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January 1, 2017
Today, we commemorate the
divine motherhood of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. It is a day when we
reflect on what it means for Mary
to be the mother of God.
Through the Holy Spirit, God the
Father prepared Mary to be the
dwelling place where His Son and
His Spirit could dwell among
men. Christ’s birth was made
possible by Mary’s fiat, or
sanctioning of God’s plan with
her words, “Be it done to me
according to thy word”. Calling
Mary “Mother of God” is the highest
honor we can give to her.
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Page 2 Prayers/Intentions
Page 3 Liturgical Events
Page 4 Children and Youth
Page 5 Parish Life/Faith Formation
Page 6 Giving Opportunities
Page 7 En Español
Page 8 Em Português
Page 9 Parish Information
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Parish Offices Closed
Daily Mass - 9:00 am Only
Monday, January 2
No Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesday, January 3
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Solemnity of the Blessed virgin Mary
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SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
JANUARY 1, 2017
PRAYERS/INTENTIONS
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, January 2
9:00 am
Clifford Wesa ⁺
TUESDAY, January 3
7:30 am
Dave Williams ⁺
6:00 pm
Journey of Hope
WEDNESDAY, January 4
7:30 am
Billy & Pam Hudson
6:00 pm
Lourdes Alvarez
THURSDAY, January 5
7:30 am
Sandy Sands
6:00 pm
Patricia Castranio ⁺
FRIDAY, January 6
7:30 am
Bryan Swope ⁺
6:00 pm
Richard P. Cecere ⁺
SATURDAY, January 7
8:30 am
Art Ingebredtsen ⁺
5:30 pm
Mary Ann Wengerd ⁺
SUNDAY, January 8
7:00 am
Maria Santiago ⁺
8:30 am
People of the Parish
10:00 am Suzanne Mickler
11:30 am
Hartley Dewey ⁺
1:00 pm
Jorge Delgado ⁺
5:00 pm
Robert H. St. Onge ⁺
7:00 pm
Em Português
⁺ Deceased
To offer a Mass for a loved one,
please stop by the parish office to
check the schedule and pick up your
Mass Card. At any time, you are
invited to add your special
intentions to our Parish Book of
Intentions, which is located by the
tabernacle. During each Mass, we
pray for all intentions listed in our
book.
Readings of the Week
Sunday
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
Monday
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen,
Bishops and Doctors of the Church
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28
Tuesday
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34
Wednesday Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42
Thursday
Saint John Neumann, Bishop
1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51
Friday
Saint André Bessette, Religious
1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147: 12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28
or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38
Saturday
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b; Jn 2:1-11
Sunday
The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13;Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Holy Father's Prayer Intentions - January 2017
Christian Unity: That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching
by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and
by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity.
Priest Visits to Hospitals
If you would like to receive communion or sacraments from one of our
priests, please contact our parish office at 770-394-3896. Please provide
your name or the name of your family member along with the name and
phone number of the hospital.
Altar Flower Donations
To honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift of altar flowers, contact Pat
Barnard at 404-538-3151 or [email protected] You can also
donate online.
Our Parish Prays
For those who are sick:
Marie Caldwell, Marilynn Castana, Tanya Cauthen, Angela Dieffenbach,
Ray Egan, Jr., Neal Fuller, Stephen Galvin, Pete Hayes, Annie Horner,
Cathy Johnson, Jim Knocke, Kristen Lewis Kennedy, Teddy Knott,
Frank Lewandowski, Clem Lisi, The Lohman Family, Christy McCulla,
Rosemary Mondi, Ramiro Montenegro, Christopher Murad, Charles O’Neal,
Steve Pennaman, Lois Peterson, Frances Prosser, Jamie Ross, Leo Swan, and
Joanne Thomas.
