Welcome! ¡Bienvenido! - Saint Paul of the Cross
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Welcome! ¡Bienvenido! - Saint Paul of the Cross
March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013 “… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.” Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 7 Septiembre, 2014 In today’s gospel: In this gospel Jesus acknowledges inevitable conflicts arising among those living in the community of the church. Rifts in relationships between members of the church are actually rifts in the relationship with Jesus himself. Not facing whatever fractures the unity of the church belies its gathering in Jesus' name. Healing fractures ensures that members of the church remain in relationship with Jesus and grow in love for one another. The impulse for resolving conflicts and preserving the unity of the church comes from Jesus himself and his continued presence in the community. The response to Jesus must come from the members of the church and their work of reconciliation. Parish Information Welcome! ¡Bienvenido! Opening Our Hearts to Christ and to the World Abriendo Nuestros Corazones a Cristo y al Mundo Phone: 404-696-6704 Fax: 404-696-4735 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. After Hours/Emergency Line: 304-280-3588 Email: stpaulofthecrossATL.gmail.com Website: saintpaulofthecross.org St-Paul-of-the-Cross-Catholic-Church Follow@SaintPaulATL MASSES Sunday: 7:00 a.m. (Español) 10:00 a.m. (English) 1:00 p.m. (Español) Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. Communion Service Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Communion Service 4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass (English) Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Mass: 12:00 noon. (followed by Exposition) Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 p.m. Benediction: 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (or contact the office for an appt.) Sacrament of Baptism First and Third Sundays (except during Lent) Preparation Class: 2nd Saturdays of each month. Contact the office for information. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Pastor at least six months before setting a date. Anointing and Visitation of the Sick Pastoral Staff Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor Rev. Fr. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar Adult Faith Enrichment Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Served by the Passionist Community Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon Founded in 1954 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 Expressions of Gratitude T he Pastor’s Corner My dear Parishioners There’s nothing like a stint in a hospital to alert one to the reality of the wonders of the world of medicine. I am not referring here to medicine itself but to the people who serve in the medical profession. A midnight ambulance ride and my experience of the following two days as a patient has given me a profound respect and admiration for the people who look after the hospitalized. Most of the staff persons I encountered were unaware that I was a priest and so I believe that what I experienced was what every other patient experiences. I was most impressed by the professionalism of the whole staff, from the doctors and technicians and nurses to the cleaning personnel and the many others involved in creating a warm and “hospitable” environment. During my comparatively short stay, I enjoyed conversations with so many of the staff. It was obvious that the patient is a very important person to them. I heard many times over: “Is there anything else I can do for you?” One staff member told me that over the years she has had many wonderful talks with patients. “There are so many,” she said, “that just need someone to listen to them. When you listen, they pour it all out, and they seem relieved that at last someone has listened.” I know there must be many other staff members who provide the same service. Hospitals are places of healing, and I suspect that there may be at least as much emotional and spiritual healing going on as physical in many of these institutions. I would like to thank St. Paul of the Cross Parish family on behalf of The Lee & Gartrell families for your generous benevolence during this time of great sorrow for the loss of my sister, “Dimples”. Solomon writes in the book of Ecclesiastes that “two are better than one… for if they fall, one will be there to lift up the other.” The apostle Paul wrote in the book of Romans 12 about the Gifts of Grace and the Marks of the True Christian. In 1 Thessalonians he reminds us to “encourage one another and build each other up.” All these you have done for us; a steadfast