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Archdiocese of Atlanta The Church of the Good Shepherd
The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2017
Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
And he was transfigured before them;
his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them,
conversing with him.
Good Shepherd Mass Schedule and Reconciliation
Saturday Vigil – 5:00 P.M.
Sunday – 7:30, 7:30 a.m. (Español in Gym)
9:00, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (Español)
Sunday Evening – 5:30 p.m.
DAILY — Mass (Mon-Sat) 9:00 a.m.
RECONCILIATION: Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
3740 Holtzclaw RD Cumming, GA 30041 Telephone Line: 770-887-9861 FAX: 770-887-2241 Website: www.gsrcc.net
SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY NUMBER: 678-294-0212
Rev. Diosmar A. Natad Pastor
Rev. Jorge Carranza Parochial Vicar
Deacon Pat Fagan Deacon Ralph LaMachia Deacon Donald Nadeau Deacon John Peterson
New Members Welcome Scramble Format, Shotgun Start, Random Foursomes
August 7 Crystal Falls September 5 Bradshaw Farm October 2 Chestatee November 6 Fairways of Canton
If interested, contact [email protected].
Good Shepherd 2017 Golf Schedule
Hospitality Sunday All are welcome!
Please join us after the 9:00 AM Mass this Sunday, August 6th for coffee, donuts and fellowship with members of our parish family.
Hospitality Sunday is the first Sunday of every month after the 9:00 am Mass in t he Hosp i ta l i t y R o o m . N e w
parishioners are especially invited to come by and get acquainted.
For more information on this welcoming ministry, please contact:
Cathy Grogan [email protected]
470-239-3192
Parish News - Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
Come Expecting... Come Expecting, the
Charismatic Praise and
Worship ministry, will be
gathering on Friday, August 11, at 7:00pm
in the PLC Room 303. The evening consists
of a brief teaching, praise & worship and a
time of reflection, sharing and prayer. Come
experience the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Come and be refreshed and renewed. Come
Expecting. Questions? Dave Dittmeier
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is prayed Monday through Friday mornings at 8:25 am in the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel.
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole
world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
Spirituality - Come and Be Refreshed!
WHEN THINGS SEEM to be going all wrong, stop and affirm your trust in Me, and leave
them in My capable hands. Then, simply do you the next thing. Stay in touch with Me
through thankful, trusting prayers, resting in My sovereign control. Rejoice in Me - exult
in the God of your salvation! As you trust in Me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. I
enable you to walk and make progress upon your high places of trouble, suffering, or
responsibility.
Job 13:15 NKIV; Psalm 18:33; Habakkuk 3: 17-10 AMP
Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young Jesu
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Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of
Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated from thee. From the malignant enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call
me. And bid me come unto Thee, That with all Thy saints, I may praise thee Forever and ever.
Amen.
We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to be in the true presence of Our Lord within our Chapel. If you are interested
in committing to one hour of Adoration, please contact Bill McDowell at 404-906-1598 or [email protected]
Fiesta de la Transfiguración del Señor
REFLEXION - EVANGELIO Mt 17:1-9
Hoy, Jesús —en la pluma de Mateo— comienza a introducirnos en los misterios del Reino, a través de
esta forma tan característica de presentarnos su dinámica por medio de parábolas. La semilla es la
palabra proclamada, y el sembrador es Él mismo. Éste no busca sembrar en el mejor de los terrenos
para asegurarse la mejor de las cosechas. Él ha venido para que todos «tengan vida y la tenga en
abundancia» (Jn 10,10). Por eso, no escatima en desparramar puñados generosos de semillas, sea «a lo largo del
camino» (Mt 13,4), como en «el pedregal» (v. 5), o «entre abrojos» (v. 7), y finalmente «en tierra buena» (v. 8).
Así, las semillas arrojadas por generosos puños producen el porcentaje de rendimiento que las posibilidades “toponímicas”
les permiten. El Concilio Vaticano II nos dice: «La Palabra de Dios se compara a una semilla sembrada en el campo: los
que escuchan con fe y se unen al pequeño rebaño de Cristo han acogido el Reino; después la semilla, por sí misma, germina
y crece hasta el tiempo de la siega» (Lumen gentium, n. 5).
