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Monday, December 12. Everyone is invited to join our Hispanic parish-
ioners for the 7:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish in honor of the Blessed Mother.
Mass will also be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. in English. See page 4 for the
full schedule of celebrations.
As we hear
the gospel of the Annunciation by the angel Gabriel to Mary, we will offer a
special blessing for expectant mothers during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18. All are welcome.
was November 28. Thank
you to the hundreds who took advantage of the opportunity to experience the
healing of reconciliation before Christmas!
Monsignor Al and Father Javier are participating
in the penance services of several neighboring
parishes as well, and you are welcome to join
them at one:
Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
St. Thomas More, Decatur
Thursday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Holy Cross, Tucker
Monday, December 19, 6:00 p.m.
Cathedral, Atlanta
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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
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
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: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
Reading 2: James 5:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
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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: Joanie Sullivan, Joann Burke, Opal Grimes,
Irene Freitas, Father Richard Kieran, Tony Leskavansky, Patrick Gavin, Abel Cortes
Hernandez, Stan Rouse, Mike Kettle, Robert Baldonado, and Marta Espino.
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: Carolyn Perina, Josephine DiMiceli, Mary Brown,
Brenda Markham, Kim Littrell, Robert Anthony, Betty Allen, Francie Mooney,
Rebecca DuVall, Patricia Hartley, Brenda Uhler, and Robert Dohnal.
Saturday, December 10 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Missa Pro Populo
Special Intention
Sunday, December 11 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.
Mary Bernice Meller †
Grandmother & Grandfather Louis †
Cervilia Garcia †
Alice Maloof †
Monday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast)
Zechariah 2:14-17; Luke 1:26-38
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Robert & Carmel Johnson †
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 13 Saint Lucy (Memorial)
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Matthew 21:38-32
8:30 a.m. Mary Versane
Wednesday, December 14 Saint John of the Cross (Memorial)
Isaiah 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25; Luke 7:18b-23
8:30 a.m. Mike Traylor †
Thursday, December 15 Advent Weekday
Isaiah 54:1-10; Luke 7:24-30
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Father Joseph Peek †
Father Austin Fogarty †
Friday, December 16 Advent Weekday
Isaiah 56:1-3a, 6-8; John 5:33-36
8:30 a.m. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Sexton †
Saturday, December 17 Advent Weekday
Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Robert Bellingrath †
Rita Doize †
Rolando Diaz & Juan Ocampo †
Sunday, December 18 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.
Carlene Bollinger †
Maye Sita Agnes †
America Fernandez †
Dennis Dennison †
Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 228 Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251 Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez [email protected] Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] 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, Ph.D. [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 David Claussen [email protected] 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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With just three weeks remaining in 2016, here are three ways
that you can help our parish remain fiscally strong:
If you made a pledge to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal back in January,
please do your very best to fulfill that pledge by year’s end. We have now
exceeded our parish goal for the Appeal, so the remaining payments from IHM
parishioners will be returned to our parish, without any assessment, to help us meet
our needs. That means that every $1.00 given to the Annual Appeal before year’s end
is worth about $1.30 placed in the regular parish offertory! As you know, at the end of
2015, we were able to pay an additional $200,000 toward our debt principal, due in
part to our rebate from the Annual Appeal. Monsignor Al would love for us to take
maximum advantage of this generous provision in the years ahead.
Please consider giving an extra “Christmas
gift” to your parish! As you know, Christmas
and New Year’s Day fall on Sundays this year,
and Catholics the world over are delighted that they
will not need to return to church during those weeks
for holy day Masses. But this also means that parish-
es will lose two major collections! We have tried to
anticipate some shortfall in our parish budget; but in
previous years when these Holy Days have fallen on
Sunday, the shortfall was nearly $80,000—more than
the salaries of both of your priests put together!
Your December envelopes include two envelopes for
Christmas Day, and two envelopes for New Year’s
Day. Whether you use envelopes or give electroni-
cally, please consider making two offerings for parish
support on both Sundays to help us avoid a cata-
strophic shortfall.
Please also consider speaking with your tax professional about the benefits of
appreciated stock donations. The parish gets the full cash value of the stock but
commonly you are not taxed as many dollars as if you sold the stock and then
donated the cash proceeds to the parish. This can be a great tax-advantaged method
for donating to the parish.
We thank you for your continued generosity
and commitment to our parish.
It’s easy to give! Visit our website at www.ihmatlanta.org and scroll over
“Support IHM.”
December 3 & 4 Offertory: $20,516.50
Electronic Offertory: $13,928.54
Total: $34,445.04
This weekend’s second collection is for
the retirement fund for men and women
religious. The second collection next
week is for the IHM Debt Reduction
Fund.
