Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Holy Trinity
Parish Office
(770) 487-7672
Faith Formation
(770) 487-0175
Hispanic Ministry
(770) 487-5352
Preschool
(770) 631-4380
Website
www.HolyTrinityPTC.org
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 pm Vigil
5:30 pm Vigil
Sunday 7:15 am
8:45 am
10:30 am
12:15 pm
1:45 pm Español
4:30 pm LifeTeen
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon. - Thurs. 9am & 6:30 pm
Friday Noon & 6:30 pm
Saturday 9 am
Holy Hours of Adoration Fri: 12:45pm - Sat 9am in Sanctuary
Rosary Mon.-Thurs. & Sat. after 9am Mass
Mondays after the 6:30pm Mass
“Rosary for Life” Fridays at 11 am
in the Adoration Chapel
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Fridays at 3pm
Reconciliation Fridays, 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Saturdays, 9:45 am - 10:30 am
or by appointment with a priest.
Healing Mass Schedule 2nd week of each month
Tuesday @ 6:30pm & Friday @ 12 noon
July 12 & 15
101 Walt Banks Road / Peachtree City, GA 30269
June 19, 2016
Pastor: Father John Murphy
Parochial Vicars: Father Dairo Rico, Father Pavol Brenkus
Deacons: Terry Blind, Tony Cuomo, Gene Dicker son, Mark Fr iedlein, Mark Sholander
Deacons Emeritus: Ben Gross, Mike Landaiche, Don Kelsey
Catholic Church
Noha Baressi, Linda Barnes, Ronnie Bentley, Bishop Fernand Cheri,
Marie Daniel Comeau, Gordon Cunningham, Dcn. Gene Dickerson,
Damien Dopp, Emmi Farnham, Ken Feldhaus, Fannie Fer rara,
Esperanza Garcia, Jerry Greenwell, Elaine Greenwood, Nicole Guyton,
Jane Herrera, Oliver Himbert, Dcn. Don Kelsey, Dcn. Mike Landaiche, Betty Lenz,
Anna Mancini, Emma Morales Pagán, Suzan Page, Walter Page, Neisa Pamfil,
Andy Parzygnat, Lois Pavlica, Phyllis Richardson, Ed Smith, Rose Smith, Mr. Trujillo,
Pat Walczak, Helen & Tom Zaworski, Jim Zimmer
Please pray for those who have died
Judith Dewey
PJ Harrison, wife of Hugh Harr ison
Christine Senger, granddaughter of Kather ine Senger
and all the wonderful caregivers
Saturday June 18 9:00am Michael Murphy 4:00 pm Billy & Katie McDermott 5:30 pm Lauren Wilcox (SI) Sunday June 19 7:15 am Jorge Fernández 8:45 am Fathers Day Novena 10:30 am Gabriel Del Busto 12:15 pm Joe Cera 1:45 pm Raúl Bahamón 4:30 pm Parish Family Monday June 20 9:00 am Fathers Day Novena 6:30 pm Jim & Amy Faber (SI) Tuesday June 21 9:00 am Bruce Hohl 6:30 pm Fathers Day Novena Wednesday June 22 9:00 am Fathers Day Novena 6:30 pm Steve & Mary O’Connor (SI) Thursday June 23 9:00 am Robert Vedder 6:30 pm Fathers Day Novena Friday June 24 12:00 pm Fathers Day Novena 6:30 pm Anthony Castillo (SI) Saturday June 25 9:00am Sanobia Noel Beach 4:00 pm Deceased of Gentile family 5:30 pm Fathers Day Novena Sunday June 26 7:15 am Walter Wronski 8:45 am Fathers Day Novena 10:30 am Jack & Margaret Gorham 12:15 pm Richard Senger 1:45 pm Jaime Lopez 4:30 pm Patricia Chessare
= Deceased (SI) = Special Intentions
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zec 12:10-11,13:1; Ps 63:2-6,8-9;
Gal 3:26-29; Lk 9:18-24
Mon 2 Kgs 17:5-8,13-15a,18; Ps 60:3-5,
12-13; Mt 7:1-5
Tues Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
2 Kgs 19:9b-11,14-21,31-35a,36;
Ps 48:2-4,10-11; Mt 7:6,12-14
Wed Sts. Paulinus of Nola, John Fisher,
Thomas More
2 Kgs 22:8-13,23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37,40;
Mt 7:15-20
Thurs 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5,8,9;
Mt 7:21-29
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6,15,17;
1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Fri
Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15;
Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
Sat Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7,20-
21; Mt 8:5-17
Sun
Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62
Remember in Prayer
Thanks for your generosity! FY2015/2016 Offertory Weekly and Actual to Date ¡Gracias por su generosidad! Ofertorio: Semanal y Cifra Real
Offertory / Ofertorio May 29, 2016
Offertory / Ofrenda $48,506 To Date Actual / Cifra Real $2,402,428 Prior Year Comparison 5/31/2015 $2,299,124
Upcoming Second Collection: June 26 - Peter’s Pence Collection for the Holy Father
To sign up for Online Giving, please contact Michelle Gadoury at [email protected] or (678) 466-1707
If you would like to add someone to the Sick List in the Bulletin, contact the Parish office at (770) 487-7672. The name will be published in the bulletin for 6 weeks. You may call at anytime and have the name removed. Ongoing illnesses and special intentions may be placed in the Prayer Intention book located in the back of the church.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia June 19, 2016
With the growing concern for people's privacy it becomes increasingly
more and more difficult to know if our parishioners are sick, in the
hospital or even in Hospice care. If you know of someone or if you
would like for us to visit someone, please contact Deacon Mark
Sholander at (678) 466-1708 or [email protected].
