Stir into Flame the Gift of God…

March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013
“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”
28th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
October 9, 2016
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
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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
Parish Information
“… Stir into
Flame the Gift
of God…”
2 Timothy 1:6
MASSES
Sunday: 7:00am (Espanol), 10:00am (English)
1:00pm (Espanol)
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
Served by the Passionist
Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00pm
Community
Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 6:00pm
Founded in 1954
28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 9TH 2016
T he Pastor’s Corner
My dear Parishioners,
Lately, I have been reflecting on how fortunate we are as a
parish to have become the beneficiary of the generosity of
Archbishop Gregory and the Archdiocese in regard to our
school building. As you know, it was selected to be the new
site for the education of men preparing for the Permanent
Diaconate. Because it needed a major renovation to serve
that purpose, the Archbishop approved of the expenditure of
a very large sum of money to enable that renovation. You
may have noticed the new windows being installed throughout the major portion of the building. Very soon, a new
heating/cooling system will be in place, the restrooms redone, and new lighting installed in the cafeteria and classrooms along the main corridor. The work is progressing
nicely and we hope to be able to get back into the newly renovated areas by the first of the year. Yes, we will be sharing
the building with the Diaconate Training Program.
How do we say “Thank you?” The best way, I suggest, is by
responding to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, which 156
of us have done. But if you have not yet fulfilled your
pledge, I urge you to do so as soon as possible. Our goal for
this year was set at $37,100.00. At this point, outstanding
pledges amount to $22,118.51. It would be wonderful to
meet — even exceed — our goal by December 30th., just
about the time we hope to enter our newly renovated school.
Not a bad exchange, is it?
—Fr. Jerome, C.P.
Stewardship
Oct. 3, 2016: $12,764.00
Needed: $12,000.00
(Including Mail-in Contributions)
Offertory
$10,929.00
Archdiocesan St. Vincent de Paul
$900.00
Donations
$400.00
Youth Religious Education Program
$405.00
Votive Candles
$48.50
Georgia Bulletin
$23.00
World Missions
$30.00
All Saints
$30.00
Initial Offering
$25.00
Archdiocesan St. Vincent de Paul
$10.00
Peter’s Pence
$5.00
All Souls
$5.00
Youth Religious Ed. Previously Unreported $310.00
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
Pledges received
Parish Sacrificial Contributions,
May Flower Breakfast Group
Youth Lemonade Sales: June-July
Dec. 2015—July 2016
Donation (Oct.2, 2016)
Workshop (Sept. 29, 2016)
Total Amount received to date
$900,000.00
$626,699.00
$300.00
$50.00
$58,240.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
$579,067.80
October 9-15, 2016
Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish
Monday, 7:30 am: John Hogan: Passionist Missions
Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:30 am: Intention of Donor
Wednesday, 7:30 am: Communion Service
Friday, 7:30 am: Pat Summit † : Ms. Wanda Wallis
Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service
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. Cost is $30, which includes
bus transportation and lunch. To register contact Faye M.
Smith, 404.376.5673 or Ylonne Swails, 678.457.4410.
“It will be a Holy Year of Mercy”
-Pope Francis
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, October 9, 2016
Vocation Awareness Sunday
9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1
11:30a Youth & Children Religious Education Classes
11:30a KPCLA 301 Monthly Meeting - SC Back Porch Room
2:30p-6p Hispanic Heritage Day - Parish Grounds
Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day
2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1
7:30p-9:00p ESL Classes/ Clases de Ingles - Spiritual Center
Tuesday, October 11
10:00a Jolly Bunch - Spiritual Center
6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel
6:00p Police Interaction Committee - Media Room
7:00p Pastoral Council - MR1
7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechesis - Spiritual Center
7:30p Hispanic Bible Study– Spiritual Center
Wednesday, October 12
7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE and Meeting - MR1
7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center
7:30p Spanish Mass - SC Chapel
Thursday, October 13
3:00p Bible Study - Meeting Room 1
7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room 1
7:00p Community Action Meeting - Media Room
Friday, October 14
6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church
7:00p Spanish Mass - Church
Saturday, October 15
10:00a Revival Choir Practice - Church
12:00p Acolyte Training - Media Room
12p-3p Reserved by Vernon Martin - Spiritual Center
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28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 9TH 2016
Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized
Parish News and Other Events
FAITH IN ACTION
You are invited to an important event entitled a Response to the
Pastoral Plan for Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta:
"Faith in Action”, which will take place on Saturday, October 29,
2016, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, concluding with Mass at Sts.
Peter and Paul, 2560 Tilson Rd. Decatur, GA 30032. Breakfast
and lunch will be served. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Diana
Hayes, PhD. We will gather in the morning for prayer and close
with Mass. Four workshops will be available: Black/Catholic
History, Black Psychology, Liturgy from a Black Perspective and
Youth Track.
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 regalo 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.
October 15-16 Combined Second Collection:
The Church in Latin America
The Church in Central and Eastern Europe
World Missions
United with the Catholics of the world, our prayers and
Eucharistic celebration next Sunday are directed in a special
way toward our brothers and sisters throughout the world
who are waiting to hear the joyous “Good News” of Jesus. Our
offerings will support the work and witness
of those who selflessly give up all for the sake
of our Lord and his Gospel — the local
priests, religious, and lay catechists who daily
provide loving service to the poor and suffering.
Please be extra generous as this collection
will be divided between three very important
needs. Thank you.
Revival Choir Practice Dates. St. Paul Revival Choir
will hold a special practice for the revival on 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.
