March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

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

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

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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

Served by the Passionist Community

Founded in 1954

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 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

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 31st, 2016

“… No prophet is accepted

in his own native place…”

Luke 4:24

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST, 2016

Stewardship

T he Pastor’s Corner

January 31 - February 6, 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish Monday, 7:30 am: Charles T. Mannng † (req. Passionist Mission Office) Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donors First Friday 12:00 pm: Intention of the Donor Wednesday, 7:30 am, & Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, January 31, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00a English Mass - Children’s Mass 11:30a Religious Education - School 12:00p Edu. Formation Comm. - Rectory Dining Room 12:30p Call Meeting Stewardship - Spiritual Center Monday, February 1 - National Day of Prayer for African American and African Families 2:00p Legion of Mary - Spiritual Center 7:30p English Classes - School 7:30p Hispanic Marriage Preparation - Spiritual Center Tuesday, February 2 - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center Wednesday, February 3 7:00p Adult Religious Education ONLINE 7:00p Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30p Spanish Mass—Spiritual Center Chapel Thursday, February 4 3:00p Bible Study - Spiritual Center 7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center 7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church Friday, February 5 12:00p Mass & Exposition in Chapel until 6:00p 3p Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Benediction—Church Saturday, February 6 Blessing of the Throats 9:00a Communion Service 10:30a Worship Commission—Rectory Dining Room

Jan. 24+th: $5,833.00 Needed: $12,000.00 (Including Mail-in Contributions) Offertory $5,578.00 Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry - 2nd coll. $386.00 Georgia Bulletin $138.00 Religious Education Program $60.00 Lector Workbook $10.00 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $900,000.00 Pledges Received $626,699.00 Parishioner Sacrificial Contributions: Dec. 20, 2015 $5,450.00 Dec. 27, 2015 $5,670.00 Jan. 03, 2016 $9,572.00 Jan. 11, 2016 $2,170.00 Jan. 17, 2016 $1,105.00 Jan. 24, 2016 $220.00 Non-parishioner Contributions: $3,300.00 Sacrificial Contributions Sub-total to date: $27,487.00 Total Payments Received to Date: $547,214.80

Capital Campaign Contributions may be made up to the end of June 2016.

Ash Wednesday February 10th, 2016

Service Schedule:

7:30am English Mass 12:00 noon English Mass 7:30pm Bilingual Mass

My dear Parishioners,

This past Friday evening I concelebrated a Mass of Thanks-

giving at St. Thomas More Parish in Decatur, marking the

retirement of its pastor of the past 13 years, Monsignor Paul

Fogarty. The principal celebrant and homilist was Arch-

bishop Gregory. A large number of priests attended and the

sanctuary overflowed with parishioners present and past,

many coming from other parishes previously served by

Monsignor Paul over the past 49 years of his priesthood.

The first reading was proclaimed by his nephew and godson

from Ireland. Sitting with him in the first row were Mon-

signor’s niece and husband also from Ireland who surprised

him by showing up unexpectedly. It was a grand celebration

and a fitting tribute to one of the priestly pillars of the Arch-

diocese.

In miles, St. Thomas More is not terribly far from St. Paul of

the Cross, 12 or 13 at most. But on Friday afternoon — I

left early by my calculations, took the shorter and more di-

rect route and still missed the dinner, arriving barely 15

minutes before the Mass at 6:00 o’clock. I should have

known better; stowed a power bar and bottle of water in the

door pocket and left at noon! Inching through the center of

town toward I-75 South for what seemed to be an eternity, I

marveled at the patience and courtesy of so many drivers

who apparently endure this every day of the week. While

the media focuses our attention on the wild ones and the

accidents, there has to be a lot of decency —sanctity, if you

will — bound up in those traffic lines. City traffic is a lot

like life. Deal with it and, hopefully, at the end of the jour-

ney, a really great party! —Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 31ST, 2016

