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

Dear friends in the Lord,

It’s an often-forgotten detail of Church history that Christians met in homes for the first 300 years.

The Acts of the Apostles are rife with references: Saul of Tarsus persecuted the Church by breaking up those home-meetings, dragging disciples out of house after house and throwing them into jail. Peter was saved from execution through an all-night prayer-vigil at the home of Mary, John Mark’s mother. Lydia, the first convert of the Western world, made her house into a church. Priscilla and Aquila had the most famous home-based community in history: They strengthened Paul to return to ministry and were instrumental in the conversion of Apollos.

When archeologists unearthed the house-church at Dura Europos in Syria in the early 20th century, it gave us an exciting glimpse into how Christians came together in the early 3rd centu-ry. A normal house on the outside, its interior contained a room where the local church, no more than 50 people, would gather for the Eucharist—all standing, of course!

Church buildings as we know them came about only after the deluge of converts following Con-stantine’s embrace of Christianity in the early 4th century. Subsequent centuries would see massive basilicas, majestic cathedrals and “mega-churches,” where thousands might worship under one roof. But the Catholic tradition never lost sight entirely of the genius of the small group gathering in a home.

Among its recent incarnations is the Small Christian Community, a group of 8-12 adults who come together in a living room on a regular basis to share with one another how God’s story (i.e., the Sunday scripture) and their own stories have intersected, to help one another make the neces-sary connections between faith and everyday life.

A Small Christian Community differs in several respects from the church that gathered at Dura Europos in the 3rd century: Our SCCs do not celebrate the Eucharist in homes—we come together with the whole parish for that—and we tend to sit, not stand, when we meet! But we share this with our earliest Christian ancestors: Formed by the word of God and the apostolic tradition, we make a commitment to grow in friendship, prayer and service, hoping to become not merely a support group or a prayer group or a study group, but a tiny expression of the very Church itself.

New Small Christian Communities are forming this month at IHM. As you hear the invitation at Mass, please pray about becoming part of one of them.

Your brother in Christ’s word and work,

Please pray for the team from IHM who depart this

weekend for a week of service with Mustard Seed

Communities in the Dominican Republic!

Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Laufey Downey, Patrick Joseph O'Connor III, Araceli Bilbao, Mario Jesús Artime, Thomas Grijak, MaryKay Wilcox, Henry Ecuyer, Hilda Diaz, José Aurelio Tovar Rodríguez, Ray Turner, John Just, Gerald Vrazel, Gonzalo Saldaña, George Heyburn, Molly Mancini, John Worrell, Kathleen Kelly, Luliana Leal Duran, Hermila Espino, Francie Mooney, Joanne Novack, Brenda Uhler and Carmen Leong. And please pray for all the sick, especially: Kaleb Leigh, Geoff Abraham, David Caron, Luisa Blanco, Maria Vargas, Bill Markham, Elaine Noland, Alicia Solano, Dona Maynard, Maria Garcia Silva, Sarah Noblitt, Jane Nied, Brenda Markham, Willy Delgado Rubén Díaz, Mary DeCicco, Rosalie Krol, Houston D. Smith, Jr., Euclides Peralta, Bill Hogan, Jalisa Norton, Elizabeth Wenberger, Mary Wearing, Carlos Muñiz, Enriqueta Padilla, Raymond Caron, and José Marquez.

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.

Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. (except Holy Saturday) Anytime by appointment

Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita

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

Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered monthly following the Saturday 4:00 mass and the Sunday 1:30 Spanish mass, and is available at other times 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 Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488

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

Bulletin Notices: Please submit your request by email 10 days in advance. Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes: msoren@ihmatlanta.org.

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Saturday, August 17 Weekday Joshua 24:14-29; Matthew 19:13-15

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Shannon Nicolosi & Family

Jewelene Smith †

Sara Cuevas Chavez †

Sunday, August 18 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

For all the people of the parish

Joseph Smith Sr. †

Oscar Ayala Lopez †

Carolyn Smith †

Monday, August 19 Weekday Judges 2:11-19; Mathew 19:16-22

8:30 a.m.

Manuel Zaa †

Tuesday, August 20 Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Judges 6:11-24a; Matthew 19:23-30

8:30 a.m.

Mary Dien †

Wednesday, August 21 Saint Pius X, Pope Judges 9:6-15; Matthew 20:1-16

8:30 a.m.

Communion Service

Thursday, August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Judges 11:29-39a; Matthew 22:1-14

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Eugene Smith Jr.

Jennifer Rivero †

Friday, August 23 Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Ruth 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Matthew 22:34-4

8:30 a.m.

