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

Please read the guidelines before attending Mass (Website: saintpaulofthecross.org)

Lea las directivas antes de asistir a Misa (Website: saintpaulofthecross.org)

English Mass: Sunday 10am

Misa Dominical: Domingos 9am

(parte posterior de la escuela)

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sacramento de la Reconciliación:

English: Saturday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (or contact the office for an appt.) Español: Jueves: 7:00pm-8:00p

Sa bado: 2:00pm-4pm

Sacrament of Baptism: Contact the office for information. Anointing and Visitation of the Sick: Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar Served by the Passionist

Community

Parish Information

Opening Our Hearts to Christ and to the World Abriendo Nuestros Corazones a Cristo y al Mundo

Phone: 404-696-6704 Fax: 404-696-4735 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. After Hours/Emergency Line: 304-280-3588

Email: stpaulofthecrossatl@gmail.com Website: saintpaulofthecross.org

St-Paul-of-the-Cross-Catholic-Church Follow@SaintPaulATL

Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor

Rev. Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P. Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Luis A. Lopez Galarza, C.P., Parochial Vicar

Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

Twenty-fourth

Sunday in Ordinary

Time

September 13, 2020

Perdona a tu hermano o hermana

de corazón.

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24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Message from our Pastor

September 6, 2020 $13,332.00 Total Needed: 12,500.00

Offertory Online $4,253.00 Sunday Offertory $1,731.00 Mail in/Walk in $7,348.00 Capital Campaign $749.50

Other Collections and Contributions: Archdiocesan St. Vincent de Paul $180.00 Catholic University $155.00 Georgia Bulletin $23.00 Debt Reduction $20.00 St. Vincent de Paul (Local) $15.00

2020 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

SPOTC GOAL SPOTC PLEDGES — 148 PERCENTAGE OF GOAL RCEIVED $39,200.00 AMOUNT PLEDGED & RECEIVED — $36,009.89 44.96%

ACTUALIZACION: La exención de la obligación de asistir a la misa dominical para personas con problemas o preocupaciones de salud continu a vigente para todos los fieles en la arquidio cesis hasta el 28 de Septiembre. Si usted esta , vive con alguien o cuida a alguien en una categorí a de alto riesgo, le recomendamos que continue asistiendo a Misa a trave s de las transmisio n en vivo o visitando la pagina de Facebook de San Pablo de la

Cruz. Haga clic aquí .

UPDATE: The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for persons with health reasons or concerns remains in effect for all in the Archdiocese through September 28. If you live with someone, or care for someone in a high risk category, we strongly encourage you to attend live streamed Mass or to go to the Saint Paul of the Cross Facebook page for our live Masses.

Stewardship - Corresponsabilidad

My dear Parishioners,

As we move through this liturgical season that we call

“Ordinary Time,” I am fascinated by the way the scripture

readings for each Sunday address the pressing issues that we

as a church and as a nation are facing. This weekend we are

warned about the sins of anger and hate, vengeance and in-

justice and reminded that forgiveness and mercy are not only

the proper response but the only response that will bring

about reconciliation and healing. We hear these words from

both the Old Testament and the New, as we struggle to stand

steady amid the storms raging around us. Today’s storms are

varied: of nature, striking the east in ravaging wind and water

and the west in all-consuming fire; the COVID-19 global storm

that has now claimed 193 thousand lives in the United States;

the divisive political storm that threatens to destroy the very

fabric of our society; the 400 year old racial storm grown more

intense in our time by brutal killings of Blacks by peace officers,

as they used to be called, and, sadly, the storm within the

Christian churches, including the Catholic church, between

those who have maintained their distance from civil govern-

ment and those who have drawn dangerously close to it.

In the midst of all of this, we must constantly remind ourselves

that, as baptized members of the Body of Christ, we are com-

missioned as peacemakers for the world. Which means that,

in scriptural language, we must beg God to remove from us

our hearts of stone and replace them with hearts of flesh. A

stony hearted Christian is an anomaly. If we detect a harden-

ing of our heart, we had better hasten to the Divine Physician

in humble, ardent prayer, and plead for healing. It will be

granted because God never turns a deaf ear to one who cries

out for mercy. That prayer must be steady and persevering if

we are to fulfill our calling as reconcilers, as peacemakers. And

so, relying on God through prayer, we take up or resume the

task. And how? I believe that St. Paul VI provides the answer.

He said: “If you want peace, work for justice.” If we heed that

advice, we will sharpen our ears for the cry for justice has nev-

er been more urgent or intense than in our own time. It arises

from all quarters of our society and committed peacemakers

must hear and respond. Struggling for justice entails engage-

ment in the works of mercy for mercy is the bloom on the bush

so to speak. As we strive to carry out the spiritual and corporal

works of mercy in this stormy world, let us keep our eyes on

Christ and our hearts in his that we may never know failure.

—Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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24º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 13 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2020

Ben Lynch Gwendolyn Kelly

Mary Williams Lynda Porcher Catherine Goolsby Grady Belcher Leila Glover Angela Morales Josie Johnson Vivian Lee Billie Rosendall Eleanor Kimbrough Humberto Palacio Phyllis Dews

Clement Lisi Dolores Walker

Donald Kendrick, Sr Myrtle Davis

Clifford Chandler II

Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Nuestros Enfermos, Confinados, Recuperados y Hospitalizados

Live Mass via SPOTC Facebook Page: We are working with technicians to resolve the transmis-sion problems we have been encountering and apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Please click here for the link to the Saint Paul of the

Cross Facebook page. You simply have to visit our page at 10am on Sunday and look for the Live transmission. You can also go to our SPOTC website, and click the Saint Paul of the Cross Facebook Mass tab in the “Quick Links” section.