For those who have died:
Ann Gillen (wife of Jim Gillen), Gabrielina “Gaby” Martinez (mother of Jairo
(Martha) Martinez) and Jo Ann Rieger (mother of Siobhan (John)
Finnegan)
JANUARY 1, 2017
SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
LITURGICAL EVENTS
Vow of Non-Violence
Today - following the 11:30 am Mass
Since 1968, New Year’s Day has been designated by the Catholic Church as
World Peace Day. In keeping with this tradition, Pax Christi Saint Jude will be
offering the annual Vow of Nonviolence immediately following the 11:30 am
Mass. The vow, offered annually at our parish for the past eleven years, is a
one-year commitment to bring the peace and nonviolence of Jesus into our
hearts and dwelling places. A copy of the vow can be at
www.judeatl.com/vow-of-non-violence Pax Christi invites everyone to the
Stapleton Center for light refreshments immediately after taking the vow.
Nocturnal Adoration
Friday, January 6
We invite you to participate in vigil prayer in the Church when our
Nocturnal Adoration Society meets the first Friday of each month. If you
find Adoration deepens your personal relationship with God, you are
welcome to join one of our society’s teams. Each team prays for one hour
between the hours of 9:00 pm on Friday until 8:00 am on Saturday. The
9:00 pm hour is in Portuguese and the 10:00 pm hour is in Spanish. The
prayers for all of the other hours are in English. Each month, teams move
forward one hour. Each hour can have different readings and prayers. For
more information, please contact Glen Smith at
[email protected] or 404-661-6864.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sundays - 10:00 am Mass
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (also known as CLOW) is a special way for
children to experience the Word of God in their own sacred space. It is
geared for children in K-3rd grades. Children are invited by the priest to be
dismissed to hear and reflect on the Word of God in language that is more
suited to their age. Adult and teen ministers read the Scripture, lead a
discussion on the readings and guide prayer intentions. We offer CLOW at the
10:00 am Mass during the school year. It resumes on Sunday, January 8.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
IS COMING TO OUR PARISH IN 2017
“A Holy Hour of adoration helps bring everlasting peace
to your soul and in your family.”
Saint Teresa of Kolkata
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A Christmas Gift for You!
At all Christmas Masses,
members of our Men’s
Mentoring group
distributed copies of
Resisting Happiness by
Matthew Kelly as a
Christmas gift. If you
were out of town and
did not receive a copy, we will have
the book available in the church
vestibule after all Masses this
weekend. Please take a copy. After
that date, any extra copies will be at
the parish office.
Have You Downloaded
Our Parish App?
Saint Jude has
launched our own app
for iPhone and
Android smart
phones. It is a great
resource by providing daily Mass
readings, Catholic news, a comprehensive list of prayers, convenient
prayer and Confession reminders,
our bulletins, a link to our full
calendar, free catholic podcasts,
writings and other catholic media
sources. You can now have catholic
content at your disposal all the time!
Have You Completed Your
Parish Census?
We are blessed
that you belong
to this amazing
community of
believers! To
become more fully engaged in the
life of our parish, please take just a
few minutes to complete your
parish record update.
Visit www.judeatl.com to fill out
and submit the form online or pick
up a paper form the in the church
vestibule. Thank you for letting us
get to know you better!
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JANUARY 1, 2017
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
EDGE Nights
Sundays - 6:00 pm
All middle school teens are invited
to our EDGE nights at 6:00 pm on
Sundays. EDGE resumes on Sunday,
January 8, with a movie night. A
parent meeting will follow at
7:30 pm to review planned events
for the spring.
For more information, please visit
www.saintjudeyouth.com/
edge.html or contact Jessica
Williams at 770-394-3896 ext. 521 or
[email protected]
Life Teen Life Nights
All high school teens are invited to
join us for the 5:00 pm Life Teen
Mass, for dinner and a Life Night
immediately after. Life Teen
resumes on Sunday, January 8, with
a movie night.
For more information, please visit
www.saintjudeyouth.com/lifeteen
or contact Caitlin Stuermer at
[email protected] or
770-394-3896 ext. 247.
Saint Jude Preschool
2017-18 Registration Begins on January 4
The Saint Jude Parish Preschool Registration for
2017-2018 begins on Friday, January 6. We provide a
nurturing, loving, Christian environment for our
Children ages 18 months through age 4. Our
structured classrooms are the setting for a curriculum
which begins with socialization and progresses to school readiness skills.
