Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte

P.O. Box 882 525 Camden Drive

Statesville, North Carolina 28677

Office/Fax Phone (704) 872-2579 Rectory Phone (704) 681-4860

E-mail: stphilipapostle@bellsouth.net

Website: http://stphilipapostle.com

Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Kessler, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Mrs. Regina McCollum, Secretary

Mrs. Anita Lund, Y outh Director

Mrs. Mary Brown, Faith Formation Director Mrs. Norma Echevarria, Faith Formation

Mrs. Raquel Swierczewski, R.C.I.A

Marriage - Baptism Call the church office. Marriages, call at least 6 months in advance. Reconciliation

Pastoral Council Meetings are 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. September thru May except National Holidays.

Religious Education Children, grades 1-Confirmation, are required to attend religious education classes. Call the office to register your children. Adult classes also available. Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners to the parish and we ask them to register as soon as possible. Parish registration is important and necessary. Also, if you move away from the Parish please notify the office. Thank you.

Come and See

Saturday, Feb 23rd 5:00 p.m. Casey Grant by Pat & Ed Johnson

Sunday, Feb 24th 8:00 a.m. Philip Vaglica † by Mark & Carol Ann Vaglica

10:30 a.m. Frank Bollero † by Catholic Daughters

12:30 p.m. Albaro Hincapie † by Denise Moncada Monday, Feb 25th 9:00 a.m. Dennis Johnson by Johnson Family Wednesday, Feb 27th 6:00 p.m. Frank Bollero † by Charles & Mickey Brantley Thursday, Feb 28th 9:00 a.m. Ron & Betty Brostowski † by Ferguson & Stein Families

Friday, Mar 1st 9:00 a.m. Earle Aube † by Claudia Blackstock

Saturday, Mar 2nd 9:00 a.m. Intentions of Dawn & Bill McGinn by Marie & Tony Gomez

5:00 p.m. Scott Grant † by Pat & Ed Johnson

Sunday, Mar 3rd 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Dawn & Bill McGinn By Marie & Tony Gomez

10:30 a.m. Frank Bollero † by Tony & Sally Ferguson

12:30 p.m. Sick family members of the parish by Catholic Daughters

READERS Mar 2 5:00 p.m. Linda Fitzgerald Mar 3 8:00 a.m. Joe Chulick 10:30 a.m. Jeanne Klauss EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Mar 2 5:00 p.m. B. McGinn (H) Mar 3 8:00 a.m. R. Swierczewski (H) 10:30 a.m. T. Bradford (HM), T. Douglas (HA), T. Eaverson (HC) ALTAR SERVER Mar 2 5:00 p.m. Reagan L., Alayna F. Mar 3 8:00 a.m. Troy C., Brock C. 10:30 a.m. Alyssa J., Sam W. Happy Birthday 2/24/2018-3/2/2019 2/24 Arvin Alvarez, Mareli Garcia, Beth Helderlein, Terry Stone, Elaine Walle 2/25 Mary Berkwits, Austin Hayes, Todd Rutten, Lauren Sadowski, Johnathan Salomon, Daniel Shay 2/26 Eva Alvarez, Cathy Chambers, Dan Dubose, Rodney Reed, Yissel Salomon, Patrick Tighe, Eli Webber 2/27 John Calderone, John Cowne, Antionette McEvilly 2/28 JoAnn Doyle, Vivian Federle, Alexis Martinez, Mary Rettburg, Luz Rivera, Angel Sanchez Rosas , Joan Stone, Victoria Storey 3/1 Troy Cotton, Mario Cuanas, Stephanie Hardig, Juan Torres, Ana Castillo Jimenez, Charles Faw, Jeff Maus Happy Anniversary 2/24/2018—3/2/2019 2/26 Jorge & Elvia Reyes 2/27 Charles & Connie Ries 2/28 Salvador & Catalina Campos 3/01 Thomas & Corrine Rupp

From the pastor….

Today’s Word – the 1st reading recounts the beginnings of the Israel-ite Monarchy and how Saul’s life is spared. The 2nd Reading com-pares Adam and Jesus. The Gospel challenges us to love and pray for our enemies. Through role-playing, help your family find ways to love others when it is difficult. Encourage each family member to be on both sides of a scenario in which one person is rude and the other acts in a loving way. As a family, brainstorm different things the loving person could say or various ways they could react to the difficult situa-tion. Come up with some specific phrases that would be helpful to have on hand when trying to love those who are being hurtful. Next Sunday’s Word - Sirach 27: 4-7; 1Corinthians 15: 54-58; Luke 6:39-45. Thank You Regina McCollum-an opportunity to express our gratitude to Regina will be next Saturday (March 2) evening at 6 p.m. in the Gathering Space of the Church. You don’t have to attend the 5 p.m. Mass to participate in this farewell. Regina’s last day as our Church Secretary will be Ash Wednesday, March 6th. Regina has done a great job and certainly will be missed. Administrative Assistant/Part-time Church Secretary needed – 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position requires a dependable individual with people skills; proficient in computer skills (including experience with Excel), and bookkeeping. Send your résumé with your employment history and recommendations to: Search Com-mittee, C/O Rev. Thomas J. Kessler, P.O. Box 509, Statesville, North Carolina 28687 or on-line – stphilipapostle@bellsouth.net The Blood of Christ & the flu season – the Parish Council recom-mends that we temporarily discontinue offering the Blood of Christ to avoid the spread of the influenza. The chalice will be offered again at Mass during Holy Week on Thurs., April 18th. The Finance Council will meet this Thursday (Feb. 28th) at 6:30 p.m. The Family Life Committee will meet this Thursday, (Feb. 28th) at 7 p.m. The Committee will meet on the stage in the social hall, since there was a great attendance last month. The first Friday and first Saturday of the month will be observed this week. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place on Friday following the 9 a.m. Mass with reposition at 5 p.m. The rosary will be prayed at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, followed by the 9 a.m. Mass. You are invited! FORWARD WITH CHRIST – Social Hall construction update –There will be an interruption of power when the transformer is relocated. Please remember during emergencies, that the rectory phone number listed on the front of the Sunday Bulletin is also my (Fr. Kessler’s ) cell phone. Please be patient and safe during the change of parking arrange-ments. Safety fences will be installed. A TEMPORARY INCONVEN-IENCE FOR A PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT. Thank you.

