THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH Catholic Church 3870 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36109 (334) 272-3463 Fax (334) 272-3492 www.stbede.org New Year s Resolution Dear Parishioners: I would like to renew my exhortation to you concerning prayer. As we begin a new Calendar Year I recommend with all my heart that you pray the Rosary every day! It will change your life and bless you beyond your longings and desires! Rev. Fr. Alejandro E. Valladares Resolución de Año Nuevo Queridos Parroquianos, Me gustaría renovar mi exhortación a ustedes con respecto a la oración. Al comenzar un año nuevo, les recomiendo con todo el corazón que recen el Rosario todos los días. Cambiara tu vida y te bendecirá mas allá de tus anhelos y deseos! Rev. Padre Alejandro E. Valladares The celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, December 12, started with a Rosary at 6pm, then a candlelight procession around the church parking lot followed by the celebration of the Mass THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON NEW YEAR S EVE, DECEMBER 31ST NEW YEAR S DAY, JANUARY 1ST. MASS SCHEDULE: DECEMBER 31-6:30AM, 8:30AM, VIGIL 6:00PM JANUARY 1 - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 8:30AM 11AM
Holy Family 2 Regular Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12:30pm (Spanish), 5pm Daily Mass: 6:30am & 8:30am Mon, Wed 6:30am Tues, Thurs, Fri (no 8:30am Mass on Fri when school is out 8:30am Sat Confessions: Saturday: 4-4:45pm; Sunday: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:45-12:15, 4:15-4:45pm, 15 minutes before each daily Mass Horario De Misas Vigilia del sábado: 5:00 pm Domingo: 8am, 10am, 12:30pm (Español), 5pm Misas diarias: 6:30am & 8:30am lunes, miércoles, viernes 6:30am martes, jueves 8:30am sábado Confesiones: sábado: 4-4:45pm; domingo: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:45-12:15, 4:15-4:45pm, 15 minutos antes de cada Misa diaria E-mail Bulletin Announcements by Friday at Noon (the week before) to mmaninang@stbede.org. Phone: (334) 272-3463 Fax: (334) 272-3492 Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4:30pm Fri. 8am-4pm Si tiene anuncios para el boletín, mande la información por correo electrónico a mmaninang@stbede.org, lo más tardar el mediodía del viernes de la semana antes que quiera que aparezca. Office Phone: (334) 272-3463 Fr. Alejandro E. Valladares, Pastor fralex@stbede.org Fr. Nicholas J. Napolitano, Parochial Vicar frnicholas@stbede.org Mara Maninang, Administrative Assistant mmaninang@stbede.org Tyler Kirsch, Administrative Assistant tkirsch@stbede.org Elizabeth Segrest, Bookkeeper esegrest@stbede.org Andrea Nemesszeghy, Coordinator - Youth, Religious Education, Sacraments and Hispanic Community Liaison andrean@stbede.org or youth@stbede.org Audra Starrett, Manager Catholic Children s Ministry @ St. Bede astarrett@stbede.org William Fahy (Holy Family-Maxwell AFB), Grand Knight, K of C #893, wkfahy@yahoo.com ext 203 ext 204 ext 202 ext 201 ext 207 ext 209 send email 517-6461 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School www.montgomerycatholic.org St. Bede K4-6: Laurie Gulley, Principal 272-3033 lgulley@montgomerycatholic.org Middle/High School 7-12: Justin Castanza, Principal, jcastanza@montgomerycatholic.org 272-7220 Need a Priest? Please do not hesitate to call and let us know when you need us. During Office Hours: Fr. Alex (334) 272-3463 ext 203; Fr. Nicholas (334) 272-3463 ext 204 For Sacramental emergencies (near death), please call (251) 599-3523 or (251) 404-6657 Necesita a un Sacerdote? Por favor, no dude en llamarnos cuando nos necesite. Durante horas de oficina: Padre Alex (334) 272-3463 ext 203; Padre Nicholas (334) 272-3463 ext 204 Para Emergencias Sacramentales (moribundo), llame (251) 599-3523 o (251) 404-6657 Weekly Offering Collection 12-16-18 $ 25,436.98 Needed Weekly: $ 18,076.92 Tithing Year-to-Date: $ 945,355.71 Tithing Budget-to-Date: $ 903,846.15 This Year s Budget: $ 940,000.00 St. Bede the Venerable Gift Shop Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (except on holidays) and Sundays after the 8am, 10am & 12:30pm Masses. Proceeds go to the MCPS Scholarship Fund. Religious Education (August - Easter) RE Classes: Students in 1st grade thru 6th grade meet Sunday morning from 11:15am-12:20pm in the school. For Your Convenience Hearing Assistance Devices: Available in the sacristy. Deaf Ministry: 5pm Sunday Mass interpreted for the deaf. Wheelchair: Three available in the sacristy for your use.
