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Parish Office
(770) 487-7672
Faith Formation
(770) 487-0175
Hispanic Ministry
(770) 487-5352
Preschool
(770) 631-4380
Website
www.HolyTrinityPTC.org
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
Mon. - Thurs. 9am & 6:30 pm
Friday Noon & 6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am
Holy Hours of Adoration Fri: 12:45pm - Sat 9am in Sanctuary
Rosary Mon.-Thurs. & Sat. after 9am Mass
Mondays after the 6:30pm Mass
“Rosary for Life” Fridays at 11 am
in the Adoration Chapel
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Fridays at 3pm
Reconciliation Fridays, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Saturdays, 9:45 am - 10:30 am
or by appointment with a priest.
Healing Mass Schedule 2nd week of each month
Tuesday @ 6:30pm & Friday @ 12 noon
January 3 & 6
101 Walt Banks Road / Peachtree City, GA 30269
December 18, 2016
Pastor: Father John Murphy
Parochial Vicars: Father Dairo Rico, Father Pavol Brenkus
Deacons: Terry Blind, Tony Cuomo, Mark Fr iedlein, Mark Sholander
Deacons Emeritus: Ben Gross, Mike Landaiche
Catholic Church
Lauren Berger, Lawson Bopp, Doug Brand, Gary Del Prince,
Richard Dickerson, Laura Espinosa, Fran Flora, Jerry Greenwell,
Dcn. Ben Gross, Paula Heighton, Sr. Ana Isabella,
Baby Elizabeth Clare Jenkins, Dcn. Don Kelsey, Dcn. Mike Landaiche,
Kim Le, Jan Mastin, Sarah McBride, Ricarda Mejía, Angela Miller, Gerald Morrell,
Jim Murray, Adancito Olvera, Betty Ramsdell, Mark Schwingshakl, Jeanna Suggs,
Aurelio Vizcardo, Andrew Walter, John Yevcak, Helen & Tom Zaworski, Larry Zernach
Please pray for those who have died
Mercedes Cruz
Marjorie Davis
Ronnie Todd, mother of Joyce Gruschow
and all the wonderful caregivers
Saturday December 17 9:00 am Diane Fiorini 4:00 pm James P. Carroll 5:30 pm Betty Jorgensen Sunday December 18 7:15 am Brett Thomas 8:45 am Dot & Bill Burke 10:30 am Andres Ricards 12:15 pm Joseph & John Chessare 1:45 pm Crisólogo Ocampo Monday December 19 9:00 am Sarah Fox Klein 6:30 pm Maureen O’Hara Tuesday December 20 9:00 am John Fernandes 6:30 pm Eugene Giusti Wednesday December 21 9:00 am Rachel Humphries (SI) 6:30 pm Joseph Hoyt Plunkett Thursday December 22 9:00 am Pat Thomas 6:30 pm Lynda Burke Friday December 23 12:00 pm Warren & Daryl Huffman 6:30 pm Jason Pung (SI) Saturday December 24 9:00 am Jim Murray (SI)
Christmas Vigil 4:00 pm HT - Lynda Burke 4:00 pm MI - Wanda Gallagher 4:00 pm SM - Joyce C. Aschenbrenner 6:30 pm Joe A. Cera 9:00 pm Mike Trantum 11:00 pm Frank & Angie Soldovere Christmas Day 8:45 am Elzbieta & Janusz Ruch (SI) 10:30 am Fr. Edward O’Connor 12:15 pm Habach Family (SI) 1:45 pm Isabelo Fuentes-Rodriguez
= Deceased (SI) = Special Intentions
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24
Mon Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-6, 16-17;
Lk 1:5-25
Tues Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38
Wed Saint Peter Canisius
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;
Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
Thurs 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8; Lk 1:46-56
Fri Saint John of Kanty Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10,14;
Lk 1:57-66
Sat Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16;
Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;
Sun The Nativity of the Lord Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13;
Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;
Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;
Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Remember in Prayer
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Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia December 18, 2016
Mass Intentions
Jesus is Emmanuel,
“God with us”,
risen from the dead.
