Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Chattanooga, Tennessee Mass Intentions beginning this Saturday: Sat 8:00 AM Intentions of all the sick 5:30 PM +Pat McHugh & Hudson Ireland Sun 7:30 AM +Don Lamsey 10:00 AM +Jewell Doherty 12:00 PM +Frank & Marie Ruggiero 2:00 PM Parish Family Mon 8:15 AM +Stanley Brodzsinski Tues 8:15 AM +Marguerite Blanford Wed 8:15 AM Ints. of Helen Dolan & Sam Dowling & all the sick Thurs 8:15 AM +Mary Collette Higney Fri 8:15 AM +Bernard & Susan Byrne Sat 8:00 AM +Howard Sompayrac, Sr. 5:30 PM Parish family Sun 7:30 AM Ints. of Helen Dolan & all sick 10:00 AM +Mary Collette Higney 12:00 PM +Leona Rose 2:00 PM +Charlie Dionne (+Deceased) Parish Bookstore is open after weekend Masses. Sun. Jr. High Youth Group 6:30-8:00 1st & 3rd Sunday’s call Vicki at 855-2505 or 364-1480 Mon. The bulletin deadline is noon. Wed. Bridge Players/St. Brigid’s Craft Groups, 10-2 in the Parish Life Center. Sat. Cursillista’s after 8:00 AM Morning Mass in the Parish Office Rosary Group meets at 9:00 a.m. daily in the church.
September 20, 2009 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lector & Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion Schedule: Sat, Sept 26 D. Ingram, R. Smith Lectors Deacon, A. Alisago, C. Blake, E. Buske, F. Shackleford EMHC Sun, Sept 27 at 7:30 Mass K. Holland, W. King Lectors M.J. Lee, J. Lubinski, B. Reardon EMHC. 10:00 S. castle, C. Delaney Lectors, P. Blazek, T. Crutch, M. Delaney, B. Dickinson, N. Donohoo, A. Dougherty, B. Dougherty, J. Fava, M. Grass EMHC 12:00 M. McKenzie, M. Pomerance Lectors M. DePrez, B. DePrez, A. Gonzalez, J. Gonzalez, J. Hand EMHC. 2:00 C. Calderon, G. Guox Lectors Maria, B. Octavio, A. Camacho. J. Manuel EMHC. Thank you for your ministry. If you are not able to serve please find a replacement.
Many Cultures-One Faith Muchas Culturas-una fe All are welcome: No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church; no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present situation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race etc.; no matter what your own self image or self esteem you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at… Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Flowers on the Altar this weekend are given by Nancy Cornett in memory of her husband and in honor of her children and grandchildren. Flowers on the Altar this weekend are given by Vera Trotter in loving memory of David Rodney Trotter on the occasion of his birthday. Join the Knights of Columbus for a pancake breakfast next Sunday, Sept 27 in the Parish Life Center from 7:30-12:00. All you can eat pancakes for the low cost of $3 per person. Specialty this month is Blueberry Pancakes. While you are there have your blood pressure checked free of charge. "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
Many Cultures-One Faith Muchas Culturas-una fe Todos son bienvenidos: No importa cual es su situación actual en la iglesia Católica; no importa cual es su situación actual en su familia o matrimonio; no importa cual es su situación pasada o presente; no importa cual es su historia personal, edad, antecedentes, raza, etc.; no importa cual es su imagen o autoestima; usted esta invitado, bienvenido, aceptado, amado y respetado en la… Nuestra Señora de el Perpetuo Socorro
WHY CATHOLIC? PORQUE SER CATOLICO? OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL NEWS OLPH School has some openings for the 2009/2010 school year. Applications are being accepted. If you have questions or would like an application call Teresa 622-1481 or teresahennen@cathollicweb.com. OLPH fosters a relationship with God and enables students to become confident life long learners. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School is having a School Carnival on Saturday, September 26. Carnival games and activities start at 10:00 a.m. and the Outback Football Bowl will be played at 11:45 a.m. OLPH will play Christian Heritage Lions. The 9/10 year old football team will play at 9:00 a.m. and the 11/12 at 10:30 a.m. Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo, pony rides, local craftsman, jamming jars, feed the elephant face painting , dunk tank, blow ups, field games, raffle, silent auction, Piñatas, Spanish mask making, 1st OLPH alumni gathering, BBQ cook out after the 5:30 Mass. Please plan to join us. OLPH Carnival Apple Tree: Please consider donating items for the Fall Carnival. The Home & School has an apple tree located in Holy family Hall. Please choose an apple which has items that are needed for the fall carnival. Donations may be dropped off in the “Carnival Box in Holy family Hall or at the school office. Please help us make this our best carnival ever! Thank you! Calling all craftsmen: If you would like to rent a space under the Carnival Tent on Sat. Sept 26 contact Nicky Davis nickydavis@unum.com or 423-6537406 and reserve your spot now. The carnival will be from 10:00 -0 5:00. Cost for a space is $50. Auction and Raffle Items Needed. The Home & School Association will be holding a silent auction and raffle during the school carnival on Sat, Sept 26, You donated items are tax deductable and for a great cause. The H&S will be working to renovate the gum locker rooms, improve the baseball fields and many other improvements that are much needed for the school. All Funds will directly benefit our teachers and students. Please consider giving an item for donation by contacting Colleeen Teal at c_c_teal@yahoo.com or 605-6006.