example of God’s love and comfort, helping to ease the burden that comes with grief. With endearing gratitude our families thank you for all expressions of condolences and the outpouring of generosity you have extended to all us. May God bless and continue to keep this church community strong and unfailing. —Deacon Hilliard and Vivian Lee Mass Intentions It was a wonderful experience for me to witness and to personally benefit from being in an environment where workers are able to share so many of their God-given gifts with others. Caring for the sick is such a special calling. For one who has been used to visiting hospitals as a priest, it was a special grace to come as a patient. Blessings come in many forms and we must be grateful to God for all of them. - Fr. Jerome, C.P. Week of September 7, 2014 SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m.: People of the Parish MONDAY, 7:30 a.m.: Special Intention TUESDAY—FRIDAY, 7:30 a.m.: Communion Service SATURDAY, 9:00 a.m.: Communion Service THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Stewardship God bless you for your self-sacrificing generosity. August 30-31: $8,695.00 Offertory: Georgia Bulletin: Assumption: Catholic University: St. Paul Conference of SVDPS: World Missions: Needed: $10,170.00 $8,198.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $417.00 $50.00 Capital Campaign Goal: $900,000.00 Pledges Received to Date: $626,699.00 Payments Received as of August 17, 2014: $512,122.89 DON’T FORGET TO COMMIT TO THE 2014 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL. Pledge Envelopes in the rear of the church Sunday, September 7, 2014—23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m.: Rosary 11:45 a.m.: Religious Education Today Monday, September 8th: Feast of the Nativity of Mary 2:00 p.m.: Legion of Mary (Media Room) 7:00 p.m.: Fundraising Committee Tuesday, September 9 7:00 p.m.: English Prayer Group (Rectory Chapel) Wednesday, September 10 7:00 P.M.: Adult Religious Education Course (Media Room) 7:00 P.M.: Choir Rehearsal (Church) Thursday, September 11 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Bible Study (Spiritual Center) Friday, September 12 6:30 p.m.: Hispanic Prayer Group (Church) Saturday, September 13 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.: KPC (Spiritual Center) Page 2 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 Our Sick and Homebound Ongoing Adult Religious Education Daisy Johnson, Mary Williams, Philip Wiltz VATICAN II AND THE CHURCH OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM The fifth presentation of this series, “The Priority of Baptism” will be given this coming Wednesday, September 10th, at 7:00 p.m. A led discussion follows each lecture. Participants are provided with study guides. Come and explore the enduring power of Vatican II’s teachings in our day and age. Capture the Council’s bold new vision of the church and discover how to make that vision a reality in today’s world. Meet you in the Media Room Wednesday at 7! CRS –EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR IRAQ This weekend the second collection for Catholic Relief Services in response to the crisis in Iraq. Monies collected throughout the Archdiocese will be forwarded to Catholic Relief Services. Please respond as generously as you are able. CONVOCATION of PRIESTS THIS WEEK Fathers Jerome and Alberto will join with the priests of the Archdiocese for their bi-annual convocation from Monday afternoon through Thursday. Mass will be celebrated at the regular time on Monday, but Communion Services will be held during the remainder of the week. In an emergency, please contact one of the Deacons or call 1-304-280-3588. This year’s Convocation is being held at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier and will be dedicated to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan. Please pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the Convocation of Priests this week. 2015 KIA Sportage SUV Auto Raffle Tickets are on sale following each weekend Mass. Donation: $10. Drawing: 12:30 p.m., Sunday October 19th—Parish Picnic Day! Winner need not be present. You may also go ONLINE to purchase tickets. 