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

Thanks to everyone who participated in

and supported last week’s 2nd Annual

Soaring Eagle Road Race!

Photo Credit: @randmcphoto

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. (except Holy Saturday) 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

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Saturday, May 5 Easter Weekday Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Deceased Guzman Family Members †

Richard Engel †

For all the People of the Parish

Sunday, May 6 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Jim, Barbara, James III Bentley †

Helen Scherer †

José Valdivia Pacheco †

Than Joseph Nguyen †

Monday, May 7 Easter Weekday Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26-16, 16-4a

8:30 a.m. Alina Schreller †

Tuesday, May 8 Easter Weekday Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11

8:30 a.m. Mary Versane

Wednesday, May 9 Easter Weekday

Acts 17:15,22-15; 1 John: 16-12-15

8:30 a.m. Doris Valentino †

Thursday, May 10 Easter Weekday Acts 18:1-8, John 16:16-20

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Esperanza Sequeira †

Antonio Valdez-Rodriguez †

Friday, May 11 Easter Weekday Acts 18:9-18, John 16:20-23

8:30 a.m.

John & Nancy Bohlinger

Saturday, May 12 Easter Weekday Acts 18:23-28; John 16:23b-28

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Deceased Guzman Family Members †

Mother’s Day novena

Mother’s Day novena

Sunday, May 13 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Mark 16:15-20

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day novena

Mother’s Day novena

Mother’s Day novena

Mother’s Day novena

Please pray for those who have died, especially: Oscar Ayala Lopez, Patr icia Lentini, Father Daniel McCormick, Patricia Lentini, Betty Hays Allen, Antonio Valdes-Rodriguez., Jesus Rivera, Edward Rouamba, Gary David Kennedy, Father Dennis Dullea, John Van House, Julia Amy Jiménez, Frederick Augustine, Isabella Bosco, Ira Bourgeois, Leonarda Soto Martinez, Father Juan de la Cruz, Mike Stevens, Patti Stevens, Monsignor Donald Kiernan, Michael Bryan Shaw, Jose Gilberto Socas, Marylou Yap-Tan and Carlene McMonagle. Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially: Rose Mackel, David Claussen, Brenda Markham, Josefina García, Brenda Markham , Keren Clay, Brian Hutcheson, Justin Omar Gutierrez Gonzalez, Edward Swahn, Jack Barker, James Sedlack, Mary Jane O’Neil, Purita Guzman, Norma Hatheway, Leslie Tsui, Robert Munroe, Kay Reese, Tera Doughlas, Janis Dotson, Dylan Diaz Tinoco and Millie Elliott, Clemente Lisi.

IHMATLANTA.ORG

OFFERTORY April 28 & 29 Offertory : $ 7,099.54 Electronic Offertory : $ 20,214.39 Total Offertory: $ 27,313.43 Catholic Home Missions$ 2,005.00

SECOND COLLECTION This weekend’s second collection is for St. Vincent de Paul Society

Next weekend’s second collection is for Catholic Communications

Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Father Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228

Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 230

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez mperales@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240

Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren msoren@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton, Ph.D. ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips ephillips@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241

Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jeffbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247

Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White swhite@ihmatlanta.org

Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

Fee-based Professional Counseling is availa-ble in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. at 678-310-8122.

HAVE YOU REMEMBERED IHM IN YOUR WILL? After the needs of your loved ones have been addressed, a charitable bequest to your parish will allow you to continue in perpetuity the Christian stewardship you practice in life. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia can assist you in re-membering IHM in your Last Will and Testament. Those who make a bequest or a planned gift to the parish become members of the parish Legacy Society and the Archdiocesan Deo Gratias Society. For more information, contact Juliette Greco of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia at jgreco@cfnga.org or 404-497-9440.

NOW HIRING Director of Divine Playtime Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church is searching for a Director of Divine Playtime and Weekend Nursery. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week). The Director is responsible for the daily operations, planning, staff supervision and implementation, and oversight of Divine Playtime’s policies, pro-cedures and activities. The Director will also oversee the weekend nursery pro-gram. The successful candidate, an active Catholic, should have leadership and management expertise with one or more years of experience in childcare or preschool setting. Please send resumes to Rich Plachta, rplachta@ihmatlanta.org.

One lesson quickly learned by our Vincentians: the poor are to be found every-where in our midst and they may not speak English. The ability to relate to a fami-ly in their own language forms an immediate bridge to understanding and support. Fortunately, our IHM Conference has 7 bilingual Vincentians able to converse directly with those in need. 2 more are in training now. Plus, we are blessed to have 5 bilingual interpreters who can accompany on home visitations for support. A recent situation demonstrates this principle in action.

