Join us in the Historic Church after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for Coffee & Donuts!
2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Through worship, education, and phone: 404-636-1418 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 service, we continue the work of Jesus. fax: 404-636-4394 Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27 8:30 a.m. Yeend Family † Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Saint Fabian & Saint Sebastian (Optional) 4:00 p.m. Peter Francis Ward † Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. 2 Samuel 1:1-14, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mark 3:20-21 6:00 p.m. Gillermina Hernandez Murga † Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28 9:00 a.m. William Bezaire † Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Robert Watson † Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-
35; Mark 1:21-28 Reconciliation 1:30 p.m. Abel Cortes † Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. For the people of the parish Anytime by appointment Monday, January 29 8:30 a.m. Frank Brady † Confesiones Weekday in Ordinary Time Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30, 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20 Cualquier día por cita. Tuesday, January 30 8:30 a.m. Walter & Mary Alice Foster † Eucharistic Adoration Weekday in Ordinary Time Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Mark 5:21-43 Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31 8:30 a.m. Markham Family Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Saint John Bosco (Memorial)
2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Mark 6:1-6
Thursday, February 1 8:30 a.m. Mary Appiah Hanson † Weekday in Ordinary Time Office Hours /Horas de Oficina 7:00 p.m. Father Juan de la Cruz † Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Mark 6:7-13 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 2 8:30 a.m. Communion Service
The Presentation of the Lord (Feast) Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 IHM School/Escuela de IHM Saturday, February 3 8:30 a.m. Mary Versane 404-636-4488 Saint Blaise and Saint Ansgar (Optional) 4:00 p.m. For the people of the parish 1 Kings 3:4-13; Mark 6:30-34 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org 6:00 p.m. Pamfilo Valente Cuevas †
Social Media/Red Social Sunday, February 4 9:00 a.m. Carlene Bollinger † Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta 11:30 a.m. Aida De Soria † Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; @IHMatl Mark 1:29-39 1:30 p.m. Celestina Blas Luiza & Tito Silva Araus † @ihmatlanta 5:00 p.m. Than Joseph Nguyen †
Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: [email protected]. † We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for: Malinda Weber-McBride, Ira Bourgeois, Leonarda Soto Martinez, Father Juan de la Cruz, Mike Stevens, Patti Stevens, Monsignor Donald Kiernan, Michael Bryan Shaw, Jose Gilberto Socas, Marylou Yap-Tan, Carlene McMonagle, and Jerry Spratte.
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for: Betty Allen, Justin Omar Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Gutierrez Gonzalez, Edward Swahn, Jack Barker, James Sedlack, Mary Jane O’Neil, Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 Lynne Howard, Purita Guzman, Norma Hatheway, Leslie Tsui, Robert Munroe, Kay Reese, Tera Doughlas, Janis Dotson, Dylan Diaz Tinoco, Julia Robinson, Millie Elliott, Brenda Markham, Francie Mooney, and Brenda Uhler.
Pastor This year the theme of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is “Go, therefore, and make Msgr. Albert Jowdy disciples.” One way we can show our love to our brothers and sisters in faith is to [email protected] Ext. 235 generously respond to the Archbishop’s request for a pledge to the 2018 Appeal. Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz While much of the Church’s ministry takes place in our parishes, we also come to- [email protected] Ext. 228 gether as a archdiocesan Church to carry out critical services and ministries that have impact beyond any one parish. Your support for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert helps bring the spiritual and corporal works of mercy to life in your parish as a part of [email protected] Ext. 251 our overall effort to spread and deepen faith in the Merciful Lord throughout the arch- diocese. Through your generous gifts we can continue the work we were called to do Deacon Erik Wilkinson [email protected] Ext. 230 as Christians: educate our seminarians, support our retired priests, provide catechesis to our children and protect the rights of the unborn.