«Los que escuchan con fe», nos dice el Concilio. Tú estás habituado a escucharla, tal vez a leerla, y quizá a meditarla. Según
la profundidad de tu audición en la fe, será la posibilidad de rendimiento en los frutos. Aunque éstos vienen, en cierta
forma, garantizados por la potencia vital de la Palabra-semilla, no es menor la responsabilidad que te cabe en la atenta
audición de la misma. Por eso, «el que tenga oídos, que oiga» (Mt 13,9).Pide hoy al Señor el ansia del profeta: «Cuando se
presentaban tus palabras, yo las devoraba, tus palabras eran mi gozo y la alegría de mi corazón, porque yo soy llamado con
tu Nombre, Señor, Dios de los ejércitos» (Jr 15,16).
P. Julio César RAMOS González SDB
Mendoza, Argentina
In Memoriam
We ask that you keep in your prayers those who
have died, especially
Ron Kling
and
Judy Schultz
Just as we have a share in Christ’s many sufferings, so also through Christ we
share in God’s great help.” 2 Cor 1:5
Saturday, August 5
9:00 AM Wendy Barley by Emily Schindler
† Mary Ann Gaffney by Kathy and Brendan Brogan
5:00 PM Intentions of the Freas Family by Christine Freas
† Eva Grenner by Bob and Mary Beth Grenner
Sunday, August 6
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM Eilish McCarthy by the Donegan Family
† Mary O’Grady by the Donegan Family
9:00 AM
George and Nancy Simms - 50th Wedding Anniversary
by the Small Faith Group
† Mike Chisolm by Bill and Terry Duffey
11: 00 AM Vicki Winslow by Linda Chisolm
† Rudy Crispeno by Barbara LeVien
1:00 PM † Maria Portales-Francisa Gomez and Marcela Pulgado
5:30 PM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
Wendy Barley by Emily Schindler
Monday, August 7
9:00 AM † Ann Doyle by Mike and Theresa Krause
† Tom Hare by Donna and Terry Jacobs
Tuesday, August 8
9:00 AM † Souls in Purgatory by Denise Jordan
John and Constance Hospodar - 58th Wedding
Anniversary by Amy Alexander
Wednesday, August 9
9:00 AM † Mike Chisom by the GS Family Promise Volunteers
† Rev. Joseph Michael Peek by Denise Jordan
7:30 PM Spanish Mass
Thursday, August 10
9:00 AM † John Pawly by Maria Pawly
† Don Capps by Maria Pawly
Friday, August 11
9:00 AM Carolyn Roehm by Terry and Bill Duffey
† Joseph Banas by Sheila Caliban
MASS INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST 5th THROUGH AUGUST 11th
† deceased intentions
Our Altar
Flowers and
Blessed
Sacrament
Chapel Flowers
Did you know that you can
donate flowers in honor of a
wedding anniversary, birthday,
etc. or in memory of a loved
one? Advance notice of at least
one month is required. Your
intention will be listed in the
weekly bulletin.
For additional information,
please call:
Eileen Pankow
770-597-3563
Daily Readings
Monday Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday Nm 12:1-13; Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28
Thursday 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26
Friday Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28
Saturday Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20
Sunday 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
Saturday, August
12
9:00 AM † Vincent LaSalle by Janet Fusco
† Josephin Corso by Janet Fusco
5:00 PM † Robert VanderWeide by Bob and Mary Beth Grenner
† Donetta Haas by Paul Haas
Sunday, August 13
7:30 AM Spanish Mass in Gym
7:30 AM † Lorraine Wentworth by Mike and Helen Adkins
Wendy Barley by Emily Schindler
9:00 AM † Mike Chisolm by Betty and Bill Broderick
† Cristobal Posada by Dot Danchetz
11: 00
AM † Courtyard of Remembrance
† James Moran by Stigmata Fraternity of St. Francis
1:00 PM Brian Sanchez
5:30 PM † Maria Vinci by Joan and Bob Halvorsen
For the Intentions of Our Parishioners
Stewardship Weekend of July 22/23
Offertory 20,531.05
Miscellaneous 135.00
TOTAL $20,666.05
Our Altar Prayer List Please take note: Important Policy Change regarding those to be prayed for during Mass. We would like to remind all in the
Parish that in the Narthex, there is a
Book of Intentions which holds the
names of those who are ill or otherwise in need of
our prayers. Every weekend, this Book of
Intentions is placed upon the Altar and the
congregation is requested to pray for those who are
inscribed within the book.
We have changed the policy of accepting names for
those to be announced to be prayed for at the
Masses during the weekend.
During the week prior to the weekend, you may
contact the Parish Office to have someone
prayed for at Mass. Please Note: for a variety
of reasons, privacy included, we can only accept
requests from a member of the immediate
family (parents, spouse, children or siblings)
We also request that you leave your name and
contact information. The person to be prayed
for shall be announced publicly at all the
weekend Masses and also inscribed in the Book
of Intentions in order to accommodate every
request.
