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December 22, 2013December 22, 2013December 22, 2013December 22, 2013

Fourth Sunday of AdventFourth Sunday of AdventFourth Sunday of AdventFourth Sunday of Advent

Cuarto Domingo de AdvientoCuarto Domingo de AdvientoCuarto Domingo de AdvientoCuarto Domingo de Adviento

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5:30pm Sunday

8:00 and 10:30am in English 5:30pm en español

Rev. Victor J. Reyes, Pastor [email protected] Deacon Charlie Carignan

[email protected] Deacon John Stanley

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Lonnie Naylor, Music [email protected]

Martha Vahanian, Religious Education [email protected]

María Pérez, Educación Religiosa [email protected]

Robert Mitchell, RCIA [email protected] Macrina Delgado, RICA [email protected]

Cecilia Llona, Office Management

[email protected] Lucia Martin, Bookkeeping

[email protected] Louise Baker, Maintenance

[email protected]

Mike Ditty, Finance Council Thomas Kelleher, Building Commission

Ellen Brown, Women’s Guild [email protected] (678-493-4841)

Yini Riggi, Gremio de Damas [email protected] (770-875-1744) Randall Johnson, Knights of Columbus

[email protected] (770-380-1318) Dottie Johnson, KofC Ladies’ Auxiliary

[email protected] (770-367-3702) Barbara Crosson, Stephen Ministry

404-567-0157 Cathy Hoetink, Stephen Ministry

404-314-6041 Pam Shurmantine, Ultreya-Cursillo

[email protected] OLOL St Vincent dePaul Conference

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Bulletin/ Web Site Announcements [email protected]

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday 12:00pm to 6:30pm We need guardians for every hour. To volunteer please call Leslie Beal at 678-925-0748 or Alicia Azula at: 770- 720-6940

Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Todos los Miércoles de 12:00pm a 6:30pm Necesitamos adoradores. Por favor llamen a Alicia Azula 770-720-6940

Stewardship of PrayerStewardship of PrayerStewardship of PrayerStewardship of Prayer We fulfill our obligation to unite with one another in prayer… So, we pray ...We fulfill our obligation to unite with one another in prayer… So, we pray ...We fulfill our obligation to unite with one another in prayer… So, we pray ...We fulfill our obligation to unite with one another in prayer… So, we pray ...

Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish! We are glad that you chose to worship with us.

If you would like to join our parish, please ask one

of the ushers for a ‘Newcomer packet’. Fill out the registration form and either return it to

an usher, mail it or bring it to the parish office.

God Bless!God Bless!God Bless!God Bless!

For those who serve... For those who serve... For those who serve... For those who serve... Terry Smith, Ryan Halloran, Ben Ball, Jeff Goodwin, WOI Martin McCloud, Rick Savage, Jullian Walker, Julie Key, John A. Minnich, Kasey Mortilaro, Matt Larson, Brandon Larson, Brandon West, Adam Tokarski, Cody Bilodeau, Nelson “Eddie” Rivera, Rachel Palmer

¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia! Nos complace que haya elegido celebrar con nosotros.

Si usted desea unirse a nuestra parroquia, por favor

pregunte a uno de los acomodadores por un ‘Paquete

para nuevos’. Llene el formulario de inscripción y, o bien

devuélvalo a un acomodador, envíelo por correo o tráigalo a la

oficina parroquial.

¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!

For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing… W.C. Cook, Lloyd Tressler, Sheila Marcusky, Sandy Matthews, Jim Evans, Chris Marcusky, Joe Davis, John and Marion Jadick, Vicki Murphy Darvish, Martha Cafferata, Lynn and Elva Zimmer, Matt Walsh, Kathy Sooy, Raymond Zeigler, Richard and Gloria Kicak, Florence Taylor, Norm and Isabella Larson, Mary Bonnici, Ed Skrobiszewski, Gerald Hoetink, Jean Kuchman, Michael Smith, Connie Haley, Jan and Bobby Fleckenstein, Inez Giles, Bette Pina, Roy Guercio

Prayers are powerful and important for those in our parish community who are ill or need our support. We ask you to help us keep the list current by renewing the prayer request weekly and by letting us know when the person has recovered. In an effort to ensure our prayer request list is up to date, at the end of each month we will remove anyone from the list for whom we do not have a current request. Thank you for your cooperation and your prayers for our parishioners in need.

