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 16th 5:00 p.m. Scott Grant † by Pat & Ed Johnson

Sunday, Feb 17th 8:00 a.m. Audrey Bollero by Maryann Rhodes

10:30 a.m. John Ortiz † by Linda Ortiz

12:30 p.m. Felipa de Jesus Perez † by Amelia Vera Monday, Feb 18th 9:00 a.m. Roy Bain † by Sally Ferguson Wednesday, Feb 20th 6:00 p.m. Rigoberto Sanchez Curiel by Raquel swierczewski

Thursday, Feb 21st 9:00 a.m. George Johnson by Johnson Family Friday, Feb 22nd 9:00 a.m. Dennis Johnson by Johnson Family

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 READERS Feb 23 5:00 p.m. Mickey Brantley Feb 24 8:00 a.m. Joe Archibald 10:30 a.m. Linda Ortiz EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Feb 23 5:00 p.m. B. Haneline (H) C. Ries, B. Scales, A. Simons, A. Eisele Feb 24 8:00 a.m. S. Staples (H), L. Klvana, J. Archibald 10:30 a.m. J. Eisele (HM), B. Stickle (HA), S. McMurry (HC), T. Viehland, K. Par ker, S. Soltysiak, C. Bennett ALTAR SERVER Feb 23 5:00 p.m. Beni J., Kailey L. Feb 24 8:00 a.m. Jasmin D., Evie S. 10:30 a.m. Sam W., Raoul E. Happy Birthday 2/17/2018-2/23/2019 2/17 Paula Coleman, Javier Cuanas, Kimberly Kennedy, Kelly Long, Miguel Lopez, Matthew Meluch, Alejandro Ro-driguez, Ramiro Sanchez Rosas 2/18 Patty Bodes, Michelle Hanna, Judith Kelley, Pam Klaene, Guadalupe Osorio Avellanedo, Thomas Williams 2/19 Monica Charles, Oscar Guadarrama, Nickolas Redfearn, Luis Torres Gomez 2/20 John Doyle, Jacqui Ford, Karissa Hayes, Linda Thi Ho Pettit, Leah Webber 2/21 Jazmine Barreras, Norma Gassett, Amy Portillo, Mindy Rinehimer, Melda Showfety 2/22 Margarito Manzano Gonzales, Claudia Moreno, James Robinette, Randy Ruggles 2/23 Willow Adams, Elizabeth Brooks, Madeline Keckeisen, Brillit Solis Happy Anniversary 2/17/2018—2/23/2019 2/17 William & Toni McEvilly, Ruperto & Socorro Santi banez, Carl & Cecilia DiFulvio 2/18 Faustino & Maria Vargas 2/19 Israel & Catalina Aguilera Alvarado 2/23 Mario & Maria Salud Cuanas

From the pastor… ARE YOU CURSED? “Thus says the Lord: Cursed it the one who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:5) We remember the song – put your hands in the hand of the one (Jesus) who stilled the water, …who calmed the sea. But, to whom can we confide in this world? What is the etymology of the word “confide”? “Con fide” = “with faith”. Confide in God & those who exhibit genuine faith in God. Next Sunday’s Word - 1Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1Corinthians 15: 45-49; Luke 6:27-38. 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; conversational Spanish would be helpful but not required. Send your résumé with your employment history and recommendations to: Search Committee, C/O Rev. Thomas J. Kessler, P.O. Box 509, Statesville, North Carolina 28687 or on-line – stphilipapostle@bellsouth.net Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner – from 3 – 6 p.m., Sunday, February 17, in our Social Hall or “Take Out”. Dinner includes garlic bread, salad and dessert. Family of Four - $20., Adults - $7.50, Chil-dren 5 to 12 yrs. old - $5., Children under 5 yrs. old – free. A Liturgy Committee Meeting – will be held this Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. The liturgy is the most important event of our parish activ-ities. Committee Members - Please be present. We Need Prayer Warriors for our Par ish Prayer Tree! “Never cease praying” (1Thessalonians 5:17) – thus we have been praying for the needs of our parishioners, families and friends. You can enter your intentions & needs in the notebook to the left, at the entrance of the church. We are grateful to God for so many blessings received and shared. We need more Prayer Warriors – all that is required is that you are a registered member of St. Philip’s Parish and are willing to pray for the intentions on the Prayer Tree. E-mails with the requests are sent on a regular basis. There is no set way to pray – let the Holy Spirit guide you. If you can help us – please send Jean Danckert an e-mail with your name and e-mail address to grammad1229@gmail.com. Thank you Our Daily Bread delivery Program – is in need of a volunteer driver to deliver “day old bread”, etc. every-other Saturday, 9 a.m. from Publix Grocery Store to 5th Street Ministries Shelter here in Statesville. While this is an important corporal work of mercy, it is not difficult work nor time consuming. A passenger car provides ample room for the boxes. We need someone to begin this mission of charity on Satur-day, March 2nd. Please contact Joyce Marquez at 704-657-3440. FORWARD WITH CHRIST – Social Hall construction update – The construction trailer for our building project was suppose to be delivered on Tuesday, February 12th. Site work is supposed to be done this week (2/17). The transformer is to be relocated the following week followed by the demolition of the old rectory. Safety fences will be installed and there will be necessary changes with the parking arrangements. I beg you to please be careful and patient. A TEMPORARY INCONVEN-IENCE FOR A PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT. Thank you. Last weekend we kicked off the annual Diocesan Support Appeal. “We Are His Hands”. Our assessment and goal for this year is $46,753. Parishioners should complete the pledge card and return it to the Diocesan Office and 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 -$1,763.13 in donations and pledges.

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…..….…………....…...……….……….…$3,386.00 8:00 a.m......…..………………….……………..…...1,382.05 10:30 a.m…….….....…………………………………1,822.24 12:30 p.m…..………...…...….........................................904.01 Total……………….....................................................7,494.30 Food Closet Total…..........................................................................$75.00 Forward With Christ Total…...….….…...…….…..………..………........$1,270.00 Spanish Food Fundraiser FWC Total……………………………………………….$1,077.00 Total to date…….……………...….…………..…$23,438.06 Diocesan Support Appeal Goal……………………………………………...$46,753.00 Contributions & Pledges to date….………………..1,763.13

Collections Year to Date Last year This Year Regular $256.589.27.....…................$248,686.37 Forward With Christ ………..............…..…..1,500,000.00 Phase 2…………………………………………….39,630.59 Food Closet 11,981.00.……...…….........11,472.50 Thank you for returning some of God’s gift to you to His Church.

February 17, 2019

PARISH SUPPORT CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019

THE WEEK AHEAD

The Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner: This Sunday, February 17th from 3-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic bread, salad and a dessert. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12 years old and free for children under 5. A family of 6 will be $30. Tickets can be purchased at the door and take out will be available. There will be a raffle drawing at 6 p.m. with cash prizes-tickets $2.00 each or 10 for $15.00 and all proceeds from the raffle will support a seminarian. We hope to see you there. At home.. Ann Nagl, Richard Homola, Lillian Alvey, An-na 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 Center ...Marion 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 17th 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation 3:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner Monday, Feb 18th 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Feb 19th 9:00 a.m. CDA Sewing project Wednesday, Feb 20th 11:15 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation 6:45 p.m. RCIA Thursday, Feb 21st 7:00 p.m. Liturgy Meeting Sunday, Feb 24th 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Adult Dinner Group

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. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Pre-sell tickets will be availa-ble after Mass Feb 9-10, 16-17 and the 23-24. Contact Ann McGuire 980-829-3620 for more information.