931-801-8217 rada para la confirmación. Además ella Ministerio de la Palabra ...... Nancy Garza ...... 931-320-2049 (cell) tiene que prepararse con buena asis- Ministerio de Bienvenida ...... Manuel Baez ...... 615-968-7235 tencia al curso especial para esta cere- Ministerio de Monaguillos ...... Gladivee Roman ...... 931-551-3831 monia. También es necesario reservar Ministerio de Música ...... Elizabeth Ramos ...... 931-648-8553 la capilla y, si lo desea, el salón del Ministerio de Sociales ...... Jaime Nolasco ...... 931-220-5603 Family Life Center y pagar las cuotas Catecismo ...... Arlene Perez ...... 931-906-1665 correspondientes con anticipación...... Yolanda Torres ...... 931-553-8551 Para más informes, contacten la oficina de la parroquia.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Do you have or know elderly parishioners in ICCCW Annual your area? Please let us know by calling the office so that our team of volunteers may pay him/her a visit and see how we can help Craft Fair him/her especially with regard to the sacraments—Eucharist, penance, and anointing December 7, 2013 and others if need be. Help us to attend to our older parishioners!

Anointing of the Sick- We are doing every- ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH – ICCCW NEEDS YOUR thing possible to serve our parishioners here HELP! at Immaculate Conception. So, if you hap- pen to be in the (Gateway) Hospital, please Our annual Craft Fair/Country Kitchen is quickly approaching and we let them know during registration that “I am are asking for donations of the ingredients used in our SOUP AND a Catholic and need to be visited by a priest, deacon or Eucharistic Minister.” In CHILI SALE. Please stop by our DONATION REQUEST BOARD case of emergency, let your family members located in the church Narthex to pick up one of our special quilt pieces know to give this information during your showing our ingredient requests needed for our delicious menu items. registration. You can also call the office Then return your non-perishable ingredient donation to the Large Box anytime to schedule the Sacrament of the labeled “CRAFT FAIR” located in the church Narthex by Dec. 1, 2013. sick. For drop off of perishable items / monetary donations please contact IC Pro-Life Ministries- meets on the last Gene Costello at (931) 216-1266 or Samantha Wiessing at (573)846- Monday of each month in the St. Joseph Center (upstairs). 6662.

Mother’s Group- “Pray & Play” meets on scheduled Monday mornings at 9 am in the The Craft Fair/Country Kitchen is our annual fundraiser anticipated by St. Joseph Center (during school year) w/ many in Clarksville and the surrounding areas. childcare in the nursery. Call Cheryl Cole for more details 931-896-3878 or e-mail at: Your generous donations will be greatly appreciated and help [email protected]. make this event a big success Parish Youth Council-Our young people have enormous talents to share with our parishioners and their fellow youths. If you Shopping starts at 9 am and goes to 3 pm. The craft fair features over are interested call Fr. Theo, Deacon Chris 50 vendors, a Country Kitchen and Bakery. Christmas ornaments, cro- Nunes, or David Moran at the church office chet articles, wood crafts & jewelry are just a few of the items available 645-6275. this year. The Country Kitchen will serve chili, soup, funnel cakes, hot Natural Family Planning (NFP)-if you dogs, chips, and drinks. The Country Bakery will have a wide variety want help with INFERTILITY; or are in- of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, and candies as well as home canned terested in learning about today’s effective methods of Natural Family Planning; if jams and jellies. you are married or single and looking for a way to treat Women’s Health Problems If you can help with the set up or clean up for the Craft Fair other than using birth control pills then you please call Dianne Ellis at 931-647-4181 or Merci Chartrand at 931 need to come to a class. Classes scheduled -920-2868. We will set up from 3-5 pm on Friday, Dec. 6th. for 2nd Saturday of every month at 9:00 am. Please come and help us! Call the church office to register!

