2855 Briarcliff Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Through worship, education, and service, we continue the work of Jesus.

phone: 404-636-1418 fax: 404-636-4394

Almighty, ever-living God, who assumed the Immaculate Virgin Mary,

the Mother of your Son, body and soul into heavenly glory,

grant, we pray, that, always attentive to the things that are above,

we may merit to be sharers of her glory.

Reservations for weekend Masses are now available online through Eventbrite,

beginning each week on Monday and continuing until Saturday at noon.

Reservations will also continue to be available

by calling the parish office Monday-Friday

9am-4pm.

Archbishop Hartmayer has extended the

dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation

through August. Those who may have

been exposed to Covid, those who experience

any symptom of potential Covid illness, and those at increased risk of illness should continue to join us by

livestream only.

Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Benjamin Querubin, Doris Hugelmeyer, Eliseo Heredia, Soledad Arteaga de Gonzalez, Ramón Alvarado, Olga Isidor, Richard Neufeld, Beatrice Kruger, Geoffrey Karugu Ngari, Guilford M. Wiley Jr, Rose Baechtold, Brian Dotson, Gladys Herrera Huerta, Margarita Mendez, Luisa R. Blanco, Pedro Hernandez, Rogelio Tlacuatl, Regulo Rodríguez, Sarah Gillespie, Thomas Ingram, Carmen Mojica, Justin McCart, Roy Doppelhauer, Caridad Correa García, Eileen Claussen, Sara Cruz Magadan, Jacobo Santacruz, Mary Elizabeth Bachner, and Delbert Fisher.

And please pray for all the sick, especially: John Dale, Kathi Jeffrey, Tom Wallace, Barbara Shulte, Jean Pajuelos, Teresa Gernazian, Ann Marie Barrelle, Dona Maynard, Robert Maynard, Vinnie O’Connor, Elizabeth Markwalter Powell, Joan Eads, Suzanne Anthony, Leonie Lacroix, Brenda Markham, Doris Gavin, Betsy Gavin, Lisa Gibson, Millie Elliot, Marie Brown, Matt Drake, John Murrin, Will Broxterman, and Kohlton James.

Mass in English Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (beginning July 5)

Misas en Español Jueves: 7:00 p.m. Sabado: 6:00 p.m. Domingo: 1:30 p.m.

Reconciliation Available by appointment with a priest

Confesiones Disponible por cita con un sacerdote.

Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 9-10:00 a.m. and 6-7:00 p.m.

Adoración al Santísimo Jueves 9-10:00 a.m. y 6-7:00 p.m.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available by appointment with a priest.

Catholic patients in metro area hospitals receive the sacraments from the neighbor-ing Catholic parish; priests, deacons and Eucharistic ministers from IHM will visit whenever possible. Please call the parish office if you or a family member will be hospitalized or homebound.

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Closed until further notice

Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394

IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488

Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org

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Sunday, August 16 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28

Saturday, August 15 Vigil Masses:

Sunday, August 16:

4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Doris Valentino † Oscar Ayala Lopez †

Jim, Barbara, James Bentley † For the people of the parish

Monday, August 17 Weekday Ezekiel24:15-24; Matthew 19:16-22

8:30 a.m.

Alton Norman Jr. Family

Tuesday, August 18 Weekday Ezekiel 28:1-10; Matthew 19:23-30

8:30 a.m.

Eleanore O'Leary †

Wednesday, August 19 Weekday Ezekiel 34:1-11; Matthew 20:1-16

8:30 a.m. Susan Smith

Thursday, August 20 Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Ezekiel 36:23-28; Matthew 22:1-14

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Patricia Barnett Dixon †

Manuel Zaa †

Friday, August 21 Saint Pius X, Pope Ezekiel 37:1-14; Matthew 22:34-40

8:30 a.m.

