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

April 10, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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 confirmationannunlord@gmail.com

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 Easter (Year C)

Acts 13:14, 43-52 Revelation 7:9, 14b-17

John 10:27-30

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

4/16/2016 5:00 PM

Read: L1 Joanne Zink L2 John Overcamp

EM H1 Rosie Catanach H2 Connie Schartung

H3 Bill Green H4 Fr. Ray

C1 Gregg Cauthen C2 Lynne Cauthen

C3 Terrie Tipler C4 Jim Tipler

C5 Sister Teresa C6 Bob Catanach

HM 1 Mike Sosnowich 2 Charlie Follin

3 Tim Joseph 4 Need Sub

AS ϯ Miller Dobbs

A1 Lauren G. Acupan A2 Maren Weathers

Sac S Betty Gottler

Music Doug Mach & Lorena Hassler

4/17/2016 8:30 AM

Read: L1 Therese Harrison L2 Elizabeth Hutchings

EM H1 Frank Adamsky H2 Jess Granone

H3 Pam Milligan H4 Fr. Ray

C1 Michelle Jordan C2 Diane Hammons

C3 Jennifer Merriman C4 Maureen Redler

C5 Karen England C6 Margaret Abernathy

HM 1 Steve Bridgford 2 Arvel Childers

3 Jim Pence 4 Need Sub

AS ϯ Noah Flynn

A1 Antonio Robinson A2 Zoe Smith

Sac S Pat Shaffer

Music Formal Choir

4/17/2016 11:00 AM

Read: L1 Dan Doud L2 Jean Paradise

EM H1 Jean Kaefer H2 Liz Doud

H3 Bob McKenzie H4 Fr. Ray

C1 Andy Andazola C2 Cyndi Williamson

C3 Craig Williamson C4 John Kilgro

C5 Jon Spurlock C6 Carol Janorschke

HM 1 Shawnie Subido 2 Jim Rutsey

3 Jim Compton 4 Need Sub

AS ϯ Benjamin Borths

A1 Sergio Guidry A2 Yaretzi Ramirez

Sac S Judy Angel

Music Dan Gifford & Patsy Bruce

MC. Dave B., Judy C., Gina G., Dub W.

Calendar of Events Sunday April 10, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES classes (school & cafeteria) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escuela) Confirmación (cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church)

4:00 pm Middle School EDGE (Youth Room)

6:00 pm High School Lifeteen (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Monday April 11, 2016 Noon Adoration begins 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm Ladies Scripture Study (Youth Room) 7:00 pm Scout Meeting (Cafeteria) Tuesday April 12, 2016 8:00 am ROMEOs (IHop) Noon Adoration ends 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Wednesday April 13, 2016 9:30 am Catholic Conversations (Youth Room) 12:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Small Nursery) 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm Confirmation Year 2 (Cafeteria) 6:45 pm Formal Choir Practice (Church) 7:00 pm Hispanic Missionaries (Small Nursery) Thursday April 14, 2016 10:00 am Mass (Church) Friday April 15, 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 (sala de jóvenes) 9:00 pm Adoración (iglesia) Saturday April 16, 2016 7:00 am St. Joseph’s Men’s Group (Chapel & Room A) 3:30 pm Confessions (Church) 5:00 pm Mass (Church) Sunday April 17, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES classes (school & cafeteria) 9:45 am Adult Religious Ed (Room A) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escuela) Confirmación (cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church)

4:00 pm Middle School EDGE (Youth Room)

6:00 pm High School Lifeteen (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia)

