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 Leader (PCL):

Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Tiffany Goldschmidt (251-504-6507, tiffany.carter727@gmail.com)

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

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

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 29, 2020 —Masses cancelled

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

Stations of the Cross Fridays at 6:30 PM

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! — Psalm 130:1

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Thus says the Lord God: I will open your graves, have you rise from them, and settle you on your land. Then you shall know I am the Lord, O my people! (Ezekiel 37:12-14).

Psalm — With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption (Psalm 130).

Second Reading — If Christ is in you, the spirit is alive even if the body is dead because of sin (Romans 8:8-11).

Gospel — Lazarus, dead for four days, came out of his tomb when Jesus called his name (John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]).

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.

GIVE GLORY TO GOD

On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, just before we begin to enter Holy Week, we are summoned to Bethany. If we had been friends of Mary, Lazarus, and Martha, and found out that Lazarus was gravely ill, we probably would have dropped everything to be with them. This was what was so surprising about the behavior of Jesus. Although he was their close friend, he chose to stay away, that God’s glory would be manifested. This is a persistent theme in John’s Gospel. Right to the very end, Jesus’ works were meant to give glory to the Father. As our Lenten journey reaches a crescendo, let us be mindful that, as people who have “put on Christ” in baptism, we are also called, by our attitudes and actions, to give glory to God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Fairhope, AL 36532

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25102 State Street

Elberta, AL 36530

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The Boss: Janice K. Werner Boss in training: Jacey Werner

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PRAYER

The more you devote yourself in prayer the more you will do well in your work. —St. John Baptist de la Salle

WITH GOD

With God, go over the sea. Without God, don’t even go over the threshold.

—Russian proverb

LIFE

A well-spent life is the only passport to heaven. —Pope Leo XIII

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:

Tucker Bailey, Ben Bnatt, Gene Boros, 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,

Patrick Kane, Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, John Kichler, Eugene

Klein, Briley Krauss, Kevin Laird, Judy Langford, Drew LaBounty,

Xavier Lee, 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,

Rosetta Werner, 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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

All services cancelled until thru

April 5th at this time. The front door of the church will be open from 8 AM to 12 Noon Monday thru Friday if you would like to pray. Collection counters : No collection counting until that time

Mass Intentions

No Masses until at least April 6th. All intentions will be moved to a different date once everything is back to normal

Upcoming Special Collections (To be taken up immediately after the first collection)

March 29—Building & Maintenance—cancelled

April 10—Holy Land

If you wish to continue to tithe, your donations may be

mailed to the church: St Bartholomew Church,

12795 Illinois St., Elberta, Al 36530

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 resume on May 3rd.

Collection March 15 th Attendance: 149

Regular: $1,7160.00

Thank you for your generosity

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Fifth Sunday of Lent - Stewardship

When Jesus heard about the illness of His friend,

Lazarus, He responded, :This illness is not to end

in death; rather it is for God’s glory, that through

it the Son of God may be glorified.” Every aspect

of our lives—our gifts as well as our sufferings—

can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessings for

others and ourselves.

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.

The Wild Goose series on the Holy Spirit

class will not held until further notice.

"The King and His Kingdom"

Class postponed until further notice.

Saint Benedict News

St. Benedict Catholic School German Festival has been canceled.

The Sausage Festival has been postponed. Thanks to all

who donated supplies, we have almost all that we need.

We will notify everyone when it is rescheduled.

Lenten Rice Bowls Rice Bowls are available in the vestibule of the church. Please hold onto them until this has passed.

Stations of the Cross on Fridays :

Cancelled.

St Michael’s High School "Cardinals in the Courtyard" Gala has been postponed.

Upcoming Sacraments First Communion: Sunday, May 3rd at the 10:30am mass. Reception will follow in the parish hall. Confirmation: Tuesday, May 5th at

6pm. Reception will follow in the parish hall. Please join us and support our young people as they celebrate these Sacraments and grow in their faith.

Middle and High School Youth Group All Youth events are cancelled until further notice.

Apologetics April 1st canceled

We will not be able to do “Be Prepared” on April 1st. The CDC asks to cancel all events with more than 50 people. I hope that we can resume in May. Patrick J. Arensberg

The parish office will be opened from 8 to 12 noon each

day to take your calls and answer questions.

The front door of the church will be opened from 8 AM to

12 Noon Monday thru Friday. Your are welcome to go in

and pray.

Please take care of yourself and your family and follow

the guidelines for protecting them.