Capilla de la Santa Cruz 1534 Whitesville Road Albertville, AL 35950

St. William Catholic Church 929 Gunter Avenue

Guntersville, AL 35976

Deacon Ken Hall 256-673-1024

Music coordinator Kevin McGarrahan 256-586-6784 St. Vincent de Paul Joe Snead *for Assistance 256-582-4245 ext. 201 RENEW Mary Fritts 256-582-7389 Ladies Sodality Susan McKinney 256-558-1983 Knights of Columbus Council 12618 John Bannan 256-753-2725 Assembly 3328 Paul McKinney 256-558-2297 Marshall County Homeless Ministry Janice Slaughter 256-738-1677 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer 256-881-1526 Young at Heart Jeanette Seppamaki 256-656-0662

Parish School of Religion Coordinator— Debbie Still

Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am—1:00 pm 256-582-4245 ext. 104 debbie@stwilliamchurch.com

Pre-K through 8th Grade Children age 4 through 15. Catholic Youth Formation meets on Sundays in Mary’s House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule.

Senior Youth Catechism High School Catechism is held each Sunday in Angel House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule.

Adult Formation Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Classes meet on Sundays at 9:30 am at 919 Gunter Avenue house. Please see the calendar for the full schedule.

Ministries Would you like to serve in one of the church ministries? Please contact Deacon Ken Hall at 256-673-1024 for training.

Sacraments Weddings

Please contact Fr. Tim at least 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date.

Baptisms Please contact Fr. Tim for schedules and preparation information.

Bulletin deadline—Monday noon

Coros Coro Santa Cruz: Ensayo los viernes a las 6 pm en la Capilla. *Coordinador: Raúl Garduño, 256-558-5286 Coro Alabanza y Gloria: Ensayo los miércoles a las 6 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Tomás Ackerman, 251-402-3626 Arpa de David: Ensayo los jueves a las 6 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Emiliano Soriano, 256-960-1662 Ángeles de Dios: Ensayo los domingos a las 4 pm *Coordinador: Oscar Torres, 256-744-0145

Catecismo Preparación para la recepción de los sacramentos y para el crecimiento en la fe. Clases los viernes, sábados y domingos en el centro. Se requie-re dos años de clase para la recepción de la Primera Comunión y para Confirmación. Para la recepción de Comunión el/la estudiante necesita tener 7 años de edad antes del primero de octubre. Para empezar la clase del primer año de Confirmación, necesita tener 12 años antes del primero de octubre. Y para la recepción de Confirmación, necesita tener 13 años antes del primero de octubre. *Contacte: Yolanda Nieto, 256-891-0550 Clases de Crecimiento. Para los jóvenes y adultos que quieren apren-der más de su fe. “Cuando era niño, hablaba como niño, pensaba y razo-naba como niño. Pero cuando me hice hombre, dejé de lado las cosas del niño” (1 Corintios 13:11). *Coordinador: Pedro González, 256-486-7890

Sacramentos Cursos Pre-Matrimoniales. Dichoso quien ama de corazón los Man-datos del Señor. Anímate a recibir la bendición de Dios en tu matrimo-nio. Te esperamos. *Contacte: 256-891-0550 x101 Clases Pre-Bautismal. Cada segundo sábado del mes a las 1:00 pm. *Para más información contacte: 256-891-0550 Preparación Quinceañeras. Son solamente tres veces al año. *Para más información contacte: Ramona Solís, 256-202-9164.

Grupos Grupo Juvenil Reuniones Miércoles 10:00 am a 12:00 pm, y Domin-gos 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm *Contacte: Marvin Toledo, 256-744-5208 y Mario Francisco, 256-641-4802

Caballeros de Colón *Consejo 15845: Gustavo Linares, 256-557-0532 *Asamblea 3499: Heriberto Vásquez, 256-572-5323

Grupos de Oración. “Eran asiduos a la enseñanza de los Apóstoles, a la Convivencia fraterna a la fracción del pan y a las oraciones” (Hechos 2:42). Domingos desde las 2 p.m. hasta las 5 p.m. en la capilla. *Coordinador 1: Juan Martínez, 256-763-1863 *Coordinador 2: Juan Ramírez, 256-293-2648

