March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

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

Served by the Passionist Community

Founded in 1954

MASSES Sunday: 7:00am (Espan ol), 10:00am (English) 1:00pm (Espan ol) 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

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.-4:30 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, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon

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

Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time

September 10, 2017

Ámense el Uno al Otro

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23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10th, 2017

Our Parish Saint Paul of the Cross wishes all parish grandparents a

Happy Grandparents Day!

Nuestra Parroquia San Pablo de la Cruz le desea a todos los abuelos miembros de la

parroquia un ¡Feliz Día de los Abuelos!

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Mass Intentions for the Week

September 10-16, 2017

Stewardship

Sunday, 10:00am: People of the Parish 1:00pm: Miembros de la Parroquia Monday, 7:30am: Intention of Donor Tuesday, 7:30am: Christine Borodycia: Passionist Missions

: Angela C. Henry † (req. Jessica Darensbourg) Thursday, 7:30am: Dorothy Shea (req. Kathianne Shea) Friday, 7:30am: Clyde Mitchell (req. Dorothy Gaines) Saturday, 9:00am: Communion Service 4:30pm: Intention of Donor

Did you know you can have Mass celebrated for a loved one? Contact front office for more information.

The Pastor’s Corner

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 10, 2017 National Grandparents Day

9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1 11:15a-12:30p ESL Classes/Clases de Ingle s - Media Room 11:30am-1pm *CC: Brunch, Parish Hall 11:30a Youth & Children Religious Ed. - School & MR1 11:30a KPCLA 301 Monthly Meeting - Spiritual Center Chapel 2:00p Cameroon Catholic Women - School 2:00p Baptism Preparation - Spiritual Center Monday, September 11 - Patriot Day 2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1

7:30-9p ESL Classes/Clases de Ingle s - Media Room Tuesday, September 12 11:00a Jolly Bunch - Adamsville Center 6:00p English Prayer Group - Rectory Chapel 7:00p Pastoral Council - MR1 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center Wednesday, September 13 7:00p Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00p Adult Religious Ed. - MR1 7:00p YAM - Media Room 7:30p Mass in Spanish - Spiritual Center Thursday, September 14: Exaltation of the Holy Cross 3:00p Bible Study - MR1 7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church Friday, September 15: Our Lady of Sorrows 10:00a ULTREYA SG - MR1 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 7:00p KPCLA 4th Degree - Spiritual Center 7:00p Mass in Spanish - Church Saturday, September 16 1:00p Quincean era - Church

*CC: Capital Campaign/Campaña Capital

September 3, 2017 Total Offertory $13,618.00

Needed: $12,000.00

Offertory: Envelopes & Cash $10,955.00 Mail-ins $1,880.00 Online $743.00 Weekday Spanish Mass $40.00 Other Collections and Contributions: Catholic University (2nd Collection) $494.00 St. Vincent de Paul $221.00 GA Bulletin $92.00 Youth Ministry $44.00 Assumption $6.00 Capital Campaign: $25.00 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Goal: $39,600.00 Total Pledged and Received: $39,642.00 Amount Received: $17,078.58 Over/(Under) Goal $42.00 Percentage of Goal Pledged: 100.11% Percentage of Goal Received: 43.13% Number of Donors: 172

My dear Parishioners,

Now that our Parish has a Social Justice Commission and

since we have a well defined explanation of its purpose, as

drawn up by Tiffany Harlow, Esq., its Chair, we need to ex-

amine more closely its operation. As in the case of the other

two commissions, Worship and Education/Formation, the

Social Justice Commission, while it consists of several mem-

bers, is not expected to represent the Parish in carrying out

the parish’s social justice mission. The Commission assists

us in focusing on the current social justice issues that con-

front our society and in taking action in their regard. The

pressing issues of race relations, immigration, human exploi-

tation, unemployment, homelessness and the destruction of

the environment, to name a few, must concern us all and, as

a Christian community, we are bound by Gospel mandate to

work for change. As Blessed Pope Paul VI said: “We are all

responsible for our times and for our brothers and sisters.”

There are many modes of encounter when we deal with sin-

ful social structures. Some may be able simply to pray; oth-

ers may blog or take advantage of other avenues of social

media; others my join social justice movements or peaceful

demonstrations; still others may lobby lawmakers for

change. In some instances, our Parish as a believing commu-

nity may, in a united way, take a public stance against some

form of injustice in our society. Hopefully, we will now be

able to look to our Social Justice Commission to challenge

and encourage us in this urgent effort to make the Kingdom

of God a greater reality in the lives of our sisters and broth-

ers, in our society and in our world.

—Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 10th, 2017

Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Parish News and Other Events

Our Parish Staff

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

The Knights of Peter Claver Council 301, will sponsor a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in

Wetumpka, Alabama on September 26, 2017. Interested? Call Ted Baldwin 404-762-3027, Elie Jones 404-344-9744 and/or Vernon Martin

404-344-7535 for detailed information.

