October 18, 2020 Catholic Church

Catholic Church 101 Walt Banks Road / Peachtree City, GA 30269

October 18, 2020 Parish Office

(770) 487-7672 Faith Formation

(770) 487-0175 Hispanic Ministry

(770) 487-5352 Preschool (770) 631-4380 Website

www.HolyTrinityPTC.org E-Mail [email protected]

Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00 pm Vigil 5:30 pm Vigil Sunday 7:15 am 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm 1:45 pm Español 4:30 pm LifeTeen

Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Thursday: 9am Friday: 12pm

Daily Mass available online

celebrated by Fr. Murphy and Fr. Pavol at www.HolyTrinityPTC.org

Adoration Fridays 12:45pm-3:30pm

Reconciliation Saturdays, 9am or by appointment Pastor: Rev. John Murphy Sanctuary open until 1pm Parochial Vicar: Rev. Pavol Brenkus

Monday - Thursday Deacons: Terry Blind, Tony Cuomo, Ben Gross, Mark Friedlein, Michael Mobley, Richard Schmidt, Mark Sholander

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia October 18, 2020

Jim Alden, Bob Artz, John Aultman, Hector Baez, Amanda Bankston, Barry Bruder, Marty Carlisle, Ed Cicci, Enos Domangue,

Sylvia Encarnacion, Fr. John Paul Ezeonyido, James E. Gaines,

Ed Grant, Christine Gross, Judy Gunby, Dcn. Francis Head,

Kristi Hellenbrand, Cindy Holt, Michael Huffman, Dcn. Don Kelsey, Yvonne Lawson, Karen Lucas, Barry Marcum, Sandy Marvin, Will Mitchell, Saturday October 17 Rosmary Moreano, John Murray, Dcn. Scott Parker, Nancy Jane Preston, Joseph Roshak, 4:00 pm Anthony & Andrea Castillo (SI) Julie Rushin, Mark Schwingshakl, Stephanie Suwinski, Susie Vanairsdale, 5:30 pm Tom Kippenberger  Monique Webb, Cheryl Whetstone, Helen & Tom Zaworski Sunday October 18 Please pray for those who have died 7:15 am Frank Ferrara  8:45 am Beatrice Sarmiento  Dom Graffeo, brother of Mark Graffeo 10:30 am Stephen Noel (SI) Patrick Madison, brother of Joan Velsmid 12:15 pm Maria Luna (SI) Robert McParland, husband of Pat McParland 1:45 pm Julie Rushin (SI) Michael Wilson

4:30 pm Parish Family and all the wonderful caregivers Monday October 19 9:00 am Jim Alden (SI) Holy Trinity Catholic Church Tuesday October 20 9:00 am Jean Hohl  STAND FOR LIFE Wednesday October 21 9:00 am Sharon Habing  Saturday, October 24 Thursday October 22 9:30am - 11am 9:00 am Grace Vogelsang (SI) Friday October 23 12:00 pm Patricia Ann Prescia  Saturday October 24 4:00 pm Tom Kippenberger  5:30 pm Parish Family Sunday October 25 7:15 am Msgr. John Walsh (SI) 8:45 am Collette Gagnon (SI) 10:30 am Charles S. Vicari  Stand up to oppose abortion for all babies from the moment of conception to birth. Let 12:15 pm Jimena Miranda Treviño (SI) the world know, at least our “corner” of Peachtree City, of our opposition to this horrific 1:45 pm Fr. Thomas Donnellan  practice. 4:30 pm Rex Teves 

 = Deceased (SI) = Special Intentions Please assemble from 9:30am-10am with your fellow Holy Trinity parishioners in the upper parking lot of the Old Rectory. There you can pick up signs and posters.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Face masks are mandatory and we will observe all social guidelines. Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 Children are very welcome, especially to emphasize Pro-Life! We will not enter the street and there will be caution tape at the curb, but ask you to be extra alert and vigilant.

