Holy Rosary Catholic Church April 5, 2015 – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

Rev. Fr. Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L., Parish Administrator

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

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection – April 5, 2015 – This is the day the Lord has made.

Parish Mass Intentions

Sunday 4/5 People of the Parishes Saturday 4/11 (Jubilee) All Deceased of the Parish Sunday 4/12 People of the Parishes

On Wednesday, 4/8, there will be not be the usual 8:00am Mass at Holy Rosary, as Fr. Jerabek will be out of town that day. The regular weekly schedule will resume next week.

Our Prayers Go Out

For the Christian university students massacred in Kenya, and all persecuted Christians throughout the world.

For the sick, especially: for those with cancers, like Gabrielle, Michael Gregory, and John Wright; also for Daryl Robinson, Chris, Mary-Alice, Deb, Mildred, and Mary (Father Tony’s sister).

For our soccer players, and in gratitude for our beautiful soccer field.

For our growing reading program.

For a special intention for Romel.

For all of us, that God will fill us with Easter joy at the Resurrection of our Lord.

Bulletin Notices

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 – 4/12

1st Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 2nd Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 Gospel: John 20:19-31

REMINDER! Easter Coffee and Fellowship

Join us next Sunday, April 12, after Mass in the parish hall for potluck, coffee, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share if possible. All are welcome – let’s have a good turnout to celebrate Easter! Fr. Jerabek has arranged for extra help at St. Barnabas so that he can stay at Holy Rosary and join in the fun. See you there!

NEW! Join Us for Soccer

Please join us for special evening youth soccer games tomorrow, Monday 4/6. The “under 10” team will play at 6:00pm and “under 12” will play at 7:15pm. These games will take place under the lights at Grantswood Field, just off I-459 in Irondale. Take Grants Mill Road to Grantswood Road (it’s between 459 and Old Leeds Road); the fields are about a mile down and parking is free; you should see the signs. Hope to see you there!

Many Thanks

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Holy Week services over at St. Barnabas. We thank in a special way our organist Isaac Johnson, who organized a wonderful choir from Samford University to sing so beautifully the “Reproaches” of the famous Renaissance composer, Tomás Luis de Victoria, on Good Friday during the adoration of the Holy Cross.

Thank You – Easter Flowers

Thank you to the anonymous individual who donated $100.00 toward Easter flowers. I have ordered five beautifully-prepared Easter lilies for the church. After Easter, we will plant them on parish grounds – I am told that they will often bloom again by Pentecost. – Fr. Jerabek

NEW! Next Parish Jubilee Mass

Our next Holy Rosary 125th Jubilee Mass (with the possibility of gaining a plenary indulgence) will be this Saturday, April 11, at 8:00am. Confession will be available from 7:30am. The Mass will again be celebrated on our historic high altar for the intention of all the deceased members of the parish since its foundation.

NEW! Have you brought Communion to a sick

person? Do you have a pyx?

Have you ever brought Holy Communion to a sick person in a hospital or in their home? Do you have a pyx (the round metal container used to carry the host) – whether it’s your own or one that the church lent you? (Or maybe you have an old pyx that a family member left to you?) If so, please bring it to Father Jerabek as soon as possible so that he can purify it. (Please do NOT do this yourself!) Thank you!

NEW! 11th Annual “Carrollights” Celebration

Parents, alumni, and friends are welcome to join in the celebration of John Carroll High School Saturday, April 11 at 6:00pm at the Our Lady of the Valley Social Hall. Tickets are $60.00 per person and include dinner, live and silent auction, along with music from alumnus Michael Latham and his band, Livewire. For more information, visit the web site at http://www.carrollights.org.

NEW! Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival

St. Elias Maronite Church in Birmingham will hold their 17th Annual Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival on Friday/Sat., April 10/11, 10:00am – 9:00pm. Delicious food, music, church tours, and more! Everyone is invited! If you’ve never been to St. Elias before, this is a great opportunity to see and experience this beautiful Eastern Catholic church & its culture.

