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WEEKDAY/DÍA DE SEMANA
Rev. Michael Mac Mahon, Pastor
883-4359
Rev. Charles Merrill, Associate Pastor
882-1132
Rev. Paul Choi, Administrator of the
Korean Catholic Community
690-9951
Deacon Sam Dias 715-1190
Deacon Michael Sudnik 604-3374
Deacon Larry Sisterman 881-8938
Deacon Bob Becher 763-2513
Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM
Sunday/Domingo 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM &
11:45 AM
MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO
Mon., Tues, Wed, Thurs., Fri. @ 7:30 AM
Lunes, Martes, Miercoles, Jueves, Viernes
Monday/Lunes 12:00 Noon
Tuesday/Martes 12:00 Noon
Wednesday/Miercoles 7:00 PM
Thursday/Jueves 12:00 Noon
Friday/Viernes 9:00 AM School Mass
(call the office to verify)
3:30-4:45 PM Saturday & by appointment.
RECONCILIATION/CONFESIONES
Send Bulletin Notices to
[email protected] (subject to approval)
Deadline for notices Tuesday at Noon.
BULLETIN NOTICES
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
6:30 AM, 9:00 AM , 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
BOOKSTORE HOURS
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Office (256) 881-4781 Fax (256) 881-5510
625 Airport Road SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
E-mail: hschurch@holyspir ithsv.com
Website: http://www.holyspirithsv.com
Administrative Assistant Mary Walker ext. 0
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF/OFICINA
8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday/Lunes-Thursday/Jueves
8:00 AM-1:00 PM Friday/Viernes
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Adult Religious Ed. Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345
Religious Education Tracy Finke ext. 223 or 881-0345
Music Ministry Anne Vasile 881-4781 ext. 219
Lori Lai 882-6483
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
at 9:30 AM in the Korean Rectory
and Sunday at 4:00 PM in Holy Spirit Church
KOREAN MASS
March 12, 2017
Beth Mattingly, Principal 881-4852 ext. 103
Vince Aquila, Principal 430-1760 ext. 101
SAINT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY SPIRIT REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
HISPANIC MINISTRY/MINISTERIO HISPANO
The Hispanic Ministry Office is located in the Parish Life Center next to
the Nursery. It is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm, and
Friday 9 am to 1 pm. 256-881-2211 or [email protected].
Hispanic Community Mass Sundays 2:00 PM
Children/Adult Catechism Sundays 10:15-11:30 AM
Baptismal Preparation Classes First Sunday of the Month
3:30 PM Multipurpose Room
Nuestra Comunidad Hispana celebra la Santa Misa todos los Domin-
gos a las 2:00 pm. Catecismo (Ninos/Adultos ) cada domingo a las
10:15 am y Clases de Bautismo son los primeros domingos del mes
a las 3:30 pm en el salon junto a la oficina.
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WELCOME!...
HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH...
...invites everyone to “...full, conscious, and active partic-
ipation” in the sacred liturgy. We hope you will join us
in lifting our hearts and voices to God!
THE VESTIBULE...
...is the place for meeting old friends and greeting visi-
tors! Reverence and quiet are expected in the church!
Please turn off cell phones and beepers.
AT HOLY COMMUNION…
… it is appropriate to make a sign of reverence, a bow or
a genuflection, before you receive Communion. To main-
tain the flow of the Communion procession, please make
the sign of reverence while the person in front of you re-
ceives Communion. If you choose to receive Holy Com-
munion in your hand, please do not reach for the host, but
present your palm, flat out and high enough to receive
Communion. Intinction is not permitted.
INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN…
...are welcome at Mass. Anytime they become restless
you may take them to the nursery. Our infant and toddler
nurseries are open during the 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM
Masses for children 6 mos.-4 years.
INFORMATION…
...please take a bulletin as you leave church. In it you will
find all the information you need to be an active Catholic
at Holy Spirit Catholic Church…
AGAIN WELCOME!...
PLEASE JOIN US! If you attend Holy Spirit
Church on a regular basis and have not registered
with the Parish, we invite you to do so. Complete
the following information and drop it in the offer-
tory basket and someone will contact you to help
with the registration.
If you have moved or changed phone numbers,
please let us know!
