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4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, GA 300824214 [email protected] www.stthomastheapostle.org July 24, 2016 Fax. 770 4328570 9:00AM—5:00PM Closed Wednesday 1PM3PM 7704325296 Monday—Thursday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM 7702931267 Monday—Thursday 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 6786263939 (English Hotline) 6786263949 (Línea en español) Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday Vigil: Sunday: Saturdays: Wednesdays: Lunes: Jueves: Sábado: Domingo: 12 Noon 12 Noon 6:30 AM & 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 12 Noon 4:30 PM 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM 3:00 PM 7:30 AM6:45 PM Sábados: Domingos: 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 AM , 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 1:00 & 6:30 PM Rev. Brian R. Sheridan, M.S. (x108) Rev. Jojohn Chettiyakunnel, M.S.. (x128) Rev. Jaime Molina J., M.N.M. Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. (in residence x.193) Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett Rev. Mr. Earl Jackson Deacons Office (x106) 2 Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith Grant Award of $1,000 from The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is pleased to announce that we have received a grant award of $1,000 from The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. Georgia These funds will be used to fund two catechists to the Certificado en Teología Pastoral (Pastoral Theology Certificate.) This is a 3 year online program offered by the Office of Formation and Discipleship, in partnership with The University of Dallas School of Ministry to prepare leaders for the evangelization and catechetical mission of the Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and especially our parish. We are grateful for the support of The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. Georgia In Our Prayers En Nuestra Oraciones Altar Flowers Dedication Bulletin Sick List We ask you to take a moment to pray for the people who are listed on this Bulletin Sick List. Please call the Parish Office to place a name on the list below. The names will be kept in our bulletin for three consecutive weeks. María Galván Mercedes Rojas Ellen Troughton Alex Bergeron Michael Burke Beatrice Doh Virginia Guerrero Elizabeth Sánchez Buck Suntken Ma de Lourdes Becerra Laurence Halcond Eugene Williams Prayer Line / Cadena de Oración 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 [email protected] Praying for our Troops / Orando por Nuestras Tropas We also remember in our prayers all of those who are serving in the military. Please contact the Parish Office if you have a family member who is currently serving in the military: ET2 Carolyn Deacon Brewer, USN PVT Derek Collins, USA Ensign Tanner Collins, USN LCPL Manuel Kendrick, USMC Sgt. Brian Jaynes, USA CDR Dominic R. Lovello, USN HM2 Kenneth McIntosh, USN SrA Earl Zachary Shelton, USAF Pray the Rosary in our parish: Rosary & Adoration: Every Tuesday morning, at 7:00 a.m. (FIDELES Men Prayer group) July 24, 2016 Rosary for Life: Every Wednesday, after the 7:00 p.m. Mass (Respect Life Ministry) Rosary on the 5th Sunday of the month: July 31st at 1:00 p.m. (Knights of Columbus) All groups meet in the Main Sanctuary. The Altar Flowers this weekend are being offered by: Our newly married couple Ricardo Mendoza and Nery Correa. Mr. & Mrs. Mendoza entered into their Sacrament of Matrimony this past Friday, July 22nd. Let us pray for Ricardo & Nery that they have a healthy, happy, and holy life together blessed with children and blessed by the love of family and friends. Thank you Ricardo & Nery for beautifying our Sanctuary in our worship of the Lord this weekend Support the Altar Flower Fund: If you would like to remember a special occasion by donating to the Altar Flower Fund, please contact the Parish Office at 678-626-3940. Suggested offering: $40. Conociendo, Viviendo y Compartiendo Nuestra Fe 3 The Parish Office will be CLOSED next week (July 25th-29th) due to maintenance. During this coming week, we will not offer window services or answer phones. The Office will rere-open on Monday, August 1st. La Oficina Parroquia estará CERRADA la próxima semana (25 al 29 de julio) debido a mantenimiento. Durante esa semana, no se ofrecerán servicios de ventanilla ni se contestarán teléfonos. La Oficina reabrirá el lunes, 1º de agosto. Catechist Faith Formation Day RCIA Sponsors Needed! Theme: Prayer: The Faith Prayed Saturday, August 20th (8:00 a.m.