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

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 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

He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for

righteousness. – 1 Peter 2:24

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, the communal life, the break-ing of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47).

Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9).

Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).

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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

GET REAL! Those of us who flatter ourselves that we have a “realistic” view of the world may listen to the first reading today and say, “Get real!” when we hear Luke’s account of the early, Elysian days of the Christian movement. All seems to be rosy, lots of wonders are performed, everyone shares selflessly, they eat together in “exultation,” and the Lord added to their numbers? Well, who wouldn’t be attracted to a group like this? From the wind that swept through the upper room at Pentecost as the Spirit of God blew over the face of the waters in Genesis, and the fire that appeared over each disciple as the light appeared at the dawn of creation, Luke’s intent in Acts is to show a new creation, a restoration of creation’s original goodness through the working of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who continues to make us into the Body of Christ. We may occasionally, like Thomas in the Gospel, say, “Get real!” but our ultimate reality in the Spirit is to work continually to make our Christian community a new creation, one in which others will find God’s joy and beauty. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

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W o l f e - B a y v i e w

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Owner

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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

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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.

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TRUST

Blessed are they who place themselves

in the hands of Jesus. He will place himself in their hands.

—Anonymous

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Locations in Foley and Orange Beach

Foley, AL 36535

Collection April 30th Attendance: 266

Sunday Collection: $3,819.95

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,

Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, Eugene Klein, Kevin Laird, Chuck

Lambeck, Madalyn McCormick, 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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

5/6 6:00 PM J & M Akins C Klingelberger A Bacher D & M Krehling 5/7 8:00 AM C & C Bailey T Krehling D Lenoir E & T Frank 5/7 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer A Faulk T Clark L & R Krauss

5/13 6:00 PM C & L Frank B Wood M & C Klingelberger T Feely, J Frank 5/14 8:00 AM N, E, E Weeks M Kaiser D Lenoir D. Fischlein, J Danley 5/14 10:30 AM A Faulk, volunteer O Marquez G Kaiser S & E Carter

5/20 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser E Brewer B Byerley, B Wood D & J Burkhardt 5/21 8:00 AM C & C Bailey T Krehling M Kaiser D & T Worsley 5/21 10:30 AM I & M McCormick V Gunn A Schaff L & R Krauss

5/27 6:00 PM J & M Akins C Klingelberger A Doege D & M Krehling 5/28 8:00 AM N,E, & E Weeks D Lenoir D Wallace E & T Frank 5/28 10:30 AM Z Taylor, A Faulk A Schaff O Marquez S & E Carter

This week’s collection counters: 5/14: R & K Krauss 5/21 :Y Gruber, A Bailey 5/28: J Krauss & T Morris 6/5: A Mullek, P Corban 6/11 B & J Byerley

Mass Intentions

5/6 6:00 PM 5/7 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 5/7 10:30 AM 5/9 6:00 PM 5/10 7:30 AM 5/11 7:30 AM 5/12 7:30 AM 5/13 7:30 AM † Joseph R Kaiser 5/13 6:00 PM 5/14 8:00 AM † John & Cecilia Ignots 5/14 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)

May 7—Building & Maintenance

May 28– St. Benedict School

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 this

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

be offered by Msgr. Martin.

To our recently Confirmed

Ben Bailey Tucker Bailey Jillian Kurtts

Morgan Lassitter Savannah Lundy Savanna Nobles

Caroline Ray Haden Schoetzow

Noah Spencer Elise Taylor

Noah Weeks

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 News…..

What a great Saint Benedict Catholic School German Festival on April 29th!!! The Raven Run went off without a hitch, and various performing arts groups ranging from rock bands to the SBCS Performance Choir kept everyone entertained. Arts and craft booths had plenty for everyone's craft interests. Delicious German food, beer and sweets fed many hungry and thirsty souls. The Trash or Treasures rummage sale sold all sorts of great lightly used products, and the grand prize raffle ticket winner was Karen Lepik.

Next week, on May 11th, will be the annual Field Day run by the middle school, and on May 18th, "The Big Bad Musical" will be presented at 6:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold at the door. Join us for these next great events!

There will not be refreshments between the

Masses on Sunday May 7th due to the First

Communion Reception after the 10:30 AM Mass.

The Parish Hall Parking space is not finished.

Please use it with care. Once the grass is

completely grown in, the lot will be

safe walking (even high heels).

Religious Education News:

May 7th is the last day for religious education/CCD

classes for the year. We are very grateful to our CCD

teachers for making this a successful year!

Youth Group News:

Our 11 Confirmandi participated in their retreat last

Sunday and were confirmed by Archbishop Rodi on

Wednesday. Thank you to the families for their support,

to the Ladies Society for the reception, and to all who

contributed to create such a beautiful liturgy with the

archbishop!

The parish office will be closed

Wednesday, May 3rd through Friday

May 5th. Regular hours will resume on

Monday, May 8th. Baldwin-Escambia Deanery Quarterly Luncheon Meeting

The Baldwin-Escambia Deanery ACCW Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 17th in the St Bartholomew Parish Hall.

Registration and Coffee begins at 8:45 AM in the Parish Hall, followed by the Business Meeting at 9:15 AM. Mass will be celebrated in the church at 11:00 AM. Luncheon will be served at 12:00 PM in the Hall. Cost of the luncheon is $13.00. Guest Speaker will be Sister Marie Therese West, Eleventh Hour E.S.

Reservations for the luncheon are necessary and should be made with Oliva Marquez or Paulette Corban by Wednesday, May 10th.

All are invited to attend the Mass and Luncheon.