SAINT ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL, VIRGINIA October 1, 2017 Remember St. Anne’s in your Will and Trusts On this Respect Life Sunday, what better words could we hear than St. Paul in today’s 2nd reading? “Humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his or her own interests, but also for those of others.” Let us pray for the wisdom to make these words the hallmark of our lives, respecting all other lives. Readings for this Week (Oct. 2-7) Monday: Exodus 23:20-23; Mt. 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zechariah 8:20-23; Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday: Galatians 6:14-18; Mt. 11:25-30 Thursday: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk. 10:1-12 Friday: Baruch 1:15-22; Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Acts 1:12-14; Luke 10:17-24 Scripture Readings for next Sunday (27th/Ordinary) Isaiah 5:1-7 The Lord seeks a harvest of justice. Philippians 4:6-9 Dwell in thoughts of purity and justice and you will know peace. Matthew 21:33-43 “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” Next Sunday we hear the parable about the landowner who plants a vineyard… note the last verse in which Jesus declares that the kingdom of God “will be given to a people that will produce its fruit.” The task of building up the kingdom was given to us at our baptism. Let us resolve to produce its fruit in our lives that bring about peace, harmony, and justice. If not, the kingdom will be given to others who will. ALTAR FLOWERS: The flowers at our altar this weekend are given by Kathy & Jimmy Rasnic, in loving memory of her sister, Connie Brown Dillard. PRAYERS REQUESTED Your prayers are asked for Loretto de Martino, the mother of Patty Sheppard, who died recently in West Virginia. Notes may be sent to Patty at 300 Spruce St., Bristol, TN 37620 We ask your prayers for Isabelle Verzwyvelt Cataldie, the sister of Jeanne McCown , who died in Louisiana and for James McCown, the brother-in-law of Jeanne McCown, who died in Fairview, TN. Notes may be sent to Jeanne at 1904 Hickory Tree Rd., Bluff City, TN 37618. Your prayers are asked for Cecile Harris, the wife of the late Nelson St. John Harris, who died recently. Notes may be sent to her children Matthew Harris and Sonya Brown c/o Sonya at 2307 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Respect Life Sunday—October 1, 2017 “Be Not Afraid” Today, October 1, we begin anew the month set aside each year by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as “Respect Life Month”. We are reminded this month of our Catholic respect for human life in light of our intrinsic dignity as having been created in God’s image and likeness and called to an eternal destiny with Him. Please watch the bulletin this month and stop by the Respect Life table in the commons throughout the month for materials to help us better understand, value, and become engaged with supporting the dignity of every person, especially by cherishing God’s gift of life. Spiritual Adoption packets will also be available on the Respect Life table. Confirmation Preparation begins today Sunday, Oct. 1 Confirmation Preparation Classes begin today, Oct. 1, 9:45-11:15am, in the Brady Teen Center. At least one parent must attend with their teen for this first gathering. Information letters were mailed out a few weeks ago to all registered teens who have not been Confirmed. If you need Confirmation and did not receive a letter, please let us know at 276-669-8200 ext. 32 or [email protected]. A full schedule of Confirmation classes will be given at the Parent/Teen meeting. Please bring your baptism certificate! Walk-A-Thon for Abortion Alternatives & Crisis Pregnancy Center—Those who care for the unborn are invited to join in the Walk-A-Thon on Sat., Oct. 7. Registration at 8:30a and walk starts at 9a.. Begins and ends at Holston Plaza, 516 Holston Ave., Bristol, TN. Pick up your pledge form in the commons. If Oct. 7 is rainy, you may walk any two-mile course at your convenience and return your pledge forms. Evening Prayer—Tonight— Oct. 1 6 p.m. Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for Evening Prayer in honor of our local Law Enforcement, Fire Dept., and EMS personnel. A reception will follow. Please come and pray with and for those who keep us safe… and let them know we appreciate all they do for us here in the local community!
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SAINT ANNE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH BRISTOL, VIRGINIA October 1, 2017 Remember St. Anne’s in your Will and Trusts
On this Respect Life Sunday, what better words could we
hear than St. Paul in today’s 2nd reading? “Humbly regard
others as more important than yourselves, each looking
out not for his or her own interests, but also for those of
others.” Let us pray for the wisdom to make these words
the hallmark of our lives, respecting all other lives.