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

The Giving Tree

helps make Christmas a day of joy for many in need throughout our commu-

nity. Starting November 19, choose a gift tag from the tree, purchase and

wrap the requested gift, and affix the tag to the outside of the wrapped gift.

Please return the gift to the narthex no later than Sunday, December 3.

is Monday,

December 4, at 7:00 p.m. Our parish priests will have the assistance of a

number of neighboring priests in the celebration of the sacrament. Plan now

to make this healing evening part of your preparation for Christmas.

, December 8, is the patronal feast of

the Catholic Church in the United States and a holy day of

obligation. Come honor the Mother of the Redeemer at

Mass on Thursday evening at the 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

(Spanish), or at 8:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon or 7:00 p.m. Mass-

es on Friday.

is Tuesday, December 12. Everyone is invited to

join our Hispanic parishioners for the 7:00 p.m. Mass in

Spanish in honor of the Blessed Mother. Mass will also

be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. in English.

As

we hear the gospel of the Annunciation by the angel Gabriel to Mary, we will offer a

special blessing for expectant mothers during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the Fourth Sun-

day of Advent, December 24. All are welcome.

The presider at the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses

today is Father John Adamski, the retired

pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in

the Old Fourth Ward. Please give Father

John a warm welcome and a word of

thanks for assisting us during Monsignor

Al’s vacation this weekend.

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. 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. Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 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

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Reading 1: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for: Julie Monahan, Robert Leo Watson, Sabino Hernandez Acuñe, Bill Bezaire, Jesus Nandi Hernandez, Wyatt Vallee, Alexander Vallee, Howard Hoge, and Craig Cavalli.

Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for: Purita Guzman, Norma Hatheway, Walter Hoch, Leslie Tsui, Robert Munroe, Kay Reese, Tera Doughlas, Janis Dotson, Dylan Diaz Tinoco, Julia Robinson, Howard Johnson, Deacon Bob Hauert, Barbara Hawthorne, Millie Elliott, Eduardo Sarmiento Lopez, Brenda Markham, Francie Mooney, and Brenda Uhler.

Saturday, November 18

The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints

Peter and Paul; Saint Rose Philippine

Duchesne (Optional)

Wisdom 18:14-16, 19:6-9; Luke 18:1-8

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Jo Valentine †

Frankie Maloof †

Jose Francisco Armas †

Sunday, November 19

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31;

1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

For the people of the parish

Isabella Pinto †

Manuel Zaa †

Kim Littress

Monday, November 20

Weekday in Ordinary Time

1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;

Luke 18:35-43

8:30 a.m. Doris Valentino †

Tuesday, November 21

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin

Mary (Memorial)

2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Luke 19:1-10

8:30 a.m. William Bezaire †

Wednesday, November 22

Saint Cecilia (Memorial)

2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Luke 19:11-28

8:30 a.m. Marston Family

Thursday, November 23

Thanksgiving Day

Sirach 50:22-24; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Luke

17:11-19

10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Friday, November 24

Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions

(Memorial)

1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; Luke 19:45-48

8:30 a.m. Ceara Hughes Winkowski

Saturday, November 25

Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Optional)

1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Luke 20:27-40

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Peek-Roche Family

Charles Parker †

Alana Chavez †

Sunday, November 26

Solemnity of Christ the King

Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-

26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Wayne Parish †

Mary Elizabeth Prather †

For the people of the parish

Linda Wagner †

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Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228

Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 230

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez mperales@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton, Ph.D. ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips ephillips@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247

Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

Professional Counseling (fee-based) is available in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. At 678-310-8122.

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Because of an early holiday publishing

deadline, the offertory information for

the weekend of November 11 & 12 will

be printed in the next bulletin.

This weekend’s second collection is for

the Campaign for Human Development.

Next weekend’s collection is for the

IHM Debt Reduction Fund.

If you still have a pledge balance to the 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, please

complete your payments as soon as possible.

We have surpassed our parish goal for this year’s Annual Appeal! That means that

pledges fulfilled through the end of the year will be returned to IHM without any

archdiocesan assessment! So every $1.00 given to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

now is worth about $1.30 placed in the parish offertory! This is a generous provision

that we should be taking maximum advantage of!

If you have not made a pledge yet and you wish to be part of the 2017 Archbishop’s

Annual Appeal to support the works of the Catholic Church in the north half of Geor-

gia, please visit ihmatlanta.org or appeal.archatl.com, or contact Nancy Stoehr 404-

920-7600 or annualappeal@archatl.com.

Thank you for your good stewardship of IHM and the Catholic Church!

We are hoping to have as many teens as we can experience Catholic Heart Work

Camp (high school mission trip) and Edge Summer Camp (middle school Catholic

camp) next summer. Your donation will help our youth groups to be able to encoun-

ter Christ in a new and meaningful way through these experiences.