In Need Of A Prayer? If you or a member of your family is in need of a prayer, or has been hospitalized or is homebound, please inform the parish staff. Call the office or e-mail us at [email protected]. Also, we have a Prayer Request book in the back of the church. These requests will be remembered in prayer during Adoration on Wednesdays.

For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:... Saturday, December 21

5:30pm Nunzia Carozza (RIP) Sunday, December 22

8:00am George Klenke (RIP) 10:30am Gary Hallett (RIP) 5:30pm Pro populo

Monday, December 23

6:30pm Communion Service Tuesday, December 24

3:00pm Elaine Desir (RIP) 6:00pm Moise Metellus (RIP) 9:00pm Leon C. Pierro (RIP) Wednesday, December 25

10:00am Lillian Tokarski (RIP) 12:00pm Carmen Blanco (RIP) Saturday, December 28

5:30pm John Filkins (L) Sunday, December 29

8:00am Pro populo

10:30am Jane Tuma (RIP) 5:30pm Joe Blanco (RIP)

PACEM IN TERRIS (50th Anniversary)

But the mischief is often caused by erroneous opinions. Many people think

that the laws which govern man's relations with the State are the same as

those which regulate the blind, elemental forces of

the universe. But it is not so; the laws which gov-

ern men are quite different. The Father of the uni-

verse has inscribed them in man's nature, and that

is where we must look for them; there and no-

where else.

Pero una opinión equivocada induce con frecuen-

cia a muchos al error de pensar que las rela-

ciones de los individuos con sus respectivas comunidades políticas pueden

regularse por las mismas leyes que rigen las fuerzas y los elementos irra-

cionales del universo, siendo así que tales leyes son de otro género y hay

que buscarlas solamente allí donde las ha grabado el Creador de todo,

esto es, en la naturaleza del hombre.

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Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Our prayerful response to God’s blessings!Our prayerful response to God’s blessings!Our prayerful response to God’s blessings!Our prayerful response to God’s blessings!

Mass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass ScheduleMass Schedule The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Natividad del SeñorThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Natividad del SeñorThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Natividad del SeñorThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor

December 24December 24December 24December 24thththth, 2013, 2013, 2013, 2013 Vigil of Christmas & Vigilia de Navidad

3:00 p.m. Children and Family Eucharist (Parish Center)

6:00 p.m. Villancicos y Eucaristía (Sanctuary)

9:00 p.m. Christmas Carols and Eucharist (Sanctuary)

December 25December 25December 25December 25thththth, 2013, 2013, 2013, 2013 Christmas Day & Día de Navidad

10:00 a.m. Eucharist in English (Sanctuary) and 12:00 p.m. Eucaristía en español (Sanctuary)

Feast of the Holy Family & Festividad de la Sagrada FamiliaFeast of the Holy Family & Festividad de la Sagrada FamiliaFeast of the Holy Family & Festividad de la Sagrada FamiliaFeast of the Holy Family & Festividad de la Sagrada Familia December 28th and 29th, 2013

Regular Mass Schedule § Horario Regular de Misas

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God & Solemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God & Solemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God & Solemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God & Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios January 1st, 2014

10:00 a.m. Eucharist in English and 12:00 p.m. Eucaristía en español

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Epifanía del SeñorSolemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Epifanía del SeñorSolemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Epifanía del SeñorSolemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord & Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor January 4th and 5th, 2014


