FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY + WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION
Office E-mail: [email protected]
Announcement Deadlines
Bulletin: Mondays, 8:00 am (Flyers may be submitted for the 2nd
weekend of the month.) All submissions must be via e-mail.
Ambo: Fridays, 8:00 am
Prayer Chain
Renee Hamilton: [email protected]
High School Youth Ministry
Meets every Sunday evening after the 6 pm Mass until 9:30
pm in Seton Hall. All youth in grades 8-12 are invited to
attend!
Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 27
4:30 pm
† Mildred Morvant
Sunday, December 28
8:30 am
Michael & Brittany LaBoe—anniversary
10:30 am
† Robert Lynch
6:00 pm
People of St. John Neumann
Monday, December 29
8:10 am
Donald Nicholson
Tuesday, December 30
7:00 am
† James DiStefano
Coming into the Catholic Church
Are you interested in learning about the Catholic faith? Questions or
concerns? Wondering how to become a Catholic? If so, please contact
Sr. Elizabeth, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator.
Wednesday, December 31
12:00 pm
† John Mardini
6:00 pm
Deacon Mike & Anita Gouge
(Vigil for Solemnity of Mary)
Altar Flowers
If you are interested in donating flowers on the altar for the
weekend Masses, please see the sign-up book in the
narthex. Once you have decided on a weekend, please contact
Myra Fancher to discuss arrangement and payment.
Thursday, January 1, The Solemnity of Mary
8:30 am
† Michael Galloway
10:30 am
People of St. John Neumann
Please check back next weekend for an update on our
parish finances!
Saturday, January 3
4:30 pm
† Elizabeth Gillen
Friday, January 2
8:10 am
Christine Smythe
Sunday, January 4
8:30 am
† Mark Metzger
10:30 am
† Betty Rome
6:00 pm
People of St. John Neumann
† Repose of the soul
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
“Let us confidently approach the throne of grace
for mercy and to find help and favor in time of
need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
Packets explaining Eucharistic Adoration are available. Contact Anita
Gouge (966-9504 or [email protected]) or Sue Conway, Evening
Division Leader (966-1736) for more information.
Serve God With Loving Hearts,
Joyfully Embrace Our Christian
Faith, Nurture Individual and
Academic Excellence
Saint John Neumann Catholic School
625 St. John Court
Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: (865) 777-0077
Fax: (865) 777-0087
www.sjncs-knox.org
Principal
Bill Derbyshire
Assistant Principal
Mary Sue Kosky
Our parish school enrolls students from Pre-school to
the 8th grade. Before and after care is available for
students. Please contact the school office for further
information.
TIMES TO BE FILLED
Monday:
Midnight - 1:00 am
Monday:
1:00 - 2:00 am
Wednesday:
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday:
2:00 - 3:00 am
Friday:
2:00 - 3:00 am
Friday:
3:00 - 4:00 am
Saturday:
4:00 - 5:00 pm (1st & 2nd wknd of mo.)
Sunday:
11:00—12:00 pm
Sponsor of the Week
Please Pray for
the Sick in Our
Parish
Listed are the names of the
parishioners we are praying
for at Mass. Please continue
to keep them in your prayers.
Dylan Boswell
Sue Conway
Larry Edwards
Sarah Holmes
Vann Johnston, Sr.
Michael Ryan
Jennifer Saxon
Magda Smith
PARISH STAFF
Family & Parish Life
Grades K-12 Faith Formation
Marilyn Derbyshire
777-4312
[email protected]
Adult Faith Formation
Sr. Elizabeth Wanyoike
777-4313
[email protected]
Business Manager
Ellie Sanchez-Valencia
777-4311
[email protected]
COUNCIL 8781
Doug Varga,
Varga Grand Knight
Don Schreyer,
Schreyer Deputy Grand Knight
Stuart Lewis,
Lewis Financial Secretary
KOC Breakfast Buffet
Next Sunday, January 4
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Did you know the priest's alb is white because
white signifies purity?
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Mondays from 8:00 – 10:00 pm in
the SJN School Gym. All men 18
and over are invited to participate. Enter
the gym through the rear door. For more
information contact: Peter McKenzie at
(865) 680-2116.
Menu:
Pancakes (plain, chocolate chip, and pecan)
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patties and Links
Hash Brown Rounds
Biscuits - Gravy - Grits
Coffee/Orange Juice
Cost:
Immediate Family: $25.00
OR
Ages 13 & Above: $6.00/person
Ages 4 - 12: $5.00/person
Ages 3 & Under Free
Rectory and Convent
Open House
Hosted by the Women’s Club of SJN
Sunday, January 4
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Donation of Flowers
Altar & Tabernacle Sides:
From The Art & Environment
Committee
For Christmas
Ladies—we need volunteers to bring food and
help host! If interested, please contact Carol
Dawson at [email protected]
(subject line: Open House).
