The Good Samaritan Attic would like to thank our many parishioners who so generously answered our call for help. The outpouring of generosity was amazing. All who volunteer at the Attic thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to continue to help those in need.

With the many challenges facing our world today, a parishioner sent us this beautiful Litany, and quote by Corrie Ten Boom, to share with our readers.

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

Deliver me Jesus

From the belief that I have to earn Your love,

From the fear that I am unlovable,

From the false security that I have what it takes,

From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute,

From all suspicion of Your words and promises,

From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You,

From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will,

From anxiety about the future,

From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past,

From restless self-seeking in the present moment,

From disbelief in Your love and presence,

From the fear of being asked to give more than I have,

From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth,

From the fear of what love demands,

From discouragement,

Jesus, I trust in you

That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me,

That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me,

That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You,

That You are with me in my suffering,

That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next,

That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church,

That Your plan is better than anything else,

That You always hear me and in your goodness always respond to me,

That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others,

That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked,

That my life is a gift,

That You will teach me to trust You,

That You are my Lord and my God,

That I am Your beloved one,

“Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”

― Corrie Ten Boom

Bill and Becky Jacobson moved to Hendersonville in September 2021 to be near their daughter Krystin, son-in-law, and two grandchildren who had also recently moved to this area.

Becky came to Chicago from the Philippines in 1971 as a one-year exchange Registered Nurse. She later moved to Michigan where she met and married Bill. They moved to Boston, MA in 1977. She spent fifteen years as a hospital nurse until she moved over to utilization management for PHCS and Aetna until retirement.

Bill was a sales representative for John Hancock for many years and in later years taught piano and guitar. They were both active choir members at St. Mary’s Parish.

After retiring, they sold their home, downsized “big time”, bought a travel van and explored the country. They traveled twice to the western part of the US and named Taos, NM as their favorite town. They wintered in Florida where they were closer to Bill’s mother (who is now 96). They did a lot of gardening there and also helped rebuild a church in Largo/Clearwater.

They both love the ocean and spend a vacation seaside each year.

But their main reason for settling here is to be close to their daughter and her family. They help by picking up “the little nuggets from preschool and enjoy having them for weekend sleepovers.”

They attended the recent October Fest at IC and enjoyed it immensely. They were impressed by the coordinated effort to provide such a happy day of games, food, and a live band.

I hope you have been able to carefully evaluate how you choose to spend your time, after considering the question of quality versus quantity time in your various personal relationships. Now I have another challenge for you to consider. It also was presented to Susan and I at the marriage retreat we attended years ago. It focused on the trending cultural popularity of a 50/50 based personal relationship. Back then, more and more women were entering the workplace. This placed new challenges on parents, and the roles each assumed in raising their children. This reality bred the idea of a 50/50 relationship, meaning responsibilities should be evenly divided. 

As this type of relationship was discussed, we were asked if it was consistent with the Christian model for marriage, or for that matter the Christian model for all relationships. The idea behind the 50/50 relationship is to share responsibilities, so that time for work and chores is evenly divided. Once responsibilities are agreed to, all seems to be well. That is, except when one partner fails to follow through or even when a partner disappoints the other because his/her performance is less than expected. Our human nature can easily take over in these instances. Disappointments often lead to judgment, and judgment to arguments, and on and on and on. 

So what is different about a Christian based personal relationship. It starts with Christ’s example of what love is all about. It’s not a 50/50 proposition, it is a 100/0 proposition. We are asked to give all of ourselves, with nothing expected in return. When a loved one lets us down, we are not to judge, but rather we are to respond empathetically. We should try to understand the other, and then respond with encouragement, patience and a loving attitude.

So with this as the background, your food for thought challenge is to assess your various close relationships, particularly those that are not going as well as you would like. Could it be possible that your expectations have led to judgment and disappointment? If so, how can you move towards being 100/0 in your relationships?

Blessings,

Doug Miller, Parishioner

Born on June 2, 1885 in Riese Venetia, which was then a part of the Austrian Empire, now Italy, Giuseppe (Joseph) Melchiorre Sarto was the second of ten children in a poor Italian family. No one suspected that he would become not only the Pope of the Catholic Church, but also a saint! He was always aware of his humble beginnings. “I was born poor, I lived poor, I will die poor,” he often stated.

