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

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 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

God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. — John 3:17

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a.

Psalm — Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23.

Second Reading — God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14.

Gospel — The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].

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

COMMUNAL RESPONSIBILITY

The people of God forgot the covenant and flouted God’s laws. They did not listen to the prophets among them, who spoke for God in warning them. Prophets are sent from God to remind us why we are here, but they are often, even in our own time, mocked, disregarded, and mistreated rather than thanked and listened to.

The book of Chronicles tells the results of these sins: the destruction of the temple and all of Jerusalem, murder, mayhem, and finally exile to a foreign land. Why are these stories in the Bible? Just to inform us of what happened to our ancient forebears? What good would that be unless there were a message and a warning for us as well? Are we people who follow the teachings of God, who obey the words of Christ in the second covenant in his blood? Or do we continue to wreak works of darkness and violence? We are reminded by these readings that we will be judged as a people, not just as individuals.

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2551 S. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535

(251) 943-2391

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Fairhope, AL 36532

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25102 State Street

Elberta, AL 36530

(251) 986-3071

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John P. Werner Thomas J. Werner

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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

Ted Hughes Realtor thughesbender@yahoo.com C 251-979-5663 956 West Beach Blvd. F 251-281-2089

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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

NOT ENOUGH

It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbor does not love God.

—St. Vincent de Paul

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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

3/10 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

Palm Sunday & Easter schedule will be in the insert this week

This week’s collection counters: 3/11 Y Gruber, A Bailey 3/18 K Biel, P Corban 3:26 E Brewer, P Corban 4/3: A Mullek, P Corban

Mass Intentions 3/10 6:00 PM 3/11 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parish 3/11 10:30 AM † Reyes Valdez 3/13 6:00 PM 3/14 7:30 AM 3/15 7:30 AM 3/16 7:30 AM 3/17 7:30 AM 3/17 6:00 PM 3/18 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parish 3/18 10:30 AM † Enrique Marquez

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 11– Catholic Relief

March 25– Church in Central & Eastern Europe

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……

At Saint Benedict Catholic School, the last quarter of the school year is here, but some of the best activities and events are yet to come! Hoops for Heart, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association is on March 8th. On Holy Thursday, the Living Stations of the Cross will take place. The First Annual Science Expo is on April 10th. The Annual German Festival is on April 28th. Students’ favorite charity (Penny Wars) to raise funds for St. Jude’s is also in April. In May, there will be a Mary Celebration and First Communicant Commemorative Mass an May 11th. SBCS Middle School students will present “The Rogue of the Railway”, an hilarious melodrama about the old west on May 15th. So many wonderful things going on at SBCS in addition to the great education. Ora et Labora - Pray and Work.

Friday Fish Fry

March 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 April 1st at 12:30 PM . The Latin Mass will be offered

by Msgr. Martin.

Collection March 4th Attendance: 268

Sunday Collection: $3,858.00

Building & Maintenance: $1,218.00

Thank you for your generosity

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Buy A Key

We still have keys available at $71 each

or whatever you can spare. 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 next meeting for Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John will be Monday, March 12

th, at 7:30 PM in the

church hall.

Meetings…

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

The next Parish Council meeting Thurs., April 12th at 7:00 PM

Stations of the Cross

Fridays of Lent at 6:00 PM

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!

Youth Group We will have combined youth Lenten penance service and fellowship at St. Margaret’s in Foley on Wednesday, March 21st in the evening. Please contact Tiffany Goldschmidt for additional details, to

RSVP, or with any questions 251-504-6507.

There are some printing problems

with the collection envelopes. Please

check your envelopes when you use

them. If there is no number on them,

please put your name and your

number on the envelope so we can

properly show your donation for tax purposes. For any

information, please call Paulette.