March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

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

Parish Information

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 Fifth 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

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

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

February 5, 2017

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 5th, 2017

Stewardship

T he Pastor’s Corner Mass Intentions for the Week of

February 5 - 11, 2017

Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish Monday, 7:30 am: The McCormack & Hynes Family: Kathianne Shea Tuesday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donor Thursday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donor Friday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donor Wednesday, 7:30 am & Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Day of Prayer for the African American Family

Sunday, February 5, 2017 OPEN HOUSE - Newly Renovated School Building 9:00a Choir Rehearsal - MR1 11:30a Youth & Children Religious Education Classes Monday, February 6 2:00p Legion of Mary - MR1 7p-9p Children & Youth Music and Singing - MR1 7:30p-9p English Classes - Spiritual Center Tuesday, February 7 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study– Spiritual Center Wednesday, February 8 7:00p Adult Religious Ed. ONLINE and Meeting - MR1 7:00p YAM - SC Dining Room Thursday, February 9 3:00m Bible Study - MR1 7:00p Hispanic Choir - Media Room Friday, February 10 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church Saturday, February 11 - World Day for the Sick 9:00a KPC 301 Monthly Meeting - Spiritual Center 6:00p ULTREYA - Spiritual Center

January 29, 2017 Total Offertory—$8,057.00

Needed: $12,000.00

Offertory:

Envelopes & Cash $5,935.00

Mail-ins $1,719.00

On Line $403.00

Other Collections and Contributions:

Religious Education of Youth $220.00

Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministries $30.00

Solemnity of Mary $25.00

Holy Christmas $25.00

Georgia Bulletin $23.00

Initial Offering $10.00

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for February

God of Mercy and Love We place our African American and African Families before You today. May we be proud of our history and never forget

those who paid a great price for our liberation. Bless us one by one and keep our hearts and minds fixed on higher ground.

Help us to live for you and not for ourselves, and may we cher-ish and proclaim the gift of life. … This we ask in the Precious Name of Jesus, our Savior and Blessed Assurance. Amen.

Holy Mary, Mother of Our Families, pray for us.

Excerpt from Prayer composed by FR. JIM GOODE, OFM,

who in 1989 founded this National Day of Prayer for the African

American and African Family.

Day of Prayer for the African American Family February 5, 2017

My dear Parishioners,

Last November we Catholics celebrated Black Catholic His-

tory Month. This month we join with people across the coun-

try in celebrating Black History Month and we begin by ob-

serving this Sunday as a day of Prayer for African American

and African Families, a tradition that reaches back 29 years.

It is significant that we begin this special month with a pray-

er for our African American and African Families; no matter

what their situation, they need the support of our prayers

because we live in—it’s no exaggeration to say —perilous

times, especially for minority peoples.

The special theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer is

“Stand for What You Believe In.” While African American

and African Families are urged to discuss among themselves

what they are willing to stand for, it would benefit all Chris-

tian families to do just that.

I hope we will be especially mindful of African American

and African Families of the Moslem faith. While the majori-

ty of American Moslems, over 5 million, have their family

roots in the Middle East, one quarter are African American

or African. Because of the current atmosphere of animosity

and even hatred toward the followers of Islam that emanates

from the highest governmental realms of our land, we all

must be prepared to support and defend our sisters and broth-

ers of that faith whatever their national origin. They, like

Christians and Jews, share a common belief in the one God

and Father of us all. They believe as we do that they are

children of that same God and as such enjoy a God-given

dignity and the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happi-

ness.”

Today, as never before, we all must be willing to “Stand for

What You Believe In.”

—Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 5th, 2017

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

Our Parish Staff

Fr. Ted Walsh, C.P. Warren Hayes

Yvonne Fullen June Rambo

Coming Events Feb 25: Permanent Diaconate Formation Program begins March1: Ash Wednesday March 5: Rite of Election March 12: Tribute Recital in honor of the late Dr. Alonzo Alexander III March 20: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary March 25: The Annunciation of the Lord March 26: Laetare Sunday

The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite

Georgia Catholics to the State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday,

February 21, 2017 from 8:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. The event is free,

but registration is required. To register for this event, please

visit http://archatl.com/events/2017catholic-day-capitol/. For

more information, please call 404-920-7340 or email

communications@archatl.com.

CATHOLIC DAY AT THE CAPITOL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Xavier University of Louisiana - Atlanta Area Alumni Chapter is holding its 8th Annual Jazz Bruch on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 1pm in the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. The

program features live music. Benefits will go to the XULA Annual as well as the scholarship program of

and more details, please contact Carolyn Beal at 404-349-2374.

Commitment Weekend—February 18-19, 2017

St. Paul of the Cross Goal: $39,600.00

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a unified appeal conducted each year in parishes and missions throughout the Archdio-cese of Atlanta. Although the Appeal seeks to raise dollars, it is not only about money. It also provides a time to reflect on

the investment of one’s time and God-given talents.

The money that individuals give provides programs, minis-tries and services that aid the Church throughout north and central Georgia. As Catholics, we are sent forth to carry the light of Christ into the world and to transform it. Your gifts to your parish and to the Archdiocese help to carry out this work.

Prayer for the Sick Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.

Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to

acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.

World Day of The Sick Saturday, February 11, 2017

The World Day of the Sick is a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church which was instituted on May 13,

1992 by Pope John Paul II.

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Our Confirmandi

Please check the bulletin board and meet our newly Confirmed Youth. They were confirmed last Sunday afternoon by

Archbishop Gregory.

“Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek the

Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.”

Psalm 105:3-4

QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 5 DE FEBRERO, 2017

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Lectores: Veronica y Humberto Ozuna

Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio - Maria

y Jorge Patiño

Guías: Roberto González, Juan Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco,

Enrique Wences y Verónica Cruz

Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez - Britny Cruz

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.

FIN DE SEMANA DEL COMPROMISO

18 Y 19 DE FEBRERO, 2017

Meta de San Pablo de la Cruz $ 39,600.00

La Campaña Anual del Arzobispo es una campaña unificada

que se realiza cada año en las parroquias y misiones en

toda la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta. Aunque la apelación busca

recaudar ayuda monetaria, no solo se trata de dinero.

También nos ayuda a reflexionar sobre La inversión de

nuestro tiempo y los talentos que Dios nos ha dado.

El dinero que cada uno provee proporciona programas,

ministerios y servicios que ayudan a la Iglesia en todo el

norte y el centro de Georgia. Como católicos, somos

enviados a llevar la luz de Cristo al mundo y a transformarla.

Los aportes a tu Parroquia y a la Arquidiócesis ayudan a

realizar este trabajo.

QUINTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Felicidades y que Dios Bendiga a

Nuestros Confirmandos

Por favor, revise el mural de anuncios al entrar a la

Iglesia y conozca nuestros nuevos Confirmandos.

Ellos recibieron el Sacramento de la Confirmación

el pasado domingo.

No hay mayor amor que el amor que Dios tiene por ti.

Que Él te bendiga ampliamente durante toda tu vida.

¡Felices los que respetan el derecho y practican la justicia en todo

tiempo! Acuerdate de mi, Señor, tú que amas a tu pueblo, que tu

visita traiga tu salvación. - Salmo 105:3-4

¡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.

Por favor preste Calendario del mes

de Febrero 2017 para información de las Misas

de los días Miércoles y Viernes durante el mes

de Febrero, o visite la página web de

Saint Paul of the Cross/Calendar.

P. Jerome McKenna, CP.: 304-280-3588

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

Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 304-280-3588