Dear friends in the Lord,

For countless ages from the beginning of the world, men and women found

their existence to be merely a toilsome journey from birth to death. Gradually,

in many cultures and in fragmentary ways, the human family caught glimpses

of the God of creation and of the purpose of their lives. Then, in one startling

moment of human history, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, revealed to his

disciples that the journey was charged with beauty and meaning, a pilgrimage

of sacrificial love to abundant life with his eternal Father.

We in the Roman Catholic Church consider that we have been uniquely blessed as

descend-ants of those first disciples—blessed with Sacred Scripture, the celebration

of the Sacraments, and a world-wide communion of more than a billion fellow

pilgrims led by the successors of the Apostles.

If you are not presently a member of the Catholic Church, we at Immaculate Heart

of Mary invite you to come and see how this ancient faith is lived in the lives of

contemporary Catholics.

Later this month, our parish will begin an Inquiry Class for adults who wish to

know more about the Catholic faith. The meetings are informal; your questions will

be our agenda. If you would like to join us, please contact Drew Denton in our Faith

Formation office at 404-636-1418 x223 or ddenton@ihmatlanta.org for more infor-

mation.

If you are already an active member of another faith community, please know that

we respect and value that commitment; it is not our intention to proselytize. If,

however, you have no church family to call your own, we warmly invite you to

inquire with us. Be certain that a warm welcome awaits you.

Your brother in Christ’s word and work,

The Solemnity of the Assumption of

the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holyday of

obligation, is this Tuesday! See page 3

for Mass times.

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. 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: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

Reading 2: Romans 9:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for: Howard Hoge, Craig Cavalli, Annette Lange Boehnlein, Miguel Angel Velazquez, Jose Anto-nio Mares Cruz, Walter Foster, Lisa Abrogueña, and Frances Beirne.

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: Robert Zimmer, Julia Robinson, Howard Johnson, Deacon Bob Hauert, Barbara Hawthorne, Millie Elliott, Eduardo Sarmiento Lopez, Nancy Grand, Steve McConihay, Norma Hatheway, Betty Norrell, Brenda Markham, Francie Mooney, Rebecca DuVall, and Brenda Uhler.

Saturday, August 12 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Jeffrey Donohue †

Mary Brown †

Ramferi Garcia Roque †

Sunday, August 13

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Romans 9:1-5;

Matthew 14:22-33

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

For the people of the parish

Laura Jane Conway †

Anselma Solano †

Earnest Conzelmann

Monday, August 14

Saint Maximilian Kolbe (Memorial)

Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Matthew 17:22-27

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Mark Jardina †

For the people of the parish

Tuesday, August 15

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Solemnity)

Revelations 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab;

1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56

8:30 a.m.

12 Noon

7:00 p.m.

For the people of the parish

For the people of the parish

For the people of the parish

Wednesday, August 16

Saint Stephen of Hungary (Optional)

Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Matthew 18:15-20

8:30 a.m. Mary Versane

Thursday, August 17

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Matthew 18:21-19:1

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Nicolas Jordan

Maria Ramirez †

Friday, August 18

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Joshua 24:1-13; Matthew 19:3-12

8:30 a.m. Geanne Kelahan Wathen †

Saturday, August 19

Saint John Eudes (Optional)

Joshua 24:14-29; Matthew 19:13-15

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Manuel Zaa †

Robert Dohnal †

Livia Muñoz †

Sunday, August 20

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32;

Matthew 15:21-28

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

James Bentley, Barbara Bentley & James

Bentley III †

For the people of the parish

Leonor Cruz Barbeyto †

Ricky Briggs †

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

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

Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Pastoral Associate Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org

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 404-620-1492.

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to the hundreds of IHM households who made pledges to the

2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal! If you made a pledge to the Annual Appeal back

in January, you should be receiving payment reminders by mail or by email; please do

your best to fulfill that pledge by year’s end.

received over our parish goal will return to us

here at IHM without any assessment from the Archdiocese. That means that every

dollar given to the AAA is worth about $1.30 in money contributed to the Sunday

offertory! Your gift helps the Archdiocese and our parish!

made your pledge to the 2017 AAA, please

do so soon. To make your pledge online, simply go to http://appeal.archatl.com.

Please be sure to choose IHM as your designated parish!

August 5 & 6

Offertory: $19,669.50

Electronic Offertory: $22,145.54

Total Offertory: $41,815.04

IHM Debt Reduction Fund: $4,340.00

This weekend’s second collection is the

monthly appeal for the parish St. Vin-

cent de Paul Society.

Next weekend’s second collection is for

the Georgia Bulletin.

