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WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS old towels, blankets and any old cat or dog items to the Animal Shelter.
CATHOLIC CHURCH Donations may be placed in the container in the narthex.
In case you missed our Penance Service, there are three
more in the deanery this week. CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME to Charlotte Avery,
Dec. 15 St. John Neumann 7pm daughter of Bavy and Tina who was baptized last weekend.
Dec. 16 St. Thomas the Apostle 7pm
Mark your calendars! The All Saints Choir and Musicians, along with
Lenoir City
the Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra will be presenting the
Dec. 17 St. Therese, Clinton 7pm
Christmas Cantata “Journey of Promises” by Joseph M. Martin. There
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT will be two separate performances: Fri., Jan. 16th at 7pm and Sun., Jan.
All of the people in today’s readings – the prophet Isaiah, the Virgin 18th at 3pm. Both performances will be held in the main church and open
Mary, St. Paul, St. John the Baptist – seemed to understand clearly and to the public. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds will benefit
rejoice in what God was calling them to be and to do. Do I? Catholic Charities.

VOCATION THOUGHT
Rejoice; never cease praying. Let us never cease praying for an increase
in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:
16-24.
Christmas Mass Schedule
For planning purposes, we are including the Christmas schedule
and last year’s Mass count (with extra chairs we can seat 1,100).
Vigil 4pm 1,600
6pm 1,150
8pm 1,000
10:30pm 900
Christmas Day 10:00am 775
Please note: Incense will be used at all Christmas Masses.
PARISH CALENDAR
Sun. Dec. 14 10:00am Pre-School Rel. Ed. (Parish Hall)
2:00pm Baptism Preparation class (Lounge)
2:00pm Rel. Ed., Gr. 9-12 (Service Projects)
Mon. Dec. 15 :45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
9:30am “Just Moved” Ladies Guild (Lounge)
7:00pm RCIA class (Ed. Bldg.)
Tues. Dec.16 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
9:30am Mother Cabrini Guild (Resource Room)
Wed. Dec.17 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
9:30am Martha and Mary Circle (Lounge)
6:30pm Rel. Ed. Classes, Gr. 1-5 (Ed. Bldg.
7:00pm Adult Choir practice (Church)
7:30pm Rel. Ed. Classes, Gr. 6-8 (
Thurs. Dec. 18 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
10:00am Grief Support Group (Resource Room)
7:30pm High School Youth Ministry (Parish Hall)
7:30pm Martha and Mary Circle (Resource Room)
Fri. Dec. 19 8:45am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
Attention business owners and managers: If you would like to display
a flier promoting the upcoming Cantata in your establishment, please
pick one up at the parish office or contact Kathy, [# omitted].
GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY
Grief Support Group will meet Thurs. at 10am in the Resource Room.
REMEMBER: PURCHASE YOUR KROGER OR FOOD CITY
GROCERY/GAS GIFT CERTIFICATES
AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES
EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
Certificates are available during the week in the parish office.
YOUTH MINISTRY
(Annie N., Youth Minister)
Email [email omitted] or phone 531-0770
Sr. Hi Youth Group will meet this Thursday, 7:30pm in the parish hall
for our Christmas party.
CATHOLIC SINGLES
Fri., Dec. 19 Holiday Lights. Join us to view the beautiful holiday
lights in West Knoxville. Meet at the pavilion at 6pm to carpool/caravan
to local subdivisions. Holiday librations and a holiday-themed movie at
Donna’s afterward. For more info, contact Donna at [# omitted] or email
her at [email omitted].
CATHOLIC WOMEN
We have received a second printing of our best-selling parish cookbook!
If you need hostess gifts, Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day or other gift
occasions, this is a beautiful book that shares information about our
parish. Just $15, they are available in the office on weekdays.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coffee and Donuts Unless we have volunteers signed up the week
before, we will not be serving. Thank you for volunteering.!
