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hospitality, prayer, faith formation and service to others

for the benefit of all in our community.

Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church

8090 GADSDEN HIGHWAY, TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 35173 CHURCH OFFICE: 205-655-2541 FAX: 205-661-9231

WEBSITE: www.hiopcc.org EMAIL ADDRESS: hiopcc@aol.com

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Financial Help

Call 205-228-8399, leave a detailed message and someone will return your call. St. Vincent DePaul does not accommodate Walk-Ins.

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Readings for the Week of March 25

Send Announcements to: hiopcckaren@aol.com. Deadline for April 15 Bulletin is 10:00am, Thursday, April 5

Sick & Homebound Parishioners

Chris Baker, John & Yeay-Lu Birmingham, Noelle Bizick, Sonny Calderone, John & Rose Marie Cefalu, Belinda Collier, David & Carol Daigle, Anthony D’Ambrose, Bill Dudley, Shawn Evans, Sonja Foster, Janet Gipson, Harrison Gooch, Joy Goolsby, Randy & Jane Gray, Lynn Haggerty, Betty Hornbuckle, Betty Horton, Jamie Hudson, Bruce Johnson, Betty Kader, Robert Kenney, Lara Kerrines, Susan Kervaski, Kathleen Kniphfer, Sandra LaRussa, Cindy Lawson, Lucille Loe, Cecelia LoPresti, Debbie Lucas, John & Ann McGrath, Eileen Moreau, Phyllis Moss, Scott Noss, William O’Donnell, Laura O’Grady, Al Perez, Ann Rodriquez, Nita Rose, Margaret Sakala, Sue Scott, Gloria Stieffel, Theresa Taggart, Donald Talley, John & Beverly Temerson, Meloney Thomp-son, Mary Lou Todd, Frances L. Tombrello, Helen Walker, Temple Wells, Teresa Wilkes, Dan Winderweedle, Aileen Winship

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Parish Offertory

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Total Contributions Rec’d $ 141,484.27

Total Expenses Paid $ 72,836.24 Total Interest Paid $ 6,317.41 Debt Principal Paid $ 53,962.13

Contributions in excess of expenses $ 8,368.49

Bank Balances 2/28/18

Operating Account $ 124,792.48 Savings Account $ 99,667.94 Total Funds Available $ 224,460.42 Building Loan Debt 2/28/18 $1,398,032.25

Vintage Flock

Vintage Flock Senior Citizens’ Mass, luncheon & fellowship 11:00am, Thursday, April 5. Please call the Church Office by noon Tuesday, April. 3 to make your reservation.

HOLY WEEK 2018

Monday, March 26—Confessions, 10:00am; Fr. Deasy will speak at the Community Holy Week Service, 12:00pm, Trussville First United Methodist Church (TFUMC)

Tuesday, March 27—Chrism Mass, 11:00am (Cathedral of St. Paul); Community Holy Week Service, 12:00pm, TFUMC

Wednesday, March 28— Community Holy Week Service, 12:00pm, TFUMC; Confessions, 6:00pm

Thursday, March 29 HOLY THURSDAY—Community Holy Week Service, 12:00pm, TFUMC; Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00pm; Adoration in the Chapel until 9:00am, March 30

Friday, March 30 GOOD FRIDAY— Confessions, 10:00am; Community Holy Week Service, 12:00pm, TFUMC (Ladies Sodality provide lunch); Stations: 4:00pm; Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7:00pm

Saturday, March 31 HOLY SATURDAY—Confessions 10:00am & 4:00pm; Parish Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00am; Easter Vigil 7:30pm Reception following Mass

Sunday, April 1 EASTER SUNDAY—Mass at 8:15am and 11:15am

Lending Library

Books, videos, tapes, CDs & DVDs are available to parishioners free in the Lending Library. A listing is posted on the parish web site www.hiopcc.org.

Thank You

A sincere thank you for all who participated in the preparation, set up, cooking, and clean up for the Feast of St. Joseph Altar Dinner. Thanks also for your generous donations for the needy. We truly honored the life of St. Joseph as earthly father, provider and protector of the Child Jesus.

