WELCOME TO
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHAPEL
Located at 16335 Court Street in Moulton, Al. 35650
(Resurrection Catholic Chapel is located within the Diocese of Birmingham AL.)
BIENVENIDO A
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHAPEL
Ubicado en 16335 Court Street en Moulton, Al. 35650
(La Capilla Católica de la Resurrección se encuentra dentro de la Diócesis de Birmingham AL.)
Resurrection Catholic Chapel
Copyright © June 2024
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Our Masses (Mass times) are held on Sunday afternoons.
A Mass will be said in Spanish at 3:15 PM and A Mass will be said in English at 5:15 PM. This repeats Every Sunday unless posted otherwise. (Please check back. We will post any schedule changes here.) All are welcome to come and join us. |
Nuestras Misas (horarios de misa) se llevan a cabo los Domingos por la tarde.
Una Misa se dirá en Español a las 3:15 PM y Una Misa se dirá en Inglés a las 5:15 PM. Esto se repite todos los Domingos a menos que se indique lo contrario. (Por favor, vuelva a consultar. Publicaremos cualquier cambio de horario aquí). Todos son bienvenidos a venir y unirse a nosotros. |
Our Lady of Guadalupe's * Silver Rose *
will be coming from Mexico to Decatur on the 6th of September !!
Please Join us for Her Prayer Service at 2:30 PM with Fr. Tom, just after the Spanish Mass at 1:00 PM !
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We will have baskets around the church for Donations to help the New Moms and Babies at the SAVE-A-Life Center in Decatur.
The Knights call this the ASAP Program. "Aid and Assistance After Pregnancy" They have helped several of our Latino Families and are available to you if you need them. |
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We are saddened to announce the Passing
of
Father Charles Merrill (Padre Carlos)
Fr. Merrill's Funeral Mass on - "youtube"
https://www.youtube.com/live/mL841oz7bQU
28 JULY 26 @ 11:00 AM
Rev. Dr. Charles Jefferson Merrill
September 21, 1950 – July 24, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Charles Jefferson Merrill died on July 24, 2026. He was a father, professor, andfor the past thirteen years, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. Born in Winfield, Kansas on September 21, 1950 to John & Dorothy Merrill, “Chuck” grew upacross the South, where his father was professor of journalism at various schools. The oldest of five siblings, he grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana and College Station, Texas, the family eventually settling in Columbia, Missouri during his high school years. Charles went on to attend Dartmouth College, graduating in 1972 with a major in Spanish.
He studied abroad in Spain and Germany, also spending a year as a farmhand in Poyenberg,
Germany. It was during his college years that he was received into the Catholic Church, an event
which he counted as the most momentous of his life, along with the birth of his children. He went
on to study at Duke University with a focus on medieval Catalan literature, receiving his doctorate
in 1978. His scholarly interests were wide-ranging – besides speaking more languages than he
could ever manage to count, he was an expert in medieval history and literature. His lifelong
interest in Christopher Columbus culminated in a book, Colom of Catalonia (which proved especially popular in its Catalan translation), and he also published a Spanish translation of his friend Dr. Germain Grisez’s Fulfillment in Christ. Dr. Merrill’s first teaching job was at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. There he met Betty Mayfield, and they were married in 1983. After completing his Ph.D., he was hired at Mount St. Mary’s College & Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he taught as a professor in both the college and later the seminary for 31 years. In 1987, his daughter Susanna was born, and two years later, his son Jack. Throughout his time at The Mount, his teaching inspired countless undergraduates and seminarians. For many summers, he led seminarians to study Spanish language and Mexican culture in Querétaro, Mexico, where he was beloved by both students and locals. Always a prolific storyteller, his songs and stories were appreciated by many a child, student, and friend, and entertained audiences for years through his radio programs The Folk Show and The Unpopular Music Show while at The Mount. Some years following the end of his marriage and its annulment by the Church, and having continued to develop his spiritual life while teaching