SAINT BARTHOLOMEW

CATHOLIC CHURCH

www.StBartsElberta.com

Email: StBartsElberta@gmail.com

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: smartin@mobarch.org 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, tiffany.carter727@gmail.com)

e-mail: StBartsElberta@gmail.com or pcorban1734@hotmail.com

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday

Third Sunday of Easter April 26, 2020

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

1st Sunday of the month Latin Mass at 12:30 PM

Weekday Masses

Tues at 6:00 PM Wed - Sat at 7:30 AM Confession

Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Thursday –6:30—7:20 AM

Saturday 5:00 - 5:45 PM

No Masses at this time

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. — Acts 2:28

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — God has raised the crucified Jesus, who now pours forth the Holy Spirit upon us (Acts 2:14, 22-33).

Psalm — Lord, you will show us the path of life (Psalm 16).

Second Reading — Our faith and hope are in God, who raised Jesus from the dead (1 Peter 1:17-21). Gospel — Through his words and in the breaking of the bread, the risen Christ made himself known to two disciples on their way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

GOD’S PLAN

Saint Peter speaks to us twice today. In the first reading, we hear an excerpt from his sermon on Pentecost; in the second, part of his first letter. Once a frightened, uneducated fisherman who often said just the wrong thing, now Peter is speaking what he knows to be true. Everything Jesus had said now makes sense. His death and rising were all part of God’s plan, and our faith and hope can be centered on God.

Today’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ walk to Emmaus with two of the disciples. Frightened, sad, and confused, the two of them don’t recognize Jesus, who tells them what we heard Peter say above: All this had to happen as part of God’s plan. In the end, these disciples recognize Jesus as we are to recognize him—in the breaking of the bread. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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FIRE

Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. —St. Catherine of Siena

STAY WITH US, LORD

Walk with us, Lord, along the road of resurrection! Explain for us, so slow to believe, the things that Scripture says of you. Break the bread of the Eucharist with us whenever we share our lives with our brothers and sisters. Stay with us each time night approaches and the daylight fades in our hearts!

—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published

LIFE

A well-spent life is the only passport to heaven. —Pope Leo XIII

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:

Tucker Bailey, Ben Bnatt, Gene Boros, Tony Boros, Francis Cuellar,

Haley Clift, Barbara Daszczuk, Gerry Fischlein, Allen Foley,

Maureen & Robert Gamper, Jordan Geri, Marie Gent, Betty Gottler,

Pam Schaff Guidry, Nate Goodwin, Madelyn Havard, Frank Hunter,

Patrick Kane, Karen Krauss, Dennis Kaiser, John Kichler, Eugene

Klein, Briley Krauss, Kevin Laird, Judy Langford, Drew LaBounty,

Xavier Lee, Madalyn McCormick, Chris McGee, Cindie Moree, Lela

Morgan, Jan Neumann, Avia Overstreet, Aaron Parker, Barbara

Quadrine, Allison Ray, Barbara Riley, Linda Ryan, Sandy Schaff,

Justin Shutt, Keegan Sutton, Betty Thompson & Children, Donald

Edgar Vinson, Tommy Werner, Chris Williams, Donna Williams,

Marilyn Wilsey.

Prayers for recently deceased (during the last year):

Baxter Duddy, Kay Feely, Pete Foder, Bud Kaechele, Lawrence

Krauss, Lorie Leitermann, Jim (Flops) Nelson, Judy Smedley,

Rosetta Werner, Beverly Ulrich, Irma Ulrich.

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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All services cancelled indefinitely at this time. The front door of the church will be open from 8 AM to 12 Noon Monday thru Friday if you would like to pray.

Collection counters : No collection counting until that time

Mass Intentions

No Masses indefinitely. All intentions will be moved to a different date once everything is back to normal.

Upcoming Special Collections April 26– Catholic Social Services in Robertsdale

May 3– Building & Maintenance

If you wish to continue to tithe, your donations may be

mailed to the church: St Bartholomew Church,

12795 Illinois St., Elberta, Al 36530

Thanks to all who have been sending in their collections.

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 April 26th Mailed in by parishioners

Regular: $1,945.00

Thank you for your generosity

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Third Sunday of Easter - Stewardship

The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked and talked

with Jesus all day long, but it was not until they offered

Him hospitality and He blessed and broke the bread that

they recognized Him. Simple acts of loving kindness still reveal the

presence of God in our midst.

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.

Saint Benedict News St. Benedict Catholic School Parish Announcement The Coronavirus has temporarily altered the way we deliver Catholic education but it hasn’t altered the commitment that our faculty, staff and students have toward Catholic education and the St. Benedict motto of prayer, service and academic excel-lence. We have a staff opening for the 2020-21 school year and SBCS wants you to consider this opportunity. Come and join our St. Benedict Catholic School team. We are seeking a kindergarten teacher for the 2020-21 school year. This early childhood candi-date is enthusiastic knowledgeable and compassionate. Interest-ed applicants should send their resume to Dr. Kathy McCool, Principal, kmccoolsbcs@gmail.com. Telephone 251-986-8143 for additional information.

The parish office will be open from 8 AM to 12 noon each day

to take your calls and answer questions. The front door of

the church will be opened from 8 AM to 12 Noon Monday

thru Friday. Your are welcome to go in and pray.

Please take care of yourself and your family and follow the

guidelines for protecting them.

“We all look forward to the day when public Masses will resume in our Archdiocese. Although the suspension of public Masses had been extended through this week, it must again be extended indefinitely. Let us pray that public Masses will resume soon. This will depend upon medical advice and civil authorities. -Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi

For those who cannot receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at this time, Archbishop Rodi suggests the

following prayer:

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

-St. Alphonsus Ligori

Although there have not been any congregation Masses since the

virus started, St Bartholomew has been busy with repairs and

modifications:

The Electric lights in the church have been updated to

LED lights and exit signs and emergency lights have

been added for your safety.

The North and South side doors and the Sacristy door

and the door to the altar servers room have been

changed to enable parishioners to exit with the

outside being locked for their safety.

The altar carpet and the cushions and kneelers of the

pew have been cleaned and sanitized as have all the

other chairs in the church and the chapel.

The fire suppressor in the parish hall kitchen has been replaced.

The parish hall floors have been stripped and

waxed and are beautiful.

Most of these projects were covered by the contributions

dropped off at the office or in the mail. Thank you for your

support during these tough times!

Watch Sunday Mass at 8AM with Msgr. Martin

The site is on youtube:

www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbm8tm

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not an O.

You can also access the Mass through a link on our Facebook

page—https:www.facebook.com/stbartselberta

First Holy Communion & Confirmation

have been postponed until further notice.

Call Msgr. Martin for confession.