Pastor: June 19, 2016

4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, GA 300824214
[email protected]
www.stthomastheapostle.org
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Rev. Brian R. Sheridan, M.S. V.F. (x108)
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Rev. Jojo Chettiyakunnel, M.S. (x128)
Rev. Jaime Molina J., M.N.M.
Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. (x193)
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Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett
Rev. Mr. Earl Jackson
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Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year C
The first reading from the prophet Zechariah mentions “a
fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness.” For us Christians
we naturally think of the baptismal font that purifies and
cleanses us. Through Baptism we share Jesus’ identity and
mission –we are plunged into the waters of baptism, dying to
self and rising to new life in Christ and thus are made
members of the Body of Christ. Our own identity and mission is
that of Jesus: to die to self so that we are raised to new Life.
Confessing our sins is one way of being washed clean. We sometimes forget, though,
that good works also cleanse us of our sins! The denying self and carrying our daily
cross mentioned in the gospel are cleansing activities that lead us to forgiveness
and new Life.
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.
Source: Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year C (2016)
In Our Prayers
En Nuestra Oraciones
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.
Jose Arcadio
Agustín Alanis
Carolynn Goerke
Ma de Lourdes Becerra
The Byrd Family
Lucienne McKinnies
Alberto Borjas
Guadalupe Corona
Oscar Murillo
Peggy Jorban
Cohen Hitt
Howard Shiensky
Jean Provost
Anthony Paz
Mercedes Rojas
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]
Rosary for Life
Every Wednesday
After the 7:00 p.m. Mass
Main Sanctuary
Join the Pro-Life Ministry
and pray to end abortion.
All parishioners are
welcome.
For more information,
about the Respect Life
Ministry please contact
Jennifer Tran
[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 CDR Dominic R. Lovello, USN HM2 Kenneth McIntosh, USN SrA Earl Zachary Shelton, USAF
Regular Schedule of Masses / Horario regular de Misas
ENGLISH MASSES
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE FIN DE SEMANA
June 19, 2016
Saturday Vigil: ...... 4:30 PM
Sunday: .............. 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM
WEEKDAYS:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday: ........ 12 Noon
Wednesday: ............................... 6:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Thursday: ................................... 7:00 PM
Confession: Saturday:................. 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
or by Appointment
Adoration: Wednesdays: ............. 7:00 AM-6:45 PM
Sábado: ..................... 6:30 PM
Domingo: ................... 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM
HORARIO DURANTE LA SEMANA
Lunes: ....................... 7:30 PM
Jueves: ...................... 8:00 PM
Confesiones: Antes de Misas, los fines de semana.
Adoración: Miércoles 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
2do Sábado del mes a las 8:30 PM
Conociendo, Viviendo y Compartiendo Nuestra Fe
Vacation Bible School—Escuela Bíblica de Verano
CAVE QUEST 2016
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Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith
Habitat for Humanity 2016
Volunteers and donations needed
Construction begins July 9th
Congratulations
Howard Gooden, Ken
Lenz and Jan Youngers on
attaining the Second
Degree of our Order.
As members of the Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition, we invite all our
parishioners to be part of Habitat for Humanity 2016 to help building
a house for a deserving family in our community.
Habitat is a hand up not a hand out. Home owners are strictly vetted.
They have to take classes on responsible home ownership and
contribute 300 hours of sweat equity.
This year’s build will begin on Saturday, July 9th.
There are several ways YOU can help.
1. Financial donation
$40 per family would be greatly appreciated. Please make your checks out to St. Thomas
the Apostle Church and put Habitat for Humanity in the memo line.
June Events
Friday 6/24 - 7:00 p.m.
Social Hall
Party celebrating
Mark McMullen’s second
year as State Deputy
Saturday 6/25
5:30 p.m.
Main Sanctuary
State Officers Installation
Ceremony.
Thursday 6/30
7:40 p.m.
Community House
Council Officers Meeting
All members are invited
to attend.
2. Volunteer
We are looking for people to help on the build weekends. The time is typically 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
You do not require any skills, just a willingness to learn.
You will be well trained by the Crew Leaders.
If you have any questions or wish to volunteer, please contact:
Laura McIntosh, 678678-332332-6619 or [email protected]
Voluntarios y Donaciones para Hábitat para la Humanidad
La construcción inicia el sábado, 9 de julio.
1. Donaciones de $40 por familia. Si pagas con cheque, debes hacerlo a nombre de
St. Thomas the Apostle Church y escribir Hábitat en la esquina del cheque.
2. No se requiere experiencia en construcción, sólo el deseo de ayudar los sábados de
8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. a partir del 9 de julio, con la dirección del personal de Hábitat
para la Humanidad.
