Announcements

This is Monsignor Jowdy’s first

weekend with us as pastor! He will

be greeting parishioners after each

Mass in the Lower Level, so be sure

to stop by!

Este será el primer fin de semana del

Monseñor Jowdy con nosotros como

párroco. Monseñor Jowdy estará

recibiendo y saludando a los

feligreses después de cada Misa en el

Salón abajo de la Iglesia. Tome un

momento y pase a conocer nuestro

párroco nuevo!

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A Letter from Msgr. Al Jowdy

Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015

Dear friends in the Risen Lord,

The Church knows how to celebrate! It fills Holy Saturday night with

the Light of Christ that finally and utterly shatters the darkness. The great

Easter Vigil is followed by Sunday after Sunday of reflections on the tri-

umph of light over darkness and life over death. I am delighted to be

joining the IHM family during this season of new life!

This is a propitious time for new beginnings: The Easter readings from

the Acts of the Apostles will remind us week after week of the work of the

Holy Spirit in animating our first Christian ancestors; every day Pope

Francis is modeling for the world a servant’s heart and calling forth the best

from us; here in Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory has just published the recom-

mendations of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan, which will engage the

imagination of every parish and school for some time to come.

Whether the proclamation “Christ is risen!” is spoken in amazement in

Aramaic or written with quills on vellum in Latin, or tweeted on an

iPhone, the reality remains the same: Our lives as baptized people must

validate this proclamation. The life of Christ who is risen has been given to

us. We must receive it wholly and live it daily. Wherever we find ourselves,

there we are. And there is where salvation is possible. We have the 50 days

of Easter to celebrate all of this; we have a lifetime to ponder it.

I look forward to getting to know you, learning how I can best serve

you, and together learning how we can best serve this Risen Lord.

Your brother in Christ’s word and work,

2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Through worship, education, and service, we continue the work of Jesus.

phone: 404-636-1418 fax: 404-636-4394

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Thursdays: 8:00 p.m. in Spanish Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. y 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Emergency No./No. de Emergencia 770-890-5299 IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org Social Media/Red Social

Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org.

Reading 1: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

Reading 2: 1 John 2:1-5a

Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

To submit a prayer request, please email: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org or call the parish

office at 404-636-1418. Para solicitar una oración, por favor llame a la oficina.

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for/oremos por

quienes murieron, especialmente por: David Sprouse, Warren Sandidge, Victor Manuel

Gomez Jimenez, Bill Novak, Charlie Carscallen, Vera Mary DeWitt, Mario Moran,

Moises Molina, Gregorio Pacheco, Annette Marler, Dolores Glenkey, Christine

McLellan, Lee Ghiradini, David Callahan, Lois Poe, José Tavel, Berniece Meller, Pedro

Amador, Steven Algieri, Ashley Maynard, Clint Wheeler, and Ronald Wolfe.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for/oremos por quienes están

enfermos, especialmente por: Shanna Cosper, John Cosper, Hortensia Lopez Coutiño,

Rodolfo Moreno, Cristina Montoto, Dolly Azar, Sharisse Azar Johnson, James E.

Bentley III, Father Joseph Peek, Jeannette Lopez, Sean Elliott, Jane Kell, Selma Nort,

Oscar Matos, Ligia Florim, Betty Allen, Ana M. Casty, Lindsay Edwards, John Krol,

Andrew Ethridge, Colin Crowe, Alicia Niño, Marsha Aughtry, Isabella Pinto, Carlos

Halley, Rebecca DuVall, Desiree Hudson, and Carlos Muñiz.

LITURGY SCHEDULE

PARISH INFORMATION

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SUNDAY READINGS

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 2

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Missa Pro Populo

Father Kevin Peek

Hilda Rojas Gonzalez †

Sean Elliott

Moises Molina †

Monday 8:30 a.m. John Meyer †

Readings of the Day: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Ruth Butler †

Readings of the Day: Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Gerald & Betty Wible †

Readings of the Day: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

John J. McLaughlin †

Nancy Carolina Tovar Barrientos †

Readings of the Day: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51

Friday 8:30 a.m. Tom Silveria

Readings of the Day: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

Mary Nguyen Thi Le † Readings of the Day: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20

Leslie Shelton †

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Carlene Bollinger †

Missa Pro Populo

Juana Genchi †

Lori Ann Haydu †

Fernandez Espinoza Family

MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES DE LA MISA April 19 - April 26

