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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE POPE FRANCIS INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER Journalists. That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be mo-
tivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics. World Mission Day. That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
THE GEORGIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRANK MULCAHY & THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA are excited to announce our new "Faithful Citizenship Video Series," which focuses on the importance of Catholic participation in the development of public policy and shares information on amendments we will vote on in this elec-tion. These videos do not support or oppose candidates, politicians or political parties, but serve as tools to help Catho-lics prepare in this election season. You can find the Faithful Citizenship videos on our website: http://archatl.com/catholic-life/faithful-citizenship/.
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL’S OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, November 13, 2016, 2:00-4:00 pm, in Kenny Hall of the Cathe-dral of Christ the King. The Principal’s presentation begins at 2PM, followed by student and parent lead tours. All teachers are present in the classrooms. Application packets for the 2017-2018 school year will be available for K-7th grades.
ANNUAL CHANCERY FAIR TRADE SALE Please join Justice and Peace Ministries for their annual Fair Trade Sale on Tues-day, November 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. Fair Trade Sale shoppers express global solidarity with the poor and vulnerable by purchasing gifts and goods that help arti-sans around the world make a living wage and meet basic needs. This is an annual initiative of Catholic Relief Services. Pottery made in Cameroon, colorful baskets from Bangladesh, Peruvian Nativity sets, handcrafted goods and jewelry, shade-grown organic coffees, delicious chocolates, olive oil from the Holy Land, and jams from Africa are just a few items available at the Fair Trade Sale! Whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays or a wedding, consider a gift that gives twice! For more information, contact Kathy Montag at [email protected] or 404-920-7368.
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is looking for an Advancement Director to lead a team dedicated toward furthering the mission of the school and ensuring for its future. Please visit www.spx.org/advancementdirector for more infor-mation. We are seeking great candidates immediately. Please send resume and related information to Marsha Free, Executive Assistant to the Principal and President, at [email protected]. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Free at (404) 636-3023, ext. 223.
NEWS AT LOURDES
NEW LUNCH HOURS Lourdes Office will be closed daily from 1PM—2PM for lunch starting on Tuesday, November 1st. All calls will be forward to the staff respective voicemail box. ELECTION DAY on Tuesday, November 8th the Church Office will be closed and will re-open on Wednesday, November 9th at 9AM.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING for those who have not attended a session this year, will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10AM in the Lourdes sanctuary. Please contact the Church office to reserve your spot 404-522-6776.
FORTUNATE AND FAITHFUL FAMILIES will host their annual retreat, “Invitation to Mercy,” for Catholic parents who love and accept their LGBT children on Sunday, November 13 at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Dr., Smyrna 30080. The retreat will begin with check-in at noon followed by Mass, a presentation by renowned Christian ethicist and author David Gushee, a parent/priest dialogue, small group sharing, and will conclude with dinner and fellowship from 6-7:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $25 or $40 per couple. For registration (by November 6 please!) visit ffatl.org or call 770-924-3920. This is an invitation you do not want to miss!
SAVE THE DATE! Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7PM. SAVE THE DATE! The Church Office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. The Office will re-open on Monday, November 28th at 9AM.
