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March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013
“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”
MASSES Sunday: 7:00am (Espan ol), 10:00am (English) 1:00pm (Espan ol) 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
Served by the Passionist Community
Founded in 1954
Parish Information
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: [email protected] Website: saintpaulofthecross.org
St-Paul-of-the-Cross-Catholic-Church Follow@SaintPaulATL
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
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016
“… Stir into
Flame the Gift
of God…” 2 Timothy 1:6
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27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 2ND 2016
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, October 2, 2016 Respect Life Sunday
9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1 11:30a Youth & Children Religious Education Classes 11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Workroom Monday, October 3 2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1 7:30p-9:00p ESL Classes/ Clases de Ingle s - Spiritual Center Tuesday, October 4 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechesis - Spiritual Center 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study– Spiritual Center Wednesday, October 5 7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE and Meeting - MR1 7:30p Spanish Mass - SC Chapel Thursday, October 6 3:00p Bible Study - Meeting Room 1
7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center Friday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 12:00p Mass & Exposition in Chapel until 6:00p 3:00p Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Benediction - Church Saturday, October 8 9:00a KPC 301 - Spiritual Center 10:00a Lectors Workshop - Church 12:00p Revival Choir Practice - Church 6:00p ULTREYA - MR1
Stewardship
October 2-8, 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish
Charles and Judy Manning: Passionist Missions †: Ms. Wanda Wallis
Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service
T he Pastor’s Corner
Sept. 25, 2016: $8,487.00 Needed: $12,000.00
(Including Mail-in Contributions)
Offertory $6,647.00
Archdiocesan St. Vincent de Paul $900.00
Donations $400.00
Youth Religious Education Program $160.00
Votive Candles $39.00
Georgia Bulletin $23.00
Catholic University $10.00
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $900,000.00
Pledges received $626,699.00
Parish Sacrificial Contributions,
May Flower Breakfast Group $300.00
Youth Lemonade Sales: June-July $50.00
Dec. 2015—July 2016 $58,240.00
Total Amount received to date $577,967.80
Respect Life Sunday September 2, 2016
Moved by MERCY
We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been
shown to us. Pope Francis
My dear Parishioners,
Today, as we observe Respect Life Sunday, we are six Sun-
days away from national elections, and it is not too early to
begin, if we have not already done so, reflecting on the kind
of national leadership we want to have for the next four
years. That leadership includes most certainly the presiden-
cy but also the House and Senate and on down the line to
the local level. There is much to reflect on and pray over
during the coming weeks.
As Christians, we have a serious responsibility to participate
in the electoral process because, as Pope Francis has stated,
politics “is one of the highest forms of love, because it is in
the service of the common good.” While competing politi-
cians offer different notions of what the future should be,
Christian citizens should involve themselves in the political
process not primarily as partisans but as Christians. How do
we do so in this highly polarized society of ours? By allow-
ing, as Fr. Lawrence E. Mick puts it, “ the divine vision of
reality to influence our vote rather than ideology or self-
interest.” Prayer and discernment aid us in this, but fortu-
nately, we have been given two very practical guides: one is
the statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops titled Forming
Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, available online at
www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/
index.cfm. The other is based on the teachings of Pope
Francis on current issues: A Revolution of Tenderness: A
2016 Election Pope Francis Voter Guide which you can
download from http://popefrancis16.com/2016/03/17about.
The latter covers such topics as Life & Creation, Immigrants
& Refugees, The Environment, The Economy, Racial Jus-
tice, Global Peacemaking, and Religious Freedom. Today,
you will receive a flyer containing a précis of A Revolution
of Tenderness. Be sure to read it and then go online for the
full Voter Guide. You won’t regret it.
—Fr. Jerome, C.P.
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27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 2ND 2016
Our Parish Staff
Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby Facilities Manager Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Custodian
Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized
Coming Events:
Oct. 9: Hispanic Heritage Day - Dí a de la Herencia Hispana Oct. 20: Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross Oct. 22: Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Holy Spirit Monastery Oct. 23: Parish Celebration of St Paul of the Cross Oct. 23: After 10am Mass “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” Oct. 24: “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” at 6:30pm
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Dec. 8, 2015 - Nov. 20, 2016
Pilgrimage to the Monastery
Join the St. Paul of the Cross Parish Pilgrimage to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, on Saturday, October 22, 8:00 am-5:30 pm. The day will consist of
Mass, Reconciliation, and a walk through the Jubilee Year of Mercy Holy Door to receive special indulgences. Cost is $30, which includes bus transportation and lunch. This
event is coordinated by Ultreya and is part of our parish-wide celebration of the Feast of St Paul of the
Cross. To register or for more information, contact Faye M. Smith, 404.376.5673 or YLonne Swails, 678.457.4410.
“It will be a Holy Year of Mercy” -Pope Francis
Commission on the Laity Listening Sessions The Passionist Province Commission on the Laity is holding two
listening sessions at our parish, the purpose: understanding and
sharing the Passionist charism or special gifts of service,
hospitality, and love.
Sunday, October 23, after the 10 am Mass and Reception
celebrating the Feast Day of St. Paul of the Cross
(Rectory Dining Room)
Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm (Meeting Room1)
Commission representative Fatima Lee will be visiting us for these
sessions with Faye M. Smith, also a Commission member. Please
try to attend one of the listening sessions. Your voice is important!
Anyone 18yrs or older interested in becoming an Acolyte at St. Paul, please contact Julius Gamble at 770-500-7552. We are having a Training and Schedule meeting on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 12pm in the Media Room.
