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† Liturgical Calendar & Mass Intentions † Confessions are heard before all Masses. ~ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Sunday, Dec 25 The Nativity of Our Lord
Midnight Pro Populo
9:00am †Archbishop John Francis Donoghue
11:30am †Deceased of the Legion of Mary
Monday, Dec 26 St. Stephen MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE
9:00am Geza Gereben & Family by Jeff Dargis
Noon Michelle Wassweiller by Deena Arango
Tuesday, Dec 27 St. John the Evangelist
6:30am John Anderson by Thomas Anderson
9:00am †David C. Armistead, Jr. by the LaPlante Family
2:00pm Requiem Mass for †Mr. Guiseppe Koo
Wednesday, Dec 28 Holy Innocents
6:30am Aguirre Family by Thomas Anderson
Noon †Barbara Brown by Ralph Regan
Thursday, Dec 29 Vth Day in the Octave of Christmas 6:30am †Elizabeth Williams by M/M Joseph Fiorentino
9:00am †Stacey Powderly by Gwen Powderly
Friday, Dec 30 VIth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Noon Friend’s Return to the Practice of the Faith by Matthew Markich
7:00pm Christopher Carter Birthday Intention by Scott & Loretta Carter
No Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions after Mass this evening.
Saturday, Dec 31 VIIth Day in the Octave of Christmas
7:00am †Mrs. Lete Birhan Gibus by Tsegereda Haile-Selassie
9:00am Gioia Bruno by David Conger
10:45pm Eucharistic Holy Hour & Confessions before Midnight Mass
Sun, Jan 1 Octave Day of the Nativity Midnight Solemn Mass Pro Populo
9:00am Low Thanksgiving to St. Joseph by M/M Christopher Carver
11:30am High Julea Pierzchula by Adam Markich
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Dedicated to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
offering the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments
according to the 1962 Roman Missal of Blessed John XXIII
587 Landers Drive, Mableton, GA 30126 (770) 948-6888/FAX 6894 Emergency Cell 770-557-9241/688-6762 Bookstore 770-745-3613
www.francisdesales.com Mail: sfds@priest.com
Served by The Priestly Fraternity Of St. Peter (FSSP)
Father Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Pastor
Father Matthew J. McCarthy, FSSP Assistant Deacon Douglas J. Anderson, Archdiocese of Atlanta
The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2011
Jan. 6 Epiphany Masses: Noon & 7:30pm
Jan. 8 1:15pm Christmastide Dinner & Music Fest (see below)
Jan. 23 1pm Pro-Life Silent Memorial Walk begins/ ends at State Capitol
January 8 ~ Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner
Please sign the dinner lists at the entry for 1) Attendance &
2) Food Items. The main course will be roast beef, which
along with beverages, will be supplied by the parish. ( If a Trifle
and/or Mince Pie should appear among the desserts, no doubt Fr. McCarthy will be
VERY pleased!)
Epiphany House Blessings A list for signing is available at
the entry for those within the boundaries of the Archdiocese
of Atlanta.
Requiescat in pace Please pray for the happy repose of
the soul of our parishioner, †Mr. Guiseppe Koo, who died on
Saturday, December 24th. His Requiem Mass will be here on
Tuesday, December 27th
. Last Sunday’s Collection ~ $4,104.12 God reward you.
Christmas Decoration Memorials Byrl Rasnick Marione Rasnick
Deceased Family Members Patricia Murphy
Lamar Glover & the murdered little girl in the news R. Glover
Thomas Calta & Charles Meyer Scott & Cathy Calta
Mrs. Sebene Mikael Mr. Haile-Selassie Adhanon Tsegereda Haile-Selassie
Bryan Joseph Mahoney Catherine Mahoney
Otto & Philip Albert Anita P. Albert
Elliott, Egan & Ferril Families Owen Elliott Family
Kyle Nelson Nora Rose
James Cumming Maria & Carlos Alvarez Oskar & Catherine Alvarez
M/M Mark G. Joachim M/M Tom Bryant
Lamar Glover Constance Jackson
Deceased of the Corts Family Linda & David Smith
James & Margaret McDonald ~
~ Hodie Christus natus est pro nobis ~
Prayer to the Christchild in the Manger
O Divine Redeemer Jesus Christ, prostrate before Thy crib, I believe Thou art the God of infinite Majesty,
even though I do see Thee here as a helpless babe. I humbly adore and thank
Thee for having so humbled Thyself for my salvation as to will to be born in a
stable. I thank Thee for all Thou didst wish to suffer for me in Bethlehem, for
Thy poverty and humility, for Thy nakedness, tears, cold and sufferings.