NAME_____________________________
DAYTIME PHONE__________________
Bulletin available on the web at holyspirithsv.com
Purificator Laundering March 12 — Mary Laska March 19 — Shelly Corbett March 26 — Cyndi Hughes
Altar Duty March 18 - Therese Wesley & Ina Smith
Rest in Peace! Ernfride Erbach, mother of Pete and John Erbach
Aileen Maher, sister of John Harrity Judith Walthall, mother of Jennifer LeVier Charlie Locke, husband of Barbara Locke
LECTORS March 11 - 12
5:00p A. Brocato (OT) — C. Page (NT)
7:30a L. Brunegraff (OT) — L. O’Halloran (NT)
9:00a R. Morris (OT) — P. Brasher (NT)
11:45a C. Adams (OT) — J. Hayes (NT)
LECTORS March 18 - 19
5:00p B. Clopp (OT) — B. Dineen (NT)
7:30a M. Koh (OT) — C. Dithmer (NT)
9:00a M. Balbo (OT) — J. Wilson (NT)
11:45a L. Heckman (OT) — P. Anderson (NT)
Hospital Care: If you or a member of your family are sick
or in the hospital and need Deacon Mike Sudnik, please call
him at 604-3374. If you need a Priest, you may call Fr. Mike
at 883-4359 or Fr. Charles Merrill at 882-1132, day or night.
Bob Allen Abigail Aquila Chuck Brasher, Jr. Leonard Carrillon Rita Cathey Francisco Cepeda Guylyn Chapman Carol Chapuran Lisa Citrano Sam Citrano Bernie Cobb Bernadette Deal Gregg Denton Patty Denton James Delaney Dean Doverspike Gene Drass Brian Duerr Nancy Ellsworth Patricia Emerson Leslie Enright Margaret Eskew Shawn Fahey Maria Garcia Kai Gustafson
Jeff Hargett Don Harr Marge Harrington Ralph Herden Jean Hidden Wesley Hobbs Sr. Rosa Hongsduset James Horton Bruce Janssen
Hugo Jenrath Charles Kelly Carolee Kenny Bob Kikta Carey Link Betty Mac Mahon Ann Marshall Bill Marshall Nicole Martin Marian Mayer Justin McInerny Mafalda McNamee Julie Meehan Ann Morea Patricia Morea
Rebecca Morgan
Michele Chapuran Musachia Doris Pape Remington Pitman Gerry Richards Jeanne Richmond Patrick Riley Katie Ofenloch Sanders Betty Scollard Lynn SeiversErlene Skipper Curtis Spivey Sherry Taylor Randy VanderWal William Voizin Wright Ward Jimmy Williams Anne Wolfsberger Bernie Woods Jean Wright Vanessa Young
March 14 ~ March 20
Monday 7:30 AM
12:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM
12:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM
7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM
11:00 AM Friday 7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:45 AM
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Sandy Gerac
Frank & Mary Allen
David Miscik
Corinne Sforzini
Richard Selle
Jon Damien Turis
Joan Carr
Pro-Life Intentions
Michelle Derivaux
NO SCHOOL MASS
Sandy Gerac
Parishioners
Douglas Jenrath
Henrietta Ward
Mass Intentions
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Our Week In Review
Monday HSRS & Public school Spring Break
March 13 1p Rosary Guild - LIB
Tuesday 9:30a St. Vincent de Paul - LIB
March 14
Wednesday Rosary following 7:30a Mass
March 15 5:30p Lenten Soup Dinner - PLC
Thursday 6:30a That Man Is You - A/B
March 16 11:00 AM Mass this week only
Pro-Life Rosary following Mass - ER
Noon Organ Recital - CH
6p Schola
7p St. Vincent de Paul - MP
Friday May the road rise to meet you
March 17 1p Stations with Mary
5p KofC Fish Fry
7p Stations of the Cross
Saturday
March 18 Sunday 9:00 AM Mass - 1st scrutiny
March 19
Our Parish News
THAT MAN IS YOU! (TMIY) men’s ministry is designed to help men in
their spiritual journey. We meet Thursday Morn-
ings from 6:30-7:25 am in the Parish Life Center.
This year is dedicated to “walking the talk”.
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary
Join us for a
St Patrick’s Day Celebration!
THIS Sunday, March 12th, 1:00 – 3:30
Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Irish Music & Irish Step-Dancers from
Toráin Academy of Irish Dance
Tickets $ 15. - Available in the Church Office
Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles
Sundays, 10:20 AM, Library
The class that was studying Luke is continuing on
this journey, but there are seats available. All are
welcome!
Lenten Fish Fries
Friday night from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Parish
Life Center. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for
children 12 and under with a maximum family
(parents and minor children) cost of $30. All pro-
ceeds support the Knights of Columbus Council’s
charitable activities.
A big THANK YOU to Alan of A&V Seafood for
the great fish and all his hard work! You can shop
SPRING BREAK FOR GROWN-UPS TOO!
Adult Bible Study with Dr. Ken Muenstermann
Join us in the church next Thursday night for an in-
depth and passionately Catholic Bible Study.
The Bible comes to life when Ken teaches it and
his passion for Scripture is very contagious.
Check out Ken’s website: www.desalesforum.org.
Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day 2017
DECREE
I hereby grant a dispensation from the precept of
abstinence on Friday, March 17, 2017. All who
choose to make use of this dispensation are obliged
to undertake one of the following actions instead on
that same day: (1) offer a rosary for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life; (2) participate in the
public celebration of the Stations of the Cross in
your parish; (3) perform a special act of charity; (4)
spend at least 10 minutes piously reading and medi-
tating upon the gospel passage of Matthew 25:31-
46; or (5) spend at least five minutes in devout pray-
er before the Most Blessed Sacrament in a church or
adoration chapel.
May St. Patrick, great missionary saint, intercede for
us all and help us to live out our baptismal mandate
to be missionaries of the new evangelization!
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Huntsville Prolife Updates
If you would like to receive weekly and monthly
newsletters regarding
ProLife activities that are occurring
in Huntsville Alabama please send
your email to: Dan Celeski at [email protected]
or call Dan at
256-975-1443 for more information
The Greater Huntsville Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists presents its
2017 Noontime Concert Series. All con-
certs are free and begin at 12:10pm.
*March 16: Holy Spirit Catholic Church
*March 23: First Baptist Church, Huntsville
March 30: All Saints' Lutheran Church
April 6: Trinity Methodist Church
*Recitals will feature Holy Spirit Music Ministry
staff Anne Vasile, Rebecca Whited, and Tim Dix.
ATTENTION:
ALL ADULT HOLY SPIRIT
PARISHIONERS!
The Christ Renews His Parish Women's Retreat will
take place at Holy Spirit on March 25-26 and the
Men's Retreat will take place April 1-2. The event is
free and purposely takes place at our own church.
The basic gist of the weekend involves hanging out
and meeting people from the Parish that you may
have seen at church for years and just never asked
their names or new folks that you have never met
before. The weekend offers quality time with Jesus
and a reprieve from the rest of the world for a short
period of renewal.
We of course eat good, spend some time in adora-
tion, provide an opportunity for confession, attend
5:00pm Mass, spend the night on amazingly comfort-
able air mattresses and participate in a few fun exer-
cises and games.
The retreat offers you the opportunity to get to actu-
ally know other Catholic men and women as well as
their families whom you worship with and enter into
Heaven with during the Eucharist every Sunday.
Let's face it - our worship and participation in the
Eucharist is one of the most intimate things we do
and we don't even know many of the people that we
experience it with.
What better way to spend a weekend during Lent
than with a group of men or women who are on a
journey toward falling deeper in love with our Sav-
ior?
Daily Reflections
Sunday: Blessed are those who mourn, for they
will be comforted (Mt 5:4). Lord, give me a broken
heart over abortion. Give me the grace to do my part
in ending this evil.
Monday: Repent and believe in the Gospel (Mk
1:15). Lent prepares us to share the victory of life,
and to live as the people of life.
Tuesday: Some people slanderously accuse us of
proposing, “let us do evil so that good may result”
(Rom 3:8). The battle for life is one that we conduct
only by choosing good. We can never destroy or kill
in the name of life.
Wednesday: Rise, take the child and his Mother
and flee to Egypt (Mt 2:20). St. Joseph is a model
for all Fathers. Thousands of times a day children
are aborted because of the choice of a father. Lord,
bless all fathers so that
Thursday: Even now, I know that God will grant
you whatever you ask of Him (Jn 11:21). Lord, we
are a people of hope. Grant us perseverance and vic-
tory in the battle for life.
Friday: Love your neighbor as yourself (Lev.
19:18). Let your command of love, O Lord, free us
from the prejudices that distract us. Open our eyes
to see every human person as our neighbor - through
all stages of life - and to act accordingly.
Saturday: If you wish to enter into life,
keep the Commandments. He said, “Which
ones?” And Jesus answered, “You shall not
kill” (Mt 19:17-18). Lord, all the good you
give us depends on life. Bring an end to all
killing so that we may each walk the path to
life eternal.
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Steven & Melinda Mitchell
Lauren, Rex
257 Criscoe Rd. 35175
New Parishioners
Have you ever been asked Catholic ques-
tions at work, on the ball field, or at fam-
ily gatherings? Have you ever been
asked the reasons why Catholics do this
or that or why Catholics believe what they believe?
Most of us have been taught what we believe as
Catholics, but we have trouble explaining why we
believe it. Have you ever had trouble finding Catho-
lic doctrine in the pages of Scripture? Would you
like to be able to help your children embrace the
Catholic Faith? Lighthouse Catholic Media was de-
veloped to do all of these things and more. By listen-
ing to Lighthouse CD’s, Catholics learn the faith
well and are able to explain the reasons that we be-
lieve as we do. Catholics who avail of Lighthouse
books, CD’s, and booklets rejoice in their Catholic
faith and are able to evangelize others leading them
into the Church. If you have never listened to a
Lighthouse Catholic CD, try one today!
