Parish Information NOVEMBER 20, 2016

March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013
“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”
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
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
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
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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
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
T he Pastor’s Corner
My dear Parishioners,
As you will recall, in last week’s column, I discussed the
situation we American Catholics find ourselves in as a result
of the presidential election. The divisions we experience
within our country are affecting every sector of society and,
as members of a Church called to bring about reconciliation,
to be a healing agent for wounded individuals or groups, we
know that in some way we must fulfil our calling in the here
and now. But how?
Mass Intentions for the Week of
November 20-26, 2016
Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish
Monday, 7:30 am: Irene Borodycia: Passionist Mission Office
Tuesday, 7:30 am: Dorothy Bernal: (req. Vernon Martin)
Wednesday, 7:00 PM: Mass of Thanksgiving:
Thursday and Friday—No Morning Mass
Wednesday, 7:30 am & Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service
Last week I had mentioned that I would discuss this with the
members of our Pastoral Council which met this past Tuesday evening. Realistically, our parish, no matter how you
look at it, is made up of minorities; overwhelmingly black
and brown adults and children. Both groups are impacted
by the aftermath of the election. In particular, the meanspiritedness that has been unleashed across the country by
the often volatile rhetoric of the campaign. We had a good
sharing of feelings and ideas about what may be lurking
“out there.” There was particular concern about our children and young people and about how they are or aren’t
coping with it. Racism and all the other poisonous serpents
it spawns is evident everywhere, and we want to learn about
how it is affecting the lives of parishioners, especially the
young, so that we can name the evil and counter it.
Following the advice of our Pastoral Council, I am calling
you to another Community Meeting following the 10:00
o’clock Mass on Sunday, December 4th—the Second Sunday of Advent. Several qualified parishioners will facilitate
the meeting. The Agenda is being prepared and we will
announce it to you in advance. Meanwhile, let us all pray
over and reflect on the “signs of the times,” trusting in the
guidance of the Holy Spirit and the presence of the One
whose Kingdom is not of this world to bolster our faith.
Fr. Jerome, C.P.
Stewardship
Nov. 13, 2016: Total Offertory—$6,669.00
Needed: $12,000.00
Offertory:
Envelopes & Cash
$4,686.00
Mail-ins
$1,863.00
On Line
$120.00
Other Collections:
Youth Religious Education Program
$220.00
Christmas Flowers
$197.00
Campaign for Human Development
$66.00
Votive Candles
$53.00
Lector’s Workbooks
$40.00
All Souls
$20.00
All Saints
$10.00
Archdiocesan Seminarians
$5.00
NOVEMBER 20TH 2016
Let us get together at the
Thanksgiving Eve Mass on
Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 pm
and socialize afterwards at the
Pie & Cider Social in the Rectory.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ , King of the Universe
Sunday, November 20, 2016
9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1
11:30a Youth & Children Religious Education Classes
11:30a Women Society - Workroom (Rectory)
Monday, November 21
2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1
7p-9p Children & Youth Music and Singing - Media Room
7:30p-9:00p ESL Classes/ Clases de Ingles - Spiritual Center
Tuesday, November 22
6:00p English Prayer - Rectory Chapel
7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechesis - Spiritual Center
7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center
Wednesday, November 23
7:00p Thanksgiving Mass, followed by the Social Pie
7:30p Spanish Mass - Spiritual Center
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25
No English Mass Today - Parish Office Closed
11:00a Quinceanera
7:00p Hispanic Prayer Group and Mass - Church
Saturday, November 26
2:00p Wedding - Church
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SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
NOVEMBER 20TH 2016
Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized
The Knights of Peter Claver and
Ladies Auxiliary of St. Paul of the
Cross, Council and Court 301, would
Our Condolences to...
Mr. Jimmy Fowlkes and
Family on the loss of his mother,
who passed from this world recently.
like to thank our pastor Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., parish
staff and our loyal parishioners for their support of the second
Evangelization Revival. The spirit of our Lord and Savior was
very much alive! Thanks again and may GOD continue to
Bless each of YOU!
May God grant this family the
strength they need to cope with the
loss of their loved one. Let us keep
them in our prayers.
Yours truly,
Grand Knight: Pete Higgins, Grand Lady: Sandra Olivari
2016 Revival Committee Co-Chairs: Lady Jacquelyn Daniel, and
Lady Joyce McBee
Congratulations to …
Felicitaciones a...
Angelina Barragan
Katherine Bello
Alexander Felix
Liam Herrera
Angelo Maldonado
Dariana Maldonado
Roger Martinez
Today th e coll e ction for th e Ca th ol ic Cam p aign for
Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups
that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United
States. Please visit www.povertyusa.org for details and give to
the CCHD Collection. Thank You.
