Holy Rosary Catholic Church

May 29, 2016 — Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Rev. Fr. Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L., Pastor Fr. Jerabek may be reached at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 205-833-0334

Sunday Mass – 8:30am

Wednesday Mass – 8:00am

Rosary – Before all Masses

Confession – Sunday 8:00am a nd u pon r e q u es t

7414 Georgia Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35212 http://www.holyrosarybirmingham.com

holyrosarybirmingham@gmail.com

205-595-0652

Mailing – P.O. Box 321576 – Birmingham, AL 35232

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – May 29, 2016 – Jesus, I believe!

Mass Intentions

Sunday 5/29 Celebrant’s Intention Wednesday 6/1 Celebrant’s Intention

Our Prayers Go Out

For the sick, especially: Harris Caraballo, who was diagnosed with ALS; Gerald, Chris Metcalf’s brother, who is quite ill; Myrtle Bragg, also quite ill; Susan Mansbach; George Miller; Larry Shivers; Harry Geerts, who has been diagnosed with a rapidly progressing dementia; Jeanne Wright; Fr. Tony’s sister, Josephine Reynolds.

For those celebrating wedding anniversaries around this time, especially Mike and Suzie Geerts.

For direction in the upcoming elections.

For Romel, who still needs God’s help.

For all of the young people in our programs and for their families – especially for those that are going through difficult situations.

For our volunteers and generous benefactors.

For Coach Murphy and all those preparing to lead our summer youth camp.

Bulletin Notices

Always feel free to contact Mike Geerts at mhfgeerts@gmail.com or 205-266-3065 if you have a bulletin notice (including birthdays, anniversaries, or other news of interest to parishioners).

Scripture Readings for Next Sunday – 6/5/16

1st Reading: Kings 17:17-24 Responsorial: Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2nd Reading: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 7:11-17

NEXT SUNDAY! Save the Date

There will be a Farewell Gathering for Father Jerabek in conjunction with our regular First Sunday Fellowship on Sunday, June 5. Talk to Mike or Suzie for more details.

Greene Co. Mission Trip: Have You Hesitated?

Please see Mike, Herbert, or Tom today after Mass if you have hesitated for any reason in volunteering for the Green Co. Mission Trip. Let us know! We can certainly use the extra help!

REMINDER! Warm Weather Dress: Modesty

Please be mindful of modesty when dressing for church services. One’s attire should not distract from another’s prayer. Appropriate apparel should not be tight-fitting or revealing. Our attention should be focused towards the Lord. Thank you for your attention to this issue!

DON’T FORGET! Pastoral Council Meeting

The Pastoral Council will meet this Thursday, June 2, at 6:00pm at St. Barnabas (in the basement). Refreshments will be served. If you have any matters that you would like the council to address, please let Father Jerabek or a council member know.

NEW! Josh’s Ordination – Congratulations

We offer hearty congratulations to Deacon Josh Altonji, ordained this weekend (Saturday, May 28 in Huntsville)! Deacon Josh will be going to Mexico for the month of June to continue studying Spanish. We wish him a good summer as he begins ordained ministry in the Church! Let us continue to pray for him as he prepares for priesthood ordination a year from now!

NEW! “I Love America” Patriotic Concert

Everyone is invited to a fun, patriotic birthday celebration for our nation! St. Aloysius Church will host its 4th Annual “I Love America” concert on Friday, June 24 at 7:00pm. Combined choirs will lead the audience in many popular patriotic songs. Joining the choir will be the Waylighters Gospel Quartet and Voices of the South Barbershop Chorus. Come see a tribute to our armed forces as the Lake View American Legion Post 2011 presents the Colors and Service Flags from each branch of the military and the P.O.W. There is no charge for this entertaining and inspiring evening. St. Aloysius Church is located at 751 Academy Drive in Bessemer.

NEW! First Saturday Mass

A First Saturday Mass will be offered at 8:30am on June 4 at St. Barnabas.

NEW! Thank You, Frederick! Welcome, Kenny!

Frederick Pollman, our Sunday organist for nearly a year now, has taken a position at St. Stephen’s University Chapel in Birmingham and so will no longer be playing for us on Sundays. We thank him for his talented service!