The Mother and two daughters, aged 6 and 8 were homeless after a sister threw them out. She had only been in our area for a few months after her husband was deported. Our bilingual Vincentians visited with her and were quickly able to get them shelter.

But our support did not end there. In a few months, she reached out again. She had been desperately forced to move again due to violence in the complex where she was staying. She feared for her daughter’s safety. The Vincentians met with her again and worked out a plan to keep her in the second apartment long enough for her to find some part time employment and get stabilized. Over these several months, we provided significant support well above our normal guidelines in order to assure her peace of mind and safety.

Thanks to our generous IHM parishioners, St. Vincent de Paul was able to quickly assist this family and support them as they become established in our community. Being able to speak her language was one of the keys to success.

If a parishioner needs help, they can call 678-892-6163. If you would like more information about volunteering with St. Vincent DePaul, reach out to Mike Gross at mikegro86@gmail.com.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE May 16 Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 3:00-8:00 p.m, in the Historic Church. Visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “IHM” to schedule an appointment or call Nikki VanDerGrinten at 770-986-4996. We will also be conducting sign-ups in the narthex the two weekends before the drive, The cut-off date for donor eligibility is March 21. Drop- ins are welcomed. Chick Fil-A coupons will be given to all those who donate. Remember, your donation may save or extend the life of three people!

PILGRIMAGE TO MLK SITES Saturday, May 19 Monsignor Al and Father Bryan Small will lead a pilgrimage from IHM and Sts. Peter & Paul in Decatur in commemoration of the 50th anniver-sary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr. Destinations include the MLK National Historic Site, the King Center and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $25 includes transportation, box lunch and admis-sion to the Civil and Human Rights Center. See the brochure in the nar-thex and go to www.ihmatlanta.org to sign up.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING May 15 Training for IHM parishioners and IHM School students in-terested in the Ministry of Altar Server will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 6:30-8:00pm in the church. Servers must be in at least 4th grade to serve however, rising 4th graders are welcome to attend. Parents please plan to stay for the first 20 minutes for a meeting with clergy. Please contact James Martin at jmartinjd@gmail.com with any questions.

PARISH PICNIC September 29 Please save the date for our 60th Anniversary Parish Picnic!

Saturday, September 29, 2019 10:30am—3:00pm

More details coming soon!

PENTECOST INTERCESSIONS May 19 & 20 As we have done for the past few years, we will once again mark the Solemnity of Pentecost (weekend of May 19-20) by offering the Universal Prayers (Prayers of the Faithful) in the various languages spoken in our parish community. If you would be willing to translate and read a petition during one of our Pentecost Masses, please send an email to Shelly White at swhite@ihmatlanta.org. Thank you for helping us celebrate the birthday of the Church!

INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK SUPPER May 20 The Pentecost International Potluck Supper will be Sunday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Church, hosted by the RCIA community. Bring a double portion of your favorite family recipe to share with everyone. We hope to see you there! RSVP using the online form at www.ihmatlanta.org/Pentecost.

NO ANOINTING OF THE SICK THIS WEEKEND May 5 Because of First Holy Communion taking place at the Mass, there will be no Anointing of the Sick following the 4:00 p.m. Mass this Saturday or the 1:30 p.m. Mass this Sunday. Anointing after Mass will resume on June 2-3, and the Sacra-ment is always available upon request.

55 & OLDER “IHMERS” LUNCHEON May 17 Luncheon at 11:30 in the Historic Church. Program of Broadway hits, sung by local professional singer/actor Nick Morrett. Lunch catered by A BoKay by Joann $10. Come let your ears and your stomach feast!! To RSVP, call Gaby/church office – not firm until you stop by and pay $10 by May 15 deadline. Cash/ck payable to IHM, notation: IH-MERS Luncheon. For questions "B.J." Abraham 404-633-3277.

SOCCER IS HERE! May 12 IHM is pleased to announce that soccer is the newest sport for the IHM community. We will be having a "Kick Off" Field Day next Saturday, May 12 from 11am to 1 pm. Join us for food, games and fun as we open registration for the Fall 2018 season. If you are interested in being a coach or field marshal or helping in some other way, please join us at an information meeting this Tuesday, May 8 from 7-8:30 pm in room 7-1 of the Middle School. Contact Steve Bello at rhinosteven@yahoo.com for more infor-mation. Hope to see you there!

