St. Bartholomew Parish Bulletin
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| +THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY’S
READINGS+ In today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark, the true identity of Jesus is revealed. Our God has been in a relationship with humanity since the creation of the world. Christ was present at creation and from the beginning, it was he, the Babe of Bethlehem, who was destined to save us from the darkness of sin and death. Mark’s Gospel portrays the completion of Jesus’ divine destiny, which is the cross. Jesus comes to do what the Father asked him to do—namely, to be God’s source of mercy, forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing by way of the cross. Jesus wants us to be healed. What demons do you need Jesus to expel from your life? FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD—Thursday, February 2nd, is the feast of the Lord’s Presentation in the Temple. We hear the story of Mary and Joseph carrying the infant Jesus to the Temple to present Him to God. There the elderly prophets Simeon and Anne meet the holy family. They encounter the one for whom they longed, Jesus the Messiah! Today’s Feast is about Jesus, the light of the world, who dispels the darkness of sin and death. That is why this is the day traditionally designated by the Church for the blessing of candles, hence the feast’s traditional name: Candlemas Day May the word of God proclaimed on the feast of Candlemas Day inspire us to bring the light of Christ to a world longing for peace and hope! FEAST OF ST. BLASE BISHOP & MARTYR,—We celebrate his feast on Friday, February 3rd. Since the eighth century St. Blase was venerated as the patron of those who suffer from ailments of the throat. Before dying as a martyr, he is said to have healed a boy who was choking. The blessing of St. Blase is, therefore, a sign of faith in God’s protective love for us and for the sick in our midst. The traditional blessing of throats will take place at 7:30 am Mass. Touching the throat with blessed candles, the Priest or Deacon prays: “Through the intercession of St. Blase, Bishop and Martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.” “SOUPER-BOWL” SUNDAY—As football fans throughout our country observe annual Super-Bowl Sunday on February 5th, let us all take part in a “Souper-Bowl” Sunday by donating non-perishable food items to our St. Vincent dePaul Society to assist the needy in our parish. Please place your food donations at the church entrances on Sunday, February 5th. |
St. Bartholomew Church MARDI GRAS CAVATI & POLENTA BUFFET SUPPER Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:30 pm Church Hall Donation: $15.00 Sponsored by the Ladies’ Guild +NO Take Out Orders+ Purchase your Tickets NOW! Available at the Rectory Office ANNUAL PARISH REUNION—Parishioners are encouraged to send in your RAFFLE TICKET returns for our Annual Parish Reunion to be held on Saturday Evening, April 28th at the West Valley Inn. Please participate by purchasing or selling Raffle Tickets, and by placing your name, business name, or Memorial Ad in our SOUVENIR AD BOOK. Dinner Tickets will soon be available. For further information, please call the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation in this parish event. WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE—is observed across the nation on February 2nd to pay tribute to the religious men and women around the world. Please pray in a special way on this day for our own Parish Priests, members of the Scalabrinian Congregation, and for all of the Priests and Sisters who have so faithfully served in our parish over the years. +EUCHARISTIC ADORATION+ “Realize that you may gain more in a quarter of an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament than in all other spiritual practices of the day.” St. Alphonsus Liguori All are invited to join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm concluding with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS—Frequently, when a loved one dies, family members encourage donations to various organizations in their memory, in lieu of flowers. Donations to St. Bartholomew Parish is another way to honor the lives and faith of those who have gone before us. All donations are gratefully received and acknowledged. Also remember your deceased relatives and friends by having a Mass celebrated for the repose of their soul, or making a donation for a weekly sanctuary candle or the bread and wine used in the Sacrifice of the Mass. |
4th Sunday In Ordinary Time
January 29th, 2012
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| MASSES FOR JANUARY
30—FEBRUARY 5 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, January 30 7:30 am - Mary Geremia 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, January 31 7:30 am - Gilda & Americo Massemino 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, February 1 7:30 am - For A Special Intention Thursday, February 2 7:30 am - Presentation of the Lord Friday, February 3 7:30 am - Steven Michael Shaw by wife & family Saturday, February 4 8:00 am - Memorial Fund—Respect Life LORD’S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Matthew & Angie Arrico & Joan Napolillo by family Kimberly Ann Miele by Mom & family Joseph & Carmela Pastina by Joseph & Mary Arthur Weinzierl by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reynolds Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 5 8:00 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners 9:00 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Maria Pitacco by husband & son MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 30: Sanctuary Candle: Steven Michael Shaw by wife & family Altar Bread & Wine: Steven Michael Shaw by wife & family DIED IN CHRIST: Rocco Bartolomucci—Giovanni Vecchiarelli +SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN FEBRUARY+ February 5 —Church Repairs February 12—Extraordinary Expenses February 19—Fuel Collection February 22—Ash Wednesday February 25—No Second Collection A SINCERE THANK YOU—for your generosity to the CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA in the Second Collection on January 14th & 5th. Your donations help to make the future brighter for the young people and for the life they will lead through Church. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, January 31 Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Thursday, February 2 7:30 am - Blessing of the Candles 10:15 am - Legion of Mary, RH 6:00 pm - RCIA Class, RH Friday, February 3 7:30 am - Blessing of Throats Saturday, February 4 10:00 am - CCD Classes, RH Sunday, February 5 10:00 am - Confirmation I & II Classes Second Collection: Church Repairs Fund +WEEKLY CHURCH SUPPORT+ “Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided—not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7) Weekend of January 14-15 Envelopes & Loose Collection: $2,679.00 Second Collection: 784.00 Total Income: $3,463.00 ($5,000.00 needed for weekly parish expenses) +FORTHCOMING PARISH EVENTS+ February 21—Cavati/Polenta Buffet Dinner March 3 —Giant Flea Market March 17 —St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance April 1 —Palm Sunday Bake Sale April 28 —Annual Parish Reunion Mark your calendar and reserve these dates now!!! NO PARKING ON CHURCH PROPERTY—Neighbors are advised that parking on church property is permitted ONLY for Masses and church functions. Cars illegally parked will be given one warning, and then they will be towed away at the owner’s expense. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, February 4 5:00 pm Frank Sionni, Doug Weinzierl Sunday, February 5 8:00 am Anthony Souza 11:30 am Anne Marie Parrillo LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, February 4 5:00 pm Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, February 5 8:00 am Patrina Lauro 11:30 am Peter Marinucci |
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