Walter & Mary Alice Foster †

Saturday, August 24 Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Revelations 21:9b-14; John 1:45-51

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

All the faithful departed †

Bill Ketchum †

Raúl Ceballos Lemus †

Sunday, August 25 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 66:18-21; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Carlene Bollinger †

For all the people of the parish

Father Richard Morrow †

Eugene Joseph Barrelle †

IHMATLANTA.ORG

OFFERTORY August 10 & 11 Offertory: $ 17,863.00 Electronic Offertory: $ 14,954.75 Total Offertory: $ 32,817.75

St. Vincent de Paul $10,267.82

SECOND COLLECTIONS This weekend’s second collection is for The Georgia Bulletin, the newspa-per of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Next weekend’s second collection is 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

Director of Discipleship 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 Butler 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 Program 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

“….while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising

its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.” — Hebrews 12:2

Setting priorities is the key to balancing everyday demands made on us with the limited amounts of time, talent, and treasure we possess. When we accept Jesus as our priority, we do not squander our gifts.

GIVE BY TEXT! You can now make a contribution to IHM with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 404-948-4757. In the message just indicate the amount you would like to contribute. (Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $25.) Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically!

Come As You Are is the first phase of building a Small Christian Community. Small Christian Communities (SCCs) are groups of 10-12 persons very similar to those found in the earliest days of the church when the Christian faithful gathered in homes. It can be another step on your spiritual journey and an op-portunity to get to know other members of the parish while you travel together. Meetings are weekly for the first phase and then move to every 2-3 weeks as determined by each group.

Sign up this week or go online line to www.ihmatlanta.org/scc Questions? Contact Deacon Bob @ 404-636-1418 x 251 or

deaconbob@ihmatlanta.org.

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RETROUVAILLE September 13 Life can be difficult and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy commu-nication, build intimacy and heal. Retrouvaille is Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. For information about the Retrouvaille Weekend beginning September 13, contact Zack and Heather at 317-691-2258 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com.

GRIEFSHARE September 4 GriefShare is a bereavement support group open to anyone in our community or parish, sponsored by the IHM Stepping Stones Ministry. Group members discuss a different topic at every session. All are welcome to join as their schedule al-lows. The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45pm, start-ing September 4. For more information contact Margaretann Harris at IHMGriefShare@gmail.com or 404-483-3559. More information can be found on the parish website.

PARISH LEADERSHIP DINNER Tuesday, August 27 Leaders of parish ministries and organizations should have received an invitation in the mail from Monsignor Al to the 2019 Parish Leadership Dinner. If you chair a parish minis-try or organization and did not receive this invitation, please contact Gaby Ramirez in the parish office so that we can update our records. Monsignor hopes that every parish min-istry and organization will be represented.

IHM CUB SCOUTS Cub Scouts encourages learning, friendship and fun, creat-ing a strong foundation of leadership and character, building confidence and social skills. If your child is in grades 1-5 and is interested in becoming part of a Den, please contact David Martinez at DLM24@msn.com for more information.

SUMMER FOOD DRIVE August 17 & 18 IHM’s St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a food drive this weekend, August 17 & 18. Please bring your non-perishable food items and toiletries to the SVDP truck in the upper parking lot. The items will be used to restock SVDP food pantries in the metro area for distribution to those in need. As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2019 AIDS WALK AND 5K RUN Sunday, September 29 Are you unable to walk/run in person with Team IHM? Then become a virtual walker/runner. Register for Team IHM at www.aidswalkatlanta.com, set up your personal fundraising page and start asking for donations from friends and family on social media, email, or at school or work! For more information, contact co-captains Bob Briggs at robert-gbriggs@bellsouth.net or Kathy Parker at mama-hou65@aol.com.

DIAPER DRIVE FOR BIRTHRIGHT OF ATLANTA August 24 Beginning next weekend, we will be collecting diapers in the narthex for Birthright of Atlanta. This organization helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, religion, marital, or economic status who feels overwhelmed by an unplanned pregnancy. The collection drive will run for two weeks. IHM parishioner and Girl Scout Anna Brennan is spear-heading this effort. Your donation will directly impact a new mother in need!

BLUE MASS September 11 The Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate its annual Blue Mass for public safety officials and first responders at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. Bishop Joel Konzen will be the celebrant. The Blue Mass tradition began in 1934, when Father Thomas Dade of the Archdiocese of Baltimore formed the Catholic Police and Fireman’s Socie-ty, and celebrated the first Blue Mass for police officers and firemen that year.

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

discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study

meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Note: Scripture study will not meet during the month of August. It will

resume at the normal times on September 5.

Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Join us in the lower level of the church on Wednesday, August 28

at 7:00 pm to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA).

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

NEXT SUNDAY: Parent Orientation for Faith Formation Programs Our new year of GIFT classes, Edge, and Life Teen begins on September 8! Par-ent orientation for all programs will take place in the IHM School cafeteria on August 25 at 10:15 am (morning session) or 6:15 pm (evening session).

