March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”

Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor Rev. Fr. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

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Phone: 404-696-6704 Fax: 404-696-4735

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

After Hours/Emergency Line: 304-280-3588

Email: stpaulofthecrossatl@gmail.com

Website: saintpaulofthecross.org

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MASSES

Sunday: 7:00am (Español), 10:00am (English) 1:00pm (Español) Monday - Friday: 7:30am Wednesday: 7:30am Communion Service Saturday: 9:00am Communion Service Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (English)

Eucharistic Adoration First Friday Mass: 12:00 noon. (followed by Exposition) Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00pm Benediction: 8:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00pm (or contact the office for an appt.)

Sacrament of Baptism First and Third Sundays (except during Lent) Preparation Class: 2nd Saturdays of each month.

Contact the office for information.

Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Pastor at least six months before setting a date.

Anointing and Visitation of the Sick Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar

Adult Faith Enrichment Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00pm Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 6:00pm

Parish Information

Solemnity of the Epiphany

of the Lord

January 3rd

, 2016

Matthew 2:2

“… We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him

homage…”

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SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3rd, 2016

Stewardship

T he Pastor’s Corner

January 3 - 9, 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:30 am: Intention of the Donors Wednesday, 7:30 am, & Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord 11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Spiritual Center Monday, January 4 2:00p Legion of Mary - Spiritual Center 7:30p English Classes - School Tuesday, January 5 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Worship Commission - Rectory Dining Room 7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechism - Spiritual Center 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center Wednesday, January 6 7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE 7:00p Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30p Spanish Mass Thursday, January 7 3:00p Bible Study - Spiritual Center 7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center Friday, January 8, 2016 6:30 Hispanic Prayer Group - Spiritual Center Saturday, January 9 9:00a KPC 301 Monthly Meeting - Spiritual Center 6:00p ULTREYA - Spiritual Center

My dear Parishioners, On this Feast of the Epiphany, we join our Christian sisters

and brothers of the Eastern Churches in celebrating the

manifestation of Christ to all the peoples of the world. This

ancient celebration is marked by the story of the Magi,

“outsiders” who traveled from afar bearing gifts for the

newborn Savior. This beautiful Feast comes as a powerful reminder that

Jesus did not enter this world to found an exclusive club or

to create distinctions among the various races and cultural

groups across the world. No, he came for everyone, joining

the human family and initiating a movement, powered by

his very own Spirit, to bring all of us together as one hu-

man family. Today, some two thousand years after his appearance, it

seems that there has been very little progress in this divine

effort. This is certainly not due to any deficiency on the

divine level. Sadly, the lack of progress is due to the un-

willingness of humankind to shoulder its share of the task.

Unfortunately, even now some who call themselves Chris-

tian cannot muster the courage or bear the humility to ac-

cept fellow-Christians as their equals before God. A divid-

ed Christianity cannot sound a clear call to unity, harmony

and peace to the rest of the world. This Jubilee Year of

Mercy affords all Christians a unique opportunity to strive

for a deeper understanding of one another and a sincere

effort to work together for the sake of God’s Kingdom.

— Fr. Jerome, C.P.

A Word of Thanks

We wish to thank all our parishioners who participated in our Christmas celebrations:

Parents and Catechists who prepared our children for the beautiful Christmas

Pageant, and all the children and youth who made it happen;

Those who cleaned and decorated our sanctuary and tended the sacristy;

The members of our various ministries whose presence and service enhanced

our liturgical celebrations; And, on a more personal level, we

thank all who have sent cards and greetings, gifts and food to us. It is a

pleasure and a privilege to serve you as your priests.

Father Jerome, C.P. and Fr. Alberto, C.P.

Dec. 25, 2015 CHRISTMAS Offertory and Mail-ins $4,549.00 Catholic Charities $625.00

Dec. 27, 2015: $6,052.00 Needed: $12,000.00 (Including Mail-in Contributions) Offertory $5,825.00 Revival DVDs $160.00 Immaculate Conception $90.00 Solemnity of Mary $65.00 Retired Religious $50.00 Initial Offering $30.00 Christmas Flowers $25.00 Holy Christmas $20.00 Assumption $10.00

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $900,000.00 Pledges Received $626,699.00 Sacrificial Contributions: Dec. 20, 2015 $5,450.00 Dec. 27, 2015 $5,670.00 Payments Received to Date: $534,147.80

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SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3rd, 2016

Our Parish Staff

ONGOING ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INTERACTIVE COURSE GOES ONLINE NOW.

PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE: saintpaulofthecross.org

for instructions on how to attend the online classes.

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 10th: Baptism of the Lord Jan. 18th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Jan, 22nd: Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Unborn Feb. 10th: Ash Wednesday Feb 14th: First Sunday of Lent - Rite of the Election Mar. 19th: Solemnity of Saint Joseph Mar. 20th: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mar. 24th: Holy Thursday Mar. 25th: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Mar. 26th: Holy Saturday Mar. 27th: Easter Sunday

Our Sick, Homebound and hospitalized

Mary Williams Philip Wiltz Leslie Collins Grace Hinds Daisy Barhams Mary Wiggins Jeanie Sadler Marynell Brooks Myrna Yancey

William Leggett Martha Barnes William Crowder Matthew Catel Jean Ashe Alfreda Yancey Janelle Todd Bryan Medina Delores Green

Pauline Pitts Merlin Todd Walter Longino Bobby Morales Joyce McBee Richard, Ryan, Jr. Michael Nyaguze

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

On December 8th, 2015, Feast of the Immaculate

Conception, Pope Francis inaugurated

a Jubilee Year of Mercy, reminding us of how merciful

God is toward us and how we, in return,

should act mercifully toward others.

