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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 Coming Lord, If your house isnt decorated for Christmas yet, dont worry. Youre in good company: the Roman Catholic Church! As you have seen over the last few weekends, the simplicity of our Advent environment stands in stark contrast to the extravagance of the shops and malls. The Church, of course, doesnt follow the Macys or Target holiday calendar; we follow a much more ancient wisdom that says that these four Advent weeks are for restraint, for quiet wait- ing, and for anticipating the joys (and the challenges) of the coming of Jesus into our lives. I think most of us understand Advents grace intuitively. How many times we have said during December: Things are so hectic!” “Theres too much to do!” “Christmas has become so commercialized!Sometimes weve heard so many Christmas carols by the first week of December that by Christmas Day wed rather hear anything else but! We have a human and spiritual need to be connected to the ageless Source of life and love—in these still December nights to hear once again the quiet voice of a God who loves us beyond our imagining. Yet all the shopping and decorating and partying can keep us from the very reason were celebrating Christmas in the first place. So, although its counter-cultural to say this: Why not slow down a little and do a little less this Advent? Find the spiritual side of these December days. I learned long ago that I must do that if I am to have anything at all to offer you as your pastor when Christmas finally arrives. So, at the risk of seeming like a big Scrooge, I have politely declined the kind invitations to the many parties and socials during Advent. The best spiritual counsel I can offer you is to consider doing the same. And when Christmas dawns, well once again find ourselves out-of-step with the world around us: Well just be putting up the decorations and singing our carols for the first time, while our neighbors will already be recycling their trees and the stores will have moved on to the next marketable holiday. But our Christmas will be the richer for our having waited, our grasp of the mystery of the Incarnation more profound for having entered into the silence. Advent peace to you all, Our Advent Penance Service was December 2. However, Father Al and Father Carlos are participating in many neighboring services, and you are welcome to join them at one of these. This weeks Penance Services: MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Cathedral of Christ the King Buckhead 6:00 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Holy Cross Tucker 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Downtown 2:00 p.m. There will be no confessions at IHM on Saturday, December 28.

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Page 1: Shrine of the Immaculate · 2019. 12. 11. · Manuel Zaa † Friday, December 20 Advent Weekday Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 8:30 a.m. For the faithful departed Saturday, December

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 Coming Lord,

If your house isn’t decorated for Christmas yet, don’t worry. You’re in good company: the Roman Catholic Church! As you have seen over the last few weekends, the simplicity of our Advent environment stands in stark contrast to the extravagance of the shops and malls. The Church, of course, doesn’t follow the Macy’s or Target holiday calendar; we follow a much more ancient wisdom that says that these four Advent weeks are for restraint, for quiet wait-ing, and for anticipating the joys (and the challenges) of the coming of Jesus into our lives.

I think most of us understand Advent’s grace intuitively. How many times we have said during December: “Things are so hectic!” “There’s too much to do!” “Christmas has become so commercialized!” Sometimes we’ve heard so many Christmas carols by the first week of December that by Christmas Day we’d rather hear anything else but!

We have a human and spiritual need to be connected to the ageless Source of life and love—in these still December nights to hear once again the quiet voice of a God who loves us beyond our imagining. Yet all the shopping and decorating and partying can keep us from the very reason we’re celebrating Christmas in the first place.

So, although it’s counter-cultural to say this: Why not slow down a little and do a little less this Advent? Find the spiritual side of these December days. I learned long ago that I must do that if I am to have anything at all to offer you as your pastor when Christmas finally arrives. So, at the risk of seeming like a big Scrooge, I have politely declined the kind invitations to the many parties and socials during Advent. The best spiritual counsel I can offer you is to consider doing the same.

And when Christmas dawns, we’ll once again find ourselves out-of-step with the world around us: We’ll just be putting up the decorations and singing our carols for the first time, while our neighbors will already be recycling their trees and the stores will have moved on to the next marketable holiday. But our Christmas will be the richer for our having waited, our grasp of the mystery of the Incarnation more profound for having entered into the silence.

Advent peace to you all,

Our Advent Penance Service was December 2.

