Second Sunday of Advent - Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church

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.cc-al.com
E-mail: parish@annunlord.com
December 6, 2015
Second Sunday of Advent
MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISA
Saturday/Sábado:
Sunday/Domingo:
Monday/Lunas:
Tuesday/Martes:
Wednesday/Miércoles:
Thursday/Jueves:
Friday/Viernes:
5:00 PM (English)
8:30 AM, 11:00 AM (English)
1:00 PM, 6:30 PM (en español)
6:00 PM (English)
6:30 PM (en español)
12:30 PM (en español)
6:00 PM (English)
10:00 AM (English)
10:00 AM (English)
Annunciation of the Lord Parish Office 256-353-2667
Father Ray Remke, Pastor
NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS
Third Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Father Tom Perrin, Associate Pastor
Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 3:10-18
Hispanic Ministry
256-353-2667 Ext. 131 C: 256-647-1074
tomp@annunlord.com
Javier Ramirez, Deacon
c: 256-345-1721
Dennis Kobs, Deacon
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h: 256-232-1426
Patrick Lappert, Deacon
h: 256-351-7061
Sister Teresa Walsh, Pastoral Associate
Ext: 107/h: 256-351-0922
teresawalsh@annunlord.com
Jan Gile, DRE
Ext: 108/h: 256-355-9556 jgile@annunlord.com
Kiernan Smith, Confirmation Coordinator
Connie Schartung, Youth Minister
h: 256-350-8438 tigercbs@att.net
Debbie Bailie, Music Director
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256-353-9603
Arvel Childers, Facilities Manager
facilitiesmgr@annunlord.com
Anne Palmer, Secretary
Joan Mustain, Financial Manager
financemgr@annunlord.com
Jenny Brown, Financial Assistant
bookkeeper@annunlord.com
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Elvira Esparza Becerra, Custodian
Kris Staudt, Wedding Coordinator
256-509-1442
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Office Hours: M—F 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
BAPTISM
For families who already attended the Pre-baptismal Class, call
the Church Office to set a date for the baptism of your child.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements must be made 6 months in
advance. Call Parish Office.
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment
Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 (Spanish or English)
ANOINTING OF THE SICK OR SICK CALLS
To schedule, please call the Parish Office including
if a family member is in the hospital.
FUNERALS
Please contact the Parish Office before making
funeral home arrangements.
RCIA
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
September —May
HM
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Music
MC
12/12/2015
5:00 PM
L1 Debra Sarrels
L2 John Overcamp
H1 Fr. Ray
H2 Deacon Lappert
H3 Gregg Cauthen
H4 Lynne Cauthen
C1 Rosie Catanach
C2 Bob Catanach
C3 Jan Gile
C4 Margaret Abernathy
C5 Terrie Tipler
C6 Jim Tipler
Tim
Joseph
1
2 Mike Sosnowich
3 Tom DiGiulian
4 need sub
ϯ Greer Cauthen
A1 Nyah Green
A2 Lauren Grace Acupan
S Richard Vernetti
Debra Davenport
12/13/2015
8:30 AM
L1 Therese Harrison
L2 Elizabeth Hutchings
H1 Fr. Ray
H2 Deacon Lappert
H3 Don Hutchings
H4 Michelle Jordan
C1 Mary Pearson
C2 Mike Pearson
C3 Frank Adamsky
C4 Karen England
C5 Maureen Redler
C6 Maria Nolen
1 Bob Forton
2 John Hughes
3 Johnny Stamps
4 Jim Pence
ϯ Noah Flynn
A1 Antonio Robinson
A2 Zoe Smith
S Pamela Milligan
Formal Choir
12/13/2015
11:00 AM
L1 Jean Kaefer
L2 Marc Subido
H1 Fr. Ray
H2 Deacon Lappert
H3 John Kilgro
H4 Bob McKenzie
C1 Carol Janorschke
C2 Debbie Froscello
C3 Dale Borths
C4 Joan Rayl
C5 Cyndi Williamson
C6 Craig Williamson
1 Jim Rutsey
2 Shawnie Subido
3 Charlie Follin
4 need sub
ϯ Nikolas Borths
A1 Grace MacKinnon
A2 Sheila Li
S Judy Crelly
Debbie Bailie & Larry Littleton
Marcia B., Judy C., Barbara H., Robbi M.
Please sign up for weekend/holy day
Masses through January 3rd
at the Information Desk.
