January 1, 2017

MISSION STATEMENT Nourishing the Body of Christ by nurturing one another through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

HOURS OF OUR CLERGY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Peter J. Rau Saturday, 5:30 pm to Sunday, 7:00 am 678-832-1223 [email protected] and Parochial Vicar: Sunday, 6:00 pm to Saturday, 8:30 am Reverend Tan Pham 678-832-1225 [email protected] SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Deacons: Rev. Mr. Mike Bickerstaff 678-832-1228 Wednesday 7:15 am Rev. Mr. Joe Crowley and Rev. Mr. Bill Keen Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Rev. Mr. Martin Lampe, retired or by appointment Rev. Mr. Jesús (Tony) Nerio Rev. Mr. Dave Thomasberger Rev. Mr. Scott Sparks 678-832-1215 COUNSELORS Rev. Mr. John Wojcik Patrick Metts Bill Powers 678-993-8494

11330 Woodstock Road, | Roswell, Georgia 30075 Parish Office: 678-277-9424 | Fax: 678-277-9423 Religious Education: 678-832-1230 | www. stpeterchanel.org St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 2 January 1, 2017

From the Pastor:

Today is the Church’s oldest celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also designated as the World Day of Prayer for Peace. There can be no better way to start the New Year than to honor our Blessed Mother and pray with her for peace in our world. As we pray together today at God’s invitation, let us be mindful of how the Holy Mother of God cares for the Church and the world that her Son died to save. With gratitude for this past year and with hope for all that we will accomplish in the year to come, I keep each member of our parish family in my daily prayers.

Gentle and Loving Loving God, who is revealed through the simple birth of your Son Jesus, in the gentle and loving touch of Mary and the secure and protecting touch of Joseph, help us to know you this day. May our lives find a home with you, and our families be secure under your protection. May the blessings of home, parents, family, and community be a spark of new life and profound love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

MARKING THE LINTLE

Simply mark the lintel (door frame) with chalk, I have suggested this family activity the last few years. inscribing first a cross V, the Cross of salvation, then The “Marking of the Door Frame.” is one that every the year and the letters CMB (the initial of Caspar, family member, from the youngest to the oldest, can Melchior and Balthasar, the names of the three magi take part. I hope it becomes a tradition in your not recorded in Scripture, but found in 9th century family, one that your children can continue when it is records). The inscription also stands for Christus their turn to wield the chalk. This tradition comes Mansionem Benedicat, which means “Christ, bless from ancient times, but still seems to resonate in this home.” The inscription for this year would be: those of us living in 2017. Its purpose is simply to ask God’s blessing on all those who live within our home or visit. V + 20 + C + M + B + 17 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 3 2016 - 2017 NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK Parish Holiday Liturgical Calendar

January 8-14, 2017 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Creating a Culture of Encounter SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church Vigil Mass: 4:30PM, in the United States has celebrated National Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, Migration Week, which is an opportunity for 12:15PM, 5:00PM the Church to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children, and victims and survivors of human trafficking. The theme for National Migration Week 2017 draws attention to Pope

Francis' call to create a culture of encounter, and in doing so to look beyond our own needs and wants to those of others around us. In the homily given at his first Pentecost as pope, he emphasized the importance of encounter in the SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY Christian faith: "For me this word is very OF THE LORD important. Encounter with others. Why? SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 Because faith is an encounter with Jesus, and we Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM must do what Jesus does: encounter others." Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM, 5:00PM With respect to migrants, too often in our contemporary culture we fail to encounter them as persons, and instead look at them as others. We do not take the time to engage

migrants in a meaningful way, but remain aloof to their presence and suspicious of their intentions. During this National Migration Week, let us all take the opportunity to engage FEAST OF THE BAPTISM migrants as children of God who are worthy of OF THE LORD our attention and support. MONDAY, JANUARY 9 MASSES: 6:45AM, 8:30AM

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY

Christian Unity

That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 4 January 1, 2017

Offertory as of December 18th Weekly Need: ...... $59,577.00 Offertory Collection: ...... $59,739.31 E-Giving Offertory: ...... $22,384.50 SYMPATHY Total ...... $82,123.81 Monsignor Peter and the community of St. Peter # of Envelopes Used: ...... 955* Chanel wish to extend their deepest sympathy to: *includes e-Giving Catherine Anderson and Family, on the death of her

Second Collections Uncle, John Vigil St. Vincent de Paul ...... $14,338.69 Mary Peek and Fr. Kevin Peek, on the death of her Husband, his Father, Joseph Peek Fiscal YTD Needed: ...... $1,489,425.00 Fiscal YTD Collected: ...... $1,366,286.55 May they now share in Eternal Glory and their loved ones receive God’s consolation and peace. December 25th figures unavailable at press time. Thank you for your support and generosity.

