Parish School of Religion Coordinator Debbie Still Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am 1:00 pm ext. 104

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2 Catholic Church 929 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL Pastor Rev. Tim Pfander ext. 102 Mass Schedule Monday Friday 8:30 am Vigil Mass Saturday 5:00 pm 8:30 & 11:00 am Confession - Saturday 3:45-4:30 pm Church Office Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Office Manager Laura Hodge laura@stwilliamchurch.com Deacon Ken Hall Music coordinator Kevin McGarrahan St. Vincent de Paul Joe Snead *for Assistance ext. 201 RENEW Mary Fritts Ladies Sodality Susan McKinney Knights of Columbus Council John Bannan Assembly 3328 Paul McKinney Marshall County Homeless Ministry Janice Slaughter Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer Young at Heart Jeanette Seppamaki Parish School of Religion Coordinator Debbie Still Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am 1:00 pm ext. 104 debbie@stwilliamchurch.com Pre-K through 8th Grade Children age 4 through 15. Catholic Youth Formation meets on s in Mary s House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Senior Youth Catechism High School Catechism is held each in Angel House from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Adult Formation Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Classes meet on s at 9:30 am at 919 Gunter Avenue house. Please see the calendar for the full schedule. Ministries Would you like to serve in one of the church ministries? Please contact Deacon Ken Hall at for training. Sacraments Weddings Please contact Fr. Tim at least 6 months prior to your proposed wedding date. Baptisms Please contact Fr. Tim for schedules and preparation information. Bulletin deadline Monday noon Capilla de la Santa Cruz 1534 Whitesville Road, Albertville, AL Padre Raúl Bedoya Director-Juan Núñez DRE-Yolanda Nieto Asistente-Liliana Trejo Miércoles, jueves, & viernes sábado Misa de Vigilia domingo en Español Horario de Misas: x x Horario de Oficina lunes - cerrado martes - viernes 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm sábado - domingo 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:30 am,11:00 am & 6:00 pm Confesiones: Miércoles 4:30-5:30 pm, Sábado 4:30-5:30 pm, o por cita Coros Coro Santa Cruz: Ensayo los viernes a las 6 pm en la Capilla. *Coordinador: Raúl Garduño, Coro Alabanza y Gloria: Ensayo los miércoles a las 6 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Tomás Ackerman, Arpa de David: Ensayo los jueves a las 6 pm en el centro. *Coordinador: Emiliano Soriano, Ángeles de Dios: Ensayo los domingos a las 4 pm *Coordinador: Oscar Torres, Catecismo Preparación para la recepción de los sacramentos y para el crecimiento en la fe. Clases los viernes, sábados y domingos en el centro. Se requiere dos años de clase para la recepción de la Primera Comunión y para Confirmación. Para la recepción de Comunión el/la estudiante necesita tener 7 años de edad antes del primero de octubre. Para empezar la clase del primer año de Confirmación, necesita tener 12 años antes del primero de octubre. Y para la recepción de Confirmación, necesita tener 13 años antes del primero de octubre. *Contacte: Yolanda Nieto, Clases de Crecimiento. Para los jóvenes y adultos que quieren aprender más de su fe. Cuando era niño, hablaba como niño, pensaba y razonaba como niño. Pero cuando me hice hombre, dejé de lado las cosas del niño (1 Corintios 13:11). *Coordinador: Pedro González, Sacramentos Cursos Pre-Matrimoniales. Dichoso quien ama de corazón los Mandatos del Señor. Anímate a recibir la bendición de Dios en tu matrimonio. Te esperamos. *Contacte: x101 Clases Pre-Bautismal. Cada segundo sábado del mes a las 1:00 pm. *Para más información contacte: Preparación Quinceañeras. Son solamente tres veces al año. *Para más información contacte: Ramona Solís, Grupos Grupo Juvenil Reuniones Miércoles 10:00 am a 12:00 pm, y Domingos 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm *Contacte: Marvin Toledo, y Mario Francisco, Caballeros de Colón *Consejo 15845: Gustavo Linares, *Asamblea 3499: Heriberto Vásquez, Grupos de Oración. Eran asiduos a la enseñanza de los Apóstoles, a la Convivencia fraterna a la fracción del pan y a las oraciones (Hechos 2:42). Domingos desde las 2 p.m. hasta las 5 p.m. en la capilla. *Coordinador 1: Juan Martínez, *Coordinador 2: Juan Ramírez, Comité Organizador de los Eventos de la Iglesia *Contacte: Rosalinda Vega,

