July 8, 2012
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon. July 9th
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Kathryn Schroepfor, RIP
Sheila Dolan, RIP
Tues. July 10th
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Charles & Christy Grelier
Tillye Semple, RIP
Wed. July 11th
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Dane Bruner, RIP
Berard Groark, RIP
Thurs. July 12th
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Lee Saia, RIP
Fermina Oviol
Lydia Rivera
Fri. July 13th
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Stan Gurak, RIP
Lou Griffin, RIP
Sat. July 14th
9:00 a.m.
Joe & Marie Bianchi
Stewardship . . .
A Way of Life
During this time, we celebrate the independence of
our country. We would do well to echo the psalmist,
saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for
His mercy.” May we always recognize and use wisely
the gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered
upon us.
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one
another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”
1 Pt. 4:10
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
July 1, 2012
OFFERTORY FUND
$ 31,965.65
BUILDING FUND
$ 3,517.49
POOR BOX
$
749.25
Thank you for your generosity!
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Almighty God, Father of all nations,
for freedom you have set us free
in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1).
We praise and bless you for the gift of
religious liberty,
the foundation of human rights,
justice and the common good.
Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect
and promote our liberties.
By your grace may we have the courage
to defend them,
for ourselves and for all those who live
in this blessed land.
We ask this through the intercession of
Mary Immaculate, our patroness.
Amen.
POOR BOX – A Poor Box has been placed in the
Church for acts of almsgiving – one of the Seven
Corporal Works of Mercy. Please donate generously.
Monday – Friday
Monday – Saturday
Thursday evening
6:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
July 14th
July 15th
Spanish
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Fr. Robinson
Fr. Joy
Fr. Donohoe
Fr. Kelly
Fr. Kelly
Fr. Joy
Many thanks for the outstanding support
given to the Summer Food Collection. With
no school meals for the children during the
summer break, there is a very definite increase in
requests for help at area food pantries.
Groceries received were sent to Catholic Center of
Concern, Holy Rosary and the Multi-Cultural
Center. Thank you again for your generosity!
Human Concerns Committee
Coming this Week!
Monday, July 9th
6:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Men’s Lectio Divina Grp. – HFR
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel – Foyer
Baptism Prep – Office CR
Tuesday, July 10th
8:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Martha & Mary Scripture Group – HFR
UAB “Tot Shots” – Rm. 202/203
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel – Foyer
Regnum Christi Group - Library
Wednesday, July 11th
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
K of C Auxliary 635 – PH “C”
Spanish Mass – Chapel
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel - Foyer
Adoration - Chapel
Jr. High Youth Group – YR/Gym
Thursday, July 12th
7:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Cursillo Prayer Group – Rm. 202
Evening Mass - Chapel
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel - Foyer
Friday, July 13th
7:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Men’s Friday Bible Group – HFR
Wedding Rehearsal - Church
Hispanic Children’s Group - Rm. 202
Hispanic Prayer Group – Chapel
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel - Foyer
Saturday, July 14th
8:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Fiber Guild Workshop - HFR
Otero/Jaimes Wedding - Church
Confession – Chapel
Mass – Church
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel - Foyer
CATHOLIC SINGLES GROUP
If you are single and would like to join a group of
Catholic singles who meet on Monday nights for
Dinner at area restaurants, please contact Armand
St. Raymond at (205) 585-1519 or email at
[email protected] to RSVP for
dinner. The group will meet on the following dates:
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Petrucelli’s Italian Dishes – Hwy 280
Chow Town – 1668 Montgomery Hwy
Logan’s Roadhouse – Hwy. 280
Pablo’s Mexican Grill – Colonnade
FIRST LIGHT
The dates for the July dinners at First Light
Women’s Shelter are July 23rd & 24th. If you
would like to provide a food item for one of these
dinners or help to serve the meal, please contact
Emma Taylor at 988-8321.
NOURISH YOUR SOUL
A FRIENDSHIP LIKE NO OTHER
All women of the Diocese are invited to a Retreat for
Women at St. Bernard Retreat Center in Cullman,
AL scheduled for August 24th-26th. Fr. Frank
Muscolino will be Retreat Director. The cost is $125
which includes two nights-double occupancy, three
meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Check
in begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24th. We
will conclude with Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday,
August 26th. Please bring a healthy snack to share. A
limited number of single-occupancy rooms are
available upon request. The fee is $185 for those
specially requested rooms.
Pre-registration is
required. Please send a $50 non-refundable deposit
($75 for single occupancy) or $125 to pay in full to
Mary Behan at P. O. Box 130631, Birmingham, AL
35213. Please make checks payable to Nourish Your
Soul Retreat. For more information contact Karen
Ford at (205) 979-5312 or [email protected].
Sunday, July 15th
8:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Fiber Guild Workshop - HFR
Jerome Tanner Scripture Grp. – Office
Spanish Baptism Prep – HFR
LifeTeen Youth Group - YR/Gym
Just Faith Group Mtg. - HFR
Rosary for Our Lady of Carmel - Foyer
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE
The Human Concerns Committee will
hold its annual BBQ meeting on
Wednesday, July 11th in the Holy Family Room
beginning at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! A donation
of $8.00 is requested.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Bennie Alfano
Jim Blaszczynski
Bill Bryan
Marie DiBenedetto
Lucille Dietzen
Ally Dismukes
Dr. Joan Domnanovich
Linda Russo Fievet
Pat Herrin
Anthony James
Tina James
Cooper Hayes Johnson
Marie Juliano
Joey Leberte
Brian Leonard
Dr. Walter Long
Evan Lucas
Mary Mardian
Joe Murphy
Cong Nguyen
Phil Noto
Sue Ray
Mike Speed
Barry Wilkens
Names on our “Pray for the Sick” list will remain for
six weeks. Please notify the parish office if you would
like to place your family member on the list.