PRAYERS/ORACIONES

STAFF DIRECTORY

Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228 Parochial Vicar Fr. William Hao bhao@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 242 Permanent Deacon Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Ana McQuilkin amcquilkin@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Paul Tooher ptooher@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243 Coordinator of Parish Life Elizabeth Figueroa efigueroa@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 246 Coordinator of Faith Formation Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227 Coordinator of RCIA Drew Denton ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 224 Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222 Admin. Assistant of Faith Formation Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236 Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247 Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz ymunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241 Coordinator of Communications Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226 Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

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Forms for donating flowers for the Easter season can be found online on our website at www.ihmatlanta.org or in the Narthex.

Si desean donar flores en la temporada de Pascua, visiten nuestro sitio web: www.ihmatlanta.org o el Nártex del templo para llenar un formulario.

In Memory of: George & Josephine Abraham

H.K. Allen

Edward Barnsley

J. Edward Brown

Mary LeHu Nguyen

O.C. and Rose Braun

Kay Wehr

Joseph John Esposito

Mr. & Mrs. V.E. Rains

William Leide

William Elliot

Virginia Maynard

Helen LeVorse

Dawn Ambrose

Le Thi Nguyen

Kathleen & Charles Parker

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Gillespie

Padre Pedro Jose Amador

Frank Lentini

Eduardo G. Perez

Vincent Mancinelly

Paul Hammond

Lois Poe

Georgia Carlton

Ruth Koughan Dorman

Elizabeth Rouse

Dr. H.M. Nogueiras

Ward & Frances Berry

Joseph A. Cipic, MD

Jim Bentley

Barbara Bentley

Christine McLellan

Mr. Arthur Johnson

Given By: B.J. Abraham & Geoff Abraham

Betty Allen

Diana Barnsley

Marie Z. Brown

Tam Van Bui

Mary Ann Braun

Patterson Family

Gayle Esposito

Millie Elliot

Millie Elliot

Millie Elliot

Dona & Robert Maynard

Dona & Robert Maynard

Dona & Robert Maynard

Luc & Grace Tran

Kathy Parker

Kathy Tomajko

Patricia Amador

Patricia Amador

Maria G. Perez

Mark & Tracy Mancinelly

Mark & Tracy Mancinelly

Pierson Family

Sophornia Pryor

Nancy Koughan Sandidge

Stan Rouse

Denise Nogueiras

Linda B. Cipic

Linda B. Cipic

Betty Bentley

Betty Bentley

Harrison Family

Gary Uhl

In Thanksgiving For: Bui Tu

Many Reasons for Thanks

Eduardo G. Perez & Family

Given By: Tam Van Bui

Dolores M. Pitney

Maria G. Perez

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 4

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

125 HOURS OF PRAYER ECUMENICAL SERVICE

Wednesday, May 6 From May 4 - 9, 2015, people all across Atlanta will join

together over the course of 125 hours to seek God and hear His

voice. We believe God will be glorified in us and in our

community as we are led and transformed by His Spirit.

On Wednesday, May 6, we at IHM will host an Ecumenical

Prayer Service, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the church.

CHARISMATIC VIGIL MASS

Saturday, May 16

A Charismatic Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Father Tim

Hepburn. This is an opportunity to foster awareness of the

action of the Holy Spirit in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Praise, jubilation, discernment, and receptivity to all the gifts

of the Holy Spirit help worshippers to encounter the Lord more

deeply in the liturgy. Open to anyone who desires to be led by

the Spirit in liturgy and in life. Healing prayer will follow

Mass. Contact: Linda Smith at lsmith@archatl.com or

404-920-7307.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PILGRIMAGE September 21-27

Pope Francis will be journeying to the United States this fall.

He will be in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families,

September 21-27, and you could be there too!

The price is based on the number of paying participants for the

7 day/6 night trip. See the pricing breakdown below:

Our trip requires a minimum of 40 passengers, so sign up

today! Please contact our Parish Life Coordinator, Elizabeth

Figueroa, at efigueroa@ihmatlanta.org to request more

information.

BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, May 18 We are hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 18. The

Red Cross will be in the Historic Church, 3:00-8:00 p.m.

