Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
A parish served by the Paulist Fathers since 1973
Celebrating over 165 years of service to God and God’s People414 West Vine Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37902-1327 Tel: (865) 522-1508 E-mail: icoffice@bellsouth.net Website: icknoxville.org
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8:15, 10, 11:45 a.m. Weekdays Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m.* Saturday: 8:30 a.m. *The church is open from 11 a.m.
until the end of Mass.
Livestream Masses on Facebook Live
Sunday: 8:15, 10 a.m. Special Occasion Masses: TBA A link is posted on our website.
DEVOTIONS
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday after 12:10 p.m. Mass Rosary: First Saturday
after 8:30 a.m. Mass
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday: 11:45 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday: 4 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Parents must attend a preparation meeting. Please call the parish office to register in advance.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
6 months preparation time required. Contact one of the priests to schedule an appointment. Deposit required to secure date.
FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN
(September - May) Pre-K (age 4) - 5th grade
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. in person; 11:15 a.m. virtual
6th - 12th grade Wednesdays: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
CALVARY CEMETERY
1916 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 Volunteer Work Day: 2nd Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon
SCHOOL
St. Joseph School (PK - 8th grade) www.sjsknox.org 1810 Howard Drive Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-3424
TWIN PARISH
St. Francis Xavier in Fond des Blancs, Haiti PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Charlie Donahue, CSP Pastor frcharlie@paulist.org Phone Extension: 23 Fr. Tim Sullivan, CSP Associate Pastor tsullivancsp@gmail.com Phone Extension: 24 Fr. Jim Haley, CSP In Residence jhaleycsp@gmail.com
Deacon Joe Stackhouse
Permanent Deacon jrstackhse@aol.com
Deacon Doug Bitzer
Permanent Deacon wmbitzer63@gmail.com
Brigid Johnson
Dir. of Rel. Ed. & Faith Formation
brigidjohnson50@gmail.com Phone Extension: 28
Karl Jacob
Dir. of Music Ministry
KarlJake@gmail.com Phone: (865) 335-1174
Amanda Peavyhouse
Cantor
Natalie Martin
Liturgy Livestream Tech
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Jenifer Dills
Business Manager
icknoxbulletin@gmail.com *new* Phone Extension: 29
Nancy Brennan Strange
Receptionist
icoffice@bellsouth.net Phone Extension: 21
Ed Stokes
Facilities & Systems Maintenance Dir. Cell: (865) 243-6903
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday: noon - 4 p.m.
BULLETIN
Deadline is noon on Monday unless otherwise specified. Please submit announcements to Jenifer Dills.
PARKING
Free Sunday morning Mass parking is available in the Eagles’ lot
across Cafego Place, the LMU lots on Locust Street and Cafego Place, and the Crowne Plaza parking garage. On weekdays, the only free parking available is our own parking lot. Free
parking for evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend events is
available in the LMU lots on Locust Street and Cafego Place.
Important Procedures for Attending Mass and Receiving Communion
1. Please follow the directions of the ushers when entering and leaving the church and when coming to Communion. Also please sit in the designated seats indicated by the green tape. Do not sit in the front row. Finally, please do not leave your seat except as directed by the ushers at Communion and at the end.
2. When the number of persons in the church reaches 50, all later arrivals will be directed to the lower church.
3. Please remember to wear your face mask at all times during the Mass. If you need a special children’s size mask please ask an usher for one. Please wear it so as to cover your nose and mouth completely.
4. Please follow the ushers’ directions when coming to Communion. Please come up the center aisle in single file, maintaining appropriate distance. (In other words do not come up two by two as was common prior to the pandemic.) Before Communion, sanitize your hands.
5. If Communion finishes early downstairs, the Deacon will also give Communion in the church, thus creating two suitably distanced Communion stations in the front. Please go to the one that corresponds to the side by which you will return to your seat. Always return to your seat via the side aisle.
6. To receive Communion, please extend your hand as flat as possible. Do not move your fingers. Allow the priest or deacon time to place the host properly and reverently on your hand without having to touch your hand in the process. (If you move your fingers, you make it more likely that you will touch the priest or deacon's hand.) 7. At the end of Mass, please follow the ushers’ direction to leave the church as quickly as possible, starting with those in the back.