Misa en vivo a través de la página de Facebook de SPOTC: estamos concientes de los problemas ex-istentes con la transmisio n en vivo de la Misa Dominical y es-tamos trabajando para solucionarlo. Agradecemos su com-prensio n y paciencia. Haga clic aquí para obtener el enlace a la pa gina de Facebook de San Pablo de la Cruz o simple-mente visite nuestra pa gina a las 10am del domingo y busque la transmisio n en vivo. Tambie n puede ir a nuestro sitio web SPOTC, y hacer clic en la pestan a “Saint Paul of the Cross Facebook Mass” localizada en la seccio n "Quick (enlaces ra pido).

Mass Intentions for the Week: September 13-19, 2020

Intenciones de Misa para la Semana del 13 al 19 de Septiembre de 2020

Sunday/Domingo: People of the Parish - Miembros de la Parroquia Monday/Lunes (Private Masses -Misas privadas): Carlos S. Williams † (req. Fleta & Rita Williams)

Tuesday/Martes (Private Masses -Misas privadas): Rose Audrey Greggs † (req. Fleta & Rita Williams) Wednesday/Miércoles (Private Masses -Misas privadas): William H. Leggett † (req. The Jolly Bunch Club)

Thursday-Saturday/Jueves-Sábado (Private Masses -Misas privadas): For all our Sunday Mass Volunteers - Por todos nuestros Voluntarios de la Misa del Domingo

Survey: Social Media during Pandemic The Pastoral Council is asking all parishioners to complete the following survey in order to proceed with social media and virtual initiatives during the pandemic. Click here or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFLTVWC to respond the survey. We are hoping to get a better understanding of how to best serve you. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

Encuesta: Redes sociales durante LA pandemia El Consejo Pastoral esta pidiendo a todos los feligreses que completen la siguiente encuesta para continuar con las redes sociales y las iniciativas virtuales durante la pandemia. Haga clic aquí o vaya a https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFLTVWC para responder la encuesta. Esperamos comprender mejor co mo brindarle un mejor servicio al recibir sus respuestas. Muchas gracias.

Thank you…

My sincerest thanks for the outpouring of love and support given to me and my family after the passing of my mom Rose Audrey Greggs. Your kindness and love will always be remembered and cherished. May God continue to bless St. Paul

of the Cross.

Audree & Family

The Pastoral Council Zoom Meeting will take place this coming Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm. The Finance Council Zoom Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:15pm.

El Consejo Pastoral se reunirá via Zoom el martes 15 de Septiembre a las 7pm via ZOOM. La reunio n del Consejo Financiero via Zoom sera este mie rcoles 16 de septiembre a las 7:15 pm.

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24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Horas de Oficina: Lunes-Viernes, de 9am- 4pm. P. Patrick Daugherty, CP: 404-696-6704 Ext. 11 * P. Luis Lopez-Galarza, CP: 404-696-6704

Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704 * Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968 Correo Electro nico: stpaulofthecrossatl@gmail.com

Website: saintpaulofthecross.org

“… Acogiendo al extranjero, sirviendo al pobre, liberando a los oprimidos, defendiendo la justicia, y amandonos el uno al otro.”

Our Parish Staff - Nuestro Equipo Parroquial

Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant/Asistente Administrativo Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Ed. /Directora de Educación Religiosa

Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry/Ministerio Juvenil Dr. Sonja Rosse, Music Director/Directora Musical

Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper/Contador Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Facilities Manager/Administrador del Edificio

Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal. We want to help you get your life back.

YOU matter. YOU are family. We are here to listen and take action!

To report abuse by church personnel: Archdiocese of Atlanta 24 Hour Reporting

Hotline: 888-437-0764

Promesa de Proteger. Promesa de Sanar Queremos ayudarte a recuperar tu vida.

TÚ importas. TÚ eres familia Estamos aquí para escuchar y tomar accio n!

Para reportar abuso por parte del personal de la iglesia: Lí nea Directa de Informes de 24 Horas de la Arquidio cesis de Atlanta: 888-437-0764

Próximos Eventos Sep. 14: La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz Sep. 20 Domingo Catequético Sep. 23 Empieza el Otoño... Sep. 27: Memorial de San Vincente De Paul Oct. 4: Domingo de Respeto a la Vida

Coming Events Sep. 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sep. 20 Catechetical Sunday Sep. 23 Fall starts... Sep. 27: The Memorial of St. Vincent De Paul Oct. 4: Respect Life Sunday

¿Cuántas veces tengo que perdonar?... ¿Siempre…?

Jesu s nos invita a cambiar nuestra forma de vida, toda, basada en el egoí smo y el legalismo. La palabra de hoy remueve esos cimientos, y nos replantea nuestro modo de ver el mundo para situarnos no en la vengaza, no el rencor, no desde mi derecho sino desde el perdo n.

El autor eclesia stico nos plantea una cuestio n lo gica; en el fondo nadie puede dar lo que no tiene, y el perdo n es un don de Dios y hay que pedirlo a El como lo pedimos en el Padre Nuestro. Es signo de que cumplimos sus mandamientos y vivimos en alianza con E l.

Siguiendo el Evangelio el Sen or nos enfrenta con esta realidad del perdo n, vemos la necesidad de “perdonar siempre” para así dar el paso de pedir perdo n. En el Sen or no hay sitio para el rencor o la vengaza, es mal negocio para un cristiano no perdonar. La para bola exige esa coherencia de vida, se nos pide que sigamos al Sen or: Ama a tu pro jimo como a ti mismo, si pedimos perdo n debemos tambie n es-tar dispuestos a dar perdo n, en ello se fundamenta el sentido de nuestras vidas en el Sen or.

El Apo stol nos lo recuerda de otra manera: “el cristiano no vive para si mismo sino para el Sen or”.

P. Luis, C.P.