Sanctuary Cleaning Apr 8-14: Geri Knable & Teresa Edwards

Apr 15-21: Mary Ann Sharp & Geri Mendoza

Apr 22-28: Elizabeth Duez & Lynn Strohm

Small Altar Linens Month of April - Carol Sosnowich

Month of May - Nancy Stuart

Hospital Ministry Apr 9: Kevin Casey Apr 10: Mary S. Shaver

Apr 11-13: Anne Chandler Apr 14-16: Bill Green

Apr 17-18: Sr. Teresa Apr 19-21: John Wilson

Apr 22-23: Bill Green Apr 24: Mary S. Shaver

Apr 25-27: Sr. Teresa Apr 28-30: Sr. Teresa

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

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen

Dear Friends,

My family and I are very grateful to you for your outpouring of support, prayers, and Masses during this time as we grieve the loss of our sister, Eileen, who went home to God a few weeks ago after a long illness. Your expressions of support through phone calls, cards, promise of prayers and Masses have meant so much to me. I would love to respond to each one of you for your kindness, but am unable to do so. Know that you are being remembered in my daily prayers. A Mass of Thanksgiving has been celebrated at The Sisters of St. Joseph Center in Latham, NY for your intentions. God’s blessing on you and yours during this Easter Season.

Gratefully,

Sister Teresa

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

Christ’s resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated this world. Where all seems to be dead, signs of the Resurrection suddenly spring up. It is an irresistible force.

Often it seems that God does not exist: all around us we see persistent injustice, evil, indifference and cruelty. But it is also true that in the midst of darkness something new always springs to life and sooner or later produces fruit.

-- Evangelii Gaudium ¶276

Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 21

st

Java Jaay’s at 10:30 AM

This month, read a good book and share it with us. Then join us every third Thursday of the month.

Bulletin Note: If you would like to put an announcement or information in the bulletin, please submit it no later than Monday at noon. If at all possible, send it in an email to jgile@annunlord.com with subject line Bulletin. Thank you.

Confirmation Sessions:

1st Year Confirmation Wednesday Session: April 20th

6:30-8:30 PM in Cafeteria

2nd Year Confirmation Wednesday Session

April 13th 6:30-8:30 PM in Cafeteria

LOVE THE WEDDING; Invite me to the Marriage. Love, God. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) can help you do that! The Weekend is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones...and focus on each other.

Takethis message as a sign and decide to experience a WWME Weekend where you will experience greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relationship. Enjoy this opportunity to talk and listen to that special person who loves you! Decide now to enrich your relationship by attending the next weekend in the diocese which is scheduled in Cullman, May 20-22 at St. Bernard’s Abbey. You can get more information or register online at www.ALFL-wwme.org or by calling Bob & Joy Hernandez at 678-985-0125.

ROMEOs Group (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Tuesday, April 12

th, 8 AM

Decatur IHop Restaurant

This group is open to all retired men of our parish who like to eat out and enjoy each other’s company. We meet for breakfast the second Tuesday of each month.

We invite you to join our new e-mail communication program. We

will e-mail you important information including the weekly bulletin. To join, enter your email

on the Subscribe link on our home page at www.annunlord.com!

Get Connected!

Job Posting

Thank you to all who completed our recent parish survey and/or participated in our community meetings. The findings voiced by many indicate a need for more opportunities to be involved in our parish and school. To help achieve this goal, the Steering Committee recommends that a new, part time, parish staff position of Director of Service be created.

Director of Service The purpose of this position is to welcome, invite, and encourage participation of parishioners within and/or outside of our parish and school community by identifying individuals’ talents and strengths using the Living Your Strengths process for those interested. This staff member will connect parishioners with an appropriate or best suited ministry/outreach as soon as possible. This position is part-time with flexible hours. Hours are cyclical and range from 8-16 per week. Experience with motivating volunteers and/or staff is helpful. The ability to speak Spanish is also desirable. For a complete job description, please see our parish website at www.annunlord.com or contact the parish office.

To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (with contact information) to parish@annunlord.com or fax to (256) 353-8994.

Saint Ann School Annual Appeal 2016

To date we have received $28,590$28,590$28,590 achieving our two matches of $10,000 each giving us $48,837 (81%) $48,837 (81%) $48,837 (81%) toward

our Goal of $60,000$60,000$60,000.

Thank you to all who have contributed to get us to this point. Let’s continue to pull together once again to help our children. Whatever amount you choose to give will be a blessing to the school. Your gift to St. Ann Catholic School is tax deductible. Please make all checks payable to St. Ann’s Educational Foundation.

