D&R Hunting Supplies and Sporting Goods
659 Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-8782
Tri-Tronics Equip Mullins Dog Boxes Garmin GPS Systems Quick-Tracking Systems Coon Squallers
Carhardt Clothing Dog Collars & Name Plates Live Traps & Rolling Cages Rattler Snake Chaps
St. Andrew Catholic Church
829 Valley View Drive, Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2140
* Antiques & Collectibles *
“We will beat or match anyone’s prices.”
www.dandrhuntingsupplies.com
6th Sunday of Easter
Daily Specials
Power Solutions
258 Countryside Drive,
Steaks – Salads – Pasta –
Pizza – Sandwiches
Sparta, TN 38583
Providing the solution to all your generator needs.
Joe Cypcar
Cell: (931) 205-0503
19 South Spring Street, Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 836-3838
Mike Cypcar
(931) 224-3217
May 21, 2017
Fr. Kevin Dowling, Pastor, (931) 994-9708
E-Mail: [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Robert Graham, Deacon
Web Site: www.saintandrewsparta.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, 5:00pm - Sunday, 8:30am - Holy Days, 7:00pm
Tuesday, 8:30am – Wednesday, 6:00pm – Friday, 8:30am
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
J. A. Sergio & Sons, Inc.
General Contractors
885 Clarence Gillen Road
Sparta, TN 38583
What do we observe about Mary at the wedding at Cana?
Office
(931) 738-5550
She's the first one to see the needs of the people around her.
Fax
(931) 738-3335
There is no more wine. This would be a catastrophe - even
worse if this wedding were in France!
Tom
(931) 432-6336
Jim
(931) 738-2802
Mary is the first one to notice, and she goes to find Jesus.
Knights
of
Columbus
Mary can help us open our hearts and eyes to the needs of our
brothers and sisters.
Sherry Hickey/Mel Goggins
AVON Representative
Joe Einecker
Council 14902
Sparta, TN
Call to buy or sell AVON!
Home: (931) 739-2847
Cell: (630) 707-2847
To order on-line:
www.youravon.com/hickeygoggins
Hours of Operation
Saturdays: 2:30pm to 6:00pm
or by appointment
2017 honey available after May 15th!
She motivates us to acts of love and mercy through her
maternal grace.
use our bulletin
sponsors
whenour
in need
of their services!
Let us ask for the gracePlease
to welcome
Mary
into
hearts.
Sing the Magnificat!
PARISH COUNCIL
(Fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.)
Linda Keller [email protected]
Scott Keith [email protected]
Bernice Clapp [email protected]
Sherry Hickey
[email protected]
Chris Quain [email protected]
Cathy Randolph
[email protected]
Barb Cypcar [email protected]
Harry Napple [email protected]
FINANCE COMMITTEE (As scheduled)
Paul Keller [email protected]
Thea Quain [email protected]
Jim Sergio [email protected]
David Vidrine [email protected]
COMMITTEES/ORGANIZATIONS
Building Committee: Paul Keller
Emporium: Linda Keller
Bereavement: Deb Baldwin
Religious Education: Vacant
Youth Group: Mike & Vicki Cypcar
Evangelization: Chris Quain
Liturgy Chairs: Ann Nothnagle/Thea
Quain
Knights of Columbus: Ray Highers
Communications: Mike Vitti
Outreach Ministry: Barbara Marsden
Church E-Mail: [email protected]
Defending Our Faith Discussion Group
HOT – HOT – HOT
This week, we will read chapters 10 and
11 ("Potential Benefits from New
Acquaintances" and "Joy, Fun, the Joke
Proper and Flippancy", respectively) in
The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis.
This novel is an entertaining fiction
story of how a "senior" devil teaches a
"junior" devil to secure the soul of an
ordinary young man. All the while,
Lewis implies simple yet effective ways
to grow closer to God.
Church Yard Sale
Magazine Update
Our Yard Sale will be held on
Saturday, June 3rd from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
We have two provocative threads for this week. First
Things, June, P19: The Three Necessary Societies is a
long hard read, describing the long slide of bad
consequences from the French Revolution to the US and
western nations today - from Pope Leo and Rerum
Novarum on. The necessary societies being destroyed
are domestic/marriage/family, living within the political
society, and further living within religion/church/God's
society.
Now you know where to bring all that “stuff” you find while you’re doing
your spring cleaning this year! Remember, donate working items!