Feast of the Baptism of the Lord & Festividad del Bautismo del SeñorFeast of the Baptism of the Lord & Festividad del Bautismo del SeñorFeast of the Baptism of the Lord & Festividad del Bautismo del SeñorFeast of the Baptism of the Lord & Festividad del Bautismo del Señor January 11th and 12th, 2014


All are welcome to join us for our Christmas Season MassesAll are welcome to join us for our Christmas Season MassesAll are welcome to join us for our Christmas Season MassesAll are welcome to join us for our Christmas Season Masses

¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros para las Misas de la Epoca de Navidad!¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros para las Misas de la Epoca de Navidad!¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros para las Misas de la Epoca de Navidad!¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a nosotros para las Misas de la Epoca de Navidad!

Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas Season!Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas Season!Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas Season!Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas Season! The Clergy and Staff of Our Lady of LaSalette Parish


Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Faith Our prayerful response to God’s blessingsOur prayerful response to God’s blessingsOur prayerful response to God’s blessingsOur prayerful response to God’s blessings!!!!

CATEQUESIS COMUNITARIACATEQUESIS COMUNITARIACATEQUESIS COMUNITARIACATEQUESIS COMUNITARIA

Jesús es Dios hecho carne. (Emmanuel = ¡Dios está con nosotros!) Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

Semana del 22 de diciembre de 2013

Escucha la Palabra (Mateo 1:18-24) Al escuchar esta historia conocida, ¿qué palabras o frases los impactaron?

¿Qué parte de esta lectura tocó su corazón?

Ve tu vida Pregunta para los niños: Cuando rezas, ¿cómo escuchas la voz de Dios en respuesta? Pregunta para los jóvenes: Dios nos habla en nuestras intuiciones e imagi-nación, como hizo con José en su sueño. ¿Cuál es tu experiencia escuchando a Dios hablarte de esta manera? ¿Qué te pide Dios? Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Qué experiencias tiene de Dios “hablándole” y dirigiendo su vida y su trabajo? ¿Cómo le habla Dios en la oración?

Actividades de la semana Tomen estas actividades para reflexionar más: Una tradición cristiana para este tiempo del año es el árbol genealógico de Jesús. Busquen una rama de árbol sin hojas y pónganla en una maceta usando arena para mantenerla de pie. A continuación hagan una lista de los nombres de los miembros del árbol genealógico de Jesús, junto con una lectu-ra de la Escritura para cada uno. En familia, lean la escritura y hagan símbo-los usando cartulina y marcadores para representar estos personajes promi-nentes. Cuelguen los símbolos en las ramas. Adán y Eva — Génesis 3:1-24 , Abraham y Sara — Génesis 12:1-13:18, Moisés — Éxodo 20:1-21, David — 1 Samuel 16:1-16, María — Lucas 1:26-38, José — Mateo 1:18-25, Jesús — Lucas 2:1-20. Tomen tiempo para leer juntos la historia de Navidad de la Escritura o de una Biblia para niños. Después de la historia, pongan el nacimiento o hagan un dibujo de la escena de la natividad. Hablen de cada personaje mientras los van dibujando o colocando en la escena. Compren materiales para hacer una bandera de Navidad. En familia, hagan una bandera que muestre el significado verdadero de la Navidad. Cuando la completen, cuélguenla en un lugar especial como un recordatorio durante esta ajetreada semana de que el Mesías está realmente entre noso-tros. Salgan en familia durante la noche y vean las luces navideñas en su comu-nidad. Pidan a cada miembro de la familia que reflexione acerca de alguna ocasión en la cual haya sentido la presencia de la luz de Dios en su vida.

COMMUNITY CATECHESISCOMMUNITY CATECHESISCOMMUNITY CATECHESISCOMMUNITY CATECHESIS

Jesus is God made flesh. (Emmanuel = God is with us!) Fourth Sunday of Advent Week of December 22, 2013

Listen to the Word (Matthew 1:18-24) What one word or thought in this reading really strikes you? What

overall sense of the Christian life do you get from this reading?

