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 Leader (PCL):

Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Kim Frank (251-424-0103, kfrank@bcbe.org)

e-mail: StBartsElberta@gmail.com or pcorban1734@hotmail.com

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

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 17, 2016

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

Weekday Masses

Tues at 7:00 PM Wed - Sat at 7:30 AM

Confession Tuesday 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Thursday –6:30—7:20 AM

Saturday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

And on request

It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.– Colossians 1:28b

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Abraham and Sarah show hospitality to messengers of the Lord (Genesis 18:1-10a). Psalm — He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading — Paul speaks of the stewardship given to him to complete the word of God, the mystery hidden from ages past (Colossians 1:24-28). Gospel — Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. Mary has chosen the better part (Luke 10:38-42).

Kaechele Motors, Inc. 25203 State St. Elberta, AL

251-986-5219

Remember our Prince of

Peace Cemetery

Holy resting place

of our LOVED ONES

with GOD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

Prayers—Service—Support

DON’T BE ANXIOUS

One can wonder how Luke’s Gospel passage today might have been different if Mary, not Martha, had been the one to complain to Jesus, if Mary had said “Lord, look at her! Here you are sharing your wisdom and all she can think about is supper.” Jesus may have noted, as Luke does, that Martha was burdened with much serving. Later in his writings, this same evangelist will describe in Acts how the early community set aside people whose ministry it is to see to the serving at table.

As a fully human person, Jesus knew the human needs that had to be tended. He doesn’t deny this, nor does he chastise Martha for her working in service. He chides her for being anxious and worried. How can Martha—or any of us—be anxious or worried about the serving that needs to be done when we do it in the context of the Lord’s will and wisdom? The Church has done more than any other institution to bear the heavy burdens of serving the ill, the uneducated, the suffering; has been “Martha” to countless of the little ones whom Christ told us were his very presence. But the Church has borne the burdens of service from the position of Mary: at the feet of the Lord, listening to and being guided by his word.

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Come in after Mass and receive a dollar off of your meal!

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

Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.

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

Pray Daily

Each Christian needs a half hour of prayer each

day, except when we are busy:

then we need an hour.

- St. Francis de Sales

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.

Printed by The UPS Store—# 2927 4051 Barrancas Ave. Suite G Pensacola, Fl 32507

Space Available

Contact Paulette for information

Local Seafood Tradition since 1973

Locations in Foley and Orange Beach

Foley, AL 36535

Collection July 10th Attendance: 239

Sunday Collection: $2,889.25

Missionary Co-op: $ 595.00

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 Marshall Holman 986-8751

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

Prayers for the sick:

Andrew Anderson, Gene Boros, Tom Boggs, Alice Burkhardt,

Kathy Byerley, Jack Danley, Joan Feely, Robert Goldschmidt,

Diane Howard, Dennis Kaiser, Eugene Klein, Lorainne Kowalski,

Kevin Laird, Chuck Lambeck, Merelyn Lenz, Fr. Howard Moussier,

Libby O’Pry, Amanda Reno, Margaret Schaff, Melanie Schaff, Joey

Schaff, Jim Spencer, Beverly Ulrich, Charlie Ward, and Zachery

Wood.

Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):

Veston Bailey, Pat Bloch, Loree Carter, John Frank Sr., Ronnie

Kichler, Jackie Cummings, Terry Davis, Joseph Rudolph Kaiser,

Mary Morgan, Edward Paszkowski, Charles Peterson, Rosie

Schoen, 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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

7/16 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser C Klingelberger B Byerley, B Wood D & J Burkhardt 7/17 8:00 AM L & C Frank T Krehling D Wallace D & T Worsley 7/17 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer G Kaiser A Schaff S & E Carter

7/23 6:00 PM J Werner, volunteer B Wood B Byerley, A Doege D & M Krehling 7/24 8:00 AM C & C Bailey D Lenoir V Danley D Fischlein, volunteer 7/24 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer A Schaff O Marquez L & R Krauss

7/30 6:00 PM J & M Akins C Klingelberger M Klingelberger, B Wood T Feely, volunteer 7/31 8:00 AM E,E, & N Weeks M Kaiser P Lenoir E & T Frank 7/31 10:30 AM I & M McCormick J Krauss T Clark S & E Carter