Secretary
Mary Hearnsberger
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Lilia Walker
777-4316
[email protected]
Music Coordinator
Choir Director
Jonathan Leichman
[email protected]
Contemporary Ensemble
Kay Marie Hodge
712-1707
Youth Ministry
Al Forsythe
[email protected]
Facilities Manager
Harry Schukman
[email protected]
“FORTY HOURS WITH JESUS CHRIST”
Thursday, Jan. 1 at 7:00 pm through Saturday, Jan. 3 at 2:30 pm
Please join this special adoration of the Holy Eucharist at the altar in the
church sanctuary.
The devotion of 40 Hours was organized in this country in the 19th century by our
patron saint, John Neumann!
♦ Begins with Exposition in the church at 7:00 pm on Thursday, Jan. 1
♦ 42 hours of continuous Exposition of the Eucharist (except 8:10 am Mass on
Friday, Jan. 3). Ends at 2:30 pm on Saturday, Jan. 3.
♦ Sign up & obtain more information in the narthex or outside the Adoration
Chapel
Activities & Events for the Ladies of St. John Neumann
All Ladies of St. John Neumann are automatic members of the Women’s Club! Please note in your Smartphone, iPad,
iPod, or Datebook these upcoming SJN Women’s Club events and activities. Hope to see you at an event soon!
A holy day has dawned upon us; come you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the
earth. - John 1:1 - 5
DEC
Thank You!
We hope you and your family are enjoying the Christmas season. We had munches of fun at this year’s
Cookie Exchange. Everyone, thanks for coming!
BreastCancerScreening
Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center is
delighted once again to bring breast cancer
screening to SJN. The Mobile Digital
Mammography Coach will provide services
on Tuesday, Jan. 13, beginning at 8:30 am.
Most insurances will be filed. Please bring
your insurance card for filing and driver’s
license at time of service. For those who do
not have insurance and would like to
participate, the cost is $145; payable at time
of service. For more information or an
appointment, please call KCBC at 583583-1003.
If you would like to donate an item to the auction please contact
Mary Marlowe at [email protected]. This year we are also offering
sponsorships that would give your company great exposure and an
advertising opportunity.
DIOCESAN NEWS
Diocese of Knoxville Chancery Office • 805 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919 • (865) 584-3307 • www.dioknox.org
Annual Rosary for Life – January 10
Bishop Stika invites you to join
Cardinal Justin Rigali for our fifth
annual Rosary for Life on January 10,
2015 at 10:00 am in front of
the Planned Parenthood Clinic in
Knoxville on 710 N. Cherry St. just off
of I-40 Exit 390. Last year, several
hundred joined His Eminence in
praying the Rosary in a loving witness
Need a speaker for your service club or guild or know of a group who might? Catholic Charities program of the Gospel of Life. Please visit
staff and executive director are happy to present information and inspirational stories that are sure to
www.dioknox.org or contact Paul
enlighten and motivate your group to action! Call Sherrie at 865-524-9896 Ext 1005 to schedule.
Simoneau at
Catholic Charities and The UT Law Clinic are hosting an informative session regarding Executive Action on [email protected] or 862-5753
Immigration. The session will be Saturday, January 3, at 3 p.m., at The Knoxville Catholic High School for more information.
Gym. Come and learn more about how the new executive action taken by President Obama will affect you
MEN’S CLOTHING NEEDED
and your family. For more information contact Alessandra at 865-971-3550 or [email protected].
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries helps
Catholic Charities will again be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at
several Knoxville parishes. This life-changing program teaches how to achieve financial
goals. The 9 week course will be held at All Saints beginning Monday, January, 12,
at 7 p.m. – to register contact Alan Sieve at [email protected]; Holy Ghost on
Wednesday, January 7, at 7 p.m. – contact Carol Lougheed at
[email protected]; Sacred Heart Cathedral (ENGLISH) on Thursday,
January 8, at 7 p.m. – contact Tom Shannon at [email protected] and Sacred Heart Cathedral
(SPANISH) on Sunday, January 11, at 2:30 p.m. – contact Norma Huerta 865-296-0868. The cost is
$100.
to clothe some 100 plus homeless men
on a regular basis. These men do not
have money for clothing at this time as
they are working towards getting back
on their feet again, so any items
donated are given away free of
charge. SJN Parishioner, Robert
Gipson is happy to pick up any
The Office of Immigrant Services of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, known as OIS, will hold an
donations of men’s clothing you may
information session to help those benefiting from the recently announced executive action related to
have. If you would like to donate,
immigration. The informative session will be on January 3 at 3pm at the Knoxville Catholic High School's gym, please contact Robert at (865) 214in Knoxville (9245 Fox Lonas Rd. Knoxville TN 37923).