Baptisms
Nora Grace Crowell, daughter of
Kristi & Jim Crowell
From the Library… Father Gabriele
Amorth had been the chief exorcist for the
Vatican for 30 years. In a 2010 interview,
when he was 85, he claimed to have treated over
70,000 cases of demonic possession. Over 20 years
ago, he wrote the book An Exorcist Tells His Story,
in which he detailed Satan's power (it's very real) and
related steps in the counteracting Ritual. He also la-
mented that few bishops and priests would even at-
tempt an exorcism. The Ritual (in Latin) was last
amended in 2004, and in November 2014 United
States bishops approved its translation into English.
There are now over 300 trained exorcists. Both
Amorth's book and the bare-bones English version of
the Ritual of Exorcism are in the Library.
Our Parish Purchased Formed.org Just for you!
Holy Spirit Church has purchased the Formed Pro-
gram for all of our Parishioners to enjoy. Formed
gives you Catholic Faith Formation Programs; Cath-
olic Movies; audio tracks; and Electronic Books that
you can access on your phone, tablet or computer.
Enjoy informative and inspiring teaching from re-
nowned speakers such as Scott Hahn, Edward Sri,
Bishop Robert Barron, Brant Petri, and Tim Gray.
Go to www.formed.org to register. Put in our Parish
Code: GMQYWM and get started. You will love it!
Share this parish Code with anyone within our Parish
Boundaries whether they are Catholic or not.
Fr. Michael Adams Bir thday: March 16
Our Lady of the Shoals, Tuscumbia
YOUR KIDS WILL THANK YOU
For Going On A Marriage Encoun-
ter Weekend! Worldwide Marr iage
Encounter is a 44 hour getaway for
married couples where they can focus
attention on each other. If you’d like to recall the
shared hopes and dreams you had during the initial
romance phase in your relationship, you’ll appreciate
your time together on the Worldwide Marriage En-
counter Weekend. The next weekend in the diocese
is scheduled in Cullman, March 24-26 at St. Ber-
nard Abbey. You can get more information or regis-
ter online at www.ALFL-wwme.org or by calling
Bob & Joy Hernandez at 678-985-0125.
If you or someone you know is home-
bound or in an assisted living facility
and needs communion, please call the
church office for assistance.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Shared Open Hours:
Monday-2 am, Tuesday-10 am,
Thursday-9 am and 11 pm
For more information, to schedule an hour, or to
obtain the keypad code for late night/early morning
entry, contact one of the following Chapel Commit-
tee members: Bob Dineen, 880-0221, Pete Robert,
882-0033, Malen Colberg, (Spanish) 650-5194 or
Maritza Holland (Spanish) 808-551-2901.
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Lenten Regulations
The annual observance of Lent is the special sea-
son for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter.
Through its twofold theme of repentance and bap-
tism, the season of Lent disposes both the catechu-
mens and the faithful to celebrate the paschal mys-
tery. Catechumens are led to the Sacraments of
Initiation by means of the Rite of Election, the
scrutinies, and Catechesis. The faithful, listening
more intently to the word of God and devoting
themselves to prayer, are prepared through a spirit
of repentance to renew their baptismal promised.
Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to
fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are
recommended.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: These are
days of Fast and Abstinence from meat. There is a
limit of one full meal on these days for all between
the ages of 14 and 59 inclusive.
Days of Abstinence: (All Fr idays in Lent) All
who have reached their 14th year are bound to ab-
stain totally from meat.
Easter Duty Obligation: After they have re-
ceived their First Holy Communion, Catholics are
bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Com-
munion at least once a year. If you have not been
to Holy Communion for a year, you are required to
make your Easter Duty. This precept should be
fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are
also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least
once a year, but it is not limited to the Lenten/
Easter Season.
“Come Back to Me with All Your Heart”
LENTEN SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAYS OF LENT
“Sacrificial Meal” @ 5:30 PM
in the Parish Life Center
Soup & Bread Provided.
Please Bring a salad to share!!!
Family Mass @ 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS OF LENT Stations of the Cross
School Children K-4 at 2:00 PM
School Children 5-8 at 2:30 PM
Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7:00 PM
Spanish Stations of the Cross 8:30 PM
LENTEN SUGGESTIONS Attend morning Mass
Attend Wednesday Evening Mass
Receive Sacrament of Penance
Pray more devoutly—fast—give alms to the poor.
“Return to Me with All Your Heart”
Lent is the penitential season of the Church year. It
begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with the Mass
of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Lent has
six Sundays. The sixth is called Passion or Palm
Sunday and marks the beginning of Holy Week.
The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass
of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. It com-
memorates the Lord’s passion and death on Good
Friday, reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil and
ends with the evening Prayer on Easter Sunday.