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)-Informal classes are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph Center (upstairs). Formal Classes Meet Sundays, after the 8 am Mass in the St. Joseph Center (upstairs). For more information please contact the church office at 931-645-6275-or check out our website www.immaconception.org

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Answer me, Father Contésteme Padre

By Rev. David J. Gaffny Por Pbro. David J. Gaffny

Why don’t Catholics get “dunked” at Baptism? Judith ¿Por qué los Católicos no son “sumergidos” en el Bautismo? Judith Dear Judith: Querida Judith: As a matter of fact, some Catholics do get dunked, but not all. For example, the Eastern Rite Churches usually immerse the can- Como cuestión de hecho, algunos Católicos son sumergidos, pero didate, not that they necessarily plunge the person below the wa- no todos. Por ejemplo, las Iglesias de rito oriental suelen sumer- ter. The Church recognizes three valid forms of ablution in per- gir al candidato, pero no necesariamente hunden a la persona formance of the sacrament of baptism: immersion, infusion dentro del agua. La Iglesia reconoce tres formas válidas de ablu- (pouring), and aspersion (sprinkling). In the Latin Rite the candi- ción en el desempeño del sacramento del bautismo: inmersión, date is usually baptized by infusion. One thing that is necessary is infusión (verter) y aspersión (rociar). En el rito latino el candida- that the water must include a laving (washing) of the head of the to suele ser bautizado por infusión. Una cosa que es necesaria es candidate. In this manner the water flows, not merely touches the que el agua debe incluir un lavado (limpieza) de la cabeza del candidate. candidato. De esta manera, el agua fluye, no sólo toca el candidato. There seems to be some dispute as to the root meaning of Al parecer hay cierta controversia en cuanto al significado eti- “baptize.” Many hold that the Greek “baptizo” means a washing. mológico de “bautizar”. Muchos sostienen que el griego Some fundamentalists insist that “baptizo” as found in the New “baptizo” significa un lavado. Algunos fundamentalistas insis- Testament only means “to immerse.” However this is not the ten en que “baptizo” como se encuentra en el Nuevo Testamen- only meaning for this word. For example, in Luke 11:38 we en- to sólo significa “sumergir”. Sin embargo, este no es el único counter Jesus dining at a Pharisee’s house and the host “was as- significado de esta palabra. Por ejemplo, en Lucas 11:38 encon- tonished to see that he did not wash (baptizo) before dinner.” We tramos a Jesús cenando en casa de un fariseo y el anfitrión “se would be astonished to think that Jesus would have had to bathe sorprendió de que Jesús no se hubiera lavado (baptizo) primero or otherwise be immersed in water before the meal. According to antes de comer”. Estaríamos sorprendidos al pensar que Jesús Mark 7:s3-4, the Pharisees “do not eat unless they wash (nipto) habría tenido que bañarse o de otro modo sumergirse en agua their hands, observing the tradition of the elders; and when they antes de la comida. Según Marcos 7: 3-4, los fariseos “no co- come from the market place, they do not eat unless they wash men a menos que se laven (nipto) las manos cuidadosamente, (baptizo) themselves.” This would indicate baptizo has more observando así la tradición de los ancianos. Cuando vuelven de than one meaning. la plaza, no comen a menos que se laven (baptizo)” Esto indi- caría que baptizo tiene más de un significado. It is true that the most common form of baptism used in the early Es cierto que la forma más común del bautismo usado en la Igle- Church was immersion. This is evident from the writings of the sia primitiva era la inmersión. Esto es evidente en los escritos de Fathers. However, Cyprian (A.D. 215) said that no one should be los Padres. Sin embargo, Cipriano (dC 215), dijo que nadie debe “disturbed because the sick are poured upon or sprinkled when ser "perturbado porque al enfermo le vierten sobre o le rocían they receive the Lord’s grace.” And Pope Cornelius I (A.D. cuando reciben la gracia del Señor." Y el Papa Cornelio I (dC 251) said that when Novatian was on his death bed, “he received 251), dijo que cuando Novaciano estaba en su lecho de muerte baptism in the bed where he lay, by pouring.” There is even evi- "recibió el bautismo en la cama donde yacía, mediante el verti- dence of this practice from the first century in the Didache chap- do.” Hay incluso evidencia de esta práctica desde el primer siglo ter seven (written sometime between 70 and 90 A.D.) that tells en la Didache capítulo siete (escrito en algún momento entre el us, “Concerning baptism, baptize in this manner: Having said all 70 y el 90 dC), que nos dice: "En cuanto a bautismo, bautice de these things beforehand baptize in the name of the Father and of este modo: Habiendo dicho todas estas cosas de antemano bauti- the Son and of the Holy Spirit in living water [that is in running ce en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo en agua water, as in a river]. If there is no living water, baptize in other viva [es decir, en agua corriente, como en un río]. Si no hay agua water; and if you are not able to use cold water, use warm. If you viva, bautice en otra agua, y si no es posible utilizar agua fría, have neither, pour water three times over the head in the name of utilice la caliente. Si no tiene la una o la otra, vierta agua tres the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” All of these early witnesses veces sobre la cabeza en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espí- prove that in those times there was already a clearly established ritu Santo." Todos estos primeros testigos demuestran que en custom. aquellos tiempos ya había una costumbre claramente establecida. The sacrament of baptism, Judith, brings us into the Church and El sacramento del bautismo, Judith, nos trae a la Iglesia y nos makes us adopted children of God and heirs of heaven. It is not hace hijos adoptivos de Dios y herederos del cielo. No es la can- the amount of water that is used that really counts. It is the grace tidad de agua que se utiliza lo que realmente cuenta. Es la gracia and love of God who washes away original sin and any other sins y el amor de Dios que lava el pecado original y cualquier otro the candidate might have which gives us a new life in Christ our pecado que el candidato pueda tener lo que nos da una nueva vida Savior. Rejoice and be glad! en Cristo nuestro Salvador. ¡Regocijémonos y alegrémonos! ©David J. Gaffny2013-10-10 ©David J. Gaffny2013-10-10

