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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Sunday, June 11, 2017– The Most Holy Trinity
Address 708 First Street, South Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Information Rectory: (205) 322-1205
Fax: (205) 714-5056 Email: [email protected]
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.
Love and judgment Scripture tells us that God is all just and all loving. How does his love and justice go together? God opposes sin and evil with his just wrath and right judgment - and he approaches sinful people and evil doers with mercy and discipline. John the Evangelist tells us that the Father sent his Son into the world - not to condemn but to redeem - not to destroy but to heal and restore. God does not desire the death of anyone Instead he gives us the freedom to choose between life and death - good and evil.
When we choose to sin and to go our own way apart from God, we bring condemnation upon ourselves. Sin draws us away from God and leads to a spiritual death - a death that is worse than physical loss of life because it results in a hopeless life of misery and separation from God's peace and joy. Jesus was sent on a rescue mission to free us from slavery to sin and death and to bring us the abundant life which will never end. His death brought us true freedom and abundant new life in his Spirit - as well as pardon, reconcili-ation and adoption as sons and daughters of God. Jesus took upon himself all of our sins and nailed them to the cross. His death was an atoning sacrifice for our sins and a perfect offering to the Father on our behalf. We can find no greater proof of God's love for fallen sinful humanity than the cross of Jesus Christ. Jesus' mission was motivated by love and obedience. That is why he willingly laid down his life for us. Jesus told his disciples that there is no greater love than for a person to willingly lay down his or her life for a friend (John 15:13). Believing in the Son of God Do you believe that Jesus personally died for you - for you alone - simply because he loved you? Scripture tells us that God knew each one of us even before we were knit in our mother's womb. We were created for a purpose - to be united with God and to share in his love and glory now and forever. God's love is complete and perfect because it is wholly directed towards our greatest good - to make us whole and to unite us in a perfect bond of love and peace. That is why God was willing to go to any length necessary to save us from slavery to sin and death. To believe that Jesus is the only Son of God who died for our sins is the key that opens the door to his presence and work in our lives. Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20). The Lord Jesus knocks at the door of your heart - will you listen today and open at once? Triune nature of God The Lord Jesus has revealed to his disciples the great mystery of our faith - the triune nature of God and the inseparable union of the eternal Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus' mission is to reveal the glory of God to us - a Trinity of persons - God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and to unite us with God in a community of love. The ultimate end, the purpose for which God created us, is the entry of God's creatures into the perfect unity of the blessed Trinity. We can know God personally How can we grow in our understanding and experience of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? It is the Holy Spirit who reveals the Father and the Son to us and who gives us the gift of faith to know and understand the truth of God’s word. Through baptism we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Lord renews the gift of the Spirit in each one of us as we open our hearts with expectant faith and yield to his work in our lives. Jesus promised his disciples that he would send them the Spirit of truth who would be their Teacher and Guide. Ask the Lord Jesus to renew in you the gift of the Holy Spirit who strengthens us in the seven-fold gifts of wisdom and understanding, right judgment and courage, knowledge and reverence, and holy fear in God's presence.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
The Most Holy Trinity
Stewardship Update
“What shall I give to the Lord for all His bounty to me?” Psalms 116:12
Serving This Week June 10th & 11th Saturday 6:00 P.M. Lectors: Bettye Kelly, Michael Edosomwan Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Simpson, Minnie White Greeters: Linda Jolicouer Sunday 7:00 A.M. Lectors: Beverly Beacham, Delores Germany Eucharistic Ministers: Liz Arrington, Brenda Browder Greeters: John Jenkins Sunday 11:00 A.M. Lectors: Adrian Polk, Ocie White Eucharistic Ministers: Rosalind Crowder, Mary Russell. Elizabeth Harris, Tyrone Webb Greeters: Johnita Hall, James Collins
Serving Next Week June 17th & 18th Saturday 6:00 P.M. Lectors: Erik Craig, Natalie Brown Eucharistic Ministers: Fani Hasberry, Patricia Ross Greeters: Ann Mardis Sunday 7:00 A.M. Lectors: Lewis Burks, Rafael Brathwaite Eucharistic Ministers: Roderick & Phyllis Palmer Greeters: Wilma Norris Sunday 11:00 A.M.-Youth Sunday Lectors: Sidney Nolan, Neal Hamilton Eucharistic Ministers: Mildred Hunter, Iris Williams, Elizabeth Harris, Tyrone Webb Greeters: Mary Shepherd, Reva Saunders Welcome & Announcements: Nefertari Brown
Daily Readings for the Week Monday: II Corinthians 1:1-7 Matthew 56:1-12 Tuesday: II Corinthians 1:18-22 Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday: II Corinthians 3:4-11 Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday: II Corinthians 3:15—4:1, 3-6 Matthew 5:20-26 Friday: II Corinthians 4:7-15 Matthew 5:27-32
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, Leroy Willis, Rebecca Owens, Katherine Willis, Naulbert Nolan, Ronald Greene, Bertha Randall **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
You are remembered in our prayers!