PRAYER LIST Please pray for our loved ones; may they feel the healing touch of the Lord. We pray for all those men and women serving in the military. Please email your request to [email protected]. We ask that you pause a moment to offer a prayer for the sick of our community:

Dave Anderson Joel Edwards Michele Loquasto John Riemer Jeannine Andrews Cameron Fearon Vincent Luna Zoraida Roig Lois Angleitner Mimi Finneran Bill MacDonald Kristen Rust Chuck Aumick Shirley Gastin Carolyn Marcus Marty Shanahan Suzanne Babcock Mary Gimpel Annette McAvoy Jerry Smith Dr. Wishvender Behl Ed Girod Mary Mangus Judi Smith Emily Booker Julie Godier Michael Muir Beau Stubbs Christina Bresnan Audrey Gohr Barbara Nevin Sally Sweeney Bryan Brown Matthew Gourlay Leanne Nendza Mike Swihart Caden Cherry Jim Hartwell Trudy O’Loughlin Bill Thon Ben Chodyniecki Paul Hector Dennis O’Sullivan Richard Toland Mark Coleman Hagan Hussey Luigi Pastarella Joy Walsh Lou Corsiglia Jerry Keck Kathryn Perez Kenneth Wooldridge Maria D’Acunto Bob Kuhn Irene Pizzo Chris Wright John DeSatnyik Jon Kuntze Ray Regan Jean Dunn Jeff Le Sieur Chuck Rickey David Edwards JoeAnn Lohnes Loie Riehl

The prayer list is cleared at the end of each month. If prayers are still needed for you or your family member, please contact the bulletin editor at 678-405-9462 or [email protected] to add to next month's list.

Hearts on Fire Women's Women Who Set the World on Fire, Incarnation and Nativity of Jesus. Each Bible Study and then conclude with a 4-week study meeting is a stand-alone session. You Word + Women + Wine = Hearts on program featuring 33 Days to Morning are welcome to attend all or whenever Glory, "A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In it works into your schedule. Fire Bible Study It’s not too late to join our Hearts on Preparation for Marian Consecration" Program is moderated by Melissa Fire Bible study! Come, rest in God’s by Michael Gaitley, MIC. Hernandez, OFS. Word, enjoy some wine and the Join us as we meet on Thursdays from For schedule, please see the SPC companionship of other women as we 7:00 to 8:30 pm at SPC in Classroom 1 website for Bible Study under Adult continue journey through the Bible. – we are starting up again on Education. th Together, we will share the Good Thursday, January 5 , 2017, and will be News and study the lives of the discussing Mary, Mother of God, the 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 5

Adult Education Classes and Bible Studies Contact: Mike Bickerstaff at 678-832-1228 or [email protected] website: stpeterchanel.org/adult-education

Join us for our ongoing programs. Date Topic Sunday Morning Adult Education For Men and

Women: Each session stands on its own. All are January 15 Who is Jesus? The Christological Councils correct early errors about welcome. Adult education and enrichment meet Who and What Jesus is. Sunday mornings at Blessed Trinity HS.

January 22 The Holy Hierarchs of the Eastern Church: St. Basil of Caesarea, St. Gregory of Nazianzus, St. John Chrysostom

The Catholic Faith Explained - practical lessons for living - runs from 9:00 to 10:15 am. BIBLE STUDY

Date Topic WEDNESDAY EVENING “Walking Toward Eternity: Making Choices for Today” January 15 Why are Catholics devoted to Mary? Bible Study designed to help you live your faith January 22 Starting over: Just what is baptism? throughout the day; scripture, personal reflection and commitment to action. This is from 7:00 pm to 8:30 th pm and runs through February 8 . The moderators are The Story of Our Faith - told through the Witness Barb and John Gordon. of the Saints - runs from 10:45 am to Noon.

