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 (English) Wednesday 7:30 pm & Friday 8:00 pm: Misa en Espan ol 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, 3:00pm

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

Youth & Children Religious Education: 404-696-4874 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

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

Rev. Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P. Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon (Retired)

Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2019

Ellos vieron al niño con María, su madre, y

postrándose, lo adoraron.

Mateo 2:11

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SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6TH, 2019

January 6-12, 2019

The Pastor’s Corner

Stewardship

Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish 1:00 pm: Miembros de la Iglesia Monday 7:30 am: Intention of Donor Tuesday, 7:30 am: Intention of Donor Wednesday, 7:30 am: Lynda Porcher (req. James Porcher) Thursday, 7:30 AM: Arsenia Cortez †

(req. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P.) Friday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donor Saturday, 4:30 pm: Aaron Hayden Brooks † (req. Mary Ann Brooks)

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019

9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1 9:15a Rosary led by Julius Gamble (Next Sun.: Bettye Harlow) 11:15a-12:30p English Classes - Media Room 11:30a Youth & Children Religious Ed. - School 11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Spiritual Center Monday, January 7 2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1 7:30-9p English Classes - Media Room Tuesday, January 8 10:00a Jolly Bunch - SC 3:00p Prayer Group Meeting - Media Room 7:00p Pastoral Council - MR1 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study– Spiritual Center Wednesday, January 9 7:00p YAM - MR 7:30p Mass in Spanish - SC 8:00p Cursillo - MR1 Thursday, January 10 3:00p Bible Study - MR1 7:00p Hispanic Choir - Church 7:30p RCIA in Spanish - MR1 Friday, January 11 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Mass in Spanish - Church Saturday, January 12 10:00a Archdiocese of Atlanta Diversity Committee - MR 10:00a Worship Commission - Rectory Dining Room 10:30a Xavier Chapter - MR1 3p-9p ULTREYA - DLH

December 30, 2018 Total Offering $9,347.00 Needed: $12,000.00

Offertory: Sunday Envelopes and Cash $7,871.00 Online $993.00 Mail-ins $483.00 Other Collections and Contributions: Capital Campaign $2,521.00 Debt Reduction $207.00 Holy Christmas $180.00 Votive Candles $104.50 Initial Offering $100.00 Solemnity of Mary $90.00 Catholic Charities $60.00 St. Vincent de Paul (Local—On-line) $15.00 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Goal: $38,800.00 Amount Received: $26,529.00 Percentage of Goal Pledged: 96.14% Percentage of Goal Received: 68.37% Number of Donors: 151

My dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord Jesus with Matthew’s dramatic gospel account of the visit of magi from the east to the Child Jesus in Bethlehem. Of the synoptic Gospels, Mark doesn’t even speak of the birth of Jesus, and Luke reveals much about this momentous Event, including the visit of the shepherds to the cave in Bethlehem, but only Matthew tells the story of the visit of the strangers from the east bearing gifts for the Divine Child. The word “epiphany” signifies a sudden recognition of something that had previously evaded us. When we speak of the visit of the magi to the Christ Child as an epiphany, it signifies the manifestation of Jesus to the world beyond Judaism, with its implication that Jesus came as savior of everyone in the world. There are so many fascinating aspects of this story, each with its own message. I would like to mention just one: the magi were seekers who overcame, with God’s help, every obstacle in order to reach their goal: the hardship of a long and treacherous journey, the disappearance of the star when they entered Herod’s court, the cunning attempted manipu-lation by that jealous king. But their persistence was finally rewarded when they arrived at the simple home of the Holy Family and presented their gifts to the Divine Child. Like the magi, we are all journeyers, seeking Christ, each bearing the gift of self. Where will we find him this year of 2019; in contemplation, yes, in the Eucharist, most assuredly, in our neighbor, let us hope so! Have a blessed New Year, filled with “epiphanies”! —Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Ben Lynch Gwendolyn Kelly Mary Williams Lynda Porcher Helen Jones Catherine Goolsby Grady Belcher

Leila Glover Bernese Meyer Angela Morales Josie Johnson Vivian Lee Billie Rosendall Eleanor Kimbrough Humberto Palacio Phyllis Dews Cande Jones Armstrong Clement Lisi

Eric Johnson Anita Jeanne Dolores Walker

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

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

Coming Events

Jan. 13: Baptism of the Lord Jan 19: 1:00 pm MLK, Jr. Eucharistic Celebration at Shrine of Immaculate Conception Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day– Parish Office Closed Jan. 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Feb. 2: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Parish News and Other Events Our Condolences...

To Joyce McBee on the loss of her beloved mother, Mrs. Evelyn Gross,

who passed from this life on Monday, December 31st, 2018. Her funeral will be

held on January 10, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

May God grant Joyce and family the strength they need to cope with the loss

of their loved one. Let us keep them all in our prayers.