— a.m.—4:30 p.m.) p.m.) St. Jude Catholic Church It’s summer and it’s hot, but before we know it September will be here! And with the cool air of fall comes the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes and our growing need for Sponsors. If you are interested in continuing to grow in your faith while helping others grow closer to God please consider being a Sponsor for our 2016/17 faith journey. If you are 18 years or older, confirmed, and in good standing with the Church please contact: JoanMarie Tummings at [email protected] Join catechists from around Atlanta for a day of networking, learning and living your faith. You will have your choice of workshops featuring nationally known speakers to help you be a better catechist and Catholic. Lunch will be provided. Hosted by the Churches of the North and Northwest Metro Deaneries. For more information please visit: www.catechistconference. wordpress.com Grow in your faith along with those who will receive sacraments next year. Parish School of Religion (PSR) - Registration now CLOSED! ¡Inscripciones para Catecismo CERRADAS! Parish School of Religion (PSR) Office 770-432-5296 Office Hours during July: Monday – Thursday 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Office will be closed From July 25th-29th PSR Registration is now closed. If you didn't get the opportunity to register your child on time, you may take materials to home school for the first year. Second year must be done at church. Call the Religious Education Office for more information. Oficina de Catecismo (PSR) 770-432-5296 Horario de la oficina durante el mes de Julio: Lunes–Viernes de 10:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. La Oficina estará cerrada del 25-29 de julio. Las inscripciones se han cerrado. Si su niño(a) no logró ser registrado(a) a tiempo, es posible llevar materiales a casa y enseñarles doctrina durante el primer año. El 2do año debe ser completado en la iglesia. Llamar a la Oficina Parroquial para obtener más información. 4 Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith Donations needed for our Summeferst/Kermesse 2016: New or gently used toys to be given away as prizes Bottled water and soda cans (Coca Cola brand products only) Monetary Donations (Envelopes available in the Commons Area) Se solicitan donaciones para nuestro Summerfest/Kermesse 2016: Juguetes nuevos (o usados, en perfectas condiciones) para ser entregados como premios Agua embotellada o bebidas gaseosas (productos de marca Coca Cola solamente) Donaciones monetarias (por favor usar los sobres del Área Común) This Week in our Parish MONDAY, JULY 25 12:00 PM MASS 1:00 PM ELECTION SET UP 7:00 PM PRE-EVANGELIZATION 7:30 PM MISA MARILÚ VÁZQUEZ 7:30 PM PROLIFE 8:00 PM EVANGELIZATION CHOIR TUESDAY, JULY 26 STONE MOUNTAIN LASERSHOW 7:00 AM FIDELES ROSARY 12:00 PM MASS AGUSTÍN ALANIS 7:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7:00 PM SVDP 8:00 PM ESTUDIANTINA CHOIR 8:00 PM EVANGELIZATION CHOIR 8:15 PM APOYO A LA FAMILIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 6:30 AM MASS 7:00 AM ADORATION 6:45 PM BENEDICTION 7:00 PM MASS 7:00 PM PRE-EVANGELIZATION 7:30 PM LIFETEEN BAND 8:00 PM ROSARY FOR LIFE 8:30 PM SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES THURSDAY, JULY 28 7:00 PM MASS 7:00 PM PRE-EVANGELIZATION 8:00 PM NO HAY MISA Conociendo, Viviendo y Compartiendo Nuestra Fe Parish Life Vida Parroquial 5 Virtus Background Check Africa Day: Saturday, July 30th Join our brothers and