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TRINITY CLUSTER PRAYER:
Spirit of God, thank you for calling us
to be part of this parish cluster on our journey together. Fill our
hearts with compassion and charity for one another. Challenge us to
share; within our parish cluster and beyond, the gifts and talents you
have given us. Deepen our relationship with you. Grant to each of us a
heart renewed. Amen.
This prayer is also on the web at the following
link
cluster
 ADVOCATE CENTER, NORTON -
We are
writing to ask for your help. The Advocate Center has a small closet
where we keep sheets, towels, and blankets to give to families. We
receive requests for these items several times a week. I am sue you are
aware how costly these items are to buy, and the families that we serve
are struggling just to have the basics. We provide services to families
in Wise County and Norton. These items are costly for low-income
families. If you need more information and would like to help please
call
Sister
Beth Jaspers 276-679-0967
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On the notepad provided on the altar, write any last minute directions,
announcements, etc. for Fr. Tim to make at Sunday Mass. There is now
only a few minutes after he arrives at Church for Mass and the beginning
of Mass. He appreciates your help.
Appalachian
Office of Justice and Peace:
Remember to
take advantage of the resource of the Virginia Catholic Conference,
which represents the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and Arlington in
public policy matters. They have a wonderful e-mail advocacy network. To
join, visit
http://www.vacatholic.org/ and click JOIN NOW, or call
the AOJP and we will help you connect. 276-762-5050. lets get 100% sign
up from our Region X.
Appalachian
Office of Justice and Peace:
The
Internet web site for the Office of Justice & Peace (OJP) has just
been updated. We have added many new resources as well as a
few design changes to ease navigation around our web site. There are
links to several new OJP resources for adult faith formation, campus
ministry, and youth ministry. You will also find a PDF version for
upcoming Just Faith Workshops with founder, Jack Jezreel.
BIRTHDAYS,
ANNIVERSARIES, GRADUATIONS Please let Fr.
Tim know during announcement time each week if you are celebrating your
birthday or wedding anniversary or graduation, so we can ask God's
blessing for you at Mass.
BISHOP'S APPEAL
is conducted each year to give all parishioners an opportunity to
respond to the needs of the ministries and programs of the wider Church
of Richmond. Gifts to this year's Appeal will be shared through grants
to benefit areas such as our diocesan rural missions and faith
communities. Sacred Heart Church, Big Stone Gap, has received one of
these grants to do planning for a built-up roof on the old part of the
church. We urge people considering their response to this Appeal to do
so as soon as possible so we can swiftly attain and perhaps exceed our
parish goal.
CATHOLIC
VIRGINIAN
Please read the interviews with Bishop Di Lorenzo in our bimonthly
diocesan Catholic newspaper, The Catholic Virginian.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
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Our youngest
school aged children reflect together on the Sunday Gospel during the
10:00 A.M.
Mass at St.
Anthony's Catholic Church. The children come to the altar after the
opening prayer for a blessing, and then go to the parish hall until the
gift procession.
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CLUSTER COUNCIL MEETINGS
If you have concerns
or suggestions for Parish Cluster Council Meetings please speak to one
of the Parish Cluster representatives. You may attend the meetings
yourself, all are welcome. Each parish in the cluster brings to the
meeting a schedule of events: First Communions, Confirmations, picnics, homecomings, anniversaries, RCIA
Candidates (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), any celebration or
event, etc. for their parish) during the coming year and suggestions for
the cluster.
CLUSTER
YOUNG ADULT GROUP NEEDED Matthew Pinto,
in his book, Waking the Sleeping Giant: Effective Catholic Young
Adult Ministry, asks why dynamic young adult groups are needed.
"Our heart's deepest longing is for God and Truth. In this day and
age, too many hearts are preoccupied with the distractions of the
world. . We need to break through with the life-giving message of
Jesus. Young people need to spend less time in the world and more
time contemplating the things of God. Truth leads to sanity and
clear thinking. We need to bring people to a deeper love of the
Truth. "
Young people
are casualties in this cultural war. The casualties are increasing.
We need more spiritual paramedics.
Young adult
groups are these paramedics. A strong young adult group can relieve
some of the pressure young people face. This pressure includes the
pursuit of material success and sexual temptations.
A strong young
adult group offers Catholics an alternative to the lures of other
faiths, including some cults. Heaven's Gate is an example.
We've lost too
many young people due to poor catechesis. Young people need an
inviting place to hear the clear Catholic message.
Parishes need
to reach out to these groups with more expansive young adult
programs. Where is the future church going to be if the majority of
young people stop practicing their faith?
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DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion
inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase your mercy in us, that
in difficult moments, we might nor despair, nor become despondent, but
with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love
and Mercy Itself. Amen.
DONATIONS
you make in a service at one of our Trinity
Cluster churches will be credited to your home parish unless you
indicate otherwise.
FARMER'S
MARKET
- The Big Stone Gap Farmers Market,
located in the downtown parking lot across from the fire station, is
open every Saturday from 8AM till noon, until October 11. The market
might be a good place for a fund raiser bake sale for our churches. No
business license is required or food safety inspections. The charge per
day is just $5. All sale items should be covered with plastic wrap. This
would be a good way for us to relate to the larger community. Please
email
bsgfarmersmarket@gmail.com or
call Elizabeth Jones at (423)300-8000 or Jennifer
Mullins at 523-3134.