Nancy Thibodeaux

Saturday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ezekiel 43:1-7ab; Matthew 23:1-12

Sunday, August 23 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20

Saturday, August 22 Vigil Masses:

Sunday, August 23

4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Luis M. Ginoris † For the people of the parish

Rusty Conzelman Belermino Arredondo Gonzalez

Masses are livestreamed at www.ihmatlanta.org/livestream.

IHMATLANTA.ORG

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HANDYMAN If you need a handyman to help with small jobs around the house, you can hire a Safe Environment-approved volunteer from the IHM St. Vincent de Paul Confer-ence to help you with your work. Simply make a donation SVDP of $25.00 for every hour the volunteer spends on your job. If you need assistance with small jobs around the house, call 770-986-4996 and ask for Dirk.

OFFERTORY August 8 & 9

Offertory $ 12,272.00 Online Offertory $ 30,283.50 Total Offertory $ 42,555.50

SECOND COLLECTIONS This weekend’s second collection is for The Georgia Bulletin.

Next weekend’s second collection will be for our Parish Debt Reduction Fund.

Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Father Carlos G. Ortega Valera cortega@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228

In Residence Father Jean Ikanga, S.V.D.

Deacons Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 230

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez mperales@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240

Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren msoren@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Allen Sakon abutler@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jeffbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247

Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White swhite@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 232

Director of Operations Dennis O’Leary doleary@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 335

Fee-based Professional Counseling is available in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. at 678-310-8122.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

In today’s second reading, St. Paul reminds the Romans — and us — that all things come from God: “For from Him and through Him and for Him all things are.” Good stewards understand that all is a gift and share generously the gifts

of time, talent, and treasure with which they have been blessed.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE September 9 The next IHM Red Cross Blood drive will be Wednes-day, September 9, 3:00-8:00 p.m. Sign up at redcrossblood.org. The sponsor code is: ihm. Slots are filling up fast, so take action now to reserve a time con-venient for you. Contact Nikki VanDerGrinten at 770-986-4996 for assistance if needed. Strict Covid proto-cols will be observed. Free Covid antibody testing will be done on all donations.

The August 4 blood drive was very successful. We met our goal of 45 units. Thanks to all who made this possible!

FOOD DRIVE This Weekend IHM’s St Vincent de Paul Society hosts their bi-annual food drive this weekend. Please bring your canned or boxed donations to Mass and drop it off at the SVDP truck parked in the upper parking lot. An SVDP member will be there to collect the items 20 minutes before and after each Saturday mass and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Items of particular need include: Canned tuna, canned chicken, canned green beans, canned fruit, rice (no bigger than a 2 lb bag), canned beans, and canned soup.

ADDITIONAL MASS GUIDES NEEDED! August 25 There have been requests for us to resume an additional Sunday mass each week this fall. Before we can even consider doing that, we will need additional volun-teer Mass Guides, to ensure that the experience is orderly and safe for all. Those who have attended Mass in recent months know that we use 8 Mass Guides at eve-ry Mass, to greet, screen, usher and assist Mass-goers in observing the public health protocols in place at IHM. Orientation for new Mass Guides (and a refresh-er for current Mass Guides who would like it) will take place on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. If you would be willing to assist us in this ministry, please contact Shelly White at swhite@ihmatlanta.org. Your parish family needs you and thanks you!

To the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Family:

In partnership with Rich Plachta, Business Manager, the Parish Fi-nance Council has prepared this update to keep you informed about the financial status of the parish. For this update, we are presenting comparison of the income and expenses for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (April-June) vs. Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

As everyone knows, the fourth quarter of this fiscal year was a most unusual and trying time for all. The impact of COVID 19 has yet to manifest fully, but the council and the staff are focused on seeing that the mission of IHM remains strong and viable. IHM parishioners are to be commended for providing the financial support to make this happen. Remarkably, the Offertory revenue exceeded that of last year, and the deficits from the Divine Playtime program and reduction in Faith Formation enrollment for the year were more than offset by generous donations. With live attendance at Mass being impossible for most of the quarter, it was encouraging to see that electronic giv-ing increased to more than 63% of total offertory. We thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to our parish and take the stewardship of these funds as our utmost responsibility.