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Apr 9: Saturday Night Spaghetti Dinner Apr 10: Youth Group Apr 17: Youth Group

Apr 22-24: High School Youth Group Retreat

May 1: Youth Group May 8: No Youth Group - Mother’s Day May 15: Youth Group

Youth Groups Sunday evenings in the Youth Room

Middle School 4:00-5:30 PM High School 6:00-8:00 PM

JPII Falcon Classic Golf Tournament:

Save the date! The Falcon Booster Club will host the 12th Annual Falcon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, April 25th, at the Huntsville Country Club. See the school website at JP2Falcons.org for more information!

Free Catholic Apps

Get this free App from Our

Sunday Visitor for your phone or

tablet for daily reflections on the

Year of Mercy.

Get Laudete, a free App, for your phone or tablet for prayers, many Catholic devotions, Scripture, several different translations of the Bible, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Job Opportunity at JPII: JPII is hiring a Part-

Time Bookkeeper. For consideration, email or send resume, cover letter and references to Mr. Aquila, Principal, at vaquila@jp2falcons.org. Resumes accepted through April 5.

Visit our website www.jp2falcons.org for more information.

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Calling all bakers! As our Seafood Festival, Car Show & Bake Sale rapidly approach, we would like to encourage you to bake a batch of something and bring it in Friday, April 22nd

or Saturday, April 23rd! In fact, it’s not too early to bake a batch and freeze it! Defrost the day before and you are DONE, early! (Please no items requiring refrigeration.) Questions? Call or email Stephanie Weathers at 256-565-4754 or weat6594@bellsouth.net

Pray the Rosary: Join us each

Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Church.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pat Forton and the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.

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 Matt Tortorano Jack Sims

Matthew Rogers Michael Sanders Gary Rodgers Jason Ceci

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

Claire Anderson, Dan Angel, Carrie Arseneaux, Baades Families, Rodney Barron, Robin Beckham, The Bello

Family, Louis Birchmeier, Bobby Blankenship, Rita Blaxton, Eugenia Blaylock, Teresa Borden, Carol Brown,

Matthew Brown, Burgett Family, Harold J. Capps, Wendy Carrier, Juan Carrizo, Patsy Cathcart, Paul Caudle, Bill

Chadwick, Gerald W. Christophe, Joseph Christophe, Joseph H. Christophe Jr, Sharon Christophe-Samuel, Clarke

Families, Robert Cleckler, Jr., Joyce Coe, Stephan Martin Cox, Caroline Davis, Josephine Dean, Phyllis D’Haene,

Margarita de Quesada, Rick DeSloover, Katie DeVoe, Pat Devole, Guadalupe Deita, Calista DiGiulian, Darren Drain,

Dan Driscoll, Kieth Dunn, Herman & John Eastmond, Lisa Firestine, Pamela Fleury, Marie Flint, Diane Forsberg,

Christna Frenchko, Dan Gauthier, Robbie Gilchrist, Loretta Gilliam, Ross Guffey, Jeffery Granone, Anne Green, Trae

Griffith, Tommie Guido, Laurie Hale, Tommy Harkins, Harper Families, George Jr., George Sr., & Jo Ann Harvey, Don

Horton, Alfred Howery, Don Jackson, Wayne James, Jeannie Jefferson, Michael Jefferson, April Sophia Jimenez, Ronald

Johnson, Tim Joseph, Barbara Kanuck, Doris Kanuck & Family, Bill Keegan, Joe Keeney, Teresa Kimbrough & family,

Kleiers Families, Rudy Kucera, Paul Kurtz, Rita Kyle, Jesus Lazano, Lexi Lee, Jerry Long, Leslie Lott, Bernard

Malkmus, Doug Malkmus, Elsa Ahue Malpica, Patty & Larry Marcum, Wally Marynowski, Elizabeth Bodine Mason, Zoe

Mason, Jeff McCoy, McNa FamilyMarilyn McLuckie, Elise Means, Darrell & Pam Milligan, Amanda Murphy, Caroline

Nelson, Davis Nelson, Fr. Gary New, Paula Noble, Phyllis Nunn, Terry O’Reilly, Rita O’Rourke, Susan Partenheimer,

