Welcome! ¡Bienvenido! - Saint Paul of the Cross

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
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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)
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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.
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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