Would that I could show Thee that tenderness which Thy Virgin Mother had
toward Thee, and love Thee as she did. Would that I could praise Thee with
the joy of the angels, that I could kneel before Thee with the faith of St.
Joseph, the simplicity of the shepherds. Uniting myself with these first adorers
at the crib, I offer Thee the homage of my heart, and I beg that Thou wouldst
be born spiritually in my soul. Make me reflect in some degree the virtues of
Thy admirable nativity. Fill me with that spirit of renunciation, of poverty, of
humility, which prompted Thee to assume the weakness of our nature, and to
be born amid destitution and suffering. Grant that from this day forward,
I may in all things seek Thy greater glory, and may enjoy
that peace promised to men of good will.
Amen.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Check bulletin for updates
Confessions 15 minutes before weekday Masses/ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Baptism Contact the parish at least six weeks before birth.
Marriage Couple contact the parish at least six months before the wedding;
pre-marital preparation is required.
Legion of Mary Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Rosary after 9:00am & Noon daily Masses & before Sunday Masses
Parish Activity Council meets 4th Saturday at 10am (as scheduled)
Knights of Columbus Lumen Christi Council #14625 meetings held 2nd
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Parish Hall; pre-meeting fellowship at 6:30pm
Eucharistic Exposition Friday after evening Mass & 1st Friday 6:00pm
Catholic Boy Scouts Troop #1376 Contact Ray Young 770-640-9197
Religious Education Sundays at 10:15 (Sept-May)
Traditional Girls Club (ages 8-16) Meets 1st Saturday after Marian devotions
We pray that you have many blessings as
you keep this holy season. Thank you for your prayers and
for your generous care for us.
~ Your Priests
† Liturgical Calendar & Mass Intentions † Confessions are heard before all Masses. ~ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Sunday, Dec 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00am Gerald Healy by the Carvers
11:30am Pro Populo
Monday, Dec 19 Greater Feria of Advent
6:30am †Elizabeth Williams by M/M Joseph Fiorentino
Noon Ann Curless-Weiss by David Conger
Tuesday, Dec 20 Greater Feria of Advent
6:30am David & Kelsi Alberti by Owen & Caroline Elliott
9:00am †Holy Souls by Jeff Dargis
Wednesday, Dec 21 St. Thomas, Apostle
6:30am In Reparation for Scandal by Adam Markich
Noon Leah Love Sosa by Sarah Hodges Thursday, Dec 22 Greater Feria of Advent 6:30am FSSP Priests by Matthew Markich
9:00am †Fr. Nicholas Zolnerowicz by Ralph Regan
Confessions 10am-Noon today.
Friday, Dec 23 Greater Feria of Advent
Noon Danielle Zorzin by Jesse Aranda
7:00pm Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart by M/M Christopher Carver
Confessions follow Mass until 10:00pm.
No Eucharistic Adoration this evening.
Saturday, Dec 24 Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord
7:00am Patti McIntyre by Catherine Mahoney
9:00am †Anna Arrington by M/M Scott Carter
Confessions 9:45-11:00am.
Sun, Dec 25 The Nativity of Our Lord
Midnight Solemn Mass Pro Populo
9:00am Low †Archbishop John Francis Donoghue
11:30am High †Deceased of the Legion of Mary
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Dedicated to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
offering the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments
according to the 1962 Roman Missal of Blessed John XXIII 587 Landers Drive, Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 948-6888/FAX 6894 Emergency Cell 770-557-9241/688-6762 Bookstore 770-745-3613 www.francisdesales.com Mail: sfds@priest.com
Served by The Priestly Fraternity Of St. Peter (FSSP)
Father Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Pastor
Father Matthew J. McCarthy, FSSP Assistant Deacon Douglas J. Anderson, Archdiocese of Atlanta
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 18, 2011
Dec.21 Christmas Decorating follows Noon Mass (potluck lunch)
All welcome to assist with this project! Jan. 1 Masses: Midnight, 9:00am & 11:30am
Jan. 8 Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner/ Visit of Fr. Eric
Flood, District Superior of the FSSP
Offering Envelopes If your envelopes did not
appear or you are newly-requesting some, please sign the
sheet at the entry and we’ll get them out by next weekend.
Thanks to a group of volunteers, rounded up by the Knights of
Columbus, who “deep-cleaned” the Church on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Your work is very much appreciated!