Con tu ayuda construiremos una vivienda digna para una familia necesitada en nuestra
comunidad.
Para más informes, llamar al 678-626-3940.
This Week in our Parish
MONDAY, JUNE 20
12:00 PM MASS
FLOYD KELL
VICTOR PINTO
7:30 PM MISA
BERNARDO PAREDES
MARINA SORMANI
7:00 PM PRE-EVANGELIZATION
7:30 PM PROLIFE
8:00 PM CREDO CHOIR
8:00 PM EVANGELIZATION CHOIR
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
12:00 PM MASS
MICHAEL HOVASTACK
7:00 PM CREDO CHOIR
7:00 PM SVDP
8:00 PM ESTUDIANTINA CHOIR
8:00 PM EVANGELIZATION CHOIR
8:15 PM APOYO A LA FAMILIA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
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, JUNE 23
5:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
8:30 PM
FIDELES ROSARY
BIBLE STUDY
MASS
MISA
ODILIA MARTÍNEZ
EVANGELIZATION CORE
Conociendo, Viviendo y Compartiendo Nuestra Fe
XLT—St. Thomas
July 15th - 7:30 p.m.
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Registration beginning next month
Inscripciones para Catecismo inician el próximo mes
Parish School of Religion (PSR) Office
770-432-5296
Office Hours during July:
Monday – Friday 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
*The office will be closed for the 4th of July.
XLT will be held on July 15th
from 7:30pm-9:30pm.
in the Social Hall
A night of praise,
worship and adoration.
Guest Speaker:
Carla Heinsch
All middle school and high
school students, college
students, young adults
and parents are
invited to attend!
PSR Registration for new students will begin
the 1st of July. Registration will continue
through the month of July until classes are
full.
Must be registered parishioners
Must bring a copy of the child’s baptismal
certificate or a copy of the birth certificate if
they have not been baptized. (Only children
that are in 3rd grade or older that haven’t
been baptized, must complete one year of
preparation to receive the sacrament of
baptism.)
Must bring the registration fee.
Checks or cash only.
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 el lunes, 4 de Julio
Inscripciones para las clases de catecismo
comienzan el viernes, 1º de Julio.
Las inscripciones continuarán durante el
mes de julio hasta llenar las clases.
Deben ser miembros registrados de la
parroquia.
Traer un copia de la boleta de bautismo del
niño, o si le falta el bautismo, una copia del
acta de nacimiento. (Solamente niños en 3º
grado o mayor que no han sido bautizados
deben cumplir un año de preparación para
recibir el sacramento.)
Traer el pago de la inscripción.
En efectivo o cheques solamente.
$75 for one child ($75 por un niño)
$120 for two or more children ($120 por dos o más niños)
10th Annual Catechist Faith Formation Day
Theme: Prayer: The Faith Prayed
Saturday, August 20th (8:00 a.m.—
a.m.—4:30 p.m.)
p.m.)
St. Jude Catholic Church
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
Vacation Bible School was a success!
Thank you to all the volunteers, parents, and staff who made
Vacation Bible School a great success again this year! This
year’s VBS “Cave Quest” was held on June 6-10, 2016.
VBS would not have been possible without all of your hard
work and efforts!
May God bless you all! If your child missed
this year’s VBS, be sure to look out for next
year’s VBS date!
See Page 3 for VBS 2016 photos!
This Week in our Parish
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
12:00 PM MASS
4:00 PM KOFC STATE OFFICERS
5:00 PM SOLIZ QUINCEAÑERA
6:00 PM KOFC STATE DEPUTY
6:00 PM SP REHEARSAL
7:00 PM CHARISMATIC PRAYER
8:00 PM ASAMBLEA DE ORACIÓN
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Updated on June 13, 2016
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
SUNDAY AM CHOIR
BAUTISMOS
COMMUNITY WEDDING
CRUZ QUINCEAÑERA
CONFESSION
MASS
BILL GOODWIN
ESTUDIANTINA CHOIR
CATEQUESIS DE ADULTOS
KOFC STATE OFFICERS
MISA
FROILAN RAFAEL ORTIZ
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
6:00 AM MISA
PEOPLE OF ST. THOMAS
7:30 AM MASS
SUE LOVELLO
9:30 AM MASS
DAVID R. THORNTON
11:00 AM LEGION OF MARY
11:30 AM MASS
THE MADALI FAMILY
IN THANKSGIVING
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (CONT.)