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Educación Religiosa para Niños y Jóvenes (CCD/Catecismo) Knights of Columbus Turkey Fry 2013

Información I M PO RT A N T E Fried Turkeys are ¿Tiene niños en grados K-12? Regístrelos en clases de Catecis- $ 35.00 each mo, domingo, 11 AM, salón #5 en el Family Life Center (frente a la Iglesia principal). You may contact: Ed Wilson at 931-552-0575 Domingo 1 de diciembre- NO habrá clases. Fin de Semana del Or día de Acción de Gracias. Frank Pierce at 358-

Mediados de diciembre- tiempo para el cual todos deben haber 0215 cumplido con la cuota ($25) para la clase. Or RECORDATORIO para estudiantes candidatos a recibir For your convenience you may pre-order and submit Sacramentos: (1) NO pueden ausentarse o llegar tarde más de 3 your order request at the Knights of Columbus table veces sin excusa, (2) entregar copia de Acta/Fe de Bautismo located in the church narthex. antes del 16 de diciembre. Please make your check payable to: ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame/deje mensaje al 931-980-0910, K of C Council 3537 o envié email a [email protected].

Please indicate your flavor choice and the quantity you would like of each. Immaculate Conception Preschool “The Building Blocks to Faith and Learning” Your choice of : (Fried in Peanut Oil)

Immaculate Conception Kindergarten Smoked: Qty______Garlic Butter: Qty ______2014-2015 Registration You are invited to celebrate Mass & visit Mrs. Harper and Plain: Qty ______Cajun Spice: Qty ______her Kindergarten Class on Tuesday, November 19th. Mass begins at 8:00 AM and the Meet & Greet with Kindergar- Total $ ______ten will follow until 10:00 AM. Current ICS & ICP Families will be able to register November 19 – 26th. Registration for Parish Families begins December 2nd Pick up your Turkey Please feel free to stop by 1901 Madison Street or contact their office at Wednesday, Nov. 27th 645-1865 for a private tour and more information. between noon—5PM Visit us on the web at www.icschooltn.org or check us out on Facebook. At the FLC Kitchen.

