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2855 Briarcliff Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Through worship, education, and service, we continue the work of Jesus.
phone: 404-636-1418 fax: 404-636-4394
Dear friends in the Coming Lord:
We’re not very good at waiting. Maybe we never were, but in this instant-everything age, we get frustrated if we have to wait for anything. Just the other day, I heard myself complaining about a package I’d ordered that hadn’t arrived yet. (It had been 3 whole days.) And there are not words to describe my frustration at having waited almost 6 months for DeKalb to issue a building permit for our new rectory! Waiting feels like time wasted. And who can afford to waste time?
But Advent is all about waiting. We’re reminded of the centuries when God’s people awaited the fulfillment of God’s promises. This side of Christmas, it’s easy to think that this season is all about arrival. And that’s partly true. Advent contemplates Jesus’ triumphant return at the end of the ages; and it finds its culmination in celebrating his first coming in the flesh. But let’s not for-get the waiting that preceded that first advent.
A little waiting is a good thing. Here are a few things that I think we can get from waiting:
Waiting reminds us that we’re not the center of the universe. It’s easy to get caught up in our own plans, convinced that everything we do is crucially important. Being forced to wait gives us the opportunity to consider that other people have plans and priorities, too. That doesn’t make our plans unimportant, but it does put them into perspective.
Waiting reminds us that God is in control. At the very least, waiting forces us to realize that we are not in control. And that can be a valuable opportunity to reflect on who is.
Waiting reminds us that life is a gift. Forced to sit at a stop light for several precious minutes, I have a choice. I can choose to grumble and gripe about the loss of my precious time, or I can re-member that those minutes were a gift God gave me so that I might have the opportunity to live for his glory. Sure, this wasn’t how I’d planned to use them. But that doesn’t change the gift.
Waiting reminds us that the future is bigger than we think. We have fleeting moments of awareness of our own mortality, and being forced to wait can trigger them. We have a finite amount of time; why waste any of it waiting for things to happen? But, of course, our time isn’t really finite. We’re destined for eternity. Waiting can remind us that this life is part of something much larger.
Will any of that change the way you feel as you burn through forty-five minutes waiting for the doc-tor to call you in for your appointment? I don’t know. But maybe it will invite you to experience these Advent days a little more richly.
Our parish Advent Penance
Service is this Monday, December 3, at 7:00 pm.
Monsignor Al and Father Carlos will be assisted by many neighboring priest
confessors in the celebration of the sacrament.
Come experience the healing of Reconciliation as you prepare for Christmas!
Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.
Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. (except Holy Saturday) Anytime by appointment
Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita
Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered monthly following the Saturday 4:00 mass and the Sunday 1:30 Spanish mass, and is available at other times by ap-pointment with a priest.
Catholic patients in metro area hospitals receive the sacraments from the neighbor-ing Catholic parish; priests, deacons and Eucharistic ministers from IHM will visit whenever possible. Please call the parish office if you or a family member will be hos-pitalized or homebound.
Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394
IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488
Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org
Bulletin Notices: Please submit your re-quest by email 10 days in advance. Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes: [email protected].
Report abuse of children and vulnerable persons : 1-888-437-0764
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Saturday, December 1 Weekday Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Walter & Mary Alice Foster †
For all the People of the Parish
Francisco Delgado †
Sunday, December 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Than Joseph Nguyen †
Landon Dowdey, Bertha Pinilla and Family†
Anuar Chavez †
Rich de Bear †
Monday, December 3 Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-11
8:30 a.m. Father Juan de la Cruz †
Tuesday, December 4 Advent Weekday Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
8:30 a.m. Mary Versane
Wednesday, December 5 Advent Weekday Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37
8:30 a.m.
Bill Smith
Thursday, December 6 Advent Weekday Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Fr. Duk-Bae John Yang †
Jaime & Mariela Piedrahita
Friday, December 7 Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Margaret McAndrews †
Vigil of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 8 THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38
8:30 a.m.
11:00a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Walter & Mary Alice Foster †
For all the People of the Parish
John "Jack" Edward Olson †
Jennifer Rivero & Maria Peregrina Torrez †
Sunday, December 9 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Baruch 5:1-9; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Than Joseph Nguyen †
Kathleen Barr Blaess †
Ana Elena Motta-Garcia de Paredes †
Alice Maloof †
Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Louise Daniell,
Jesus Marcial, Celia Ramirez, John Zuecher,Teresa Jaimez Velazquez, Betty Tarsitano, Rev. Wilson Scott Jr., Aquiles Tinzon, Mario Alberto Reyes Palma, Carlos Manzanarez Arcos, Evelyn Rowland, Jack Barker, Oscar Ayala Lopez, Edward Wicksom, John Franz, Doris Dotson, Artemio Escoto, Cristian Lopez, Willard Ketchum, Kathleen Barr-Blaess, Micalea Lopez, Steven Landry, Jeannette Lopez, and Monsignor Noel Burtenshaw.