at the college & seminary, Charles began to discern a call to the priesthood. He approached Bishop Robert J. Baker of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, who affirmed this calling and accepted him for seminary formation, sending him to the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, Italy. Charles was then ordained to the priesthood in June 2013 by Bishop Baker, who gave him his first assignment as Parochial Vicar of Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Decatur, Alabama, where he served two years. He went from there to become Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also assisted as a Co-Chaplain at Pope St. John Paul II Catholic High School. In 2018, Bishop Baker called Father Merrill to return to Annunciation of the Lord Parish – now as its Pastor. He served there seven more years, till his retirement on July 1, 2025. From retirement, Father Merrill took up residence at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Birmingham. This did not mean putting up his feet, though, for he dedicated himself almost every day to hearing confessions, and quickly became a sought-after confessor. He assisted with daily and Sunday Masses. He also took to walking the streets of downtown Birmingham, where he visited the local establishments and made many connections. Friends from his previous
assignments came to visit him regularly, while he also visited with new friends in Birmingham and continued to exercise his spiritual fatherhood. This zealous activity was not without its trials, and by the one-year mark of his retirement, Father Merrill had to remain seated during much of Holy Mass, due to his increasingly-precarious health condition. Reluctantly, some weeks before his passing, he resigned himself to the fact that he would not be able to celebrate public Masses any longer. From there, he further accepted that he could no longer assist with hearing confessions, as he had before. These were sad moments for him, which he lamented to Cathedral staff and ministers even days before his death. Fortified by the sacraments of the Church – having been visited by various priests and Bishop Baker, to say nothing of a stream of other family and friends, and having been cared for by his loving children – Father Merrill passed to his eternal reward on July 24, 2026. The family especially thanks SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice. The Rev. Dr. Charles Jefferson Merrill is survived by his devoted children, Susanna and Jack; his sisters, Judy, Linda, and Debbie; his brother Jon; numerous nieces and nephews; and many spiritual children. The family thanks all for their prayers. May Father Charles Jefferson Merrill rest in peace. Amen.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Steven J. Raica on Tuesday, July 28 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, the Very Rev. Richard J. Chenault, Jr., one of his former students at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and current pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Huntsville, preaching the homily. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. A luncheon will follow for the family and for priests of the diocese. Visitation will occur Monday evening (July 27) from 5:00-7:00pm, concluding at 6:40pm with the Holy Rosary. And on Tuesday morning, there will also be Visitation and Rosary from 9:00 to 11:00am. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Capital Campaign of Annunciation of the Lord Parish, 3910 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603. Father Merrill oversaw the building of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel during his time there as Pastor; your donations will go towards the building of the parish’s new church, after many years of worshipping in a temporary space. Thank you.
Deacon Rick Chenault - July 25, 2026
September 21, 1950 – July 24, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Charles Jefferson Merrill died on July 24, 2026. He was a father, professor, andfor the past thirteen years, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. Born in Winfield, Kansas on September 21, 1950 to John & Dorothy Merrill, “Chuck” grew upacross the South, where his father was professor of journalism at various schools. The oldest of five siblings, he grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana and College Station, Texas, the family eventually settling in Columbia, Missouri during his high school years. Charles went on to attend Dartmouth College, graduating in 1972 with a major in Spanish.