PENANCE SERVICES
St. Joseph’s Church
Monday, March 27
6:00 PM
Most Merciful Jesus Church - Madison
Wednesday, April 5 6:30 PM
Our Lady, Queen of the Universe Church
Thursday, April 6 6:30 PM
St. John’s Church - Madison
Monday, April 10 5:00-8:00 PM
Our Lady of the Valley Chapel - Arsenal
Tuesday, April 11 6:00 PM
Holy Spirit Penance Service
Tuesday, April 11
7:00 PM
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EASTER
Anointing Mass
Tuesday, April 4
10:00 AM Luncheon to follow Mass
in the Parish Life Center.
Are any among you sick? The priest showing up to anoint you used to be a
bad sign. Although the Council of Trent (1545-
1563) taught that “extreme unction” was for all
who were sick, we slowly came to see the anoint-
ing as the “last rite” to be celebrated when death
was imminent. The Second Vatican Council
(1962-1965) reminded us that our truly last rite is
viaticum, holy communion. The anointing is
meant to strengthen and support and heal the seri-
ously ill, those advanced in age, and the infirm.
Mass 7:00 AM
Mass 9:00 AM
Mass 11:45 AM
HOLY WEEK Holy Thursday—The Lord’s Supper
Mass 7:00 PM
Good Friday-Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM
Good Friday Service 7:00 PM
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 PM
EASTER Sunrise Mass 6:30 AM (Church)
Mass 9:00 AM
Mass 11:45 AM
Children’s Easter SURPRISE at 10:30
No Nursery
All Eucharistic Ministers and
Homebound Ministers of Communion
are expected to attend Mass on
Holy Thursday during which they will be
re-commissioned for another year of
service in the Lord.
MASS 7:00 PM, APRIL 13
SEDER MEAL
5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 12
Mass 7:00 PM
(seating is limited to 275)
Meat, chicken and dessert provided.
Please bring the following to serve at
least 8 (last name beginning with):
A-F: vegetable
G-Q: rice/pasta/potatoes
R-Z: salad
For Reservations and to Volunteer Please write your information in the
Sign-Up book at the back of Church!
Call Jackie Wilcox
at 858-9952 to volunteer and
call the Church Office
881-4781 ext. “0” to reserve your seat
Reservation deadline:
Friday, April 7
Nursery Provided!!!
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Religious Education Tracy Finke 881-0345
Our Next Confirmation Session is Wednesday,
March 22nd: Our next Confirmation Session will take place
Wednesday, March 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the
school auditorium. Please be sure that your Candi-
dates arrive by 5:50 pm in order for them to have
time to get a drink and a snack and be seated for
class to begin promptly at 6pm. If we do not get
started on time, we will not be able to end on time.
Confirmation Candidates may enter the school build-
ing through the door under the veranda in the back
parking lot of the school to the left of the gym. This
is the only door that will be open. Pick up at 8:30 pm
is at this same door.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
If you are interested in becoming Catholic
please contact the Office of Religious
Education and speak with Tracy Finke our
Director 256-881-0345 or
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Youth Activity Lori Lai 256-882-6483 [email protected]
Website: http://holyspirithsv.com/?page_id=2578
EXPERIENCING grief, hospitalization, reloca-
tion, loneliness, job loss, cancer, financial stress, dis-
ability, difficult pregnancy, long-term illness…?
Need the listening ear of someone who will keep
your story in confidence and pray with and for you?
If so, call for a Stephen Minister today by
contacting Kathy Heckman (256-489-7389) or
Carolyn Brunty (256-683-7015). You will be paired
with a Stephen Minister of the same gender who will
meet with you weekly until your situation improves.
“Bear one another’s burdens and in this way you
will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6:2)
My Lenten Reminder Jesus, dear Savior, During these forty days of Lent, I want to fast, to pray, to repent. Above all else I want to stay in the circle of Your love each day. Walk with me, surround me with Your light; lead me, guide me, and keep me in Your sight. Thank you for your great love and care; May I give witness to it everywhere. In these forty days, help me to follow You and imitate your love in all I do. Amen
Lenten Meditation: “O my Beloved, no one had the right over
You and yet You obeyed not only the
Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph, but even
Your executioners. Now in the Sacred Host
I see You at the height of Your annihila-
tions. How humble You are, O divine King
of Glory.” (St. Therese of Lisieux)
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Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School is a 2013 Na-
tional Blue Ribbon recipient from the Department of
Education and also, accredited by the AdvancEd As-
sociation. We strive to provide an education strong-
ly rooted in Catholic Values, reflecting each stu-
dent’s unique qualities and promoting excellence in
the whole person.
Our vision is to challenge students to be faith-filled
individuals as they discover and utilize
to others.
On Thursday, March 2nd, 2017, Holy Spirit Regional
Catholic School held its 29th annual induction of new
members into The Spirit of the Cross Chapter of the
National Junior Honor Society. In order to be in-
ducted into the chapter, students must maintain an
“A” average and uphold and embody the pillars up-
on which the National Junior Honor Society stands.
