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St. Bartholomew
3601 Altamesa Fort Worth, Texas 76133
Parish office is located in the building
on east side of church.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
“Here is my servant
whom I uphold, my
chosen one with
whom I am pleased,
upon whom I have
put my spirit; he
shall bring forth
justice to the nations."
“Este es mi Servidor,
a quien yo sostengo,
mi elegido, en quien
se complace mi alma.
Yo he puesto mi espíritu sobre él para
que lleve el derecho
a las naciones.”
The Baptism of the Lord/ El Bautismo del Señor(C)
January 10, 2016
Parish Mission/Misión Parroquial :
Enfocarse en Jesús en todas las cosas, discernir su voluntad y obedecer por su Gracia.
Mass Schedule
Daily Schedule for Jan. 11-15: Monday: Mass at 8:30a.m.
Tuesday: Liturgy of the Hours at 8:30a.m.
Wednesday : Liturgy of the Hours at 8:30a.m., Mass at 6:30p.m.
Thursday: Mass at 12:10pm..
Friday: Mass at 8:30a.m. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
follow the Mass until 2:00p.m.
Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Mass- English
Sunday: 9 a.m. - English; 11 a.m. - English; 1 p.m. - Español ; 3p.m. - Español
A nursery is provided at the following Masses: 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m., 11 a.m. , 1p.m.&3p.m. Sunday.
Se provee guardería durante las siguientes misas: sábado 4:30pm. Domingo, 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Weekly Calendar/Calendario Semanal
Sunday: 10thThe Baptism of the Lord/ El Bautismo del Señor
Coffee and Donuts after the 9a.m. and 11a.m. Masses in the Church Hall
RCIA, 10:30a.m. in the Office Library. Today’s topic: “ Mary and the Saints” taught by Linda Fowler
CCD classes (K-4th grade) . Session 1 –10:30a.m., Session 2 -11:45a.m. in the parish life center
Adult Scripture Study,10:30a.m. in the church building, room 23
Estudio Biblica en Español, 11:45 a.m. in the church building , room 23
No Youth RCIA. This class resumes next week at 10:30a.m. in the Youth room
 No Confirmation class today. They are on retreat. This class resumes next week.
Young Women’s Vocation Group, 4:30p.m. in the church building, room 23
Spanish Choir Practice
 YSN at 7p.m. in the Youth Room
Sunday Night Bible Study, 7p.m. in the Church. This Bible study is led by Joe Winterling
Marriage Enrichment, 7p.m. in the Church Building,
Monday:11th
Folklorica Dance Class, 5:55p.m. in the Great Hall
Padres Orantes, 7p.m. in the chapel.
Spanish 3p.m. Mass Choir practice , 6 p.m. in the church
Catechism-Bible Study, 7p.m. in the parish life center , room 2. This study is led by John Tharp. All are welcome.
Hispanic Prayer Group Choir, 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center, room 1/3
Spanish Ultreya, 7p.m. in the Church building, room 14
Tuesday: 12th
ESL Classes, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. in the Parish Life Center and 6-9p.m.GED classes at 6-9p.m. in the Parish Life Center
No Sew Blessed today. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 11a.m.-3p.m. in the Church Building, room 14. All are welcome!
SVdP Leadership meeting, 6:30p.m. in the church building room 23
Spanish Men’s ACTS , 7p,.m. in the Parish Life Center, room 1/3
Estudio Biblica en Español, 7p.m. in the Church building, room 14
Wednesday: 13th
Men’s Morning Prayer Group. All men are welcome to join us at 6:00 a.m. in the church. Doors open at 5:30 a.m.
 ESL Morning Classes, 9:00a.m. in the Parish Life Center
Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study , 9:30a.m. in the church building, room 14.
Prayer Group, 9:30a.m. in the chapel
Music Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m. in the church
Spanish Guitar Practice, 6p.m. in the church building, room 21
Hispanic Prayer Group Choir, 7p.m. in the Church building, room 23
Spanish Scripture Study, 7:00p.m. in the Church building, room 14
CCD classes (Grades 5&6), 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center
Discovery (Grades7&8) , 7 p.m.in the Youth Room. Doors open at 6:30p.m. All are welcome!