Please be generous in your response. For more information, or to donate online, go to appeal.archatl.com. Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez [email protected] Ext. 221
Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240 is Wednesday, February 14, a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be distributed during: Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Spanish) [email protected] Ext. 245 8:30 a.m. Mass Bookkeeper 10:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word (for schoolchildren) Dona Maynard 12:00 p.m. Midday Prayer [email protected] Ext. 243 5:00 p.m. Mass Director of Faith Formation 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Drew Denton, Ph.D. 8:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish) [email protected] Ext. 223
Faith Formation Coordinator is Monday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. Alicia Guerrero At this time we will join the previously-baptized candidates for the full communion of [email protected] Ext. 227 the Catholic Church in celebrating a brief rite of word, prayer and song, as together Youth Minister we express our contrition and hope to rise with Christ beyond sin and death. Plan to Elaine Phillips celebrate this healing sacrament on this night when Monsignor Al and Father Javier [email protected] Ext. 222 will have the assistance of many neighboring priests for individual confessions. Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero will be observed on Fridays, February 16 [email protected] Ext. 241 through March 23, at 6:30 p.m. in English and at 7:30 in Spanish. Faith Formation Administrative Assistant The IHM Men's Club will offer a Fish Fry in the school cafeteria on Olga Torres [email protected] Ext. 236 each of the Fridays of Lent, February 16 to March 23, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Please note change in time from Lent mailer.) Come keep your Lenten abstinence from meat in Director of Liturgy and Music the company of your parish family. Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247
will be celebrated on the Wednesdays of Communications Coordinator Lent at 7:00 p.m., February 21 through March 21. Consisting of psalms, readings, Jayna Hoffacker [email protected] Ext. 226 songs, silence, incense and prayer, Evening Prayer is both an offering of praise to the Father and a prayer of intercession for the needs of the world. Director of Operations David Claussen [email protected] 404-636-4488 Ext. 235
January 20 & 21 This weekend’s second collection is for Professional Counseling (fee-based) is Offertory: $16,423.00 the IHM Debt Reduction Fund. available in the Maloney Center at IHM Electronic Offertory: $18,350.54 for individuals, couples and families. Next weekend’s collection is for the Total Offertory: $34,773.54 Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. At Georgia Bulletin. 678-310-8122.
IHMATLANTA.ORG JUST BAKERY SALE MUSTARD SEED MISSION TRIP Sunday, February 4 The IHM Mustard Seed Communities ministry is preparing for trip number 13 Just Bakery of Atlanta is a non-profit bakery to Jamaica! Departing February 24 and returning March 3, 2018, the missionar- that trains, certifies, and hires refugees at a ies this year are: Joanie Gross, Tim Buckley, Marty Bova-Banks, David Banks, living wage. Look for Just Bakery's sales Kevin Drawe, Teresa Aluku, Michael Obiekwe, Prisca Tirtawadjaja, Patrick table in the Historic Church next weekend Snell, Tracy Mancinelli, Traci Sargent, Amy Moore, Chessie Basile and Jeannie before and after the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses. Nora (representing IHM School) and Deacon Eric Wilkerson. Shop for cheese herb bread, baguettes, chai raisin bread, multigrain boules, challah, choc- All of the MSC locations are constantly in need of supplies, and this year we olate pecan cookies, lemon shortbread have been asked to bring the items on the list below. Please bring your donated -free), dark chocolate chip with sea salt cook- items to the MSC box in the narthex by Friday, February 9, 2018. Thank you for your support of this ministry! ies, jeera biscuits (Nepalese cumin shortbread from trainee baker, Bhima), oatmeal ginger Monetary donations may be made at http://go.mustardseed.com/goto/IHM. cookies, orange currant rolls, and cinnamon rolls. Pre-orders of Just Bakery's king cakes Medical supplies: General: and Valentine's cookies (vanilla and chocolate Medicated powder AA & AAA Batteries heart-shaped cookies iced with love messages Cotton balls Crib sheets/baby blankets in the languages of Just Bakery's trainee bak- Diaper rash cream Instrumental or worship CDs ers) are available for pre-order and pick-up at Antibiotic ointment Pens sales. Visit www.justbakeryatl.org for more Hydrocortisone cream Pencils information. Vitamin C, A, E Jumbo Crayons Multivitamins for all ages Markers Calcium Coloring books - large print VIRTUS TRAINING OTC Flu & cold medicine Composition books Monday, February 5 Non-latex gloves (M, L, XL) Footballs or other soft balls Do you need Safe Environment clearance to Dust face masks LED flashlights volunteer here at IHM? The next IHM Safe Stool softener (Miralax, etc.) Smoke detectors w/ batteries Environment VIRTUS PGC facilitated train- 8x10 photo frames ing will be held on