INSTALLATION MASS FOR MONSIGNOR JOWDY

Saturday, June 13

There will be an Installation Mass for our new pastor,

Monsignor Albert Jowdy, at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on

Saturday, June 13, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of

Mary. A reception will follow in the Historic Church.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 13-17

Vacation Bible School at Immaculate Heart of Mary is

sponsored by the Parish Women's Club.

The theme for 2015 will be

"Cathletics! Training to be

Champions for Christ" and will

be held July 13-17, from 9:00

a.m. - Noon, with a closing Mass

on Sunday, July 19 at 9:00.

Please sign up to volunteer (Adults or Teens) or register your

children (rising grades Pre-K through 5th) at the following link:

http://ihmatlanta.org/vacation-bible-school.

PART-TIME DEVELOPMENT POSITION

IHM School is seeking a part-time employee for its

Development department to begin in August 2015. The position

will further development efforts including alumni relations, the

Annual Fund, grant writing, and other aspects of the overall

development program. Candidates should have excellent

communication and customer relations skills and a general

knowledge of philanthropy. Microsoft Office skills, including

database management experience, is preferred. This position

will work 20 hours per week, August-May, and will require

some weekend and evening hours. Resumes and cover letters

can be emailed to jsedlack@ihmschool.org.

SR. DAWN GEAR 50TH JUBILEE

Saturday, May 9 Please join us to honor Sister Dawn Gear, G.N.S.H. on the

occasion of her 50th Jubilee as a Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart.

Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at

St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn.

Monsignor Richard Lopez and Father Chris Monturo will

concelebrate this special Mass. Sister Dawn would love to see

everyone! Please plan to stay after Mass to greet Sister Dawn!

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

FORTUNATE FAMILIES

Sunday, April 26 Fortunate Families Atlanta, the archdiocesan approved minis-

try for families with LGBT members, will host a very special

meeting on Sunday, April 26 following the 11:00 a.m. Mass at

the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 48 MLK Jr. Drive,

Atlanta 30303. An ecumenical panel including representatives

from the Evangelical, Protestant, Jewish, and Catholic commu-

nities will discuss efforts to welcome and value their LGBT

members. All interested persons are welcome to attend this

enlightening discussion of love and acceptance. Go to

www.ffatl.org for additional information.

50-52 Participants 45-49 Participants 40-44 Participants

$867 $896 $933

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National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Catholic School

April 19, 2015 Opportunities to Provide Long-Term Support

for IHM School IHM School has a number of giving opportunities which

allow donors to make lasting gifts to IHM. The School has both

a planned giving program and endowment funds that provide

long-term support, ensuring an IHM School education will be

available for many years to come.

What is Planned Giving?

A planned gift is the best way to ensure

that your loved ones are provided for and

that your preferred philanthropies, such as IHM School, are supported as you

intend. The Immaculate Heart Society recognizes IHM School supporters who are

providing for the school in their estate planning. A planned gift to IHM School

furthers the school’s mission and leaves a lasting legacy of support.

What is an Endowment Fund?

An endowment fund is a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding. Endowment assets are

invested and each year, if fully endowed, a portion of the value of the fund is paid out to support

the fund’s purpose.

How many Endowment Funds are there at IHM School?

The School has five endowment funds. The School’s Endowment Fund, with a current principal of

$315,000, must reach $1M in principal before distributions can be made. The school has four other

endowment funds, all of which fund scholarships. Two are fully endowed while the other two must

reach $25,000 in principal before any distributions are made.

What is the purpose of IHM School’s Endowment Fund?

The two primary goals are to provide need-based scholarships and

to cultivate academic leadership through enhanced classroom

resources, professional development opportunities and funding for

continuing education programs and advanced degrees for teachers.

Please consider making a donation to IHM School’s Endowment Fund or making a planned gift. You may contribute by visiting www.ihmschool.org and choosing the “support IHM” tab, sending a donation directly to the school, or by contacting IHM School’s Development Director Jennifer Sedlack at 404-636-4488.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 6

FAITH FORMATION

Coordinator of Faith Formation Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 otorres@ihmatlanta.org

RCIA Coordinator Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 224 ddenton@ihmatlanta.org

Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

FAITH FORMATION TEAM

CALENDAR - CALENDARIO

Wednesday/Miércoles (MS) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

April 15, 22

Saturday/Sábado (K-6) 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

April 18, 25

Sunday/Domingo 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (K-6) 3:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. (HS)

April 19, 26

FIRST COMMUNION There are some important upcoming meetings for those children receiving First

Communion in May at the English Masses.

