MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA

Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 PM (English)

Sunday/Domingo: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM (English)

1:00 PM, 6:30 PM (en español)

Monday/Lunas: 6:00 PM (English)

Tuesday/Martes: 6:30 PM (en español)

Wednesday/Miércoles: 12:30 PM (en español)

6:00 PM (English)

Thursday/Jueves: 10:00 AM (English)

Friday/Viernes: 10:00 AM (English)

ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH 3910 Spring Avenue SW, Decatur, AL 35603

Main: 256-353-2667 Fax: 256-353-8994 Emergency: 256-306-9811 Web: www.annunlord.com E-mail: parish@annunlord.com

January 24, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Office Hours: M—F 8:00 AM—4:00 PM BAPTISM

For families who already attended the Pre-baptismal Class, call

the Church Office to set a date for the baptism of your child.

MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made 6 months in

advance. Call Parish Office.

RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment

Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 (Spanish or English)

ANOINTING OF THE SICK OR SICK CALLS

To schedule, please call the Parish Office including

if a family member is in the hospital.

FUNERALS

Please contact the Parish Office before making

funeral home arrangements.

RCIA

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

September —May

Father Ray Remke, Pastor

Father Tom Perrin, Associate Pastor

Hispanic Ministry

256-353-2667 Ext. 131 c: 256-647-1074

tomp@annunlord.com

Javier Ramirez, Deacon c: 256-345-1721

Dennis Kobs, Deacon h: 256-232-1426

Patrick Lappert, Deacon h: 256-351-7061

Sister Teresa Walsh, Pastoral Associate 256-353-2667 Ext: 107 h: 256-351-0922

teresawalsh@annunlord.com

Jan Gile, DRE 256-353-2667 Ext: 108 h: 256-355-9556 jgile@annunlord.com

Kiernan Smith, Confirmation Coordinator

Connie Schartung, Youth Minister h: 256-350-8438 tigercbs@att.net

Debbie Bailie, Music Director 256-353-9603

Arvel Childers, Facilities Manager facilitiesmgr@annunlord.com

Anne Palmer, Secretary

Joan Mustain, Financial Manager financemgr@annunlord.com

Jenny Brown, Financial Assistant bookkeeper@annunlord.com

Elvira Esparza Becerra, Custodian

Kris Staudt, Wedding Coordinator 256-509-1442

NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C)

Jeremiah 1:4-5; 17-19 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Luke 4:21-30

For those in need of food or financial help

Society of St. Vincent de Paul answers calls to 256-479-8250 on

Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon.

Annunciation of the Lord Parish Office 256-353-2667

1/30/2016 5:00 PM

Read: L1 Debra Sarrels L2 John Overcamp

EM H1 Fr. Ray H2 Gregg Cauthen

H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Lynne Cauthen

C1 Rosie Catanach C2 Bob Catanach

C3 Jan Gile C4 Margaret Abernathy

C5 Terrie Tipler C6 Jim Tipler

HM 1 Art Mays 2 Tim Joseph

3 Rita Vernetti 4 Need Sub

AS ϯ Quinn Cauthen

A1 Maren Weathers A2 Lauren Grace Acupan

Sac S Richard Vernetti

Music Formal Choir

1/31/2016 8:30 AM

Read: L1 Therese Harrison L2 Elizabeth Hutchings

EM H1 Fr. Ray H2 Michelle Jordan

H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Don Hutchings

C1 Mary Pearson C2 Mike Pearson

C3 Frank Adamsky C4 Karen England

C5 Maureen Redler C6 Pam Milligan

HM 1 Bob Forton 2 John Hughes

3 Johnny Stamps 4 Jim Pence

AS ϯ Emilio Martinez

A1 Antonio Robinson A2 Zoe Smith

Sac S Pamela Milligan

Music Doug Mach

1/31/2016 11:00 AM

Read: L1 Jean Kaefer L2 Marc Subido

EM H1 Fr. Ray H2 John Kilgro

H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Bob McKenzie

C1 Carol Janorschke C2 Debbie Froscello

C3 Dale Borths C4 Joan Rayl

C5 Cyndi Williamson C6 Craig Williamson

HM 1 Jim Rutsey 2 Shawnie Subido

3 Charlie Follin 4 John Eastmond

AS ϯ Nikolas Borths

A1 Amberly Luna-Flores A2 Daniel Nobbley

Sac S Judy Crelly

Music Ed G., Tim W., Maureen R., Tim C

MC Johanna H., Barbara H., John H., Dottie W.