He studied abroad in Spain and Germany, also spending a year as a farmhand in Poyenberg,
Germany. It was during his college years that he was received into the Catholic Church, an event
which he counted as the most momentous of his life, along with the birth of his children. He went
on to study at Duke University with a focus on medieval Catalan literature, receiving his doctorate
in 1978. His scholarly interests were wide-ranging – besides speaking more languages than he
could ever manage to count, he was an expert in medieval history and literature. His lifelong
interest in Christopher Columbus culminated in a book, Colom of Catalonia (which proved especially popular in its Catalan translation), and he also published a Spanish translation of his friend Dr. Germain Grisez’s Fulfillment in Christ. Dr. Merrill’s first teaching job was at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. There he met Betty Mayfield, and they were married in 1983. After completing his Ph.D., he was hired at Mount St. Mary’s College & Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he taught as a professor in both the college and later the seminary for 31 years. In 1987, his daughter Susanna was born, and two years later, his son Jack. Throughout his time at The Mount, his teaching inspired countless undergraduates and seminarians. For many summers, he led seminarians to study Spanish language and Mexican culture in Querétaro, Mexico, where he was beloved by both students and locals. Always a prolific storyteller, his songs and stories were appreciated by many a child, student, and friend, and entertained audiences for years through his radio programs The Folk Show and The Unpopular Music Show while at The Mount. Some years following the end of his marriage and its annulment by the Church, and having continued to develop his spiritual life while teaching at the college & seminary, Charles began to discern a call to the priesthood. He approached Bishop Robert J. Baker of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, who affirmed this calling and accepted him for seminary formation, sending him to the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, Italy. Charles was then ordained to the priesthood in June 2013 by Bishop Baker, who gave him his first assignment as Parochial Vicar of Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Decatur, Alabama, where he served two years. He went from there to become Parochial Vicar of Holy Spirit Parish in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also assisted as a Co-Chaplain at Pope St. John Paul II Catholic High School. In 2018, Bishop Baker called Father Merrill to return to Annunciation of the Lord Parish – now as its Pastor. He served there seven more years, till his retirement on July 1, 2025. From retirement, Father Merrill took up residence at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Birmingham. This did not mean putting up his feet, though, for he dedicated himself almost every day to hearing confessions, and quickly became a sought-after confessor. He assisted with daily and Sunday Masses. He also took to walking the streets of downtown Birmingham, where he visited the local establishments and made many connections. Friends from his previous
assignments came to visit him regularly, while he also visited with new friends in Birmingham and continued to exercise his spiritual fatherhood. This zealous activity was not without its trials, and by the one-year mark of his retirement, Father Merrill had to remain seated during much of Holy Mass, due to his increasingly-precarious health condition. Reluctantly, some weeks before his passing, he resigned himself to the fact that he would not be able to celebrate public Masses any longer. From there, he further accepted that he could no longer assist with hearing confessions, as he had before. These were sad moments for him, which he lamented to Cathedral staff and ministers even days before his death. Fortified by the sacraments of the Church – having been visited by various priests and Bishop Baker, to say nothing of a stream of other family and friends, and having been cared for by his loving children – Father Merrill passed to his eternal reward on July 24, 2026. The family especially thanks SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice. The Rev. Dr. Charles Jefferson Merrill is survived by his devoted children, Susanna and Jack; his sisters, Judy, Linda, and Debbie; his brother Jon; numerous nieces and nephews; and many spiritual children. The family thanks all for their prayers. May Father Charles Jefferson Merrill rest in peace. Amen.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Steven J. Raica on Tuesday, July 28 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, the Very Rev. Richard J. Chenault, Jr., one of his former students at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and current pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Huntsville, preaching the homily. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. A luncheon will follow for the family and for priests of the diocese. Visitation will occur Monday evening (July 27) from 5:00-7:00pm, concluding at 6:40pm with the Holy Rosary. And on Tuesday morning, there will also be Visitation and Rosary from 9:00 to 11:00am. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Capital Campaign of Annunciation of the Lord Parish, 3910 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603. Father Merrill oversaw the building of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel during his time there as Pastor; your donations will go towards the building of the parish’s new church, after many years of worshipping in a temporary space. Thank you.
Deacon Rick Chenault - July 25, 2026
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS ASSEMBLY 2025 IN DECATUR DONATES $250.00 ! $250.00 of the income we've raised so far this year we just donated to the Sisters. We wanted to help the Sisters with their needs and to show our appreciation for all of the work they do for Resurrection Chapel ! May God Bless ! (Robert Cunningham, PFN - Assembly 2025) "In Service to ONE, In Service to All." |
FR. MIKE SCHMITZ
IS STARTING HIS PODCASTS NEW FOR 2026 !!
(See below for details)
Please don't forget to make your
Catholic Charities Donations:
MAKE YOUR PLEDGE ONLINE HERE:
https://www.catholiccharitiesbhm.org/pledge-for-2026.html
Let's help our Parish to meet the Bishop's request for "our part" of his goals for 2025 !
Please be sure to scroll down and select:
"Resurrection Chapel (Moulton, AL.)"
When entering your Online Pledge.
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Discover the Catholic Faith
or Learn More About the Catholic Faith!
OCIA Classes Begin on Monday September 15th, 2025 at 6:30 PM
To be held in the Resurrection Chapel St Joseph Family Life Center.
