facebook.com/IHMatlanta We welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Rami Qumsieh, next weekend. He will be speaking at all Masses. Religious art pieces will be available for purchase in the Narthex to support the Christian community in the Holy Land. Our bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. No other Masses will be celebrated that day. The Advent Penance Service is on Monday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. We thank our awesome altar servers for their ministry, our altar server coordinators for their leadership, and the IHM Men’s Club for sponsoring the event! 2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329 @IHMatl 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: 7:00 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. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Carlene Bollinger † 11:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 1:30 p.m. Father Austin Fogarty † 5:00 p.m. Lori Ann Haydu † 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 7:00 p.m. Jose Francisco Armas † Monday 8:30 a.m. Jim Bentley † Readings of the Day: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Luke 18:35-43 Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Eun Lucy Song & Byung Song Seoh † Readings of the Day: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Luke 19:1-10 Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Wednesday Readings of the Day: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Luke 17:11-19 Thursday 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. 8:30 a.m. Mary Ann McCullough 8:30 a.m. Smith Versane 7:00 p.m. Manuel Zaa † Readings of the Day: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Luke 19:41-44 Friday 8:30 a.m. Robert & Carmel Johnson † Readings of the Day: 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; Luke 19:45-48 Saturday 8:30 a.m. Clay Cozart † Readings of the Day: 1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Luke 20:27-40 Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Heidi Mruk † Sunday 9:00 a.m. Ron Wolfe † 11:30 a.m. Pat Elsey † Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Emergency No./No. de Emergencia 770-890-5299 1:30 p.m. Reyna Gallardo Damaso † 5:00 p.m. Missa Pro Populo 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving for the Priests, Deacon, Staff, and IHM Community IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org Social Media/Red Social www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta www.twitter.com/IHMatl Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 14 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 14 días antes a: [email protected]. Reading 1: Daniel 12:1-3 Reading 2: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 To submit a prayer request, please email: [email protected] 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: Brian Arbour, Mark Dunn, Leonardo Humberto Medina, Mary Cline, Tom Connelly, Georgina Lavandero, Alvaro Iriarte Alvira, Eduardo Guevara Parra, Nancy Pope, Douglas T. Fuller, Antoine Pierre, Wanda Burrell, Selma Nort, Eduardo Sarmiento Lara, Tivursio Torres, and Reggie Blaess. 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: Annette Boehnlein, Serrano-Rodriguez Family, Robert Dohnal, Katherine Million Welch, Stephen Schroeder, Brandon Barniea, Michele Wolfe, Mark Rubesch, Olga Cecilia Muñoz, Yuselis Amaya, Hortensia Lopez Coutiño, Father Joseph Peek, Judi Lumlin, Gladys Merlo, Clairelis Eaton Baxter, and Katie Willenborg. 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! Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 228 Parochial Vicar Fr. William Hao [email protected] Ext. 242 Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251 ***** The Parish Advent Penance Service is Monday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. Our parish priests will have the assistance of a number of neighboring priests in the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant celebration of the sacrament. Plan now to make this healing evening part of Ana McQuilkin [email protected] Ext. 221 your preparation for Christmas. Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] On Tuesday, December 8, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Spanish, and on Tuesday, December 8, at 8:30 a.m., 12 Noon, and 7:00 p.m. in English. “Our parish communities are to be beacons of faith, living out the Gospel by reaching out in love to all who are in need, all who live on the margins of society, all who live in fear and loneliness.” The Pastoral Plan for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, 7 Each year on December 1, the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates a diocesanwide World AIDS Day Mass. This is a chance for people from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta to come together in community, remembering and praying for those we have lost due to HIV/AIDS and those currently living with HIV/AIDS; their families, friends and caretakers; those who work to find a cure and those who work to bring about just programs and systems associated with HIV/AIDS. Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta [email protected] Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard [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 Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 222 Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres [email protected] Ext. 236 Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247 Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 241 Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker [email protected] Ext. 226 Director of Operations The 2015 Archdiocese World AIDS Day Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop David Claussen [email protected] Gregory at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1 at IHM. A reception will be 404-636-4488 hosted by the IHM AIDS Ministry in the Historic Church immediately following the Mass. IHMATLANTA.ORG Ext. 235 Monday, November 16 6:30-8:30 - Stewardship Council Tuesday, November 17 9:00-11:00 - Mom’s Group 12:30-3:30 - Tuesday Bridge Club 7:00-9:00 - Divine Mercy Cenacle 7:00-9:00 - Boy Scout Troop 550 Wednesday, November 18 9:30-11:30 - Creative Hands 2:00-4:00 - Brownie Troop 13552 5:15-6:00 - Children’s Choirs Rehearsal 7:00-8:30 - GriefShare 7:00-8:30 - Adult Confirmation Meeting 7:00-9:00 - Stepping Stones 7:00-9:00 - Women’s Club Thursday, November 19 9:30-6:00 - Adoration 9:30-11:00 - Scripture Study 7:00-8:00 - Mustard Seed 7:00-8:15 - Scripture Study 7:00-9:00 - Spanish Choir Rehearsal Saturday, November 21 10:30-12:30 - Respect Life 12:00-2:00 - Niñas de Maria 2:00-3:30 - GIFT (K-6) 6:00-9:00 - Charismatic Mass 6:00-8:00 - Adult Formation (Sp.) 6:00-8:30 - CRHP (Sp.) 6:30-9:00 - Charismatic Renewal 7:00-9:00 - Couples Ministry (Sp.) 7:00-9:00 - Grupo Juvenil Friday, November 20 3:30-4:30 - Brownie Troop 15180 7:00-9:00 - Charismatic Group (Sp.) GRIEFSHARE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM GriefShare is a ber eavement suppor t group sponsored by Stepping Stones. We meet Wednesdays in the School Library. This group is open to all IHM Parishioners and anyone in the local community who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. On the weekends of November 8 and 15 members of St. Vincent de Paul will be signing up parishioners to sponsor a family for Thanksgiving. This week’s session topic: “Lessons of Grief” For more information, please contact Margaret Ann Harris at [email protected] or 404-483-3559. GIVING TREE The Giving Tree helps make Christmas a day of joy for many in need throughout the neighborhood. Starting next weekend, kindly remove an angel tag from the tree in the church narthex, purchase and wrap the requested gift, affix the tag to the outside of the wrapped gift, and return it no later than December 13. FORTUNATE AND FAITHFUL FAMILIES Sunday, November 22 Fortunate and Faithful Families will hold their yearly retreat for Catholic parents and families with LGBT members on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. For information and registration, go to ffatl.org or call 770-924-3920. The suggested donation for the retreat and dinner is $20 per person. Registration ends November 15. Parishioners do not need to prepare the dinner; they simply purchase the food and deliver to their family the week of Thanksgiving. St. Vincent de Paul members will be in the narthex after all Masses on November 8 and 15 to answer any questions and help you choose a family. WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING Wednesday, November 18 Join the Women of IHM for our service meeting on November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level. We will be making cocoa cones for Breakfast with St Nick and saying a Rosary together for prayer intentions. BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, November 24 The Red Cross will be in the upper parking lot with the Bloodmobile for a holiday blood drive, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Stop by, give blood, and save a life! BREAKFAST WITH ST. NICK Sunday, December 6 Advanced tickets for Breakfast with St Nick are available at www.ihmatlanta.org. Join us on Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. for a yummy and festive event celebrating the feast of St Nicholas with family photos and crafts plus the CRS Fair Trade and Advent Bake Sale. Thank you to the Women's and Men's clubs for planning this event. IHM’ERS ANTICIPATING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Thursday, December 10 Join the IHM’ers (formerly 55 & Older) on Thursday, December 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the Historic Church for a holiday lunch, songs by IHM’s little ones, and a speaker on Christmas Remembered. The cost is $10, payable to the parish office. Reservations must be made by Monday, December 7. For questions or more information, call Vivian Markham at 770-938-0048. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence November 15, 2015 Provide Scholarships to IHM School While Reaping a 100% Tax Credit It’s the Only Donation That Literally Comes Back to You!! Go to www.gracescholars.org to fill out the online registration form. What is GRACE Scholars? GRACE Scholars, Inc. is a tax-exempt charity that allows taxpayers to redirect state taxes to provide tuition assistance to students with financial need right in our parish school. You receive a 100 percent credit against your Georgia state income taxes. Why should I participate? You participation provides tuition assistance to families who otherwise could not afford tuition. IHM is one of the schools you can support through GRACE. What’s in it for me? As a Georgia state taxpayer you can choose to redirect part of your taxes to IHM School, thus supporting the work of our parish school. In addition, you recapture these redirected taxes through an income tax credit, a dollar for dollar reduction in your tax liability. GRACE is a tax exempt charity so your gift to GRACE also qualifies as a charitable contribution under federal law. How do I give? Giving is simple. You can find everything online at www.gracescholars.com. How much do I qualify to give and still receive a dollar for dollar tax credit? A single/head of household can contribute the lesser of tax liability or $1,000; married/filling jointly can contribute the lesser of tax liability or $2,500; and those married/filing separately can contribute the lesser of tax liability or $1,250. When should I do this? Now! Supporters of GRACE Scholars and dozens more scholarship organizations are all competing for these same dollars for their favorite private/parochial schools. If you do not register before December 15, you risk not being able to participate in the program. The $58M in state funds will be fully allocated on January 1, 2016, so don’t wait! How does a tax credit differ from a tax deduction? A tax credit is significantly more beneficial than a deduction. A credit reduces your Georgia taxes dollar-for-dollar. A deduction reduces the taxable income to which the applicable tax rate is applied. Director of Development Jennifer Sedlack is available to explain the program further. Do not hesitate to contact her at [email protected] or 404-636-4488. “It would be impossible to imagine our American society today without the transforming grace of Catholic school graduates." - The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Atlanta Director Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 223 [email protected] Coordinator Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 [email protected] Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 [email protected] If you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, we welcome you to attend our inquiry classes each Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the IHM School Library, beginning September 13. There are no classes for all GIFT students on the following dates: Wednesday: Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 Saturday: Nov. 14 and Nov. 28 Sunday: Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 Classes will resume in December! Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Mark Your Calendars: One-Hour Advent Retreats Are you tired of seeing the Christmas decorations come out earlier and earlier? Do you want a deeper understanding and fuller experience of the season of Advent? On December 6 and December 20, Martha Gross will be holding one-hour “miniretreats” to help draw us into the mystery of Advent. She will also discuss the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which begins on December 8. These sessions will take place in the school library in between the morning Masses (10:15-11:15). Martha Gross holds both a Master of Theological Studies and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Spring Hill College. She has been leading retreats at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers for the past ten years. Scripture Study: Thursday mornings and evenings Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. These classes meet in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. There is no registration required and no fees to participate. Feel free to join the group as your schedule permits. Are You Called to be a Catechist? We always welcome new catechists to help teach at all age levels. If you would like to help others understand and live their faith more fully, please consider one of the following opportunities: Adult Faith Formation (Sundays, 10:15-11:15; other times, as announced) Middle School Youth Ministry (Wednesday nights, 7:00-8:30) High School Youth Ministry (Sunday afternoons, 3:00-4:30) Elementary Age--G.I.F.T. Program (Saturdays, 2:00-3:30 or Sundays, 10:15-11:15) Liturgy of the Word for Children (During 9:00 or 11:30 Mass) Contact Drew Denton or Alicia Guerrero for more information on how to get involved. What is Liturgy of the Word for Children? 