ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
246 East Main Street, Havelock, NC 28532
Office 252-447-2112 ~ Fax 252-447-2113
www.annunciationparish.org
Annunciation Catholic Church (252) 447-2112
“We, … renew the response of our beloved Virgin Mary,
by proclaiming ‘[We are] the Lord’s servant!’”
Parish Staff
Very Reverend Gregory Spencer, V.F….……………..Pastor
Deacon Wally Calabrese ..................................... Deacon
Deacon Jim Strange………………………………………….Deacon
Teresa Rodney ….…………………………Office Administrator
www.annunciationparish.org
Liturgy Schedule
Weekday Masses
Saturday
Sunday
Holy Days
Tues. 7:00 PM, Wed.-Fri. 8:30 AM
5:30 PM
8:30 AM, & 11:30 AM
(see inside bulletin)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
4:00-5:00 PM or by an appointment
Faith Formation Classes
Sunday 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Sept. - May
Baptism: Class required for parents and godparents.
Call the parish office to register for class.
Marriage: Requires six months preparation before
wedding. Call the parish office for details.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office or priest if
you are in need of the anointing.
Annunciation Catholic School
Preschool - 8th grade
246 E. Main Street, Havelock, NC 28532
Phone: (252) 447-3137
Fax: (252) 447-3138
Monette Mahoney……..………………………… Interim Principal
Parish Ministries
Adult Faith Formation….Mary Bares & Annette Williams
Youth Ministry…………………………….Maribel & Matt Rearic
Altar & Rosary Society .................................... Ann Silveira
Altar Servers............................................ Glen VanNosdall
Catholic Daughters................................ Dianna Vaccarella
Extraordinary Minister………………...J. Benedict/J. Radicella
Finance Council Chair............................. Charles McMullin
Knights of Columbus……………………………..Normand Girard
Readers ......................................................Frank Radicella
Music…………………………………………………………..Ron Thomas
Nocturnal Adoration ............... Jason Gordon & Curt Pope
Parish Council Chair ........................................... Gary Odle
RCIA Coordinators……………….Dcn. Wally & Amy Calabrese
Lazarus Ministry…………………………..………….Ralph Williams
Head Ushers: Sat……..5:30 p.m. ~ Chuck Roeckell
Sun…….8:30 a.m. ~ Jimmy O’Connor
Sun. …11:30 a.m. ~ Ben Cruz
February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
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Well, Lent is finally here, which means Spring isn't too far behind. For this First Sunday of Lent, we always
hear about the temptation stories in the desert. This event in the life of Jesus is reported on the first Sunday of
Lent.
Compared to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, the details throughout Mark's narrative are sparse.
Mark tells us only that Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and that for 40 days he was tempted by Satan.
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke explain that Jesus fasted while in the desert, that Satan presented him with
three temptations, and that Jesus refused each one, quoting Scripture. Only the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
report that angels ministered to Jesus at the end of his time in the desert.
The temptation of Jesus follows immediately after his baptism by John the Baptist. Jesus' public
ministry in Galilee begins after his temptation in the desert. Mark's Gospel makes a connection between the
arrest of John the Baptist and the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Jesus' preaching about the Kingdom of God is
in continuity with the preaching of John the Baptist, but it is also something new. As Jesus announces it, the
Kingdom of God is beginning; the time of the fulfillment of God's promises is here and now.
The fact that Jesus spent 40 days in the desert is significant. This recalls the 40 years that the Israelites
wandered in the desert after being led from slavery in Egypt. The prophet Elijah also journeyed in the desert
for 40days and nights, making his way to Mt. Horeb, the mountain of God, where he was also attended to by
an angel of the Lord. Remembering the significance of these events, we also set aside 40 days for the season of
Lent.