Mon Memorial of St. John de Brébeuf The event will begin at 10am with an opening prayer by Deacon Richard Schmidt at the and St. Isaac Jogues, Companions Memorial for the Unborn. This memorial is located on the grassy knoll on the Walt Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Banks side of the Old Rectory. Tues Saint Paul of the Cross Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 12:35-38 We will then proceed to the corner of Walt Banks Road and the roadside along Hwy. 54. Wed Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-6; Lk 12:39-48 Here we will silently raise our signs and posters for all passing traffic to witness! Thurs Saint John Paul II, Pope ; Our Stand for Life will end at 11am.

Lk 12:49-53 For more information, contact our Respect Life Ministry Leader, Andy Dias at Fri Saint John of Capistrano [email protected]. Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Sat Saint Anthony Mary Claret Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Thanks for your generosity! FY2018/2019 Offertory Weekly and Actual to Date Sun Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ¡Gracias por su generosidad! Ofertorio: Semanal y Cifra Real

Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Offertory / Ofertorio September 20, 2020 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Offertory / Ofrenda $39,222 To Date Actual / Cifra Real $560,455 Prior Year Comparison 9/22/2019 $601,866

Envelopes/loose checks: 176 Mailed: 35 Online payments: 220 Registered families: 3,097

The Lord is king and there is no other.

We are to render to God, therefore, Upcoming Second Collection: fitting praise and service, as is God’s due. November 1 - Mortgage Payment / Debt Reduction God’s word to us, in turn,

is a matter of power and strength, To sign up for Online Giving, please contact Michelle at to be lived with conviction of heart. [email protected] or (678) 466-1707

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Thoughts From this Sunday’s Readings by Fr. Murphy Previous reflections can be found on his blog at FatherJohnMurphy.blogspot.com Watch daily Mass online celebrated by In today’s gospel, Matthew 22:15-21, Jesus spoils a malicious plot Fr. Murphy and by the Pharisees and Herodians by giving them a straight answer to Fr. Pavol at www.HolyTrinityPTC.org a trick question, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" We all know his response, “repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” This isn’t a statement about the legality of taxes. It is Jesus reminding us that we live in two worlds and each world places certain demands on us.

Holy Trinity As Christians we all have dual citizenship. We are citizens of our welcomes our newest parishioners! country and we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. Each citi- George Chip zenship carries a lot of responsibility. As citizens of the United Margaret Nunes States of America we have a legal duty to obey national, state and Sharon Philpot local laws; serve on juries; serve as witnesses when asked to do so by a court; pay taxes and males are required to register with the Baby Bottle Fundraiser Selective Service System when they turn eighteen years old. US To Support the Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) citizens also have the responsibility to vote and to respect the right

During the weekend of October 17-18, we will be of others. When I became a US citizen, I took an oath to defend showing a video before all masses about the virtu- the Constitution and laws of the United States and when required al baby bottle collection for the Pregnancy Aid by law, to bear arms on behalf of the United States and/or perform Clinic. Please visit the virtual baby bottle drive noncombatant service.

