Holy Rosary Catholic Church

May 15, 2016 — Solemnity of Pentecost

Rev. Fr. Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L., Pastor Fr. Jerabek may be reached at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 205-833-0334

Sunday Mass – 8:30am

Wednesday Mass – 8:00am

Rosary – Before all Masses

Confession – Sunday 8:00am a nd u pon r e q u es t

7414 Georgia Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35212 http://www.holyrosarybirmingham.com

holyrosarybirmingham@gmail.com

205-595-0652

Mailing – P.O. Box 321576 – Birmingham, AL 35232

Pentecost Sunday – May 15, 2016 – Receive the Holy Spirit.

Mass Intentions

Sunday 5/15 Michael Gregory+ Wednesday 5/18 Celebrant’s Intention

Our Prayers Go Out

For the sick, especially: Gerald, Chris Metcalf’s brother, who is quite ill; Myrtle Bragg, also quite ill; Susan Mansbach, who will be having another surgery soon; George Miller; Larry Shivers; Jeanne Wright; Fr. Tony’s sister, Josephine Reynolds.

For the sick and their caregivers, especially, for Harry Geerts, who has been diagnosed with a rapidly progressing for of dementia. Please pray for him and his family during this stressful time.

For the conversion of religious extremists.

For Romel, who still needs God’s help.

For all of the young people in our programs and for their families – especially for those that are going through difficult situations.

For our volunteers and generous benefactors.

For our soccer teams and our coaches.

Bulletin Notices

Always feel free to contact Mike Geerts at mhfgeerts@gmail.com or 205-266-3065 if you have a bulletin notice (including birthdays, anniversaries, or other news of interest to parishioners).

Scripture Readings for Next Sunday – 5/22/16

1st Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31 Responsorial: Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-5 Gospel: John 16:12-15

Memorial Day Smoked Meat Sale – KofC Council 9862

The Fr. James E. Coyle Council of the Knights of Columbus (of the Cathedral and Holy Rosary Parishes) will be slow-smoking ribs, butts, and half chickens over hardwood in time for Memorial Day. Costs will be as follows: ribs $25.00 (4 lbs-plus before cooking), butts $30.00 (8 lbs-plus before cooking), and chicken $8.00 (two halves). The deadline for orders is Wednesday, May 25. Pickup times will be available May 27-29. To place an order, call Mike Geerts at 205-266-0365, Michael Soeherman at 205-253-3772, or Andrew Maenza at 205-527-0192 (you can also email amaenza7645@charter.net). Thank you for your support of KofC charitable activities! Seminarian for the Summer

We will be blessed again this summer with the presence of a seminarian to assist at St. Barnabas and Holy Rosary. Seminarian Daniel Sessions will be with us for the month of June. (After that, he will be at St. Paul’s for a month.) Daniel is finishing his third year of college seminary studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Ohio, and he has recently been accepted for an advanced philosophy studies program at the Catholic University of America and Theological College in Washington, DC, where he will attend next year. Daniel is from Birmingham and is a John Carroll graduate. We are proud of him! Let’s show him a warm welcome, like we did for Josh last year. Daniel will join us around Memorial Day weekend.

CANCELLED! Senior Citizens’ Mass & Luncheon

This month’s Senior Mass and luncheon at St. Barnabas has been cancelled and there will be none during the summer; our program will resume in September.

NEW! Dante’s Divine Comedy Study

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has recommended that all Catholics read Dante’s Divine Comedy. We are happy to offer a DVD study on the trilogy this summer at Guadalupe Hall on the grounds of EWTN in Irondale. It is a Catholic Courses study taught by Prof. Anthony Esolen of Providence College. We will begin a four-part study of the first book, Inferno, on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00pm. For full details see http://EpiphanyStudies.blogspot.com or call Mark McCoy at 205-661-3693. You may also email him at EpiphanyStudies@gmail.com.

Conference on Evangelization

The Bible Christian Society and the Diocese of Birmingham are co-sponsoring a conference on evangelization here in Birmingham, May 17-19. Speakers will include Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Ralph Martin, Fr. Rafael Capo, Tim Staples, Dan Burke, and John Martignoni. The cost will be $125.00 and includes two dinners and a lunch. For more info and to register (first come, first served), visit http://www.alabamaevangelization.com.

TEAMS IN FORMATION! Greene County Mission Trip

Join us for all or part of the Greene County (Alabama) Mission Trip, which will take place June 4-10 (excluding Sunday, June 5). Teams are being formed now and what we are able to do will depend upon your participation! Please help! Participation can be for one day or all six days. This coming June will be our 11th annual trip. The scope of the work performed will be residential repairs: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general cleaning in and on the homes of Greene County residents that are in need. If you can help, please email Fr. Patrick Cullen at fr.cullen@stpaulsbhm.org; you can also contact Mike Geerts in person or by email at mhfgeerts@gmail.com for an application or more information.

NEW! Pro-Life Mass

The May Pro-Life Mass will be Saturday, May 21 at 8:30am, celebrated by Father Doug Vu, at St. Stephen the Martyr Church near UAB. The Mass will be followed by a Rosary Vigil led by Deacon Dan Whitaker at 9:15am. Please join us in person, or in prayer, wherever you may be.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the

wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all

the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

NEW! Knights’ Monthly Business Meeting

The next Cathedral/Holy Rosary KofC Meeting will be on Thursday, May 19 in the Cathedral Room (church basement) at St. Paul’s. Rosary at 6:30pm and meeting following at 7:00pm.

REMINDER! Warm Weather Dress: Modesty

Please be mindful of modesty when dressing for church services. One’s attire should not distract from another’s prayer. Appropriate apparel should not be tight-fitting or revealing. Our attention should be focused towards the Lord. Thank you for your attention to this issue! Altar Improvements – Another Week or Two

Some modifications are being made to the altar we normally use for Mass, to make it match our sanctuary better. During this time, Mass will be celebrated on the historic high altar. Dominican Nuns Vocation Retreat

The cloistered Dominican nuns in Marbury, Alabama are holding a Vocation Retreat on the weekend of June 3-5 for young women aged 16 through 27. Retreatants will learn about the nuns’ contemplative life of praise and intercession at the heart of the Dominican Order for the salvation of souls. To learn more go to http://www.stjudemonastery.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Do you need a getaway weekend? Give you and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and daily responsibilities. Make time to enrich your relationship by attending a World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next one in the diocese is scheduled in Cullman, May 20-22, at St. Bernard Abbey. For more info and to register, go to http://www.ALFL-wwme.org or call Bob & Joy Hernandez at 678-985-0125.

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

Baptisms – Should be scheduled very soon after birth. Speak with Father Jerabek to make plans.

Weddings – Contact Father Jerabek no less than 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 with Father Jerabek to determine if now is the right time; in sacramental emergencies, call 205-833-0334 at any time, day or night. Anointing is ordinarily preceded by the Sacrament of Confession.

Knights of Columbus – Contact Mike Geerts at 205-508-3070 for more information about the Cathedral of St. Paul Knights Council # 9862.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – Open Mon., Wednes., and Fri. 10am–12pm for residents of the 35212 zip code; registration required. Volunteers always needed. Talk to Don Monin.

Youth Program/Learning Center – Mon. to Fri., 3—4:30pm. Tutors are available to assist with homework, then students may go to the reading room or play outside on the basketball court (inside the Youth Oratory in case of rain). Contact Coach Allen Murphy at 205-595-0652.

Youth Soccer – Contact Coach Harri Haikala at 205-492-4245 for more information about age requirements, practice times, schedules, and how to join our team.

CATHOLIC VOCABULARY

…Returns next week!