Please join us in the Historic Church this Sunday, 2:30-4:30 pm, to thank Father Javier Muñoz for his 4 years of ministry at IHM.

Cover photos courtesy of Vic Romero

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, June 23 8:30 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Weekday 4:00 p.m. Father’s Day Novena Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. 2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Matthew 6:24-34 6:00 p.m. Father’s Day Novena

Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24 9:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE 11:30 a.m. Father ’s Day Novena BAPTIST Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Father’s Day Novena Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80 5:00 p.m. Father’s Day Novena Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. (except Holy Saturday) Anytime by appointment Monday, June 25 8:30 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Weekday Confesiones 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mathew 7:1-5 Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Tuesday, June 26 8:30 a.m. Thoma Devaria Thoppil †

Weekday Eucharistic Adoration 1 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Matthew Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:6, 12-14

Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 8:30 a.m. Walter & Mary Alice Foster † Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Weekday 2 Kings 22:8-13, 23:1-3; Matthew 7:15-20

Thursday, June 28 8:30 a.m. Mary Jane O'Neil †

Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr 7:00 p.m. Graciela De Blanco Leguizamon † 2 Kings 24:8-17; Matthew 7:21-29

Friday, June 29 8:30 a.m. Eun-Lucy Song & John Byung Seoh † SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes Saturday, June 30 8:30 a.m. Angel Fanoe † 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekday 4:00 p.m. Joseph G. Smith Jr. † Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; 6:00 p.m. Anastacia Zamora & Soila Rizo † Fax Number/No. de Fax Matthew 8:5-17 404-636-4394 www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta Sunday, July 1 9:00 a.m. Carlene Bollinger † THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY @IHMatl 11:30 a.m. Amelia (Amy) Guess † TIME 1:30 p.m. For all the People of the Parish @ihmatlanta Wisdon 1:13-15, 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43 5:00 p.m. Robin Myrick †

IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 † Please pray for those who have died, especially: Oscar Ayala Lopez, Jim Hackl, Website/Sitio Web Jose Acevedo, Rose Mackel, Father Daniel McCormick, Patricia Lentini, Betty Hays http://www.ihmatlanta.org Allen, Antonio Valdes-Rodriguez, Jesus Rivera, Edward Rouamba, Gary David Kennedy, Father Dennis Dullea, Father Juan de la Cruz, Monsignor Donald Kiernan, Social Media/Red Social Michael Bryan Shaw, Jose Gilberto Socas, Marylou Yap-Tan, Mary Jane O’Neil, Rosa Guzman, Eva Hernandez and Carlene McMonagle. Bulletin Notices: Please submit your re- quest by email 10 days in advance. Envíe su Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially: Brenda Markham, Terry anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días an- Barker, Josefina García, Brian Hutcheson, Justin Omar Gutierrez Gonzalez, Edward tes: [email protected]. Swahn, Jack Barker, Purita Guzman, Norma Hatheway, Leslie Tsui, Robert Munroe,

Kay Reese, Margaret Rogers, Millie Elliott, Clemente Lisi, Robert Hrubala, Walter Nied, Richard Shaw and Ernest Conzelmann.

Pastor Dear friends in the Lord, Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235

As I told our United States Senators, my Representative and the White House Parochial Vicar when I contacted them last week: A letter like this should not have to be written. Father Javier Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 228 That the separation of immigrant children from their parents is countenanced, much less embraced, by anyone in our nation demonstrates how far we have fallen Director of Discipleship in common decency and respect for the human person. Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251