Holy Family 3 Angel Tree gifts at the Parish office for delivery to Catholic Social Services From Death Into New Life With Our Lord DECEMBER 30, 1965 Clyde F. Miller 30, 1969 Eugene Kyle Pugh 30, 1979 Bobby Lee Sims 30, 1980 Ida Mae Lawler Edgar 30, 2011 Rosemary McQuitty 31, 1980 William Frederick Crenshaw 31, 1987 Robert Earl Payne JANUARY 1, 1979 Michael Mangino 1, 1989 Alice C. Waller 1, 2008 Allen Wayne King 1, 2014 Virgilia Oetlinger 2, 1967 Cornelius Altelaar 2, 1989 Harry L. Langlois, Sr. 2, 1991 Judith R. Barsom 2, 1997 Thomas Roger Hennessey, Sr. 2, 2013 Marcia Kay Walker 3, 1962 William Arthur Clark 3, 1970 Robert Ernest Phillips, II 4, 1955 Daniel Frances Donahue, Jr. 4, 1985 Monzura Hyder 4, 1999 Edward Philpot 4, 2003 Rose Marie Letherwood 5, 1957 Napoleon Barranco Sr. 5, 1958 Frank Anthony Willis 5, 2017 Cecilia R. Beesley Mass Intentions for December 30 January 5 Furthering Your Faith RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Mondays 6-7pm in the St. Bede Parish Hall. If you know anyone who is interested or if you would like a personal Invitation extended, call the Office at 272-3463 and look for Andrea. Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. St. Bede Family Night: Dinner, Catechesis and Fraternity. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm in the Family Life Center. Catechesis & Adoration: 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Church. Book Club: 2nd, 4th, & 5th (if any) Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Family Life Center. Adults only. Montgomery Area Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours, located behind Our Lady Queen of Mercy Church, 4421 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery AL 36116.Call Priscilla Berry for more info: 334-288-3292 Pro-Life Rosary: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday after 8:30am Mass. Prayer Network: For special prayers or to become part of the Prayer Network call Joe Crowley at 264-7586. Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Sunday Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 Vigil 5:00pm Special Intentions 8:00am Special Intentions 10:00am Special Intentions 12:30pm Parishioners 5:00pm Special Intentions Monday 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 6:30am Charlie McGinty Sr. 8:30am Howard Walker 6pm Special Intentions Tuesday Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 8:30am All Souls in Purgatory 11:00am Elizabeth Nemesszeghy (L) Wednesday 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 6:30am Myrtice & Knute Johnson 8:30am Sue Dobbs Thursday 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 6:30am Phyllis Ann Sommer Friday 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 6:30am Napoleon Barranco Sr. 8:30am Pennie Rammelkamp Saturday 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 8:30am Cecilia Beesley