Look into your life Question for children: When you pray, how do you hear God’s voice in response? Question for youth: God speaks to us in our intuitions and imagi-nation, as he did to Joseph in this dream. What is your experience of hearing God speak in this way? What is God asking of you? Question for adults: What experiences do you have of God “speaking to you” and directing your life and work? How does God speak to you in prayer?

Activities for the week Take these activities to further reflect: A Christian tradition for this time of year is the Jesse Tree. Find a bare branch from a tree and put the branch in a planter using sand to help it stand up. Listed below are the names of members of Je-sus’ family tree, along with a Scripture reading for each. As a family, read the Scripture and make symbols using construction paper and markers to represent these prominent characters. Hang the symbols on the branch. Adam and Eve — Genesis 3:1-24, Abraham and Sarah — Genesis 12:1-13:18, Moses — Exodus 20:1-21, David — 1 Samuel 16:1-16, Mary — Luke 1:26-38, Joseph — Matthew 1:18-25, Jesus — Luke 2:1-20 . Take time to read together the Christmas story from Scripture or a children’s Bible. After the story, set out the family nativity, or draw a picture of the nativity scene. Discuss each character as you draw them or place them in the scene. Purchase material and supplies for a Christmas banner. As a family create a banner showing the true meaning of Christmas. When completed, hang the banner in a special place as a reminder during this busy week that the Messiah is truly among us. Go for an evening drive as a family and look at the Christmas lights in your community. Ask each family member to reflect on a time when he or she has known the light of God’s presence in his or her life.

Readings for the Week of December 22, 2013 Sunday, December 22 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24 Jesus is Immanuel, “God with us”, risen from the dead. He is the king of glory. Monday, December 23 - Advent Weekday (St. John of Kanty, priest) Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 Lk 1:57-66 As God sent Elijah, so, too, is John (from Jehohanan meaning Jehovah’s gift or God is gracious), raised up to herald the Lord’s coming which is at hand. Tuesday, December 24 - Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord Is 62:1-5 Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Mt 1:1-25 God’s covenant gloriously shines forth in the birth of Jesus, son of David. Wednesday, December 25 - Nativity of the Lord Is 62:11-12 Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12 Ti 3:4-7 Lk 2:15-20 Out of love for us, God became flesh, for our Savior has appeared. Light dawns for us all! Thursday, December 26 - St. Stephen, the first martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17 Mt 10:17-22 Filled with the spirit, Stephen entrusts his life to the Lord for the sake of the gospel. Friday, December 27 - St. John, apostle, evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Jn 20:1a, 2-8 John testifies to what he has seen: Jesus risen from the dead. And so, let us rejoice! Saturday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents, martyrs 1 Jn 1:5 - 2.2 Ps 124:2-5, 7c-8 Mt 2:13-18 The massacre of the Innocents bears witness to the blood of Jesus which cleanses us from sin and frees us from death. Sunday, December 29 - Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Ps 128:1-5 Col 3:12-21 Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family.


Corresponsabilidad de acuerdo a la Biblia

22 Diciembre 2013

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

Cuando José descubrió que María estaba embarazada, resolvió

terminar su compromiso con la mínima deshonra posible. Pero

obediente a la voz de Dios, cambió sus planes y se convirtió en el protector del niño Jesús y de su madre María. ¡Dios permita

que yo esté igualmente abierto a la dirección del Espíritu

Santo!

Stewardship by the Bible

December 22, 2013

Fourth Sunday of Advent

When he discovered that Mary was with child, Joseph

resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace

as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and became instead the protector of

the child Jesus and his mother, Mary. God grant that I

may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit!

Stewardship: A disciple’s prayerful response to God’s blessings! Stewardship: A disciple’s prayerful response to God’s blessings! Stewardship: A disciple’s prayerful response to God’s blessings! Stewardship: A disciple’s prayerful response to God’s blessings!

ELECTRONIC GIVINGELECTRONIC GIVINGELECTRONIC GIVING:

A convenient, consistent way to help our church grow. Go to www.lasalettecanton.com

to register and participate.

