June 3, 2012 - Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church

4300 King Springs Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30082-4214
[email protected]
http://www.stthomastheapostle.org
June 3, 2012
Parish Office
770 - 432-8579
Fax. 770 - 432-8570
Office Hours
Monday—Friday
9:00AM—5:00PM
Closed Wednesday 1PM-3PM
Religious Ed. Office
770 - 432-5296
Summer Office Hours
Monday—Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Preschool Office
770 - 432-8579 Ext. 125
Office Hours
Tuesday—Thursday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
English Mass
Schedule
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday Vigil:
Sunday:
Confession:
Saturdays:
12 Noon
12 Noon
6:30 AM &
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
12 Noon
5:00 PM
7:30 AM,
9:30 AM
11:30 AM &
5:00 PM
3:30 PM
Horario de
Misas en Español
Lunes:
Jueves:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Confesión:
Sábados:
Domingos:
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
7:30 PM
6:00 AM
2:00 PM &
7:30 PM
6:30 PM
1:00 & 6:30 PM
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Pastor: Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. (x108)
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Pedro Chingandu, M.S. (x106)  Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S.. (x128)  Rev. Jaime Molina J., M.N.M. (x121)
 Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. (in residence x.193)  Deacons: Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett  Rev. Mr. Earl Jackson  Rev. Mr. Mark Mitchell
Parish Administrator: Mr. Gus Scannapieco (x109)
Offertory/Ofertorio May 26-27, 2012
Budgeted (Presupuesto) ............................$32,692.00
Actual (Actual) ............................................$19,319.00
Shortfall (Pérdida) .....................................$13,373.00
Thanks for your generosity!
¡Gracias por su generosidad!
FY 2012 Offertory Projection vs. Actual to Date
Ofertorio: Proyección vs. Real
To Date Budget (Proyección) .............. $1,569,231.00
To Date Actual (Real) ......................... $1,343,808.00
To Date Shortfall (Pérdida)..................... $225,423.00
Update on our Capital Campaign
Moving Forward In Hope
Campaña Caminando en Esperanza
Goal (Meta) ........................................ $5,000,000.00
Pledged (Compromisos) ..................... $3,154,394.00
Paid to date (Pagos) ........................... $1,064,979.00
Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) .............. 1,456
Archbishop Annual Appeal 2012
Llamado Anual del Arzobispo 2012
Goal (Meta)………………………………$131,883.00
Pledged (Compromisos) ........................ $164,119.00
Paid to date (Pagos) .................................$59,280.00
Number of Donors (No. de Donantes) ................. 828
What our children at St. Thomas gave to God…
El regalo de nuestros niños a Dios…
♥ May 19-20, 2012 ♥
♥ Treasure (Tesoro): $347.74 ♥
Time & Talent (Tiempo y Talento) ♥ I helped with
decorations. (Ayudé con las decoraciones.) ♥ I’m good.
(Estoy bien.) ♥ I am caring to people. (Soy bondados
con la gente.) ♥ Sharing. (Comparti) ♥ I helped my
brother pedal. (Le ayudé a mi hermano a pedalear.) ♥ I
am good to my neighbor. (Soy bueno con mi vecino.) ♥
I passed my CRCT. (Pase mi CRCT.) ♥ I helped my
family in the house. (Ayudé a mi famila en la casa.) ♥ I
got good grades. (Agaré buenas calificaciones.) ♥ I
behaved and helped my mom out. (Me porté bien y le
ayudé a mi mamá.) ♥ I cleaned the basement. (Limpé
el sotano. ) ♥ I took out the trash. (Tiré la basura.) ♥ I
folded my parents’ bed. (Doblé la cama de mis papas.)
♥ I have been good in church. (Me porté bien en la
iglesia.) ♥ I went to help my dad. (Le ayudé a mi papa.)
♥ I take care of my family. (Cuido a mi familia.) ♥
The envelopes for Children
are available in the Commons Area.
Sobres para Niños disponibles en el Area Común.
