14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013
“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”
14th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
rd
July 3 , 2016
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: [email protected]
Website: saintpaulofthecross.org
St-Paul-of-the-Cross-Catholic-Church
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Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor
Rev. Fr. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon
Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon
Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon
Parish Information
MASSES
Sunday: 7:00am (Espanol), 10:00am (English)
1:00pm (Espanol)
Monday - Friday: 7:30am
Wednesday: 7:30am Communion Service
Saturday: 9:00am Communion Service
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (English)
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday Mass: 12:00 noon. (followed by Exposition)
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00pm Benediction: 8:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00pm (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
Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar
Adult Faith Enrichment
Served by the Passionist
Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00pm
Community
Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 6:00pm
Founded in 1954
14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 3RD 2016
T he Pastor’s Corner
My dear Parishioners,
On Monday we will celebrate Independence Day. Flags will
fly, picnics, outdoor concerts, and fireworks enjoyed, AND
patriotic speeches, especially by November office seekers,
will roll out across the land. Patriotism will be the banner of
the day. But beware!
July 3 - 9, 2016
Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish
Intention of Donors
†:
Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service
Patriotism in the USA today means differ things to different
people. From the Catholic point of view, patriotism is a
virtue that reveres one’s native land and its history, its traditions and languages, its art, its genius, and most of all, its
people. Would that that notion would prevail throughout our
land today. Unfortunately, some citizens, among them politicians or would-be’s, believe themselves patriotic when they
champion mere nationalism, a form of extreme patriotism
that sees one’s country as superior to others, which can easily lead to xenophobia and isolationism.
Happy 4th of July!!
“Independence is one of the
valuable gifts that one can enjoy.
Hope that God’s blessings are always
with us so that the coming generations
can also enjoy the fruits of independence.
Enjoy and have a great day.”
These are the wishes of
Saint Paul of the Cross
Catholic Church
The question for our nation today is, as Fr. Lawrence Mick
puts it: “Can we learn to celebrate our own nation in the context of a global community? Can we pray for and give
thanks for our country without denigrating others? Can we
embrace true patriotism that includes awareness of God’s
love for all peoples and all nations?” (Celebration, July 3,
2016) We can’t answer for our nation as a whole but we can
answer for ourselves. In a spirit of true patriotism, I am
compelled to say “Yes.” If patriotism is a virtue, I want to
stand on the side of virtue. How about you?
Happy 4th of July!
—Fr. Jerome, C.P.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Stewardship
June 26, 2016: $5,708.00
(Including Mail-in Contributions)
Offertory
Peter’s Pence
Catholic Communications
Mission Cooperative
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, July 3, 2016
Needed: $12,000.00
$5,658.00
$336.00
$20.00
$20.00
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
$900,000.00
Pledges Received
$626,699.00
Parishioner Sacrificial Contributions:
December, 2015
$11,120.00
January, 2016
$13,272.00
January Hispanic Food Sales
$525.00
February, 2016
$365.00
February Hispanic Food Sales
$615.00
March, 2016
$4,470.00
March Hispanic Food Sales
$495.00
April , 2016
$8,288.00
April Hispanic Food Sales
$1,010.00
Youth Ministry Hot Chocolate Sales
$50.00
Non-parishioner Contributions:
$3,300.00
May, 2016
$9,033.00
May Hispanic Food Sales
$853.00
June, 2016
$2,579.00
Sacrificial Contributions Sub-total to date:
$55,972.00
Total Payments Received to Date:
$575,702.80
Assessment Exemption for Capital Campaign Ended
9:00a & 11:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1*
11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Spiritual Center
Monday, July 4 - Independence Day
Parish Office will be closed.
Tuesday, July 5
6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel
7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center
7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechesis - Spiritual Center
Wednesday, July 6
Adult Religious Education Online— will resume in
August. Date to be announced.
Thursday, July 7
:00p Bible Study - Spiritual Center
7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center
7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church
Friday, July 8
6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church
Saturday, July 9
9:00a KPC 301 Monthly Meeting - Spiritual Center
10:30a Worship Commission - MR1
2:00p The Adult Male Choir Quartet Rehearsal - Church
Midnight, June 30, 2016
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14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 3RD 2016
Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized
Food Drive
Colecta de Alimentos
Brothers and Sisters, the Society
of Saint Vincent de Paul is in
need of non-perishable food
items. We at the St. Paul of
the Cross Conference have
been asked to sponsor a Food
drive to help stock the pantry’s
shelves with food. We will
have collection Barrels set out
after each Mass to collect Nonperishable food items. This will
include canned goods, dry
beans and grains such as rice
and oats. The food drive will
start Saturday, July 9, 2016 and
will run for two weeks.
Thank you,
Hermanos y Hermanas, la
Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul
está en necesidad de alimentos
no perecederos. Nosotros, en la
Conferencia de San Pablo de la
de la Cruz hemos pedido
patrocinar una colecta de
alimentos para ayudar a llenar
los estantes de despensa con
alimentos. Tendremos Barriles
para la colecta de alimentos
después de cada Misa . Esto
incluye enlatados, frijoles y
granos como el arroz y la avena.