8/6 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser E Brewer B Wood D & J Burkhardt 8/7 8:00 AM L & C Frank T Krehling V Danley D & T Worsley 8/7 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer O Marquez G Kaiser L & R Krauss This week’s collection counters; 7/18 A Mullek, P Corban 7/24: B & J Byerley 7/31 R & K Krauss 8/7 :Y Gruber, A Bailey 8/14 J Krauss & T Morris

Mass Intentions

7/16 6:00 PM † Joseph Rudolph Kaiser 7/17 8:00 AM 7/17 10:30 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 7/19 7:00 PM 7/20 7:30 AM 7/21 7:30 AM 7/22 7:30 AM 7/23 7:30 AM 7/23 6:00 PM † Joseph Rudolph Kaiser 7/24 8:00 AM † Barbara Rego 7/24 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)

July 31 - St. Benedict School

August 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 next Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will

be held on Sunday, August 6th at 12:30 PM. The

Latin Mass will be offered by Msgr. Martin.

If you notice something that needs cleaning

of fixing in the church, parish hall or

grounds, please contact Paulette. We

have someone who handles the cleaning

and maintenance of these areas.

Sixteen Blessed Teresian Martyrs of Compiègne

Sixteen Carmelites were caught up in the French Revolution and martyred. When the revolution started in 1789, a group of twenty-one discalced (barefoot or shoeless) Carmelites lived in a monastery in Compiegne France, founded in 1641. The monastery was ordered closed in 1790 by the Revolutionary government, and the nuns were disbanded. Sixteen of the nuns were accused of living in a religious community in 1794. They were arrested on June 22 and imprisoned in a Visitation convent in Compiegne. There they openly resumed their religious life. On July 12, 1794, the Carmelites were taken to Paris and five days later were sentenced to death. They went to the guillotine singing the Salve Regina. They were beatified in 1906 by Pope St. Pius X. The Carmelites were: Mother Teresa of St. Augustine, prioress, Mother St. Louis, sub-prioress, Mother Henriette of Jesus, ex-prioress, Sister Mary of Jesus Crucified, Sister Charlotte of the Resurrection, ex-sub-prioress and sacristan, Sister Euphrasia of the Immaculate Conception, Sister Teresa of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Sister Julie Louise of Jesus, widow, Sister Teresa of St. Ignatius, Sister Mary-Henrietta of Providence, Sister Constance, novice. Lay sisters: Sister St. Martha, Sister Mary of the Holy Spirit, Sister St. Francis Xavier. Servants: Catherine Soiron, Thérèse Soiron.

VBS registration continues for Cave Quest!

Signup sheets are in the back of the church for

children and volunteers. WE need your help!

Volunteer to help at VBS.

Also, we are still accepting donations.

VBS starts on Monday, July 25th thru Friday,

July 29th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM

Discernment Retreat for Single Women 17-35 – “Opening the Door to the Joy of Mercy” - Fri. Aug. 5th (5pm) to Sat. Aug. 6th (7:30pm) with option for extended stay. Little Sisters of the Poor, 1655 McGill Ave., Mobile AL 36604. There is no charge. Register by Aug. 3rd at vocmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (251) 591-3700; early registration is appreciated.

Town of Elberta Library

Now Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00AM until 12:00 Noon

If you like to read come on in and see us.

St. Michael Catholic High School News…

St. Michael is selling raffle tickets for its first PTO fundraiser.

Tickets are $25 each and each ticket will remain in the pot unless it

is pulled as a daily winner. Prizes will be drawn daily during the

month of September and each prize has a value in excess of $100.

Thank you to all who support this exciting new Catholic High

School! All funds generated will be used to benefit academic,

athletic and extra-curricular activites. Representatives will be

available after Masses the week of August 6 & 7 or you may contact

the school office for tickets at 459-0210. Also don’t forget the

dedication of the new school will be August 6 at 10 AM at the

school. Please join us! For questions please contact Roberta

Mullek @rmullek@gulftel.com or 251-978-3407.