Sunday, April 19 -- Parent Meeting, 10:15 a.m., Historic Church

Friday, May 1 -- Rehearsals, IHM Church

Saturday, May 2 -- First Communion Mass, 10:00 a.m., Church

Sunday, May 3 -- First Communion Mass, 9:00 a.m., Church

¡AVISO MUY IMPORTANTE DE LA PRIMERA COMUNION! Retiro de la Primera Eucaristía: Retiro para los niños que van a celebrar su

Primera Eucaristía en las misas de español del 2 y 3 de mayo, 2015. Los niños y sus

padres explorarán, mediante historias, la creación de estandartes y otras actividades

con los temas centrales sobre la Eucaristía. Este retiro tendrá lugar el día sábado, 18

de abril, 2015 de 11:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. en la cafetería de la escuela de IHM. El

retiro es requerido para los padres y sus hijos que se están preparando para recibir la

Primera Comunión. Llamen a Alicia Guerrero al teléfono 404.636.1418 x 227 para

confirmar que se han enterado de este evento y/o si tienen preguntas.

POSITION VACANCY

Director of Faith Formation

Masters in Theology or related field plus 5

or more years of prior experience in the role

of parish faith formation required. The

Director of Faith Formation will be

responsible for facilitation and/or

coordination of elementary and middle

school faith formation, youth group, baptism

preparation, confirmation program, RCIA,

and adult education. Applicants should be

equally proficient in English and Spanish.

Salary commensurate with experience plus

an excellent benefits package.

Please send resume and letters of reference

to Reverend Mr. Robert Hauert, Parish

Administrator, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Church, 2855 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta,

GA, 30329.

Congratulations!

RCIA Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion—April 11-12, 2015

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FORMACION EN LA FE

ACTIVIDAD DE LA SEMANA

Elija una de las siguientes actividades para

seguir reflexionando sobre las lecturas del

domingo:

Pida a cada miembro de su familia que

comente una manera en que la

Resurrección de Jesús fortalece su relación

con Dios. ¿Qué pasaría si no fueran

conscientes de la vida, las enseñanzas y la

Resurrección de Jesús? ¿De qué maneras

Dios parecería distinto si no estuviera

compuesto por las cualidades de cada

persona de la Trinidad?

Haga una lista de acontecimientos en la

vida de su familia que fueron muestras de

la misericordia de Dios. Comenten por qué

esa misericordia no era merecida. ¿Exige

Dios que una persona o las personas

merezcan la misericordia?

Pregunte a cada miembro de la familia

cómo puede ser luz para un mundo en

tinieblas. ¿Puede la luz vencer a las

tinieblas? ¿Pueden las tinieblas vencer a la

luz? Piense en una linterna en un lugar

oscuro; ¿puede la oscuridad prevalecer

sobre la luz de la linterna?

ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK

Choose one of the following activities as a

way to further reflect on the Sunday

readings:

Ask each member of your family to

discuss one way in which the Resurrection

of Jesus makes their relationship with God

stronger. What would happen if they were

not aware of Jesus’ life, teachings, and

Resurrection? In what way would God

appear different if he did not possess the

qualities of each person of the Trinity?

Make a list of life events that have

occurred in the history of your family that

were examples of God's mercy. Discuss

why that mercy was not deserved. Does

God decide that one person (or persons)

deserves mercy over another?

Ask each member of the family how they

can be a light in a world of darkness. Can

light conquer darkness? Can darkness

conquer light? Think of a flashlight in a

dark place: Can the darkness prevail over

the light of the flashlight?

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Acts 3:13–15, 17–19; 1 John 2:1–5a; Luke 24:35–48 If you have ever committed a wrong for which you were terribly ashamed,

today’s First Reading may provide comfort. Peter seems to be chastising

those who have gathered around him. And indeed, a large group has gathered

in amazement, since Peter had just healed a lame man. After asking why the

people stare in wonder, Peter confronts them about their role in Jesus’ death.

But he is not sending a guilt-ridden message; he wants the people to know of

God’s mercy. Even though they turned their backs on Jesus, God will forgive.

God’s mercy is open to us, no matter the wrong we have done.