We believe the prophecy of Zechariah to be fulfilled in Jesus, the Messiah, who had to endure suffering and death on a cross. By
being baptized into his death, we are called to take up his cross and follow in his steps, and
to seek the God for whom we long.
Mass Intentions
Father’s Day Prayer
God our Father,
you govern and protect your people
and shepherd them with a father’s love.
You place a father in a family as a sign
of your love, care, and constant protection.
May fathers everywhere be faithful to the
example shown in the Scriptures:
steadfast in love,
forgiving transgressions,
sustaining the family,
caring for those in need.
Give your wisdom to fathers
that they may encourage and guide their children.
Keep them healthy so they may support a family.
Guide every father with the Spirit of your love
that they may grow in holiness
and draw their family ever closer to you.
Amen
Our Gospel today, Luke 9:18-24, presents St Luke’s version of the
“Great Confession.” It is the moment when Simon articulates his
belief that Jesus is “the Christ of God.” This was a breakthrough
moment for both Jesus and Simon. For Jesus it was an affirmation
that Simon in particular and the disciples in general had a glimmer
of understanding of who he was. For Simon it was a moment of
insight that would change his life forever. The story is told much
more dramatically in St Matthew’s gospel, Matthew 16:13-20.
Here after Simon declares his faith, Jesus says to him “Blessed are
you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this
to you, but my heavenly father. “Then Jesus does something
astounding, he gives Simon a new name and a new identity. “And
so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you
bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on
earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
St. Paul tells us in today’s second reading from Galatians 3:26-29
that when we are baptised we have clothed ourselves with Christ.
We are transformed people. We lose our distinctions and we all
become “one in Christ Jesus.” Since long before Jesus walked on
our earth until this very day Orthodox Jewish men begin the day
with a prayer that includes a line thanking God that “You have not
made me a Gentile, a slave or a woman.” St. Paul turned this
notion upside down by declaring that for those clothed with Christ
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free
person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ
Jesus.” So, like Simon when we become followers of Christ
we are changed. Our unity with Christ erases our individual
distinctions, unites us in love and makes us “heirs according to
the promise.”
Today is Father's Day. It is a day set aside for us to honor and
remember our fathers if they have died and to honor and thank our
father’s if they are still with us. The very first place we learn about
God’s love for us is in our homes. The very first people who
demonstrate God’s compassionate love for us are our parents.
Fathers have a special responsibility to make God’s love present to
their families, their communities and to our world. And so on this
day we say a special prayer for all fathers.
God our Father
Bless these men,
that they may find strength as fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
Amen!
Thoughts From this Sunday’s Readings by Fr. John
Previous reflections can be found on his blog at
FrJohnMurphy.blogspot.com
Holy Trinity
welcomes our newest parishioners!
Michael & Shannon Curtain
Kim & Berta Davies
Rossana Urugutia
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please support our bulletin advertisers! The cost of pr inting the bulletin continues to be covered by the generosity of our advertis-ers at no cost to the parish!
There will be a Painting on Canvas class on
Friday, June 24, 7pm to 9pm-ish in Loreto Hall.
Let the paint move you to unwind and have fun!
All supplies are provided. Bring your own non-
alcoholic beverage and snacks. Cups and ice provided. $30 paya-
ble to Victoria Perez. Taught by Victoria Perez, HT Teacher &
Art Teacher. (678) 613-6004. Register in the Parish Office.
