SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
CATHOLIC CHURCH www.StBartsElberta.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stbartselberta
12795 Illinois Street Msgr. Stephen E. Martin, Pastor Deacon.
Kenneth Kaiser
Elberta, AL 36530 Cell: 251– 402-3578 Home Phone:
251-987-1503
251-986-8142 email: [email protected] Cell Phone:
251-752-1965
Secretary: Paulette Corban Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL):
Office: 251-986-8142 Cell: 251-923-9787 Tiffany Goldschmidt
(251-504-6507, [email protected])
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, 2021
Weekend Masses Saturday 6:00 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:30AM
Latin Mass—Postponed indefinitely
Weekday Masses
Tues at 6:00 PM Wed - Sat. at 7:30 AM
In the main church
Confession
Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM Saturday 5:00—5:45 PM
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. — 1
Corinthians 6:19a
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening (1
Samuel 3:3b-10, 19).
Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40).
Second Reading — Your bodies are members of Christ; glorify God
in your body (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20).
Gospel — The first disciples saw where Jesus was staying and
they stayed with him (John 1:35-42).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the
Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on
English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
SPEAK, LORD, WE ARE LISTENING
In today’s first reading God keeps calling out in the night to a
sleeping boy. Neither the boy, Samuel, nor his teacher, Eli,
understands who is calling. But God’s persistence convinces them.
Samuel is then ready—not ready yet to do anything, but ready to
listen. “Speak, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10).
In the Gospel Jesus is out teaching. Various people notice him
and begin to gather around. They soon become disciples and, like
the young Samuel, are ready—not ready yet to do anything, but ready
to listen. “Speak,” they say, “we are listening.”
God’s voice is always with us, awake or asleep. It swirls around
us like fog on a waterfront, enveloping us, gently urging us to
wake up, to listen. Awareness of the voice comes first; then
willingness to listen; then, in time, the decision to act, to live
according to God’s word. Let’s ask today for the ability to keep
our ears open so we don’t miss God’s voice.
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WORRIES
The greatest of worries can’t pay the smallest of debts.
—Anonymous
JOY
The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything.
—St. Julian
CONTINUAL CHRISTMAS
A good conscience is a continual Christmas.
—Benjamin Franklin
Ministry Contacts: Altar Server Vincent Kaiser 288-2081
Bereavement Committee Nita Kaiser 986-5222
Bulletin Ads Paulette Corban 986-8142
Burse Club Margaret Peterson 987-5251
Catholic Charities Glen Kaiser 943-4644
Catholic Social Services Nita Kaiser 986-5222
Engaged Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503
EMHC Bill Byerley 986-3993
Finance Council Andy Schaff 986-5341
Flocknote Edie Brewer 678-521-6603
Hospitality Alma Doege 986-5201
Knights Of Columbus Peter LeNoir 605-2413
St. Bartholomew Society Traci Matta 901-275-4168
Liturgy Committee Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142
Marriage Encounter Deacon Kenny 987-1503
Music Ministry Erin Faulk 978-2383
Parish Council Edie Brewer 678-521-6603
Parish Hall Paulette Corban 923-9787
Prayer Line Pat Krauss 979-8871
Prince of Peace Jim Horak 986-5248
RCIA Msgr. Stephen E. Martin 986-8142
Sanctuary Care Bill & Jill Byerley 986-3993
St. Benedict School Dr. Kathy McCool 986-8143
Youth Group/Confirmation Tiffany Goldschmidt 504-6507
Prayers for the sick:
Gwen Haley Clift, Michelle Cooke, Barbara Daszczuk, Bob
Doner,
Ron Douglas, Gerry Fischlein, Karen Krauss, John Kichler,
Eugene
Klein, Kevin Laird, Frank Mullek, Willie Peck, Madelyn
Russo,
Charlie Sinyard, Kerri Stack, Lupe & Fernando Villa,
Fernando Villa
Jr., Debbie Wallace, Chris Williams, Donna Williams, Keith
Wood.
We have taken old names from the sick list. If you would like to
add
anyone, please contact Paulette in the parish office
251-986-8142.
Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):
Catheryn Crouch, Jimmy Gottler, Merle Gunter, Fred
Hagendorfer,
Gabe Hagendorfer, Lex Kaechele, Chris McGee, David Resmondo,
Barbara Riley, Carol Seibert, Harold Schneider, Donald Edgar
Vinson, Rosetta Werner.