sisters of the African Parishioners Organization (APO) at the 6th African Day celebration, on Saturday, July 30th. Traditional African Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by a gathering all afternoon, in the Social Hall. Come and enjoy a fun day with assorted African dishes while being entertained by traditional African dances performed by our children. The main celebrant is Rev. Fr. Basil and many other invited priests, all our parish priests including Rev. Fr. Jojo, the Chaplain of the African Parishioners Organization (APO). We also have a visiting priest from Zambia, Rev. Fr. Victor Mwensa, Mwensa brother of an APO member, Mary Mweshi. It will be a blessed day for all! May our prayers be heard. Please come and pray for AFRICA! Jamaica Annual Mission Trip: October 26-31 Join the Jamaican Outreach Ministry for its 26th Annual Mission Trip this fall. During 6 days, our missionaries will serve the poorest of our sisters and brothers in Christ as they assist the religious brothers and sisters of the Missionaries of the Poor, in Kingston, Jamaica. For further information, please call Brian Durham at 770-421-083. Ministry of Visitation to the Sick HELP NEEDED on Thursday afternoons for Delmar Gardens The Ministry of Visitation to the Sick is looking for a person who is interested and committed to visiting and getting to know the wonderful residents of Delmar Gardens (less than 1 mile from the church). Every Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Say the Rosary and distribute Communion to a group of residents at Delmar Gardens. Then, visit Catholics who are bedridden to say prayers and administer Communion. Any person interested needs to be committed to the time this ministry demands. We serve approximately 15-18 residents. You do not have to be a Eucharistic Minister, just someone who cares. Tuesday, August 23rd 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m. in the Social Hall Volunteers working with children/youth and vulnerable individuals are required by the Archdiocese of Atlanta to have a background check and attend VIRTUS training. These sessions will be in English. Spanish VIRTUS sessions in our parish will be announced in the next few weeks. For a complete list of VIRTUS sessions offered by the Archdiocese and other parishes visit: www.virtusonline.com Select “first-time registrant” Click arrow next to view list then select Atlanta, GA (Archdiocese). If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Diane Bauer at 678678-626626-3944. If you would like to be a part of this very fulfilling ministry, please contact Sharon Kowal at 678-665-5459. This Week in our Parish FRIDAY, JULY 29 12:00 PM MASS CLAUDIA FILS-AIME 5:00 PM AFRICAN CHILDREN 5:00 PM TALAVERA WEDDING 6:00 PM SP REHEARSAL 7:00 PM CHARISMATIC PRAYER 8:00 PM ASAMBLEA DE ORACIÓN Updated on July 18, 2016 SATURDAY, JULY 30 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM SUNDAY AM CHOIR AFRICA DAY MASS & SOCIAL GALLARDO WEDDING CONFESSION MASS BERNARD VENEY ESTUDIANTINA CHOIR MISA OSCAR MURILLO AGUILAR BAPTISM SUNDAY, JULY 31 6:00 AM MISA SANJUDAS TADEO ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS 7:30 AM MASS PEOPLE OF SAINT THOMAS 9:30 AM MASS GINNA GEORGES 11:00 AM LEGION OF MARY 11:30 AM MASS ANNETTE SANSANON SUNDAY, JULY 31 (CONT.) 11:30 AM PRE-EVANGELIZATION 2:00 PM MISA JAZLYN RIVERA DIEGO LOPEZ ALBERTO LOPEZ, JR. 4:00 PM DIVINA VOLUNTAD 5:00 PM MASS KETTLY GUICHON 7:30 PM MISA IGNACIO SALGADO TELLEZ 6 Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith Weekly Donations Report Around the Archdiocese of Atlanta Reporte de Donaciones Semanales Eventos en la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta Offertory Actual /Ofertorio Actual July 16-17, 2016 vs. 2015 FY 2017 FY 2016 Budgeted ...................... $36,750............... $35,769 Weekly Actual ............. $31,505............... $36,220 Surplus/(Shortfall) ........