FOOD PANTRY IN NEED
Please bring canned and boxed foods to
church to help replenish our community food pantry.
KENYA
MISSION -
REMEMBER SR. GABRIELLA, SMG,
who served many patients at St. Mary's Hospital,
and now is serving the poor in Kenya, Africa, Sr. Gabriella, who served at St. Mary's Hospital for
several years, hopes that you will open your hearts and continue to
support her Mission Project. A ten
dollar donation to her mission can buy about $50 worth of food/supplies.
For more information, see the charitable
donations page of this web site.
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PARISH BULLETIN
If you know anyone who would like to receive a parish bulletin, please
let Father Tim know their name and address, so that they can receive a
bulletin by mail.
PARISH
MINISTRIES PARISH COMMITTEES-
Follow this link to
the description of the parish committees that are available for you to
serve. Select a committee and submit the information to Fr. Tim or a
Parish Council Member. All Churches in the Trinity Cluster need your
service. Click
this paragraph to see description page.
Thank-you.
PASTORAL MINISTRY LEADERSHIP FORMATION PROGRAM
Are
you called to ministry in the church? Are you looking to formalize your
current ministry? Do you seek opportunities for ongoing formation in
ministry? We may be able to guide you. The next session begins in
September. For questions and application information, contact us: 804-622-5262
pmlf@richmonddiocese.org
www.richmonddiocese.org/pmlf
THANKS
FROM FR. TIM
- Thanks for giving your input for the Area 16 Strategic Parish
Planning. Your input will help us plan for the future of the Catholic
Church in our area. God loves you, and I do too.
PRAYER FOR THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE
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We pray for those loved ones of our church family and our communities
who have been called to service. May they return home safely and
unharmed.
PRISON MINISTRY:
For anyone interested in this ministry,
there is a print-out on the table in the vestibule with important
information. There is a special need for visitors to those who have no
visitors. For further information, call Doug Chute at 276-328-3733,
email him at dcmin@hotmail.com, or call the penitentiary and ask to
speak to the Volunteer Coordinator.
PRISONERS PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please pray for Catholic inmates in our area prisons. Some are able to
gather together for worship on a weekly basis as they do at the Federal
Prison in Lee County. Others are able to meet once a month as at Wallens
Ridge Prison. For others at Red Onion Prison, worship services are not
allowed for security reasons. We are all one in the Body of Christ.
REGIONAL JAIL DUFFIELD:
Paperback books and magazines are always welcome at the Regional
Jail AT Duffield. Please contact Kate Boyer -523-2019.
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RELIGIOUS GOODS Jubilee
House Retreat Center in Abingdon, Va. now has religious articles for
sale in the lobby of the retreat center. Please call 276-619-0919 for
information.
SICK AND HOMEBOUND:
Please remember that those who are unable
to get out would like to hear from you.
TWO HEARTS PRAYER VIGIL
- all are invited to the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary First Friday
prayer vigil this Friday at St. Anthony Church, Norton. The three hour
Vigil begins with Mass at 7PM followed by exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and sharing and prayers following the Vigil prayer book. The
Vigil ends with Mass at 10PM. Confessions are heard throughout the
Vigil.
VIRGINIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE E-MAIL NETWORK -
PLEASE JOIN
The Virginia
Catholic Conference has created an e-mail advocacy network, so that
those who wish to contact their state and federal lawmakers about
respect-life, social-justice, family, and education issues can receive
regular alerts and updates on legislation considered by the Virginia
General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
SIGN UP FOR ALERTS AND UPDATES
on initiatives supported by
the Bishops of Virginia, please visit
www.vacatholic.org
Click the "Join the Network!" button, and complete
the short electronic form provided. Alerts that you will receive
include pre-drafted messages that you can send ("as is" or modified to
suit your own style) to your elected representatives with just a few
mouse clicks.
WEEKEND
RETREATS:
Please note there are two weekend retreats coming up this month at
Jubilee House, one on the Book of Revelation and the other on Beatitudes
and Immersion. Call 272-619-0919 for information. The website is
www.JubileeRetreat.com
WORDS OF THANKS FROM FR. TIM
During the
months we have a number of Catholics visiting our area. It is good to
see that they attend Sunday Mass at our churches. The Mass is a priority
for them wherever they happen to be. Thank you for welcoming these
visitors.
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OUR
FORMER PASTOR & PARISHIONER DIED
Joe O’Brien, former pastor and parishioner of St. Anthony’s died
recently in Cincinnati. His widow Patti (Lawson) and family have
requested that memorials be made to Glenmary Home Missioners, P. O. Box
465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246. Condolences may be made by visiting
www.muellerparker.com Please remember him in your
prayers.
DAISY PORTUONDO
Our parishioners, Daisy and Augusto Portuondo have moved to Arlington ,
Va. They would like to hear from everyone. You can write to them at
3027 North Edison St., Arlington, VA 22207.
Ph: 703-534-2983. Email:
dportuondo@comcast.net
or
aaportuondo@comcast.net
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