History will judge leaders who speak of immigrants today as an “infestation,” Deacon Erik Wilkinson as history has judged those who used precisely the same language to demonize and [email protected] Ext. 230 scapegoat others during the last century. But it is not history’s judgment that concerns me primarily as a pastor; it is another Judgment. And the terms of that Judgment have been laid out very clearly: “‘Lord, when did we see you a stranger and not welcome you?’ …. ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez these least ones, you did not do for me. And these will go off to eternal [email protected] Ext. 221 punishment, but the righteous to eternal life’” (Matthew 25). Secretary In the spirit of Dr. King’s assertion that “all that needs to happen for evil to Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240 prevail is for the good to do nothing,” I offer you 5 ways that you can help stop family separation: Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren [email protected] Ext. 226 Pray: You can find a prayer for migrant children at justiceforimmigrants.org. Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta Speak Up: Contact your senators and representative directly by [email protected] Ext. 245

phone to voice your concern. You can find the number for your Bookkeeper representative at www.house.gov/representatives and your senators at Dona Maynard www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm. [email protected] Ext. 243

Take Action: Contact Catholic Charities Atlanta at Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton, Ph.D. catholiccharitiesatlanta.org to learn about their material/volunteer needs, [email protected] Ext. 223 consider fostering an unaccompanied child, or join the Share the Journey global Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero solidarity campaign at www.sharejourney.org. [email protected] Ext. 227

Give to Catholic Charities USA at app.mobilecause.com/form/pzofBg Youth Minister to support agencies that are helping families and children impacted by the Elaine Phillips [email protected] Ext. 222 crisis. (100% of your donation will go to the 21 Catholic Charities agencies assisting unaccompanied children) Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Kathy Guerrero Learn More: To learn more about Family Separation, visit the [email protected] Ext. 241

Justice For Immigrants Family Separation webpage at Faith Formation Program Assistant justiceforimmigrants.org/what-we-are-working-on/immigrant-detention/ Veronica Thimann family-separation to review backgrounders, educational material and a [email protected] Ext. 236

webinar. Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247

Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White [email protected]

Director of Operations David Claussen [email protected] OFFERTORY SECOND COLLECTION 404-636-4488 Ext. 235 June 16 & 17 This weekend’s second collection is for Offertory : $ 17,679.22 our Parish Debt Reduction.

Electronic Offertory: $ 13,025.75 Total Offertory: $ 30,704.97 Next weekend’s second collection is for Fee-based Professional Counseling is availa- Peter’s Pence ble in the Maloney Center at IHM for Archbishop Mission $ 1,682.00 individuals, couples and families. Contact Cooperative Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. at 678-310-8122.

IHMATLANTA.ORG FAREWELL, FATHER JAVIER! DIVINE PLAYTIME June 24 is seeking qualified Archbishop Gregory has appointed Father Javier Muñoz as part-time caregivers parochial vicar of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in beginning in July. Cumming, GA, effective July 2. Please plan to join us for Weekday and weekend shifts are needed. Candidates must our parish farewell celebration for him TODAY (Sunday), have a positive spirit, flexibility, and a love for God and June 24, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the historic church. And please young children. Experience in a preschool setting, teaching keep Father Javier in your prayers as he prepares for this or working with young children is preferred. To apply transition. please send resumes to [email protected].

