TheParish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) will
hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, November
19th, in the Holy Family Hall Conference Room following
the noon Mass. The rosary will be recited at 11:30
a.m. Dessert and beverage, to accompany your sack
lunch, will be served.
All women, particularly new parishioners, are cordially
invited to check us out and join as we begin another year
of service to Holy Cross.
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Sunday, 11/16, 6:00 pm - LifeTeen
Monday,11/17, 4:30 pm—Adult choir practice (church)
Tuesday, 11/18, 6:30 pm - RCIA Class (gym)
Wednesday, 11/19, 12:45 pm - PCCW meeting
(Holy Family conference room)
6:15 pm - Religious education for children (classrooms)
- Adults - Parenting with Grace
(church office conference room) |
Schedule for Lectors, Altar Servers, & Ushers |
November 22nd & 23rd |
Altar Servers: |
| Sat. |
5:00 p.m. |
J. Harrison / M. Graves |
| Sun. |
8:00 a.m. |
M. Brown / A. Brown |
| Sun. |
11:00 a.m. |
W. McDonald / Alex Plowman |
Lectors: |
| Sat. |
5:00 p.m. |
C. Brown |
| Sun. |
8:00 a.m. |
G. Gulish |
| Sun. |
11:00 a.m. |
J. McDonald / J. Riley |
Ushers: |
| Sat. |
5:00 p.m. |
K. Doall / J. Weiher, Jr |
| Sun. |
8:00 a.m. |
D. Elkins / M. Brown |
| Sun. |
11:00 a.m. |
J. Essenburg / J. Gaietto |
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T. Hamilton / D. Caldwell |
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, please submit any
bulletin announcements for the Sunday, November
30th bulletin to the church office by Thursday, November
20th, at 12:00 pm. Thank you |
A Big THANK YOU to all who helped
with the “Teens for Life” Conference.
It was very successful.
Henry County Right to Life |
NOVEMBER CD
WHY DO WE HAVE A POPE?
Dr. Scott Hahn
As a former Protestant minister, Dr. Scott Hahn knows
very well the common objections non-Catholics have to
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tough issue of the Papacy and defends our belief that the
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Betty Spandikow passed away on Sunday, October 26,
2008.
Joseph Matsko passed away on Thursday, November 6,
2008, in Paris, TN.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy to the Spandikow and Matsko
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FOR THE POOR
The second collection on Saturday and Sunday,
November 15th & 16th, will be deposited to the Good
Samaritan Fund which is used to help needy families in
our community with electric bills, rent or other
necessities.
You can use the envelope included in your offertory sets
or the envelope labeled “Special Collection” that is in the
back of church.
For all He has done, for all He is doing, for all He is
about to accomplish through us...Give thanks to God. |
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Mark your calendars now and join us for the
Parish Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. Sponsored
by the PCCW, the event will be held in the Holy Family
Center Saturday, November 22nd, following the 5:00 p.m.
Mass. PCCW will provide turkey, dressing, and rolls.
Please bring your favorite holiday covered dish. |
Parish Religious Education for Children
The 5th grade class will go to confession on November
12th. The children will meet in their classrooms at 6:15
pm and proceed to church as a class. |
1st Communion Parent Meeting
There will be a 1st Communion parent meeting on Wednesday,
November 19, from 6:15 to7:30 pm (during
PRE). We will meet in the gymnasium. This class is required
for all
parents of children preparing to receive their 1st Communion
in May of 2009.
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FROM THE CATECHETICAL
FORMATION
POLICY FOR THE DIOCESE OF MEMPHIS
Initial requirements for First Eucharist candidates:
♦Must be at least in the second grade
♦Must provide a certificate of Baptism or
evidence of profession of faith in the
Catholic Church
♦Must have been enrolled in a Catholic
school or a Parish Religious Education
program for at least one year before
beginning this process
♦Must be attending the Sunday liturgy on a
regular basis
Requirements for entrance into the Confirmation
process:
♦ Must be in the eighth grade or high school
and express explicit desire for the
Sacrament of Confirmation to the pastor or
his delegate
♦ Must provide certificate of Baptism or
evidence of profession of faith in the
Catholic Church
♦ Must have been enrolled in a Catholic
school or a Parish Religious Education
program for at least one year before
beginning this process
♦ Must be attending the Sunday liturgy on a
regular basis
Parents must give explicit permission for their child
to enter the specific reparation to receive the sacrament.
