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campus is now available. Whether you
are an IHM ministry or an outside group,
you can submit your request at
www.ihmatlanta.org/room-reservation.
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instalaciones de IHM, están disponibles en
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miembros de la parroquia o no, ustedes
pueden solicitar una reservación en el
sitio:
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An Easter Wish by Fr. Bill Hao
The Resurrection of the Lord April 5, 2015
St. Augustine once said that there is nothing great in believ-ing that Christ died because pagans and Jews also believe it; but what is great is believing that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Not only is the Resurrection of Christ the foundation of Christian faith, it is also the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise when He said, “I have the power to lay down my life, and I have the power to take it up again (Jn 10:17-18),” and “destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up (Jn 2:19-20).” Easter commemorates the Resurrection of Christ. The Resur-rection not only affirms Jesus' victory over death, it also reminds us to constantly return to the words and deeds of Jesus in the Gospel. We are called to live and proclaim Christ’s victory through our actions: by finding joy and beatitude in resisting the temptation to sin and to fight against the culture of hedonism, materialism, violence and death. The words from the Easter sequence capture this senti-ment beautifully: life and death are locked in wondrous struggle; the struggle endures, but ultimate victory is assured by Jesus Christ; life's leader, once dead, reigns as the living one. Christ has indeed risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, but His work of salvation continues in the Church. And what is so great about the Catholic Church is that it not only offers us the fullness of Christian faith through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradi-tion, it also offers the fullness of the means to salvation through the complete profession of faith, the full sacramental life with the seven sacraments, and an ordained ministry that comes from an unbroken line of apostolic succession. We have so much to be thankful for. Let Easter remind us to do our part in continuing God’s work of salvation. May you have abundant blessings this Easter!
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
He Is Risen!
¡El Ha Resucitado!
Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Thursdays: 8:00 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. 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 Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. 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.
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 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: [email protected].
Reading 1: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-14
Gospel: John 20:1-9
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: Victor Manuel Gomez Jimenez, Bill Novak,
Charlie Carscallen, Vera Mary DeWitt, Mario Moran, Moises Molina, Gregorio
Pacheco, Annette Marler, Dolores Glenkey, Christine McLellan, Lee Ghiradini, David
Callahan, Lois Poe, José Tavel, Berniece Meller, Pedro Amador, Steven Algieri, Ashley
Maynard, Clint Wheeler, Ronald Wolfe, and Bob Waine.
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: Hortensia Lopez Coutiño, Rodolfo Moreno, Cristina
Montoto, Dolly Azar, Sharisse Azar Johnson, James E. Bentley III, Father Joseph Peek,
Jeannette Lopez, Warren Sandidge, Sean Elliott, Jane Kell, Selma Nort, Oscar Matos,
Ligia Florim, Betty Allen, Ana M. Casty, Lindsay Edwards, John Krol, Andrew
Ethridge, Colin Crowe, Alicia Niño, Marsha Aughtry, Isabella Pinto, Carlos Halley,
Rebecca DuVall, Desiree Hudson, Carlos Muñiz, and Leila Livengood.
LITURGY SCHEDULE
PARISH INFORMATION
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SUNDAY READINGS
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Sunday 7:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mass at Dawn
Rita Briggs †
Nicholas & Joan Gulick †
Angelina Ruiz Reyes †
Missa Pro Populo
Monday 8:30 a.m. Anna Zahurak †
Readings of the Day: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Rene Richardson †
Readings of the Day: Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Ignatius Jang Lee †
Readings of the Day: Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Jeanne Rouamba †
Hermelinda & Guadalupe de la Garza †
Readings of the Day: Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48
Friday 8:30 a.m. Morgan & Vultaggio Family †
Readings of the Day: Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14
Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Patricia Callahan † Readings of the Day: Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15
Missa Pro Populo
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Eun Lucy Song & Byung John Seoh †
Maye Sita Agnes †
Felipe Sabino Luvio †
Anne Mangin †
Jesus Garrido †
MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES DE LA MISA April 5 - April 12
PRAYERS/ORACIONES
STAFF DIRECTORY
Permanent Deacon & Parish Administrator Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 228 Parochial Vicar Fr. William Hao [email protected] Ext. 242
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Ana McQuilkin [email protected] Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Paul Tooher [email protected] Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard [email protected] Ext. 243 Coordinator of Parish Life Elizabeth Figueroa [email protected] Ext. 246 Coordinator of Faith Formation
Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227 Coordinator of RCIA Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 224 Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 222 Admin. Assistant of Faith Formation 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 Coordinator of Communications Jayna Hoffacker [email protected] Ext. 226 Director of Operations David Claussen [email protected] 404-636-4488 Ext. 235
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Forms for donating flowers for the Easter season can be found online on our website at www.ihmatlanta.org or in the Narthex. We must receive your form and donation (a minimum of $15 is requested) by Sunday, May 24, the Solemnity of Pentecost.