Our Parish Staff

The Children's Breakfast Ministry is looking for volunteers for the months of March, and May. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jessica Darensbourg at 404-502-0233. At Saint Paul of the Cross website, not only can you check the calendar, donate online, get the latest updates on the Capital Campaign (2017-2020) but you can find past and current bulletins and help Saint Paul save paper, toner, energy, etc. If you need help on how to navigate through our website just come to the office and we will gladly guide you.

2019 MLK Jr. Celebration Week:

“Service and Sips” Young Adult Service Opportunity

2:00 PM | Sunday, January 13, 2019 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Eucharistic Celebration 1:00 PM | Saturday, January 19, 2019

Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Principal Celebrant – Archbishop Gregory Youth Celebration

3:00 PM | Sunday, January 20, 2019 St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

Guests to all events are invited to bring

canned goods, clothing or cleaning products for donation to the Society of

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia.

For more information contact Ashley Morris at 404-920-7586 or

amorris@archatl.com

SOLEMNIDAD DE LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR 6 DE ENERO DE 2019

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¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!

Anuncios parroquiales y Otros

Lectores: Antonia y Gonzalo Ramirez

Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio –

Edith and Enrique Wences

Guías: Roberto Gonzalez - Veronica Cruz – Antonia

Pacheco - Enrique Wences

Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez – Jaqueline Cienfuegos

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7am y 1pm. Miércoles, 7:30pm - Centro Espiritual Viernes, 8:00pm - Iglesia Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9am - 4:00pm. P. Patrick Daugherty, CP: 404-696-6704 Ext. 11 Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704 Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 347-819-5968

INFORMES:

BAUTISMOS: Alma Robles 678-717-9619

Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765

Maria Hernandez 404-291-5631 Fechas para Enero 2019:

Preparación: Domingo 13 de Enero 2-4p

Bautismo: Sábado 26 de Enero 11am

QUINCEAÑERAS: Yulma Delgado 770-557-5073

PRESENTACIONES: Ofelia Gonzalez 404-956-9789

La Epifanía del Señor

Los Reyes Magos son algunos de los personajes más miste-

riosos e intrigantes de todas las escrituras. No sabemos su

lugar de origen ni cuánto tiempo viajaron para encontrar al

niño Jesús o lo que les sucedió cuando regresaron a su

tierra natal. Sin embargo, dos mil años después, su viaje ha

llegado a simbolizar una profunda verdad de la existencia

humana: los seres humanos buscan sabiduría y significado y

tienen un profundo deseo por la verdad. Según la tradición,

los nombres de los Magos en griego eran Melchor, Gaspar y

Baltazar. Mateo dice que la interrogante que agitó los

corazones de estas misteriosas y sabias figuras es, "¿Dónde

está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer?"

Partieron en un largo viaje hacia la verdad guiados por una

estrella. Al final de su búsqueda, descubrieron que esta

verdad tiene una cara y un nombre: Él es Emmanuel,

el Salvador, Jesús el Señor.

La descripción de Mateo sobre el descubrimiento del Niño

Jesús por parte de los magos es conmovedora: "Estaban llenos

de alegría al ver la estrella, y al entrar en la casa vieron al

niño con María, su madre. Se postraron y le hicieron home-

naje”. A pesar de lo que podríamos asumir como su conoci-

miento del mundo y sus dificultades, estaban abiertos a la

alegría, a ser tomados y confrontados ante su origen. Sus

propios estatus y poderes principescos no les impedían

reconocer al Rey de la creación e inclinarse humildemente

en adoración ante Él.

Todos los días tenemos que ocuparnos de los asuntos y las

cosas de la vida y, a veces, podemos sentir que estamos

vagando en la oscuridad como los Reyes Magos. Sin embargo,

la luz de la fe nos guía cada año mientras regresamos al

pesebre para ver nuevamente la verdad que hay en la cuna

que tenemos ante nosotros. La manifestación de lo divino y

la verdad del amor de Dios por nosotros.

P. Patricio, C.P.

Ministros El 13 de Enero 2019 Promesa de Proteger. Promesa de Sanar Queremos ayudarte a recuperar tu vida.

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

Para reportar abuso por parte del personal de la iglesia:

Línea Directa de Informes de 24 Horas de la

Arquidiócesis de Atlanta: 888-437-0764

Preparación de Quinceañeras: La preparación

será el día Sábado 2 de Marzo de 2019, desde

las 9:00 am hasta las 2pm, en el Meeting

Room1. Si tiene preguntas acerca de la prepara-

ción, llame a Yulma Delgado al 770-557-5073.

Felicitaciones a Daniel Hernandez, por la celebración

de su Bautismo el día Sábado 29 de Diciembre de

2018, en San Pablo de la Cruz.

Vigilia de Hombres, 18 de Enero. Tienes una cita con el

Señor en el Centro Espiritual de San Pablo de la Cruz el

día 18 de enero a las 6:30 pm. Acompañanos y trae a un

amigo a los pies del Maestro, te esperamos.