RCIA…For Adults Who Would Like to Become Catholic or Complete Their Sacraments Contact: Margaret O’Grady at 678-832-1232 or [email protected]

Dawn’s Decision to Become Catholic Dawn Toups’ journey to become Catholic began in a conversation with her friend, who asked, “What is missing in your life?” At that point in time, Dawn and her husband had been married 27 years, had successful careers and were blessed with 2 sons and a daughter. Dawn’s immediate response was, “I am living the dream!” As she reflected on her friend’s question, she realized it hit on an area of her life that she had pushed aside...her faith. She had considered the Catholic Church in the past due to her husband’s large Catholic family influence, but the timing never seemed right. This experience compelled her to find out more about the commitment, and she made the decision to journey in the RCIA process. Dawn received the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist in August of 2016, and this is what she shared: “The experience changed my life. I began to notice what I refer to as ‘God winks,’ an awareness of how God is present, and working in and through me. I realize that He has always been there, but I was too busy to notice. I went from seeking temporary happiness in the next accomplishment or success, to embracing the peace and joy that only God can give...a gift for me and my family. Accepting God’s unconditional love has filled a deep yearning inside of me. I am very grateful to all those that supported me on this journey, and thankful for the loving faith community at St. Peter Chanel.” St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 6 January 1, 2017

TAX-WISE PLANNING BEFORE THE YEAR’S gift this year and increase your income for retirement END or in the future, we have several plans that could be Have you taken the opportunity to look at your taxes the answer. Please contact Kevin Tracy at 678-832- for this year? You might be surprised at how much of 1224. your hard-earned money will go to the state and YEAR END REMINDERS federal government. Now is the time to consider Thank you in advance for your generous support of making an end-of-year gift that will help offset your our annual Christmas collection which provides a current tax liability. significant portion of the funds used all year long to END OF YEAR GIFT OPTIONS support our many ministries and programs. This is the There are a number of ways to make an end-of-year single most important collection of the year for the gift that provide you with valuable benefits and help operations of St. Peter Chanel. further our work here at St. Peter Chanel. Here are a few options to consider:  Remember the December 31st deadline for MAKE A DEDUCTIBLE GIFT OF PROPERTY AND charitable gift tax deductions. Contact Kevin AVOID TAX Tracy at 678-832-1224 or If you own appreciated stock or real estate that you [email protected] for information on wish to sell without paying capital gains tax, consider how to transfer stock or other assets. gifting property to us. We will sell your property tax- free and you receive a charitable tax deduction for  Checks postmarked in 2016, but delivered in your gift. Please check with us on ways to transfer 2017, can be claimed as a deduction in 2016. your property gift to us. MAKE A DEDUCTIBLE GIFT AND RECEIVE LIFE Statements of contributions to St. Peter Chanel for INCOME 2016, which many use for tax preparation, will be If you are looking for ways to make a tax deductible mailed by the end of January.

ICYMI (In case you missed it) There will be no longer be any more pulpit

announcements at the end of Mass. Please read the announcements on our parish website or on our parish App.

If you have an announcement to share, please send an email to [email protected]. Announcements are due by Wednesday. 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 7

Keynote: Andreas Widmer is the Director of Entrepreneurship

Programs at Catholic

University of America's Busch School of The Role of Virtue in the Workplace Business and Economics. His with keynote speaker, Andreas Widmer experience spans the fields of high-tech, January 14, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm international business strategy consulting following the 8:30 am Mass and economic development. A frequent speaker around the world on issues related (Check-in, Breakfast, and Networking from to entrepreneurship, business leadership, productivity, business ethics, and the 9:00 am to 9:30 am) challenges of executive management, he appears frequently in the media. McNamee Hall Andreas has over 25 years executive Keynote, Andreas Widmer will discuss how virtue experience and was a Swiss Guard during can improve workplace culture and performance, the pontificate of Saint John Paul II. helping your organization to produce goods that are truly good and provide services that truly serve. Special Guest Speaker: Michael Bickerstaff, Mike Bickerstaff will offer practical lessons for success through ethical choices built on a is the founder and foundation of virtue. president of Virtue@Work, a Sponsored by consulting firm specializing in Executive

Coaching, Mentoring, and Organizational Hosted by the St. Peter Chanel Adult Relations in the area of Education Major Speakers Series Virtue, Ethics and Workplace Values. Mike is also an ordained Catholic Deacon of the Please Register online at Archdiocese of Atlanta, currently serving www.integratedcatholiclife.org — Seating is the people of St. Peter Chanel Catholic Limited Church in Roswell, Georgia.

