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 The parish office will be closed December 24 through January 1 and Thursday, December 24 The Vigil of will reopen Monday, January 4 at 9:00 4:00 p.m. (English)* a.m. 6:30 p.m. (English)  No confessions December 26: 9:00 p.m. (Spanish) Monsignor Al, Father Javier and Father Bill have heard confessions here and in 12 Midnight (English) neighboring parishes nearly every day during . We will give them this Friday, December 25 coming Saturday morning off. There Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. (English) will be no confessions on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. (English) December 26. Saturday confessions 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) will resume on January 2.

Thursday, December 31 4:00 p.m. (English) 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Friday, January 1, 2016 11:30 a.m. (English) 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)

*4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for families with small children.

2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Through worship, education, and phone: 404-636-1418 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 service, we continue the work of . fax: 404-636-4394 Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Carlene Bollinger † Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. in Spanish 11:30 a.m. Maye Sita Agnes † Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Missa Pro Populo

Misas en Español 5:00 p.m. Lori Ann Haydu † Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. y 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Pablo Ledesma †

Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m. Jim Bentley † Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. Readings of the Day: Song of Songs 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45 No confessions on December 26. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Richard Wilkinson † Anytime by appointment Readings of the Day: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56

Confesiones Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Inho Daniel & Soyoun Dorathea Kim Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Readings of the Day: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 Cualquier día por cita. Thursday No 8:30 a.m. Mass Eucharistic Adoration 4:00 p.m. Missa Pro Populo Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Missa Pro Populo

Adoración al Santísimo 9:00 p.m. Missa Pro Populo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Readings of the Day: Isaiah 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Friday 12:00 a.m. Missa Pro Populo

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina 9:00 a.m. Missa Pro Populo Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 11:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Missa Pro Populo Fax Number/No. de Fax Readings of the Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 404-636-4394 Saturday 8:30 a.m. William Leide †

Readings of the Day: Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22

Emergency No./No. de Emergencia

770-890-5299 4:00 p.m. Edward Patteson

IHM School/Escuela de IHM Sunday 9:00 a.m. David Callahan † 404-636-4488 11:30 a.m. Joan Gulick † Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org 1:30 p.m. Victor Pelaez

Social Media/Red Social 5:00 p.m. Missa Pro Populo www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta 7:00 p.m. Victorian Yañez † www.twitter.com/IHMatl

Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 14 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por If you are new to the parish or just visiting, we would like to welcome you to correo electrónico 14 días antes a: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. We are happy you are here and [email protected]. hope you consider making IHM your spiritual home. We extend a special welcome to those who are not Catholic or who have been away from the Church for a while. Please let us know how we can help with your spiritual needs.

Reading 1: Micah 5:1-4a To register, please visit our website at www.ihmatlanta.org or pick up a registra- Reading 2: Hebrews 10:5-10 tion form in the Narthex. Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

Pastor Congratulations to the Chinese Catholic Community and Father Bill Hao! Msgr. Albert Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235

Archbishop Gregory has elevated the Chinese Catholic community in Atlanta to Parochial Vicar the status of a Mission, and has appointed our own Father Bill Hao as its first Fr. Javier Muñoz Administrator. The Mission will bear the name of the Holy Name of Jesus. For [email protected] Ext. 228 many years, the Chinese community has celebrated a Sunday Mass at All Saints Parochial Vicar Church in Dunwoody. Fr. William Hao [email protected] Ext. 242 Father Bill, who has ministered to the Chinese community for many years, will Pastoral Associate take on this new appointment while continuing as parochial vicar at Immaculate Deacon Bob Hauert Heart of Mary. [email protected] Ext. 251

Please join me in praying for our brothers and sisters at the new Mission and for * * * * * Father Bill as he continues to lead that community as its Administrator. Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Your brother in Christ’s word and word, Ana McQuilkin [email protected] Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta [email protected] Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Dona Maynard [email protected] Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227

To submit a prayer request, please email: [email protected] or call the Youth Minister parish office at 404-636-1418. Para solicitar una oración, por favor llame a la Kathy Guerrero oficina. [email protected] Ext. 222