Now there is a simple way to plan your Will online. As you plan caring for your
family when you are gone, remember to include the parish endowment fund in these
plans. Create your Catholic Legacy by going to www.cfngalegacy.org and click on
Plan Your Will. If you have any questions, please call Juliet Greco at The Catholic
Foundation, 404-497-9440 or email [email protected].
ADVENT BAKE SALE Sunday, December 11 Remember to visit the Advent Bake Sale on Sunday, December 11 outside the
IHM School Cafeteria between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to purchase some deli-
cious, home-made and beautifully packaged holiday goodies! Be sure to stop by
to peruse the delicious options and support this IHM Home & School annual
fundraiser. Cash and checks accepted.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE
*Music of the season begins thirty minutes before Mass.
CHERUBS, SHEPHERDS, SHEEP, AND SINGERS NEEDED! At the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve, we will present a silent Gospel
tableaux with the help of parishioners ages 4-7. There will also be a children’s
choir that will sing (Grades 2 to 8) at the Mass. The mandatory rehearsal for
the tableaux will be Tuesday, December 20, at 6:30 p.m. The one and only re-
quired rehearsal for the choir will be Tuesday, December 20, at 7:00 p.m.
If your child(ren) would like to be a part of either the tableaux or the choir,
please contact Yolanda Muñoz at [email protected] by Monday, Decem-
ber 12 for all the details.
IGNATIAN ADVENT REFLECTION EVENING Wednesday, December 14 All are invited to an Ignatian Advent Gathering on Wednesday, December 14
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur. This event is host-
ed by Contemplative Leaders in Action—Atlanta (CLA) and will be an evening
prayer service for the Advent season. Father Todd Kenny, S.J. will give the
evening reflection. The prayer service will start at 6:30 pm, followed by a
reception with light refreshments. CLA is a two-year program that cultivates
Ignatian spirituality and leadership in young professionals in their 20's and 30's.
Participants join a vibrant, faith-filled community of peers committed to
becoming leaders in their fields and finding God in all things To register and
for more information, visit http://www.contemplativeleaders.org/news/ignatian-
advent-gatherings. All are welcome!
BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, January 11 Our next Red Cross blood drive will take place on Wednesday, January 11.
Please note that in order to participate in our January drive, you must not give at
any other site after November16.
GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays, September 7-December 14 GriefShare is a bereavement support group
open to anyone in our community or parish.
The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45
p.m.
This week’s topic:
“Who Do I Live For Now?”
Contact Margaretann Harris at 404-483-3559
for more information. More information can
also be found at http://www.ihmatlanta.org/
griefshare.
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES ADVENT POTLUCK BRUNCH Sunday, December 18 Have you been married less than 10 years? Do
you want to get to know other IHM couples in
a similar life stage? Then please join IHM’s
Young Married Couples (YMCs) for brunch
following the 11:30 a.m. Mass on December
18. We are meeting at the home of Isaac &
Rebecca Nels, within walking distance of
IHM (1737 Belle Isle Circle, 30329). Bring a
dish to share, beverages are provided. Chil-
dren are welcome. For more information, or to
RSVP for the Advent Brunch, email Megan
Denton ([email protected]).
HANGING OF THE GREENS Monday, December 19
Hanging of the Greens is on Monday, Decem-
ber 19. We’ll start at 6:30 p.m., and finish
before 9:00 p.m. Come for all of it, or come
for part of it. After you are done, treat your-
self to some hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies
as treats. While we are working, we will be
enjoying beautiful music of the season playing
in the background. 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 for our
celebration of the birth of Christ!
SAVE THE DATE! May 11-13, 2017 Save the date for our IHM Yard Sale! It will
be held May 11-13, 2017 in the Historic
Church. More information will be coming in
the new year!
The Vigil of Christmas
Saturday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Mass for families with small
children (English)
6:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish)
8:00 p.m. Mass (English)*
12:00 Midnight Mass (English)*
The Solemnity of Christmas
Sunday, December 25
9:00 a.m. Mass (English)*
11:30 a.m. Mass (English)*
1:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Saturday, December 31 Vigil
4:00 p.m. Mass (English)
6:00 p.m. Mass (Spanish)
Sunday, January 1, 2017
9:00 a.m. Mass (English)
11:30 a.m. Mass (English)
1:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)
5:00 p.m. Mass (Life Teen)
Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. 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]
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.
Feel free to join the group as your schedule permits.
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please
contact Drew Denton in the parish office (contact information listed
above).
Bringing Faith to Life for Young Children
When your child was baptized, you promised to raise him or her in the practice of the
Catholic faith. But what does that look like for a toddler or a preschooler? After
Christmas, we’ll be holding a series of classes on this subject specifically designed
for parents of children ages 2-5. Come learn how to help your children pray, worship,
and nurture a Catholic imagination during this dynamic period of their development.
Classes will be in the lower level, 10:15-11:15 a.m. each Sunday from January 22 to
February 19.