We also welcome Kenny (Kenneth) Sutton, who is taking Frederick’s place. Kenny is an accomplished local musician. We are happy to welcome him to Holy Rosary on a stable basis for our Sunday liturgies!

NEW! Ordinations to the Priesthood

On Sat., June 4 at 11:00am at the Cathedral of St. Paul, two of our diocesan seminarians will be ordained to the priesthood: Deacon Jim Handerhan and Deacon Wyman Vintson. All are invited to attend! Please pray for Deacons Jim and Wyman as they make the final spiritual preparations for this wonderful new chapter of their vocational journey!

NEW! Father Jerabek Time Away

Father Jerabek will travel to see his family in New Hampshire, including a recently-born niece, June 6-13. During that time all schedules will remain the same and Masses will be covered by Monsignor O’Connor and the Franciscans. Please pray for safe travel!

God Bless America

MEMORIAL DAY WISHES

We thank all of our Veterans and we remember in a particular way all those who gave their lives in the service of our beloved nation.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Welcome, Daniel Sessions!

Daniel officially joins us today, Sunday, May 29, and will be with us until the end of June. From there he will go to St. Paul’s for a couple of weeks before going to World Youth Day in Poland! We welcome Daniel to the Holy Rosary family. I encourage all to invite him over for a meal or otherwise make him feel welcome and supported. Daniel is a Birmingham native and a graduate of John Carroll Catholic High School. He will be going to continue his seminary studies in Washington, DC this fall.

REMINDER! American Flag Reverent Disposal

This is a time of year when many realize they need a new American Flag and their old one needs to be retired. Remember to treat that old flag with respect. Bring it in and place it in the box in back of the church. The flags collected will be burnt in a proper ceremony. Thank you!

CATHOLIC VOCABULARY

This Week’s Term: SCRUPLE SPOON

A “scruple spoon” is a very small ladle-like spoon that is used to place only a drop of water in the chalice when the wine and water are mixed at the Offertory during Holy Mass. The scruple spoon’s use is very uncommon today, though it is still seen in some places. The name suggests that it was used because of scrupulosity on the part of the priest about how much water he put in the wine. But, in fact, it simply made it easier to put only a small amount of water in (as the rubrics require) and not have to worry about over-pouring. In fact, if the priest were to dilute the wine too much, it would no longer be considered true wine and thus the consecration would not happen! At a time when the Precious Blood was almost never distributed to the people, such that the priest only put a very small amount of wine in the chalice just for himself, using the scruple spoon was a very practical way of doing things right and well.

Dominican Nuns Vocation Retreat

The cloistered Dominican nuns in Marbury, Alabama are holding a Vocation Retreat on the weekend of June 3-5 for young women aged 16 through 27. Retreatants will learn about the nuns’ contemplative life of praise and intercession at the heart of the Dominican Order for the salvation of souls, including the nuns’ special devotion to Eucharistic Adoration and Perpetual Rosary. To learn more go to http://www.stjudemonastery.org.

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

Baptisms – Should be scheduled very soon after birth. Speak with Father Jerabek to make plans.

Weddings – Contact Father Jerabek no less than six months in advance, to begin preparations.

Anointing of the Sick – For those who begin to be in danger of death due to serious illness and/or old age. Discuss with Father Jerabek to determine if now is the right time; in sacramental emergencies, call 205-833-0334 at any time, day or night. Anointing is ordinarily preceded by the Sacrament of Confession.

Knights of Columbus – Contact Mike Geerts at 205-508-3070 for more information about the Cathedral of St. Paul Knights Council # 9862.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – Open Mon., Wednes., and Fri. 10am–12pm for residents of the 35212 zip code; registration required. Volunteers always needed. Talk to Don Monin.

Youth Program/Learning Center – Mon. to Fri., 3—4:30pm. Tutors are available to assist with homework, then students may go to the reading room or play outside on the basketball court (inside the Youth Oratory in case of rain). Contact Coach Allen Murphy at 205-595-0652.

Youth Soccer – Contact Coach Harri Haikala at 205-492-4245 for more information about age requirements, practice times, schedules, and how to join our team.