november 17, 2019 rev. diosmar a. natad the thirty-third
TRANSCRIPT
CLERGY
Rev. Diosmar A. Natad
Pastor
Rev. Javier Muñoz
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Ralph LaMachia
Deacon Donald Nadeau
MASS AND
RECONCILIATION
SCHEDULES
Saturday Vigil
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. (Español)
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (Español)
Sunday Evening
5:30 p.m.
Daily Mass (Mon-Sat)
9:00 a.m.
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. (Español)
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
6:00 — 7:00 p.m.
Archdiocese of Atlanta
The Church of the Good Shepherd
3740 Holtzclaw RD - Cumming, GA 30041
Parish Office - 770-887-9861
www.gsrcc.net
Sacramental Emergency: 678-294-0212
November 17, 2019
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
Saturday Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9
Lk 18:1-8
St. Margaret of Scotland
St. Gertrude
Sunday Mal 3:19-20a
2 Thes 3:7-12
Lk 21:5-19
Monday 1 Mc1:10-15, 41-43
Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday 2 Mc 6:18-31
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31
Lk 19:11-28
Thursday 1 Mc 2:15-29
Lk 19:41-44
Presentation of BVM
Friday 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59
Lk 19:45-48
St. Cecilia
Saturday, November 16
9:00 AM
♥
Intentions of Robin Valls by Ron and Kelly
Williams
†
Dorothy Eschan by Bruce and Patty Auttelet
5:00 PM
†
Alison Haas by Paul Haas
†
Irene and Tony Michael
Sunday, November 17
7:30 AM
♥
Spanish Mass - Gym
7:30 AM
†
Albert Segrave by Alan and Jeannie
♥
Intentions of Shawn Post by Pat and Bob Post
9:00 AM
†
Deceased Members of the Satterfield Family
†
James Williamson by Connie and John Hospodar
11: 00 AM
†
Helmut Blank by Renate Whitmire
†
Anne Reinhard by Renate Whitmire
1:00 PM
♥
Spanish Mass
5:30 PM
†
Joseph Fuerst by Patricia Fuerst
♥
Intentions of Our Parishioners
Monday, November 18
9:00 AM † Kim Cantrell by Kelly Williams
† Tim McReynolds by Richard and Kathy DeNell
Tuesday, November 19
9:00 AM † Lee Whittaker by Alene and Hil Kiesel
† Lee Kiesel by Alene and Hil Kiesel
Wednesday, November 20
9:00 AM † Eva Smithfield by Cordy Smithfield
† Timothy McReynolds by Mary Anne and Tom Mall
7:00 PM
♥
Spanish Mass - Intentions of Serapio Olguin
Mezquite by Angelica Guerrero
Thursday, November 21
9:00 AM
♥
Intentions of Ryan Figlestahler by Ruth and
Dave Figlestahler
† Julian Rau by Betty and John Schlecht
Friday, November 22
9:00 AM † Cort Swanson by Sue Swanson
† Tim McReynolds by Betty and John Schlecht
† deceased ♥ intentions
Anointing of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick
is administered the first
weekend of the month
after every Mass.
This sacrament is
administered to bring
spiritual and physical
strength to those
with illness.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
November 16/17, 2019
MEN’S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 17, 2019
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Hospitality Room
ADORATION RETREAT
Friday, November 22, 2019
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
With Father John Klein, LC
Saturday, November 23, 2019
9:00 AM Mass with Father Klein
GS CATHOLIC WOMEN’S COUNCIL
Bake Sale
November 23/24, 2019
In the Narthex after the Masses
MEN’S GROUP
Trappist Fruitcake/Fudge Sale
11/30-12/1, Dec 7/8, Dec 14/15
GIVING TREE
All Gifts due back by December 4th
PRIME TIMERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
12:00 PM
Hospitality Room
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Advent Penance Service
Friday, December 6, 2019
7:00 PM
MEN’S GROUP CHRISTMAS
BREAKFAST WITH WIVES
Saturday, December 7, 2019
8:00 AM
Hospitality Room
KOC BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 14, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gym
Our Good
Shepherd Flock
Is Growing
Father Diosmar and
Father Javier are
pleased to welcome our newest members to
our parish family.