And please pray for those who are sick, especially: Terry Weaver, Matt Drake, Brenda Uhler, Barbara Sheehan, Lili Cuellar, Mary Nappo, David Downie, Ellen Kroll, Beverly K. McNally, Maite Rolon, Dorothy Bivy, Joanne Novack, Julia Felipe, Keren Clay, Walter and Jane Nied, Gary Payne, Luca Modonesi, Brenda Markham, Terry Barker, Josefina García, Brian Hutcheson, Justin Omar Gutierrez Gonzalez, Edward Swahn, Purita Guzman and Norma Hatheway.
IHMATLANTA.ORG
OFFERTORY November 17 & 18 Offertory: $ 19,229.00 Electronic Offertory: $ 13,782.75 Total Offertory: $ 33,011.75
Human Development $ 2,291.00
November 24 & 25 Offertory: $ 17,,049.00 Electronic Offertory: $ 15,581.25 Total Offertory: $ 32,630.25
Parish Debt Reduction $ 6,363.00
SECOND COLLECTION This weekend’s second collection is for our Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Next weekend’s second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235
Parochial Vicar Father Carlos G. Ortega Valera [email protected] Ext. 228
Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251
Deacon Erik Wilkinson [email protected] Ext. 230
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez [email protected] Ext. 221
Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240
Communications Coordinator Marcela Soren [email protected] Ext. 226
Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta [email protected] Ext. 245
Bookkeeper Dona Maynard [email protected] Ext. 243
Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223
Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227
Youth Minister Elaine Phillips [email protected] Ext. 222
Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 241
Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236
Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247
Liturgy & Music Program Assistant Shelly White [email protected] Ext. 232
Director of Operations Dennis O’Leary [email protected] 404-636-4488 Ext. 335
Fee-based Professional Counseling is available in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. at 678-310-8122.
HAVE YOU REMEMBERED IHM IN YOUR WILL? After the needs of your loved ones have been addressed, a charitable bequest to your parish will allow you to continue in perpetuity the Christian stewardship you practice in life. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia can assist you in remembering IHM in your Last Will and Testament. Those who make a bequest or a planned gift to the parish become members of the parish Legacy Society and the Archdiocesan Deo Gratias Society. For more information, contact Juliette Greco of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia at [email protected] or 404-497-9440.
GIVE BY TEXT! You can now make a contribution to IHM with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 404-948-4757. In the message just indicate the amount you would like to contribute. (Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $25.) Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically!
IHM RECEIVED A TREMENDOUS RESPONSE on #GivingTuesday! In fact,
we were one of the most successful parishes in the Archdiocese. As of press time on Wednesday, $28,695 was given by 140 donors through #iGiveCatholic. To-gether with the very generous matching gift of $10,000 from an anonymous donor, that brings us to $38,695, just short of our upward-revised goal of $40,000! And gifts are still arriving!
THE GENEROSITY OF THESE GIVERS will allow IHM to incorporate solar
panels in our new rectory—an expression of our religious reverence for God’s Creation in the age of Laudato Si, but also a prudent fiscal investment that will save the parish many tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs in the years ahead.
ALTHOUGH #GIVINGTUESDAY HAS PASSED, donations for the solar panel
project will be accepted through the end of the year.
THANK YOU for your good stewardship of IHM—and of God’s good Earth!
GRIEFSHARE GriefShare is a bereavement support group open to anyone in our community or parish, sponsored by the Stepping Stones Ministry. The group meets on Wednesdays 7:00-8:45pm. This week’s theme will be “Heaven”. Contact Mar-garetAnn Harris at [email protected] or 404-483-3559 or visit the parish website for more information.
THE WAY FOR WOMEN: A HEALING RETREAT December 7-9 The Way for Women is a 3-day retreat for adult female sur-vivors of abuse offered by the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Vic-tim Assistance Program. The retreat will take place December 7-9 at Carmel Retreat Center in Hoschton, GA. Registration deadline is December 3. Please contact Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or [email protected] for more information.