St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 8 January 1, 2017 Coming in 2017

Men’s Club

February 2nd PARISH MISSION “Luke Live” CATHOLIC HEART WORKCAMP March 20 - 22 “ROOTED” JUNE 4-10, 2017 Fr. Jamie DiLuzio 7TH & 8TH GRADE—ATLANTA 9TH-11TH GRADE—KNOXVILLE

Youth Ministry Destination Unknown February 18th-19th

Wine Tasting & Dinner Women’s Group Saturday, April 29, 2017 Advent by Candlelight Co-hosted with SPC Men’s Group and November 2017 Marriages are Covenants

Vacation Bible School June 12-16, 2017 Parish pilgrimage Northern Italy September 19th - 28th 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 9

SPC Outreach Programs: Blood Drive - Spring/Fall Haiti Food Drive - Lent Baby Bottle Boomerang - October Adopt-a-Family - November SVdP Giving Tree - December Middle School Mission Camp June 19-23, 2017

The Role of Virtue in the Workplace Save the Date: st with keynote speaker, Andreas Widmer January 21 January 14, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm following the 8:30 am Mass

Tuesday, February 21st Visitation and Sponsored by the Veneration of the Women’s Group International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima St. Peter Chanel visit on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Procession at 11 am and Women’s Group Fall Kick-Off Presentation at 1:00 pm September 2017

Middle School CatholicFest th Saturday, March 4 … And More to Come St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

Page 10 January 1, 2017

COUNSELING RESOURCES CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARISH On the Archdiocesan website, VERIFICATION FORMS www.archatl.com, you can find information about a variety of resources available for those It is that time of the year when parents seeking who need help or counseling for a variety of to place their children in Catholic Schools need specialized needs. Under the umbrella of Pastoral Care, the Archdiocese provides help and direction to have a Parish Verification Form signed by the for those suffering from Substance Abuse or other Pastor. The Archdiocese of Atlanta asks that all forms of addiction. There are resources available of its parishes assist with financial support for for those who are suffering from Domestic the Catholic Schools. It also requires that Violence, as well as those dealing with the pain parents of Catholic School students be active, and the issues surrounding life after divorce. And involved, and supportive members of their remember, there is access to the Holy Family home parishes. Here at St. Peter Chanel, we ask Counseling Center who offer aid from a Catholic the following of our Catholic School parents: Christian perspective, one that will not compromise our personal belief or value system.  You participate at Mass every Sunday with Holy Family Counseling is here at SPC on your family; Wednesdays and Fridays.  You have been registered for at least 3 Addictions and Substance Abuse months. If you are new to the area, you are • National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and asked to provide a letter from the pastor of Drug Information your former parish regarding your • (http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/referrals/ involvement and support; aspx?topic=83&h=resources)  You are involved as a parish member and • Georgia Al-Anon and Al-Lateen Family volunteer in a parish ministry; Groups of Georgia  You are contributing weekly to St. Peter • (http://www.ga-al-anon.org/) Chanel Catholic Church, by use of either parish envelopes or E-Giving system. • Alcoholics Anonymous (http://

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org or http:// www.atlantaaa.org/) For your form to be processed, please contact Mary Ann Plachta at • National Catholic Council on 678-832-1222 to set up an appointment Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems (http://www.nccatoday.org) with Monsignor Rau for his signature. DO NOT mail or leave forms with the • Catholic Charities Atlanta (http:// receptionist for signature. www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org) Bereavement Counseling Services • Pregnancy Counseling – Catholic Charities • Pregnancy Aid Clinic • Holy Family Counseling Center Do you have questions

Services for Divorced or Separated Domestic Violence about becoming Catholic? Pornography Help Additional Resources: (see pages 11 & 12) • Retrouvaille Visit us at • Stephens Ministry [email protected] • St. Vincent de Paul 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 11

