Don’t forget we have a wonderful nursery during the 10am Mass for

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS children 4 and under. The nursery is not open holiday weekends.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Thanks to all those who volunteered to help make the Hoedown a huge
success! We had over 350 attendees this year, lots of fun and lots of
Our 7th annual “Harvest of Blessings” will be after all masses dancing. A BIG THANKS to Steve K., our caller, who contributes his
this weekend in the parish hall. This is a wonderful opportunity time and talent every year to make the Hoedown a smashing good time!
for early shopping to benefit charitable organizations in the parish
and community. We are so pleased to have the Paraclete Book All Saints 2nd Annual Christmas Party. Come join your All Saints
Store joining us this year! Military addresses for Christmas card family for food, fun and dancing at our biggest event of the season on
sending will also be available. Fri., Dec. 12, 6pm at KCHS. Reservations will be taken until Dec. 7. To
volunteer or for more info., call Chris K. at [# omitted].
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have Please help with our Children’s Liturgy Christmas Project: Donate
fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus old towels, blankets and any old cat or dog items to the Animal Shelter.
tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship Donations may be placed in the container in the narthex.
by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God’s
blessing and inherit the kingdom. Early notice: The All Saints Choir and Musicians will be joined by the
Knoxville Youth Symphony Orchestra to present the Christmas Cantata
VOCATION THOUGHT “Journey of Promises” by Joseph M. Martin on Fri., Jan. 16th and Sun.,
Jan. 18th. This event will be held at All Saints Church and is open to the
What we’ve done to the least of our brothers and sisters we’ve done to
public. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Watch future
Christ. Choose to serve in every instance; listen for a call to service as a
bulletins for more information.
priest, brother, or sister. Read Matthew 25: 31-46.
.
PARISH CALENDAR GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY
Sat.-Sun. Nov. 22-23 Harvest of Blessings after all Masses Grief Support Group will not meet this week due to the Thanksgiving
Sun. Nov. 23 10:00amPre-School Rel. Ed. (Parish Hall) holiday.
6:00pmRel. Ed., Gr. 9-12 (Dinner & Catechesis) REMEMBER: PURCHASE YOUR KROGER OR FOOD CITY
Mon. Nov. 24 9:30am “Just Moved” Ladies Guild (Lounge) GROCERY/GAS GIFT CERTIFICATES
7:00pmRCIA classes (Church) AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES
Tues. Nov. 25 9:30am Mother Cabrini Guild (Resource Room)
Wed. Nov. 26 9:30am Martha & Mary Circle (Lounge) Certificates are available during the week in the parish office.
NO Rel. Ed. Classes, Gr. 1-85
7:00pm Adult Choir practice (Church) YOUTH MINISTRY
Thurs. Nov. 27 9:00am Thanksgiving Day Mass (Annie N., Youth Minister)
The office will be closed Email [email omitted] or phone 531-0770
Fri. Nov. 28 The office will be closed
Sr. Hi Youth Group will not meet this week due to the Thanksgiving
holiday. Happy Turkey Day!
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE. CATHOLIC SINGLES
Mon. thru Sat. 9am Mass Sun., Nov. 23 Reservations are due for the annual Thanksgiving
Tues., Wed., Fri. 12:10pm Mass Dinner for our Singles family. Donna T. is again hosting a traditional
Mon. and Thurs. 12:10pm Communion Service Thanksgiving dinner on Thurs., Nov. 22. Turkey will be furnished; bring
a side dish to share. We’ll gather at 5pm. (For those who may have “too
Please be patient with us as we continue to reschedule masses. We have much family,” you are welcome to take a break and stop by for dessert
discontinued the weekly evening masses and hopefully will be settled and coffee.) If you would like to participate in this fellowship, please
into our new schedule soon. contact Donna at [# omitted] or email [email omitted] .