3 Seek refuge in the name of the Lord In the Gospel today Jesus moved with pity touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor, hungry and weeping. FEBRUARY 14TH IS Saint Valentine officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third -century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love." Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome. In 1969, the Roman Catholic Church removed St. Valentine from the General Roman Calendar, because so little is known about him. However, the church still recognizes him as a saint, listing him in the February 14 spot of Roman Martyrolgy. The legends attributed to the mysterious saint are as inconsistent as the actual identification of the man. One common story about St. Valentine is that in one point of his life, as the former Bishop of Terni, Narnia and Amelia, he was on house arrest with Judge Asterius. While discussing religion and faith with the Judge, Valentine pledged the validity of Jesus. The judge immediately put Valentine and his faith to the test. St. Valentine was presented with the judge's blind daughter and told to restore her sight. If he succeeded, the judge vowed to do anything for Valentine. Placing his hands onto her eyes, Valentine restored the child's vision. Judge Asterius was humbled and obeyed Valentine's requests. Asterius broke all the idols around his house, fasted for three days and became baptized, along with his family and entire 44 member household. The now faithful judge then freed all of his Christian inmates. St. Valentine was later arrested again for continuing to try to convert people to Christianity. He was sent to Rome under the emperor Claudius Gothicus (Claudius II). According to the popular hagiographical identity, and what is believed to be the first representation of St. Valentine, the Nuremberg Chronicle, St. Valentine was a Roman priest martyred during Claudius' reign. The story tells that St. Valentine was imprisoned for marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. Both acts were considered serious crimes. A relationship between the saint and emperor began to grow, until Valentine attempted to convince Claudius of Christianity. Claudius became raged and sentenced Valentine to death, commanding him to renounce his faith or be beaten with clubs and beheaded. St. Valentine refused to renounce his faith and Christianity and was executed outside the Flaminian Gate on February 14, 269. However, other tales of St. Valentine's life claim he was executed either in the year 269, 270, 273 or 280. Other depictions of St. Valentine's arrests tell that he secretly married couples so husbands wouldn't have to go to war. Another variation of the legend of St. Valentine says he refused to sacrifice to pagan gods, was imprisoned and while imprisoned he healed the jailer's blind daughter. On the day of his execution, he left the girl a note signed, "Your Valentine." Mass times 8:30 am and 6:00 pm Each Friday beginning February 16th Stations of the Cross will be held at 5:30 pm with a Knight s hosted Fish Fry to follow in. All you can eat for $8.00! FAST & ABSTINENCE: The general rule of the church is: All persons who have completed their 14th year are bound by the law of abstinence; all adults are bound by the law of fast up to the beginning of their 60th year. Nevertheless, pastors and parents are to see to it that minors who are not bound by the law of fast and abstinence are educated in an authentic sense of penance. (Canon 1253) Abstinence means abstaining from meat. Fasting means one full meal a day, with two lighter meals in the course of a day to maintain strength. The Fridays of Lent in the United States are days of abstinence from meat. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama Office of the Bishop Re: Ash Wednesday February 14, 2018 For the first time since 1945, Valentine s Day falls this year on Ash Wednesday. Some have wondered whether a dispensation from the standard laws of fast and abstinence would be granted. Out of respect for the importance of Ash Wednesday in the lives of so many-including our non-catholic brethren-and the way this custom underlines the importance of the Lenten season at its outset, a dispensation will not be given. Those who wish to celebrate Valentine s Day may fittingly do so the day before (Mardi Gras) or on another non-penitential day. The good Lord, who suffered so much out of love for us, will surely reward our fidelity and sacrifice! A blessed Lenten season to all!

4 AFUERA Y ADENTRO El leproso que había sido marginado fue sanado. Él de pronto ya era libre para interactuar con otras personas, para vivir con su familia, para regocijarse en la compañía de amigos. Él encontró la sanación, el amor misericordioso de Cristo y descubrió una nueva vida. Ese que lo sanó, Jesús, fue hecho para quedarse fuera de los pueblos y aldeas a los que iba, rodeado por personas que necesitaban esa caricia de sanación. El amor de Jesús es más grande que cualquier cosa que nos moleste. Él mira con compasión a aquellos que estás quebrantados, partiéndose a sí mismos por el bien de los demás. Jesús se pone a sí mismo en el lugar de aquellas personas necesitadas. Aquellas que están marginadas de la vida o de la comunidad de fe están estrechamente unidas a la mirada del Señor. Aquellas personas que están enfermas se les asegura el cuidado de Dios y su compasión. Aquellas que están débiles encuentran fuerzas en Cristo, quien está listo para atender las necesidades de las personas heridas, perdidas y cuyas vidas están hechas pedazos. 14 de febrero La regla general de la iglesia es: "Todas las personas que han completado su 14 º año están obligados por la ley de la abstinencia; todos los adultos están obligados por la ley del ayuno hasta el comienzo de su 60 aniversario. Sin embargo, los pastores y los padres deben velar por que los menores de edad que no están obligados por la ley del ayuno y la abstinencia son educados en un auténtico sentido de la penitencia". (Canon 1253) La abstinencia significa abstenerse de comer carne. Ayunar es una comida completa al día, con dos comidas más ligeras en el transcurso de un día para mantener la fuerza. Los viernes de Cuaresma en los Estados Unidos son días de abstinencia de carne. Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días de ayuno y abstinencia de carne. Todo lo que hagan ustedes, sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios. 1 Corintios 10:31 Colectas de la Capilla Cantidad necesaria cada semana $ 9,000 Colección la semana pasada $ 5,719 Segunda Colecta: Fondo de Construcción Colectado este mes $ 4,140 Mas venta de comida este mes $ 1,410 Colecta total en febrero $ 5,550 El saldo del fondo de Construcción $ 885,500