NEW! St. Barnabas Catholic School Registration

If your child or grandchild would like more than just playtime, let St. Barnabas give them a taste of structured curriculum for a few hours a day. Math, reading, phonics, religion, imagination, social activities, outdoor activities, and much more in a loving, Catholic, family-oriented learning community. Registration for 3 1/2 & 4 year old Kindergarten is now open. We are also registering K-5 through 8th grade. Take the time to ask a St. Barnabas Catholic School parent or a current student about their experience at our parish school. Scholarship assistance may also be available. Please call the school office for more information at 205-836-5385.

NEW! Confraternity of Christian Mothers

Ladies, you are invited to join the Confraternity of Christian Mothers Chapter # 3534 on April 21 from 6:00-8:30pm at Holy Infant of Prague in Trussville. The meeting begins at 6:00pm with Adoration and Confession. Holy Mass is at 7:00pm followed by a guest speaker, Maria Thompson. Maria will speak on her new book about her mother, entitled “See You in Heaven”. The CCM is open to all mothers, physical or spiritual, single or married. Please call or email Lori Donellan at 205-681-1689 or email her at motherslittleway@hushmail.com for more information.

Church History Study Program

Please join us this spring and summer for Epic: A Journey through Church History, a 20-week DVD study from Ascension Press that will cover the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Reformation, and all the major people and events in the 2,000 year history of the Catholic Church. The study will take place at EWTN's Guadalupe Hall. (Just ask the guard at the parking lot entrance to tell you where it is.) For additional info, go to http://EpiphanyStudies.blogspot.com, or call Mr. Mark McCoy at (205) 661-3693.

NEW! Now Hiring

Father Jerabek is looking to hire a part-time parish life assistant (similar to a secretary position). The following advertisement will run for two weeks in the diocesan newspaper, One Voice, starting with next weekend’s issue:

Part-Time Parish Life Assistant (20 hours minimum to start). Must have at least an AS degree or equivalent experience. Adept with Microsoft Office Suite & Quickbooks. Good working knowledge of and experience with principal social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr). Ability to update web site via WordPress (current knowledge or ability to learn). Excellent organizational skills as well as oral & written communication skills. Previous experience working with volunteers & managing personnel schedules a must. Superior customer service skills; team player; ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Will support the Parish Administrator with a variety general administrative duties ensuring an efficient & smooth running of parish programs. Practicing Catholic with a strong sense of Catholic identity. Send cover letter (include salary req.) & resumé to holyrosarybirmingham@gmail.com (no phone inquiries).

NEW! Bible Television Special

This Easter Sunday, April 5 (today), at 8:00pm Central Time on NBC, you are invited to join millions of viewers for the series premiere of A.D. The Bible Continues, from producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett. The series will continue as a 12-week journey through the Acts of the Apostles. A.D. has been endorsed by several bishops including Donald Cardinal Wuerl of Washington, DC; Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia; and Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles. Tuning in to this series can be a positive way to show support for wholesome television programming, while also growing in your faith.

Peace be with you… Behold my hands and my feet. (Luke 24:36-39)

Be sure to take one of the special Easter holy cards that are available on the back table. It contains special message from Pope Francis!

Happy Easter to All! — Father Jerabek

GENERAL PARISH INFORMATION

Baptisms – Contact Father Jerabek early so as to be able to schedule the baptism soon after birth.

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 for this sacrament; in sacramental emergencies, call Father at 833-0334 at any time, day or night.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am – 12pm for residents of the 35212 zip code; registration required. Volunteers always needed to help. Speak with Don Monin.

Youth Program – Monday to Friday, 3pm – 5pm. Open to students from Gate City. Tutors are available to assist with homework, then games are available on the basketball court (inside the Oratory in case of rain). Contact Coach Allen Murphy at 595-0652.