Please welcome those around you when you are
here at Good Shepherd. We look forward to
seeing more new faces as our parish shares the
Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amit and Jemul Bhanoari and Family
José and Jessica Chinchilla and Family
Gianpiero and Brittany D’Amici and Family
Mary Engle
Margaret Hickey
Daniel and Talia Martinez and Family
Connie Mullan
Shawn and Shari O’Kane and Family
In Memoriam
We ask that you keep in your prayers those who
have died, that they may
receive the goodness and mercy of
Our Lord.
Kenneth Tice, Mary Wysong
and Dale Rappenecker
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them
rest from their labors for their good deeds go with
them.” - Rev. 14-13
The Knights of
Columbus are
selling
Christmas
cards outside
the doors of the Church
after all Masses.
Be sure to view the many
different styles and sizes.
Each is beautifully created and in keeping
with the meaning of Christmas.
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November 17, 2019
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Weekend of November 2/3, 2019
Offertory $26,725.36
Online Giving 7,631.00
34,356.36
All Souls Novena 1,745.00
Miscellaneous 4,189.00
GRAND TOTAL $40,290.36
Thank you for your generous donations to our
parish. With your contributions, we are able to
carry out the mission of our church and its
various ministries.
Liturgical Ministries
ALTAR SERVERS
Emily and John Vaughan 770-375-1233
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Judy Guilfoil 770-617-8617
LECTORS
Toni Waeghe 706-717-9278
MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Eva McReynolds 770-656-8322
MUSIC MINISTRY
Michael Abreu - Choir Director 470-695-7715
Bill Tenore - Organist 470-695-7715
USHERS
Don Mouledoux 504-455-8323
SACRISTANS
David Tropio 770-887-9861
THERE’S A MINISTRY FOR EVERYONE.
Whether you are a long-time parishioner or new to
our parish family, Good Shepherd has ministries and
organizations that match the time, talent and
charisms of all. We have Faith Formation, liturgical
ministries, community and social ministries.
Please take a moment or two to consider our
ministries and where you can make a difference.
Call the Parish Office at 770-887-9861 for more
information.
Second Collections
November/December 2019
November 24 Archdiocesan Seminarians
December 8 OL of Guadalupe
December 25 Catholic Charities
Your support and generosity for these campaigns
are instrumental in providing quality Catholic
education and serving the needy.
ANNUAL CHURCH
BAKE SALE
Sponsored by the Good Shepherd
Council of Catholic Women
NEXT WEEKEND!
November 23/24
after the Saturday evening Mass and after the 7:30
am, 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses.
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Faith Formation - A Lifelong Journey
Deacon Ralph LaMachia, Director of Religious Education [email protected] 470-695-7736
Renee Lee, Faith Formation Registrar [email protected] 470-695-7730
Michael Gagnon, High School/Confirmation Coordinator [email protected] 470-695-7734
Garry Lee, Middle School/RCIC Coordinator [email protected] 470-695-7733
Vicki Carney, Elementary School/First Sacraments Coordinator [email protected] 470-695-7732
Rudy Velasco—RCICCA/RCIA Coordinator [email protected] 470-695-7737
MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
There will be Faith Formation (EDGE) this Sunday, November 17
th
after the 5:30 PM Mass.
All food drive volunteers, please arrive at the church at least one-half hour before Mass in order to accept
the bags of food and transporting them to the gym. All food donations should be placed in the middle of
the gym for sorting. We need your help!
The next hangout night will be next Saturday, November 16
th
at 6 PM to 9 PM. There will be board and video games,
basketball and dodge ball. Each participating teen is asked to bring a $5 donation and a bag of chips or a large soda. Pizza
will be provided using the donated funds. Volunteers are needed to help at these events.
Middle and High School RCIC Information:
All RCIC students have been given homework to complete. Parents are asked to review all
homework, tests, and projects before they are handed in. Several teens have not picked up or
returned their homework.
