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@mobilearchdiocese.org

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

Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017

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 Confession Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Thursday –6:30—7:20 AM

Saturday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

And on request

When Christ you life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.–Colossians 3:4

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or

Matthew 28:1-10.

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Remember our Prince of

Peace Cemetery

Holy resting place

of our LOVED ONES

with GOD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

Prayers—Service—Support

SEEDS OF FAITH There is a brevity, a certain terseness, in the scripture readings for Easter Sunday. Peter’s speech in Acts is built of direct, pointed sentences. Paul’s letters are based on straightforward creed-like statements. Even the Gospel story only briefly recounts what will turn out to be one of the most remarkable events in human history—the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Advertising agents call these encapsulated points of information “bullet points.” Scripture scholars call them kerygma, or “kernels” of our faith. Actually, “kernels” or “seeds” are good terms for these statements, since throughout the Easter season, we will hear in the Acts of the Apostles, the Letters of Paul and the Gospel accounts of the days following the Resurrection, exactly how these kerygma began to flower, how they continued to grow through the life of the early church. May these Easter “seeds” of faith serve a similar purpose for us, too, so that the life of the Risen Christ will flourish in us and through our witness in the coming days. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

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Gary Wolfe

Owner

Gary Simms

Manager

2551 S. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535

(251) 943-2391

Fax (251) 943-2392

19698 Greeno Rd.

Fairhope, AL 36532

(251) 990-7775

27409 U. S. Hwy. 98

Daphne, AL 36526

(251) 625-2900

Fax (251)625-2888

25102 State Street

Elberta, AL 36530

(251) 986-3071

Fax (251) 983-3073

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

Ted Hughes Realtor thughesbender@yahoo.com C 251-979-5663

956 West Beach Blvd. F 251-281-2089 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 T 866-948-2651

*If you are new to our church, please fill out one of our registration sheets available in the rear of the church.

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JOY WITH NO END Now let the heav’ns be joyful,

And earth her song begin, The whole world keep high triumph

And all that is therein; Let all things in creation

Their notes of gladness blend, For Christ the Lord has risen,

Our joy that has no end. —John Mason Neale

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Locations in Foley and Orange Beach

Foley, AL 36535

Collection April 9th Attendance: 272

Sunday Collection: $3440.75

Church in Central & Eastern Europe: $ 660.25

Thank you for your generosity

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 Olivia Marquez 943-8521

Liturgy Committee Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142

Marriage Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503

Music Ministry Erin Faulk 978-2383

Parish Council Vince Kaiser 962-2119

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:

Andrew Anderson, Gabriel Barnard, Gene Boros, Tom Boggs,

Mary Burkhardt, Kathy Byerley, The Schoen Family, JJ Carangelo,

Christopher Cotton, Elaine Cull, Baxter Duddy, Joan Feely,

Christian Frank, Jordan Geri, Thomas Glunt, Robert Goldschmidt,

Felix Hill, Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, Eugene Klein, Kevin Laird,

Chuck Lambeck, Fr. Howard Moussier, Libby O’Pry, Margaret

Schaff, Joey Schaff, Larry & Sandy Schaff, Nancy Seidler, Charlotte

Smith, Gabriel Trott, Beverly Ulrich, Chris Williams, Marilyn Wilsey,

and Zachery Wood.

Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):

Alice Burkhardt, Cecil Gartman, Martin Helton, Mary Herndon,

Joseph Rudolph Kaiser, Lorainne Kowalski, Helen Langlois,

Charles Peterson, Gene Rench, Otto Schoen, Charlie Ward,

Tammy Wright.

Welcome to our visitors. For further information go to our website: www.StBartsElberta.com

or to our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/stbartselberta or contact our Secretary at 251-986-8142

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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

Please volunteer for Altar Server during Holy week if someone doesn’t show up.

4/16 8:00 AM Volunteer for Altar Server Please. Lector D Lenoir

4/22 6:00 PM C & L Frank B Wood A Doege, A Bacher T Feely, J Frank 4/23 8:00 AM C & C Bailey M Kaiser J Danley D Fischlein, volunteer 4/23 10:30 AM A Faulk, M McCormick G Kaiser A Schaff L & R Krauss

4/29 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser E Brewer B Byerley, B Wood D & J Burkhardt 4/30 8:00 AM N,E, & E Weeks D Lenoir V Danley D & T Worsley 4/30 10:30 AM I & M McCormick A Schaff O Marquez S & E Carter

This week’s collection counters: 4/16: J Krauss & T Morris 4/24: A Mullek, P Corban 5/7: B & J Byerley 5/14: R & K Krauss 5/21 :Y Gruber, A Bailey

Mass Intentions

4/15 7:15 PM 4/16 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 4/16 10:30 AM † Ophelia Mullek 4/18 6:00 PM 4/19 7:30 AM 4/20 7:30 AM 4/21 7:30 AM 4/22 7:30 AM 4/22 6:00 PM 4/23 8:00 AM 4/23 10:30 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners

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)

April 16– Prince of Peace Cemetery

May 7—Building & Maintenance

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

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

We need more substitutes.

