St. Therese Catholic Church

701 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd.

Clinton, TN 37716

Bishop of Knoxville: Most Rev. Bishop Richard Stika

Pastor: Fr. Richard Armstrong Office: 865-457-4073 Cell: 865-621-8499 E-mail: rarmstrong@dioknox.org Deacon: Dan Hosford

865-603-9682 (djh2@comcast.net) Secretary: Maureen Romanoski Bookkeeper: Christiana Seay Music Director: Mary Tuskan Church Office: 865-457-4073 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) E-mail: office@saintthereseclinton.org Website: www.saintthereseclinton.org Twitter: SThereseClinton Facebook: St Therese Catholic Church Deadline for bulletin submissions: Wednesday afternoons by 1:30 p.m. St. Therese Weekly Mass Schedule: Please look for live streaming Masses in our bulletin, emails, website and fa-cebook.

Parish Pastoral Council: Anthony Papa, Vice Chair Jean Chiaro, Secretary Dena Helus Christopher Hart Melissa Brown Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio)

Finance Board: Don McCarthy, Chair Dave McCune Monica Spurlock Fr. Richard Armstrong (ex-officio)

Committee Chairpersons: Communications: Olivia Kuhens Hospitality: Fran Pisano, Maria Gee Parish/Family Life: Dena Helus, Angie Yonce Parish Plant: Dave McCune RCIA: Dave McCune 865-457-5015 Religious Ed: TBA Social Action: Connie Mikeal Spiritual Life/Liturgy: Olivia Kuhens Security: Anthony Papa

Sacraments

Baptism: By appoint-ment. Please call the church office at least 4 weeks prior to desired baptism date.

Matrimony: A six-month

preparation period in the

Knoxville Diocese

Reconciliation:

Saturdays from

4:00-4:45 p.m.

Mission Statement

St. Therese Parish, joined together by the love of Christ,

desiring to further the understanding of prayer and religious commitment,

pledge ourselves to continue and improve our mission to Jesus,

which is loving and serving the Lord and our neighbor.

Pope asks faithful to add these two prayers to the end of the rosary Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Faithful for the Month of May 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is tra-ditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view. For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to your own situa-tions, making the most of both opportunities. The key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of prayers to follow. I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary, and that I my-self will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them with this letter so that they are available to everyone. Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my pray-ers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing. Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020 Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

FIRST PRAYER O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. SECOND PRAYER “We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”. In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection. Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment. Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suf-fering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust. Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health. Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral con-cern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone. Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus. Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity. Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent simi-lar tragedies from occurring in the future. Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, con-stant in prayer. Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can se-renely resume its normal course. To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

Offertory Collection Week of

04/26/2020

Offertory Collection Last

Year 04/28/2019

Offertory Collection for

Apr 2020

Offertory Collection for

Apr 2019

Monthly Budget

Fiscal Year 2019-2020

$1,660.00 $3,159.00 $9,053.00 $12,147.00 $12,595.70

Mar 2020

Budget

+/- Month

Loan Mar 2020

Loan Mar 2019

$1,385.00 $1,707.00 $ (322.00) $90,081.76 $106,164.57

Help keep our family of

faith strong! Please re-

member Bishop Stika, Fr.

Richard, Deacon Dan

and all of our parishion-

ers in your prayers dur-

ing this pandemic.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Kayla Collins, Ralph Collins, Ellen Saganich, Evelyn Collopy, Tom & Kathy Baker, Lydia Hatmaker, Ida Armstrong, Raymond Converse, , Alyssa Stimmler, Carol Stanley, Scott Beukema, The Korell family, Sanmiguel family, Hundley family, Will Bertrand, Sommers family, Ri-ley Seay, Dennis Romanoski, Jun Guillermo, Kurt Owens, Trey Moles, Russell Haese, Laura Lauer, Laura Somers, Alisa Henjy, Lynn Bray, and Joanne Anderson

Update on Laura Lauer: Laura is home from the hospital now, with loving care, from husband Bob and daughters Kathy & Lisa, along with home healthcare & PT visits. She is continuing to improve, but slowly. Thank you from the Lauer family for all the thoughts & prayers from pa-rishioners.

