Parish Staff Reverend William J. Upah……………….….……………..Pastor Deacon Wally Calabrese ...............……..……...…….Deacon Deacon Jim Strange…………………………………………..Deacon Bethany Strange……………...Faith Forma on Coordinator Kim Strange……….………..….Faith Forma on Coordinator Teresa Rodney ….…………………………Office Administrator

secretary@annuncia onparish.org  www.annuncia onparish.org

Liturgy Schedule Weekday Masses Tues. 7:00 PM, Wed.‐Fri. 8:30 AM Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 11:30 AM Holy Days (see inside bulle n) First Saturday 8:30 am (see inside bulle n)

Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturday  4:00‐5:00 PM or by an appointment 

Faith Forma on Classes Sunday 9:45 AM ‐ 11:15 AM Sept. ‐ May Bap sm: Class required for parents and godparents. Call the parish office to register for class.

Marriage: Requires six months prepara on before wedding. Call the parish office for details.

Anoin ng of the Sick: Please call the office or priest if you are in need of the anoin ng.

.Annuncia on Catholic School Phone: (252) 447‐3137                                               

Anna Bragg……..………………..……………………………Principal Bob Benedict…………………………………………...Maintenance Jeanne Benedict and Rosa Perrien………………….Finance Joy Sarisun………………………………School Office Manager

Parish Ministries Adult Faith Forma on….Dave & Anne e Williams Altar & Rosary Society………..Eileen Ellio Altar Servers…….…………Jason Gordon Catholic Daughters……………..Sandy Mullis Extraordinary Ministers………JoAnn Radicella Finance Council Chair……. …...Roy Evans Head Ushers: Sat……..5:30 p.m. ~ Chuck Roeckell Sun….8:30 am ~ Jimmy O’Connor 11:30 am ~ Ben Cruz Hispanic Ministry……………Eduardo & Patricia Macias Knights of Columbus/Grand Knight………Sco Shermeyer Faithful Navigator………………....Bob Zupanek Music………………..…………..Carrie Reading-Castells ………… Helen Emerson, Ronald Thomas, Nathan Pope Parish Council Chair……... Shawn Waldrep Prison Ministry……………….Deacon Jim Strange RCIA Coordinators………….Dcn. Wally & Amy Calabrese Readers………………………… Frank Radicella Stewardship……………...…..Mary Ellmann

Candle lit in Loving Memory of Pat Quisenberry

Requested by:

Floyd Quisenberry

February 1st ~ February 9th Saturday, February 1st 8:30 AM ~ Pat Quisenberry Floyd Quisenberry 5:30 PM ~ Betsy Pohlot Mike & Ann Palko Sunday, February 2nd 8:30 AM ~ Patrick Corcoran Sr. Bob & Connie Adams 11:30 AM ~ People of the Parish Tuesday, February 4th No Mass Wednesday, February 5th No Mass Thursday, February 6th No Mass Friday, February 7th 8:30 AM ~ Catholic Education Saturday, February 8th 5:30 PM ~ Rosa Toves Esteves & Koga Family Sunday, February 9th 8:30 AM ~ People of the Parish 11:30 AM ~ John W. Shaughnessy. Debbie & Dales Watts

Kevin Bowen Acacia Bragg

Christopher Jones Shirley Kelly

Father Philip Johnson

Melba Krumm

Miriam Leroux Nicole McGuiness Jo Morin John Nebraski Judy Nebraski Bob Nelson Nancy Nutter Norah Oehnke Jimmy O’Connor Pat O'Neale Margaret Pardini

James Settle Monsignor Jerry Sherba Mickey Spillane Margarita Stallings John Stark Wanda Stoll Father Phil Tighe Valerie Tompkins Willie Williams

February 2, 2020 The Presentation of the Lord *****************************************************************************************

Please remember in your prayers all those who are sick especially:

Please call the Parish office if you want to add someone to the prayer list. If your name was

removed & you still need prayers please call the Parish Office

Flowers in Loving Memory of Pat Quisenberry Requested by: Floyd Quisenberry

Where all are Welcome… In His Place...