Ministry News

STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE those seeking employment, or who www.signupgenius.com/ An exciting new Ministry will be are in career transition. The present go/20f084daba829a7f94-heritage. It starting in February at St. Peter schedule for the Job Seekers Ministry includes directions and any other Chanel. Stephen Ministry! calls for our next meeting on January information you may need. Members of our Parish are currently 9th and 23rd. Meetings take place in receiving special training to provide Classroom 2. Resume review takes Please remember that no one under one-to-one Christian Care to people place at 6:30 pm; the meeting starts 16 years of age is allowed on the in our Parish experiencing challenges at 7:00 pm. work site due to safety and insurance in Life — grief, loneliness, divorce, concerns. This is a strict Habitat hospitalization, disability, job loss, GREETERS AND SACRISTANS Policy. and many other life difficulties. To We are in need of both Greeters learn how you can receive a Stephen and Sacristans. The Sacristy Ministry FOREVER YOUNG Minster’s confidential care, contact is centered on preparation of the Our next lunch will be at Monsignor Peter Rau. altar and altar area for the DREAMLAND BBQ , 10730 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell 30076 on celebration of Mass. Greeters help th EUCHARISTIC ADORATION make each and every person feel Friday January 6 , 2017 after the We still need EUCHARISTIC welcome as they come to our 12:00 noon Mass. A signup sheet is in GUARDIANS to spend time in the Church to celebrate Mass. If you the Narthex. Hope to see you all presence of our Lord. We need would like to participate in either of there guardians: these ministries, please send an Tuesday: Noon to 1:00 pm email: WEDS Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm [email protected] or MARRIED COUPLES; Valentine’s Thursday: 1:00 am to 2:00 am [email protected] Day is coming soon! A time to Friday: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm recall God’s great gift of Love. What Sunday: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm NATURAL FAMILY better gift can you give your spouse For more information, contact: PLANNING than the gift of yourself in Love? Join [email protected]. All married and engaged couples are us on the next Worldwide Marriage invited to an information night on the Encounter Weekend and rekindlle ST. VINCENT de PAUL Marquette Method of Natural Family and renew the deep love relationship SOCIETY Planning. If interested, contact Sarah that God wants for you and your Today is the feast of Mary, Mother of at: [email protected]. Sarah spouse. The next Worldwide God. Like Mary may we always Tramonte RN, BSN, Certified Marriage Encounter Weekend in our th th treasure the events in our life and Marquette Instructor. diocese is February 24 - 26 at the reflect on them in our heart. Peachtree Corners Marriott in Please remember to support HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Norcross. Space is limited, so please the Society of St. Vincent de Key dates for SPC Volunteers: apply early! For more information Paul in 2017, so that together  1/14/17 - Drywall/Siding check out the web site we can continue to bring (We will provide lunch.) www.GATN-wwme.org or call comfort and peace to our  2/4/17 - Painting 678-242-WWME. brothers and sisters who are  2/25/17 - Landscaping poor and suffering. May the These dates are flexible due to SVdP Pantry Needs: peace and joy of the New Year weather conditions. We will need Thank you for your be yours! approximately 10+ volunteers per overwhelming response to our For more information about the date. We work from about 8:30 am call for supplies. This week, Society, join us at our next monthly to about 2:30 pm, but many times we we need Toilet Paper, Laundry meeting, scheduled for January 30th at are done early. There are always Detergent, Coffee and 7:00. more opportunities that come up for Chicken Noodle Soup. Bags Volunteers on other dates, so we and tags are also available at the donation box with pantry JOB SEEKERS MINISTRY hope many of you will get a chance needs. Thank you for your Volunteers provide counseling on to come out. Signing up will be by help. various skills and tools needed by Signup Genius as last year: http:// St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