Si desean donar flores en la temporada de Pascua, visiten nuestro sitio web: www.ihmatlanta.org o el Nártex del templo para llenar un formulario. Recuerden que debemos recibir su formulario junto con su donación (mínimo $15) antes del 24 de mayo, día de la solemnidad de Pentecostés.
In Memory of:
George & Josephine Abraham
J. Edward Brown
Mary LeHu Nguyen
O.C. and Rose Braun
Kay Wehr
Joseph John Esposito
Mr. & Mrs. V.E. Rains
William Leide
William Elliot
Virginia Maynard
Helen LeVorse
Dawn Ambrose
Le Thi Nguyen
Given By:
B.J. Abraham & Geoff Abraham
Marie Z. Brown
Tam Van Bui
Mary Ann Braun
Patterson Family
Gayle Esposito
Millie Elliot
Millie Elliot
Millie Elliot
Dona & Robert Maynard
Dona & Robert Maynard
Dona & Robert Maynard
Luc & Grace Tran
In Thanksgiving For:
Bui Tu
Given By:
Tam Van Bui
20TH ANNUAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
Every year in June, the Archdiocese of Atlanta brings Catholics together at the
Eucharistic Congress - a spiritual, multicultural conference celebration of Jesus truly
present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Archbishop Wilton Gregory has chosen “I Will Be With You Always" as the theme to
celebrate this year's 20th Anniversary of the Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 5-6.
A promise kept most completely in the Holy Eucharist.
The Archdiocese is currently looking for volunteers to serve in various capacities at
this year’s Congress. Visit http://congress.archatl.com to see how you can help!
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PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS Starting Tuesday, April 14
Living Your Strengths is a small-group program utilized by
Catholic parishes nationwide. Meeting once weekly for 5
weeks, you will discover and explore your top talents through
a series of exercises, personal reflection, and facilitated small
group discussion, based on the evidence-based StrengthsFinder
assessment tool.
The next cohort will be offered Tuesday evenings this spring,
from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 12 in the
Lower Level. The cost for the entire program is $15. This
includes the book Living Your Strengths: Catholic Edition,
assessment code, and all materials.
To register, contact Elizabeth Figueroa at
COFFEE & DONUTS
Sunday, April 12
Join us next weekend in the Historic Church after the 9:00 a.m.
Mass for Coffee & Donuts! The coffee has been generously
donated by ChocoLaté Coffee.
CHARISMATIC VIGIL MASS
Saturday, April 18
A Charismatic Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Father Tim
Hepburn. This is an opportunity to foster awareness of the
action of the Holy Spirit in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Praise, jubilation, discernment, and receptivity to all the gifts
of the Holy Spirit help worshippers to encounter the Lord more
deeply in the liturgy. Open to anyone who desires to be led by
the Spirit in liturgy and in life. Healing prayer will follow
Mass. Contact: Linda Smith at [email protected] or
404-920-7307.
INSTALLATION MASS FOR MONSIGNOR JOWDY
Saturday, June 13 There will be an Installation Mass for our new pastor, Mon-
signor Albert Jowdy, at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday,
June 13, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A
reception will follow in the Historic Church.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 13-17
Vacation Bible School at Immaculate Heart of Mary is
sponsored by the Parish Women's Club.