All requirements must be met before first-year RCIC students can move up to Year 2 in the RCIC
program.
If you have any comments about the program please email Garry Lee at [email protected] or call 470-695-7733.
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RCICCA and RCIA
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO...Has expressed an interest in
becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as
a child but has not celebrated the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Perhaps baptized in a different
Christian denomination and would like to join the Catholic Church?
For information, please contact:
Rudy Velasco: 470-695-7737 - [email protected]
GOOD SHEPHERD WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
At Good Shepherd Preschool, we believe that all children can learn, grow and succeed when offered a
developmentally appropriate environment. We recognize that all children are unique, and we seek to help each
child reach their personal level of achievement through a balanced approach that challenges children to grow
emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually.
For information about the Good Shepherd Preschool, please call 470-695-7761.
Tanya Franco, Director, [email protected] or Alison Toledano, Office Manager,
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XXXIII Domingo Ordinario
MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGÉLIO
ALENTAR UN ENTENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LAS ESCRITURAS
¿Adónde irías si el mundo se acabara? ¿Qué harías tú? En la última década se ha visto un aumento en la preparación del Día del
Juicio Final, la comercialización de técnicas de supervivencia y un mar de productos diseñados para que usted capee el apocalipsis.
"Llegarán los días en que no se dejará una piedra sobre otra que no será arrojada", advierte Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy. Por un
lado, se refiere a la caída literal de la ciudad de Jerusalén. De hecho, muchas de sus profecías aquí se han hecho realidad en los
últimos milenios. De hecho, las naciones han "alzado contra la nación", los reinos contra los reinos. Navegue por cualquier sitio
web de noticias del mundo hoy solo, y verá historias de "poderosos terremotos, hambrunas y plagas". El consejo de Jesús a sus
discípulos, sin embargo, no es construir un búnker. Es perseverar en la fe... que no será fácil.
"Te aprovecharán y perseguirán... será entregado ... serás odiado por mi nombre." Esta advertencia también ha llegado a suceder en
la Iglesia a lo largo de la historia en persecuciones y martirios patrocinados por el Estado. Jesús es el Mesías, pero su primera
venida no fue una venida de victoria terrenal. Cualquier discípulo suyo puede esperar un desafío. La venida de Cristo no
interrumpió nuestro libre albedi. El mal todavía existe y a veces incluso parece triunfar. ¡Esto no significa que Dios haya
abandonado a Su pueblo!
Jesús recuerda a los discípulos —y a nosotros— su presencia constante. "Yo mismo te daré una sabiduría al hablar." En otros
pasajes evangélicos, Jesús promete y envía el Espíritu Santo sobre sus seguidores. La presencia de Dios es real en nuestra vida, sin
importar las pruebas que vengan a nuestro camino. Es tentador distraerse o consternarse por la destrucción natural y el mal moral en
el mundo. Pero la Iglesia ha capeado mayores tormentas. El carácter sagrado de la persona humana perdura. ¡Podemos tener
esperanza! Hoy y cada día, podemos perseverar en la esperanza y la confianza en Dios. ©LPi
PROXIMOS EVENTOS
UNIDAD DE COMIDA DE ACCIÓN
DE GRACIAS
16/17 de noviembre de 2019
Bolsas de Abarrotes Noviembre 9/10
de Noviembre
MEN'S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Domingo, 17 de noviembre de 2019
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Habitación de hospitalidad
RETIRO DE ADORACIÓN
viernes, 22 de noviembre de 2019
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Con el Padre John Klein, LC
Sábado, 23 de noviembre de 2019
9:00 AM Misa con el Padre Klein
CONSEJO DE MUJERES CATOLICAS
De GS
Venta
23/24 de noviembre de 2019
En el Narthex después de las Misas
GRUPO DE HOMBRES
Venta de pastel de frutas de trapeo/
fudge
11/30-12/1, Dic 7/8, Dic 14/15
GIVING TREE
Todos los regalos vencen antes del 4 de
diciembre
MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS
MONAGUILLOS
Emily and John Vaughan 770-375-1233
MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS
DE LA SANTA COMUNION
Yuri Laguna Rodriguez 678-201-6983
LECTORES
Angelica Guerrero 706-265-5184
MINISTERIO DE MUSICA
Rudy Velasco 470-695-7737
UJIERES
María Resendiz
SACRISTANS
David Tropio 770-887-9861
¿ERES ALGUIEN O
C O N O S E S A
ALGUIEN QUE… está
interesado en ser
católico? ¿Tienes un
hijo(a) mayor de siete
años de edad y aún no
ha sido bautizado?