He was ordained a priest in 1858, and served as the parish priest in the Italian region of Venezia. In 1884, Pope Leo XIII made him the Bishop of Mantua, and in 1893 named him a cardinal and patriarch of Venice. On August 4, 1903, this humble man was elected Pope and took the name Pope Pius X.

Always interested in politics, he encouraged Italian Catholics to become more politically involved. He concentrated on apostolic problems and made the defense of Roman Catholicism his cause. He rejected Modernism, which sought to reinterpret traditional Catholic teaching in the light of 19^th century philosophy and psychology. He allowed Catholics to vote in Italian national elections for the first time.

His decrees eased the regulations governing daily communion. He recast the breviary and the missal. He adapted and systemized Canon Law, resulting in a new Code published in 1917.

He was embarrassed by the pomp of the papal court and once told a friend, “Look how they have dressed me up!” He championed the poor and mistreated, often using his own funds. On the 11^th anniversary of his election as Pope, Europe was plunged into World War I. He stated, “I would gladly give my life to save my poor children from this ghastly scourge.”

Pius died a few weeks after the war began. He was beatified on June 3, 1951, and canonized on May 29, 1954.

The majority of us look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday as a time to reflect on our blessings and be thankful for all the goodness God has bestowed on us. But it’s also a time to look forward to a delicious turkey dinner! Take this quiz to see how much you do know about the star of Thanksgiving, the turkey! (Answers appear later in the newsletter.)

1. In what country were turkeys first domesticated?

2. What is a baby turkey called?

3. According to the Guiness Book of Records, how much did the heaviest

    turkey on record weigh?

4. True or false – Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to 55 MPH?

5. What is the flap of skin that hangs over the turkey’s beak called?

6. What month is National Turkey Lovers Month?

7. True or False – The spurs on the legs of wild turkeys were used as

    projectiles on Indian arrowheads?

8. True or False – According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, more than

    46 Million turkeys are cooked and eaten on Thanksgiving Day?

Come and join us for our annual Christmas Faire, scheduled for Friday, November 11^th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 12^th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the St. Francis Room.

There will be a section with specially made gifts by some of our members such as Christmas stockings, decorated Christmas wreaths and trees, and other handmade items. We will have vintage gifts, Christmas decorations, gift items, jewelry and a large selection of gift baskets.

Our baked goods area will feature various holiday specialties. If you would like to volunteer to bake for this event, please contact Libby VanLandingham at tald97@gmail.com. Donations of baked goods may be dropped off on Friday, November 11, in the St. Francis Room from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and/or Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Women's Guild to support various local charities to help needy people in our community. 

This year the Immaculate Conception parish is supporting a Christmas Gift Program for needy individuals in Henderson County. The kind generosity of the people of the parish will benefit three local agencies, Council on Aging, Open Arms Pregnancy Center, and The Salvation Army. Information with ages and suggested gift ideas will be distributed before and after Masses on November 19 & 20. Wrapped gifts will be collected at Masses on December 3 and 4. If you will not be in town and would like to participate, or if you need more information, please contact: Chris Bobb at 828-272-0099 or

Vivi DeTeresa at 954-668-8961.

The Knights of Columbus Council #7184 will once again collect food and cash donations for IAM on November 12 and 13, at all Masses.  The Blue Shopping bags with the Knights of Columbus Logo will be available the weekend of November 4 and 5, after Masses for those who would like to use one.  All you need to do is take the bag with you when you shop, use the list to purchase what you would like to donate, and then put the food in the bag and drop the bags off at the IAM truck in front of the Church before Mass the weekend of November 12 and 13.. 

We thank you in advance for your continued generosity. You may also make cash or check donations to IAM. We will have our donation bucket during the weekend. All donations go to IAM. 

St. Francis of the Hills Fraternity celebrated the Transitus of St. Francis.

We had a very successful Garden Work Day on Saturday, October 8!!!!! Fourteen parishioners came to weed, trim, and deadhead plants to prepare the gardens for winter. Take a good look as you walk into church and see how well tended the gardens are!

Our beautiful church is greatly enhanced by our many gardens and we are so very grateful to all who came and helped…..and had fun, too!

Sarah Bell and the 8^th graders of Immaculata school as well as Immaculate Conception parishioners attended America Needs Fatima Rosary. 

Portico Repair

Oktober Family Fest was so much fun. Thank you to all that volunteered, sponsored or donated something to the day. 

We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our parish and school families. We look forward to growing our festival next year. - Parish Life Commission and Immaculata School

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