May 6, 2012 - Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church
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May 6, 2012 - Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church
4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30082-4214 [email protected] http://www.stthomastheapostle.org May 6, 2012 Parish Office 770 - 432-8579 Fax. 770 - 432-8570 Office Hours Monday—Friday 9:00AM—5:00PM Closed Wednesday 1PM-3PM Religious Ed. Office 770 - 432-5296 Office Hours Monday—Thursday 10:00AM - 8:00PM Preschool Office 770 - 432-8579 Ext. 125 Office Hours Tuesday—Thursday 10:00AM - 1:00PM English Mass Schedule Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday Vigil: Sunday: Confession: Saturdays: 12 Noon 12 Noon 6:30 AM & 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 12 Noon 5:00 PM 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM 3:30 PM Horario de Misas en Español Lunes: Jueves: Sábado: Domingo: Confesión: Sábados: Domingos: 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 AM 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 & 6:30 PM www.facebook.com/stthomastheapostlechurch Pastor: Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. (x108) Parochial Vicars: Rev. Pedro Chingandu, M.S. (x106) Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S.. (x128) Rev. Jaime Molina J., M.N.M. (x121) Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. (in residence x.193) Deacons: Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett Rev. Mr. Earl Jackson Rev. Mr. Mark Mitchell Parish Administrator: Mr. Gus Scannapieco (x109) Offertory/Ofertorio April 28-29, 2012 Budgeted (Presupuesto).......................... $32,692.00 Actual (Actual) ........................................ $27,903.00 Shortfall (Pérdida) .................................... $4,789.00 Thanks for your generosity! ¡Gracias por su generosidad! FY 2012 Offertory Projection vs. Actual to Date Ofertorio: Proyección vs. Real To Date Budget (Proyección) ..............$1,438,462.00 To Date Actual (Real) ........................$1,243,206.00 To Date Shortfall (Pérdida) ................... $195,256.00 Update on our Capital Campaign Moving Forward In Hope Campaña Caminando en Esperanza Goal (Meta) ....................................... $5,000,000.00 Pledged (Compromisos) ....................$3,156,387.00 Paid to date (Pagos) ..........................$1,034,989.00 Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) ............. 1,453 Archbishop Annual Appeal 2012 Llamado Anual del Arzobispo 2012 Goal (Meta)………………………………$131,883.00 Pledged (Compromisos) ...................... $151,366.00 Paid to date (Pagos) .............................. $47,973.00 Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) ............... 755* *755 Donors out of 6,810 Registered Families What our children at St. Thomas gave to God… El regalo de nuestros niños a Dios… ♥ April 21-22, 2012 ♥ ♥ Treasure (Tesoro): $298.08 ♥ Time & Talent (Tiempo y Talento) ♥ I washed the dishes. (Lavé los platos) ♥ Being good (Ser bueno) ♥ Coming to church for my mom’s birthday (Venir a la iglesia para el cumpleaños de mi mamá) ♥ Go to church (Ir a la iglesia) ♥ Sharing my books with my two brothers (Compartir mis libros con mis dos hermanos) ♥ Sweeping the house (Barrer la casa) ♥ Cleaning (Limpiar) ♥ Helped grandma on the garden (Ayudar a mi abuela en el jardín) ♥ I helped my sister (Ayudé a mi hermana) ♥ Be nice to my family (Ser amable con mi familia) ♥ Being friendly (Ser amistoso) ♥ I help my sister do her homework (Ayudar a mi hermana a hacer su tarea) ♥ I went to cut my hair to give it to the people who really need it (Me corté el pelo para dárselo a la gente que realmente lo necesita) ♥ Helped do the laundry (Ayudé a lavar la ropa) ♥ I read 3 books (Leí 3 libros) ♥ To pray (Rezar) ♥ I behaved in school (Me porté bien en la escuela) ♥ Ayudar a los que lo necesitan (Help those who need it) ♥ I watched no TV for the whole month (No vi televisión por un mes) ♥ I am going to pick up the trash from the grass (Voy a recoger la basura del césped) ♥ IN OUR PRAYERS EN NUESTRAS ORACIONES May 6, 2012 Please pray for the people who are listed on this Bulletin Sick List. Call the Parish Office to place a name on the list. Then we ask that you contact us one time per month and