September 18 - Holy Trinity Catholic Church
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September 18 - Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Holy Trinity Catholic Church 101 Walt Banks Road / Peachtree City, GA 30269 Parish Office (770) 487-7672 Faith Formation (770) 487-0175 Hispanic Ministry (770) 487-5352 Preschool (770) 631-4380 Website www.HolyTrinityPTC.org E-Mail [email protected] September 18, 2016 Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm Vigil 5:30 pm Vigil Sunday 7:15 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm 1:45 pm Español 4:30 pm LifeTeen Daily Mass Schedule Mon. - Thurs. 9am & 6:30 pm Friday Noon & 6:30 pm Saturday 9 am Holy Hours of Adoration Fri: 12:45pm - Sat 9am in Sanctuary Rosary Mon.-Thurs. & Sat. after 9am Mass Mondays after the 6:30pm Mass “Rosary for Life” Fridays at 11 am in the Adoration Chapel Divine Mercy Chaplet Fridays at 3pm Reconciliation Fridays, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Saturdays, 9:45 am - 10:30 am or by appointment with a priest. Healing Mass Schedule 2nd week of each month Tuesday @ 6:30pm & Friday @ 12 noon October 11 & 14 Pastor: Father J ohn Mur phy Parochial Vicars: Father Dair o Rico, Father Pavol Br enkus Deacons: Ter r y Blind, Tony Cuomo, Gene Dicker son, Mar k Fr iedlein, Mar k Sholander Deacons Emeritus: Ben Gr oss, Mike Landaiche Holy Trinity Catholic Church Mass Intentions Saturday 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Sunday 7:15 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm 1:45 pm 4:30 pm Monday 9:00 am 6:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am 6:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am 6:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am 6:30 pm Friday 12:00 pm 6:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Sunday 7:15 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm 1:45 pm 4:30 pm = Deceased September 17 Don Ventura Mark Sturgill Virginia & Bernadette Phillips September 18 Mark Sturgill Parish Family Christina Senger Don Ventura Ecliserio Zetina Timothy Romano September 19 Alberto Vargas Souls in Purgatory September 20 Alex Bookalam Janet Gunn September 21 Steve Wilcox (SI) The Chabbouh Family (SI) September 22 Kathy Szegedy (SI) Michael DiBenedetto, Sr., September 23 Diane Corda Bruce Tonn (SI) September 24 Frank & Virginia Foley Warren Huffman Wanda Gallagher September 25 Souls in Purgatory Kelly Riney Parish Family José A. Del Busto Rosita Ferreira Antonia & Eugenio Dias (SI) = Special Intentions Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13 Mon Saint Januarius Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tues Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gón, Paul Chóng Ha-sang and Companions Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wed Saint Matthew, Apostle Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thurs Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:7-9 Fri Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2-4; Lk 9:18-22 Sat Eccl 11:9-12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sun 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Amos condemns the complacency of the rich who seek only their own comfort. In his parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus echoes Amos, exhorting those who have to share with those who have not. Self-sufficiency must never blind us to the needs of others. Only in this way do we keep God’s commandments in integrity and in truth. Hearing Devices are available for your convenience located in the back of the Church Peachtree City, Georgia September 18, 2016 Franco Amendola, Jannette Avidano, Noha Baressi, Dave Barrett, Ben Batemarco, Adele Benigno, Aixa Berrios, José Raúl Bonilla, Remember Joan Busey, Carolina Carranza, Gary Cramer, Ed Czechowski, in Prayer Rose Demers, Dcn. Gene Dickerson, Richard Dickerson, Jeannie Eckert, Rozlin Feliciano, Fannie Ferrara, Albert Forini, Diane Forini, Kathy Fox, Jerry Greenwell, Dcn. Ben Gross, Ramón Gutiérez, Bob Jackson, Dcn. Don Kelsey, Dcn. Mike Landaiche, Patricia Lawson, Maureen Lennon, Maria MacConnie, Dorothy Martin, Sharon Mc Bride, Walter Page, Ken & Aldine Palmer, Neisa Pamfil, Dave Phillips, Rosalee Pigott, Javier Rivera, Mark Smith, Rose Smith, David Thoman, Mary Ann Trask, Roy Tucker, Dina Vacante, Rich Winiar ski, Helen & Tom Zawor ski, Shawn Zwigar t Please pray for those who have died Sister Maria Enrique, Sier vas de Cr isto Sacer dote Betty Jorgensen, wife of Michael J or gensen and all the wonderful caregivers If you would like to add someone to the Sick List in the Bulletin, contact the Parish office at (770) 