page at www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/babybottle. Our responsibilities as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven focus on html to make an online donation to benefit Pregnancy Aid Clinic's our spiritual obligations. Our first responsibility in the Kingdom of mission, “Promoting the sanctity of human life, as recognized in heaven is to put God first in our lives. Jesus reminds us in next the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.” You can also grab Sunday’s gospel, Matthew 22:34-40, that the greatest command- an envelope in the narthex and mail-in your donation. During this ment is “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, pandemic, life goes on! Our need is greater than ever. with all your soul, and with all your mind.” And, we are to love Pregnancy Aid Clinic is the only Catholic pregnancy resource our neighbor as much as we love ourselves. We are to obey the center endorsed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. PAC offers women Ten Commandments. We have a responsibility to practice good free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, education, resources, and earn-as stewardship by tithing, by sharing our God given gifts with others -you-learn programs. Please support this life-saving mission with and by taking good care of all that God has given us. And, as good your prayers and donations. citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven we are expected to be exempla- https://www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/babybottle.html ry citizens of our nation. One of the clearest statements about what God expects of us is found in Micah 6:6-8, “With what shall I come On Friday, Sept. 25, Arch- before the LORD, and bow before God most high? Shall I come bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, before him with holocausts, with calves a year old? Will the LORD OFM Conv., announced that be pleased with thousands of rams, with myriad streams of oil? the dispensation from the Shall I give my first-born for my crime, the fruit of my body for the obligation to attend Sunday sin of my soul? You have been told, O man, what is good, and what Mass will remain in place until further notice. The Archdiocese of the LORD requires of you: Only to do the right and to love good- Atlanta will continue to monitor guidance from the Centers for ness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health to make changes as needed. God our Father, Open our eyes to see your hand at work One other significant change to archdiocesan guidance for minis- In the splendor of creation, tries, updated on Sept. 25, involves visitation to nursing and assist- In the beauty of human life. ed living facilities. Since restrictions on visitation to nursing and Touched by your hand our world is holy. assisted living facilities have been revised, ministers may now visit Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, those facilities allowing visitation subject to the directives of the To share your blessings with our brothers and sisters, facility and the church guidelines. And to experience the joy of life in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. The updated guidelines may be found at www.archatl.com Amen The obligation to keep a holy Sabbath remains, and Catholics are reminded that, even while homebound, they are to devote themselves to, among other practices, personal prayer, meditation on the readings from the Sunday Mass and the making of a spiritual Communion. While those who are at high risk or who care for someone at risk can and should stay home and participate in an online or televised liturgy, Archbishop Hartmayer encour- ages those who are healthy and not burdened with the fear of being exposed to the virus to begin returning to Mass and receive the sacraments of reconciliation and the Eucharist.

3 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia October 18, 2020 Nuestro Ministerio Hispano - (770) 487-5352 Las clases de Formación de Fe YA COMENZARON. Reflexiones Sobre las Lecturas Por favor visite nuestra página www.htptc.com para mas Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario información y registrar a sus hijos. Poderes de la tierra, poderes del cielo El edificio de Formación de Fe sigue cerrado, los empleados trabajan en la ¿Se las arregla Dios para gobernar, siendo así que hay tantos que go- oficina y de forma remota. Llámenos o envíenos un correo electrónico y biernan a su antojo en esta tierra? En esa pregunta podríamos buscar el con gusto le atenderemos. punto central de las lecturas de este domingo. La misa en español es los domingos a la 1:45 pm. Si usted desea ofrecer una Misa por un amigo o familiar vivo o difunto puede hacerlo llamando a La primera lectura muestra cómo las decisiones, a primera vista capricho- la oficina parroquial 770-487-7672 o al Ministerio Hispano. Usted puede sas, de los reyes caldeos o persas, en últimas sirven al plan de Dios. Un rey solicitarlo para la misa en español o cualquier misa en inglés de octubre a caldeo, Nabucodonosor, deportó a los judíos; ahora un rey persa, Ciro, los diciembre. devuelve a su tierra. Las dos cosas pueden ser vistas como accidentes de la política internacional, o como episodios de decisiones de la gente que tiene Los invitamos a ver nuestra sección "Español" en la página de internet poder. O pueden ser leídas desde un ángulo teológico: la deportación tiene www.htptc.com. Encontrará nuestra misa en vivo, información de los el sabor de un castigo, y el retorno es la victoria de la fidelidad de Dios y el sacramentos, COVID-19, recursos espirituales, cómo donar en línea, el comienzo de una nueva etapa, más humilde, para el pueblo. Censo, nuestras redes sociales, eventos, clases, conferencias y más. Una frase que uno no esperaría encontrar en la Biblia, si podemos usar esa RICA: Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos expresión, es aquello que Dios dice a Ciro: "Te hago poderoso, aunque tú Favor de llamar al 770-487-5352 para mas información. no me conoces, para que todos sepan, de oriente a occidente, que no hay Un Camino de Conversión. Para aquellos que desean ser otro Dios fuera de mí." Es un modo singular de proclamar la soberanía de Católicos y los que desean completar sus Sacramentos. Dios en momentos en que el pueblo está en manos de un rey que, según los registros históricos, nunca manifestó ningún interés por la religión de unos La siguiente clase para Bautizos será el domingo, 1 de pocos judíos. Puede parecer que es pura ilusión o contentillo mental de los noviembre a las 10am en inglés y a las 12pm en español, judíos, pero, para segunda sorpresa nuestra, la Historia mostraría que de serán en línea por Zoom. Por favor contactar a Kathy a ese puñado brotó un mensaje de vida que llega hasta nosotros mismos. (678) 466-1701 para inscribirse a las clases en inglés y a Rosa a (678) 466-1731 para las clases en español. El Tributo al César El evangelio de hoy trae otro tema, sobre el cual, por cierto, ha corrido abundante tinta. Cristo es confrontado con una pregunta capciosa entre Rosario bilingüe los miércoles todas: ¿hay que pagar impuesto al emperador romano? Estar a favor era 3:30pm por Zoom aprobar la ocupación extranjera; estar en contra era declararse en rebeldía Registrarse en contra los romanos y poder ser denunciado como amotinador. La respuesta www.htptc.com/bienvenidos de Jesús fue inesperada para ellos y ha servido de inspiración a muchos. En su brevedad, esta respuesta deja abiertas varias interpretaciones, todas interesantes. Presencia: El Misterio de la Eucaristía explora Una, la más inmediata: "Hay cosas que son propias del orden temporal (lo la verdad y la belleza de la presen- del César) y cosas del orden espiritual (lo de Dios); hay que atender a am- cia real de Cristo en la Eucaristía. bos órdenes." Esto implica: las responsabilidades civiles no deben suplan-