tell us how they are doing. They are always in our prayers. Crista Acosta Brandi Dabney Ricky Carreño Bob Contino Doris Cushing Paula de Jesus Celestine Ekokobe Andrea Galvan Paula García Patiño Lauren Garger Sandy Haynes Teri Reese Hull Cordelia Kelly Gloria Kincer Alan Knieter Linda Laurens Shirley Loggins Frank Madden Kristina McGovern Dorothy Madson Leona Morales Sean O’Brien Rodolfo Proaño Arelys Ramírez Mary Ellen Rizzuto Steve Scheneman Lenna Spencer Bess Sprinkle Kimberly Urióstegui Patricia VanBuren Becky Villon Here at St. Thomas the Apostle we have a Prayer Line Ministry. The members of this ministry are dedicated prayer warriors. If you have a prayer request that you would like to place in the care of the Prayer Line, contact Valerie Panditaratne at 770-438-9078 or Email: [email protected] Pray For Our Troops We remember in our prayers all of those who are serving in the military, especially: / Recordamos en nuestras oraciones a todos aquellos que se encuentran sirviendo en el ejército, especialmente: Sgt. Manuel Chico, USA Sgt. Christopher Conkel, USMC SFC Steve Creason, GaARNG SFC Arcelio R. Davis, Jr. USA ET3 Carolyn Deacon, USN Sgt. Sonjanique Ferrell, USA Sgt. Mark Gallant, USA LCpl. Quinn Gordon, USMC SFC Charles Granke, USA PFC Ronald Griffin, Jr., USA Sgt. William Scott Haney, ARNG E3 Spencer Hanemann, USN PFC Brian Harris, USA Maj. Marise James, USAF HMC Damian J. Lovello LT CDR Dominic R. Lovello CW3 Peter Paul Leone, USA CPT Michael McDonald, USMC HM3 Kenneth McIntosh, II, USN 2LT Kyle Pernelli, USA Specialist Robert H. Roberts, USA Major Robert A. Robinson, II USA Pvt. Jeffrey Sanborn, USA Specialist Brian Sanders, USA CPT Anna Smith, ARNG MSG Donald Smith, USA S.Sgt. Michael Throne, USA CW4 Anthony Veney, USA Sgt. Richard Whelan, USMC Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to add a family member who is serving in the military. Deo Gratias! Thanks be to God for those who have remembered the parish in their will or estate plans. Are you someone who has made a plan to help the Catholics that come after you by leaving a legacy to the church? The Deo Gratias Society is the planned giving legacy society of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia for anyone who has included the parish, a Catholic school or other Catholic entity in their will or estate plans. The second annual Deo Gratias Society mass and luncheon with Archbishop Gregory will be held by the Catholic Foundation in September. If you have included our parish in your will or estate plans, you will become a member of the Deo Gratias Society and will be invited to attend the mass and luncheon. Please tell your pastor or call Diane Duquette, Director of Gift Planning, at the Catholic Foundation (404) 497-9440, so we can make sure you receive an invitation. 5th Sunday of Easter / V Domingo de Resurrección OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE (Oportunidad para Servir) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The St. Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Council is ready to begin the search for new members. The Pastoral Council offers parishioners a unique leadership opportunity…a chance to work closely with the pastor and pastoral staff in identifying the practical needs and spiritual priorities of the parish, and then determining ways of addressing them. ARE YOU A GOOD CANDIDATE? We are looking for parishioners who meet the following criteria: Registered parishioners At least 18 years of age Baptized, practicing Catholic Dedicated to the mission and spiritual welfare of the parish Good listener Open-minded Desire to help our Pastor IS GOD CALLING YOU TO SERVE IN THIS UNIQUE MINISTRY? If you are interested, or you want to learn more about the ministry of the Parish Pastoral Council, please call Emma Flack at 404-831-0339. There will be to an informational session this Monday, May 7th, at 7:00 p.m. in Classroom #2 where you can learn more about the workings of the council and the time commitment involved. Eucharistic Congress 2012 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! The Eucharistic Congress will once again be held at the Georgia International Convention Center on June 8 & 9, 2012. Please prayerfully consider donating time as a volunteer…your generosity will be much