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY PANEL ON U.S. IMMIGRATION May 14 On Monday, May 14 at 7:30pm in the Lower Church, the Social Justice Ministry will present a panel of speakers to explain our current immigration laws in the United States. The speakers will explain "chain migration," rules for refugees seeking asylum, and access to DACA protection for "Dreamers" who were brought to the U.S. as children. The goal is to inform our opinions in line with our Catholic call to responsible citizenship. This event will be presented in English, but we are planning to host a similar talk in Spanish within a few weeks.

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.

If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please

contact Drew Denton in the parish office (contact information listed

above).

“End of Life Care: A Catholic Physician’s Perspective” Carl C. Hug, Jr., MD, PhD

10:15-11:15 a.m. IHM School Library

All are welcome

Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips ephillips@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241 Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School is July 16-20! Our theme this year is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. Registration is now open to all children entering Pre-K through 5th grade in the fall. Registrants do not have to be IHM parishioners. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults are also encouraged to register as volunteers. Sign up today at www.ihmatlanta.org/vbs! Questions? Email vbs@ihmatlanta.org.

FAITH FORMATION 2018-2019 Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is now open online at ihmatlanta.org/enrollment. An early enrollment discount applies through May 31 to students en-rolled in all programs: GIFT (K-5th Grade), Edge (Middle School Youth Ministry) and Life Teen (High School Youth Ministry). Hard copies of enrollment forms are also available in the parish office.

THE FAITH FORMATION TEAM NEEDS YOU We are looking for passionate, faithful, and reliable adult volunteers to help the chil-dren and youth of our Parish draw closer to Christ. If you are interested in any of our ministries during the 2018-2019 school year, whether elementary school catechesis, youth ministries, or sacramental preparation, please contact us (information on side-bar above). We look forward to meeting you!

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN Liturgy of the Word for Children offers children, ages 4-7, the opportunity to hear God’s Word in an accessible and engaging format. We offer the children’s liturgy

during 9:00 am Mass throughout the school year. Note: There will be no children’s liturgy on May 6. The final children’s liturgy of this school year will be May 20.

ATLANTA CATECHIST CONFERENCE

Saturday, August 18, 2018 Renaissance Waverly Hotel

Galleria Parkway, Atlanta

For new and returning catechists, youth ministry volunteers, and all who want to enrich their faith.

Registration is now open! Learn more and register at

www.atlcatechistconference.com

FIRST COMMUNION MASSES Our Easter celebration continues this weekend, as children from our parish will receive their First Holy Communion at the following Mass times:

Saturday, May 5, 4:00 pm Sunday, May 6, 9:00 am Sunday, May 6, 1:30 pm

And on the following weekend at the following Masses:

Saturday, May 12, 4:00 pm Sunday, May 13, 1:30 pm

As usual, we expect to have many visitors for this joyful occasion! We welcome them, and we welcome all the children who now share fully with us at the Lord’s table.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY May 5 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of volunteers and food items. If you would like to help please go to:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ba5ac29a5fe3-svdp

MASS HONORING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES May 6 All graduating high school seniors and their families are cordi-ally invited to our parish Mass Honoring High School Gradu-ates this Sunday, May 6 at 5:00 pm, and to a reception following in the lower level of the church. RSVP to ephil-lips@ihmatlanta.org.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES! May 7 The confirmation rehearsal is Monday May 7 at 7:00pm in the church. Candidates and sponsors should attend. If the sponsor is unable to attend, a parent must accompany the candidate. All are welcome to attend the Confirmation mass on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00pm with Auxiliary Bishop Konzen.

CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP June 17-22 The Catholic Heart Work Camp in Hardeeville, South Caroli-na is for teens in the 9th grade & up. A $100 deposit reserves your spot! Go to http://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry to sign up! This mission trip counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all service hours for Marist for 2018-2019! Go to www.heartworkcamp.com to get a first glimpse at what it’s all about.

TO LOVE HIM IS TO SERVE HIM! We need YOU to become a Liturgical Minister at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass! Your baptism commissions you to serve the Lord at the Liturgy: Put your baptismal priesthood to work!

NEEDED: Altar Servers, Ministers of Hospitality, Life Teen Band members (musicians and vocalists), Sound Techs, Lec-tors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (if you 16 and Confirmed). Email Elaine at ephillips@ihmatlanta.org if you are interested.