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Thursday: 14th
ESL Classes, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. in the Parish Life Center and 6-9p.m.GED classes at 6-9p.m. in the Parish Life Center
Young Adult Ministry, 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center, room 1
Spanish Choir Rehearsal, 7p.m. in the church
Baptism Class in English, 7p.m. in the Church building, room 14
Hispanic Leaders Meeting, 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center, room 3
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7p.m. in the church building, room 23
Friday: 15th
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:15a.m-2:00p.m. in the church chapel
RCIA Classes, 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center
Hispanic Prayer group, 7p.m. in the Chruch Building, room 14
Reconciliation Practice, 7p.m. in the church
Saturday: 16th
St. Augustine Group, email [email protected]
Saturday Morning Bible Study, 9:00a.m. in the Church Building, room 14
Men’s ACTS Share groups, 9p.m. in the parish Life Center , room1/3
Couples for Christ, 1:00p.m. in the Church Building, room 14
Confessions/ Confesiones , 3:00-4:00p.m. in the chapel
Next Sunday: 17th Second Sunday in Ordinary Time/ 2 Domingo Tiempo Ordinario
Coffee and Donuts
Sunday Night Bible Study
English Men’s ACTS
 RCIA
Spanish Choir Practice
ACTS Core Meeting
 CCD, Adult Scripture study , Spanish Scripture study
 Youth RCIA, Confirmation Class, YSN.
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Change in Flower Ministry Date to Take
down Christmas Decorations
It will take place Monday , January 11th at
3:30p.m. in the church. All are welcome to
help!
Mark your Calendars:
Mexican Food Sale, Sunday,
January 24th from
10a.m.– 3p.m.
in the Great Hall.
El Grupo de Oracion San Miguel Arcangel y la escuela de
Evangelicacion San Andres les invita al retiro Nueva Vida que
se llevara acabo Febrero 12, 13 y 14 2016. No te lo pierdas
Jesus te espera!
Sacramentos para adultos
Si usted es una persona de 18 años o mayor que no ha recibido la
confirmación o la primera comunión, las clases para recibir estos
sacramentos comenzaran el 25 de Enero. Para información y registración llame a la oficina. Favor de registrarse antes del 22 de
enero. Son seis clases seguidas. Se requiere su acta de bautizo.
YAM (Young Adult Ministry)
Thursday January 14th St Bart's Ministry will begin our study
and discussion of Matthew Kelly's Rediscover Jesus. We
meet 7-8:30 in room 1 of the education building. For more
information, contact John DeFelice 817-791-4630
Special Collection this weekend for the victims
of the tornadoes in the Diocese of Dallas.
COUNSELING SERVICES AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
Pamela Stuntz Ph.D., LMFT-Associate is
offering counseling at St. Bartholomew
Church in English. For more information,
please call (817) 253-2013 or e-mail at
[email protected]
Olga Harris, LPC is offering counseling in
Spanish at St. Bartholomew Church. For more information,
please call 682-710-3941 or 817-914-5629.
For parishioners, speak to the counselor about the monetary assistance that can be provided.
Servicios de Consejeria en St. Bart’s
Olga Harris, LPC esta ofreciendo consejería en español en
St. Bartholomew Church. Para mas infomación favor de
llamar al 682-710-3941 o 817-914-5629.
Pamela Stunz, Ph.D.,Asociada-LMFT, esta ofreciendo
consejería en St Bartholomew Catholic Church en ingles.
para mas información favor de llamar al (817) 253-2013 o
enviar correo electrónico
a [email protected]
A los parroquianos, hablen con la consejera acerca del la asistencia monetaria que se puede proveer.
BULLETIN DEADLINE THIS
WEEK: Wednesday, 10a.m.
Coffee and Donuts this Sunday. after the 9a.m.
and 11a.m. Masses in the church hall. If you
would like to volunteer to help with Coffee and
Donuts call Shane Chubbs at 214-914-5636. .
