Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Sunday, August 13, 2017– Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Address 708 First Street, South Birmingham, AL 35205

Contact Information Rectory: (205) 322-1205

Fax: (205) 714-5056 Email: olf@josephite.com

Website: olfbirmingham.org

Sacraments Baptism: Parents desiring Baptism for their children are encouraged to contact the Rectory to arrange for the required preparation class for parents and Godparents Funeral: Please contact the Rectory for Funeral Arrangements. Funerals are not permitted on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation. Anointing of the Sick: If you or a family member is Sick or Shut-in, please inform the Rectory so that we may arrange to bring the Sacraments to your home, hospital or nursing home. Marriage: For Marriage Arrangements, please contact the Rectory at least 6 months before intended marriage date. Confessions: 30 minutes before weekend Masses or by appointment.

Mass Schedule Weekends Saturday Vigil 6:00 P.M. Sunday 7:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 A.M. Holy Days of Obligation: As announced Eucharistic Adoration: 1st Monday of the month 6-7 P.M.

Parish Ministries Parish Council

Valerie Johnson (205) 856-4662

Finance Council Melanie McNary (205) 908-4885

Eucharistic Ministers Bertha Randall (205) 202-5143

Lectors Melanie McNary (205) 908-4885

CCD Theresa Nalls (205) 567-3123

Altar Servers Greta Chapman (205) 902-0429

Ushers Keith Boykin (205) 222-2011

Music Ministry Erma Hinton (205) 620-0787 Rubie Moore (205) 821-2370

Tanisha Jones (205) 936-0048 Jillian Johnson-Rogers 205-531-1641

Grounds & Maintenance Garry Cauthen (205) 901-9792

Church Membership There are levels of Church

Membership. Anyone living within the boundaries of our Parish for at least 6 months is

automatically a member. Those who live inside or outside our

boundaries and choose to “register” are members.

“Contributing members” are those who choose to use the

envelopes on a regular basis and are entitled to regular financial

reports from the Rectory.

Parish Ministries Season Stars {Seniors Club} Constance Smith (205) 591-4087

Bereavement Lenora Bolling (205) 251-3903

Bettye Kelly (205) 942-2576

Ladies Sodality Juanita Harris (205) 856-0515

Photographer George Mauldin, Sr. (205) 566-3349

Bible Study Doug Coutee (Men) to (205) 352-3533 Susan Nolan (Women) (205) 541-7277

Knights of Peter Claver John Bolling

KPC Ladies Auxiliaries Lenora Bolling

RCIA Rev. Mr. Douglass Moorer

Liturgical Dance Louise Purdue (205) 821-4362

Pastor Father Godwin Ani, SSJ

Deacon Rev. Mr. Douglass Moorer, (205) 427-7885

Mission Statement

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is committed to proclaiming our belief in the

Message and Mission of Jesus Christ. Also, the members are committed to sharing our time, talent, and treasure

through Sacramental, Educational and Pastoral ministry, Service to those in need and working for Social

Justice.

It is I—have no Fear Matthew 14:22-33

Does the Lord Jesus seem distant when trials or adversity come your way? It was at Jesus' initiative that the disciples sailed across the lake, only to find themselves in a life-threatening storm. Although they were experienced fishermen, they feared for their lives. While Jesus was not with them in the boat, he, nonetheless watched for them in prayer. When he perceived their trouble he came to them on the sea and startled them with his sudden appearance. Do you look for the Lord's presence when you encounter difficulty or challenges? Fight fear with faith This dramatic incident on the sea of Galilee revealed

Peter's character more fully than others. Here we see Peter's impulsiveness - his tendency to act without thinking of what he was doing. He often failed and came to grief as a result of his impulsiveness. In contrast, Jesus always bade his disciples to see how difficult it was to follow him before they set out on the way he taught them. A great deal of failure in the Christian life is due to acting on impulse and emotional fervor without counting the cost. Peter, fortunately in the moment of his failure clutched at Jesus and held him firmly. Every time Peter fell, he rose again. His failures only made him love the Lord more deeply and trust him more intently. The Lord keeps watch over us at all times, and especially in our moments of temptation and difficulty. Do you rely on the Lord for his strength and help? Jesus assures us that we have no need of fear if we trust in Him and in his great love for us. When calamities or trials threaten to overwhelm you, how do you respond? With faith and hope in God's love, care and presence with you? "Lord Jesus, help me to trust you always and to never doubt your presence and your power to

help me. In my moments of doubt and weakness, may I cling to you as Peter did. Strengthen my faith that I may walk straight in the path you set before me, neither veering to the left nor to the

right"-Amen.

In balance Knowing God without knowing our wretchedness leads to pride. Knowing our wretchedness without knowing

God leads to despair. Knowing Christ gives the balance.