The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be

Sunday, May 7th at 12:30 PM. The Latin Mass will

be offered by Msgr. Martin.

BENEFIT FOR EASTON

There will be a benefit for 16 month old Easton Carraway on Saturday, May 6th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Easton was diagnosed with Stage 4 Sacroccygeal Teratoma Cancer. He is currently at St. Jude’s Hospital for treatment.

Donations for the bake sale and silent auction are greatly needed. Contact the church office at 986-8142 or Caraline Kaechele at 251-550-9673 or by email at carolinekaechele@gmail.com. All help is

greatly appreciated.

Catholic High School Scholarship

$1000 Scholarship to a participating member of

St. Bartholomew Church who is currently or will be

enrolled next year at a Catholic High school. The Theme is:

“What my faith means to me and how do I contribute”

Essay should be at least 500 words, double spaced without

your name on it. A separate sheet should have your name,

address and the school your are attending next year.

Essay’s will be judged with the best one winning $1000

which will be paid by the Ladies Society directly to your

school of choice. Please turn in essay’s to Paulette by

April 30, 2017. Remember this is only opened to a

St. Bartholomew Church member

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 them or the office. Their numbers

are on the front of the bulletin.

St. Benedict School News…

Easter Blessings! We at Saint Benedict Catholic School count our blessings to be able to serve Christ through our ministry at SBCS. We hope that you appreciate our updates and have a chance to attend some of the great activities whether church services or fundraisers. What’s new at Saint Benedict Catholic School? Among other things, our public Facebook page! Though the school and PTO have had a private page for years, there were concerns about the children’s privacy that had to be addressed before we could go public. Our Facebook address is www.facebook.com/St-Benedict-Catholic-School. Please visit our page and “Like Us”. You can also reach our Facebook page from our website, www.saintbenedict.net, by clicking on the Facebook link in the header of any of the pages. Don’t forget the German Festival is on Saturday April 29th. Enter the Raven Run, register as a Vendor, or buy a Raffle Ticket through our website link on the PTO page. See you there!

Confirmation and First Holy Communion · May 3, 6pm: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated by Archbishop Rodi for eleven St. Bartholomew youth with a reception following. The confirmandi have spent two years preparing for their Confirmation through study, prayer, and service. · May 7, 10:30am: Holy Communion will be celebrated for Alex Faulk. Reception following. · Please pray for our confirmani and first communicant (Alex Faulk) and join us for both celebrations!

If you would like to defray the cost of the Easter

Flowers in the church, just drop an envelope in the

collection with Paulette Easter Flowers written on it.

ADORATION SCHEDULE

There will not be Adoration on Holy Thursday,

April 13th. Regular Adoration will resume the

following Thursday, April 20th.

CARMELITE DAY OF RECOLLECTION St. John of the Cross Lay Carmelite Community Day of Recollection will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Parish in the St. John Paul II Center, located at 601 W. Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama. Deacon James Gibson, of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, will present the Nine Themes of Carmelite Spirituality, and the Rule of St. Albert. Deacon Gibson is also a Lay Carmelite and serves as the Spiritual Assistant of the St. Edith Stein Lay Carmelite Community in Tampa. All are invited to attend. The day begins with Morning Prayer and Reception Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., includes 8:30 a.m. Mass, and ends at 3:15 p.m. A donation of $5.00 includes lunch, snacks, and drinks. Please register by email or phone to Don Rhodes at dmrmusic50@gmail.com or 251-928-7310. The deadline for registration is Monday, April 17th.

The parish office will be closed Monday, April 17th.

Keep the Date…. Parish Convocation, Sunday, April 23, 2017

1:00—4:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come gather as a

community to help solve the challenges that the planning

teams developed based upon your input.

Lenten Rice Bowls Please return your Rice Bowl to the back of church by April 23rd. For religious education students, you can return the Rice Bowls to Tiffany Goldschmidt or your teacher or place them in the back of church. Thank you for your participation in this important work of mercy!

Youth Group News The youth group had a successful visit to one of the L’Arche homes in Mobile. L’Arche provides faith-based, community living for the disabled. Youth enjoyed prayer and conversation with the residents.