He is the king of glory!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve
4pm at Holy Trinity, McIntosh & Starr’s Mill
6:30pm
9pm
11pm
Christmas Day
8:45am
10:30am
12:15pm
1:45pm (Misa de Navidad)
The Parish Offices will close at 2pm on Friday,
December 23 for the Christmas Holidays.
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 8am.
The Priests, Deacons, Acolyte, and Staff of Holy Trinity
wish you a blessed Christmas season!
The Gospel for today and for the Christmas Vigil Mass, Matthew
1:18-24, focuses our attention on St. Joseph, the silent man of the
New Testament. Angels bring heavenly greetings. Mary sings the
Magnificat. Shepherds keep vigilant watch. Wise men bring gifts
and worship. Joseph is silent, obedient, observant and faithful.
Although St. Joseph does not speak one word in scripture, he has
a crucial role in the great mystery of the incarnation. He is the
unsung hero of the Christmas story and of Jesus’ early life in our
world.
Through Joseph, God protected the unborn life of Jesus. Through
Joseph, God protected the baby Jesus from Herod. Through
Joseph, God provided a secure home in which Jesus grew and
developed. Moreover, through Joseph, God prepared Jesus for life
in this world. Just as God chose Mary to be the mother of His son,
He chose Joseph to be the earthly father of his son. God entrusted
Jesus to the care of Joseph. God trusted Joseph.
As we enter into our Christmas celebrations let us remember our
own unsung heroes, the people who protect us, the people who
keep us secure, and the people who prepare us to live the fullest
lives possible. Remember our troops who are celebrating the birth
of Jesus far from home in various places around the world.
Remember our police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, and
other civil servants who are working this holiday so that we can
celebrate the Feast of Christ’s birth secure in the knowledge that
we are safe. Remember those who have guided us through life,
parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, teachers,
counselors, friends, priests, religious sisters and brothers, deacons,
and all the people who have revealed Jesus, Emmanuel, God With
Us, here and now.
My prayer for this Christmas is that we, like St. Joseph, will
welcome Jesus into our hearts fully and unconditionally.
Eternal God,
in the psalms of David,
in the words of the prophets,
in the dream of Joseph
your promise is spoken.
At last, in the womb of the Virgin Mary,
your Word takes flesh.
Teach us to welcome Jesus, the promised Emmanuel,
and to preach the good news of his coming,
that every age may know him
as the source of redemption and grace.
Grant this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
AMEN.
Thoughts From this Sunday’s Readings by Fr. John
Previous reflections can be found on his blog at
FrJohnMurphy.blogspot.com
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Coffee, donuts, bagels, fruit, juice, and coffee will
be on sale in Loreto Hall this weekend after the 7:15am,
8:45am
Columbus will be hosting breakfast.
Proceeds will go to support our parish and community through vol-
unteer work and fundraising for charities. The Knights also wel-
come new members who want the opportunity to serve your parish,
give back to your community, and grow in your faith.
All Liturgical Ministers are encouraged to signup for
one or more Christmas Masses. Needed at all Masses
are Lectors, Altar Servers, Greeters, Ushers, Sacristans
and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Visit Minis-
tryPro and sign up!
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the
virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and shall
name him Emmanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)
Reflection: Sometimes the signs God gives are unmistakable.
Sometimes the signs are not so obvious. What signs do we see when
we look around us? Sometimes it is hard to see God's signs because
the signs of our world are so ever present and large. How many
times this month have you seen this sign: "Only 20 (or 18, or 10, or 6
or…) More Shopping Days ‘Til Christmas." Do we ever stop to
think, "How many praying days left until Christmas?"
Prayer for the Advent Wreath:
Lord, our God, we praise You for Your Son, Jesus Christ,
for He is Emmanuel, the Hope of all people.
He is the Wisdom that teaches and guides us.
He is the Savior of us all.
O Lord, let your blessing come upon us as we light all candles of this
wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ's promise of
salvation. May He come quickly and not delay. We ask this in His
holy name. Amen.