WELCOME, FATHER CARLOS! SUNDAY MASS NURSERY July 2 IHM is delighted to offer childcare dur- The Archbishop has appointed Father Carlos Ortega to be ing all weekend masses. The nursery, IHM’s next parochial vicar, beginning on July 2. Born in located in the lower level of the church Venezuela, Carlos was a schoolteacher building, is open to children 1 to 4 years in Venezuela and Atlanta before re- old and is free of charge. Young children sponding to the call to priesthood. He are always welcome in the assembly at studied theology at Mundelein Semi- IHM. We simply ask that parents observe nary in Chicago, where he earned the the age-old courtesy of removing them to Master of Divinity degree. Father Car- the nursery or the narthex for a moment if they prevent los was ordained to the priesthood last those around them from hearing God’s word or joining in Saturday. Please keep him in your the prayers of the Mass. prayers as he prepares to begin his priestly ministry with us on July 2. FRAUDULENT EMAIL ALERT! Over the last month, several 60TH ANNIVERSARY PARISH ARCHIVES parishioners have reported re- As part of the parish’s 60th anniversary observance, we will ceiving emails that appear to dedicate the month of June to gathering as many pictures come from Monsignor Al ask- and documents from the parish’s 60 years as possible for the ing that the parishioner contact Parish Archives. Retired Georgia State University records him about an urgent matter. manager Kent Williams will spearhead the effort. If you are When parishioners reply they are asked to purchase iTunes in possession of photographs, documents or cards for a cancer patient. These messages are not from other memorabilia—especially from the Monsignor; someone has created multiple Gmail accounts earlier years—please contact Kent at 404- that only appear to come from him. Please disregard emails 634-5212 ie [email protected]. We will from Monsignor that ask you to buy him iTunes cards or scan your material and return it to you un- anything else! This has occurred at many metro area parish- harmed. es, and we are all working with our IT team, Google and law enforcement to prevent it happening again. PARISH PICNIC September 29 Save the date for our 60th Anniversary Parish Picnic!

Saturday, September 29, 2018 10:30am—3:00pm SUMMER IN THE FOREST Details coming soon! July 10 Do you need a lift for your heart, mind, and soul? L'Arche Atlanta and the Aquinas Center at Emory are screening an WELCOME COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED! amazing documentary on the life of Jean Vanier, founder of a The parish Welcome Committee needs friendly volunteers community that celebrates the gifts of people with intellectual to help welcome newcomers and to provide basic parish and disabilities. L’Arche, the small community Jean Vanier began sacramental information to newcomers and parishioners over 50 years ago, has become a worldwide movement of alike. Your modest commitment of 20 minutes after a few love, joy, and solidarity. This is the only showing of this mov- masses each month is all that is needed. Contact Carmen ie in Georgia! Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00pm. at the Emory Cen- Berenguer at [email protected] or 404-636-1418 ter for Ethics. Free, and perfect for people ages 12+. Popcorn ext. 224 for more information. and soda provided!

FAITH FORMATION 2018-2019

Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. [email protected] Ext. 223

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227 Enroll online for the 2018-2019 school year at ihmatlanta.org/enrollment. Enrollment will remain open through July 31 for all programs: GIFT (k-5th Youth Minister grade), Edge (Middle School Youth Ministry) and Life Teen (High School Youth Elaine Phillips Ministry). Hard copies of enrollment forms are also available in the church [email protected] narthex and the parish office. Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero THE FAITH FORMATION TEAM NEEDS YOU [email protected] We are looking for passionate, faithful, and reliable adult volunteers to help the children and youth of our Parish draw closer to Christ. If you are interested in any Ext. 241 of our ministries during the 2018-2019 school year, whether elementary school catechesis, youth ministries, or sacramental preparation, please contact us Faith Formation Program Assistant (information on sidebar above). You can also visit our Open House in the Historic Veronica Thimann Church on June 23, 9:00-4:00, to learn more about our programs and how you can [email protected] get involved. We look forward to meeting you! Ext. 236

ATLANTA CATECHIST CONFERENCE

Saturday, August 18, 2018 Are you thinking about becoming Renaissance Waverly Hotel Catholic? Please join us in the Lower Galleria Parkway, Atlanta

Level on June 27 at 7:00 to learn For new and returning catechists, youth ministry more about the Rite of Christian volunteers, and all who want to enrich their faith. Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Registration is now open! Learn more and register at www.atlcatechistconference.com Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

“Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vi- tality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self. To depend on God sets us free from every form of enslavement and Regular Sunday sessions will resume leads us to recognize our great dignity…Do not be afraid to set your in August. Watch the bulletin and sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do not website for information on special be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit.”

events over the summer - Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate

TO LOVE HIM IS TO SERVE HIM! EDGE / LIFETEEN We need YOU to become a Liturgical Minister at the Looking for a great way to serve the young church? WE Sunday 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass! Your baptism NEED CORE MEMBERS FOR BOTH EDGE & commissions you to serve the Lord at the Liturgy: Put your LIFETEEN! No experience necessary, just a love for teens baptismal priesthood to work! NEEDED: Altar Servers, and a willingness to meet them where they are. We will Ministers of Hospitality, Life Teen Band members train you! Contact Elaine Phillips ([email protected]) (musicians and vocalists), Sound Techs, Lectors, for more information. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (if you 16 and Confirmed). Email Elaine at [email protected] if you are interested.

CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP 2018 Please pray for the teens and chaperones as we return from Hardeeville, SC and our mis- sion trip with Catholic Heart Work Camp. This was a week where we were the hands and feet of Christ and put our Catholic faith into action. Much of what we did was minor home repairs and painting for the elderly who cannot do it themselves. We lived the motto of CHWC: Love, Serve, Connect!

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento ¡ADIOS, PADRE JAVIER! ¡BIENVENIDO, PADRE CARLOS! recibirán la fecha de la plática 24 de junio 2 de julio correspondiente y del bautismo. Al El 1 de julio el Padre Javier Muñoz El Arzobispo ha asignado al Padre Carlos registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta dejará nuestra parroquia y comenzará Ortega Valera como nuestro nuevo de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser su nuevo ministerio como vicario pa- vicario parroquial. Nacido en Venezuela, bautizada. rroquial en la Iglesia del Buen Pastor Carlos era maestro de escuela en Vene- en Cumming. Acompañanos hoy zuela y Atlanta antes de responder al lla-

(domingo), 24 de junio, 2:30-4:30 p.m., mado al sacerdocio. Estudió teología en Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en para la recepción para Padre Javier en Mundelein Seminary en Chicago, donde español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00 el salón parroquial. ganó el Maestro de a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita Divinidad. Padre Car- con el Sacerdote. GUARDERIA PARA NIÑOS los fue ordenado al sacerdocio este fin de Queremos recordarles que el servicio semana. Por favor de guardería para niños esta disponible oren por él mientras durante todas las misas del fin de sema- Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita se prepara comenzar na. Los niños de 1 a 4 años están invi- para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos su ministerio con tados a participar sin ningún costo. 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada. nosotros el 2 de julio. PICNIC PARROQUIAL 29 de septiembre Llamar a la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses o antes de la fecha deseada La Parroquia de IHM tendrá su 60 Aniversario Picnic el Sábado, Septiem- bre 29, 10:30am-3:00pm. Reserve la fecha para que pueda acompañarnos.

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más INSCRIPCION 2018-19 RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con La inscripción para el Programa de Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial. (RICA) Formación de Fe del próximo año 2018 Aprender de nuestra fe, a través del -2019 ya esta abierta y permanecerá proceso del R.I.C.A., es una maravillosa abierta durante todo el verano. Los oportunidad para conocer el fundamento La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una formularios estarán disponibles en la de nuestra fe y aprender sobre las Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el oficina parroquial. Inscríbase y pague enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica. Si eres Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a en www.ihmatlanta.org. mayor de 18 años y deseas recibir el Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para sacramento del Bautismo, la Confirma- Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si ción y/o la Eucaristía (Primera Comu- desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al nión), ven y participa en la reunión infor- 678-310-8122. mativa que tendremos el domingo, 15 de julio, a las 2:30pm en el salón de la planta

baja de la iglesia. Llame a Alicia Guerre-

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16 & 17 de Junio Ofertorio : $ 17,679.22 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 13,025.75 La Segunda Colecta de este fin de semana va al Fondo De Reducción de Deuda de Ofertorio Total: $ 30,704.97 nuestra Parroquia. La Segunda Colecta del próximo fin de semana irá al fondo de Colecta del Santo Misión Cooperativa de $1,682.00 Padre. la Arquidiócesis