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February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord

PARISH MINISTRY TEAM

PRIEST: Rev. Antonio Giraldo OFFICE MANAGER: Kathy Meyerkord BOOKKEEPER: Kathleen Halligan LITURGY/MUSIC DIRECTOR: JoAnne Romer-Aylward RCIA/ADULT Ed: Bruce Boudin WELCOMING,EVENTS AND SOCIALS: TEAM GARDENS & FACILITIES: Jim Moretti SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE: JoAnne Romer-Aylward PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY: Susan Quinn

PARISH ASSOCIATIONS

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Ilene Rainwater

• ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Sharon McKune

MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE

HOLY MASS: Saturdays – Vigil Mass - 4:00PM Sundays – 9:00AM DAILY MASS: MON, TU, TH & FRI - 8:30AM (NO MASS ON WEDNESDAYS) Check bulletin/website for changes CONFESSION: Saturdays: 3:00PM – 3:40PM Sundays: 8:15AM – 8:40AM Other times by request to priest HOLY DAYS: Check bulletin or website NEW PARISHIONERS: Please contact the pastor or ask an usher / welcoming member for a registration form, and then place the completed form in the offertory basket or mail it to the church office. For more infor- mation call 865-448-6070. PARISHIONERS: Please report any change of contact information to the parish office via e-mail, mail or phone. BAPTISM: Parents are required to attend the Baptismal Prep Class. Your family must be registered in the parish. MARRIAGE: Contact the parish priest a minimum of six months before the wedding to allow for marriage preparation formation. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Anyone entering the hospital or in serious ill health is encouraged to be anointed. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please email Microsoft Word articles to sfabulletin@comcast.net with the subject of “Bulletin Announcement” by Tuesday 12:00PM. All submissions are subject to further editing to fit the for- mat of the bulletin. THANKS!

• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

7717 River Road - Townsend, TN 37882

865 — 448 — 6070 Website: stfrancistownsend.org E-mail: stfrancistownsend@comcast.net

SANCTUARY FLOWERS: If you would like

to donate to the altar flowers fund in memory of or in honor of someone, con- tact the Parish Office via phone or email. The cost is $35.00 for 2 weeks. Thank You!

MASS INTENTIONS: (Mass cards are available upon request)

The Rosary is prayed 35 minutes Before each Weekend Mass

MONDAY 2/3 8:30 AM (CS) Winifred T. Mitchell TUESDAY 2/4 8:30 AM (CS) WEDNESDAY 2/5 NO DAILY MASS THURSDAY 2/6 8:30 AM FRIDAY 2/7 8:30 AM Clare Marschall SATURDAY 2/8 4:00 PM Zack Bell, JoAnn Nieman SUNDAY 2/9 9:00 AM

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

MON 2/3 9:00 AM Weekly Church/Hall Cleaning TUE 2/4 WED 2/5 5:30 PM SVDP—PRC THU 2/6 FRI 2/7 9:00 AM 1st Friday Adoration SAT 2/8 4:00 PM Vigil Mass SUN 2/9 9:00 AM Mass 10:45 AM RCIA - Shea Hall PRAYER REQUESTS: (Homebound, sick or recovering parishioners, friends and relatives): Amy Frink, Charlotte Graham, Jeanne Gorski, Gerry Romer, Marilyn Janke, Ron McCarthy, Margaret Jordan, Donald Harris, Sarah Hebert, Raymond Roy, Will Hemmeke, Connie Gooden, Mike Luck, Rita Ham- ilton, Deb Koehler, Dave Hmielewski, Robert Garcia, Josette Rabun To schedule a Mass intention, (at least two weeks in advance), please send an e-mail to stfrancis- townsend@comcast.net or call the

• ffice at 865-448-6070. Please

specify whether the Mass Intention is for a living or deceased loved

• ne. The usual requested donation

for a Mass intention is $10.00 in the Diocese of Knoxville.

SANCTUARY CANDLE: In memory of Dyanne

Thorne Mauer donated by Camilla Sorrell. If you would like to donate to the sanctuary can- dle fund in memory of or in honor of someone, please contact the Parish Office via phone or

• email. The cost is $12.00 for 1 week.

PASTORAL CARE AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

How can St. Francis of Assisi be of As- sistance/Service to you & your loved

• nes? If you have needs or questions

please contact our Pastoral Ministry at 865-738-3899.

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP & ATTENDANCE

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Collection: $1,875.00 Attendance: 134 SECOND COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA Collection: $682.00

• CS = COMMUNION SERVICE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

RD

3:00 PM

This year’s Mardi Gras is a party NOT a fundraiser! However, donations can be giv- en at the door that will go into our “Wish List” fund.

Want to add you voice to the final Mardi Gras Party Planning? Come to the meeting in Shea Hall on February 18 at 12:30 pm !