Éste estudio dura 5 semanas vía tar ni impedir, ni pueden ser suplantadas o impedidas por las responsabi- zoom empieza el jueves 29 de lidades que conlleva la fe. Un poco más allá, y arribamos a la teoría de los octubre, 6pm. Registrarse en Dos Reinos de Martín Lutero, o a la separación estricta entre Iglesia y Estado. www.htptc.com/bienvenidos

como gobernante, pero eso no excluye aportar para el templo y el culto.”

Y una última, más sutil: "Devuelvan al César lo que es del César, y a Dios lo que es de Dios." El uso del verbo, muy fuerte, "devolver," es perfec- tamente lícito partiendo del verbo griego "apodídomi." En este caso, el sentido sería: "Ustedes que reciben de los romanos (tantas cosas) paguen primero por lo que reciben o no lo reciban; y con tantas cosas que de Dios reciben, den en proporción a lo que Dios les da.” fraynelson.com ¡Comienza tu día con Mercy!

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School se complace en presentar Mercy Mornings. Mercy Mornings ofrece a las futuras familias la oportunidad de experimentar la educación en Mercy en grupos pequeños.

Los visitantes aprenderán sobre el proceso de admisión, los programas El campo de acción para la responsabilidad moral incluye no sólo académicos de Mercy y las opciones de ayuda financiera. Los repre- los corredores del gobierno, sino también las urnas electorales. sentantes de atletismo, ministerio del campus y bellas artes también estarán disponibles para hablar con las familias interesadas. Las leyes que permiten el aborto, la euthanasia, y el suicidio asistido son profundamente injustas y debemos luchar por medios pacíficos y sin descanso para oponernos a ellas y cambiarlas. (“Vivir el Evangelio de la Vida,” por los obispos de EE.UU.) .