Now through November 26, visit www.iGiveCatholic.org to make an advanced

#iGiveCatholic gift in support your IHM parish family or “Give Catholic” on Giving

Tuesday, November 28. Just search for “Immaculate Heart of Mary” in the search

box and Give Catholic!

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thursday, November 23

On Thanksgiving Day our bilingual Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome

to place a basket with a portion of their Thanksgiving meal on the steps of the

altar before Mass; the food will be blessed during the Mass.

Begin your celebration of this great national holiday with the Church’s great act

of thanksgiving, the Eucharist!

THANK YOU FROM THE IHM AIDS MINISTRY The IHM AIDS Ministry gives a big heartfelt thank you to our fellow parishion-

ers for your generous donations to the 2017 AIDS Walk Atlanta on behalf of our

clergy and Team Immaculate Heart of Mary! Because of your generosity, we

exceeded our goal and raised $10,731 to support Living Room, Inc’s housing

programs.

Your kind and generous donations help ensure that homeless HIV+ individuals

and families can live in a safe, secure environment until a more permanent hous-

ing solution can be secured.

Housing is fundamental to treatment for HIV, providing health and hope for

those who need it most.

Thank you again!

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

The Vigil of Christmas

Sunday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Mass for families with small children (English)

6:00 p.m. Mass (English)*

8:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

12:00 Midnight Mass (English)*

The Solemnity of Christmas

Monday, December 25

9:00 a.m. Mass (English)*

11:30 a.m. Mass (English)*

1:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

*Music of the season begins thirty minutes before Mass.

CHERUBS, SHEPHERDS, SHEEP, AND SINGERS NEEDED! At the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, we

will present a silent Gospel tableaux with the

help of parishioners ages 4-7. There will also

be a children’s choir that will sing (Grades 2

to 8) at the Mass. The mandatory rehearsal

for the tableaux will be Saturday, December

23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The one and only re-

quired rehearsal for the choir will be Saturday,

December 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

If your child(ren) would like to be a part of

either the tableaux or the choir, please contact

Jeff Bush at jbush@ihmaltanta.org.

GRIEFSHARE GriefShare is a bereavement support group

open to anyone in our community or parish,

sponsored by the Stepping Stones Ministry.

The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45

p.m., starting on September 6. We will dis-

cuss a different topic at each session. All are

welcome to join us as their schedule allows.

For more information about the program,

contact Margaretann Harris via email at

griefshare@ihmatlanta.org or by phone at 404

-483-3559.

IHM SCHOOL AUCTION We are excited to announce our Spring Auc-

tion Fundraiser, “Light up the Night with

Denim and Diamonds”, on Saturday, February

3, 2018. Organized exclusively by parent vol-

unteers, this event raises funds to support the

school, including academic enhancements and

capital improvements. We encourage you to

consider donating merchandise or services to

this auction. You can do so online at

www.501auctions.com/ihmauction or using

the paper forms found in the Narthex.

The Solemnity of Christmas

Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. 404-636-1418, ext. 223 ddenton@ihmatlanta.org

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

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

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips 404-636-1418, ext. 222 ephillips@ihmatlanta.org

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 241 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Come celebrate the new liturgical year in the

historic church, following the 9:00, 1:30, and

5:00 Masses on Sunday, December 3, the First

Sunday in Advent.

Come hear beautiful Advent music, learn

Advent customs from around the world and

make Advent wreaths and other crafts for the

home. All are welcome.

Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful

discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study

meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith? Contact Drew Denton

for more information.

Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15 IHM School Library

There will be no Adult Faith Formation today.

In observance of the Thanksgiving break, there will be no faith formation

programs (G.I.F.T., The Edge, Lifeteen) on November 19 or November 26.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We’ll see you in Advent!

The Liturgy of the Word for Children offers children, ages 4-7, the opportunity to

hear God’s Word in an accessible and engaging format. We offer the children’s litur-

gy during 9:00 a.m. Mass throughout the upcoming school year.

There will be no children’s liturgy on Sunday, November 26.

The Role of the Church in Healing the Racial Divide December 10, 10:15-11:15

IHM School Library

The Myth of Race, or the idea that there are separate inferior and superior human

races, is in direct opposition of the teachings of Christ and the doctrine of the Catho-

lic Church. Yet acts of racism persist within the Church because we have been so

indoctrinated in the Myth of Race that we cannot see how this mindset undercuts the

very Gospel that we are called to proclaim to the world. But there is hope! Steven

Jones (M.Div., J.D.), the founder of ARROW—the Alliance to Reunite and Repair

Our World—will join us to share his vision for how the Church can become a beacon

of hope and a leader in healing the racial divide in America. All are welcome.

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence · www.ihmschool.org

IHM SCHOOL AUCTION We are excited to announce our Spring Auction Fundraiser,

“Light up the Night with Denim and Diamonds”, on Saturday,

February 3, 2018. Organized exclusively by parent volunteers,

this event raises funds to support the school, including academ-

ic enhancements and capital improvements.