Those whose names are submitted will remain
on the Altar List for a period of no longer than
one month, unless we are notified to remove
the name . The Altar Prayer List will be
refreshed every last Thursday of every month.
After this time if we are not advised of the
status, we will remove the name unless a family
member contacts the Parish Office to request
the name be re-enrolled for the next month.
The names in the Book of Intentions shall
remain indefinitely and will continue to be
prayed for upon the Altar.
Contact information for the submission of
names: Terry Duffey in the Parish Office at
770-887-9861 or 404 -252-4513 or
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this
change of procedure for the reading of those to be
prayed for, please contact Terry Duffey in the Parish
Office at 770-887-9861 or [email protected].
All Catholics are invited to attend the weekly Monday Mass at the
Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA
30033. Mass begins at 11:30 a.m. Many of our Catholic veterans do
not have family or visitors and look to the church for pastoral care.
This weekly Mass is celebrated for the wellbeing and spiritual
support of veterans from all branches. For more information, please
contact Fr. John Kieran at [email protected] or 770-312-6074.
A Holy Day of Obligation
If you have any questions about the program or First Eucharist and First Reconciliation, please contact Vicki
Carney at 470-695-7732 or by email at [email protected].
There is a parent meeting for all School Faith Formation classes this Sunday, August 6th at 12:00PM in English and at 2:00PM in
Spanish. We will be going over important program information that parents need to know. We will initially meet in the gym and
then break out into three different rotations. Each rotation will last approximately 20 minutes. We ask that one parent attend this
meeting.
Our first day for Middle School Faith Formation is next Sunday, August 13th. We start after the 5:30PM Mass, and we dismiss at
8:30PM We start and end all of our meetings in the hospitality room. You need to come into the PLC to pick up your child/teen.
We will not have Middle School Faith Formation classes on Sunday, September 3rd in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Our first hang out night is scheduled for August 19th. Mark your Calendars.
Middle and High School RCIC Information:
The parent meeting for all 5th through 10th grade teens that are enrolled in the RCIC program is next Sunday, August 13th. The
meeting will start at 3:30PM in the gym. One parent must attend. Please no families since we have limited space.
If you have any comments about the program, please email Garry Lee at [email protected] or call Garry at 470-695-7733.
DEEP with Pizza: All high school aged teens (and rising 9th graders) are invited to join us for Deep with Pizza (in the Teen Room)
every Wednesday night beginning Aug. 16th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. It’s a great chance to get together, grow deeper in your
faith and have a great time with great people and pizza!
Sunday Life Nights: Our first Sunday Life Night is this Sunday, Aug. 13th from 6:30PM – 8:30PM. It’ll be a relaxed social night to
help us get acquainted and meet new friends! High School teens are always welcome to bring their friends to Life Nights and
Deep.
Fall Lock-In: All high school aged teens (and their friends) are invited to join us for an awesome overnight Lock In! Join us Friday,
Aug 18th at 7PM until Sat. morning at 8:30AM. Cost is $10. We’ll order pizza, play lots of games, watch movies, sports, and
possibly sleep.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Michael Gagnon at [email protected] or 470-695-7734.
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?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the
teachings and experience of the Catholic Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist. There are separate sessions for children, youth and adults. You are welcome to
participate in the process with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For
information, please contact:
Rudy Velasco: 470-695-7737 - [email protected] Deacon John Peterson: [email protected]
At Good Shepherd Preschool, children will develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, and cognitively in a trusting and
warm environment. We celebrate the uniqueness of each child and encourage each to develop a sense of self-worth, a love of
learning, and a respect for others.
For more information, please contact the main number 470-695-7761: Tanya Franco, Director, [email protected] or Alison
Toledano, Office Manager, at [email protected].
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation - A Lifelong Journey
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL LIFE TEEN MINISTRY
RCICCA and RCIA
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL
Parish Particulars to Keep in Mind
Faith Formation - A Lifelong Journey
Want to make someone feel blessed? Want to feel like a problem has been solved in a beautiful way? Think about donating a car that you do not use anymore to our St. Vincent de Paul Society. They will be the perfect
match-makers and match your car to a wonderful needy family! Moving? Unable or unwilling to drive anymore? Came
into a better car but still have your original? Let us help you help others. Contact: Mike Krause 770-886-1410
If you have moved, changed phone
numbers or email addresses, please call
the parish office at 770-887-9861 so that
we may update our records. Thank you.
