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WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUPPORT SUMMARY & FISCAL YTD SUMMARY MARCH WEEKLY INCOME

MASS INTENTIONS

Church Support (Offertory)* Monthly Online Donations YTD Ahead/(Behind) Budge t

Mon

Apr 7

@ 8:30AM

Betty Murray (dec)

Tue

Apr 8

@ 8:30AM

Zaar Family (int)

Wed

Apr 9

@ 8:30AM

Bill Barker (dec)

DEBT REDUCTION Weekly Debt Reduction Budget

Debt Reduction* Monthly Online Donations YTD Ahead/(Behind) Budge t

Thu

Apr 10 @ 8:30AM

Bill Barker (dec)

Fri

Apr 11 @ 8:30AM

Peg Moy (dec)

Sat

Apr 12 @ 5:00PM

Bill Schmid (dec)

Sat

Apr 12 @ 7:00PM

People of St. Thomas

Sun

Apr 13 @ 9:00AM

Ian Stewart (dec)

Sun

Apr 13 @ 11:30AM Raymond & Jeanne Lantz (dec)

CURSILLISTAS English-speaking women’s group meets on Thursdays at 7:30AM in the church. For information, call Bette Purvis 458-8070. For information about the English speaking men’s group, call Tony Hartman, 458-0936.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY For Lent, don’t let what you can’t do get in the way of what you CAN do. ~Bob Joyce LITURGY OF THE HOURS – EVENING PRAYER Join the Regina Caeli Schola for sung Vespers each Tuesday at 5:30pm.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Stephen Minister leaders are now training new Stephen Ministers. We ask that you keep them in your prayers. View this bulletin online at www.TheCatholicDirectory.com

8,077 5,553 -

8,077 3,235 -

8,077 3,044 -

8,077 3,937 -

8,077 28,789 7,185

$ 67,434

$ 57,503

$ 40,385 $ 51,743 $ $ 11,358

$ 315,003 $ 340,543 $ $ 25,540

*Includes two large annual donation (YTD Budget is based on 39 week s)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Mary Ann Johnson, Betty Sprott, Berry Hill, Joyce Lewis, Julie Sheffer, Marian Knieriem, Alma Bennett, Jean Gondoly, Jeremy Tinsley, Angie Ovens, Murray Causey, Roy Walsh, Kelly Croswait, Margaret Holsenbeck, Dick Myers, John Bowser, Shirley Hetzel, Don Henry, Wanda Bolchko, Judi Sneesby, Gerry Zaar, Gary Stickel, Al Bartkoski, Christine Kingsbury, Joe Coriaci, Joe Krzysik, Wes Becker, Joan Bonta, Joe Salada, Anna Aseltine, Art Pelka, Marilyn Macheske, Shatha Ankawi, Jonathan Pineda, Dennis Preston

ROSARY Immediately following Daily Mass.

Monthly YTD 3/9 3/16 3/23 3/30 Total Total* 15,885 15,885 15,885 15,885 $ 79,425 $ 619,515 28,271 15,215 12,105 13,865 62,282 $146,859 $ 677,018 - $ - 15,121 $

CHURCH SUPPORT 3/2 Weekly Church Support Budget 15,885

ATTENDANCE / ASISTENCIA Sat Mar 29 @ 5:00 PM 297 Sat

Mar 29

@ 7:00

PM

531

Sun Mar 30

@ 9:00

AM

382

Sun Mar 30 @ 11:30 AM Total

275 1,485

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? If you, or someone you know, is interested in learning about the Catholic faith, Or if you want to join the Catholic Church, please call Kathy Mitchell, 988-8226, E-mail: [email protected] Or Call the Church office 986-9885. CONFESSIONS DURING LENT Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm, both priests available Tuesdays at 6:00pm, both priests available HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Holy Thursday, April 17 - Bilingual Mass @ 7PM Good Friday, April 18 - Bilingual Service @ 3PM Easter Vigil, April 19 - Bilingual Mass @ 8:30PM Easter Sunday, April 20 - Spanish Mass @ 8AM Easter Sunday, April 20 - English Mass @ 10AM Easter Sunday, April 20 - English Mass @ 12PM NO CONFESSIONS Tuesday, April 15th. Priests will be at a Chrism Mass. NO MORNING MASS/NO COMMUNION SERVICE Holy Thursday & Good Friday