The program runs September to May from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Application forms will be available at www.judeatl.com/preschool or at the
parish office. Completed forms must be received by the following dates:
• Current students and their siblings - January 24, 2017
• New students - February 1, 2017
Priority is given in the following order: registered Saint Jude parishioners,
registered parishioners in other parishes, and the community-at-large.
An Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, with tours at 9:30 am,
10:00 am and 10:30 am. Come join us at the Open House to learn more about
our wonderful program. Please contact Angela Rahn at 678-252-5981 or
[email protected] to schedule your tour or if you have any questions.
Life Teen Goes Tubing at Stone Mountain
Sunday, January 15
All high school students are invited to a fun day of tubing at Stone
Mountain on Sunday, January 15. The cost per teen is $30. Visit
www.saintjudeyouth.com for additional information and to register.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
Sunday, January 22
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 as of January 1, 2017, are
invited to participate in the local level of competition for
the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.
The event will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 11:30 am
in the school gym. It is sponsored by our parish Knights of
Columbus Council #16513. Winners will advance to the
district competition in February. Last year more than
120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions.
Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental
consent. For more information or to register, please visit
www.judeatl.com/knightsfreethrow
Life Teen Retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors
NEW DATES - Friday, January 27 - Sunday, January 29
All high school juniors and seniors are invited to a retreat at Camp Ocoee on the
weekend of January 27-29. This special retreat will help your teen focus on
issues they face as they plan for college and young adulthood. There will also be
hiking, bonfires, Adoration, Mass and time to deepen friendships. The cost is
$200 per teen. Please register at www.saintjudeyouth.com/retreats.html
JANUARY 1, 2017
SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
PARISH LIFE/FAITH FORMATION
One Body Workshop
Saturday, January 7
The One Body Workshop returns to our
parish on Saturday, January 7, from 8:00 am 12:30 pm. This morning is designed to
educate, enlighten, and inspire a lifestyle of health, fitness, spirituality, and
mental peace to women of ALL ages.
Sessions include CycleBar spinning, yoga, body sculpting, nutrition,
managing menopause and more.
The cost per person is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Includes
breakfast. Register at www.judeatl.com/onebody
St. Teresa’s Circle Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, January 11
Calling all Saint Jude Moms! Please join us for St. Teresa's
Circle's (STC) January meeting on Wednesday, January 11
from 9:30 am-11:30 am in the Stapleton Center. This
month will be our "Spring Makeover Madness". We will
have a local hair stylist/makeup artist give tips and tricks
and perform makeovers to two STC moms who will be our
models! Childcare will be provided for morning meetings
with RSVP.
STC is a group for mothers which offers many opportunities to socialize
with other moms in the parish and participate in parish and community
outreach functions. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month,
alternating between morning and evening meetings. We host
numerous social events, as well as speakers pertaining to motherhood,
marriage and spiritual life. Please email us at [email protected] to be added
to our email list or with any questions.
Men’s Club Meeting
Monday, January 23
All men of the parish are cordially invited to the next Men's Club meeting on
Monday, January 23. We are honored to
have parishioner Fred Kalil as our guest
speaker. He currently serves as the
Sports Anchor at CBS46 News. His talk will draw from his
life experiences with sports, faith and fatherhood. The
meeting will start at 6:30 pm in the Ministry Hall with
socializing and dinner, followed by our guest speaker. We will also
review our calendar of events for the year and discuss opportunities for
you to get involved. Please also join us at the 6:00 pm Mass if your
schedule allows. The cost for dinner is $15 in advance and $20 at the
door. Sign up today at www.judeatl,com/mensclub
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ADULT
FAITH FORMATION
Oremus - Let Us Pray
Christmas Open House
Thursdays, January 12 - March 2
TODAY
-Sunday, December 18
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Room 233
Do you find
easy- to
2:00itpm
5:00 pm
pray? Is prayerRectory
an
integral part of your
day? Do you get
frustrated as you
struggle to calm your
mind or even to find a
few minutes to pray?
Oremus (Latin for Let Us Pray) leads
us into the essentials of an effective
and fruitful prayer life. Discover
how God speaks in the smallest of
encounters. Following Catholic
tradition and the wisdom of the
saints, Fr. Mark Toups presents
powerful lessons and
encouragement as we learn how to
express yourself to God in prayer
and how to hear His voice.