January 8 ~ Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner To celebrate the season, individuals and groups are invited to prepare
instrumental pieces or classical Christmas vocal pieces for this day.
There will be a piano or professional keyboard available for use. A
traditional English Christmas dinner menu is being researched for the
occasion. Please submit your musical contribution in writing (by hand,
post or email) to Fr. Venette. Games for children will also be offered.
Sound System Glitch Cry Room & Vestibule speakers are not
working and require professional attention. Keep your ears open…
Last Sunday’s Collection ~ $4845.99 God reward you.
Religious Retirement $690.13 Immaculate Conception $1523.60
Thank you for total gifts of $623.00 which will be sent to the
Benedictine Monks of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, Oklahoma,
for Gregorian Masses for the repose of the soul of †Archbishop John
Francis Donoghue.
SVdP Christmas Giving Fund Gifts can be made online at
www.svdpatl.com or mail checks payable to The Society of St. Vincent
de Paul, to St.Vincent de Paul Society, Christmas Giving, 2050-C
Chamblee Tucker Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
Cell Phones
As on an airplane, cell phones “switched off” means “switched off”: not
silent-mode, standby, or anything else. Cell phones being activated
while an aircraft is taking off or landing may interfere with the flight
deck with disastrous consequences. They can also have deleterious
consequences for your and others’ spiritual progress, especially during
Mass.
Leaving a cell phone switched on – even in silent-mode with no-one
else in the Church – so as to check messages is effectively saying:
Excuse me God, but this could be important …
St. Francis de Sales Parish Check bulletin for updates
Confessions 15 minutes before weekday Masses/ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Baptism Contact the parish at least six weeks before birth.
Marriage Couple contact the parish at least six months before the wedding;
pre-marital preparation is required.
Legion of Mary Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Rosary after 9:00am & Noon daily Masses & before Sunday Masses
Parish Activity Council meets 4th Saturday at 10am (as scheduled)
Knights of Columbus Lumen Christi Council #14625 meetings held 2nd
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Parish Hall; pre-meeting fellowship at 6:30pm
Eucharistic Exposition Friday after evening Mass & 1st Friday 6:00pm
Catholic Boy Scouts Troop #1376 Contact Ray Young 770-640-9197
Religious Education Sundays at 10:15 (Sept-May)
Traditional Girls Club (ages 8-16) Meets 1st Saturday after Marian devotions
2011 Annual Appeal Stats 12-11-11 Goal $26,262 = about $75 per each of our 350 registered households
Amount Outstanding Total Paid Over # of % Goal %Goal Paid Pledges & Pledged (Under) Donors Achv’d Paid $15,881 $1,000 $16,881 ($9,381) 63 64% 60%
Please place your contribution in the collection; envelopes available at entry shelf.
FINAL PLEDGE PAYMENT DUE DATE
IS 12/31/11. As it stands, the balance remaining on our parish goal, after the above
date, will have to be paid from parish funds, including any pledges
which were defaulted on. With financial hardship being the exception,
the members of our parish who have not yet contributed, should give
this some serious consideration before the end of the year.
Faith and Public Policy Workshop for all Catholics The Archdiocese of Atlanta invites you to join us for a Faith and Public
Policy Workshop sponsored by the Georgia Catholic Conference on
Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon at St. Ann’s
Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, NE, Marietta, Georgia 30062.
The workshop will include a presentation on Catholic Social Teaching,
Faithful Citizenship, and today’s public policy issues. To register for the
event visit www.archatl.com/ or contact Joy at jplace@archatl.com or
404-920-7346. There will be a $10.00 registration fee to cover cost of
materials for the workshop.
Prayers at the approach of christmas Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan Thou didst send a messenger to prepare people's hearts for the coming of Thy Son. Help me to hear his words and repent of my sins, so that I may clearly see the way to walk, the truth to speak, and the life to live for Him, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
~ †~ Loving mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea,
assist thy people who have fallen yet strive to rise again. To the wonderment of nature thou didst bear thy Creator,
yet remained a virgin after as before. Thou who didst receive Gabriel's joyful greeting,
have pity on us poor sinners.