THE ROAD TO GOD There is but one road to lead us to God—humility; all other ways would only lead astray, even were they fenced

in with all virtues. —Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

Parish Meetings & Activities 2/01—2/09 Saturday 2/1 Reconciliation 4-5 pm Mass 5:30 pm Sunday 2/2 Mass 8:30 am Faith Formation 9: 45 am Mass 11:30 am Sacraments Class 12:30 pm TRVC 1-6 pm Monday 2/03 Count Team 2 9:00 am Basketball 3-5 pm Our Daily Bread 5:30 pm Tuesday 2/04 Basketball Practice 3:00-8:00 pm Wednesday 2/05 Basketball Practice 3:00-8:00 pm Choir Practice Knights Meeting 7:30 pm Thursday 2/06 Basketball Practice 3:00-8:00 pm Friday 2/07 School Mass 8:30 am Basketball Practice 3:00-6:00 pm Scouts 6:30 pm Saturday 2/08 Reconciliation 4-5 pm Mass 5:30 pm Sunday 2/09 Mass 8:30 am Faith Formation 9: 45 am RCIA 9:45 am Mass 11:30 am Sacraments Class 12:30 pm TRVC 1-6 pm

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA: Check out the Lighthouse Catholic Media stand in

the vestibule of the church. Books & CD’s are available.

HELP OUR MINISTRY HELP OTHERS BY

VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME AND TASTY

RECIPES ON MONDAY FROM 5:00 TO 7:15

NO EXPERIENCE NEED-

ED… JUST A LOVE OF

FELLOWSHIP, PLUS GOOD FOOD!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CURT POPE AT

WCPBLUE@YAHOO.COM HOPE TO SEE YOU MONDAY’S @ 5:00

Where all are welcome

Thank you for your generous donations of food that we all make to the food pantry. We collected numerous items last weekend. Times are hard for a lot of families. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. The item of need

for February is 48 cans of meat (ham, spam, stews, etc.)

If you need to schedule a baptism, please enroll in the next class that is being held at the Parish office. The class will be February 23rd @ 9:45 am. Please call the Parish office to register. (252)447-2112.

PERSPECTIVE A mountain shames a molehill until they both are

humbled by the stars. —Old adage

Save the Date! February 23, 2020 Fat Sunday International Dinner! See our Flyer! Sign up today...

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Presentation of the Lord; Blessing of Candles; World Day for Consecrated Life; Boy Scouting Sunday; Groundhog Day Monday: Fourth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Blaise; St. Ansgar Wednesday: St. Agatha Thursday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking; Blessed Virgin Mary

If you are attending Annunciation and are not registered with the Parish as a member, we have no idea if you are a participating Catholic or not, so please register and if you can not afford to give monetarily please put a blank visitors envelope in the offertory so that we know you are

attending. Also for all of you who pay by cash we really appreciate it but if you would put it in an envelope we could track that you are attending as well. It is important when it comes to all the Sacraments. We can not say you are active if we do not know. Thank you…

Diapers and Pull-ups Size 3 and up

Help the Moms at The Havelock Pregnancy Center

and The Coastal Women’s Shelter

with your donations of diapers, wipes, ointments & creams.

A bassinet is in the back of the church. The Altar & Rosary Society thanks you for your

generous support in honor of all Mothers.

Flowers & Sanctuary Candles: We depend upon your gift of flowers

and the Sanctuary Candle each week to beautify our altar & Mary. If you

would like to remember someone spe-cial through a gift of altar flowers or the sanctuary candle please call the

Parish Office @ 252-447-2112.

With all the food allergies that are in our environment today there are sometimes people who are allergic to gluten. We now provide a low gluten host to those individuals. It contains less than .001% gluten and is

approved for use by the Vatican. You must speak to Father Bill to let him know that you need low gluten host and it will be made available to you.

Just as Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, present your marriage to the Lord. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekend on May 1-3, 2020 in Hickory, NC and Feb 21-23, 2020 in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 704-315-2144.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading: There will come to the temple the L whom you seek (Malachi 3:1-4). Psalm: Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord! (Psalm 24). Second Reading: Jesus had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way to help the descendants of Abraham (Hebrews 2:14-18). Gospel: The just and pious Simeon proclaims the infant Jesus to be a revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of the people Israel (Luke 2:22-40 [22-32]). 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

The Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020

He had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way.