These pillars that each student lives in their day-to-
day lives are scholarship, service, leadership, citi-
zenship, and character. The new inductees are from
8th grade: Brandon Heng, Jacob Jtineant, Heather
Palmeter, Martin Vasquez, Bradley Whitehorn, and
Ella Zierdt. The new 7th grade inductees are: Karl
Chojnacki, Margaret Godwin, Robert Goebel,
Fletcher Hesse, Kenny Hoang, Lauren Hoffarth,
Thomas Howald, Maria Jodon, Daniel Lawrence,
Corrina Mathews, Owen McManus, Joshua Smith,
Conley Trudell, Jason Wimsett, and William
Ziegler. Congratulations to our new members on
their hard work and perseverance.
Congratulations to our basketball teams this win-
ter. All did well in the tournament play. Congratula-
tions to Coach Bates 7th/8th grade boys teams who
won 1st place in the tournament. Students from Holy
Spirit named All Tournament include:
5th/6th grade girl Catherine Hare
5th/6th grade boys Paul Andrzejewski
7th/8th grade girls Maddie Chandler
7th/8th grade boys Marc Labrador and James Shores
256-881-4852
Holy Spirit Regional
Catholic School
Saint John Paul II
Catholic High School
256-430-1760 www.jp2falcons.org
Founded in 1996 as Catholic High School, St. John
Paul II Catholic High School is a college preparatory
school for grades 9-12, sponsored by the Diocese of
Birmingham in Alabama. The school holds accredi-
tation from the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools and membership in the National Catho-
lic Education Association.
International Student Exchange Program
If you are interested in learning about the opportuni-
ty to be a host family to a Spanish speaking interna-
tional student, please contact Patricia at
[email protected] or 256-919-4634.
Tri-M Music Honor Society Soles4Souls Tri-M Music Honor Society is sponsoring the
Soles4Souls shoe project from March 20-31. We
will be collecting any style of old, worn-out or un-
wanted shoes. The collected shoes will be sent off
and re-purposed for people who are in need. Drop
off bins will be located in the front office and stu-
dent entrance. We hope to exceed our goal this year
and we need your help!
Employment Opportunities at JPII St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking var-
ious positions for the 2017-2018 school year. Visit
www.jp2falcons.org for more details.
Fr. Louis Giardino Falcon Classic
April 24, 2017 at the Huntsville Country
Club. Visit www.jp2falcons.org for regis-
tration and sponsorship information.
Summer Camps at JPII: JPII is offering a variety of academic and athletic
summer camps during the months of June and July.
Camps include biology, chemistry, musical theatre,
soccer, football, wrestling, volleyball, tennis, basket-
ball, baseball, and cheer. Visit www.jp2falcons.org/
admissions for more information and registration.
Did you find the needle?
March 5 - p. 14 in the roses
Somewhere in this Bulletin a needle is hiding.
See if you can find it!
COLLEGE LIFE
ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Contact Lori for more information
256-882-6483 [email protected]
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Calix Society-A Catholic organization for recovering
alcoholics/drug addicts. The purpose is the spiritual
progress of its members. We substitute the cup that
sanctifies for the cup that stupefies. For information
call 256-595-2162.
Catholic Family Services (1010 Church Street,
Huntsville) offers quality Individual, Marriage, and
Family Therapy to all ages and all faiths in a Chris-
tian setting. Sliding scale, affordable rates
without insurance filing. Free pregnancy
counseling. Our Director, Cathie McDaniel,
M.A., LPC, can be reached at (256)536-0073
Stand for the voiceless!
40 Days for Life
2017 Lenten Campaign:
March 1 - April 9
Continuous prayer/presence
6 AM-6 PM , Monday-Saturday at
abortion center, 4831 Sparkman Ave.
Rosary/prayer vigil every Saturday at 9:15 AM
For more information, contact:
Marliese Huell 256-895-9103
(Mr.) Major Fecteau 256-881-9621 or
online: www.40daysforlife.com
HELP IS DESPERATELY NEEDED!!
If you feel the Lord is calling you to evangelize or
just simply witness His love to those in need there is
a local ministry that is in desperate need of your
help. The local Prolife ministry is in need of "Life
Witness Teams" made up of two or more people to
pray, witness and offer alternatives to young women
and couples seeking abortions at the Huntsville abor-
tion facility on Sparkman Drive. If you call yourself
Prolife and want to live out this belief and you are
free of obligations on a Tuesday, Thursday or Wed-
nesday anytime between 9am-3pm please contact:
Dan Celeski 256-975-1442 [email protected]
19th Annual
Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival
Friday and Saturday, April 21 & 22
10:00 am - 9:00 pm Free admission
Saint Elias Maronite Catholic Church
836 8th St S, Birmingham
Twenty-five percent of all proceeds for the Festival
will go to local and national charities other than St.