To report abuse by church personnel: 888.437.0764 Archdiocese of Atlanta 24 Hour Reporting Hotline
Free Pregnancy Test – Pregnancy Aid Clinic – 404.763.4357 or Optionline.org
Parish Staff Rev. Jeffery Ott, O.P., Pastor Rev. Bruce Schultz, O.P., Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. Chester Griffin, Deacon Ms. Lisa Berkley, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Ms. Carolyn Bell, Secretary Mr. Kenneth Louis, Director of Liturgy and Music Mrs. Theresa Bowen, Director of Religious Education Ms. Samantha Smith, Teen Ministry Mr. Cong Dinh, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Pierre Monette, Jr., Youth/Young Adult Coordinator
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30 PM
and by appointment
Rosary Saturday: 4:30 PM
RCIA Inquiry Classes Saturdays -4:00PM
Sunday—8:30AM In RCIA Room KDCC—3rd Floor
Contact: Kim Parrish 404.247.6628
Sunday School Classes K - 7: Sunday: 10:30 AM—11:30 AM
Nursery Hours 9:45AM—11:45AM
Ages: 3 Months—4 Years Old
Teens: 10:30 AM—11:45 AM Contact: Samantha Smith
Pastoral Care Team 678.235.5469
[email protected] Lourdes Prayer Line
25 Boulevard, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312
404.522.6776 www.lourdesatlanta.org
October 30, 2016
Ministries & Organizations
(OLLS) Alumni Association Janis Griffin, Coordinator
Amazing Grace Liturgical Dancers Kenya Griffin, Director
Wednesdays, 7PM-9PM; Sundays 1:30PM
Open Rehearsals every 2nd Sunday thru April @ 2:30PM
Baby Boomers Janine Brown: (301)651-5956
Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7PM
Marcus Stewart, Facilitator: (770)491-9319
Book Store 4th weekend after each Mass
Quita Barton, Coordinator [email protected]
(OLL) Centennial Committee
[email protected] Patrice Barton Smith, Co Chair
[email protected] Louis Hubbard, Co-Chair [email protected]
Cursillo Movement/Ultreya 1st Mondays, 7:00PM
Lisa Berkley, [email protected]
Finance Council Quarterly Meetings
Dawn Leaner-Hall, Chairperson
Haiti Ministry 3rd Sunday after the 10AM Mass
Mary Jane Cooper, (404)375-1686 Jackie Bernard, (770)378-2705
Health Ministry B. Singleton,
[email protected] S. Griffith, [email protected]
History Committee 3rd Saturday at 10:30a (TBA)
Knights of Peter Claver (KPC) 2nd Sunday at 12:00PM
Eugene Roberts, Grand Knight (404)427-1039
Quentin Hutchins, Jr. Knights (404)438-1249
KPC Ladies Auxiliary 2nd Sunday at 12:00PM
Patrice Barton-Smith, Grand Lady (678)371-2677
Today’s Scripture Readings Wisdom 11:22, 12:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 2:2
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Next Sunday’s Readings 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 3:5
Gospel: Luke 20:27-38
Mass Intentions: 8AM ~ For repose soul of †Dr. Carlene D. Grant 10AM ~ For the repose soul of †Phyllis Occhiogrosso
12PM ~ For the repose soul of †Gwen Collins
Lourdes Stewardship Church Support (10/23/16): $20,550 Weekly Church Budget: $26,197
2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Lourdes Share: $94,300 Total Pledged & Received $121,212 Amount Paid to Date: $67,877 Outstanding Pledges: $53,336
Bernice Malcom, Mary Lou Mathis, Yovan Marinkovic ,
Pierce McCarthy, Dorothy McClean, Beverly McEwan, James McMullen, Angelo Mejia, Axel Mejia, Chloe Miller, Beverly Mims, Ashton Montgomery,
John Moore, Elias Mustafa, Peggy Neeson, Nevels Family, Idalia O’Neal, Mazie Parker, Darlene Perkins, Lucy Piquant,
Lorraine Powell, Katie Price, Lisa Price-Alexander, Willie Price, Eisenhower Raines
Rosario Raines, Janey Reynolds, Rosalind Reynolds, Shayla Robinson, Chris Rutherford, Michelle Ryans, Barbara Schenk, Karla Schmidt, Jolette Shannon, Alana Sheppard, Devon Simmons, Ernestine Smith, Lois Smith, Malcom Smith Renise Smith,
Regina Smith, Terry Smith, Michelle Skrmetta,
Lori Sneed, John Soto, Delia Spencer, Janet Stewart, Ashley Stone, Eugene Sturgis, Sr. Liz Sully, Frankie Sweet, Jean-Luc Tahou, Mary Tarrott, Brian Terrell, Terry Thompson, Merlin Todd, Andrew Vassil, Denny Vavro, Marjorie Vieira, Alan Vieira,
Barbara Waller, Jean Walker, Bobbie Ware, Sophia L. White, Dawn Williams, Gwendolyn Williams, Sherran Winchester ,
Juliana Yang
The deadline for bulletin content is Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Please email [email protected]. Bulletins are always available on our website: www.lourdesatlanta.org.
Please pray for our sick and shut in members:
Thoughts on Stewardship
Discover your talents. Live your gifts. Explore your purpose.