487-7672. The name will be published in the bulletin for 6 weeks. You may call at anytime and have the name removed. Ongoing illnesses and special intentions may be placed in the Prayer Intention book located in the back of the church. The annual second collection for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia will take place next weekend, September 24 and 25. This collection goes not only to helping people in our area, but also to families and individuals in need across the state. A large network of volunteers, community partners, and a central support staff allows SVdP Georgia to provide life-changing programs and services, including direct aid assistance, Client Choice Food Pantries, and support that helps clients move toward stability and self-sufficiency. With a commitment to compassion and respect, SVdP works tirelessly to help thousands of families and individuals in need. Last year, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia delivered nearly $15 million in financial, material, educational, and spiritual support to more than 126,000 people. This support helps keep people in their homes, ensures that their utilities stay on, and puts food on their tables. This special second collection helps St. Vincent de Paul continue this mission. Please be generous during this collection, and know that your donation goes directly to help families and individuals move from crisis to stability. Holy Trinity will hold a Life Chain on Sunday, October 2, on Respect Life Sunday. What is Life Chain? It’s a prayer chain and public witness for life and against abortion. At 3pm we will begin with prayer at the Pro-Life Monument in front of the Old Rectory. The Life Chain will follow until 4:15pm. Signs will be provided. For more information, Contact Steve Allen at (770) 4867484 or [email protected] Let us Pray! For protecting unborn children’s lives and for ending legalized abortion in America. For spiritual awakening in our community and nation For our public officials, that they will uphold justice and righteousness For all who witness our LifeChain, that their eyes and hearts will accept the truth. Thanks for your generosity! ¡Gracias por su generosidad! Offertory / Ofrenda FY2015/2016 Offertory Weekly and Actual to Date Ofertorio: Semanal y Cifra Real Offertory / Ofertorio August 21, 2016 $40,218 To Date Actual / Cifra Real Prior Year Comparison 8/23/2015 Envelopes/loose checks: 548 Online payments: 93 Mailed: 14 $353,825 $348,652 Registered families: 2,772 Upcoming Second Collection: September 25 - Saint Vincent de Paul To sign up for Online Giving, please contact Michelle Gadoury at [email protected] or (678) 466-1707 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Trinity welcomes our newest parishioners! Michael & Alexis Antoniolli James & Kathleen Curran Brien & Ann-Marie Gallagher Francisco & Lorena González Jaime Genoveva Pérez The Knights of Columbus will be holding a voter registration drive this weekend in the Vestibule. Saint Peregrine Cancer Support Group. We are a Christian-based cancer support group focused on faith, hope, love, and trust in the Lord. You will meet with cancer survivors, caregivers, spouses, and family members that have been through or are just beginning this journey. You will have the opportunity to share your personal story, receive prayer, and discuss the emotional challenges associated with diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Please join us the third Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on September 20, 10am-11am, after morning Mass, or 7pm-8pm, after evening Mass in room #103 on the first floor of the Faith Formation Building. Choose what time works with your schedule. Contact [email protected] / (770) 823-9213 or NormaGreenwell @comcast.net / (770) 487-2752. Thoughts From this Sunday’s Readings by Fr. John Previous reflections can be found on his blog at FrJohnMurphy.blogspot.com The great 20th century journalist H. L. Mencken observed, “In any combat between a rogue and a fool the sympathy of mankind is always with the rogue.” A contemporary example of a sympathetic rogue is the Walt Disney character “Captain” Jack Sparrow. Jack Sparrow is a sly, shifty pirate who uses his wits and negotiation skills to survive. He is the epitome of an antihero. Jesus presents us with a similar example in today’s gospel from Luke 16:113. In the parable of the dishonest steward we have a shrewd con artist who ingratiates himself to his master’s debtors in order to save himself. The master in turn commends the steward for his ingenuity and creative problem solving. Scripture scholars all over the world debate