Christmas Childcare. Childcare will be available
during the 4pm (at Holy Trinity) and 6:30pm Masses and
all Christmas Day Masses. Feel free to contact Tina at
[email protected] or (678) 466-0724.
Just in the Nick of Time
to Give Blood !
Monday, December 26
12pm - 6pm
770-487-5352, 770-487-7672 Exts. 303
678-466-1703
(Horario: 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. - lunes a jueves;
11:00 am a 1:00 pm - domingos)
en español: domingos 1:45 pm
Confesiones: todos los viernes a las 5:30 pm, sábados 9:45am,
o por cita llamando al 678-466-1711.
Bautizos: Favor de llamar o pasar por la Oficina parroquial
para anotarse para la plática o para información sobre los
bautizos.
Adoración al Santísimo: viernes, 12:30pm – sábado 9am, en la iglesia
Misas de Sanación – Holy Trinity martes, 10 de enero 2017, 6:30pm
viernes, 13 de enero, 12pm
Donaciones de Sangre: por la Cruz Roja Americana,
en Holy Trinity, el lunes 26 de diciembre, 12pm-6pm, en el
Loreto Hall.
Calendario:
23 diciembre – 2 enero: Oficinas de la par roquia cer radas
26 diciembre: Donaciones de sangre
6 enero: Plática bautismo
14 enero: Bautizos
20 y 21 enero 2017: Retiro de Vida en el Espír itu
22 enero: Bautizos
Reunión mensual de parejas: La próxima reunión se lleva-
rá a cabo el sábado, 14 de enero, de 12-3pm, en la Biblioteca locali-
zada en el salón parroquial Loreto Hall. Si necesitan el servicio de
la Guardería, favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial al 770-487-
5352.
Virgen Peregrina: ¿Le gustaría que la Virgen visite
su hogar? Aproveche la oportunidad de reunirse con su
familia y amigos para rezarle a la Virgen. Cada domingo,
una familia distinta se lleva la imagen de la Virgen a su
casa y la trae de vuelta el siguiente domingo. Para anotar-
se, favor de pasar por la Oficina de la Parroquia.
Las oficinas de la Parroquia estarán cerradas desde el 23
de diciembre 2016 hasta el 3 de enero del 2017. Reabrirán
el 3 de enero a las 8am. ¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
Nuestro Ministerio Hispano
La Encarnación del Hijo de Dios. A las puer tas ya de la cele-bración de la Navidad este cuarto domingo de Adviento nos permite asomarnos al misterio de la Encarnación. Y como en el ciclo domin-ical propio de este año litúrgico leemos especialmente el Evangelio según san Mateo, el texto central de hoy nos habla de la Encarnación como lo hace este evangelista, es decir, más desde la perspectiva de José que de la de María. El relato más conocido, el de la Anunci-ación, se halla, como sabemos, en el texto de san Lucas. Nuestra oportunidad esta vez es mirar a Mateo, o mejor dicho, mirar cómo Mateo introduce el misterio de la Encarnación desde la óptica de José. También aquí, como en el caso de Lucas, interviene un ángel, aunque no se da su nombre. El mensaje del ángel es importante en cada una de las palabras. Pido que atendamos muy bien a ellas, porque mi impresión es que no solemos captar unas resonancias fundamentales de la revelación que recibe José, y estas resonancias nos ayudan grandemente en la comprensión del misterio del Niño que ha de nacer y en la comprensión también de la misión absoluta-mente singular de José.