DONACION ELECTRONICA: DONACION ELECTRONICA: DONACION ELECTRONICA:

Una manera conveniente y consistente de ayudar a que nuestra parroquia crezca.

Visite www.lasalettecanton.com para inscribirse y participar.

Financial Stewardship for December 15th Through your generosity, the offering last weekend was $7,295

Corresponsabilidad Financiera del 15 de diciembre Gracias a su generosidad, la ofrenda del fin de semana pasado fue $7.295

Thank you for your stewardship of treasure. Gracias por su corresponsabilidad financiera.

LA SEGUNDA COLECTA DE NAVIDAD

La segunda colecta de la Nochebuena y de la Navidad beneficiará a Caridades Católicas de Atlanta. Durante 60 años, Caridades Católicas de Atlanta ha servido a nuestros hermanos y hermanas más necesitados en Georgia, una misión inspirada en nuestra fe católica. Muchos de sus clientes trabajan varios turnos y

largas horas para mantener a sus familias. Muchos también están solos, asustados y enfrentan una crisis en sus vidas. El personal de Caridades Católicas les ayuda a identificar sus problemas y les proporciona los recursos para lograr la auto-suficiencia. El año pasado atendieron cerca de 20,000 familias y per-sonas en el norte de Georgia. Por favor, sea generoso donde verdaderamente cuenta. Ayude a Caridades Católicas para proporcionar ayuda y crear esperanza para las personas y familias necesitadas en Georgia.

CHRISTMAS SECOND COLLECTION

The second collection on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta, which has a 60 year legacy in Georgia of charity for our most needy brothers and sis-ters - a mission inspired by our Catholic faith. Many of their clients are members of the working poor who work several jobs to support their families. Many of these individuals are also facing a life crisis and are alone and frightened. Catholic Charities Atlanta staff help identify their prob-lems and provide them with the resources to put them on the path to self-sufficiency. Last year they served 20,000 individuals in need in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Please give gener-ously where it truly counts. Help Catholic Charities to provide help and create hope for individuals and fami-lies in need in Georgia.

Do you have your parish on your Christmas gift list? Gifts of securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) are some of the best gifts to make.

¿Usted tiene a su parroquia en su lista de regalos de Navidad?

Regalos de valores (acciones y bonos, fondos de inversions) son muy buenos regalos.


The Caregiver’s Compass... A Stephen Minister is...

Mass Ministry Mass Ministry Mass Ministry Mass Ministry Dec. 28 & 29Dec. 28 & 29Dec. 28 & 29Dec. 28 & 29

Saturday 5:30 pm Saturday 5:30 pm Saturday 5:30 pm Saturday 5:30 pm

HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality Bob Seguin Barry Young

Altar ServerAltar ServerAltar ServerAltar Server Nathaniel Matthews

LectorLectorLectorLector Wendell Henry

E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C. Lucila Kelson Carmen Young

Sunday 8:00 amSunday 8:00 amSunday 8:00 amSunday 8:00 am

HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality Gary Johnson Randy Johnson Bob Rush

Altar ServerAltar ServerAltar ServerAltar Server Vincent Baker

LectorLectorLectorLector Vince Baker

E.M.H.CE.M.H.CE.M.H.CE.M.H.C.... Louise Baker Lorene Buresh

Sunday 10:30 amSunday 10:30 amSunday 10:30 amSunday 10:30 am

HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality Frank Cotter Lee Kendziora Marty Martinez Greg Paterson

Altar ServerAltar ServerAltar ServerAltar Server Alyson Ditty Anna Mitchell

LectorLectorLectorLector Matthew Halloran

E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C.E.M.H.C. David Krecl Dick McDonald

Domingo 5:30 pmDomingo 5:30 pmDomingo 5:30 pmDomingo 5:30 pm

HospitalidadHospitalidadHospitalidadHospitalidad Higinio Horta Mario Herrera Javier Herrera Manuel Herrera Gonzalo Herrera

