November 18,19

Blessed are

those who fear

the Lord.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH

312 TAZEWELL AVE. TAZEWELL,VIRGINIA

24651

276-988-4626 Fax: 276-988-8028

E-mail:theword1875@verizon.net

Our Mission

We commit ourselves to seeking holiness, justice and peace in and for all people.

Staff and Ministry Support

Pastor: Jugene Espeleta

Administrative Assistant: Debi Cox

Parish Bookkeeper: Janet McDonagh

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-2:30

St. Elizabeth:

160 Merrick Lane

Pocahontas, Va.24635

Sunday– 9 am.

Wednesday’s—5 pm.

St. Joseph’s :

1007 Independence Road

Grundy, Va. 24614

Saturday’s—4 pm.

St. Mary’s :

1122 Farmer Street

Richlands, Va.24641

Saturday— 6 pm.

Thursday’s –12 pm.

St. Theresa:

304 Tazewell Ave.

Tazewell, Va. 24651

Rosary- 11am.

Mass—11:30 am.

Weekday Mass:

Wed. 8 am., Friday-12:15 pm.

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Collections for Last

Week:

St. Joseph’s …..............................................$322.64

St. Mary’s (Goal:$567.31)……...........……..$501.00

Building Fund………………………….$110.00

St. Elizabeth’s (Goal: $567.31)……….….....$605.00

All Souls………$190.00

St. Theresa’s (Goal: $794.23)….…….......$1,059.00

Backpack…...………….……..$144.00

Building Fund……………….$218.00

Votive Stand………………$25.35

Fiscal News 2017

Weekly Budget…………...……..……….....……..$2,442.30

Actual Collection .........................................$2,487.64

Amount over (under) Budget...........................$45.34

Year to Date Budgeted Collections…........$48,846.00

Year to Date Actual Collection….….….....$50,067.62

Over or (under) Yearly budget ………...........$1,221.62

Building fund: Collection Sunday

December 9,10 at St. Theresa’s and St. Mary’s.

Please continue to be generous and

to pray for the success of our

ministry!

Sunday Nov. 19;

Proverbs 31:10-31;

Psalm 128:1-5;

I Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew

25:14-30

Monday, Nov.20: I Maccabees

1:10-63 Psalm 119:53-158; Luke

18:35-43

Tuesday, Nov. 21:The

Presentation of the Blessed

Virgin Mary: I Maccabees 6:18

-31; Psalm 3:2-7, Luke 19:1-10

Wednesday, Nov. 22: St.

Cecilia: 2 Maccabees 7:1-31:

Psalm 17:1-15; Luke 19:11-28

Thursday, Nov.23

Thanksgiving Day: 1 Maccabees

2: 15-29; Psalm 50:1-15; Luke

19:41-44

Friday, Nov. 24: St. Andrew

Dung– Lac; 1 Maccabees 4:36-

59; 1 Chronicles 29:10:12; Luke

19:26-48

Saturday, Nov 25:

St. Catherine of Alexandria;

Wisdom18;14-19;-9; Psalm

105:2-43, Luke 18:1-8

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Order of the Mass

(Parts of Mass are from Mass of Renewal)

Announcements

We Gather Together # 31

Glory to God #864

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia #865

Liturgy of the Word:

Today’s Missal

Homily

Prayers of the Faithful

Preparation of the Gifts: #594

Harvest of Justice #Insert

Eucharistic Acc:

Holy, Holy: #867

Memorial Acc:

When We Eat This Bread… #869

Great Amen: #871

Lamb Of God #872

Lord of the Dance #563

Closing Prayer

Close:

Soon and Very Soon #574

The devil & Thanksgiving

There is an old European story about a

traveler who came upon a barn where

the devil had stored seeds which he

planned to sow in the hearts of people.

There were bags of seeds variously

marked “Hatred,” “Fear,” “Doubt,”

“Despair,” “Unforgiveness,” “Pride,”

“Greed,” etc.

The devil appeared and struck up a

conversation with the traveler. He

gleefully told the traveler how easily

the seeds he sowed sprouted in the

hearts of men and women.

“Are there any hearts in which these

seeds will not sprout?” the traveler

asked.

A melancholy look appeared on the

devil’s face. “These seeds will not

sprout in the heart of a thankful and

joyful person,’ he confessed.

Happy Thanksgiving to you from Holy Family

“You don’t have a soul, You are a

soul. You have a body.”