"María, tu Esposa, Dará a Luz un Hijo". El mensaje central está en esta frase: "María, tu esposa… dará a luz un hijo." La clave está en dos cosas: primera, la reafirmación de que María es verdadera esposa de José; segunda, las condiciones en que ese Niño viene al mundo: "ella ha concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo." Estos dos puntos contienen lo esencial. Los dos elementos del men-saje del ángel no se contradicen. No aparece ahí que ella es menos esposa porque el hijo venga del Espíritu Santo ni tampoco aparece duda de que el niño tenga tal origen único por que ellos vayan a convivir. Muy al contrario, las dos cosas se reafirman: "no dudes en recibir a María tu esposa, porque ella ha concebido por obra del Espíritu Santo." Ese PORQUE está en el texto griego original y muestra que no hay oposición sino reafirmación. Lo primero que concluimos entonces es que el Espíritu Santo NO reemplazó a José. Es bastante impropia en ese sentido la expresión piadosa que llama a María "Esposa del Espíritu Santo," a pesar de que tal expresión tiene su modo de entenderse rectamente. Si leemos a Mateo, decidid-amente algo así no cabe. María no tiene dos esposos. El ángel viene a decirle precisamente que la acción del Espíritu Santo lo confirma a él en su condición de esposo único, y en cierto modo, , perpetuo, de la Santísima Virgen María.
Esposo y Padre Virginal. El ángel confirma a José, de par te de Dios, en su misión y vocación de verdadero esposo de María, y por consiguiente de verdadero padre de Jesús. Así como María no es menos madre por engendrar virginalmente, José no es menos padre por recibir sobre el amor que tiene a María una bendición de gracia como Dios no le ha dado a nadie más. Y pronto José deberá actuar como verdadero padre. No hemos de llamarlo "padre putativo," ex-presión que significa "el que se pensaba quepadre," ni tampoco "padre adoptivo," como indicando "el que educa hijos ajenos." José es padre virginal por que Dios hace papás a algunos de una manera y a otros de otra. Obrando como auténtico papá debe darle un nombre a su hijo, el hijo que ha recibido desde su condición de amor virginal con María. El modo como José llegó a ser papá fue a través de la unción del Espíritu Santo actuando en el amor de él y su esposa, pues la concepción de Cristo no sucedió en una persona soltera sino en una mujer desposada, y el desposado con ella se llama José. El Espíritu obró, pues, no solamente en el cuerpo de ella sino, incluso antes, en la relación entre ellos. Por eso José es modelo de esposo y
de padre y por eso Jesús le obedece como a imagen en esta tierra del Padre de los cielos. Amén.
Reflexiones sobre las lecturas de este domingo del Padre Rico.
18 de diciembre 2016
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia December 18, 2016
Horario de Misas de Navidad
24 de diciembre:
4pm- Holy Trinity, McIntosh & Starr’s Mill
6:30pm, 9pm, & 11pm – Holy Trinity
25 de diciembre:
8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm en español
Christmas cards and gifts from the Monastery of the
Holy Spirit. This is the last weekend that the Knights
of Columbus will be in the Vestibule after all Masses
selling items from the monks in Conyers. Cash, checks
and credit cards are accepted. Proceeds go to the monastery and to
charities supported by the Knights. If you have questions or special
orders, contact the Knights at [email protected].
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for December
Universal: End to Child-Soldiers That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the
world over.
Evangelization: Europe
That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness,
and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.
Donate Your Old Auto or Golf Cart
Help local Fayette client needs.
Contact St. Vincent DePaul Society
through Holy Trinity at
(770) 487-7672 x450
Auto/Golf Cart donations are tax deductible!
Everyone has problems that they can handle better
with a trained, confidential, Christ-centered minister to
listen and pray with until the crisis passes. Let us help
you. For more information about Stephen Ministry,
please contact Teri Sauer at (770) 630-7805 or Frank Killoran at
(678) 489-8502.
With the growing concern for people's privacy it
becomes increasingly more and more difficult to
know if our parishioners are sick, in the hospital or
even in Hospice care. If you know of someone or if
you would like for us to visit someone, please
contact Deacon Mark at (678) 466-1708 or MSholander@Holy
Trinity PTC.com.
Nursery News. We will no longer have open childcare for Sat-
urday 4pm & 5:30pm Masses starting in January 2017. Saturday,
December 31, 2016 will be our last open Nursery. The Nursery
will be open every Sunday at 8:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm
(Spanish) & 4:30pm masses. If you have any questions or con-
cerns, please contact Tina Terrell at (678) 466-1724 or e-mail at
St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church is holding
their annual St. Basil Vasilopita Dinner & Auction on
Saturday, January 7, 6pm, in our St. Faustina Room.