PARENT ORIENTATION FOR ALL CLASSES
August 6, 2017 - English - 12:00 pm - Parish Life Center
- Spanish - 2:00 pm - Parish Life Center
For more information, contact Renée Lee - 470-695-7730 - [email protected].
OUR COURTYARD OF REMEMBRANCE is a beautiful location in front of the Church where inscribed
bricks are lovingly placed to be honored or memorialized. A Mass for those honored and memorialized within
the Courtyard takes place once a month. This is a wonderful everlasting gift of Masses and Remembrance!
If you would like to purchase a memorial brick as a Christmas gift, please contact the Parish Office
at 770-887-9861 before October 1, 2017.
Parish Ministries - Where Your Time and Talent Grow
WE NEED FURNITURE!!! St. Vincent de Paul Society
Housecleaning? Down-sizing? Consider donating your
furniture to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
All items are needed!
Thank you for answering this need!
Contact St. Vincent de Paul
678-947-0677
Your call will be answered
within 24-48 hours.
CURSILLO/ULTREYA
Cursillo is a worldwide movement in the
Catholic Church for fostering Christian
living. In the Archdiocese of Atlanta,
Cursillo Weekends are held at the
Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers,
GA in English and at the Kings Retreat Center in
Dallas, GA in Spanish. Separate weekend retreats
are held for men and women. The “Weekends”
present a method for renewing and deepening one’s
Christian life.
The Ultreya is a follow-up support group for those
who have lived a Cursillo Weekend. The Ultreya
provides a community for encouragement and
support to love a fuller, richer Christian life.
Anyone interested in learning more about Cursillo
or attending an Ultreya should contact:
Ron or Mary Paulinelli
678-925-8004
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
August 12, 2017 - 7:00 pm
You are invited to the monthly date night for a
marriage topic presentation and gathering
to continue to enhance your marriage. For
more information on meetings or the
Marriage Encounter retreat, contact:
Denise and Eric Hoell
678-860-8551
If 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: _________________________________________________________
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 James Duffey (1st class Petty Officer/Navy Diver 1) Peru Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt. Iraq) Mark Hanson (MSgt. AF) Qatar Chris Jensen (Col AF) Hickam AF Base, Honolulu, Hawaii Jacob Jordan (Lance Corporal, Marines) 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 (SN Coast Guard, CT) John Archer (Staff Sgt. Army, GA) Ryan Bobenhausen (PFC Army, Hawaii) Daniel Bowers (Sgt. Army) Andrew Butler (1st Lt. Army) GA Joanna Barnette (1st Class AF, Barksdale AFB) Dean Carr (Recruit, Pams Island, SC) Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF) Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA Matt Ekhlas (LCpl, USMC, CA) Benjamin Escalante (CPL,USMC CA) David Escalante (PFC USMC CA) Mitchell Flammang (Airman 1st Class -AF) Geoff Franks ( Captain Marines SC) Lawrence Franks (2nd Lt. Marines) Alex Hanson (SRA— AF) Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy) Justice Nathan Hobin (LCPL, Marines) Norfolk, VA Michael E. Hughes
Brennan Jones (Private, Army, Ft. Bragg, NC) Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman—Navy) Norfolk, VA Michael Klooster (Ensign—Navy) 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) John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines) Jody Martin( Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO
Padraic McClusky (PFC Marines) Hawaii Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Richard Michael (Major Army) Wyatt Moseley (Marines, Camp Geiger, NC) Jared Morgan (SPC Army GA) Danielle Nickolopoulos (Lance Corporal, Marines, Camp Lejeune) Nikk and Will Osprey LL.JG. Keith Ovellette Samantha Pankow (USN,MIDN 2/C, Annapolis) Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA) Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia Mauricio Posada (Commander, USCG) Air Station Miami Tyler Rahn Private Camp Pendleton, CA Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army) Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army) Louis P. Rognoni III (Major, USAF Minot, ND) Justin Russell (Sgt. 1st Class Army) Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines) Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA John Studley (Sgt. Marines) Returned to Stateside from Middle East Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy) Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army, VA) James M. Windsor (USN Norfolk, VA) Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army—Colorado) Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC
All-powerful and ever-living God,
when Abraham left his native land
and departed from his people
you kept him safe through all his journeys.
Protect these soldiers.
Be their constant companion
and their strength in battle,
their refuge in every adversity.
Guide them, O Lord,
that they may return home in safety.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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.
Parish Life Center
Mon -Thurs 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED ON FRIDAY
Pastoral Office Center
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Altar Flowers: Please call Eileen Pankow at 770-597-3563 if interested in
donating flowers for the Altar.