Calendar of Events
Sunday
8:30 am
9:40 am
9:40 am
11:00 am
11:20 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Monday
Noon
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
10:00 am
Noon
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am
12:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am
Friday
10:00 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Saturday
4:30 am
7:00 am
10:00 am
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am
9:40 am
9:40 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
December 6, 2015
Mass (Church)
YES Classes (School & Cafeteria)
Adult Religious Ed with Fr. Tom (Room A)
Mass (Church)
Primera Comunion (escuela de Santa Ana)
Confirmatíon (Cafeteria)
Misa en español (iglesia)
Den Meeting (Cafeteria)
Rosary (Church)
EDGE Middle School Youth (Youth Room)
Life Teen High School Youth (Youth Room)
Misa en español (iglesia)
November 7, 2015
Adoration begins
Mass (Chapel) Vigil Mass
Ladies Scripture Class (Youth Room)
Scouts (Cafeteria)
December 8, 2015
ROMEOs (IHOP)
Holy Day Mass (Church)
Adoration ends
Misa (iglesia)
RCIA (Youth Room)
Pack Planning Meeting (Cafeteria)
December 9, 2015
Wonderful Wednesdays (Youth Room)
Misa (iglesia)
St. Vincent de Paul (Nursery)
Mass (Chapel)
Confirmation Year 2 (Cafeteria)
Formal Choir Practice (Church)
Hispanic Missionaries (guardería)
December 10, 2015
Mass (Chapel)
December 11, 2015
Mass with school (Church)
Grupo de Oración (salas A, B, y C)
Grupo de Jóvenes (sala de jóvenes)
Reunió de grupo Cursillistas (guardería)
December 12, 2015
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
St. Joseph Men’s Group (Resurrection)
Piano Recital (Church)
Confessions (Church)
Mass (Church)
December 13, 2015
Mass (Church)
YES Classes (School & Cafeteria)
Adult Religious Ed with Fr. Tom (Room A)
Mass (Church)
Misa en español (iglesia)
Rosary (Church)
EDGE Middle School Youth (Youth Room)
Life Teen High School Youth (Youth Room)
Misa en español (iglesia)
“We do not tell or impose our will on God;
in silence like Mary, we await an
Annunciation.”
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
The Year of Mercy
Dec. 8, 2015- Nov. 20, 2016
Advent Schedule
Immaculate Conception Holy Day Masses
Mon, Dec. 7
6:00 PM
(English)
Tues, Dec. 8 10:00 AM
(English)
6:30 PM (en español)
Advent Reconciliation Opportunities
Parish Reconciliation Service
Tues, Dec. 15 at 7:00 PM
Individual Confessions
Every Tuesday from 7:15-8:15 PM
Every Saturday from 3:30-4:30 PM
or by appointment
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 12, 4:30 - 7:30 AM
Dec 4-10:
Dec 11-17:
Sanctuary Cleaning
Therese Harrison & Cel Childers
Barbara Hughes & Sharon Saywell
Small Altar Linens
Month of December - Mary Ann Wolter
Month of January - Carol Sosnowich
Hospital Ministry
Dec 4-6: Sister Teresa
Dec 7-9: John Wilson
Dec 10-12: Bill Green
Dec 13: Mary S. Shaver
Bulletin Note: If you would like to put an
announcement or information in the bulletin,
please submit it no later than Monday at
noon. If at all possible, send it in an email
with subject line Bulletin. Thank you.
The Year of Mercy begins this
Tuesday on the Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception
Each week we will have questions on the
Sunday/Holy Day readings for you to discuss with
your family, friends, or just reflect on alone.
For this Sunday:
Adult: In what areas of your life do you
need God’s mercy & forgiveness
right now? What Advent practice
would help you in expressing your
repentance and seeking God’s
mercy?
Youth: What does it feel like to be really sorry for
your misdeeds and sins? How could you
go about seeking God’s compassionate
mercy and forgiveness?
For Tuesday:
Adult: How has faith in Jesus as the
compassion of God transformed your
life?
Youth: What are some of the teachings of Jesus
about mercy, compassion and
forgiveness that have helped you to grow
closer to God and other people?
Father Tom’s Scripture Classes
Sundays: Dec 6, 13, and 20th
9:40 - 10:40 AM
in Room A
Father Tom Perrin, SDS, will offer a series of three
Scripture classes entitled:
“The Compassion of Jesus
in the Gospel of Luke.”
Coffee, donuts, and orange juice will be available.
Come learn about the amazingly compassionate
Christ!
Of Special Note:
2nd Year Confirmation Wednesday Session:
December 9th
6:30-8:30 PM in Room A
Sanctuary Cleaning Opportunity
The CCW is putting together our Sanctuary
Cleaning Schedule for 2016. If you would like to be
a part of our cleaning team, please contact Jann
Thomas (508-6294) or Linda Thurston (616-2516)
before Dec 12th. For those who currently
volunteer, we would like to "thank you" for your time,
support and good work. Anyone who can no longer
participate, please contact us ASAP.