The theme for 2015 will be "Cathletics! Training to be
Champions for Christ" and will be held July 13-17, from 9:00
a.m. - Noon, with a closing Mass on Sunday, July 19 at 9:00.
Please sign up to volunteer (Adults or Teens) or register your
children (rising grades Pre-K through 5th) at the following link:
http://ihmatlanta.org/vacation-bible-school.
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PILGRIMAGE
September 21-27
Pope Francis will be journeying to the United States this fall.
He will be in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families,
September 21-27, and you could be there too!
The price is based on the number of paying participants for the
7 day/6 night trip. See the pricing breakdown below:
Our trip requires a minimum of 40 passengers, so sign up today!
Please contact our Parish Life Coordinator, Elizabeth Figueroa,
at [email protected] to sign up or to request more
information.
PARENTS OF PRODIGALS
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
The Cathedral of Chris the King has a new ministry! Do you
have a child that suffers from any type of Addiction? Could you
use support from your church community? Interested in joining
Bi-Monthly Bible Study for Parents? This ministry meets the
first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Contact
Suzanne Strang at [email protected] or 404-472-4477.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
MARRIAGE PREP AT HOLY SPIRIT
Saturday, April 18 Building Your Marriage Before It Starts is a one-day
parish-based marriage preparation workshop developed by
Grace and Growth Counseling Center and Holy Spirit Catholic
Church. It will be Saturday, April 18, at Holy Spirit Catholic
Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW. Mary Ellen Hughes and
Linda Sweeney team with Father Paul Burke and Stephen and
Ellen Cocks, a married couple of the parish, to present the
workshop.
The cost of the workshop and the workbook is $150 per
couple. Registration is required by April 14, 2015. This
workshop fulfills the marriage prep requirements of the
Archdiocese of Atlanta. For more information or to register,
please contact Tracey Pucci at 404-252-4513, ext. 231 or
50-52 Participants 45-49 Participants 40-44 Participants
$867 $896 $933
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Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic School
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence April 5, 2015
In February our Middle School students
participated in The Daffodil Project by
planting almost 500 daffodil bulbs in
remembrance of child victims of the
Holocaust. In March, those daffodils were
in full bloom and provided a beautiful
backdrop for a visit from Erin Beacham,
Education Project Director with the Anti-
Defamation League, and Nida Mudd, an
advocate for the Daffodil Project. Mrs.
Mudd also brought along her daughter,
a 3rd grader at St. Jude the Apostle, who
was the influence behind the daffodil
garden planted at her school. Below is
the sign placed in our garden, designating
the flowers as “part of the worldwide
Living Holocaust Memorial.” The garden
sign includes a quote from Holocaust
survivor Elie Wiesel: “How can a
person...not be moved by compassion?
And above all, how can anyone who
remembers remain silent?”
Pictured above are Guidance Counselor Angela Walsh, Nida
Mudd and her daughter, Religion teacher Kathleen Pyrce, Erin.
Beacham, Principal Jim Lee and Director of Faith Formation
Carmen Graciaa.
Happy Easter from all of
us at IHM Catholic School.
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FAITH FORMATION
Coordinator of Faith Formation Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 224 [email protected]
Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION TEAM
CALENDAR - CALENDARIO
Wednesday/Miércoles (MS) 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
April 15, 22
Saturday/Sábado (K-6) 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
April 18, 25
Sunday/Domingo 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (K-6) 3:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. (HS)
April 19, 26
CONGRATULATIONS! ¡FELICITACIONES! Congratulations to all those who received the sacraments of initiation into the
Catholic Church this Easter weekend. Welcome home!
Felicitaciones para todos aquellos que recibieron los Sacramentos de Iniciación
en la iglesia católica este fin de semana de Pascua. ¡Bienvenidos a casa!
POSITION VACANCY
Director of Faith Formation
Masters in Theology or related field plus 5
or more years of prior experience in the role
of parish faith formation required. The
Director of Faith Formation will be
responsible for facilitation and/or
coordination of elementary and middle
school faith formation, youth group, baptism
preparation, confirmation program, RCIA,
and adult education. Applicants should be
equally proficient in English and Spanish.
Salary commensurate with experience plus
an excellent benefits package.