($5,245).................... $451 FY2016 Offertory Projected vs Actual to Date And Last year Comparison Budgeted .................... $110,250............. $107,307 Actual ......................... $104,455............. $102,968 Surplus/(Shortfall) ........($5,795)............... ($4,339) Operating Financial Statement For the 11 months ending 5/31/2016 Operating Revenue…………………… $2,689,496 Operating Expenses .......................... ($2,466,706) Operating Revenue over Expense ......... $222,790 Total Assessments ............................. $1,054,554 still owed to Archdiocese as of 5/31/16 Archbishop Annual Appeal 2016 (Week 26) Llamado Anual del Arzobispo 2016 (Semana 26) Goal (Meta)……………………………… $157,700 Total Pledged (Compromisos totales).... $297,347 Paid to date (Pagos recibidos) ............... $118,378 Surplus/(Shortfall) to Goal ..................... ($39,322) Percent Paid to Goal (Porcentaje pagado) .... 75% Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) ......... 1,286 Children’s Offertory Ofertorio de los Niños July 16-17, 2016 Total ......................................................... $721.03 July 24, 2016 ♥ I folded my clothes (Doblé mi ropa) ♥ Taking the trash out (Saqué la basura) ♥ I like tacos. Do you? (Me gustan los tacos, ¿y a ti?) ♥ Helping other people (Ayudando a otras personas) ♥ I behaved (Me porté bien) ♥ Shared my things (Compartí mis cosas) ♥ I helped my brother clean up a mess I didn’t make (ayudé a mi hermano a limpiar un requero que no hice yo) ♥ I pick up trask (Recogí basura) ♥ I cleaned my room (Limpié mi habitación) ♥ I was nice to my sister (Fui buena con mi hermana) ♥ I helped my Mom clean the floor (Ayudé a mi mamá a limpiar el piso) ♥ I didn’t eat sweets (No comí dulces) ♥ Offering envelopes are available in the Commons Area. Ask your child to write his/her good deed of the week and encourage him/her to deposit the envelope in the special basket near the altar, during the offertory. Plant the seeds of a generous heart! Quo Vadis (Where Are You Going) 2016: A Retreat for High School Men July 27-29 Camp Gideon (Acworth, GA) A Retreat for High School Men sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The retreat is open to rising 10th grade through graduating senior students who are open to considering God’s calling for their lives. For more information, please visit: www.calledbychrist.com/quovadis BELIEVES August 9th (7:30-8:30 a.m.) Cathedral of Christ the King (Atlanta, GA) Ever deal with challenging people in the workplace? What role does faith play in finding the way through such situations and relationships? Come join us on Tuesday, August 9th as Russ Spencer, FOX 5 News Anchor, leads a discussion on Dealing with Challenging People to close out the four-month series on Living out the Faith in Work and through Challenges. To register in advance, please visit: www.cathedralofchristtheking.org/BELIEVES Love Once More A one-day workshop for remarriages August 13, 2016 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Atlanta, GA) Designed for couples in which at least one partner has lost a previous spouse through death or divorce. It can be used as marriage preparation or as enrichment for recently remarried couples. Cost: $150 per couple (includes lunch and books) Registration form available at: www.hsccatl.com/marriageandfamily “Finding Peace amid Stress” A weekend retreat August 26-28, 2016 Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Conyers, GA) Unchecked, daily stress leads to anxiety that blocks the peace and love God longs to infuse into our hearts, leaving us feeling empty and burned out. Anxiety-ridden life can seem like an endless stream of demands with no real meaning or purpose. This retreat provides tools for finding our lives in God and discovering the love, peace, meaning, and purpose that only God can provide. Contact Patti at the Monastery in Conyers for a reservation: 770-760-0959 or e-mail: [email protected] View Our Parish Supporters @ DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters @ DiscoverMass.com Each Keller Williams Realty Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2016 Diocesan Publications, inc.