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: [email protected]Website: http://stphilipapostle.com Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Kessler, Pastor Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Mrs. Paula Coleman, 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
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Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte
Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Mrs. Paula Coleman, 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, Mar 23rd 5:00 p.m. Maurice Sagely† by Janis Hilton
Sunday, Mar 24th 8:00 a.m. Peter Bertuccio† by Mark & Carol Ann Vaglica 10:30 a.m. Frank Bollero† by Mr. & Mrs. Herman Pekarek 12:30 p.m. Maria del Carmen Aviles† by Medina Family Monday, Mar 25th 9:00 a.m. Dan Eisele† by Maryann Rhodes Wednesday, Mar 27th 6:00 p.m. Norma Brownell by RCIA Thursday, Mar 28th 9:00 a.m. Amy Eisele by Maryann Rhodes
Friday, Mar 29th 9:00 a.m. Richard & Sandra Jorquato† by Mavis Calabrese
Saturday, Mar 30th 5:00 p.m. Rudy Manger† by Regina & Family
Sunday, Mar 31st 8:00 a.m. Anne Martini† by Stickle Family 10:30 a.m. Ryan Shea† by Robin Shea 12:30 p.m. Gladys Romero† by Cristina Guerrero READERS Mar 30 5:00 p.m. Ellen Upton Mar 31 8:00 a.m. Daniel Chambers 10:30 a.m. Janson Wodecki EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Mar 30 5:00 p.m. C. Ries (HM), B. Scales (HA), A. Simons (HC) Mar 31 8:00 a.m. R. Echevarria 10:30 a.m S. Soltysiak (HM), J. Sadowski (HA), B. Stickle (HC)
ALTAR SERVER Mar 29 6:00 p.m. Mary K., Isaac W., Eli W. Mar 30 5:00 p.m. Beni J., Kailey L. Mar 31 8:00 a.m. Evie S., Jasmine D. 10:30 a.m. Isaac W., Eli W.
Happy Birthday 3/24/2018-3/30/2019 3/26 Joseph Blaney, Ashley Gaspar, Anthony Petrozza, Braulio Pina-Ferretiz; 3/27 Laura Haneline, Teresa Monsalve-Meija, Rosemarie Murray, Mr. Ruperto Santibanez, Tomas Trevino Chavez; 3/28 Mr. James Boyle, Bernadette Douglas, Patrick Hardig, Mrs. Maria Elena-Rivas, Mrs. Veronica Wil-liams; 3/29 Caden Connolly, Talon LaClair, John McElwee, Marion Weber; 3/30 Terry Harwell, Mr. Juan Rebollar, Xavi Zepeta
Sunday Bulletin – Third Sunday of Lent – March 24th, 2019
Third Sunday of Lent – The desert experience – In 2001 there was an exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo entitled “The Sonora Desert”. This is the largest desert in North America and is located in the Southwestern section of the USA including Arizona as well as Northern Mexico. The entrance of the exhibit featured a huge saguaro cactus which can grow to be as tall as 50 feet, weight up to 9 metric tons and live up to 200 years. The Sonora Desert is truly a land of surprises. Despite limited water, hot days and cold nights, many plants and animals have found ways to survive in the Sonora Desert. In this region of contrasts, where year long droughts can end in flash floods, a towering saguaro’s life may span centuries, while a fairy shrimp’s existence is condensed into the time it takes a puddle to dry. Yes, amazing things happen in the desert, as well as in a spiritual desert experience. Today’s 1st reading says that “Moses was tending and leading the flock across the desert”. In the 2nd reading Paul reports to the Corinthians that “God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the desert.” Jesus’ 40 days in the desert lead to his greatest miracle - his suffering, death and resurrec-tion. In the desert experience, there can be an oasis as well as a mirage. An oasis is a fertile or green spot in a desert, made so by the presence of water. A mirage is an optical phenomenon that creates the illusion of water. In the spiritual desert experience an oasis is a grace filled occurrence, and a mirage can be seen as an occasion of deceit, just as sin is such an occasion. Read Psalm 63. The begin-ning says “O God you are my God, for you I long, for you my soul is thirsting. My body pines for you like a dry weary land without water. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory.” The road to the Promised Land passes through the desert for Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, John the Baptist, Jesus and for us too. While the desert may be life threatening, miraculous things happen in the desert. “Come and follow me”.
Next Sunday is the Four th Sunday of Lent. The readings at Mass will be Joshua 5:9-12; Corinthians 5: 17-21; Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32. So that you don’t get confused, in our – Let Us Celebrate missalette, there are readings for Year C and an option for Year A. We are in Year C and will not be using the optional Year A readings. Read the Word! Thanks to all who helped prepare for and participated in Our Lenten Penance Service. First Reconciliation – for the children who wish to receive their 1st Holy Communion, it is necessary for them to make their first confes-sion next Saturday, March 30th at 10 a.m. If the parents have a sense of the sacred, they will see to it that their children are properly prepared, spiritually and physically. Hopefully the children will come to church dressed for the occasion and prepared to confess more than their failure to feed the cat. Two kind priests will take their time to assist me and your special children with this special sacrament.