PastoralPlanning.com │ Questions of the Week for Cycle C
We wish to thank all those
who supported us with
their very generous food
donations to help the less
fortunate in our
community. You all went
above and beyond and have
helped soften many hardships of
people truly in need. We are so
grateful for your continued support
in helping us fulfill our mission of
serving God’s people. May God bless
each of you and give you peace. Have
a Blessed Holiday Season!
Most Sincerely,
The Committee on Church Cooperation
ROMEOs Group
(Retired Old Men Eating Out)
Tuesday, December 8th, 8 AM
Decatur IHop Restaurant
This group is open to all retired men of our parish who
like to eat out and enjoy each other’s company. We
meet for breakfast the second Tuesday of each month.
December News:
50+ : Because of our Holiday Celebration with CCW,
we will not have our meet on Wednesday, December
9th. Enjoy a peaceful Advent Season and a Joyful
Christmas. We will see you in the New Year.
Wonderful Wednesdays will meet at the regular
time (9:30 AM on Wednesday) on December 9th and
December 16th.
Live the Love! Natural Family Planning involves
no drugs or devices, there are zero health worries
and it is immediately reversible when you want to
try to conceive a baby. No doctor visits needed,
no prescriptions to fill, no unwanted side effects.
To learn more visit www.live-the-love.org or
contact Chris & Alison Protz, CCL Teaching
Couple, at 256-520-3874 or
NFPcouple@outlook.com
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Foundation as your charity of choice and .5% of
every purchase you make through Amazon Smile
goes to our school. It’s that easy! Here are the steps
to follow:
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Where the name, location, or keyword is
requested near the bottom of the screen, enter
“St. Ann’s Educational Foundation, Decatur, AL”
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Happy Thanksgiving “Selfies”
The Kindergarten YES class made “Selfies”
for their families as a Special Thanksgiving
Thank You to their families!
AmazonSmile membership does not affect your
Amazon Prime service. Use it every time you shop
Amazon. Thanks for your support.
Outdoor Classroom/Garden Update:
High School Youth Group
Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00 PM Youth Room
Life Teen believes that "Eucharist-based ministry has
the power to transform teens, transform parishes, and
transform culture. Inspired by Pope John Paul II's call
for a New Evangelization, Life
Teen believes that youth are the
key to this new springtime in the
Church."
Dec 6
Dec 13
Trip to St. Bernard Christmas Concert
leave Church at 5:45 PM
- permission slip required
One Human Family
Middle School Youth Group
Sundays evenings 4:00-5:30 PM Youth Room
Edge is the Middle School
version of LifeTeen.
Dec 6
Priest, Prophet & King at 4:00 PM
Trip to St. Bernard Christmas Concert
leave Church at 5:45 PM
- permission slip required
The construction has begun on our outdoor
classroom and garden. The work on the north
end of the St. Ann Educational Building is the
beginning of this project. Several of our Boy
Scouts are focusing their Eagle projects on
various aspects of this project. Donations will
be appreciated. We want to thank all who
have already donated.
Attention all children and families
who will be attending the 4 PM
Family Christmas Eve Mass
You are welcome to sing with the Children’s
Choir that evening. Practice will be on
Saturday, Dec 19th, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Mass Intentions
Monday,
Tuesday,
Dec 7, 2015
Dec 8, 2015
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,
Dec 9, 2015
Dec 10, 2015
Dec 11, 2015
Dec 12, 2015
Dec 13, 2015
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:30 pm
6:00 pm
9:00 am
10:00 am
5:00 pm
8:30 am
11:00 am
Billy Staudt (RIP) Bob & Anne Chandler
Roy Landers (RIP) The Saywells
For the 9 who died in a car accident in Mexico (RIP)
George Joseph (RIP) Shirley Reid
Jack McLuckie (RIP) Bob & Anne Chandler
Mary Brown & Mike Rogers (RIP) The Carmichael Family
Lester H. Schneider (RIP) The Schneider Family
Christine Namie (RIP) Joyce Coe
Billy Staudt (RIP) The Formal Choir
Pray the Rosary: Join us each
Sunday at 4:00 PM in the Church.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Hilario Lugo
Sr., father of Hilario Lugo (Angela), and the souls of all
the faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.
