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2023

December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent
Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. What I say to you I say to all.”
Mk 13: 33-37

Bulletin
Welcome to/Bienvenidos a:
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
833 W. Main St.,
Mountain City, TN 37683
Parochial Administrator:
Father Jesus Guerrero
Deacon:
Joe Herman
   MASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday 11am - English
1pm - Spanish
Daily Mass
Wednesday 7:30 pm - Spanish
Thursday 7:00 am - English

  Church:  423-727-5156
  (leave message)
Email:
frjesusguerrero@stelizabethsparish.org
Church in Elizabethton:
Father Jesus Guerrero 423-543-3412
Emergency numbers:
Father Jesus Guerrero 423-543-3412
Alternate
Deacon Joe Herman 423-534-1737

Our Mission Statement
As the Catholic family of St. Anthony of Padua, united in faith and nourished regularly by God’s Word and Sacrament, our mission is to give witness to God’s presence by acting justly, loving tenderly, and walking humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8.) We commit ourselves, through common prayer and worship, to mutual support, love and respect; to allocate 10% of our regular Sunday offering to “St. Anthony Bread” (our parish outreach ministry) and to maintain a county food pantry and be available and ready to assist all who find themselves victims of an emergency or an injustice.

“Act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with your God.”

PRAYER TO RECEIVE A NEW BISHOP
Praise to you, Lord our God, our Eternal Shepherd and Guide.
We know that all authority comes from You. With confidence in Your Providence, we entreat You to provide the Diocese of Knoxville a new shepherd after Your own heart.
In Your Love for us, send us a shepherd who will lead us in being Christ's heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice.
Help him to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to build up Your Holy Church.
We pray through Christ our Lord,
Amen.

CONFESSIONS
Father Jesus will hear confessions between the Sunday Masses.

REGISTRATION
If you live in the area and come regularly to St. Anthony Church, we would love to count you among our parish family.
Registration forms are on the bulletin board. Take home, complete, and return next Sunday.
Thank you and welcome!!
Gracias y bienvenidos!!

NEW CATHOLICS
We welcome new members to our church as we join in a prayerful journey of faith together. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) begins in the fall, leading to entry in the church at Easter. Please contact Fr. Jesus Guerrero after Mass or call 543-3412 St. Elizabeth’s, Elizabethton

COMMUNION
Receiving Holy Communion is the celebration of unity in faith with the conviction that the “bread” is truly the body and blood of Christ. It is appropriate that only those who are actively practicing Catholics should receive.

MARRIAGE
Diocesan norms specify four months of preparation including an Engaged Encounter. Contact pastor before you set a date.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration is closed for the 2023-2024 school year. All children are still welcome to attend classes if they would like to join us. Confirmation classes meet at church on Wednesday nights at 6pm. All other classes meet on Sunday mornings at 10am, before Mass.
If you have any questions, feel free to call/text Bridgette Berger at
(414) 350-2299 (call / text)
Please follow our Facebook page, St. Anthony of Padua Religious Education Program, for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/stanthonyofpaduareligiouseducation
Any adult wanting to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Marie-Jo Thum at:
  (561) 901-4322.

VOLUNTEERS
All church volunteers in any capacity must become certified by completing the online Safe Haven curriculum at:
https://Knoxville.cmgconnect.org
Thank you for your willingness to volunteer for our parish ministries.

USHERS NEEDED
We are going to resume taking up the offertory at Sunday Mass beginning Sunday September 17th. Therefore, we are seeking those that wish to serve as ushers. We will need two ushers per Mass and are asking for volunteers.
Thank you, Deacon Joe

PERMANENT DEACON
Joe Herman was ordained Permanent Deacon on June 11th 2022 by Bishop Richard Stika at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, TN He will serve as Deacon at St. Anthony of Padua in Mountain City, TN We are so honored that he is going to be our church leader along with Fr. Dennis Congratulations to Joe, his family and St. Anthony's community.

Holy Hour

Whenever available, Deacon Joe will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction between 6 and 7 pm on Thursdays. When he is not able to be there, we will continue to meet for quiet prayer before the Tabernacle during that time. All are encouraged to come adore Our Lord.

Holy Water Font

is located at the back corner by the confessional.

Holy Rosary

The rosary will continue before Mass (starting at 10:20) in the Chapel. Please respect those who are participating and enter the church quietly.

Weekly Bible Study

Contact: Marie-Jo 561-901-4322

MUSIC MINISTER — Marie-Jo Thum New choir members welcome.
Richard Thum
Cantor
PARISH COUNCIL
The purpose of the Parish Council is to advise the pastor on matters related to St. Anthony of Padua Church in Mountain City.
It is composed of leaders of the various parish ministries.
Parishioners are encouraged to contact the Parish Council with concerns or suggestions.
Contact:
Sr. Barbara Hathaway, SSJ-TOSF
President
(423) 471-1094

WOMEN’S GROUP
is open to all women of the parish. The Women’s group makes possible the parish picnic, gifts for the clergy, parish meals, celebrations for Sacraments, and other parish projects. We need the help of all to continue supporting these activities. All women are invited.