— Hebrews 2:17a

The Knights Corner

Angel’s Attic Corner (252) 447-2113

angelsattic@annunciationparish.org

Tuesday ~ Saturday 9am~4pm Volunteers needed for full and half days. Stop by and check out new items: Home décor, clothing, furniture and household items.

Specials: Infant Clothing 0 ~ 24 months 25 cents

Rack of assorted clothing 50 cents each (lots of name brands)

Ethan Allen Armoire ~ excellent condition ~ $100. Hunting Clothes & Accessories

Firehouse memorabilia We accept cash and major credit cards.

We feature rosaries, crucifixes, holy water bottles as well as Baptism, Communion & Confirmation

gifts & Cards. We also offer a special order catalog for all of your religious needs.

Altar and Rosary Baby Bottle Drive

Please bring back your bottles to help the

Havelock Pregnancy Center

REQUIEM AETERNAM

As many of you know the Knights lost our brother Sir Knight Tim Dailey to cancer. Tim became a First

Degree Knight in 2003 and attained the rank of Fourth Degree in 2005. Sir Knight Tim was

involved in many of the Council and Assembly activities and an active participant in our monthly

meetings.

Your time of service is through; you have gone home brother to your well-deserved final reward. You will be

very much missed by your brothers and your parish family.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let your

perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful depart rest in peace. Amen.

The Monthly Council meeting will be February 5, 2020. 7:30PM Benedict Building.

The Knights of Columbus Council 6648 invites all Catholic men over 17 to join us in serving our fami-

lies, our parish, our Church, our God. Forms are availa-ble in the back of the Church or just ask one of our

Knights wearing our red or blue name tags. On-line reg-istration is also available. For more information go to

KofC.ORG/joinus.

SAVE THE DATE ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC PARISH LENTEN RETREAT

More information

to come!

Saturday, March 21st, 2020!

HELP WANTED Parish Bookkeeper/Accountant - Part Time; 20 hours a week, schedule flexible but during regular office hours. Wages based on education and experience. Minimum Education Level: Associate degree. Minimum Experience: 24 Months, church or non-profit experience a plus.

Must be proficient using Excel, Word, and on-line financial management and payroll

systems. Experience with ACS Technologies and UltiPro software a plus. Must be able to assist with HR, budgeting and chart of account development. Must

have good organizational and communication skills: face to face,

telephone and electronic.

February Important Dates Sun Mo Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 Supplemental Sacraments

3 4

5

6 7

8

9 Supplemental Sacraments

10 11

12 13 14 15

16 No Class

17 18

19

20 21 22

23 Supplemental Sacraments

24 25 26 27 28 29 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion

Retreat

Supplemental Sacraments

Supplemental Sacrament Classes begin this Sunday. These classes are for students in third grade through tenth grade who are still in need of

the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, or First Holy

Communion. Class starts at 12:30 in the parish office.

At least one parent must attend with their student.

Faith Formation Coordinators: Bethany Strange & Kim Strange

252-447-2112 dre@annunciationparish.org

High School Youth Leaders: Father Upah & Deacon Strange

jstrange1@ec.rr.com

Middle School Youth Leaders: Terri & Kevin Morris

252-646-8411

FAITH

FORMATION

The Holy Father’s Intention for the Month of February

Listen to the Migrants’ Cries: We pray that the cries

of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered. Presentation of the Lord

This feast creates a bridge from Christmas to Easter. Jesus is just a small child in Mary’s arms, yet even

now she is offering him in sacrifice.

O Blessed Mother, the sword is already in your heart. You foreknow the future of the Fruit of your womb. May our

fidelity in following Him through the coming mysteries of His public life bring some allevia-

tions to the sorrows of your maternal heart. Amen.

Volunteer Opportunity

We are currently in the process of building an adult faith formation team. Anyone who would like to

assist David and Annette Williams during the year are welcome.

Please call or email us for more information.