Here is what you will find
on our Web Site:

About Our Parish
Meet our staff, learn about new member registration, our parish history, our patron saint, St. Bartholomew, our stained glass windows and even our parish gift shop.

Worship and Liturgy
Here you will find information on our Liturgical Ministries, Music Ministry, Prayer Communities, Eucharistic Adoration, Legion of Mary, Haitian Ministry and Spanish Ministry.

St. Bart School
St. Bartholomew's School is an elementary and middle school founded in 1965 to provide not only quality academics but also religious and moral formation. The School is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and continues to provide students who do well in national testing and later in high school. At St. Bartholomew's, computers and bibles fit together in the same learning environment.
Spiritual Development
Explore what we offer in the areas of Adult Bible Study, Daily Readings, Sacramental preparation, How to say the Rosary, Parish Renewal Retreats, and more...
Religious Education
From Children's CCD Religious Education to Adult Bible Study and RCIA for adults becoming Catholic, this section covers all areas of faith formation, including Young Adult Ministry and Youth Ministries, Vacation Bible School, and scouting.
Outreach and Service
Learn about Stewardship, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Knights of Columbus, Women's Club, Programs for seniors, Counseling and parish social work, special support groups and 12-step programs.

Today's Scripture: "TRUE FRIENDSHIP"
True friendship takes hard work. Friendship entails walking with another through life's moments of joy as well as moments of deep disappointment and failure. Friendships need constant nurturing. Friends need to be present to one another. Friends need to talk. Friends need to be honestly critical. Friends need time to connect. In today's Gospel, the Lord Jesus calls his followers "friends." If we count ourselves among the followers of the Lord, this means that in baptism we have entered a friendship with the Lord Jesus. In order to nurture our friendship with the Lord, we commit ourselves to walking with him through life's joys and disappointments. Most of us have people in our lives with whom we have lost touch. We know the experience of the diminished bond of friendship. Most of us can also admit that we really have only so much time and energy to commit to nurturing one or a few real friendships. How do we nurture our friendship with the Lord Jesus?

NURTURING OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH THE LORD
If we believe that Christ is truly present in his word, in the Eucharist, in those who minister to us, and in the gathered assembly of believers, we are assured of finding many opportunities to be present to the Lord. So often, we miss these opportunities and our friendship with the Lord becomes strained. Perhaps today is the day to recommit ourselves to strengthening our friendship with the Lord, who chose us in baptism to be his friend. The root of friendship, of course, is selfless love. Today we are called to bask in the love of God-to feel God's loving presence through the experience of worship and the company of those dedicated to sharing in God's love. Let us rejoice in the love shown to us by God.

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The Ascension of Our Lord
The Ascension of Our Lord celebrates the day that Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. It is narrated in Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and in the first chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. The Ascension occurred 40 days after Easter Sunday, so it falls on a Thursday; however, in most dioceses in the United States, including the Archdiocese of Miami, the celebration of the Ascension has been transferred to the following Sunday, May 20, 2012. Therefore, Thursday, May 17 is not a holy day of obligation.

"Virtus" Training - May 19, 2012 - 2 PM - 5:30 PM - in the Library
"Virtus" helps anyone who deals with children recognize the signs of sexual abuse and spot abusers. It is mandatory for clergy, employees, volunteers and any church ministers. Space is limited. To register go to
www.virtusonline.org.


13th Annual Gold Tournament - "The Bob Martone Golf Challenge"KofC
GolfSunday, June 10, 2012

Sponsored by Holy Spirit Council #6032
Registration starts 7 AM- Shot Gun Start at 8 AM
Orangebrook Golf and Country Club, 400 Entrada Drive in Hollywood

Tournament includes 18 holes with a cart, followed by an award luncheon, sodas, and draft beer. Golf forms may be picked up at the Rectory office. For more ­information call Bob Martone at 954-981-4333
St. Bartholomew Catholic School. School
Come visit our school - find out what makes St. Bartholomew Catholic School such a wonderful place!
• Quality academic education
• Religious and moral formation
• Fully accredited school and faculty
• Computers in every classroom and computer lab.
Where Bibles and Computers fit together in one learning environment.

St. Bartholomew Catholic School accepts children age 3 through the eighth grade. For information about registration or to arrange a visit to the school, call the school office (954) 431-5253.


Catholic School for Free? Take advantage of scholarships that cover amost the entire cost of parochial school education. A variety of scholarships are available to qualifying families in the state of Florida, including "Step Up For Students" (formerly Florida PRIDE) and McKay Scholarships. Read more about our school inside the bulletin. See www.stepupforstudents.org for scholarship qualifications. Don't Miss This Great Opportunity. Don't Miss This Great Opportunity.
Contact Us!     We Would Love to Hear from You...
We welcome your inquiry into our parish and its unique Web Site. We invite you to share your journey of faith with us. Please feel free to contact us personally: via e-mail: office@stbartholomew.com; by phone: (954) 431-3600; or in person: [ Yahoo! Maps ] 8005 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025-3004. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions specifically about this Web site, please email: dmurphy@stbartholomew.com

Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 15, 2012



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Readings for the Day

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
8005 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
Rectory: 954-431-3600
School: 954-431-5253


Masses - Holy Eucharist
Sunday:
   English 5:30 p.m. (Saturday Vigil)
                7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.,
                12:30, 7:00 p.m.
   French/Creole 3:00 p.m.
   Spanish 5:00 p.m.
Weekday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Confession - Reconciliation
Saturday:
    11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
    4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
    Any time by appointment

Rosary -
Weekdays 8:10 a.m.
Baptism - Read this
Marriage - Read this

Archdiocese of Miami

Haitian Ministry

Spanish Ministry