Please send resume and letters of reference
to Reverend Mr. Robert Hauert, Parish
Administrator, Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church, 2855 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta,
GA, 30329.
Easter Vigil - Vigilia Pascual
Kent Williams
Max Wang
Peter Kottke
David Vu
Chuong Nguyen
Tony Ha
Zachary Reed
Laura Sweeney
Thomas Judkins
Melanie Busto-Cruz
Kevin Garcia-Vasquez
Christian Javier Gonzalez-Vela
Juan Pablo Gonzalez Vela
Angel Geovanny Gutierrez Alcantar
Carlos Daniel Montalvan-Vega
Joselin Naomi Nava-Onofre
Natalia Nava-Onofre
Avisail Sierra-Nunez
Isael Sierra-Nunez
Jorge Sierra-Nunez
Maria Beatriz Vasquez
Jael Yesenia Hernández González
Alex Noé Montero Martínez
Easter Sunday - Domingo de Pascua
1:30 p.m. Mass
Emily Castan
Emely Castro-Carrillo
Jailyn Vanessa Davila-Tercero
James Leandro Davila-Tercero
Adair Estrada Santander
Michael Frutos-Mendez
Nicol Toxtle Tlacuatl
Axel Vargas Peñaloza
Jorge Castro-Carrillo
Yaritza Guadalupe Castro-Carrillo
Christian Toxtle Tlacuatl
7:00 p.m. Mass
Erick Chavez
Sharon Chavez Gallegos
Kenny Marcelo Contreras-Maruri
Jennifer Delacruz-Monroy
Jose Armando Diaz
Elizabeth Macedonio-Peralta
Yuridia Olivar-Sanchez
Estefania Olivar-Sanchez
Itzel Peralta Cortes
We would also like to congratulate: Giovana Melanie Ruiz Santander, Angeles
Vargas, and Alexandra Vargas, who received their First Holy Communion on
Easter Sunday at the 1:30 p.m. Mass!
También felicitamos a los niños que recibieron la Santa Comunión por primera
vez en el día de la Pascua en la misa de la 1:30pm.
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FORMACION EN LA FE
ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK
ACTIVIDAD DE LA SEMANA
Elija una de las siguientes actividades
para seguir reflexionando sobre las
lecturas del domingo:
Decoren una vela de Pascua de
Resurrección para reflejar la
resurrección de Jesús. Dejen que todos
contribuyan en algo. Usen la vela como
un centro mes y enciéndanla cada
noche durante el tiempo de Pascua de
Resurrección.
En familia, hagan un pan de Pascua.
Antes de ponerlo en el horno, den
gracias a Dios por enviar a Jesús y por
todas las bendiciones que ha concedido
a su familia.
En familia, pinten huevos de Pascua de
Resurrección y comenten su
significado. Expliquen que un huevo es
duro como una tumba, pero también da
nueva vida. Mientras hacen la
actividad, hablen de las cosas nuevas
que hay en sus vidas.
Choose one of the following activities as
a way to further reflect on the Sunday
readings:
Decorate an Easter candle to reflect the
resurrection of Jesus. Let everyone
contribute in some way. Use the candle
as a table centerpiece and light it every
evening during the Easter Season.
Make Easter bread together as a family.
Before placing the bread in the oven,
thank God for sending Jesus and for all
of the blessings bestowed on your
family.
Color Easter eggs as a family and
discuss their meaning. Point out that an
egg is hard like a tomb but it also gives
new life. As the activity is in process,
discuss what is new in your life.
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Acts 10:34a, 37–43; Colossians 3:1–4; John 20:1–9 As we sing alleluias once again, as we hear of Christ’s rising from the dead, it
seems that our lives have pointed to this day. Indeed, our lives are focused on
the Resurrection. This is the major feast day of the Church, for Christ came to
die and rise from the dead for us. From that dying and rising, we have new
life in Christ; we are united with God.
Our churches, then, are decorated in gold and white, colors of new life and
rejoicing. In the Responsorial Psalm, we sing, “This is the day the Lord has
made; let us rejoice and be glad,” for our lives are centered on this day. It is
the day that provides hope for us. We are not dead because of our sin but
forgiven because of God’s mercy.