Oplatki, the Polish Christmas Wafer, is available in the church office
during regular office hours.
Don’t forget we have a wonderful nursery during the 10am Mass for
children 4 and under. The nursery is not open holiday weekends.
Martha & Mary morning group (all ladies of the parish are invited!!)
meets this Wed., Dec. 17 at 9:45am in the lounge. Join our “video and
discussion” salvation history study chocked full of info. Read Genesis
27-50 to finish our study of the Patriarchs. Enjoy our Christmas time
hospitality and goodies. Questions? Call Debbie at [# omitted].
NO “Catholic Women and Friends” meetings until Jan. 8 due to the
holidays. We will resume our study on Paul’s Letter to the Romans on
that day.
 FAITH FORMATION
Christmas Nativity Prelude at the 4pm Mass on Dec. 24:
Kindergarten to grade 5 children are invited on a first come basis to
participate. Parts still available are 3 shepherds and 6 angels. To have
your child participate, call Peggy at 531-0770.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
The Children’s Choir will lead masses on Dec. 21st and Dec. 24th at
4pm. We have added an extra practice for Mon., Dec. 22nd from 6-7pm
to go over the Christmas Eve program. Anyone is welcome to join us at
our extra practice if they would like to join us for Christmas Eve.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Please keep the members of our Armed Forces in your prayers,
especially the ones who will be away from their loved ones during this
blessed time of the year.
Please add the following soldier to your Christmas card list: SPC Eric S.
Kent, Operations Enduring Freedom, DC 04-101 TF WINGS, FOB
Kandahaar, APO, AE 09355.
Morning Prayer will be said throughout Advent beginning at 8:45am
each day prior to daily Mass. Everyone is invited to participate and an
easy, follow along guide is provided.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Christmas Giving Tree. All gifts must be returned under the tree in the
narthex today, Dec. 14th by 1pm. Please attach the tag to the gift.
Please email [email omitted] or call here at [# omitted] or with any
questions. Thank you for your generosity.
Bell Ringing for Salvation Army. We will be ringing bells to help the
Salvation Army on Thurs., Dec. 19th, Sat., Dec. 20th and Mon., Dec. 21st
between 10am and 8pm each day at the Kroger on Middle Brook Pike.
We will need volunteers to do this for one hour shifts during those times.
Please email Shannon O. [email omitted] (preferred) or call Shannon at
[# omitted] with dates and times you could be available and she will
assign a shift to you and provide more info.
KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
KCHS is starting a recycling program! Just bring your plastic bottles,
aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, and newspaper to the west side of
KCHS on 12/14, 12/20, and 12/21 between 9:30am and 1:30pm. If you
have any questions, call Stephanie S. at [# omitted].
DIOCESE AND DEANERY
Catholic Charities is again partnering with area churches to offer the
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes, starting the week of Jan. 5. Cost
is $55 for 10 weeks. Classes will be offered at Sacred Heart on Tuesdays
from 7-9pm in the Shea Room. All Saints classes will be offered on
Monday from 7-9pm in the Ed. Bldg. Holy Ghost classes will be offered
on Thurs., from 7-9pm and St. Albert the Great will have Sunday classes
offered from 2-4pm. Class size is limited. Send your check to Catholic
Charities, 3009 Lake Brook Blvd., 37909 to arrive no later than Dec. 30,
indicating on the memo line which church class you will be attending.
Questions? Call Charlaine H., [# omitted], ext. 114. There will be an
information session in the All Saints lounge, Sun., Dec. 28th at 1pm.
St. John Neumann parishioner Ellen H. recently published “Daily
Thoughts for Friendly Fellows.” The book is a compilation of 365
inspirational uplifting poems and scripture verses. Great gifts that come
in gift boxes with a bookmark that has a special code to enter the on-line
Forum and talk to Friendly Fellows around the world. Books are
available at the Paraclete, call [# omitted] or www.friendlyfellows.com .
