March 4, 2012 Stewardship . . . Second Sunday of Lent A Way of Life

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not Mon. March 5 spare His own Son.” Are my gifts to the Lord---of 6:20 a.m. Josephine Giangrosso, RIP my resources, of my time, of myself---also sacrificial? 9:00 a.m. Louis Griffin, RIP “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one Tues. March 6 another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 6:20 a.m. Gladys Cornell, RIP 1 Pt. 4:10 9:00 a.m. Nubia Alvarado

Wed. March 7 6:20 a.m. Joyce Stevenson ADULT EDUCATION SESSIONS 9:00 a.m. Juan Casanova, RIP Sunday – 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Room Thurs. March 8 6:20 a.m. IHS March 4 th Characteristics of Celtic Spirituality 9:00 a.m. Vita deBin Fr. Thomas Kelly 6:00 p.m. Harold Rowe, RIP March 11 th Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone?) – Fri. March 9 John Martifnoni 6:20 a.m. Thomas L. Burt, RIP

9:00 a.m. Cait Clifford, RIP

Sat. March 10 OFFERTORY COLLECTION 9:00 a.m. Tito Lebron, RIP February 26, 2012

OFFERTORY FUND $ 23,135.97

THANK YOU! Mrs. Betty Stone for flowers BUILDING FUND $ 900.00 at the Blessed Mother this weekend in memory of Bud Stone and Dollie Stone. POOR BOX $ 521.22

BLACK & INDIAN MISSIONS $ 3,727.67

LENTEN PENANCE Thank you for your generosity!

SERVICE Monday, March 5, 2012 DAILY MASS SCHEDULE 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday 6:20 a.m. Church Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. Thursday evening 6:00 p.m.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

March 10th 5:00 p.m. Fr. Joy Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Chapel March 11th 7:00 a.m. Fr. Donohoe Fridays 12:00 Noon Chapel 8:30 a.m. Fr. Joy 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robinson POOR BOX – A Poor Box has been placed in 5:00 p.m. Fr. Kelly the Church for acts of almsgiving – one of the Spanish 7:00 p.m. Fr. Kelly Seven Corporal Works of Mercy. Please donate generously! Sunday, March 11 th continued . . . CCComingComing this Week!

3:00 p.m. SPA Girl Scouts – 215-225 Monday, March 5th 4:00 p.m. Zumba Class – Gym 6:45 a.m. Men’s Lectio Divina Grp. – HFR 5:30 p.m. Spanish PSR – 202/211-214 & Library 6:00 p.m. Adult Handbells 6:00 p.m. LifeTeen – YR/Gym 6:00 p.m. K of C Chairman’s Mtg. – 214 6:30 p.m. FOCUS Session - HFR 6:30 p.m. Lenten Penance Service – Church 7:00 p.m. K of C Planning Mtg. - 214 LENTEN MEDITATION

Tuesday, March 6th St. Elizabeth’s Guild will a host a Lenten

Meditation on Wednesday, March 7 th , in 8:00 a.m. Martha & Mary Scripture Group – HFR the Holy Family Room, beginning at 10:30 9:30 a.m. Contemplative Prayer Group – Library a.m. Our guest speaker will be Father John 7:00 p.m. RCIA – HFR McDonald, Principal of John Carroll Wednesday, March 7th High School and Associate Pastor of St. Francis Xavier . 10:30 a.m. Lenten Meditation – HFR All women of St. Peter’s are invited to attend. 12:00 Noon Lenten Luncheon – PH “C” 6:00 p.m. Parish School of Religion - FLC Tickets are $8.00 which includes a box lunch and 6:00 p.m. Spanish Mass – Church drinks. Tickets will be on sale in the foyer of the 6:30 p.m. Regnum Christi – 214 church this weekend! 7:00 p.m. S.T.E.P. Parenting Class – 202 7:00 p.m. Chamber Choir – Choir Room 7:00 p.m. Spanish Adoration - Chapel FOCUS at “The Monastery” 7:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group – YR/Gym

Thursday, March 8th This Lent our FOCUS groups will be meeting in one setting to watch and discuss a DVD film series about 7:00 a.m. Prayer Group – Rm. 202 five women who spend forty days with the Cistercian 6:00 p.m. Mass – Chapel sisters at the Lady of the Mississippi Abbey in Iowa. 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Chapel The series was originally filmed as a reality pilot 6:30 p.m. Folk Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room show in 2006 for The Learning Channel. It was 7:00 p.m. Returning Catholics Mtg. – HFR never aired but the Sisters have made it into a four 7:00 p.m. Respect Life Committee Mtg. - 214 part series with a discussion guide. It has a great message about our common search for God and Friday, March 9th meaning in our lives. There is great interaction with