In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Peter summarizes what he
has witnessed. Jesus was anointed, hanged, raised from the dead, and made
visible to his followers. These followers preach, continuing to tell the story of
the one who forgives sins. It is clear from this reading that Peter’s life has
been changed. He now traces events and sees their culmination in the
Resurrection. What meaning does the Resurrection have in your life? Are you
open to its giving you a new perspective? Do you revolve your life around
Easter?
© Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Michael R. Prendergast. Permission to
publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on September 16, 2014.
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Hechos 10:34a, 37–43; Colosenses 3:1–4; Juan 20:1–9 Cantamos Aleluyas otra vez por la resurrección de Cristo de entre los
muertos; toda nuestra vida se orienta a este acontecimiento. Es la fiesta mayor
de la Iglesia, pues Cristo nos da su vida nueva mediante el bautismo para
unirnos con Dios. Nuestros templos se decoran con oro y blanco, colores de
júbilo y de vida nueva. En el Salmo Responsorial cantamos: “Este es el día
que ha hecho el Señor; alegrémonos y regocijémonos”. Es el día del
cumplimiento y de nuestra esperanza. No hemos muerto por nuestros
pecados, sino que vivimos por el perdón misericordioso de Dios.
En los Hechos de los Apóstoles, Pedro resume lo que ha testificado. Jesús fue
ungido, colgado en la cruz, resucitado de entre los muertos, y ha sido visto
por sus seguidores. Ellos predican y siguen contando la historia de uno que
perdona los pecados. Evidentemente la vida de Pedro ha sido transformada.
Ahora, él señala los acontecimientos y muestra cómo culminan en la
resurrección. ¿Qué significado tiene la resurrección en nuestra vida? ¿Estás
abierto a una nueva perspectiva de vida? ¿Tu vida gira en torno a la Pascua?
© Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Texto de Michael R. Prendergast. Texto bíblico
conforme a La biblia de nuestro pueblo. Biblia del peregrino (2001). Aprobación canónica de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 30 de octubre del 2014.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Kathy Guerrero • 404-636-1418 Ext. 222 • [email protected] • www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry
Mandatory Sonfest Meeting Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Lower Level of the church There will be a mandatory meeting for parents and
teens that are signed up for Sonfest. If you have not
done so already, please make your payment of $150
by this day. (Checks can be made out to ‘IHM Youth
Ministry’). Contact Kathy Guerrero if you have any
questions.
We need volunteers! (rising 6th-12th graders)
IHM Vacation Bible School (VBS) Monday, July 13—Friday, July 17
8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer this summer at this year’s
VBS, please visit www.ihmatlanta.org/vacation-bible-
school. For direct questions please email
Volunteering is EASY, FUN, and REWARDING!!!
LISTEN: “Oh, Great Love of God” by David Crowder
REFLECT: Our Lord is not primarily a teacher, He is a Savior. That’s the meaning of the word “Jesus”: He will save us from our sins.
Suppose we took a chalice as an example of what He did for us. Suppose the chalice were taken from the altar and made into a mug and delivered over to unholy uses, its shape and contour completely changed. Then it was found. How could it ever be restored again to the altar?
Well first of all, we would have to put it into a furnace, burn off the old shape and form, and hammer it again into the pattern of a chalice. Them we would bless it and restore it to the altar.
That is what God did with the human nature. He took this chalice of humanity, threw it into the fires of Calvary, where He was scourged and beaten, and then He was restored to a new shape on Easter and became the new creation. This is what He did with the pattern of human nature.
PRAY: God, You came, You died, and You rose from the dead – all to save my soul. Your resurrection means I do not have to experience death; my last breath in this world is my entrance into the next. With this knowledge, I ask for the grace to live my life looking forward to eternity. Help me to make every decision with You in mind. Thank you for making me a new creation. I am changed, I am yours, and I am grateful. Amen.
DO: Today on Easter, thank God for all the things you’re grateful for. Make every decision today (and everyday) with the knowledge that you will rise on the last day because Christ conquered death – He is risen.
Just celebrate today. This is our day as Christians and Catholics.
