SAINT BARTHOLOMEW

CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.StBartsElberta.com

Email: StBartsElberta@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbartselberta

12795 Illinois Street Msgr. Stephen E. Martin, Pastor Deacon. Kenneth Kaiser

Elberta, AL 36530 Cell: 251– 402-3578 Home Phone: 251-987-1503

251-986-8142 email: smartin@mobarch.org Cell Phone: 251-752-1965

Secretary: Paulette Corban Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL):

Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Erik Goldschmidt (251-504-1623, erikgoldschmidt@gmail.com)

e-mail: StBartsElberta@gmail.com or pcorban1734@hotmail.com Tiffany Goldschmidt (251-504-6507, tiffany.carter727@gmail.com)

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday

Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Weekday Masses

Tues at 6:00 PM Wed - Sat at 7:30 AM Stations of the Cross Fri—6:00 PM Confession Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Thursday –6:30—7:20 AM

Saturday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

And on request

I, the Lord, am your God . . . You shall not have other gods besides me. — Exodus 20:2a, 3

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — God gives the law through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7.

Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95.

Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8.

Gospel — Many began to believe in Jesus’ name when they saw the signs he was doing (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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251-986-5219

KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH

There’s no better way to deepen our Lenten practice than to review the Ten Commandments. The first three, having to do with our right relationship to God, get the most ink. The one we busy people probably have the most problem with is keeping holy the Sabbath.

If we take this commandment literally, babies will go undiapered and dishes will stay on the table, or perhaps meals will not be served. The sick will go unattended and nothing that has anything to do with physical labor will be done. Is mental labor really work? How about changing that dirty diaper (poor baby!)?

We need to depend on God to discern how to observe real Sabbath time in our lives. The point of this commandment is that God has given us a great gift: one whole day per week when we are free to rest, worship God, sing, feast, love, and rejoice. As Psalm 19 proclaims: “The law of the Lord is perfect, / refreshing the soul” (19:8). Our Sabbath rest is a great gift, to be received from God with joy, not with nitpicking.

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Owner

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Manager

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(251) 943-2391

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Fairhope, AL 36532

(251) 990-7775

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25102 State Street

Elberta, AL 36530

(251) 986-3071

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John P. Werner Thomas J. Werner

Ben Werner

The Boss: Janice K. Werner Boss in training: Jacy Werner

TOM’S

AUTO REPAIR, LLC

251-986-5135

11551 County Road 87 South, Elberta, AL 36530

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*If you are new to our church, please fill out one of our registration sheets available in the rear of the church. Printed by The UPS Store—# 29 405Barrancas Ave. Suite G Pensacola, Fl 32507 850– 457-1099

THE SURLY BIRD

Some doctors say that cheerful people resist disease better than grumpy ones. The surly bird catches the germ.

—Anonymous

Local Seafood Tradition since 1973

Locations in Foley and Orange Beach

Foley, AL 36535

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Ministry Contacts: Altar Server Vincent Kaiser 962-2119

Bereavement Committee Nita Kaiser 986-5222

Bulletin Ads Paulette Corban 986-8142

Burse Club Margaret Peterson 987-5251

Catholic Charities Glen Kaiser 943-4644

Catholic Social Services Nita Kaiser 986-5222

Engaged Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503

EMHC Bill Byerley 986-3993

Finance Council Andy Schaff 986-5341

Hospitality Alma Doege 986-5201

Knights Of Columbus Pierre Vilain 895-7404

Ladies Society Traci Matta 901-275-4168

Liturgy Committee Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142

Marriage Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503

Music Ministry Erin Faulk 978-2383

Parish Council Skip Gruber 986-8207

Parish Hall Paulette Corban 923-9787

Prayer Line Pat Krauss 979-8871

Prince of Peace Jim Horak 986-5248

RCIA Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142

Sanctuary Care Bill & Jill Byerley 986-3993

Ann Hansen 962-4914

St. Benedict School Leslie Mapp 986-8143

Youth Group/Confirmation Erik Goldschmidt 504-1623

Tiffany Goldschmidt 504-6507

Prayers for the sick:

Ashleigh Bailey, Gene Boros, Betty Thompson & Children, Francis

Cuellar, Baxter Duddy, Joan Feely, Maureen & Robert Gamper,

Courtney Gregson, Alex Geiger, Jordan Geri, Marie Gent, Madelyn

Havard, Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, John Keegan, Jerry Keith,

Vermell Kichler, Eugene Klein, Kevin Laird, Drew LaBounty,

Madalyn McCormick, Chris McGee, Kristine Moore, Fr. Howard

Moussier, Brian Noon, David Pooley, Libby O’Pry, Barbara

Quadrine, Babe Rowan, Paul Rowan, Sandy Schaff, Deborah

Singleton, June Taylor, Chris Williams, Marilyn Wilsey.

Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):

Fr. Richard Altenbaugh, Rick Bowers, Alice Burkhardt, Mary

Burkhardt, Kathy Byerley, Bill & Darcy Dalton, Bonnie Deal, Marie

Corban, Cecil Gartman, Angelo Gent, Leo Gunter, Elizabeth Hertel,

Jack Huff, Olive Keller, Charlie Kichler, Lorainne Kowalski, Enrique

Marquez, Deacon John Morgan, Margaret Schaff, Otto Schoen,

Michala White.

