St Bartholomew Catholic Church and School

Here is what you will find
on our Web Site:

Read our Pastor's message for 2008. 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.

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

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.

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...

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, scouting and Mommy & Me..

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.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Beautiful fresh orchid corsages with the inscription “Thanks, Mom, for Life”will be on sale for $4.00 after all the morning Masses TODAY, Mother's Day while quantities last. Proceeds help support our local Catholic Respect Life Office.

The full page "Repect Life" ad witnessing to the sanctity of life will run Sunday, May 11, in the Broward edition of the Miami Herald. Don't forget to get your copy. Thank you to everyone in the parish who contributed to this effort.

During special Masses in May we will remember all mothers, living and deceased. Special Mass Cards are available on the table in the vestibule of the Church. Please return the offering envelopes through the collection or directly to the rectory.

Life in the Spirit Seminar Paraclete

- Starts Wednesday May 7!

Do you want to understand more about your faith and learn more about the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit? Come and join us for this 7 week seminar -- every Wednesday from May 7 to June 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Church. There is a sign-up sheet by the Life in the Spirit sign in front of the church. Call 954-961-1856 for more information.
Read the current issue of The Paraclete the Bi-Monthly Newsletter of Catholic Charismatic Services of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School will be Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 8:45 AM to 3 PM

IMPORTANT! The next planning meeting for volunteers and team members is Tuesday, May 13, at 7p.m. in the school.

Ages 3-10	Junior Counselors - Ages 11-13 - $30.00
$70.00 - 1 child	After June 1, add $20.00
$90.00 - 2 children
$110.00 - 3 or more	Before care - 7:30 AM
After June 1, add $20.00	After care - 3 PM until 5:45 PM
	$6.00 per child, per day

9th Annual Golf Tournament KofC

Sunday, May 18, 2008 Sponsored by Holy Spirit Council #6032 Registration starts 7 AM Shot Gun Start at 8 AM Arrowhead Golf Club 8201 SW 24 Street, Davie, FL $75 Advance Registration 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 or for more information call Bob Martone at 954-981-4333

Set Sail with the Knights to Nassau, Bahamas, on Carnival’s “Fascination” Friday, Sept. 12, to Monday, Sept. 15 Bargain Prices! Call Jim Starkes for details and reservations: 954-602-5752

St. Bartholomew Catholic School - “Sharing, Learning and Growing in Christ”

St. Bartholomew Parochial School is Now Accepting Applications for 2008-2009 School Year. We accept children in kindergarten through the eighth grade, and also have an excellent pre-kindergarten program. For information about registration or to arrange a visit to the school, call the school office (954) 431-5253. Registration Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year are available in the school office. See School flyer for more info. Please view our special St. Bartholomew School PowerPoint slide presentation which was given to various parent/teacher groups in the area.

Young Adult Ministry - Fingerprints of God

This ministry invites those single or married adults between 18 and 35 to enjoy fellowship, discussions, music, teachings, prayer, fun and much more. The next Monthly Coffee House is 7 p.m., May 31, hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul at their bookstore. This free event allows young adults from around the Archdiocese to praise, worship, fellowship, hang out with the “little nuns” and eat some FREE FOOD!
For information contact Alex 954-326-7076 or by E-mail: Medheat@Hotmail.com

Youth And Young Adult Ministry

See the Youth Group Chronicle page from the Weekly Bulletin for all the latest information on future young adult and youth events such as the One-Day Teen Family Retreat, summer school, and more...
Of special note: the 7 Week Summer Camp Program will run June 16 to August 1. More information as well as registration forms are available in the rectory.

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: parishoffice@stbartholomew.com; by phone: (954) 431-3600; or in person:

8005 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025-3004. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions specifically about this Web site, please email: dmurphy@stbartholomew.com

Pentacost Sunday
May 11, 2008

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
8005 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
Rectory: 954-431-3600
School: 954-431-5253
Parish Hall: 954-431-0612
Sacred Heart Ctr: 954-431-7464

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, 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

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Visit the Archdiocese of Miami Jubilee website for more information about the

Archdiocese and the year long celebration. A variety of teachings during the Jubilee Year will address different aspects of Catholic life.