THE FINAL SCRUTINY, THE FINAL PREPARATION This weekend at the 9:00 a.m. Mass we will celebrate the 3rd and final Scrutiny for the “Elect of God”, those preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Eucharist at this year’s Easter Vigil Mass. They, along with the already baptized Candidates for Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist have been on a long journey of conversion that does not end at the Vigil Mass, but rather is the beginning of a lifelong, on-going conversion journey of growing in faith and holiness. Remember all of our Elect and Candidates in your prayers during Lent and Holy Week as they prepare to be received into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. Blessed be God, Who Called You by Name, Holy and Chosen One The Elect Leonel Ramos; Canyon Geren; Heather Courtney; Salomon Velasquez, Brandon Courtney; Hermelinda Ester Velasquez; Raymond Peach The Candidates Rhetta Botts; Santiago Alvarez; Douglas Holroyd; Edvin Galicia Lopez; Brenda Botts; Maria Eugenia Zuñiga Arias; Susie Kronholm TIME CHANGE FOR STATIONS On Friday, April 11, the St. Thomas Youth will present the Living Stations in the Social Hall. Please note that the Fish Fry will be first at 5:30p.m. with the Living Stations following at 7:00p.m. Please join the newly confirmed and the post-Confirmation students for this evening of music and prayerful reflection. ALTAR SERVING & LECTOR TRAINING Training for altar servers and lectors is being planned in the spring. Please call the office if interested. BLESSING OF THE BASKETS Come one, come all to the blessing of the baskets on Holy Saturday, April 19th at noon. Just bring a sample of the food that you will be eating on Easter day in a basket to be blessed. This is open to everyone in the parish. Let's all join together to have our Easter meal blessed. Thank you for participating. “FILL THE CHAPEL WITH LOVE” Last day for donations; Sunday, April 13th During Lent this year, we will not “Can the Pastor,” in its place we will “Fill the Chapel With Love”. Please support this great opportunity we have to feed our brothers and sisters in Christ, by donating to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Lenoir City. Place your food donations in the chapel.

PARISH RETREAT SOON! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26, 9:30am – 2:00pm for our annual parish retreat. All adults are invited to participate. There is no fee for the retreat but we do ask you to register after Mass so we can prepare sufficient materials. Lunch will be a pot luck buffet so please plan to bring a dish to share. THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS ARE HERE!!!!! Have a more meaningful and faith filled Easter to Pentecost by using the Little White Book. Books will be available in English and Spanish for $1.00 each after weekend Masses on April 12/13 in the PFLC. Be sure to pick up your copy and Give one to a Friend, Neighbor and/or Family members. CRS RICE BOWL REFLECTION: HAITI This week, CRS Rice Bowl invites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Haiti. We are encouraged to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle, Call to Family, Community and Participation, and reminded that, as social beings, we are called to seek God together. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Haiti and all around the world, that our families and communities may be strengthened and blessed. COLOMBIA MISSION TRIP 2014 There is a basket in the narthex to place any rosaries, medals, holy cards, etc…that you want to donate to the Colombia Mission. Any questions, call Arlene Roberts 458-6629.

FRIDAYS DURING LENT Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7:15 – 8:15am
Morning Prayer at 7:45am

Fish Fry – April 11th @ 5:30 PM
Immediately after Stations in the PFLC
Fish, macaroni & cheese, fries and coleslaw
$7.50 per adult
$3.50 per child (12 years old or under)
Tickets available at the door
Tickets can also be purchased one week in advance of each Friday Fish Fry on the WeShare site: www.sthomaslc.weshareonline.org
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the St. Thomas Women’s Guild

Living Stations of the Cross
7:00pm in the Social Hall

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS CUMPLEAÑOS DE ABRIL Stan Goehring Sharon Bays Juan Zavala Jesus Hernandez Catherine Bright James Harvey Kenneth Naumann Darlene Stickel Kathryn Rukavina Katie Skelton Maria Mejia Ryan Bright Edgar Gonzalez Carol Pavur Nick Cacopardo Richard Kujawa Mary Ann Herlihy Donald Qualkenbush Mike Nichols Kathleen Dougherty Irmgard Dishner Ed Frandle Kathy Sech Kathleen Cowser Filiberto Cortes Donna M. Curry Nataly Almanza Marianne Weston Patricia Collins William Twohig Robin Whitson Colin Kamperman Mary Rasmussen James Folts Catherine Enderle Emma George Carl Richgels Veronica Sanchez Ben Garza Al Hardy Joanna Stott Joyce Lewis Melinda Clanton Agustin Aranda Delaney Kreisler Kassidy Kreisler Gerry Zaar Terrence Camilleri Charlotte Buckreis Therese Bracher Teresa Stang David Noble Don Adams Cas Lojewski