*If you have a loved one you would like to add to this list, or updates on parishioners to share, please contact the office email at office@saintthereseclinton.org, or by phone (865)457-4073

DEATH IN THE FAMILY:

If you would like St. Therese to share in your grief in the event of a family member’s death, please offi-cially notify Father or the parish of-fice. A Mass will be offered for the deceased at a date convenient to the family.

REMEMBER OUR MILITARY:

Matthew Carroll, Brandon Parker,

and Lee Welty who are on military

assignment.

BUILDING FUND/LOAN Week of 04/19/2020 $55.00

WE THANK EVERYONE WHO GIVES SO GENEROUSLY

St. Therese Catholic Church

will be streaming Mass live on

Sunday, May 3

Fourth Sunday of Easter

at 10:00 am from

St. Joseph Church at this link.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Fri., May 1: † Ann Marie Grzywinski by St. Therese office staff

Sat., May 2: † Don Phillips by the Landmesser family

Sun., May 3: Cardinal Justin Regali by Michael & Dorothy Terheyden

Wed., May 6: † Ralph Dinwiddie by the Romanoski family

Fri., May 8:

Sat., May 9 † Renilda Reaume by Diana McCracken

Sun., May10: Leisha Smith by the Landmesser family

Please contact the parish office if you would like a Mass in-

tention in honor of or in memory of or for a special occasion.

St. Therese Parish Office: We thank all of you for the various

ways you continue to support our parish during this time. The lobby

will continue to be closed for the safety of staff and visitors. Please

continue to reach out and let us help you in a way that is safest for

you and our staff. We strongly encourage you to correspond with the

office via telephone, mail, or email. We will continue to keep you up-

dated through email, our website, Facebook, and MyParishApp.

Effective immediately, the church will no longer be open for

private prayer due to the Governor’s directives in the “Stay at

Home” policy. We will keep you updated with any changes.

Spiritual Act of Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sac-rament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacra-

mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Notre Dame Church, Greeneville Sunday 10 a.m.

Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga All-school Mass, Thursday

Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa Saturday 7 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 11 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, LaFollette Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Church, Knoxville Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

St. Dominic Church, Kingsport Every day 8 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fairfield Glade Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m.

St. John Neumann Church, Farragut Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Church, Madisonville Sunday 10 a.m. (Spanish)

St. Jude, Chattanooga Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Mary Church, Johnson City Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Spanish)

St. Mary Church, Oak Ridge Every day 8 a.m.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, Erwin Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Therese of Lisieux Church, Cleveland Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. (Spanish), 9:30 a.m.

St. Therese Church, Clinton, & St. Joseph Church, Norris Sunday 10 a.m.

Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Mon.-Fri. 8:05 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish)

All Saints Church, Knoxville Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Chattanooga Mon./Wed./Fri. 7 a.m. Mon.-Fri. Noon Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m.(Spanish), 11 a.m. (Ancient form Missa Cantata in Latin)

Holy Ghost Church, Knoxville Sunday 12:30 p.m.

Holy Spirit Church, Soddy-Daisy Sunday 9 pm.

Immaculate Conception Church, Knoxville Sunday 10 a.m. First Friday Mass, Exposition, and Benediction

Monsignor Patrick Garrity Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.

Notre Dame Church, Greeneville Sunday 10 a.m.

Notre Dame High School, Chattanooga All-school Mass, Thursday

Our Lady of Fatima Church, Alcoa Saturday 7 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday 11 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, LaFollette Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Albert the Great Church, Knoxville Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

KNOXVILLE DIOCESE MASS TIMES STREAMING ONLINE:

There is still time to register!

May 1-2

Visit the website to register: CatholicFamilyConference.com