AcólitosAcólitosAcólitosAcólitos Daniela Alcantara Veronica Bautista

LectoresLectoresLectoresLectores Victoriano Lorenzo Adriana Reyez

M.E.S.EM.E.S.EM.E.S.EM.E.S.E SilvinaHerrera Luis Herrera Antonia Avila

St. Vincent de Paul Conference

“And the King will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for ME’”. Matthew 25:40

Help Line: 678-892-6163 Línea de Ayuda: llame a Yini Riggi 770-875-1744 [email protected]

MEETING: The next meeting will be January 8, 2014 at 10:00am in the Parish Center

The After-Mass Collection last week was $1,446 La colecta después de las Misas la semana pasada fue de $1.446

THANK YOU for your continued support. GRACIAS por su apoyo continuo.

Serving the Residents of Canton, Waleska & Surrounding Areas Sirviendo a los residentes de Canton, Waleska y Alrededores

T he caregiver’s compass is a recurring element throughout the Stephen Ministry Training that defines the character of a Stephen

Minister. Stephen Ministers use the four points and center of the compass

to guide their caring ministry and chart their continuing growth as care-

givers who are compassionate, full of faith, skilled,

With Stephen Ministry Pastors don't carry the burden of being the congre-

gation's sole caregivers. We have a team of gifted, trained, committed lay caregivers ready to minister to hurting people inside the congregation.

Would you onsider becoming a Stephen Minister?

CATHOLICS COMING HOME THIS CHRISTMAS CATHOLICS COMING HOME THIS CHRISTMAS CATHOLICS COMING HOME THIS CHRISTMAS CATHOLICS COMING HOME THIS CHRISTMAS Christmas is a time for coming home to be with people we love and have missed due to distance or fam-ily hurts. The story of the Prodigal Son always comes to mind. When someone who has been away for a long time comes back to the family there is great rejoicing. The same is true with the Church family. So when you come to church this Christmas and someone is sitting in your pew, do not be upset; in-stead, let us rejoice that others are coming to church. Let us not be irritated if we may have to get cozy to accommodate more people in the pews. Christmas is love, let us show that love to our fellow Catho-lics whether they are regular Mass attendees or just come on the Holy Days. The most important fact is that they are here. Their presence tells us that there is still a Catholic spark in their heart and we want to make that spark glow so that their hearts are once again on fire for the catholic faith. An evangelization program for Catholics Returning Home begins next Sunday. If you know of any Catholics who have been away from our faith, invite them back to the church. The weekend after the Solemnity of Christmas we would start sessions to reacquaint them with our Church, our faith, our God. Five informational sessions about Church teaching, traditions and the sacraments will be discussed. The first session starts Sunday, December 29th after the 8:00 am Mass. Look for Deacon Charlie Carig-nan after Mass.

PLEASE NOTE: Parish Office will be closed

From Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st, 2014.

The office will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014.

TOME NOTA: La Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada

Desde el martes, 24 de diciembre hasta el miércoles, 1 de enero del 2014.

La Oficina Parroquial reabrirá nuevamente el jueves, 2 de enero.


Promise to Protect Pledge to Heal

To report abuse by church personnel 888-437-0764 Archdiocese of Atlanta 24 Hour Reporting Hotline You matter. You are family. We are here to listen and take action!

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Communion Service 6:30pm in the Parish Center

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Children and Family Eucharist 3:00pm in the Parish Center La Posada 5:30pm en el Centro Parroquial Villancicos y Eucaristía 6:00pm en el Santuario Christmas Carols and Eucharist 9:00pm in the Sanctuary

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Eucharist 10:00am in the Sanctuary Eucaristia 12:00pm en el Santuario

Communion Service 9:00am in the Sanctuary

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A “Close-Knit” Group 10:00am in the Parish Center “Life After Loss” Grief Support 11:00am in the Parish Center Jóvenes Adultos 7:00pm en el Centro Parroquial