Sacrament of Baptism (newborns - age 6): Parents requesting the Sacrament of Baptism should be either living within parish boundaries or be registered in the parish. Parents and godparents are expected to attend a baptism class for an infant to be baptized. Parents are required to bring a signed photocopy of the child’s state-registered birth certificate to the baptism class. Godparents who are not registered at St. Bartholomew must provide a letter from their parish which verifies that they meet the godparent
requirements. All paperwork must be turned into the office before scheduling your child’s baptism date. The next class will be 7 p.m.
on Thursday, January 14th in the church hall. Call the office to sign up for this class. Parents also need to call the office if you need
to use the nursery while attending this class. For more information, call Art and Cecilia Villa, 817-292-3897 or Sandy Yokeley, 817715-6586. The next English Baptism ceremony will be Saturday, February 6th at 10 a.m. in the church for those who have attended
the class.
Sacramento del Bautismo (Recién nacidos hasta 6 años): Los padres que soliciten el bautismo deben vivir dentro de los
límites de la parroquia o ser miembros registrados. Los papas y los padrinos deben asistir a una clase pre-bautismales. Por favor
pase a la oficina parroquial para obtener el paquete con la información y formas necesarias antes de asistir a la clase pre-bautismal.
Los padrinos que no estén registrados en San Bartolomé deben proporcionar una carta de su parroquia en donde verifique que están registrados y que cumplen con los requisitos para ser padrinos. Necesita entregar una fotocopia del certificado de nacimiento del
bebe emitido por el estado. La próxima clase de bautismo en español será en el edificio de la iglesia, el jueves 21 de enero a las 7
p.m. Si no trae todos los documentos necesarios no podrá tomar la clase. Habrá cuidado de niños disponible. Los bautismos en
español se realizan el primer sábado de cada mes a las 11 a.m. La próxima fecha para bautismo en español será sábado, febrero 6
a 11 a.m., en la iglesia.
Sacrament of Confirmation: Students wishing to prepare for this Sacrament must be in 11th grade and are expected to be
in religious education (i.e. YSN, bible study or religion class at school) for one year before registering for Confirmation. This class is
closed for the year. Para la Confirmación el próximo año, se va a requerir un año de educación religiosa (YSN) antes de
inscribirse para la Confirmación. Un adolescente que necesita recibir la Confirmación y las clases posteriores debe
inscribirse y asistir regularmente al programa YSN un año previo a las clases de Confirmación.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Julissa Chubbs at the office, 817-292-7703 at least 9-12 months before you wish to marry.
Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confesiones: Saturday: 3-4 p.m. in the chapel.
Memorial Service for Unborn Babies
On Friday, January 22, 2016, Saint Andrew Catholic
Church is offering a Memorial Service for Unborn
Babies at 7:00 p.m. in the chur ch. If your family
has lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion, please join us for this Memorial Service for the
Unborn. A naming Ceremony will take place at
7:00pm preceding the service. If you plan to attend or
need more information, please call Michele Salcedo at
817/927-5383.
Stations of the Cross
Assignments and rehearsal are on
February 12th for Stations of the
Cross. If interested in participating, we are meeting at 6 pm in the family
chapel. Assignments and dates for carrying
the candles, the Cross, readers and greeters
will be available on this date. Stations in English start February 19-March 18 beginning at
6:30 pm. Contact Carolyn Jehring at 817-2962024 for more information.
Sew Blessed Ministry
This ministry will meet the 1st and
3rd Tuesdays from 11:00a.m. until
3p.m. in the church building, room
14. Always looking for new members. Skills not necessary– we will train.
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Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church
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Please enroll by responding to the mailing you will received , or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely online. Our parish code is TX653. There are also enrollSaint Vincent de Paul
Thank you for your support of the Kroger
Community Rewards Program. 55 households shopped at Southwest during the last
quarter and contributed $155.43 to our donation to help us continue to help the less fortunate in our community. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Daily Readings
First Reading
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Next Sunday
Responsorial
Second Reading
Acts 10:34-38
The Baptism of
the Lord
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
16th
Is 42:1-4,6-7
Ps 29:1-4,9-10
1 Sm 1:1-8
1 Sm 1:9-20
1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20
1 Sm 4:1-11
1 Sm 8:4-7,10-22a
1 Sm 9:1-4,17-19;10:1a
Ps 116:12-19
1 Sm 2:1,4-8
Ps 40:2,5,7-10
Ps 44:10-11,14-15,24-25
Ps 89:16-19
Ps 21:2-7
2nd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Is 62:1-5
Ps 96:1-3,7-10
Gospel
Lk 3:15-16,21-22
Mk 1:14-20
Mk 1:21-28
Mk 1:29-39
Mk 1:40-45
Mk 2:1-12
Mk 2:13-17
1 Cor 12:4-11
Jn 2:1-11
Magnanimous Musings of Fr. John Robert
I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas time and a Happy New Year. Two things that I would
like to call your attention to:
First, there will be a second collection for the victims of the tornadoes in the Diocese of Dallas.