Comité Organizador de los Eventos de la Iglesia *Contacte: Rosalinda Vega, 256-572-1642

Church Office 256-582-4245

www.stwilliamchurch.com Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Office Manager—Laura Hodge laura@stwilliamchurch.com

Mass Schedule Monday—Friday 8:30 am

Vigil Mass—Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday—8:30 & 11:00 am

Confession - Saturday 3:45-4:30 pm

St. William Catholic Church 929 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976

www.stwilliamchurch.com Pastor—Rev. Tim Pfander

256-582-4245 ext. 102

Capilla de la Santa Cruz 1534 Whitesville Road, Albertville, AL 35950

256-891-0550 256-279-0169 Padre Raúl Bedoya 256-505-1584

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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As disci-ples, we are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values.

Have you considered answering the call to serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

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Tickets available for purchase following all Masses January 20-21.

January 25th—The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle

Saint Paul is one of the most important and influential of all the saints. Many of his writings are contained in the Canon of the Bible and have influenced the growth and development of the Church since the first century. St. Paul was originally known as Saul, and he was a Roman citizen and a Pharisee. He even presided over the persecutions of the early Christians and was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen. However, Saul experienced a powerful vision that caused him to convert to Christianity while on the road to Damascus. He was duly baptized and took the name Paul. Paul traveled the world, first to Arabia then back to Damascus. He also visited Jerusalem to see St. Peter, the first pope and pay hom-age to him. During these travels, he preached ceaselessly, often drawing criticism and ire from those who rebuffed his message. Jews, in par-ticular, hated his preaching as they saw him convert people to Christi-anity from Judaism.

Eventually, Paul returned to Tarsus, where he was born. He preached there until he was called by Barnabus to come to Antioch. After a year spent in Antioch, a fam-ine occurred in Jerusalem and the pair was dispatched to the city with alms. They accomplished this mission, and returned to Antioch. Paul and Barnabus then went forth on a mission to Cypress and throughout Asia Minor. They established several churches in their travels. After estab-lishing his churches, Paul remained in com-munication with the faithful, often writing letters to answer ques-tions and resolve dis-putes. The letters that have survived have become part of the Bible. It is believed that Paul wrote other letters, which were lost even before the Bible

was established by the Church. Paul's writings are important be-cause they provide good advice for how Christians should live. Paul traveled throughout much of Europe, particularly in Mace-donia, Greece, and Italy. While

preparing for a missionary trip to Spain, he was imprisoned in Caesarea by the Jews for two

years. He traveled again, was ship-wrecked in Malta, and was imprisoned for another two years for preaching in Rome. Despite these imprison-ments, Paul contin-ued to preach. Paul eventually made his way to Spain, then returned to the East, and finally returned to Rome once again. In 67 AD, Paul was arrested in Rome for

a second time and this time he was beheaded under the insane Em-peror Nero. According to John Chrysostom, Nero knew Paul per-sonally. Paul is among the most famous, intelligent and influential of the apostles. There are some who argue that he was the leader of the apos-tles, but this is not supported by the evidence. Instead, he likely preached at the request of St. Peter, who was pope. St. Paul is the patron saint of missionaries, evangelists, writers, journalists, authors, public workers, rope and saddle makers, and tent makers. His feast day is on June 29 when he is honored with Saint Pe-ter, although he is also honored on other days throughout the year, January 25, for his conversion, Feb-ruary 16, for his shipwreck, and Nov. 18 for the dedication of his Basilica. Visit Catholic Angels & Saints Online at: http://www.catholic.org for information about all the saints.

ALL YOU CAN EAT

Saturday, February 3rd

Doors open at 6:00 am Craven Hall

$5.00 adults/$2.50 children

All you can eat pancakes, sausage, and drinks. Tickets can be purchased from any Knights member.

Colectas de la Capilla

Cantidad necesaria cada semana $ 7,500

Colección la semana pasada $

Segunda Colecta: Fondo de Construcción

Colectado este mes $

Mas venta de comida este mes $

Colecta total en enero $

El saldo del fondo de Construcción $ 830,825

Debido a los plazos de publicación, la

información sobre las ofertas no está disponible

esta semana.