6 tickets—$50 (saving of $10) 13 tickets —$100 (savings of $30) GO to: http://saintpaulofthecross.org/car-raffle to purchase online The Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary, Junior Knights, and Junior Daughters would like to thank the Parishioners at St. Paul of the Cross for joining us for Sunday Breakfast during August. We appreciate your support. Yours in Christ, Grand Knight Pete Higgins, Grand Lady Sandra M. Olivari, Commander Ronald Rosser, and Counselor Gwendolyn C. Mason Favorite Recipes Needed: In our effort to assist our Church in the ongoing fund raising endeavors, the Altar Rosary Society is compiling recipes that will be published and sold in personalized cookbooks. Please submit your recipes to any member of our Altar Rosary Society cookbook committee. Our Parish Staff 2nd Edition Lead Me, Guide Me Hyman In honor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish’s 60th Anniversary, the Worship Commission has asked parishioners to donate the 2th Edition Lead Me, Guide Me Hymnal in memory of or in honor of their family and/or family member(s). Each donated hymnal will include a label on the inner cover page acknowledging the donor. Already more than 150 hymnals have been reserved. Please see a member of the Worship Commission or a Choir member in the Baptistery to complete a donation form and make your check payable to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. The cost of each hymnal is $20.00. Please donate as many as you can. Page 3 Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate Ms. Brenda Kelly, Parish Secretary Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper Mr. Eric Mannings, Facilities Manager Vigésimo Tercer Domingo Tiempo Ordinario 7 de Septiembre 2014 Anuncios especiales: ¡Bienvenidos! Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m. Todos los Miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en la capilla. Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. P. Alberto Cabrera, cp.: Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347.819.5968 404-696-6704 304-280-3588 Educación Religiosa: Se ofrece a niños desde los 4 a los 18 anos. Las clases son antes de la Misa de 11:45 - 12:30, de Agosto 24 a Mayo. ACTIVIDADES PASTORAL HISPANA Preparación para el Sacramento del Matrimonio Octubre . Lunes = 6 - 13 - 21 - 27 a las 7:30 p.m. Curso de Evangelización Septiembre = 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 a las 7:30 p.m. Noviembre = 4 - 11 - 19 - 25 a las 7:30 p.m. Curso - Bíblico Cursillo Cada 1er y 3er sábado en la escuela a las 7-9 p.m. BAUTISMO: Para toda información y preparación tiene que comunicarse con: Alma Robles: 678-717-9619 o con Antonia Pacheco: 770-891-6765 SANTO ROSARIO: Todos los Domingos a partir de las 12:30 p.m. nos prepararemos para la celebración de la Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario. Como la Santísima Virgen acompaño a los Apóstoles en la espera de la resurrección del Señor, así queremos que Ella nos acompañe el para encuentro con Jesús en la Eucaristía. CONFESIONES: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la Rectoría. Los domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. MATRIMONIOS: 1. Hoy Primer domingo de Septiembre de 2014 damos comienzo a una nueva experiencia parroquial. Me refiero al Grupo Misionero. Un grupo de personas que tras una seria preparación se han formado para “llevar el mensaje de Cristo al Pueble de Dios. En otras palabras a EVANGELIZAR nuestra parroquia. Por ahora, estos son: Grupo I: Gonzalo y Antonia Ramirez Pacheco Nélida y Sandra Ozuna Zenón Barragán Grupo II: Bertoldo y Luisa Coronado Ortiz Humberto y Verónica Ozuna Cruz José Gordillo Trabajarán en dos zonas. Los acompañaré oportunamente todo el tiempo que tenga disponible. Es una tarea ‘eclesial’. Tarea de sacerdote y laicos. 2. El segundo anuncio que quiero compartir es con respecto a la Nueva Dirigencia del Grupo de Oración. Hace ya más de un mes que se nombraron nuevas autoridades, mejor dicho, nuevos servidores y entiendo que la Comunidad debe estar enterada. Los nuevos servidores son: Coordinador: Zenón Barragán Sub-coordinador: Moisés Pacheco Secretario: Jorge Patiño Tesorero: Bertoldo Coronado Al darles la bienvenida a sus nuevas responsabilidades les auguramos una muy feliz tarea. Que este Grupo apostólico cumpla ampliamente su misión dentro de la Iglesia de Cristo. Que sientan una gran responsabilidad en lograr con la gracia de Dios el crecimiento del Grupo y sobre todo la santificación personal y de la Comunidad. Que sepan valerse de los medios que la Iglesia les ofrece para lograr una verdadera santidad. Estos medios son los SACRAMENTOS y la Palabra de Dios. Que el Señor y la Santísima Virgen los bendiga abundantemente es mi sincero deseo para todos y cada uno. P. Alberto, cp. Juan O. y Luz Pacheco: 770-823-1938 PRESENTACION DE LOS NIÑOS: Llamar, por favor a Ofelia Gonzalez: 706-659-6043 QUINCEAÑERAS: Las responsable son: Araceli Hernandez: 404-964-8121 o Mirna García: 678-791-6110 MINISTROS el 14 Septiembre 2014 Lectores: Sandra Ozuna y Itsel Cruz Ministros de la Eucaristía: Jorge y María Patino; Bertoldo Coronado; Zenon Barragán Guías: Roberto Gonzalez; Araceli Hernandez; Juan Pacheco; Antonia Pacheco Monaguillos: Kevin Ramirez y Yansi Ozuna