Peter knows well how Christ not only awaits us to come into union with him

but is searching us out. It is reasonable to surmise that Peter would have been

among the disciples to whom Jesus appeared, saying, “Peace be with you.”

Two disciples had just announced how they had recognized Jesus in the

breaking of the bread. Still, the disciples were startled to see Jesus. Without

prompting, Jesus explains that he is the fulfillment of what has been written

in the Scriptures.

Those in the room comprise the witnesses, but we are also witnesses. In the

document “Disciples Called to Witness,” the bishops of the United States

state that “it is through common human experiences that the Word of God is

revealed to us.” Are you open to seeing God in the actions of the Holy Spirit

in your life?

© Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Michael R. Prendergast. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1993

and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in

the U.S.A. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on September 16, 2014.

TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA

Hechos 3:13–15, 17–19; 1 Juan 2:1–5a; Lucas 24:35–48 De haber hecho algo terriblemente vergonzoso, puede servirte de

consuelo oír la primera lectura. Pedro parece estar acusando a los que lo

rodean; son muchos los asombrados porque él acaba de curar a un

paralítico. Tras preguntar que de qué se admiran, Pedro les echa en cara

su papel en la muerte de Jesús. Pero más que condenarlos, quiere que

experimenten la misericordia de Dios. Incluso si le dieron la espalda a

Jesús, Dios los perdonará. La misericordia de Dios siempre está al

alcance, no importa lo malo que hayamos hecho.

Pedro sabe bien cómo Cristo no sólo espera que estemos en unión con él

sino que siempre nos busca. Es muy probable que Pedro haya estado entre

los discípulos a los que Jesús se apareció y los saludó: “La paz esté con

ustedes”. Dos discípulos acababan de contar cómo habían reconocido a

Jesús al partir el pan, pero ahora están sorprendidos de ver a Jesús. Sin

más, Jesús les explica que él es el cumplimiento de lo anunciado en las

Escrituras. Aquellos discípulos son testigos, pero nosotros también lo

somos. En Discípulos llamados a dar testimonio, los obispos de los

Estados Unidos nos enseñan: “Es por medio de experiencias humanas

comunes que la Palabra de Dios se nos revela”. ¿Puedes percibir a Dios

en las acciones del Espíritu Santo?

© Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Texto de Michael R. Prendergast. Texto bíblico

conforme a La biblia de nuestro pueblo. Biblia del peregrino (2001). Aprobación canónica de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 30 de octubre del 2014.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Kathy Guerrero • 404-636-1418 Ext. 222 • kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org • www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry

We need volunteers! (rising 6th-12th graders)

IHM Vacation Bible School (VBS) Monday, July 13—Friday, July 17

8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

To register, please visit www.ihmatlanta.org/

vacation-bible-school. For direct questions please

email vbs@ihmatlanta.org.

Eucharistic Congress 2015 Every year

Every year in June, the

Archdiocese of Atlanta brings

Catholics together at the

Eucharistic Congress - a spiritual,

multicultural conference

celebration of Jesus truly present

in the Blessed Sacrament.

I Will Be With You Always

Archbishop Wilton Gregory has

chosen “I Will Be With You

Always" as the theme to

celebrate this year's 20th

Anniversary of the Eucharistic

Congress. A promise kept most completely in the Holy

Eucharist.

Come Make Lifetime Connections

At the Eucharistic Congress, various connections are

made that last a lifetime – friendships, spiritual

moments, and family togetherness. This is a real

opportunity to reconnect with friends, spend quiet time

in prayer.

The REVIVE! Track for Young Adults

LOCATION: Marriott Gateway Ball Room

DATE: June 5, 2015

TIME: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

This powerful Track connects with today's young adults

by combining Eucharistic adoration, spiritual reflection

and musical entertainment.

Come and be inspired by Lino Rulli, this

year's speaker and host of "The Catholic

Guy" program on SiriusXM, who will

engage you with his dynamic, humorous,

and humble style.

For more details on the Eucharistic Congress, please

visit: http://congress.archatl.com/

Sonfest

June 1-5

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

(registration closed)

Mission Possible

June 21-25

St. Oliver Plunkett, Snellville

Open to all rising 8th-12th graders

Vacation Bible School

July 13-17

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Open to all rising 6th-12th graders

The Revive! Youth Track

June 5 @ 8:00 PM

Eucharistic Congress

Open to all young adults

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STEWARDSHIP

SPACE FOR ADS

April 19: Taxes are done so what do you need to do now to plan for the future? When was the last

time you checked the beneficiary on all your retirement accounts and bank accounts?

