Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. Simon and his partners leave all to follow Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). Deacon Moises proclaims today’s gospel reading and gives the homily.*
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Come and enjoy potluck dinner and dancing with your fellow parishioners.
When: Saturday, February 13th. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Where: McMinn Senior Center, 215 McMinn St., Athens
There will be door prizes and a Best Costume Prize. Bring your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend for a night of dinner and dancing. Sign up sheet for Potluck Dinner & Dance is in the small table by the Mardi Gras sign. Contact for Mardi Gras is Hugh Reed, 887-6798.
FIESTA “MARDI GRAS” CARNAVAL, CENA/ BAILE, ESTILO “POT-LUCK”, PLATILLOS PARA COMPARTIR EL SÁBADO 13 DE FEBRERO.
Donde: Centro de Adultos Mayores “Senior Center “de McMinn
Tiempo: las puertas se abren a las 6:15 p.m. Cena: a las 7:00 p.m.
Habrá premios y un premio al mejor disfraz. Invite a su esposa (o), novia (o); o a su amigo (a); para una noche de cena y baile. Escriba su nombre en las hojas que están en la mesa pequeña por donde está el anuncio del Mardi Gras, para la cena estilo “Potluck” y baile. La persona a contactar para el Mardi Gras es Hugh o Connie Reed, 887-6798.
Every so often we’ll publish a “sound bite” from the homily that teaches an important lesson in just a couple of minutes. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire homily, you can listen to the sound bite!
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In this week’s sound bite, Fr. William teaches us about God’s “pure love,” based on Paul’s teaching on love from the 2nd reading (1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 [13:4-13]). The 3 minute message is taken from Sunday’s homily.
When Jesus claims his salvific mission is for all people, not just the Jews, he is expelled by the enraged members of the Nazarean synagogue. (Luke 4:21-30)
Today’s gospel reading is proclaimed by Deacon Moises and the homily is given by Fr. William.
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“For I was in prison and you visited me.” [Matt 25:36] A great way to “visit” those who are incarcerated without physically going behind the bars is to exchange letters with a prisoner in our Deanery. Inmates feel detached and marginalized. Many suffer from loneliness and boredom. A caring pen pal can make a real difference.
An easy way to become involved in the prison and jail ministry is to be willing to write an occasional letter to a Catholic inmate or to an inmate who is interested in the Catholic faith. If this ministry is something that tugs at your heart, please contact Deacon Tom McConnell, St. Jude Parish (brendaandtom@comcast.net or 596-1905/209-5485).
Today we added our parish directory to the site. Just click the “Directory” link at the top of any page to access it. Now it’s even easier to match our parishioners’ faces with their names.
Please let the parish office know if you’d like to have any of your listing information changed or removed. We can also easily add information (phone number, child’s name, address, etc.) if it’s missing from your listing.
While attending worship in the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and declares himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy. (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21) Today’s gospel reading is proclaimed by Deacon Moises and the homily is given by Fr. William.
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Important Announcement Regarding Search for Music Director
St. Mary Catholic Parish, Athens, Tennessee, has an open position for Music Director. The ideal candidate should be a practicing Catholic or someone who has a good understanding of the Catholic Church teachings and the Sacred Liturgy; at least three years of experience planning music for weekend liturgies, Holy Days, and sacramental liturgies; funerals and weddings, recruiting, training and directing adult choir and cantors, as well as leading the assembly in song.
Ideal candidate will have proven organizational and interpersonal skills, strong organ/piano and vocal skills, experience in choral music, and experience with Roman Catholic liturgy, as well as administrative, budgeting and communication skills. Degree in liturgical music preferred; equivalent experience acceptable as well. Applications should be sent to:
St. Mary Catholic Church
1291 East Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303.
Attn: Connie Reed or Holly Gates.
Applications should reach the office no later than January 28, 2010.
Fr. William Dickson Oruko, AJ,
Pastor.
It looks like we’re on the right track with our website and our Facebook page. Pope Benedict XVI is solidly behind using technology and social networks to evangelize and build community. And yesterday he delivered a clear message to priests regarding his support for the use of technology in their ministries.
Vatican City, Jan 23, 2010 / 10:24 am (CNA).- In his message for the 44th World Day for Social Communications, Pope Benedict calls for priests to “make astute use” of available technology in becoming a presence as community leaders on the web. However, he urges them to remain “less notable for their media savvy than for their priestly heart.”
The 2010 World Day for Social Communications will take place on May 16 under the theme “The Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the Word.” The Holy Father’s message was released yesterday. Read more here.
Yesterday’s 6:00 p.m. Mass was offered for the people of Haiti and all those affected in some way by the earthquake.
Listen as Deacon Moises proclaims the very appropriate gospel reading (Matthew 25: 34-40) and Fr. William delivers the homily. Also included in the recording are the prayers offered for Haiti during the Mass.
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Our middle and high school youth met tonight following the Mass for Haiti. They enjoyed pizza and then discussed various real life scenarios where you had to make a decision that could have many more consequences than are apparent at the time.