However, Father Al and Father Carlos are

participating in many neighboring services,

and you are welcome to join them at one of these.

This week’s Penance Services:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

Cathedral of Christ the King Buckhead 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

Holy Cross Tucker

7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21

Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Downtown

2:00 p.m.

There will be no confessions at IHM on Saturday,

December 28.

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Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Sylvia Quant, Kathleen Zolkowski, William Hogan, Virginia Seery, Ruben Diaz, Wilma Maroney, Jean Goelzhauser, Patricia Barnett Dixon, Dorothy James, Paul Walker, Humberto Mendoza, William Delgado, Jacoba Gutierrez, Amine Zambabka, William James Markham, Jose Luis Velasquez Martinez June Waine, Laufey Downey, Patrick Joseph O'Connor III, Araceli Bilbao, Mario Jesús Artime and Thomas Grijak.

And please pray for all the sick, especially: Billie Jo Miller , Will Broxterman, Kohlton James, Pat Howard, Lan Mahon, Clementina Cervantes, Virginia Seery, Sarah Gillespie, Ellen McIntosh, Donnie Maddox, Barbara Patterson, Danny Starrs, Kaleb Leigh, David Caron, Luisa Blanco, Maria Vargas, Alicia Solano, Dona Maynard, Maria Garcia Silva, Jane Nied, Brenda Markham, Rubén Díaz, Mary DeCicco, Rosalie Krol and Euclides Peralta.

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: [email protected].

Report abuse of children and vulnerable persons : 1-888-437-0764

www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta

@IHMatl

@ihmatlanta

Saturday, December 14 Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Guillermo Gustavo Temple †

Antonio Vales Rodriguez †

Ufenia Granado †

Sunday, December 15 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Carlene Bollinger †

Edward Barnsley †

Ruben Diaz †

For all the people of the parish

Monday, December 16 Advent Weekday Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27

8:30 a.m.

Edward Wickson †

Tuesday, December 17 Advent Weekday Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17

8:30 a.m.

Bill Markham †

Wednesday, December 18 Advent Weekday Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25

8:30 a.m.

Jean Fournier †

Thursday, December 19 Advent Weekday Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Toom Ram †

Manuel Zaa †

Friday, December 20 Advent Weekday Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38

8:30 a.m.

For the faithful departed

Saturday, December 21 Advent Weekday Song of Song 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Bill Markham †

For all the people of the parish

Roberto Sanchez †

Sunday, December 22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Jim, Barbara, James III Bentley †

Walter & Mary Alice Foster †

Celia Ramirez Acosta †

Amalanadan Swamy †

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IHMATLANTA.ORG

Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Father Carlos G. Ortega Valera [email protected] Ext. 228

In Residence Father Jean Ikanga, S.V.D.

Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251

Deacon Erik Wilkinson [email protected] Ext. 230

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez [email protected] Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240

Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren [email protected] Ext. 226

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta [email protected] Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Allen Butler [email protected] Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227

Youth Minister Michele McPheely [email protected] Ext. 222

Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247

Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White [email protected] Ext. 232

Director of Operations Dennis O’Leary [email protected] 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.

A FAMILY ADVENT OPEN HOUSE will be offered on the Third Sunday of Ad-vent, December 15, 10:15-11:15 a.m. and 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the historic church. Come hear beautiful Advent music, learn Advent customs from around the world and make Advent crafts for the home. All are welcome!

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS: Next weekend, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, as we hear the gospel of the Annunciation by the angel Gabriel to Mary, we will offer a special blessing for expectant mothers at the 11:30 a.m. Mass in English and the 1:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish. All are invited to participate.

HANGING OF THE GREENS Hanging of the Greens is Monday, December 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and fin-ishing before 9:00. Come for all of it, or just part of it. After you are done, treat yourself to some hot chocolate, coffee and cookies as treats. It’s guaranteed to be a night that helps you get into the Christmas spirit and a night that reminds us all of the importance of giving. We hope you and your family can help prepare our church home for our celebration of the birth of Christ!