In Mark's Gospel, the desert marks the beginning of Jesus' battle with Satan; the ultimate test will be in
Jesus' final hours on the cross. In a similar way, our Lenten observances are only beginning, a preparation for
and a reinforcement of our ongoing struggle to resist the temptations we face in our daily lives. During Lent,
we should allow ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit to remember the vows of our own Baptism in which we
promised to reject sin and to follow Jesus. Just as Jesus was ministered to by the angels, God also supports us
in our struggle against sin and temptation. We can only succeed because Jesus conquered sin once and for all
in his saving death on the cross. Happy Lent!
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg
PS- Several reminders. We should fast and abstain during Lent as much as possible but it is a must on Fridays
of Lent. Also a reminder that we have our Lenten Penance Service coming up on March 2, Monday night at
7PM. As Deacon Wally also reminded us in his homily, we should try to make reconciliation sometime during
Lent. See you there!
Where all are welcome
In His Place...
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: I will set my bow in the clouds to
serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the
earth (Genesis 9:8-15).
Psalm: Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to
those who keep your covenant (Psalm 25).
Second Reading: The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now
(1 Peter 3:18-22).
Gospel: Jesus was tempted by Satan, and the
angels ministered to him (Mark 1:12-15)
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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15;
Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;
Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25;
Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12
Friday:
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;
Mt 5:43-48
Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10,
15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10
Mass Intentions for the week of
February 21st – February
Saturday, February 21st
5:30 PM~
Alba DeAngelis 
Chuck & Sue Roeckell
Sunday, February 22nd
8:30 AM ~
Bob Silveira 
Ann Silveira
11:30 AM ~
People of the Parish
Tuesday, February 24th
7:00 PM ~
NO MASS
Wednesday, February 25th
8:30 AM ~
NO MASS
Thursday, February 26th
8:30 AM ~
Jimmy Tellez 
Rose & Izzy Tramutra 
Friday, February 27th
8:30 AM ~
John Reardon 
The Roche Family
Saturday, February 28th
5:30 PM~
People of the Parish
Sunday, March 1st
8:30 AM ~
Jeanette Byrne 
The Robinette Family
11:30 AM ~


Richard Ricter 

The Nebraski Family
Please join the Altar and
Rosary while they pray the
Rosary every Tuesday evening
before Mass at 6:30pm in the
church. Please note that if there
is no mass we will not be
saying the rosary.
Please remember in your prayers all
those who are sick especially:
Mary Armstrong
Cathy DeMeo Barkas
Addison Buckman
Virginia Casalda
Bob Calabrese
Onie Coronel
Juliet Cubero
Helen Frauenholz
Irene Garcia
Gwen H.
John Hatfield
Blaine Hill
Philip Johnson
Maria Lusker
Marea Mahoney
Zygmunt Malecki
Josephine McGeough
Michael McMullin
Trudy McVicker
Andrew Moorer
Jimmy O’Connor
Anthony Oknewski
Brenda Provost
Dave Rink
Floyd Quisenberry
Pat Quisenberry
Lee Roche
Gail Sansevero
Lori-Ann Sarmiento
Dan Smith
Eileen Sidney
Maria Sonntag
Dottie Yeager
Please call the office if you would like
a name on the prayer list.
(252) 447-2112.
Congratulations to our newest
baptized member of our parish
Andreas Johnathan Sandoval
We pray for the repose
of the soul of Lucille
Sandoval who passed
away this last week.
Our prayers and
sympathy are with her family at
this time.
Sanctuary Candle in
Loving Memory
of
Col. Bob Roche & John Reardon
From: The Roche Family
Would you like a deeper relationship with Our Lord?
Consider joining us in a 33 day preparation for
consecration to Jesus through Mary.
We will be meeting Tuesday evenings through lent
at 5pm in the Knight's house ( The St. Christopher
bldg.)
An informational meeting and DVD will be presented
on Tuesday Feb 17th. Point of Contact: Jason
Gordon 252-622-8079/[email protected]
Come spend an hour in prayer
every Sunday at 3:00 in the Parish
during Lent.
Order your Easter
flowers in
memory of or in
honor of.