the various messages in this parable. What they all agree on as the principle lesson is that worldly people are “wiser,” more energetic and zealous in their pursuit of wealth and material possessions than followers of Jesus are in pursuing the Kingdom of God. This message Jesus offers us is very straightforward. Our Lord is not praising dishonest practices, he is simply observing the ingenuity, energy and effort the steward expended save himself. If we applied as much ingenuity and energy to building God's kingdom The Knights of Columbus as the steward did to save himself, our world would be a very is hosting a Family Movie different place. As Jesus said, "the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the of light" (Luke 16: 8). St. Faustina Room. Bring You have called us, O God, family and friends of all to love and serve you as the one only God. ages and enjoy The Angry Make us wise and resourceful, Birds! children of the light who continue your work in this world with untiring concern for justice and the integrity of creation. Power of Praise Prayer Group will host a presentation by Pat We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Forest on Tuesday, September 27 at 7pm in the Chapel of the Faith who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Formation Building. As disciples of Jesus, we are all called first God for ever and ever. and foremost to bring the good news of salvation to the lost. One AMEN. of the most powerful ways we can do that is to share our testimony of how we first encountered Jesus personally and subsequently experienced the powerful new life He gives us when we make Him Next Sunday is Commitment Sunday. Today Lord. Come join us for a teaching that will give you the tools you we will hear from a parishioner who will share need to present your testimony effectively whether to one person or what stewardship has meant in his or her life. to a large group of people. Pat Forest, who has given her testimony Reflect on how you are involved at Holy Trinity hundreds of times in many kinds of settings, will be presenting the … Do you serve in parish ministries? Do you teaching. Bring a friend. come to parish-wide events? Are you taking steps to improve your Movie Altar Servers Saturday, October 1 11am - 2pm Adult Faith Room RSVP [email protected] [email protected] Pizza Party spiritual life and further study our Catholic Faith? The Commitment Card you received in the mail offers suggestions for how you can take a step forward in all these areas. Don’t forget to bring your Commitment Card to Mass September 24/25! Señor de los Milagros Saturday, October 1, 7:30pm The Peruvian community invites you to join the Mass and procession to honor the Lord of the Miracles (also known as the Purple Christ). This celebration dates back hundreds of years and celebrates the miracles performed by a picture of Christ painted on an old church wall that survived earthquakes and persecutions to become a treasured part of the Peruvian culture. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia Nuestro Ministerio Hispano 770-487-5352, 770-487-7672 Exts. 303 678-466-1703 (Horario: 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. - lunes a jueves; 11:00 am a 1:00 pm - domingos) en español: domingos 1:45 pm Confesiones: todos los viernes a las 5:30 pm, sábados 9:45am, o por cita llamando al 678-466-1711. Bautizos: La próxima plática pre-bautismal se ofrecerá el viernes, 7 de octubre, a las 7pm, en el salón 204. F avor de llamar o pasar por la Oficina parroquial para anotarse para la plática o para información sobre los bautizos. Revitalización de padres católicos: Este es un esfuerzo a nivel nacional para apoyar, motivar, y revitalizar la fe de los padres y abuelos por medio de música católica y charlas con mensajes inspiradores y el poder de la oración. Únase a cientos de adultos en esta noche de revitalización y llénese de una nueva perspectiva para seguir su vocación como padre. Fecha: Hora: Lugar: Presentador: viernes, 30 de septiembre 7:15 - 9:15pm Iglesia Holy Trinity Felipe Gómez León y Katherine Angulo La guardería estará disponible pero deben anotarse con anticipación con Tina Terrell 678-466-1724, [email protected] Anoten las fechas… 30 de septiembre; 7:15pm 1ro. de octubre; 7:30pm 19 de noviembre; 7:30pm Revitalización de Padres Católicos Misa y celebración Señor de los Milagros Misa y celebración Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia 11 de diciembre; 3pm Celebración Navidad / Fotos con Santa 12 de diciembre; 7:30pm Misa y celebración Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 17 de diciembre; 8am-3pm Misión Hispana