St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church DIOCESE OF KNOXVILLE, TN [email protected]stfrancistownsend.org February 21 st , 2016, Second Sunday of Lent ‘Boundless Mercy and Endless Love” - A Lenten Retreat St. Mary’s in Gatlinburg is hosting a three day Lenten Retreat for the “Year of Mercy” on Saturday March 12 th and concluding Monday evening with a Healing Service. There is no cost to attend this Retreat. The Retreat Director is Fr. Sebastian Vettickal CMI a Carmelite priest and pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, San Pedro Ca, Diocese of Los Angeles. “Fr. Sebastian is a gifted preacher and a talented teacher. He authored a book, Jericho to Jerusalem, in 2013. He has a Master’s degree in Theology and Counseling.” (From Holy Trinity Parish website info) Fr. Anthony, Pastor of St. Mary’s invites all to come and share in this retreat to prepare in a deepening of the spiritual journey that leads us to Easter Joy. More information can be found on the Retreat flyer posted on St. Francis News bulletin board next to front door of the Church. SMOKY MOUNTAIN DEANERY Lenten Penance Services – Retreats All Services begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated) Tuesday, February 23 - HOLY CROSS - Pigeon Forge Thursday, February 25 - SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT Tuesday, March 1 - OUR LADY OF FATIMA – Alcoa Monday, March 7 - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION & HOLY GHOST (at IC) Tuesday, March 8 - HOLY FAMILY (Seymour) Wednesday, March 9 - SAINT JOHN XXIII @ 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 14 - SAINT MARY’S (GATLINBURG) Wednesday, March 16 - SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER (MADISONVILLE) SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL plans all-day confessions on Good Friday, March 25, (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Fr. Jerry Daniels Bishops Appeal 2016 “In the Name of Jesus, we commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, talents and resources as an outward sign of the treasure we hold in Christ.” ST. FRANCIS 2016 PARISH GOAL - $9,300.00 Fr. Jerry’s Tidbits As we enter into the Second week of Lent, our parish family invites you and your family every Friday in Lent to pray the Stations of the Cross. Please join Father Jerry and us on Friday, February 26th at 5:00 PM to pray the Stations of the Cross, followed by a meatless meal. Weather permitting, the stations will be prayed at our outdoor stations along the river. In the event of inclement weather, the stations will be prayed in the church nave. Immediately following the stations, join in fellowship for a meatless pot luck meal, coordinated by our HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE. If you would like to bring a soup or other meatless item on one of the other Fridays during Lent, there is a sign-up sheet in Shea Hall or simply contact Elizabeth - Coordinator 865-456-7576 or Chairperson - Martha 865-984-4873.
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All Services begin at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated)
Tuesday, February 23 - HOLY CROSS - Pigeon Forge Thursday, February 25 - SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT
Tuesday, March 1 - OUR LADY OF FATIMA – Alcoa Monday, March 7 - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION & HOLY GHOST (at IC) Tuesday, March 8 - HOLY FAMILY (Seymour)
Wednesday, March 9 - SAINT JOHN XXIII @ 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 14 - SAINT MARY’S (GATLINBURG)
Wednesday, March 16 - SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER (MADISONVILLE) SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL plans all-day confessions on Good Friday, March 25, (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Fr. Jerry Daniels
Bishops Appeal 2016
“In the Name of Jesus, we commit
ourselves to be good stewards of the
gifts entrusted to us, to share our
time, talents and resources as an
outward sign of the treasure we hold in
Christ.”
ST. FRANCIS 2016 PARISH GOAL -
$9,300.00
Fr. Jerry’s Tidbits
As we enter into the Second week of Lent, our parish family invites
you and your family every Friday in Lent to pray the Stations of the
Cross. Please join Father Jerry and us on Friday, February 26th at 5:00
PM to pray the Stations of the Cross, followed by a meatless meal.
Weather permitting, the stations will be prayed at our outdoor
stations along the river. In the event of inclement weather, the
stations will be prayed in the church nave. Immediately following the
stations, join in fellowship for a meatless pot luck meal, coordinated
by our HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE. If you would like to bring a soup or
other meatless item on one of the other Fridays during Lent, there is a
sign-up sheet in Shea Hall or simply contact Elizabeth -
Coordinator 865-456-7576 or Chairperson - Martha 865-984-4873.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 22nd 8:30am Poor Souls in Purgatory
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23rd 8:30am
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24th 8:30am
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25th 8:30am
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26th
8:30am Poor Souls in Purgatory 5PM – Stations of Cross – Lenten Soup Supper
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27th
4PM Vigil Mass - Adam & Helen Bozant – Repose of their Souls
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28th
9:00am Pro Populo (People of the Parish)
In lieu of flowers, Fr. Jerry asks that anyone who is interested, make a
donation to:
Notre Dame Seminary
Graduate School of Theology
2901 S. Carrollton Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Mass Intentions: To schedule a Mass intention (at least two weeks in advance), please contact Father Jerry Daniels at 865-448-6070. The usual donation is $10.00 in this diocese.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Please submit announcements in advance to Emmanuel Nwadike via [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline: Submissions are made to Emmanuel Nwadike via [email protected] by Tuesday at noon. Submissions should be brief, pre-edited, employ only standard capitalization and punctuation, and should not contain any emboldened or underlined words or phrases. All submissions are subject to further editing for length and clarity.