Monday, February 5, at Personal care: Jewelry making supplies 6:00 p.m. in IHM Middle School. Please pre- Deodorant register for the training session by going to Disposable razors http://www.virtus.org. White cotton t-shirts (YL, AS, AM, AL) Toothpaste IHM’ERS LUNCHEON If you have questions about donating items, please contact Joanie Gross at Thursday, February 8 [email protected]. Our next luncheon will be Thursday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. in Lower Level of church. Our speaker, parishioner Chris Binkert, will pre- DAY OF GIVING TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS sent a fun and informative interactive program Tuesday, January 30 on the U.S. Presidents. Please call the church Vivian Adan was the beloved librarian at IHM School from 1979-1997 and she office at 404-636-1418 to make a reservation and her family were treasured IHM parishioners. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Adan and stop by and pay your $10 for the lunch by worked together for many years and were very close friends, almost sisters. Just Monday, February 5. Cash or check made before the start of school in the fall of 1997, Mrs. Adan passed away suddenly payable to IHM, notation: IHMERS leaving behind two daughters ages 19 and 21 at the time. A few months later, Luncheon. For more information, call "B.J." the library was officially named The Vivian Adan Memorial Library in her memory. Abraham at 404-633-3277. As we mark the 20th anniversary of Mrs. Adan’s passing, Immaculate Heart of 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Mary School now reaches out the IHM Family to ask for support. During February 14-March 25 Catholic Schools Week from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 30 until 9:00 a.m. Our community will take part in 40 Days for Wednesday, January 31, IHM will participate in Many Gifts, One Nation - A Life, a groundbreaking, coordinated interna- Day of Giving to Catholic Schools sponsored by the National Catholic Educa- tional mobilization. We pray that, with God’s tion Association. All gifts made during this 24-hour event will go toward fully help, this will mark the beginning of the end endowing the Vivian Adan Eager Reader Scholarship. There is no better way to of abortion in our city — and beyond. Stay celebrate Mrs. Adan’s dedication to Catholic education than to raise money for updated and find out how to participate at her scholarship that day. www.40daysforlife.com/atlanta. See the school’s website (www.ihmschool.org) for more details.
Director February 5, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drew Denton, Ph.D. Church (English) or School Cafeteria (Español) 404-636-1418, ext. 223 [email protected] This information session and time of reflection is for parents of children who plan to receive their First Holy Communion this spring. At least one parent of each First Coordinator Communion candidate should plan to attend. Alicia Guerrero Questions? Contact Drew Denton or Alicia Guerrero in the parish office. 404-636-1418, ext. 227 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 [email protected]
Youth Minister Elaine Phillips 404-636-1418, ext. 222 [email protected]
Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero Four Witnesses, One Jesus: An Introduction to the Gospels
404-636-1418, ext. 241 Sundays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. [email protected] January 21-February 11 IHM School Library
During these four winter weeks of Ordinary Time, we will delve into each of the four gospels, examining their unique background and structure, in order to gain a fuller Are you interested in becoming understanding of the distinct portraits that they offer of the Messiah, Jesus. All are Catholic or learning more about the welcome. Catholic faith? Contact Drew Denton for more information.
Eighth Annual Major Catholic Speaker Fr. Bryan Hehir, Harvard University “Pope Francis, the Church, and the World” February 19, 7:30 p.m. Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University leads an informative and prayerful discussion of the lectionary readings Father Bryan Hehir is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of for the following Sunday. The study Religion and Public Life at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of meets in the Lower Level at two Government. His lecture will examine the distinct roles of Pope Francis as pastor, different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. administrator and diplomat.
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. A group from IHM will be attend- ing the Lecture together--contact the parish office to reserve your spot.
Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15 IHM School Library Four Witnesses, One Jesus: An Introduction to the Gospels
IHM Youth Ministry invites you to our 1st Annual IHM Mardi Gras Dinner! The dinner will be on Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This is a fundraiser for the high school mission trip, so come support the youth of our parish. Menu will include jambalaya, bread, salad and king cake (of course!). The cost is $10 per person; $30 for a family of 3 or more. For more infor- mation, contact Elaine Philips via email at [email protected] or by phone at 404-636-1418. ext. 222.