IN OUR PRAYERS  EN NUESTRAS ORACIONES
June 3, 2012
Please pray for the people who are listed on this Bulletin Sick List. Call the Parish
Office to place a name on the list. Then we ask that you contact us one time per
month and tell us how they are doing. They are always in our prayers.
Crista Acosta
Brandi Dabney
Ricky Carreño
Bob Contino
Doris Cushing
Paula de Jesus
Celestine Ekokobe
Paula García Patiño
Lauren Garger
Sandy Haynes
Teri Reese Hull
Cordelia Kelly
Gloria Kincer
Alan Knieter
Linda Laurens
Shirley Loggins
Frank Madden
Kristina McGovern
Dorothy Madson
Leona Morales
Sean O’Brien
Rodolfo Proaño
Arelys Ramírez
Mary Ellen Rizzuto
Steve Scheneman
Lenna Spencer
Kimberly Urióstegui
Patricia VanBuren
Becky Villon
Here at St. Thomas the Apostle we have a Prayer Line Ministry.
The members of this ministry are dedicated prayer warriors.
If you have a prayer request that you would like to place in the care of the
Prayer Line, contact Valerie Panditaratne at 770-438-9078 or
Email: [email protected]
Pray For Our Troops
We remember in our prayers all of those who are serving in the military,
especially: / Recordamos en nuestras oraciones a todos aquellos que se
encuentran sirviendo en el ejército, especialmente:
Sgt. Manuel Chico, USA
Sgt. Christopher Conkel, USMC
SFC Steve Creason, GaARNG
SFC Arcelio R. Davis, Jr. USA
ET3 Carolyn Deacon, USN
Sgt. Sonjanique Ferrell, USA
Sgt. Mark Gallant, USA
LCpl. Quinn Gordon, USMC
SFC Charles Granke, USA
PFC Ronald Griffin, Jr., USA
Sgt. William Scott Haney, ARNG
E3 Spencer Hanemann, USN
PFC Brian Harris, USA
Maj. Marise James, USAF
HMC Damian J. Lovello
LT CDR Dominic R. Lovello
CW3 Peter Paul Leone, USA
CPT Michael McDonald, USMC
HM3 Kenneth McIntosh, II, USN
2LT Kyle Pernelli, USA
Specialist Robert H. Roberts, USA
Major Robert A. Robinson, II USA
Pvt. Jeffrey Sanborn, USA
Specialist Brian Sanders, USA
CPT Anna Smith, ARNG
MSG Donald Smith, USA
S.Sgt. Michael Throne, USA
CW4 Anthony Veney, USA
Sgt. Richard Whelan, USMC
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to add a family member
who is serving in the military.
Increase your retirement income, receive a tax deduction and
leave a gift to the parish.
All of this will happen when you establish a Charitable Gift Annuity. To
establish a Charitable Gift Annuity, you need to be 65 or older and have
$10,000 or more. This is a contract between the individual and The
Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. You will receive quarterly
payments for the rest of your life. The rate of return is based on your age
when you establish the annuity. Here are some sample rates:
65 – 4.7%; 70 – 5.1%; 75 – 5.8%; 80 – 6.8%; 85 – 7.8%; 90 or older 9%.
To receive a personalized illustration please contact Diane Duquette, Director of Gift
Planning at the Catholic Foundation (404) 497-9440 or [email protected]
Please visit our website to learn more about creating your Catholic legacy through
planned gifts: www.cfnga.org
Most Holy Trinity / Santísima Trinidad
FAITH FORMATION (Formación de Fe y Catecismo)
Family Movie Night
PSR will be hosting Family Movie Night on Friday, June 8th.
The feature presentation is Madagascar 2.
The doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the movie starts at 7:00 p.m.
Families are welcome to bring blankets or sleeping bags
and wear pajamas. There will be a concession stand selling
popcorn, pizza, hot dogs, drinks and more.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No drop offs.
Invitamos a todas las familias a una Noche de Película
Familiar el 8 de Junio. Las puertas abren a las 6:30 p.m. y la película comienza a las
7:00 p.m. Pueden traer cobijas o “sleeping bags” para sentarse y los niños pueden
usar sus piyamas. Habrá venta de palomitas, pizza, hot dogs, y refrescos.