appreciated. This year, volunteer registration closes as of May 15th so that plans may be made according to the number of volunteers committed at that time. More information and volunteer registration forms are available in the Commons Area or register on-line at www.archatl.com/congress CONSEJO PASTORAL PARROQUIAL El Consejo Parroquial de Santo Tomás el Apóstol está iniciando un nuevo año de discernimiento para nuevos miembros. El Consejo ofrece a los feligreses una ocasión única de liderazgo… La oportunidad de trabajar con el párroco y miembros pastorales para identificar las necesidades prácticas y las prioridades espirituales de nuestra parroquia, y así determinar soluciones. ERES UN BUEN CANDIDATO? Estamos buscando feligreses que cumplan los siguientes requisitos: Registrados como miembros de Santo Tomás el Apóstol Mayores de 18 años de edad Bautizados y católicos practicantes Dedicados al bienestar espiritual y la misión de la parroquia Dispuestos a escuchar y mantener una mente abierta a las ideas de otros para el bien de la parroquia Dispuestos a trabajar con el Párroco quien es el líder espiritual de la parroquia ESTA DIOS LLAMANDOTE A SERVIR EN ESTE MINISTERIO? Para conocer más sobre el Consejo Pastoral Parroquial, por favor llamar a Emma Flack al 404-831-0339. Los interesados serán invitados a participar en una reunión informativa con detalles sobre el trabajo del consejo y el tiempo que se debe dedicar como miembro. La reunión informativa tendrá lugar el lunes, 7 de mayo, a las 7:00 p.m. en el Salón #2. CONGRESO EUCARISTICO 2012 ¡Se necesitan voluntarios! Si deseas ayudar durante el Congreso Eucarístico, el 8 y 9 de junio, por favor toma una de las aplicaciones disponibles en la Mesa del Área Común. También puedes registrarte en líneas y obtener más información en la página web: www.archatl.com/congress May 6, 2012 HELP BUILD HOPE (Ayuda a Construir Esperanza) If you, or someone you know is struggling with: * Stress * Tension * Anxiety * Panic * * Mood Disorders * Fatigue * * Sleeplessness * Worry * Anger * Fears * * Helplessness * Hopelessness * RI Discovery can help! Visit our group Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation Building Call Alicia Garcia at 678-665-5233 or visit www.LowSelfHelpSystem.org for more information. Building houses with Habitat for Humanity has long been an important part of Saint Thomas the Apostle’s ministry to poor families in our community. This year, the people of St. Thomas the Apostle church, together with people from the other Christian and Jewish faith communities of the Cobb Interfaith Coalition, will build our 19th Habitat for Humanity home. Construction will begin in mid-July. We’re kicking off this year’s effort to sign up at least 75 volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, the only requirement is that you be at least 16 years old. Your help is, also, needed to meet our fundraising goal of at least $10,000. Please consider a donation of $30. Give what you can; any and all help is greatly appreciated. Habitat volunteer forms and donation envelopes are available in Commons. Make checks out to “Cobb Habitat for Humanity” and place your donation envelope in the collection basket during mass. God Bless you for your continued generosity and for your prayers! Una vez más, nuestra parroquia se unirá a otras iglesias del área para ayudar a construir una vivienda para una familia de escasos recursos a través de Hábitat para la Humanidad. Este año necesitamos la ayuda de 75 voluntarios. Si deseas ayudar a construir debes ser mayor de 16 años. También necesitamos recaudar nuestra meta de $10,000. Para ello, pedimos que cada familia contribuya con $30. Cualquier ayuda es apreciada. Tenemos hojas de voluntariado y sobres de donación disponibles en el Área Común. Si están donando con cheque, por favor hacerlos a la orden de “Cobb Habitat for Humanity” y coloquen sus sobres de donación en la canasta, durante las Misas. ¡Qué Dios les bendiga por su generosidad y oraciones! Si usted, o alguien que usted conoce, está siendo afectado por: * Estrés * Tensión * Ansiedad * Pánico * * Animo Afectado * Fatiga * Insomnio * * Preocupación * Ira * Temor * * Desamparo * Desesperanza * Recovery International puede ayudar! Visite nuestro grupo Sábados a las 10:00 a.m. Edificio de Formación Religiosa para Adultos (Vieja Rectoría) Alicia García 678-665-5233 Visite www.LowSelfHelpSystem.org para más información. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Have you lost a loved one? Join our Bereavement Ministry beginning Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Education Building (the old rectory). The program lasts for 8 consecutive weeks. If you have any questions call Bill Anderson at 770-778-1620. Let the healing begin! MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST (Desayuno del Día de las Madres) Sunday, May 13th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass Join the Knights of Columbus for a Scrumptious Mother's Day breakfast of eggs, meats and other goodies. Mothers will not only be treated to a free breakfast, but will also be greeted at the door prior to Mass with their very own carnation to remember their Special Day. To learn more about the breakfast or about joining our Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, open to eligible male Catholics eighteen or older, contact Jim Hagan at 678-641-7767. Desayuno del Día de las Madres Domingo 13 de mayo, después de Misa de 9:30 a.m. Los caballeros de Colón te invitan a celebrar a las Mamás en su día especial con un desayuno delicioso que incluye huevos, carnes y otras delicias. Las mamás también recibirán un clavel para recordar su día especial. Todos los varones de nuestra parroquia están invitados a unirse a los Caballeros de Colón. Llamar a Jim Hagan al 678-641-7767 para más información. 5th Sunday of Easter / V Domingo de Resurrección RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Educación Religiosa Vida Parroquial) Welcome Linda Veit Graduating Class of 2012! Sunday, May 20th, 2012 Life Teen Mass (5:00 pm) is our annual Baccalaureate Mass. Please wear your cap and gown to Mass. We line up in Commons and process in. Cake and punch will be served in the Social Hall after Mass. Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School (VBS) Get ready for the adventure of a Lifetime… The Sky’s the Limit! Join us in welcoming Linda Veit to our parish staff. Linda has accepted to serve as Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation here at St. Thomas the Apostle. We welcome Linda to our staff as she continues with her responsibilities which she began on Monday, April 16, 2012. Linda is a long-time parishioner who has been very active in our parish life. She has served as a PSR teacher, lector and has served in a variety of ministries as a leader and facilitator. She brings many skills and talents to our pastoral team. We thank Andrew McGovern for his recent service as Coordinator. He will continue his full-time ministry in the Life Teen program. * New friends * Amazing Experiments * * Wild Games * Lip smacking Snacks * * Surprising Adventures * * Incredible Music * Teens who are incoming freshmen, sophomores, or juniors and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation or the Sacraments of Baptism and/or 1st Eucharist; St Thomas the Apostle offers a 2-year program designed to prepare them for their sacrament(s). We will be having a Disciples Parent & Teen meeting (Sacramental Prep for Teens & Confirmation) on Tuesday, May 15th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please come to the meeting to register your teen(s) for Confirmation preparation. Holy Hollywood—Friday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. (Social Hall) Featured presentation “The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn”. Small-town farmer Noah Dearborn (Sidney Poitier) lives an uncomplicated existence until shady developer Christian Nelson (George Newbern) tries to usurp his family's land. Nelson will do anything to take Noah's property, including hiring a shrink (MaryLouise Parker) to have him declared insane. But Nelson doesn't anticipate Noah forming an unbreakable bond with the doctor, which proves stronger than anything the land baron can dish out. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m. for an exceptional evening of worship, prayer, music, scriptures and faith stories. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. in the Social Hall. June 11-15 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration forms are available in the PSR office or online at: www.stthomastheapostle.org/vbs2012 For more information call the PSR Office at 770-432-5296 Invitamos a todos los niños de Santo Tomás a participar en la Escuela Bíblica de Verano (VBS) ¡Una semana llena de diversión, juegos, experimentos, nuevos amigos, deliciosas meriendas y música increíble! SKY (Cielo) 11 al 15 de junio 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hojas de registro disponibles en la oficina de catecismo o en la página web: www.stthomastheapostle.org/vbs2012 Para más información llama a la Oficina de Catecismo al 770-432-5296 This week in our parish Today’s Gospel Reflection Read Sunday’s gospel, John 15:1-8. Reflection for Families For many of us, there are certain things we enjoy in our lives. There’s a good chance that some of our pleasures stem from days before we became parents such as a weekly golf outing, shopping, a night out with friends, or short get-aways. Of course it is healthy to take care of ourselves, but this reading gives us an opportunity to see if there are some things that no longer contribute to our growth on the branches. The fruit we bear is faith and love. Do we need to do some pruning in order to show our children that we are truly fruitbearing branches on Jesus’ vine? Bringing the Gospel into Your Family If your family can get to a real grape vineyard, that would be great! Otherwise, go for a walk in a park or your own yard and notice how bushes grow. Point out the new branches and look for dead branches—even parts of the bush that have fallen to the ground. Make connections as a family about what are the parts of your lives that are good, healthy, and fruit bearing. Look then at the dead wood and parts of the tree that have fallen away. What are those things in your lives? Take time to pray together as a family asking God to help you prune away the deadwood. MONDAY, MAY 7 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM THURSDAY, MAY 10 8:00 AM EVANGELIZATION 9:30 AM PRESCHOOL 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY STORY TIME 6:30 PM ROSARY 7:00 PM MASS † Lillian Coughlan 7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY 8:00 PM MISA Alma Delia Lopez PRESCHOOL MASS † Romy Ancog 1ST EUCHARIST PRACTICE GROUP C PASTORAL COUNCIL DISCERNMENT MISA † Jose Hernandez LIFE TEEN CORE PRAISE & PRAYER TUESDAY, MAY 8 FRIDAY, MAY 11 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 9:30 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM PRESCHOOL MASS † Joseph Miller INEA CENTERING PRAYER 1ST EUCHARIST PRACTICE GROUP D APOSTLES 2013 DICIPLES CLASS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SVdP DISCIPLES CLASS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 9:30 AM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM MASS Tate, Ben & Jonathan Cantrell ADORATION PRESCHOOL BENEDICTION MASS LIFETEEN BAND EVANGELIZATION COORDINATORS SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:30 PM PRESCHOOL MASS Deanna Raish INEA CHILDREN’S CHOIR INSTRUMENTAL EVANGELIZATION FOLLOW UP MISSION TRIP LOCK-IN SATURDAY, MAY 12 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM ULTREYA 1ST EUCHARIST GROUP C RECOVERY CHILDREN’S CHOIR 1ST EUCHARIST GROUP D CONFESSIONS MASS † George Patrick Garger Catequesis de Adultos MISA † Humberta Galeno Discussion Starters I am good fruit on Jesus’ vine because… Sometimes I’m deadwood when… I find comfort knowing I am a branch on the vine of Jesus, especially when… SUNDAY, MAY 13 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B 6:00 AM 7:30 AM Gospel Reflections courtesy of RCL Benziger 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM MISA † Agustin Flores MASS † Angela Cairelli MASS † Arthur Riviere NURSERY AVAILABLE Knights of Columbus Breakfast LEGION OF MARY MASS † Manuela Perez NURSERY AVAILABLE MISA † Francisca Valdivia † Micaela Martinez Nursery Available DIVINA VOLUNTAD FIRST READING: ACTS 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48 (THE GIFT) SECOND READING: 1 JOHN 4:7–10 (GOD IS LOVE) GOSPEL: JOHN 15:9–17 (LOVE ONE ANOTHER) 5:00 PM 7:30 PM MASS † Randy Phillip Rizzuto MISA People of St. Thomas & for Immigration Reform Dates and times as of 04-23-12 Heart Screenings at WellStar $99 per individual or $149 per couple. 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