Women next meeting will be December 10th right after Mass.

Women’s group is looking to fill the treasure’s position, as soon as possible.
Please contact:
Maria Connell (407) 709-1825

LADIES' LUNCH
Next ladies’ luncheon will be December 13th at Noon or after the Communion Service. Meet at the church.
Contact: Chris Larson
(262) 955-3128

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Council of the Mountains 17160. Future meetings will be announced. All men over 18 are welcome.
Call Don Larson at: (262) 366-5740 or
  don.larson12644@gmail.com

ST. ANTHONY BREAD (S.A.B)
We have an emergency food pantry to help the less fortunate in Johnson County.
We are open twice a month:
•   The 1st Thursday every month, 9:30am—2pm
with Cross Roads Methodist Medical Mission on location.
• Also, the 3rd Thursday 9:30am—2pm and 5pm—6pm
Food donations are always welcomed. Bring Sundays
SAB Our parish outreach ministry is now serving almost 600 families each month. Your donations, both financial and your time, make this ministry possible. We are very thankful for an on-going donation from the Danny Herman Trucking Company’s Extra Mile Ministry that has allowed us to keep up with the increased food prices.
We have wonderful volunteers but would love more! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer contact:
Richard Thum
(561) 271-6432
All volunteers are required to complete an Online Safe Environment Training and a criminal background check.
SAB has a new phone number for emergency food calls. We prefer that the calls be made during normal daily work hours to handle the emergency food request.
Emergency Phone Number:
    (423) 220-6438

FOR SERIOUS/EMERGENCY PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Contact Richard Thum so he can e-mail the parish to make us aware of any important announcements. He will use the Parish Directory for contacts. If you are a new member, give Richard your name and e-mail, (561) 271-6432.

FROM FR. JESUS
In the case of someone’s illness, injury, death, special need, or any emergency, please call me at the St. Elizabeth’s phone number:
  (423) 543-3412
with a name and phone number for contact so that I can follow up (even if you hear through the grapevine.)
Alternate: Deacon Joe Herman
Cell: (423) 534-1737

MINISTRY TO SICK and HOMEBOUND
Please call Tony (423) 727-4377 or email him tonyf0007@yahoo.com or Henry (423) 440-4913 or email hbruemer@charter.net to join our team or if you know of someone sick or would like a visit and receive communion.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advertisements or announcements must be submitted by 4pm Thursdays.
Contact: Karen at (423) 707-5058 Email
karenplus1@dannyherman.com

WEEKDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Go on-line to view or hear the daily readings.
Please visit
www.usccb.org/bible/readings

ON-LINE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Giving is a blessing that changes lives for the better!
On-Line Contributions at
abundant.co/stanthonyofpaduacath/give

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

Please pray for people of the parish who need our prayers:

especially for, Carol Carey, Maria Connell, Joann Stollenmaier, Keith Mullens, Donald Bradstreet, George Spreyne, Peggy Simon, Nancy Bailey, Ron Carbone, John Hoak, those who silently need prayers, and there may be others.

Gift Shop will be open this Sunday after Mass Please support the Women's Group by making a purchase today.
Coffee fellowship

Sunday, after Mass, we will be sharing coffee, other beverages, and treats. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Yes, that’s right, men or women, to help set up & cleanup for our after-mass fellowship. Goodies, homemade or store-bought can be dropped off in the kitchen before mass. If you would like to volunteer, please contact:
Chris Larson, (262) 955-3128

Attention:

Only authorized persons are allowed to adjust the thermostats in the Church. See Tony. Thank you!

Attention:

Those having a festivity here must clean up and leave it the way you found it.

Notice: Per the Diocese rules

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult when using the bathrooms.

Security Team

The primary purpose of the St Anthony of Padua Security Team is to provide a safe and secure place of worship. We will be proactive against church threats and keep church goers safe and secure from all adverse sources including but not limited to: medical emergencies, severe weather incidents, violent attacks from external or internal sources, etc.
All team members are active members of the St Anthony of Padua church family, and all have completed the State of Tennessee Certified Church Security Officer course.
Some team members are easily identifiable by the red jackets they wear which are meant to make them stand out as who you can turn to for help.
Henry Bruemer
Security Team Leader

Emergency Assistance Program:

St. Anthony Bread
Our parish outreach ministry added a new program in January 2021 to help those in our community who are experiencing financial struggles. We received a grant from St. Mary’s Legacy Foundation that allowed us to establish the Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) which helps with utility bills. This program has filled a gap in our community for people who need a one-time assist with their utility bills. The need for this program goes beyond the money that is provided by the grant. The need for this type of program in Johnson County is great and we hope it continues with the assistance from private donors. As members of St. Anthony of Padua parish, we are all contributors to all the programs that SAB offers. Thank you for your continued support – St. Anthony’s is making a difference in Johnson County.
Referral to the EAP is generally handled through Neighborhood Service Center at (423) 246-6180.

Parishioners

We want to stay in touch with you! If you have any changes to your address, phone number or email address, please email the changes to richardathum@gmail.com We occasionally send important parish information digitally to you.