Envelopes are in
the back of the
church.
(252)447-2112
Please join us for our annual Lenten
Retreat on Saturday February 28th from
8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The theme is
"consuming the bread of life: transformation
from within". Sign up in the back of church
or by contacting Mary Beth Fennell at
[email protected]
Lenten Communal Penance Service
Annunciation
March 2
Monday
St. Mildred’s
March 7
Saturday ~
March 11
~
Wednesday ~
St. Paul
St. Paul
~
March 18 ~
Wednesday ~
St. Egberts
~
March 18 ~
Wednesday ~
Mother of Mercy ~
March 19 ~
Thursday ~
Infant of Prague March 24 Tuesday St. Peter the Fisherman ~
regular confession schedule
7:00 pm
10:00 am
7:00 pm
10:30 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00pm
Simple Supper Friday February 27th at 5:00 pm
Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:00 pm
Carolina Pines Ladies will be Hosting this week
Fridays during Lent are days of fasting and abstinence.
Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet
celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other
meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but
together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not
permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.
Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of
abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be
seriously affected, Church law does not oblige.
When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, Father Greg should be
consulted.
Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and Catechumens
should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Initiation into the Church or the
renewal of Baptism Promises at Easter.
Stewardship Station
Treasure
Please Welcome the following families to
our Parish
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cruz
Kathleen Gauthier
Nicholas and Jennifer Perrrini
outside
Father’s
Sacristy for
$5.00 each.
Did you know that if each
family in our parish donated at
least $20.00 to the BAA we
would go over our goal. Please
consider giving to the BAA this year. They
support so many worthwhile ministries. It is
our obligation as Catholics to give to the
Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
Give to-
Talent
Please send me your news so that I can
post it in the bulletin.
Time
If you are attending Annunciation and are not
registered with the Parish as a member, we have no
idea if you are a participating Catholic or not, so
please register and if you can not afford to give
monetarily please put a prayer card in the offertory
so that we know you are attending. Also for all of
you who pay by cash we really appreciate it but if
you would put it in an envelope we could track that
you are attending as well. It is important when it
comes to things such as baptisms and weddings. We
can not say you are active if we do not know.
Thank you…
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If you need a statement for your
Sunday
taxes please call the parish office
Missals are
@ 252-447-2112. If you would like
available
to sign up for online giving please
before and
let us know.
after all the
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masses
Lent is a grace-filled time that aims for
“conversion of the heart, interior
conversion,” and “urges expression in
visible signs, gestures and works of
penance” (Catechism 1430). Fasting,
prayer, and almsgiving are three
important ways to express this
conversion. May we be generous in a
sacrificial way this Lent, with special
emphasis on assisting the poor.
New to the area - Please call or stop
by the Parish Office to register.
The office is open:
Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
THE QUALITY OF CHANGE
To change and to change for the better are two
different things.
—German proverb
Where all are welcome
In His Place...
BEAUTY IN FORGIVENESS
Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying
for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.
—Jean P. F. Richter
“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the
gospel.” Allow God to work and move in your marriage relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 1-3, 2015 in Greensboro, NC and
Nov 6-8, 2015 in Atlantic Beach, NC. Early sign up is highly recommended. For
more information visit our website at:http:/NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us
at [email protected] or 704-315-2144.
Parish Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ~ Catholic men & women sixteen years or older and are in
good standing, which means they have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist) and if Married have been Married in the Catholic Church, are eligible for this ministry. They are to
live the Gospel message in accordance with the teachings of the Church and to participate regularly in the
celebration of the Sunday Eucharist and practice their Catholic Faith. They are to be registered members of the parish in which they are commissioned.
If you are interested in joining this ministry please contact:
Jeanne Benedict 252-223-4454 or JoAnn Radicella 252-444-0740 [email protected]
Proclaimers of the Word (readers) – Catholic men & women sixteen years or older and have received the
Sacrament of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) and if Married have been Married in the
Catholic Church, are eligible for this ministry. They should participate regularly in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist and practice their Catholic Faith. A reader should also be a registered member of the parish.
