Church of St. Philip the Apostle est. 1898 Diocese of Charlotte

P.O. Box 882 525 Camden Drive

Statesville, North Carolina 28677

Office/Fax Phone (704) 872-2579 Rectory Phone (704) 681-4860

E-mail: stphilipapostle@bellsouth.net

Website: http://stphilipapostle.com

Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Kessler, Pastor

Rev. Mr. Charles Brantley, Deacon Ms. Regina McCollum, Secretary

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kermes, Food Closet

Mrs. Mary Brown, Faith Formation Director Mrs. Norma Echevarria, Faith Formation

Mrs. Raquel Swierczewski, R.C.I.A Mrs. Anita Lund, Youth Director

Marriage - Baptism Call the church office. Marriages, call at least 6 months in advance. Reconciliation

Pastoral Council Meetings are 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. September thru June except National Holidays.

Religious Education Children, grades 1-Confirmation, are required to attend religious education classes. Call the office to register your children. Adult classes also available. Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners to the parish and we ask them to register as soon as possible. Parish registration is important and necessary. Also, if you move away from the Parish please notify the office. Thank you.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Saturday, April 28th 5:00 p.m. Karl Nagl † by Annie & Bruce McGuire

Sunday, Apr 29th 8:00 a.m. Mary Vaglica † by M/M Mark Vaglica

10:30 a.m. Deceased members of the Andresky & Donahue Families † by Maryann Dietrich

12:30 p.m. Monday, Apr 30th 9:00 a.m. Martha Wall by The Monday Counters Wednesday, May 2nd 6:00 p.m. Norman Gaudette † by Carol Micalizzi Thursday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m. The Altar Guild Friday, May 4th 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 5th 9:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Fr. Andrew Apostoli † by Carol Micalizzi Sunday, May 6th 8:00 a.m. All mothers of the parish by Catholic Daughters

10:30 a.m. Chang Yeo Suk † by M/M Gale Vestal 12:30 p.m. Elsa Romero † by Romero Family READERS May 5 5:00 p.m. Dawn McGinn May 6 8:00 a.m. Rockne Burns 10:30 a.m. Linda Ortiz EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

May 5 5:00 p.m. T. Reed (H), C. Ries, B. Scales, A. Simons, B. Bailey May 6 8:00 a.m. R. Echevarria (H), N. Echevarria, P. Klvana 10:30 a.m. A. Sadowski (HM), J. Rafols (HA), J. Sa dowski (HC), S. Soltysiak, B. Stickle, J. Watkins, C. Bennett ALTAR SERVER May 5 5:00 p.m. Reagan L., Kailey L. May 6 8:00 a.m. Jasmine D., Emily S. 10:30 a.m. Josh M., Daniel G.

Happy Birthday 4/29/2018—5/5/2018 4/29 Briana Aguirre Garcia, Robert Blaney, Bridget Trifaro, Leslie Velazquez 4/30 Catalina Campos, Jaqueline Douglas, Micah Kershner, Alan Motor, Nancy Pauls, Jenny Suclupe 5/1 Gabri-elle Parker, Kathy Pettit 5/2 Carol Camp, Jimmie Combs, Renato Dioquino, Todd Eavenson, Kristin Frye, Alonha Pharr, Danilo Pina, Luis Serna, Ivan Tamayo, William Volk 5/3 Rosemarie Albergo, Eric Klauss, Isabel Mejia, Citlalli Solis, Jeffrey Talamage 5/4 Nancy Burns, Gregg Hinsey, Leonardo Javier, Daniela Poppante Ramirez, Ann Simons, Lauren Wells 5/5 Allie Gonzalez, William Little, Maxi-miliano Moreno

Happy Anniversary 4/29/2018-5/5/2018 4/29 Justin & Carissa Bennett, Darell & Mary Millsaps, Daniel & Lori Czupryna 5/3 Thomas & Elaine Walle

