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ANNUNCIATION of the LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH August 28, 2016 ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH 3910 Spring Avenue SW, Decatur, AL 35603 Main: 256-353-2667 Fax: 256-353-8994 Emergency: 256-306-9811 Web: www.annunlord.com E-mail: [email protected] August 28, 2016 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday/Domingo: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM (English) 1:00 PM, 6:30 PM (en español) Monday/Lunes: 6:00 PM (English) Tuesday/Martes: 6:30 PM (en español) Wednesday/Miércoles: 12:30 PM (en español) 6:00 PM (English) Thursday/Jueves: 10:00 AM (English) Friday/Viernes: 10:00 AM (English) Annunciation of the Lord Parish Office 256-353-2667 Father Ray Remke, Pastor Father Tom Perrin, Associate Pastor NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS Hispanic Ministry Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 256-353-2667 Ext. 131 c: 256-647-1074 Wisdom 9:13-18b [email protected] Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Javier Ramirez, Deacon Luke 14:15-33 c: 256-345-1721 9/3/2016 5:00 PM Dennis Kobs, Deacon Read: L1 Barbara Davis L2 Betsy DiGiulian h: 256-232-1426 EM H1 Bob Catanach H2 Rosie Catanach Patrick Lappert, Deacon H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Fr. Ray h: 256-351-7061 C1 Lynne Cauthen C2 Gregg Cauthen Sister Teresa Walsh, Pastoral Associate C3 Bill Green C4 Connie Schartung 256-353-2667 Ext: 107 h: 256-351-0922 C5 Teresa Edwards C6 Tim Kyle [email protected] HM 1 Charlie Follin 2 Rita Vernetti Jan Gile, DRE 3 Art Mays 4 ??? 256-353-2667 Ext: 108 h: 256-355-9556 [email protected] AS ϯ Quinn Cauthen A1 Hope Harrell A2 Lauren G. Acupan Kiernan Smith, Confirmation Coordinator Jan Gile [email protected] Sac S Music Ed G., Tim W., Tim C., Maureen R. Connie Schartung, Youth Minister 9/4/2016 8:30 AM h: 256-350-8438 [email protected] Read: L1 Elizabeth Hutchings L2 Pat Kobs Debbie Bailie, Music Director EM H1 Kay Woods H2 Michelle Jordan 256-353-9603 H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Fr. Ray Arvel Childers, Facilities Manager C1 Frank Adamsky C2 Karen England [email protected] C3 Maureen Redler C4 Jennifer Merriman Don Hutchings Kyndra Smith Anne Palmer, Secretary C5 C6 HM 1 John Hughes 2 Bob Forton Joan Mustain, Financial Manager 3 Charles Urban 4 ??? [email protected] AS ϯ Noah Flynn Jenny Brown, Financial Assistant A1 Jonathan Mitchell A2 Adrian Cortes-Villegas [email protected] Sac S Pat Shaffer Elvira Esparza Becerra, Custodian Music Formal Choir 9/4/2016 11:00 AM Kris Staudt, Wedding Coordinator Read: L1 Marc Subido L2 Dan Doud 256-509-1442 EM H1 Carol Janorschke H2 Bob McKenzie Office Hours: M—F 8:00 AM—4:00 PM H3 Deacon Dennis H4 Fr. Ray C1 John Kilgro C2 Craig Williamson BAPTISM For families who already attended the Pre-baptismal Class, call C3 Cyndi Williamson C4 Andy Andazola the Church Office to set a date for the baptism of your child. C5 Liz Doud C6 Jon Spurlock HM 1 Shawnie Subido 2 Jim Rutsey MARRIAGE Jim Compton ??? Arrangements must be made 6 months in 3 4 advance. Call Parish Office. AS ϯ Benjamin Borths A1 Grace MacKinnon A2 Daniel Nobbley RECONCILIATION Sac S Judy Crelly Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 (Spanish or English) Music Debra Davenport MC Don A., Charlie F., John H., Dottie W. ANOINTING OF THE SICK OR SICK CALLS To schedule, please call the Parish Office including if a family member is in the hospital. For those in need of food or financial help FUNERALS Society of St. Vincent de Paul Please contact the Parish Office before making answers calls to 256-479-8250 on funeral home arrangements. Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon. RCIA Sundays, 9:30 - 10:50 AM Emergency Food Pantry September —May Thursdays from 10 - 11 AM Calendar of Events Registration for Sunday August 28, 2016 Sacramental Preparation 8:30 am Mass (Church) (First Holy Communion & Confirmation) 11:00 am Mass (Church) th 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) ends this Sunday, August 28 ! 2:30 pm Hispanic Pre-Baptism Class (salas A, B, y C) 3:30 pm Crecimeiento Espiritual (Cafeteria) 4:00 pm Rosary (Church) CLASSES BEGIN AFTER LABOR DAY 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Monday August 29, 2016 We are still registering for YES classes - our Noon Adoration begins th 5:30 pm ISPD Steering Committee (Room A) faith formation classes for K5-12 grade. 