All Holy Trinity parishioners are cordially invited to join
in the fun! There will be food, fun, live auction, and entertainment,
with guest speaker Rev. Father Constatine Sitaras, Directory of St.
Basil Academy. Please bring the following according to your last
name (enough to feed your family and 6 others) A-G: pasta, rice or
potato dish; H-M: desserts; N-S: salads, and T-Z: vegetables or
veg casserole. St. Christopher's will provide the main course.
Please RSVP to Pat at [email protected].
Parishioner Jeanna Suggs was paralyzed due to an
auto accident and lives in a nursing home in Atlanta. She
loves to hear from her church family, especially at
Christmas. Please send cards to: Jeanna Suggs, 1000
Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta 30306.
2017 Holy Trinity Pilgrimage The Holy Land, September 7-16, 2017
Day 3. We will dr ive along the coast to Caesarea where Gentiles first heard the Good News from Peter and were baptized. We'll see the Roman Amphitheater, harbor/palace area and water aque-duct. Then Journey on to Mt. Carmel where Elijah
challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal (IKings:18). Next we travel to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of Annunciation and St. Joseph Carpentry. A special visit to the Nazareth Biblical Village for a further acquaintance with Jesus’ livelihood. Continue to Cana (Mass), the site of Jesus first miracle. Overnight at our hotel on the shores of the beau-tiful Sea of Galilee.
For copy of itinerary, contact Carolyn at CHohenberger@Holy TrinityPTC.com.
Central Presbyterian Night Shelter, Homeless
Ministry. Central Presbyterian Night Shelter
Homeless Ministry, a ministry of hospitality and
compassion, offering homeless guests a hot meal, a
warm safe place to spend the night, medical and foot care and the
fellowship of caring. Holy Trinity volunteers the 2nd Thursday of
each month, November-March. I need four overnighters per month.
The Night Shelter's website has a wealth of information:
www.centralshelter.org. Contact at Karen at (404) 259-5385, or
The gift of generosity. This holiday season, we thank
everyone who has supported Holy Trinity this past year
with their time, talent and financial contributions and
look forward to support from all of our members in the
year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regu-
lar offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift
before the end of the year, we en-courage you to look into our elec-
tronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, especially
around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most wel-
come way to make contributions. Visit www.HolyTrinityPTC.com
or contact the Parish Office for more information.
If you would like to add someone to the Sick List in the Bulle-
tin, contact the Parish office at (770) 487-7672. The name will be
published in the bulletin for 6 weeks. You may call at anytime and
have the name removed. Ongoing illnesses and special intentions
may be placed in the Prayer Intention book located in the back of
the church.
Gifts of IRAs to the parish endowment fund to lower
income before year end: The IRA Char itable Rollover
is permanent. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a
gift directly from your IRA account to help support the
work of your church and benefit from lowering your income and
taxes. Please contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation for
more information: [email protected] or (404) 497-9440.
Thank you Holy Trinity Parishioners! Your gener-osity to the Giving Tree program gave a happier Christmas to 65 families by providing over 600 gifts. A special shoutout to the Parish School of Religion for coloring the beautiful ornaments for the gift requests. Merry Christmas to All! Saint V incent de Paul
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Masses Streamed Live! Our par ishioners may find
themselves in the position of not being able to attend
Mass for various reasons: sick, homebound, traveling,
to stream our Masses live online. Visit our website at
www.HolyTrinityPTC.com and pray along with us!
Promise to protect, pledge to heal. To report abuse by church personnel, call the Archdiocese of Atlanta 24-Hour Reporting Hotline at (888) 437-0764. We are here to listen and take action!
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia December 18, 2016
For the College student home on Christmas break,
come away on Retreat to be refreshed, renewed,
and ready to get back to it all successfully. It is a
great way to begin the new semester.
