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C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
928 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW • Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stanthonyatlanta • twitter: @StAnthonyAtl
The Reverend Victor A. Galier Pastor (404) 758-8861, Ext. 15 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Leviticus Jelks II Permanent Deacon (770) 991-0969 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. William H. Simmons III Permanent Deacon (770) 947-9918 [email protected]
Ronald Whalen Business Manager, Mon. to Thurs. (404) 758-8861, Ext. 11 [email protected]
Angela Linton Director of Religious Education 404-758-8861 Ext. 10; email recommended [email protected]
Deri Patrick-Bates Parish Secretary/Bulletin Designer 404-758-8861 Mon —Wed. 10a to 3p [email protected]
John Beal, III Director of Music Ministry Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parish Office/Rectory: (404) 758-8861 Schedule of Masses: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Nigerian Igbo Community Mass: 2 p.m. every Second Sunday
Weekday Masses: Monday and Tuesday at 8:30a in the Rectory; Wednesday at 6p in church. Adoration at 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: By appointment.
www.stanthonyatlanta.org
— Anne Osdieck
St. Anthony Parish Prayer for the Week
Loving God, send us out, forgiven, healed, to the poor, the brokenhearted and the prisoners, Amen.
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 17th, 2017
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He said “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, 'make straight the way of the Lord,’” (Gospel)
TODAY’S GOSPEL TELLS US . . .
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
ohn the Baptist is sure about his own identity because he is sure
about the identity of Jesus. John knows himself to the precursor
of the greater One yet to come, whose sandal strap he is not even worthy
to untie. His self-knowledge enables John to be who God intends him to
be; not the Messiah, but the one who points beyond self to the
Messiah’s presence. If we are asked, “Who are you?” can we be so sure
about our own identity in relation to Jesus that our lives too point to
him?
John the Baptist in the gospel describes the great difference that
exists between who he is and who Jesus is. By implication, the same
great difference exists between Jesus and us. Yet, in the second reading
Paul makes clear that God indeed diminishes this difference through
the grace of the Spirit in whom we are made “perfectly holy” and are
“preserved blameless.”
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For those on our Prayer List: Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance. We
ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
If you or a loved-one is ill, please call the parish office
404 758-8861 to be added to our prayer list. You may also arrange to
have communion brought to home-bound parishioners.
Donate to St. Anthony of Padua electronically. This service is being facilitated through My Own Giving and the link is on the home page of the parish website. Use
Electronic Funds Transfer or VISA/MasterCard or American Express.
Set up to donate one time, weekly or monthly. Once you select the link, you create your own user name and password to set up your electronic donations.
Or you can... Use your phone to scan the QR code above to
contribute now, or use the following web address to contribute:
http://bit.ly/stanthonyonlinegiving If you have any questions, please contact
the parish business manager, Ronald Whalen.
Thank you for sharing your gifts from God.
Electronic Contributions: VIEW in the next issue Offertory: $ The Capital Campaign $
December 10th
Offering: $2658.16 Capital Campaign Fund: $3456.58 Nigerian Mass: $347 Flower Fund: $116 Annual Appeal: $295 Retired Religious: $339
SECOND COLLECTION December 17th, 2017
The Capital Campaign
Eartha Lee Jackson Deborah Cook Wanda Cooper John Guice Brandon Ingram Lettie Hill Katherine Griner Tom Goldsworthy
Sonya Strider Georgia Holloman Greenie Lyons Ruth Smith Destiny Strider Sharon Hubbard-Belcher Sharon Campbell Jacquelyn C. Bristow
Marie Foster Adedokum Catherine Binns Patricia Guice Sheilah Black Magdalene Poitier Thomas Brito Brandon Young Romaine Miller
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to have a Mass offered for a deceased or living family member, or for a special intention, you may contact the
parish office, 404-758-8861, to request a date and time of Mass. A minimum offering of $10.00 for the Mass is appropriate. Please make check out to St.
Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In the memo section write... Mass Intention.
<><><><> Mass Intentions for December 17th 8:30 am for…
The Parish of St. Anthony of Padua <><><><>
Mass Intentions for December 18th 8:30 am for… Ms. Bessie L. Dixon from her beloved daughter Ms. Poppy Mitchell
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Word of Life “He is always with us. Jesus promised this when he gave the disciples the same mission he gives to each of us: Go. … Walk with each other. Do not be afraid to embrace God’s gift of life. Whatever storms or trials we face, we are not alone. He is with us.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities 2017-18 Respect Life Reflection, www.bit.ly/2x31e1X “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior” - Isaiah 61:10
As we rejoice this Advent in the coming of the Savior, we can plan how to share that joy with others. Now there is a simple way to plan your Will online. In addition to 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]
“We ask for the grace to make our faith more and more operative through acts of charity.” — Pope Francis
Thank You for Giving!
This year’s #GivingTuesday was a success! Together we raised $11,960 for Catholic
Climate Covenant, Haiti180 and Life Teen International to further their
mission. Together we can build vibrant parishes, a vibrant Church, and help one
another change the world.