Todos los niños deben ser acompañados con un adulto.
No se permite niños sin adulto.
SUMMER VACATION TIPS FOR STA PARENTS: With your children out of school for
the summer, take the opportunity to help them grow in their faith.
 Make a point to attend at least one weekday mass. Prepare by reading the mass
readings of the day. Find them at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052812.cfm
 Visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Read a bible story and then plan a reenactment of the story.
HAVE A HOLY AND SAFE SUMMER!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
BOOK OF THE MONTH: Tuesday, June 12th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Adult
Faith Formation Building. Join us for discussion of the book: The
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lax by Rebecca Sckloot. A multilayered
story about faith, science, journalism, and grace. It is also a tale of
medical wonders and medical arrogance, racism, poverty and the bond
that grows, sometimes painfully, between two very different women—
Skloot and Deborah Lacks—sharing an obsession to learn about Deborah's mother,
Henrietta, and her magical, immortal cells.
IGNITE! Join us on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Main
Sanctuary for an exceptional evening of worship, prayer, music,
scriptures and faith stories. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. in the
Social Hall. Come share in the uplifting sharing and fulfilling
worship.
CATHOLICISM SERIES RETURNS THIS SUMMER!
Join us for the true story of Catholic faith. Answering the call for new
evangelization, this multi-media educational program reveals the truth,
beauty and goodness of the faith in an unprecedented way.
The 9-week Series begins on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the
Adult Faith Formation Building. Each class has its own separate
content. Attend a particular class, or attend all classes!
Coming in July:
(PSR) REGISRATION
The Parish School of Religion is
designed for students in Kindergarten
through the 9th grade who attend public
schools. Classes are held on Sundays,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Our program offers the finest in up-to-the
-minute catechetical reflections,
exercises, and activities based on the
words of Jesus Christ and on his
Gospels as celebrated weekly at Sunday
Mass. At the same time, the program is
filled with the basic teachings of the
Catholic faith.
Registration forms will be made available
to all new students in the Religious
Education Office beginning on Monday,
July 2nd.
Check out our parish website
for more information.
http://www.stthomastheapostle.org/
education/psr/
Comenzando en el julio:
REGISTRACION DE
(PSR) Catecismo de niños
Las classes de catecismo son para
estudiantes de kindergarten hasta el
noveno grado que asisten a escuelas
públicas. Las clases se imparten los
domingos, lunes, miércoles y jueves. El
programa ofrece las mejores reflexiones
de catequesis, ejercicios, y actividades
basadas en las palabras de Jesucristo y
en sus Evangelios según se celebra
semanalmente en la misa del domingo y
contiene las enseñanzas básicas de la fe
católica.
Las formas de registro estarán
disponibles comenzando el 2 de julio en
la Oficina de Educación.
June 3, 2012
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP (Campamento de Pre-escolar)
June 18th – June 21st and June 25th – June 28th
Looking for children ages 3 – 5 (ages as of 9/12/2012) to join the fun!
Call 770-432-8579 Ext. 125 for more information.
Announcing the launching of
NO-DOUBT!
our brand-new parish newsletter
designed to improve communication
throughout our faith community.
In each edition you will find:
 Updates on our efforts to build a new
church
 What’s happening in our multitude of
ministries
 Photos of events and parishioners
 Meet a Family Feature
 Learn more about our priests
 Inspirational Articles
 … and more
Subscribe TODAY at:
www.stthomastheapostle.org/
communications/newsletter
18-21 de junio y 25-28 de junio
Matrícula Abierta para niños de 3 a 5 años de edad
(cumplidos el 12 de septiembre, 2012)
Llama al 770-432-8579 Ext. 125 para más información.