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. They listen to the scriptures, say the Creed, and offer their prayers in language appropriate to their age-level. We offer the Children’s Liturgy at 9:00 and 11:30 Mass throughout the school year. No registration is required; simply send your children forward when the priest or deacon calls them. Adults are welcome in the Children’s Liturgy too! If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Drew Denton ([email protected]). Hollis Olivia of Palermo Bakken Isabel Barbara Lavandero Kristin Theresa Rebescher Nathan Michael Banks Israel Andrew Ledezma Jose Marcellinus Resendiz Luis Gabriel Becerra Caballero Edwin James the Great Lopez Luis Luis Rivera Lopez Brice Jude Bollinger Ian Leonard Lynch Anthony Lawrence Rustrian Ceilidh Catherine of Siena Buckley Ann Marie Joan Martin Steven Nicholas Salinas-Castellon Hunter Dismas Buot Mary Grace Cecilia Martin Mariana Teresa Sanchez Guilianna Joan of Arc Calvo Claire Francis of Assisi McMonagle Richard Joseph Sargent Macey Clare Carson Lilliana Angela Merici Milani Sophia Dymphna Seufert Sophia Michael DeLurgio Megan Veronica Mittelhammer Montserrat Claire of Assisi Suarez-Espino Fiorella Fiorella Delgado Seminario Kyle Lawrence Murphy John John Taube Andrea Michael Dominguez Sandra Faustina Kowalska Noumadji Mary Martha Veronica Turner Gabriela Sarah Espericueta Sandrine Margaret Mary Alacoque Noumadji Maria Guadalupe Jude Valladares-Salgado Daniella Lucy Galeano Janette Michael Olague Cristina Dominic Velaz Conty Juan Martin de Porres Garcia Brandon Jude Thaddeus Pantoja-Santos Angel Israel Angel Vera Avila Jill Joan of Arc Gilbert David Joseph Patterson Ben Harrison Paul White Katherine Brigid Hally Jennifer Mary Patterson Gladys Gladys Yanez Salgado Steven John Haydu Wilson Gregory the Great Poole Christopher Francis of Assisi Yoon Katharine Gertrude Heika Anna Margaret of Scotland Price Caroline Thérèse of Lisieux Yoon Patricia Kiara Herrera Lopez Oscar Patrick Ramirez Justin Lawrence York Margaret Claire Kamb Perla Maria Goretti Ramirez Gabriel Domingo Savio Zarate Cambron 7 Our IHM teens spent this past weekend at Camp Hidden Lake in Dahlonega— even the cold didn’t stop us from enjoying the beautiful outdoors! Please continue to pray for all of our candidates so that may grow in their faith as young disciples of Christ. A ll names are listed on page 7. You are never too young! — You are the future of the chur ch! You have a voice, you can inspire and you can make a difference. Now it’s your chance to step up and take action in your community. Starting next year, there will be a group of teen leaders and together you can plan events, tournaments, fundraisers, and more! The requirements are: Must be in high school or a recent graduate Must be able to meet once a month Must be a member of this parish Please contact Kathy Guerrero for more information or to sign up! You have the rest of this year to sign up. College & Beyond – December 11 Middle School – December 12 Location: All Saints Catholic Chur ch 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 Chick Fil-A Dinner: 7:00 PM Session: 7:30-9:00 PM More information at www.xltatlanta.com Kathy Guerrero • 404-636-1418 Ext. 222 • [email protected] • www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry GRACE Scholars is a Georgia nonprofit corporation and tax exempt charity. GRACE has met the requirements for designation as a student scholarship organization (SSO) in Georgia. Because GRACE is an SSO, Georgia taxpayers can redirect part of their tax liability to GRACE and qualify for a generous tax benefit created by the Georgia legislature – a 100 percent tax credit. As GRACE is a tax exempt charity (501-c-3 organization), gifts to GRACE are also qualify charitable contributions under federal law. For more information on how to redirect your tax dollars to Catholic education, visit www.gracescholars.org. Week of November 8 Offertory Basket: $19,170.00 Electronic Giving: $20,569.24 Total Offertory: $39,739.24 “All This I Do For the Sake of the Gospel” We have reached our goal in pledges for the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal! But we really should be achieving TWICE our goal each year, since AAA funds received over and above our goal return to us at IHM without any Archdiocesan assessment! Our gifts help the charitable works of the Archdiocese AND they help our parish. If you have not already made a pledge to the 2015 AAA, please visit http://appeal.archatl.com to make your pledge today! Thank you to all who have already pledged! Remember to look for your monthly pledge reminders, and please do your best to honor your pledge before the end of the year. If you are having any difficulty whatsoever with your pledge or pledge reminders, please contact Richard Plachta at [email protected] or 404-6361418, ext. 245. SPACE FOR ADS Archdiocesan Seminarians: $3,616.00 This weekend’s collection will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Please be generous! Next week’s collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Niños menores de 7 años, Nuestra misa bilingüe del Día de Acción de Gracias será a las 10:00 a.m. Todos son bienvenidos a traer una pequeña porción de su comida del Día de Acción de Gracias a la escalera del altar antes de la misa, la comida será bendecida durante la misa. 