The Yard Sale staff will not be accepting any clothes this year, but
accessories are ok. Place your items in Classroom #1.
Vacation Bible School
It’s now only three weeks away!
It’s June 12th to 16th
from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Interested? Grab some coffee and a
doughnut and come join us!
Gather Book Ribbons
We are having a “ribbon” ceremony
this Wednesday, May 24th at 4:00pm!
We will be replacing the ribbons in
the rest of our green Gather Books
and would like your help.
If you care to assist in this worthy
endeavor, just show up at 4:00pm
Wednesday afternoon.
Collection Report
May 14th
Envelopes
Offerings
Total
WK #46
1,944.03
229.47
2,173.50
YTD
93,460.64
13,838.25
107,298.89
Number of registered families:
140
Number of envelope users:
119
Number of known givers:
64 (54%)
Average contribution:
$30.38
Other Collections
May 14th
Haiti
Outreach
WK #46
5.00
20.00
YTD
6,881.24
12,691.64
The theme this year is
Maker Fun Factory.
Passion of Christ and Shroud of Turin Presentation
Join us for a 45 minute presentation by Ron Reynolds, sharing interesting details about the
Passion of Christ and the Shroud of Turin - Wednesday, May 31st, after the 6:00pm Mass
Ron is a parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church in Crossville, and has spent countless
hours researching these topics. He’s shared his presentation several times over the last two
Details are on the church website.
months at parishes and events in the Knoxville Diocese (including Fr. Kevin’s brother’s
parish!). Ron has graciously agreed to visit St. Andrew to share his knowledge and enthusiasm
for the topic with us. Please join us for Mass and a very interesting learning experience.
Sunday, June 4th, is Pentecost. You are encouraged to wear something red to Mass.
April Outreach Report
We assisted 65 families consisting of 208 individuals during the month of April.
INCOME: Collection $1,266.00; Poor Box $203.00; EXPENSES: Food $724.66.
Thank you from the Outreach Ministry of St. Andrew.
The second thread concerns marriage, two stories
around Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia confusion. First
Things, June, P12: Thanks for Everything, Pope Francis is
a family's journey through marriage and it's encounter
with Amoris Laetitia and confused priests.
Then in Latin Mass Magazine, Winter/Spring 2017, P64,
Family Life: To annul or Not to Annul. It’s a woman's
journey through divorce and the confusion offered by
the church. Lastly, along the same thread in Latin Mass,
P4, there’s a brief summary of the Cardinal's Dubia
(doubts) letter to Pope Francis asking for clarity
regarding Amoris Laetitia, and the Pope's silence.
As well as the magazine rack, these articles will be
available as printed matter on the table beside the racks.
If the magazine is out, pick up the printed copy of the
relevant article.
LOOKING
Responsible semi-retired couple moving back to Tennessee are
looking for a reasonably priced, clean home to rent for 1 to 2 years.
We would like 3 bedrooms, 1.5 to 2 baths, with garage, 1300 to
1600 sq. ft. in the Cookeville/Sparta area.
We look forward to talking with conscientious owner/landlord.
Sandi and Michael, (815) 670-9115.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for May
If no answer, please leave name and number. Thanks and God bless.
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus,
may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.
Coming Week
Ministers
May 27th: Lector: C. Quain
Eucharist: S. Rogers, M. Scannell, K. Vondra
May 28th: Lector: A. Nothnagle
Servers: J. Morris, S. Keller
Eucharist: J. Mendel, W. Vidrine, L. Keller
Ushers: J. Nunley, P. Keller, P. J. Keller, U. T. Sergio
Please remember in your prayers:
Diane Barry, Richard Barry, Sarah Barry, Ron Bolandi,
Ann Diamond, Patrick Dwyer, Steven Franko,
Jennifer Hamilton, Morgan Siler
Homebound, hospitals, nursing homes:
Ahmed Alafrangi, Juan Herrera, MaryJane Kafka,
t Wilma Jean Oberlietner, Joyce Rogers, Jackie Stearns
t Recently Passed Away
Tuesday, May 23rd, 5:30pm: Parish Council Meeting
Daily Mass Intentions
Sunday, May 21st, 8:30am: IP
Tuesday, May 23rd, 8:30am: IP
Wednesday, May 24th, 6:00pm: IP
Friday, May 26th, 8:30am: IP
Saturday, May 27th, 5:00pm: IP
(IP = Intention of the Priest)