January 8, 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 8, 2017

From the Pastor:

This year, our Christmas season ends early, with the Baptism of the Lord being celebrated tomorrow. That makes today the last Sunday of this year’s Christmas season and is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. As we gather to hear once again the story of the Magi, let us reflect on its significance in our own lives and pray for the grace to recognize where God is being revealed to us this week.

Next week, with the conclusion of the Christmas Season, we will be back in the green vestments of Ordinary Time. Once again, even if I do say so myself, Christmas at St. Peter Chanel was extraordinary. Our beautiful Christmas celebration was the result of the talented efforts of many. On behalf of our parish family, I offer my wholehearted gratitude for all their hard work:

• Our parish Music Ministry, under the direction of Jane Jackson, once again accomplished a major feat providing music for 13 Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and doing so in a most beautiful manner. • Doni Strok, Findlay Rowe Florists, and the many parish volunteers who beautifully decorated the Church, Parish Hall, and even the auditorium at Blessed Trinity for our celebration. • Knights of Columbus, the Men’s Club, and the parish staff for the many ways they made the Christmas spirit come alive here at St. Peter Chanel. • To all our Liturgical Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Sacristans and Eucharistic Ministers who contributed to the beauty of our Liturgies and offered hospitality to our many visitors, making them feel welcome. • To our children, who participated in the Family Masses on Christmas Eve, serving as lectors and by taking part in the presentation of the Nativity Story.

Finally, thank you for your generosity to our parish this Christmas and your welcoming spirit to all our out-of- town guests and visitors.

On this Feast of the Epiphany, may the Christ Child bless our collective work in the year ahead.

When the song of the angels is stilled When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among others, To make music in the heart.

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An Invitation to Live Your Life in the 2016 - 2017 Holy Spirit Parish Holiday Liturgical Calendar

St. Peter Chanel will be offering a Life in the Spirit SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY seminar, which is designed as an introduction to a OF THE LORD life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. The SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 seminar will provide an opportunity for people to Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM find out more about that life, and to be helped in taking the first steps of a new relationship with the Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, Lord and to live a deeper Christian life. 12:15PM, 5:00PM

This seminar is a series of talks and discussions

which take place over a period of eight weeks on Thursday evenings in McNamee Hall starting at 7:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm. The goal of the seminar is specifically focused: to help people find a new, fuller and better life as Christians by laying or strengthening the foundation of a truly Christian life. FEAST OF THE BAPTISM “No other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 3:11). OF THE LORD MONDAY, JANUARY 9 The seminar starts January 12th and runs through MASSES: 6:45AM, 8:30AM March 9th. It is not necessary to attend all sessions, but certainly attendees are encouraged to do so.

For further information contact deacon Keith Kolodziej at [email protected]

NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK January 8 - 14, 2017 Creating a Culture of Encounter

• Catholics are called to stand with new American immigrants as our brothers and sisters. This is who we are. This is what we do. • We belong to the same Church no matter where We extend a warm welcome to the following we’re from. Our Catholic identity isn’t based on families who have chosen St. Peter Chanel as where we live but on our faith in Jesus Christ. We’re one family, and the Catholic Church is their parish family. always our home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickhaus and Family • In Pope Francis we have a leader from Argentina, a Mr. and Mrs. Sandra Hochman, Jr. and Family country of immigrants. He is the son of immigrants and a native Spanish speaker. These issues are Mrs. Anita Hoyt close to his heart. Mrs. Jeanne Nardiello Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Prosser and Family • Immigration is about real people who are trying to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shone and Family find a better life and a new beginning. As Pope Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wade and Family Francis stated, “Each migrant has a name, a face and a story.” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wildt For more information, go to www.usccb.org. St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 4 January 8, 2017

Offertory

Financial information from December 25th and January 1st were unavailable at press time.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

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“Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” MATTHEW POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER 2:11

INTENTIONS The image of the Magi kneeling before the FOR JANUARY infant Jesus and opening their treasure chests Christian Unity for Him is an image that we should all try to follow all year long. In gratitude for all that we That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s have been given, we are called to generously teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by share all of our gifts, not just the ones we pick collaborating to meet the challenges facing and choose. God wants us to be the most humanity. generous with that one thing that means the most to us.

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. 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 The Epiphany of the Lord 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 BIBLE STUDY for living - runs from 9:00 to 10:15 am. TUESDAY MORNINGS Date Topic Ephesians - Starting January 10th at 10:00 am .

