March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013

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

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

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

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 1ST 2016

Stewardship

May 1 - 7 , 2016 Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish

Intention of Donors

Charles T. Manning † :

Passionist Missions Wednesday, 7:30 am and Saturday, 9:00 am: Communion Service

April 24, 2016: $7,327.00 Needed: $12,000.00 (Including Mail-in Contributions) Offertory $6,165.00 Catholic Home Missions $551.00 Georgia Bulletin $46.00 Archdiocesan Seminarians $10.00 Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry $5.00 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL $900,000.00 Pledges Received $626,699.00 Parishioner Sacrificial Contributions: December, 2015 $11,120.00 January, 2016 $13,272.00 January Hispanic Food Sales $525.00 February, 2016 $365.00 February Hispanic Food Sales $615.00 March, 2016 $4,470.00 March Hispanic Food Sales $495.00 April 4, 2016 $200.00 Youth Ministry Hot Chocolate Sales $50.00 April 11, 2016 $4,075.00 Non-parishioner Contributions: $3,300.00 April 17, 2016 $3,113.00 April 24, 2016 $900.00 Sacrificial Contributions Sub-total to date: $42 497.00 Total Payments Received to Date: $562,227.80

Capital Campaign Payments may be made up to the end of June, 2016

The Pastor’s Corner

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SIXTH SUNDAY of EASTER- Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:00a and 11:00a Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room One 11:30a Youth and Children Religious Edu. - School 11:30a Altar Rosary Society - Spiritual Center Monday, May 2 2:00p Legion of Mary - Meeting Room One 7:30p-9p English Classes - School Tuesday, May 3 6:00p English Prayer Group - Chapel 7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - Spiritual Center Wednesday, May 4 7:00p Adult Religious Education Online—Interactive

:00p Bible Study - Spiritual Center 7:00p YAM - Spiritual Center 7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church Friday, May 6 12:00p Mass & Exposition in Chapel until 6:00p 3p Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church 8:00p Benediction - Church Saturday, May 7 10:30a Worship Commission - Meeting Room One 2:00p The Adult Male Quartet Rehearsal - Church

CHURCH ETIQUETTE

Chewing Gum The question has been asked: “Does chew-

ing gum break the Eucharistic fast?” The answer:

Chewing gum is not a food and therefore it does not break

the Eucharistic fast. However, a Catholic who intends to

receive Holy Communion must ask himself/herself if it is

proper to receive communion with gum in one’s with

mouth? Most people will likely say no. Yet, what does one

do with the chewing gum? This question affects more peo-

ple than those who go to communion. There are many gum

chewers at St. Paul of the Cross. Evidence abounds as to

where used chewing gum is deposited — on the pew seat,

under the pew, in the missal/hymnal shelf behind each pew

(a favorite place), on the floor, on the carpets, on the

church porch, on the church steps. Chewing gum does not

break the Eucharistic fast, but it often does create problems

for the worshiping assembly. Best to leave it at home.

My dear Parishioners, Thank you for last Sunday’s grand celebration of my birth-

day and ordination anniversary! I remain overwhelmed by

the outpouring of your exuberant affection. From the cele-

bration of the Mass to the reception that followed, it was

exquisite and delightful. I am most grateful for the letters

which were read from Archbishop Gregory and Fr. Robert

Joerger, my Provincial Superior. I have sent my thanks to

both of them for their kind words. I am grateful for the state-

ments made by groups and individuals, and for the whole

celebration which in itself was a beautiful statement of your

devotion. I appreciate the time and efforts of those who

worked behind the scenes to provide such a lovely experi-

ence for us all. While I hesitate to mention any one individu-

al or group, I know you will allow me to express my love

and appreciation for our young people who outdid them-

selves during the Eucharistic celebration and reception.

Their wonderful gifts enhanced both. I know I will never

forget that celebration and will continue to do my best to be

worthy of your support and dedication.

Gratefully in Christ,

Fr. Jerome, C.P.

MAY CROWNING AND MOTHER’S DAY

CELEBRATION NEXT SUNDAY

Crowning of our Lady’s Statue in the

Marian Garden immediately following the

10:00 a.m. Mass followed by Mother’s Day

Breakfast in the school hosted by our Men’s Club.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 1ST 2016

Our Parish Staff

Coming Events: May 8: Feast of the Ascension—Mother’s Day — and May Crowning May 15: Pentecost May 22: Holy Trinity May 28: First Communion Mass at 1:00pm May 29: Corpus Christi —the Body and Blood of Christ May 30: Memorial Day June 3: Most Sacred Heart - First Friday June 3-4: Eucharistic Congress June 12: Graduation Sunday June 19: Father’s Day—Dedication of our New Wing June 29: Saints Peter and Paul

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

Our Sick, Homebound, Recovering And Hospitalized

Second Collection May 7-8, 2016: Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collection

communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media

television, radio and print media. Half of all proceeds re-main in our archdiocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection.

Couples Celebrating 50th and 60th Anniversary in 2016: Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1966 and 1956

Anniversary Mass on Saturday October 1st, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Saint Brigid Catholic Church. A reception will follow the Mass for the anniversary couples and their families. Space is limited. Please go to http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to RSVP for this event and for additional information.