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The children are pictured with our giant tile American Flag made by all 7:00 PM ICP classes during Volunteer Clarksville’s 9/11 Days of Service: We Serve Main Church to Remember

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Room In The Inn Adult Faith Exploration

Please join us as we experience the Room in the Inn is a Clarksville program Like us on face book at Immaculate Concep- for the homeless through which Faith tion Council of Catholic Women wisdom & breathtaking beauty that is communities work to provide small inde- found within the 2000 year history of pendent shelters within their own facilities. All women of the parish: You are in- the Holy Catholic Church. We have vited to join us at our Tuesday, November On Thursday nights November thru March one primary goal; To Learn and Under- 19, 2013, meeting - St. Joseph Center at Immaculate Conception welcomes up to 25 stand Our Faith. “Always be prepared to 6:30PM. At this month’s meet- guests (up to 4 women). We provide a make a defense to anyone who calls you ing we will be painting bowls for place to stay, evening meals, breakfasts, to account for the hope that is in you, yet the upcoming 2014 “EMPTY and sack lunches. do it with gentleness and reverence.” 1 BOWLS” event. Pet 3:15.Can you explain and defend your We are looking for generous people who Empty bowls is a community faith? can donate time, talent, or treasure to sup- wide effort where many different When: Continuing on Sundays at port ICC Room In the Inn ministry. Many churches, business etc. come volunteer once a month. This year we need 9:25am-10:30am. together to help fight hunger volunteers to help with the following posi- forthe homeless and hungry in our commu- Where: The Saint Joseph Center tions: Inn-Keepers, Transportation, nity (please see (Main Room- Franklin St. Entrance) Food, Set Up, Clean Up and Contribu- www.emptybowlsclarksville.org). At this If you have any questions or comments, tions: Donations can be made to support meeting we gather together and use our ICC Room In the Inn ministry. Checks can please let us know. “inner artist” to paint bowls that will later be made payable to Immaculate Concep- be used in 2014 EMPTY BOWLS event. For more information please contact: tion Church – Note Room In the Inn on No special skills or supplies are needed to Scott Audet “memo” line. participate – for $6 donation we supply the Email- [email protected] More information: email: bowl, tools and paint necessary. This meet- Ph# 931-249-5893 ing is always a relaxed night of fun and [email protected], or call (931) 206-0939 Gary Harmon fellowship. We hope you will join us in or during Nov-Mar visit the Family Life Email- [email protected] Center any Thursday between 2:30 – 6:30 our participation in this important and Ph# 931-801-4863 PM. worthwhile community event. Dan Calderon THE IC KNITTERS Babysitting is available – contact Saman- Email- [email protected] tha Wiessing: Ph# 931-302-2100 GROUP [email protected].

Come Join Us Today in the St. Joseph For more information contact - Carol Center, (downstairs) Room#10 Buyna – [email protected], or from 1-3PM Nancy Oelgoetz: [email protected] ALTAR SERVERS

If you are interested in learning how to NEEDED! knit or crochet and be a part of this re- SUPPORT THOSE WHO Anyone interested in be- warding ministry, please contact Claire SUPPORT US! coming an Altar Server LaPointe at 931-552-0253 or email: must have made Consider using the good people who [email protected] for more information. 1st communion advertise in our Bulletin! and parent’s permission.

Please contact Deacon Christiano at the church office or by email at: [email protected]

Informal classes (Q & A sessions) are held year-round on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s IMPORTANT CCD INFORMATION at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph Center (upstairs).

Formal Classes Meet Sundays, after the 8:00 am November CCD Mass in the St. Joseph Center (upstairs)

Project: If you desire more information please contact the church office at 931-645-6275 -or check out our website @www.immaconception.org Students will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items throughout the month of November!

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Please join us in thanking the many sponsors, donors, contributors and volunteers who helped make the 14th annual Casino Night a success!