7:00 a.m. Men’s Friday Bible Group – HFR the as well as a close-up view of cloistered life. 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross – Chapel 5:30 p.m. K of C “Fish Fry” - PH We will show the DVD on Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Hispanic Children’s Group – 202 in the Holy Family Room from March 4 th 6:30 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group – Chapel through March 25 th . A simple meal will be served each week for which a small donation would Saturday, March 10th be appreciated. We invite all the FOCUS groups and

9:30 a.m. Magnificat Prayer Group – 203 everyone in the parish to attend. There will be a 11:00 a.m. Live Stations Choir Practice –Choir Rm designated young adults group as part of the 3:15 p.m. Confession – Chapel discussion time after each DVD. The sessions will 5:30 p.m. Guadalupan Missionary Grp. – 202/203 end around 8:30 p.m. If you would like to see The Monastery, their website is www.mississippiabey.org . Sunday, March 11th Sign-up sheets will be in the narthex to help us get a head count for the meals or you can contact Rick 9:30 a.m. Jerome Tanner Scripture Grp. – Office DiGiorgio at 422-8734, [email protected] or Len 9:30 a.m. Teams of Mary Prayer Grp. - 202 Corcoran at 999-9318, [email protected] . 9:45 a.m. Parish School of Religion – FLC 9:45 a.m. First Parent Mtg. – PH “A” 9:45 a.m. Adult Education Session – PH “B” PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Please pray for our parishioners’ family members who are serving in the Peggy Ash Dr. Walter Long military overseas . . . Jackie Boyle Roberta McIntosh Alex Carcioppolo Barbara Naccari Spc. Samuel Alfano, Jr., Judy Carcioppolo Joel Peresmik Nephew of Rita Caldwell Tim Cullighan Roger Richards Spc. Jordan Broadwell, Dr. Joan Domnanovich Bryan Rosenstiel Grandson of Tom & Ginny Gorman Melinda DiBenedetto Dick Sanford Spc. Christopher Calma Dan Farrell Tom Rosenstiel Grandson of Carmella Calma Tom Gorman Norman Schifano Lcpl. Alex Carcioppolo Pat Herrin John Schopp Nephew of Johnny & Debbie Carcioppolo Anthony James John Simonetti Capt. Ryan Donohoe Tina James Lisa Stearns Nephew of Father Richard Donohoe Philip Johnson Cyril Swatek Seaman Christopher C. Evans Jackie Kennedy Meaghan Valentine Grandson of Esteban & Rosaura D’Amico Vivian LaRussa Angela Weather Sgt. Steven Mulholland Matt Laws Barry Wilkens Grandson of Margaret Mulholland Capt. John Oliver Names on our “Pray for the Sick” list will remain for Son-in-law of Rick & Jane Abernathy six weeks. Please notify the parish office if you would Capt. John Sheridan like to place your family member on the list. Nephew of George Styslinger

LENTEN MEDITATION IN MEMORIAM This beautiful Lenten Meditation comes from the writings of A. Lichtenberger; it is recommended Sympathy to . . . to all of us during this season of fasting, prayer, self- sacrifice and almsgiving: Mr. Joseph Caiola on the death of his beloved mother, MARY JO CAIOLA Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them. Mr. Jim Carter on the death of his beloved father, Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. LEON CARTER Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. Mrs. Peggy Donahue on the death of her beloved Fast from worry; feast on trust. , DR. MICHAEL GOLDEN Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives. May they rest in peace . . . Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer. Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; MEMBERSHIP DRIVE feast on compassion for others. Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth. K of C Principles Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. , Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift. Qualifications to be a Knight Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm. At least 18 years old Fast from suspicion; feast on truth. Practicing Catholic Fast from thoughts that weaken; Candidate attends and completes 1 st degree Feast on promises that inspire. ceremony Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. Fast from fear; feast on . If you would be interested in learning more about Fast from pride; feast on . becoming a Knight, please stop by the table in the Fast from resentment; feast on contentment. foyer this weekend or contact Paul Noto at (205 585- 7939 or email at [email protected]. Elementary Youth Group K5 – 5 th Grades “St. Patrick’s Day Party Jr. High Wednesdays Friday, March 16 th 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Wed., March 7 th : “Service Project Join us as we celebrate this Special Feast Day! See –Preparing for the Easter Egg how many different goods we can make GREEN! Hunt” The Easter Bunny needs your HELP! Join We will eat Dinner, Play Games, Make a Craft, and us for an evening of filling eggs for the St. Peter’s learn about St. Patrick!! Easter Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, April 7 th . Please RSVP to Ms. Teresa at 822-4480 ext. 28 or Wed., March 14 th : “Trivia Night” Are you email to [email protected] by Wednesday, good at playing Trivia games? Do you think that you March 14 th . know a lot of facts about Lent and Easter? Join us for our Trivia Quiz – “Catholic Fun Facts for Lent and Easter!” Full Time/Part Time LifeTeen ANNOUNCEMENTS SUMMER CAMP

