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SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
CATHOLIC CHURCH
www.StBartsElberta.com
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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: [email protected] Cell Phone: 251-752-1965
Secretary: Paulette Corban Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL):
Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Tiffany Goldschmidt (251-504-6507, [email protected])
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020
Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 AM
1st Sunday of the month Latin Mass at 12:30 PM
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
Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy. — Leviticus 19:2b
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18).
Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103).
Second Reading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23).
Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48).
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.
FOOLISHNESS
Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings.
We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19).
This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48).
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STRONG BELIEFS
Strong beliefs win strong people and make them stronger. —Walter Bagehot
REPENTANCE
Of all human acts, repentance is the most divine. The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none. —Thomas Carlyle
FORGIVENESS
People who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they must pass if they are to reach heaven; for everyone has a need to be forgiven. —George Herbert
Ministry Contacts: Altar Server Vincent Kaiser 288-2081
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
Flocknote Edie Brewer 678-521-6603
Hospitality Alma Doege 986-5201
Knights Of Columbus Peter LeNoir 605-2413
St. Bartholomew 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 Edie Brewer 678-521-6603
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
St. Benedict School Dr. Kathy McCool 986-8143
Youth Group/Confirmation Tiffany Goldschmidt 504-6507
Prayers for the sick:
Nadine Adams, Gene Boros, Tucker Bailey, Ben Bnatt, Tony
Boros, Francis Cuellar, Haley Clift, Barbara Daszczuk, Gerry
Fischlein, Allen Foley, Maureen & Robert Gamper, Jordan Geri,
Marie Gent, Betty Gottler, Pam Schaff Guidry, Nate Goodwin,
Madelyn Havard, Frank Hunter, Bud Kaechele, Patrick Kane, Karen
Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, Vermell Kichler, Eugene Klein, Briley
Krauss, Kevin Laird, Judy Langford, Drew LaBounty, Xavier Lee,
Nicholas Matta, Madalyn McCormick, Chris McGee, Cindie Moree,
Jan Neumann, Avia Overstreet, Aaron Parker, Barbara Quadrine,
Allison Ray, Barbara Riley, Linda Ryan, Sandy Schaff, Justin Shutt,
Keegan Sutton, Betty Thompson & Children, Donald Edgar Vinson,
Tommy Werner, Chris Williams, Donna Williams, Marilyn Wilsey.
Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):
Baxter Duddy, Kay Feely, Pete Foder, Bud Kaechele, Lawrence
Krauss, Lorie Leitermann, Jim (Flops) Nelson, Judy Smedley,
Beverly Ulrich, Irma Ulrich.
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
________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______
2/22 6:00 PM L & C Frank B Wood E Brewer D & M Krehling 2/23 8:00 AM C & C Bailey D Lenoir J Danley D Fischlein, J Danley 2/23 10:30 AM Z & M Taylor J Krauss T Clark S Carter, R Krauss
2/29 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser J Pooley A Bacher, L Curtis Mike Williams, Volunteer 3/1 8:00 AM E & E Weeks T Krehling V Danley P Lenoir, K Kaiser Jr. 3/1 10:30 AM A Faulk, MK Gunn M Peterson G Kaiser S & E Carter
3/7 6:00 PM L & C Frank Charlotte Holman A Doege, B Wood D & J Burkhardt 3/8 8:00 AM C & C Bailey D Lenoir P Lenoir D Worsley, Volunteer 3/8 10:30 AM Z & M Taylor G Kaiser O Marquez S Carter, R Krauss
3/14 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser J Pooley A Bacher, B Byerley D & M Krehling 3/15 8:00 AM E & E Weeks A Kaechele D Lenoir D Fischlein, J Danley 3/15 10:30 AM A Faulk, MK Gunn A Schaff T Clark S & E Carter
Collection counters : 2/23: Y Gruber, A Bailey 3/2: E Brewer, P Corban 3/09:A Mullek, P Corban 3/16: K Biel/ P Corban
Mass Intentions 2/22 6:00 PM 2/23 8:00 AM †Bonnie Mellies 2/23 10:30 AM St Bartholomew Parishioners 2/26 6:00 PM Ash Wednesday Mass 2/27 7:30 AM Communion Service 2/28 7:30 AM Communion Service 2/29 7:30 AM Communion Service 2/29 6:00 PM †Katherine Keppler
3/1 8:00 AM †Elizabeth (Gene) Smith & Paul Smith 3/1 10:30 Am St. Bartholomew Parishioners
Call the office to schedule your intention.
Upcoming Special Collections (To be taken up immediately after the first collection)
March 1– Campaign for Human Development
March 8—Building & Maintenance
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday beginning at 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM with
Benediction at 9:00..
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.
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
will NOT be held on March 1st.