4142 or [email protected].
La Oficina de Servicios al Inmigrante de Caridades Católicas del Este de Tennessee, conocida como
OIS, por su siglas en Inglés, tendrá una sesión informativa para ayudar a quienes pueden beneficiarse por la
orden ejecutiva sobre inmigración recientemente anunciada por el presidente de los Estados Unidos. La
Sesión informativa se llevará a cabo el 3 de enero a las 3 p.m. en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria
católica Knoxville Catholic High School, en Knoxville (9245 Fox Lonas Rd. Knoxville TN 37923).
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Ladies of Charity is currently seeking a full-time Executive Director of the Thrift Shop &
Warehouse Store and the Emergency Assistance Program. Work location is at 120 W. Baxter
Ave 37917. For more information about the job qualifications, responsibilities and job
description, go to ladiesofcharityknox.org. Resume and three work-related references with
current contact information, must be submitted by January 15 to [email protected].
Family Honor at St. Stephen’s, Chattanooga– Recommended for Parents & their Confirmands
Parents, have you had “the talk” with your child? Do you know what you are going to say? Do you need some assistance getting the conversation
started or just need opportunities to continue with success? Don’t worry…help is here!
Join us at St. Stephen’s Parish Center on Saturday, February 7th, 2015, 8:30am-3:30 pm for Real Love & Real Life. Parents, this program is designed
for you and your 8th grader. (Parents & their 7th or 9th graders are also invited.) It will bring you together with other parish families to learn about love,
life, chastity and God’s gift of sexuality. You and your child will have the chance to enhance your communication skills, discuss true worth, guidelines
for future dating and lots more. Here, one parent shares what they liked most about the program, “It opened a door for me that wasn’t open before
between my daughter and me. I definitely feel more comfortable and confident discussing chastity with her.”
Real Love & Real Life is a fun, unique, interactive program presented by Family Honor, Inc. The deadline for registering is January 30th. Space is
limited so register early online www.familyhonor.org. There is no charge for this program (though donations will be requested). For more information
contact Blane and Mary Pat Haywood- [email protected] or (706) 459-6391. Hope to see you soon!
DIVORCE SUPPORT
St. John Neumann Family & Parish Life is partnering with the Diocesan Office of Marriage Preparation & Enrichment to offer Divorce Support. Divorce
& Beyond is a support group for Catholic men and women who have experienced or are experiencing divorce. You will find a safe environment to
explore the myriad of feelings that divorce brings. Join us as you experience hope and healing simply by listening and sharing experiences and
insights with others. Divorce support helps you to understand what you are going through and learn from others who have gone through the same
things. Divorce and Beyond will help to make divorce a growth experience.
We invite each one of you with a need for healing and help to move beyond separation and to participate in this 9-week Catholic-based program
beginning Sunday, January 11 from 4:00-5:30 pm. Meetings will be held at St. John Neumann parish. Cost for supplies is $15.00. For more
information, contact your facilitator, Mary Coffey at (865) 966-3237 or email [email protected]. To register, contact Marilyn Derbyshire, Family
& Parish Life Ministry Coordinator, at (865) 777-4312 or [email protected].
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
ANOINTING & PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK:
Please notify the church office if someone wants to be visited in the hospital, nursing home or at home. Our pastoral staff and Eucharistic
Ministers will gladly minister to those in need. For the ANOINTING OF THE SICK, the priest should be notified as soon as serious illness
is diagnosed or serious injury is indicated; please do not wait until the end is near before notifying us.
BAPTISM:
Parents planning to have their child baptized are to attend a Parents’ Preparation class, unless they have attended a class within the past
three years. Call Quent or Diane Below at (865) 675-3623 to register for the class. The class may be attended at another parish.
Baptisms are scheduled by appointment with one of our priests or deacons. Please call the parish office for any other information.
CONFIRMATION:
Confirmation is celebrated at St. John Neumann during the junior or senior year of high school. The Confirmation process if formation and
education. The initial meetings for each cycle are held in the fall, around the time that school starts. Preparation for the Sacrament of
Confirmation is separate from regular Religious Education at SJN and Catholic High School.
MARRIAGE:
The Catholic Church requires a preparation period for marriage. In this diocese, the preparation period is four months and includes at
least four working meetings with one of the priests or deacons, plus a marriage preparation weekend. The wedding date may be set at
the second session with the priest or deacon.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):
We welcome all who feel interested in the Catholic Faith or have been going to Mass but are not Catholics to learn more through our
RCIA program. Please call us, or see our website for more information.
CONVALIDATION OF MARRIAGE:
The church teaches that married persons must be in a valid marriage recognized by the church in order to receive the Eucharist worthily.
If you want help pursuing a case with the Tribunal, we will be happy to assist you.