The cost is $15/person. Register at
www.judeatl.com/oremus
7 Secrets of the Eucharist
Saturdays, January 12 - February 11
9:30 am - 11:30 am - Room 115
Deeply based on the
Scriptures, the writings
of the Saints, and the
teachings of recent
Popes, this series
introduces you to the
"hidden" truths of the
Eucharist that have
always been embraced by
theologians, saints, and mystics. These
truths are made accessible by author
Vinny Flynn as he shows how each
reception of Holy Communion can be
a life-changing experience. Rekindle
the "Eucharistic amazement" called for
by Pope John Paul II with a new,
personal "Emmaus" experience, again
and again.
The cost is $15/person. Register at
www.judeatl.com/7secrets
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Parishioner Verification
Parishioners often ask the pastor to
verify that they are an “active”
parishioner and/or practicing
Catholic. This request comes up in
many circumstances such as:
•Certification as godparents and
sponsors for Baptisms and
Confirmation
•Active parishioner tuition rates for
Catholic schools
•Marriage/Baptism preparation
•Enrolling children in PSR programs
•Scheduling of the facilities for
services such as Baptisms,
weddings, or other receptions.
Parishioner verification is
accomplished by the pastor looking
equally at four criteria:
•Regular Mass attendance
•An up-to-date parish registration on
file
•Regular involvement in our parish
ministries
•Regular financial support of the
parish
Please send all parish verification
forms to the parish office and allow a
January is Respect Life Month
On Sunday, January 22, our nation will
mark the 44th anniversary of Roe v.
Wade, the Supreme Court decision that
made abortion legal throughout the
United States. Because January 22
falls on a Sunday this year, the
observance for 2017 is Monday,
January 23. It is a day of prayer for the
legal protection of unborn children.
Please check our bulletin, our website,
the Archdiocese website at
www.archatl.com and the USCCB
website at www.usccb.org
for information on prayer resources,
activities and events.
Pray for Vocations!
Take home the Elijah Cup for a week and
pray that men and women hear and
respond generously to the Lord’s call to
the priesthood, diaconate, and religious
life. To sign up for the Elijah Cup, please
visit www.judeatl.com/elijah
JANUARY 1, 2017
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Special Second Collection - Catholic Charities
Thank You for Your Donations of $8,388
At all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses, we had a special
second collection for Catholic Charities Atlanta. Last year, Catholic
Charities served nearly 16,000 families and individuals facing financial
difficulties. Thanks to your generosity, we collected $8,388. Your gift to
Catholic Charities will allow them to continue to share the gift of hope this
Christmas season to those in need.
Stewardship Renewal 2017
Making a financial pledge to your parish each year is an
outward sign of your life as a good steward of God's gifts. Our
Father asks us to live in community with each other, helping to
support and bring each other to full lives as disciples of Christ.
You can still drop your 2017 pledge card in the offertory basket
or online at www.judeatl.com/renewal2017 We are all so
blessed to be part of Saint Jude Parish!
Christmas Poinsettias
Thank You for Your Gifts
The beautiful poinsettias that adorn our altar this season
have been made possible by you. Thank you to all who
made donations in honor or memory of loved ones.
Names have been published on the displays in the church
vestibule and on our website at www.judeatl.com/
poinsettia-donations
Monthly Second Collection for SVdP
After All Masses - Weekend of January 7-8
On the second weekend of each month, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
Members will be at the church doors to collect donations for our local
chapter. You can give directly to those members or you can set up an
online giving schedule on our website. Please make checks payable to St.
Vincent de Paul. Thank you!