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

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

Lifetime of Searching Leads to the Catholic Church

Max and Bonny Faulkner’s romance began when they were both 19 years old, and Bonny asked Max to dance. They fell in love and were married in the Baptist Church. Over the course of the next 33 years, they traveled, grew professionally and welcomed two sons. Their faith journey led them out of the Baptist Church and into the Lutheran and Episcopal Churches. Their search for a place to worship continued until their son, Travis, married a Catholic, and they met the Read family, parishioners at St. Peter Chanel. The influence of these individuals, as well as books, websites, and other resources, opened the door to their decision to explore the Catholic faith, and join RCIA (a process for adults to become Catholic or complete their Catholic Sacraments). They shared the following: "We were surprised to learn that we had a Max and Bonny lot in common with others who were journeying in the process to become Catholic. Faulkner Most of them were from similar faith backgrounds, and had the same questions about Church traditions. RCIA gave us an opportunity to hear guest speakers, clergy, religious, and parishioners, who were very enlightening as they shared the rich depth and beauty of the Catholic faith. We were also supported by RCIA team members and sponsors, who welcomed and encouraged us every step of the way. We became Catholic in April of this year, and feel at peace spiritually for the first time in many years. We consider St. Peter Chanel home, and fellow parishioners our new family. " St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Page 6 January 8, 2017

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.

Members of St. Peter Chanel work on the siding of the Habitat for Humanity build in Cherokee County. Check the schedule on page 11 for additional opportunities to help build this house. 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075

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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.

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Parish School of Religion—http://stpeterchanel.org/faith-formation-education/psr Director of Religious Ed: Rosemary Potts – 678-832-1229 or [email protected] Registrar: Cindy Czajkoski – 678-832-1230 or [email protected]

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and are refreshed and ready for our Spring semester of PSR. Thank you to all of our children and families, who participated in the Christmas Eve Family Masses—it was a blessed event! Our next family-centered Masses will take place on Palm Sunday, April 9th. Please join us in McNamee Hall this Sunday, January 8th between 8:30 am and 12:15 pm for our Parish Epiphany Event!

PSR Calendar Sunday, January 8 ...... Parish Epiphany Event We saw his star at its rising Wednesday, January 11 ...... No PSR and have come to do him Sunday, January 15 ...... PSR & EDGE in session Wednesday, January 18 ...... PSR in session homage. Sunday, January 22 ...... PSR & EDGE in session First Communion Middle School CatholicFest Coordinator: Laura Schwartz – 678-832-1236 Saturday, March 4th [email protected] http://stpeterchanel.org/faith-formation- education/psr/first-communion-first- reconciliation All St Peter Chanel middle school youth are invited to join other middle school students from across the

Archdiocese for a day of Superhero fun that includes:

 Saturday, January 28th  Fun, Games & Prizes Parent/Child Eucharist Workshop  Guest speakers Katie & Tommy McGrady (9:00 am - 1:00 pm or 12:00 - 4:00 pm)  CatholicFest T-shirt  Sunday, February 5th Parent Meetings & First  Lunch Communion Mass Selection  Praise & Worship (9:00 am or 10:45 am at Blessed  Mass at 5:30 pm with Archbishop Gregory

Trinity Chapel) Middle School CatholicFest is a full-day festival held at  Wednesday, February 8th Notre Dame Academy in Duluth, GA. Permission slips Parent Meetings & First coming soon! For more information on registration and Communion Mass Selection volunteer opportunities at the Middle School level, email (6:30 pm at St. Peter Chanel) [email protected] or visit the Middle School Calendar on the website. 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 9

Youth Ministry 678-832-1229 or [email protected] http://stpeterchanel.org/faith-formation-education/ym

Youth Ministry Calendar Programs & Events Sun, Jan 8 ...... Parish Epiphany Event & Catholic HEART Info Meeting Wed, Jan 11 ...... Word With Friends Fri, Jan 13 ...... Ultimate Escape Social Mon, Jan 16 ...... Breakfast Club Sun, Jan 22 ...... Master the Universe Sat-Sun, Feb 18-19 ...... Destination Unknown

Service Opportunities for Teens Destination Unknown Fri, Jan 20 ...... Parents’ Night Out Saturday-Sunday, February 18th-19th Sat, Feb 4 ...... Mercy Works Pack your bag, jump on the bus and get ready for a full See our Service page on the website for details! day of fun on our “Destination Unknown” road trip! http://stpeterchanel.org/faith-formation-education/ym/service We aren’t going to tell you where we’re going or what we’ll be doing...you’ll just have to take it on faith that it will be a fantastic adventure. The Top Secret location will be revealed upon departure.