Deo Gratias! We are grateful to all of our par ishioners

who have remembered IHM in their will or estate plans. Did

you know that those who have made a planned gift for our

parish receive membership in the Deo Gratias Society of the

Catholic Foundation of North Georgia? Among other bene-

fits, this membership includes an invitation to the annual Deo

Gratias Society Mass and luncheon with Archbishop Gregory

in August.

If you have already included our parish in your will or estate plans, please

contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at 404-497-9440 or

jgreco@cfnga.org.

of the Blessed Virgin Mary a holyday of obligation,

is this Tuesday, August 15. Holy-day Masses are:

Vigil Mass

7:00 p.m. (Spanish)

8:30 a.m.

12 Noon

7:00 p.m.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BAKE SALE August 12 & 13 IHM will have a bake sale this weekend following the English and Spanish

Masses to raise money for our third annual Habitat for Humanity Pope Francis

House Build. There will be individual items for sale for $3 and whole desserts

for sale for $20. We will accept checks and cash.

MUSIC MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE August 16 & 23

Have you considered getting involved in our parish music ministry but don’t

know where to start? Join us for one of our open houses on either Wednesday,

August 16 or Wednesday, August 23. We will be in the church from 7:00-9:00

p.m. Come to a rehearsal, make music with us, meet some other musicians,

enjoy some wine and cheese, and then make an informed decision (and get in-

volved!). All singers and instrumentalists are welcome!

For more information, contact Jeff Bush, Director of Liturgy & Music, at

jbush@ihmatlanta.org.

MEN’S CLUB PASTA DINNER Friday, August 18

The IHM Men’s Club will be hosting a Pasta Dinner on Friday, August 18 in the

IHM School Cafeteria from 6:00-8:30 p.m. $10 Adults, $8 for seniors, 5 years

old and under free. Choice of Pasta, Salad, Bread and Drink. Beer and Wine

available for donation. If you cannot stay and eat, please stop buy and take a

plate to go. All proceeds will be going to the Mustard Seed Mission trip.

SVDP FOOD DRIVE August 19 & 20

The IHM Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be sponsoring an emergency food

drive next weekend, August 19 & 20. Please bring non-perishable food next

weekend to the SVdP truck which will be parked in the upper parking lot. This

food will be used to restock the SVdP food pantries in the Atlanta area for distri-

bution to the poor and needy in metro Atlanta. Your generosity is greatly appre-

ciated!

ALTAR SERVER FALL APPRECIATION NIGHT Saturday, August 26

All Altar Servers, please join Monsignor Al for an

Atlanta Braves game on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Dinner provided by IHM at 5:00 and departure for Sun-

Trust Park at 6:00. We will return to IHM by 10:00.

Permission slips available in the Minister’s Room and

are required for all Servers. Forms are due back by

Sunday, August 20.

Please contact Ministry Leader, James Martin, at jmartinjd@gmail.com with

any questions.

IHMAA BASKETBALL REGISTRATION The IHM Athletic Association has opened basketball registration for Kindergar-

ten, grades 1-2 and grades 3-8. Registration is completed at www.ihmaa.org.

Registration closes on September 7 and space is limited, so please do not delay

and register today.

PARISH LEADERSHIP DINNER Monday, August 21 Leaders of all parish ministries and organiza-

tions have received an invitation in the mail

from Monsignor Al to the 2017 Parish Lead-

ership Dinner on Monday, August 21. If you

chair a parish ministry or organization and did

not receive this invitation, please contact

Gaby Ramirez in the parish office so that we

can correct our records. Monsignor hopes that

every ministry and organization will be repre-

sented.

60TH ANNIVERSARY PARISH DIRECTORY We are getting ready to create a new photo

directory and we need you to help make it

complete! Our directory will showcase our

families, provide contact information, and

become a useful resource to keep us connect-

ed. By participating, you will receive a printed

and electronic version of the new directory.

We will be in the Narthex after all Masses on

August 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 to start signing

up families. Mark your calendar today!

GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays, Starting September 6

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 at

griefshare@ihmatlanta.org or 404-483-3559.

More information can also be found at http://

www.ihmatlanta.org/griefshare.

GOLDEN & DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY MASS Saturday, October 7

The Archdiocese of Atlanta will host the 12th

annual Mass for couples celebrating their 50th

and 60th marriage anniversaries at St. Brigid

Catholic Church with Archbishop Wilton D.

Gregory as celebrant. Space is limited. A re-

ception follows for the anniversary couples

and their families. Contact: http://tiny.cc/

anniversarymass to RSVP for the event..