Holy Family 4 DAUGHTERS OF ST. ANN will meet Monday, January 7th in the Parish Hall at 12noon. All ladies of the parish are welcome to come and join us for this fellowship. Dues are $20.00 and we meet the first Monday of the month, January to April and May is a potluck luncheon. We then break for June, July and August and start back up in September. December is our catered Christmas luncheon. Hostesses for January are Mary Ann Carlson and Linda Brown. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ETERNAL REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF..... John William Seidel, who passed away Sunday, December 16. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Alejandro E. Valladares on Wednesday, December 19 at St. Bede Church. Jean Fielding, who passed away Friday, December 14. She was Sherry Fielding s sister-in-law. Felicia Parker, who passed away Friday, December 14. She was Knute Johnson s sister. Luis Antonio Diaz, who passed away in Mexico. He was Ofelia Diaz s beloved husband. Vivian Garcia, a former St. Bede parishioner. May they rest in peace LEO GRAHAM, son of Timothy Carlton Viox and Amber Lee Andrews RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM on Sunday, December 16, after the 10am Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Nicholas J. Napolitano. Godparents are John E. Andrews, III and Amanda Nicole Viox. The JARROW CLUB will meet in the Parish Hall on MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH at 10 AM. All members of the parish who are 50 years of age or older are welcome to come and join us for fun, food and fellowship. We meet the 2nd Monday of the Month, January to May. June we go to a restaurant we choose for a luncheon. We do not meet in July or August. We start back up in September and then in December have a catered Christmas Luncheon. DUES ARE $10.00 for the year. Come meet your fellow seniors and maybe have some fun. Hostesses for January are Pat Klein and Linda Brown. Requirements for Baptism 1. Parents must be married in the Catholic Church. 2. If a couple is civilly married or unmarried, they must make an appointment to meet with the Pastor before they can have their children baptized. 3. Children age 6 and under will receive the sacrament of Baptism. From 7 and above, they will receive all three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation). 4. Parents must bring a copy of their marriage certificate from the Church where they were married. 5. Godparents must be practicing Catholics. You may have a proxy for a godparent/s who may be unable to come. 6. To have your child baptized, contact Andrea at 272-3463 to schedule a Baptism Preparation Class. 7. Baptism in English is every 3rd Sunday of each month after the 10am Mass. Requisitos para Bautismo 1. Los padres deben estar casados por la Iglesia catolica. 2. Si la pareja está casada civilmente o no están casados, ellos deben hacer una cita para reunirse con el Pastor antes de bautizar a su hijo(s). 3. Niños de 6 años o menores van a recibir el scramento de Bautismo. Niños de 7 años o mayores, recibirán los 3 sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación). 4. Los Padres deben traer una copia de su certificado de matrimonio de la Iglesia donde se casaron. 5. Los padrinos deben ser Católicos practicantes puede tener un proxy o representante, si un padrino o los padrinos no pueden estar presentes. 6. La clase de preparación para el bautismo se ofrece un sábado una vez al mes a las 11:00am en el Parish Hall. Llamar a la Srta. Andrea Nemesszeghy para saber qué sábado o verifiquen el boletín dominical. 7. El Sacramento del Bautismo es celebrado el tercer domingo de cada mes después de la Misa del 12:30pm.
