SAINT BARTHOLOMEW

CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.StBartsElberta.com

12795 Illinois Street Father James Dean, Pastor Reverend Mr. Kenneth Kaiser, Deacon

Elberta, AL 36530 Cell: 251-504-9062 Home Phone: 251-987-1503

251-986-8142 email: Father.JDD@gmail.com

Secretary: Paulette Corban Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL): Kim Frank (251-424-0103, kfrank@bcbe.org)

Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Youth Director: Stephen Sylvester (251-366-6831, Stephen.StBarts@gmail.com )

e-mail: StBartsElberta@gmail.com Director of Stewardship & Evangelization: Afton Sylvester (225-505-1871,

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday Afton.StBarts@gmail.com)

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

Weekday Masses Tues. 6:00 PM

Wed. - Sat. 7:30 AM

Confession Sat. 5:00-5:45 PM Tues. 5:00-5:45 PM Thur. 6:30-7:20 AM On Request

Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Sept. 28, 2014 Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus - Philippians 2:5 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28).

Psalm — Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25).

Second Reading — Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]).

Liturgy

Monday: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael, Archangels Tuesday: St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Thursday: The Holy Guardian Angels Saturday: St. Francis of Assisi (pictured at right)

Kaechele Motors, Inc.

25203 State St. Elberta, AL

251-986-5219

Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly

Moonstar Cleaning

979-0207

Diane & Anna Pate

• Bathrooms • Dusting •

• Sweeping • Mopping •

Dear Parish Family, 40 Days for Life began this past Wednesday (Sept 24th). It will end on November 2nd. During those 40 days all are asked to offer up prayers and sacrifices for the end of abortion. People will also be praying at abortion clinics throughout our

nation. During the previous seven years, 40 Days for Life efforts (in 3,039 campaigns in 539 cities in 24 countries), 8,973 lives have been saved, 101 abortions workers have quit their jobs and 57 abortuaries have closed – PRAISE GOD! The closest 40 Days for Life site to us is: American Family Planning, 6115 Village Oaks Drive, Pensacola, Florida. If you are interested in

visiting that clinic to peacefully pray for life as part of this program, please let me know. We will have the Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 5th, at 5:00 PM. It is the day after the feast day of St. Francis

of Assisi, the usual day for this blessing. All are invited to bring their pets (and keep them under control). Your friends and

neighbors are also invited with their pets. Snacks will be provided for the dogs, cats and humans who attend! As mentioned last week, the Rally on the Site of the proposed Catholic High School in Baldwin County will take place this Sunday at 2:00 PM. If you are available, it would be great to see you there! Thanks for the prayers for my mom. In her last check up, the cancer count was down (and the chemo was not very hard on her)! She will have her next chemo treatment on October 3rd.

This was found out too late for last week’s bulletin: John Vargo passed away on Wednesday, September 17th. His funeral Mass (at our parish) and burial (in Prince of Peace cemetery) were the following Friday. Please remember the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family in your prayers.

In Christ, our Lord, Father James Dean

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

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

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Owner

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

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251-986-5135

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Local Seafood Tradition since 1973

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ANGELIC

The reason angels can fly

is because they take

themselves lightly.

- G.K. Chesterton

Trinity Yoga Morning & Evening Classes Available 21441 Highway 98 East Foley, Alabama 36535 Natalie Saucier Cell: (251)609-5541 Office/Home :(251)987-1147 E-mail: natstrinityyoga@gmail.com http//tinyurl.com/trinityyogafoleyal

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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.

Collection Sept 21st

Attendance: 247

Sunday Collection : $3193.35

Burse Club: $ 158.00

Catholic University $ 603.00

Thank you for your generosity.