LEGACY SOCIETY Monsignor Al will host a December luncheon for the IHM Legacy Society. If you have remembered IHM in your will or estate plans and you have not received an invitation to the luncheon, please contact Deacon Bob Hauert at 404-636-1418 ext. 251 or [email protected].
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER WITH ST NICK December 7, 6:00pm and 7:30pm
Please join the Men’s and Women’s Clubs of IHM for Breakfast for Dinner with St Nick on December 7 in the IHM Cafeteria. There are 2 sittings to choose from where you can enjoy chicken and waffles, crafts, a visit with St Nick and more! Go on the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/yadusk6g or visit the parish website.
A FAMILY ADVENT OPEN HOUSE will be offered to-
day (Sunday) 10:15-11:15am and 6:15-7:15pm in the historic church. Come hear beautiful Advent music, learn Advent customs from around the world and make Advent crafts for the home. All are welcome!
THE PARISH ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE is this
Monday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. Our parish priests will have the assistance of a number of neighboring priests in the celebration of the sacrament. Plan now to make this healing evening part of your preparation for Christmas.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION December 8, is
the patronal feast of the Catholic Church in the United States and a holy day of obligation. Come honor the Mother of the Redeemer at Mass on Friday evening at the 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (Spanish), or at the 8:30 or 11:00am masses on Satur-day.
THE MEN’S GROUP December 4 All men of IHM are invited to the Men’s Group monthly gathering for some faith and fellowship this Tuesday, December 4 in the Lower Level of the Church. The meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with dinner provided for a $10.00 donation. All new members attending eat free. RSVP at https://ihm.convertri.com/4.
WELCOME TABLE December 1-2 This weekend the Welcome Committee will be available after every mass to help newcomers get settled in their new parish home. Stop by the table in the narthex, where the vol-unteers can register you in the parish on the spot and answer many of your questions.
WORLD’S AIDS DAY December 1 The IHM AIDS Ministry extends a heartfelt thank you to our parishioners for your support and prayers for the 2018 AIDS Walk Atlanta. Team Immaculate Heart of Mary raised over $9,000 in support of Living Room, Inc.’s programs. Because of your generosity, Living Room can provide additional housing aid, utility assistance, or a same-day housing option for people living with HIV. Saturday, December 1 is World AIDS Day and this year’s focus is “Know Your Status.”
Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful
discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study
meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Please join us in the Lower
Level on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm to learn more about the Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
Sunday Mornings, 10:15-11:15 am IHM School Library
No adult class this week. Join us at the Advent Open House in
the Historic Church
Director Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223
Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227
Youth Minister Elaine Phillips [email protected] Ext. 222
Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 241 Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236
Q Why are those who are preparing for Baptism dismissed after the homily and before the Creed, the Prayer of the Faithful, and the Liturgy of the Eucha-rist?
A Those preparing for Baptism are dismissed after the homily and before the Profession of Faith and Universal Prayer (also called Prayer of the Faithful) for an important reason. Those two actions, along with receiving the Eucha-rist, are the responsibility of the baptized. In professing faith, interceding for the world in the Universal Prayer, and participating in the great prayer of thanksgiv-ing (the Eucharist), the baptized share in the priestly ministry of Christ. Mean-while the catechumens “break open” the Scriptures, preparing for their own fu-ture role. For more information about the process of Christian Initiation at IHM, contact Drew Denton in the parish office.
ADVENT OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 2 Come celebrate the new liturgical year in the historic church, following the 9:00am and 5:00pm Masses on the First Sunday of Advent. Come hear the beautiful Advent music, learn Advent customs from around the world and make Advent wreaths and other crafts for the home. All are welcome!
TO LOVE HIM IS TO SERVE HIM! We need YOU to become a Liturgical Minister at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass! Your baptism commis-sions you to serve the Lord at the Liturgy: Put your baptis-mal priesthood to work! NEEDED: Altar Servers, Ministers of Hospitality, Life Teen Band member (musicians and vo-calists), Sound Techs, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (if you are 16 and Confirmed). Email Elaine Phillips at [email protected] if you are inter-ested.
CDLS RACE HELP New Date: Saturday, December 8 We’ll help with sign in, manning a water stop, and cheering people on for this 5K race in Medlock Park. To sign up go to https://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry and go to Service Op-portunities.
SVDP GIVING TREE GIFT SORTING Thursday, December 6 From 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. Help sort the gifts so they get to the right place. To sign up go to https://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry and go to Service Opportuni-ties.