Elias. In the last 18 years St Elias has donated over
$425,000.00 to other charities from Festival pro-
ceeds. Check out our website at
http://www.stelias.org/festival.htm.
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
OPEN HOUSE
Today, March 12, 3:00 pm, School Gymnasium
2001 19th Street Ensley 205-263-0133
www.hfcristorey.org
Thursday, March 16
The Cathedral of St. Paul
6 PM Confessions, 7 PM Mass,
and Speaker Katie Bruno will share the
beautiful story of her daughter Rose. Please
enter and exit by the side gate on 22 Avenue.
Parking is available in the lot on 22 Avenue
and security is provided. All are welcome!
Living Stations of the Cross
Performed by the Cenacolo Community
Friday, March 17th at 7:00 pm:
Piazza of the Shrine
Hanceville (205)-271-2917
www.olamshrine.com
GODSPELL
To Inspire your Lenten Season
Friday, Saturday, Monday (March 17-20) @ 7pm
Sunday, March 19 @ 2:30pm
Bruno Auditorium at John Carroll Catholic HS
Tickets: students-$7, adults-$10
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imitate him, to do as he would have us do, and that in-cludes serving others.
TODAY’S READINGS: Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28 (232). “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ran-som for many.”
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
Give the gift of love One of the keys to Lenten conversion is almsgiving, a word seldom heard except in church, which might be apt because while altruism can often be found among all good people, there is something more here than acts of charity. In his First Letter to the Corinthians, Saint Paul says, “If I give away everything I own . . . but do not have love, I gain nothing.” It is the love, your attitude toward the other, not the thing given or even the sacrifice in giving that matters; it is the love that must motivate the gesture. It’s not only, “Shall I give this person a few dollars?” but also, “Shall I—can I—love them?
TODAY’S READINGS: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31 (233). “I, the Lord, alone probe the mind and test the heart, to reward everyone according to his ways.”
FRIDAY, MARCH 17 MEMORIAL OF PATRICK Larger than legend Saint Patrick is often pictured with crosier, shamrock, and snake in hand. Tales of him using the shamrock to explain the Trinity or miraculously expelling snakes from Ireland are products of a later piety. But there’s plenty about the historical Patrick to inspire admiration. Captured from his native England by raiders and enslaved in Ireland, after his escape Patrick deliber-ately returned to the land of his misfortune to bring the gospel. The crosier symbol is accurate: Patrick served as bishop and apostle to Ireland. Today he reminds us of our moral obligations even to those who trespass against us.
TODAY’S READINGS: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 (234). “The king-dom of God will be taken away from you and giv-en to a people that will produce its fruit.”
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 MEMORIAL OF CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Doing good We all want, even need, to feel God’s presence, don’t we? If not, what would be the point of believing? One way to feel the closeness of God is to live as God wants us to. As long as we give of ourselves and do good, we can be sure that God is with us. For inspiration we can look to Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, remembered today, a bishop who worked hard for the people in his care, even while he was engaged in an intense struggle with those who sub-scribed to Arianism, the major heresy of the time. He even sold church property during a famine to relieve the sufferings of the poor. Give yourself to a good cause.
TODAY’S READINGS: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (235). “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
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SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
You look divine Extreme makeovers are all the rage. Some of
us sense that a more beautiful person is hiding inside, and with a lot of help and loads of money, we try to make our dreams come true. Well, we’re half right—something beautiful is hiding inside of us, but plastic surgery and a new wardrobe won’t bring it shining forth. All we need is a pure heart—which comes when we realize we are God’s beloved children and we each have God’s exquisite grace within us. We can help others see us in this heavenly light simply by being true to ourselves and our divine origins.
TODAY’S READINGS: Genesis 12:1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10; Matthew 17:1-9 (25). “He was transfig-ured before them; his face shone like the sun.”
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Let’s give it up for Lent If you grew up Catholic, you probably heard the question (perhaps more often than you would have liked!): “What are you giving up for Lent?” Often enough it was about forgoing goodies such as chocolate or your favorite televi-sion show. Good enough as far as it goes, if it taught you something about healthy self-denial. But there is another, more interior way to give things up for Lent—things such as judgmental comments that come from a secret sense of superiority or condemning attitudes that are nothing more than self-righteousness dressed up in sharp clothes. The real action in the spiritual life, we learn as we age, is interior. So—what will you give up this Lent?