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Race for the Cure is on Sun, Sept 27. Mrs. Gibson our 4th grade teacher is running in the race. If you would like to donate to Race for the Cure go to www.ChattanoogaRaceForTheCure.com/and look for Sabrina Gibson and make a donation. OLPH Football: it was another great week for OLPH Football. The varsity team defeated Berean 31-6 Tanner Webb, Thomas McGuire and Nolan Pawlowski led the offense while Michael Hutton and Gehrig Johnson played great on defense. The 11/12 yr old ream defeated Normal Park 13-0. Jeremy Harris, Nolan Corbitt and Sawyer Champlin were standouts. Overall the program has an 8-1 record. The Rams Homecoming Game is Thursday, Sept 24 at 5:30. Come support the team and enjoy complimentary burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks as the take on SBA OLPH Class of 2009-2010 Officers are: President Dean Magat, Vice President Danika Dorris, Secretary Thomas McGuire, and Treasurer Connor Simpson. Congratulations! Virtue of the Month is Goodness. The 7th Grade Class will have a Theme Mass on Friday, Sept 25 on this virtue. We hope you can be there with us.
Cursillo Women’s Weekend will be October 1-4th in Apison. If you are interested or would like more information contact Angela Feltz 865-719-0280 or angelafletz2127@gmail.com The RCIA Process is all about conversion into Jesus Christ-His way, His truth and His life. Please join with us as we inquire into the teachings, practices and prayers of the Catholic Church that lead us to Jesus Christ. Our first session is Wed, Sept 23 in the Parish Life Center at 6:30 p.m. If you want to learn about the Catholic Church or have been away from the Sacrament please come to our sessions; God Calls-We Respond. Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Adoption Services seeks a loving Catholic home for 4 and 5 year old sister and brother in an open adoption with slow transition to adoptive home. The Great Grandmother is medically unable to care for the children. For serious inquires only contact Sandi Davidson 865-251-0488 or sandi@ccetn.org.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Chattanooga, Tennessee The next “Picture of Love” engaged couples retreat is Saturday, October 17th at St. Jude Catholic Church. This marriage preparation one day retreat is a supplement to the couple’s marriage formation with their parish priest. The program is designed to help the couple gain a better understanding of the joys and challenges of living the sacrament of Matrimony in their day to day lives. Cost is $135/couple. (The retreat certificate is good for a $60 discount on your marriage license.) the retreat will start at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast and end with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be included in your day and you must attend the entire day to receive your certificate. For more information contact Marian Christiana Office of Family Life and Adult Christian Living marianchristiana@msn.com or 423892-2310. Couple’s Date Night: On Sun, Oct 4TH the Diocesan Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment and the St. Jude Family Life Office will sponsor a “GREAT DATE NIGHT” of Dinner and Dancing. Start the evening with 5:30 Mass at St. Jude Church then come to Seiner Hall for dinner and a dance instruction at 6:30. Cost is $20/couple. The evening will end by 8:30. Dance classes are a great way for couples to reconnect with each other. Music and instruction will be provided by Ken and Yvonne Hughes of Calhoun, Ga. To register contactl Marian Christiana mchristiana@dioceseofknoxville.org. or 423-892-2310. Babysitting is available for an additional cost. Call Marilyn Derbyshire for child care 423-870-2386. CONE ON …LET’S DANCE! Catholic Charities Pregnancy Help Center has a part time opening for a Case Coordinator. Two years’ experience in this field required. Computer skills, fundraising, public speaking and office management are some of the positions duties. If you are interested or would like more info contact Sandi Davidson 865251-0488 or sandi@ccetn.org St. Stephens invites you to the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Bluff on Oct 3. Play begins with 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and best ball format. The fee is $75/person. Call Gloria 423-892-1261 or Mike 423-322-4546 for more information. WE NEED TO LEARN TO SET OUR COURSE BY THE STARS, NOT BY THE LIGHTS OF EVERY PASSING SHIP. Omar Bradley
September 20, 2009 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Chattanoogan’s for Life will be holding its sixth Annual Prayer Chain for Life to encourage people of faith to join together to pray for the sanctity of ALL Life from the moment of natural conception to the point of natural death. We invite you and your family to join us in an hour of SILENT prayer on Sunday, October 4 in from the OLPH Church on Moore Rd. This ecumenical prayer hour will begin at 3:15 and end at 4:!5. We hope that our prayer chain will stretch for a mile along Moore Rd.. Please join us as we storm the gates of heaven with prayer and make a positive statement to the community regarding our belief that all life is a precious gift from God. This is a demonstration of Prayer for the culture of life! It is not a protest against any individual life issue. Prayer is the foundation of all that we do in defense of life. Our joint prayer efforts will change hearts and lead us all from the culture of death toward a culture of life. We will provide signs to hold no others are permitted. For info call 290-7314.