Prayer Requests: Sick and recovering parishioners—Ivan & Maryann Ashworth, Sarah Hebert, Donna Shafer, Sue Nichols, Stella Sorvillo, Juanita Sanchez, Marilyn Janke, Lorraine Crawford, Russ Sorvillo and Bob Hood. Please pray for friends and family members: John Marschall, Tim Thomason, and Shirley Keeven. Prayers for friends and family members will be for a 30-day time period. Please send your requests to Emanuel Nwadike via [email protected] or 786-387-2200.
Before working with minors, all parish staff and volunteers must attend a “Protecting
God’s Children” seminar, undergo a criminal background check and agree to follow all
policies concerning the protection of minors from sexual abuse. Anyone who has
actual knowledge of or who has reasonable cause to suspect an incident of sexual
abuse should report such information to the appropriate civil authorities first, then to
the bishop’s office, (865) 584-3307, or the diocesan victims’ assistance coordinator,
Marla Lenihan, (865) 482- 1388.
Last Week’s Mass Participation: 186 in attendance with
donations of $1,969.00 to the parish general fund
Ash Wednesday: 55 in attendance with donations of $247.00
Collection for Black and Indian Missions: $177.00
Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe: $69.00
Collection Counters: 2/22/16, Ilene Rainwater and Janet Fallat
2/29/16, Sharon McKune and Colleen Bruno
3/07/16, Sharon McKune and Sharon Boudin
SFA Parishioner’s Directory: If you have any changes in your contact information (phone number, address, email address, etc.), please let Linda Sanchez know via [email protected] or 865-977-0999. Thank you
Birthdays and Anniversaries
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
PRIEST: Rev. Jerry Daniels
LAY PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:
OFFICE MANAGER:
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC:
BOOKKEEPER (865-982-3672): Kathleen Halligan
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR: Elizabeth Anderson
PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR: Martha Frink
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR: JoAnne Aylward
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Cam King
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Jason Smith
RCIA-RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Joyce Welsh
WEBMASTER: JoAnne Aylward
PHYSICAL FACILITIES SUPERVISOR: John Peychal
ASSISTANT FACILITIES SUPERVISOR: Dante Bruno
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR VOCATIONS: Sister Francesca Silver, FSE
RCIA: Are you or someone you know interested in inquiring
about the Catholic faith? For more information, contact
Joyce Welsh at 865-382-4706.
Calling All Women Seeking Grace, Sowing Hope, and Sharing Mercy in Times Such as These: The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is having its annual convention on April 14-16 at Holy Trinity in Jefferson City. Come spend a faith filled weekend with women from our diocese as we enjoy exciting speakers, celebrate Mass together, and experience an opportunity for fellowship. Contact Judy Collins, 423-639-0688, [email protected]; Pat Duda, 423-231-2613, [email protected]; or Anne Wharton, 865-850-2222, [email protected] for info about hotel arrangements and convention. Convention registration forms are available online at http://www.kdccw.org.
Rosary for Life and 40 Days for Life
Beginning Ash Wed, Feb 10, you are invited to participate in our diocesan 40 Days for Life vigil of prayer as a witness of hope across the street from the Knoxville Planned Parenthood Clinic. Please join us in giving a peaceful, prayerful witness to the Gospel of Life from 7am – 5 pm each day and from 5-7pm in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Please visitwww.dioknox.org for further information and direct your questions to Paul Simoneau.
St. Francis will join in with CCW on Feb. 15th or Our Lady of Fatima on March 3rd or March 10th. Go pray for a couple of hours. Martha Frink
St. Vincent de Paul Society (865-312-0141
The Society of St. Vincent DePaul will be preparing Easter food
baskets for individuals and families in need in the Townsend area.
The basket will provide food and necessities to prepare an Easter
meal. If you know someone who would like an Easter food basket,
please call SVDP, 312-0141. If you would like to make a
contribution for Easter baskets, please place your donation in the
“Poor Box.” Your generosity is appreciated.
SVDP meets the first and third Wednesday at 5 pm in the Parish
Resource Center. All are welcome.
HOLY MASS: Saturday at 4pm Sunday at 9am Monday-Friday at 8:30am First Saturday at 9:00am CONFESSIONS: Saturday at 3:00pm – 3:40pm Sunday at 8:15am – 8:40am Or by Request to Priest.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Please ask an usher for a registration form, and then place the completed form in the collection basket at Mass.