8. If you brought your donation with you to Mass, please drop it in the box by the door as you leave. Reception of Holy Communion on the tongue is permitted. However, because of the extra danger this poses for the priest or deacon, as well as for subsequent communicants, the following procedures must be followed strictly:
9. Those wishing to receive Holy Communion on the tongue will present themselves at the end of Mass in front of the altar rail on the east aisle. 10. Communicants will come forward to the altar rail one at a time, maintaining appropriate distance.
11. After each communicant, the priest or deacon who has administered Communion will immediately sanitize his hands.
12. After the last communicant, the priest or deacon will return the ciborium to the tabernacle and then immediately wash his hands with soap and water in the sacristy.
2020 Statements
of Giving
To request your copy, please email Jenifer Dills,
icknoxbulletin@gmail.com,
or call the parish office, (865) 522-1508 ext. 21. Please specify if you would like to receive your statement by mail or email.
Prayer to St. Joseph
In December, Pope Francis declared this year the “Year of St. Joseph.” Bishop Richard F. Stika has asked parishes to pray a prayer to St. Joseph at the end of every Mass following the St. Michael prayer.
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you, Mary placed her trust; with you, Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us also, show yourself as a father and guide us in the path of life.
We seek your fatherly protection during this time of pandemic upon the Diocese of Knoxville and all our Sisters and Brothers that surround us in East Tennessee. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. We ask this through the intercession of the Holy Family that you were given to love, protect and guide during your time on earth. Amen.
2021 Breaking Bread Missals
Due to the pandemic, it is not currently possible to keep Breaking Bread Missals in the pews. Personal copies are available for a $5 minimum
donation to the Mary Catherine Willard Music Fund. Pick up a copy during
the week at the parish office or see Karl or Amanda after Mass.
We are updating both to make it easier for parishioners to stay connected —whether they attend in person or virtually. Worship Aids
for our Sunday Masses & Friday Stations are posted on
both. Links to our livestream Masses and virtual Stations are posted on the parish website at
https://icknoxville.org.
Interested in becoming a Catholic or exploring the Catholic Faith? Our sessions have been taking place online, so it’s a safe place for all. Inquirers are always welcome. For more information, please call Brigid Johnson at (865) 522-1508 ext. 28 or email brigidjohnson50@gmail.com. Please keep in your prayers our Candidates for Full Communion with the Catholic Church:
John Hoover
Bailey Cummings
Samantha Romanowski
They are reaching the joyful end of a journey they began months or even years ago. That journey ends and a new life begins on Apr. 3 at the Easter Vigil.
Envelopes for Easter
lily donations
are available in the vestibule. Donations can also be made online. Memorials & honorariums will be acknowledged in the bulletin after Easter.Married Couples:
We must die to self to give more in our marriage. Learn how to be the best spouse possible by participating in a
virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on Apr. 23-25. Get more information or
apply online at wwme.org or call (678) 242-WWME.
Stations of the Cross:
We will make the Stations of the Cross as a parish community every Friday in Lent at 7 p.m. A recording of our Stations of the Cross is always available on the parish website and YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.
Paulist Fathers’
Necrology
James M. Gillis (3/14/1957) Theodore C. Petersen (3/14/1966) Patrick J. Brady (3/18/1911) Walter J. Sullivan (3/18/1999) Earl Monahan Jarrett(3/19/1972) Leo E. Conlin
(3/19/1997) William J. Finn
(3/20/1961)
Lisa Healy, the Executive
Director of Catholic Charities, will speak in our parish hall on
Thurs., Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. All
are invited to attend. Masks and social distancing are required. The presentation will focus on
Hope Kitchen, a new program
sponsored by Catholic Charities, which helps to feed and provide clothing for homeless individuals. Immaculate Conception Church is exploring the possibility of becoming involved with the Hope Kitchen outreach effort.
Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines:
Announcements for the Mar. 21 & 28 bulletins are due Mon., Mar. 15. Announcements for the Apr. 4 bulletin are due Mon., Mar. 22.
MERCI! MERCI!
MERCI!
Thanks to all the members of IC parish who helped to make our DRIVE UP MARDI GRAS FEAST such a success.
Special appreciation goes out to our Knights of Columbus, who worked as servers, and our ICWG, who prepared more delicious cakes than ever before.
and over 230 meals served, we were able to make over $5,000 in profit.
We have since qualified for some matching funds from Food for the Poor that allowed us to send $3,000 in beans and rice to our Haitian sister parish, St. Francis Xavier. We have also made arrangements to ship $3,000 in medical supplies that Father Belizaire tells us are in desperate need before the parish school can reopen.
Because of increased need in this time of COVID pandemic, we welcome your continued support of our Haitian coffee and chocolate. The Haiti Committee will be offering Singing Rooster products after all Masses on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Paulist Vocations
Please keep Paulist seminarian Ben Chisholm,
CSP in your prayers. Ben
hails from Northern California. He earned his undergraduate degree from Fordham University and his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. Ben met our community by attending daily Mass at our mother church, Church of Saint Paul The Apostle, NYC. He made his first promises on Sept. 4, 2020.
Religious
Education
Our classes meet on Sundays at
9:30 a.m. For those who
can’t attend in person, we meet on Zoom at 11:15
a.m. An option to use the
faith sharing materials is open to all. For info, call Brigid Johnson at (865) 522-1508 ext. 28.
Our classes do not meet this Sunday due to Knox County Schools spring Break.
Youth
Ministry
Youth Ministry is open to all middle and high school students in the parish.
We meet in the parish hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Our next meeting is Mar. 24.
Confirmation preparation for middle and high school takes
place in youth ministry. If
you would like to join us, or for more information, please contact Brigid Johnson, at brigidjohnson50@gmail.com.
Gospel Reflection
The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we rejoice in anticipation of the joy that will be ours at Easter.
The Gospel is part of a conversation that Jesus is having with Nicodemus. Nicodemus came to Jesus at night because he was afraid of what others would think of him. Jesus tells him that “the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light…” Sit with your children in darkness for a bit, maybe on the porch at night or in a room with only candlelight. How does the darkness make you feel? Are you looking for the light? Think about the darkness others are experiencing. How does hurting others or being indifferent to others’ pain make you feel? Are you willing to search for the light of Christ in others? We don’t have Christ the same way that Nicodemus did but Christ surrounds us in our daily lives. Ask your children where they see light.
Wrap It Up!
The IC Women’s Group sincerely thanks the parish community for their support of our Wrap
It Up program.
We were able to deliver 160 fleece and yarn blankets and 35 handmade quilts to the Meals on Wheels program. They are most
appreciative of our gifts to them.
Join the Knights of Columbus families as we celebrate the Lenten season together. During Lent we are called for Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
You are invited to participate with us in the
40 Days for Life
Prayer Vigil,
10 a.m.— noon on Wednesdays, in front of Planned Parenthood, 710 N Cherry Street. Fr Tim Sullivan will lead us in the Rosary at 10a.m. each Wednesday.
We will be assisting the efforts of Ladies of Charity by
collecting socks, bicycle chains and locks,
and clothing
. All these items can be placed in the plastic bin as you enter the church. You might even consider donating your time to Ladies of Charity as they need volunteers.We also ask that you consider
joining the Knights of Columbus
as we strive to follow Jesusmore closely, strengthen our families, and support our Priests, Church, and Community. Not sure who to talk to? You can join online at kofc.org/join Council 645.
ICWG News
and Notes
Come and Grow in
the Holy Spirit with these
Immaculate Conception Outreach
Helping disabled and elderly residents at Summit Towers
Current Needs in priority order: 1 - Toilet paper. 2 - Mr. Clean or Fabuloso type cleaners. 3 - Dish detergent.
4 - Liquid laundry detergent. 5 - Used or new bath towels. 6 - Simple "tube socks" for men or women.
Thank you for your kindness.
