March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

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

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

Served by the Passionist Community

Founded in 1954

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. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

“… Stir into

Flame the Gift

of God…” 2 Timothy 1:6

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27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 2ND 2016

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, October 2, 2016 Respect Life Sunday

9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1 11:30a Youth & Children Religious Education Classes 11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Workroom Monday, October 3 2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1 7:30p-9:00p ESL Classes/ Clases de Ingle s - Spiritual Center Tuesday, October 4 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Adult Hispanic Catechesis - Spiritual Center 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study– Spiritual Center Wednesday, October 5 7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE and Meeting - MR1 7:30p Spanish Mass - SC Chapel Thursday, October 6 3:00p Bible Study - Meeting Room 1

7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center Friday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary 12:00p Mass & Exposition in Chapel until 6:00p 3:00p Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Benediction - Church Saturday, October 8 9:00a KPC 301 - Spiritual Center 10:00a Lectors Workshop - Church 12:00p Revival Choir Practice - Church 6:00p ULTREYA - MR1

Stewardship

October 2-8, 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish

Charles and Judy Manning: Passionist Missions †: Ms. Wanda Wallis

Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

T he Pastor’s Corner

Sept. 25, 2016: $8,487.00 Needed: $12,000.00

(Including Mail-in Contributions)

Offertory $6,647.00

Archdiocesan St. Vincent de Paul $900.00

Donations $400.00

Youth Religious Education Program $160.00

Votive Candles $39.00

Georgia Bulletin $23.00

Catholic University $10.00

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $900,000.00

Pledges received $626,699.00

Parish Sacrificial Contributions,

May Flower Breakfast Group $300.00

Youth Lemonade Sales: June-July $50.00

Dec. 2015—July 2016 $58,240.00

Total Amount received to date $577,967.80

Respect Life Sunday September 2, 2016

Moved by MERCY

We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been

shown to us. Pope Francis

My dear Parishioners,

Today, as we observe Respect Life Sunday, we are six Sun-

days away from national elections, and it is not too early to

begin, if we have not already done so, reflecting on the kind

of national leadership we want to have for the next four

years. That leadership includes most certainly the presiden-

cy but also the House and Senate and on down the line to

the local level. There is much to reflect on and pray over

during the coming weeks.

As Christians, we have a serious responsibility to participate

in the electoral process because, as Pope Francis has stated,

politics “is one of the highest forms of love, because it is in

the service of the common good.” While competing politi-

cians offer different notions of what the future should be,

Christian citizens should involve themselves in the political

process not primarily as partisans but as Christians. How do

we do so in this highly polarized society of ours? By allow-

ing, as Fr. Lawrence E. Mick puts it, “ the divine vision of

reality to influence our vote rather than ideology or self-

interest.” Prayer and discernment aid us in this, but fortu-

nately, we have been given two very practical guides: one is

the statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops titled Forming

Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, available online at

www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/

index.cfm. The other is based on the teachings of Pope

Francis on current issues: A Revolution of Tenderness: A

2016 Election Pope Francis Voter Guide which you can

download from http://popefrancis16.com/2016/03/17about.

The latter covers such topics as Life & Creation, Immigrants

& Refugees, The Environment, The Economy, Racial Jus-

tice, Global Peacemaking, and Religious Freedom. Today,

you will receive a flyer containing a précis of A Revolution

of Tenderness. Be sure to read it and then go online for the

full Voter Guide. You won’t regret it.

—Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 2ND 2016

Our Parish Staff

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

Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Coming Events:

Oct. 9: Hispanic Heritage Day - Dí a de la Herencia Hispana Oct. 20: Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross Oct. 22: Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Holy Spirit Monastery Oct. 23: Parish Celebration of St Paul of the Cross Oct. 23: After 10am Mass “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” Oct. 24: “Commission on the Laity Listening Session” at 6:30pm

Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Dec. 8, 2015 - Nov. 20, 2016

Pilgrimage to the Monastery

Join the St. Paul of the Cross Parish Pilgrimage to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, on Saturday, October 22, 8:00 am-5:30 pm. The day will consist of

Mass, Reconciliation, and a walk through the Jubilee Year of Mercy Holy Door to receive special indulgences. Cost is $30, which includes bus transportation and lunch. This

event is coordinated by Ultreya and is part of our parish-wide celebration of the Feast of St Paul of the

Cross. To register or for more information, contact Faye M. Smith, 404.376.5673 or YLonne Swails, 678.457.4410.

“It will be a Holy Year of Mercy” -Pope Francis

Commission on the Laity Listening Sessions The Passionist Province Commission on the Laity is holding two

listening sessions at our parish, the purpose: understanding and

sharing the Passionist charism or special gifts of service,

hospitality, and love.

Sunday, October 23, after the 10 am Mass and Reception

celebrating the Feast Day of St. Paul of the Cross

(Rectory Dining Room)

Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm (Meeting Room1)

Commission representative Fatima Lee will be visiting us for these

sessions with Faye M. Smith, also a Commission member. Please

try to attend one of the listening sessions. Your voice is important!

Anyone 18yrs or older interested in becoming an Acolyte at St. Paul, please contact Julius Gamble at 770-500-7552. We are having a Training and Schedule meeting on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 12pm in the Media Room.

Thank you to St. Paul of the Cross Church Family, for your prayers and generosity. We lost “stuff” but not our spirit and faith in God and mankind. Many thanks! Larry and Gwen Dunware - Baton Rogue, LA

Come and See – St. Joseph Seminary College Vocation Weekend Retreat For all Men 16 - 25 on November 4 - 6, 2016. Visit calledbychrist.com/come-see to register. If you have any more questions after visiting the website please contact: Office of Vocations, 404-920-7460.