Tonight our parish joins in the celebration that will be taking place all over the hemi-
sphere in honor of our Mother, Mary of Guadalupe. With song and dance and heart-
felt prayer, we thank the Lord for extending his life-giving word and his mother’s
merciful care to our remote corner of the world. If you cannot participate in the fes-
tivities, take some time at home to pray for our country and neighboring countries,
that we may remain faithful to the love revealed to us on a Mexican hillside five cen-
turies ago.
Our Lady and Mother,
We wish to be entirely yours
and to walk with you
along the way of complete faithfulness to Jesus Christ in His Church.
Virgin of Guadalupe,
Mother of the Americas,
hold us always with your loving hand.
- Prayer of Pope John Paul II
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
Sundays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. IHM School Library
This week’s subject:
Catholicism: The Pivotal Players St. Francis of Assisi (Part 1 of 2)
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence · www.ihmschool.org
COME AND GROW WITH US!
Attend one of IHM School’s remaining open houses on Monday, December 5
from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. or Wednesday, January 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to see
how our students are growing and learning each day.
To RSVP, email: [email protected]. IHM school is also accepting
applications for the 2017-2018 school year.
Visit the website:
http://www.ihmschool.org/application-process for more information!
ANNUAL CCHD MULTIMEDIA YOUTH CONTEST Teens in grades 7th-12th, it’s time to get your creative ideas
out for the 2017 Catholic Campaign for Human
Development Multimedia Youth Contest! Through the
contest, youth can learn about poverty in the U.S., its causes,
and our faith response with this year’s theme Being
Neighbors in Our Common Home. Pope Francis said,
“dear young people, do not bury your talents”. This is a great
way to use your talents to be the voice and hands for others!
For more information, please pick up a brochure in the
Narthex or visit www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry.
*On Sunday, December 18, a guest speaker from CCHD
will visit the Edge and Life Teen to speak about the contest!
TACKY SWEATER NIGHT We invite all teens in The Edge and Life Teen to participate
in the annual Tacky Sweater Night on December 18th! Get
creative and wear your tacky sweaters to the session. Core
members are welcome to participate. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and
3rd place will be awarded!
CHRISTMAS BREAK There are two remaining sessions this year: December 11th
and December 18th! Please note: we will be on break after
December 18th. All sessions will resume on Sunday,
January 8, 2017. Happy holidays!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CATHOLIC FEST 2017 Save the date for the Middle School Catholic Fest on March
4, 2017! This MS Catholic Fest is a day long event that
consist of games, talks, praise & worship and
fellowship. Join other middle school youth groups from
across the Archdiocese as we gather to share, pray and
celebrate together. Please visit www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-
ministry for more details!
CONNECT WITH US! @IHMATLYOUTH
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Niños menores de 7 años, 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.
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.
I Lectura: Isaías 35:1-6a, 10 II Lectura: James 5:7-10 Evangelio: Mateo 11:2-11
3 y 4 de diciembre Ofertorio en misa: $20,516.50 Contribución electronica: $13,928.54 Ofertorio total: $34,445.04
La segunda colecta de este fin de semana irá al Fondo para la Jubilación de
Religiosos.
Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al Fondo de Reducción de la
deuda de IHM.
Mientras escuchamos el Evangelio de la Anunciación por el ángel Gabriel a María,
vamos a ofrecer una bendición especial a las madres embarazadas durante la Misa del
cuarto domingo de Adviento, 18 de diciembre, a las 11:30 am. Todos son bien-
venidos.
Domingo, 11 de diciembre 8:00 p.m. Santo Rosario, y procesión con
las imágenes.
9:00 p.m. Apariciones de la Virgen en el
templo Parroquial
9:45 p.m. Bendición de los niños(as)
vestidos de Juan Diego, y Lupitas
10:00 p.m. Danzas
11:00 p.m. Compartir en el salón social.
11:30 p.m. Serenata a la Virgen
Lunes, 12 de diciembre 5:30 a.m. Serenata a la Virgen
6:00 p.m. Santo Rosario.
7:00 p.m. Santa Misa/Danzas
8:00 p.m. Procesión con la Imagen de la
Virgen
8:30 p.m. Compartir Iglesia Histórica
El lunes 19 de diciembre, pondremos las decoraciones de
Navidad, comenzando a las 6:30 p.m. y terminando a las
9:00 p.m. Quédense durante toda la preparación o
solamente el tiempo que pueda y después que termine su
parte, disfrute de chocolate caliente, cafe, galleticas y más.
Mientras trabajamos estaremos escuchando bella música
de Navidad que garantiza renovar el espíritu Navideño y
nos recuerda a todos la importancia de dar. ¡Confíamos en
que usted y su familia nos ayuden a preparar la iglesia para
la celebración del naciemiento de Cristo!