Curt Sheldon Maureen Corry Barbara Mannarino Linda Logsdon Timothy Thomas Hannah Prendergast Cassidy Barnett Richard Patula Lynne Klann Pat Miller Enereida Gallardo Andrea Leyva Iliana Saucedo Marianne Hartman Mercedes Cortes Debbie Rice Tammy Eidson Jacqueline Zuraf Clare Howell William Agee Suzanne Milligan Linda Gleckler H. David Sabel T.J. Moll Jim Middleton Patricia Reome Angelica Zavala Yoni Mejia Rusty Hart Shannon Kenny Alex Garcia Al Porell Linda Sanford Tom Mills Mary Kay Noble Laurie Beeler Rigoberto Vargas Kobe Guillen Chloe Arciga Catherine Gilbert Mary Kelly Robin Bowen Lori Kuhl Jorge Saenz Marisol Gonzalez Bryan Cano Rita Pawenski Becky Cyr Joan Uscinski Robert L. Gregory Tim Roberts Olimpia Carrillo Maria Cardona Mamie Ringenbach Charles Champ

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Sherman Artis Amy Flanary Maria Lyn Vasofsky Marvin Herrera April Ovens Violette Gripp Mike Gorman Shirley Marra Richard Caldwell Nancy Stark David Gross Juan Saucedo Nick Kuhl Laura Kreisler Brandon Jarrett Silvio Robledo Tom Bomkamp Jim Valvoda I. Lance Lyons Paulette Jennings Kristen Slemp Jr. Rios Lidya Indrajaya Paul Zorovich Gabriel Zavala Maria Garcia Yoseline Garcia Bernard Skolarus Christy Petill Diane Wrobleski Mary Mulherin John Toukatly Monica Gonzalez Joan Richardson Bob Petrak Frank Kaspar John Schuster Adalinda Cifuentes Hannah Binkley Harry Hogan Audrey Cys Patricia Weymouth Rolando Galicia Michael Ploof Bobby Lessig Melinda Taylor Haley Howard Antonio Rinaldi Renee Theobald Amy Eichelberger Elder Carrillo Ke Kai Ruckstuhl Ron D'Amato Patricia Cody

SPRING CARD PARTY The St. Thomas Women’s Guild will host their Spring Card Party and Luncheon on Thursday, May 1st from 11:30 – 3:00 PM. All women are welcome to join the fun playing cards or games and lunching with old and new friends. Purchase your tickets for $16. after all Masses on April 5/6 or call Virginia Zorovich at 657-9216. Checks should be made out to STCWG. ATTENTION CRAFTERS There will be a craft table at the Nov. 15-16 Bake Sale sponsored by the Women’s Guild. Items will be sold after all Masses. We need good quality, handmade items-no more than five of a single item. The next meeting will be Monday, April 7 at 9:30am in Room 118 of the PFLC. We will have two workshops: jewelry making and fabric pumpkins. If interesting in helping with these, please call Linda (408-2339) for supply list. You may also work on your own project and/or bring more ideas and samples. Hope to see you there! VISIT OUR WEBSITE! www.sthomaslc.com This site will be maintained and updated regularly by a member of our staff. If you have website inquires or requests for the webmaster please send them to [email protected]. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE (March 5 – April 18, 2014) This Lent please join us in support of our sixth annual Diocesan 40 Days for Life campaign as we offer a loving and hope filled witness of prayer in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic on 710 N. Cherry St. in Knoxville. From 7:00 am to 7:00 pm through Palm Sunday, April 13th. We need the generosity of your prayers and time. It was the prayers and sacrifices of so many that contributed to the closing of the abortion clinic on Concord Street two years ago. To learn more, please visit: http://40daysforlife.com/knoxville.html or contact Paul Simoneau at [email protected] and 584-3307 or Lisa Morris at [email protected] and 865-567-1245. St. Thomas will be covering Sunday, April 6th. For specific details, please contact Kay Sheldon 865-7427557 or [email protected] EASTER LATIN MASS The traditional Latin Mass of Easter will be offered at Holy Ghost Church (Knoxville) at 1:30 pm on Easter Sunday (April 20), preceded at 1 pm by a prelude of traditional Easter music. This special Mass will include sacred motets and the liturgy of Easter sung in Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony, with the principal choral parts (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, etc.) of the Mass sung in a polyphonic setting by the Renaissance composer William Byrd. All area invited!

