For Sacraments

For Sacrament Call the rectory at 931-762-3183. of the Sick:

For Confession: Saturday-5:00—5:20 p.m. Sunday-7:30—7:50a.m.

Any other times: Call (931) 762-3183

For Baptism: Call the Rectory at least four weeks before the baptism. Baptismal instruction for the parents and the god-parents is required.

For Marriage: Call the Rectory at least six months before, for the registration and the required marriage preparation.

Prayer requests: Call 762-3183 or send an email with details.

Pastor:

Secretary & Bookkeeping:

Parish Pastoral Council:

Religious Education:

Youth Ministry:

Music coordinator:

Knights of Columbus: SHCCW—President

: School Secretary:

Rev. Joseph Mundakal C.M.I.

Kristen Vogel

Lee Piovarcy

Kelcy Gang

Samantha Benefield

Bob Augustin

Danny Piovarcy Lane Rohling

Bridgett Gattis

Parish Office Hours:

8:30 am to 1:30 pm - Monday through Friday.

SACRED HEART CHURCH

(Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville) 221 Berger Street

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee 38464

December 15, 2019 – Third Sunday of Advent

MAILING ADDRESS

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

P.O. Box 708 Lawrenceburg, Tennessee 38464

Parish Office: (931) 762-3183 Fax: (931) 762-5128 School Office: (931) 762-6125 Fax: (931) 244-7234

Website: www.shclb.org

Email: parishoffice@shclb.org

School website: www.shslburg.com

Mass Schedule

Saturday - 5:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday—8:00 a.m. Wednesday— 7:00 p.m.

Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 p.m.

Holy Day : 8:00 a.m.& 7:00 p.m.

Holy Hour & Benediction

First Fridays From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rosary: 30 minutes before the Mass

For Sacraments

For Sacrament Call the rectory at 931-762-3183 of the Sick: For Confession: Saturday-5:00—5:20 p.m. Sunday-7:30—7:50a.m. Any other times: Call (931) 762-3183 For Baptism: Call the Rectory at least four weeks before the bap-

tism. Baptismal instruction for the parents and the god-parents is required.

For Marriage: Call the Rectory at least six months before for the

registration and the required marriage preparation. Prayer Requests: Call 762-3183 or send an email with the details. For Emergencies: Call 931-244-6151

WELCOME

We, the Sacred Heart Community, welcome all our visi-tors and friends to our Worship and our Liturgical Cele-brations. We are glad that you are here with us today. If you would like to join our church, or want to know more about our Parish, please call (931) 762-3183, or stop by the Parish office at any time.

“...among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heav-

en is greater than he.” - Matthew 11:11

Please remember in your prayers:

Mass Intentions for this week:

….. Jean & Jennifer Dorvil, J. W. & Judy Dotson, Mickey & Kathy Dunn, Michael Dunning…..

…..Dortha Ellis, Ronnie & Lesa Ellis, John & Christie Evers, Maria Faria, William & Dottie Finken-hagen…..

…..Kimberly Foster, Cecilia Fox, Gary & Teresa Fra-ley, Kelcy Gang, Mark & Kristy Gang, Larry & There-sa Ganiere …..

…..Bridgett & Zack Gattis, Shaun & Trish Gardner,

Bob & Imogene Garner, Clifford & Michelle Garrett,

Candice Gawne…..

Our Rosary intentions this week:

Sat: 12/14/19 - 5:30 pm Special Intention

Sun: 12/15/19 - 8:00 am 10:30 am

Jeanette Brink Sacred Heart Parish

Mon: 12/16/19 - 8:00 am Madeleine Henkel

Tues: 12/17/19 - 8:00 am Special Intention

Wed: 12/18/19 - 7:00 pm Kenny Rohling Family

Thurs: 12/19/19 - 8:00 am Roseann Hunt

Fri: 12/20/19 - 8:00 am Special Intention

Sat: 12/21/19 - 5:30 pm Bob & Imogene Garner Family

Sun: 12/22/19 - 8:00 am 10:30 am

Sharon Andrews Sacred Heart Parish

Clarence Augustin Jay Gibson

Jeanette Brink Bob Simbeck

James Young Mickey Dunn

Heather Steele Jacqueline Smith

Theresa Motzny Jay Thomas

Rebecca Augustine Brian Beck

Richard O’Rourke Diana Ray

Reta Ellis Rodgers Devon Morera

Clarence Remke Debbie Foreman

Alyssa & Ryan Tonking Martha Maffin

James Stephenson Brandon Smith

John Koval Sheila Faria

Dennis Mackin Walter Adams

Maria Faria Mary Alice Simbeck

Renee Ellis Ray Richard Rohling

Marilyn & Lawrence Cotter

Collection Report for December 8, 2019

Cash: $ 495.12

Envelopes/Loose Checks: $ 2,818.00

SOH: $ 295.00

Retired Religious: $ 877.00

Thank you for your Support!!

Second Collection for December

12/15 - School Collection

Christ Even Now on the Way to Bethlehem

Evidently, in the mind of holy Church, neither the prophecy concerning Bethle-hem Ephrata nor its fulfillment in the day of Caesar Augustus is to be considered merely a glorious divine disposition and achievement. No, the prophecy of Micheus is still being verified every day,

but predominantly during the annual Advent season; for the selfsame incarnate eternal Son of God who jour-neyed to Bethlehem to be born there physically, now to the end of time comes to human souls as to spiritual Bethlehems, there to be born anew, again and again.

But be sure to picture these merciful spiritual journey-ings of Christ to the Bethlehem of souls as all too often sadly realistic spiritual repetitions of His first long jour-ney over the rugged road from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Meditate long on the wanton and malicious opposition He encounters on His way to them from souls that leave their senses and heart and mind to be ruled by earthly vanities, and their whole selves to be willing victims of the sensual and selfish illusions and witcheries of the seven capital vices.

Can you still fail to see why Isaias and the Baptist com-pare the hardships of the way of the world's Messiah-King to souls with a rough, crooked, and almost impass-able road up steep hills and down precipitous valleys and through dangerous mountain passes? Do you won-der that these prophets of His coming insist so strongly that merely sentimental longings and routine prayers, however multiplied, cannot prepare us worthily for the entrance He must expect and the welcome He craves?

Pray very honestly, therefore, that you may begin to see the practical reasons for the Church's crying out in the desert world, and even into your own interior soul and heart:

"Prepare ye the way of the Lord: Make straight in the wilderness His paths; Every valley shall be exalted; Every mountain and hill shall be made low; And the crooked shall be made straight; And the rough ways plain" (Is. 40:3, 4). Then shall you see the salvation of God!

Excerpted from Our Way to the Father by Rev. Leo M. Krenz, S.J.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule - December 21st & 22nd

Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:30 am

Acolytes Volunteers Volunteers Volunteers

Lectors Sue Brown Scott Benefield Michael Adkins

Ushers David Campbell Korey Whitehead

Tommy Beuerlein Dan Brink

Brian Brewer Jr. Akins

Sacristy Regina Kemper

******* Marty Crews

ExOrd Eu

Mnstrs

Debbie Scott Mark & Kristy Gang

Rosemary Harris Mark Harris, Gary Rohling

Bruce Beckman Rita Wilburn, Al Kerstiens

Shut-ins Team I Mark & Rosemary Harris

******* Team II

Jimmy & Carol Rohling

Church Cleaning ******* Bruce Beckman *******

Attention:

New Ministry lists can be found at the back of the Church. Thank you!

Our Advent Penance Services 2019

Sacred Heart Lawrenceburg - Mon 12/16 at 7:00 pm St. Joseph, Florence - Tues 12/17 at 6:00 pm

Our Parish Christmas Dinner

Our Annual Christmas Dinner is this

Sunday, December 15th, right after the

10:30 am Mass. We invite all of our parish families to this

wonderful delicious dinner and our family get-together!

Interested in Singing?

The Adult Choir for Midnight Mass will be meeting on Mon-days at 7:00 pm in the church.