HELP BUILD HOPE (Ayuda a Construir Esperanza)
Our St. Thomas Habitat Ministry needs your help as we join in the
Cobb Interfaith Habitat effort to build our 19th Habitat for Humanity
home. Fundraising and volunteer sign-up has begun. Join in this
endeavor to provide a working poor family one of life’s basic needs,
affordable housing. Between now and the end of July, STA needs your
help to meet its financial and volunteer commitments for this project.
Please consider a $30 donation, but give what you can. Donation
envelopes are located in the Media Center in Commons. Make checks payable to “Saint
Thomas”; write “Habitat” in the “memo” line and place the envelope in the weekly offertory
collection.
100 volunteers are needed to help with construction. (On-the-job training will be provided).
Volunteers are also needed to help with scheduling workers or to help provide meals for
one week. To volunteer, please fill out a volunteer form located in Commons. If you have
any questions, you may contact Tony Pearson-Clarke at 770-420-9495 or email Tony at
[email protected].
Our Hispanic Evangelization Community
is planning a concert of
Spanish, Christian music for
Saturday, June 30th, from
7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. at the
Mable House Amphitheater.
The cost is $10.00.
All are welcome!
Concierto de Evangelización el 30 de Junio
Anfiteatro MableHouse,5239 Floyd Road,
Mableton de 7:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
Donación: $10.00
Thank you for your generosity and for your prayers.
Una vez más, nuestra parroquia se unirá a otras iglesias del área para ayudar a construir
una vivienda para una familia de escasos recursos a través de Hábitat para la Humanidad.
Este año necesitamos la ayuda de 100 voluntarios. Si deseas ayudar a construir debes
ser mayor de 16 años. También necesitamos recaudar nuestra meta de $10,000. Para
ello, pedimos que cada familia contribuya con $30. Hojas de voluntariado y sobres de
donación disponibles en el Área Común. Si están donando con cheque, por favor hacerlos
a la orden de “Cobb Habitat for Humanity” y coloquen sus sobres de donación en la
canasta, durante las Misas.
Most Blessed Trinity / Santísima trinidad
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE (En los alrededores de la Arquidiócesis)
Eucharistic Congress
June 8 & 9, 2012
Georgia International Convention Center
College Park, GA
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory & Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama invite you to
experience our rich and diverse Catholic community at the 2012 Eucharistic Congress.
Friday, June 8th Opening Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 9th (procession at 8:30 a.m.
Closing Mass at 5:00 p.m.)
Free Admission
For more information, please contact the Adult Faith Formation Office at
770-432-8579, extensions 122 or 131.
Detailed schedule of activities available at www.archatl.com
CONGRESO EUCARISTICO
Junio 8 y 9, 2012
Georgia International Convention Center
College Park, Georgia.
El Arzobispo Wilton D. Gregory y el Obispo Auxiliar Luis R. Zarama le invitan a vivir
nuestra diversa comunidad católica en el Congreso Eucarístico 2012.
BACKPACK 2 BRIEFCASE: Career
Quest Ministry at St. Ann is hosting a
FREE event to assist college students,
recent graduates and/or young
underemployed with career strategies
on Saturday, June 16th from 10:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. For more information check out
www.facebook.com/StAnn.CareerQuest
To register call 678/662-3221 or email
[email protected]
SINGLES CONVENTION: The Catholic
Alumni Club International invites you to
their annual convention in Charleston, SC
July 22nd to the 28th. For more info, go to
www.caci.org/conv_natl.php or contact
Don at [email protected]
Viernes, 8 de junio: Misa de apertura a las 6:30 p.m.
Sábado, 9 de junio: Procesión a las 8:30 a.m. y
Misa de clausura a las 5:00 p.m.
ENTRADA GRATIS
Horario de actividades disponible en la página web: www.archatl.com/congress
Para más información llama al 770-432-8579 ext. 122
GRACE Scholars, Inc. provides children from families with
financial need in Georgia with greater opportunities to secure a
quality PK-12 Catholic education. Donors have the opportunity
to use their tax dollars toward Catholic school scholarships.
But time is running out! As of May 11, the GA Dept. of Revenue had already approved
$20.9 million in tax credits. This year, the cap is likely to be met in June—if not sooner.