ESPIRITUALIDAD DE LOS MINISTERIOS Los invitamos a la conferencia “Ejercicio Espiritual Cuaresmal” a cargo de la Hermana Marenid Fabre, OP en la Cancillería de la Diócesis de Knoxville, el lunes 14 de abril, a las 7 p.m. (805 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919) Esperamos la presencia de todos los proclamadores de la Palabra (lectores), Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía, ujieres, músicos, miembros de los coros, monaguillos, sacristanes, ministros de hospitalidad, encargados de la liturgia de los niños y todos los fieles en general que participan activamente en algún ministerio litúrgico dentro de su parroquia. “En la liturgia, los laicos, además de participar en ella celebrando―que es, desde luego, su más noble derecho y deber―tienen también la capacidad de que se les encomienden diversos ministerios…su actuación en la liturgia es un momento privilegiado en la vida de la comunidad”.―José Aldazábal CONFESIONES DURANTE LA CUARESMA Sábados de 3:00-4:30pm y los martes a las 6:00pm. Los dos sacerdotes estarán disponibles para escuchar confesiones.

REFLEXIÓN DE PLATO DE ARROZ DE CRS: HAITÍ

Esta semana, Plato de Arroz de CRS nos invita a entrar en solidaridad con el pueblo de Haití. Se nos anima a reflexionar sobre el principio de la doctrina social católica, Llamado a la familia, la comunidad y la participación, y recordar que, como seres sociales, estamos llamados a buscar a Dios juntos. Oremos esta semana por nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Haití y en todo el mundo, que nuestras familias y comunidades puedan ser fortalecidas y bendecidas. ENTRENAMIENTO PARA MONAGUILLOS Y LECTORES Se está programando entrenamiento para monaguillos y lectores para la primavera. Por favor llame a la oficina, 986-9885, si está interesado.

LOS VIERNES DURANTE LA CUARESMA Exposición del Santísimo 7:15 – 8:15am • Oraciones de la mañana a las 7:45am en Ingles Pescado Frito – 11 de abril @ 5:30 PM • Pescado, macarrones & queso, papas fritas y ensalada de col • $7.50 por adulto • $3.50 por niño menor de 12 anos • Boletos disponibles en la puerta • Patrocinado por Los Caballeros de Colon y la Agrupación de Mujeres de Santo Tomas

Estaciones de la Cruz a las 7:00pm en Centro Parroquial

HORARIO DE SEMANA SANTA Jueves Santo, 17 de abril - Misa Bilingüe @ 7PM Viernes Santo, 18 de abril - Servicio Bilingüe @ 3PM Vigilia Pascual, 19 de abril - Misa Bilingüe @ 8:30PM Domingo de Pascua, 20 abril - Misa en Español @ 8AM Domingo de Pascua, 20 abril - Misa en Ingles @ 10AM Domingo de Pascua, 20 abril - Misa en Ingles @ 12PM NO HABRÁ CONFESIONES Martes 15 de abril Los sacerdotes estarán en la Misa Crismal. NO HABRÁ MISA POR LA MAÑANA TAMPOCO HABRÁ SERVICIO DE COMUNIÓN Jueves 17 y viernes 18 de abril ¡LOS LIBROS BLANCOS ESTÁN AQUÍ! Tenga una Pascua más significativa y llena de fe utilizando El Librito Blanco. Los libros estarán disponibles en Inglés y Español por $1.00 cada uno después de las misas del fin de semana del 12 y 13 de abril en el Centro Parroquial. CAMBIO DE HORA PARA LAS ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ El viernes 11 de abril, el Youth Group de Santo Tomás presentará Las Estaciones de La Cruz en vivo en el Centro Parroquial. Tenga en cuenta que el pescado frito será a las 5:30pm seguido por Las Estaciones de La Cruz a las 7:00pm. Por favor acompañe a los estudiantes de post-Confirmación y a los recién confirmados esta noche de música y reflexión. "LLENAR LA CAPILLA CON AMOR" Durante la Cuaresma este año, no vamos a "llenar la oficina de Padre Doug con productos enlatados" en su lugar vamos a "Llenar La Capilla Con Amor". Por favor apoye esta oportunidad que tenemos para alimentar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, mediante la donación al Buen Samaritano de Lenoir City. Coloque sus donaciones de alimentos en la capilla. 40 DÍAS POR LA VIDA Esta Cuaresma, únase a nosotros para apoyar nuestra sexta campaña anual diocesana 40 Días Por La Vida, en la que ofrecemos un testimonio de oración, de amor y esperanza enfrente de la clínica de Planned Parenthood. Nuestra vigilia se extenderá todos los días de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hasta el Domingo de Ramos, 13 de abril. Fueron las oraciones y sacrificios de tantas personas las que contribuyeron al cierre de la clínica de abortos en la calle Concord dos años atrás. Para obtener más información, por favor visite http://40daysforlife.com/knoxville.html. Santo Tomas cubrirá el domingo 6 de abril. View this bulletin online at www.TheCatholicDirectory.com

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