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 2012 Archbishop's Charities and Development DriveThe theme of the 2012 ABCD (Archbishop's Charities and Development Drive) is "One in Charity (Caritas)" which is "One in Christian love" which emphasizes care for the well-being of our brothers and sisters (all humanity). The Archdiocese is more than a collection of churches, it is a unified group, under the Archbishop, that makes up the Body of Christ. We share a deep spiritual bond. We are a family, we are brothers and sisters in Christ. The phrase that has been attached to the theme "One in Charity" is that "being a Christian is not a burden, but a gift." We can best understand this phrase if we say "raising a family or being part of a family is not a burden but a gift." The economic, mental and physical challenges that parents confront when raising a family are tremendous. Many sacrifices have to be made. For example, the things that the rest of the family may normally enjoy may have to be sacrificed to pay the medical bills of a sick child. No one wants their child or their brother or sister to die. Everyone is happy when the sick child recovers. "Raising a family or being part of a family is not a burden but a gift." Likewise, being a Christian is not a burden but a gift. If we love others like Christ loves us, no one is unimportant, and no sacrifice is too great for the well-being of our brothers and sisters who need help. It is our Christian duty to reach out to others in need. The ABCD offers us an opportunity to fulfill this obligation. Our contribution, relative to our available income and resources, will measure how much we understand that through the eyes of faith we are one family in Christ. I urge everyone who has not yet made a pledge to the ABCD to do so as soon as possible. It is important that we show solidarity for this worthy cause. God knows each of our individual situations so the size of the contribution is not as important as full participation. I wish to draw attention to 6 year old Rhendell, who pledged and donated five dollars last Sunday. He is like the widow in the Gospel who donated two copper coins from the little she had. I wish that all the parishioners of St. Bartholomew could be like this young boy. We would not have a problem reaching our goal of approximately $105,000. Please be loving, caring, and generous, and God will bless you abundantly. Let us continue to build up the Body of Christ at St. Bartholomew. Rev. Andrew Chan-A-Sue Administrator "Our 47th Year of Family Fun" Parish Festival,
February 9-12, 2012
Our 47th Annual Parish Festival is approaching! You will find the entire schedule below. Please volunteer as much time
as you can for Setup and Tear down and, of course, during the
Festival. Your help is what makes this event successful. Thank you for the wonderful support of our St. Vincent dePaul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the St. Bartholomew parish community for its generous support during the past year. The Thanksgiving drive served 49 families with a complete Thanksgiving meal. The Christmas Angel Tree provided gifts for 80 children, each child received 3 gifts. Upcoming Events!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion meeting Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012 from 9AM - 2PM We will meet in the Parish Hall for breakfast, an informative movie, and lunch. After which we will proceed to the Church. This special day of renewal and information will refresh and prepare us to continue our service in this extraordinary ministry. Our meetings are infrequent and everyone is requested to attend. Please mark your calendars.15-week Prayer & Life Workshop starts Jan. 23rd and meets Mondays 7:30 - 9:30 PM in the school. If you want to have a closer relationship with the Lord, the Prayer and Life Workshop is for you. Through prayer, God delights in our love and we delight in His, as we celebrate each other's company. Learn different ways to pray which will lead you to an intimate and personal relationship with God that will transform your life. You can contact Bill Bower at 786-489-7451 for more information or simply stop by the class next Monday night. Ascending Life: Program for Seniors Ascending Life, our program for senior members of the parish and community, will meet January 29 at 10:15 AM in the Sacred Heart Center.  Children's Church and Religious Education Classes Don't short-change your children's Religious Education Communion Class for Grades 6-7-8 - Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM in the school High School Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation Class - Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM in the school And don't forget..... Children's Liturgy. On the Sunday's that Religious Education Classes are held there is a special Children's Church held in the Parish Hall. Sunday mornings start at 9 a.m. with children in the hall, parents in church. Parents should bring their children to the parish hall before 9 a.m. Then they can go back to church for the beginning of Mass. Children will have their own worship in the hall with a scripture and music service specially tailored to these younger members of the community. Then they will come back to the church and join with their parents and the other members of the parish for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. St. Bartholomew Catholic 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. Joining the Catholic Church - Adults Learning The Faith
 Did you ever think about becoming Catholic? Is there a friend or a member of the family with whom you could share your faith? Do you or someone else have a lot of questions seeking answers. Try us… ask, listen, share, grow. We are anxious to share with others our special Catholic vision of faith and love in Christ. We do this through our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) or Catechumenate. RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults – is not like going back to school, because RCIA is more of a process of growth than a project in school. RCIA means learning not just with the head, but most importantly with the heart. Our Catechumenate program, also called RCIA, can benefit: • Those unbaptized persons who want to become Christians. • Those baptized non-Catholic who want to join the Catholic community. • Adult Catholics who have not yet received First Communion or completed their Sacraments of Initiation. For info call and leave your name at the Office 954-431-3600. Contact Us! We Would Love to Hear from You...
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