Our mission at the Mass is to proclaim the word of the Lord and act as a bridge between the Scriptures and the
faithful. You are committing yourself to the preparation and discipline that enables Scripture to become the
living word.
If you are interested in joining this ministry please contact Frank Radicella 252-444-0740 or email Frank at
[email protected].
Who are the Men of St. Joseph?
We, the Men of St. Joseph, are a group of Catholic men dedicated to becoming
the spiritual leaders of our families by strengthening our faith and being “real
world” examples of Christ. Our group bolsters discussion of faith and prayer
life specifically for men, giving men new ways to reflect upon their lives and be
better servants to God and their family. The result is nothing less than a
revived culture, the same culture that Pope John Paul II called the Culture of
Life.
Our mission is “To put the family in the hands of the Father.” We believe it is time for men to step
up and take a leadership role in guiding their families, friends, parishes and their communities towards Christ and the fullness of His Catholic Church.
We welcome you to join us on this journey on Sunday nights. We meet at the Knights of Columbus
House at 6:00pm and start with dinner. Please contact Gary Odle 252-259-5651 or
[email protected] for more information.
Parish Information for the Week
Meetings and Activities for the week
Sunday:
Monday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Friday:
Friday:
Saturday:
February 22nd
February 23rd
February 23rd
February 24th
February 24th
February 25th
February 26th
February 27th
February 27th
February 27th
February 28th
Men of St. Joseph
6pm
Knights Bldg.
English as a Second Language
6pm-9pm
School
Our Daily Bread
6:00-7:00
Parish Hall
Preparation for Consecration
5:00pm
Knights Bldg.
Special Sacrament Class
5:00 pm
Parish
English as a Second Language
6pm-9pm
School
Stewardship Meeting
5:30pm
St. Benedict
Adoration
9am-11am
Parish
Simple Supper provided by Carolina Pines Ladies 5:00 pm
Stations of the Cross
7:00pm
Parish
Lenten Retreat
8:30-1:00 pm Parish
Bulletin Announcements
Turn in all announcements by Friday the week
before you want it printed in the bulletin.
Thank you for the generous
donations of food that we all make to
the food pantry. It is very well received… THANK YOU for your support. Times are hard for a lot of families and all we can provide is appreciated. Bags are in the back of the church please
take one home and bring it back next week. The
item of need is mayonnaise.
Mike Sweeney was a five-time
Major League Baseball all-star
and played for the Kansas City
Royals, Seattle Mariners, Oakland
Athletics, and Philadelphia
Phillies. In a this talk given at
the Catholic Athletes For Christ retreat for professional athletes, Mike gives a Marian perspective on
sports and the Christian life by using what he has
identified as the Four Pillars of Spirituality.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election;
Rite of Calling the Candidates
to Continuing Conversion;
Rite of Sending;
Washington’s Birthday
Monday: St. Polycarp; Julian Calendar
Lent begins
Friday:
Abstinence
The Gospel mandate, and an unwavering emphasis
of Pope Francis, is that our love for God must be
reflected in our love for one another, especially the
weak and vulnerable. In response to that call, our
Diocese remains fully committed to increasing our
outreach to feed, clothe, educate and pray with those
in most need of assistance. The Bishop’s Annual
Appeal (BAA) is the combined effort of all parishes
and parishioners in the Diocese of Raleigh to provide
this outreach. With the help of God, our combined
efforts can have a tremendous impact in responding
to those who depend on our help. - See more at:
http://dioceseofraleigh.org/offices/stewardship-andadvancement/bishops-annualappeal#sthash.z0QjPMLg.dpuf
The goal of our parish is $66,200.00, with everyone's
help we can reach that goal and go over and beyond.
Please help us get 100% participation.
No amount is too small as it all adds up.
Annunciation Parish Faith Formation News !