OUR PARISH OFFERTORY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016
For the week ending December 25, 2016
This Week
Year to Date
Total Weekly
Collections
Total Weekly
Budget
Over/Under
Budget
$98,114
$85,034
$13,080
$1,506,149
$1,436,170
$69,979
JANUARY 1, 2017
LA SOLEMNIDAD DE LA SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARÍA
INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
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Ministerio Hispano
Misa Dominical 1:00 pm
Fr. Roberto Suárez: 678-252-5669 ó
[email protected]
María E. Allen: 770-394-3896 ó
[email protected]
CONFESIONES: Martes: 6:30 pm a 7:00 pm
Hoy, la Iglesia contempla agradecida la maternidad de la Madre de Dios,
modelo de su propia maternidad para con todos nosotros. Lucas nos
presenta el “encuentro” de los pastores “con el Niño”, el cual está
acompañado de María, su Madre, y de José. Se nos señala aquí un primer
fruto del “encuentro” con Cristo: «Todos los que lo oyeron se
maravillaban» (Lc 2,18). Hemos de pedir la gracia de saber suscitar este
“maravillamiento”, esta admiración en aquellos a quienes anunciamos el
Evangelio. Hay todavía un segundo fruto de este encuentro: «Los pastores
se volvieron glorificando y alabando a Dios por todo lo que habían oído y
visto» (Lc 2,20). La adoración del Niño les llena el corazón de entusiasmo
por comunicar lo que han visto y oído, y la comunicación de lo que han
visto y oído los conduce hasta la plegaria de alabanza y de acción de
gracias, a la glorificación del Señor.
Propositos para el Año Nuevo
1. Vive y practica tu Fe, vívela con alegría y experimenta el cambio con la
gracia de Dios.
2. Trata de llevar, al menos, a una persona de poca fe a la Iglesia y ayuda
a su conversión y ¿por qué no?, a lo mejor estarías ayudando también
a tu propia conversión.
3. Intégrate a una misión evangelizadora o un grupo de la Iglesia.
4. Planta algunas semillas de fe especialmente entre tus amigos y familiares.
5. Conviértete en un buen Administrador de tu propia vida.
6. Se disciplinado y organizado para que puedas administrar sabiamente
los dones que Dios te ha dado para vivir tu vida en plenitud.
7. Ayuda a personas necesitadas, practicando obras de caridad, sobre
todo a las personas necesitadas de afectos, recuerda que también son
tus hermanos. Organiza, con amigos o hermanos de fe, visitas
periódicas a ancianatos y hospitales, llevándoles la lectura del
Evangelio del día y ¿por qué no, la celebración de la Palabra?
8. Confiésate y empieza de Nuevo.
9. Procura trabajar por tu progreso Espiritual, asistiendo a Retiros o
Estudios Bíblicos.
10. Mantén vivo siempre en tus pensamientos la idea de que eres un
servidor de los demás.
Adoracion Nocturna
“Vengan a mi los que esten cansado y
agobiados que Yo los aliviare,
dice el Señor.”
Este Viernes 6 de Enero tendremos la
Adoracion toda la noche, pero en Español
sera de 10:00 pm a 11:00 pm.
Sacramentos
Bautizos: Llamar a la oficina para
reservar la fecha. Preparación: Primer
sábado del mes 4:00 pm - Salón C
Matrimonios: Hablar con el sacerdote
seis meses antes de la fecha planeada.
Inés Umaña 678-634-3629
Actividades
Rosario: Domingos después de Misa en
la Gruta de Ntra. Sra. de Guadalupe.
Aida Ayala 404-213-8684
Adoración Nocturna Parroquial: Primer
viernes del mes, a las 10:00 pm en La
Capilla de Adoración
Misa de Quinceañeras: Hablar con el
sacerdote seis meses antes de la fecha.
Erika Andrade 678-283-7938
Renovación Carismática: Jueves 7:00 pm
Heriberta Cisneros 678-508-0971
Presentaciones: Para la bendición durante
la Misa, hablar con el sacerdote una semana
antes de la fecha.