With all the changes we go through in this world we need to keep these items up to date. You can name

the parish endowment fund at The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia as a beneficiary of these

accounts. This way the proceeds will go straight to the parish fund and no taxes will be due. Leave

insurance to the children and IRA’s and other taxable accounts to charity. To learn more about the many

ways you can create a Catholic legacy, please contact: Diane Duquette, Director of Gift Planning at The

Catholic Foundation: 404-497-9440 or email her at dduquette@cfnga.org. Also go to the foundation

website to learn more about planned gifs: www.cfnga.org.

LOVE LAVISHLY Jesus’ very life is witness and testimony to the lavish love God has for humanity. Learning to live as a

disciple calls us to love and give generously. “In Jesus’ teaching and life self-emptying is fundamen-

tal. Now, it might seem that self-emptying has little to do with stewardship, but in Jesus’ case, that is

not so. His self-emptying is not sterile self-denial for its own sake; rather, in setting aside self, he is

filled with the Father’s will, and he is fulfilled in just this way: ‘My food is to do the will of the one

who sent me and to finish his work’.”

- The Stewardship Project, Catholic Life & Faith

SECOND COLLECTIONS

Next week’s Second Collection will

benefit Catholic Home Missions. One

way that this appeal works to strengthen

home mission dioceses in the United

States is by funding seminarian

formation in poor dioceses. The blessing

of seminarians places a financial burden

on these dioceses, where educating each

seminarian costs $35-40K per year. Your support is needed for these

young men so that they might go back and serve their parishes.

Please strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to

next week’s appeal.

GIVING UPDATE

Week of April 12

Offertory Basket: $19,594.00

Electronic Giving: $5,256.54

Total Offertory: $24,850.54

2015 ANNUAL APPEAL

Have you made your pledge yet for the

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal? Visit

http://appeal.archatl.com to make your

pledge today!

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

Padre Javier Muñoz | 404-636-1418 extensión 228 | jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org

TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA 10

BAUTISMOS:

Niños menores de 7 años,

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser bautizada.

MATRIMONIOS:

Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

CONFESIONES:

Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:15 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el sacerdote.

QUINCEAÑERAS:

Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

INICIACION CRISTIANA DE

ADULTOS (RICA):

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.

¡BIENVENIDOS A CASA!

Si has estado alejado (a) de la parroquia, bienvenido (a). Comunícate con nosotros para conocerte y preséntate al sacerdote después de la Misa.

NUEVOS FELIGRESES:

Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.

19 DE ABRIL DE 2015 TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA

CARTA DEL MONSEÑOR JOWDY

Queridos hermanos en el Señor Resucitado,

¡La Iglesia sabe cómo celebrar! La noche del Sábado Santo se llena con la luz

de Cristo que, finalmente y por completo, acaba con la oscuridad. La gran Vigilia

Pascual continúa, domingo tras domingo, con reflexiones sobre el triunfo de la luz

sobre las tinieblas y de la vida sobre la muerte. ¡Estoy encantado de unirme a la

familia de IHM durante este tiempo de vida nueva!

Este es un momento propicio para nuevos comienzos: Durante la Pascua,

semana tras semana, las lecturas de los Hechos de los Apóstoles nos recordarán del

obrar del Espíritu Santo en nuestros ancestros cristianos; el Papa Francisco nos

muestra cada día con su ejemplo lo que es ser un siervo de Cristo y nos pide lo mejor

de nosotros; aquí en Atlanta, el Arzobispo Gregory acaba de publicar las

recomendaciones del Plan Pastoral Arquidiocesano, el cual involucrará por algún

tiempo, la participación de cada parroquia y escuela.

Aunque la proclamación "¡Cristo ha resucitado!" sea dicha con asombro en

arameo, escrita en latín sobre un pergamino, o sea enviada por un mensaje en un

iPhone, la realidad sigue siendo la misma: Como bautizados, nuestras vidas deben dar

fe de esta proclamación. La vida de Cristo, quien ha resucitado, se nos ha dado a

nosotros. Debemos recibirla en su totalidad y vivirla diariamente. Dondequiera que

nos encontremos debemos proclamar a Cristo Resucitado. Es ahí donde se encuentra

la salvación. Nosotros tenemos 50 días de Pascua para celebrar la Resurrección de

nuestro Señor, pero tenemos toda una vida para meditar sobre ella.