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EASTER SUNDAY Devotional for all teens
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STEWARDSHIP
SPACE FOR ADS
GIVING UPDATE
Due to bulletin deadlines, the offertory information for
the week of March 29 was not available at the time of
publication. That information will be included in next
week’s bulletin.
Thank you! Your sacr ificial
generosity enables our ministries and
outreach programs to continue. If you
want to learn more about online
donations or are ready to sign up, visit
www.ihmatlanta.org or scan the QR code
with your smartphone.
April 5: Did you know you can donate Real Estate to
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia to benefit the parish?
The Foundation follows a due diligence process to determine if the property can be accepted.
Some people have left their home to the parish in their will and some have donated their home or
property during their life. You will get a nice tax deduction when you donate real estate. When
the Foundation sells the property , it invests the proceeds into the parish endowment fund. If you
would like more details on this type of charitable gift, please contact Diane Duquette, Director of
Gift Planning at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia: 404-497-9440 or email
[email protected]. Visit the planned giving page on the Foundation website: www.cfnga.org for
additional methods of making donations to the parish from your assets.
SECOND COLLECTIONS
Our Easter Sunday Second Collection will benefit our
Archdiocesan Seminarians.
Next weekend our second collection is for the Saint Vincent
de Paul Society in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Society
serves in many communities and neighborhoods throughout
the Archdiocese, where its members consistently reach out
with compassion and practical assistance to people living in
extreme hardship. Our gifts to this collection go directly to
provide emergency shelter, food, and clothing. We can, like
Christ, serve the poorest of the poor who are among us
through our wholehearted support of the Saint Vincent de
Paul Society.
LOVE OTHERS Jesus tells us we must love others as we love ourselves. For some, this means we have to
accept ourselves as we are in order to love others well; for some, we need to focus on others
as deserving of our love, even those we do not know and those we consider less important
(God doesn’t see them that way!)
- The Stewardship Project, Catholic Life & Faith
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Padre Javier Muñoz | 404-636-1418 extensión 228 | [email protected]
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BAUTISMOS:
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.
MATRIMONIOS:
Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.
CONFESIONES:
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.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.
INICIACION CRISTIANA DE
ADULTOS (RICA):
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 CASA!
Si has estado alejado (a) de la parroquia, bienvenido (a). Comunícate con nosotros para conocerte y preséntate al sacerdote después de la Misa.
NUEVOS FELIGRESES:
Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.
5 DE ABRIL DE 2015 LA RESURRECIÓN DEL SEÑOR
¡EL SEÑOR RESUCITO! Evangelio: Juan 20, 1-9 El primer día después del sábado,
estando todavía oscuro, fue María Magdalena al sepulcro y
vio removida la piedra que lo cerraba. Echó a correr, llegó a
la casa donde estaban Simón Pedro y el otro discípulo, a
quien Jesús amaba, y les dijo: “Se han llevado del sepulcro
al Señor y no sabemos dónde lo habrán puesto”. Salieron
Pedro y el otro discípulo camino del sepulcro. Los dos iban
corriendo juntos, pero el otro discípulo corrió más aprisa
que Pedro y llegó primero al sepulcro, e inclinándose, miró
los lienzos puestos en el suelo, pero no entró. En eso llegó
también Simón Pedro, que lo venía siguiendo, y entró en el
sepulcro. Contempló los lienzos puestos en el suelo y el
sudario, que había estado sobre la cabeza de Jesús, puesto no con los lienzos en el suelo, sino
doblado en sitio aparte. Entonces entró también el otro discípulo, el que había llegado
primero al sepulcro, y vio y creyó, porque hasta entonces no habían entendido las Escrituras,
según las cuales Jesús debía resucitar de entre los muertos.
Oración introductoria: Señor Jesús, por tu resur rección sé que estoy llamado a resucitar ,
para eso es la vida, para eso he sido creado. Te suplico que seas Tú la luz en mi camino y, en
este momento de oración, ayuda a mis sentidos para que sepan recogerse en el silencio interior
y exterior, para poder aspirar a contemplar tu gloriosa resurrección.
