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Third Sunday
In
Ordinary Time
January 24, 2010
Parish Calendar January 24 - 31
Sunday Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:45 a.m. Confession
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Rel. Ed. Classes
11:00 a.m. Mass
2:00 p.m. SVS OPEN HOUSE
Monday Feast Conversion of St. Paul
8:30 a.m. Communion Service
Tuesday Memorial Sts. Timothy & Titus
8:30 a.m. Mass
7:00 p.m. RCIA – “”Freedom in Christ & the Natural Law”-Steve Weatherford
7:00 p.m. Child Protection Training, St. Dominic Parish
Wednesday Ferial/St. Angela Merici
8:30 a.m. Mass
7:00 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council Mtg.
Thursday Memorial St. Thomas Aquinas
8:30 a.m. Mass
7:00 p.m. Parents Mtg./ First Communicants
Friday Memorial St. Agnes
8:30 a.m. Mass-All School Mass, Gr. 5
Saturday Ferial
4:15 p.m. Confession
5:00 p.m. Mass
Sunday Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catholic Schools Weeks
7:45 a.m. Confession
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m. Rel. Ed. Classes
11:00 a.m. Mass
3:00 p.m. Altar Servers’ Training
Ministries…Please NOTE: Second Reader-Please close lectionary and place on shelf after you’ve completed the Reading. Extraordinary Minister who helps set up, please seek deacon or sacristan help.
Please pick up FEBRUARY schedules ATTENTION: Please check in 10 minutes prior to beginning of Mass
1/30/31
Lectors
5:00 p.m. S. Weatherford; P.Weatherford
8:30 a.m. R. Puhr; D. Puhr
11:00 a.m. G. Wilkins; M. Parrillo
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
5:00 p.m. R. Clark; C. Helton; *K. Cunill
8:30 a.m. G. Poiroux; J. Poiroux; *Deacon
11:00 a.m. J. Donivan; C. Donivan; *J. Wilson
Gift Bearers
5:00 p.m. M/M Hannah
8:30 a.m. M/M Stapleton
11:00 a.m. R. Vance; C. Eubanks
Extraordinary Ministers to the Shut-Ins
Julie Poiroux
Altar Servers-please pick up Jan/Feb.schedules
5:00 p.m. J. Sommer; L. Bowers; K. Norton
8:30 a.m. T. Bryars; L. Donivan; S. Shields
11:00 a.m. J. Miner; Z. Hemphill; T. Montgomery
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism There is a preparation program for parents and sponsors prior to the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. Please call Fr. Irwin, 661-3908 to set up a meeting. It is a good idea to schedule the preparation program prior to the baby’s birth.
Marriage Register as soon as possible. Please
contact the priest at least six(6) months prior to the wedding. The date is tentative until the preparation program is complete. Advent & Lent are Penitential Seasons; couples are encouraged to plan their wedding outside these seasons.
Care of the sick and those confined to their Homes Please call the Parish Office for a Priest as
soon as you or someone in your family is hospitalized or suffers a serious illness or injury. Regular visits are made to the hospitals and the priest visits those confined to home every First Friday
Flowers on the altar this weekend have been placed in memory of Ben Taylor who passed away January 31st, 2006. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace!
Senior Altar Servers Wanted: Any men of the parish who would like to serve at the altar, please contact the parish office and let us know. It would be a great blessing to have some men who would be willing to serve as MC during Mass when needed. A training session will be scheduled.
Calling All Those Who would like to be an Altar Server: Children should be in the 3rd grade and above. All children should be members of St. Vincent de Paul Church. Parents should know that they are making a commitment to having their child at the weekend Mass to which he/she is scheduled. Training will take place Sunday, January 31st from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule of the Church.
First Communion Parents: We will have a First Communion meeting on Thursday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please plan to be present!
New Year’s Resolution Regarding Picking up Bulletins: It is great that some of you are anxious to pick up your bulletin – so much so, that you pick it up before Mass; however, it is impossible for all 400 people per weekend to come into the sacristy to do this. Furthermore, it creates more confusion when those in the sacristy are preparing for Mass not to mention that a few of them are left in the pews each week (obviously, by those who pick them up early). Therefore, since we are all equal as children of God, everyone is asked to please wait until after Mass to take a bulletin; exceptions can be made for those with a real need. Thank you for understanding – Fr. Irwin.
Spring Festival
Confetti Eggs Baking Season is over, however, we still need you to save the eggshells-- How to: Gently tap the end of the egg on your kitchen counter. Once cracked, peel back the shell to make an opening about the size of a quarter. Once you have poured the yolk and egg white into your favorite recipe, thoroughly rinse out the eggshell. Let it dry upside down in the egg carton. Leave your carton of shells in the Cry Room.
Festival Meeting Monday, Feb. 1st 6:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities 2010: “In All Things…Charity”
What is it? Catholic Charities is the Annual Archdiocesan appeal that funds more than 30 agencies and programs for the poor and needy, children, teens and adults.
What are some of these agencies? One is Catholic Social Services here in Mobile; they give direct aid to poor people. Other agencies are Youth Ministry & Religious Education, Prison Ministry, and Hispanic Ministry.
How much should I give? The basic pledge is $36 per month. Many people can and do give more; others give less: all according to their ability. The money goes toward helping those who are materially less fortunate and spreading the good news of God’s love. Bob and Margaret Sweeney have graciously volunteered, once again, to serve as our appeal chairpersons; Bob or Margaret may be calling you to give you an opportunity to donate. Thank you Bob and Margaret!
Young Adult Group Super Bowl Party!