Jane Pintar, Legend Pope, Lee Quintavalle, Steve Raley, Irma Ramirez, Pete Remke, Lynn Rutherford, Edna Rutsey,

Ronnie Sanders, David Schacht, Larry Schick & Family, Hazel Scott, Baby Elsie Sides, Brent Slaten, Lori Slaten, Janet

Sloan, Christina Smith, Mary Smith, Mary Anne Smith, Carol Sosnowich, Ross & Linda Spurlock, Anne Stamps, Dana

Stewart, Jeffery & Karen Stinson, Steve Raley, Robert Tetzlaff, Dan Thompson, Bill Thornton, Tut Thublin, Robert

Vernetti, Shallon Vincent, James Wahoski, Walker Families, Paul Werling, John Wilson, Larry Wilson

Mass Intentions Monday, Apr 11, 2016 6:00 pm Eileen Walsh (RIP) Fr. Ray & Staff Tuesday Apr 12, 2016 6:30 pm Our parishioners both living and dead Wednesday Apr 13, 2016 6:00 pm Rose Stensen (RIP) Giordano & Means Family Thursday, Apr 14, 2016 10:00 am Hollie Casale (RIP) The Ballard Family Friday, Apr 15, 2016 10:00 am Hollie Casale (RIP) Mike & Carol Sosnowich Saturday, Apr 16, 2016 5:00 pm Patricia Northway (RIP) The Schneider Family Sunday, Apr 17, 2016 8:30 am Myra Sutton (RIP) The Lamont Family 11:00 am Mary Driscoll (RIP) The Schneider Family

Stewardship

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells Peter again and again, “If you love Me, feed my sheep.” It is the same for us. We need to use our gifts and resources for the benefit of our brothers and sis-ters.

OUTSTANDING DEBT Deuda pendiente

$ 1,009,518

LOAN PAYOFF DATE Fecha de Pago de Prestamo

JUNE 2019 Junio 2019

FINANCIAL REPORT: April 3, 2016 La Ofrenda de la Semana 3 Abril 2016

OFFERTORY

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

WEEKLY la semana

$ 18,550 $ 15,864 $ 2,686

FYTD Hasta hoy

$ 633,588 $ 634,577 $ (989)

BUILDING FUND INCOME/ LOAN PAYMENT INFORMATION Fondos de Construcción /Informacion de Pago y Prestamos

ACTUAL ofrenda

BUDGETED gastos

VARIANCE diferencia

MONTHLY Cada mes

$ 8,693 $ 30,000 $ (21,307)

FYTD Hasta Hoy

$ 246,440 $ 300,000 $ (53,560)

Is spring cleaning on your mind? Looking for ways to simplify your week? eGiving through Faith Direct can help! Consider enrolling today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and using our church code: AL724. Your gifts through Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances, help you to get rid of the clutter of offertory envelopes in your home, and give you one less thing to worry about on Sunday mornings.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: St. Vincent de Paul $2,092

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES 1010 CHURCH STREET, HUNTSVILLE

256-536-0073

Catholic Family Services offers quality Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy to all ages and all faiths in a Christian setting. Sliding scale, affordable rates without insurance filing. Free pregnancy counseling. Licensed, Catholic therapists with 30 years’ experience. To schedule an appointment or for questions, contact Catholic Family Services at 256-536-0073.

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

www.saintanndecatur.org David Weimer, principal

principal@saintanndecatur.org

Attention Alabama Taxpayers

As you review your Alabama taxes this season, please consider planning for your 2016 Scholarships for Kids contribution to help St. Ann School. Ask your tax advisor about the possibility of lowering your state income tax payroll withholding and re-directing that amount to a savings account for a contribution to a Scholarship Granting Organization. The Alabama Accountability Act allows dollar-for-dollar state income tax credits for donations to approved SGOs (which also qualify as 501(c)3 organizations).

Please go to www.alabamakids.net to learn how to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity for Alabama taxpayers and St. Ann School.

St. Ann Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. Applications may be picked up at the school, Information Desk, or downloaded at www.saintanndecatur.org. If you would like more information about the school, please call and make an appointment to visit. Mr. Weimer will be glad to discuss all options.