Coming Events:
Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Day (No Public Mass)
Nov. 27: First Sunday of Advent/
Dec. 8: Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation
Dec. 11: Gaudete Sunday
Dec. 11: 25th Anniversary of Ordination: Deacon Lee and
Deacon Goolsby
Dec. 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
… baptized on November 13 , 2016
at Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic Church.
...bautizados el 13 de Noviembre de 2016 en
San Pablo de la Cruz.
th
Congratulations to…
Our Parish Staff whishes you a
Happy Thanksgiving…
El Equipo de la Parroquia les desea
un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias...
Kristen Maria Johnson
And
Charles Andrew James McCray
united in the bond of Holy Matrimony on
Saturday, November 19, 2016
At Saint Paul of the Cross
Catholic Church.
Winter Gear Donations: Catholic
Charities Atlanta is in urgent need of winter
hats, gloves, scarves, socks and lap
blankets. Please contact Margaret Prickett
at [email protected].
Rev. Mr. 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
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JESUCRISTO REY DEL UNIVERSO
20 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2016
¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!
JESUCRISTO REY DEL UNIVERSO
Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.
Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
P. Alberto Cabrera, CP.: 347-819-5968
Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704
Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968
INFORMES:
Bautismo: Comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-7179619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765.
Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la
Rectoría. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m.
Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las
12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebración de la
Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario.
Presentación de los niños: Ofelia González 404-956-9789
Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco 770-823-1938
Mis Hermanos, damos comienzo hoy a la última semana del
año Cristiano, con la Solemnidad de Cristo Rey. El translado
de esta fiesta a este último domingo del año cristiano es para
subrayar que este Reinado de Cristo es escatológico, o sea,
tiene su punto de referencia al final de los tiempos.
La fiesta de Cristo Rey es la fiesta de Cristo resucitado y glorioso, Señor y Centro del mundo definitivo. Jesús es el Señor: en
el instante de su muerte es exaltado; ahí se despliega el esplendor de su Gloria.
En Jesús reconocemos al Primogénito entre los muertos, a la
cabeza de la humanidad y de la Iglesia. En El todo ha sido
llamado a la plenitud y por El todas las cosas serán consumadas cuando Dios sea “todo en todos”.
Creemos en El como el Hijo de Dios encarnado en Jesús de
Nazaret; como el hermano mayor que ha sido exaltado; como
la Palabra salvadora de Dios; como el muerto que ha resucitado. No tenemos otro camino; el es la única norma de nuestra
realización personal y colectiva.
 San Pablo, en su carta a los colosenses, nos presenta un hermoso himno en el cual manifiesta la preeminencia absoluta de
Cristo. Nos dice:
 En El se proclama la superioridad de Cristo tanto en el or-
den de la creación como en el orden de la redención.
 Cristo es la razón de ser de todo cuanto existe.
 El es la imagen por excelencia de Dios.
 El primogénito de la creación y la cabeza de la Iglesia.
 Es también el primero de los resucitados, es decir, el primero
de una nueva vida.
 En fin, en EL reside toda la plenitud de la divinidad y por el
Dios reconcilió consigo todas la cosas.
¡Felicitaciones!
La Señora Antonia Pacheco de Ramirez
ha sido elegida como miembro del
Secretariado del Cursillo de Cristiandad en
Atlanta. Es un honor para nuestra Parroquia
San Pablo de la Cruz.
¡Felicitaciones Antonia y de colores!
Mis Hermanos, mucho ‘material’ para reflexionar en ocasión
de esta festividad de Cristo Rey. Quiera el Señor que encontremos un ‘tiempito’ para poder saborear estos misterios que
hacen a la vida del Cristiano.
P. Alberto, C.P.
La colecta de hoy es para la Campaña Católica
por el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD). CCHD fue fundada para romper el ciclo de la pobreza en los Estados Unidos
mediante el financiamiento de organizaciones que ayudan a
las personas a ayudarse a sí mismos. Por favor visite
www.povertyusa.org para obtener detalles y apoye generosamente
a la colecta CCHD. MUCHAS GRACIAS.
Mirando a la Fiesta de Nuestra
Madre la Virgen de Guadalupe
Este es el equipo o Comisión que organizarán
los festejos de nuestra madre, La Virgen de
Guadalupe, por un periodo de dos años.
Lectores: Edith y Enrique Wences
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Antonia y Gozalo Ramirez - Maria y
Jose L. Hernandez
Guías: Roberto González, Juan O. Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco,
Verónica Cruz, y Enrique Wences
Monaguillos: Yancey Ozuna - Angel Ozuna
Antonia y Gonzalo Ramirez
Luz y José Luis Zavala
Maria y José Luis Hernandez
Alicia y David Venancio
Felicita Galicia
Es con estas personas con quienes tiene que ponerse de acuerdo y a quienes dirigirse por cualquier eventualidad. Gracias por
toda colaboración que brinden.
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P. Alberto, C.P.