Your parish chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul humbly asks for your support as we approach the season of giving. As in previous years, we will distribute Thanksgiving gift cards to needy families in our community. Please consider

sponsoring at least one family for a $30.00 donation. Envelopes are in the rear of the church. Please make your check

payable to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Thank you!

LA SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL LOCAL de nuestra parroquia

pide humildemente su apoyo al acercanos a la temporada de dar.

Al igual que en años anteriores, vamos a distribuir tarjetas de rega-

lo de Acción de Gracias a las familias necesitadas de nuestra

comunidad. Por favor considere patrocinar al menos una familia

con una donación de $ 30. Los sobres están en la parte de atrás

de la iglesia. Por favor haga su cheque a nombre de la

Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul. Muchas Gracias.

Parish News and Other Events

Revival Choir Practice Dates St. Paul Revival Choir will hold special practices for the revival on Saturday, Oct 8 from 12noon until 2:00pm and Saturday, Oct 15 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon. All choir members, former members and others are welcomed to participate. This Revival Choir, directed by Dr. Greg Nash, will sing on Sunday, November 6 at 10am Mass , Mon, Nov 7 and Tues., Nov 8 at 7pm.

27º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 2 DE OCTUBRE, 2016

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¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.

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): 347-819-5968

Lectores: Verónica y Humberto Ozuna

Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio - Maria y

Jorge Patiño

Guías: Roberto González, Verónica Cruz, Enrique Wences,

Antonia Pacheco y Juan O. Pacheco

Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez - Brigny Cruz

Talleres para Padres e Hijos

El Ministerio Hispano con el apoyo de voluntarios de la

parroquia esta presentando los siguientes talleres:

Costura: Viernes y Sábado 7:00pm

Tejido: Sábados 7:00pm

Música: Lunes 7:00pm

Canto: Lunes 8:00pm

Manualidades: Primer Domingo de cada mes a las 3:00pm.

VIGÉSIMO SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Tema: Las Obras de Misericordia Espirituales. El Papa Francisco nos ha invitado a vivir un Año de Gracia

reflexionando sobre la Divina Misericordia. Este Jubileo ha

comenzado el año pasado el día 8 de Diciembre y termina-

rá este año a fines de Noviembre con la festividad de Cristo

Rey del Universo. El camino a la salvación esta marcado por la misericordia, la

compasión, la solidaridad, la fraternidad. Es decir, el Amor

de Cristo, hecho realidad. Hoy quiero compartir la reflexión que nos trae el folleto

Misa Dominical, sobre las Obras de Misericordia Espiritu-

ales: 1. ENSEÑAR AL QUE NO SABE

La ciencia del sabio crece como un torrente (Sir 21,13).

Toda le gente acudía a él y les enseñaba (Mc 2,13). Acon-

sejar y dejarse aconsejar para discernir la verdad, compartir

para aprender unos de otros. Ante tales cometidos, lo más

urgente hoy es llevar a los hombres a descubrir su capaci-

dad de conocer la verdad y su anhelo de un sentido ultimo

y definitivo de la existencia (San Juan Pablo II). 2. DAR CONSEJO AL QUE LO NECESITA

La insolencia provoca conflictos, el sabio se deja aconsejar

(Pr 13,10). No os dejéis llamar maestros, porque uno solo

es vuestro maestro, el Mesías (Mt 23,10). ¿Entiendes lo que

estas leyendo? ¿Y cómo voy a entenderlo si nadie me guía?

(Hc 8,30-31). Dispuestos siempre para dar explicación a

todo el que os pida una razón de vuestra esperanza (1Pe

3,15). Hay que hacerlo con humildad, pensando solo en el

otro, sin dirigir ni crear dependencias que condicionen la

libertad. Aconsejar provocando las preguntas de fondo que

caracterizan el recorrido de la existencia humana: ¿quién

soy? ¿De dónde vengo y a dónde voy? ¿Por qué existe el

mal? ¿Qué hay después de esta vida? (Sn. Juan Pablo II). 3. CORREGIR AL QUE YERRA

Miseria y vergüenza a quien rechaza la advertencia, quien se

deja corregir se cubrirá de honor (Pr 13,18) sufrirán

pequeños castigos, recibirán grandes bienes (Sab 3,5).

Soportáis la prueba para vuestra corrección, porque Dios os

trata como a hijos, pues que padre no corrige a sus hijos

(Heb 12,7). No se puede corregir a una persona sin amor

ni caridad… (Mt 18,15-17) Si no lo hago con humildad,

me convierto en ciego (Papa Francisco). Muchas son la razones para que tomemos en cuenta la

importancia de vivir las obras de Misericordia Espirituales

como camino a la Vida eterna, en el Reino de Dios. La próxima semana continuaremos con otras obras de Mis-

ericordia Espirituales. Tratemos de reflexionar sobre estas

tres que hemos compartido.

P. Alberto, C.P.

Respetemos La Vida Septiembre 2, 2016

Movidos por la Misericordia

Estamos llamados a vivir de misericordia, porque a nosotros en primer lugar se nos

ha aplicado misericordia.

Papa Francisco

INFORMES: Bautismo: Comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-

9619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765.

Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la

Rectoría. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las

12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebración de la

Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario.

Presentación de los niños: Ofelia González 404-956-9789

Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco 770-823-1938

Quinceañeras: Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765 o

Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.