C.S. Lewis

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Holy Family: Homeless, Unemployed, those suffering depression

St. Joseph’s: Emily Testerman, Edmond Vance, Maria and Diana Hursh, Jerry Dunlap, Gary Johnson, Jordan Yates, Mary Patricia Lynch

St. Elizabeth’s: Christian Lambert, Jean Lawson, Eva & Walter Moore, Joyce and Gene Cane, Chris Jessie, Rose Romeo, Dallas Miller, Pete Danko, Brenda Cataline Shelia Belcher, Mosie and Rosalie Rocchetti, Shane Neal, Bill Willis, Erica Lavender, Frances Kell, Peggy Kroll, Paula Kelly,Judy Johnston, ,Ramona Robinson, Debi Cox

St. Mary’s: Rolando Guanlao, Sara Beth Wright, Freddie Roberts, Earl Grif-fith, Evan Kassay, Dr. Raffy Castro, Shirley Epperson, Micky Wright, Antonette Baylosis, Antonio Peralta, Abby McGowan, Nancy Houghston, Tom Farrell, Minda Claustro, Linda Whited

St. Theresa’s: Jowana Elswick, Linda Douthat, Avery Shawver, Pam Wright, Melissa Clark, Janeen Wilson, Barbara Hartwell, Martha Hawkins, Dick Heckman, Don Duraham, Bobby Perry, Robbie Crews, Anna Remines, Danielle Rynne, Kimberly Eisenhower, Alyssa Mazery, Doug Tabor, April Robinette, Pablo Carpio, John Rynne, Flora Lee Asbury, Jessica McCall, Lea Michellle

Please contact the parish office when we can remove a name from the prayer

list.

Homebound and Nursing Home Parishioners and Their Caregivers,

Louise Serreno, - Home Gerry Dunlap– Home Margie Stutso- Home

St. Elizabeth’s: Repose of soul of Jason Gregory by Vincent and Sue Shumate

St. Mary’s: Living Intention for Isabella Valentine by Bob and Nona Nassif

Please send requests and donations for Mass Intentions to Holy Family office

We are encouraged to ask for Masses for the dead and the living, sick members and

ourselves in times of anniversaries, birthday, and in times of need.

Lou and Brenda, thankful for their grandchildren; Faye, her

health, Margaret, her 50 years with Don; Bridget, thankful

to live in the U.S.A., all the years with Les, her kids and grand-

kids; Debi, God’s provision, my years with Jason, both church

family and immediate family, and a host of wonderful friends;

Brenda, friends, family and freedom; Lisa, friends, family, and

health; Janet, living in America, all who have suffered

sickness in our church and are recovering, her job as bookkeep-

er, Donna, every day, family, neighbor

Counting Blessings

How do we handle inconveniences like an irritating coworker, a last-minute schedule

change, or occasional miscommunication? God allows us trials so we can grow in virtue, to

encourage us to trust him and open ourselves to his grace.

The next trial you face, thank God for his “blessings” and pray for his patience, humility, and

grace.

Live and Learn:

Age 31: I’ve learned that if you like yourself and who you are, then you probably like almost

everyone you meet regardless of who they are.

Age 51: I’ve learned that I have never been bored in the presence of a cheerful person.

Each according to their ability

What do you think of when I mention the word “talents” besides your thoughts that you

don’t have any, and if you do they aren't very good. Perhaps this is because you still

associate talents only with music or art or sports. Have you ever considered the lady who

plays the music Sunday after Sunday, or the Altar Server that loves it, has a talent? What

about the person in the congregation who is able to take a project on and organize the tasks

and the people. All the while rejoicing because she is enjoying serving the Lord so much? In

our parable for this Sunday, our Lord tells of a man who gave each servant so many talents

according to his ability. Not every one received the same amount and although the parable

uses the analogy of money rather than abilities, it still speaks to us of the importance of

recognizing Who owns our talents and how we are to use them until He returns to hold us

accountable. You may even have a talent just sitting inside your heart that you are not even

aware of yet. Come and discover what the Holy Spirit is calling you to do with that ability to

arrange flowers ,sing a solo, or to be a friendly face to someone who needs to see a smile.

St.Mary’s Back-Pack: Coordinator and Fund Raiser: Cathy Bolling

St. Theresa’s A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry: Needs for this month: Boxed or canned potatoes, soap,

Saint Elizabeth’s Center for Christian Action: Outreach Coordinator: Steve Danko

Saint Joseph’s: Ministries to the students of ACP,ASL,and RAM: Frannie Minton

Appalachian Twining Ministries (ATM): Saint Michael’s of Glenn Allen, Virginia

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PARISH COMMITTEE INFORMATION

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Tonya Hylton (Chair) Bob Buchanan (Vice Chair) Frannie

Minton, Donna Lambert, Tom Bost, Mary Blankenship, Ralph Shawver

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: Kathryn Buchanan (Chair), Anne Danko (Vice Chair) Doug

Vance, Emma Fisher, and Jim Talbert( Secretary), Randy Bolling, Bob Buchanan,

LITURGY COMMITTEE: Greg Deskins (Chair) Cindy Deskins, Linda Whited, Donna Lambert

and Sandra Bost, Cathy St. Clair, Cindy Lambert, Ralph Shawver

PARISH CATECHETICAL COMMITTEE: Sandra Bost, Ralph and Jackie Shawver, Tonya Hylton, Cathy

Bolling, Gabrielle de Courcy, Chris Lester

Holy Family News

First Friday of each month we celebrate the Mass of Adoration at Saint

Theresa’s in Tazewell at 12:15 pm. Please come join us in this beautiful

celebration.