2nd Grade Retreat
Sunday March 1st
1:30pm - 4:00pm
• Students will assemble in the church at 1:30pm
for activities
that will help prepare them for
1st Reconciliation and 1st Holy Communion.
• Parents will meet students in the parish hall at
3pm to make 1st Holy Communion banners together.
• Refreshments will be served.
Confirmation II Meeting
There will be an informational meeting for
Confirmation II students and their parents in the
10th grade Faith Formation
classroom on Sunday, March 8th at 9:45.
“Teach me the way I should go, for to
you I lift up my soul.”
Psalm 143:8 (NRSVCE)
Please pray for our Catechists as they
teach and prepare our students to live
lives of faith following in the footsteps
of Jesus Christ.
Adult Faith Formation
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
by Jeff Cavins
“The Bible Timeline is a fascinating study that takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. They will go
deep into each period of salvation history and discover the
amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. The Bible
Timeline has been granted the Imprimatur. “
-Ascension Press
New adult students are welcome to join the class
at any time. Come enjoy fellowship, learning
about our faith, and coffee and donuts Sunday
mornings at 9:45 in the school library.
Faith Formation Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers in the Faith Formation Program
especially in the upcoming months as we have many
wonderful opportunities to grow and share our faith
within our parish, our families, and our community.
Substitute, assistant, and lead catechists are needed for
our Faith Formation classes on Sunday mornings from
9:45am to 11:15am.
Chaperones, craft leaders, setup and cleanup help and
smiling greeters are needed for Faith Formation events.
Please call the office at 252-447-2112 to volunteer.
RCIA IMPORTANT DATES:
February 22nd Rite of sending of the Catechumen at 11:30 A.M. Mass.
March 1st Rite of Election at the Basilica of St. Mary in Wilmington at 4:00
March 7th is the 1st Scrutiny at 5:30 P.M. Mass.
March 15th is the 2nd Scrutiny at 8:30 A.M. Mass.
March 21st Retreat & Reconciliation at the parish from 9:00-Noon
March 22nd 3rd Scrutiny at 11:30 am Mass
March 29th Palm Sunday, No RCIA Class
If you need to schedule a baptism please enroll in the next class that is being held on
Thursday, March 19th, at 7:00 pm in the parish office.
Please call the Parish office to register for the class. (252)447-2112.
Annunciation Saints Newsletter
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
246 east main street, Havelock, NC 28532
Phone 252-447-3137 * fax 252-447-3138
You can still make the choice to send your child to
Annunciation Catholic School.
It does make a difference...
Opportunity Scholarship Program
The Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in North Carolina through scholarship
grants for eligible children in kindergarten through 12th grade. •This program provides funding of up
to $4,200 per year for eligible children who choose to attend a participating nonpublic school.
•The program is administered by the State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA).
Eligibility (2)
A student must also meet ONE of the following requirements:
Was a full-time student assigned to and attending a North Carolina public school for the previous
semester (Spring 2015) OR
•Received an Opportunity Scholarship during the previous school year (2014-15) OR
•Is entering kindergarten or first grade in 2015-16 OR
•Is a child in foster care OR
•Is a child who was adopted within the last year
Opportunity Scholarship Amounts: an Introduction
No Opportunity Scholarship will exceed $4,200 per school year ($2,100 per semester).
The Opportunity Scholarship Program has established two income levels. Opportunity Scholarship
recipients must meet one of those levels.
For the first (lower) income level, the award will be for tuition up to $4,200.
For the second (higher) income level, the award will be for 90% of the tuition or
$4,200, whichever is less.
See the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines established by the Opportunity
Scholarship Program and the examples which follow.
If you have questions about North Carolina
Opportunity Scholarship please call the
parish or school office. You only have until
March 1st to turn in the necessary
paperwork to be considered for the
scholarship .
Go to www.ncseaa.edu/
and click on
K-12 Scholarships
for all of the
information necessary to fill
out your
paperwork.
Deadline March 1st.