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

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.

Note: The scripture study will not meet during the month of August. It will resume at the normal times on

September 7.

If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please

contact Drew Denton in the parish office (contact information listed

above).

Our next information meeting for inquirers will take place on August 23,

at 7:00 pm, in the lower level of the church.

Our new year of GIFT classes, The Edge, and Life Teen will begin on August 20.

Parent orientation for all programs will take place in the IHM School cafeteria on

August 13 at 10:15 a.m. (morning session) or 6:15 p.m. (evening session).

Orientation for Adult Leaders 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 will once again offer the

children’s liturgy during 9:00 am Mass throughout the upcoming school year.

On August 27, we will hold an orientation for new and returning children’s liturgy

leaders. Please join us in the lower level immediately after 9:00 Mass to get ready for

the 2017-2018 liturgical year.

If you have questions about getting involved in this ministry, please contact Drew

Denton in the parish office.

Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15

IHM School Library

Adult formation programs will resume on August 20. Our subject for the fall semes-

ter will be “Church History: Myths and Realities.” All are welcome!

Understanding the Basics, Answering Your Questions August 29, 7:00 p.m.

Lower Level

Are you divorced and remarried and wondering where you stand in the Church?

Have you thought about seeking an annulment of a prior marriage but do not know

where to begin?

Are you curious about the recent changes to make the annulment procedure simpler

and more accessible?

Our clergy and annulment case sponsors invite you to this opportunity to learn more

about the Church’s understanding of marriage and how the annulment process might

help you to experience God’s sacramental grace and healing. Contact Deacon Bob

Hauert for more information.

Hello! My name is Elaine Phillips and I am your new Director of Youth Ministry here at IHM. I’m

excited to be here and I’m looking forward to a year filled with fun, fellowship and growing closer to

Christ.

I have 6 years of youth ministry experience and 4 children of my own ranging in age from 15-21. I

am originally from Long Island, but moved to Atlanta for graduate school in 1987 and have been

here ever since. I think that qualifies me to be considered a native.

Check the bulletin and website for upcoming events for the Edge & Life Teen. I look forward to

meeting you in the coming weeks.

Our Life Teen band returns to the 5:00 Mass on Sunday, August 20. We are looking for teens to help with other

aspects of the Life Teen Mass this year. If you would like to serve as a lector, minister of hospitality, or

Eucharistic minister, please contact Elaine Phillips (ephillips@ihmatlanta.org).

SAVE THE DATES FOR XLT! Come join hundreds of teens in the Atlanta area for a night of Praise and

worship, a talk and Adoration. Chick-Fil-A dinner and social will start at

7:00 p.m. The nights will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.

These events are located at and brought to you by All Saints Catholic

Church in collaboration with Life Teen & Sponsored by the Atlanta Voca-

tions office. More details at www.xltatlanta.com.

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

WELCOME BACK!

The IHM Parish Family welcomes back

the students, teachers, and staff for the 2017-2018

school year!

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 y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz 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: Reyes 19:9a, 11-13a II Lectura: Romanos 9:1-5 Evangelio: Mateo 14:22-33

5 y 6 de agosto Ofertorio en misa: $19,669.50 Contribución electronica: $22,145.54 Ofertorio total: $41,815.04

Nuestra segunda colecta de este fin de semana irá al San Vicente de Paul.

Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá a la Georgia Bulletin.

Las sesiones de formación en la fe para adultos de los miércoles, comenzarán el

23 de agosto en el salón 8-1 de la escuela de IHM. No se requiere inscripción.

Invitamos a todos los adultos de la comunidad para que asistan a estas sesiones de

formación, diseñadas para compartir, en grupos pequeños, su camino de fe, su

experiencia de vida cristiana y las Sagradas Escrituras.

Los esperamos de 7:00-9:00 p.m. en el primer edificio que está a mano derecha

cuando entran por el estacionamiento inferior de la parroquia. Si tiene alguna

pregunta, llame a René Guerrero al 404-372-2752 o al 404-636-1418, x. 227.

Si eres un adulto mayor de 18 años, necesitas alguno o todos los Sacramentos de

Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación, Eucaristía) o simplemente deseas aprender

más sobre la fe Católica, te invitamos para asistas a las sesiones del proceso del

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA).

El próximo domingo, 20 de agosto, comenzamos las sesiones de formación del RICA

en el salón de la planta baja de la iglesia, inmediatamente después de la Misa de la

1:30 p.m. La sesión dura dos horas y todas las familias son bienvenidas.

Si necesitan mayor información, llamen a Alicia Guerrero al 404-636-1418, x. 227.