Overall expenses for the Fourth Quarter were $486,799, which were $83,114 lower than the Fourth Quarter of the prior year. Most of this is attributable to a reduction in liturgical functions, deferment of Faith Formation sacramental rites and a savings of maintenance and utilities with the “shelter at home” order. There was also a significant savings from the LED light conversion project.

The second collection donations for the Parish Debt Reduction Fund amounted to $15,190 for the Quarter which, when combined with the prior quarters, allowed us to pay another $152,000 on the Church construction loan.

Once again, we thank you for your continued commitment to IHM. If you have any questions about this report, please do not hesitate to contact me, Rich Plachta or Monsignor Jowdy.

Yours truly, Brad Gifford, Chair, Immaculate Heart of Mary Finance Council

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

4TH QTR 4TH QTR 18-19 4TH QTR FY 20 Y-T-D FY 19 Y-T-D FY FY Variance

Actual Actual Variance Actual Actual Variance %

Revenues

-Offertory 465,252 458,596 6,656 1,905,031 1,895,384 9,647 0.51%

-Religious Ed and Programs 495 2,890 (2,395) 38,206 48,738 (10,532) -21.61%

-Divine Playtime (753) 21,871 (22,624) 36,966 71,334 (34,368) -48.18%

-Georgia Bulletin 187 337 (150) 8,256 7,546 710 9.41%

-Investment Income 9,180 5,390 3,790 24,925 27,424 (2,499) -9.11%

-Arch Appeal Refund over Goal - - - 76,686 76,127 559 0.73%

-Donations 82,249 755 81,494 111,496 2,205 109,291 4956.51%

-Other Revenue (2,178) 1,626 (3,804) 5,119 7,913 (2,794) -35.31%

Total Revenue 554,432 491,465 62,968 2,206,685 2,136,671 70,014 3.28%

Expenses

-Liturgy , Ministries & Stewardship 76,359 100,067 (23,708) 309,487 365,944 (56,457) -15.43%

-Religious Education 68,452 82,261 (13,809) 283,696 301,969 (18,273) -6.05%

-Divine Playtime/Nursery 11,274 17,292 (6,018) 52,125 68,276 (16,151) -23.66%

-Administrative & General 74,501 78,956 (4,455) 313,886 326,262 (12,376) -3.79%

-Facilities 79,992 112,423 (32,431) 366,935 448,019 (81,084) -18.10%

-Rectory and Clergy 51,769 57,090 (5,321) 224,496 222,619 1,877 0.84%

-Archdiocese Support 67,069 64,173 2,896 280,374 256,694 23,680 9.22%

-Archdiocesan School Subsidy 43,009 42,562 447 172,037 170,248 1,789 1.05%

-GA Bulletin Assessment - - 11,858 (11,858)

-Interest Expenses 14,374 15,089 (715) 64,039 49,822 14,217 28.54%

Total Expenses 486,799 569,913 (83,114) 2,067,075 2,221,711 (154,636) -6.96%

Net Operating Income (Loss) 67,633 (78,449) 146,082 139,610 (85,040) 224,650 -264.17%

Debt Reduction Collections 15,190 31,103 (15,913) 152,000 158,000 (6,000) -3.80%

Rectory and Solar Contributions 2,445 450 1,995 56,993 52,742 4,251 8.06%

Finish in Faith Collections 7,102 9,598 (2,496) 37,601 35,676 1,925 5.40%

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Net Operating + Capital Campaigns 92,370 (37,298) 129,668 386,204 161,378 224,826 139.32%

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Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful

discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. Scripture study is currently being offered on

Zoom. Contact Dr. Bachner for instructions on how to join:

bachner@juno.com

If you are thinking about becoming Catholic or interested in learning

more about the Catholic faith, please contact Drew Denton in the parish

office.

Director Drew Denton ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann vthimann@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Adult Faith Formation classes will resume via Zoom in September.

Please continue to check the bulletin for updates.