Council of Catholic Women: General meetings are held the second
Tuesday of the month, 7 P.M. in the PLC. Contact Sandi Henschen at 412-
779-8561 or [email protected]
Divine Mercy: The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy is recited Monday
through Friday mornings at 8:25 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
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 Jerry Mansheim at 770-893-1454.
Hospitality Sunday: Donuts every first Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Please contact Cathy Grogan at 470-239-3192 or [email protected].
Job Seekers: Meet every first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact Steve
Jenn at 404-915-5396 or Jack Oliaro at 678-549-3988.
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 James DePadro at 331-
208-2523 or [email protected] Also check the Narthex for
information on the shelves.
Mats for the Homeless: Contact Karen Blazer 678-641-0724 or
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 Jim Burnham at 770-862-3579 or
Prayer Blanket Ministry: The Prayer Blanket Ministry meets monthly
during the school year on the First 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.
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 contact Vicki Winslow at 706-579-2615 or
St. Vincent de Paul Society: If you are having financial difficulties or
you wish to volunteer your time to our Society, 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
Suzanne Carpenter at [email protected]
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
[email protected]. BUNCO: First and Third Mondays of the
month at 12:00p.m. - 2:30p.m. We play for
laughs and friendship! Contact: LaNelle Lewis
at 678-943-2613.
CANASTA: Second and Fourth Monday of the
month at 12 noon. Contact: Sherrie Perris at
770-887-7671. Games meet each month in the
Aerobics Room in the Parish Life Center.
BOWLING: Fourth Wednesday of the month at
11:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. at the Stars and Strikes
in Cumming. $10.99 includes lunch, shoes and
2 games of bowling. Contact: Lillian Eaton at
770-844-0774.
BOOK CHAT: We meet on the 2nd Monday
each month in the Parish Life Center from 2PM
to 4PM. Our selection for August is The Traitor’s
Wife by Allison Pataki. Please contact Joan
Powers at 770-889-7805 for information.
Our Ministries
CLERGY AND STAFF
Priests
Fr. Diosmar Natad, Pastor
[email protected] ……….....770-887-9861
Fr. Jorge Carranza, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]………….770-887-9861
Deacons
Deacon Pat Fagan…………………………[email protected]
Deacon Don Nadeau………………………[email protected]
Deacon Ralph [email protected] 470-695-7736
Deacon John Peterson……………………[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Laura Irvine, Business Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7707
Terese Duffey, Office Manager
[email protected] 470-695-7710
Joanne Willis, Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 470-695-7712
Daniel Amoyo, Data Entry/Donor Registry
[email protected] 470-695-7714
Kelly Rosenbalm, Accounting Clerk
[email protected] 770-887-9861
Departmental Staff Leaders
Deacon Ralph LaMachia, DRE & Faith Formation
[email protected] 470-695-7736
Renée 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
Nancy Smith, Music Director
Susan LaMachia, Events Coordinator
Michael Gagnon, High School and Confirmation Coordinator
Garry Lee, Middle School/RCIC Coordinator
Gloria Clavijo, Assistant for Hispanic Ministries
Rudy Velasco, RCICCA and RCIA Coordinator
Vicki Carney, Elementary School/Sacrament Coordinator
Spanish Leaders
Asistente de la oficina y bautismos: Gloria Clavijo
(470) 695-7739 (Martes descansa)
Rev. Jorge Carranza (470) 695-7702 [email protected]
(Lunes descansa)
Emergencias sacramental: (678) 294-0212
Sacristanes: José Pedraza (770) 527-0569
Monaguillos: Kenya Clemente (678) 620-9520
Comité Guadalupano Coordinadora: Martina Trejo
(678) 717-8636 [email protected]
Proclamadores de la Palabra y Ministros Extraordinarios:
Martha Guzmán (770) 876-5444 [email protected]
Notes of Interest
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 470-695-7736.
CONFIRMATION: Preparation is a two year process,
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” 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.
PRIME TIMERS FIX IT ANGELS: Assistance to
fellow parishioners with home maintenance repairs that
are beyond the parishioner’s experience or physical
capabilities. Payment for any materials needed to
complete the project is the responsibility of the
parishioner. To find out if your project qualifies, please
call Chuck Ingraham at 678-790-6520 .
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
RETROUVAILLE: Retrouvaille teaches couples how
to survive in times of crisis. For confidential information
or to register, visit www.retrouvailleofatlanta.org WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (WWME): Standing still in any endeavor could mean losing ground! WWME teaches married couples to communicate more effectively and addresses the challenging aspects of marriage and how to best gain ground in all they undertake. Website: gatn-wwme.org