RESPECT LIFE
“More than four thousand innocent lives are
taken each day in this land of the free and
home of the brave, whose lady holds high the torch of
welcome to human life.”
John Powell, Abortion: the Silent Holocaust
Please join us in praying for expectant mothers and
fathers, for our society as a whole, and for the entire
world to appreciate and value the wonder of life from
conception to natural death.
Please pray for our parishioners’ family
members who are serving in the military
overseas . . .
Spc. Samuel Alfano, Jr.,
Nephew of Rita Caldwell
Spc. Christopher Calma
Grandson of Carmella Calma
Lcpl. Alex Carcioppolo
Nephew of Johnny & Debbie Carcioppolo
Capt. Tim Causey
Son-in-law of Doug and Kathy Roy
Capt. Ryan Donohoe
Nephew of Father Richard Donohoe
Cpt. John Dzwonczyk
Nephew of Deacon & Mrs. Chris Rosko
Seaman Christopher C. Evans
Grandson of Esteban & Rosaura D’Amico
Capt. Sean Randal Kaiser
Grandson of Olga Coburn
Sgt. Ross O’Rourke
Nephew of Carol Burkholder
Capt. John Sheridan
Nephew of George Styslinger
Please remember in your prayers all the
men and women of the armed forces
serving their country at home and
abroad.
IN MEMORIAM
Respect Life Committee
Sympathy to . . .
BAPTISM PREP
New parents, please plan to attend your
Baptismal Prep session. This meeting lasts about 45
minutes, during which time we will discuss the
sacrament and guide you through the paper work
and arrangements for scheduling your child’s
baptism.
The classes are held in the Office
Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. The next session will
be held on Monday, July 9th. Please call the Parish
Office at 822-4480 to register.
WHAT IS YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
“The Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery every
seventh day, which day is appropriately called the
Day.
(a) holy
(c) Lord’s
(b) judgement
(d) feast
Answer on Page 4
Mrs. Marie DiBenedetto and Jack DiBenedetto on
the death of beloved husband and father, BALDO
DIBENEDETTO
The family of MRS. EILEEN MARY CURRAN
SCHNITGEN
May they rest in peace . . .
COMMUNITY GARDEN
On Saturday, June 23rd, a band of
volunteers under the leadership of Donna
DiGiorgio, built and filled the garden beds.
Please see the pictures in the foyer after Mass. We
are planning to put the sprinkler system in after it
rains. A fall crop will be planted in the middle of
August. Join the fun, sign up in the foyer or call
Katherine Walsh at (205) 403-6591 or email to
[email protected].
SILENT RETREAT
Jr. High Wednesdays
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wed., July 11th: “Jr. High Bowling
Tournament” Brunswick Riverview
Lanes – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. PLEASE DROP
OFF AND PICK UP AT BRUNSWICK ON HWY.
280!
Team and Individual Prizes! Cost: $10.00
(includes Pizza, Soft Drink, 2 Games and Shoe
Rental). You must let Ms. Teresa know if you are
planning on coming to this event. Please call her at
822-4480
ext.
28
or
email
her
at
[email protected].
Wed., July 18th: What is Your Catholic IQ?
Game Night – Testing ourselves is a national
pastime! Who hasn’t second-guessed a TV game
show contestant? Right or wrong, we win because
either we feel pretty smart or we learn something
new! Join us for a fun-filled evening with some “very
interesting” prizes!!!
LifeTeen ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 8th: NO LIFE NIGHT! Our youth will be
attending Camp Covecrest. Please keep them in your
prayers!
15th:
July
“Picture This!” A Life
Night about diving into our search for God
and God’s search for us!
John Carroll Catholic High School
Class of 1982 - Thirty Year Reunion
July 28th
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
For all of the dates, times, places and ticket
information go to http://jchs82.webs.com.
For
questions, email Joan Alvey McElroy at
[email protected]. Please RSVP by July
14th. Thank you!
Answer to Catholic IQ? (c) “By a tradition handed down
from the Apostles. . . the Church celebrates the Paschal
Mystery every seventh day, which day is appropriately
called the Lord’s Day or Sunday. . .’The Lord’s day, the
day of Resurrection, the day of Christians, is our day. It is
called the Lord’s day because on it the Lord rose
victorious to the Father” (CCC, n.1166).
A Five-day Directed Retreat will be held at the
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman on
July 16th-20th. The retreat will offer silence, daily
consultation with a spiritual director, and extended
time for personal prayer and reflection. The cost is
$395/person which includes lodging, meals and
linens.
For registration information and other
details, please contact the Benedictine Sisters Retreat
Center at (256) 734-8302 or by email at
[email protected].
“Exercises in Spiritual Wholeness”
Reflection Day
On Saturday, July 14th, the Benedictine Sisters
Retreat Center will offer a day of refreshment in
which silence, shared prayer, Zumba exercise, and a
wholistic approach to spirituality will be presented
by Benedictine Sister Madeline Contorno and Zumba
instructor, Casey Lovoy. The reflection day will
begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Preregistration is required and there is limited
enrollment. The fee for the day is $50 and includes
lunch. For more information or to register, please
contact the Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302 or
[email protected].
Spring Hill College
Adult Theology Program
Spring Hill College offers Christology and Trinity
(Fisher Humphreys, Ph. D.) on six Saturdays – Aug.
25; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3 from 9:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. at the Diocesan Office Building in
downtown Birmingham.
In this course, equal
attention will be devoted to the Christian
understanding of Jesus and of God as Father, Son
and Holy Spirit. For more information, please
contact the Office of Lay Ministry (205) 838-8300 or
email: [email protected].
Registration
deadline is August 10, 2012.
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