On June 18, 2015 Pope Francis challenged us to reflect on the ways we use our resources and care for God’s creation. As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, it is not too early to plan 2018 Earth Day celebrations for your parish community. Observed annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we use our resources to care for God’s creation. The theme for next year’s Earth Day is... “Beyond a Throwaway Culture: Reduce Waste – Grow Community.” visit https://archatl.com/catholic-life/refreshatl/ to learn more about the Archdiocese of Atlanta Laudato Si’ Action Plan and find additional tips and ideas to help create a more sustainable world in harmony with God.
The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity invites you to participate in our MLK Jr. Celebration taking place January 14, 20-21, 2018. Our theme for this year is... “Live in Peace and the God of Love and Peace Will Be With You” Guests to all events are invited to bring canned goods, clothing or cleaning products for donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia. Please share this information in your parish bulletin, newsletters and social media. For more information about the 2018 MLK Jr. Celebration, please contact Mr. Ashley Morris, Associate Director of the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity, at [email protected] or 404-920-7586.
Breakfast sponsored by
Classes/Meetings/Events for Today
NONE 11a Meet. RE Build.
Did you miss the bulletin on paper? Visit past issues online at www.stanthonyatlanta.org Click on ‘WELCOME’ and then scroll down to the words, ‘SUNDAY BULLETIN’
ST ANTHONY’S
CHALLENGE
Last week’s answer...
“Salvation” What’s the St. Anthony’s
word of the day?
Clue: Prophesied Deliverer
FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH Tuesday, December 19th, 11:30am
Open to Anyone in Need of Lunch.
THE ST. ANTHONY WEBSITE is here for you. Please check it out and let your friends know about it. The address is
stanthonyatlanta.org To view the Parish Calendar click...
stanthonyatlanta.org -> Events->Events calendar->parish calendar Join our growing fans & follow our updates on Facebook
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ALPHA; Does God heal today?10a RE Center
Tickets are available for the Court 276
2018 Mardi Gras Party,
Saturday, January 13th, 7 pm – midnight. Cost:$20, checks can be made payable to KPCLA 276. Please see Lady Lisa Blair,
Lady Lori Ashford-Stringer or any member of Court 276 for tickets.
THE SHEPHERD CANDLE The Candle of Joy
Joy is like a light shining in a dark place. As we look at this candle we celebrate the joy we have in Jesus Christ. The shepherds received a
message of joy!
JOY
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Christmas Mass Times
4th Sunday of Advent Sun. Dec 24th at 10 am
Christmas Eve Sun. Dec 24th at 5 pm
Christmas Day Mon. Dec 25th at 10 am
New Years Eve Sun. Jan 1st at 10am
In light of the tragic shootings at churches, the chancery has a link to an online Active Shooter Training Video
https://vimeo.com/245990543/ad3be1b819
The Bulletins will be printed in advance until the 2nd week in
January. If you have plans to place an Ad in the bulletin for Dec. 31st, please send it by email on Monday
Dec. 18th by 5 pm
MINISTRY SCHEDULE: December 25th, 2017
Parish Bulletin Deadline: 4 p.m., Mondays.
Pulpit Announcement Deadline: 12 noon, Tuesdays. Please submit any requests by email to the parish office.
Trained Ministers are expected to show up for service 15 minutes before Mass.
PARISH CALENDAR: View the extended calendar at http://stanthonyatlanta.org/news-calendar/calendar/
Sun Dec 17 8:30 Mass Church
10a ALPHA: Does God heal today? RE Center
11a Jr. Daughters Meeting RE Center
11:30a Mass Church
1p St Anthony’s Alum. Time Cap. Lyke Center
Mon Dec 18 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
Tue Dec 19 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
10a Feed the Hungry: Serve;11:30a Adamski Hall
Wed Dec 20 6p Alpha Adamski Hall
6p Weekday Mass Church
Sun Dec 24 8:30 Mass for Infant Jesus of Prague Church
5p Christmas Eve Mass Church
Mon Dec 25 10a Christmas Day Mass Church
Office Closed from 25th to the 1st
Fri Dec 29 6p Parish Christmas Party Adamski Hall
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Joseph Barker II Kim Brannan-Sykes Kimberly Daniels Charlie Stanford Simmie Walker
Corwin DuBose Fay Duhe Melba Hill-Paschal Eric D. Palm Larry Stewart
Altar Servers Kenneth Days John Howell Jared Williams
Kamryn Days Juanita Smith Reagan Smith
Lector Whitney Farley Renay Ceasar
Janise L Miller Tory Stringer
Commentator Rudy Cadney Anika Palm
Ushers Michael Alexander Kaneta Cuffie Johnnie Fason Herman Griner Kai Lucas
Beverly Bearden Barbara Emelle (sub req.) Robert Emelle (sub req.) Roz Fason Barbara Naylor-Hill
10 am 5 pm