Meditación del Papa: Nosotros, resucitados con Cr isto mediante el Bautismo, debemos
seguirlo ahora fielmente con una vida santa, caminando hacia la Pascua eterna, sostenidos por
la certeza de que las dificultades, las luchas, las pruebas y los sufrimientos de nuestra
existencia, incluida la muerte, ya no podrán separarnos de él y de su amor. Su resurrección ha
creado un puente entre el mundo y la vida eterna, por el que todo hombre y toda mujer pueden
pasar para llegar a la verdadera meta de nuestra peregrinación terrena. "He resucitado y estoy
siempre contigo". Esta afirmación de Jesús se realiza sobre todo en la Eucaristía; en toda
celebración eucarística la Iglesia, y cada uno de sus miembros, experimentan su presencia viva
y se benefician de toda la riqueza de su amor. En el sacramento de la Eucaristía está presente
el Señor resucitado y, lleno de misericordia, nos purifica de nuestras culpas; nos alimenta
espiritualmente y nos infunde vigor para afrontar las duras pruebas de la existencia y para
luchar contra el pecado y el mal. Él es el apoyo seguro de nuestra peregrinación hacia la
morada eterna del cielo. (Benedicto XVI, 13 de abril de 2009).
Reflexión: Sólo un corazón que es capaz de amar puede entender las palabras de Jesús y
la resurrección. No podemos creer en la resurrección con la razón, sino desde el amor. Cuando
tenemos en nuestra vida la experiencia de sentirnos amados por Dios es cuando, realmente,
estamos en el camino de la acogida, la comprensión y la cercanía. María Magdalena cree en
Jesús, en su palabra, y es capaz de contagiar a todos los sentimientos que siente al ver el
sepulcro vacío. Es ella quien busca y moviliza a los discípulos. ¿Cuántos de nosotros tenemos
esa experiencia personal de resurrección? Sin ella, difícilmente podremos ser testigos,
anunciadores, de que Cristo vive y está entre nosotros. Como María Magdalena abramos
nuestro corazón, salgamos corriendo hacia el sepulcro, hacia la luz que de él sale y dejémonos
llenar del misterio de Luz y Amor que es Jesús de Nazaret.
Diálogo con Cristo: J esús, qué alegr ía poder celebrar la Pascua de Resur rección, con
júbilo festejo que has vencido el miedo al sufrimiento y a la muerte... y todo para enseñarme
un estilo de vida que me puede llevar a la plenitud el amor. ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias!
Rebosa mi corazón de esa auténtica emoción que da una paz inigualable. Confío que no se
apagará por los problemas y contrariedades que hoy se puedan presentar, sé que depende de mi
actitud porque tu gracia lo hace posible.
IHMATLANTA.ORG/ESPANOL 11
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
OFERTORIO SEMANAL El ofertorio del 28 y 29 de marzo será incluido en el próximo boletín.
¡Gracias por su contribución; que el Señor premie su generosidad! Su colaboración ayuda a que nuestros ministerios sigan funcionando en nuestra parroquia de IHM.
Si gusta aprender más sobre la contribución electrónica o está listo(a) para inscribirse, por favor visite a www.ihmatlanta.org o escanee el código con su teléfono móvil.
LECTURAS DE ESTE DOMINGO: I Lectura: Hechos 10:34a, 37-43 II Lectura: Colosenses 3:1-4 Evangelio: Juan 20:1-9
REUNION DEL RETIRO SONFEST Miércoles, 15 de abril
6pm en el Lower Level
Todos los papas y los adolecentes que ya se apuntaron para el retiro de Sonfest deben asistir a esta reunión el miércoles, 15 de abril a las 6:00 p.m. en el salón de debajo de la parroquia. También necesitan entregar el primer pago de $150 para esta fecha. Esta reunión consiste de puntos importantes para los jóvenes y los papas. Por favor comuníquese con Kathy Guerrero al (404) 636-1418 ext. 222 o por a [email protected] si tiene alguna pregunta.
*Jóvenes, lean la pagina 8 del boletín para los anuncios importantes sobre este retiro y para más información para los jóvenes. ¡Gracias!