Movimiento de Schoenstatt:
Julia Grimaldo 678-793-1791
Evangelización y Redes Sociales:
Diana C. Martinez 404-272-8982
Talleres de Oración y Vida:
Beatriz Martinez 404-553 -3097
Ministerios
Catequesis-RICA:
Cielo Pava 786-454-7321
Coro: Jerry Landeo 770-310-9383
Concejo Pastoral:
Gustavo Adolfo Romero 404-514-4383
Bautizos: Carlos Marroquín 571-3791348
Lectores: Milagros Jacome 470-219-2446
Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión:
Martha Martinez 678-448-7077
Servidores del Altar:
José Dolores Gallegos 678-330-7442
Sacristía:
Magdalena Navarrete 404-643-0464
Ujieres: Perla Nuñez 404-483-3410 ó
Orbelin Montufar 770-899-8561
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SOLENIDADE DE SANTA MARIA, MÃE DE DEU
CLERO
Padre João Gualberto R. Silva
ext. 259
[email protected]
MISSAS
Domingos às 7:00 pm
e às primeiras Sextas-feiras de cada
mês às 8:00 pm
CONFISSõES
Quartas-feiras das 6:00pm às
7:00pm e Domingos das 5:30 pm
ás 6:30 pm Favor agendar
previamente com o padre João
Ministérios e
Responsáveis
Catequese:
Edna Fogaça: 678-689-7787
Escola da Fé:
Rosana Szvarca: 404-795-1445
Liturgia:
Leidiane Coelho: 404-219-3964
Ministros da Eucaristia:
Galdino Guimarães: 404-579-1346
Preparação para o Batismo:
João e Karla Doná 678-640-9362
Preparação para Adultos (RICA):
Gilberto Szvarca 404-795-1445
Grupos de Oração
Água Viva:
Segundas-feiras às 7:40 pm na Igreja
São Judas.
Maria Souza: 404-740-2550
NS Aparecida:
Segundas-feiras às 8:00 pm na região
de Marietta.
Claudio Mendes: 770-256-2886
Divina Misericórdia:
Segundas-feiras às 7:30 pm na região
de Alpharetta.
Cristiane Iglesias: 404-543-2169
Apostolado da Oração:
Toda primeira sexta-feira de cada
mês, às 7:00 pm (na igreja)
Nilda Rabelo: 770-771-1730
JANUARY 1, 2017
INFORMAÇÕES EM PORTUGUÊS
Solenidade de Maria Santíssima, Mãe de Deus e Dia Mundial da Paz
Desde antes de dar seu Filho à luz,
Maria foi chamada por Santa
Isabel a "mãe de meu Senhor"
(Lc 1, 43). E os evangelistas, por
sua vez, não se envergonham de
referir-nos o que a respeito de
Cristo pensavam os nazarenos:
afinal, não era Maria sua mãe?
(cf. Mt 13, 55). Com efeito, a "mãe de Jesus" (cf. Jo 2, 1; 19, 25), como
carinhosamente lhe chama o discípulo a cujos cuidados seria confiada
(cf. Jo 19, 26s), é sempre mencionada por sua relação Àquele que "ela
concebeu do Espírito Santo como homem e que se tornou
verdadeiramente seu Filho segundo a carne" (CIC, § 495). Ora, quem é
esse Filho, que é esse fruto bendito senão o própria a segunda Pessoa da
Santíssima Trindade, o Filho eterno a quem o Pai, gerando-o desde
sempre, transmite tudo o que é, tudo o que tem?
Sob o olhar da fé podemos descobrir aqui a belíssima conveniência dessa
maternidade divina, em razão da qual quis o próprio Deus cumular de
graças e enriquecer com uma santidade singular aquela que escolhera
para dar à luz o Redentor. É esta, pois, uma verdade atestada já por São
Paulo: "[...] quando veio a plenitude dos tempos, Deus enviou Seu Filho,
que nasceu de uma mulher" (Gl 4, 4): pois do mesmo modo como da
substância de Adão Eva fora formada, ainda virgem e sem pecado, assim
também o Cristo haveria de tomar parte na carne imaculada de Maria,
toda pura e sempre intacta. Eis a justiça, eis a sabedoria com que Deus,
servindo-se dos mesmos instrumentos pelos quais a serpente fê-lo ruir,
reergue o gênero humano sobre a humildade da nova Eva!