The Red Cross Blood Drive is Monday, June 27, from
12pm to 6pm in Loreto Hall. Donors should be 18+
years of age (16 with parental permission).
During the April 25 blood drive there were 103 donors
registered. 16 donors were deferred and 90 units were collected!
We also registered 2 first-time donors!
For answers to questions, to signup or to volunteer to help, contact
Ron Plues at (770) 487-2590 or [email protected].
The Church Room Calendar will be wiped clean
on June 30! We’re setting the calendar for July
2016 to June 2017. If your Ministry needs a
room for your meeting, prayer group or event,
please stop by the Parish Office for a Room Request form, or
e-mail [email protected] by Thursday, June 30.
Confirmations will be e-mailed to you in July. If you don’t have a
confirmation, you don’t have a room!
Complicating Factors What factors
might be complicating your grief and
how can you best dealt with them?
These concerns will be addressed in this week’s session. Join us
on Wednesday, June 22, 7pm-9pm in Room #102 in the Faith For-
mation Building. Contact Tom McBrayer at (404) 797-2488, or at
[email protected] for more information.
MACS July Meeting. MACS (Mature Adult Catholic Singles) is a
service and fellowship ministry for singles of the parish ages 40
years and older. Our next meeting will be for dinner at the Long-
horn Restaurant, 2633 Floy Farr Parkway (on Georgia Highway 74
at corner of Georgia Highway 54), Peachtree City, at 6:30 pm on
Saturday, July 9. Please RSVP by Friday, July 8, to Eileen La-
voie at [email protected], so that we can reserve the right
number of seats. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Next week, the archdiocese will take up the
Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope
Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his
charitable works around the world. The proceeds
benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including
victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a
witness of charity to those who are suffering.
770-487-5352, 770-487-7672 Exts. 303
678-466-1703
(Horario: 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. - lunes a jueves;
11:00 am a 1:00 pm - domingos)
en español: domingos 1:45 pm
Confesiones: todos los viernes a las 5:30 pm, sábados 9:45am,
o por cita llamando al 770-487-7672 Ext. 311.
Bautizos: La próxima plática se ofrecerá el viernes, 8 de julio, a
las 7pm, en el salón 204 del Edificio de Formación de Fe. Favor
de llamar o pasar por la Oficina parroquial para anotarse para la
plática o para información sobre los bautizos.
Misas de Sanación – Holy Trinity martes, 12 de julio 2016, 6:30pm
viernes, 15 de julio, 12pm
Eucaristía: Comida Sagrada, Sacrificio y Presencia: Este programa, del Padre Robert Barron, se ofrecerá
Cristo vive y está plenamente presente en la Eucaristía. Acompáñenos a
profundizar en nuestra fe con este programa a base del DVD del Padre
Barron. Este programa se ofrecerá los lunes 20, 27 de junio y el 11 de ju-
lio; de 7-9pm, en el Salón Adult Faith. El facilitador del programa será
Carlos Rossell. Más información: Terri Thomas: 678-466-1739.
Donaciones de Sangre: por la Cruz Roja Americana, en Holy Trinity, el lunes 27 de junio,
12pm,- 6pm en el Loreto Hall.
Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia: Una jornada espiritual en
Holy Trinity
Retiro para mujeres: 30 y 31 de julio
Retiro para hombres: 6 y 7 de agosto
Anoten la fecha…
26 y 27 de agosto: Retiro de Parejas en Holy Trinity
Estén pendientes a más información
en los próximos Boletines.
Lecturas del Día - en español: La Conferencia Episcopal
del los Estados Unidos (USCCB) inició la publicación diaria en español
de las lecturas de la Misa en su sitio web:
www.usccb.org/bible/lecturas
Misas de Quinceañeras- Requisitos: 1. La familia debe estar inscrita en la Parroquia.
2. La quinceañera tiene que haber recibido la Primera Comunión.
3. La quinceañera debe estar en preparación para la
Confirmación, si es que no la ha recibido todavía.
4. Tiene que recibir las pláticas de preparación (catequesis)
que se ofrecen en la parroquia.
5. La solicitud para reservar la Iglesia para la Misa de quinceañera
debe hacerse por lo menos con seis meses de anticipación a la fecha
deseada. NO DEBEN RESERVAR EL LUGAR DE LA RECEPCION
HASTA QUE SE CONFIRME QUE LA IGLESIA
Nuestro Ministerio Hispano Reflexiones sobre las lecturas de este domingo del Padre Rico. 19 de junio del 2016
Duodécimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
¿Quién es Jesús?
