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.-4:00 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. Patrick Daugherty, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon

Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon (Retired) Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon

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, 6:00pm Served by the Passionist

Community Founded in 1954

Parish Information

VAS A DAR A LUZ UN HIJO Y

LE PONDRÁS POR NOMBRE

JESÚS

YOU WILL BEAR

A SON AND

SHALL NAME HIM

JESUS.

DECEMBER 24, 2017

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24TH, 2017

Our Condolences to... Mrs. Sharon Laster on the loss of her beloved brother, Crawford King, who passed from this world on Saturday, December 16th in Mobile, Alabama. The funeral services are pending. Sharon requests the church’s pray-ers as her family goes through this very dif-ficult time.

Also,

To Ms. Markita Grant and family on the loss of her beloved mother, Mrs. Helen Grant, who passed away on Wednesday December 20th.

Let us keep both families in our prayers.

Stewardship

T he Pastor’s Corner

Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish 1:00 pm: Miembros de la Iglesia Monday: Christmas Day (See This Week at a Glance) 10:00 am: Hazel Smith † (req. Patrice Redmond & Cassandra Smith) Tuesday, 7:30 am: Intention of the Donor Wednesday, 11:00 am: Funeral Mass of Mrs. Helen Grant Thursday, 7:30 am: Steven Borodycia (req. Irene Borodycia) Friday, 7:30 am: James Porcher (req. James Porcher) Saturday, 4:30 pm: John & Christine Borodycia (req. Irene Borodycia)

Mass Intentions for the Week:

December 24 - 30, 2017

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24 2017

Sunday Masses Schedule as Usual 4:30 pm Vigil Christmas Mass (English) 7:00 pm Vigil Christmas Mass (Spanish) 11:00 pm Lessons and Carols: Jesus Christ in Scripture and Song Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 12:00 am Midnight Mass (English) 10:00 am Mass (Bilingual) Tuesday, December 26 Parish Office Closed Wednesday, December 27 7:30p Mass in Spanish - Spiritual Center Thursday, December 28 7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church Friday, December 29 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Mass in Spanish - Church Saturday, December 30 No Events Scheduled

December 17, 2017 Total Offertory $10,364.00 Needed: $12,000.00

Offertory: Envelopes & Cash $9,417.00 Mail-ins $350.00 Online $430.00 Hispanic Weekday Masses $167.00 Other Collections and Contributions: Capital Campaign - (Envelopes, Children and Youth, & Online) $7,789.00 Retirement Fund for Religious $220.00 Immaculate Conception $175.00 Holy Christmas $50.00 Solemnity of Mary $20.00 Christmas Flowers $20.00 Lector’s Workbook $10.00 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Goal: $39,600.00 Total Pledged and Received: $41,732.00 Amount Received: $27,109.38 Over/(Under) Goal $2,132.00 Percentage of Goal Pledged: 105.38% Percentage of Goal Received: 68.46% Number of Donors: 178

My dear Parishioners,

Some time ago, I had planned to do so many things during

the Fourth Week of Advent only to discover that, this year,

there would be no Fourth Week of Advent, not even 24

hours of it. Christmas falls on Monday this year which

means that before this Sunday is over, we will have begun

our Christmas liturgies. Advent has been but three short

weeks long this year and so I must ask myself what have I

accomplished in that brief space of time in my preparation

for the Nativity of the Lord. In all honesty, I must confess

not much. I would not be surprised if you told me that same

thing. It seems we never have enough time during these

days that pass so swiftly. That is why we must make every

effort to focus on the important things in our life.

During Advent our Scriptures have been insisting on our

need to be prepared to meet the Lord when he comes —at

Christmas and at the end of time. How often have we heard

it said that we should live each day as though it were our

last? The important things in our life are our relationships—

with God and with our neighbor. Each day provides us time

to nurture and, with the help of God’s grace, to deepen those

relationships. Prayer is the foundation of a good day; we

should not even think of living a day without

talking with and listening to God. That disposes

us to relate with our neighbor—whoever that

may be that day—with attention and respect.

Let’s not confine Advent to a few weeks.

All of life is an advent. Let’s make the

most of it!

—Fr. Jerome, C.P.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24TH, 2017

Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Parish News and Other Events

Children’s and Youth’s Capital Campaign Baked Goods

Store is open! Visit the store before or after

Saturday and Sunday Masses. Store is located in the old baptistry of the

church.