St. Peter’s Child Development Center March 4 th : A Friend Indeed. Do you have good, close friends? Are YOU a good friend to Registration begins others? Friends have the power and influence to March 12, 2012 build you up or drag you down. Who would you call if you needed help with homework or had a problem? MDO/PRESCHOOL 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM With the “Dial a Friend” game, we’ll find out! Ages: 5 months – 4-K KINDERGARTEN – 3 rd GRADE th March 11 : News Feed – Social Media! It’s HALF DAY/FULL DAY here to stay. And, Facebook and Twitter can say a whole lot about who you are and what impression Registration is open to the public. Please call or you are giving to the world. Not only does come by for a registration form and a tour of our Benedict have something to say about it, he even th facility. tweets about it, too! Are we honoring the 8 “Where Learning is Child’s Play” Commandment with how we use social media?

Youth 2000 Retreat (March 23-25) Got no plans for Spring Break OR will you be home ROSE ACADEMY by Friday? Then, you have no excuse to miss our New Student Registration spring retreat, Youth 2000! This is an incredible 4K-8th Grade retreat event with Eucharistic Adoration, an opportunity to be with lots of teens from around the Since its founding more than 50 years ago, Saint Rose diocese, and a chance to meet some super-cool Academy has enrolled students in grades 4K-8 for a priests, brothers and nuns. Retreat is right here dynamic academic experience in a joyful and in Birmingham and only costs $50!! formative Catholic environment. Under the direction Information will be given out at LifeTeen. Also, of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia flyers and forms can be picked up in the church Congregation (the “Nashville Dominicans”) and an office or by contacting Rebecca Murphy directly outstanding faculty and staff, students receive an ([email protected] ). Deadline to register academically stimulating education that emphasizes is Wednesday, March 7 th. Please turn in your the dignity of the human person and fosters an checks and permission forms to Rebecca. DO NOT appreciation for all that is true, good and beautiful. mail to John Carroll! For registration information or to schedule a tour of Saint Rose, please call Vivian Hults at (205) 933-0549. *Wednesday morning Mass at 6:20 and Applications are available on our website at www.saintroseacademy .com . FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN LUNCHEONS “FISH FRY” Join us for a simple soup and bread lunch and food The Knights of Columbus Council #7584 will host a for the with Father Joy, from 12 Noon until 1:00 th “Fish Fry” on Friday, March 9 th and Friday, p.m. this Wednesday, March 7 in the Holy Family Room. In order to be able to feed all the hungry rd. March 23 The Fish Fry will start at 5:30 p.m. in that come, please sign up in the foyer. There is the Parish Hall. The meal includes fried catfish filets, no charge. shrimp, coleslaw, fries, hush puppies and a drink! A children’s meal of pizza, fries & a drink will also be available. Beer, wine and soft drinks are also for CLOTHING DRIVE sale. Please come out and enjoy some entertainment and Bingo after your meal. The Human Concerns Committee will hold their annual Clothing Drive on the weekend of

March 17 th and 18 th in the Parish Hall. They LITTLE FLOWER GIFT SHOPPE are asking for clothing that is clean and in good

condition to give to the various shelters in our area. First Communion, Confirmation and RCIA PLEASE separate women’s, men’s and children’s gifts are now available in the Gift Shoppe. clothing and bring your items to the Parish Hall by We have many new items for you to choose 5:00 p.m. on Sunday! This is a great opportunity to from. Also available are baby gifts, wedding gifts, St. clean out your closets!! Francis statues and Angels for the garden, rosaries, rosary bracelets, bibles and many other items. Come in and shop after all of the masses on the weekend. The Ladies Auxiliary thanks you for your continued PREP support. March 15 th

