Society of St. Vincent de Paul answers calls to 256-479-8250 on
Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon.
Annunciation of the Lord Parish Office 256-353-2667
NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS Fifth Sunday of Easter (Year C)
Acts 14:21-27 Revelation 21:1-5a
John 13:31-33a, 34-35
4/23/2016 5:00 PM
Read: L1 Bob Catanach L2 Rosie Catanach
EM H1 Jan Gile H2 Richard Vernetti
H3 Deacon Lappert H4 Fr. Ray
C1 Sister Teresa C2 John Wilson
C3 Tim Kyle C4 Teresa Edwards
C5 Anne Werling C6 Bill Green
HM 1 TJ Finley 2 Art Mays
3 Tom DiGiulian 4 Need Sub
AS ϯ Noah Densmore
A1 Aidan Densmore A2 Dani Jones
Sac S Jan Gile
Music Debra Davenport
4/24/2016 8:30 AM
Read: L1 Maureen Redler L2 Diane Hammons
EM H1 Don Hutchings H2 Bob Sperl
H3 Deacon Lappert H4 Fr. Ray
C1 Kay Woods C2 Maura Trainor
C3 Mark Maloney C4 Pat Shaffer
C5 Kyndra Smith C6 Michelle Jordan
HM 1 Bob Forton 2 John Hughes
3 Johnny Stamps 4 Need Sub
AS ϯ Emilio Martinez
A1 Sean Perejda A2 Jonathan Mitchell
Sac S Jess Granone
Music Doug Mach, Debbie Bailie, Larry Littleton
4/24/2016 11:00 AM
Read L1 Nancy Stuart L2 Adriana Rodriguez
EM H1 Debbie Froscello H2 Dale Borths
H3 Deacon Lappert H4 Fr. Ray
C1 need sub C2 need sub
C3 Liz Doud C4 Joan Rayl
C5 Judy Angel C6 Andy Andazola
HM 1 Pedro Carulo 2 Gene Basham
3 Dan Doud 4 Need Sub
AS ϯ Wesley Irish
A1 Amberly Luna-Flores A2 Paul William Ogle
Sac S Judy Crelly
Music Margarita de Quesada, Debbie B., Larry L.
MC. Johanna H., Barbara H., John H., Robbi M.
Calendar of Events
Sanctuary Cleaning Apr 15-21: Mary Ann Sharp & Geri Mendoza
Apr 22-28: Elizabeth Duez & Lynn Strohm
Small Altar Linens Month of April - Carol Sosnowich
Month of May - Nancy Stuart
Hospital Ministry Apr 17-18: Sr. Teresa Apr 19-21: John Wilson
Apr 22-23: Bill Green Apr 24: Mary S. Shaver
Apr 25-27: Sr. Teresa Apr 28-30: Sr. Teresa
“We do not tell or impose our will on God; in silence like Mary, we await an Annunciation.”
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
Sunday April 17, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES classes (school & cafeteria) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escula) Confirmación (cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church)
4:00 pm Middle School EDGE (Youth Room)
6:00 pm High School Lifeteen (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Monday April 18, 2016 Noon Adoration begins 5:00 pm MCA (Room A) 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm Ladies Scripture Study (Youth Room) 7:00 pm Scout Meeting (Cafeteria) Tuesday April 19, 2016 Noon Adoration ends 6:15 pm Pastoral Council (Library) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Wednesday April 20, 2016 9:30 am Catholic Conversations (Youth Room) 12:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 4:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Small Nursery) 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm Confirmation Year 1 (Cafeteria) 6:45 pm Formal Choir (Church) 7:00 pm Hispanic Missionaries (Small Nursery) Thursday April 21, 2016 10:00 am Mass (Church) 10:30 am Book Club (Java Jaays) Friday April 22, 2016 10:00 am Mass with School (Church) Saturday April 23, 2016 St. Ann Seafood Festival 7:00 am St. Joseph’s Men’s Group (Chapel & Room A) 3:30 pm Confessions (Church) 5:00 pm Mass (Church) Sunday April 24, 2016 8:30 am Mass (Church) 9:40 am YES classes (school & cafeteria) 9:45 am Adult Religious Ed (Room A) 11:00 am Mass (Church) 11:20 am Primera Comunión (escula) Confirmación (cafeteria) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) 2:30 pm Hispanic Pre-Baptism Class (Rooms A, B, & C) 3:00 pm Crecimiento Espiritual (cafeteria) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church)
4:00 pm Middle School EDGE (Youth Room)
6:00 pm High School Lifeteen (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia)
28th Annual St. Ann
Seafood Festival and inaugural
Big Fish Car Show
Saturday, April 23rd
Next Weekend Special Collection for
Catholic Home Missions
- see insert in today’s bulletin.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter or Good Shepherd Sunday is a special day for everyone in our parish. We celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We ask that we may be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit as we carry on the mission of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. Let us pray for one another that we may be strengthened in our Christian vocations as married and single people, priests, deacons, and religious. May our youth listen to God’s call and be encouraged to respond generously.
Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 21
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Java Jaay’s at 10:30 AM
This month, read a good book and share it with us. Then join us every third Thursday of the month.
Confirmation Sessions:
1st Year Confirmation Wednesday Session: April 20th
6:30-8:30 PM in Cafeteria
2nd Year Confirmation Rehearsal
May 9th 6:00 PM in Church
We invite you to join our new e-mail communication program. We
will e-mail you important information including the weekly bulletin. To join, enter your email
on the Subscribe link on our home page at www.annunlord.com!
Get Connected!
MARRIED COUPLES: How About Some Time For Just the Two of You? How about a weekend that will focus on love, caring, and relationship? It will be the best gift you’ll give each other this year. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and
come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of passion. The next weekend in the diocese is scheduled in Cullman, May 20-22 at St. Bernard’s Abbey. You can get more information or register online at www.ALFL-wwme.org or by calling Bob & Joy Hernandez at 678-985-0125.
Job Posting
Thank you to all who completed our recent parish survey and/or participated in our community meetings. The findings voiced by many indicate a need for more opportunities to be involved in our parish and school. To help achieve this goal, the Steering Committee recommends that a new, part time, parish staff position of Director of Service be created.
Director of Service The purpose of this position is to welcome, invite, and encourage participation of parishioners within and/or outside of our parish and school community by identifying individuals’ talents and strengths using the Living Your Strengths process for those interested. This staff member will connect parishioners with an appropriate or best suited ministry/outreach as soon as possible. This position is part-time with flexible hours. Hours are cyclical and range from 8-16 per week. Experience with motivating volunteers and/or staff is helpful. The ability to speak Spanish is also desirable. For a complete job description, please see our parish website at www.annunlord.com or
contact the parish office.
To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (with contact information) to [email protected] or fax to (256) 353-8994.
News Notes from the C.C.W. C.C.W. will be traveling to The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville on Wednesday, May 4th. Meet at the Church at 9:45 AM. If you would like to go, and you have not already signed up, please contact Jann Thomas by Tuesday, 4/26/16. You can call or text her at 256-508-6294, or email her at [email protected]. C.C.W. will be working at the soup kitchen at the C.C.C. on Thursday, April 21st. If you would like to volunteer, and haven’t already signed up, please contact Jann Thomas at (256) 508-6294.
Spiritual Retreat at Camp Tekakwitha 8500 Deer Haven Rd, Springville, AL. Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
All are invited for a day of spiritual talks in the beautiful scenery of Camp Tekakwitha, Fr. John Paul Mary of EWTN will lead the retreat hosted by the Kateri Circle. Includes Mass at 11:00 AM followed by lunch and closing talk.
Call 201-260-3139 to make reservations. $25/couple, $15/person
Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama Post Office Box 12047
Birmingham, Alabama 35202-2047
Office of the Bishop
April 11, 2016
STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH AT HOME
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
During the weekend of April 23rd and 24th, the bishops are inviting Catholics across the
country to contribute to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
Over the years, this annual Appeal has helped to support programs in religious education,
evangelization, youth ministry, seminarian education and ministry training in mission dioceses,
including the Diocese of Birmingham. Without the Catholic Home Mission Appeal, these essential
ministries would not be possible in many dioceses of the United States. This national collection
has been a powerful and successful expression of your stewardship and generosity.