Holy Family 5 The Angel Tree program was a success. Thanks to all of you who have been extra generous - shopped and wrapped gifts for our angels this year. We made 89 children & 14 seniors have a wonderful Christmas. The Angel helpers - Kiki Smith, Barbara Waite, Indy & Matt Morgan - for their invaluable service, making sure the gifts reach the families on time for Christmas. Thank y all and until next year! God bless us all! Blessed Joseph, You took Mary and Jesus into your home. You followed the prescripts of the Law, presented Jesus in the Temple, taught him skills at the plane and the lathe, and daily, you shared traditions which were built on the covenants he came to fulfill. Hear the prayers of the siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, Respect Life and entire families of children who have been adopted. May they be a source of loving welcome and a fount of faith. Through Christ Our Lord. St. Joseph, descendant of David, pray for us. - USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities; Novena to St. Joseph for Those on the path of Adoption Pray for those who are Sick Maria Chappell Erica Coach Ba Dang Fannie Mae Estes Lydia & Jim Garraway Augie Klein Sam McGaughy Evelyn Moore Jennifer Passineau Deacon Joseph Phung James Sepan Doreen Skoneki All our Shut-Ins NO OPEN OFFICE. Fr. Alex will NOT have open office on Thursday, January 3rd. OFICINA NO ABIERTA. El Padre Alex NO va a tener sus horas de oficina el jueves, 3 de enero. Join the Priests Burse Club & Support Our Seminarians! All it takes is a $12 annual due - no meetings. As a member, you offer prayer for vocations and financial assistance for the education of men for the priesthood. In return, you & your loved ones are remembered in the daily prayers of seminarians. Burse & SOS envelopes are in the church vestibule. This is a year-round collection, so you can mail your completed envelope ANYTIME to the address on the envelope: Archdiocese of Mobile, Burse Club/SOS, P.O. Box 230, Mobile AL 36601 We pray for all families that the courage to be examples of love and holiness in our world will guide parents and children throughout each day. OUR MONTGOMERY PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL NEEDS ADORERS! We need your help at the chapel, located at Our Lady, Queen of Mercy Church on Narrow Lane Road, to remain open around the clock, giving honor and glory to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Give Jesus one hour a week and He will pour out grace upon grace for you and your family and for the entire world! HOURS MOST NEEDED: Sun: 2-3am, 12nn-1pm; Wed: 2-3am; Thurs: 7-8pm; Fri: 12MN-1am; Sat: 3-4am. These hours are in immediate need and would be most appreciated, but we also welcome you to choose any hour during the week that will work for you. We also need Prayer Partners for : Sun 4-5am, 1-2pm, 6-7pm; Thu 9-10am, 10-11pm; Fri 1-2pm; Sat 3-4pm. Please call Priscilla Berry at 288-3292 or Beth Russo @ 244-7866 to sign up. NIÑOS QUE RECIBIERON EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO el día 16 de diciembre, 2018 despues de la Misa del 12:30m en St. Bede celebrado por el Padre Nicholas J. Napolitano: Alondra Esther y Ashley hijas de Carlos Diaz Ruiz y Micaela Lopez Diaz. Los padrinos son Jose Felipe Zapahua Colohua y Ernestina Tlaxcaltecatl Cano
Holy Family 6 THE CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS OF MONTGOMERY invite all Young Adults (21-39) from all Montgomery parishes to attend BREWING THE FAITH on the second Monday of each month. Each meeting will include fellowship and a brief talk on our faith. Date: Monday, January 14 th at 6:30 p.m. Location: Cuco s Mexican Café on Chantilly Parkway (outdoor patio) Fr. Pat Arensberg will give a talk on Spiritual Resolutions: A New Year s Resolution to Grow in the Spiritual Life To learn more about the Catholic Young Adults of Montgomery group, go to our website: cyamontgomery.com Keep posted with all Youth activities, follow us on Facebook: St Bede the Venerable Instagram/Twitter: @StBedeV.more pictures from the Saint Nicholas Banquet ACCW WINTER MEETING & LUNCHEON January 15, 2019 St. Bede Parish Hall 3870 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery AL 36109 Lunch cost is $16. Registration starts at 9am. Please make your reservation before Thursday, January 10th, and call Mary Chamberland at 272-6906 or Alice Prosser at 538-2713. All members are encouraged to attend and support the host parish. Interested in Cursillo? Call Rob Barranco at (334) 233-1944 or email robbarranco@uniformacy.biz CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF MONTGOMERY THRIFT STORE is in need of winter coats, winter sweaters, winter hats, gloves and scarves of all sizes Children s, Women s, and Men s. Due to the early extreme cold, the thrift store is almost sold out of these items. Thrift Store s Drop Off hours are Monday Friday between 10:00am-3:00pm at 4455 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116, (334) 288-8890.
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