March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”

Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor Rev. Fr. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

Served by the Passionist Community Founded in 1954

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Opening Our Hearts to Christ and to the World Abriendo Nuestros Corazones a Cristo y al Mundo

Phone: 404-696-6704 Fax: 404-696-4735

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

After Hours/Emergency Line: 304-280-3588

Email: stpaulofthecrossatl@gmail.com

Website: saintpaulofthecross.org

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MASSES

Sunday: 7:00am (Español), 10:00am (English) 1:00pm (Español) Monday - Friday: 7:30am Wednesday: 7:30am Communion Service Saturday: 9:00am Communion Service Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (English)

Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Mass: 12:00 noon. (followed by Exposition) Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00pm Benediction: 8:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00pm (or contact the office for an appt.)

Sacrament of Baptism First and Third Sundays (except during Lent) Preparation Class: 2nd Saturdays of each month.

Contact the office for information.

Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Pastor at least six months before setting a date.

Anointing and Visitation of the Sick Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar

Adult Faith Enrichment Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00pm Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 6:00pm

Parish Information

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 27th, 2015

Father, help us to live as the Holy Family, united in

respect and love. Bring us to the joy and peace of your eternal home.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

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The Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph DECEMBER 27TH, 2015

Stewardship

Dec 20, 2015: $6,976.00 Needed: $12,000.00

(Includes Sunday and mail-in contributions) Offertory: $6,856.00 Revival DVDs $560.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe $470.00 Angel Tree $100.00 Holy Christmas $80.00 Immaculate Conception $70.00 Catholic Charities $45.00 Youth Religious Education $45.00 Solemnity of Mary $35.00 Retirement Fund for Religious $25.00 Christmas Flowers $15.00 Initial Offering $10.00 Capital Campaign Goal: $900,000.00 Pledges Received to Date: $626,699.00 Sacrificial Contributions $5,450.00 Payments Received to Date: $528,477.80

Capital Campaign Contributions may be made up to the end of June 2016.

T he Pastor’s Corner

December 27, 2015 - January 2, 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish Monday, 7:30 am: Legion of Mary Auxiliary Deceased Members (req. Legion of Mary) Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donors Friday: Holy Day Special Mass Schedule - see This Week at a Glance. Wednesday, 7:30 am, & Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

My dear Parishioners,

This last Sunday of 2015 provides me with the opportunity

to express my gratitude to all of you for your involvement

and support of our parish during the past year. The new

construction now nearing completion has required sacrifices

of us all and I appreciate your patience and cooperation over

these past several months. I am hopeful that we will be us-

ing the new space before the end of January.

I also want to thank all who have been involved in our vari-

ous ministries and service groups. I deeply appreciate your

commitment so evident by the smoothness with which eve-

rything is ordinarily carried out. So much good is accom-

plished when collaboration is the norm and communication

lines are kept open. While I hesitate to single out particular

groups, I do want to acknowledge the work of two groups

for their unassuming service: the funeral teams— adult serv-

ers and hospitality ministers—m and the money counters.

Both are outstanding. The former, by the way they repre-

sent us to the public so well during our funeral services; and

the latter, by their professionalism in carrying out their re-

sponsibilities as our accountants. The Archdiocesan auditor,

who visited us recently, was particularly impressed by the

way they fulfilled their duties. I know you join me in thank-

ing them. But, be aware, I take no group for granted. I

know that you serve because you believe that this is what

the Lord is asking of you at this particular time of your life.

Attitude makes all the difference in the world. As I thank

each and everyone, I also encourage you to continue the

good work the Lord has begun in you, carrying it with vigor

into the New Year of 2016. —- Fr. Jerome, C.P.

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, December 27, 2015 The Holy Family 11:30a SVDP Society Meeting - Spiritual Center 12:00p Education Formation Commission - School Monday, December 28 (Parish Office closed) 2:00p Legion of Mary - Spiritual Center Tuesday, December 29 - No events scheduled - Wednesday, December 30 7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE 7:00p Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30p Spanish Mass Thursday, December 31 — New Year’s Eve - No events scheduled - Friday, January 1, 2016 — Holy Day & First Friday Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and Day of Prayer for World Peace 10:00a English Mass 7:30p Spanish Mass (Exposition & Benediction cancelled) Saturday, January 2 First Saturday Worship Commission postponed to Jan. 5th at 7:00p

Solemnity of Mary

O God, who through the fruitful

virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed

on the human race the grace of

eternal salvation, grant, we pray,

that we may experience the inter-

cession of her, through whom we

were found worthy to receive the

author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son. Who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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The Most Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph DECEMBER 27TH, 2015

Our Parish Staff

Wishes ...

ONGOING ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INTERACTIVE COURSE GOES ONLINE NOW.

PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE: saintpaulofthecross.org

for instructions on how to attend the online classes.

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 3rd: Epiphany of the Lord Jan. 10th: Baptism of the Lord Jan. 18th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Jan, 22nd: Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Feb. 10th: Ash Wednesday

Our Sick, Homebound and hospitalized

Mary Williams Philip Wiltz Leslie Collins Grace Hinds Daisy Barhams Mary Wiggins Jeanie Sadler Marynell Brooks Myrna Yancey

William Leggett Martha Barnes William Crowder Matthew Catel Jean Ashe Alfreda Yancey Janelle Todd Bryan Medina Delores Green

Pauline Pitts Merlin Todd Walter Longino Bobby Morales Joyce McBee Richard, Ryan, Jr. Michael Nyaguze

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

On December 8th, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope

Francis opened the Holy Year Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in

Rome and symbolically led the gathered

assembly into this wonderful New Year of Mercy.