TODAY’S READINGS: Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38 (230). “The measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
Don’t underestimate her The Bible seems overpopulated by widows. Widows were a social problem in a world owned and operated by men. Without outside help, such women and their children were vulnerable. Yet widows assist prophets in the Old Testa-ment and support Jesus in the gospels. Widows are ac-tive in the early church, and a woman named Tabitha was so indispensable, Peter is obliged to raise her from the dead. Helping others can help heal a mourning heart. In-vite the widowed to be a contributing force in your com-munity.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12 (231). “Redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Aim low to go high places “Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your Kingdom,” the mother of the apostles James and John was telling Je-sus—as if to say, “This Kingdom of yours, I want my boys in on it from the get-go.” Everyone, it seemed, was telling Jesus what to do. Jesus, though, had a very different take on who comes first and last: “Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant.” To follow Jesus is to
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HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 881-4781 + extension
Baptism Preparation Class
For parents and godparents, April 5—7:00 PM in
the Multi Purpose Room of the Parish Life Center.
Please call the parish office to make a reservation so
we can plan for you! 256-881-4781 “0”
ADMINISTRATIVE Adopt-A-Plot Ava Joly 883-0016
Communications Michael Rafferty 539-2165
Data Entry Joe Hodges 880-0211
Money Counters Pat Carrigan 882-1911
Pastoral Council Jon Hollihan 882-2666
Print Shop & Mailing Maritza Holland 881-4781
COMMUNITY Beginning Experience Voice Mail 837-8375
Catholic Family Services 1010 Church Street 536-0073
Catholic Women of the Diocese of Birmingham
Carol Chapuran 882-0655
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Christina Spradlin 698-8679
Cursillo in Christianity Bob McCoy 532-1991
KAIROS Prison Ministry Deacon Sam Dias 715-1190
Knights of Columbus #764 http:/www.kofc764.com
Ladies’ Auxiliary #764 Margaret Lagasse 650-5515
Marriage Encounter Jason & Susan Poyer 881-1526
Meals on Wheels Jonathan Duerr 527-4345
Our Lady’s Prayer Group Debbie Cvitan 881-3874
Pro-Life Gisela Dyer 885-1786
HISPANIC OFFICE Hispanic Ministry Coordinator Maria Jose Bonilla 881-4781 ext. 225
Hispanic Ministry Office Maritza Holland 881-2211
MUSIC Adult Choirs Anne Vasile ext. 219 881-4781
St. Cecilia Choir and Dr. Rebecca Whited 1-256-620-7925
St. Gregory Youth Choir [email protected]
St. Nicholas Choir Ann-Kathleen Whited
Youth Mass Ensemble Anne Vasile ext. 219 881-4781
LITURGY Altar Guild Michelle Vandergrift 828-2548
Altar Servers Tracy Finke 881-0345
Eucharistic Ministers Lynne Greco 882-0888
Lectors Vicki Pape 883-0835
Altar Linens Connie Beveridge 882-3414
Wedding Coordinator Mary Walker ext. 0 881-4781
PARISH LIFE Bookstore Jeanne King 881-1385
Holy Spirit Travel Club Sandy Wells [email protected]
Hospitality Committee Debra Kibler 714-3468
Nursery Sharon Brown 881-4781
Parish Life Center Library Dexter Nilsson 881-6366
Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist
Bob Dineen 880-0221
Pete Robert 882-0033
Malen Colberg (Spanish) 650-5194
Maritza Holland(Spanish) 808-551-2901
Jason Poyer 881-1526
Widowed Group Hugo Jenrath 682-1694
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Ann Digesu 881-0863
Pat Scroggins 881-9228
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Adult Education & Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA
Tracy Finke 881-0345
Faith Formation - Ages 3 thru grade 12, and
Vacation Bible School Tracy Finke 881-0345
SOCIAL JUSTICE Haiti Parish Twinning Program
Bob McCoy 532-1991
Habitat for Humanity Marianne Higgins 653-1843
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
Michael Sudnik 604-3374 [email protected]
Society of St.Vincent DePaul Bernadette Deal 797-8173
Stephen Ministry Lee or Kathy Heckman 489-7389
Carolyn Brunty 683-7015
YOUTH Boy Scouts RJ Sollohub 529-5200
Cub Scouts Eric Davis 727-239-5759
American Heritage Girls Angie Gilchrist
Youth Ministry Lori Lai 882-6483
Parish Ministries & Contact Persons
Fr. Michael Mac Mahon 216
Fr. Charles Merrill 217
Anne Vasile 219
Tracy Finke 223
Religious Ed (School) 249
Deacon Mike Sudnik 212
Kyle Becher 220
Judy Rebman 224
Print Shop 211
Disaster Relief 232
Nursery 235
Bookstore 215
Maritza Holland 251
Maria Jose Bonilla 225
Julie Kellogg 234
MARRIAGE
Arrangements for weddings must be made six
months in advance with our priests. A Marriage
Preparation Class is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you are ill and would like to receive the Sacra-
ment of the Sick and/or the Eucharist please contact
the parish office to make arrangements.
Contact parish office prior to hospitalization,
surgery or during illness.
Grand Knight Tim Karigan 883-4325
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #764