† Liturgical Calendar & Mass Intentions † Confessions are heard before all Masses. ~ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Sunday, Dec11 3rd
Sunday of Advent
9:00am Fr. David Bechill by Dave Conger
11:30am Pro Populo
Monday, Dec 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ NO NOON MASS
6:30am Reparation for sins against the Bl. Virgin Mary by Matthew Markich
6:00pm Lumen Christi Council Knights of Columbus & Families
Tuesday, Dec 13 St. Lucy ~ ONE MASS ONLY TODAY
9:00am Jean Wakeling by Jeff Dargis
Ember Wednesday, Dec 14
6:30am †Mabel Marie Light by Gwen Powderly
Noon Celebrant Intention Thursday, Dec 15 Feria 6:30am Jordan Carter by Victor & Mirianna Carter
9:00am Celebrant Intention
Ember Friday, Dec 16
Noon In Honor of St. Joan of Arc by Matthew Markich
7:00pm †Elizabeth Williams by M/M J. Fiorentino
Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions follow evening Mass.
Ember Saturday, Dec 17 7:00am John Anderson by Thomas Anderson
9:00am Lisa Hagerty by Dave & Barb Trettel
Sunday. Dec 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:00am Gerald Healy by the Carvers
11:30am Pro Populo
Last Sunday’s Collection ~ $7771.24 God reward you.
Thank you for the contributions toward Gregorian Masses for the soul
of †Archbishop Donoghue. The collection is now ended.
Thanks to the Servers, Choir, Organist…and congregation(!) for enriching the Rorate Mass yesterday morning.
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Dedicated to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
offering the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments
according to the 1962 Roman Missal of Blessed John XXIII 587 Landers Drive, Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 948-6888/FAX 6894 Emergency Cell 770-557-9241/688-6762 Bookstore 770-745-3613 www.francisdesales.com Mail: sfds@priest.com
Served by The Priestly Fraternity Of St. Peter (FSSP)
Father Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Pastor
Father Matthew J. McCarthy, FSSP Assistant Deacon Douglas J. Anderson, Archdiocese of Atlanta
Gaudete Sunday of Advent
December 11, 2011
TODAY 1:30pm Bible Timeline Video Group in downstairs classroom
The Divided Kingdom - Part 2 (Judah).
Dec.12 6:00pm K of C Members/Families Guadalupe Mass & Dinner
Dec.21 Christmas Decorating will follow Noon Mass (potluck lunch)
Dec. 22 CONFESSIONS 10am-Noon
Dec. 23 CONFESSIONS 8-10pm (No Adoration)
Dec. 24 CONFESSIONS 9:45-11am
Dec. 25 Masses: Midnight(Solemn), 9:00am(Low) & 11:30am(High)
Jan. 8 Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner
All Knights of Columbus are invited to our end-of-the-year party,
a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Monday,
December 12. Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner for Knights and
their families at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by 2:00 p.m. on December 11
by signing the list on the K.C. bulletin board in the parish hall or by
sending a message to davidallengilbert@gmail.com (Please indicate
how many family members will be attending.)
The December meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held in
the gym today (Dec. 11) between Masses (10:30 to 11:10 a.m.) All
Knights are encouraged to attend.
Welcome to Fr. Paul Burke and visitors from Holy Spirit
College at the 11:30 Mass today!
SVdP Christmas Giving Fund Gifts can be made online at
www.svdpatl.com or mail checks payable to The Society of St.Vincent
de Paul, to St.Vincent de Paul Society, Christmas Giving, 2050-C
Chamblee Tucker Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341
2011 Annual Appeal Stats 12-11-11 Goal $26,262 = about $75 per each of our 350 registered households
Amount Outstanding Total Paid Over # of % Goal Paid Pledges & Pledged (Under) Donors Achv’d $13,861 $790 $14,651 ($11,611) 57 56%
Please place your contribution in the collection; envelopes available at entry shelf.
FINAL PLEDGE PAYMENT DUE DATE
IS 12/31/11. As it stands, the balance remaining on our parish goal, after the above
date, will have to be paid from parish funds, including any pledges
which were defaulted on. With financial hardship being the exception,
the members of our parish who have not yet contributed, should give
this some serious consideration before the end of the year.
January 8 ~ Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner To celebrate the season, individuals and groups are invited to prepare
instrumental pieces or classical Christmas vocal pieces for this day.
There will be a piano or professional keyboard available for use. A
traditional English Christmas dinner menu is being researched for the
occasion. Please submit your musical contribution in writing (by hand,
post or email) to Fr. Venette. Games for children will also be offered.
Cemetery Plot Available One Cemetery Plot is for sale in the
consecrated Catholic section of Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt.
Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs. Check the parish hall bulletin board
and/or call Jason at 404-394-1657 or 706-635-7578 for complete
information.