Indefectivelmente fiel à fé recebida dos Apóstolos, a Igreja nunca temeu
confessar que Maria é, de fato, Mãe de Deus (Theotókos). Não porque o
Verbo divino, ao fazer-se carne, tenha nela tido origem, mas porque dela
recebeu o santo corpo pelo qual operou a obra da nossa salvação; não
porque a Virgem Deípara tenha gerado a natureza divina, mas porque
deu à luz Cristo, verdadeiro Deus. Mãe de Deus, mãe de Nosso Senhor,
mãe da Cabeça da Igreja: devido a esta grande e amável dignidade, não
pode a Virgem Maria deixar de ser também mãe dos membros de Cristo,
mãe nossa, à cuja proteção devemos recorrer. Mãe de Cristo Rei; rainha,
portanto, dos homens e dos anjos. Mão do Divino Mediador; mediadora,
portanto, para todos os que desejam ir a Jesus e, por meio dele, ao Pai
celeste.
Consagremos o ano que hoje começa aos cuidados desta Mãe admirável.
Que ela, pondo-nos sob a proteção de seu manto maternal, nos preserve
do pecado, nos ajude a vencer as tentações, nos dê força de vontade para
querermos ser santos. Que ela nos faça perseverar, firmes e constantes,
no serviço ao Senhor até o dia de nossa morte, por mais duro e áspero
que seja o caminho. Que ao longo deste novo ano possamos associar-nos
às dores da Mãe de Deus, a fim de um dia participarmos, ao seu lado, das
alegrias que a sua divina maternidade conquistou para todos os
redimidos pelo sangue de Cristo! ( Padre Paulo Ricardo)
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SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
PARISH INFORMATION
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mondays from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the Spiritual Life Center.
Anointing of the Sick
First Monday of the month immediately after the 6:00 pm daily Mass or by
appointment.
Ave Maria Shop
Open after all Sunday Masses. Please email [email protected]
to schedule a weekday visit.
Baptismal Preparation
A parent preparation class for all children under 7 years of age is held on the
3rd Sunday of the month in the Ministry Building Library from 3:00 pm to
4:30 pm.
Crisis Pregnancy Center Hotline
Any woman who is pregnant and needs support can contact the Pregnancy Aid
Clinic: 404-763-HELP (4357).
Eucharistic Adoration
Tuesdays from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm during the school year in the Church.
Lost and Found
Located in the Ushers Room. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity
on the last Thursday of the month.
Marriage Preparation
Contact a parish priest or deacon at least six months in advance of your
planned wedding date for required marriage preparation.
Ministry to the Sick
Priests or lay ministers bring communion to parishioners on weekdays. Lay
ministers visit the home-bound on Sundays. Please call Chris G. at
770-394-3896 ext. 257 to schedule a visit.
Nursery
Open during the 8:30 am & 10:00 am Masses on Sundays in Rooms B & C
during the school year. Children age 3 months to 4 years are welcome.
Nocturnal Adoration
On the first Friday of the month, from 9:00 pm to Saturday at 7:00 am in the
Church.
Rosary
Weekdays after the 6:00 pm Mass.
St. Vincent de Paul
Any parishioner in need of financial assistance can contact St. Vincent de Paul
at 678-990-2969. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am -3:00 pm
and Saturday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lighthouse catholic media kiosk
Located in church vestibule
New Year’s Resolutions?
The Kiosk is here to help you with your resolution to
know and live your faith better in 2017! Check out the
new offerings on Faith, Family, and Prayer!
JANUARY 1, 2017
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:30 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am,
10:00 am, 11:30am,
1:00 pm en Español,
5:00 pm (Life Teen) and
7:00 pm em Português
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am & 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Wednesday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm
or anytime by appointment
Ministry Leader Contact List
www.judeatl.com/ministryleaders
PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Corbett, Pastor
770-394-3896 ext. 226
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Roberto Suárez
770-394-3896 ext. 239
[email protected]
Rev. João Gualberto
770-394-3896 ext. 259
[email protected]
PERMANENT DEACONS
Rev. Mr. Ray F. Egan
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Gary Schantz
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. James A. Tramonte
[email protected]
7171 Glenridge Drive
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-394-3896
Fax: 770-415-3567
www.judeatl.com
Office Hours - Monday-Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
St. Jude School
770-394-2880 www.saintjude.net
St. Jude Preschool
678-252-5981
www.judeatl.com/preschool
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