For example, if you were checking out at Walmart and the cashier accidentally gave you an extra $10 in change, what would you do? Would you tell her? Or would you pocket it and figure it was your lucky day? What if you did pocket it? Did you think that the cashier just might lose her job over this mistake? This and other hypothetical situations made for lively discussion, led by the animated and inspirational Ellen Underdown.
You can selectively view and download photos from our Flickr library. The photos are organized in sets. Follow this link and double-click on any set and then on the photo of your choice to display a larger image. Then click the “All Sizes” button directly above the image and select the photo size you want to download. Download the image using the download link above the photo.
Ms. Julie Gallenger, St. Mary’s oldest parishioner at 99, was on hand for this past Saturday’s ladies’ luncheon. In fact, a total of 28 of St. Mary’s ladies were on hand to socialize, share a meal and grow closer as a community.
The event was organized by Sue Granger, who definitely plans to do this again.
You can selectively view and download photos from our Flickr library. The photos are organized in sets. Follow this link and double-click on any set and then on the photo of your choice to display a larger image. Then click the “All Sizes” button directly above the image and select the photo size you want to download. Download the image using the download link above the photo.
This week marks the 37th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and the Knox Chapter of Tennessee Right to Life will march in Knoxville this Sunday, January 24th. Call 865-689-1339 for additional information.
Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
St. Thomas the Apostle, Lenoir City
April 22-24, 2010
KDCCW 21st Convention opens with Memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Stika for all the women of the diocese who died this year, called by name. Mass at 5:00 PM.
For more information, please check the KDCCW website or contact Connie Reed at the parish office.
If you recall, Fr. William was originally scheduled to be installed by Bishop Stika in September. However, the Bishop was ill in August and the installation was postponed. Just a few weeks ago on the 4th Sunday of Advent the Bishop paid us his first visit, but not to install Fr. William. We’d have to wait a little longer.
Well, today the wait is over. On this, the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Bishop Stika returned to St. Mary’s to install Fr. William. Joined by three priests and two deacons, he officiated at the ceremony where he officially installed Rev. William Dickson Oruko as our pastor. Below you’ll find three separate audio recordings from the Mass.
The first recording is the gospel reading by Deacon Sean Smith and homily by Bishop Stika:
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The second recording is of the installation ceremony, where Bishop Stika addresses the parish staff, parish council and Fr. William. It also includes the Prayer of the Faithful.
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Finally, the third recording captures Bll Risko’s (parish council chair) introduction of our visitors, Fr. Augustine’s (Apostles of Jesus) remarks, the signing of the installation decree and Bishop Stika’s closing comments.
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On behalf of all those individuals and families who were recipients of Christmas Food Baskets I wish to say Thank You. Thanks also on behalf of all those children who received gifts from our Angel Tree.
This year, in spite of the poor economy which has affected all of us, at Christmas we distributed food baskets to seventeen families. We also distributed gifts to the children in these families. Some have been affected by family tragedy, some by the current poor economy and some by illness or death. In all, we were able to provide a happier Christmas to 32 adults and 46 children. This was a significant increase over last year. All were grateful.
None, however, could be more grateful than me. I wish I could share with all of you the responses of those recipients of your generosity. To be surrounded and hugged by a large family of children whose father recently died, to be hugged by a tearful woman whose husband has deserted her and she and her children sleep in one room to conserve heat and avoid roof leaks, to be hugged by a pale, thin young man whose days are numbered by AIDS and who tells me that because of St. Mary’s he knows Jesus is alive in the world … these are gifts you have given to me and I don’t know how to give them back. All of those hugs belong to you. And I have a hug for you too.
Special appreciation is due Holly Gates. Holly, with the help of Bill and their family, organized and directed our Angel Tree project this year. I think all of us recognize the improvements over last year’s efforts. Plus, we provided gifts for more than twice as many kids.
I’d like to offer special Thanks to those who helped with the collection and distribution of your gifts. I’m sure they all have stories to tell. To Sue Granger, Sissy Aparicio-Rascon and the youth, to Ester Brown, to Lee and Linda Vojtec, to David Olascoaga and to Arlene Faires - an extra hug.
Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. Simon and his partners leave all to follow Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11). Deacon Moises proclaims today’s gospel reading and gives the homily.*
Come and enjoy potluck dinner and dancing with your fellow parishioners.
Every so often we’ll publish a “sound bite” from the homily that teaches an important lesson in just a couple of minutes. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire homily, you can listen to the sound bite!
When Jesus claims his salvific mission is for all people, not just the Jews, he is expelled by the enraged members of the Nazarean synagogue. (Luke 4:21-30)
“For I was in prison and you visited me.” [Matt 25:36] A great way to “visit” those who are incarcerated without physically going behind the bars is to exchange letters with a prisoner in our Deanery. Inmates feel detached and marginalized. Many suffer from loneliness and boredom. A caring pen pal can make a real difference.
While attending worship in the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and declares himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy. (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21) Today’s gospel reading is proclaimed by Deacon Moises and the homily is given by Fr. William.
Yesterday’s 6:00 p.m. Mass was offered for the people of Haiti and all those affected in some way by the earthquake.
Dear Parishioners - My Brothers and Sisters,
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