Ministries & Organizations
Lisa Bufford, Junior Daughters (678)362-6952
Lourdes Lunch Tuesday & Thursday,
September-June Thayes Sturgis, Coordinator
(404)375-0838
Life Issues 4th Sunday at 12PM
Ron Chandonia, Coordinator (770)631-0060
Liturgy Committee 1st Monday at 7PM
Contact the Church Office
Lourdes Athletic Ministry Kevin Rogers, Co-Coordinator
(404)704-7327
Lourdes Book Club Carole Lacour, Coordinator
(404)629-0878
Men’s Ministry Lenny Alexander, Facilitator
(404)644-7554
Mentoring Ministry Louis Hubbard, Coordinator
Parenting Ministry Sunday at 10:00AM
P.J. Lemuel, Facilitator (770)981-7226
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Simon’s Call (AIDS Ministry) 4th Sunday at 12 noon
Contact the Church Office
Social Action Committee 1st Sunday after the 10AM
Douglas Collins, (404) 317 4057 [email protected]
Stephen Ministry Leaders Lenny Alexander (404)644-7554;
Fr. Jeffery Ott (404)997-3867
St. Vincent de Paul Society 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11:30AM
Joanne Breaugh, SVDP Hotline – (678-)892-6163
Women’s Council 1st Sunday @ 9:30AM
Mizette Coakley, President (404)983-0956
Young Adult Group Fridays at 7:30pm
Young at Heart (Seniors) Contact the Church Office
NEWS AT LOURDES
EVENING PRAYER SERIES~ PART 4, Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7PM. Featured preacher is Brother Joseph Paul Albin, O.P., Ministerial Intern at Our Lady of Lourdes and student at the Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. All are welcome!
ALL SAINTS DAY MASS Tuesday, November 1st at 7pm in the church.
LECTOR PREP There will be only one session for the month of December, Saturday, November 5th at 10:30AM in the church. All lectors are required to at-tend one session per month to remain active.
BAPTISMAL PREP will be held on Tuesday, November 1st at 7pm, 2nd floor, in the St. Augustine room, KDCC. Please call the church office to rsvp 404-522-6776.
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Invites you to join us for the 2016 Friendship Luncheon, Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 11:30AM - 1:30PM, TWELVE Hotel Ball-room at Atlantic Station, 361 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, Celebrating Uncommon Friendships: A Conversation with The Higher Ground Group. Join us for ICI’s Friendship Luncheon when we celebrate friendships that cross boundaries, from race and faith, to age, ethnicity and gender. Alicia Philipp of the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta will be moderating the conversation . Click the link to purchase tickets: https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=120702.
AN HONEST LOOK AT RACISM Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will lead a workshop entitled, “An Honest Look at Racism” on Saturday, November 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. The presenters will include two college professors, a trial lawyer, and an immigration attorney, among others. There will also be a presentation by four of our local priests – Msgr. Daniel Stack, Fr. Victor A. Galier V. F., Fr. Desmond W. Drummer and Fr. Reybert Pineda Avellaneda. Registration is $10 and includes a hot lunch. Due to limited space, we encourage everyone to register early, which is available online at: http://archatl.com/events/honest-look-at-racism-conference/.
LOURDES BIRTHDAYS
October 30
Celia Farmer Jan Cecelia Kennedy Laura Voisinet Lawrence Harris Lorie Hawkins Malcolm Berkley Parker Jennings Yvonne Keith
October 31
Danielle McKeithen Eddie Bourgeois Hayden Turner Hollis Turner Keira Waddy Leya Moore Michael Farry Nikki Penda Quita Barton
November 1
Deacon Chester Griffin Eric Gibson Michelle Kow Natalia Byse Nicole Lee Nicole Tuggle Steven Camille Taurean Barnett Ubachukwu ibeanu
November 2
Anne Pheasant Chanel Turner Dawn Bellard Kalen Johnson Kelly Land Lauren Alexander Lauren Turner Michael Kline Myron Porter Paulina Hernandez-Helm
Peralte Paul
Tyricee Pelzer
November 3
Antumn Faulkner George Kennedy Kathryn Elmore Robert Greene Stephanie Corbitt Tineka Cromartie
November 4
Ava Strong Christopher Bridges Christopher Conley Derrick Parker Jayson Johnston Joseph Land Mason DeGarmmont Michael Mikula Mizette Coakley Quanesha Perkins Ralph Meyers Simona Vickers
Taji Johnson
November 5
Bryan Girard Cecilia Baker Christina Diggs Eileen Hickey Fredrick Hamilton Jason Butler-Coleman Julie Siler Kermit Frazier Lori Thomas-Gray Michael Taylor