In 2011, 2,700 Georgia taxpayers were denied participation in the education expense
tax credit program. Included in this number were more than 500 GRACE-affiliated
taxpayers. Don’t let this happen to you in 2012! Apply today for your tax credit approval.
(For the latest figures on tax credit approvals, visit the GRACE home page at
www.gracescholars.org.)
For information and forms, contact: 404-920-7900 or
[email protected] www.gr
CELEBRATING 50 t h AND 60 t h
ANNIVERSARY IN 2012: Archbishop
Gregory would like to honor couples
married in 1962 and 1952 with an
invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding
Anniversary Mass on Saturday, October
13, 2012, 12:00 p.m. at Saint Brigid
Catholic Church. A catered reception will
follow for the anniversary couples and
their families. Limited tickets available.
Contact Nicole Hartman at 404-920-7626
or by e-mail at [email protected] by
August 1, 2012, to place your name
among the couples to receive an
invitation to the Mass and reception.
This week in our parish
Today’s Gospel Reflection
Read Sunday’s gospel, Matthew 28:16-20.
MONDAY, JUNE 4
12:00 PM
Reflection for Families
We don’t need to go to the four corners of the
earth to be missionaries. We are called as
parents to the same mission as the apostles.
We are the first and most significant teachers
of our children. We bring them to baptism and
show them the Good News. Not only our
actions speak to our children about what we
believe and how we hope they live Christian
lives, but our efforts to prepare them for the
sacraments and come to the Lord’s table
every week helps them know the full depth of
our faith.
Bringing the Gospel into Your Family
During the past weeks we have been
reminded often by Jesus that he will not leave
us alone. Sometimes it’s hard to explain to
children where someone is whom we can’t
see. Like the people in the early Church we
have faith but we also have doubt. Share
ideas with one another about where we can
look for Jesus. In what way can you as a
family help other know Jesus’ presence?
Discussion Starters
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
MASS
† Mario Cavaliere
† Lucy Cavaliere
† Jackie O’Connor
MISA
PRAISE & PRAYER
TUESDAY, JUNE 5
12:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
MASS
† Ernesto Quidgley
CENTERING PRAYER
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PRE-EVANGELIZATION
SVdP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
6:30 AM
7:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:30 PM
MASS
Souls in Purgatory
ADORATION
OVER 50’S
BENEDICTION
MASS
† Carmen Camino
LIFETEEN BAND
SMALL FAITH COMMUNITIES
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
10:00 AM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
BIBLE STUDY
ROSARY
MASS
† Keller Zibilich
BIBLE STUDY
MISA
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
MASS
† Elliot Savary
† Ronald Butler
DIAZ QUINCEAÑERA
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
CHILDREN’S CHOIR INSTRUMENTAL
ASAMBLIE DE ORACIÓN
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
ULTREYA
BAUTISMOS
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
CHILDERN’S GUITAR CLASS
CONFESSIONS
MASS
† Bill Goodwin
CATEQUESIS DE ADULTOS
MISA
† Juan Carlos Medrano
ADORACIÓN NOCTURNA
 I need Jesus with me especially when…
 I know how the disciples felt when Jesus left
them. I remember someone leaving…
 I think I would have been a great missionary
because…
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
CORPUS CHRISTI, YEAR B
Exodus 24:3-8
Hebrews 9:11-15
Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Gospel Reflections courtesy of RCL Benziger
6:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
MISA
People of St. Thomas & for
Immigration Reform
MASS
† Keller Zibilich
MASS
† Caroline Mgbolue
NURSERY AVAILABLE
JUSTFAITH COMMISSIONING
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
PRE-EVANGELIZATION
LEGION OF MARY
MASS
For all Priests
NURSERY AVAILABLE
PRE-EVANGELIZACIÓN
CONFIRMACIÓN PARA ADULTOS
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:30 PM
MISA
† Miguel Angle Pineda
Nursery Available
DIVINA VOLUNTAD
MASS
† Joseph Schneider
GUITAR CLASS
MISA
† Evelio Hernandez
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