Promesa de proteger, Compromiso de sanar A continuación, se muestran las fechas del primer semestre. (8am-9:30am) Queremos ayudarte. Tú nos importas. Tú eres nuestra familia. Jueves 29 de octubre, Martes 17 de noviembre, Martes 8 de diciembre

Para reportar abuso por parte de personal de la Iglesia, Se requiere RSVP. Para reservar su lugar, visite mercycatholic.org y selec- llama a la Línea Directa de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta: cione la pestaña de admisiones. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con 888-437-0764 (las 24 horas) Kiesha Porter, en [email protected]. 4 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Fayetteville - (770) 461-2202 www.MercyCatholic.org

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Tyrone - (770) 306-9026 www.OLVCatholicSchoolK-8.org

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Hapeville - (404) 767-4312 www.sjecs.org

MERCY MORNING SESSIONS Begin your day with Mercy!

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School is pleased Next weekend is our Saint Vincent de Paul Society to present, Mercy Mornings. Mercy Mornings offer monthly door collection. Your donations are dedicated to prospective families an opportunity to experience a Mercy directly helping those in need in our Holy Trinity parish education in a small group setting. community, and as needed, assist to our neighboring Guests will learn about the admissions process, Mercy’s academic

programs, and financial aid options. Representatives from athletics, campus ministry, and fine arts will also be available to speak with Online baptism classes will begin Sunday, November 1, interested families.

at 10am for English and 12 noon for Spanish. Please con- We are excited to show the benefits of attending Our Lady of tact Kathy Boats at (678) 466-1701 for English classes and Mercy Catholic High School, with our safety protocol in place. Rosa Contreras at (678) 466-1731 for Spanish classes to Masks are required and must be worn while on campus. register. The dates for the first semester: Are you going through a divorce, losing a job or expe- Thursday, October 29 riencing a death in the family? Crises can be over- Tuesday, November 17 whelming. A Stephen Minister is ready and willing Tuesday, December 8 to care for you during these difficult times. For more (sessions are held 8am-9:30am) information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Teri Sauer at (770) 630-7805. RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, please go to mercycatholic.org and select the admissions tab. For questions, please contact The Annual Memorial Mass to pray for deceased Kiesha Porter, Director of Enrollment Management and Admis- bishops, priests and deacons who once served in our sions, at kporter@ mercycatholic.org. archdiocese will be celebrated by Archbishop Grego- ry J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. at 10:30am on Mon- day, November 2, at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Virtual Coffee with the Principal! Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, 30328). Please Join us on Zoom! consider attending and praying for the souls of our Tuesdays, 8:30am deceased clergy. Masks will be required. November 10, December 2 Experience the legacy of our Couples Celebrating their 50th and 60th Wedding Anni- Pre-K - 8th Grade versary in 2020. The Archdiocese of Atlanta would like to 3-time National Blue Ribbon honor couples married in 1960 and 1970 with an invitation School of Excellence to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Take a live virtual tour through our halls! Saturday, December 5, 12 noon, at St. Brigid Catholic Church. A special Mass will be held for those who are celebrating Email [email protected] to RSVP their 50th or 60th wedding anniversary to publicly recognize Www.sjecs.org * (404) 767-4312 their powerful witness to the importance and permanence of marriage. The married couples have the opportunity as a group to  No experience necessary renew their wedding vows and receive a blessing from the Arch-  Work mornings and/or afternoons bishop. The Mass is followed by a reception. The family of  Off nights, weekends, holidays, the couples are invited to attend, however, space is limited so we and summer ask that you please take time to register in advance. For more information or to RSVP for this event, contact Destiny at  Apply online at www.fcboe.org [email protected] or call (404) 920-7622.  For more information, call: (770) 460-3520 - Prompt 1

Join Fayette County School’s professional For information on job openings within team and become part of the driving force the Archdiocese of Atlanta. behind educating our students. Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for October

The Laity Promise to protect, pledge to heal. To report abuse by church The laity would embrace personnel, call the Archdiocese of Atlanta 24-Hour Reporting and live out their mission to the Church Hotline at (888) 437-0764. We are here to listen and take action! 5 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia October 18, 2020

If you would like to have a Mass offered for the intention of a loved one, requests can be made by mail. Include the name of the person and note if he/ she is deceased, the day of the week and time of the Mass you would like to request, and a check for your donation. Include your name and e-mail address and/or phone number and we will contact you with a confirmation. Note that the date/time of your request may not be possible, but we will offer you a similar date/time. We also ask that you limit your requests to one Mass per quarter, so that we can accommodate all of our requests in a timely manner.