Please sign up for our Christmas party. When signing up your

children please include there age for seating purpose. We look

forward to a great celebration of Jesus Christ and his love.

The RCIA team has recently attended seminar training thru the Diocese of

Richmond, in Abingdon, as well as conducting meetings here in Tazewell. If you

know of anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, or someone who would like to

learn more about the Catholic faith, please speak to the Catechetical

committee member from your church, call the office, or speak with Father

Jugene. We will be glad to help.

St. Olaf Catholic Church, Williamsburg, Va. Will have a group visiting Fatima

Lourdes Spain and France in Sept 2018, and would like to invite members of your

parish to join the group. This will be a 13 day pilgrimage to Spain and France

from Sept. 17-29, 2018. The itinerary includes 3 night each Fatima & Paris, 2

nights Lourdes & 1 night each in Burgos, Rocamadou, and Nevers. The Cost is

$4100 per person. Deposit is $450 with final payment due by June 17, 2018. An

Early booking Discount $100 pp is available if deposits are received before Jan 1,

2018. Package includes Round-trip air from most East coast cities, Superior tour

class hotels, Escorted guides, & daily breakfast and dinners. For info and bro-

chures, contact John Tagnesi, 1 888 544 4461

Along the Appalachian Trail

WEEKLY BULLETIN HOLY FAMILY PARISH

304 Tazewell Avenue, Tazewell, VA 24651

Celebration of Other Sacraments

Infant and Adult Baptism: Please call the office for arrangements and instructions to be made with Pastor and

other catechetical team members.

Sacrament of Penance (Confession): scheduled 30 minutes before Mass at all respective Churches. In

addition, confessions could be heard 30 minutes before weekday Masses at respective places.

Anointing of the sick: Those who are ill, facing surgery or enduring a chronic illness are invited to contact the

office to make arrangements to celebrate this sacrament.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Arrangements made with the Pastor or church office. Please contact the church of-

fice at least six months prior to wedding.

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Funeral Arrangements: When a death has occurred, the family should contact the parish to make

arrangements for a funeral. The pastor, in consultation with the family, will schedule the presider and the day and

time of the funeral. We understand that every deceased member deserves a dignified Christian burial.

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Joining the Parish: We invite all who worship with us to become formal members of the Holy Family

Parish. Membership has its benefits! It also helps our ministries and staff plan to meet the needs of the community.

To become a member please contact the parish office.

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Bulletin Publication info: We welcome all Holy Family members at large to submit publications and notices to

the bulletin via e-mail theword1875@verizon.net by Thursday 10am. As always, the parish administration

retains the right to edit or refuse publication

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Holy Family News : There will be no weekday Mass this week. The office will be closed Thursday and Friday November 23,24, in observance of Thanksgiving. Janet, Debi, and Father J wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday.

World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis has named this Sunday, November 19, 2017, the first World Day of the Poor. The Sunday gospel invites us to reflect on how to invest our talents in the world community. The pope’s namesake, Francis of Assisi, models building relationships with people who are poor. Pope Francis hopes that our volunteer service and impromptu acts of generosity “lead to a true encounter with the poor and a sharing that becomes a way of life.” He encourages “believers to react against a culture of discard and waste and to embrace the culture of encounter.” This is a Sunday to create moments of encounter and friendship, for volunteers and people who are poor to take part in Eucharist together, for parishes to make the poor honored guests at table.

St. Theresa’s: A Child Shall Lead Them Food Pantry holiday food bags items needed: 3 lb. canned ham, canned or boxed potatoes, gravy mix packet, canned sweet potatoes, boxed bread mix, jello, boxed dessert mix, canned frosting. You may bring any of the above items at any time or a completed bag by December 1. We will be taking these items and completed bags through Decem-ber 22.

If you would like to purchase a Christmas Poinsettia for the altar in memory of

a deceased family member please see sign up sheet in commons area.

The Tazewell Christmas Parade will be held on Sat. Dec. 2. at 3 pm. with parade

line-up at 2. The Christmas Parade is “Christmas on the Farm”.

St Theresa’s will be hosting the Tazewell Ministerial Association Community Thanksgiving Service today, Sunday November 19, 6 pm. There will be refreshments after the service.

We would like to thank Betty Tabor for the beautiful Advent wall hanging that she quilted and donated to St. Theresa's’. It is on display in the Commons Area. Again thank you.

St. Mary’s: November 18th – Decorate the Church for Christmas and

Birthdays (Pizza and Drinks)