For Youth announcements contact Tanya Gagliano, 228-8383

gaglianokids@yahoo.com

For Youth announcements contact Tanya Gagliano, 228-8383

gaglianokids@yahoo.com

WOW! (Worship on Wednesdays!) New Time! 6:15pm-7:15pm Beginnings Group (K5-5th Grade); Faith Group (6th-8th Grade)

Sundays 4pm-6pm The Chosen Youth Group (9th-12th Grade)

PARISH EASTER EGG HUNT 10:00AM, MARCH 31

Sponsored by Holy Infant Youth

In Our Community ST. VINCENT’S EAST: Mass,12:45pm Mon.-Fri.; 12:30pm Sundays PRO-LIFE EVENTS: 1st Sat., EWTN, Irondale- 7:00am Mass, 8:00am Rosary, 9:30am Prayer Vigil 3rd Sat. Mass, 8:00am, St. Stephen; 9:00am RosaryContact: Mary Ann Vann 913-4283. EWTN JOBS: Irondale: Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Gift Shop Sales Associate (part-time), Travel / Admin. Coordinator, Broadcast Technician, Jr. Network & Systems Administrator, IT Support Technician II, Viewer Services Representative. For info

on job requirements, go to www.ewtn.com Please email cover letter, salary requirements & resume to humanresources@ewtn.com������TEACHER OPENINGS AT ST. ROSE ACADEMY: Full Time 4 Year Old Kindergarten Teacher-Should have exp. In preschool classroom and possess Early Childhood Degree. Part Time Middle School Spanish Teacher-Teaching license is preferable and Bachelor Degree required. SWIECONKA POLISH EASTER BASKET BLESSING 10:00am, Saturday, Mar. 31 at Cathedral of St. Paul. ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY St. Joseph Altar Celebration, 1:00pm, Sunday, Mar. 25 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church COUNSELING: Reduced rates Holy Infant members. Licensed counselor. Call Mimi Ferry, 401-3330.

RCIA

Interested in the Roman Catholic faith? Classes are Sunday at 9:30am in the Chapel. Contact Deacon Ed Pruet, 205-228-8382, to inquire about classes. No RCIA March 25 & April 1.

Parish School of Religion

Contact Terry Pruet, 228-8382 or hiopccterry@aol.com.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION “Living as Missionary Disciples” classes for Grades K5-Adult are Sundays, 9:30-10:45am. Registration is ongoing in the PSR Hallway. $25 per child fee for Grades K5-12. No fee for adults.

ANNUAL PRAYER CHALLENGE is March 4-April 22 for all children in the Parish School of Religion. Parents are reminded to check their email and practice prayers with their children to earn rewards and a Prayer Trophy for all grade level prayers memorized. Ready, set, go...let’s PRAY!

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES SAVE THE DATE: April 22-Confirmation, meeting with Bishop Baker, 9:30am, Confirmation Mass at 11:15am.

Nursery Workers Needed

Nursery Workers needed for the 8:15am and 11:15am Sunday Masses. Must be at least 21 years of age. Hourly wage. Please call the Parish Office, 655-2541 for more information.

Parish Easter Egg Hunt

Parish Easter egg hunt and light breakfast pastries, Saturday March 31 10am sponsored by HOLY INFANT YOUTH. All are welcome. Ages Infant thru 8th grade will have eggs to hunt. For more information contact Tanya Gagliano 205-757-0522.

Easter Candy Needed

Donations of Easter Candy needed for the Parish Easter Egg Hunt. For more information contact Tanya Gagliano 205-757-0522.

Help Wanted

The Holy Infant of Prague Knights of Columbus are seeking new members who possess technical abilities in computers, website maintenance and online transactions. Our Council needs you to help move us forward into the tech world of today. Call Tom Ruf at 205-467-6995.

REMINDERS CHILDREN’S LITURGY (Age 4-Gr. 1): Volunteers needed! Love to share the Gospel with small children? Contact: Terry Pruet, 228-8382. Mar. 25–Jackie Rohling, Denise Russell Apr. 1– No Children’s Liturgy WELCOME CENTER VOLUNTEERS; Mar. 31/Apr. 1– 7:00pm, TBA; 8:15am, TBA; 11:15am, TBA Apr. 7/8– 5:00pm, TBA; 8:15am, TBA; 11:15am, TBA LADIES ALTAR DUTY: Mar. Altar Duty: Ellen Hallman, Fran Whisenhunt April Altar Duty-TBA

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Adult Faith Enrichment- Terry Pruet, 228-8382, hiopccterry@aol.com Baptismal Preparation (By appointment)-Deacon Ed Pruet, 228-8382

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts-Greg Mink, 253-2486; gregmink@gmail.com