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant † We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for/oremos Olga Torres por quienes murieron, especialmente por: Margaret Mackool, Brian Arbour, [email protected] Ext. 236 Mark Dunn, Leonardo Humberto Medina, Mary Cline, Tom Connelly, Georgina Director of Liturgy and Music Lavandero, Alvaro Iriarte Alvira, Eduardo Guevara Parra, Nancy Pope, Douglas Jeff Bush T. Fuller, Antoine Pierre, Wanda Burrell, Selma Nort, Eduardo Sarmiento Lara, [email protected] Ext. 247 Tivursio Torres, and Reggie Blaess. Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. [email protected] Ext. 241 May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker [email protected] Ext. 226 Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for/oremos por quienes están enfermos, especialmente por: Janis Sebacher, Tom Moorman, Norma Director of Operations Drake, Joe Ledlie, Irma Sanchez Morales, Luisa Blanco, Annette Boehnlein, David Claussen Serrano-Rodriguez Family, Robert Dohnal, Katherine Million Welch, Brandon [email protected] 404-636-4488 Ext. 235 Barniea, Michele Wolfe, Olga Cecilia Muñoz, Yuselis Amaya, Hortensia Lopez Coutiño, and Father Joseph Peek. IHMATLANTA.ORG Monday, December 21 Wednesday, December 23 Friday, December 25 6:00-9:00 - Hanging of the Greens 5:00-6:15 - Children’s Choir Rehearsal The Nativity of the Lord* 6:30-8:30 - Stewardship Council 7:00-8:30 - Spanish Charismatic Group 7:00-9:00 - English Ensemble Rehearsal *See page 3 for the full Mass schedule Tuesday, December 22 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 12:30-3:30 - Tuesday Bridge Thursday, December 24 7:00-9:00 - Divine Mercy Cenacle (Sp.) The Vigil of Christmas* 7:00-9:00 - Boy Scout Troop 550

BLOOD DRIVE HANGING OF THE GREENS Wednesday, January 13 Monday, December 21 This year, the Hanging of the Greens is on The Social Justice Committee Monday, December 21. We’ll start at 6:00 is sponsoring a blood drive on p.m., and finish before 9:00 p.m. Come Wednesday, January 13. for all of it, or come for part of it.

Go to http://www.redcrossblood.org and use After you are done, treat yourself to some the sponsor code “ihomc” to schedule an hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies as appointment to donate. treats. While we are working, we will be enjoying beautiful music of the season NEWCOMERS WELCOME RECEPTION playing in the background. It’s guaranteed Saturday, January 30 to be a night that helps you get into the Attention all new parishioners! You are invit- Christmas spirit and a night that reminds ed to the Newcomers Welcome Reception on us all of the importance of giving. Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the lower level of the church after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. We hope you and your family can help prepare our church for our celebration of the birth of Christ! If you provided your email address when you registered with the parish, you will be receiv- GRIEFSHARE ing an evite. Starting Wednesday, January 6 GriefShare is a bereavement support group sponsored by the Stepping Stones If you did not, or if you prefer not to RSVP Ministry. The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45 p.m., starting on January electronically, please call the parish office at 6. 404-636-1418. For more information about the program, contact MargaretAnn Harris at PARISHIONER INFORMATION [email protected] or go to http://www.ihmatlanta.org/griefshare. Have you moved recently? Changed your email address? Make sure to keep your contact information up to date with the parish IHM MUSIC MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT office! Friday, January 8 The Christmas Concert by our parish liturgical ministers will be offered on Contact our Parish Secretary, Silvia Friday, January 8, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the church followed by a reception in Maldonado, at [email protected] the Historic Church. or 404-636-1418, ext. 240 if any of your information needs to be updated. For Catholics, the Christmas season continues into the new year - long after our neighbors have taken down their lights and mulched their trees! Keep Christmas alive in your heart as we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation in song.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

December 20, 2015

GRACE Scholars 2016—LAST CHANCE! Please join the 100+ IHM parishioners and friends who are already supporting IHM School by redirecting their Georgia state tax dollars for student scholarships. The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) has set aside $58 million dollars to be used for scholarships at schools such as IHM. Please don’t wait to apply! If you’d like a dollar for dollar tax credit on your 2016 Georgia state taxes while helping provide need-base scholarships for IHM students, fill out a GRACE form today. All preregistered applicants will have their forms submitted to the DOR on January 1, 2016, so don’t delay. No applications will be accepted after January 1, 2016. Please visit http://www.gracescholars.org/ or contact Jennifer Sedlack at 404-210-6307 with questions or for help in applying. Many thanks for making a Catholic school education a reality for more children!

We wish a very, Merry Christmas to all of our IHM families and friends. May your season be filled with peace and blessings.