Our Parish Staff

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan. 30th-32nd: AAA Commitment Weekend, Feb. 1st: Day of Prayer for African American and African Families Feb. 10th: Ash Wednesday Feb 14th: First Sunday of Lent - Rite of the Election Mar. 19th: Solemnity of Saint Joseph Mar. 20th: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mar. 24th-26th: Sacred Triduum Mar. 27th: Easter Sunday

Our Sick, Homebound and hospitalized

Mary Williams Philip Wiltz Leslie Collins Grace Hinds Daisy Barhams Mary Wiggins Jeanie Sadler Marynell Brooks Myrna Yancey

William Leggett Martha Barnes William Crowder Matthew Catel Jean Ashe Alfreda Yancey Janelle Todd Bryan Medina Delores Green

Pauline Pitts Merlin Todd Walter Longino Bobby Morales Joyce McBee Richard, Ryan, Jr. Michael Nyaguze Charles Prejan III

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

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

A R C H B I S H O P ’ S A N N U A L A P P E A L 2 0 1 6

The time for the 2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal pledges had arrived. Commitment this weekend January 30-31. The goal set for St. Paul of the Cross is $37,100.00. To be able to exceed this goal, it is very important that we fulfill our pledges. Once the pledge pay-ments have surpassed our goal, all of the additional funds are returned to our parish for use in our own ministries. THIS YEAR LET US MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO EXCEED OUR GOAL. El compromiso de la Campaña Anual 2016 del Arzobispo comienza hoy. El objetivo fijado para San Pablo de la Cruz es de $37,100.00. Para poder superar esta meta, es muy importante que los compromisos que nos fijemos se cum-plan en su totalidad. Una vez que los pagos de nuestras promesas hayan superado nuestro objetivo, todos los fon-dos adicionales serán devueltos a nuestra parroquia para el uso de nuestros ministerios. ESTE AÑO HAGAMOS TODO LO POSIBLE PARA SUPERAR NUESTRA META.

CATHOLIC DAY AT THE CAPITOL The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite

Georgia Catholics to the State Capitol in Atlanta on

Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch

will be on your own. The event is free, but registration is

required so that we can communicate last minute changes. To

register for this event, please visit http://www.archatl.com/

events/catholic-day-at-the-capitol/. For more information,

visit SPOTC website/Events or please call 404-920-7340 or

email communications@archatl.com.

Lent is an invitation to put the brakes on our often hectic lives. A good way to build in some quiet and fruitful time is to join a small faith sharing community and experience Lenten Longings. You will meet other members of the parish once a week during Lent to reflect on Scripture and talk about how our faith applies to our everyday lives. It’s a good way to prepare for our Easter celebration dur-ing this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Sign-up Sheets are located on the resource table at the rear of the church. If you have questions about the program please talk with one of the group leaders or call the parish office at 404-696-6704.

I just want to thank the Choir and other volunteers for preparing and serving a hot, delicious, nutritious meal to

35 men who were homeless at The Shrine of The Immaculate Conception night shelter on Friday,

January 15 ! They were very appreciative!

Frances Ellison Dansby

DISCERNMENT MASSES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Men and women seeking to discern their vocation are invited to join Fr. Tim Hepburn the first Saturday of each month, February through May, for 10:00 a.m. Mass fol-lowed by a light brunch and a talk on discernment. This event will be held at the St. Charles Borromeo House, 813 Dalrymple Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. For more infor-mation, please contact the Office of Vocations at 404-920-7460. Please see flyer at our SPOTC website/Events.

“ At once they left their nets and followed HIM” Matthew 4:20

CUARTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 31 DE ENERO, 2016

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¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la

Cruz!