Christmas Concert: On Sunday, Dec. 21st at 8pm, a free Christmas
Concert, provided by Catholic recording artist Donna Cori Gibson, will
be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa. Ms. Gibson has been
called the Celine Dion of contemporary Catholic music. Her music is
focused on her faith and religion, and includes word for word verses from
the Bible and well-known prayers. A love offering will be taken at the
end of the concert. Come and enjoy both a spiritual and musical event!
Divorce and Beyond is a structured eight-week program for Catholic
men and women who have experienced or are experiencing a divorce.
Sessions cover the primary emotions experienced as a person works
through the divorce process, including anger, blame and guilt, and
forgiveness. This group will begin meeting on Tues., Jan. 13 from 6:30-
8:30pm at the Chancery. Cost is $10.00. To register or for more info,
contact Jo Ann at [# omitted] or Dale or Lynne at [# omitted].
“May the God of peace make you perfectly holy…” Are you and your
spouse growing in holiness together? Worldwide Marriage Encounter
can help couples/religious grow in their sacramental love. The next
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Feb. 20-22, 2009. Contact
John or Manuela P. at [# omitted] or at [email omitted] for more info.
Support Group for Caregivers and Family Members: Our mission is
to provide support for caregivers and family members of those affected
by chronic illness, including dementia through spiritual nurturing,
education and shared experiences. We meet every 3rd Thursday of each
month in the small meeting room at Sacred Heart Parish Office. For
more, info, contact Dianne D. [# omitted] [email omitted] or Diane S. [#
omitted] [email omitted].
All Christmas items are now on sale at the Paraclete! Discounts will
vary. Dec. 26th is the start of a unique Six-Day Blow-Out Sale which
begins with a 50% discount on all Christmas items Fri., Dec. 26th.
Discounts will then increase each day to a full 90%-off discount on Wed.,
the 31st. All Christmas items must go! (Early shopping is recommended
for best selection. Fontanini, and Collectables, as always, are excluded in
both sales). For more info, call [# omitted] or 1-800-[# omitted].
Meritan Stepping Stones, a foster home placement service, is in need of
foster homes in East Tennessee for medically and emotionally fragile
children. A presentation on the requirements and benefits of becoming a
foster care home will be presented on Jan. 6 at 7pm; Jan. 7 at 10am, and
Jan. 11 at 1pm, in the Resource Room and will take about an hour. For
more info, contact Edwin W., [# omitted]. To sign up for one of the
presentations, call the parish office at [# omitted].
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes
of children, they are all 30 feet tall.
 WEEKLY READINGS
Today’s Readings are on page 886 in the Hymnal
Mon. Nm 24: 2-7; 15-17a Mt 21: 23-27
Tues. Zep 3: 1-2; 9-13 Mt 21: 28-32
Wed Gn 49: 2m 8-10 Mt 1: 1-17
Thur. Jer 23: 5-8 Mt 1: 18-25
Fri. Jdg 13: 2-7; 24-25a Lk 1: 5-25
Sat. Is 7: 10-14 Lk 1: 26-38
Sun. 2 Sm 7: 1-14a Rom 16: 25-27 Lk 1: 26-38

MASS INTENTIONS
Mon., 12-15 9:00am Tom C. by Fran and Boyce R.
12:10pm Communion Service
Tues., 12-16 9:00am John P. by the family
12:10pm John L. by Bertie L.
Wed., 12-17 9:00am Ross A. by Charles and Carolyn S.
12:10pm Tom C. by Whitey and Sue P.
Thur., 12-18 9:00am Deceased of D./N. families
12:10pm Communion Service
Fri., 11-19 9:00am Tom I. by the family
12:10pm Gerard N. by Fran and Boyce R.
Sat., 12-20 9:00am Melba V. by the family
5:00pm Wilbur B. by the P. family
Sun., 12-21 8:15am Daniel K. by Camille Cook
10:00am Brother Fenton M., SJ by the family
11:45am People of All Saints parish