From the pastor… The 5th Sunday of Easter – In today’s Gospel, Jesus declares “I am the true vine and my Father is the vine grower. He prunes away every barren branch, but the fruitful ones he trims clean to increase their yield.” Pruning is necessary in our lives as well as in vineyards. However, when we remain connected to the vine, pruning will be a natural and helpful procedure. On a daily basis, through prayer, we must be determined to stay connected to the vine. When we remain connected to God, our lives will be productive and bear much fruit. Next weekend we will celebrate the 6th Sunday of Easter . The readings at Mass will be taken from Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4: 7-10; and John 15: 9-17. Come prepared. May 3rd is the Feast Day of the Apostles Philip and James. Philip is our Patron Saint and came from the same town as Peter and Andrew – Bethsaida in Galilee. Like the other apostles, Philip took a long time coming to realize who Jesus was. On one occasion Philip told Nathanael we have found the “one about whom Moses wrote”, Jesus of Nazareth – but Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come from Nazareth? Philip said to him “Come and see.” (Jn. 1:44-46) Happy Feast Day! A Little about the history of our parish and its name – In 1898 a chapel was built at the corner of East Sharpe Street and South Tradd Street in Statesville. It is located across the street from the current Statesville Police Department. The Key Chapel was built by Mrs. Anna Thornton Key in honor of husband - Philip Barton Key, who died on September 25, 1896. Thus the name St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. Philip was a distant relative of Francis Scott Key who wrote the lyrics of our Na-tional Anthem -The Stars Spangled Banner. The Chapel was consecrated by Bishop Leo M. Haid January 20, 1901 with James Cardinal Gibbons in attendance. This Chapel was the home to the small Catholic Community in Statesville until 1956. Go check it out - it is listed in the Historic Register. A BIG THANKS TO ALL who worked so hard in planning and working the Forward With Christ Spring-Fling & Yard Sale this weekend. We are also most grateful to all those who attended and supported this worthwhile and important par-ish endeavor. May God bless you in your goodness and support of our parish church. May 1st is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and the begin-ning of the Month of Mary. PRAY THE ROSARY. Mediat-ing on the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, may we grow closer to Jesus through Mary. Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place this Friday (5/4) after the 9 a.m. Mass with reposition at 5 p.m. Exposition will not take place during the summer months of June, July, and August. The rosary will be prayed at 8:40 a.m. this Saturday (5/5), followed by Mass at 9 a.m. And you are invited! We wish to honor our Graduates at the Masses on the week-end of May 19th & 20th. Please see this bulletin for further details.

Mrs. Mary Brown: If you need to contact Mrs. Brown, Faith For-mation Director, please call or text 704-929-0152 or email her at faithformationdir@att.net or if you need to contact Mrs. Norma Echevarria please call the office at 704-872-2579 or email her at echevarria_norma@yahoo.com. Confirmation will be Wednesday, May 16th at 6 p.m. Practice will be on Tuesday, May 15th from 7-8 p.m. Holy Communion will be Sunday May 6th at 10:30 a.m. in Eng-lish, 12:30 p.m. in Spanish Vacation Bible School will be June 18-21 from 6—8 p.m. each evening. Please contact Mary Brown and Norma Echevarria if you can help! There will be a planning meeting April 30th at 7 p.m. Faith Formation teachers will be needed for the 2018-2019 school year. Please text or call Mary Brown if you can volunteer. Lesson plans and materials are provided. Please prayerfully consider if you are called to this critical Catholic Ministry. 2018-2019 Faith Formation registration forms are being sent home with students. Please turn them back in as soon as possible. Faith Formation registration forms are available outside the Faith Formation office as well. All Faith Formation students must be regis-tered by August 1st, 2018. A late registration fee of $10 applies after August 1, 2018. All students in First Communion must have two years of Faith Formation before making their First Communion. All students in Confirmation must have 2 years of Faith Formation before making their Confirmation. The Faith Formation volunteer appreciation dinner will be Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. Please call or text Mary Brown, call the parish office or Norma Echevarria to RSVP. Thanks to all of our Faith For mation volunteers! You are truly appreciated!!