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Training classes start on ALTAR 11/10/13 at 3PM at the Chapel of Immaculate Conception School Every Wednesday 6:30PM—8:30PM at ICS For more information call:

Deacon Bob Berberich SERVERS 552-0275 or 278-1437 NEEDED NEWMAN CLUB - meets on Thursdays evenings from 7-8:30 pm in room Friday 12/6/13 6:30PM—8PM at St. Joseph Center 103 C at the University Center APSU. AHU - Kerigma - meets weekly on Thursdays evenings from 6:00-8:30 PM at St. Joseph Center (Youth Room/ 7-8) downstairs. Bible Study - Tuesdays evenings from Entrance through the 6pm -7pm at St. Joseph Center, downstairs. lower parking lot. For College/University students FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

In 1999, a grocery store tabloid ran a banner headline across its front page : “World will end in 2000, warn Bible scholars.” The Bible scholar referred to was Jimmy Bakker. This is precisely how we should not read “apocalyptic” literature like the one we have in Luke 21:5-19. The turn of the millennium brought with it unnecessary fear and anxiety about the future. But the world goes on, perhaps more peacefully than before.

When Luke portrays Jesus teaching his followers about the end of the world, he turns to a liter- ary form called “apocalyptic” meaning “unveiling.” Indeed, hidden in the language and imagery of this chapter of Luke are some of the most complex riddles in all the New Testament. Luke draws from a staggering array of sources, some indecipherable even to the most reliable scripture scholars.

Apocalyptic literature is as old as the written word and as contemporary as Star Wars. It is highly symbolic and thus we are not to read it like a newspaper report. Apocalyptic literature is highly encoded. In the Book of Daniel for example, the writer uses sixth century rules and events to critique the second century B.C. when the ruler Antiochus was threatening the very existence of Judaism.

Luke is also straddling two generations. He inherits much of his rhetoric from Mark. Jerusalem had been destroyed, but the end had not come, though many Jews had expected it would. So Luke must temper the harsh urgency of Mark’s warnings about the end (Mk 13). While retaining much from Mark, Luke needs to read the signs of his own times and address the business of day-to-day living for the long haul. He saw as clearly as many contemporary theologians the need to live in the tension between the “now” and the “not yet.” He urges his disciples to be wary of the hysteria of the extremists. To his suffering community he instead turns to the consoling words of the angel to Mary at the beginning of his Gospel and the risen Jesus to the disciples at the end of the Gospel: “Do not be terrified.”

For each one of us the end of this world is when our personal story ends. Let us be ready for that end, being not afraid to face it. “Do not be terrified” is what the angels said and John Paul II repeated. It may not be on the cover of the tabloids. Let it be our mantra as we continue of spiritual and physical journey.

Peace and all good!

Fr. Jose Kariamadam, CMI

On December 1st we begin the new liturgical year. We will be using NEW missals! In the past we purchased annual missals at a yearly cost of $5,550. This year we purchased “permanent” missals at a cost of $18,700. This change will prove to be cost effective since we will not purchase missals each year.

If you or your family would like to make a Memorial donation towards the cost of a missal in memory of a loved one; please contact the church office.