La colecta de alimentos empezará el Sábado, 9 de Julio de
2016, y tendrá una duración de
dos semanas. Muchas gracias,
Disaster Relief
Response
Respuesta de Ayuda
durante Desastres
The past several days have
brought news of historic
flooding in the eastern United
States and devastating wildfires in the west. Bishops on
both coasts have asked for our
prayers and assistance. If you
would like to contribute, you
can do it through Catholic
Charities USA, the agencies
will respond to immediate
emergency needs such as
water, food shelter, and medical
care. Below is the address
information:
Los últimos días han traído
noticias de inundaciones históricas en el este de los Estados
Unidos y devastadores incendios forestales en el oeste.
Obispos en ambas costas han
pedido nuestras oraciones y
ayuda. Si desea contribuir
monetariamente, lo puede hacer a través de Caridades Católicas EE.UU., las agencias
responden a las necesidades
inmediatas de emergencia,
tales como agua, refugio, alimentos y atención médica. A
continuación la dirección:
E. Joseph Sanders BS, CPS
President Saint Paul of the Cross Conference
Saint Vincent de Paul Georgia
Catholic Charities USA
Online: https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Mail: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066,
Baltimore MD 21297-1066
Phone: 800-919-9338
Coming Events:
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ONLINE
July 17: Father Jerome’s 65th Anniversary of Profession
August 6: Transfiguration of the Lord
August 14: Significant Wedding Anniversaries Celebration
August 15: Assumption - Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year.
August 28: Youth Religious Education Program Begins
September 5: Labor Day (Parish Office closed)
September 8: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 14: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 15: Our Lady of Sorrows
October 2: Respect Life Sunday
October 7: Our Lady of the Rosary
The interactive course will
resume in August. The date will be
announced in the Bulletin soon.
Our Parish Staff
Retreat for High School Men,
Quo Vadis July 27-29
Deacon Joseph Goolsby, Facilities Manager
Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education
Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation
Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry
Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director
Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate
Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper
Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Custodian
Quo Vadis, Where are you going? is a
retreat for High School Men sponsored by the
Vocations Office at the Archdiocese of Atlanta
that will be held July 27th -29th, 2016 at Camp
Gideon in Acworth, GA . For more information
visit our website www.calledbychrist.com/
quovadis or contact the Office of Vocation at
404-920-7460 or [email protected]
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14º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!
3 DE JULIO, 2016
El mensaje del pastor
Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.
Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mis queridos Hermanos,
P. Alberto Cabrera, CP.: 347-819-5968
Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704
Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968
El Lunes vamos a celebrar el Día de la Independencia. Las banderas ondean con el viento, picnics, conciertos al aire libre, y los fuegos artificiales, Y… y los
discursos patrioticos, especialmente los que buscan
una plaza de oficina en Noviembre se haran ver por
todo el territorio. El Patriotismo sera la bandera del
día. ¡Pero cuidado!
Preste atención al Bulletin de esta semana y la
siguientes para obtener información de las
Misas de los días Miércoles y Viernes
durante las siguientes semanas.
El patriotismo en los EE.UU. hoy, significa diferentes
cosas para diferentes personas. Desde el punto de
vista Catolico, el patriotismo es una virtud que venera al territorio natal y su historia, sus tradiciones y
lenguas, su arte, su genialidad, y sobre todo, su gente. Debería dicho concepto prevalecer en toda nuestra tierra hoy. Por desgracia, algunos ciudadanos,
entre ellos los políticos o aspirantes a serlo, se creen
patrioticos cuando defienden su mero nacionalismo,
una forma extrema de patriotismo que ve a su país
como superior a los demas, lo que puede conducir
facilmente a la xenofobia y el aislamiento.
Felíz 4 de Julio!!
"“La independencia es uno de los
regalos más valiosos que uno puede tener.
Esperemos que las bendiciones de Dios esten
siempre con nosotros para que las próximas
generaciones también puedan disfrutar de los
frutos de la independencia.
Disfrutemos y tengamos un gran día ".
Son los deseos de
San Pablo de la Cruz Iglesia Católica
La pregunta para nuestra nacion hoy en día es, tal
como lo expone el P. Lawrence Mick: "¿Podemos
aprender a celebrar nuestra propia nacion en el
contexto de una comunidad global? ¿Podemos orar
y dar gracias por nuestro país sin denigrar a los demas? ¿Podemos abrazar el verdadero patriotismo
que incluye la conciencia del amor de Dios para todos los pueblos y todas las naciones? "(Celebracion
3 de Julio de 2016). No podemos dar cuenta de
nuestra nacion en su conjunto, pero podemos responder por nosotros mismos. En un espíritu de
verdadero patriotismo, me siento obligado a decir
"Sí". Si el patriotismo es una virtud, quiero estar en
el lado de la virtud. Y tu ...Que opinas?
Preparación de Quinceañeras
La preparacion sera el día Sabado 17
de Septiembre desde las 8:00 am
hasta las 12 del medio día, en el
Centro Spiritual. Si tiene preguntas,
llame a Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765
o Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.
Feliz 4 de Julio!
Lectores: Yulma y Armando Delgado
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio
- Luisa y Bertoldo Coronado
Guías: Roberto González, Antonia Pacheco,
Veronica Cruz y Enrique Wences
Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez - Brigny Cruz
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Fr. Jerome, C.P.