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. ¡Comience su celebración de este gran día feriado nacional con el gran acto de dar gracias de la iglesia, la Eucaristía! 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 9:15 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. Si has estado alejado (a) de la parroquia, bienvenido (a). Comunícate con nosotros para conocerte y preséntate al sacerdote después de la Misa. Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia. Misa de envío 3 de Diciembre 7:00 p.m. (150) apartamentos Homenaje a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 7:00 p.m. Santo Rosario, y procesión con las imágenes. 8:00 p.m. Apariciones de la Virgen en el templo Parroquial 8:45 p.m. Bendición de los niños (as) vestidos de Juan Diego, y Lupitas. 9:00 p.m. Danzas 10:00 p.m. Compartir en el salón social 11:30 p.m. Serenata a la Virgen 5:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Mañanitas a la Virgen Santo Rosario Santa Misa Procesión con la Imagen de la Virgen Almuerzo Iglesia Histórica Ofertorio en Misa: $19,170.00 Contribución Electrónica: $20,569.24 Ofertorio Total: $39,739.24 ¡Gracias por su contribución; que el Señor premie su generosidad! Su colaboración ayuda a que nuestros ministerios sigan funcionando en nuestra parroquia de IHM. 14 y 15 DE NOVIEMBRE I Lectura: Daniel 12:1-3 II Lectura: Hebreos 10:11-14, 18 Evangelio: Marcos 13:24-32 21 y 22 DE NOVIEMBRE I Lectura: Daniel 7:13-14 II Lectura: Apocalipsis 1:5-8 Evangelio: Juan 18:33-37 La segunda colecta de esta semana beneficiará a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl. La colecta de la próxima semana para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) necesita su ayuda. Su contribución servirá para defender la dignidad humana y llegar a todos los que viven al margen. SERVICIA DE PENITENCIA Lunes, 30 de noviembre El servicio de Penitencia de Adviento tendrá lugar el lunes, 30 de noviembre, a las 7 p.m. Nuestros sacerdotes serán asistidos por otros sacerdotes de los alrededores en la celebración del Sacramento. Planee incluir esta noche de preparación y reconciliación en sus planes de Navidad. El día de Acción de Gracias se aproxima, por lo tanto, los fines de semana del 8 de noviembre y el 15 de noviembre, representantes de St. Vincent de Paul estarán en el Nártex después de cada misa inscribiendo a los feligreses que deseen patrocinar a una familia, contestar cualquier pregunta y ayudarlos a elegir una de las familias que deseen patrocinar. Los feligreses no tienen que preparar la cena; simplemente aportan el costo de la comida y se la entregan a dicha familia la semana del día de Acción de Gracias. INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN El martes, 8 de diciembre, conmemoramos la solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción, que es un día de Precepto en que hay obligación de participar en la santa misa. Las misas se celebrarán el lunes, 7 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m., en español y el martes, 8 de diciembre, a las 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m. y 7:00 p.m. en inglés. GIVING TREE El Giving Tree durante las Navidades, contribuye a la alegría de los tantos que están necesitados en nuestras vecindades. A partir de este fin de semana, por favor tomar una de las etiquetas en forma de ángeles del árbol en el Nártex de la iglesia, comprar y envolver el regalo solicitado, poner la etiqueta en el exterior del regalo envuelto y traerlo lo más tardar el 13 de diciembre. La Sociedad St. Vincent de Paul y sus agencias relacionadas, agradecen su generosidad. "“Nuestras comunidades parroquiales deben ser ejemplo de fe, vivir el evangelio, llegando con amor a todos los que están necesitados, todos los que viven marginados en nuestra sociedad, todos los que viven en el miedo y la soledad.” Plan Pastoral para la Arquidiócesis Romana de Atlanta, 7 Cada año, el 1 de diciembre, la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta celebra para toda la Diócesis una misa en el Día Mundial de la Lucha Contra el SIDA. Esta es una oportunidad para todas las personas a través de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta para reunirse en comunidad, recordando y orando por aquellos que hemos perdido a causa del VIH/SIDA y los que viven actualmente con VIH/SIDA; sus familias, amigos y cuidadores; aquellos que trabajan para encontrar una cura y aquellos que trabajan en programas y sistemas asociados con el VIH/SIDA. La misa de la Arquidiócesis del 2015 en el Día Mundial del SIDA será celebrada por el arzobispo Gregory a las 7:00 p.m. en la iglesia católica Inmaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Inmediatamente después de la misa habrá una recepción ofrecida por el Ministerio de VIH/SIDA de IHM en la Iglesia Histórica.
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