DIVINE WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00 p.m. Parish Resource Center All Are Welcome

PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN BOARDS IN THE CHURCH FOYER & SHEA HALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:

2/2 “Loss of Spouse” Seminar at Highland Manor Inn 2:30—4:30 PM 2/9—5/10 Grief Support weekly Seminars (No Seminar on Easter Sunday) 2/22 Diocesan Women’s Retreat “Cultivating the Interior Life” 3/5 Catholic Charities of East Tennessee Annual Dinner 3/21 “Call to Love” Marriage Conference 3/28 Men’s Retreat “Reclaim Fatherhood”

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In the Gospel, we hear Simeon say to Mary: “...your own soul shall be pierced with a sword—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.” Your generosity enables the Society of St. Vin- cent de Paul to bring hope to parents whose hearts are burdened with worries and concerns. SVDP meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5:00PM in the PRC building. All are welcome! God bless and for your continued sup- port of SVDP! FEBRUARY 8 & 9 SECOND COLLECTION OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE FUND (O&M) Your donations made to this fund will help pay for the rising cost of maintain- ing our aging buildings and to continue with preventative maintenance. Thank you for your support of this new fund! If you would be willing to commit to a specific time for a holy hour with Jesus, please contact Jackie Wagner at 330-807-8663.

First Friday

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - 9:00 AM

BISHOP STIKA ISSUES DIRECTIVE FOR MASS CELEBRATIONS DURING FLU SEASON

Since February is typically the peak of flu season, Bishop Richard F. Stika has is- sued a directive suspending the distribution of the Precious Blood and the exchange

• f handshakes during the sign of peace at all Masses in the Diocese of Knoxville

effective Feb. 1 and continuing through March 1. Any parishioner exhibiting cold or flu symptoms is encouraged to refrain from attending Mass and is released from their Sunday obligation during this time.

THE CANDLEMAS

This feast of the presentation of the Lord we also call Candlemas. As we commemorate Jesus presented in the temple by the ever-faithful Mary and Joseph, we recall the incarnation, the Christ- mas mystery and the bestowal of light to humankind. It has long been our Catholic custom to bless candles on this day, both candles for our own homes and especially those we will use throughout the liturgical year. What we remember, what we do, and what we hope to see is laid out and cele- brated in the prayer of the blessing of the candles that began our liturgy today. Today is also a special day for me, a day of beautiful memories. Ever since I was a child, mom used to wake me up, early on this day, to go to church and thank God for the gift of life. We pro- cessed with candles, participated in the Eucharist, and gave thanks to God. That was the beginning of my Birthday since I was little. Then, we went home and had breakfast. Our birthdays were the only days on which we could have two eggs for breakfast! We have addressed God, the “source and origin of all light, who on this day showed to the just man Simeon the light

• f revelation to the Gentiles,” asking that the candles which we are eager to carry in praise of your name may light
• ur way as we tread the path of virtue, seeking to reach the light that never fails. May our hearing of the gospel and

the Eucharist make us ready to pray with Simeon, “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word.” PASTOR’S NOTES

• · No envelope provided in monthly “mailed to

home” packet

· Envelopes are not needed for this collection.

However (1) you may use an envelope that is provided in the pews or (2) you may use your

• wn envelope and write on the envelope “O&M.”

· Placed in Second/Special collection on O&M

weekends (2/9, 5/3, 6/14, 7/12, 8/2, 8/30, 10/14, 11/11)

· Monies will be used to offset the rising cost of

maintaining our aging buildings and to continue with preventative maintenance The “Green Envelope” Parish-wide charitable contribution entity has not yet been identified. If you could

• ffer some suggestions as to where these donations could be used most appropriately, it would be

greatly appreciated! Please send your suggestions to David Quinn, who will compile a list for our Parish Finance Committee to review and select. Hopefully, this process will be completed by February. Once completed, designated sponsorship and our final payment to the Ghana mission will be announced.

· supplied in monthly “mailed to home” packet · Previously labeled “Ghana” · Used for (Parish-wide) charitable contribution

to designated charity

· Placed in normal weekend collection (not a

Second/Special collection)

· Green envelope is NOT used for O&M collec-

tions

Welcome to Holy Grounds! The purpose of this group is to come together in coffee and conversation once a month to help us grow in our faith and holi-

• ness. Holy Grounds will meet on the Third Friday of each month, beginning

THIS MONTH, on Friday, February 21st from 6:15—7:30 in Shea Hall. Each month the group will pick a topic and will read about, research, and prepare for conversation on that

• topic. February’s Holy Grounds coffee and conversation topic will be on St. Mother Theresa.

Unlike a traditional book club, no one particular book will be identified. Simply start digging into the life of

• St. Mother Theresa, take notes and bring your notes (and reference material if you like) with you to the

February 21st meeting. No need to register, just show up and plan on having a relaxing, inspiring time with your fellow parishioners discussing the life of St. Mother Theresa. If you would like more information about this newly forming group, please contact Jackie Wagner 865-376-3904. Mark your calendars:

Holy Grounds: February 21st at 6:15 PM - Shea Hall

A NEW GROUP IS BEING FORMED AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: HOLY GROUNDS! A NEW LENDING LIBRARY IN THE PARISH RESOURCE BUILDING! Three sets of new shelves have been installed in the Parish Resource Build- ing (PRC) for our new library. Joyce Welsh has volunteered to handle organ- izing the new library and may request help from others at a later date. Initially, books will be provided by Fr. Antonio, a couple of parishioners, and

• ther sources. As the library grows, it may contain audio and video materials in addition to books.

Our new library is in it’s very beginning stages and we will keep you apprised of it’s progress here in the

• bulletin. If you have any questions or would like more information about our new library, please contact

Joyce Welsh at 865-382-4706 or ltlgodzillasmama@gmail.com