St. Joseph Catholic Church
3425 Andersonville Highway
P.O. Box 387
Norris, TN 37828
865-494-7746
In the Diocese of Knoxville
"Becoming Disciples of the Gospel"
Prayers
Needed...
Our parish secretary, Marla Santadonato, had surgery on Wednesday and is recovering at home. Please continue to pray for healing for Marla.
HELPFUL LINKS
Announcements/Upcoming Events
Thank you to the 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee
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The 75th Anniversary Celebration has worked very hard to make April meaningful and memorable for young and all the rest of us. The committee is composed of Karen Thompson, Chair; Judy Curtin, Susan Baker, Kathy Ferowich and Margaret Donaldson. There are several more helpers. Now it is up to the rest of us to join the celebration with gusto!
Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 PM there will be a short memorial service followed by light refreshments for parishioner Helen Estep. Burial will be in West Virginia. If you would like to make an offering in Memory of Helen Estep, in lieu of flowers her wishes were to donate to "Chance Shelter," in Arizona where she did volunteer work. Learn more at Helen's website: http://helenestep.com/ Bob and other family members will be here at St.Joseph.
Eight of our young people will be confirmed at Mass this Sunday, May 5 by Fr. Dennis Kress. Hospitality will follow Mass for everyone.
As the Easter season is coming to an end, the Stations of the Light (Resurrection) will be held Thursday, May 9 immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass.
Some people with dinner tickets to the 75th Celebration did not get their MUG. They will be available after Mass Sunday in the social hall. Folks without dinner tickets may purchase a mug for $5.00. There are a few T-shirts left which can be purchased also.
CCW will be making Mother's Day cards Tuesday, May 7 after the 9:00 AM Mass for the nursing home residents. Please come help with this special ministry.
MASS SCHEDULE:
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St. Joseph - Norris
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. - Mass
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Confessions after Mass Every Sunday
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RECITATION OF ROSARY
Sundays 8:35 a.m. before Mass
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Tuesday:
9 a.m. - Mass
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Thursday:
9 a.m. - Mass
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St. Therese - Clinton
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Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - Mass
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Friday
9:00 a.m. - Communion Service
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Adoration
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Sunday:
11:00 a.m. - Mass
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Eastertide Invitation
during these holy days choose a personal retreat with Jesus
from The Secret Place
https://kdccw.org/thesecretplace
i.e.
"A Meditative Journey for Holy Week and Beyond"
TSPExpress11.pdf (ecatholic.com)
"Passion's Release and Return"
TSPExpress20.pdf (ecatholic.com)
"Songs of Ascent”
TSPExpress18.pdf (ecatholic.com)
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Traveling over the holidays? Here's a link to Masses at your vacation destination!
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The Spiritual Life Committee is sponsoring the
Spiritual Life
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St Joseph Small Faith Community Scripture Studies
All are invited to join our Scripture Studies!
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No Regrets (The Dynamic Catholic Institute): Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the social hall. Contact Judy Curtin if you are interested.
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This Is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival (Word On Fire): Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Email Kathy Morin or call 865-230-1390.
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Inquires may contact the office at 865-494-7746
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For further information on Home-Based Spiritual Growth, click the link below:
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"Online Opportunities for Personal Spiritual Growth and Encouragement Wherever You Are"