Catholic Underground Atlanta Young adults can check out
www.GoFISHOutreach.com or call Janice Givens at 770 663-8807
for more information. The group is sponsored at St. Brigid’s parish.
Addresses for Christmas Greetings Fr. Denis Bouchard Fr. Laurent Demets 291 Scoville Dr. c/o 119 Griffin Road
Vienna, OH 44473 Elmhurst Township, PA 18444
Fr. Mark Fischer Fr. Thomas Fritschen
P. O. Box 901 1009 North 8th St.
Jackson, GA 30233 Quincy, IL 62301
Fr. Robert Fromageot Fr. Christopher Pelster
1210 Stillwater Ave. 8455 NW 234th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502 Edmond OK 73025
Seminarian Joseph DeGuzman
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary
880 West Denton Rd.
Denton, NE 68339 ____________________________________________________________________________________
Ember Days “The Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the
first Sunday in Lent, Whitsunday (Pentecost), Holy Cross day (Sept.
14), and St. Lucy's day (Dec. 13), which are days of fasting for the
special sanctification of the four seasons, and for obtaining God's
blessing on the clergy, for whose ordination the Ember Saturdays are
specially set apart." (Catholic Dictionary) Note that ember days are of
very ancient origin (possibly dating back to apostolic times). It is
customary to fast and observe partial abstinence (meat once only) on
Ember Days, and observe the usual Friday full abstinence.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Check bulletin for updates
Confessions 15 minutes before weekday Masses/ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Baptism Contact the parish at least six weeks before birth.
Marriage Couple contact the parish at least six months before the wedding;
pre-marital preparation is required.
Legion of Mary Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Rosary after 9:00am & Noon daily Masses & before Sunday Masses
Parish Activity Council meets 4th Saturday at 10am (as scheduled)
Knights of Columbus Lumen Christi Council #14625 meetings held 2nd
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Parish Hall; pre-meeting fellowship at 6:30pm
Eucharistic Exposition Friday after evening Mass & 1st Friday 6:00pm
Catholic Boy Scouts Troop #1376 Contact Ray Young 770-640-9197
Religious Education Sundays at 10:15 (Sept-May)
Traditional Girls Club (ages 8-16) Meets 1st Saturday after Marian devotions
† Liturgical Calendar & Mass Intentions † Confessions are heard before all Masses. ~ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Sunday, Dec 4 2nd
Sunday of Advent
9:00am †Robert R. LaPlante by the LaPlante Family
11:30am Pro Populo
Monday, Dec 5 Feria of Advent
6:30am Henry Fredette’s Birthday by Rosilene Fredette
Tuesday, Dec 6 St. Nicholas
9:00am In Reparation for Scandal by Adam Markich
Wednesday, Dec 7 St. Ambrose
6:30am Ken Wakeling by Jeff Dargis
Noon †Elizabeth Williams by M/M J. Fiorentino
Thursday, Dec 8 Holy Day of Obligation
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30am Sandra Ann Degman by Gwen Powderly
7:30pm Solemn Mass Pro Populo
Friday, Dec 9 Feria of Advent
6:30am Barry Wakeling by Jeff Dargis
7:00pm †Mabel Marie Light by M/M Scott Carter
Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions follow evening Mass.
Saturday, Dec 10 ‘Rorate’ Mass of Our Lady in Advent
7:00am †Elizabeth Williams by M/M J. Fiorentino
Sunday. Dec 11 Gaudete ~ 3rd
Sunday of Advent
9:00am Fr. David Bechill by Dave Conger
11:30am Pro Populo
Last Sunday’s Collection ~ $6,787.75 God reward you.
Gregorian Masses for †Archbishop Donoghue ~ $380.00
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Dedicated to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
offering the Traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments
according to the 1962 Roman Missal of Blessed John XXIII 587 Landers Drive, Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 948-6888/FAX 6894 Emergency Cell 770-557-9241/688-6762 Bookstore 770-745-3613 www.francisdesales.com Mail: sfds@priest.com
Served by The Priestly Fraternity Of St. Peter (FSSP)
Father Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Pastor
Father Matthew J. McCarthy, FSSP Assistant Deacon Douglas J. Anderson, Archdiocese of Atlanta
Second Sunday of Advent
December 4, 2011
TODAY Dec. 4 Stewardship Fair in Parish Hall after each Mass with: ~K of C Breakfast for “Coats for Kids” after 9:00am Mass
~Taco Bar follows 11:30am Mass (desserts welcome)
Dec.12 K of C Members/Families Guadalupe Festival Dinner
Dec.21 Christmas Decorating will follow Noon Mass (potluck lunch)
Jan. 8 Christmastide Music Festival & Dinner
2nd Collection today: Retirement fund for religious
Please notice the changes in this week’s Mass schedule. Fr. Venette is on vacation until Tue. Dec. 6.