Calendar of Events

“We do not tell or impose our will on God; in silence like Mary, we await an

Annunciation.”

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

Sanctuary Cleaning Jan 22-28: Mary Ann Sharp & Geri Mendoza

Jan 29-Feb 4: Elizabeth Duez & Lynn Strohm

Small Altar Linens Month of January - Carol Sosnowich

Month of February - Anne Stamps

Hospital Ministry Jan 24: Sister Teresa Jan 25-27: Joan Sowell

Jan 28-29: Bill Green Jan 30-31: Mary S. Shaver

Sunday January 24, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES Classes (School & Cafeteria) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escuela de Santa Ana) Confirmatión (Cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 2:30 pm Hispanic Pre-Baptism Class (Room A & B) 4:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Monday January 25, 2016 Noon Adoration begins 6:00 pm Communion Service (Chapel) 6:30 pm Ladies Scripture Study (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Tour Group Reunion (Rooms A & B) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Cafeteria) Tuesday January 26, 2016 Noon Adoration ends 6:30 pm Communion Service (iglesia) 7:00 pm RCIA (Youth Room) Wednesday January 27, 2016 9:30 am Catholic Conversations [Wonderful Wed.] (Youth Room) 12:30 pm Communion Service (iglesia) 4:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Nursery) 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:45 pm Formal Choir Practice (Church) 7:00 pm Hispanic Missionaries (guardería) Thursday January 28, 2016 10:00 am Mass (Church) 7:00 pm Pesca de Cristo (sala de jóvenes) Friday January 29, 2016 10:00 am Mass with school (Church) 7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (salas A, B, y C) 7:00 pm Grupo de Jóvenes (cafeteria) 7:00 pm Reunión de Grupo Cursillistas (guardería) Saturday January 30, 2016 7:00 am St. Joseph’s Men’s Group (Chapel & Room A) 1:00 pm Scout weigh-in (Gathering Space) 3:30 pm Confessions (Church) 5:00 pm Mass (Church) 6:00 pm Parish Community Meeting (Rooms A & B) Sunday January 31, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES Classes (School & Cafeteria) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escuela de Santa Ana) Confirmatión (Cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 2:15 pm Reunión de la comunidad parroquial (sala A-B) 4:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia)

The Year of Mercy Dec. 8, 2015- Nov. 20, 2016

Pope Francis’ Teaching on Mercy from his Angelus talk on March 17, 2013

Jesus’ attitude is striking: we do not hear the words of scorn, we do not hear words of condemnation, but only words of love, of mercy, which are an invitation to conversation. “Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again.” Ah! Brothers and Sisters, God’s face is the face of a merciful father who is always patient. Have you thought about God’s patience, the patience He has with each one of us? That is His mercy. He always has patience, patience with us. He understands us. He waits for us. He does not tire of forgiving us if we are able to return to Him with a contrite heart. “Great is God’s mercy,” says the Psalm.

Attention! Attention!

We are changing the date of our Annual Seafood Festival to Saturday, April 23

rd. Mark

your calendars now! Come to our planning meeting this Wednesday from 6 - 8 PM.

Weekly Questions for Reflection During The Year of Mercy Dec. 8, 2015 - Nov. 20, 2016

For Next Sunday

Adult: What can you do this week as a

volunteer to help the poor in your community?

Youth: This week, what are some ways you

could bring the good news of God’s

loving compassion to someone who is

hurting?

PastoralPlanning.com │ Questions of the Week for Cycle C

2016 Lenten Enrichment Program

In the early church, the Season of Lent was a time of preparation for baptism and for entering into the celebration of the Resurrection. Through the centuries Christians have approached Lent in a spirit of prayer, almsgiving and fasting. We, today, are invited to nurture our souls by participating in the enrichment programs offered here at the parish. Topics and materials for sign-up for these groups will be available the last two weeks of January. The sessions will begin the first week of Lent. (February 15

th). We will not have any

meetings the week of February 22nd

- 26th

due to our Lenten Mission. Check the bulletin and the sign-up area in the Gathering Space for more details on the small group sessions.