Sick or Shut-in If you are ill or know of someone who is ill, due to

have surgery or in the hospital and would like a visit from the pastor,

please call Msgr. Stephen E. Martin at 251-986-8142.

SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Date/Time Altar Servers Lector Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ushers

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

3 /3 6:00 PM M Akins, volunteer B Wood B Byerley D & M Krehling 3/4 8:00 AM L & J Frank M Kaiser M Kaiser D & T Worsley 3/4 10:30 AM Z Taylor, MK Gunn V Gunn O Marquez L & R Kraus

3/10 6:00 PM M Akins, volunteer E Brewer A Bacher, C Klingelberger T Feely, volunteer 3/11 8:00 AM C & C Bailey M Kaiser G Danley D Fischlein, J Danley 3/11 10:30 AM A Faulk, volunteer O Marquez G Kaiser S & E Carter

3/17 6:00 PM Volunteer C Klingelberger B Wood, A Doege D & J Burkhardt 3/18 8:00 AM J & J Frank T Krehling J Danley E & T Frank 3/18 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer G Kaiser A Schaff L & R Krauss

3/24 6:00 PM M Akins, volunteer B Wood A Bacher, B Byerley D & M Krehling 3/25 8:00 AM L & J Frank T Krehling D Lenoir D & T Worsley 3/25 10:30 AM A Faulk, volunteer J Krauss T Clark S & E Carter

This week’s collection counters: 3/5: A Mullek, P Corban 3/11 Y Gruber, A Bailey 3/18 K Biel, P Corban 3:26 E Brewer, P Corban

Mass Intentions 3/3 6:00 PM † Katherine Keppler, †Patrick Feely 3/4 8:00 AM 3/4 10:30 AM St. Bartholomew Parish 3/6 6:00 PM 3/7 7:30 AM 3/8 7:30 AM 3/9 7:30 AM 3/10 7:30 AM 3/10 6:00 PM 3/11 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parish 3/11 10:30 AM † Reyes Valdez

The dates without a name are available for your intention. Call the office to schedule your intention.

Upcoming Special Collections (To be taken up immediately after the first collection)

March 4 – Building & Maintenance

March 11– Catholic Relief

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Thursday beginning at 8:00 AM until Friday at 7:00 AM.

We need more substitutes.

Sick and Hospital Calls

If you have someone who is sick or in the

hospital and would like for Msgr. Martin or Deacon Kenny

to come see them, please contact either Msgr. or Deacon

Kenny the office. Their numbers are on the front of the

bulletin.

St. Benedict News……

Kindness Week was February 26th - March 2nd

at Saint Benedict Catholic School. Many

activities were designed to show students how

to make kindness a part of the

culture. Students received a kindness

checklist, created a school-wide kindness chain,

read to each other, and made an all-school

kindness heart. What a wonderful week to

help emphasize the Christian values of love

and charity during Lent!

Friday Fish Fry

March 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd

Location: St. Bartholomew’s

Benedictine Hall

12795 Illinois St., Elberta

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Cost: Adult $8.00/Child $4.00

Menu: Fried & Baked Tilapia

Hush Puppies

Homemade Cole Slaw

Cheese Grits

Vegetarian Bake Beans

Homemade Desserts

Coffee & Tea

The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be held

on March 4th at 12:30 PM . The Latin Mass will be offered

by Msgr. Martin.

Collection February 25th Attendance: 246

Sunday Collection: $3,730.25

Black & Indian: $ 212.00

Thank you for your generosity

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Remember the “Buy a Key” Fund.

March 4th is the last day to buy a key.

88 keys at $71 each. Donation

envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket or taken

to the office.

Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Being Catholic takes more than simply believing in God or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer - he wants you to be his disciple and friend. To help you answer this call to deeper friendship with Christ, St. Bart's will begin Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John on Monday, March 5, at 7:30 PM in the church hall. It’s still not to late to register, contact Paulette at the church office (251) 986-8142 or show up at 7:30 in the parish hall Monday night .

Meetings…

The next Ladies Society meeting Wed., March 14th at 6:00 PM

The next Parish Council Meeting Thurs. March 8th at 7:00 PM

New Parish Council Officers: Skip Gruber—Chairman, Edie

Brewer—Vice Chairman, Tracy Clark—Secretary

Stations of the Cross

Fridays of Lent at 6:00 PM

Day of Recollection—Saturday,

March 10, 2018

Speaker: Msgr. Martin

8:00 AM Rosary in the church

8:30 AM Coffee/Refreshments in the parish hall

9:00 AM Talk by Msgr. Martin in the parish hall

9:45 AM Break/Refreshments

10:00 AM Talk continues

11:00 AM Celebration of the Mass in the church

Ladies Society News

The Ladies Society is gearing up to bake the March

Sausage Festival. We could use baked goods from the

parishioners or in lieu of baking please donate supplies.

We need pecans, sugar, Pillsbury flour, Winn-Dixie salted

butter, eggs, blueberries, peaches and apples. If you

would like to donate any of these items, please contact

Paulette Corban or the items may be dropped off at the

parish hall Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to noon. We

will be baking during the week prior to the Festival and

anyone would like to come help, please fee free. If you

can’t come help, please consider baking at home and bring

it to the parish hall. We will also need help selling during

the Festival. Times and dates will be published in a later

bulletin. Many hands make light work!