They are also expected to participate in all
parent sessions and to share in the total preparation
of their child for First Eucharist and for Confirmation. |
Free ministry to traveling Catholics:
For nationwide Mass times and locations, call
1-800-676-6000 or check the Web site:
www.Masstimes.org. |
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Please pray for
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS: Tucker Wells, Mike Donaghey, Matt Martin, Matthew J. Lyles, Willard Hille, James Rich, Rita Riberdy,
Agnes LaBarge, Christian Meador, Beverly VanDyke, Sheri Bragg, Melinda Pate, David & Malinda Powell, Lloyd Cagle, Jay Christensen, Elnora
Dickson, Tammy Stoop, Pat Elkins, Frank Bell, Clarence Hudson, Arlette Pillow, Vicky Holt, Roger Dewey, Fred & Mary Margaret Martin, Sr,
Dana Wiest, Kay Green, Bill Beasley, Tom & Mary Shikoski, Kit Umbach, Mercedes Gibbons, Richard Holt, Richard Holt III, Mary Provancal,
James Blakemore, Anne Emerson, Barrie Daniels, Eva Crafton, Phyllis Berry, Jerry Watson, Bo Carothers, Jena Barnes, Harry & Don Agricola,
Doris Callender, Martha Carol Baker, Creed Melton, Sandra Chesney, Barbara Brietfeller, Baron Guttenburger, Robert Collins, Spencer Craig,
Mason Hopkins, Duke Pettit, James Pruitt, Gail Hites, Karen M. Smith, Vicki Foster, Mary Clare Callahan, Joe Pitman, Sharon Armstrong, Carol
Strawbridge, Mac Pena, Jr, Ben Perry, Marie Puffer, Jane Bass, Jason Kummerow, Amie Fairchild, John Taylor, William Schreiber, Kathie
Beddies, Dondi Porter, Joshua Dempsey, Jackie Lineberry, Kathie Beddies, Jameson Casteel, Ted Hitt.
HOMEBOUND: Virginia Harris, Jessie & Marion Edwards, Carolyn Brown-Wabinga, Lillian Eggers, LaDonna Johnson, Jerome Kudrna.
NURSING HOME: Mary McCarver, Mary Jane Edwards, Rosalie Beasley, Frieda Peltier, Joe Matsko, Charles Cannon, Catherine O’Donnell. |
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Gospel For This Sunday, November 16th
Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey
called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.
To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--
to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded
with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who
received two made another two. But the man who received one
went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's
money.
After a long time the master of those servants came back
and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five
talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said,
'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give
you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’ Then the one who had received two talents also came forward
and said, 'Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made
two more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and
faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’
Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and
said, 'Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting
where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter;
so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the
ground. Here it is back.' His master said to him in reply, 'You
wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I did
not plant and gather where I did not scatter? Should you not
then have put my money in the bank so that I could have got it
back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the talent
from him and give it to the one with ten. For to everyone who
has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one
who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And throw
this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will
be wailing and grinding of teeth.'" (Mt. 25: 14-30)
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PARISH REGISTRATION FORM
WELCOME to those of you who are new to Holy
Cross. Please take a moment to complete this
brief parish registration form. Either mail the
form to the church office (1210 E. Wood St.,
Paris, TN 38242) or drop it in the Sunday
collection. Thank you and welcome!
_______________________________________
Name
________________________________
Address/City/Zip
_______________________________________
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Natural Family Planning
Deacon Michael & Carolyn Gore teach natural family
planning classes (fertility awareness) through the Couple
to Couple League. These classes are a requirement for
marriage preparation and beneficial to those married couples
who wish to live their married life in accordance
with God’s plan of life and love. Carolyn Gore can be
reached at 642-7661 to schedule classes. Information
about the method and the Couple to Couple League can
be found at www.ccli.org or www.fertilitycare.org |
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