—Blaise Pascal

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Stewardship Update Last Week—August 5th & 6th Attendance: 247

“What shall I give to the Lord for all His bounty to me?” Psalms 116:12

Serving This Week August 12th & 13th Saturday 6:00 P.M. Eucharistic Ministers: Fani Hasberry, Patricia Ross Lectors: Bettye Kelly, Michael Edosomwam Greeters: Ann Mardis Sunday 7:00 A.M. Eucharistic Ministers: Liz Arrington, Brenda Browder Lectors: Jarrell & Gwen Hall Greeters: Alfreda Kincaid Sunday 11:00 A.M. Eucharistic Ministers: Rosalind Crowder, Ethel White, Mary Russell, Greta Chapman Lectors: Bertha Randall, Doug Coutee Greeters: Adrian Mason, James Collins

Serving Next Week August 19th & 20th Saturday 6:00 P.M. Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Simpson Minnie White Lectors: Erik Craig, Natalie Brown Greeters: Linda Jolicoeur Sunday 7:00 A.M. Eucharistic Ministers: Conni Smith, Annie Bryant Lectors: Lewis Burks, Rafael Brathwaite Greeters: Wilma Norris Sunday 11:00 A.M.-Youth Sunday Eucharistic Ministers: Bertha Randall, Tyrone Webb, Iris Williams, Carol Prince Lectors: Sidney Nola, Neal Hamilton Greeters: Reva Saunders, Iris Williams Welcome & Announcements: Nefertari Brown

Daily Readings for the Week

Monday: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday: Revelation 11: 19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab I Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56 Wednesday: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Matthew 18:15-20 Thursday: Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Matthew 18:21—19:1 Friday: Joshua 24:1-13 Matthew 19:3-12

Prayers for Sick & Shut-In Lenora Bolling Gwendolyn Brooks, Albert Carson James Collins, Fannette Kennedy, Darron Hunter, Leon Hunter, Anthony Johnson, Claudette Lewis,

Jessie Nelson, Curtis Mitchell, Lucille Meeks, Joanna Prewitt Leroy Willis, Katherine Willis,

Naulbert Nolan, Ronald Greene **If you know of anyone who is very ill and confined (at

home, in a nursing home or in the hospital), please contact Father Ani at the Rectory or one of these members who serve

with the Pastoral Care to the Sick Ministry: Bettye Kelly, 205-942-2576, Lela Flood. 205-798-6355, or

Elizabeth Harris, 205-8338412 Please pray for all of the students that started a

new school year this past week. May they grow in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God

and others.

You are remembered in our prayers!

Birthday Wishes!!!!

Patricia Anderson 8/9 Jocelyn Bayles 8/20

Keith Boykin 8/26 Aletha Brathwaite 8/20

Carolyn Brown 8/8 Melvin Brown 8/10

Lewis Burks 8/30 Brandon Cleveland 8/8 Jared Danks 8/30 Katherine Danks 8/6

Charles Dorsey 8/19 Travaris Ephraim 8/23 Susan Ford 8/9 Velda Gilyot 8/8

Shelia Glover 8/2 Shakir Hasan 8/26 Olivia Hill 8/30 Cassandra Hunter 8/24

Lanettia Johnson 8/25 Constance Jones 8/12 Joseph Juzang 8/4 Bonnie Lee 8/18

Claudette Lewis 8/4 Amarielle Mason 8/13 Melanie McNary 8/10 DeAndrea Minard 8/13

Joanna Prewitt 8/15 Theta Rollins 8/23 Craig Samuel, Jr. 8/28 John Simpson 8/3

Deborah Stennett 8/25

Michael & Denise Bell married on August 24th Wilbur & Dolores Johnson married on August 31st Willie & Carmen McCall married on August 25th

Darrell & Sybil Sims married on August 2nd Sammy & Deborah Woods married on August 1st *Birthday, and anniversary greetings are extended to all

parishioners who are celebrating this month. (Dates for both celebrations are generated from the parish registration

forms).

General Announcements & Church Updates The Ladies of Sodality will be sponsoring an Afternoon Tea on August 27, 2017 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. The attire for attendees 13 and older is “dressy.” Ladies in hats, Men in suits and ties. To purchase your ticket, please contact any member of Ladies Sodality.

Our Lady of Fatima Adult Choir will be hosting its Annual Spaghetti Luncheon TODAY 12:00Noon – 2:30PM. You may EAT IN or CARRY OUT!!!! Tickets can be purchased from any adult choir member. We are asking for a donation of $10.00 per ticket.

The Children's Ministry Presents.... “A Sunday at the Ball Park” Come fellowship with us at the Baron's Baseball game on Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 P.M. More information will be announced in the upcoming weeks!!!!

Calling all young adults! Now is our chance to get active and schedule out our liturgical year! On Saturday, September 9, 2017 the young adults will have an opportunity to celebrate mass and fellowship. We are asking that all young adults attend 6:00 P.M. Mass together and fellowship with a dinner in the family life center following mass. If babysitting services are needed please let us know! For more information contact olfyoungadults@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 1st African-American Cultural Event will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and support is needed from all parish ministries.

We are in need of more donations for altar flowers. Please consider donating flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Donation Request Forms are located in the lobby. Cost for flowers is $110.00.

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*Parishioners are welcomed and encouraged to submit announcements, articles, stories, and pictures for bulletin. Send them by email (olf@josephite.com) or drop them by the Rectory. The deadline for all items is Thursday by noon.