SAINT BARTHOLOMEW

CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.StBartsElberta.com

Email: StBartsElberta@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbartselberta

12795 Illinois Street Msgr. Stephen E. Martin, Pastor Deacon. Kenneth Kaiser

Elberta, AL 36530 Cell: 251– 402-3578 Home Phone: 251-987-1503

251-986-8142 email: smartin@mobilearchdiocese.org

Secretary: Paulette Corban Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL):

Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Erik Goldschmidt (251-504-1623, erikgoldschmidt@gmail.com)

e-mail: StBartsElberta@gmail.com or pcorban1734@hotmail.com Tiffany Goldschmidt (251-504-6507,tiffany.carter727@gmail.com)

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday

First Sunday of Lent, March 5, 2017

Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Weekday Masses

Tues at 6:00 PM Wed - Sat at 7:30 AM

Stations: Friday 6:00PM Confession Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Thursday –6:30—7:20 AM

Saturday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

And on request

“The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.”–Matthew 4:10 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The man and the woman ate the fruit of the one tree that God had told them to avoid, and their shame overtook them (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7).

Psalm — Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned (Psalm 51).

Second Reading — Death reigned from Adam to Moses, but now grace and life abound in Christ Jesus (Romans

5:12-19 [12, 17-19]).

Gospel — Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4:1-11).

Kaechele Motors, Inc. 25203 State St. Elberta, AL

251-986-5219

Remember our Prince of

Peace Cemetery

Holy resting place

of our LOVED ONES

with GOD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

Prayers—Service—Support

STRENGTH AGAINST TEMPTATION The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of us to become like God—we want control, power, and answers to all of life’s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Come in after Mass and receive a dollar off of your meal!

W o l f e - B a y v i e w

Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.

Gary Wolfe

Owner

Gary Simms

Manager

2551 S. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535

(251) 943-2391

Fax (251) 943-2392

19698 Greeno Rd.

Fairhope, AL 36532

(251) 990-7775

27409 U. S. Hwy. 98

Daphne, AL 36526

(251) 625-2900

Fax (251)625-2888

25102 State Street

Elberta, AL 36530

(251) 986-3071

Fax (251) 983-3073

John P. Werner Thomas J. Werner

Ben Werner

The Boss: Janice K. Werner Boss in training: Jacy Werner

TOM’S

AUTO REPAIR, LLC

251-986-5135

11551 County Road 87 South, Elberta, AL 36530

Ted Hughes Realtor thughesbender@yahoo.com C 251-979-5663

956 West Beach Blvd. F 251-281-2089 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 T 866-948-2651

*If you are new to our church, please fill out one of our registration sheets available in the rear of the church.

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TRUE FRIENDSHIP

A true friend

Can hear

a tear drop.

-Anonymous

Local Seafood Tradition since 1973

Locations in Foley and Orange Beach

Foley, AL 36535

Collection February 26th Attendance: 273

Sunday Collection: $3,197.50

Building & Maintenance: $1,201.01

Thank you for your generosity

Ministry Contacts: Altar Server Vincent Kaiser 962-2119

Bereavement Committee Nita Kaiser 986-5222

Bulletin Ads Paulette Corban 986-8142

Burse Club Margaret Peterson 987-5251

Catholic Charities Glen Kaiser 943-4644

Catholic Social Services Nita Kaiser 986-5222

Engaged Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503

EMHC Bill Byerley 986-3993

Finance Council Andy Schaff 986-5341

Hospitality Alma Doege 986-5201

Knights Of Columbus Pierre Vilain 895-7404

Ladies Society Olivia Marquez 943-8521

Liturgy Committee Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142

Marriage Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503

Music Ministry Erin Faulk 978-2383

Parish Council Vince Kaiser 962-2119

Parish Hall Paulette Corban 923-9787

Prayer Line Pat Krauss 979-8871

Prince of Peace Jim Horak 986-5248

RCIA Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142

Sanctuary Care Bill & Jill Byerley 986-3993

Ann Hansen 962-4914

St. Benedict School Leslie Mapp 986-8143

Youth Group/Confirmation Erik Goldschmidt 504-1623

Tiffany Goldschmidt 504-6507

Prayers for the sick:

Andrew Anderson, Gabriel Barnard, Gene Boros, Tom Boggs, Alice

Burkhardt, Mary Burkhardt, Kathy Byerley, JJ Carangelo, Elaine

Cull, Baxter Duddy, Joan Feely, Christian Frank, Thomas Glunt,

Robert Goldschmidt, Felix Hill, Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser,

Eugene Klein, Kevin Laird, Chuck Lambeck, Fr. Howard Moussier,

Libby O’Pry, Margaret Schaff, Joey Schaff, Larry & Sandy Schaff,

Nancy Seidler, Charlotte Smith, Gabriel Trott, Beverly Ulrich, Chris

Williams, Marilyn Wilsey, and Zachery Wood.

Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):

Cecil Gartman, Martin Helton, Mary Herndon, Joseph Rudolph

Kaiser, Lorainne Kowalski, Helen Langlois, Charles Peterson, Gene

Rench, Charlie Ward, Tammy Wright.

Welcome to our visitors. For further information go to our website: www.StBartsElberta.com

or to our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/stbartselberta or contact our Secretary at 251-986-8142

Sick or Shut-in If you are ill or know of someone who is ill, due to

have surgery or in the hospital and would like a visit from the pastor,

please call Msgr. Stephen E. Martin at 251-986-8142.

SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Date/Time Altar Servers Lector Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ushers

________________________ ____________ __________________________________ _______

3/4 6:00 PM J & M Akins B Wood B. Byerley D & J Burkhardt 3/5 8:00 AM C & C Bailey D Lenoir M Kaiser D & T Worsley 3/5 10:30 AM I &M McCormick A Schaff O Marquez L & R Krauss

3/11 6:00 PM Volunteers E Brewer C & M Klingelberger T Feely, volunteer 3/12 8:00 AM L & C Frank T Krehling V Danley E & T Frank 3/12 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer J Krauss T Clark S & E Carter

3/18 6:00 PM J & M Akins C Klingelberger B Wood, A Doege D & M Krehling 3/19 8:00 AM N, E & E Weeks D Lenoir P Lenoir D Fischlein, volunteer 3/19 10:30 AM I & M McCormick V Gunn G Kaiser L & R Krauss

3/25 6:00 PM Volunteers B Wood A Bacher, B Byerley D & J Burkhardt 3/26 8:00 AM J & J Kaiser M Kaiser D Lenoir D & T Worsley 3/26 10:30 AM Z Taylor, volunteer O Marquez A Schaff S & E Carter

This week’s collection counters: 3/5 :Y Gruber, A Bailey 3/12: J Krauss & T Morris 3/20: A Mullek, P Corban 3/26: B & J Byerley 4/2: R & K Krauss

Mass Intentions

3/4 6:00 PM 3/5 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 3/5 10:30 AM † Raymond Burrill 3/7 6:00 PM 3/8 7:30 AM † Katherine Keppler 3/9 7:30 AM 3/10 7:30 AM 3/11 7:30 AM 3/11 6:00 PM † Patrick Feely 3/12 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 3/12 10:30 AM † Reyes Valdez The dates without a name are available for your intention. Call the office to schedule your intention.

Upcoming Special Collections (To be taken up immediately after the first collection)

March 5– Campaign for Human Development

March 12—Catholic Relief

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Thursday beginning at 8:00 AM until Friday at 7:00 AM.

We need more substitutes.

The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be

this Sunday, March 5th at 12:30 PM. The Latin

Mass will be offered by Msgr. Martin.

If you notice something that needs

cleaning or fixing in the church, parish hall

or grounds, please contact Paulette. We

have someone who handles the cleaning

and maintenance of these areas.

St. Benedict School News…

As we begin the last quarter of the 2016-2017 school year at SBCS, we are digging in to finish with gusto! The spring fund-drives are in their final few weeks concluding at St. Thomas by the Sea on Sunday, March 19th. The last fish fry will be on Friday, March 17th at St. Bartholomew's. If you haven't attended one, please consider doing so for some great fish and to support the school. Registration for 2017-2018 began the last week in January and is in full swing. Students are preparing for the annual standardized tests which will take place beginning the week of March 19th. The spring musical, The Big Bad, is in production. The May performance date will be scheduled soon. The German Fest, to be held on Saturday, April 29th, is being organized by an outstanding team, and will be an exciting event. Visit the new website for the German Fest, www.StBenedictGermanFest.com, to buy tickets, pay entry fees, apply to be a vendor or enter the Raven Run. Once again, we would like to reiterate our gratitude to all who support our many endeavors, and invite you to attend some of the fun and entertaining events!

Volunteers Wanted!!!!!!

If you would like to be an usher,

lector, or altar server, for any Mass, we

would welcome you with open arms. Please contact Paulette

at 251-986-8142 to get further information.

Pardon our progress!!!!

In the near future, we will be putting in

sidewalks, and a green paving parking lot

by the Parish Hall . Please carefully move

around these projects in a safe way.

Saint Michael’s News Join us for Cardinals in the Courtyard! ! Put March 25 on your calendar now! This event promises to be an elegant night of fun and fundraising for our school community and friends from our many parishes. Archbishop Rodi will be our honored guest , and it will be a beautiful night under the stars (in the gym if rain threatens. We are hoping to have great participation from our entire community to help make this night successful! Tickets are $60 per person, and there will be a jazz band, wine, beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and silent & live auctions! Attire will be dressy casual! There are 3 ways you can help: *Buy tickets * - Go to Eventbrite at www.stmichaelchs.eventbrite.com or come to the school's front office. The students will be having a house competition, so if you know a student here, put down their name in the "Referred By" section, (whether you purchase a ticket online or in the office). Invite your friends! *Silent auction items* - If you have items or services you can donate (or have contacts that do) please contact Shelley Mahoney at 605-8090. Think outside the box - if you have something to offer, please do so! *Be a sponsor* - For sponsor information, contact Jen Blanchard at 979-1757

The pews in the church have been anchored

down and the kneelers have been repaired.

Please move the kneelers up and down with

reverence when using them as the hardware will

Friday Fish Fry March 10, 17

Location: St. Bartholomew’s

Benedictine Hall

12795 Illinois St., Elberta

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Cost: Adult $8.00/Child $4.00

Menu: Fried & Baked Tilapia

Hush Puppies

Homemade Cole Slaw

Cheese Grits

Vegetarian Bake Beans

Homemade Desserts Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Class starts in March 7:30 to 8:30 PM

Benedictine Parish Hall

Uncover the story woven throughout scripture

to get the “big Picture” of the Bible