Deacon Rock Chenault
All are Welcome!!
Deacon Rick receives the Honorary Certificate from the District Master at The Exemplification Ceremony.
Deacon Rick Chenault's
Family is selected
"Family of The Year"
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The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
is the highest degree of the Knights.
The Chenault Family was selected by the Province out of the states of:
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas.
They were selected as the most deserving Family out of all of the entries from 5 states!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SIR RICK & PEGGY !
AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB raising such a DEDICATED FAMILY!
Sir Rick & Peggy were honored by the Alabama State Honor Guard presenting the Award to them.
NOTICE FROM ED ALEGRE TO ALL:
Please read and follow these to help us with our Fundraising!
Please "click" on our Kroger NOTICE page below.
Kroger - Cenacolo Community
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The One Voice Magazine November 2023 Issue Has the Article about Resurrection Chapel! That we have all been waiting for. Download the "PDF" file (right side) to read it. (English only) |
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A Notice to our fellow Parishioners:
Please be sure to "signup" for the "One Voice" Diocesan "e-news"
where you can get the most updated information from our Birmingham Diocese in English and Spanish.
The Link is Here:
https://onevoicebhm.org/form/e-newsletter-signup
Un aviso a nuestros compañeros feligreses: Asegúrese
de "inscribirse" en las "noticias electrónicas” diocesanas "One Voice"
donde puede obtener la información más actualizada de nuestra Diócesis de Birmingham en inglés y español.El enlace está aquí:
https://onevoicebhm.org/form/e-newsletter-signup
de "inscribirse" en las "noticias electrónicas” diocesanas "One Voice"
donde puede obtener la información más actualizada de nuestra Diócesis de Birmingham en inglés y español.El enlace está aquí:
https://onevoicebhm.org/form/e-newsletter-signup
Se necesitan voluntarios para San Vicente de Paúl
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl necesita voluntarios telefónicos para responder a las llamadas de aquellos que necesitan asistencia un miércoles al mes de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm. Esto se puede hacer en su hogar. Se proporciona capacitación.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Kim Sciaroni al 256-309-8592 o [email protected].
La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl necesita voluntarios telefónicos para responder a las llamadas de aquellos que necesitan asistencia un miércoles al mes de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm. Esto se puede hacer en su hogar. Se proporciona capacitación.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Kim Sciaroni al 256-309-8592 o [email protected].
Remember to take some time and pray for:
Our Country (USA), Ukraine, Israel
Those who have crossed the southern border of the USA and are left with no shelter, food or care.
and the world that is in chaos.
Our Country (USA), Ukraine, Israel
Those who have crossed the southern border of the USA and are left with no shelter, food or care.
and the world that is in chaos.
Recuerde tomarse un tiempo y orar por:
Nuestro país (USA), Ucrania, Israel
Aquellos que cruzan la frontera sur de los USA y se quedan sin refugio, comida o cuidado.
y el mundo que está en caos.
** NATIONAL NEWS **
The U.S Federal Government / Border Patrol
Department of Homeland Security / FBI
The government is NOT rounding up children & Immigrants and deporting them!!!
The “Picketing” and rumors that are being spread throughout the community
from the NEWS MEDIA are LIES that are spread to install fear in the immigrant community.
The government is ONLY getting the Criminals that have been put in jail and have a record of committing felonies in the U.S.
ALL OTHER IMMIGRANTS, AND THEIR CHILDREN,
ARE SAFE FROM DEPORTATION AT THIS TIME!!!
The Department of Homeland Security Message:
March 10, 2025
"If you are here illegally, we are asking you to return to your home Country On your own, as we will be “Deporting” in the Future!
If we have to “Deport You”, you will never be allowed to return to the United States –
If you return home on your own we
WILL ALLOW YOU TO RETURN LEGALLY."
The Department of Homeland Security Message:
New Notice December 15, 2025
"If you use the "APP" and "Self Deport",
the U.S. will pay your airfare back to your home country, for you and your Family,
and give you a check for $3,000.00! - Through the Holidays!
You will also be allowed to Return "Legally"!"
("A Much better option than Deportation!")