There are a number of Bible verses Christians have memorized. Annual Appeal. If you have not One of them is in Saint Paul’s letter to the Philippians found in this had an opportunity to make a weekend’s second reading: “I can do all things through Christ who pledge or gift to the 2020 Arch- strengthens me” (4:13). Most people define themselves either by bishop’s Annual Appeal and are in their problems or their possibilities. Fearful people wake up each a position to do so, please our morning ensnared by their problems. Christian stewards wake up reflecting on their possibilities with confidence and hope. Some and choose the Giving tab to make stewardship reflection questions for the week: What challenges do an online gift. You may also contact the Office of Stewardship at you back away from because you doubt that you are up to them? (404) 920-7600 or AnnualAppeal@ archatl.com. We thank you for What would you attempt tomorrow if you were sure God would your support. help you? Update: Holy Trinity families - 3,037 This week’s second collection is a Donors to date: 530 Donors in 2019: 605 combination of three second collec- tions: World Missions, the Saint Peregrine Cancer Support Group. Our Mission: Church in Latin America and the To lend support to anyone affected by cancer at any phase Church in Central and Eastern of his or her journey. This program helps you work through Europe. the emotions that occur at the varying stages of this disease Second Collection United with the Catholics of the through prayers and discussion in the grace of the Holy world at the table of the Lord, we Spirit. October 18 recommit ourselves to the call we Our October meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 11am- heard at Baptism to be missionaries. Our prayers and Eucharistic 12pm at Partner’s Pizza in Braelinn Village. They have a large celebration next Sunday are directed in a special way toward our screened-in outside patio. Masks are required during the meeting brothers and sisters throughout the world who are waiting to hear and guidelines for social distancing in seating will be in place. the joyous “Good News” of Jesus. After the meeting, members can choose to stay for lunch or order Our offerings will support the work and witness of those who self- take out. Please let us know you plan to attend so we can make lessly give up all for the sake of our Lord and his Gospel — the reservations for the group. local priests, religious and lay catechists who daily provide loving If you need to speak with someone during this difficult time, please service to the poor and suffering. contact June at [email protected], (770) 823-9213 or Norma Please be extra generous, as this collection will be divided between at [email protected] or (770) 487-2752. Also, if you three very important needs. need a Prayer Shawl for your loved one, please call or send us an email. Gifts to the Parish Using Your Retirement Plan: All 401Ks and retirement plans have beneficiaries. Leaving Lessons of Grief, Part 1 - When a loved one these plans to children can result in a large percentage dies, our lives change in many ways and the going to taxes. Please consider naming the parish endow- adjustments can be difficult. Where can we ment fund as a beneficiary of your retirement plan – even if just a find help and hope for our grieving hearts? Please join us on Fri- percentage. For information on changing beneficiaries on retire- day, October 23, 9:30am for our online Zoom Meeting. Please ment plans, contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation of register by contacting Kathy DiBlasi at (979) 417-6765, or at North Georgia at [email protected] or (404) 497-9440. Learn more [email protected]. Video Session #10 should be viewed be- at www.cfnga.org. fore the online group meeting. One-time registration is required before videos can be accessed at www.GriefShare.org “He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.” God Power of Praise Prayer Group meets online every invites your marriage to be filled with His graces. Accept Tuesday at 7pm for praise and worship, a time His invitation by participating in a Worldwide Marriage of listening to the Holy Spirit, prayer and faith Encounter Weekend on October 23-25 (ALFL-wwme.org) or sharing. During this time when we cannot meet in November 13-15. This is a virtual experience, so no overnight stay person, we come together one in the Spirit. We use in a hotel. Right from the comfort of your home. You can get more the Webex format. If you would like to join us, contact Maria information or apply online at GATN-wwme.org or by calling Berger at [email protected], or you may call or text her at 678-242-WWME. For information on Encuentro Matrimonial (801) 810-8103 to be added to the email list invitation. Everyone Mundial see salvandotumatrimonio.org. is welcome!