Catholics in College:
January 2-4, 2017.
Begins Monday evening and ends with lunch
on Wednesday. This is a great Christmas gift
for your favorite college student. Cost $250 for
private room with bath and all meals. For more
information, or to register, visit
www.ignatiushouse.org or (404) 255-0503.
Somerby of Peachtree City is having a
Festival of Trees on Tuesday, December 20,
6pm-8pm. Seasonal music, hors d’oeuvres,
and cocktails will be served. Somberby is
located at 300 Rockaway Road. Visit
www.SomerbySparks.com
camera at our weekend
Masses. If you are interested, please contact
Mark at [email protected] or
(678) 466-1714.
In marriage, communication is
more than just talking. At some
point, did you stop sharing about
the things that were important to you? Did your spouse?
Improving a marriage takes time and a conscious effort to learn
about your spouse. Growing closer in a marriage does not happen
automatically. Retrouvaille is a marriage program dedicated to
helping couples grow closer and develop a stronger bond. You
give your heart and soul to everything you do, between your work
and your family. Are you giving your heart and soul to your mar-
riage? Sometimes the distance between a husband and a wife can
seem so wide that it cannot be repaired. Retrouvaille is a marriage
program designed to bring couples closer together. For more infor-
mation about our upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend, January 13-15
program for couples, contact: Zack & Heather at (317) 691-2258 or
visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes (with Barcelona)
Join Father Joel Grissom, SM from Our Lady of the
Assumption Catholic Church for a very special pilgrim-
age to Fatima and Lourdes (with Barcelona) on June 11-
20, 2017. Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the
Apparitions at Fatima, and this tour will be in Fatima on
the date of the second Apparition! Travel sites of inter-
est include Fatima (Portugal), Aljustrel, Santarem, Burgos (Spain),
Lourdes (France), Carcassone, and Barcelona (Spain). For more
information, please visit www.olachurch.org.
Thank you for supporting senior religious. A sister from Indi-
ana writes, “Because of your kindness, our elderly sisters will have
the comfort, security, and joy of living out their remaining years
here in their home. You truly honor them and their many years of
service by your generosity.” Religious across the United States
offer sincere thanks for your generosity to last week’s collection for
the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Atlanta: Thursday, January 22
Washington, DC: Wednesday & Thursday
January 21 & 22.
The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day second collec-
tion will benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta, a 62 year
legacy in Georgia of charity for our most needy brothers
and sisters and a mission inspired by our Catholic faith.
Many of the clients are members of the working poor who work
several jobs and long hours to support their families. Many of these
individuals are also facing a life crisis, are alone and frightened.
Catholic Charities Atlanta staff help to identify their problems and
provide them with the resources to put them on the path to inde-
pendence.
Catholic Charities services are aimed at empowering people to
utilize their strengths and resources to meet their individual and
family needs. Please give generously where it truly counts. Please
support Catholic Charities to provide help and create hope for indi-
viduals and families facing challenges in our community, strug-
gling on the margins of society, and living in poverty.
Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage Tour. Visit famous
shrines, attend Mass, and pray the rosary daily. See
Washington DC and Baltimore in early June. Enjoy fab-
ulous meals, theatre, and even a Casino Night! For a trip
brochure, contact Lydia Gagnon, Parishioner of St. Peter’s Catholic
Church in Lagrange at (678) 870-0485 or LydiaG@ExtraMile
Tours.net.
If you enjoyed our speaker for Advent by Candlelight, Dr. Ralph Martin and you would like to purchase his best-selling book “The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for Our Journey to God Based On the Wisdom of the Saints” contact Terri Thomas at 678-466-1739 or [email protected]. This would be a wonderful book to read in a book club or a small group. I also have study guides available. Here is a description: Ralph Martin, drawing upon the teaching of seven acknowledged “Spiritual Doctors” of the Church, presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord. Whether the reader is beginning the spiritual journey or has been
traveling the road for many years, he will find a treasure of wisdom in The Fulfillment of All Desire. It is destined to be a modern classic on the spiritual life.”