Below are some links to help you:
https://www.dhs.gov/cbphome
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/CBP_One-QRG-Traveler-Air-Advance_Travel_Authorization.pdf
https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration
** NOTICIAS NACIONALES **
El Gobierno Federal de los Estados Unidos / Patrulla Fronteriza
Departamento de Seguridad Nacional / FBI
El gobierno NO está acorralando a niños e inmigrantes y deportándolos!!
Los "piquetes" y los rumores que se están difundiendo por toda la comunidad
desde los MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN son MENTIRAS que se difunden para instalar miedo en la comunidad inmigrante.
El gobierno SOLO está atrapando a los criminales que han sido encarcelados y tienen antecedentes de cometer delitos graves en los EE. UU.
TODOS LOS DEMÁS INMIGRANTES, Y SUS HIJOS,
ESTÁN A SALVO DE LA DEPORTACIÓN EN ESTE MOMENTO!!
El mensaje del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional:
10 de marzo de 2025
Si está aquí ilegalmente, le pedimos que regrese a su país de origen
¡Por su cuenta, ya que estaremos "Deportando" en el futuro!
Si tenemos que "deportarlo", nunca se le permitirá regresar a los Estados Unidos.
LE PERMITIRÁ REGRESAR LEGALMENTE.
A continuación se muestran algunos enlaces para ayudarlo:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/CBP_One-QRG-Traveler-Air-Advance_Travel_Authorization.pdf
https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration
This Week's - DEACON'S CORNER ....
Topic:
A Brief Explanation of Our Jubilee Year of Hope
According to Father Bryan Jerabek, judicial vicar for the diocese, in order to gain any plenary indulgence, it is
necessary to fulfill certain conditions. First, one must intend to receive the indulgence (a general or virtual intention is
sufficient). Second, one must be free from all attachment to or affection for sin, even venial sin. Third, the one seeking
the indulgence must go to Holy Communion in the state of grace within 20 days before or after intending to receive the
indulgence. Fourth, one must go to confession within 20 days before or after intending to receive the indulgence. Fifth,
one must pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (typically, by praying an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be).
Lastly, the person seeking the indulgence must do the specific works connected with gaining the particular indulgence.
Note: One confession can be applied to multiple indulgences; however, all other conditions, including Holy
Communion, can only be applied once.
St. Joseph's Chapel, Decatur
God Bless! Deacon Rick
See his article in the Bulletin.
His article is listed in English and Spanish in our weekly Bulletin.
(click here)
Tema:
Una breve explicación de nuestro año jubileo de esperanza
Según el padre Bryan Jerabek, vicario judicial de la diócesis, para obtener cualquier indulgencia plenaria, es
Necesario para cumplir ciertas condiciones.
Primero, uno debe tener la intención de recibir la indulgencia (una intención general o virtual es
Suficiente). En segundo lugar, uno debe estar libre de todo apego o afecto por el pecado, incluso del pecado venial. Tercero, el que busca
La indulgencia debe ir a la Santa Comunión en el estado de gracia dentro de los 20 días antes o después de la intención de recibir el
Indulgencia. En cuarto lugar, uno debe confesarse dentro de los 20 días antes o después de la intención de recibir la indulgencia. Quinto,
Uno debe rezar por las intenciones del Santo Padre (típicamente, rezando a un Padre Nuestro, un Ave María y una Gloria).
Por último, la persona que busca la indulgencia debe hacer los trabajos específicos relacionados con la obtención de la indulgencia particular.
Nota: Una confesión se puede aplicar a múltiples indulgencias; sin embargo, todas las demás condiciones, incluida la Santa
La comunión, solo se puede aplicar una vez.
St. Capilla de José, Decatur
¡Dios los bendiga! Diácono Rick
Ver su artículo en el Boletín.
Su artículo está listado en inglés y español en nuestro boletín semanal.
(haga clic aquí)
NOTE:
Fr. Mike Schmitz & Steve Woods Podcast/s links are posted on the bottom of our "LINKS" page.
These are in ENGLISH ONLY!
Fr. Mike Schmitz & Steve Woods Podcast/s links are posted on the bottom of our "LINKS" page.
These are in ENGLISH ONLY!