CALLING IHM CLASS OF 2014 AND THEIR PARENTS May 11 We invite you back to campus for the annual Senior Assembly & Reception. We will meet in the library at 1:45 so you may make your grand entrance into the gym at 2:00 PM. Come for fellowship, recognition, and a chance to reminisce with classmates, teachers, and staff. Parents, you are invited as well. Check the IHM Alumni Facebook for details.

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence · www.ihmschool.org

This Sunday! 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass

Reception following RSVP to ephillips@ihmatlanta.org

FAREWELL TO MRS. WILSON May 11 Immaculate Heart of Mary School’s beloved librarian, Mrs. Sandy Wilson, is retiring after 38 years of service to the school. All current families, alumni, parents of alumni and the IHM community are invited to stop by the school library on Friday, May 11 to reminisce and offer well wishes. Please stop by 7:30am-9:30am, 11an-1:00pm or 4:30pm-6:00pm! For more information, contact the school office at (404) 636-4488.

28 & 29 de Abril Ofertorio : $ 20,214.39 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 7,099.54 Ofertorio Total: $ 27,313.43

Misiones Católicas $ 2,005.00

La Segunda Colecta de este fin de semana va a La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul. La Segunda Colecta del próximo fin de semana irá al fondo de Comunicaciones Católicas.

La Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones de IHM será patrocinada por el Club de Mujeres de IHM. El tema de este año es Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus (Náufrago, Rescatado por Jesús), y se llevará a cabo del 16 al 20 de Julio , de 9:00am a 12:00pm. Los niños entrando desde Pre-K hasta 5to Grado en el otoño están invitados a participar. No hay necesidad de ser feligreses de IHM para registrarse. Visite www.ihmatlanta.org/vbs. Escríbe a vbs@ihmatlanta.org con preguntas.

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibi-rán 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 espa-ñol, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el Sacerdote.

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirma-ción, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerre-ro en la oficina parroquial.

La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 678-310-8122.

Hechos 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17

La Parroquia de IHM tendrá su 60o Aniversario Picnic el Sábado Septiembre 29, 10:30am-3:00pm. Reserve la fecha para que pueda acompañarnos.

Llamar a la parroquia por lo menos 9 meses antes de la fecha deseada

Debido a que estaremos celebrando las Primeras Comuniones, no habrá unción de los enfermos después de la misa de 4:00pm el sábado que viene ni la misa de 1:30 el domingo que viene. La unción de los enfermos se resumirá el 2-3 de Junio. Este sacramento esta siempre disponible a petición.

Una lección que nuestros vicentinos aprendieron rápidamente: los pobres se encuentran en todas partes, en nuestro medio y es posible que no hablen inglés. La capacidad de relacionarse con una familia en su propio idioma constituye un puente inmediato para la comprensión y el apoyo. Afortunadamente, nuestra Conferencia de IHM tiene 7 Vicentinos bilingües capaces de comunicarse directamente con aquellos que lo necesitan y 2 más se encuentra en entrenamiento. Además, tenemos la bendición de contar con 5 intérpretes bilingües que pueden ser acompañantes de las visitas domiciliarias para obtener apoyo. Una situación reciente demuestra este principio en acción. La madre y sus dos hijas de 6 y 8 años quedaron sin hogar después de que una hermana las echara de su casa. Ella solo había estado en nuestra área por unos meses después de que su esposo fue deportado. Nuestros vicentinos bilingües la visitaron y pudieron encontrarles refugio rápidamente. Pero nuestro apoyo no terminó allí. En unos meses, ella se acercó de nuevo. La habían obligado desesperadamente a mudarse debido a la violencia en los apartamentos donde se hospedaban. Temía por la seguridad de su hija. Los vicentinos se reunieron con ella nuevamente y elaboraron un plan para mantenerla en el segundo departamento el tiempo suficiente para que ella encontrara un empleo temporal y se pudiera estabilizar. Durante estos meses, brindamos un apoyo significativo mucho mayor que nuestras pautas normales con el fin de garantizar su tranquilidad y seguridad. Gracias a nuestros generosos feligreses de IHM, San Vicente de Paul pudo ayudar rápidamente a esta familia y brindarles apoyo para lograr establecerse en nuestra comunidad. Ser capaz de hablar su idioma fue una de las claves del éxito. Si un feligrés necesita ayuda, pueden llamar al 678-892-6163. Si desea obtener más información sobre el voluntariado con St. Vincent DePaul, comuníquese con Mike Gross en mikegro86@gmail.com