Thank you to St. Paul of the Cross Church Family, for your prayers and generosity. We lost “stuff” but not our spirit and faith in God and mankind. Many thanks! Larry and Gwen Dunware - Baton Rogue, LA
Come and See – St. Joseph Seminary College Vocation Weekend Retreat For all Men 16 - 25 on November 4 - 6, 2016. Visit calledbychrist.com/come-see to register. If you have any more questions after visiting the website please contact: Office of Vocations, 404-920-7460.
Your parish chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul humbly asks for your support as we approach the season of giving. As in previous years, we will distribute Thanksgiving gift cards to needy families in our community. Please consider
sponsoring at least one family for a $30.00 donation. Envelopes are in the rear of the church. Please make your check
payable to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you!
LA SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL LOCAL de nuestra parroquia
pide humildemente su apoyo al acercanos a la temporada de dar.
Al igual que en años anteriores, vamos a distribuir tarjetas de rega-
lo de Acción de Gracias a las familias necesitadas de nuestra
comunidad. Por favor considere patrocinar al menos una familia
con una donación de $ 30. Los sobres están en la parte de atrás
de la iglesia. Por favor haga su cheque a nombre de la
Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul. Muchas Gracias.
Parish News and Other Events
Revival Choir Practice Dates St. Paul Revival Choir will hold special practices for the revival on Saturday, Oct 8 from 12noon until 2:00pm and Saturday, Oct 15 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon. All choir members, former members and others are welcomed to participate. This Revival Choir, directed by Dr. Greg Nash, will sing on Sunday, November 6 at 10am Mass , Mon, Nov 7 and Tues., Nov 8 at 7pm.
27º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 2 DE OCTUBRE, 2016
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¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!
Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.
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): 347-819-5968
Lectores: Verónica y Humberto Ozuna
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio - Maria y
Jorge Patiño
Guías: Roberto González, Verónica Cruz, Enrique Wences,
Antonia Pacheco y Juan O. Pacheco
Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez - Brigny Cruz
Talleres para Padres e Hijos
El Ministerio Hispano con el apoyo de voluntarios de la
parroquia esta presentando los siguientes talleres:
Costura: Viernes y Sábado 7:00pm
Tejido: Sábados 7:00pm
Música: Lunes 7:00pm
Canto: Lunes 8:00pm
Manualidades: Primer Domingo de cada mes a las 3:00pm.
VIGÉSIMO SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Tema: Las Obras de Misericordia Espirituales. El Papa Francisco nos ha invitado a vivir un Año de Gracia
reflexionando sobre la Divina Misericordia. Este Jubileo ha
comenzado el año pasado el día 8 de Diciembre y termina-
rá este año a fines de Noviembre con la festividad de Cristo
Rey del Universo. El camino a la salvación esta marcado por la misericordia, la
compasión, la solidaridad, la fraternidad. Es decir, el Amor
de Cristo, hecho realidad. Hoy quiero compartir la reflexión que nos trae el folleto
Misa Dominical, sobre las Obras de Misericordia Espiritu-
ales: 1. ENSEÑAR AL QUE NO SABE
La ciencia del sabio crece como un torrente (Sir 21,13).
Toda le gente acudía a él y les enseñaba (Mc 2,13). Acon-
sejar y dejarse aconsejar para discernir la verdad, compartir
para aprender unos de otros. Ante tales cometidos, lo más
urgente hoy es llevar a los hombres a descubrir su capaci-
dad de conocer la verdad y su anhelo de un sentido ultimo
y definitivo de la existencia (San Juan Pablo II). 2. DAR CONSEJO AL QUE LO NECESITA
La insolencia provoca conflictos, el sabio se deja aconsejar
(Pr 13,10). No os dejéis llamar maestros, porque uno solo
es vuestro maestro, el Mesías (Mt 23,10). ¿Entiendes lo que
estas leyendo? ¿Y cómo voy a entenderlo si nadie me guía?
(Hc 8,30-31). Dispuestos siempre para dar explicación a
todo el que os pida una razón de vuestra esperanza (1Pe
3,15). Hay que hacerlo con humildad, pensando solo en el
otro, sin dirigir ni crear dependencias que condicionen la
libertad. Aconsejar provocando las preguntas de fondo que
caracterizan el recorrido de la existencia humana: ¿quién
soy? ¿De dónde vengo y a dónde voy? ¿Por qué existe el
mal? ¿Qué hay después de esta vida? (Sn. Juan Pablo II). 3. CORREGIR AL QUE YERRA
Miseria y vergüenza a quien rechaza la advertencia, quien se
deja corregir se cubrirá de honor (Pr 13,18) sufrirán
pequeños castigos, recibirán grandes bienes (Sab 3,5).
Soportáis la prueba para vuestra corrección, porque Dios os
trata como a hijos, pues que padre no corrige a sus hijos
(Heb 12,7). No se puede corregir a una persona sin amor
ni caridad… (Mt 18,15-17) Si no lo hago con humildad,
me convierto en ciego (Papa Francisco). Muchas son la razones para que tomemos en cuenta la
importancia de vivir las obras de Misericordia Espirituales
como camino a la Vida eterna, en el Reino de Dios. La próxima semana continuaremos con otras obras de Mis-
ericordia Espirituales. Tratemos de reflexionar sobre estas
tres que hemos compartido.
P. Alberto, C.P.
Respetemos La Vida Septiembre 2, 2016
Movidos por la Misericordia
Estamos llamados a vivir de misericordia, porque a nosotros en primer lugar se nos
ha aplicado misericordia.
Papa Francisco
INFORMES: Bautismo: Comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-
9619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765.
Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la
Rectoría. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las
12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebración de la
Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario.
Presentación de los niños: Ofelia González 404-956-9789
Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco 770-823-1938
Quinceañeras: Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765 o
Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.