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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
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Mass Times and Intentions for the Week
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
11/08
11/08
11/09
11/09
11/11
11/12
11/13
11/14
11/15
11/15
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
For the People of Ave Maria
For the People of St. Alphonsus
For the past, present, and future of John Ekedigwe
+Sr. Alice Marie by Sr. Doris
For Jack & Joan Smith
For the past, present, and future of John Ekedigwe
Liturgical Ministers
Date:
Mass Time:
Lector:
Eucharist:
Loft:
Servers:
Ushers:
Collections:
Gifts:
Nov. 8
4:30 p.m.
B. Teer
Mary G.
J. Prizina
Nov. 9
8:30 a.m.
S. Farris
S. Poltrock
A. Hartz
C. Jacobs
K. Sass
J. Daily
J. Fritz
M. Fritz
J. Fritz
S. Matras
Volunteers
J. & D. Pavletic
Nov. 9
10:30 a.m.
G. Buda
P. Haynes
M. Folden
L. Lind
S. Terry
J. Daley
S. Gray
Cross/King
Knight/Pesnell
Volunteers
Volunteers for November 15, 2014
Nov. 15
4:30 p.m.
A. Hartz
J. Prizina
D. Allen
Nov. 16
8:30 a.m.
J. Pavletic
S. Farris
C. Jacobs
K. Sass
B. Teer
J. Daily
J. Fritz
M. Fritz
J. Fritz
D. Williams
Volunteers
D. & K. Williams
Nov. 16
10:30 a.m.
J. King
J. Powell
K. Cross
K. Kahl
J. Pesnell
C. Daley
B. Kerr
Stephens/King
Knight/Daley
Volunteers
Volunteers for November 22, 2014
Church: Fall Clean Up
Altar Linens: Folden
Church: Teer
Altar Linens: Folden
Parish Hall: Fall Clean Up
Lawn: Teer
Parish Hall: Williams, A.
Lawn: Teer
Please Pray for Our Parishioners: Denise Barrett, Patti Butner,
Rose Catalani, John Folden, Joe Francis, Arlene Gerth, Natasha
Gray, Patsy Hoffman, Joe King, W. D. & Fay Knight, Maria
McConnell, Jerry Mills, Mary Ellen Poynter, Frank Salvaggio,
Jack & Joan Smith, Maria Vasquez, & Dottie Wellbrock
Please notify the church office to add or remove someone
from the lists. Also, call 476-8140 to let us know if you,
or a family member, are admitted to the hospital.
Our Loved Ones: Therese Arndt, Sheila Ashpole, Robin Barnett,
Phil Begole, Jane Blackwelder, Gloria Bliss, Rosemary Blum,
Palma Borgognoni, Ashley Brownlie, Joe Bynum, Christina
Cahaly, Darlene Cross, Amy Daugherty, Cass Douglas, Dervin
Ducote, Joan Ellege, Elizabeth Findlay, Karri Flannigan, Mike
Fleming, Steve Folden, Myra Forbess, Johnny Grant, Dot &
Elizabeth Griffin, Ehrhardet Hoffman, Lisa Hogan, Carrie &
Craig Horwath, Blanche Hough, Andy Hreha, Peter Hubicki, Bob
Hutchins, Mildred Jackson, Mary Jergens, Christie Johnson, Jacob
LeFils, Gary & Diane Maness, Mary Jane McCulley, Joyce
Miller, Deloris Molloy, Gail Myers, Natalie, Sandra Pellegren,
Taylor Prestage, Joan Robertson, Armando Rodriguez, John Sass,
Ida Scott, Kenneth & Tammy Shipley, Josephine Smith, Sam
Stitt, Betty Summers, Eric Sutton, Lorene & Bobby Walker,
Scharrol Wansley, Evie White, Phyllis Whittington, Janet
Williams, Ronnie Williams, Earl Yeomans
Monday, November 10
St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church
Ti 1:1-9, Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday, November 11: St. Martin of Tours, Bishop
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, & 29; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday, November 12
St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr (Memorial)
Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday, November 13: St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
Phil 7-20; Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday, November 14
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday, November 15: St. Albert the Great
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday, November 16
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pro 31:10-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30
And Our Priests Who are Ill:
Fr. John Hourican
Fr. Mike Morgera
Fr. Joe Paolozzi
Fr. Jolly Sebastian
Fr. James Murphy
Fr. Bryan Timby
Readings for November 10 – November 16
THIS WEEK AT ST. ALPHONSUS & AVE MARIA
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
8:30 a.m. – Mass at Ave Maria Mission
8:50 a.m. – PRE classes at St. Alphonsus
10:05 a.m. – Rosary at St. Alphonsus
10:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Alphonsus followed by coffee & donuts
5:30 p.m. – Youth Group at St. Alphonsus
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
10:00 a.m. – Friends of the Poor
5:30 p.m. – TOPS Club at St. Alphonsus
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
1:15 p.m. – The Legion of Mary
7:00 p.m. – Women in Christ’s Genealogy – Bathsheba
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
7:00 p.m. – R.C.I.A. at St. Alphonsus – The Trinity
7:00 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
4:30 p.m. – Vigil Mass at St. Alphonsus
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8:30 a.m. – Mass at Ave Maria Mission followed by
coffee and donuts in the parish hall
8:50 a.m. – PRE classes at St. Alphonsus
10:05 a.m. – Rosary at St. Alphonsus
10:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Alphonsus followed by coffee & donuts
5:30 p.m. – Youth Group at St. Alphonsus
Last Week’s Attendance
St. Alphonsus
4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass: 48 adults & 9 children
10:30 a.m. Mass: 84 adults & 29 children
Ave Maria
8:30 a.m. Mass: 29 adults & 6 children
November 2, 2014
Budget
Regular
Maintenance
All Saints’ Day
St. Alphonsus
$ 2,000.00
$ 3,545.00
$
781.00
$
458.00
Ave Maria
$ 365.00
$ 674.00
$ 135.00
$
30.00
Mark Your Calendars! Annual Fall Cleaning
Where: St. Alphonsus Church & Parish Hall
When: 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014
Who:
Participation by all parishioners is encouraged.