Fr. McCarthy will be away from Fri. Dec 9 to Tue. Dec 13.
Stewardship Fair ~ Today, December 4th
Stewardship of our parish involves more than just tithing and financial
support. It consists of many active volunteers fulfilling a variety of
services and filling many needs. After each Mass today, you will have
opportunity to become informed of the number of categories of service
which are provided by parishioners, and you will also have an
opportunity to offer your assistance.
Finding God through Faith and Reason resumes the regular schedule
this week (Dec 4). If you have missed a few classes, this is a good time
to re-join. The new section, A Posteriori Cosmological Evidence, will
be looking at evidence from science (Physics and Astronomy in
particular). This section specifically answers many of the questions
raised by people like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, and Carl
Sagan.
Bible Timeline will resume next week (Dec 11), looking at The Divided
Kingdom - Part 2 (Judah).
Propers of the Mass: The missal texts for Sunday Masses are
available near the bulletins for those visiting or those who are without a
hand missal. With the texts now printed, the Epistle and Gospel will
no longer be read in the vernacular before the Sermon. Please return
the sheets after Mass.
Gregorian Masses for Archbishop Donoghue We have now collected sufficient stipends to offer the 30 consecutive
Masses. Thank you for your generosity. The Masses will be offered by
the Benedictine Monks at Clear Creek Monastery, OK.
Remember that you keep holy the Sabbath day. Six days you shall labor
and do all your works. But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord
your God: you shall do no work on it. (Ex 20:8-10)
If you would enter into eternal life, keep the commandments. (Mt 19:17)
All Knights of Columbus are invited to our end-of-the-year party, a
celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Monday, December
12. Mass is at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner for Knights and their
families at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by 2:00 p.m. on December 11 by
signing the list on the K.C. bulletin board in the parish hall or by
sending a message to davidallengilbert@gmail.com (Please indicate
how many family members will be attending.)
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Thanksgiving food drive.
Thanks to your generosity, the Knights of Columbus delivered 400 lbs.
of food to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Paulding County.
The Knights of Columbus will be serving a $1 breakfast after Low
Mass today. All proceeds will go to the K.C. "Coats for Kids" program,
helping to provide coats for poor children in Georgia.
The ‘Rorate’ Mass is the votive Mass of Our Lady in Advent. It will be
offered here on Saturday, Dec 11. The name is taken from the first word
of the Introit. The Mass is sung by candlelight, beginning before dawn
(representing the darkness before Our Lord’s entry into the world), so
that it ends in light. It is particularly beautiful, and well-worth the effort
of getting out of bed on a Saturday morning. As an additional incentive,
there will be a pot-luck brunch to follow.
When receiving Holy Communion, please remember to slightly
extend your tongue, and not simply open your mouth.
St. Francis de Sales Parish Check bulletin for updates
Confessions 15 minutes before weekday Masses/ Sundays 8:15 &10:30am
Baptism Contact the parish at least six weeks before birth.
Marriage Couple contact the parish at least six months before the wedding;
pre-marital preparation is required.
Legion of Mary Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Rosary after 9:00am & Noon daily Masses & before Sunday Masses
Parish Activity Council meets 4th Saturday at 10am (as scheduled)
Knights of Columbus Lumen Christi Council #14625 meetings held 2nd
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Parish Hall; pre-meeting fellowship at 6:30pm
Eucharistic Exposition Friday after evening Mass & 1st Friday 6:00pm
Catholic Boy Scouts Troop #1376 Contact Ray Young 770-640-9197
Religious Education Sundays at 10:15 (Sept-May)
Traditional Girls Club (ages 8-16) Meets 1st Saturday after Marian devotions
Cell Phones
As on an airplane, cell phones “switched off” means “switched off”:
not silent-mode, standby, or anything else. Cell phones being activated
while an aircraft is taking off or landing may interfere with the flight
deck with disastrous consequences. They can also have deleterious
consequences for your and others’ spiritual progress, especially during
Mass.
Leaving a cell phone switched on – even in silent-mode with no-one
else in the Church – so as to check messages is effectively saying:
Excuse me God, but this could be important …
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