CALLING ALL SHEPHERDS, SHEEP AND ANGELS! At the 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Masses on Christmas Eve, we will present a silent Gos-pel tableaux with the help of young parishioners grades K-4. There will also be a family choir (grades 4 through grandparents) that will sing at the 3:00 Mass only. The rehearsal times are:

3:00 Mass Family Choir: Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. 3:00 Mass Nativity Tableaux: Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 a.m. 5:00 Mass Nativity Tableaux: Saturday, December 21 at 12:00 noon

Rehearsals are mandatory. Please plan to provide your child’s costume for the tab-leaux. If your child(ren) would like to participate in the tableaux, or if your family would like to be a part of the 3:00 family choir, please contact Shelly White at [email protected] or 404-636-1418 ext 232.

3:00 p.m. Mass for families with small children (English) 5:00 p.m. Mass for families with small children (English)

7:00 p.m. Mass (English)* 9:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

12:00 Midnight Mass (English)*

9:00 a.m. Mass (English)†* 11:30 a.m. Mass (English)* 1:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

†Celebrated without incense *Music of the season begins thirty minutes before Mass.

THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT January 10 Our parish Music Ministry will offer a Christmas Concert on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. For Cath-olics, the Christmas season continues into the new year—long after our neighbors have taken down their lights and mulched their trees! Keep Christmas alive in your heart as we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation in song. A reception and sing-along will follow in the historic church.

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

To the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Family:

In partnership with Rich Plachta, Business Manager, the Parish Fi-nance Council has prepared this update to keep you informed about the financial status of the parish. For this update, we are presenting comparison of the income and expenses for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (July to September) vs. First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

For 1st Quarter of 2019-2020 year we were blessed to have total reve-nues of $502,833, which was slightly less than last year by $6,403 or 1.27%. This was primarily driven by reduced Faith Formation enroll-ment and decreased attendance at Divine Playtime. Electronic giving now represents 45% of total offertory (vs. 42% last year). We thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to our parish and take the stewardship of these funds as our utmost responsibility.

Overall expenses for the First Quarter were $533,330, representing a savings of $15,654 or 2.85% from last year. The primary reasons were in both Liturgy and Facilities where there were increased costs last year for the 60th Anniversary celebrations. This offset the in-crease in Rectory for expenses incurred for some furnishings and supplies in the new building. Interest also had an increase as a result of the amortization of the construction loan from the Archdiocese for the Rectory.

In the 2018-2019 budget year, we were able to pay another $208,000 in principal reduction, lowering our outstanding loan balance with the Archdiocese to $584,292. The second collections for the Parish Debt

Reduction Fund have raised $63,166 in the First Quarter of this Fiscal Year. Thank you for your generosity. We will continue the Debt Reduction Fund collections and use of income above and beyond our expenses to make additional principal payments this fiscal year. Once again, we thank you for your continued commitment to IHM. If you have any questions about this report, please do not hesitate to contact me, Rich Plachta or Monsignor Jowdy.

Yours truly, Brad Gifford, Chair Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Finance Council

1st Qtr 1st Qtr 18-19 1st Qtr FY 20 YTD FY 19 YTD FY FY

Actual Actual Variance Actual Actual Variance Variance %

Revenues

-Offertory 440,035 441,636 (1,601) 440,035 441,636 (1,601) -0.36%

-Religious Education and Programs 26,751 30,019 (3,268) 26,751 30,019 (3,268) -10.88%

-Divine Playtime 10,708 13,647 (2,939) 10,708 13,647 (2,939) -21.54%

-Georgia Bulletin 3,904 2,766 1,138 3,904 2,766 1,138 41.14%

-Investment Income 4,412 5,457 (1,045) 4,412 5,457 (1,045) -19.15%

-Archbishop’s Appeal Refund over Goal 14,727 15,031 (304) 14,727 15,031 (304) -2.02%

-Donations 1,875 110 1,765 1,875 110 1,765 1604.55%

-Other Revenue 421 570 (149) 421 570 (149) -26.14%

Total Revenue 502,833 509,236 (6,403) 502,833 509,236 (6,403) -1.27%

Expenses

-Liturgy, Ministries & Stewardship 75,694 87,785 (12,091) 75,694 87,785 (12,091) -13.77%

