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

Dear friends in the Risen Lord,

As you read this, I’ll be on my way to a week of vacation followed by a week of study at Georgetown University. In between the two, I’ll return for a few hours next Sunday to celebrate Pentecost with you and to enjoy our International Potluck Supper. I hope to see many of you there.

In the last hours before I departed, I saw a movie that I can’t stop thinking and talking about: The Biggest Little Farm. It’s a 90-minute documentary about the 8-year quest of filmmaker John Chester and his wife, Molly, a chef, as they decamp from their small San-ta Monica apartment with their rescue mutt to 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream of farming in harmony with nature.

Based on that synopsis alone, I can imagine your eyes glazing over! But please trust me: This is a film you will want to see—for its breathtaking cinematography, engaging characters (human and other!) as well as its thoughtful themes. (Parental warning: alt-hough the film is rated PG and contains no human sex or violence, it’s all about “the birds and the bees,” and nature’s cycle of life, death and rebirth, in a way that could be distressing for young children.)

Although this is not a faith-based film, it is nonetheless a beautiful artistic elaboration on many of the themes of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical letter, Laudato Sí: On the Care of our Common Home. In fact, as the film progressed, these words from the encyclical came to mind:

If we approach nature and the environment without… openness to awe and wonder, if we no longer speak the language of fraternity and beauty in our relationship with the world, our attitude will be that of masters, consumers, ruthless exploiters, unable to set limits on their immediate needs. By contrast, if we feel intimately united with all that exists, then sobriety and care will well up spontaneously (#11).

(It made The Biggest Little Farm even better to learn that Molly Chester is a cousin once removed of IHM’s own Nikki VanDerGrinten, the founder of our Laudato Sí Action Team!)

Your brother in Christ’s word and work,

We thank Father Victor Galier, pastor of St. Anthony’s Church

in the West End and Father John Adamski,

the retired pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church

in the Old Fourth Ward, who assist us this weekend

while Monsignor Al is away.

Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: George Heyburn, Molly Mancini, John Worrell, Kathleen Kelly, Luliana Leal Duran, Hermila Espino, Francie Mooney, Joanne Novack, Brenda Uhler, Carmen Leong, Carol Homrich, Gavin Galtere, Patrick Belden, Russell Parris, Vera Zuercher, Walter Nied, Jr., Josefina Lopez Rodriguez, Doris Azizkhan, Gusto Flores Santos, Rebecca DuVall, Elijio Ortiz Bartolon, Eleanor Wilt, Jan Burdette, Leo Ramirez Mansour.

And please pray for all the sick, especially: Bill Markham, Elaine Noland, Alicia Solano, John Just, Dona Maynard, Maria Garcia Silva, Sarah Noblitt, Jane Nied, Brenda Markham, Willy Delgado Rubén Díaz, Mary DeCicco, Rosalie Krol, Houston D. Smith, Jr., Euclides Peralta, Bill Hogan, Jalisa Norton, Elizabeth Wenberger, Mary Wearing, Carlos Muñiz, Enriqueta Padilla, Raymond Caron, Jose Marquez, Terry Weaver, Matt Drake, Barbara Sheehan, Lili Cuellar.

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. (except Holy Saturday) 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.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered monthly following the Saturday 4:00 mass and the Sunday 1:30 Spanish mass, and is available at other times by appointment with a priest.

Catholic patients in metro area hospitals receive the sacraments from the neighbor-ing Catholic parish; priests, deacons and Eucharistic ministers from IHM will visit whenever possible. Please call the parish office if you or a family member will be hospitalized or homebound.

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

IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488

Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org

Bulletin Notices: Please submit your request by email 10 days in advance. Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes: msoren@ihmatlanta.org.

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Saturday, June 1 St. Justin Martyr Acts 18:23-28; John 16-23b-28

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Joanne Novack †

For all the people of the parish

Oscar Ayala Lopez †

Sunday, June 2 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Hermila Espino †

Walter Nied †

Florentino Suarez †

Russell Parris †

Monday, June 3 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Acts 20:19:1-8; John 16:29-33

8:30 a.m.

Walter & Mary Alice Foster †

Tuesday, June 4 Easter Weekday Acts 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a

8:30 a.m.

Walter Nied †

Wednesday, June 5 St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Acts 20:28-38; John 17:11b-19

8:30 a.m.

Fr. Buk-Bae John Yang †

Thursday, June 6 Easter Weekday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Gerald Brandal †

Esperanza Sequeira †

Friday, June 7 Easter Weekday Acts 25:13b-21; John 21:15-19

8:30 a.m.