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.
On October 16th, The Women Society will sponsor
a Clothing Drive for the Women Prisoners in the Half Way
Houses located in Atlanta. If you have clothing that you would
like to contribute to this Drive please contact Alflorence
Wadkins - 404-794-8201, Cheryl Cato -404-768-9163 or any
member of the Women's Society. Thank you!
The Passionist Province Commission on the Laity
is holding two listening sessions at our parish, the purpose:
understanding and sharing the Passionist charism of 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)
Coming Events
Oct. 16: Investiture of new youth Altar Servers
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: “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” at 11:30am
Oct. 24: “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” at 6:30pm
Oct. 29: Parish Fall Raffle Drawing
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
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28º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
9 DE OCTUBRE, 2016
¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!
VIGÉSIMO OCTAVO DOMINGO
Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.
Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ORDINARIO
Mis Hermanos, continuamos con la reflexión sobre las OBRAS
MISERICORDIA ESPIRITUALES.
P. Alberto Cabrera, CP.: 347-819-5968
Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704
Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968
INFORMES:
Bautismo: Comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-7179619 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.
Segunda Colecta Combinada15-16 de Octubre 2016:
La Iglesia en Latinoamérica
La Iglesia en Europa Central y Oriental
Las Misiones Mundiales
Unidos con los católicos del mundo,
nuestras oraciones y celebración
Eucarística el domingo que viene
serán dirigidas a nuestros hermanos
y hermanas a través del mundo quienes esperan oír las
“Buenas Noticias” de Jesucristo. Nuestra ofrenda
apoyará el trabajo y testimonio de aquellos quienes
dan todo por el Señor y su Evangelio – los sacerdotes
locales, religiosos, y catequistas laicos quienes proveen
servicio diario a los pobres. Por favor sea generoso
porque esta colecta será dividida entre tres necesidades
importantes. MUCHAS GRACIAS.
Lectores: Verónica Vazquez y Zenón Barragán
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Luz y Juan O. Pacheco - Ignacia y
Bartolo Escalante
Guías: Roberto González, Verónica Cruz, Enrique Wences,
Antonia Pacheco y Juan O. Pacheco
Monaguillos: Kevin Ramirez - Eddi Coronado
DEL TIEMPO
4. CONSOLAR AL QUE ESTA TRISTE
Consolad, consolad a mi pueblo -dice vuestro Dios- (Is 40,1). El
Señor consuela a su pueblo y se compadece de los desamparados (Is 49, 13). Jesús se compadece de los que sufren (Mt 20,3).
Al ver a las muchedumbres, se compadecía de ellas, porque estaban extenuadas y abandonadas, “como ovejas que no tienen pastor” (Mt. 9,36). Bienaventurados los que lloran por que ellos
serán consolados… Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, porque
ellos alcanzarán misericordia (Mt. 5,4-7). Nos consuela en
cualquier tribulación nuestra hasta el punto de poder consolar
nosotros a los demás en cualquier lucha, mediante el consuelo
con que nosotros mismos somos consolados por Dios. Los gozos
y las esperanzas, las tristezas y las angustias de los hombres de
nuestro tiempo, sobre todo de los pobres y de cuantos sufren,
son a la vez gozos y esperanzas, tristezas y angustias de los
discípulos de Cristo (Conc. Vat. II, Gaudium et Spes 1).
5. PERDONAR LAS OFENSAS
El perdona todas tus culpas y cura todas tus enfermedades (Sl
103,3). Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también perdonamos a
los que nos ofenden… Por que si perdonáis a los hombres sus
ofensas, también os perdonará vuestro Padre celestial, pero si no
perdonáis a los hombres, tampoco vuestro Padre perdonará vuestras ofensas (Mt. 6,12-15).
Bebed todos; porque esta es mi sangre de la alianza, que es
derramada por muchos para el perdón de los pecados (Mt 26,
27-28). Señor, si mi hermano me ofende, ¿Cuántas veces tengo
que perdonarlo? ¿Hasta siete veces? Jesús le contesta: “No te digo
siete veces, sino hasta setenta veces siete…
6. SOPORTAR CON PACIENCIA LOS DEFECTOS DEL PRÓJIMO.
Mas vale ser paciente que valiente, dominarse que conquistar
ciudades (Pr 16,32). No hagáis frente al que os agravia. Al contrario, si uno te abofetea en la mejilla derecha, preséntale la otra.
Para que seáis hijo de vuestro Padre celestial, que hace salir el sol
sobre malos y buenos… Nos dice Pablo: el amor es paciente, es
benigno… no se irrita, no lleva cuentas del mal, todo lo excusa,
todo lo soporta…
7. ROGAD A DIOS POR LOS VIVOS Y POR LOS DIFUNTOS.
Pedid y se os dará, buscad y encontraréis, llamad y se os abrirá,
porque todo el que pide recibe, quien busca encuentra y al que
llama se le abre (Mt 7,7). Se levanto de madrugada, cuando
todavía estaba oscuro, se marchó a un lugar solitario y allí se
puso a orar (Mc 1,35). Padre si quieres, aparta de mi este cáliz;
pero que no se haga mi voluntad, sino la tuya. (Lc 22,42). Orad
como si todo dependiese de Dios y trabajad como si todo
dependiese de vosotros (San Ignacio de Loyola).
Mis Hermanos, este es el camino del que quiera ser verdadero
seguidor de Cristo, el Dios con nosotros.
P. Alberto, C.P.
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