Family Faith Enrichment-Steve Atchison, 296-3166; ssatchison@gmail.com Knights of Columbus-Tom Ruf, 205-467-0211; hiopknights.org Ladies Sodality- Sara Shaw, 655-8679; Dawn Krolikowski, 541-0702 Landings (By request)-Tim Bowers, 205-655-7227 Oktoberfest-Pat McTamney 807-5591, Pat.McTamney@gmail.com Prayer Shawl Ministry-Judy Ruf, 467-0211 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults(RCIA)-Terry Pruet, 228-8382 Rosary Makers-Gene Hodge, 699-5282; Cathy Davis, 661-3655 St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP)-Ken Lindquist, 228-8399 SVDP Apostolate to the Aging-Diane McTamney, 655-5217 SVDP Camp Joseph-Steve Atchison, 296-3166; steve@campjoseph.org Saturday Night Life-Dawn Krolikowski, 541-0702 (Married Couples) Stewardship Council-Kimberly Andreae, 332-4197�Youth-Tony & Tanya Gagliano, 228-8383, gaglianokids@yahoo.com�

MARCH 29TH HOLY THURSDAY 7:00PM – LECTOR: Mary Ann Vann COMMUNION: Michael DeFrank, Russ Moss ALTAR SERVERS: David McCay, +2 USHERS: Lee Curtis, Russ Moss, +2

MARCH 30TH GOOD FRIDAY 7:00PM – LECTOR: Joe Shaw ALTAR SERVERS: David McCay, Chandler & Dalton Findley USHERS: Russ Moss, Jim Garrett, +2

MARCH 31ST HOLY SATURDAY 7:30PM – LECTORS: Aronda Renda, Terry Pruet, Warren McWhorter, Lee Bean COMMUNION: Michael DeFrank, Russ Moss, Charlotte D’Ambrose, Mary Ann Vann ALTAR SERVERS: David McCay, +2 USHERS: Lee Curtis, Russ Moss, Jim Garrett, +1

APRIL 1 EASTER SUNDAY 8:15 AM – LECTOR: Tim Wall COMMUNION: Clyde Lamp III, Richard Petty, Diane Payne, Chris Andrews, Jerry Chiarella, Tim Wall ALTAR SERVERS: John Booker, Quinn Miller USHERS: Mark Thompson, David Alvis, Clyde Lamp III & IV 11:15AM – LECTOR: Donnette Plant COMMUNION: Amanda Shaw, Wendy Kerins, Mark Renda, Joe Eiland, Charlotte D’Ambrose, Cathie McCall ALTAR SERVERS: John Patrick, Kaylin & Lillianne Campbell USHERS: Glen Whisenhunt, Richard & Noah Norman, Norma Black One to two months of schedules are posted in the Sacristy. It is your responsibility to find a replacement if you cannot serve when assigned. Please send your email address to: hiopccKaren@gmail.com.

SUNDAY MARCH 25 Palm Sunday 7:45AM Rosary 8:15AM Mass (+Alfredo Azula; +Annie Hodge) 9:30AM PSR; Adult Ed; Fellowship Coffee; Sodality Bake Sale 11:15AM Mass (+Missie Linn); Children’s Liturgy 12:15 PM Sodality Bake Sale 4:00 PM Chosen Youth

MONDAY MARCH 26 8:30AM Mass (+Ronald Tombrello; +Jim Smith) 10:00AM Confessions; Prayer Shawl 7:00PM Scouts

TUESDAY MARCH 27 7:00AM Eucharistic Adoration 7:00PM Benediction

WEDNESDAY MARCH 28 8:30AM Mass (+Alfredo Azula) 5:30 PM WOW Youth; Faith & Fellowship (Meal, 5:30; Class, 6:15)

6:00 PM Confessions

THURSDAY MARCH 29 Holy Thursday 7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper (+Jane McNeeley); Eucharistic Adoration following and continuing until 9:00am March 30

FRIDAY MARCH 30 Good Friday 10:00AM Confessions 4:00PM Stations of the Cross 7:00PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

SATURDAY MARCH 31 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 10:00 AM Confessions; Parish Easter Egg Hunt 4:00PM Confessions 7:30PM Easter Vigil (+Jane McNeeley) Reception following Mass

SUNDAY APRIL 1 EASTER SUNDAY 7:45AM Rosary 8:15AM Mass (+Alfredo Azula; +Annie Hodge) 9:30AM No PSR; No Adult Ed; No Fellowship Coffee 11:15AM Mass (+Missie Linn); No Children’s Liturgy

To find out more, please see Contact Information

SUNDAY 1st Sunday,12:30PM-Stewardship Council 2nd Sunday, 12:30PM-Pastoral Council

MONDAY 3rd Monday, 9:30AM-Rosary Makers Guild

TUESDAY 1st Tuesday, 8:30am & 6:00pm-Ladies Altar Sodality (August–May)

THURSDAY 1st Thursday,11:00am-Vintage Flock (Senior Adults) (September–May) 7:00pm-Knights of Columbus

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