I ask you to be generous in this year's appeal to strengthen the Church at home. As we
continue to recover from the economic downturn, it is important to remember our Catholic brothers
and sisters whose dioceses need our support.
Thank you for your parish's life of stewardship and faith.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, S.T. D.
Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama
RJB/dm
2121 Third Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Telephone: 205-838 8322 Fax: 205 836·1910
Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama Post Office Box 12047
Birmingham, Alabama 35202-2047
Office of the Bishop
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FORTALECIENDO LA IGLESIA EN CASA
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo:
Durante el fin de semana del 23y 24 de Abril, los Obispos invitan a los católicos de
todo el país para contribuir a la colecta anual de Catholic Home Missions.
Durante años, esta contribución anual a ayudado apoyando programas de educación
religiosa, evangelización, el ministerio de jóvenes, la educación y formación de seminaristas. y
diferentes ministerios en las Diócesis de misión que incluye a nuestra Diócesis de Birmingham .
Sin la Campana de colecta anual a nivel nacional de Catholic Home Missions, el servicio a estos
ministerios no seria posible en muchas Diócesis de Estados Unidos. Esta colecta anual ha sido una
expresión poderosa y exitosa de su generosidad y servicio.
Les pido que sean generosos en esta colecta anual para fortalecer la Iglesia en casa. A
medida que continuamos recuperándonos de esta época de recesión económica, es importante
recordar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas cuyas Diócesis Católicos necesitan nuestro apoyo.
Gracias por el servicio y la fe con la que ustedes sirven en sus parroquias.
Muy agradecido en Cristo.
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, S.T. D.
Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama
RJB/dm
Saint Ann School Annual Appeal 2016
To date we have received $29,652 $29,652 $29,652 achieving our two matches of $10,000 each giving us $49,652 (83%) $49,652 (83%) $49,652 (83%) toward
our Goal of $60,000$60,000$60,000.
Thank you to all who have contributed to get us to this point. Let’s continue to pull together once again to help our children. Whatever amount you choose to give will be a blessing to the school. Your gift to St. Ann Catholic School is tax deductible. Please make all checks payable to St. Ann’s Educational Foundation.
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Dear Friends,
My family and I are very grateful to you for your outpouring of support, prayers, and Masses during this time as we grieve the loss of our sister, Eileen, who went home to God a few weeks ago after a long illness. Your expressions of support through phone calls, cards, promise of prayers and Masses have meant so much to me. I would love to respond to each one of you for your kindness, but am unable to do so. Know that you are being remembered in my daily prayers. A Mass of Thanksgiving has been celebrated at The Sisters of St. Joseph Center in Latham, NY for your intentions. God’s blessing on you and yours during this Easter Season.
Gratefully,
Sister Teresa
Apr 17: Youth Group
May 1: Youth Group May 8: No Youth Group - Mother’s Day May 15: Youth Group
Youth Groups Sunday evenings in the Youth Room
Middle School 4:00-5:30 PM High School 6:00-8:00 PM
JPII Falcon Classic Golf Tournament:
Save the date! The Falcon Booster Club will host the 12
th Annual Falcon Classic Golf
Tournament on Monday, April 25th
, at the Huntsville Country Club. See the school website at JP2Falcons.org for more information!
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Calling all bakers! As our Seafood Festival, Car Show & Bake Sale rapidly approach, we would like to encourage you to bake a batch of something and bring it in Friday, April 22nd
or Saturday, April 23rd! In fact, it’s not too early to bake a batch and freeze it! Defrost the day before and you are DONE, early! (Please no items requiring refrigeration.) Questions? Call or email Stephanie Weathers at 256-565-4754 or [email protected]
Thank you for advertising for us! Please return Seafood Festival Signs to the Gathering Space after our event. We re-use them each year!