Director Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 223 [email protected]

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 [email protected]

Youth Minister In ancient Israel, a jubilee year was a time when society hit a “reset” button: Kathy Guerrero debts were forgiven, land returned to its original owners, and captives were set 404-636-1418, ext. 222 free. Pope Francis has called for a special Jubilee Year of Mercy to begin on [email protected] December 8 and continue through November 20, 2016: an opportunity to “reset” our spiritual lives, recognizing God’s infinite mercy and accepting his gift of forgiveness. Stay tuned for more information about how you can celebrate the Jubilee Year here at IHM and in your own home. For now, here are a few If you are interested in becoming practical ways to incorporate mercy into your preparations for Christmas: Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, we welcome you to 1. Experience God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you missed attend our inquiry classes each the penance service here at IHM, find one at a neighboring parish. They will Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the IHM continue throughout the Advent season. School Library, beginning September 2. Practice the works of mercy. Donate food or warm clothing to St. Vincent 13. de Paul; visit someone in the hospital; send a to someone in prison. 3. In all your interactions—even with difficult family members, impatient shoppers or impolite drivers— “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:36)

First Communion Parent Meeting: February 9

Mark your calendars! The immediate preparation for First Communion will Wednesday: December 2, 9, and 16 begin soon after Christmas. A meeting for parents of First Communion candi- dates, including IHM School students, will take place at 7:00 on February 9, in Saturday: December 5 and 19 the church. At least one parent of each student should plan to attend. Sunday: December 6 and 20 Children will receive their first Holy Communion at regular Mass times on the Classes will resume on January 13 weekend of April 30-May 1. for Wednesday and January 9/10 for Saturday/Sunday.

7 Calling all teens! — You are the future of the church! You have a voice, you can inspire and you can make a difference. Now it’s your chance to step up and take action in your community. Starting next year, there will be a group of teen leaders and together you can plan events, tournaments, fundraisers, and more! Resources are now available Make sure you visit the IHM Youth Ministry page online Please EMAIL Kathy Guerrero to sign up or for at www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry for some great more information. We will be having our first Advent resources that you can do by yourself, with a meeting towards the end of January! friend, or with the whole family! For all teens that have already signed up, you InstaAdvent will be receiving an e few emails during the Follow us at @ihmatlyouth and join us in sharing how holidays, so please make sure you read those. you celebrate Advent by posting your photos on our Instagram and Twitter page. Simply use the hashtags #ihmatlyouth and #advent2015.

GIFT students, this is a reminder for you to make note of the last day of class this year / first session starting in January 2016.

Wednesday (MS): Dec. 16 / Jan. 13 Saturday (K-6): Dec. 19 / Jan. 9 What’s Happening in December Sunday (K-6 and HS): Dec. 20 / Jan. 10 There are various activities and celebrations this month as we prepare for Christmas. Make sure you stay posted If you have any questions, please feel free to for what is happening here at IHM by reading the contact anyone in the Faith Formation bulletin or the online schedule at www.ihmatlanta.org/ department. advent-2015.

Kathy Guerrero • 404-636-1418 Ext. 222 • [email protected] • www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry

If you will be making any year-end charitable gifts, please consider including IHM among them. Your gift may or may not carry tax benefits for you, but it will certainly help us sustain our ministries and service our construction debt! The parish office will be closed December 24-January 3; however you may mail your gift or donate online at www.ihmatlanta.org.

Thank you for your good stewardship of Immaculate Heart of Mary at Christmas and always!

December 6 Offertory: $24,771.00

Electronic Offertory: $20,564.54 Total: $45,335.54

“All This I Do For the Sake of the Gospel”

Ten days remain in 2015! Please help us exceed our goal for the The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal by doing all that you can to second collection will benefit Catholic fulfill your AAA pledge by December 31. All AAA donations Charities Atlanta, a 62 year legacy in received from IHM parishioners beyond our parish goal return to us Georgia of charity for our most needy at IHM without any archdiocesan assessment to help us continue brothers and sisters and a mission inspired and enhance our parish ministries and retire our parish debt. So your by our Catholic faith. Many of the clients AAA gift supports the charitable works of the Archdiocese AND are members of the working poor who work our parish! several jobs and long hours to support their families. Many of these individuals are also Visit http://appeal.archatl.com to fulfill your pledge today! facing a life crisis, are alone and frightened. Catholic Charities Atlanta staff help to identify their problems and provide them with the resources to put them on the path to independence.

SPACE FOR ADS

Niños menores de 7 años, Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en Jueves, 24 de diciembre ese momento recibirán la fecha Noche Buena de la plática correspondiente y del 4:00 p.m. (inglés) bautismo. Al registrarse deben 6:30 p.m. (inglés) entregar copia del Acta de 9:00 p.m. (español) Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser bautizada. Misa de medianoche 12 medianoche (inglés) Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los Viernes, 25 de diciembre requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses La Natividad del Señor antes de la fecha deseada. 9:00 a.m. (inglés) 11:30 a.m. (inglés) 1:30 p.m. (español) Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:15 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el sacerdote. Jueves, 31 de diciembre 4:00 p.m. (inglés) Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse 6:00 p.m. (español) con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha Viernes, primero de enero de 2016 deseada. 11:30 a.m. (inglés)

1:30 p.m. (español)

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y ¡Aviso a los nuevos feligreses! Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Todos están invitados a la recepción que tendrá lugar el sábado, 30 de enero del Guerrero en la oficina parroquial. 2016 en la planta baja de la iglesia después de la misa de vigilia de las 4:00 p.m.