La pregunta de Jesús en el evangelio de hoy no ha dejado de resonar
desde que él la pronunciara hace dos mil años: "¿quién dice la gente
que soy yo?" Un modo sencillo de comprobar su actualidad es ir a las
librerías y descubrir cómo casi cualquier cosa que se escriba sobre
Jesús despierta interés, así se trate de colecciones de mitos y men-
tiras, como es el caso del "Código de Da Vinci. La diversidad de
respuestas sugiere la inmensa riqueza interior del misterio de Cristo:
revolucionario y filósofo, reformador social, profeta notable, poeta
extraordinario, líder íntegro y fascinante, amigo entrañable y fiel, espejo de todas las virtudes, modelo de oración y vida espiritual,
maestro maravilloso, y muchas cosas más. En él vemos cumplidas
las promesas del Antiguo Testamento y en él hallan lugar nuestras
más hondas y legítimas aspiraciones. Hacia él miran las antiguas
profecías y en él tienen su paradigma los reyes. Su lenguaje, su vida
y su sufrimiento lo hacen cercano a todos, de modo que los niños
entienden cuando les habla aunque los más grandes pensadores no
terminarán de sumergirse en la profundidad de su lenguaje. Su belle-
za no riñe con su vigor; su majestad no disuena frente a su humildad;
su cercanía no le hace menos solemne ni su visible dignidad le aleja
de nosotros. Es santo y compasivo, puro y sin embargo amigo de
pecadores, lleno de ternura y a la vez poseedor de una fortaleza in-
comparable y un esplendor que deja impotentes a sus adversarios.
Jesús es la gran respuesta y la gran pregunta. Capaz de cuestionar
nuestras seguridades y a la vez de curar nuestros miedos. Es sacer-
dote y víctima del sacrificio a la vez. Reina desnudo y escarnecido.
Trae la salud pero ha sido herido; es fuente de vida y acepta morir a
manos de criminales; es elocuente incluso cuando calla y muere proclamando su propia victoria. Su vida es un océano de amor y de
luz; su misterio es fascinante, inagotable y fecundo.
"Es necesario que sufra":
Tal vez la parte más compleja del misterio de Jesucristo se resume en
esas palabras de hoy: "Es necesario que el Hijo del hombre sufra
mucho, que sea rechazado por los ancianos, los sumos sacerdotes y
los escribas." ¿Por qué "necesario"? ¿Por qué esa cruz espantosa, esa
llaga de la lanza que traspasa su pecho y deja expuesto su corazón?
¿Por qué el fuerte tiene que ser así vencido? La primera lectura, del
profeta Zacarías, nos da una clave: "Ellos volverán sus ojos hacia mí,
a quien traspasaron con la lanza; harán duelo como se hace duelo por
el hijo único, y llorarán por él amargamente como se llora por la
muerte del primogénito." La tragedia de Cristo es también parte de su
lenguaje; su cuerpo llagado y expuesto es también la exposición de
aquello que siempre nos hemos negado a ver: el rostro espantoso del
pecado. Como andamos de prisa y dejamos atrás las consecuencias
de nuestras faltas llegamos a creer que no son tan graves y que nues-
tra propia maldad no es sino "normal."
La Cruz del Señor se levanta delante de nosotros para denunciar esa
"normalidad," esa normalidad con la que mueren tantos y con la que
tantos son excluidos. Pero, más allá, la misma Cruz da una respuesta
insólita a nuestra doble tragedia, la de ser pecadores y la de padecer
las consecuencias del pecado. Esa respuesta brota de sus llagas en
sangre de piedad, perdón y reconciliación. El Resucitado va delante
de nosotros como pastor misericordioso que ha precio de su propia
vida nos ha adquirido para que seamos suyos y para que en la seguri-
dad de su amor que no se extingue tengamos vida perdurable.
Amén.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia June 19, 2016
San Vicente de Paúl:
Línea de ayuda:
678-466-1750 ó 770-487-7672 Ext.450
Next weekend is our Saint Vincent de Paul Society
monthly door collection. Your donations are dedicated to
directly helping those in need in our Holy Trinity parish
community, and as needed, assist to our neighboring St. Vincent de
Paul conferences. Please consider giving generously.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gift Shop. The Gift Shop will remain open the summer
months as we begin our 75% clearance sale! Same hours
except it will be closed Wednesday evenings as no PSR. Holy Trinity Preschool has openings for three year olds for the
2016-2017 school year. Stop by anytime for a tour
and information regarding our outstanding pre-
school program, or contact Beth Cunningham at
(770) 631-4380, or at BCunningham@HolyTrinity
PTC.com.