This weekend is the Feast of Christ the King. We will be using incense
at Mass so for those parishioners who are sensitive to it, please be aware.
The office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving
holiday. One mass only on Thursday, 9:00am. (No communion service).
Coffee and Donuts Unless we have volunteers signed up the week
before, we will not be serving. Thank you for volunteering for this very
easy and fun family project!
Tues., Wed., Nov. 25-26 SERVICE PROJECT, Ronald McDonald
House: Thanksgiving Dinner: If you are preparing a Thanksgiving dish
for your family or friends, why not make a little extra and bring it to the
house anytime Tues. or Wed? Casseroles and desserts are needed. Staff
and volunteers will be taking individual plates of traditional
Thanksgiving fare to the hospital for those who cannot be home for the
holiday. Call Donna T, [# omitted] or email [email omitted].
Thurs., Nov. 27 Singles Thanksgiving Dinner at the home of Donna T.
Gather at 5pm for dinner or join us for dessert and coffee later in the
evening. RSVP’s due TODAY (Sunday).
Fri., Nov. 28 Celebration of Lights at Market Square. FREE family
fun, lighting of the Christmas tree and rooftop trees throughout the city,
music, Santa Claus photos, horse drawn carriage rides, marshmallow
roasting, decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus and more! Meet at Tomato
Head at 6pm to enjoy the festivities. Call Randy S, [# omitted] to RSVP.
CATHOLIC WOMEN
Please come by and view our lovely tree created by our Mom & Tots kids
and parents at the Fantasy of Trees from Wed., Nov. 26 thru Sun., Nov.
30th at the Convention Center. All proceeds go to Children’s Hospital.
Please feel free to bid on our tree and maybe one of our parishioners will
be the lucky ones to have our Noah’s Ark Tree in their home.
“Catholic Women and Friends” has begun a weekly study on Paul’s
Letter to the Romans. Grow in your faith and meet other Catholic women
every Thursday morning at 9:45am in the hall. (No meeting this week).
Cookbooks are returning! The second printing of the parish cookbook
will be shipped around Nov. 26. You will be able to pick up these great
gifts in the office during December.
MEN’S CLUB
Many parishioners have asked about our delicious Fr. Woody salsa. .
More is on the way! Excellent for the holidays, a great value and you are
supporting our Habitat Home and scholarships(s) for Catholic HS.
MORE FUTURE ACTIVITIES. . . Breakfast with Santa, Sat., Dec.
6. Not to be missed. . . great photos with Santa for your 2008 family
Christmas collection. A great way to a positive start to your family
holiday season. Father Daughter Dance, Sat. Jan. 31. A very special
night; be sure not to miss this one!
FAITH FORMATION
All are invited to a faith formation workshop sponsored by the diocese
and presented by Renew International. This workshop will be offered
on Wed., Dec. 3 at Holy Ghost from 7-9pm and again on Sun., Dec. 7 at
All Saints from 2-4pm in the parish hall. For more info and/or to RSVP,
contact Dave or Barb W. at [# omitted]
RCIA classes have begun! Please join us on Monday nights from 7-
9pm in the Ed. Bldg. For more info, call Tanya at [# omitted].
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Children’s Choir: New members are always welcome to join us at
practice each Wed. at 5:30pm as we begin preparations for Christmas.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
We are in need of some more people to pray at church on First Friday’s.
Our biggest need is for substitutes on Friday morning (once per
month) at 12 1, 2, 3 and 4am. There is a sacrifice involved in this
commitment but great reward to spend time with our Lord in quiet prayer
and adoration. If you would like to come as a substitute on an as-needed
basis, please contact Nancy Q. at [# omitted] or [email omitted].
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Thanks to Social Action members, several Renew groups and individuals
in the parish, All Saints was able to provide full Thanksgiving meals
for 31 families in need in the Elizabeth’s Homes Program and the In-
Home Program of Catholic Charities! We also provided cranberry sauce
for Knox Area Rescue Ministries Thanksgiving meals. Your generosity
is deeply appreciated!
Enjoy Bruster’s Ice Cream while helping Catholic Charities! Stop by
the Social Action table at the Harvest of Blessings. We have coupon
books for $10. The coupons are worth at least $25 in value. We will get
$5 for each book sold to support Catholic Charities Columbus Home
Kids Walk in the spring. The coupons do not expire. Father Ragan
might say “this deal is awesome!”
Christmas Giving Tree. Tags will be available after all masses this
weekend at the Harvest of Blessings. Additional tags will be available on
the tree after Thanksgiving. Our annual Christmas Giving tree provides
gifts for children, families and seniors in several Catholic Charities
programs and the Runaway Shelter program. Gifts should be purchased
and returned unwrapped with the tag attached and placed under the
Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. All gifts must be brought in by 1pm
Sun., Dec. 14th to allow time for sorting and distribution to the programs.
Please do not take a tag if you are not going to purchase that gift as the
tags represent specific gift requests.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
KNOXVILLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
KCHS cheerleaders are hosting a Parents Day Out on Sat., Dec. 6th,
11am-4:30pm and Sat., Dec. 13th, 1:30-5pm. This would be a great time
to do a little Christmas shopping and leave the kids to a little Christmas
fun all their own. Call Robin T., [# omitted] or Cheryl S., [# omitted] for
information and reservations.
ST. JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL
Save this date! Our 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Dance will take
place on Sat., Feb. 21st from 6:30-11pm at Fox Den Country Club. All
proceeds benefit St. John Neumann Catholic School. We are seeking
items and gift certificates for the Silent Auction. Contact Kelly S. at [#
omitted] or [email omitted].
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
LADIES OF CHARITY
Christmas Party, Dec. 12 beginning with mass at 10am at Sacred Heart.
After mass we will carpool to the home of Clara M.. Lunch will be
provided. Please RSVP by Dec. 5 to Clara at [# omitted].
DIOCESE AND DEANERY
The Paraclete Book Store will be open Fri. and Sat., Nov. 28-29th for an
After Thanksgiving Sale. Specials include a Sidewalk Sale, 20% off
one item (some exclusions apply) and more! Sale hours are 9am-5pm.
For more info, call [# omitted].
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime
you haven’t committed!.
 WEEKLY READINGS
Today’s Readings are on page 1079 in the Hymnal
Mon. Rv 14: 1-3;4-5 Lk 21: 1-4
Tues. Rv 14: 14-19 Lk 21: 5-11
Wed Rv 15: 1-4 Lk 21: 12-19
Thur. Rv 18: 1-2; 21-23, 19: 1-3;9 Lk 21: 20-28
Fri. Rv 20: 1-4; 11-21:2 Lk 21: 29-33
Sat. Rv 22: 1-7 Lk 21: 34-36
Sun. Is 63: 16b-19b 1 Cor 1: 3-9 Mt 13: 33-37

MASS INTENTIONS
Mon., 11-24 9:00am Deceased members of the P. family
12:10pm Communion Service
Tues., 11-25 9:00am Deceased of N./T. families
12:10pm James H. by the family
Wed., 11-26 9:00am Eugene & Eileen M. by the S.’s
12:10pm Mildred B. by the family
Thur., 11-27 9:00am Catherine M. by Mary M.
12:10pm NO Communion Service
Fri., 11-28 9:00am John Y. by the family
12:10pm Tom I. by the family
Sat., 11-29 9:00am Mary M. by the O. family
5:00pm Joseph S. by Susan S.
Sun., 11-30 8:15am People of All Saints parish
10:00am Robert L. by the family
11:45am Mary Ann K. by the C. family