The annual Diocesan Support Appeal. “We Are His Hands”. Our assessment and goal for this year is $46,753. We have already received some generous contributions. Parishioners should complete the pledge card and return it to the Diocesan Office or deposit it in any collection basket at Mass. You may also make pledges or gifts using the cards on the tables at the entrance/exit of the church. Finally you can also make pledges online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa. Please be sure to indicate the name of our parish in the comments section of the online form or in the bottom left hand corner of the check. Thank you so much. To date we have received -$8,081.08

Mrs. Mary Brown: If you need to contact Mrs. Brown, Faith Formation Director, please call or text 704-929-0152 or email her at faithformationdir@att.net or if you need to contact Mrs. Norma Echevarria please call the office at 704-872-2579 or email her at echevarria_norma@yahoo.com. All sacramental year students must have a copy of their Baptismal Certificates. All Confirmation students should also have a copy of their First Communion Certificates in their file. Please see Mary or Norma with any questions. All sacramental year students must attend Mass and see the table in the gathering space after Mass to get checked off. Please see Mary or Norma with questions. Faith Formation needs two teacher assistants for Sunday mornings. All plans and mater ials are prepared ahead of time. Please text Mary Brown at 704 929-0152 or email her at faithformationdir@att.net if you can volunteer 75 minutes a week to support our children, our church and our faith.

Collections last week Regular 5:00 p.m…..….…………....…...……….……….…$2,414.00 8:00 a.m......…..………………….……………..…...1,688.00 10:30 a.m…….….....…………………………………2,113.88 12:30 p.m…..………...…...….........................................930.20 Total………………....................................................$7,146.08 Food Closet Total….....................................................................$1,158.00 Forward With Christ Total…...….….…...…….…..………..………...........$775.00 Los Compadres……………………………………....261.00 Bowling……………………………………………....235.00 Spanish Food Fundraiser FWC Total to date…….……………...….…………..…$23,438.06 Diocesan Support Appeal Goal……………………………………………...$46,753.00 Contributions & Pledges to date….………………..8,081.08

Collections Year to Date Last year This Year Regular $265,586.32....….................$256,032.45 Forward With Christ ………..............…..…..1,500,000.00 Phase 2…………………………………………….40,901.59 Food Closet 14,457.00.……...…….........12,630.50

February 24, 2019

PARISH SUPPORT CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019

THE WEEK AHEAD

Forward With Christ Bowling Fundraiser-Sunday, March 3, 3:00-5:00 PM at Pla-Mor Lanes – 2505 Davie Ave., Statesville, NC 28625. Tickets are $13.00/adult, $10.00/child 10 and under, this includes 2 hours of bowling & shoes. Tick-ets must be purchased in advance. Pre-sell tickets will be available after Mass Feb 9-10, 16-17 and the 23-24. Contact Ann McGuire 980-829-3620 for more information At home.. Ann Nagl, Richard Homola, Lillian Alvey, Anna Eisele Shingleton, David Eisele, Jessica Allison, Jessica Crosso, Andrew Gulley, Jackie Mejia, Angela Moreno, Howard Stewart, Rick Stoup, Robinette Tilley, Alan Eisele, Joe Stallings, Arthur & Marion Weber, Joan Chiodo, Nelson LaClair.. Bryan Cen-ter ...Mar ion Kelly Culler ..Autumn Care-Monica Charles, Bettye Byers, Dianne Robinson.. Please pray for the intentions on Our Prayer Tree. To place a name on the Prayer Tree, please sign the Prayer Book in the Lobby or e-mail; grammad1229@gmail.com. Thank you, Jean Danckert.

Sunday, Feb 24th 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Adult Dinner Group Monday, Feb 25th 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary 7:00 p.m. Book Group Tuesday, Feb 26th 7:00 p.m. Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, Feb 27th 11:15 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation 6:45 p.m. RCIA Thursday, Feb 28th 6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Family Life Meeting Saturday, Mar 2nd 8:40 a.m. Holy Rosary 10:30 a.m. Spanish Baptisms 6:00 p.m. Wine/Cheese Social/ Farewell to Regina Sunday, Mar 3rd 9:00 a.m. No Faith Formation Donut & Coffee Social 11:00 a.m. No Spanish Faith Formation 11:30 a.m. Donut & Coffee Social 3:00 p.m. Bowling-Forward With Christ Fundraiser St. Philip Adult Dinner Group– This Sunday at 5 p.m. The Theme will be “Valentine Favorites” Bring someone you love and your favor-ite food to share. ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOME! Call Norma Gassett at 843-339-1956 if you are able to host and to RSVP. St. Philip’s Book Group: Monday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. Our Book Selection is “ Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt “ by Beth Hoff-man. Bring a snack to share. ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOMED!! Call Jean Klauss at 216-235-3240 or Norma Gassett at 704-380-4125 for location and book availability.