What we CAN tell you is that this is no typical pizza and bowling social. We'll be travelling away from Roswell for a full day of fun at a surprise location. The packing list includes everything from winter coats to flip flops.

So don't miss out on THE BIGGEST SOCIAL event of the year! Destination Unknown is open to all high school teens of the parish. Permission slips are on the website or RSVP online. Register by January 31st!

Just For Fun: Ultimate Escape Social Confirmation Friday, January 13th Coordinator: Kendra Lockhart – 678-832-1235 Work together as a team to escape the room before [email protected] time runs out. You'll solve puzzles, crack codes, find http://stpeterchanel.org/faith-formation- hidden items, and more in order to escape. You have ducation/ym/confirmation one goal: escape the room in under one hour. Join us for a fun night before you head back to school.  Sunday, January 22nd—2:00 - 4:30 pm Don’t miss out on the Foundation Session 3—Life in Christ fun! Permission slips are  Sunday, February 12th—2:00 - 4:30 pm on the website. Foundation Session 4—How We Should Pray Registration is due TODAY!  Sunday, March 26th—2:00 - 3:30 pm Transition Meeting—We will be reviewing your Master the Universe: Teen v. Food documents and answering any questions you may Sunday, January 22nd have as you move into your second year of Master the Universe returns this January! Join us in the sacrament preparation. ALL Fall 2016 candidates and kitchen for a hands on experience with making and their parents need to attend. eating some really good food! St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church

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Hearts on Fire Women's Bible Study CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARISH

Word + Women + Wine = Hearts on Fire Bible VERIFICATION FORMS Study It is that time of the year when parents seeking It’s not too late to join our Hearts on Fire Bible to place their children in Catholic Schools need study! Come, rest in God’s Word, enjoy some to have a Parish Verification Form signed by the wine and the companionship of other women as Pastor. The Archdiocese of Atlanta asks that all we continue journey through the Bible. Together, of its parishes assist with financial support for we will share the Good News and study the lives of the Women Who Set the World on Fire, and the Catholic Schools. It also requires that then conclude with a 4-week study program parents of Catholic School students be active, featuring 33 Days to Morning Glory, "A Do-It- involved, and supportive members of their Yourself Retreat In Preparation for Marian home parishes. Here at St. Peter Chanel, we ask Consecration" by Michael Gaitley, MIC. the following of our Catholic School parents: Join us as we meet on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at SPC in Classroom 1. (We started up  You participate at Mass every Sunday with again on Thursday, January 5th, 2017.) Each your family; meeting is a stand-alone session. You are  You have been registered for at least 3 welcome to attend all or whenever it works into months. If you are new to the area, you are your schedule. asked to provide a letter from the pastor of

Program is moderated by Melissa Hernandez, OFS. your former parish regarding your involvement and support; Meeting Schedule:  You are involved as a parish member and Every session stands alone, come to as many as you volunteer in a parish ministry; can when you can!  You are contributing weekly to St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, by use of either 01/12/2017 – The Woman at the Well: Drinking parish envelopes or E-Giving system. in the Living Waters, A Lesson on evangelization 01/19/2017 – Martha & Mary: Having a Mary heart For your form to be processed, please in a Martha World (Prayer & Action) contact Mary Ann Plachta at 01/26/2017 – Mary, Mother of Jesus at the Cross: 678-832-1222 to set up an appointment with Monsignor Rau for his signature. DO The Pieta NOT mail or leave forms with the 02/02/2017 – Mary Magdalen: First evangelizer of receptionist for signature. the Resurrection, I have seen the Lord! 02/09/2017 – Mary, Mother of the Church: At the Cross and at Pentecost (Consecration to Jesus through Mary using 33 Days to Morning Glory: 02/20/2017–03/25/2017) 02/16/2017 – St. Louis de Montfort Do you have questions 02/23/2017 – St. Maximillian Kolbe 03/02/2017 – St. Teresa of Calcutta about becoming Catholic? 03/09/2017 – St. John Paul II 03/25/2017 – Solemnity of the Annunciation of Visit us at the Lord (Consecration Day) [email protected] 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075 The Epiphany of the Lord Page 11

Ministry News

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

St. Peter Chanel cooked dinner at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on December 19th.

Shrine Homeless Shelter Ministry The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception homeless shelter provides dinner and overnight housing from November 1 through March 31. Our ministry commits to about 10 nights per year and provides dinners, bag lunches, and overnight chaperones. Volunteers participate in any of these activities, from meal preparation, food delivery and serving, making lunches, and spending the night at the shelter.