Please be generous as you always are. Thank you.
Secondly, I am sharing some information that will affect St. Bartholomew's Parish. Deacon Gary
Brooks has decided for personal reasons to take a sabbatical from all diaconal ministry here at
St. Bartholomew's and in the diocese for an indefinite period of time. This includes his position
as pastoral associate. Again, this decision was made by him for personal reasons. I want to
take this opportunity to thank Deacon Gary for his ministry and support to St. Bartholomew's for
many years. I also want to thank him for his wisdom and servant's heart in his role as pastoral
associate the last year and a half, in particular to me. Please pray for him and his family during
this time of discernment.
Fr. John Robert
Reflexión Magnánima de Padre John Robert Skeldon
Espero que todos hayan tenido una Celebración Navideña bendecida y un Feliz Año Nuevo. Dos
cosas a las que me gustaría llamar su atención son:
En primer lugar, habrá una segunda colecta para las víctimas de los tornados en la Diócesis de
Dallas. Por favor sean generosos como siempre lo son. Gracias.
En segundo lugar, les comparto esta información que afectará a la parroquia de
San Bartolomé. Diácono Gary Brooks ha decidido, por razones personales, tomar un sabático
de todo ministerio diaconal aquí en San Bartolomé y en la diócesis por un período indefinido de
tiempo. Esto incluye su posición como Asociado Pastoral. Una vez más, esta decisión fue tomada por él por motivos personales. Quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer
a Deacon Gary por su ministerio y apoyo a San Bartolomé desde hace muchos años. También
quiero darle las gracias por su sabiduría y su corazón de siervo en su papel como Asociado
Pastoral durante el último año y medio, en particular para mí. Por favor oren por él y su familia durante este tiempo de discernimiento.
Padre John Robert
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Many Bible Studies are starting up again after the Christmas
break. Prayerfully consider if the Lord is calling you to know Him
better through His Word. Most have a nursery available. Everyone
is welcome. Bring a friend!
 Adult Scripture Study, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Church Building, room 23. This Bible study is led by Louis Sanchez, 817-293-6003.
Resumes Jan.10.
 Spanish Scripture Study, Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the Church
Hall, room 14,led by Sr. Yolanda. Resumes Jan.10.
Sunday Night Bible Study, 7 p.m., in the Church Sanctuary. This Bible study is led by Joe Winterling, 817294-1916, Resumes Jan. 10.
Catechism-Bible Study. Monday, 7p.m. in the Parish Life Center, room 2. This Bible study is led by John Tharp
Estudio Biblico en Espanol, 7 p.m. en el edificio de Iglesia. Juan Contreras, 817-297-4625. Las clases se
reanudaran Enero 5.
Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall, room 14. This Bible study is led by Ginny Warburton, 817-361-1555. It resumes Jan. 6.
Spanish Scripture Study, Wednesday at 7:00p.m. in the Church Hall, room 14, led by Sr. Yolanda. Resumes
Jan. 6
Saturday Morning Bible Study, at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Hall, room 14. It is led by Jerry Brannon, 817-2637523. This Bible study resumes Jan.16.
The Lone Star Santas Convoy of Toys are collecting new
unwrapped toys and cash/check donations to go to the victims
of the tornadoes in Texas. If you would like to make a financial
donation please go to Lonestarsantas.org , click on Convoy of
Toys and please do what you can to help. Checks should
be endorsed to Lone Star Santas Charities and the memo line
should say Convoy of Toys. If you prefer to make a cash donation, please call Santa Richard Jones and he will arrange to pick it up.