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For info, contact Sarah Otto at (404) 255-0503 [email protected]

Monastery of the Holy Spirit

Monastery Virtual Retreats

In response to the (Covid-19) pandemic, the retreat house is closed indefinitely to the public. In place of ‘in-person’ retreats, we are offering virtual zoom retreat presentations. Members of our monastic community will give these conferences, as well as other selected presenters who will share their insights and knowledge.

Some of our virtual Zoom retreats with presenters are listed below. If you see one or two that pique your interest, give our Registrar, Christmas is a great feast and Mystery that, if we are honest, we Patti, a call at (770) 760-059 to reserve a spot. Our Office is open only partially understand. The First Christmas is a great event of both concrete particularity and universal import. Christmas is not Contemplative Prayer in a Time of Pandemic merely about some heritage or ethnic celebration. It is about hu- (Fr. Gerard) manity and the heavens. It is about us.

Prayer is a loving exchange with God. When we learn to receive What was the event that the angels announced? What was revealed the gift of God’s presence through loving silence, we are able to in the baby resting in the manger? What could be astonishing about develop our personal relationship with Him. One way to receive it? What was there worth treasuring, worth pondering, and prais- this gift is through contemplative prayer. This type of prayer ing? Christmas speaks to our deep longing for the Divine and re- enables us to rest in God, leading to a more intimate relationship veals the truth of God’s profound desire to be in relationship with with Him. As we walk through this time of the pandemic, we need us. Come and See as the shepherds and astrologers did . . . the gift the strength of this relationship even more than ever. Come join us. of Jesus, God’s gift to us. Virtual Retreat on Zoom Two sessions on Saturday, October 24, 9am and 1pm This is a silent retreat. Guests are expected to maintain a sacred silence throughout the retreat, including at meals, unless otherwise noted. Alison Umminger No artistic skills needed - just an open heart. Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ was raised in Alexandria, Va., attended You will need a stack of magazines or images to Gonzaga College High School and Virginia Tech, earning a degree choose from, glue stick or glue, scissors, and in Public Administration. Following his graduation, he entered the some 5x8 inch pieces of paper or cardboard on Society of Jesus in 1979. He pronounced his first vows in 1981, which to collage! and continued his studies at Creighton University, St. Louis Uni- Join us the third Saturdays of each month to go deeper into your versity, Weston School of Theology and Boston College. Ordained own story with skilled spiritual directors and SoulCollage®. In the to the priesthood in 1990, he has served in the ministries of Sec- morning, participants will make their own SoulCollage® cards, a ondary Education, Higher Education, Spiritual Formation and Vo- fun, intuitive process that increases self-knowledge and honors cational Development. His ministry has included serving as Rector/ each person's individual story. More information in next week’s President of St. Michael’s Institute (Spokane, WA), Executive As- bulletin or at trappiest.net/zoom-retreats. sistant to the Provincial of the Maryland Province of the Society of 2 sessions on Saturday, November 21- 9:30-11am and 2-3:30pm Jesus (Baltimore, MD), Rector at Loyola Blakefield (Baltimore, Additional date: December 19 MD), Novice Master for the Maryland, New England, and New York Provinces of the Society of Jesus (Syracuse, NY), and Presi- Keep in Touch! If you’ve been a parishioner of Holy dent of Gonzaga College High School (Washington, DC). In June Trinity for awhile, we may not have your current phone of 2018, he completed a seven-year term as Rector of the Jesuit number. When Fr. Murphy sends out messages to our Community at Georgetown University (Washington, DC). In addi- parish family, we don’t want for you to be missed. tion to these positions, Fr. Lingan has served as a member of sever- Contact the Parish Office at (770) 487-7672 or HolyTrinity al Boards of Directors. @HolyTrinityPTC.com. We’d love to hear from you! December 11, 4pm - December 13, 12pm The arena for moral responsibility includes not only the $295 halls of government, but the voting booth as well. Laws that permit abortions, euthanasia and assisted suicide are unjust, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta 30328 (404) 255-0503 and we should work peacefully and tirelessly to oppose and change them. (“Living the Gospel of Life,” USCCB)