5 Minister s Schedule (schedule available online at Feb Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Linda Hodge Saturday Patty Gurley Gene Doyle Norb Patla Erin Summers 5:00 pm John Summers Sean Landry Billie Ellen Simpson 8:30 am 11:00 am Feb Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Saturday 5:00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am Stacy McLaughlin Sandy Whitaker Maria Go Kay Nolan Robert Crowell Terri Rushing Billie Ellen Simpson Lupe Kirby Susan McKinney Gayle Eason Thomas Swatek Shawn O Harra Robert Sandwell Alice Beck Kristen Skaziak Linda Hodge Norb Patla Finie Higgins Sandy Whitaker Brett Stanton Denise Stanton Pregnant? Christopher Gore William McLaughlin Magen Tomas Matthew Corbin Maggie Skaziak Vincent Tenchavez Erin Summers Cabe Dunn William McLaughlin May Pham Ryan Buchanan Lauren Buchanan Payton Uchaker William Busic Harold Davis Kevin Young Brad Corbin Mark Etu Rommel Go Gene Doyle Sean Landry Dale Lee Jackie Todd Kevin Young Jimmy Chavez John Eason Cindy Hammond Feb Ministers of Communion Lectors Servers Ushers Saturday 5:00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am Robert Crowell Norb Patla Terri Rushing Paul McKinney Stacy McLaughlin Kay Nolan Gail Rusk Albertville Ft. Payne Hour Crisis Hotline Patty Gurley John Summers Jeff McLaughlin Joseph Peanasky Alice Beck Cindy Hammond Erin Summers Brayan Castro Christopher Gore Matt Laski Regis Go Gezelin Go Maggie Skaziak Gene Doyle Sean Landry William Busic Harold Davis Kevin Young Brad Corbin Vincent Riggs George Uchaker CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES CARING FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT Catholic Family Services and Project Rachel Gadsden (256) Huntsville (256) Crisis Pregnancy Center Albertville (256) National Hotline (800) 395-HELP (4357) Need Help? THE FREE FORMED APP IS AVAILABLE NOW! FEATURED IN FEBRUARY A Whole Month of Liturgical Content on formed.org. 11 OUR LADY OF LOURDES Watch: Bernadette Watch: Lourdes: A Story of Faith, Science, and Miracles Listen: St. Bernadette of Lourdes Take advantage of your free gift subscription to FORMED from the Knights of Columbus Council Go to formed.org 2. Click on register 3. Enter our Parish Code 8CJHMD 4. Create your account by entering your address. Questions? Contact Debbie Still at ext SAINT VALENTINES DAY Program: Beloved: The Mystery and Meaning of Marriage Audio: For Love and Marriage 14 ASH WEDNESDAY LENT BEGINS Study: A Lent to Remember Listen: My Beloved Son: Meditations for Lent Listen: Glimpses Along the Way of the Cross Read: Awakening Read: Meditations for Lent