The Stations of the Cross - are prayed on Fridays of Lent – 6 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish. The Knights of Columbus will provide a $6 Fish Fry Dinner from 5:30 – 7 p.m. with different fish on the vari-ous Fridays. Come join us in this spiritual and physical Lenten exercise. Canned Goods – will be collected to assist the poor in our community next weekend. Prior to Mass, please place some of the following items in front of the altar: tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit, breakfast cereal, rice, macaroni or some kind of pasta and dried beans, etc. Thanks to the Youth – who, last Saturday cleaned up our church and our classrooms too. Diocesan Support Appeal. Our assessment/goal this year is $46,753. To date we have received $35,853.43,“We Are His Hands” - Do it for the Lord. You may make pledges or gifts using the enve-lopes you received in the mail or those on the tables at the entrance/exit of the church. 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. Thanks so very much!
Mrs. Mary Brown: If you need to contact Mrs. Brown, Faith For-mation Director, please call or text 704-929-0152 or email her at [email protected] or if you need to contact Mrs. Norma Echevarria please call the office at 704-872-2579 or email her at [email protected]. All sacramental year students must have a copy of their Baptis-mal 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.
First Reconciliation -for any student receiving First Communion this May is Saturday, March 30th at 10:00 am. Attendance at First Recon-ciliation is mandatory. Students should know the Act of Contrition. Copies of the Act of Contrition are available in the Faith Formation office. The Easter Egg Hunt will be 4-6 pm on Sunday, April 14th. We need volunteers to help with activities, to donate candy for the eggs and to bring desserts. Hot dogs will be served. If you can help, please email Mary Brown. Confirmation will be Wednesday, May 8th at 6 p.m. The celebrant will be Monsignor West.
Collections last week Regular 5:00 p.m…..….…………....…...……………….….$2,759.00 8:00 a.m......…..………………….…………………$2,542.00 10:30 a.m…….….....……………………………..….$2,448.00 12:30 p.m…..………...…..…........................................$966.67 Total………………....................................................$8,715.67 Food Closet Total.........................................................................$1,025.00 Forward With Christ Total…...….…….…….…..……..…...................... $3,248.00 Ash Wednesday Total ………………………………………….….…..$65.00 Spanish Food Fundraiser FWC Total to date…….……………...….……………..$23,438.06 Diocesan Support Appeal Goal………………………………………….…..$46,753.00 Contributions & Pledges to date....……………...$35,853.43
Collections Year to Date Last year This Year Regular $299,137.96....….................. ..$288,240.56 Forward With Christ Phase 2 ………………......$79,496.27 Food Closet $16,152.00.…......…................$13,822.50 Thank you for returning some of God’s gift to
March 24, 2019
PARISH SUPPORT CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
THE WEEK AHEAD The Knights of Columbus will be having a Fish Fry on Fr iday, Mar. 29th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Adults are $6 per plate, 5-12 years old are $3 per plate, 5 and under are free. A family of 4 is $20. menu includes Fish (Fried or baked), French fries, cole slaw, green beans, hush puppies, dessert, coffee, ice tea or lemonade. Parish Food Drive The Par ish Food Closet will be conducting a Food Drive next weekend March 30th/31st. We invite you to come a few minutes early to Mass and place your non-perishable items on the Altar. Items to consider are any type of canned goods, cereals, pastas & rice, dried beans, etc. Thank you for your generosity!! At home.. Richard Homola, Lillian Alvey, Anna Eisele Shingle-ton, Jessica Allison, Jessica Crosso, Andrew Gulley, Jackie Mejia, Angela Moreno, Howard Stewart, Rick Stoup, Robinette Tilley, Alan Eisele, Joe Stallings, 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; [email protected]. Thank you, Jean Danckert. St. Phillips Adult Dinner Group will meet Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share as we celebrate the beginning of Spring. ALL PARISHONERS WELCOME! Call Jeanne Klauss at 216-235-3240 or Norma Gassett at 843-339-1956 to RSVP/ The Next Forward with Christ Fundraising Event is Tues, Apr il 2nd at Randy’s (in Troutman) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Philips will receive 10% of all sales during that time.
Saturday, Mar 23rd 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Hispanic Retreat Sunday, Mar 24th 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation Monday, Mar 25th 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:00p.m.—9:00. p.m. Spanish Bible Study Wednesday, Mar 27th 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation 6:45 p.m. RCIA Thursday, Mar 28st 7:00 p.m. Family Life Committee Friday, Mar 29nd 5:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross –Spanish Saturday, Mar 30th 10:00 a.m. First Reconciliation Sunday, Mar 31st 9:00 a.m. Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Spanish Faith Formation