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Helping you to live a Gospel inspired life in an increasingly secular world A Journey of Conversion ~ For those wanting to be Catholic ~ Those needing to complete their Sacraments ~ Anyone wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith Are you a Catholic who would like to learn more about their Faith? Our RCIA is open to everyone. Look over our schedule of classes and feel free to join us anytime!

As we reflect on the changing of the seasons, RCIA meets this Wednesday, Oct 21, we realize our lives sometimes on Zoom at 6:30pm. go through seasons of change; Topic: Prayer of closeness to God and distance from him. ““Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in Yet God the Father’s love is all circumstances; for this is the will of God in steadfast and ever-present to those Christ Jesus for you.” who seek with a sincere heart. (1 Thess 5:16-18) If you are thinking of entering a new season in your life by exploring the Catholic Faith, For information on Becoming Catholic, please contact our RCIA office. go to htptc.com

Interested in accompanying someone on a journey of faith? Consider becoming an RCIA Sponsor. For more information, contact the RCIA office. For confidential inquiry on convalidations, annulments and information about classes, please contact Joanne at (678) 466-1738 or [email protected].

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Do you miss connecting with your parish family? Would you like to go deeper into your Catholic Faith for support during this difficult time? All of the upcoming classes, programs & events will take place on zoom. Even though, for the time being, we can't meet in person, connecting virtually on zoom is better than not connecting at all. For more information contact Terri Thomas 678-466-1739 or [email protected]

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While the Faith Formation building is still closed staff are working onsite and remotely. If you need to contact the office please call 770-487-0175 or email the staff directly.

Mientras el edificio de la Formación de Fe queda cerrado, los empleados trabajan en la oficina y de forma remota. Si necesita comunicarse con la oficina, llame al 770-487-0175 o envíe un correo electrónico al empleado/a directamente.

Prayer & Spirituality

October 27, 7pm Redemptive Suffering: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. Facilitated by Joanne Suwinski To register go to htptc.com, under English Catechist, scroll to the bottom and click the link for Catechist Certification. FAITH FORMATION Office CLASS SUPPLY PICKUP

OCTOBER

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9am-5pm Wednesday, Oct. 21, 12pm-8pm Thursday, Oct. 22, 9am-5pm

Pick-up in the Faith Formation Office Create-A-Box Online

You can make a difference in the life of a child this Christmas by creating a Box Of Joy online. It’s safe and easy.

How to Give: 1. Go to crosscatholic.org/boxofjoy 2. Click on Create-A-Box Online and follow the directions

October 27, 7pm - 9pm On Zoom Join us for an interactive discussion and conversation about “Redemptive Suffering” and what does it mean to offer it up.

Go to htptc.com under English Catechist and register to Faith Formation is hosting the “Adopt a Family for receive the Zoom invitation. Thanksgiving” program. We will be providing over 50 families with a meal consisting of the following items. $15 Walmart gift card Rice or boxed potatoes Canned green beans Stuffing Each man, in his suffering, Canned corn Non-perishable dessert can also become a sharer in the You can help by donating money or the listed items redemptive suffering of Christ. needed. Drop off for food items will be outside the Faith Formation office. If you would like to make a monetary - Pope John Paul II donation or a gift card, please contact the Faith Formation office.