6 Calendar of Events Sun, Feb 11, 2018 Religious Articles Sale 8:00 AM Following all Masses Music Rehearsal 9:30 AM PSR Classes 9:45 AM Mary's House 9:45 AM RCIA Parish Office Vietnamese Mass 3:00 PM Vietnamese New Year 4:00 PM Mon, Feb 12, 2018 Wed, Feb 14, 2018 Thu, Feb 15, 2018 Fri, Feb 16, 2018 Sat, Feb 17, 2018 Sun, Feb 18, 2018 Mon, Feb 19, 2018 Ash Wednesday - Mass 8:30 AM Adult Bible Study 9:15 AM Ladies Sodality Meeting 10:30 AM Ash Wednesday - Mass St. Thomas More Assembly 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross 5:30 PM Fish Fry 4:30 PM Rosary Music Rehearsal 9:30 AM PSR Classes 9:45 AM Mary's House 9:45 AM RCIA Parish Office Rosary - hosted by SVdP 6:40 PM Society of St. Vincent de Paul 7:00 PM Mary's House Capilla de la Santa Cruz Calendario de Eventos domingo 11 de febrero Clases de Crecimiento 2:00 PM Grupo de Oración 2:00 PM Capilla Infancia Misionera 3:00 PM Sala Grande RCIA Clase 4:00 PM Sala Mediana Jóvenes Pastoral 5:30 PM Sala Grande lunes 12 de febrero martes 13 de febrero St. Vicente de Paul 5:00 PM Centro Coro: Fuego Divino Centro Sala Mediana Movimiento Juan XXIII Centro (Sala Chica) miércoles 14 de febrero Youth Group 5:30 PM Santa Misa jueves 15 de febrero 8:00 AM Adoración Eucarística Ensayo del coro: Tomas Centro - Sala Grande Santa Misa Ensayo del Coro: Arpa de David Coro: Santa Cruz 6:30 PM Centro, Med. Room viernes 16 de febrero Santa Misa sábado 17 de febrero 12:00 PM Boda: Tomas Ajualip & Albertina Ordoñez Reunión de Caballeros de Colon 4:00 PM Misa de Vigilia domingo 18 de febrero Clases de Crecimiento 2:00 PM Grupo de Oración 2:00 PM Capilla Infancia Misionera 3:00 PM Sala Grande RCIA Clase 4:00 PM Sala Mediana Jóvenes Pastoral 5:30 PM Sala Grande

7 Weekly Collection Offertory Last Weekend Poor Box Building Fund Collection February Saturday, February 10th, February 11th 8:30 Paul Bartinikaitis, RIP 11:00 am Parishioners Monday, February 12th 8:30 am Anna Caliguire Tuesday, February 13th 8:30 am Tony & Bev Sorcic, RIP Wednesday, February 14th 8:30 am Mark Meatte, RIP Thursday, February 15th Friday, February 16th Saturday, February 17th 5:00 pm Al & Zita Huebel, RIP, February 18th 8:30 am Chapel Parishioners 11:00 am Chapel Maria Cirila Silva Garcia, RIP $ $ $ 6, ,508 Matthew 25: I was sick and you visited me. If you or a loved one is sick or hospitalized and would like a visit from a priest, please contact the office at (256) or via . They will be happy to arrange a visit. Prayer List Request Policy: Requests must be made by the individual or with family member s permission before adding name to prayer list. This is to protect the privacy of the family or individual. Please pray for Our Sick and Recovering Parishioners Debbie Still Dewon Simpson Mary Andreae Gloria Rabin Anna Caliguire Kieu Martin Jim Curtin Our Soldier Stationed Overseas Shelvy Landry Carmen Collazo Jeanette Andrews Jerry Hardy John Bannan Mary Todd Frank & Louise Fitzmorris Dottie Browne-Peck Our homebound parishioners Please pray for our sick and recovering Friends and Family Gene Whitaker Scott Gann Carl Vinson Antonina Zanghi Bill Hudson Greg Ashley Betty McEntyre Kayla Damron Lizzie Matuszewski Lara Vandenberghe Mary Hart Caputo Jenny Priest Clay Gadis Elaine Taylor Brantley Debbie Brazelton Lukens Cecilia O Kane Daniel McManamy Cherry Ann Wy Brennan Knight Robin Long Linda Johnson Brenda Williams Cathy Lee Bentley Bill Franey Danny Bright Barbara Hicks Larry Head Owain Gruwell Cody Brown Rosemarie Tolley Betty McEntyre Cheyenne & Cameron House Pete, Vicky, and Sharron Angie Seabolt Barbara Norton Ann Marie Batts Cole Brown Joe Pavia Our Soldiers Stationed Overseas Those Recovering from Surgery PRAYER FOR THE SICK Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, may they give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Celebrate! May every person come to Christ, the Light of Truth, and may the world advance along the path of justice and peace. February 2, 2018 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Celebrate this Valentine s Month with a gift for the person who loves you your spouse. Make time for one another by focusing your attention on each other during the next Marriage Encounter weekend. Step forward during this month of love to a renewed commitment to your spouse. The next Weekend in the diocese is scheduled in Cullman, Mar at St. Bernard Abbey. You can get more information or register online at or by calling Bob & Joy Hernandez at

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