Practice for the Children's Christmas Mass Choir will be Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm in the School Cafeteria. Please come and join us!

CYO Notes:

This Sunday, December 15th, is our

annual Christmas party/scavenger

hunt. Please dress in a Christmas

themed outfit and join us for a pizza

party at 5:00 pm. Meeting will end at 8:00 pm. Please bring a dessert or a snack to

share.

CYO will not meet December 22nd, but will meet December 29th.

The Diocese is currently accepting applica-tions for Totus Tuus missionaries for Summer 2020. Home from college this summer and looking for a way to spend your break for Je-sus and His Church? Consider applying to be a Totus Tuus missionary.

For more information and an application, vis-it www.dioceseofnashville.com/totus-tuus or email totustuusnashville@gmail.com.

Three to STAY Married, an evening of dinner and inspi-ration for married couples, will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Cathedral’s Fleming Center. Fr. Michael Fye will share insights on the "True Meaning of Love." Caitriona and Colm Kirwan, Irish singer/songwriters, will charm us with their personal testimony, songs and stories. Proceeds benefit the engaged couples’ retreat, Three to GET Married.

Register and purchase tickets at stmarysdowntown.org.

Our Special Thanks !! Let us thank Becky & Danny Patt, the Ladies Guild and Mary Margaret & Louis Brink for bringing “Our Lady of Guadalupe” to our church! She is now blessed and dedicated for our veneration!

Have your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner , wedding, and honey moon , all in one place. We also offer Bachelorette Party Packages. The Garrett House provides an intimate setting for small size wed-dings ,corporate dinners, family reunion, and more.

Contact us: 931-242-7413

Located at : 205 South Military Ave

Lawrenceburg , TN 38464

WWW. THEGARRETTHOUSE.COM

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Parish Dates Coming Up

Sun, Dec 15: School Collection

CCD at 9:15 am

Christmas Dinner after 10:30 am Mass

CYO Christmas Party at 5:00 pm

Mon, Dec 16: RCIA at 7:00 pm

Penance Service at 7:00 pm

Adult Christmas Choir Practice at 7:00 pm

Tues, Dec 17: Children’s Choir Practice at

6:00 pm

Wed, Dec 18: Choir Practice at 5:00 pm

Adoration at 6:00 pm

Exodus 90 Fraternity Mtg. after Mass

Thurs, Dec 19: School Play at 6:30 pm

Fri, Dec 20: Half-day of School

Sun, Dec 22: No CCD

No CYO

Mon, Dec 23: Adult Choir Practice at 7:00 pm

Calling All Men!!

Exodus 90 is a spiritual exercise for the renewal

of the Church. It’s a challenging 90-day period of prayer and asceticism, supported by a fraternity of like-minded men. Fraternity meetings are held on Wednesdays after Mass. We meet regularly for prayer and activities. Are you ready for Freedom? Join us!

Sacred Heart School News

Mark your calendar for The Sacred Heart School Annual Christmas Play! Thursday, December 19th at Crockett Theater at 6:30 pm.

Recycling End of Year Push

Help our school win 1st place in the Lawrence County Recycling Program! Please collect old newspapers, magazines,

books, and catalogs. The drive is December 4th - 17th. If you have

any questions, please call the school office at 762-6125.

Wednesdays Lectors for December

12/18 - Grace Coleman

Sacred Heart Catholic School located in Lawrenceburg, TN seeks certified educational professionals for primary grade levels. With an enrollment of 65 students in Pre-K through 8th grade, our faculty and staff work closely with school fami-lies, Sacred Heart parishioners, and the local community to provide a quality Catholic education in a Christ-centered envi-ronment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and certification in education

Effective classroom management and organization

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to bear witness to Christian values personally and professionally

Desire to grow professionally in order to best assist stu-dents in the classroom

Two years of teaching experience preferred

INFORMATION/APPLICATION CONTACT Please submit resume and cover letter summarizing related teaching experience and your interest in this position, as well as a minimum of three references to kathy.boles@dioceseofnashville.com. No phone calls please.

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