de Adviento Señor de los Milagros: La Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros del Sur de Atlanta invita a toda la comunidad a participar en la Misa y procesión que se llevará a cabo el próximo sábado 1ro. de octubre, a las 7:30pm. El celebrante será el Padre Dairo Rico. La comunidad peruana invita a rendirle un homenaje especial al Cristo Morado. ¡Los esperamos! Nuestra Señora de la Providencia: Estamos organizando la celebración de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Providencia, Patrona de Puerto Rico en Holy Trinity. La Misa se celebrará el sábado 19 de noviembre a las 7:30pm en la iglesia y toda la comunidad está invitada. Después de la Misa tendremos una recepción con música en el Salón Parroquial, Loreto Hall. Si le gustaría colaborar en esta actividad, puede comunicarse a la Oficina Parroquial al 770-487-5352. Clases de inglés como segundo idioma (“ESL”) Se ofrecerán en Holy Trinity los siguientes días: martes y jueves, 9:45am-12pm, salón 102 y lunes y jueves, 6-8pm, salones 105 y 106 del Edificio de Formación de Fe. San Vicente de Paúl: Línea de ayuda: 678-466-1750 ó 770-487-7672 Ext.350 September 18, 2016 Reflexiones sobre las lecturas de este domingo del Padre Rico. 18 de septiembre del 2016 Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Dos Visiones de la Injusticia. Al mal hay que vencerlo, pero también hay que saber de él lo que nos puede enseñar. En síntesis, tal es el mensaje de las lecturas de este domingo. La primera lectura es una denuncia profética, tomada de uno de los grandes adalides de lo que hoy llamaríamos la "justicia social." Se trata de Amós, un campesino que fue llamado por Dios para una labor dura y larga: desenmascarar las injusticias que se cometían en el reino de Israel y en particular en santuario de Betel. Lo más interesante del pasaje de hoy es que destapa la estrategia de todos los que quieren ser pillos pero sin que se les note, es decir, dentro de un cierto margen de "legalidad." Está el que quiere que pase pronto la fiesta religiosa (la "luna nueva") para sacar su producto, el que altera la balanza, el que vence el salvado como si fuera trigo, y así sucesivamente. Hoy los ejemplos serían otros seguramente: el que lava dólares, el que maquilla la contabilidad de su empresa, el que aprueba en el parlamento leyes favorables para su familia o amigos, el mayorista que no paga importación pero sin que se les note, es decir, dentro de un cierto margen de "legalidad." esta el que altera la balanza, el que vence el salvado como si fuera trigo, y así sucesivamente. Hoy los ejemplos serían otros seguramente: el que lava dólares, el que maquilla la contabilidad de su empresa, el que aprueba en el parlamento leyes favorables para su familia o amigos, el mayorista que no paga importación pero sí la cobra al consumidor... Para todos ellos hay una palabra contundente del profeta, que se resume en esto: "Dios lo ha visto. Puedes engañar a todos, pero no a Dios." Aprendiendo de los Tramposos. Queda claro, pues, que el mal es detestable y que, aunque se pueda engañar a mucha gente, nunca se podrá escapar del todo de los ojos de Aquel que todo lo ve. El evangelio de hoy, sin embargo, nos sorprende con una idea nueva: ¿por qué no aprender de los tramposos? Hay dos cosas notables aquí. Lo primero es que el mal nunca nunca es absoluto, en el sentido de que, como bien enseña Santo Tomás, nada hay tan malo que no tenga algo bueno. Dice este mismo santo que, aunque Dios es el Bien sin mezcla de mal, no existe el mal sin mezcla de bien. Y eso lo comprueba uno de muchas maneras. Por ejemplo: para decir una o dos mentiras hay que envolverla en alguna verdad; para atrapar a alguien en un vicio hay que ofrecerle algún placer, y así en lo demás. Por otra parte, si existiera una especie de "mal absoluto," ¿qué sería eso si una especie de "anti-Dios," comparable al Dios Bueno? Otras religiones han hablado de "dos principios," uno completamente bueno y otro completamente malo. Nuestra fe, en cambio, afirma un solo principio, nuestro Dios que es bueno y que todo lo hizo bueno, de modo que si existe maldad en algunos seres (los demonios, los pecadores, etc.) esa maldad es fundamentalmente un defecto en el bien original y una traición al plan original con el que fueron diseñados y creados. De manera un poco más práctica, el evangelio de hoy nos invita a asumir una actitud valiente y humilde a la vez frente a la creatividad de la gente perversa. El mayordomo o administrador ese del texto de hoy se vio en problemas y uso su cabeza para buscar una salida. ¿Somos nosotros así de arrojados e inteligentes cuando nuestros proyectos de evangelización o nuestros esfuerzos por un mundo más solidario parecen bloquearse? ¿O somos más bien de aquellos que se rinden cuando aparece una mala cara, ocuando se retrasa un paquete o no nos atienden bien en una oficina? ¿Eso todo el amor que tenemos a nuestra causa y a Nuestro Señor? Amén. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Baptismal Preparation Class will be held on Sunday, October 2, at 10am in the Library. Classes are held on the 1st Sunday of each month, unless the first Sunday falls on a holiday weekend. Babes in arms are welcome. Contact Kathy Boats at (678) 466-1701. Blessing of Pets Tuesday, October 4 5:30pm Behind Old Rectory The First Friday Seniors Luncheon Friday, October 7 All parishioners 55+ are invited for the fun and fellowship after the noon First Friday Mass! Embrace Third Annual Memorial Mass Embrace invites all families to the Third Annual Memorial Mass in honor of all babies lost during pregnancy, stillbirth or through the first year of life, to be held on Saturday, October 15 at 9am. Please come and honor your child, inscribe his/her name in our book of life, and gather with other families that have gone through this same grief. Come and experience what Jeremiah tell us in scripture “before you were formed in the womb, I knew you.” (Jeremiah 5:1) A reception will follow in the Adult Faith Room. Rosary Rally Praying for Our Country Saturday, October 15. Join us in praying for the health of our Nation, in unity with over 14,000 Rosary Rallies being held across the country through A merica Needs Fatima. Contact Maria MacConnie at (678) 230-5524 for more information. Knights of Columbus IN SERVICE TO ONE. IN SERVICE TO ALL. September 18: Donut sales at morning masses. September 18: Knights Round Table meeting 3pm, Knights Hall. September 24: Parkway pickup (get credit towards your storm water bill) September 24: 2nd Degree/Formation Degree (Saturday) 1:30pm Candidates, 2 pm starts in the Knights Hall Projects in process: 1. New stove in the kitchen in the St. Faustina room 2. Youth Soccer Challenge (local and State Wide) 3. Youth Essay Contest (local and State Wide) 4. Donated $3,600, thus far, to support six seminarians Why? God wants us to come to Him with our questions, our worries and our concerns. He understands our grief and He desires to bring healing to grieving hearts. What words of encouragement does God have for you and what does His healing look like? Join us on Wednesdays, 7pm9pm, or Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am in Room #102 in the Faith Formation Building. Contact Tom McBrayer at (404) 797-2488, or at [email protected] for more information. “As the body of Christ on earth, all of God's people have been called to love and care for one another.” Let us be there for you in your time of need. Stephen Ministers are trained, confidential members of our congregation that are called to serve all our brothers and sisters at Holy Trinity. Let us walk with you. For more information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Teri Sauer at (770) 630-7805 or Frank Killoran at (678) 489-8502. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School 861 Highway 279 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Did you know…. Our 83 graduates earned over $12.3 Million in scholarship awards (Not including HOPE) volunteered over 2,000 hours at local organizations Tickets go on sale next weekend! took eight rigorous Theology classes as part of the curriculum attended at least 4 retreats (some attended 8 or more) I wish to that all of my Holy Trinity friends who participated in after-school activities (94%) thought of me on my birthday and sent me those prayed before every class beautiful cards. God bless you! learned to be a Christian leader Stella Stevens were accepted to some of the top Catholic Schools in the nation including Marquette, Notre Dame, Fordham, Boston College, Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for September St. John’s, University of Dayton, and Spring Hill. Universal: Centrality of the Human Person Important Upcoming Dates That each may contribute to the common good and to Sunday, November 13- Open House the building of a society that places the human person at (10am Mass; 11am-2pm Campus Tours) the center. SSAT at Mercy Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize Saturday, December 10, 2016 That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on ScripSaturday, January 7, 2017 ture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evanSaturday, March 4, 2017 gelize. Save the Date! Saturday, Oktober 15 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia Raffle tickets for the auxiliary drive fund for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home will be sold this weekend, September 17/18, after all Masses. Donation is $5 a book of 6 tickets or $1 per ticket. The raffle ticket is good for drawing for $500.00 cash, Full-Size Bronze Rocking Horse and Gift Card For Stay at The Great Wolfe Lodge in North Carolina. To be drawn at the Auxiliary luncheon on Saturday, October 8. For further information contact Cathi at (678) 364-0042. To quote the Hawthorne Dominican Sisters who established and serve the Home “The sisters place their trust in the loving providence of God…”and “it is supported by the generosity of a sympathetic public”…Thank you for your support. Adult Speaker Series Tuesday, September 20, at 7pm, at St. Mary Magdalene. Living an Ethic of Presence: Our Catholic call to offer hospitality in inhospitable times. Dr. Marie Friedmann Marquardt, Scholar-in-Residence, Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Drawing on her work with Central American asylum seekers, and reflecting on the refugee crises happening around the world, She will offer insights into how these refugee crises emerged (with a focus on Central America), explore Christian ethical principles that might help us to understand what we are called to do, and offer time for reflection on how we might act together as a church community and as a nation. St. Mary Magdalene 3 Village Rd. Newnan 30265. Contact Kathy at [email protected]. GRACE Scholars: Pre-Register Now! It is time to pre-register for 2017 tax credits! Visit gracescholars.org and select one of the pre-registration buttons in the middle of the home page. You can pre-register online or print a paper form and send it to GRACE. Pre-register today and enjoy the peace of mind that you are ready for 2017! New donors are welcome! For more information, please call (404) 920-7900 or e-mail [email protected]. September 18, 2016 The Annual Silent Auction and Luncheon sponsored by the Auxiliary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home will be held at St. Peter Channel Catholic Church in Roswell on Saturday, October 8. Door s open at 10:30am for auction. Tickets for the event are $45 per seat or $450 for a table of 10. For tickets or to donate an item for the silent auction call Roseanne at (770) 889-4625. 40 Days for Life will take place September 28 November 6. Atlanta will join other cities ar ound the world for this pro-life campaign that has been saving lives and changing hearts. 40 Days for Life has three components: 1) Prayer and Fasting: believer s thr oughout our city are invited to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. 2) Peaceful Vigil: stand for life dur ing a 40-day peaceful public witness outside the Feminist Women’s Health Center, 1924 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta 30329. 3) Community Outreach: help take a positive, upbeat pr o-life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, advocacy, and public visibility. Visit www.40daysforlife/com/Atlanta. Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat in Ft. Mitchell, AL is offering a weekend retreat entitled Mercy in the Ministry of Jesus on September 23-25. Are we aware of our deeper neeed when we ask God for something? What was behind people’s need when they asked Jesus for mercy in the Gospel? As we ponder Jesus’ healing presence among the people of the first century, we may find his mercy in our midst. We will consider some titles related to the merciful Jesus and how this might relate to our own life. Presented by Fr. Paul Maier. Retreat begins with registration at 7pm (ET) on Friday and concludes with dinner at noon on Sunday. For registration information, call (334) 855-4474 or write Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, 107 Holy Trinity Rd., Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856. Cost is $180. Have a good marriage? Want to step up to a gr eat, exciting and romantic one? Why settle for merely good when you can have the exciting and romantic relationship PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) will you both dreamed about just a few years ago? Now is the be facilitating a weekend long retreat where broken time to reach out for more and attend a Worldwide Marriage Enhearts can be rebuilt, renewed, redeemed. Do you live counter Weekend, September 30-October 2 at the Atlanta Marriott with the self -condemnation of abortion? Do you think Peachtree Corners. You can get more information or register online there is no forgiveness? Do you live with anxiety, fear, panic, and at GATN-wwme.org or by calling (678) 