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT
Thank you to all of the generous volunteers! What a wonderful evening it was because of you! May God bless you abundantly!
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia December 18, 2016
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[email protected] for confidential counseling.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Helping you to live a Gospel inspired life in an increasingly secular world
Thinking about becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith? 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
Join us for Inquiry. Have you been coming to Mass for awhile and think, “what does it mean to be Catholic?” Are you interested in finding out what Catholics really believe? Join us for Inquiry on Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. All sessions are informal and completely commitment free.
The RCIA meets Wednesday evenings 6:30-8pm. For more information contact Joanne
at 678-466-1738 or [email protected]
A study from FORMED.ORG
Understanding the true meaning of marriage is one thing, living it out is another. Beloved: Living Marriage examines the day-to-day challenges of being united as husband and wife, while maintaining individuality. With the hallmark beauty and insight of the Symbolon series, Beloved shows how to put faith at the center of your marriage. Learning to effectively communicate, turn conflict into under-standing, avoid the pitfalls that wreck relationships, and understand sex in the context of authentic love are among the topics present-ed for helping relationships to thrive. Six sessions from trusted experts work for both marriage preparation and marriage enrichment opportunities. To register contact: Terri Thomas 678-466-1739 or [email protected].
Are you a practicing Catholic Adult who has never
received the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Adult Confirmation Class
Sundays, January 8 through March 26
10-11:30am Faith Formation Chapel
Facilitator: Alec MacDougal
RCIA Holiday Break: Classes resume
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Upcoming 2017classes include:
Jan 11: Baptism & Confirmation
Jan 18: Eucharist
Our RCIA classes in the New Year
will center on the Sacraments.
Our catechism states our Sacraments are
“efficacious signs of grace.” What does
efficacious mean? That it “produces the effect
you intended.” The Catholic Faith Handbook for
Youth says: “So a sacrament does more than
just symbolize spiritual reality -
it actually makes that spiritual reality present
at the place and time it is celebrated.”
Fourth Sunday of Advent
“The virgin shall be with child
and give birth to a son”
Childcare is available at all RCIA sessions. Dinner served 6pm-6:30pm in Loreto Hall
Holy Trinity Elementary News
Formación de Fe Hispana
Sharon Brown at: [email protected]
Sachiko Doreste at: [email protected]
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Holy Trinity YOUTH MINISTRY News Formación de Fe Hispana: Ministerio de Los Jóvenes
Middle School High School
Holy Trinity Catholic Church www.HolyTrinityPTC.org
ATTENTION! For more details about Youth Ministry news, go to htptc.com.
Heather Garger: [email protected] Ashley Ricciardi: [email protected]
Mark Your Calendar! Mandatory 2nd year Confirmation Retreat Meeting is Sunday, January 8, 2:30pm-4pm.
Both parent and teen must attend.
¡Apunta en el calendario! La reunión sobre el retiro de confirmación
es domingo 8 de enero, 2:30pm-4pm.
Los estudiantes y sus papás deben
asistir en la reunión.
There will be no Faith Formation Classes from December 18-January 4. Classes resume on January 8.
Advent Reflections Week 4
Love Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our
hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your great
love for us. Let your love transform every aspect of our lives
and touch everyone we encounter.
Our hearts are open to you, Jesus. Amen.
$5 for food. Register in Faith Formation office.
We will meet Holy Trinity at 6pm and return at 10pm.
Deadline to register is January 8.
Para este evento inscríbase en la oficina de Formación de Fe.
Saldremos a las 6pm y volveremos a las 10pm. Puede ir a
xltatlanta.com para más información y listado de eventos.
Costo: $5 para comida.
Tuesday, January 10 All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody, 6pm-10pm
3RD ANNUAL HOLY TRINITY’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS
Tuesday, January 17 & Wednesday, January 18 4pm-7pm * St. Faustina Room
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Type of Act: _____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________
Please turn in to Faith Formation office. Attn: Heather or Ashley