Si usted proporcionó su dirección de correo electrónico cuando se inscribió en la Si has estado alejado (a) de la parroquia, recibirá un evite. parroquia, bienvenido (a). Comunícate con nosotros para Si no lo hizo, o si prefiere no responder electrónicamente, por favor llamar a la conocerte y preséntate al oficina de la parroquia al 404-636-1418. sacerdote después de la Misa.

Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.

Ofertorio en Misa: $24,771.00 19 y 20 DE DICIEMBRE La segunda colecta durante la Contribución Electrónica: $20,564.54 I Lectura: Miqueas 5:1-4a víspera de Navidad y el día de Navi- Ofertorio Total: $45,335.54 II Lectura: Hebreos 10:5-10 dad beneficiará a Caridades Evangelio: Lucas 1:39-45 Católicas de Atlanta. Durante 62 ¡Gracias por su contribución; que el años, Caridades Católicas de Atlan- Señor premie su generosidad! Su 26 y 27 DE DICIEMBRE ta ha servido a nuestros hermanos colaboración ayuda a que nuestros I Lectura: Sirácide 3:2-6, 12-14 y hermanas más necesitados en ministerios sigan funcionando en II Lectura: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Georgia, una misión inspirada en nuestra parroquia de IHM. Evangelio: Lucas 2:41-52 nuestra fe católica.

LA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN Reunión de Padres de Niños candidatos a la Primera Comunión: Domingo, 20 de diciembre de 2015 9 de febrero Escuchar Lecturas del día: Miqueas 5:1–4a; ¡Marquen sus calendarios! La Salmo 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19; preparación inmediata para la Primera Hebreos 10:5–10; Lucas 1:39–45. Comunión comenzará poco después de la Navidad. Tendremos una reunión para los padres de los candidatos de Estas lecturas nos llevan a meditar en primera comunión, incluyendo a los la Encarnación para irnos adentrando estudiantes de la escuela IHM, será a en el plan de la salvación de Dios. Un las 7:00 el 9 de febrero, en la iglesia. tema clave de esta semana es la Por lo menos uno de los padres de obediencia. La palabra viene del latín cada estudiante debe planear asistir. oboedio (escuchar). En la lectura de Los niños recibirán su primera Hebreos, la venida de Jesús al mundo comunión en las horas regulares de las deroga el viejo sistema de los misas durante el fin de semana del 30 sacrificios. Desde el principio, Jesús de abril al 1 mayo. fue obediente al plan de Dios y se ofreció en sacrificio. Al realizar la ACTIVIDAD DE LA SEMANA voluntad de su Padre, Jesús nos · Pongan un pesebre de Navidad, si es santifica y nos libra de la muerte. que no lo han hecho. Pidan a un miembro de la familia que ofrezca La obediencia de María y de Isabel deriva de su fe. Ambas ofrecieron sus una oración de bendición que refleje cuerpos a Dios para cooperar en el designio de salvación. Su ofrecimiento nos la alegría y la paz de la estación. enseña que el discipulado requiere rendirse y confiar. Hoy, a muchos les suena Hablen sobre cómo su familia se obedecer a algo negativo. Estos días, piense en los modos como escucha usted asegurará de que la celebración de la palabra de Dios y la obedece. En el bautismo, recibimos el don del Espíritu esta época festiva sea un evento de Santo, y en nuestro quehacer diario, Cristo se hace presente en nuestra familia, felicidad, concentrado en el parroquia y comunidad. Porque Cristo vive en nosotros, participamos, como verdadero significado de la Navidad. María e Isabel, en el plan de la salvación de Dios. Seamos sensibles a la voluntad de Dios y démonos cuenta dónde debemos ser más amables. · Junto con sus hijos, miren las fotos Al acercarnos a la Navidad, contemplemos cómo “el niño saltó” en el seno de de cuando ellos eran bebés. Díganles Isabel, ante la presencia de Jesús. ¿Alguna vez ha saltado usted de contento por que fueron una bendición cuando escuchar a Cristo? nacieron y que seguirán siendo una bendición por siempre. Cuéntenles © 2015 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Texto de Timothy A. Johnston. Textos algunos recuerdos alegres como su bíblicos conforme a La Biblia de nuestro pueblo: Biblia del peregrino (América Latina: PBF- Mensajero, 2011). Derechos reservados. Aprobación canónica de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 27 primer diente, sus primeros pasos, de febrero de 2015. etc.