Lenten Mission “Christ’s Healing Among Us”

February 22nd

- 24th

with Fr. Albert McPherson, O.S.A. Join us for our Lenten Mission this February. The Mission will open with the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy on the weekend of February 20th - 21st with Fr. Albert preaching at all the Masses. On Monday - Wednesday, February 22nd - 24th, there will be a morning (9:00 AM) and an evening (6:30 PM) presentation. The morning sessions will begin with a Prayer Celebration followed by a shorter form of the evening presentation. Mass will be celebrated each evening followed by a presentation. The Monday evening service will include the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Extra priests will be available for confession. Tuesday’s presentation will include anointing with blessed oils. Watch the bulletin for updates on the Mission.

Childcare available. Please notify the office by Wednesday, February 17th.

Adult Education Year of Mercy

by Deacon Bob Laremore Jan. 24th Mission: A Work of Mercy

1. Introduction and a brief history of Deacon Robert Laremore

2. The Glenmary's work of establishing a Catholic community in Lawrence County a. The Glenmary's missiology b. The fivefold ministry in

evangelization c. The ministries in Lawrence

County Jan. 31st Annulments: A Ministry of Love &

Mercy Part 1 1. The scriptural history of Jesus'

teaching and His use of the teaching

2. The scriptural references of the Apostles’ use of the teaching

Feb. 7th Annulments: A Ministry of Love & Mercy Part 2 1. What the Petitioners' process would

be 2. A witness to what grace the process

bestows

Panama Canal Tour Reunion

You are invited to bring your wonderful memories, photos and your favorite dish to this reunion on Monday, January 25

th at 6:30 PM in

Rooms A and B. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday evening.

SAINT ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Catholic Schools Week 2016

PATRIOTIC PRAYER SERVICE

“Those Who Serve” National Appreciation Day

Wednesday, February 3rd, at 8:30 AM

Saint Ann Catholic School would like to invite all those who serve our community and nation to be honored at a

Patriotic Prayer Service in the church.

Civic leaders, first responders, and military, both active and veteran, are cordially invited to attend.

Cookie and Punch reception immediately following the service

in the Gathering Space.

Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, Feb. 1st by either calling the school or sending an email

256-353-6543 or

Secretary3@saintanndecatur.org

Refreshments will be provided by our PTO

Children Helping Children

St. Ann School children have been asked to bring in their pocket change during Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31-Feb. 5 to make a

BIG CHANGE in a child’s life around the world.

We invite our YES families to contribute on Sunday, Jan. 31st or Feb. 7th Proceeds collected will be donated to the

Missionary Childhood Association.

Thank you from our Saint Vincent de Paul Conference

Again, we in the Saint Vincent de Paul Conference at Annunciation, take this opportunity to pass on the heartfelt THANKS from those in need that we have helped, to you, who have supported SVdP efforts by your donations, involvement and prayers. Through this ministry, we are reaching out to follow in His footsteps, to help feed, house, and care for those in need. The summary of our efforts during 2015:

** Total value of distributed groceries: $23,434 from parish/school food donations and purchases made from stores and the North Alabama Food Bank Grand total of our efforts (for 2015) $42,863 Especially in this Year of Mercy, we strive to help without undue judgement. Please continue to support this effort. Again, thank you to all.

Totals

Families helped: 267

Housing Assistance: $4,999

Utility Assistance: $13,473

Grocery purchases:** $2,354

Medical & Other Assistance: $957

Total spending: $21,783

Middle School Youth Group Sundays evenings 4:00-5:30 PM Youth Room

Edge is the Middle School

version of LifeTeen.

Jan 24 No Youth Group Jan 30 Rhythm of God Event Jan 31 No Youth Group

Life Teen believes that "Eucharist-

based ministry has the power to transform teens, transform parishes, and transform culture. Inspired by

Pope John Paul II's call for a New Evangelization, Life Teen believes that youth are the key to this new springtime in the Church." Jan 24 No Youth Group (March for Life in DC) Jan 30 Rhythm of God Event Jan 31 No Youth Group

High School Youth Group Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00 PM Youth Room

Baby Shower for Sav-a-Life Monday, Feb. 8

th at 6:45 PM

in the Youth Room

The Monday night Bible Study ladies invite all ladies of the parish to a Baby Shower for the Sav-a-Life Pregnancy Center. Veronna from the center will come to speak about what they do and to receive the items we collect (the baby shower gifts) for the center. They are in need of :

wipes diapers size 4 diaper rash ointment lotion body wash burp cloths

Clothes: 24 months or 2T for boys or girls Monetary donations or other baby related items would also be appreciated. We'll have snacks and maybe a baby shower game. Join the fun and support this worthy cause.

ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP PARENTS I have scheduled a parent meeting for all Middle School and High School Youth Group parents to discuss future plans for both groups. Parent meetings for youth groups will be this Sunday in the youth room. MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: 2:30-3:30 HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS: 4:00-5:00

Mass Intentions Monday, Jan 25, 2016 6:00 pm Communion Service Tuesday Jan 26, 2016 6:30 pm Communion Service Wednesday Jan 27, 2016 6:00 pm Al Feldmann (RIP) John & Brenda Tinger Thursday, Jan 28, 2016 10:00 am James Wahoski (SI) The Wahoski Family Friday, Jan 29, 2016 10:00 am Ladies of the Weezer Prayer Group (SI) Vicki Blankenship Saturday, Jan 30, 2016 5:00 pm Eugene Means (RIP) The Ballard Family Sunday, Jan 31, 2016 8:30 am Robin Melendez (RIP) Del & Mary Anne Smith 11:00 am Jeanette Fontaine (RIP) Larry & Rita Schick

March for life!

Unfortunately, weather concerns canceled our participation in the March for Life in our nation’s capital this weekend. Please keep all participants

and the unborn in your prayers.

Natural Family Planning Class The Couple to Couple League (CCL) will teach a class in Natural Family Planning (NFP) in a three part series February 4, March 3, and April 7 at 5:15 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Madison in the All-purpose Room. CCL teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP, which relies on each woman’s day-to-day observations of her own body and is 99.6% effective in postponing pregnancy. Register online at www.ccli.org. The course fee is $130. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Chris & Alison Protz, CCL Teaching Couple, at 256-520-3874 or NFPcouple@outlook.com.

Men and Women Serving in the Military

Please remember in your prayers those men and women and their families from our parish who are

serving the military at home and abroad:

Jack Bissell James Bissel Michael Bissel Nick Simon Sergio Mungia

Nick Anderson Ray W. Canafax Gary M. Gosselin Trey Garrison Chuck Bell

Harrison Green Jason Haynes Kara Bumbarger Todd Eaves Alex Shelton

Chris J. Russell Richard Dean Zubeck Sarah Furey Johnny Govarts Rob Green

Oliver Pascua Royce Gent Will Green Jack Firestine Valerie Mascho

Johnie J. Ogden Jeff Holm Scott Allen Dan Wallace Joseph Reisz

Emil Casciano Sam Stalons Jamie Ciciora Devon Stewart Tom Juric

Brian Kociuruba Adam Holzer Steven Ciciora Stephen Hutchings Adam Childers

Xavier Quinn Cortez Peter Sabatini Chris Schneider Nathan Banishes Timothy A. Thomas, Jr.

Ashley Hollingsworth Heath Garrison Christina E. Becerra Kari Kociuruba John Paul Lappert

Tony VanDuynhoven A.J. D’Antonio Jon D. Spurlock Dakota Cummings Matt Tortorano

Jack Sims Matthew Rogers Michael Sanders Gary Rodgers

We have updated our Prayer List. Please let us know if we need to add anyone.

Our Love and Prayers go out to: Holly Amoroso, Thomas Amoroso, Cheri Anderson, Claire

Anderson, Dan Angel, Carrie Arseneaux, Rodney Barron, The Bello Family, Bobby Blankenship,

Eugenia Blaylock, Teresa Borden, Wendy Carrier, Patsy Cathcart, Paul Caudle, Gerald W. Christophe,

Joseph Christophe, Joseph H. Christophe Jr, Sharon Christophe-Samuel, Josephine Dean, Phyllis D’Haene,

Carmen DeButy, Margarita de Quesada, Katie DeVoe, Pat Devole, Calista DiGiulian, Darren Drain, Josh