DEJAR ATRÁS Simón, Andrés, Santiago y Juan abandonaron sus redes y si-guieron a Jesús. Las redes eran su estilo de vida, la herramienta más importante de su trabajo como pescadores. Para estos primeros discípulos, sus redes representaban todo lo que sabían de la vida y de lo que podría ser. Aun así, ellos las

hicieron a un lado, arriesgándose a un futuro desconocido para “pescar a personas” como Jesús lo había prometido. ¿Qué es lo que tú nece-sitas dejar atrás? A muchas personas no se les va a pedir dejar sus traba-jos para poder seguir a Cristo. Sin embargo, ciertamente debemos abandonar aquello que nos previe-ne de vivir nuestras vidas auténtica-

mente como seguidores de Jesús. Algunas veces debemos de dejar la vida que conocemos para poder abrazar una vida con sentido y signi-ficado de fe en Cristo. Con un espí-ritu de oración examina tu fe y vida. ¿Hay algo que te amarre a las pose-siones materiales? ¿Hay relaciones o sentimientos que te previenen de vivir y crecer en la fe? ¿Hay un hábi-

to negativo que se interponga en el camino? Suelta aquello que se inter-ponga entre ti y el Señor. Invita a la presencia sanadora de Dios, el perdón y la misericordia que trans-forma las redes, todo lo que te man-tiene inmovilizado, y arriésgate a responder la llamada de Cristo al discipulado.

  Hoy ya encontramos lecturas con el tono peniten-cia de Cuaresma. Nínive ayu-na durante cuarenta días, el salmista nos recuerda que sólo Dios puede indicarles el camino a los pecadores, san Pablo nos muestra que todas las cosas y los aconte-cimientos de este mundo son transito-rios y Jesús nos dice: “Arrepiéntanse” an-tes de llamar a sus nuevos seguidores. “Síganme”, dice Jesús, pero si realmente vivi-mos los manda-mientos y las exi-gencias de ser discípulos por el Bautismo, nos daremos cuenta de nuestra necesidad de conversión, de nuestro arrepentimiento, nuestra

necesidad de creer plena-mente en el Evangelio. El Evangelio de hoy comienza recordándonos lo que le su-cedió a Juan Bautista por vivir plenamente su vocación como heraldo de Cristo y del Evangelio: fue arrestado,

encarcelado y martiriza-do. Si bien pocos de nosotros sufriremos consecuencias tan ex-

tremas, todos debe-mos estar prepara-

dos para en-frentar algún tipo de recha-

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CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES CARING FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT

Jan. 27-28 Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers

Saturday 5:00 pm

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Patty Gurley John Summers

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Tony Hoeppner Dianne Thomas

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William McLaughlin

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Sunday 11:00 am

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Jan. 20-21 Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers

Saturday 5:00 pm

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Linda Hodge Norb Patla

Erin Summers Gene Doyle Sean Landry

Sunday 8:30 am

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Finie Higgins Joseph Peanasky

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Alice Beck Raul Ortiz

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Capilla de la Santa Cruz Calendario de Eventos St. William Calendar of Events domingo 21 de enero

2:00 PM Clases de Crecimiento

Sala mediana

2:00 PM Grupo de Oración

Capilla

3:00 PM Infancia Misionera

Sala Grande

4:00 PM RCIA Clase

Sala Mediana

5:30 PM Jóvenes Pastoral

Sala Grande

lunes 22 de enero

martes 23 de enero

5:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul

Centro

6:00 PM Coro: Fuego Divino

Centro Sala Mediana

6:00 PM Movimiento Juan XXIII

Centro (Sala Chica)