¿Alguien que fue
bautizado de niño pero
que nunca recibió los
sacramentos de la
con f i rmac ión y /o
Eucaristía? ¿Talvez
bautizado en alguna
denominación cristiana
no católica y quisiera
unirse a la iglesia
católica?
Para más información,
por favor contactate
con:
Rudy Velasco
470-695-7737
Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy)
Michael E. Hughes
Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, HI
Brennan Jones (Private, Army) Ft. Bragg, NC
Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC
Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman, Navy) Norfolk, VA
Michael Klooster (LTjg USS Sioux City)
William Knapp (LCpl, USMC ) NC
Peter Lagare (Pvt. Marines)
Allison Lancowitz
Mike Lind (Major, Army) VA
Donald P. Lofe III (USN, MIDN 4/C) US Naval Academy
Cory Mack (2nd Lt. Army) Kansas
Eddy Manriquez (Marines) NC
John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines)
Jody Martin (Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO
Padraic McClusky (Cpl Marines) Japan
Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army)
Richard Michael (Major Army)
Samantha Michel (USN,ENS) Pensacola Naval Air Station
Wyatt Moseley (Marines) Camp Geiger, NC
Jared Morgan (SPC Army) GA
Nikk and Will Osprey
LL.JG. Keith Ovellette
Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines) Camp Pendleton, CA
Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia
Matthew Pirrello (2d Lt, Air Force) Hill AFB, Salt Lake City, UT
Tyler Rahn (Private) Camp Pendleton, CA
Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army)
Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army)
Louis P. Rognoni III (Lt. Col., USAF) Pentagon, Washington, DC
Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines)
Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA
Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy)
William Sikes (Fireman, USCG) Portsmouth, VA
Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army) VA
James M. Windsor (USN) Norfolk, VA
Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army) Colorado
Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC
Jon-Paul Zeitouni (Army) Colorado
OUT OF COUNTRY
Matthew Barnette (Staff Sgt. AF) Qatar
Ransom Campbell (Army) Iraq
Steven Chetcuti (Major, Army) Afghanistan
Daniel Cunningham (Navy Diver) Japan
John Connor (Cpl, Marines) Japan
Michael Denkman (PFC Army National Guard)
Afghanistan
Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt.) Iraq
Josh Harrison (Army) Germany
Justice Nathan Hobin (CPl, Marines) Cuba
Jacob Jordan (Lance Corporal, Marines) Afghanistan
Kyle LeBlanc (2nd class, AF) Afghanistan
Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Afghanistan
Jordan Moon (CPT Army) Poland
George Mowbray (Army Paratrooper) Afghanistan
Adam Stevenson (USN) Japan
Jon Vanderhamm (US Army) Germany
Michael Viskup (Major, Army) Afghanistan
STATESIDE
Micah Aikens (1st Lt.)
Taylor Anthony Aguirre (ESN Coast Guard) Port Canaveral, FL
Martin Alvarez (Cpl, Marines) NC -
John Archer (Staff Sgt. Army) GA
Ryan Bobenhausen (PFC Army) Hawaii
Daniel Bowers (Sgt. Army)
Joanna Barnette (1st Class AF) Barksdale AFB
Dean Carr (Recruit) Palms Island, SC
Michael Chalkley (Airborne Division Army) Ft. Campbell KY
Anthony Deprey-Willis (A1C, AF) McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA
James Duffey (1st Class Petty Officer/Navy Diver 1) Kings Bay GA
Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF)
Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA
Matt Ekhlas (Sgt. USMC) Arizona
Geoff Franks ( Captain Marines) SC
Lawrence Franks (2nd Lt. Marines)
Kelsie Ganung (PFC Army) Dubai
Alex Hanson (SSGT, AF)
Mark Hanson (2nd Lt. AF)
Shannen Dalton (Hanson) (Capt. Army)
Pray for Our Military - They are always prepared and ready to defend and protect us.
Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy)
Michael E. Hughes
Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, HI
Brennan Jones (Private, Army) Ft. Bragg, NC
Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC
Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman, Navy) Norfolk, VA
Michael Klooster (LTjg USS Sioux City)
William Knapp (LCpl, USMC ) NC
Peter Lagare (Pvt. Marines)
Allison Lancowitz
Mike Lind (Major, Army) VA
Donald P. Lofe III (USN, MIDN 4/C) US Naval Academy
Cory Mack (2nd Lt. Army) Kansas
Eddy Manriquez (Marines) NC
John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines)
Jody Martin (Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO
Padraic McClusky (Cpl Marines) Japan
Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army)
Richard Michael (Major Army)
Samantha Michel (Lt. JG) Jacksonville, FL NAS
Wyatt Moseley (Marines) Camp Geiger, NC
Jared Morgan (SPC Army) GA
Nikk and Will Osprey
LL.JG. Keith Ovellette
Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines) Camp Pendleton, CA
Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia
Matthew Pirrello (2d Lt, Air Force) Hill AFB, Salt Lake City, UT
Brian Pop (E-5 Airforce) Tindall AF Base, FL
Tyler Rahn (Private) Camp Pendleton, CA
Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army)
Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army)
Louis P. Rognoni III (Lt. Col., USAF) Pentagon, Washington, DC
Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines)
Raymond Songer (LT, Navy) California
Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA
Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy)
William Sikes (Fireman, USCG) Portsmouth, VA
Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army) VA
James M. Windsor (USN) Norfolk, VA
Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army) Colorado
Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC
Jon-Paul Zeitouni (Army) Colorado
Pray for Our Military - They are always prepared and ready to defend and protect us.
A Prayer for Soldiers
Brave warriors, should fate find us in battle, may our cause be just. May our leaders
have clear vision. May our courage not falter. May we be triumphant and earn victory
as we show mercy to our enemies. May our efforts bring lasting peace. May our
sacrifice be always appreciated by those we serve. May we return to our loved ones
unharmed. Should we be harmed, may our wounds heal. Should we perish in the
struggle, may God embrace us and find for us a place in His Kingdom.
you would like to have military personnel posted here in our bulletin, please clip and return to the Parish Office either
via mail, drop off or place in our collection basket.
Name _____________________________________Rank of Enlisted ____________________Branch of
Service___________________
Location of Enlisted _________________________________Name Submitting request ________________________________
Contact Number or email address of person making request: ______________________________________________________
Our Ministries
Altar Flowers: Please call Eileen Pankow at 770-597-3563 if
interested in donating flowers for the Altar.
Altar Servers: Contact John and Emily Vaughan at 770-375-1233
Come Expecting: Charismatic Prayer and Praise Ministry meets
the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in Room 303 of the PLC.
Contact Dave Dittmeier - [email protected].
Council of Catholic Women: General meetings are held the
second Tuesday of the month, 7 P.M. in the PLC. Contact Sharon
M a c h e k a t 6 7 8 - 8 7 3 - 6 9 6 7 o r
Divine Mercy: The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is recited
Monday through Friday mornings at 8:20 a.m. in the Church.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Contact Judy
Guilfoil at 678-771-5467 or [email protected].
Family Promise: Good Shepherd, part of Forsyth County
Family Promise Program, hosts up to 4 homeless families, 4 times
a year, for one week at a time. Volunteers are needed to help in
various ways and time segments. Flyers which describe these
needs and times are located on the information rack in the
Narthex. For more information or to volunteer, please contact
Linda Taaffe at 770-536-2874 or [email protected].