Driggers, Dan Driscoll, Mary Driscoll, Kieth Dunn, Herman & John Eastmond, Lisa Firestine, Marie Flint,

Christna Frenchko, Dan Gauthier, Loretta Gilliam, Jeffery Granone, Laurie Hale, Tommy Harkins, George Jr.,

George Sr., & Jo Ann Harvey, Cecilia Henshaw, Alfred Howery, Don Jackson, Wayne James, Carolyn Jones,

Tim Joseph, Kanuck Family, Teresa Kimbrough & family, Rudy Kucera, Br. Anselm Kuehler O.S.B., Paul

Kurtz, Rita Kyle, Leslie Lott, Bernard Malkmus, Jeff McCoy, Marilyn McLuckie, Elise Means, Darrell & Pam

Milligan, Amanda Murphy, Fr. Gary New, Paula Noble, Rita O’Rourke, Legend Pope, Lee Quintavalle, Pete

Remke, Tom Rowell, Lynn Rutherford, Ronnie Sanders, David Schacht, Larry Schick & Family, Perry

Sharp, Lori Slaten, Janet Sloan, Christina Smith, Mary Anne Smith, Bob Sperl, Carol Sosnowich, Ross &

Linda Spurlock, Anne Stamps, Jeffery & Karen Stinson, Robert Tetzlaff, Dan Thompson, Bill Thorton, Tut

Thublin, Robert Vernetti, Shallon Vincent, James Wahoski, Eileen Walsh, Paul Werling, Larry Wilson

Pray the Rosary: Join us each

Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Church. Please pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.

eGiving with Faith Direct: This month we are introducing a new and exciting way for you to support our parish offertory and second collections: Faith Direct. Faith Direct enables parishioners to make their Church contributions through either direct debit from their checking/savings account or through their credit/debit card. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments.

Please enroll by responding to the mailing you received or visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely online. Our parish code is AL724.

God Bless You!

Fr. Ray

CAMPAIGN GOAL Meta de la campaña

$ 2,200,000

PLEDGES TO DATE Promesas hasta hoy

$ 947,840

OUTSTANDING DEBT Deuda pendiente

$ 1,086,810

FINANCIAL REPORT: January 17, 2016 La Ofrenda de la Semana 17 enero 2016

OFFERTORY

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

WEEKLY la semana

$ 14,775 $ 15,864 $ (1,089)

FYTD Hasta hoy

$ 448,916 $ 460,068 $ (11,152)

DEBT ELIMINATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Eliminación de la Deuda

WEEKLY

semanales MONTHLY mensuales

CAMPAIGN campaña

DONATIONS Donativos

$ 2,020 $ 5,976 $ 432,469

PLEDGES Promesas

$ 2,869 $ 12,853 $ 1,002,718

TOTAL $ 4,889 $ 18,829 $ 1,435,187

Pre-K - 8th grade 256-353-6543

www.saintanndecatur.org David Weimer, principal

principal@saintanndecatur.org

Stewardship

“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” Ezra’s instructions after the public reading of the law show that God invites us to enjoy the good things in life as long as we also share with those in need.

DEBT PAYMENT INFORMATION Informatión de la Deuda

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

MONTHLY Cada mes

$ 18,829 $ 30,000 $ (11,171)

FYTD Hasta Hoy

$ 189,660 $ 210,000 $ (20,340)

Attention Alabama Taxpayers

A part of the Alabama Accountability Act allows

dollar-for-dollar state tax credits for

donations to approved SGOs (which also

qualify as 501(c) 3 organizations). Our

diocesan schools have partnered with

Scholarships for Kids. Please go to

www.alabamakids.net

to learn how to take advantage of this

unprecedented opportunity for Alabama

taxpayers and St. Ann School. Remember to

include “St. Ann School” on the memo line of

your check.

Celebrating Catholic Education St. Ann School’s 6

th grade students will be

attending the Catholic Schools Week Mass on Friday, January 29

th at the Cathedral in

Birmingham @ 10 AM.

St. Ann School Open House will be Sunday, January 31

st from 2:00-4:00 PM. If you are

interested in having your child obtain a great Catholic education, please stop by. Scholarships are available.

Catholic Schools Week will be held from February 1

st thru 5

th. St. Ann is celebrating

their 60th

year of Catholic education.