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

Mass Intentions The Celebration of the Eucharist November 23—24

Sunday, November 17 Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 11:00 AM 5:30 PM 8:00 am .... Intention of Patrick & Ellen Bourke’s SERVERS Jackson Becker Peyton Nance Justin Miller Mycah Milton 40th Wedding Anniversary Michael Ressler Matthew Klomfas Sam Johnson Carter Woehlert 11:00 am ...  David Alexander By M/M Gilles Tremblay Volunteer needed Volunteer needed Ben Johnson Katie Woehlert 1:00 pm .... Wasner Martinez READERS Mary Gail Russ Raby Nance Connie Pierotti Merci Chartrand By Carol Cala Gary Davis Scott Donnellan Walter Stockton Volunteer needed 5:30 pm .... People of the Parish Monday, November 18 EMOHC Cheryl Trovato Selene Anderson Jonathan Azzara 6:00 pm ...  Miguel Angel Selles-1st Anniversary of Death Allyne Petersen Diann Nance Nancy Smithfield Linda Cunningham By Jocelyn Selles-Fernandez Bob Petersen Rick Catignani Mary Vozar Tuesday, November 19 Kathleen Lange Therese Ansberry Lori Akscin 7:00 am ....  Adam Kowalski Christine Voorhis Mary McIntosh Irene Buck By Patty Bevilacqua Jeffrey Doyle Mae Cruz Amy Stockton 8:15 am .... Intention of ICS Faculty, Staff & Students Maureen Boles John Cruz Jackie Vandal Wednesday, November 20 Patricia Doyle Ginny Newman Edward Grimes 7:00 am ....  Karl Heinrich Platz Maggie Kulback Gary Newman Tina White By Wayne & Judy Adams Volunteer needed Pamela Klomfas Volunteer needed 6:00 pm .... John Sites Volunteer needed Debby Riddell Volunteer needed By Fr. David & Parish Staff GREETERS Patty Pierce Pat Toutges Irene Buck Thursday, November 21 Volunteer needed 7:00 am ...  Hanley Revis Judy King Rhonda Runyon Eileen Estenson Volunteer needed By Jan & Van Revis Sylvia May Howard French Cheryl Tancrede Volunteer needed 7:30 pm .... Celia Luna Donna Fondren Bob Tancrede By Sonia Holt Friday, November 22 ROSARY Charles Robert Terry 7:00 am .... Barbara Esser By Patsy Johnson & Family Pray Daily for our Priests READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, November 23 Seminarians, and Religious Nov 17 thru Nov 24

8:00 am .... Intention of all Loaves & Fishes Volunteers Sunday Rev. Stephen Gideon Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7- St. Hugh of Lincoln 12; Lk 21:5-19 5:30 pm ... Intention of Deacon John Carroll Monday Rev. Alejandro Godinez Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; By Deacon Dominick & Family Tuesday Rev. Jae Sang Han Sunday, November 24 Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the 8:00 am ....  Phil & Irene Anderson St. Nerses the Great Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Wednesday Rev. John C Henrick By Karen Goodwin Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 St. Edmund Rich 11:00 am ... People of the Parish Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Thursday Rev. Dennis Holly Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, St. Gelasius 1:00 pm .... Rene Torres 15; Lk 19:11-28 Friday Rev. Paul Hostettler Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; By Elizabeth Ramos St. Cecilia Lk 19:41-44 3:00 pm .... Intention of our Korean Community Saturday Rev. Mark Hunt 5:30 pm .... Intention of our Youth Ministries Bl. Miguel Pro Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 The dignity of resembling the Almighty is common Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27 BISHOP ANNUAL APPEAL DONATIONS to all people; we should then love them all as -40 ourselves, as living images of the Deity. It is in this Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; GO TO THE DIOCESE that we belong to God —St. Francis de Sales Lk 23:35-43 PAYABLE TO: DIOCESE OF NASHVILLE ADDRESS: BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL “Stewardship…Living Gracefully” Stewardship of Treasure 2400 21ST AVE SOUTH Sunday envelopes NASHVILLE,TN 37212 and loose Total Contrib. Average collection from Received Families Contrib. Sunday 11/3/2013

Envelopes w/ Cash or Thank you to all who con- tributed your time, talent Checks $17,493.00 357 49.00 and treasure! Especially E-Tithing $9,489.00 101 $93.95 the 298 families who used their contribution enve- Loose Currency $2,106.14 ?? ?? lopes, the 59 who offered their gifts by loose check and the 101 who offered by e-tithing! $29,088.14

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected] Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer Request Line 645-6275 ext. 111 November 17, 2013