Mother’s Morning Out. We still have openings for children
ages 2 & up as of September 1. Contact Tina Terrell at
[email protected] or call the MMO office at (678)
466-1723.
Thank you for all the birthday cards you sent me
and for your thoughts and prayers. The cards
mean so much to me, and they brighten my day.
I had a wonderful birthday. Thank you again.
Love, Jeanna Suggs
Holy Trinity Writers will meet Monday, July 11,
at 7pm in Room 201. All writers and people interested
in writing are welcome. We will work on improving
our craft with hands-on opportunities to incorporate
the lessons provided into our own stories. For more information,
(770) 631-9347.
Members of Holy Trinity would like to begin a
Ministry to pray for our men and women, sons and
daughters, etc. in the Military. If you have a
loved one of any relationship to you, please forward
the name to Carolyn Hohenberger at CHohenberger@HolyTrinity
PTC.com. If you are interested in participating in this ministry,
more information will be found in future bulletins as it is formed.
means many of you are going away on
weekends or on vacation with the family.
We understand that it's easy to forget about
giving during the summer months but remember, God’s work con-
tinues! Please remember to support the parish, even though you
may be on vacation. We rely on your sacrificial offertory contribu-
tions for the regular operations of the parish. Why not consider
giving on-line while you’re away? Contact Michelle Gadoury at
(678) 466-1707 or MGadoury @HolyTrinityPTC.com.
Magnificat Subscriptions
If you would like to receive the Magnificat, orders will
be taken through August 1. The subscription price this
year remains at $25 and runs October 2016 through
September 2017. Copies can be picked up at the
church each month. Checks may be dropped off at
the Parish Office. Contact: Carolyn Hohenberger at
(678) 466-1702.
The Seniors Ministry will be playing
Bingo in Loreto Hall on Tuesday,
July 12
Come
and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship! Contact Sandy at (678) 860-
2334 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
The Family: The Sanctuary of Life.
The family is the “Sanctuary of Life” and the
basic and vital cell of society. The Holy Family,
of course, is unique. One member is God, another
is sinless, and the third is a saint.
But the great lesson of today is that although God could have come
into the world in any way he pleased, he chose to become a mem-
ber of a family, obedient to his earthly parents, and yet totally
devoted to the Heavenly Father’s will, as we all must be.
He also shared the vulnerability that comes with being a member
of a human family. “Herod is going to search for the child in order
to destroy him.” St. Joseph here plays the unbelievable role of pro-
tecting God. His readiness to do so speaks to every father about the
role of protector, and to our whole society about the need we have
for good and faithful fathers. The culture of life depends just as
much on fathers making the right choices as on mothers doing so.
Strong families are an integral aspect of the Culture of Life. It is
precisely the breakdown of family structure that increases the
temptation to abort, or to resort to euthanasia or a lack of proper
care for the elderly.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Women’s Weekend July 30 & 31
Men’s Weekend August 6 & 7
[email protected] (678) 390-2627
[email protected] (678) 390-4677
RENEWAL: The Christ Renews His Parish weekend is an oppor-
tunity to refocus, setting aside yard work, housekeeping, and the
other tasks and pressures of everyday life. Enter a quiet and prayer-
ful atmosphere focused on reconnecting with the Lord.
COMMUNITY: Have you ever felt lost or alone in the congrega-
tion? Our parish is intended to be a supportive community that
helps fuel spiritual growth. During the Christ Renews His Parish
process, deep and lasting relationships are formed providing an
uplifting Christian community and a brotherhood and sisterhood in
Christ. After the renewal weekend, every church event will feel
like coming home.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH: At the heart of every renewal weekend
is God’s faithful and unending love. Regardless of whether you are
deeply rooted in your faith or merely beginning your walk with the
Lord, Christ Renews His Parish is a journey of spiritual growth.
For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20
Registration Forms can be found in the Vestibule
or online www.HolyTrinityPTC.org under News&Events
We invite you to a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Life,
Marriage, and Religious Liberty within the For t-
night of Freedom on Wednesday, June 22, 6:30pm.
Guest Speaker, Brendan Dudley, Director of Respect
Life Ministry, Archdiocese of Atlanta. Please join
us at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, 6260 The
Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners, 30092.