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:00 pm Scout Meeting (Cafeteria) Tuesday August 30, 2016 10:30 am NW Deanery Meeting (Rooms A & B) Noon Adoration ends 1:00 pm SVdP (Small Nursery) 6:00 pm Youth Group Leader Meeting (Youth Room) 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Wednesday August 31, 2016 Free Catholic Apps 12:30 pm Misa (iglesia) 4:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul (Small Nursery) 6:00 pm Mass (Chapel) Get Laudete, a free App, for your 6:45 pm Formal Choir Practice (Church) phone or tablet for prayers, many 7:00 pm Hispanic Missionaries (guardería) Catholic devotions, Scripture, Thursday September 1, 2016 several different translations of the 10:00 am Mass (Chapel) 10:00 am SVdP Food Distribution until 11:00 am (Main Hall) Bible, and the Catechism of the 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl (Youth Room) Catholic Church. Friday September 2, 2016 10:00 am Mass with school (Church) 7:00 pm Grupo de Oración (iglesia) 7:00 pm Grupo de Jóvenes (cafeteria) Get this free App from Our 7:00 pm Reunión de Grupo Cursillistas (sala de jóvenes) Sunday Visitor for your phone or 8:00 pm Adoración (iglesia) Saturday September 3, 2016 tablet for daily reflections on the 7:00 am St. Joseph Men’s Group (Chapel & Room A) Year of Mercy. 8:30 am Clase Pre-Matrimonial (Cafeteria) 3:30 pm Confessions (Church) 5:00 pm Mass (Church) Sunday September 4, 2016 CATHOLIFY: Get this free 8:30 am Mass (Church) App in which the Diocese of 11:00 am Mass (Church) 1:00 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Birmingham is participating. It 2:30 pm Hispanic Pre-Baptism Class (salas A, B, y C) not only offers Catholic 3:00 pm Cub Scouts (Cafeteria) resources, but also local 4:00 pm Rosary (Church) events, etc. 6:30 pm Misa en español (iglesia) Please note that on Labor Day, Sept. 5th, Sanctuary Cleaning Mass will be in the Chapel at 8:30 AM. There Aug 26-Sep 1: Elaine Crowe & Jann Thomas will be no 6:00 PM Mass that evening. Sep 2-8: Rita & Richard Vernetti Small Altar Linens Month of August - Carol Sosnowich Month of September - Nancy Stuart “We do not tell or impose our will on God; Hospital Ministry in silence like Mary, we await an Annunciation.” Aug 28: Mary S. Shaver Aug 29-30: Anne Chandler Aug 31: Sister Teresa Sep 1-4: Sister Teresa Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Youth Groups CCW Sunday evenings in the Youth Room Wednesday, September 7th Middle School 4:00-5:30 PM At 10:30 AM in Rooms A & B High School 6:00-8:00 PM All women in the parish are invited to attend. We will be discussing and making plans for the upcoming year. After the meeting, we’ll Middle and High School Youth Group be going out for lunch. City Wide Scavenger Hunt September 11th at 5:00 PM Join in the fun as we have our kick off Sunday, September 11th for High School and Middle School Youth Groups with a city Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat wide Scavenger Hunt. Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center Cullman, Alabama Meet in the Youth Room with a September 2nd - 4th signed permission slip. An Introduction to Centering Prayer retreat will be held at the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman on September 2-4. This form of Christian prayer is rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition and is intended to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ. Private rooms and the ability to maintain silence are required. The cost for the weekend is $245/person; Permission slips available in Gathering lodging, meals, and linens are included. For Space or from Mrs. Schartung registration information and other details, please contact the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302 or [email protected]. Monday Night Women’s Bible Study begins this Monday, August 29th, at 6:30 PM (or after Mass) in the Youth Room. We will be doing a study on Psalms by Jeff Cavins. Mark your calendar now! Contact Kristen Rabideau at 803-517-0359 or [email protected] for further Parish Fun Nights information. Back by popular demand Parish Bunco Nights are planned for September 17th and October 15th from 6:00 PM We invite you to join our e-mail to 8:00 PM. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Get communication program. We will It is lots of fun for all. If you don’t know how to Connected! e-mail you important information play Bunco, there will be First Graders on hand including the weekly bulletin. To join, enter your to help you. Join the fun and make new friends. email on the Subscribe link on our home page at www.annunlord.com! 50+ There will be a planning meeting for all who wish to help plan our 50+ program for the year 2016/2017 on Tuesday, Aug. 30th at The Alpha Program for Adults th 11:00 AM in the Youth Room.
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