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

Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 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

Stations of the Cross Fridays at 6:30 PM

Christ Jesus . . . destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. — 2 Timothy 1:10b

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The Lord said to Abram: All the families of the earth shall find blessing in you (Genesis 12:1-4a)

Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).

Second Reading — God has called us to a holy life, not because of our works but according to grace (2 Timothy 1:8b-10).

Gospel — Atop a high mountain, Jesus was transfigured before Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-9).

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.

CHANGE

Lent is all about change and change is usually not easy. In order to change we have to leave something behind. Today we hear about a very old man who decides to answer God’s call. Abram experiences a tremendous amount of change when he leaves everything behind, risking it all for God’s promise. Jesus changes, is transfigured, right before the eyes of his disciples. The Lenten scriptures issue the call for us to change, to be transfigured, so that we, too, will soon share in the glory of God. What is it that the Lord is asking us to leave behind? Are we willing to take the risk for the promise made by God? These questions are at the heart of the Lenten journey of conversion. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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: Jacey Werner

TOM’S

AUTO REPAIR, LLC

251-986-5135

*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—# 29 405Barrancas Ave. Suite G Pensacola, Fl 32507

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SHARING

It's easy to halve the potato where there’s love. —Irish saying

SPRING WEATHER

In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours. —Mark Twain

THE HEAVIEST LOAD

A chip on the shoulder is the heaviest load anyone can carry.

—Anonymous

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, Patrick Kane, Karen Krauss,

Dennis Kaiser, John 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

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

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

3/21 6:00 PM L & C Frank J Hogan B Byerley, B Wood M Williams, Volunteer 3/22 8:00 AM C & C Bailey M Kaiser D Wallace P Lenoir, K Kaiser Jr. 3/22 10:30 AM Z & M Taylor J Krauss G Kaiser S Carter, R Krauss

3/28 6:00 PM J & J Kaiser B Wood J Brewer, E Brewer D & J Burkhardt 3/29 8:00 AM E & E Weeks S Williams J Danley D Worsley, Volunteer 3/29 10:30 AM A Faulk, MK Gunn O Marquez A Schaff S & E Carter

Collection counters : 3/09:A Mullek, P Corban 3/16: K Biel/ P Corban 3/22: Y Gruber, A Bailey 3/30: E Brewer, P Corban

Mass Intentions 3/7 6:00 PM Richard Smith 3/8 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 3/8 10:30 AM †Lawrence Krauss Jr. 3/10 No Mass 3/11 7:30 AM Communion Service 3/12 7:30 AM Communion Service 3/13 7:30 AM Communion Service 3/14 7:30 AM Communion Service 3/14 6:00 PM †Elizabeth Sprouse Smith 3/15 8:00 AM †Molly Paris 3/15 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 8—Building & Maintenance

March 22—Catholic Relief

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 1st Attendance: 282

Regular: $4,169.00

Black & Indian: $ 578.00

Thank you for your generosity

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Second Sunday of Lent - Stewardship

Peter, James, and john wanted to build a

“booth” for Jesus and just stay on the mountain

where His transfiguration took place. But the

Son of God, the Chosen One, knew that he must

instead keep moving toward His crucifixion. We

too, must rise from worship and do what we

can to hasten the coming of the kingdom.

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 be held this

Sunday, March 8th at 9:15 AM but not on the 15th or 22nd .

"The King and His Kingdom" Your adult faith formation committee would like to encourage 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.

If you would like to send a get well card or a

thinking of you card to Msgr. Martin, simply

drop it by the office or in the collection.

We are looking for someone to

take over the VBS program this

summer. If you are interested, contact

Paulette at 251-986-8142.

Saint Benedict News

St. Benedict Catholic School Says Thank You Students, Faculty and Staff at St. Benedict Catholic School recognize the blessing of being a regional school and being served by six supporting parish churches. Two eighth grade students, Alessandra Hernandez and Alicia Esparza and Dr. Kathy McCool, Principal, visited each parish church to deliver their personal thanks and extend a gift bag complete with a student made cross and candy kisses. Thanks to each of our supporting priests: Rev. David Carucci and Rev. Justin Isaac, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Parish; Rev. James Singarayar, St. Joseph Catholic Parish; Msgr. Stephen Martin, St. Bartholomew Parish; Rev. Babu Raj Jesu Raj, St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish; Rev. James Dane, St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Parish and Very Rev. Paul Zoghby, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Parish. To arrange a tour or to get more information on referring a family to St. Benedict Catholic School, please call SBCS at 251-986-8144. The school is accepting applications for Pre-K 3 through 8th grade for enrollment in 2020-21.

The Sausage Festival is approaching and once again the

St. Bartholomew Society is baking. Please donate to

help defray the cost of the baking. We are in need of 5#

bags of Pillsbury All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Winn-Dixie

salted butter and pecans. If you would like to help out,

your donations may be dropped off at the parish office.

Lenten Rice Bowls Rice Bowls are available in the vestibule of the church. Please return them by Easter Sunday. There will be a collection basket in the ves-tibule during Holy Week.

Stations of the Cross on Fridays at:

School - 2:00 PM AM

Church —6:30 PM

You are invited to attend either service.

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 calendar - March 28, 2020! Sponsorships are great advertising opportunities for your business and/or individuals/families can sponsor too! Levels range from $750 - $3000! Please email Huntley Huckle for more information at: hjhuckle@att.net. 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, scrapbooking/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: lauramcdaniel76@gmail.com. For every person who brings in a donation, we will enter you in a raffle for a basket