-Religious Education 72,615 76,412 (3,797) 72,615 76,412 (3,797) -4.97%

-Divine Playtime/Nursery 12,720 16,921 (4,201) 12,720 16,921 (4,201) -24.83%

-Administrative & General 69,342 72,159 (2,817) 69,342 72,159 (2,817) -3.90%

-Facilities 110,744 123,442 (12,698) 110,744 123,442 (12,698) -10.29%

-Rectory and Clergy 65,856 54,493 11,363 65,856 54,493 11,363 20.85%

-Archdiocesan Support 67,069 64,174 2,895 67,069 64,174 2,895 4.51%

-Archdiocesan School Subsidy 43,009 42,562 447 43,009 42,562 447 1.05%

-Georgia Bulletin Assessment - - - - - -

-Interest Expenses 16,281 11,036 5,245 16,281 11,036 5,245 47.53%

Total Expenses 533,330 548,984 (15,654) 533,330 548,984 (15,654) -2.85%

Net Operating Income (Loss) (30,497) (39,749) 9,252 (30,497) (39,749) 9,252 -23.28%

Debt Reduction Fund Collections 63,166 50,963 12,203 63,166 50,963 12,203 19.32%

Rectory and Solar Contributions 650 - 650 650 - 650 100.00%

Finish in Faith Collections 9,062 5,658 3,404 9,062 5,658 3,404 37.56%

Net Operating + Capital Campaigns 42,381 16,873 25,509 42,381 16,873 25,509 60.19%

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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 [email protected] Ext. 223

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227

Youth Minister Michele McPheely [email protected] Ext. 222

Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236

REMINDER: CHRISTMAS BREAK There will be no faith formation programs on December 22 or December 29. All programs will resume on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Happy Holidays!

RECUERDA: VACACIONES NAVIDEÑAS No habrá programas de catequesis el 22 de diciembre ni el 29 de diciembre. To-dos los programas se reanudaran el domingo 6 de enero. !Felices Fiestas!

Sunday Mornings , 10:15-11:15 a.m. IHM School Library

This week’s topic: “Mary, Mother of

the Church”

ADVENT POSADA & OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 15 Families with young children, come celebrate Gaudete Sunday in the historic church, following the 9:00 and 5:00 Masses this Sunday, December 15! Participate in a traditional posada (including a piñata!), listen to beautiful Advent music, and enjoy Advent coloring activities and other seasonal crafts. All are welcome.

For more Advent prayers and activities, including free resources for Advent wreaths,

Advent calendars, and Jesse Trees, please visit: http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/

liturgical-year/advent

CELEBRATING ADVENT From ancient centuries, the O Antiphons have marked the Church’s final count-down to Christmas. Use them to guide your prayers and reflections around the Advent wreath this week.

December 17: O Wisdom of God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come teach us the path of knowledge! December 18: O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power! December 19: O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! December 20: O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! December 21: O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of jus- tice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death! December 22: O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! December 23: O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!

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

ST. NICK’S WORKSHOP Save some time and money! Come and support the teens who will be going on our summer mission trip, Catholic Heart Work Camp, by bringing your presents to the Historic Church on Sunday, December 15 for us to wrap them for you! No set price for wrapping, but donations of any kind are appreciated! We will wrap with paper we have, bows will be included (or you can bring your own if you have one you really like!). Drop your gifts off before Mass and then pick them up after! Quick and easy, saving you time and money! All for a good cause! We will open 15 minutes prior to each Mass and close shop a half hour after each Mass.

CONFIRMATION AND DECISION POINT Reminder—this Sunday, December 15 will be our fourth De-cision Point session. See you in the cafeteria for Session 4: The Prayer Process. Check list: here are the items you should have already turned in: 1) your baptism certificate; 2) your sponsor interview & saint reflection; 3) your permission slip for the retreat. Retreat sign ups will be going live on our web-site at the start of the year, January 1 and will close February 2. Last and most importantly: have you been spending time talking to God? Are you taking the time to prepare your heart and mind for this sacrament outside of our sessions? Email Michele at [email protected] with any questions.