New parents, please plan to attend the Baptismal Preparation session on Thursday, March 15 th at 7:00 MEN and WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY p.m. in the Office Conference Room. This meeting lasts about 45 minutes, during which time we will St. Peter’s has several opportunities for discuss the sacrament and guide you through the anyone who is interested in joining a Bible study paperwork and arrangements for scheduling your group. The Martha and Mary Scripture child’s baptism. Please call the Parish Office at 822- Group (Ladies) meets on Tuesday mornings in the 4480 to register. Holy Family Room from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to discuss the next Sunday’s Scripture readings. There is no special requirement or commitment. Contact FIRST LIGHT Karen Ford at 979-5312 or [email protected]. The upcoming dates for St. Peter’s to provide dinner The MEN can choose either Monday mornings or at the First Light Women’s Shelter are: Friday mornings, after the 6:20 a.m. Mass to meet and study the Word of God. Both groups meet in the Friday, March 16 th Friday, April 6th Holy Family Room. The Monday morning “Lectio Tuesday, March 20 th Saturday, April 7 th Divina” prayer group” contact is Rick DiGiorgio at 979-2211 or [email protected] . The Friday If you would like to provide a food item for one of morning group contact is Paul Noto at 402-2622 or these meals or help serve the meal, please contact [email protected] . Emma Taylor at 988-8321.

There is also the Jerome Tanner Scripture Study group (Men & Women) that meets weekly ZUMBA CLASSES after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. This groups SUNDAY AFTERNOONS meets in the Parish office and the contact is Jack 4:00 P.M. IN ST. PETER’S GYM. Howard at 822-1966 or [email protected] . ONLY $5.00 PER CLASS!

AROUND THE DIOCESE . . . PASTORAL COUNCIL CORNER

WOMEN’S EVENING OF REFLECTION Summary of the main topics discussed at the th February 2012 Pastoral Council Meeting: Wednesday, March 7 Our Lady of the Valley The Parish Picnic is on the calendar for April 7:00 p.m. – Social Hall, Room A 29 th . There are no conflicting picnics at other This evening is hosted by Birmingham Regnum parishes, no spring break, and NO EXCUSES to miss Christi. To assist with meal planning and for it! The Pastoral Council would like to have lots of information, please RSVP by calling (205) 936-7494 parish participation this year! or [email protected] The Parish Pulse Survey is in the tabulation and processing stages. Look for results and BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH information from these surveys in the next couple of months. Annual Homecoming Lasagna Dinner Sunday, March 11, 2012 The Hispanic Community is beginning 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. preparations for Holy Week, including Live Stations Latin Mass – 8:30 a.m. English Mass – 10:30 a.m. of the Cross on Good Friday. The newly formed Knights of Columbus Council has 9 members.

The Spirituality Committee has 5-6 people of Christian Mothers who have been attending the Catholics Come Home Wednesday, March 14 th informational meetings. FOCUS will begin this 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday and will meet in the Holy Family Room for 4 Our Lady of Sorrows additional Sundays in Lent. For more information or questions please call Lee Ann Self at (205) 933-0450 or visit the website at The Hospitality Committee has served www.cofcm.org . between 500-600 parishioners at their Fellowship Gatherings following Masses in January & February. Be sure to thank them for all the food and drinks they provide. ST. JOSEPH’S ALTARS The Parish School of Religion (PSR) has Saint Rose Academy will host a released spring sacrament dates – this weekend is Altar on Friday, March 16, 2012 . Mass is planned First Reconciliation; April 22 nd is First Eucharist and for 9:30 a.m. followed by the traditional blessing of May 17 th is Confirmation. the altar. Lunch will be served after the blessing. For information, call (205) 933-0549. The Stewardship Committee is in the beginning stages of developing a diocesan wide The Italian American Heritage Society cordially stewardship program. They are planning to host a invites you to share in their St. Joseph Altar. The ministries fair here next Fall. Blessing of the Altar will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Harley Davidson Building *There has been concern that people are parking in (Behind Cracker Barrel on Hwy. 119. For more fire lanes and in non-parking areas that need to information please contact Josephine Jovings at 823- remain clear for emergency vehicles. Please park 2422. ONLY in designated parking areas. THANK YOU!

If you have any questions, suggestions, input, or ideas If you have an old computer in working based on this summary, please contact Pastoral condition that you would like to donate for Council Chair, Hal Humphrey at a needy student, you can bring your [email protected] computer to the Parish Office during the week. It will be refurbished and given to the REMINDER! Daylight Savings Time Catholic Center of Concern. Please include any operating disks or accessories. Thank you! begins next weekend. Move your clocks forward!