242-WWME. depression? Good News! God desires you to be healed and whole. More information on job openings He wants you to be joyful again. We can help. Come to our next below and others can be found at: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, September 30-October 2. Give archatl.com Find a Job tab at top yourself the gift of Freedom and God's healing. For more inforArchdiocese of Atlanta - Exec Dir of Development & Stewardship mation visit our website at: www.healingafterabortion.org or call us at (404) 717-5557. Our Lady of Mercy, Fayetteville - Head Baseball Coach Our Lady of the Assumption - PK Music Teacher, PT Dr. Scott Hahn will be the guest at Holy Spir it CathSt. George Village, Roswell - Floor Technician, FT olic Church on Saturday, November 5. Following St. George Village, Roswell - Wait Staff Mass, he will talk about the importance of the EuchaSGV, Treasures of Lakeview Neighborhood - C.N.A II rist, the New Evangelization and the role mercy plays in SGV, Treasures of Lakeview Neighborhood - LPN evangelizing our culture. W hy are we called to evangelize? W hat is St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House - Guest Services Rep, PT our role in the New Evangelization? Tickets are $20 and may be St. Joseph Catholic School, Marietta - Afterschool Care Dir., PT purchased online at: holyspirithahn.eventbrite.com. St. Peter Chanel Church, Roswell - Youth Minister, FT Please support our bulletin advertisers! The cost of printing the Promise to protect, pledge to heal. To r epor t abuse by chur ch bulletin continues to be covered by the generosity of our advertis- personnel, call the Archdiocese of Atlanta 24-Hour Reporting Hotline at (888) 437-0764. We are here to listen and take action! ers at no cost to the parish! Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ADULT FAITH FORMATION: To register for any of theses classes or for more information contact Terri Thomas: 678-466-1739 or [email protected] Journey into the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Little Way with the 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat. We'll uncover the power of trust; find the inspiration to become great saints in ordinary circumstances; and Meets weekly in Fall & Spring Monday 7:00-9:00 PM or Thursday 9:45-11:45 AM Adult Faith Room Walking with Purpose aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. prepare for a personal consecration to Divine Mercy. This 6-week parish retreat includes workbooks, group discussion, and talks on DVD by renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. 6 weeks Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 Begins October 11 Location: Adult Faith Room Cost $20.00 To register or for more information contact Terri Thomas 678-466-1739 or [email protected] 10 Weeks Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM Location: Old Rectory Basement Too often we try to live a faith we don't know or understand. Some of us stumble along with it, going through the motions. Others simply walk away. That's why the time is right for Symbolon: Knowing the Faith. Presented by the most trusted and compelling teachers and filmed around the world with stunning cinemato raphy, Symbolon: Knowing the Faith explains the essentials of the Catholic Faith in a way that will inform our minds and inspire our hearts. Toastmasters will meet on Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM Join us for an Information Session Monday, September 19 7:00 PM in room 102 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia September 18, 2016 This study provides the easiest way to understand the Bible.by making the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you - a love that you are now called to share with others. For more information or to contact: Terri Thomas [email protected] or 678-466-1739 Thinking about becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith? A Journey of Conversion For those wanting to be Catholic ∙ Those needing to complete their Sacraments Anyone wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith Join us for Inquiry. Have you been coming to Mass for awhile and think, “what does it mean to be Catholic?” Are you interested in finding out what Catholics really believe? Join us for Inquiry on Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. All sessions are informal and completely commitment free. Need information on Annulments or Convalidations? Contact Joanne @ 678-466-1738 or [email protected] for confidential counseling. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Helping you to live a Gospel inspired Are you a Catholic who would like to learn more about your Faith? Our RCIA is open to anyone. Look over our schedule of classes and feel free to join us anytime! RCIA: A “new year” of RCIA classes has begun! Our topic this week, Wednesday, September 21, is The Holy Spirit & the Church “What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” St. Augustine CCC#797 Upcoming topics include: Sep 28 Church History Oct 5 Scripture & Tradition Oct 12 Liturgy & Sacraments Oct 19 The Mass Jesus calls all of us to conversion, a radical reorientation of the whole life away from sin and evil and towards God. This change of heart is an essential element of Christ’s message and of our Catholic Faith. Childcare is available at all RCIA sessions Community Dinner served 6pm-6:30pm in Loreto Hall The RCIA meets Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-8pm. For more information contact Joanne at 678-466-1738 or [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Trinity Elementary News Formación de Fe Hispana September 18 & 21 Sacramental Meeting for First Reconciliation and Communion 2nd grade and Special Sacramental parents will meet during your students class time. 18 y 21 Sep Junta para papás sobre la Primera Comunión. Sharon Brown at: [email protected] Sachiko Doreste at: [email protected] Catechetical Sunday September 18 The Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday and focus on the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed." Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. Parents/Guardians of Edge and Elementary Faith Formation Students: For your convenience, the following two Adult Faith Formation courses will meet during your child’s Faith Formation session. Bible Study: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Sundays (beginning Sunday, September 18 During Elementary Faith Formation 8:45am-10:15am OR Wednesdays (begins September 21) 4:30pm-6pm Location: Faith Formation Chapel Suggested donation: $20 for materials Growing In Faith Catechist Certification Classes These classes will fulfill the requirements for Catechist Certification Dinner at 6pm Speaker 6:30pm-9pm Childcare is available upon request. Sep 28 - Church History Deacon Steve Beers, St. George, Newnan Oct 5 - Overview of Scripture Fr. Paul Miskiewicz, O.F.M., St. Philip Benizi Oct 12 - Liturgy and Sacraments Fr. John Koziol O.F.M., St. Philip Benizi Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained Wednesdays (beginning Wednesday, September 14) During Middle School Edge class 6:30pm-8pm Location: Old Rectory Basement Join us for dinner in Loreto Hall from 6pm-6:30pm No Cost Fall Fling Family fun, games, crafts and food! Friday, October 28 6pm - 8pm Trunk or Treat Oct 19 - What the Church Believes Deacon Jerry Daly, St. Gabriel, Fayetteville Vengan a participar en “Trunk or Treat” el viernes, 28 de octubre! Pueden decorar sus carritos de golf o coches y traer bolsas de dulces para darles a los niños que vienen a participar en “Trunk or Treat”! Holy Trinity Catholic Church www.HolyTrinityPTC.org Holy Trinity YOUTH MINISTRY News Formación de Fe Hispana: Ministerio de Los Jóvenes High School Middle School ATTENTION! For more details about Youth Ministry news, go to htptc.com. Heather Garger: [email protected] Ashley Ricciardi: [email protected] Parent and Teen Make-Up Confirmation Meeting (Bilingual) Sunday, September 18 3pm - 4:15pm St. Faustina Last one offered. Attention All High Schoolers! Come join The BAND (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) for fellowship, food and fun! Grow deeper in your faith journey with other high school students. We look forward to seeing you there. ¡Vengan con nosotros cada miércoles, de 7:30pm – 9pm en el salón de Bosco para convivir, comer y divertirnos! Crezcan más profundamente en la jornada de fe con otros estudiantes de la preparatoria. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9pm * Bosco Room Si no asistió a la junta para la Confirmación habrá una Junta bilingüe para Padres e Hijo(s) el domingo 18 de septiembre de 3pm a 4:15pm en St. Faustina Registration forms are on htptc.com or in Faith Formation office. Deadline is September 28. Sunday, September 25 2:30pm - 4pm Tuesday, September 27 6:30pm - 8pm Fall Fling Volunteers (high school only) October 28 * 4p-8p VOLUNTARIOS PARA EL ‘FALL FLING’ 28 de octubre * 4pm a 8pm Registration for volunteers will open on September 28. Se pueden anotar a partir del 28 de septiembre Email Heather at [email protected] To reserve your space. Enviar un Email a Heather a [email protected] para apartar su lugar. ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME! 3:45pm - 5pm Fellowship, Lectio Divina Snacks!