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES June 17-22, 2018 Does your teen need service hours? The Catholic Heart Work Camp in Hardeeville, South Caroli- na is for teens in the 9th grade & up. A $100 deposit reserves We've been asked to help St. Vincent de Paul with their Food your spot! Pantry duty on the first Saturday of each month. They are also in need of items to stock the pantry. Please consider donating Go to http://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry to sign up! some items when you come to volunteer. The most needed items are: canned vegetables, grains (no cereal), full-size toi- This mission trip counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all letry items, canned fruits, milk, coffee, tea. Condiments such service hours for Marist for 2018-2019! Go to as mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and sugar are also in short www.heartworkcamp.com to get a first glimpse at what it’s all supply. Visit the Youth Ministry page at http:// about. www.ihmatlanta.org/youthministry for the sign up link!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP XLT ATLANTA June 4-9, 2018 Tuesday, February 6 This is an awesome week of FUN & FAITH in Dahlonega, Join us for a fantastic evening of praise & worship, engaging GA for 6th-8th graders. The total cost is $550 and a $100 speakers and adoration at All Saints Catholic Church. This is deposit is needed to save your spot! open to everyone in the family--young and old alike. Come
Go to ihmatlanta.org/youthministry to sign up! experience Jesus in a new way! Visit the Youth Ministry page at http://www.ihmatlanta.org/youthministry for the sign up Questions? Email [email protected]. link!
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IHM SCHOOL AUCTION We are excited to announce our Spring Auction Fundraiser, “Light up the Night with Denim and Diamonds”, on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Organized exclusively by parent volunteers, this event raises funds to support the school, including academic enhancements and capital improvements.
We encourage you to consider donating merchandise or services to this auction. You can do so online at www.501auctions.com/ ihmauction or using the paper forms found in the Narthex.
Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibirán la fecha de la plática 7:00 a.m. Oración Matutina (Español) correspondiente y del bautismo. Al 8:30 a.m. Misa registrarse deben entregar copia del 10:00 a.m. Liturgia de la Palabra (K-2 Escuela de IHM) Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va 12:00 p.m. Sexta a ser bautizada. 5:00 p.m. Misa 7:00 p.m. Visperas
Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita 8:30 p.m. Misa (Español) para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada. Para los católicos en todo el mundo, las Estaciones de la Cruz son sinónimas a la Cuaresma. Esta devoción conmemora 14 eventos claves en el día de la crucifixión de
Cristo. La devoción a las estaciones se originó en Europa medieval cuando las Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en guerras impidieron que los peregrinos cristianos visitaran la Tierra Santa. español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo Durante la Cuaresma, las Estaciones de la Cruz nos permiten convertirnos también en cita con el sacerdote. peregrinos y visitar los lugares y momentos de las sagradas memorias. Las
Estaciones se observarán desde el viernes, 17 de febrero hasta el 23 de marzo, a las
6:30 p.m. en inglés y a las 7:30 p.m. en español. Llamar a la oficina por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.
El Club de Caballeros presenta, como todos los años en la Cuaresma las cenas de pescado frito en la cafetería de la escuela de IHM de 6:00-7:30 p.m. todos los viernes de Cuaresma. El costo es $10 para adultos y $5 para los niños menores de 12 años.
Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de ¡Todos son bienvenidos a cenar con nosotros o a llevarse la cena! El dinero que se 18 años y no has recibido los recaude, ¡beneficiará a la escuela de IHM! sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial. El Ministerio de los Jóvenes de IHM les invita a nuestra primera cena anual de Mardi Gras. La cena será el mismo día en que se celebra Mardi Gras, el martes, 13 de febrero, de 6:00-8:00 p.m. en la cafetería de la escuela. El motivo de esta cena, es la
La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una recaudación de fondos para el viaje misionero de la escuela secundaria; así que Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en vengan a apoyar a los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia. El menú incluirá jambalaya, pan, el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de ensalada y por supuesto, el pastel típico King Cake. El costo es de $10 por persona o Juego a Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus $30 para una familia de 3 o más. Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si desea hacer una cita puede Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Elaine Philips por correo electrónico contactarla al 404-620-1492. a [email protected] o por teléfono al 404-636-1418. ext. 222.
I Lectura: Deuteronomio 18:15-20 II Lectura: 1 Corintios 7:32-35 Evangelio: Marcos 1:21-28 La colecta de esta fin de semana irá al Fondo de Reducción de la deuda de IHM.
Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al Georgia Bulletin. 20 y 21 de enero Ofertorio en misa: $16,423.00 Contribución electronica: $18,350.54 Ofertorio total: $34,773.54