SVDP GIVING TREE GIFT DISTRIBUTION Saturday, December 8
From 8am-12noon in the Parish Hall. Help load the cars that will be delivering the Giving Tree gifts to the families. To sign up go to https://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry and go to Service Opportunities.
EDGE / LIFETEEN Looking for a great way to serve the young church? WE NEED CORE MEMBERS FOR BOTH EDGE & LIFETEEN! No experience necessary, just a love for teens and a willingness to meet them where they are. We will train you! Contact Elaine Phillips ([email protected]) for more information.
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP Want to learn more about Catholic Heart Work Camp and the mission trip we took this summer? There is a $100 de-posit to reserve your spot. We are going to Greensboro, NC on July 21-26, 2019. Go to the Youth Ministry Page on the parish website for more information.
EDGE SUMMER CAMP Edge Summer Camp is open to all rising 6th graders through graduated 8th graders (next summer). So if you are currently in 5th-8th grade, you can come to Edge summer camp next summer! This camp is awesome—there’s great food, fun camp things like obstacle courses, high and low ropes cours-es, lake fun (blob, paddle boarding, canoeing, zipline, etc), messy games, arts & crafts, etc. all combined with incredi-ble experiences of your faith in mass, adoration and recon-ciliation. Where else can you get Jesus and a mud pit in one place?! We are going to Dahlonega on June 17-22, 2019. If you want to see more about summer camp, look here: https://lifeteen.com/camps/summer-camp/. The cost of camp is $535 for the week—that includes all meals, lodging and fun! And you get a t-shirt to boot! Contact Elaine Phillips if interested [email protected].
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence · www.ihmschool.org
24 & 25 de noviembre Ofertorio : $ 17,049.00 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 15,581.25 Ofertorio Total $ 32,630.25
Reducción de Deuda $ 6,363.00
La Segunda Colecta de este fin de semana va al fondo de San Vicente de Paul de nuestra parroquia.
La Segunda Colecta del próximo fin de semana irá al fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos.
Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento
recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al
registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser
bautizada.
Llamar al Padre Carlos Ortega y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos
6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.
Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00
a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el Sacerdote.
Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de
Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más
acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.
La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a
Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si
desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 678-310-8122.
Llamar a la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada
Jeremías 33:14-16 1 Tesalonicenses 3:12-4:2
Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36
ESCUELA INMACULADO CORAZÓN DE MARÍA—DÍA INFORMATIVO 4 de diciembre Deseamos invitar a los feligreses de IHM a experimentar la belleza de una educa-ción Católica, acompañándonos en nuestro primer día informativo del año el 6 de noviembre de 9:00 a 10:30am, para ver como en la escuela de IHM estamos sem-brando semillas del éxito. Aprovechen esta oportunidad para hacer una visita guia-da por los estudiantes y aprender mas sobre el proceso de admisión. Por favor haga su reservación con Meaghan Schroeder al [email protected] o al 404-636-4488.
ENCUENTRO PARROQUIAL DE ADVIENTO este domingo, 2 de diciembre,
a las 10:15am y 6:15pm en la iglesia histórica. Venga a escuchar la hermosa mú-sica de adviento, aprenda las costumbres de adviento de todo el mundo y haga manualidades de adviento para el hogar.
EVANGELIZACIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Todavía necesitamos colaboración para los mariachis y la comida de la celebra-ción de la virgen de Guadalupe. Por favor contacte a Estela Flores al 404-808-6036. Diciembre 2-10 Comienza la Novena de Evangelización en los apartamen-tos.
EL SERVICIO PENITENCIAL DE ADVIENTO es este lunes 3 de diciembre a
las 7:00pm. Nuestros sacerdotes contaran con la asistencia de varios confesores vecinos para celebrar el sacramento. Haga de esta noche de sanación una parte de su preparación para la navidad.
LA INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN, el 8 de diciembre, es la fiesta patronal de
los Estados Unidos y un día de precepto. Venga a honrar a la madre del Redentor el viernes a las 7:00pm en la misia de vigilia en español o en las misas en ingles de 8:30am y 11:00am el sábado.
LA FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE es el miércoles 12 de diciembre. Acompáñenos a celebrar a la Emperatriz de las Américas. Las actividades comienzan el martes a las 5:00pm. La misa el miércoles es a las 7:00pm.
BENDICIÓN DE EMBARAZADAS: Ofreceremos una
bendición especial para las mujeres embarazadas el cuarto domingo de adviento, el 23 de diciembre en la misa de 11:30am en ingles y en la misa de 1:30pm en español.