Pray the Rosary: Join us each
Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Church.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pat Forton and the souls of all the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.
Men and Women Serving in the Military
Please remember in your prayers those men and women and their families from our parish who are
serving the military at home and abroad:
Jack Bissell James Bissel Michael Bissel Nick Simon Sergio Mungia
Nick Anderson Ray W. Canafax Gary M. Gosselin Trey Garrison Chuck Bell
Harrison Green Jason Haynes Kara Bumbarger Todd Eaves Alex Shelton
Chris J. Russell Richard Dean Zubeck Sarah Furey Johnny Govarts Rob Green
Oliver Pascua Royce Gent Will Green Jack Firestine Valerie Mascho
Johnie J. Ogden Jeff Holm Scott Allen Dan Wallace Joseph Reisz
Emil Casciano Sam Stalons Jamie Ciciora Devon Stewart Tom Juric
Brian Kociuruba Adam Holzer Steven Ciciora Stephen Hutchings Adam Childers
Xavier Quinn Cortez Peter Sabatini Chris Schneider Nathan Banishes Timothy A. Thomas, Jr.
Ashley Hollingsworth Heath Garrison Christina E. Becerra Kari Kociuruba John Paul Lappert
Tony VanDuynhoven A.J. D’Antonio Jon D. Spurlock Matt Tortorano Jack Sims
Matthew Rogers Michael Sanders Gary Rodgers Jason Ceci
Our Love and Prayers go out to: Alcaraz-Ramirez Family, Susan Alexander, Holly Amoroso, Thomas
Robin Beckham, The Bello Family, Louis Birchmeier, Bobby Blankenship, Rita Blaxton, Eugenia Blaylock, Teresa
Borden, Carol Brown, Matthew Brown, Burgett Family, Harold J. Capps, Wendy Carrier, Juan Carrizo, Patsy Cathcart,
Paul Caudle, Bill Chadwick, Gerald W. Christophe, Joseph Christophe, Joseph H. Christophe Jr, Sharon Christophe-
Samuel, Clarke Families, Robert Cleckler, Jr., Joyce Coe, Stephan Martin Cox, Caroline Davis, Josephine Dean, Phyllis
D’Haene, Margarita de Quesada, Rick DeSloover, Katie DeVoe, Pat Devole, Guadalupe Deita, Calista DiGiulian, Darren
Drain, Dan Driscoll, Kieth Dunn, Herman & John Eastmond, Lisa Firestine, Pamela Fleury, Marie Flint, Diane Forsberg,
Christna Frenchko, Dan Gauthier, Robbie Gilchrist, Loretta Gilliam, Ross Guffey, Jeffery Granone, Anne Green, Trae
Griffith, Tommie Guido, Laurie Hale, Tommy Harkins, Harper Families, George Jr., George Sr., & Jo Ann Harvey, Steve
Herman, Don Horton, Alfred Howery, Don Jackson, Wayne James, Jeannie Jefferson, Michael Jefferson, April Sophia
Jimenez, Ronald Johnson, Tim Joseph, Barbara Kanuck, Doris Kanuck & Family, Bill Keegan, Joe Keeney, Teresa
Kimbrough & family, Kleiers Families, Rudy Kucera, Paul Kurtz, Rita Kyle, Jesus Lazano, Lexi Lee, Jerry Long, Leslie
Lott, Bernard Malkmus, Doug Malkmus, Elsa Ahue Malpica, Patty & Larry Marcum, Wally Marynowski, Elizabeth
Bodine Mason, Zoe Mason, Jeff McCoy, McNa Family, Marilyn McLuckie, Elise Means, Darrell & Pam Milligan,
Amanda Murphy, Caroline Nelson, Davis Nelson, Fr. Gary New, Paula Noble, Phyllis Nunn, Terry O’Reilly, Rita
O’Rourke, Susan Partenheimer, Jane Pintar, Legend Pope, Lee Quintavalle, Steve Raley, Irma Ramirez, Pete Remke,
Bob Roedersheimer, Lynn Rutherford, Edna Rutsey, Ronnie Sanders, David Schacht, Larry Schick & Family, Hazel
Scott, Baby Elsie Sides, Brent Slaten, Lori Slaten, Janet Sloan, Christina Smith, Mary Smith, Mary Anne Smith, Carol
Sosnowich, Ross & Linda Spurlock, Anne Stamps, Dana Stewart, Jeffery & Karen Stinson, Steve Raley, Robert Tetzlaff,
Dan Thompson, Bill Thornton, Tut Thublin, Robert Vernetti, Shallon Vincent, James Wahoski, Walker Families, Paul