miércoles 24 de enero

5:30 PM Youth Group

Sala mediana

6:00 PM Santa Misa

jueves 25 de enero

8:00 AM Adoración Eucarística

6:00 PM Ensayo del coro: Tomas

Centro - Sala Grande

6:00 PM Santa Misa

6:00 PM Ensayo del Coro: Arpa de David

Sala mediana

6:30 PM Coro: Santa Cruz

Centro, Med. Room

viernes 26 de enero

6:00 PM Santa Misa

sábado 27 de enero

12:00 PM Encuentro de Mujeres

Sala Grande

1:00 PM Platica de Quinceañeras

Sala Chica

6:00 PM Misa de Vigilia

8:00 PM Rosario pro-vida

Frente al Santísimo

Sun, Jan 21, 2018

Following all Masses Ticket Sales - Casino Night Vestibule

9:30 AM Music Rehearsal St. William

9:45 AM PSR Classes Mary's House

9:45 AM RCIA Parish Office

Mon, Jan 22, 2018 Tue, Jan 23, 2018

11:30 AM Renew Mary's House

6:00 PM Building Committee Meeting Craven Hall

6:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration St. William

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Craven Hall

Thu, Jan 25, 2018 Fri, Jan 26, 2018 Sat, Jan 27, 2018

4:30 PM Rosary St. William

6:00 - 9:00 PM CASINO NIGHT Craven Hall

Sun, Jan 28, 2018

9:30 AM Music Rehearsal St. William

9:45 AM

CONFIRMATION PARENT'S MEETING MARY’S HOUSE - 8TH GRADE CLASSROOM

9:45 AM PSR Classes Mary's House

9:45 AM RCIA Parish Office

Mon, Jan 29, 2018 Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Wed, Jan 31, 2018

9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Craven Hall

Thu, Feb 01, 2018 Fri, Feb 02, 2018 Sat, Feb 03, 2018

6:00 AM Pancake Breakfast Craven Hall

9:00 AM 1st Reconciliation St. William

4:30 PM Rosary St. William

Please pray for Our Sick and Recovering Parishioners

Saturday, January 20th

5:00 pm St. William—Victor Hawkins, RIP

Sunday, January 21st 11:00 am Chapel—St. William Parishioners

Monday, January 22nd

8:30 am St. William—Paul & Linda Bartinikatis, RIP

Tuesday, January 23rd 8:30 am St. William—Anna Caliguire

Wednesday, January 24th

8:30 am St. William—Msgr. Brian Egan, RIP

Thursday, January 25th

Friday, January 26th

Saturday, January 27th

Sunday, January 28th 8:30 am St. William—St. William Parishioners

11:00 am St. William—Carol Neely, RIP

Matthew 25: “I was sick and you visited me.” If you or a loved one is sick or hospitalized and would like a visit from a priest, please contact the office at (256) 582-4245 or via e-mail. They will be happy to arrange a visit. Prayer List Request Policy: Requests must be made by the individual or with family member’s permission before adding name to prayer list. This is to protect the privacy of the family or individual.

PRAYER FOR THE SICK Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we im-plore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, may they give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Weekly Collection St. William

Please pray for our sick and recovering Friends and Family Carl Vinson Bill Hudson

Betty McEntyre Wyatt Troike

Mary Hart Caputo Clay Gadis

Debbie Brazelton Lukens Daniel McManamy

Brennan Knight Linda Johnson

Cathy Lee Bentley Danny Bright

Larry Head Cody Brown

Betty McEntyre Pete, Vicky, and Sharron

Barbara Norton Christine Amos

Taryn Krol Cole Brown

Our Soldiers Stationed Overseas Kayla Damron

Lara Vandenberghe Jenny Priest

Elaine Taylor Brantley Cecilia O’Kane Cherry Ann Wy

Robin Long Brenda Williams

Bill Franey Barbara Hicks

Owain Gruwell Rosemarie Tolley

Cheyenne & Cameron House Angie Seabolt

Ann Marie Batts Joe Pavia

Jimmy Trammel Davey Roberson

Those Recovering from Surgery

Debbie Still Dewon Simpson Mary Andreae Gloria Rabin

Anna Caliguire Kieu Martin Jim Curtin

Our Soldier Stationed Overseas

Shelvy Landry Carmen Collazo

Ira Andrews Jerry Hardy

John Bannan Mary Todd

Frank & Louise Fitzmorris Dottie Browne-Peck

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