Jeremy and Michelle Parrillo will be hosting a Super Bowl Party, Sunday, Feb. 7th , for the Young Adult group we are trying to start for people between the ages of 18-40 . The location is pending. Once we know how many people will attend we will announce a definite location. Please look for the sign up sheet in the back of the church. The last day to sign up to join us will be Sunday, January 31st. If you have questions please call Michelle at 656-5249.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: is January 18 – 25th; this is fitting because Jan 25th is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a great saint, who is beloved by both Catholics and Protestants. St. Paul, the author of a large portion of the New Testament, reminds us of just how much we share in common with our separated brothers and sisters. Let us continue to pray for greater unity among Christians: it is Christ’s will (Jn 17:21).
Prayers for the Sick:
Mabel Rooney, sister of Martin McGowan; Faye Gulsby; Conor Brown; Dave Matherne, Jr.; Michelle Johnson; Joe Lowe; Betty Icard; Ann Gable; Donna Welch; Mary Knapp Strachan; Danny Wheeler; Carol Floyd; Harry Lay; Harry & Clarice Moody; Donnie Mills; Jon Balzli; Danny Barlow;Lee Willis; William and Cinde Pocase; Betty Lou Wagner; Catherine Wilton; Josh Wimberly;Robert Klaus; William Girby; Michael Lambert; Geraldine Shaw; Joe Gable; Louise Marchand; Carol Conner; Bonnie Ramer Mills; Deana Rodriguez; Chris Henderson; Brieanne Carter; Olivia Tullis; Dennis Thornton; Jackie Scarry; Pam Starkey; Marguerite McBride; Cathy Fuller; Lindsay Burch; Johnny Sue Dukes; Drue Dollison; Jane Ritchie; Dina Cedano; Angela Teasley; Barbara Knable; Trevor Broadus; Lacey Burch; Carman Burch; Debbie Stam; Brandy Burch; Wanda McLean; Ronnie Burch; Madeline Watt; Ira James Campbell, Sr.; Bobbie Addiss; Julie Kay; Christy Burch; Jack Jones; Hunter and Calvin Wilson; JoAnne Thornton.
Please Consider Standing up for Your Christian Values: There is an ecumenical movement going on right now which can help us do just that. Go to www.manhattandeclaration.org, inform yourself and, hopefully, sign the Declaration. Our children are depending on us.
Collection
1/17 $4931.24 Thank you!
Sympathy and Prayers to Clif and Michele Hemphill and family on the death of his mother, Mary Sue Covington Hemphill. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.
School
Open House TODAY , 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. We invite everyone to attend and learn about our School.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners; Neven Buchanan (winner) and Sam Bolen (runner-up).
Support the People Who Support Our School and Parish
Each month during the school year both Godfather's Pizza and Beef O'Brady's have St. Vincent's School days. Godfather's is the first Thursday of the month and Beef O'Brady's is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Our school receives 15% of all receipts turned in by our school from these days and students turning in receipts get an out-of-uniform-day. Both take-out orders and dine-in orders count. Dining in also provides a nice setting for parents, teachers and school board members to visit. When you patronize these establishments, tell Sandra at Godfather's and Todd at Beef O'Brady's that you are from St. Vincent de Paul and thank them for their help. Godfather's Pizza is in Tillman's Corner on Hwy 90 and Beef O'Brady's in the Lowe's shopping center. The next Godfather’s Pizza is Thursday, February 7th ,
Tithe Reminder Please remember that the contributor’s rate of tuition is granted to those families who are registered members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish and who contribute the minimum required contribution of $800 each year.
Thank you for your VERY generous response to last Sunday’s special collection for Haiti. You contributed over $2000.00!
HELP! Please put your name on your tithe envelopes before you drop them in the offering plate even if you have enclosed a check. We have changed envelope numbers for several parishioners for the new year and we want to make sure you are getting credit for your tithe.
Parishioners are Welcome at RCIA Classes: The next class will be January 26th Freedom in Christ & the Natural Law by Steve Weatherford; Feb. 2nd Morality and Conscience & Ten Commandments by Fr. Irwin. Classes meet in the De Paul Center at 7 pm.
Catholic Social Services is offering a weekly support group for the unemployed on Thursday mornings, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Topics will include: peer support; resume building; enchancing job searching skills; social/job networking; learn interviewing skills; develop strategies to move forward. To register, please call 434-1550.
“March for Life” All pro-life Christians are invited to the ecumenical, local “March for Life” this weekend. The march will begin at 2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24th, in St Piux X Church and end at Claire’s Hope, a miraculously changed previous abortion business on the corner of Sage Ave. & Eslava Creek Pkwy. Please come out and support this local pro-life event!
Around the Archdiocese…
St. Mary’s Home Auxiliary will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28tgh at St. Mary’s Home on Moffett Rd. This will be a planning meeting for the Spring Fundraiser. All members are urged to attend. Lunch will be provided by the Home. For information, call Gloria Landi, 661-2817 or Jill Chenoweth, 344-7733.
Faith Based Study of the Immigration Issue Sponsored by the “Quest for Social Justice” Eight sessions – Tuesdays – 10:00 – 12:30 p.m. –Start February 9th (no session on Mardi Gras Day)- Meet at The Quest, 3263 Demetropolis Rd., Ste.5. Theme: “Crossing Borders: Migration, Theology and the Human Journey”. This module provides participants a chance to find common ground and to discover more about themselves, our God and the millions of people who are on the move in every part of the world.
The Curiosity Shop (a project of The Service Ctr. of Catholic Social Services) is currently accepting donations of gently used Mardi Gras gowns. Gowns will be accepted during business hours
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Service Ctr. is currently applications for a 15 hour asst. maintenance position. Fax resumes to 434-1509.
The Curiosity Closet located t 555 Dauphin St. is in needs of men’s and children’s clothing as well as blankets. Donations accepted Mon. – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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