Holy Family Counseling Center: We provide counseling from
a Catholic, Christian perspective. We are available to see clients
on site here at Good Shepherd. We help individuals, couples, and
families, as well as teens and children. Take the first step and
call our main office at 678-993-8494 or visit our website at
www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com.
Homebound Minister Visitation: If you are homebound and
would like to have Holy Communion brought to you or if you are
a commissioned Extraordinary Minister and feel a calling to bring
the Eucharist to the sick and homebound, please call Eva
McReynolds at 770-656-8322.
Hospitality Sunday: Donuts every first Sunday after the 9:00
a.m. Mass
Job Seekers: Meet every first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Contact Steve Jenn at 404-915-5396.
The Knights of Columbus: Our Parish has its own Council of
the Knights of Columbus. If you are transferring in from another
Parish or you wish to belong to the Knights of Columbus, please
contact Bob Negrilla at 678-965-6966. For more information,
visit [email protected].
Mats for the Homeless: Contact Karen Blaser 678-641-0724
The Men’s Club: All Men of The Church of Good Shepherd
Parish are welcome to the Men's Club. Our mission is to
promote fellowship, provide support for the parish and other
ministries, and offer spiritual growth for all men. We invite you
to our breakfast gatherings, usually held on either the first or
second Saturday of each month from September through June in
the Parish Life Center. Please contact John Irvin at 470-239-7261
Prayer Blanket Ministry: The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets
monthly during the school year on the second Friday of each
month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, in Room 203, in the Parish Life
Center. For additional information contact Judy Nielson at
[email protected]. If you are in need of a prayer
blanket, please notify the Parish Office at 770-887-9861.
Respect Life Ministry: The Respect Life Ministry works in
collaboration with the Archdiocese and Pregnancy Aid Clinic. We
welcome members to participate in many ways. Please contact
Laura Nix at 404-242-9798 or [email protected].
St. Monica’s Sodality: Meets every Wednesday morning at 8:20
a.m. in the Church to pray for our loved ones to come back to
our Catholic Faith and Church. The intentions of Holy Mass on
the first Wednesday of every month will be for all those listed in
our "Book of Intentions". If you have any questions or if you have
someone to add to our "Confidential Intentions Book", please
con ta c t V i ck i W in s low a t 770 -894 -2277 o r
St. Vincent de Paul Society: A Catholic charity whose mission
is to serve the poor and needy in Forsyth County without judging
them. In the poor, we see the face of Christ. If you are
interested in finding out more about SVdP, please call 678-947-
0677.
Walking with Purpose: Weekly meetings are held on Thursday
from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. For additional information
about the ministry, please go to the church website:
www.gsrcc.net or contact Maggie Edmiston at
[email protected] - 770-656-5392 (AM session) or Alice
Collien at [email protected] - 678-455-5311 (PM)
Our PRIME TIMER GROUP is a wonderful mixture of people aged
55 and over who come together to enjoy one another’s company,
share a meal, listen to interesting topics from knowledgeable
speakers and participate in ongoing activities. Our lunch is every
first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Cost is $7.00.
Contact Nancy Gerdon at [email protected] or 770-781-
4057
PARTY BRIDGE: First Friday of every month at 10a.m.
Contact: Pat Bureau at 770-887-1448.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Second Friday of the month 10:00 -
3:00 P.M.: Contact: Nancy Gerdon at 770-781-4057 or
MEXICAN TRAIN: First and Third Mondays
BUNCO: Fifth Monday of the month at 12:00p.m. -
2:30p.m. We play for laughs and friendship!
CANASTA: Second and Fourth Monday of the month at 12
noon. Games meet each month in the Aerobics Room in the
Parish Life Center.
Contact: LaNelle Lewis at 678-943-2613 or Sherrie Perris at 770-
887-7671 for more information re Bunco, Canasta and MT.
BOOK CHAT: We meet on the 2nd Monday each month in the
Parish Life Center from 2PM to 4PM. Please contact Joan Powers
at 770-889-7805 for information.
