Holy Rosary Catholic Church

7414 Georgia Road • Birmingham, Alabama 35212 Mailing: P.O. Box 321576, Birmingham, AL 35232-1576 (205) 595-0652 http://holyrosarybirmingham.com

Fr. George Maniangattu, Administrator Contact

Fr. George at: (904) 322-1092 gmmani2003@yahoo.co.uk

Sunday Mass: 8:30am Confession: 8:00am Sunday

Wednesday Mass: 8:00am Rosary: Before Masses

Bringing Jesus Christ to Gate City, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

since 1889 with the help of the Salesians from 1955-2014

June 25, 2017 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Prayers Go Out

For the sick especially: Graham Price, Karen, Mollie, Grace, Leo, Steve, Harry, Maria,

Victor, Claire, George & Josephine.

For blessings upon all celebrating Anniversaries: especially Rebecca & George married

yesterday, Edward and Erin married a few weeks ago.

In thanks for His healing especially on behalf of Elfreida and Stella

For Romel who still needs God’s help

Contact Mike at 266-3065 or mhfgeerts@gmail.com with anything you want in the bulletin.

ANNOUNCEMENTS (Steps are being taken to reinstate the Website)

Today the Mission Cooperative Appeal Collection Will Be Just Before the End of Mass

Funds collected will be distributed equally and used in Africa, 2 places in India, Syria &

Timor. When we act with compassion for the “least among us,” we act as true disciples.

Today, Right After Mass, is Your Chance to Give Father George Hugs!!

He will be presented with a food basket prepared by parishioners

and be “forced” to accept our thanks for all he has done!

June 29 is the Registration/Deposit Deadline: if you plan to see Italy with Fr Jerabek.

The trip is Feb. 1st - 11th 2018 the cost is $3295.00. Contact Joe Long (800) 280-5283.

Next Sunday is FIRST Sunday Join the Pot-Luck after Mass and Meet Our New Priest

Bring an old friend or a new acquaintance if you can. Let’s make this a big celebration.

Bingo! Beginning 6PM Friday, July 7th St. Theresa Church in Leeds

Six bingo games-card sales begin at 6 PM and games start at 6:30. Cards cost: $10 or

two cards for $15 and three for $20 if bought all at once. Food & drinks at minimal cost.

July 8th Saturday Our Lady of Fatima Conference at St Theresas’s in Leeds

Starting at 9AM there will be great speakers, opportunities for prayer and

Reconcilliation concluding with 5PM Mass. Register early. The program including

lunch will be without cost although donations will be welcomed. Call (205) 352-3741.

July 28-29th The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Dioceses of Birmingham

Our Lady of Sorrows will host the 17th Annual Conference. For information call

(205) 999-8947 / (205) 328-7112 or register at www.catholiccharismaticrenewal.org

Does anyone have a used push or self-propelled lawn mower they are willing to donate?

The deck of the mower now in use is telling us it is time to look for a replacement.

Would You Loan a Carpet Cleaner or Even Organize a Clean-up Day?

The carpet as you enter the church is getting rough and a good “spring”

cleaning wouldn’t hurt. Will you pick a date and coordinate our efforts!

Additional Thoughts from Saint Teresa of Calcutta: I don’t want that you give from your abundance. I want you to understand through direct contact. The poor need deeds, not words. It is not my task to evaluate existing systems, economic, social, or political structures and ideologies. Everyone has a conscience and must follow it.

Wednesday 6/28 The Memorial of Saint Irenaeus

Much about Irenaeus’ history is questioned including even his martyrdom. However,

his books, Adversus haereses to the "Detection and Overthrow of the False

Knowledge"(Refutation of Gnosticism) exists in ancient Latin without doubt. It contains

an exposition of Gnosticism in its different forms and heresies in Christian communities. It

is significant source of information on ecclesiastical literature during the second century.

Thursday 6/29 Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (paraphrased Reflection from Franciscan Media)

We could easily go to Reconciliation with Peter. He is perhaps a more striking example

of the simple fact of holiness. Jesus says to us as he said, in effect, to Peter: “It is not

you who have chosen me, but I who have chosen you. Peter, it is not human wisdom

that makes it possible for you to believe, but my Father’s revelation. I, not you, build

my Church.” Paul’s experienced the risen Jesus on the way to Damascus and was

driven to be one of the most zealous, dynamic, and courageous ambassadors of Christ

ever. But persecution, humiliation, and weakness became his day-by-day cross, fodder

for further transformation. The dying Christ was in him; the living Christ was his life.

Scripture Readings for –7/2/17 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading: 2 Kgs. 4:8-11 & 14-16a Responsorial: Ps. 89

2nd Reading: Rom. 6:3-4 & 8-11 Gospel: Mt. 10:37-42

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

Baptisms Contact Father George to make arrangements as soon after birth as possible.

Weddings Contact Father George at least 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 the situation with Father George.

PARISH GROUPS AND CONTACTS

Volunteers Are Always Needed

Food Pantry/Clothes Closet – Don Monin (314) 713-3920

Youth Program – Coach Allen Murphy (205) 835-7769

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Learning Center– Mary Kaye Gubenski (205) 821-6267

Holy Rosary Youth Soccer – Coach Harri Haikala (205) 492-4245

Knights of Columbus - Mike Geerts (205) 508-3070

St Barnabas Office- (205) 833-0334

The Food Pantry & Clothes Closet are open Mon, Wed. & Fri. 10:00-12:00 for

residents of the 35212 zip code; registration is required.