Werling, John Wilson, Larry Wilson
Mass Intentions Monday, Apr 18, 2016 6:00 pm Eileen Walsh (RIP) Gene & Sharon Saywell Tuesday Apr 19, 2016 6:30 pm Our parishioners both living and dead Wednesday Apr 20, 2016 6:00 pm Eileen Walsh (RIP) Pat Chesney Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 10:00 am Glorie Winnike (SI) The Ballard Family Friday, Apr 22, 2016 10:00 am Jayne Horvath Kissam (RIP) The Kissam Family Saturday, Apr 23, 2016 5:00 pm Bill & Ann James (RIP) Rosemary James Sunday, Apr 24, 2016 8:30 am Wesley Yarbrough (RIP) Tom & Pat Austin 11:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Roedersheimer (RIP) Nancy Quintavalle
Stewardship
“My sheep hear my voice” says Jesus in today’s Gospel. Is there a lot of noise in our lives drowning out Christ’s voice? Unless we set aside moments of quiet time to listen for the voice of God in our lives, how else are we to know how He wants us to use our gifts?
OUTSTANDING DEBT Deuda pendiente
$ 1,009,518
LOAN PAYOFF DATE Fecha de Pago de Prestamo
JUNE 2019
FINANCIAL REPORT: April 10, 2016 La Ofrenda de la Semana 10 Abril 2016
OFFERTORY
ACTUAL ofrenda
BUDGETED gastos
VARIANCE diferencia
WEEKLY la semana
$ 18,037 $ 15,864 $ 2,173
FYTD Hasta hoy
$ 651,624 $ 650,441 $ 1,183
BUILDING FUND INCOME/ LOAN PAYMENT INFORMATION Fondos de Construcción /Informacion de Pago y Prestamos
ACTUAL ofrenda
BUDGETED gastos
VARIANCE diferencia
MONTHLY Cada mes
$ 16,356 $ 30,000 $ (13,644)
FYTD Hasta Hoy
$ 254,103 $ 300,000 $ (45,897)
Is spring cleaning on your mind? Looking for ways to simplify your week? eGiving through Faith Direct can help! Consider enrolling today by visiting www.faithdirect.net and using our church code: AL724. Your gifts through Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances, help you to get rid of the clutter of offertory envelopes in your home, and give you one less thing to worry about on Sunday mornings.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure!
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES 1010 CHURCH STREET, HUNTSVILLE
256-536-0073
Catholic Family Services offers quality Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy to all ages and all faiths in a Christian setting. Sliding scale, affordable rates without insurance filing. Free pregnancy counseling. Licensed, Catholic therapists with 30 years’ experience. To schedule an appointment or for questions, contact Catholic Family Services at 256-536-0073.
As you review your Alabama taxes this season, please consider planning for your 2016 Scholarships for Kids contribution to help St. Ann School. Ask your tax advisor about the possibility of lowering your state income tax payroll withholding and re-directing that amount to a savings account for a contribution to a Scholarship Granting Organization. The Alabama Accountability Act allows dollar-for-dollar state income tax credits for donations to approved SGOs (which also qualify as 501(c)3 organizations).
Please go to www.alabamakids.net to learn how to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity for Alabama taxpayers and St. Ann School.
St. Ann Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. Applications may be picked up at the school, Information Desk, or downloaded at www.saintanndecatur.org. If you would like more information about the school, please call and make an appointment to visit. Mr. Weimer will be glad to discuss all options.