CALENDAR ADORATION IC NURSERY Boy

SUNDAY, November 17 Nursery hours: Gift Shop Open Before / After ALL Masses Parish Choir 9-10 am ...... MC  During 8 am Safe at Last 9:00 am ...... FLC Mass R.C.I.A. 9:15 am ...... SJC Adult Ed 9:15 am ...... SJC Religious Ed (English) 9:15 am ...... …ALL *9:15-10:45 EMOC Training 9:15am ...... MC For children of Our Lady of Providence (Sp) ...... FLC CCD Teachers, RCIA, Adult Ed Adult Bible Study (Spanish) 11:00 am ..... SJC and Choir participants Religious Ed (Spanish) 11:00 am ...... FLC IC Knitting Grp. 1:00 pm ...... SJC Exalt 4:30 pm ...... MC  During 11 am Mass MONDAY, November 18 Pray & Play 9:00 am ...... SJC/NYS AGES 4 MONTHS Thru 3 YEARS Adoration Society 6:30 PM ...... SJC Prayer Group (Sp) 7:15 pm ...... CH Volunteers Needed! Call Sharon TUESDAY, November 19 @ (931) 368-1898 Adult Bible Study 9:30 am ...... SJC Knights of Columbus 5:30 pm ...... KCH 33 Days of Glory 6:00 pm ...... FLC IC GIFT SHOP EMOC Training 6:00 pm ...... MC Children’s Choir 6:15 pm ...... MC ICCCW 6:30 PM ...... SJC CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS

WEDNESDAY, November 20 ACCEPTED

Chancel Choir 5:00 pm ...... MC VISA & MASTER CARD Cub Scouts 6:00 pm ...... FLC Life Teen 6:30 pm ...... ICS “I need nothing in this world in order to be Open before and after weekend Masses Teen Choir 6:30 pm ...... MC happy. I only need to see Jesus in Heaven ONLY. Parish Choir 6:30 pm ...... MC whom I now see and adore on the altar with Boy Scouts 6:45 pm ...... KCH RCIA Q & A 7:00 PM ...... SJC the eyes of faith.” Come to the Table 7:00 pm ...... SJC THURSDAY, November 21 St. Dominic Savio 1842-1857-He became the Room/Inn 3:00 PM ...... FLC youngest non-martyr to be canonized a Saint. If you would like to register as a Prayer Grp (Sp) 6:00 pm ...... SJC member of the parish, register NEW AHU-KERIGMA 6:00 pm ...... SJC 24 hour Adoration is held in the main Parish Choir 6:00 pm ...... MC your child for CCD, change your Venture Crew 7:00 pm ...... KCH church every Friday 7:30 a.m. to Satur- membership information or just AA Meeting 8:00 pm ...... ICS day 8:00 a.m. Adoration is also held on looking for information, FRIDAY, November 22 ADORATION ...... MC the first Friday and Saturday of each please …

CYO 6:30 pm ...... SJC month from Friday 7:30 a.m. through SATURDAY, November 23 Check out our Parish website :

Gift Shop Open Before & After 5:30 Mass Benediction on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. EMOC RETREAT 8:00 am ...... SJC PLEASE SIGN IN www.immaconception.org Rosary/Divine Mercy 2:00 pm ...... MC upon arrival. Nocturnal Adoration 5:00 pm .. FLC/MC SUNDAY, November 24 For information on Adoration Gift Shop Open Before / After ALL Masses check our website at: AA Meetings are held every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception School gym. Parish Choir 9-10 am ...... MC http://www.immaconception.org/ Safe at Last 9:00 am ...... FLC Meetings are open. R.C.I.A. 9:15 am ...... SJC Adoration_info.pdf Adult Ed 9:15 am ...... SJC Religious Ed (English) 9:15 am ...... …ALL Adult Bible Study (Spanish) 11:00 am ..... SJC Living Stewardship Now Religious Ed (Spanish) 11:00 am ...... FLC Korean Event 4:00 pm ...... FLC Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a col- Exalt 4:30 pm ...... MC lege degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to

serve. You don’t have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You only need a **Don’t forget to schedule your meeting heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. rooms with the church secretary! -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Office Phone (931) 645-6275 www.immaconception.org Email : [email protected]

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Immaculate Conception Church #331300 709 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040

TELEPHONE 931 645-6275

CONTACT PERSON Judy Spink

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