Tom Novack

Saturday, June 8 Easter Weekday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; John 20-25

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

D.L Merrill Jr.

For all people of the parish

For all people of the parish

Sunday, June 9 PENTECOST SUNDAY Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 14:15-16

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

For all people of the parish

For all people of the parish

For all people of the parish

For all people of the parish

IHMATLANTA.ORG

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HANDYMAN If you need a handyman to help with small jobs around the house, you can hire a Safe Environment-approved volunteer from the IHM St. Vincent de Paul Confer-ence to help you with your work. Simply make a donation SVDP of $25.00 for every hour the volunteer spends on your job. This is a win, win, win situation: we help you, you help SVDP, and SVDP helps many in need. If you need assistance with small jobs around the house, call 770-986-4996 and ask for Dirk.

OFFERTORY

May 25 & 26 Offertory : $9,364.00 Electronic Offertory : $9,782.25 Total Offertory: $19,146.25

Parish Debt Reduction $ 2,961.00

SECOND COLLECTIONS This week’s second collection is for Mustard Seed Communities.

Next weekend’s second collection is for our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Father Carlos G. Ortega Valera cortega@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

Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren msoren@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

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

Bookkeeper Allen Butler abutler@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243

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

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

Youth Minister Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

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

Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

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

Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White swhite@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 232

Director of Operations Dennis O’Leary doleary@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 335

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

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

“Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: ‘Holy Father, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one….’” — John 17:20-21

It is through the stewardship of sharing our blessings with others, and caring for their needs, that we truly become one Body of Christ. Let us always pray to God our Father that we recognize these opportunities as they arise.

HAVE YOU REMEMBERED IHM IN YOUR WILL? A bequest to your parish will allow you to continue in death the Christian steward-ship you practice in life. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia can assist you in remembering IHM in your Will. Those who make a bequest or a planned gift to IHM become members of the parish Legacy Society and the Archdiocesan Deo Gratias Society. For more information, contact Juliette Greco of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia at jgreco@cfnga.org or 404-497-9440.

When working with the poor, disadvantages are never far. In a recent case, this was very evident.

A lady who is currently on disability reached out to St. Vincent de Paul because her rent money had been stolen. She leaves in an apartment complex in an area where crime is extremely high. As a result of robbery, she was late on her rent and late fees where starting to pile up. This situation was adding stress to her and the lives of her niece and her three children. Would eviction be far behind?

And then a miracle occurred! Turned out there was no robbery. A good Samaritan found the money order and turned it into the Leasing Office! And the leasing manager waived the late fee, too! Our Vincentians were most pleased of course. This outcome is quite rare indeed. Happily, this situation resolved itself and the family was able to pay the rent on their own.

Most of the time, our neighbors in need are not so fortunate, and their needs go on. Thankfully, due to the support of our IHM parishioners, St. Vincent de Paul is able to keep helping the poor overcome many obstacles that come their way.

If a parishioner needs help, they can call 678-892-6163. If you would like more information about volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul, reach out to Robin Patton at robinmpatton@gmail.com.

55 & OLDER IHMers LUNCHEON June 27 The 55 & Older IHMers Group invite you to a luncheon on Thursday, June 27 at 11:30 am in the Historic Church. As promised, Brandt Ross will present “The History of Base-ball.” Fun for men AND women! You’ll hear about the greatest play in baseball; players who were heroes, a little about Jackie Robinson and more! To RSVP, call Gaby at the church office. You will not be confirmed until you have stopped by and paid $12. (Note slight increase in luncheon cost.) RSVP by Tuesday, June 25 with cash or check payable to IHM, notation: IHMERS Luncheon. Questions, call or email “B.J.” Abraham at bjstory@hotmail.com or 404-633-3277.

SOCCER IS BACK! This summer we are going to start registering all the boys and girls in grades K-8 for our soccer league that begins in August. We had a successful season last year and we want to keep growing, but we need your support! Everyone is wel-come to participate, and we also need volunteers over the age of 18 who like to participate as coaches or assistants. You do not need to have experience. We will have more details in the next newsletters. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Guerrero at 404-636-1418 ext. 241 or email her at kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org.