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Weekly Readings Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13 Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Luke 8:19-21 Ezra 9:5-9; Luke 9:1-6 Haggai 1:1-8; Luke 9:7-9 Haggai 2:1-9; Luke 9:18-22 Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a; Luke 9:43b-45
Are you a senior who needs transportation to medical appointments? Catholic Charities Interfaith Senior Services program works through volunteers to provide transportation to medical appointments for those 60 and older free of charge. For more info or to volunteer call 265-2397 Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: if you have feelings of grief, anxiety, guilt depression emotional or spiritual problems due to a past abortion then you are not alone. Project Rachel is here to help with therapeutic counseling emotional support and Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats. The next retreat is Nov 6-8 at a retreat home in the Cherokee National Forest. For info contact Sandi 865-776-4510 Sandi@ccetn.org or Catherine 865-694-4971 Peace4Lilith@aslo.com. Confidentiality is honored at all times. There is help hope and healing.
WHY CATHOLIC? PORQUE SER CATOLICO? Health Ministry September is Sports Eye Safety Month: Sports injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children. Most can be prevented by using protective eye wear while playing sports. Almost 75% of sports related eye injuries occur in people younger than age 25 but only 15% of kids are using protective eye wear while playing sports. Baseball and basketball are the leading causes of sports related eye injuries. Lenses made of polycarbonate with the ATSM label are recommended. Regular eye glasses don’t afford enough protections so be sure to get prescription protection lenses for those kids who need them. Polycarbonate sunglasses filter 100% of harmful UV rays. These tough thin polycarbonate lenses are light weight. Visit www.preventblindness.org Visit the Parish Nurse link at myolph.com for current news and information.
Do you have a servant’s ear? Do you want to help women and children in need? Would you like to help women make positive decisions about their pregnancies? The Pregnancy Help Center is seeking new volunteers for our ministry to pregnant women and new families. For information contact Catholic Charities 267-1297. Jesuit Retreat Center at Ignatius House is having a Silent Retreat “God So Loves the World” on November 13-15. To register call 404-255-0503 or ihsecretary@bellsouth.net or www.ignatiushouse.org. Come rest your body mind & soul. “Behold God is my helper, the Lord sustains my life.” Let Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend help your marriage/holy orders be more Christ centered. The next Weekend is Nov 20-22 in Kingsport. Call John & Manuela Ptacek at 865-5311719 for more info The Ladies Bible Study will begin meeting again on Wednesday, September 23 from 10:00-11:30. We will meet in the OLPH Church Library. Join us as we journey through the Catechism with the next session of Why Catholic? The book is titled, “Life in Christ, Walking with God” the First session will be on the Beatitudes. Books are available in the church office of $10. Nursery is available. Please call Cathy Oliver at 706-673-3029 or Rose Brown at 423-508-2596.
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A group of Grandmothers is forming to provide support for the challenges grandparents face who are caring for their grandchildren. Studies show that no matter how tired, how stressed or how challenged we are with the care of our grandchildren we would do anything possible to provide the best outcome for them. Plan to join us in an informal setting as we share our experiences and encourage each other. There is strength in numbers. Please contact Vickie O’Bear at 706-+952-4013 for more information. Vickie has counseling experience. All meetings will be confidential. Truths children have learned No matter how hard you try you can’t baptize cars. When your Mom is mad at your Dad don’t let her brush your hair. You can’t trust dogs to watch your food! You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic-tac. Truths adults have learned Raising teenagers is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree. Middle age is when you choose cereal for the fiber not the toy. If you can remain calm you don’t have all the facts. You’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. You appreciate the fact that wrinkles don’t hurt. THE BEST WAY TO FORGET YOUR OWN PROBLEMS IS TO HELP SOMEONE ELSE SOLVE THEIRS. LA MEJOR MANERA DE OLVIDAR TUS PROPIOS PROBLEMAS ES AYUDANDO A OTROS RESORVER LOS DE ELLOS MASS ATTENDANCE Envelopes Offertory Children’s Funds Required Weekly Variance Year to Date Variance Diocese Haiti
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MOUNT OLIVET CEMETERY Chattanooga’s Catholic Cemetery since 1886. For information call David Hale, 622-0728. Please remember OLPH in your will