Espero con ansias llegar a conocerlos, aprender cómo puedo servirles, y

juntos aprender cómo podemos servirle mejor a nuestro Señor Resucitado.

Su hermano en la palabra y la obra de Cristo,

IHMATLANTA.ORG/ESPANOL 11

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

OFERTORIO SEMANAL 11 y 12 de abril Ofertorio en Misa: $19,594.00 Contribución Electrónica: $5,256.54 Ofertorio Total: $24,850.54

¡Gracias por su contribución; que el Señor premie su generosidad! Su colaboración ayuda a que nuestros ministerios sigan funcionando en nuestra parroquia de IHM.

LECTURAS DE ESTE DOMINGO: I Lectura: Hechos 3:13-15, 17-19 II Lectura: 1 Juan 2:1-5a Evangelio: Lucas 24:35-48

LECTURAS DEL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO: I Lectura: Hechos 4: 8-12 II Lectura: 1 Juan 3:1-2 Evangelio: Juan 10:11-18

SEGUNDA COLECTA La próxima semana realizaremos el Llamado

para las Misiones Católicas. Una manera

en que este llamado funciona para fortalecer

a las diócesis misioneras en Estados Unidos

es otorgando fondos para la formación de

seminaristas en las diócesis pobres. La

bendición de los seminaristas pone una carga

financiera en estas diócesis en donde la

educación de cada seminarista cuesta entre

$35 a 40 mil dólares al año. Su apoyo es

necesario para que estos jóvenes puedan regresar y servir en sus parroquias.

Por favor, fortalezca la Iglesia en casa dando una generosa donación al

llamado de la próxima semana.

CONGRESO EUCARISTICO 2015

APUNTEN LA FECHA—5 y 6 de junio

El Congreso Eucarístico es la gran celebración anual donde se reúne toda la

comunidad de católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta de toda raza, cultura e

idioma en compañía de nuestros pastores: el Arzobispo Wilton Gregory, el

Obispo Auxiliar Luis Zarama, el Obispo Auxiliar David Talley, nuestros

sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos y religiosas, seminaristas, movimientos y

grupos, para adorar y dar gracias al Señor Jesucristo, presente en la

Eucaristía. En la sesión en español, con capacidad para unas seis mil

personas, tendremos presentaciones con invitados especiales que nos

ayudarán a profundizar nuestro conocimiento de la presencia divina de Cristo.

Alabaremos al Señor a través de la música, tendremos tiempo para la oración

y finalizaremos la tarde con la Santa Misa.

Habrá una sesión aparte sólo para niños de 5 a 11 años de edad el sábado, 6

de junio. El cupo es limitado—regístrense hoy. Para registrar los, vaya al

sitio http://congress.archatl.com/coordinators/kid-track-registration/

La Arquidiócesis está buscando voluntarios que puedan ayudar en el evento.

Si le gustaría ser voluntario, por favor visite el sitio

http://congress.archatl.com

EL VATICANO– VIDEOGRAFIA EN ESPAÑOL

Lo invitamos a visitar la página en español de

El Vaticano (https://www.youtube.com/user/

vaticanes). Encontrarás videos de fácil acceso

sobre los discursos del Papa Francisco y

hasta un calendario con eventos próximos

futuros, que podrás poner en tu calendario

con un recordatorio, para mantenerte al tanto

de la catequesis e intervenciones pontificas.

BULA DE CONVOCACIÓN DEL JUBILEO EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA MISERICORDIA Puede leer el documento completo en el sitio:

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/es/

apost_letters/documents/papa-

francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiae-

vultus.html

CONOZCAMOS NUESTRA FE CATÓLICA Este sitio web ofrece 63 folletos imprimibles

con material teológicamente sólido, pero

explicado de manera sencilla y hasta

divertida! Los temas son muy variados, van

desde los Sacramentos, Apologética Virtudes,

entre otros. Visite el sitio: http://

laverdadcatolica.org/Conozcamos%

20nuestra%20fe.htm

INFORMACION DE FE