MINISTROS EL 7 DE FEBRERO DEL 2016 Lectores: Sandra Ozuna y Antonia Pacheco Ministros de la Eucaristía: Luisa y Bertoldo Coronado - David y Alicia Venancio Guías: Roberto Gonza lez, Juan Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco, Vero nica Cruz y Enrique Wences Monaguillos: Ne lida Ozuna y Luz Ramirez

Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

El Mensaje que nos presenta la Palabra de Dios en este Domingo es sobre nuestra vocacio n Cristiana, que se nos transmite por la Fe y su desarrollo por medio del Amor como signo del seguidor de Cristo.

Jeremí as, nos habla de su vocacio n, en la cual Dios le promote que siempre estara a su lado. Es tambie n un estimulo para nosotros, que tambie n hemos sido llamados por Dios a una vocacio n con-creta, sea cual sea.

San Pablo en su carta a los Corintios nos va desgranando como es el amor cristiano que se fun-damenta en la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor. Nos con-firma al final que, el amor es ma s grande.

San Lucas en el evangelio que hemos escuchado nos deja ver a donde nos lleva el creer o que pide de nosotros la Fe.

El evangelio continua el del Domingo pasado: Jesu s habí a afirmado rotu ndamente ente los de su pueblo que El era el que esperaban, anunciado por lo profetas, y sospecha bamos que sus palabras habí an producido sorpresa y esca ndalo. No podí an creer que el “hijo del carpintero” fuera el Mesí as, el Redentor del mundo. En cambio, los de Nazaret, lo mismo que muchos de nuestros contempora neos, se preguntaban sorprendi-dos: “¿es e ste quien dice ser?, ¿no es el hijo del carpintero?”. Tal vez estaban dispuestos a no ponerle demasiadas objeciones si le producí a algu n beneficio o milagro, si les proporcionaba las ‘seguridades’ en las que ellos confiaban. Por eso le apremiaron: “Haz tambie n aquí , en tu tierra, lo que hemos oí do que has hecho en Cafernau n”. Pero Jesu s no accedio , por que les faltaba Fe. Ellos querí an poner las condiciones y Dios solo se manifiesta a quienes le acogen con cora-zo n sincero. Esta es, mis Hermanos, la actitud o el comportamiento que debemos tener frente a Dios. Mostrarnos libres y disponibles a su Voluntad. Aceptar que es Dios, quien dirige nuestros destinos.

P. Alberto. C.P.

Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m. Todos los Miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en la capilla. 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): 304-280-3588 Educación Religiosa: Se ofrece a nin os desde los 4 a los 18 an os. Las clases son antes de la Misa de 11:45am - 12:30pm, de Agosto 24 a Mayo.

INFORMES: Bautizos: Para toda informacio n y preparacio n, co-muniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-9619 o Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765. Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las 12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebracio n de la Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario. Presentación de los niños: Llamar a Ofelia Gonza lez al 404-956-9789 Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la Rectorí a. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m. Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco: 770-823-1938 Quinceañeras: Contacte a: Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765 o Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.

Reforma Migratoria Integral: Reporte 120: visite las pa ginas listadas abajo para estar al tanto de las noti-cias sobre la reforma. La Corte Suprema revisará constitucionalidad de DAPA/DACA. https://cliniclegal.org/news/supreme-court-accepts-dacadapa-case-clinic-joins-renewed-hope-immigrant-protections. El Día Mundial de los Migrantes y Refugiados no es nue-vo. https://cliniclegal.org/resources/world-migration-day-message. Deportaciones. http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2016/two-bishops-seek-end-to-deportation-raids.cfm. Papa Francisco, habla ndole a miles de migrantes y refugia-dos. http://ht.ly/Xk9PG. En caso de que se lo haya perdido - Redadas del ICE – Manténganse en calma: sobre este tema, San Pablo de la Cruz entregara hojas informativas en al final de las Misas Hispanas, las cuales son proveidas por la red CLINIC (La Red Cato lica de Inmigracio n Legal). Tambie n puede obtener informacio n en la pa gina web de la red CLINIC: https://cliniclegal.org/resources/stay-calm-information-about-recent-deportation.