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Ultreya 10:00am in the Parish Rectory Grupo de Renovación Carismática 10:00am en el Centro Parroquial Reconciliation 4:30pm in the Sanctuary Eucharist 5:30pm in the Sanctuary Celebración de la Palabra 7:00pm en el Centro Parroquial

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Eucharist 8:00am and 10:30am in the Sanctuary Men’s Bible Study 9:15am in the Parish Center Eucaristía 5:30pm en el Santuario

NO PSR / EPR

Celebración de la

Palabra

Los que participamos en la Cele-bración de la Palabra los sábados

te hacemos una cordial invitación para que nos acompañes a es-cuchar y meditar la palabra de Dios y alabar su nombre.

¡Ven a celebrar con nosotros!

La celebración comienza a las 7:00pm en el Centro Parroquial. Si necesitas transporte, la van de la iglesia puede pasar por tí. Para más información, contactar a Diego Herrera [678-938-6933], o a Modesto Cruz [404-492-0377].

¡Te esperamos!

Parish Lending Library It’s in a “cozy corner” of the Parish Center. Look for the comfy chairs and table. We have books, CDs and DVDs all intended to deepen your spirituality and add to your knowledge of our faith. Enjoy them at home and return them in 2 - 3 weeks.

A “Close-Knit” Group Un Grupo “Tupido en Tejido”

Friday, Dec. 27th / viernes, 27 de diciembre

10am-12pm ♦ Parish Center / Centro Parroquial Contact Erika Martinez @ (678) 493-1891 or

[email protected].

“LIFE AFTER LOSS” GRIEF SUPPORT Friday, December 27th • 11:00am • Parish Center

For information contact: Dianne: 770-704-4954 or Donna: 770-345-5372

Misa para Quinceañera

- Reservar la misa con 3 meses de anticipaciόn. - La joven debe estar preparándose para la confirmaciόn o estar confirmada. - La joven y sus padres deben asistir al curso para quinceañera, 3 domingos consecutivos de 4:00 a 6:00 pm. Contactar a Maria Perez.

WOMEN’S GUILD MEETING

Third Sunday - 9:00am - Parish Center All women of the parish are invited!

REUNION del GREMIO de DAMAS

Tercer Domingo- 2:30pm - Centro Parro-quial

¡Todas las mujeres de la parroquia están invitadas!

Board Games for Our Veterans

The ladies of “A Close-Knit Group” are collecting board games (new or used) to be given to our

veterans. Donations may be placed in the marked box in the Parish Center. Thank you!

ULTREYA at OLOL Saturday, December 28th at 10:00am

All parishioners who have participated in either a Cursillo Weekend, a Walk to Emmaus Weekend, a Three Days Weekend, or a Christ Renews His Par-ish weekend and all parishioners interested in find-ing out more about the spirituality of the Cursillo movement are invited to attend and participate in the Ultreya on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month at 10:00am. Contact Pam Shurmantine at [email protected] or at 770-720-3017.

Thanks from OLPH

Cancer Home

Marie Murray, Chairperson, sends us a “huge thank you”. This year our parish contributed $498 to help the cancer victims who are cared for at this facility.

Winners: Parishioner at St. Benedict, Holy Family and

Good Shepherd.

Parking at Christmas As we remember and celebrate the Birth of the Messiah we pay attention to the beauty of the season, and yet we also have to consider some other mundane and practical matters such as parking. Please remember that in the next few days we will probably have a larger than usual number of people worshiping at Our Lady of La Salette; and we all know first hand that our parking situation is not ideal. Let us be mindful of that reality and let us become a little more consider-ate of one another. Let us allow our Christian values to shine as we come to worship in the next few days. If you are able please park as far away from the church as you can, so that others who are lest able than you are may park more closely to the entrance to the church. Remember that we can park on our rectory grounds across the street from the church and that if we do it in an organ-ized manner we can maximize the use of the parking space there.

Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas

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