We encourage you to consider donating merchandise or ser-

vices to this auction. You can do so online at

www.501auctions.com/ihmauction or using the paper forms

found in the Narthex.

OPEN HOUSE IHM parishioners, please join us for one of our two remaining

Open Houses on Monday, December 4 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. or

Wednesday, January 10 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Take this opportunity to meet with students, teachers and par-

ents and Experience the Beauty of a Catholic Education.

Kindly RSVP to Meaghan Schroeder:

admissions@ihmschool.org or by phone 404-636-4488.

Looking forward to seeing you!

CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP June 17-22, 2018 The Catholic Heart Work Camp in Hardeeville, South Caroli-

na is for teens in the 9th grade & up. A $100 deposit reserves

your spot!

Go to http://ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry to sign up!

This mission trip counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all

service hours for Marist for 2018-2019! Go to

www.heartworkcamp.com to get a first glimpse at what it’s all

about.

CORE TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED! We are still in need of a few good adults to be CORE mem-

bers for Lifeteen and Edge. Please contact Elaine Phillips at

ephillips@ihmatlanta.org for more information. Edge &

Lifeteen meet on Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP June 4-9, 2018 This is an awesome week of FUN & FAITH in Dahlonega,

GA for 6th-8th graders. The total cost is $550 and a $100

deposit is needed to save your spot!

Go to ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry to sign up!

Questions? Email ephillips@ihmatlanta.org.

UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECTS Need service hours? Come help at the CdLS 5K race on Sat-

urday, December 2, from 9:15-11:30 a.m. in Medlock Park.

Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/cdls5k.

GRACE SCHOLARS

Make a difference in the life of a child · Say YES to GRACE Scholars · Qualify for a 100% state tax credit

GRACE Scholars is a scholarship organization serving Catholic K-12 schools in Georgia. Contributions to GRACE qualify for a

100 percent credit against Georgia income taxes. You may designate your contribution to IHM School, as well as other schools in

the Archdiocese. All scholarships are need-based, and without GRACE assistance, many of these students would be unable to at-

tend Catholic schools.

GRACE is now receiving pre-registrations for 2018 tax credits. You can submit your pre-registration online at

www.gracescholars.org. You can also submit a paper form. To participate in 2018, you must pre-register during 2016. For

preferred treatment, make sure your pre-registration reaches GRACE by December 15, 2017. Log on to: www.gracescholars.org to

sign up. It takes just three minutes to make a difference in the life of a child!

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.

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

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

Llamar a la oficina por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

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.

La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 404-620-1492.

I Lectura: Proverbios 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 II Lectura: 1 Tesalonicenses 5:1-6 Evangelio: Mateo 25:14-30

El ofertorio del 11 y 12 de

noviembre será incluido en el

próximo boletín.

La colecta de esta fin de semana irá a la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo

Humano (CCHD).

Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al Fondo de Reducción de la

deuda de IHM.

de nuestra

parroquia, tendrá lugar el lunes, 4 diciembre, a las 7:00 p.m., durante este servicio,

sacerdotes de las parroquias de los alrededores asistirán en la celebración del Sacra-

mento. Incluya esta noche de preparación y reconcili-

ación en sus planes de Navidad.

, es el 8 de diciembre y es

la fiesta patronal de la iglesia católica en los Estados

Unidos y un día sagrado de obligación. Vengan a hon-

rar a la madre del Redentor en la Misa de Vigilia el

jueves a las 7:00 p.m., el Viernes a las 8:30 a.m., a las

12:00 del mediodía, o 7:00 p.m. (español).

es el martes 12 de diciembre.

Todos están invitados a unirse a nosotros en la Misa

en español en honor de la Santísima Virgen a las 7:00

p.m., también se celebrará misa en inglés a las 8:30

a.m.

En el Día de Acción de Gracias, nuestra misa bilingüe será a las 10:00 a.m. Todos son

bienvenidos a traer una canasta llena con una porción de su cena de acción de gracias

y ponerla en el altar antes de la misa; la comida será bendecida durante la misa.

Comiencen la celebración de este gran día nacional con la gran acción de gracias de la

iglesia, ¡la eucaristía!

El Ministerio del SIDA de IHM da sus gracias del fondo se su corazon a nuestros

compañeros feligreses por sus donativos generosos a la Caminata del SIDA de

Atlanta del 2017 de parte de nuestro clero y Equipo IHM! Debido a su generosidad,

hemos excedido nuestra meta y colectamos casi $11,000 para apoyar programas de

alojamiento de Living Room, Inc.

Sus donativos amables y generosos ayudan asegurar que personas VIH positivas y sus

familias sin alojamiento pueden vivir en un ambiente seguro y salvo hasta que una

solución de alojamiento más permanente puede ser asegurado. El alojamiento es

fundamental para el tratamiento del VIH, proveyendo salud y esperanza para ellos que

más lo necesitan.

¡Gracias de nuevo!