Page 12 January 1, 2017

Around the Archdiocese and Community News

MLK CELEBRATION COLLEGE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE The Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of RETREAT ST. JOSEPH Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity January 2 - 4, 2017. It begins Monday Join us at our upcoming information invites you to the 2017 MLK Jr. evening with dinner and ends with sessions to learn more about our Weekend Celebration, taking place lunch on Wednesday. The retreat school. Marist Hall – 81 Lacy Street, on January 12, 14-15, 2017. The will have some silence, but will also Marietta, GA 300602 theme for this year’s celebration is offer opportunities for group Open House: taken from Colossians 3:15, “As discussions. Brett McLaughlin will January 7, 2017, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Members of One Body, You Were lead the retreat. He is currently the To find out more and RSVP to our Called to Peace.” coordinator of Young Adult information sessions, visit the programming at his local parish. Admission page of our website at Thursday, January 12, 2017 with Previously, Brett was a high school www.stjosephschool.org/admissions/ the Young Adult Service theology teacher and cross country rsvp-admissions. To schedule a tour Opportunity taking place at 7:30 coach; a hospital chaplain; and an or have any questions, please reach p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua officer in the United States Air us at 770/428-3328 or Catholic Church, located at 928 Force. To register, visit us online at [email protected] Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, www.ignatiushouse.org. Atlanta, GA 30310. Kathy Montag, OPEN HOUSE the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) RETROUVAILLE ST. JOHN BOSCO Capacity Building Specialist for the Matrimony: A calling to forgive! Come and learn about the hybrid Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be the “Mercy is the force that reawakens way of educating your children! St. guest speaker for this event. us to new life and instills in us the John Bosco Academy will be hosting On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at courage to look to the future with an Open House for our PreK-12th 1:00 p.m., the MLK Jr. Eucharistic hope.” grade hybrid school in Cumming. Celebration will take place at the Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and Tour the school and see what we’re Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate loving space to couples who have all about. Thursday, January 19TH, Conception Church, located at 48 been living with the misery of a 2017 at 9:15 am. To RSVP or to ask Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW, failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers any questions, please contact Leslie Atlanta, GA 30303. Archbishop hope: hope that it is not too late, Willis at [email protected]. Wilton D. Gregory will be the hope of a different and better principal celebrant and homilist for marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples SUPPORT GROUP the annual Mass honoring Dr. King. to show each other mercy through GRANDparents Raising The weekend of events will conclude the opportunities it provides to Grandchildren will be meeting the with the Youth Celebration taking listen, to forgive, to be reconciled second Tuesday of each month place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, and to move into their futures (January 10th) at Transfiguration January 15, 2017 at St. Peter believing that God loves them and Church, 1815 Blackwell Rd., Claver Regional Catholic School, with His help and their efforts, their Marietta. The meeting is at 7:30 pm located at 2560 Tilson Road, marriages can be healed and in room 103. Please come to listen Decatur, GA 30032. restored. Retrouvaille provides help and learn. If you need additional In collaboration with the Society of for marriage problems/difficulties/ information, please contact: St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, the crises. For more information about George Iacovacci (c) 404-903-8861; Office of Intercultural and Ethnic our upcoming Retrouvaille Katrina Iacovacci (c) (678) 938-3820; Diversity also invites guests to bring Weekend, January 13th – 15th, 2017 Main: 770-406-6302; canned goods or gently used clothing, program for couples, contact: Zack Alexx LeVasseur (c) 404-936-8233. which will be collected at all of the & Heather @ 317-691-2258 or visit events. For details, see our website: HelpOurMarriage.com http://archatl.com/events/2017-mlk-jr -weekend-celebration/ 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Page 13

Masses for the Week (continued) Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 12:15 pm Mario Monti  Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 5:00 pm Helen Hopkins  7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Ernest Hauser  SG 10:30 am Fr. Eddie O’Connor  SG - Mass at St. George Village   10:45 am Fr. Richard Vu SI Deceased - Healing - Special Intention - SI 12:15 pm Johnnie Kranyecz, Jr.  5:00 pm Helen Hopkins  Monday, January 2 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Doctors of the Church Sunday, January 1 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28 Solemnity of Mary 6:45 am Kuruvilla Koppuzha  Monday, January 2 8:30 am Alexia Luikert  Office Closed SG 12:00 pm Barbara Nevin  Tuesday, January 3 Tuesday, January 3 4:00 pm Children’s Adoration Hour The Most Holy Name of Jesus 6:00 pm St. Philomena Devotion 1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34 8:00 pm Marian Devotion 6:45 am Sharon Cook  Wednesday, January 4 8:30 am Richard VanDeVelde  Thursday, January 5 SG 12:00 pm Alice Sterling  9:30 am Virtus Training Wednesday, January 4 7:00 pm Marian Cenacle Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:00 pm Prayer and Worship 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42 8:00 pm Divine Will 6:45 am Bert Prost  Friday, January 6 8:30 am Judie Petit SI 8:30 am QA School Mass SG 12:00 pm Vincent Luna  Saturday, January 7 Thursday, January 5 10:30 am Jubilee Music Saint John Neumann, Bishop 5:30 pm Veterans Adoration 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday, January 8 PSR Family Event & Donuts 6:45 am Brett Hefele  8:30 am Helberto Gomez  SG 12:00 pm George Aulbach  Friday, January 6 Saint André Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 6:45 am Dorothy Horgan  Catholic Therapists 8:30 am Dr. Michael Hudecki  Patrick Metts and Bill Powers will be on site 12:00 pm Sr. Marie Andre SI Saturday, January 7 to provide marriage, family, and individual Saint Raymond of Penyafort counseling services on Wednesdays and 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b; Jn 2:1-11 Fridays at St. Peter Chanel. For 8:30 am Warren Keith Davis  appointments, please call 678-993-8494 or see 4:30 pm Bernard Gerrity  www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com Sunday, January 8 The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 am Mary & Charles Nicholls  9:00 am People of the Parish SG 10:30 am Maryellen & Robert Krause  10:45 am Everett Marks 