Whether it’s washing windows and woodwork, dusting
ceiling fans or cleaning votive cups, there is something for
everyone to help with! Please plan on joining us in this semiannual cleaning of the worship and fellowship spaces as we
prepare for Advent and Christmas. All volunteers will be
greatly appreciated.
RCIA Classes
The RCIA classes, which are for both Catholics and nonCatholics who would like to explore the Catholic faith,
meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings at
Alphonsus. This week’s topic is The Trinity.
St.
Mass Hymns for November 9, 2014
Bold is for St. Alphonsus
( ) is for Ave Maria
Entrance: 379 (540) City of God
Offertory: 421 (463) How Great Thou Art
Communion: 384 (542) The Summons
Recessional: 619 (557) Shall We Gather at the River
Parish Council Inaugural Meeting
The newly constituted St. Alphonsus Pastoral Council will
hold an inaugural meeting in the parish hall on Sunday,
November 9, at 12:30 p.m. All those interested in
attending as observers are welcome.
List of parish council members:
Kay Bergen
Sr. Doris U. Blum
Mike Brower
Gary Buda
Carmen Bungert
Mary Jones
Brittney Jasper
Kerry Kahl
Josephine King
Lenny Lind Fr. Martin Orjianioke Lee Anne Pesnell
Elaina Prizina Frank Stephens Maureen Stephens
Cyburn H. Sullivan
Beth Teer
Bryan Wellbrock
Fall/Winter Garden Clean-Up
A Garden Clean-up will be held on Saturday, November
15, starting at 9:00 a.m. No experience is needed. Come
and join us to make our gardens beautiful and ready for
Fall/Winter. The point of contact is Beth Teer at 901-4754817.
Ave Maria Coffee & Donuts / Food Pantry
Coffee and donuts will be served after the 8:30 a.m. Mass
on November 16, at Ave Maria Mission. All are welcome!
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the
Lauderdale County Food Pantry.
Friends of the Poor Thanksgiving Food Drive
Members of the St. Alphonsus Friends of the Poor will
hand out grocery bags with a list of suggested items after
the Sunday Masses on November 1 through November 16
for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please help us assist the
needy in our community by participating in this food
drive.
Women in the Bible Class
What: Series on the five women in Christ’s genealogy
Tamar, Ra’hab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary
When: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., on 5 consecutive Wednesdays,
from October 22 through November 19
Where: St. Alphonsus parish hall
For: Men, women, teens and adults! All are welcome!
Come and join us to learn about these faithful women.
Quiet Please
Out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament present in the
tabernacle, as well as out of courtesy to those praying
before and after Mass, please avoid socializing in the
church worship space. Thank you.
Welcome & Registration
We extend a warm welcome to all who joined us today and invite you to worship with us again soon. Registration
forms are available in the back of the church and completed forms may be returned to the church office or placed in
any collection basket.
Lector Training
St. Alphonsus will have a training session for lectors on Saturday, December 13 at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast
will be served. All lectors and those who would like to become lectors are encouraged to attend. Those who have
already signed up, please call the office to confirm your registration. Those who have not yet signed up, please call
the office to register. (901) 476-8140.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards
Beginning Saturday, November 15, the Knights of Columbus Council 10641 will be selling religious themed
Christmas cards after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses through Sunday, December 14. Please
stop by and check out our beautiful selection at affordable prices.
Knights of Columbus Religious Articles Sale
The Knights of Columbus will be selling religious articles each weekend after the 4:30 p.m. vigil and 10:30 a.m.
Masses November 29 & 30, through the weekend of December 20 & 21. All proceeds from this sale are for the
council’s support of seminarians.
Advent Penance Service
A Penance Service will be held at St. Alphonsus on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. There will be visiting
priests available to assist with confessions. Canon law states that “After they have reached the age of discretion,
all the faithful are obliged to confess serious sins at least once a year.” Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation
is a good way to prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
Save the Date! Parish Christmas Party News
What: Ave Maria & St. Alphonsus Christmas Party
When: Sunday, December 7. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner served at 5:30.
Where: Ave Maria parish hall
Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are $8.00 each and will be sold after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 8:30
and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses on the weekends of November 8–9 and November 15-16. Although children 12 and
under are free, a ticket is required for admission. This will allow for an accurate count of those planning to
attend the party.
Limited seating! Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Optional Christmas ornament - decoration exchange:
For all Christmas party goers who are 13 years of age or older that would like to participate in the optional gift
exchange, please bring a wrapped Christmas ornament or decoration to the Christmas party. The cost of the gift
should not exceed $10.00.
While the Knights will be providing the main menu items, desserts will be provided by parishioners. Please
consider bringing your favorite holiday dessert! Sign-up sheets are in the parish hall.
Volunteers Needed at St. Alphonsus!
By utilizing volunteers for the cleaning of the church and parish hall, we are able to keep our expenses down while
keeping our worship and fellowship spaces clean. The more volunteers we have, the less frequently they can be
scheduled. Volunteers are needed to fill the
January – April schedule. Please contact the parish office to be
added to the schedule.