Ministry Contacts:

Advertisement Paulette Corban 251-986-8142

Altar Server Vincent Kaiser 251-962-2119

Bereavement Committee Nita Kaiser 251-986-5222

Burse Club Margaret Peterson 251-987-5251

Catholic Charities Glen Kaiser 251-943-4644

Catholic Social Services Nita Kaiser 251-986-5222

Engaged Encounter Deacon Kenny 251-987-1503

EMHC Bill Byerley 251-986-3993

Finance Council Fr. Dean 251-986-8142

Hospitality Alma Doege 251-986-5201

Knights Of Columbus Donald Rhodes 251-928-7310

Ladies Society Alma Doege 251-986-5201

Liturgy Committee Fr. Dean 251-986-8142

Marriage Encounter Deacon Kenny 251-987-1503

Music Ministry Erin Faulk 251-978-2383

Parish Council Lana Kaiser 251-943-4644

Parish Hall Paulette Corban 251-923-9787

Prayer Line Pat Krauss 251-979-8871

Prince of Peace Jim Horak 251-986-5248

RCIA Father Dean 251-504-9062

Sanctuary Care Takers Bill & Jill Byerley 251-986-3993

Ann Hansen 251-962-4914

St. Benedict School Jaivi Howell 251-986-8143

(Inter-Parochial School)

Welcome Committee Karen Krauss 251-986-8270

Prayers for the sick:

David Bitto, Mike Bernard, Alice Burkhardt, Kyleigh Marie Cain,

Jordan Darling, Dottie Dean, Johnny Gottler, Steve Greer,

Kenny Kaiser Jr., Eugene Klein, Margaret Klein, Lorraine Kow-

alski, Kevin Laird, Mary Morgan, Beverly Paszkowski, Charles

Peterson, Dan Sheehy, Tyler Skeen, Chad Smith, Gene Smith,

Afton Sylvester, Charlie Ward, Web Windsor, Chuck Valdos,

Christina Villa.

Prayers for recently deceased:

Claudia Adam, Frederick Conecek, Alice Cruz, Gregory & David

Florian, Joe Gottler, Jr., Elizabeth Hunter Guercio, James Horak

Jr., Fred Leiteman, Wade Mitchem, Frank Parker, Stacy Raley,

JoAnn Rhodes, Gene Salzmann, Joe Salzmann, Carol

Underwood, Bobby Warhop, Wilfred Worsley, John Vargo.

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

or contact our Church Secretary at 251-986-8142 or by email (StBartsElberta@gmail.com).

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 Father Dean at 251-986-8142.

SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Date/Time Altar Servers Lector Extraordinary Ministers Ushers

____________ of Holy Communion__________________________________

9/27 6:00 PM M Akins, Volunteer B Wood A Doege T Feely, Volunteer 9/28 8:00 AM L Frank, J Kaiser P Corban A Bacher S Gruber, D Worsley 9/28 10:30 AM E & M Kaiser G Kaiser O Marquez S & E Carter 10/4 6:00 PM M & J Akins N Saucier B Byerley, B Wood* D & J Burkhardt 10/5 8:00 AM N & E Weeks M Kaiser Marie Kaiser J Danley, D Fischlein 10/5 10:30 AM I McCormick, T Chandler O Marquez Carl Klingelberger L &K Krauss 10/11 6:00 PM J Werner, J Akins B Wood A Doege, N Saucier* M & D Krehling 10/12 8:00 AM N & N Spencer T Krehling D Wallace V Kaiser, E Frank 10/12 10:30 AM J Madison, I McCormick C Klingelberger M Klingelberger S & E Carter This week’s collection counters: 9/28:R & K Krauss 10/5:Y Gruber, A Bailey 10/13: L Kaiser, P Corban 10/19: J Krauss, T Morris 10/26: J & B Byerley 11/3:A Mullek, P Corban

Mass Intentions

9/27 6:00 PM † William J Tynan 9/28 8:00 AM † Robert L. Martin 9/28 10:30 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 9/30 6:00 PM † Katherine Keppler 10/1 7:30 AM Edward Paszkowski 10/2 7:30 AM Beverly Paszkowski 10/3 7:30 AM Beverly Paszkowski 10/4 7:30 AM Special Intention 10/4 6:00 PM † Bobby Warhop 10/5 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners 10/5 10:30 AM Beverly Paszkowski

Parish Announcements.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Thursday

morning (8:00 AM) to Friday morning (7:00 AM) in our chapel.

Jesus is there for us, make time to visit Him!

Refreshments have started between the Masses. If you would like

to help, please contact Alma Doege at 986-5201.

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

October 5 - Building and Maintenance October 19 - Propagation of Faith, Mission Sunday

Youth Group News Greetings from the Youth Director!