Join the Women’s Society and wear your Favorite Hat to the 10:00 am Mass on May 8,

2016 Mother’s Day.

Celebrating Our Graduates All 2016 high school, college and post-

college graduates will be celebrated at the 10:00am on Sunday, June 12. Graduates should

complete a graduation information form located on the Graduate Sunday Table located at the rear of sanctuary by May 22 and return the completed forms to Glenda Jones, an usher or the church office. High School graduates who plan to attend college in 2016 can summit applications for several book awards. Please see the book award

Table at the rear of the church sanctuary.

Our Condolences to:

Mrs. Vivian Few Lee, wife of Deacon Lee on the loss of her

dearest Aunt, Juanita Few, who passed from this world on

Saturday April 23rd. For God so loved the world that he gave

his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but

might have eternal life. John 3:16

Bulletin Notes…

Mass of Inclusion: The Faith & Light community

at the Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062, welcomes you to their annual Mass of Inclusion at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016. A reception will follow. For additional details, please con-tact Janet Grzeszkowiak at janet@frankbetz.com; or Maggie Rousseau at mrousseau@archatl.com. All are welcome.

SEXTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA 1 DE MAYO, 2016

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¡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 Abril 2016 para informacio n de las

Misas de los dí as Mie rcoles y Viernes durante los meses de Abril y Mayo, o visite la pa gina 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

Lectores: Luz y José Luis Zavála Ministros de la Eucaristía: Alicia y David Venancio - Luisa y Bertoldo Coronado Guías: Roberto González, Juan Pacheco, Antonia Pacheco, Vero nica Cruz y Enrique Wences Monaguillos: Lucero Ramirez y Brigny Cruz

Cortesía y Comportamiento en La Iglesia

Goma de Mascar (chicle): se ha hecho la pregunta: "¿El chicle rompe el ayuno Eucarí stico?" La respuesta: La go-ma de mascar no es un alimento y por lo tanto no rompe el ayuno Eucarí stico. Sin embargo, un/a cato lico/a que tiene la intencio n de recibir la Santa Comunio n debe pre-guntarse a sí mismo/misma si es adecuado recibir la co-munio n con el chicle en la boca. Es probable que la mayo-rí a de la gente diga que no. Sin embargo, ¿que se hace con la goma de mascar? Esto afecta a ma s personas de que las que van a la comunio n. Hay muchos que mastican chicle en San Pablo de la Cruz. Las muchas pruebas esta n a la vista cuando se encuentra donde se dejo el chicle masti-cado - en el asiento de la banca, bajo la banca, en el estan-te del misal/himnario detra s de cada banca (un lugar favorito), en el suelo, en las alfombras, en el po rtico de la iglesia, en los escalones de la iglesia. La goma de mascar no rompe el ayuno Eucarí stico, pero definitivamente crea problemas para la asamblea de culto. Lo mejor es dejarlo en casa.

El mensaje del Pastor

¡Gracias por la gran celebracio n del Domingo pasa-do por mi cumplean os y aniversario de ordenacio n! Quede asombrado por la inmensurable muestra de afecto hacia mí persona. Desde la celebracio n de la Misa y luego la recepcio n, todo quedo excelente y delicioso. Estoy muy agradecido con las cartas del Arzobispo Gregory y P. Robert Joerger, mi Superior Provincial; las cuales fueron leí das durante la recep-cio n. He enviado mi agradecimiento a ambos por sus amables palabras. Estoy agradecido por las declara-ciones hechas por grupos e individuos, y por toda la celebracio n que fue una hermosa declaracio n de su devocio n. Agradezco el tiempo y los esfuerzos de los que trabajaron entre bastidores para proporcionar una experiencia maravillosa para todos nosotros. Si bien no me atrevo a hablar en particular de algu n individuo o grupo, se que se me permitira expresar mi amor y aprecio por nuestros jo venes que se han superado a sí mismos durante la celebracio n Euca-rí stica y la recepcio n. Sus maravillosos talentos hi-cieron que todo sea superior. Yo se que nunca olvi-dare esa celebracio n y continuare haciendo mi me-jor esfuerzo para ser digno de su apoyo y dedica-cio n. Agradecido en Cristo,

P. Jerome, C.P.

Segunda Colecta Mayo 7-8, 2016 La pro xima semana nuestra parroquia realizara la Colecta

para la Campan a Cato lica de la Comunicacio n. Esta colecta comunica el Evangelio a trave s de actividades en los medios sociales cato licos y enriquece nuestra fe a trave s de los podcasts, la televisio n, la radio y la prensa escrita. La mitad de lo recaudado permanece en nuestra ar-quidio cesis y financia las necesidades locales así que, por favor, contribuyan generosamente a esta colecta.

Campaña Católica de la Comunicación

LA CELEBRACION DE LA CORONACIÓN DE MAYO Y EL DÍA DE LA MADRE TOMARA

LUGAR EL SIGUIENTE DOMINGO La Coronacio n de la Estatua de Nuestra

Sen ora en el Jardí n Marian sera inmedia-tamente despue s de la Misa de 10 a.m. seguido por el Desayuno del Dí a de la Madre en la escuela organizada por

nuestro Club de Hombres.