Men and Women Serving in the Military
Please remember in your prayers those men and women and their families from our parish who are
serving the military at home and abroad:
Jack Bissell
Michael Bissell
Jason Haynes
Richard Dean Zubeck
Royce Gent
Jeff Holm
Sam Stalons
Adam Holzer
Peter Sabatini
Heath Garrison
A.J. D’Antonio
Matthew Rogers
Nick Simon
Gary M. Gosselin
Kara Bumbarger
Sarah Furey
Will Green
Scott Allen
Jamie Ciciora
Steven Ciciora
Chris Schneider
Christina E. Becerra
Jon D. Spurlock
Michael Sanders
Sergio Mungia
Trey Garrison
Todd Eaves
Johnny Govarts
Jack Firestine
Dan Wallace
Devon Stewart
Stephen Hutchings
Nathan Banishes
Kari Kociuruba
Dakota Cummings
Gary Rodgers
Nick Anderson
Chuck Bell
Alex Shelton
Rob Green
Valerie Mascho
Joseph Reisz
Tom Juric
Adam Childers
Timothy A. Thomas, Jr.
John Paul Lappert
Matt Tortorano
Ray W. Canafax
Harrison Green
Chris J. Russell
Oliver Pascua
Johnie J. Ogden
Emil Casciano
Brian Kociuruba
Xavier Quinn Cortez
Ashley Hollingsworth
Tony VanDuynhoven
Jack Sims
Our Love and Prayers go out to: Carolyn Acosta, Holly Amoroso, Dan Angel, Carrie Arseneaux, Sherman Barnes,
Rodney Barron, Colt Beavers, The Bello Family, Elaine Benes, Gene Bennett, Eugenia Blaylock, Teresa Borden, Karen
Bowman, Dale Brodersen, Carol Brown, Kathleen Bryant, Betty Buenias, Keith Bufford, Matthew Burley, Tammy & Chris
Burgett, Harold Capps, Barbara Carlson, Wendy Carrier, Juan Carrizo, Carroll family, Patsy Cathcart, Paul Caudle, Morgan
Cavinall, Joseph Christophe, Joseph H. Christophe Jr, Sharon Christophe-Samuel, Clarke Families, Donnie Coe, Dylan Coe,
Marjorie Delinski, Phyllis D’Haene, Carmen DeButy, Rick DeSloover, Katie DeVoe, Pat Devole, Calista DiGiulian, Darren
Drain, Josh Driggers, Dan Driscoll, Mary Driscoll, Shirley Duez, Nancy Duke, Kieth Dunn, Rose Dunn, Michael & Mamie Earls,
Herman Eastmond, John Eastmond, Connie Erickson, Robert Erwin, Mike Fields, Lisa Firestine, Marie Flint, Pat Forton, Don Fries,
Debby Fuller, Baby Randy Orton Castro Garcia, Miss Gardunia, Kim Marie Gatto, Jan Gile, Loretta Gilliam, Nicholas Glanschneg,
Jeffery Granone, Anne Green, Tim Green, Michael Griffith, Alex Grisham, Kris Grosser, Ross Guffey, Laurie Hale, David Hamilton,
Donald Hamilton, Jim Handerhan, Edith Haney, Jolynne Hannay, Tommy Harkins, Harper Families, janice Harris, Hartley Family,
Larry Hartman, George & Jo Ann Harvey, Melvin Harvey, Julia Hazelrig, Stacey Heaton, Joyce Helmbrecht, Bill & Bernice
Henderson, the Hendrix Family, Josephene Hill, Dean Hogan, Nancy Holz, Alfred Howery, Jack Hughes, Robert Hughes, Ann Marie
Jackson, Don Jackson, Wayne James, Donald Johnson, Rita Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Carolyn Jones, Teresa Jones, Tim Joseph,
Carrie Hill, Kanuck Family, Wayne Kanuck, Teresa Kimbrough & family, Katie Kirk, Kleier Families, Dorene “Dee Dee” Knight,
Kari Kociuruba, Lucy Kopilash, Rosale Korhman, Thelma Krueger, Rudy & Violet Kucera, Br. Anselm Kuehler O.S.B., Paul Kurtz,
Rita Kyle, Kate Langdale, Lexi Lee, Becky Littleton, Jerry Long, Sean Macfarlane, Elsa Ahue Malpica, Larry & Patti Marcum, Janet
Markham, Wally Marynowski, Sally Windle Marsh, Petra Mason, Rose Matash, Patti Marcum, Amanda “Mamacita” McClellan, Jeff
McCoy, Genieve McCullough, Marilyn McLuckie, Elise Means, Susan Mechler, Al Merino, Darrell & Pam Milligan, Connie & Bill
Moe, Jerry Mong, Bernita Mooneyhan, Frank Moore, Barbara Morelle, Amanda Murphy, Mindy Mustain, Davis Nelson, Riley