Parish Life Center Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staff Hours
Mon - Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pastoral Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CLERGY AND STAFF
Priests
Fr. Diosmar Natad, Pastor
[email protected] ……….....770-887-9861
Fr. Javier Muñoz, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]………….....770-887-9861
Deacons
Deacon Don Nadeau………………………[email protected]
Deacon Ralph LaMachia……[email protected] 470-695-7736
Deacon John Peterson………………………[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Laura Irvine, Parish Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7707
Terese Duffey, Parish Office Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7710
470-695-7712
Gloria Clavijo, Receptionist
[email protected]............... 470-695-7739
Daniel Amoyo, Data Entry/Donor Registry
[email protected] 470-695-7714
Kelly Rosenbalm, Accounting Clerk
[email protected] 470-695-7708
Departmental Staff Leaders
Deacon Ralph LaMachia, Director of Religious Education
[email protected] 470-695-7736
Renee Lee, Faith Formation Registrar
[email protected]…………470-695-7730
Tanya Franco, Preschool Director
[email protected] 470-695-7761
Alison Toledano, Preschool Office Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7761
Michael Abreu, Choir Director
Bill Tenore, Accompanist
Susan LaMachia, Events Coordinator
Michael Gagnon, High School and Confirmation Coordinator
[email protected]................... 470-695-7734
Garry Lee, Middle School/RCIC Coordinator
Rudy Velasco, RCICCA and RCIA Coordinator
[email protected]............. 470-695-7737
Vicki Carney, Elementary School/First Eucharist Coordinator
[email protected]................ 470-695-7732
Facilities Management
Joe Donnelly, Facilities Manager
[email protected]…. 470-695-7721
Mike Smith, Maintenance Associate
[email protected]…… 470-695-7722
José Flores, Maintenance Associate
[email protected]……. 470-695-7722
Maria Hernandez de Flores, Maintenance Associate
Spanish Leaders
Rev. Javier Muñoz [email protected] (Martes descansa)
Emergencias sacramental: (678) 294-0212
Sacristanes: Tomas Lagunas (678) 223-5060
Monaguillos: Kenya Clemente (678) 620-9520
Comité Guadalupano Coordinadora: Martina Trejo
(678) 717-8636 [email protected]
Proclamadores de la Palabra y Ministros Extraordinarios:
Angelica Guerrero (706) 265-5184
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♦BAPTISM: To arrange for a child’s baptism, please visit our
website and click on “Parish Forms” to download a Baptism
Registration form in Spanish or English. Return the completed
form to the parish office or bring it to a Baptismal Preparation
Class held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in
the Parish Life Center. For additional information, contact
Deacon Ralph LaMachia at [email protected].
♦CONFIRMATION: Preparation is a two-year process,
usually beginning in 9th grade and concluding in 10th. Visit our
website under Prayer and Worship, Sacraments and click
Confirmation. Please contact Michael Gagnon at 470-695-7734
for detailed information.
♦HOSPITALS: The current privacy laws (HIPAA) prohibit
hospitals from releasing the names of patients who are
hospitalized. We ask your help in letting the parish
office know if you or someone you know is in the
hospital.
♦MARRIAGE: Contact the Pastoral Office Center at
least 6 months prior to anticipated wedding date.
♦ MILITARY: A parishioner prepares boxes to send overseas
to our Military. Anyone who wishes to have a package of
necessities and goodies sent overseas, please contact the
Parish Office at 770-887-9861 with the military personnel’s
name and mailing address.
♦ PLANNING AN EVENT: Contact Susan LaMachia at 470-
695-7741 to book or rent the facility.
♦PROMISE TO PROTECT, PLEDGE, HEAL: To report
abuse by church personnel: 1-888-437-0764. YOU matter.
YOU are family. We are here to listen and take action!
♦RCIA Program: Interested in becoming a Catholic or
completing your sacraments? Please contact the Parish
Office at 770-887-9861 for information
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♦RETROUVAILLE: Retrouvaille teaches couples how to
survive in times of crisis. For confidential information or to
register, visitwww.retrouvailleofatlanta.org�
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