Collection Feb. 16th Attendance: 250
Regular: $3,186.00
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Stewardship
In today’s first reading, the Israelites are urged to
love their neighbors as themselves. In the Gospel,
Jesus spells out how we are to do that—to give
generously to those who ask of us and not to turn
our backs on those who seek to borrow.
Vision: To make God, Father, Son & Holy Spirit—known, loved and
served.
Mission: St. Bartholomew is committed to forming dynamic Catholic
Christian disciples through prayer, the Word, Sacraments and
Evangelization.
You are invited to participate in The Wild Goose series on the
Holy Spirit on Sundays. Class will not be held this Sunday, Feb. 23,
but will resume on March 1st at 9:15 AM and consists of a short
video and discussion. We will meet on CCD Sundays in the
Parish Hall between the masses. Just grab a cup of coffee and
"The King and His Kingdom" Your adult faith formation committee would like to encour-age you all to, instead of 'giving up something for Lent', go the extra mile and 'do something extra' for Lent. We're still
in the mainstream of the bible study of Matthew--'The King and His Kingdom'. In the last 6 sessions we will study topics like 'The Trial of the Christ', 'The Passion of the King' and 'The Triumph of the King'. How appropriate for the days leading up to the Paschal Triduum. We all never imagined that we could learn so much about our Faith. Please come and join us. Also, there are a number of quality Lenten Daily Partners out there that you can use as a Lenten guide to the Cross of Christ on Good Friday. We're recommending that you take a copy of the one that we are supplying at no cost - available in the Narthex of the Church. We wish everyone a solemn and fulfilling Lent.
Middle and High School Youth Group:
Sunday, March 1st: Middle and high school youth and their parents are invited to join us for a teaching mass at 4:30pm. Father Victor Ingalls, Archdiocese of Mobile Vocations Director, will host a teaching mass in our church followed by a meal in our parish hall. Join us and bring a friend to learn more about our faith!
Upcoming St. Benedict Sausage Festival & More The Annual St. Benedict Sausage Festival and the Raven Run are set for Saturday, April 25 at the school. Interested in becoming a sponsor, purchasing a raffle ticket, or just learning more, please contact St. Benedict Catholic School at 251-986-8144 for more details. Be on the look-out as St. Benedict Catholic School students are marketing the FundRays coupon book. Approximately 200 discount offers, mostly “Buy-one and Get-one Free” on food, products and things to do. Books valid for April 1st – Oct. 1, 2020 are available by calling SBCS at 251-986-8144 or ordered online at
Choir practice for Holy Week will begin Monday, Feb 23 at 6pm.
We are in need of experienced Alto singers, but all are welcome.
Please come and join us and help us praise the Lord in song!
Ash Wednesday is approaching and we need all
of your palms from last year. Please leave them
in the basket in the rear of the church.
Be Prepared – Apologetics Series 2019-2020 “Purgatory” When did Catholics make up purgatory and indulgences?
Come and participate in a talk explaining our belief in Purgatory and Indulgences, Wednesday, March 4, in the Parish Hall at St. Bartholomew. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. The talk will be from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please register by: Calling : (251) 986-8142 or E-mailing: [email protected] or On line: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/saint-bartholomew-catholic-church-24131528474 Click on the desired event date and click the “register” button Registration is requested for planning purposes, but not required to attend. Childcare will be provided for this talk. No infants or small children please.
February 24th Ash Wednesday Masses
Morning Mass -7:30 AM
Children’s Mass - 10:30 AM
Evening Mass—6:00 PM
The parish office will be closed on Mon.,
Feb 24th and Tue. Feb 25th for Mardi Gras.
The office will be open on Ash Wednesday.
St Michael’s High School Love a good social event with great food, live music, fantastic auction items and fabulous company? Then put "Cardinals in the Courtyard", our 4th annual spring gala fundraiser, on your calen-dar - March 28, 2020! Sponsorships are great advertising oppor-tunities for your business and/or individuals/families can sponsor too! Levels range from $750 - $3000! Please email Huntley Huckle for more information at: [email protected]. Auction items - both LIVE auction and SILENT auction items are needed to make this a great event. We are specifically looking for vacation homes or condos, concert/sporting event tickets, fishing or hunting trips, or a skill you'd like to offer (like hosting a cooking class, sailing experience, etc. ) or a skill you'd like to share (baking, scrapbook-ing/craft skill, etc.) or if you own a business with services to offer, we would love to hear from you! If you are willing to donate or help our committee procure items for the auction, please email Laura McDaniel at: [email protected]. For every per-son who brings in a donation, we will enter you in a raffle for a basket of Cardinal spirit items!
St. Joseph parish in Lillian is having a
rummage sale to benefit Mary’s Shelter
on Feb 28th-29th and March 1st from
8:00 Am to 5:00 PM. Come shop and
support Mary’s Shelter.