Ministerio del Duelo
¿Ha perdido a un ser querido? ¿Está pasando por un tiempo de duelo? Podemos ayudarle. Participe en un grupo del Ministerio del Duelo, comuníquese con Guadalupe Mayorga al (865) 850-0344. Auspiciado por la Oficina del Apostolado Hispano. Para más información llamar al (865) 637-4769.
Programa de Radio
Los invitamos a escuchar el nuevo programa “La Voz Católica” conducido por Blanca Primm y el Padre Jhon Mario Garcia en la emisora WKZX 93.5 FM todos los domingos a las 11:00 a.m., auspiciado por la Oficina del Apostolado Hispano de la Diócesis de Knoxville y la parroquia de Santo Tomás Apóstol de Lenoir City, TN. También pueden escucharlo en YouTube en el canal Diócesis de Knoxville. Deje sus preguntas para el programa llamando al (865) 637-4769.
The national collection for
Catholic Relief
Services (CRS)
will be taken up this weekend in support of the work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Bishops and Catholic community. With your generosity, CRS is helping to break the cycle of poverty in more than 90 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. CRS also provides emergency relief in the wake of natural disasters. Your donation also assists the work of the U.S. Bishops’ Offices of International Justice and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services and Pastoral Care, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, and the relief work of the Holy Father.Parish Offertory Mar. 7 Collection
$ 6,034.00 Online Donations
$ 4,370.50
Needed for Weekly Budget $ 11,779.30 Total Collection YTD
$ 347,530.84 Total Budgeted YTD
$ 424,054.80 Gain/(Loss) this fiscal year
$ (76,523.96)
Home Capital Campaign
Jan. 2021
Pledges & Donations $ 384,520.51 Total Received $ 331,624.64 Balance Remaining $ 52,895.87 Parish Share $ 167,063.42 Together…. Our Future Fulfilled
St. Joseph School Capital Campaign Pledged $ 319,672.00 Total Remitted $ 251,056.17 Balance Remaining $ 68,615.83 Mass Intentions Saturday, March 13
5 p.m. †Clete Walles by Carole Wunderlich Sunday, March 14
8:15 a.m. The People of Immaculate Conception 10 a.m. †Liz Gann by Will, Becca & Penelope Brewer 11:45 a.m. †John Stanik by the Swindeman family Monday, March 15
12:10 p.m. †Michele Halstead by Pat Pennebaker Tuesday, March 16
12:10 p.m. †Phillip Nevills by the Morelli family Wednesday, March 17
12:10 p.m. †Daniel Keller by Kathy Cortese Thursday, March 18
12:10 p.m. †Louisa Morelli Donner by the Morelli family Friday, March 19
12:10 p.m. †Sister M. Jolita Hughes, RSM by Mary Catherine Willard Saturday, March 20
8:30 a.m. for those on the prayer list
5 p.m. †Sister Anna Clare Meyer by Beth Meyer Sunday, March 21
8:15 a.m. †Warnell Mattie Scruggs Davis by the Heffernan family 10 a.m. The People of Immaculate Conception
11:45 a.m. †Carlos Julio Justiani by Sonia Allen
Readings for the Week Monday: Lenten Weekday
Is 65:17-21 Ps 30:2,4-6,11-12a,13b Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday: Lenten Weekday Ez 47:1-9,12
Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday: Saint Patrick, Bishop Is 49:8-15
Ps 145:8-9,13c-14,17-18 Jn 5:17-30
Thursday: Saint Cyril of
Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor of the Church
Ex 32:7-14 Ps 106:19-23 Jn 5:31-47
Friday: SAINT JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16 Ps 89:2-5,27,29
Rom 4:13,16-18,22 Mt 1:16,18-21,24a or Lk 2:41-51a Saturday: Lenten Weekday
Jer 11:18-20 Ps 7:2-3,9b-12 Jn 7:40-53
Sunday: FIFTH Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34 Ps 51:3-4,12-15 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33 Intention for March: Sacrament of Reconciliation. https:/dioknox.org/ give-to-the-bishops-appeal
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