Coming Event

Sep. 17: Installation of Officers of Altar Rosary Society and Women’s Society during 10am Mass Sep. 24: SPOTC Catechetical Sunday Sep. 27: Memorial of St. Vincent of Paul, Priest. Oct. 1: Respect Life Sunday

Nov. 1: Solemnity of All Saints - Holyday of Obligation Nov. 2: All Souls’ Day Nov. 5: Daylight Saving Time Ends—Revival this Week Nov. 11: Veterans Day

Warren Hayes Yvonne Fullen Johnny B. Strong Gwendolyn Kelly Sylvia Beal Mary Williams

Helen Grant Juanita Brooks Lynda Porcher Abriyn Ellison John Dalcour Helen Jones Catherine Goolsby Louise Todd Aaron Gallardo

Grady Belcher Larry Ruder Leila Glover Tonya Meyer Deacon Hilliard Lee, Jr. Dawata Jones Angela Morales

The Louisiana Culture Festival Committee in partnership with Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church brings the Louisiana Culture Festival to the metro Atlanta area. More information, check our website: www.louisianaculturefest.com. If you have additional questions, call (404) 838-3826.

Volunteers Needed to Tutor Refugee Children: Make a difference in the life of a newly arrived refugee family by volunteering to tutor. Tutors will work in small groups of refugee students (2-3) to help with homework, assist with studying and practice English. For more detailed information and to sign up, please contact Grace Kim at gkim@catholicchartiesatlanta.org or 404-452-0478.

The Capital Campaign 2017-2020 has started! Join our pastor and teams at the September events below. Bring your questions and concerns. Please RSVP to Ylonne Swails at ylonne1@bellsouth.net or (678)457-4410. Childcare is available; let us know when you RSVP. Sep. 10, 11:30am-1pm - Brunch, Parish Hall Sep. 19, 6-7:30pm - SW Atlanta, Home of Cynthia Spence Sep. 23, 10-11:30am - Pancake Breakfast, Spiritual Center Sep. 23, 6:30-8pm - Douglasville, Home of Efren & Alma Robles Please note: You will not be asked to make a pledge at these events.

UPDATE

Hurricane Harvey-Disaster

Relief Response

Hurricane Harvey brought devastation to Texas. Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) responds to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care. To help, please reach Catholic Charities by any of the following means: Catholic Charities USA Online: www.catholicharitiesusa.org Mail: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore MD 21297-1066 Phone: 800-919-9338 Text: CCUSADISASTER to 71777 Let us keep everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey in our prayers and …

THANK YOU.

23º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 10 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2017

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¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo

de la Cruz!

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7am y 1pm.

Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9am - 4:30pm.

P. Patrick Daugherty, CP: 404-696-6704 Ext. 11

Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704

Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968

Lectores: Yulma y Armando Delgado

Ministros de la Eucaristía: Antonia y Gonzalo Ramirez -

Maria y José Luis Hernandez

Guías: Roberto González, Juan Pacheco, Antonia

Pacheco, Verónica Cruz y Enrique Wences

Monaguillos: Kevin Ramirez - Eddie Coronado

En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús le da la autoridad de “aten y

desaten” otra vez. Esta vez no es sólo para Pedro, sino para

la Iglesia. Esta autoridad está asociada con la enseñanza,

pero también para reconciliación y con respecto a los

pecadores no arrepentidos.

Jesús nos dice, Si tu hermano peca contra ti, habla con él a

solas. Si te hace caso has salvado a tu hermano. Si el no

escucha, busca uno o dos testigos para volver a hablar con

él. Si todavía se niega a escuchar díselo a la Iglesia.

Detrás de estas afirmaciones está la noción de misericordia

y salvación. La conversión del pecador; la búsqueda de la

oveja perdida.

La última enseñanza de Jesús pone en relieve el valor de la

oración comunitaria. La oración de la fraternidad reunida,

dos o más de acuerdo con un solo corazón, es siempre

escuchado por el Padre y por lo tanto las peticiones que se

le presenten serán respondidas.

La razón de que esta oración comunitaria sea tan eficaz es

por que Jesús está especialmente presente en la comunidad,

y con ella se hace intercesor ante Dios.

El Padre nunca ha desoído las súplicas

de su Hijo obediente y fiel: “Padre, te

doy gracias porque me has escuchado.

Yo sé que tú me escuchas siempre”

(Jn 11,41-12). Y cuando le presenta

las suplicas de la comunidad que ora

con El, Dios acoge su intercesión

salvadora con atención. Participe de los eventos de septiembre. Por favor confirme

ylonne1@bellsouth.net o al (678) 457-4410.

Se brindará cuidado de niños, déjenos saber que lo

necesita cuándo confirme su asistencia (RSVP).

Sep. 10,11:30 am-1pm

Brunch (Desayuno-Almuerzo), Salón Parroquial

Sep. 19, 6-7: 30 pm

Casa de Cynthia Spence en SW Atlanta

Sep. 23, 10-11: 30 am

Desayuno de Panqueques, Centro Espiritual

Sep. 23, 6: 30-8pm

Casa de Efrén y Alma Robles en Douglasville

Tenga en cuenta que no se le pedirá que haga una

promesa durante estos eventos.

AYUDEMOS A LAS VICTIMAS DEL HURACÁN HARVEY: El huracán Harvey trajo devastación a Texas. Caridades Católicas USA (CCUSA) responde a las necesidades de emergencia inmedi-atamente. Brinda necesidades básicas tales como agua, alimen-tos, refugio y atención médica. Para ayudar a Texas, por favor, utilice cualquiera de los siguientes medios: Caridades Católicas Estados Unidos En línea: www.catholicharitiesusa.org Correo: Catholic Charities USA, CORREOS. Box 17066, Baltimore MD 21297-1066 Teléfono: 800-919-9338 Mensaje de Texto: CCUSADISASTER a 71777 Mantengamos a todos los afectados por el huracán Harvey en nuestras oraciones y … MUCHAS GRACIAS.