St. Paul of the Cross Parish is taking part in this Holy

Year of Mercy. Look for announcements in this Bulletin

during the year. Meanwhile, there are many special

Holy Year of Mercy flyers and prayer cards on the table

at the rear of the church. Be sure to take your pick and

learn more about the meaning of this special Holy Year.

Our Holy Father has composed a beautiful pray for the

Holy Year of Mercy. It may be found on the

card bearing his picture on the front.

Why not pray it every day?

Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper Mr. Eric Mannings, Facilities Manager Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Custodian

2016 MLK Jr. Weekend Celebration January 14-17,

2016 The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity invites you to the 2016 MLK Jr. Weekend Celebration taking place on January 14, 16-17 2016. The theme for this year's celebration is taken from Romans 12:5, "So We, Though Many, Are one body in Christ". Please see flyer for details at SPOTC web-site/Events, and for more infor-mation, contact Mr. Ashley Morris, Associate Director of the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity via email at amorris@archat.com. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiet Day of Reflection – January 18th, 2016 Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, located at 6700 Riverside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30328 is offering a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Reflection on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reserve your spot at www.ignatiushouse.org or call 404-255-0503. See flyer for more details at SPOTC website/Events.

English Classes: Classes held every Monday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm., in the School Building. Learn to speak, read and write in English. Clases de Inglés: Todos los Lunes de 7:30pm a 9:00pm, en la Escuela de San Pablo de la Cruz. Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en Ingle s.

EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR 3 DE ENERO, 2016

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INFORMES: Bautizos: Para toda informacio n y preparacio n, comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-9619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765. Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las 12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebracio n de la Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario Presentación de los niños: Llamar a Ofelia Gonza lez al 404-956-9789 Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la Rectorí a. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco: 770-823-1938 Quinceañeras : Contacte a: Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765 o Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.

MINISTROS EL 10 DE Enero 2016 Lectores: Luz y Jose Luis Zavala Ministros de la Eucaristía: - Bertoldo y Luisa Coronado - Martha y Zenon Barragan Guías: Roberto Gonza lez, Juan Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco, Vero nica Cruz y Enrique Wences Monaguillos: Kevin Ramirez - Eddy Coronado

¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la

Cruz!

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m. Todos los Miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en la capilla. Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

P. Alberto Cabrera, cp.: 347.819.5968 Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704 Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 304-280-3588 Educación Religiosa: Se ofrece a nin os desde los 4 a los 18 an os. Las clases son antes de la Misa de 11:45am - 12:30pm, de Agosto 24 a Mayo.

Enero 3, 2016 EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR El tiempo litu rgico que estamos celebrando gira al-rededor de dos polos: La fiesta de Navidad y la Epifaní a del Sen or, que se celebra el dí a 6 de Enero. La cele-bracio n de los magos, recogida en el evangelio de San Mateo contiene la caracterí stica fundamental de esta fiesta: la manifestacio n de Dios en Jesu s es para todos los hombres y, por tanto, para nosostros. Ni el pueblo judí o ni nadie tiene la exclusiva de esta manifestacio n. En la primera lectura, del profeta Isaias, expresa el mis-terio del dí a, de manera que podrí a proclamarse como un gran anuncio para toda la humanidad. En la segunda lectura, el apo stol Pablo presenta el tema de la universalidad de la salvacio n. Pablo se expresa co-mo destinatario de una revelacio n especial. En ella le ha sido comunicado que todos los pueblos del mundo, y no solo Israel, tienen derecho a la misma herencia, a formar un solo cuerpo y a compartir la misma promesa. El afa n constante de los hombres por dominar a los dema s es definitivamente descalificado por este misterio de igual-dad que Jesucristo comunica al mundo. Todo ser hu-mano tiene derecho a vivir la paz, el respeto y el Evan-gelio que libera. Del evangelio, con la narracio n de los magos, se puede sacar muchas sugerencias que podemos trasladar a nuestra vida: los magos, convencidos de que Dios se manifiesta sin encerrarse en el cielo, adopta una actitud de bu squeda. Cuando ven una sen al son capaces de pon-erse en camino desinstala ndose de su casa. Tienen la humildad suficiente para preguntar a quien pueden darles una respuesta y, por tanto, se acercan a las Escri-turas. No se escandalizan de que Dios se manifieste en la sencillez de Bele n, en lugar de hacerlo en un palacio co-mo el de Herodes, y reconocen en la pequen ez de un ni-n o al Dios que se revela. Lo adoran, le rinden homenaje, le ofrecen oro como Rey, incienso como Dios y mirra como hombre. Y, al acabar, ya renovados, se van por otro camino: su vida es nueva. Mis Hermanos, que la actitud de los magos, en el sentido de “bu squeda” sea un gesto que sepamos imitar y que toda nuestra vida este marcada por el fiel seguimiento de Cristo: Luz de vida.

P. Alberto, C.P.

Actividad Pastoral Hispana 2016

Bautizos: Segundo Domingo de cada Mes

Matrimonios: Febrero - Mayo - Septiembre, los dí as Lunes a las 7:30pm Catequesis de Adultos: Enero - Junio - Julio - Octubre - Noviembre, los dí as Martes a las 7:30pm Quinceañeras: Enero los dí as 23 y 30 de 8:00am a 1:00 pm.

De regreso, después de las vacaciones de las fiestas Navideñas y del Año Nuevo…..

Clases de Inglés: Todos los Lunes de 7:30pm a 9:00pm, en la Escuela de San Pablo de la Cruz. Aprende a hablar, leer y escribir en Ingle s.