USCCB Fortnight of Freedom: Each year dioceses around the
country arrange special events to highlight the importance of de-
fending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June
21 - the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More -
to July 4, Independence Day. This June 22 Eucharistic Holy Hour
will include an inspiring talk, the recitation of the rosary, and time
for silent prayer, and is one of many events taking place in the US
during the Fortnight of Freedom. Please join us at Mary Our Queen
in solemn prayer for the protection of life, marriage and religious
liberty. This event is sponsored by the Rosary, Eucharistic Adora-
tion, and Respect Life ministries of Mary Our Queen Catholic
Church.
More information on job openings
below and others can be found at:
archatl.com Find a Job tab at top
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Smyrna - Administrative Assistant - FT
- Facilities Technician - FT
Our Lady of LaSalette, Canton
Our Lady of Victory, Tyrone - Intermediate Grade Level Teacher
Queen of Angels School, Roswell - Maintenance Employee - FT
St. Jude the Apostle, Sandy Springs -
St. Marguerite D’Youville, Laurenceville - Youth Minister - PT
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia June 19, 2016
“No one in the world can change Truth.
What we can do and should do is to seek truth
and to serve it when we have found it.”
The 20th century has been called the Century of Martyrs. Some
historians estimate that more people died for their faith in the 20th
century than the previous nineteen centuries combined. The 20th
century saw a massive amount of bloodshed from people who died
because of their faith. One of the most dramatic examples of these
martyrs is Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan priest who
offered his life in the Auschwitz death camp in exchange for the
life of another man, a husband and father.
Maximilian Kolbe saw the evil of both the Nazi fascism invading
Poland from the west and communism invading Poland from the
east. The squeezing of the Polish people was partly a military
effort, but perhaps more profoundly, it was an attempt to drain
Poland of its culture, which was decidedly Catholic. Totalitarian
regimes cannot tolerate an authoritative voice other than the state.
In response to the attack on the very life of the Polish faithful,
Maximilian Kolbe invested his time and energy into creating a
counter voice through print media and the formation of priests.
The saint knew that what faced Poland and the western world was
first and foremost a spiritual battle and thus needed a spiritual
response. In establishing various newspapers and houses of
formation, Maximilian Kolbe heroically and courageously stood up
to the secular powers of his time. His work showed that the politi-
cal powers may gain control of civil institutions, but they would
never and could never gain control of the human spirit.
This great priest must have known he risked his life, but it was a
risk he was willing to take in order to witness to the true dignity of
the human person. In the end, he did give up his life when he
offered to take the place of a father and husband who was to be
executed at Auschwitz. In his life and death, Fr. Kolbe achieved
victory over the lies of the totalitarian movements that tried to
redefine God’s created order. Totalitarian ideologies may appear
strong temporarily, but the martyr reveals that the human spirit,
strengthened by God’s grace, is stronger.
St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!
www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty
June 21 to July 4
Fortnight for Freedom
Dominican Sisters of Hawthone
Vocation Discernment Weekend
June 24-26
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home
760 Pollard Boulevard, SW, Atlanta
We invite young women who are discerning a religious vocation to
join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and aposto-
late. Reservations are required. For information or reservations,
please contact Sister Alma Marie at (845) 745-1319 or Vocation
Dominicans.org
Witnesses
to
Freedom
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Centering Prayer Retreat at Ignatius House
6700 Riverside Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Friday Supper, July 22 to Sunday Lunch, July 24, 2016
Contemplative Outreach is pleased to offer a Cen-
tering Prayer Retreat at Ignatius House to all
levels from beginners to experienced. Works by
Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO and David Frenette
will provide the basis for discovering deeper levels of prayer lead-
ing to our inner transformation. Roberta White and Rusty Weitzel
will facilitate our retreat.
An established practice of centering prayer is recommended.
Beginners will be guided in the centering prayer method. To regis-
ter, call Ignatius House at (404) 255-0503 or visit their website at
IgnatiusHouse.org. Cost is $300.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
It’s time for a spiritual workout!
Come to “Cross Training: A Prayer Retreat Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, with spiritual director and expert on Ignatian prayer,
Fr. Gregory Cleveland, O.M.V. Retreat will be held here at Holy Trinity.
Friday, June 24 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM & Saturday, June 25 - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday
Topic this year: Discernment of Spirits How to become aware of and respond to influences of good and evil in the spiritual life
In this retreat you will learn about: Defining discernment Two persons, two strategies Consolation/Desolation, Welcoming the good Spirit of God Resisting the enemy
Cost $30.00 Register in the
Faith Formation Office or online
Spiritual Exercises Retreat
For more information contact
Terri Thomas 678-466-1739 or
Childcare is available for this
event but there are a limited
number of spaces available.