EL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO: Orientación para padres de familia ¡El nuevo año de catequesis comenzará el 8 de septiembre! La orientación de los padres para todos los programas se llevará a cabo en la cafetería de la escuela IHM el 25 de agosto a las 10:15 a.m. (sesión de la mañana) o a las 6:15 p.m. (sesión de la tarde).

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN The Liturgy of the Word for Children offers children, ages 4-7, the opportunity to hear God’s Word in an accessible and engaging format. We will once again offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass throughout the upcoming school year, beginning on August 18.

If you have questions about this ministry or would like to volunteer as a children’s liturgy leader, please contact Drew Denton in the parish office.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS Information about First Holy Communion will be available at the IHM School Curriculum Night & Activity Fair, August 20. It will also be sent home with 2nd-grade students through their teachers. For information about Confirmation, see the next page.

When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said them, “What are you looking for?”

They replied, “Rabbi, where are you staying?”

He said to them,

Are you considering the Catholic Faith? We invite you to “come and see” what it’s all about. RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm, starting August 28 Lower Level For more information contact Drew Denton: ddenton@ihmatlanta.org

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IHM IS LOOKING FOR AFTER SCHOOL STAFF IHM School is looking for After School Program Staff for the 2019-2020 school year. Candidates should be 18 years or older and enjoy being around children. Previous experience working around children is preferred, but not required. The hours are M, T, Th, F from 3-6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. You can commit to 2 days, 3 days or all 5 days a week. A background and drug screening will be required. This is a great position for college students and adults looking for a little extra income. Please contact John Schmarkey, ASAP Director, at jschmarkey@ihmschool.org.

NEW SMALL GROUPS have been added for the youth group this year: a Ladies De-votional for the middle school girls- called Girls of Grace and a High School Bible Study for all high schoolers, as well as a specific Confirmation Prep program for our second year students. We look forward to walking in faith with your young Catholic this school year!

PIUS STUDENTS Any 10th graders who are hoping to receive Confirmation this year, should attend the First Confirmation Meeting with their parents on August 25, info below.

FIRST CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING On August 25 please join us for an important Confirmation Prep meeting. Parents, we would like to see all first and sec-ond year preparation parents and teens. Since Confirmation Prep is a two year process- this would be any parent who has a 9th or 10th grader (or any older high schooler who has not made their Confirmation yet). Meet us in the cafeteria at 3:30 p.m. the meeting will conclude by 4:45 p.m. We look forward to walking in faith with your teen!

OPEN HOUSE On August 25 please join us in the cafeteria for an informa-tional meeting about the upcoming Faith Formation year, the meeting starts at 6:15p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

YOUTH MINISTRY 2019-2020 Registration for next years’ faith formation has wrapped up! Registration closed July 31. If you missed out on any of our programs- for Edge our middle school program, LifeTeen our high school program, and Decision Point our Confirma-tion program, and still really wish to get your teen signed up please email me at mmcpheely@ihmatlanta.org. Our first evening with the teens will be September 8th.

SIGN UP FOR HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY Come and join us in fellowship as we enjoy a meal of pizza and studying God’s word! All high school students are wel-comed! Each week we will study the upcoming Sunday’s readings and share with each other our thought on how this applies to our current lives. Our group meets from 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Enjoy this night of fellowship and food! Sign-ups are on-line: https://ihmatlanta.org/high-school-bible-study

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10 & 11 de Agosto Ofertorio : $ 17,863.00 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 14,954.75 Ofertorio Total $ 32,817.75

San Vicente de Paul $ 10,267.82

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana será The Georgia Bulletin, el periódico de la arquidiócesis de Atlanta.

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

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.

Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00

a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el 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

Jeremías 38:4-6, 8-10 Hebreos 12:1-4 Lucas 12:49-53

2019 CAMINATA Y 5K POR EL SIDA Domingo 29 de septiembre - Piedmont Park SE BUSCA AYUDA: PASEADORES VIRTUALES / CORREDORES ¿No puede caminar / correr en persona con el Equipo IHM? ¿Prefieres sentarte en casa ese día? Entonces conviértete en un caminante / corredor virtual. Muy fácil: regístrese en el Equipo IHM en www.aidswalkatlanta.com, configure su página personal de recaudación de fondos y comience a solicitar donaciones de amigos y familiares en las redes sociales, correo electrónico o en la escuela o el trabajo. El 100% de nuestros fondos se quedan en la comunidad metropolitana de Atlanta. Nuestra meta para el 2019 es de $ 10,000. ¡Por favor ayúdenos! Preguntas? Pónga-se en contacto con los capitanes Bob Briggs (robertgbriggs@bellsouth.net) o Kathy Parker (mamahou65@aol.com).