St. Paul of the Cross Parish will be taking part in this Holy

Year of Mercy. Look for announcements in this Bulletin dur-

ing the year. Meanwhile, there are many special Holy Year of

Mercy flyers and prayer cards on the table at the rear of the

church. Be sure to take your pick and learn more about the

meaning of this special Holy Year. Our Holy Father has com-

posed a beautiful pray for the Holy Year of Mercy. It may be

found on the card bearing his picture on the front.

Why not pray it every day?

This 2016 brings joy, peace and happiness to you and your family..

Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper Mr. Eric Mannings, Facilities Manager Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Custodian

Special thanks to Dr. Ifeanyi Anikpe, Mr. Ted Baldwin, Deacon Lee, and Mr. Vernon Martin for providing food to the more than 200 students of the Religious Ed-ucation Program last Sunday for the celebration of Christmas. The eyes of the children lit up when they learned that pizza, punch and candy canes will be served. Thank you so very much for your generosity and support!

Religious Education

Pope Francis’ January Prayer Intentions

Interreligious Dialogue. That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Christian Unity. That by means of dialogue and fra-ternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

Diálogo interreligioso. Que el dia logo sincero entre hombres y mujeres de diversas religiones conlleve fru-tos de paz y justicia. Unidad de los cristianos. Para que mediante el dia logo y la caridad fraterna, con la gracia del Espí ritu Santo, se superen las divisiones entre los cristianos.

2016 MLK Jr. Weekend Celebration January 14-17,

2016 The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity invites you to the 2016 MLK Jr. Weekend Celebration taking place on January 14, 16-17 2016. The theme for this year's celebration is taken from Romans 12:5, "So We, Though Many, Are one body in Christ". Please see flyer for details at SPOTC web-site/Events, and for more infor-mation, contact Mr. Ashley Morris, Associate Director of the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity via email at amorris@archat.com. Martin Luther King, Jr.

LA Sagrada Familia De Jesús, María y José 27 DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

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INFORMES: Bautizos: Para toda informacio n y preparacio n, comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-9619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765. Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las 12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebracio n de la Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario Presentación de los niños: Llamar a Ofelia Gonza lez al 404-956-9789 Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la Rectorí a. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco: 770-823-1938 Quinceañeras : Contacte a: Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765 o Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.

MINISTROS EL 3 DE Enero 2016 Lectores: Luz y Juan Pacheco Ministros de la Eucaristía: - Yulma y Armando Delgado - Alicia y David Venancio Guías: Roberto Gonza lez, Juan Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco, Vero nica Cruz y Enrique Wences Monaguillos: Luz Ramirez - Brigny Cruz

¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la

Cruz!

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m. Todos los Miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en la capilla. Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

P. Alberto Cabrera, cp.: 347.819.5968 Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704 Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 304-280-3588 Educación Religiosa: Se ofrece a nin os desde los 4 a los 18 an os. Las clases son antes de la Misa de 11:45am - 12:30pm, de Agosto 24 a Mayo.

25 de diciembre 2015 Navidad Mis queridos Hermanos, quiero con esta breve nota hacerles presente mis sinceros deseos de que esta Navi-dad del 2015 los llene de paz y felicidad. Que el gesto que hemos vivido en LAS POSADAS sea la expresio n del corazo n que quiere abrirse al Dios de la vida al Emmanuel. El Dios-con-nosotros. Esto ciertamen-te marcara un cambio en nuestra vida y en nuestra co-munidad de San Pablo de la Cruz. De los textos bí blicos que hemos leí do en la Misa de hoy, quiero resaltar algunas ideas para vuestra reflexio n: De la carta de Pablo a Tito resulta muy sugerente

cuando nos dice: “llevar una vida sobria, honrada y religiosa”. Todos sabemos lo difí cil que resulta siempre encontrar los adjetivos ma s adecuados, y sin embargo, en este caso, no pueden ser mas acer-tados: Una vida sobria nos recuerda la primera de las

bienaventuranzas de Mateo: “dichosos los pobres de espíritu”;

Una vida honrada, nos marca un estilo de vida en el que las personas son consideradas por en-cima de cualquier bien material;

Y una vida religiosa, nos muestra la necesidad de ir alimentando nuestra fe mediante la oración, los sacramentos, el silencio y el diálogo con las personas.

Son directrices para las tres dimensiones de la persona: hacia nosostros mismos, una vida sobria; hacia los demás, una vida justa; y hacia Dios, una vida piadosa. Mis Hermanos, en estas palabras de Pablo encontramos todo un estilo de vida al que nos convoca la Navidad. En ello entendemos que ya no estamos solos, sino que Jesu s el Dios-con-nosotros nos acompan a. Esto debe desper-tar profunda confianza en el Sen or y lanzarnos a esta conquista para con Cristo transformar la humanidad. La gran utopí a. Una vez mas, MUY FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AN O NUEVO!

P. Alberto C.P.

Actividad Pastoral Hispana 2016

Bautizos: Segundo Domingo de cada Mes

Matrimonios: Febrero - Mayo - Septiembre, los dí as Lunes a las 7:30pm Catequesis de Adultos: Enero - Junio - Julio - Octubre - Noviembre, los dí as Martes a las 7:30pm Quinceañeras: Enero los dí as 23 y 30 de 8:00am a 1:00 pm.

El personal de la

Parroquia desea

que….

Este 2016 les brinde

alegrias, paz y

felicidad a usted y a

su familia…..