Preregistration is necessary.
To register for childcare contact
Tina Terrell at 678-466-1724 or
Summer
Spiritual Exercises Retreat Registration Form $30/person
Fill out information below and place in a sealed envelope with your payment. Drop in locked white box designated “Spiritual Exercises Retreat.” Locked boxes can be found in the vestibule or outside the faith formation office. You can also register in the Faith Formation Office during regular business hours (Payment due upon registration). Payment due upon registration. If this is a group registration please list other names below:
Name: _________________________________________________ Phone # ________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Check one: ____ cash _____ check (payable to Holy Trinity)
$ amount enclosed _______
Childcare is available for this event but there are a limited number of spaces available. Preregistration is necessary. To register for childcare contact Tina Terrell at 678-466-1724 or [email protected]
This series will take place on Thursdays. You can choose from:
morning session (9:45-11:45 AM) Adult Faith Room
evening session (7:00-9:00 PM) FF Chapel
Each one of these sessions in this series can stand
alone. Come when you can & bring a friend.
UPCOMING TOPICS:
3rd Session: June 23
Speaker: Tricia Gieseke
Topic: Prophetic Art: HART - Holy Spirit and Art Ministry
Prayer with the Holy Spirit expressed visually to
encourage, strengthen, and edify the body of Christ.
4th Session: June 30
Speaker: Rhonda Magin
Topic: Overcoming Fear. Having Trust
ROOM 206
Need information on Annulments or Convalidations? Contact Joanne @ 678-466-1738 or
[email protected] for confidential counseling.
Have you been coming to Mass for awhile and think, “what does it mean to be Catholic?”
Are you interested in finding out what Catholics really believe? Join us for Inquiry.
Now might be the perfect time to join us. Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm.
All sessions are informal and completely commitment free.
A Journey of Conversion For those wanting to be Catholic .
Those needing to complete their Sacraments. Anyone wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Helping you to live a Gospel inspired life in an increasingly secular world
Thinking about becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith?
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Peachtree City, Georgia June 19, 2016
Padre Robert Barron
Cristo vive y está plenamente presente en la Eucaristía. Acompáñenos a profundizar en la “fuente y culmen” de nuestra Fe con el programa basado en DVD del Padre Barron: Eucaristía: Comida Sagrada, Sacrificio y Presencia Real. Este estudio espiritual les dará una comprensión más profunda de los preciosos dones del cuerpo, sangre, alma y divinidad de Cristo que ustedes pueden recibir en todas y cada una de las Misas.
Los lunes 20 y 27 de junio y 11, 18, 25 de julio 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Adult Faith Room) en nuestra parroquia comenzará con el programa Eucaristía. Para mayor información, por favor comunicarse con Terri Thomas en la oficina de formación de fe o 678-466-1739 o [email protected] El facilitador de la clase es Carlos Rossell
RCIA Inquiry meets year around so it’s
always the right time to join!
RCIA Summer Hours: Please contact Joanne 678-466-1738 or
[email protected] for summer dates and times.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
is the process by which one becomes Catholic
and receives the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist).
What Does Catholic Teaching Have to do With Me?
Quite simply, Catholic teaching is
God’s answer to the deepest longings of
the human heart. It’s God’s answer to
the meaning of life and His invitation to
a whole new way of life beyond any-
thing we could ever imagine. As unbelievable as it may sound,
the Catholic life is a foretaste of Heaven on earth. It’s a sharing
in the Divine Life of God Himself, that gives us supernatural
abilities to live up to our high calling to be saints.
(excerpted from RCIAfaithful.wordpress.com)
Holy Trinity Elementary News
Formación de Fe Hispana
Para más información, favor de leer la sección de Ministerio de Jóvenes en el boletín de Holy Trinity
Elementary Coordinators can be reached at:
Sharon Brown at [email protected] or Sachiko Doreste at: [email protected].
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
To Donate/Volunteer: Checks, cash or supplies deliver to Faith Formation Office. Use QR code or go to
www.signupgenius.com, click on “Find a Sign Up”, enter [email protected] and find 2016 Summer
Lunch Sign Up. Contact: Win Rorabaugh, e-mail above or (404) 610-4896. Para ayudar como voluntario
para “Summer Lunch Program”, vaya al correo electrónico de Win Rorabaugh, [email protected].