1:00 PM AFRICAN CHILDREN
2:00 PM MISA
ADRIAN ARELLANO
4:00 PM DIVINA VOLUNTAD
5:00 PM MASS
KATHY NIZON
6:30 PM CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS
7:30 PM MISA
AGUSTÍN FLORES
JOSÉ LARIOS
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Knowing, Living and Sharing Our Faith
Weekly Donations Report
A Stewardship Moment
Reporte de Donaciones Semanales
Un Momento de Corresponsabilidad
Offertory Actual /Ofertorio Actual
June 11-12, 2016 vs. 2015
FY 2016
FY 2015
Budgeted ................... $35,769.............. $37,500
Weekly Actual ........... $36,997.............. $33,064
Surplus/(Shortfall) ......... $1,228............. ($4,436)
FY2016 Offertory Projected vs Actual to Date
And Last year Comparison
Budgeted ............... $1,788,450......... $1,912,500
Actual .................... $1,842,731......... $1,698,682
Surplus/(Shortfall) ....... $54,281.......... ($213,818)
Operating Financial Statement
For the 10 months ending 4/30/2016
Operating Revenue…………………… $2,452,522
Operating Expenses ....................... ($2,246,207)
Operating Revenue over Expense ........ $206,315
Total Assessments .......................... $1,094,290
still owed to Archdiocese as of 4/30/16
Archbishop Annual Appeal 2016 (Week 21)
Llamado Anual del Arzobispo 2016 (Semana 21)
Goal (Meta)……………………………… $157,700
Total Pledged (Compromisos totales).... $296,200
Paid to date (Pagos recibidos) .............. $105,721
Surplus/(Shortfall) to Goal ................... ($51,979)
Percent Paid to Goal (Porcentaje pagado).... 67%
Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) .........1,280
Children’s Offertory
Ofertorio de los Niños
June 11-12, 2016
June 19, 2016
Total .................................................... $726.81
♥ I listen to my Mom (Hago caso a mamá) ♥ Give people
food and clothes (Dar a la gente ropa y comida) ♥ make
people happy (Hago feliz a la gente) ♥ I helped my Mom
pick up my toys (Ayudé a mamá a recoger mis juguetes)
♥ Doing dishes and my homework (Lavé platos e hice mi
tarea) ♥ I helped my Mom pick up trash all over the
house (Ayudé a mamá a recoger basura por toda la
casa) ♥ I helped my brother getting up when he fell
(Ayudé a mi hermano a levantarse cuando se cayó) ♥ I
helped my Mom with the pasta (Ayudé a ma mamá con
la pasta) ♥ I gave my sundae to my baby brother (Le di
mi helado a mi hermanito) ♥ I played with my daddy
(Jugué con mi papá) ♥ Took care of my Mom when she
was sick (Cuidé a mi mamá cuando estuvo enferma) ♥
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!
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n today’s Gospel Jesus tells
his disciples that if they wish
to follow him they must deny
themselves and take up his
cross daily.
In Jesus’ time the cross was not
something nice
or cool that one could hang on
the wall or around one’s
neck. It was an instrument of
torture and execution.
His point: We are to lay down our
lives and let him take control.
Good stewards hand over their
lives to Jesus no matter
the cost. They realize that all they
take with them into the
next life is their relationship with
Christ Jesus. What are we
pursuing? A life that tries to bring
fulfillment to ourselves
or a life that brings us closer to
Jesus?
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n el Evangelio de hoy,
Jesús dice a sus discípulos
que si ellos desean seguirle,
deben negarse a sí mismos y
cargar diariamente su cruz.
En tiempos de Jesús la cruz no era
algo agradable o bello que pudiera
colgarse sobre una pared o en el
cuello de alguien. Era un
instrumento de tortura y ejecución.
Su punto es que: nosotros
debemos poner de lado nuestras
vidas y dejarle a él tomar el control.
Los buenos corresponsables
entregan sus vidas a Jesús sin
importar el costo. Ellos están
conscientes de que todo lo
que llevan con ellos a la próxima
vida es su relación con Cristo
Jesús. ¿Qué es lo que nosotros
perseguimos? ¿Una vida que nos
lleva a la satisfacción de nosotros
mismos? O, ¿una vida que nos
lleva más cerca de Jesús?
Source: International Catholic Stewardship Council
Around the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Eventos en la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta
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
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, June 24th-26th, 2016
Do you live with the self-condemnation of abortion?
Do you think there is no forgiveness?
Do you live with anxiety, fear, panic, and depression?
Good News! God desires you to be healed and whole.
He wants you to be joyful again. Good News! We can help.
Come to the next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, June 24th-26th.
The weekend long retreat is facilitated by PATH (Post
Abortion Treatment and Healing) where broken hearts can
be rebuilt, renewed, redeemed. Give yourself the gift of
Freedom. For more information visit our website at
healingafterabortion.org or call 404-717-5557.
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