Nesmith, Fr. Gary New, Dr. Michael Newman, Paula Noble, Craig Nowka, Logan Ogle, Alessandro Organ, Rita O’Rourke, Michael
Pair, Trenden Pair, Susan Partenheimer, Lindsey Patt, Joe Patterson, Sr., Ann Percle, Garret Peterson, Legend Pope, Susan Lee Prior,
Donna Purdie, Lee Quintavalle, Elizabeth Raynor, Braydon Rehmer, Pete Remke, Annabelle Rizzardi, Ricky Roberson, Antonio
Robinson, Msgr. Paul Rohling, Cleta Rosario, Tom Rowell, Lynn Rutherford, Edna Rutsey, Angela Rylant, Sharon Christophe
Samuel, Rick Santo, Kayla Sharbutt, David Schacht, Jennifer Schenk, Larry Schick & Family, Delia Schosser, Diane Schultz, Gloria
Scroggins, Norval Shaffer, Cheryl Sizemore, Lori Slaten, Janet Sloan, Hilda Smith, Kathy Smith, Mary Anne Smith, Bob Sperl,
Carol Sosnowich, Amanda Stamps, Anne Stamps, Judy Stidger, Deborah Storey, Eddie Storey, Lisa Strebel, Avis Teague, Robert
Tetzlaff, Lawrence Terry, Bill Thorton, Tut Thublin, Krista Towns, George Upton, Robert Vernetti, Melissa Veskosky, Reena
Vincent, Shallon Vincent, James Wahoski, Walker Families, Eileen Walsh, Jane & Marvin Ward, Dub Webster, Paul Werling, Davina
E. Whitted, Eli & Jude Wicker, John Wilson, Juanita Zapata, Jim & Delores Zehner, Mrs. Zurmeuhlen
FINANCIAL REPORT: November 29, 2015
La Ofrenda de la Semana 29 noviembre 2015
th
Pre-K - 8 grade
OFFERTORY
ACTUAL
BUDGETED
ofrenda
gastos
256-353-6543
www.saintanndecatur.org
David Weimer, principal
principal@saintanndecatur.org
Attention Alabama Taxpayers
A part of the Alabama Accountability Act allows
dollar-for-dollar state tax credits for
donations to approved SGOs (which also
qualify as 501(c) 3 organizations). Our
diocesan schools have partnered with
Scholarships for Kids. Please go to
www.alabamakids.net
to learn how to take advantage of this
unprecedented opportunity for Alabama
taxpayers and St. Ann School. Remember to
include “St. Ann School” on the memo line of
your check.
YEAR-END GIVING: Please remember our
parish and school when deciding on your endof-year donations. An envelope for Christmas
is included in your mailed envelope
packets. One-time donations can also be
charged to a credit card or special
arrangements may be made by calling the
parish Finance Office at (256) 353-2667. IRS
regulations require that donations must be
postmarked or received in person by Dec. 31st
to be credited to your 2015 Giving Statement
for 2015 tax consideration. Thank you for your
generosity.
WEEKLY
la semana
FYTD
Hasta hoy
VARIANCE
diferencia
$
11,485 $
15,864 $
(4,379)
$
314,781 $
349,017 $
(34,236)
SPECIAL Collections: St. Vincent de Paul
$2,456
Beacons of Hope
$2,293
DEBT ELIMINATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Eliminación de la Deuda
WEEKLY
MONTHLY CAMPAIGN
semanales mensuales
campaña
DONATIONS
$
8,408 $
14,300 $
416,436
Donativos
PLEDGES
$
3,342 $
16,521 $
966,138
Promesas
$
11,750
30,821 $ 1,382,574
TOTAL
CAMPAIGN GOAL
Meta de la campaña
PLEDGES TO DATE
Promesas hasta hoy
OUTSTANDING DEBT
Deuda pendiente
$
2,200,000
$
947,840
$
1,163,425
DEBT PAYMENT INFORMATION
Informatión de la Deuda
ACTUAL
BUDGETED
VARIANCE
ofrenda
gastos
diferencia
MONTHLY
Cada mes
FYTD
Hasta Hoy
$
30,821 $
30,000 $
821
$
137,047 $
150,000 $
(12,953)
Stewardship
Paul considered the Philippians to be valuable
and joyful partners with him in sharing the
Gospel as they had provided for his physical
needs when he was in prison. Similarly, we are
partners in Paul’s message when we share our
material blessings.