Birthday Wishes!!!! John Cobb 6/23
Sarah Collins 6/6 Kathleen Davis 6/30 Michael Davis 6/30
Ruthanne Davis 6/14 Arthur DeLemus 6/8 Doris DeLemus 6/28
Betty Edosomwan 6/4 Jasmine Fells 6/5 Allen Flood 6/29
Roosevelt Harvey 6/5 Rodrick Hilson 6/5 Sarah Katona 6/17 Lauren Juzang 6/22
Alice Jackson 6/25 Roy Johnson 6/1 Shanitra Johnson 6/14 Emily Mardis 6/20
Sidney Nolan 6/12 Deborah Poe 6/27 Sheryl Shaw 6/6 Lynn Twymon 6/10 Minnie White 6/30 Lori Watkins 6/5
John & Lenora Bolling married on June 5th Keith & Veronica Boykin married on June 1st
Ruthanne Davis married on June 27th Allen & Lela Flood married on June 29th
C.J. & Fannie Hasberry married in June of 1962 Nathaniel & Debra Mays married on June 25th
Darcy & Carol Prince married on June 3rd Jerald & Wilma Norris married on June 17th
Anthony & Terrie Outlin married on June 17th Roderick & Phyllis Palmer married on June 28th
Adam & Rosie Thrash married on June 26th *Birthday, and anniversary greetings are extended to all parishioners who are celebrating this month. (Dates are
generated from the parish registration forms)
Special Dates Pentecost, June 4, 2017
Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017 Father’s Day, June 18, 2017
First day of summer, June 20, 2017
General Announcements & Church Updates
The Our Lady of Fatima Academic Celebration will be held this weekend following 11:00AM Mass.
Women and Men's Bible Study follow the schedule of the Parish School of Religion. Therefore, the classes will not meet during the summer months. Classes will resume in September when the school of religion resumes. Please look
for memos in the church bulletin for the actual date.
Our Lady of Fatima’s VBS will be held June 14-16, 2017. Volunteers are needed to teach classes, assist with meals, and setup and clean up. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kassander L. Robinson via email at [email protected]
Liturgy Ministries Workshop There will be a Liturgical Ministries workshop on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 10 A.M. until 12:15 P.M. for all leaders, members, and representatives of the following liturgical ministries: Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministers, Lectors, Greeters, Ushers, Altar Servers and Liturgical Dancers. The objective is to compile and implement proactive steps toward creating a more holistic and collaborative rendering of liturgical services. Expectations of each ministry, and job descriptions for paid staff are among topics that will be discussed. For additional information, contact Clara Parnell at [email protected] or 205-516-3250. Thank you for your attendance!!!!!!
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic community proudly announces our "First African-American Cultural Festival" is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2017. Please read the bulletin for weekly details and updates.
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.
*Parishioners are welcomed and encouraged to submit announcements, articles, stories, and pictures for bulletin. Send them by email ([email protected]) or drop them by the Rectory. The deadline for all items is Thursday by noon.
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