We need toys, pillow pets, teddy bears, gift cards (for the teens) and little toys
for tots. Red Cross and FEMA help with food and such but it is the kids who
have lost their Christmas presents and toys. Anyone close to us in the Fort
Worth area that have donations call Santa Richard Jones (817-726-0092) and
he will pick them up.
UTA Campus Ministry Wish List
The University Catholic Community at UT Arlington offers Sunday Mass, one week day Mass, two meals a
week, retreats, confessions, a building for students to study, have access to the internet and host movie
nights, plus many other events and activities. If you would like to partner with us in reaching out to these students, here is our Christmas Wish List:
Sign for the building ($400)
Kitchen rug (5x7)
Supplies for new kneelers ($200)
Keurig coffee, tea and coco pods
Measuring cups and spoons
Music stands (Gator GFW-MUSGift certificate for carpet cleaning
2000)
Rose Vestment for Advent and Lent
Shorter Christian Prayer Books (10)
Monetary donations - make checks out to: University Catholic
SAMs gift card for food and supplies
Community
Donations can be sent to Jeff Hedglen 1010 Benge Dr. Arlington TX 76013. You may call 817-320-2014 to arrange pick up of any donations or to sign up for a meal. We will be accepting donations throughout December
and into January.
Newcomers
Agustin Vera
Marco & Flor Cortes
Alejandro & Alma Flores
Christine Reyes
Staff
Fr. John Robert Skeldon, Pastor
Fr. Hector Medina, Parochial Vicar
Reyes Tello Jr, Deacon
John Coe, Deacon
Maurice Moon, Seminarian Intern
Sister Yolanda Pineda, MCSH
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
Parish Office: 817-292-7703
FAX Number: 817-292-2568
Office Hours:
YSN (Youth Sharing Night) Grades 9-12 at 7p.m. in the Youth
Room
No Youth RCIA today, Sunday, January 10th. This class resumes
January 17th at 10:30a.m. in the Youth Room .
Discovery (Grades 7-8) this Wednesday,
January 13th at 7p.m. in the Youth Room. Doors open at
6:30p.m. All are Welcome!
Confirmation Class is on retreat this weekend.
Confirmation ceremony is January 31st.
Disciples Assemble ! The First Wednesday of the
Month, February 3rd
Disciples Assemble! is the 1st Wednesday of every month at
the 6:30p.m. Mass. Open to all youth. Gather at 6:15p.m. Discovery Grades 7 &8 will start with Mass and then go to the
Youth Room.
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8:00p.m.
Friday: 9a.m.-2p.m.
Sunday: 9a.m.-3p.m.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stbartsfw.org
Office Staff: 817-292-7703
Olivia DeLeon, Bookkeeper (Bilingual)
Bertha Olmos, Secretary (Bilingual)
Adriana Ramon (Bilingual)
Marie Tamulevicz, Secretary
Lenora Thompson, Secretary/Data Entry
Communications Director &
Facilities Coordinator:
Cheryl Brooks: 817-292-7703
e-mail: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Charlie Gappa: 817-966-2378
CCD Office: 817-288-4005
CCD E-mail: [email protected]
Liturgical Coordinator
Julissa Chubbs 817-292-7703
Email: [email protected]
Maintenance
Dan Patterson: 817-361-8720
Minister of Music
Michael Sawey: 817-292-7703
e-mail: [email protected]
Nursery Director
Teri Kolodechik: 817-292-8748
Youth Minister
Eric Hernandez: 817-480-5471
e-mail: [email protected]
Annulments
Deacon Gary Brooks
Ministry to the Sick
Pat Ward: 817-690-1402
Call Pat or the parish office for hospital
or home visits. On Sundays the Eucharist
will be brought to those who desire it.
Prison Ministry
Ed Brady: 817-309-3302
Enriquecimiento Matrimonial:
Abel & Bertha Olmos: 817-201-6336
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Food Pantry: 817-361-8420
Hours: MWF, 1-4 p.m.; Th,6:00-8:00p.m.
Sat, 9-11 a.m.; Tues & Sun--closed
Thank you to all who are making electronic contributions through Faith Dire
your banking institution. Please be advised that you will no longer be receivi
envelopes through the mail from Cathedral Corporation after May. Be assur
that you are still an active registered member of the parish.