The deceased are removed from the list after 1 year..
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 Msgr. Stephen E. Martin at 251-986-8142.
SUNDAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE Date/Time Altar Servers Lector
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ushers
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Masses : Tuesday night at 6:00 PM—Limited number due to social
distancing. Daily Mass at 7:30 AM Wednesday thru Saturday in the
big church Saturday night at 6:00 PM—- Overflow for all Masses will
be in the parish hall with the Mass streamed live—Holy Communion
will be distributed in the Hall also. Sunday morning at 8:00 Am and
10:30 AM—Please practice to social distancing.
Lectors below: 1/16 6:00 PM J Hogan 1/23 6:00 PM J or E Brewer
1/30 6:00 PM J A Pooley 1/17 8:00 AM M Kaiser 1/24 8:00 AM A
Kaechele 1/31 8:00 AM D Lenoir 1/17 10:30 AM M Peterson 1/24 10:30
AM A Schaff 1/31 10:30 AM V Gunn
Collection counters: 1/17 Y Gruber, A Bailey 1/25 K Biel, P
Corban 2/1 E Brewer, P Corban 2/8 P Corban
Mass Intentions 1/16 6:00 PM 1/17 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew
Parishioners 1/17 10:30 AM †Lawrence Krauss 1/19 6:00 PM 1/20 7:30
AM †Ron Centorcelli 1/21 7:30 AM 1/22 7:30 AM 1/23 7:30 AM 1/23
6:00 PM †Thomas Feely 1/24 8:00 AM St. Bartholomew Parishioners
1/24 10:30 AM †Enrique Marquez
Upcoming Collections
Jan 24—St Benedict School
Feb 7—Building & Maintenance
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday beginning at 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM with
Benediction at 9:00.
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite is
postponed until further notice.
Collection Jan 11th—15th 120 in attendance
Regular: $3,220.00
Thank you for your generosity
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Second Sunday in Ordinary time — Stewardship
Today’s responsorial psalm is the
theme song of the good steward:
“Here am I Lord; I come to do your
will.” May I, too, stand ready to
offer myself and my gifts in the
service of God.
Vision: To make God, Father, Son & Holy Spirit—known, loved
and
served.
Mission: St. Bartholomew is committed to forming dynamic
Catholic
Christian disciples through prayer, the Word, Sacraments and
Evangelization.
Bible study on Monday ‘s at 6:30 PM “Acts of the apostles”
Contact Jim Krauss by calling or text 251-978-5495 or by emailing
at [email protected]
“The Year of the Eucharist and the Parish”.
Archbishop Rodi has designated 2021 to be “The
Year of the Eucharist and the Parish”. Parishion-
ers may learn more by visiting the Archdiocesan
website, www.mobarch.org. A specific webpage
for this special year will be on our website soon
and this webpage will be update regularly.
Please pick up your collection envelopes
from the back of the church or the parish
office. If you no longer want to use an
envelope, please let Paulette know at the
parish office. If you need envelopes also let Paulette know.
2021 calendars are also available.
Please take one.
Also there is a Christmas gift for
every family—the book ”Do
Something Beautiful for God” - the essential
teachings of Mother Teresa
Saint Benedict News Open to the general public and any families
with students entering PreK3 through 8th grades that are interested
in touring the campus, visiting classrooms, and learning more about
why we were voted the Best Pri-vate School & Preschool in
Baldwin County for 2021.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be strictly followed. Visitors
are asked to wear masks. For more information call 251-986-8143 or
email [email protected].
Tax time is approaching quickly
If you would like to have a copy of the
donations you made in 2020, please
contact Paulette in the church office at 251-986-8142
between 8:00 AM and 12 Noon Monday thru Friday. The
statements will only be printed upon request.
The "Be Prepared" talk Eat My Flesh scheduled for
Wednesday, Jan 6, has been cancelled. The talk has
been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 3. Hope to
see everyone in February. The Catholic Charities drive
has started. Please
prayerfully consider helping.
Prayer for those with Covid
Jesus, during Your ministry on Earth You showed Your pow-
er and caring by healing people of all ages and stations of
life from physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Be
present
now to people who need Your loving touch because of
COVID-19. May they feel Your power of healing through the
care of doctors and nurses.
Take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from
people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them
a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others
from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and
friends and bring peace to all who love them. Amen.
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