ATLANTA CATECHIST CONFERENCE August 22 Now Online and FREE for Everyone! Live Sessions with Q&A will take place at spe-cific times on August 22. Presentations will be recorded and can be viewed anytime afterwards.

Featuring nationally known speakers and work-shops on a variety of subjects. Open to new and returning catechists, youth ministry leaders, or anyone else who wants to enrich their faith. Learn more and register for free at https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/ACC2020?r_done=1.

EASTER IN AUGUST We rejoice with the newest members of the household of God, who were bap-tized, confirmed, and welcomed to the Eucharistic table on the Solemnity of the Assumption!

Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; be-hold, new things have come! (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Toda persona que está en Cristo es una creación nueva. Lo antiguo ha pasado, lo nuevo ha llegado. (2 Corintios 5:17)

Emilett De La O Garcia José Natividad De La O Garcia

Adayani Genchi Ozuna Alexa Genchi Ozuna

Allison Genchi Ozuna Angel Genchi Ozuna

Alejandro Lopez Montero Nancy Elizabeth Martínez Iglesias

Jorje Morales-Norberto Juan Carlos Morales

Adrian Olivera-Olivera Monserat Olivera-Olivera

Oscar Olivera-Olivera Andrew Emilio Perales Catalina Perez-Perez

Evelin Perez-Perez

WHEN IS MY CHILD ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION? In accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines, a student may be considered eligi-

ble to receive the Eucharist next year if he or she:

Is a baptized Catholic who attends Mass regularly

Is in the 2nd grade or older

Received religious education during the 2019-2020 school year, either at a Catholic school or in a parish program (i.e., our G.I.F.T. program).

Is also enrolled in religious education for the 2020-2021 school year, either at a Catholic school or a parish program.

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ENROLLMENT FOR 2020-2021 Enroll today! The youth ministry team is so looking forward to seeing our youth back in person at the beginning of Sep-tember! Though we know the world is a bit unpredictable right now, we also know that our faith is the rock we stand on, holding true to knowledge that with God our lives are better than without. We in the youth ministry are doing our best to be prepared to continue to lead and walk in faith with our teens this school year! Extra precautions are being put in place to ensure a safe and still friendly environment. All ses-sions will be conducted in a small group setting next year, allowing for more social distance and less exposure to others, online and in person options will be available. En-rollment for your middle or high schooler in our programs is open now for the up coming school year! Registration closes soon! Enroll online today: https://ihmatlanta.org/enrollment .

PARENT ZOOM MEETINGS August 30 This year in lieu of an Open House, we will be having several parent Zoom meetings! At these meetings on August 30, we will go over what our year will look like, some content, and general structure. Our meeting times are as follows:

10:00 a.m.- 10:20 a.m. for middle school (Edge)

10:40 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. high school (LifeTeen) first year Confirmation prep

3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. for Confirmation (DP) second and immediate year of Confirmation prep

The Zoom meetings link will be emailed to all the parents who have registered their teens. If you have any questions please email Michele McPheely.

YOUTH GROUP VOLUNTEERS We are all called to share God's word, called to make disci-ples. The youth group is calling all people who love teens, all parents of teens, and who love God! Our youth group is in need of several more volunteers, who would be willing to give a little bit of their time weekly (or bi-weekly) to spend in fellowship with our teens! This can be done in person or online! You don't need to know the Bible or the catechism backward and forward, you just need to care about the teens and share your love of God with them! There are many ways to be involved, and if you are interested or know someone who you think would be awesome, please reach out to Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org.

FACE MASKS We're back in stock, but with limited supply! Don't miss out! Place your or-der on-line today! Your purchase sup-ports the high school Summer Mission Trip. Upon completion of your pur-chase, masks will be available for you to pick up at the Historic Church when you check-in for Mass on the weekend. The masks are reusa-ble-2-ply masks made from 100% US cotton and are washa-ble for many uses and breathable. Two strings tie in the back of the head for easy adjustment.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY-CONFIRMED! The last two weekends, our teens received their long-awaited Confirmation! We in youth ministry are so excited and proud of you all for your faith, patience and perseverance! Never forget God is always with you and always loves you!