This past Saturday we had our first middle school game night from 6-8PM in the gym at St. Benedict's, and it was a huge success! Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped make it happen, we had a really fun time. As you heard from Fr. Dean this past weekend, the high school youth group time on Wednesdays has changed to 6:30-8PM. This seems to work better for families who play sports, and it makes both Wednesday and Sunday night youth group the same length of time. I encourage all members of the high school youth group to invite friends, and I look forward to seeing new faces at youth group. Middle school youth group will be at the normal time this Sunday, 5:30-7PM. As of last week, due to the kind donation of the Schaff family, we have a foosball table! Come ready to play on Sunday, and ready to talk about the Gospel. Thank you all so much for volunteering your time, and thank you for lifting my wife Afton up in prayer over these past few weeks. I really cannot tell you how grateful I am to have so much help and support. It is a blessing to be a part of the St. Bartholomew parish family. Y'all have a blessed week! In Christ, Stephen

Saint Benedict Catholic School Update September 23rd, 2014

Saint Benedict Catholic School students have been very busy with pursuing the school mission of “Ora et Labora”. They are “praying” - “Ora” and “working” - “Labora” harder to improve their studies and be closer to God. Whether in classroom lessons, special or extra-curricular activities, the mission is a constant reminder of our goals here at SBCS. In Religion classes, students are covering a variety of topics. Second graders have researched patron saints in preparation for the First Eucharist. When finished, their Saint projects will include a written report, a banner representative of the saint, and the students dressing as their chosen saint. Third graders read the book God is Here by Diana Long and Judy Bachman which teaches that God loves them no matter what. Fourth graders are learning about what it takes to help the Kingdom of God to grow, while fifth graders are studying the Seven Sacraments. The two stories of creation found in Genesis have been a delightful topic for sixth graders. Studying the mystery of the Blessed Trinity has enlightened seventh graders concerning the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and eighth graders are learning to apply the lesson that true happiness is found in following God’s laws.

PRIESTS BURSE CLUB

If you have not turned in your Burse club dues, please do so this month. You may put your check in the collection in the burse club envelope.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: St. Bartholomew Church

There are currently 24 young men studying for the Priesthood. Your prayers are requested for their endeavors.

The role of prayer, a mission at Holy Name Parish

(in Semmes, AL) will take place from October 20-22, 2014 at 7:00 PM each night. Nationally known speakers and authors, Deacons Ensley and Herrmann will lead the mission. For information and a schedule, call the parish office at 649-4794, email: holynameofjesusc@bellsouth.net or visit the website, www.holynameofjesusparish.com

CCD News

September 28th - Child Safe Environment Class.

October 5th.—Child Safe Environment Makeup day. You must attend one of these classes. The CCD schedule for the year is on the Parish Bulletin Board .

Choir News….

The chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung on Sunday

October 5th at 7:30 AM before the 8:00 AM Mass and

10:00 Am before the 10:30 AM. Mass. Come early and join us.

The next “Saturday Night Social after Mass” will be on

October 11th after the 6:00 PM Mass. Covered dish,

bring your favorite soup if you want to and join in the

fellowship.

Catholic Social Services Christmas Sharing Program

Each Year we assist families in need with toys and gifts

for children, newborn to 16 years old. A food basket also

is given to each family. We rely on volunteers to help register

families for gifts and food, and to sort, pack and distribute toys.

Our volunteer training session is Wed., Oct. 8th at 11:00 AM at St.

Patrick’s Center in Robertsdale. A light lunch will be served. Call

Peggy Peterson for more information at 947-3877.

Oremus Prayer Retreat November 14th—16th

A quiet & powerful weekend that will allow you to completely

unplug from your daily grind and focus on your prayer life.

There will be Mass, Adoration, opportunities for confession

and private reflection. All meals, workbooks and motel style

rooms are included. Retreat will be ay Camp Baldwin on Wolf

Bay. Register by October 15th. For more information contact

St. Lawrence Parish at 251-928-5931 or go to:

www.stlawrencefairhope.com

Bless the Pets Day—Sunday October 5th

On Sunday, October 5, at 5:00 PM, St. Bartholomew

Catholic Church will honor the feast day of St. Francis

of Assisi (Oct. 4) with a pet blessing on the front

lawn. All pets are welcome (even snakes!) as long as they are

properly contained, caged, or leashed. There will be dog treats,

cat treats and people treats provided.