At this time of year, it is very easy to forget your pledge to the Capital Campaign, how-ever, this comes as a reminder to please make your payment towards your pledge. If you

have not pledged, consider doing so or just make a contribu-tion to the Campaign. Thank you, and God bless you!

Coming Events Dec. 31: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Jan. 1, 2018: Feast of Mary Holy Mother Of God 10:00am Bilingual Mass Jan. 7: Epiphany of the Lord Jan. 8: Baptism of the Lord Jan. 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Yvonne Fullen Gwendolyn Kelly

Mary Williams Helen Grant Juanita Brooks Lynda Porcher Helen Jones Catherine Goolsby Louise Todd Grady Belcher Leila Glover Tonya Meyer

Dawata Jones Angela Morales Josie Johnson Vivian Lee Billie Rosendall Warren Hayes

2017 Christmas Second Collection Catholic Charities – December 24-25: The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day second collection will benefit Catholic Charities Atlanta. Many of the clients are members of the working poor who work several jobs and long hours to support their families. The staff help to identify their problems and provide them with the resources to put them on the way to independence. Please give generously to this second collection and help

support Catholic Charities. Thank you!

Our Parish Staff wishes you a Merry Christmas!

El Equipo de la Parroquia les desea Una Feliz Navidad!

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 Associate Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Facilities Manager

A thought on Christmas: Una reflexión en estas Navidades:

“¡Así amó Dios al mundo! Le dio al

Hijo Único, para que quien cree en

él, no se pierda, sino que tenga vida

eterna. Juan 3:16

CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO 24 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2017

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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

¡La Tienda de la Campaña Capital de nuestros niños y

jóvenes ya está abierta! Los niños están vendiendo

productos horneados, galletas, pasteles, etc. junto con coro-

nas, fotos con Santa, etc. antes y después de las misas del

sábado y el domingo. Te esperamos.

2017 Segunda Colecta de Caridades Católicas de

Navidad – Diciembre 24-25: La segunda colecta

durante la víspera de Navidad y el día de Navidad

beneficiará a

Caridades Católicas de Atlanta. Muchos de sus

clientes pertenecen a la clase obrera trabajadora

y trabajan varios turnos y largas horas para

mantener a sus familias. El personal de Cari-

dades Católicas de Atlanta les ayuda a iden-

tificar sus problemas y les proporciona los

recursos para lograr la autosuficiencia e independencia. Por

favor done generosamente a esta segunda colecta y ayude-

mos a Caridades Católicas ¡Muchas Gracias!

En esta época del año, es muy fácil y comprensible

olvidar su promesa a la campaña, sin em-

bargo, por favor recuerde hacer su pago a

su compromiso, y si no ha hecho un

compromiso, considere hacerlo o simple-

mente contribuya a la campaña. ¡Gracias

y Dios lo bendiga!

¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la Cruz!

Ministros El 31 de Diciembre

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

Queridos Hermanos,

Feliz Navidad a todas las buenas personas de la

comunidad de San Pablo de la Cruz. Por favor

acepte mis bendiciones y buenos deseos para un

Feliz y Prospero Año Nuevo. Dios nos ha dado un

regalo maravilloso con el nacimiento del bebé

Jesús, un misterio y milagro más allá de nuestra

comprensión. No importa cuál sea nuestra edad, la

historia siempre toca nuestros corazones. “El

pueblo que caminaba en tinieblas vio una gran luz;

sobre los que vivían en tierra de sombras, una luz

resplandeció”, dice Isaías. Ustedes son una luz para

mí y para la parroquia. Es un placer para mí

compartir esta temporada de Navidad con ustedes,

mi primera Navidad en San Pablo de la Cruz.

Gracias, por su presencia, sus oraciones, sus obras

y ministerios aquí, dan una vida vibrante a la

comunidad y son un regalo que es muy útil para

mí. Una vez más, que Dios te bendiga abundante-

mente a ti y a tu familia esta Navidad.

Con gratitud y admiración,

P. Patricio, C.P.

Feliz Navidad!

Anuncios parroquiales y Otros

Lectores: Luz y Juan Pacheco

Martha y Zenón Barragán -

Edith y Enrique Wences

Guías: Roberto González, Juan Pacheco, Antonia

Pacheco, y Verónica Cruz

Monaguillos: Nelida Ozuna - Luz Ramirez