FOCOLARE MOVEMENT’S MARIAPOLIS July 4-7 If you and/or your family are looking for a different kind of experience this summer, something that is not simply a vaca-tion or a retreat, then the Focolare Movement’s Mariapolis (“City of Mary”) in Monteagle, TN July 4-7, might be just for you. Registration is now open! The Focolare Movement, founded in Italy in 1943 by Servant of God Chiara Lubich, promotes ideals of unity and universal brotherhood and oper-ates in 180 nations with over 140,000 members. The word “Focolare” is Italian for “hearth” or “family fireside.” For more information about the Mariapolis, email southregion-f@focolare.us or call 404-228-4962. For more information about Focolare, visit https://www.focolare.org/usa/ or https://www.focolare.org/ for the international site.

FATHER’S DAY NOVENA Monsignor Al and Father Carlos will offer a novena of mass-es for the intentions of our fathers, living and deceased, be-ginning on Father's Day. If you would like to participate in this novena, please submit your father’s name on the form enclosed with your June church envelopes. Extras are availa-ble in the church narthex.

SHARE YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURES Help us celebrate the universality of the Catholic Church. As you travel near or far this summer, share a selfie in front of the churches you visit along the way. Post them to Facebook or Instagram using #IHMtravels. Keep us posted! #IHMtravels

INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK SUPPER June 9 The Pentecost International Potluck Supper is next Sunday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Church, hosted by the RCIA community. Bring a double portion of your favorite family recipe to share with everyone. We hope to see you there! RSVP at www.ihmatlanta.org/Pentecost.

PARISH PICNIC! Saturday, September 28 Save the date for the IHM Parish Picnic, and come enjoy a day of food, fun and fellowship!

Each year the Eucharistic Congress brings together Catholics from across the archdiocese and the country to celebrate the visible, living presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The Arch-diocese of Atlanta invites you to join us for this year’s Eu-charistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center, June 21 and 22.

The theme of the 2019 Eucharistic Congress comes from Luke 22:19, “This is My Body Given Up for You.” Let’s welcome the Lord, who gave his life for us, into our hearts.

PENTECOST INTERCESSIONS June 8 & 9

Next weekend we will once again mark the Solemnity of Pentecost by offering the intercessions at Mass in the various languages spoken in our parish commu-nity. If you would be willing to trans-late a brief petition and read it during

one of our Pentecost Masses, please email Shelly White at swhite@ihmatlanta.org. Thank you for helping us celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit, creating from the many human languages one voice to proclaim one faith.

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.

If you are thinking about becoming Catholic or interested in learning

more about the Catholic faith, please contact Drew Denton in the parish

office.

Director Drew Denton ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241 Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

FAITH FORMATION ENROLLMENT 2019-2020 Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is now open to all parishioners. Enroll online at ihmatlanta.org/enrollment. Hard copies of enrollment forms are availa-ble in the parish office.

GETTING TO KNOW OUR FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS What is the GIFT Program? Growing in Faith Together (GIFT), our parish Sunday school for elementary-age children, supports parents in their effort to fulfill the promise they made at their child’s baptism: “to bring him/her up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor.” We seek to help parents pass the Cath-olic faith on to their children and make it come alive in their everyday life.

During the 2019-20 school year, classes will take place in the IHM Elementary School building during one of two time slots on Sundays:

Morning Session: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Evening Session: 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Led by trained catechists, children learn in grade-level groups of 10-20 students while parents participate in concurrent adult faith formation offerings. All classes are taught in English, using the bilingual Finding God curriculum from Loyola Press. When is my child eligible to receive First Holy Communion? In accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines, a student may be considered eligible to receive the Eucharist next year if he or she:

Is a baptized Catholic who attends Mass regularly

Is in the 2nd grade or older

Received religious education during the 2018-2019 school year, either at a Catholic school or in a parish program (i.e., our GIFT program).

Is also enrolled in religious education for the 2019-2020 school year, either at a Catholic school or a parish program.

ATLANTA CATECHIST CONFERENCE

Saturday, August 17, 2019 Renaissance Waverly Hotel Galleria Parkway, Atlanta

For new and returning catechists, youth ministry volunteers,

and all who want to enrich their faith.

Registration is now open! Learn more and register at

www.atlcatechistconference.com

EDGE SUMMER CAMP June 17-22 10 middle schoolers will be traveling up to Camp Hidden Lake, along with a couple adult leaders from our church, for a week long Catholic Summer Camp! Please keep these young teens in your prayers- for them to have an amazingly fun week, to make new friends, and to grow in their faith and relationship with Christ. Thank you for your prayers!

CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP July 21-26 On July 21-26, 20 members from IHM will be traveling and working in Greensboro, NC. While there the teens and adult leaders will be serving people in the community who are in need- being the salt and light of the world! Please pray for us, that we have a safe trip, and that the Holy Spirit works through us and on our hearts as well. If you are interested in sponsoring a teen, or helping a teen to pay for their mission trip please contact Michele McPheely, mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org. Thank you for your prayers and support!

YOUTH MINISTRY AND CONFIRMATION For parents of all high schoolers and Confirmandi for the 2019-2020 year, please check the bulletin for a parent-student meeting in early August regarding next school year’s sessions and preparation.

FUNDRAISER FOR CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP June 24 Save the date to join us for a meal that means something! On Monday, June 24 from 5:00pm-9:00pm you will find teens and leaders from CHWC at Chipotle on 2963 N. Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. This location will be offering us 33% of the sales that evening, but you have to make sure to show them the picture below. You can take a picture of this and show them the picture on your phone, but make sure to do so before you pay! This will really help our teens who are still fundraising money to pay for this summer mission trip. Thank you so much for supporting our parish’s teens!

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

CONSIDERING CATHOLIC EDUCATION? IHM School is accepting applications for limited openings for the 2019-20 school year . If you are interested in learning more about how to pursue a Catholic education for your child, please contact Admissions Director, Meaghan Schroeder at 404-636-

4488 or admissions@ihmschool.org.

25 & 26 de mayo Ofertorio : $ 9,364.00 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 9,782.25 Ofertorio Total $ 19,146.25

Reducción de Deuda $ 2,961.00

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana será para la Comunidad de Semillas de Mostaza.

El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta será para la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de Nuestra Parroquia.

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 Carlos Ortega 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.

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 678-310-8122.

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

Hechos 1:1-11 Efesios 1:17-23 Lucas 24:46-53

Cuando se trabaja con los pobres, las desventajas tienden a aparecer. En un caso reciente, literalmente esta fue la situación.

Una señora con discapacidades solicitó ayuda al San Vincent de Paul porque dijo que le habían robado su cheque para el pago de su arriendo. Ella vive en una zona difícil donde hay mucho crimen y los riesgos están permanentemente en esta área. Como resultado, se demoró para realizar su pago y los cargos por mora se aumen-taron $100 cada uno. Esto, por supuesto, causó en ella muchísimo estrés, a su so-brina y a sus tres hijos. ¿Qué tan lejos estarían de ser desalojadas? ¡Y entonces ocu-rrió un milagro!

Resulta que el cheque no fue robado. Un buen Samaritano lo encontró y lo entregó en la oficina de arrendamiento. Y el administrador de arrendamientos también eli-minó la multa de $100. Nuestros Vicentinos estaban muy contentos, por supuesto. Ya que esta situación es muy difícil de que pase. Afortunadamente, esta situación se resolvió muy fácil y la familia pudo pagar el alquiler por su cuenta.

Sin embargo, en la mayoría de las veces, nuestros vecinos necesitados no son tan afortunados y sus necesidades continúan. Afortunadamente, debido al apoyo de nuestros feligreses de IHM, el San Vicente de Paul puede seguir ayudando a los pobres a superar muchos obstáculos que se les presentan.

Si un feligrés necesita ayuda, puede llamar al 678-892-6163. Si desea obtener más información sobre el voluntariado con San Vincent de Paul, comuníquese con Ro-bin Patton a robinmpatton@gmail.com.

CENA INTERNACIONAL DE PENTECOSTÉS 9 de junio ¡Pentecostés está a solo 3 semanas! La Cena Internacional es el domingo de Pente-costés, el 9 de junio. Planea ahora para estar con nosotros, y lleve una receta doble de su plato favorito de la familia para compartir con todos. Regístrese a www.ihmatlanta.org/Pentecost. Todos son bienvenidos.

EL CAMBIO QUE UNO CREA 24 de junio Haz que la cena sea un acto generoso uniéndote a nosotros en un evento de recau-dación de fondos para apoyar a IHM. Acude a Chipotle de 2963 N. Druid Hills Rd el lunes 24 de junio entre las 5:00pm y las 9:00pm. Dile al cajero que estas apo-yando a IHM y el 33% de tu compra será donada a IHM.

DÍA DEL PADRE NOVENA Monseñor Al y el padre Carlos ofrecerán una novena de misas por las intenciones de nuestros padres, vivos y difuntos, comenzando el Día del Padre. Si desea parti-cipar en esta novena, envíe el nombre de su padre en el formulario que se adjunta con los sobres de la iglesia de junio. Hay mas sobres en el nártex de la iglesia.