For the 2015/16 Faith Formation year 1,106 total students were enrolled (631 families total). We need 200+ Catechists to serve this number of students. Did you know that over 50% of our catechists did NOT have children in the 2015-16 school year program?? We are so blessed and thankful for their service. As of May 15 there are 300+ students registered but only a handful of catechists have committed to volunteer. We are asking for you to prayerfully consider donating your time to volunteer this year. There are opportunities at all skill levels in areas such as hospitality, teacher aides, classroom and hallway monitors and office aides. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
“Do you want to do a good deed? Teach the young! Do you want to perform a holy act? Teach the young!
Do you want to do a holy thing? Teach the young! Truly, now and for the future, among holy things,
this is the holiest.” St John Bosco.
Classes will be filled on a space available basis.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering during the
2016-17 Faith Formation year. Thank you!
Catechists Are Needed.
Holy Trinity YOUTH MINISTRY News Formación de Fe Hispana: Ministerio de Los Jóvenes
Middle School High School
ATTENTION! For more details about Youth Ministry news, go to htptc.com. Youth Ministers: Heather Garger: [email protected]. Megan Vilardi: [email protected].
Holy Trinity Catholic Church www.HolyTrinityPTC.org
Summertime Boredom Busters!! All Middle And High School Teens are invited to attend our youth ministry summer happenings!!
You must preregister for all events. Forms are available in the Faith Formation office and htptc.com.
YAG Holy Trinity Youth Adult Group www.htptc.com
GENERATION NEXT: A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO FINANCIAL
FREEDOM FOR YOUNG ADULTS
TOPICS INCLUDE: MANAGING DEBT, FINANCIAL
PLANNING, INVESTING YOUR INCOME, AND MORE!
LOCATED AT THE PANERA AT KEDRON
THURSDAYS IN JULY AT 7 PM
Alpha is a series of sessions
exploring the basics of the
Christian faith. Each session
looks at a different question
that people can have about
faith and is designed to
create conversation.
Tuesday, June 21 3pm-5pm
Coffee Chats Charlas con Café
High School Students only come hang out in the Bosco room for Coffee, Conversation and Christ—How To Be A Modern Apostle.
Wednesday, June 22 6:30pm-8pm
Wacky Wednesday Miércoles Locos
Middle School and High School students come join us for soccer at Glenloch Rec Center. Para los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria: vengan a jugar al fútbol (soccer) en Glenloch Rec Center.
Monday, June 27 10am-12pm
Mercy Monday Lunes de Misericordia
Sole Hope—Be a part of our shoe cutting party which will help make shoes with blue jeans and milk jugs for the children in Uganda. Participa en la fiesta para cortar zapatos que va a ayudar a hacer zapatos
para los niños en Uganda usando los pantalones de mezclilla y jarras plásticas de leche.
Tuesday, July 5 Thursday, July 14 3pm-5pm
Coffee Chats Charlas con Café
High School Students come join us for a Revelation Bible Study DVD series with Mark Hart. Register by June 29. Los estudiantes de Preparatoria: vengan a participar en una serie de DVD del estudio bíblico de
Apocalipsis con Mark Hart. Favor de inscribirse antes del 29 de junio.
Wednesday, July 6 6:30p-8:00p
Summer Olympics Middle and Highs school students: Get into the spirit of the summer Olympic games with Holy Trinity. Join us in the parking lot and prepared to get messy. Deadline to register is June 29. Estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria: Pónganse en espíritu de los Juegos Olímpicos de verano con Holy Trinity. ¡Vengan con nosotros al estacionamiento y estén listos para ensuciarse!
Youth Ministry is collecting gently used blue jeans of all sizes and clean, plastic milk jugs to be used for the
Solehope project. Please drop off donations
to the Faith Formation office by June 22. Youth Ministry está juntando los pantalones
de mezclilla ligeramente usados de todas las
tallas y las jarras plásticas y limpias de leche
para usar en el Proyecto de Sole Help. Favor
de dejar las donaciones en la oficina de
Formación de Fe antes del 22 de junio.
Join us on Wednesday, June 22, from 6:30p-8p for a Soccer Game at Glenloch Rec Center. High School and Middle School students are invited, remember to wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Para los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria: vengan a jugar al fútbol (soccer) en Glenloch Rec Center.
By cutting out shoe parts, you provide the tools that our shoemakers need to make the shoes that can help keep thousands jigger free.
Monday, June 27 10a-12p
SCORE