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana es para “The Georgia Bulletin”, el perió-dico de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta.

El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta será para el Fondo de Reducción de Deuda de Nuestra Parroquia.

Agosto 8 y 9

Ofertorio Electrónico $ 12,272.00 Ofertorio $ 30,283.50

Ofertorio Total $ 42,555.50

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento

recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al

registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser

bautizada.

Llamar al Padre Carlos Ortega y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos

6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

Disponible por cita con un sacerdote.

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

acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.

La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a

Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si

desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 678-310-8122.

Llamar a la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada

Isaías 56:1, 6-7 Romanos 11:13-15, 29-32

Mateo 15:21-28

REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL En la segunda lectura de hoy, San Pablo les recuerda a los romanos, y a nosotros, que todas las cosas provienen de Dios: “Porque de Él, por Él y

para Él, todas las cosas son”. Los buenos mayordomos entienden que todo es un regalo y comparten generosamente los regalos de tiempo, talento y

tesoro con el que han sido bendecidos.

VOLUNTARIOS PARA LOS GRUPOS JUVENILES ¡Este es un llamado a todos los padres, personas que les gusta interactuar con los adolescentes y que aman a Dios! Nuestro grupo de jóvenes necesita varios volunta-rios que estén dispuestos a dar una hora y media de su tiempo semanal para pasar en comunión con nuestros adolescentes. No necesita ser una gran conocedor de la Biblia o el catecismo solo necesita preocuparse por los adolescentes y compartir su amor por Dios con ellos! Hay muchas maneras de involucrarse y si está interesado o conoce a alguien que pudiera estarlo, comuníquese con Michele McPheely mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org.

RECOLECCIÓN DE ALIMENTOS Este fin de semana La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul esta organizando su bianual recolección de alimentos para ayudar a alimentar a los hambrientos. Traiga sus donaciones enlata-das o en caja a la misa el fin de semana del 15 y 16 de agosto y déjelas en el ca-mión SVDP estacionado en el estacionamiento superior. Un miembro de SVDP estará allí para recoger los artículos 20 minutos antes y después de cada misa del sábado y del 10:00-11:00 a.m. y de 12:30-1:30 p.m. el domingo.

CATEQUESIS EN EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2020-21 Nuestro plan para la Formación de Fe este año es un enfoque de modelo híbrido que permitirá una interacción en persona muy necesaria, observando todas las pau-tas de seguridad actuales y al tiempo incluir opciones de catequesis desde el hogar virtualmente.

G.I.F.T. (Grados K-5) La formación de fe se llevará a cabo en un formato orientado a la familia en el hogar con una sesión presencial una vez al mes los domingos a las 10:15 a.m. (inglés) o 6:00 p.m. (Español). También habrá una sesión presencial dedicadas específicamente a la preparación sacramental para los estudiantes en las clases de Primera Comunión. De igual manera habrá sesio-nes virtuales disponible para todas las sesiones presenciales.

Edge (Grados 6-8) Los niños de estos grados se reunirán en grupos pequeños el domingo a las 6:15 p.m. Para las familias que quieran las clases virtuales estarán disponible los martes en la noche.

Life Teen (Grados 9-12) Los niños de estos grados se reunirán en grupos pe-queños, incluida la preparación para la Confirmación, se reunirán el domingo a las 3:00 p.m. o 6:15 p.m. . Para las familias que quieran las clases virtuales esta-rán disponible los lunes en la noche.

Todos los programas comienzan el 13 de septiembre. Si ya se ha registrado le enviaremos más información en las próximas semanas. Si aún no se ha registrado, la fecha límite de inscripción es el 15 de agosto. Inscríbase hoy en linea en el si-guiente enlace https://ihmatlanta.org/inscripcion-del-programa-formacion-de-fe.