Collections last week Regular 5:00 p.m…..….…………...…...…………………...$2,139.62 8:00 a.m….....…..………………….………………..1,501.00 10:30 a.m…….….....…………………………….…...2,366.71 12:30 p.m…..………...…..…....…...............................1,346.00 Total…….……..………..…………...........................$7,353.33 Food Closet Total.…...…......……................................................$320.00 Forward With Christ Total...…….…….….....………...………………….$591.00 Spanish Food Fundraiser Total…………………………………….……………..$.00 Total to date…….……………...….……………$16,577.00

Collections Year to Date Last year This Year Regular $338,697.38…...….............$343,477.77 Forward With Christ ………................……..1,335,792.97 Food Closet 18,142.73……..........……..18,812.00 Thank you for returning some of God’s gift to you to His Church.

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018

PARISH SUPPORT CHURCH YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

THE WEEK AHEAD

Adult Dinner Group— Apr 29th at 5 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS WELCOMED!! The Apr il theme will be a traditional “POT LUCK” with everyone bringing their favorite foods to share. Please RSVP 704-883-2585 or 843-339-1956. The Knights of Columbus are having a Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 13th after the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. The menu will be assorted egg casseroles with ham, sausage and bacon, breads and assorted breakfast pastries. Coffee and other beverages will be available. The cost for adults is $5 per plate, children 7 and under are $3 per plate and of course mothers are free.

At home.. Lillian Alvey, Anna Eisele Shingleton, David Eisele, Jessica Allison, Jessica Crosso, Andrew Gulley, Jackie Mejia, An-gela Moreno, Howard Stewart, Rick Stoup, Robinette Tilley, Alan Eisele, Joe Stallings, Arthur & Marion Weber, Martha Wall, Frank Bollero, Joan Chiodo, Nelson LaClair..Statesville Manor - Brenda Kelley. The Gardens -Joseph Hughes, Bryan Center ...Marion Kelly Culler, Carillion Asst Living.. Glenn Summerville.. Please pray for the intentions on Our Prayer Tree. To place a name on the Prayer Tree, please sign the Prayer Book in the Lobby or e-mail; Jean Danckert-danckert5851@roadrunner.com.

Parish Potluck: In celebration of Mother ’s Day, the theme of our next Parish Potluck on Saturday, May 12th following the 5 p.m. Mass will be “Mom’s Favorite”. All are invited to attend and share a favorite dish your Mom prepared for you or anything you would like to share.

Sunday, Apr 29th 9:00 a.m. Last Faith Formation 11:00 a.m. Last Spanish Faith Formation 5:00 p.m. Adult Dinner Group Monday, Apr 30th 9:30 a.m. Holy Rosary 7:00 p.m. Vacation Bible School Meeting Wednesday, May 2nd 11:15 a.m. Bible Study Saturday, May 5th 8:40 a.m Holy Rosary 10:30 a.m. Spanish Baptisms 6:00 p.m. Wine & Cheese social Sunday, May 6th 10:30 a.m. English Holy Communion 12:30 p.m. Spanish Holy Communion Graduation is fast approaching and St. Philip’s Family Life Com-mittee and Parish will honor those graduates at masses on May 19th and 20th. We will recognize those graduating with Post Graduate and College degrees and High School and Middle School diplomas. Also those that graduated at midterm. Please contact Ann Simons at 704-871-1074 by May 8th. Please leave the student’s name, phone number, graduate level and school name. We can add them to our list and their achievements will be properly honored. Bingo Night: will be held on Fr iday, May 11th at 7 p.m. in the social hall. Hotdogs and snacks will be sold at 6 p.m. The cost for bingo is $20 for ten games and cash prizes will be awarded for each game. This event will benefit the Forward With Christ building fund.