LIFETEEN This Sunday, December 15, will be a second year Confirma-tion prep night, only second year teens should attend.

SUMMER MISSION TRIP- CHWC Catholic Heart Work Camp is a wonderful week long camp that focuses on being the hands and feet of Jesus within a community that has need. High school campers will go to serve- sometimes painting houses, working at shelters, food banks, camps for children, or schools. All these opportu-nities are more rewarding that we can express! The teens that go on this camp come home on fire with the joy of serving others, their deepened love of God, and amazing new friend-ships formed with those peers in their church. Limited spots! Reserve your spot today: https://ihmatlanta.org/chwc

EDGE During this Sunday's Edge Night the youth will explore how the commandments will lead them to greater freedom. It rein-forces the semester’s overall message: the Ten Command-ments are not rules to hold them back but a way of life that will help them truly love one another and learn how to build healthy relationships where they truly desire what is best for one another.

EDGE SUMMER CAMP Edge Summer Camp: Join us for a week of fun, friendship and spiritual strengthening at beautiful camp Hidden Lake! Open to all youth, grades 6th-8th. The camp is the week of July 13-18, spots limited; go to our youth group web page under the church's website for more information and to sign up today!

JOIN US AT IHM SCHOOL! Applications for the 2020-21 school year at our two-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence are now available online. Please visit www.ihmschool.org to apply. For more information, or if you have ques-tions, please contact Meaghan Schroeder, Director of Admissions, at [email protected] or 404-636-4488 ext 338.

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El ofertorio del 7 y 8 de diciembre será

reportado en el próximo boletín.

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana será para la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul de nuestra parroquia.

La segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana será para el Fondo de Reducción de Deuda 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

Isaías 35:1-6a, 10 Santiago 5: 7-10

Mateo 11:2-11

ENCUENTRO PARROQUIAL DE ADVIENTO el Tercer Domingo de adviento, 15 de diciembre, a las 10:15am y 6:15pm en la iglesia histórica. Venga a escu-char la hermosa música de adviento, aprenda las costumbres de adviento de todo el mundo y haga manualidades de adviento para el hogar.

BENDICIÓN DE LAS EMBARAZADAS ofreceremos una bendición especial para las mujeres embarazadas el cuarto domingo de adviento, el 22 de diciembre, en la misa de 11:30am en ingles y en la misa de 1:30pm en español.

LAS POSADAS: Acompañen a Maria y Jose a pedir posada el jueves 19 de di-ciembre, empezando con la misa de 7:00pm. Habrá obras, cantos, bailes y bota-nas. Los esperamos.

NOVENAS: Las novenas son una tradición colombiana en la cual se hacen rezos recordando los meses previos al nacimiento de Jesús. El 19 de diciembre después de pedir posadas. Por favor acompáñenos.

TALLER DE SAN NICOLÁS ¡Ahorre tiempo y dinero! Venga y apoye a los adolescentes que irán en nuestro viaje misionero de verano, “Catholic Heart Work Camp”. Traiga los regalos que necesite envolver a la Iglesia Histórica este domingo, 15 de diciembre, para que los envolvamos por usted! No hay un precio establecido para el envolverlos, ¡pero se agradecen las donaciones de cualquier tipo! Lo envolveremos con el papel que te-nemos (o puede traer su propio papel de regalo) se incluirán moños. ¡Deje sus re-galos antes de la misa y recójalos cuando acabe la misa! ¡Rápido y fácil, ahorrán-dole tiempo y dinero! ¡Todo por una buena causa! Abriremos 15 minutos antes de cada Misa y cerraremos la tienda media hora después de cada Misa.

3:00 p.m. Misa para familias con niños pequeños (inglés) 5:00 p.m. Misa para familias con niños pequeños (inglés)

7:00 p.m. Misa (inglés)* 9:00 p.m. Misa (español)

12:00 Misa (inglés)*

9:00 a.m. Misa (inglés)†* 11:30 a.m. Misa (inglés)* 1:30 p.m. Misa (español)

†Sin incienso *Música comienza 30 minutos antes de la Misa.

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