Around the Archdiocese and Community News

MLK CELEBRATION hope of a different and better grade hybrid school in Cumming. The Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of marriage. Retrouvaille helps couples Tour the school and see what we’re Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity to show each other mercy through all about. Thursday, January 19th, invites you to the 2017 MLK Jr. the opportunities it provides to 2017 at 9:15 am. To RSVP or to ask Weekend Celebration, taking place listen, to forgive, to be reconciled any questions, please contact Leslie on January 12, 14-15, 2017. The and to move into their futures Willis at [email protected]. theme for this year’s celebration is believing that God loves them and taken from Colossians 3:15, “As with His help and their efforts, their SUPPORT GROUP Members of One Body, You Were marriages can be healed and GRANDparents Raising Called to Peace.” For details, see restored. Retrouvaille provides help Grandchildren will be meeting the http://archatl.com/events/2017-mlk-jr for marriage problems/difficulties/ second Tuesday of each month -weekend-celebration/ crises. For more information about (January 10th) at Transfiguration our upcoming Retrouvaille Church, 1815 Blackwell Rd., RETROUVAILLE Weekend, January 13th – 15th, 2017 Marietta. The meeting is at 7:30 pm Matrimony: A calling to forgive! program for couples, contact: Zack in room 103. Please come to listen “Mercy is the force that reawakens & Heather @ 317-691-2258 or visit and learn. If you need additional us to new life and instills in us the our website: HelpOurMarriage.com information, please contact: courage to look to the future with George Iacovacci (c) 404-903-8861; hope.” OPEN HOUSE Katrina Iacovacci (c) (678) 938-3820; Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and St. JOHN BOSCO Main: 770-406-6302; loving space to couples who have Come and learn about the hybrid Alexx LeVasseur (c) 404-936-8233. been living with the misery of a way of educating your children! St. failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers John Bosco Academy will be hosting hope: hope that it is not too late, an Open House for our PreK-12th 11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, GA 30075

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, January 8 PSR Family Event and donuts Sunday, January 8 10:00 am RCIA The Epiphany of the Lord Monday, January 9 Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 4:00 pm Jubilee Music at QA 7:30 am Mary & Charles Nicholls  7:00 pm Job Seekers Meeting 9:00 am People of the Parish 7:00 pm Cancer Support Meeting SG 10:30 am Maryellen & Robert Krause  8:00 pm FIDELIS 10:45 am Everett Marks  9:00 pm FIDELIS Meeting 12:15 pm Mario Monti  Tuesday, January 10 5:00 pm Helen Hopkins  10:00 am Bible Study Monday, January 9 4:00 pm Children’s Adoration Hour The Baptism of the Lord 6:00 pm St. Philomena Devotion Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-2,3-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 7:00 pm KC Ladies Aux. 6:45 am Frances Farinola  8:00 pm Marian Devotion 8:30 am Loris Mary North  Wednesday, January 11 SG 12:00 pm Robert Murray SI Thursday, January 12 Tuesday, January 10 4:00 pm Jubilee Music Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 1:21-28 7:00 pm Marian Cenacle or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study 6:45 am Lee Sanders  8:00 pm Divine Will 8:30 am James Bailey  Friday, January 13 SG 12:00 pm People of the Parish 8:30 am QA School Mass Wednesday, January 11 6:30 pm Single Adults Ministry Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 1:29-39 Saturday, January 14 6:45 am John Michael Kilduff  9:00 am Atlanta Catholic Business Conf. 8:30 am Loris North  5:30 pm Veterans Adoration SG 12:00 pm People of the Parish Sunday, January 15 Thursday, January 12 10:00 am RCIA Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11; Mk 1:40-45 6:45 am Jacqueline Peterson  8:30 am Fred Hosenfelt  SG 12:00 pm Virginia Ann Williams  St. Peter Chanel has a number of listening Friday, January 13 devices available. If you would like to use one Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church during Mass, please see an usher. Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8; Mk 2:1-12 6:45 am Joseph Goodwin  8:30 am Margaret Ritter  12:00 pm Rita Fernandez  Saturday, January 14 Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Catholic Therapists 8:30 am Terry Meadows  Patrick Metts and Bill Powers will be on site 4:30 pm Rita Amatulli  to provide marriage, family, and individual Sunday, January 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time counseling services on Wednesdays and Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 Fridays at St. Peter Chanel. For 7:30 am Madeline Norton  appointments, please call 678-993-8494 or see 9:00 am Jacqueline Peterson  www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com SG 10:30 am Dr. Rodrigo Tiongson  10:45 am People of the Parish 12:15 pm Tom Gilligan  5:00 pm Helen Hopkins 

SG - Mass at St. George Village Deceased -  Healing - Special Intention - SI