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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
Longing, Lenten Brett Foster (1973–2015)
T he walk back, more loss. When I open the door it’s over, so I set to piddling: tidy end tables, check the mail, draw a bath. The restless energy finally settles as I pass the mirror. I peer into it. My nose touches glass. Not much left, already effaced, not even a cross to speak of. A smudge. A few black soot stains like pin points on the forehead. The rest of the blessed ash has vanished to a grey amorphousness, to symbolize... not much. Except a wish for those hallowed moments to be followed by sustaining confidence. Except spirit, which means to shun its listless weight for yearning, awkward if not more earnest prayer and fasting in the clear face of dust. — from The Garbage Eater: Poems, Northwestern University Press. Copyright © 2011, Brett Foster. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Monday, March 25 Holy Cross, Tucker
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27 St. Thomas More, Decatur
7:00 p.m.
Cover art: Jan Luyken, Parable of the Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9). Etching from Bowyer Bible (1800-1834), Bolton Museum, England.
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 appointment 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 hospitalized 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
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Saturday, March 23 Lenten Weekday Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Lily Badre †
Luis Monsalve †
Manuel Zaa †
Sunday, March 24 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Barabra Bentley †
The Elect and Candidates
The Elect and Candidates
For all the people of the parish
Monday, March 25 THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD Isaiah 7:10-14, 8-10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38
8:30 a.m.
Mariamma Devasia Thoppil †
Tuesday, March 26 Lenten Weekday Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-35
8:30 a.m.
Mariyamma Devasia †
Wednesday, March 27 Lenten Weekday Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19
8:30 a.m.
Msgr. Cornelius Maloney †
Thursday, March 28 Lenten Weekday Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Raul Bayani †
Dagoberto Matos †
Friday, March 29 Lenten Weekday Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:28-34
8:30 a.m.
Msgr. Michael Regan †
Saturday, March 30 Lenten Weekday Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14
8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Father Terry Kane †
For all the people of the parish
Lauro E. Lopez †
Sunday, March 31 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 At Scrutiny: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Walter & Mary Alice Foster †
The Elect
The Elect
Albert W. Jowdy, Jr. †
Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Russell Par r is, Bera Zuecher, Walter Nied, Jr., Josefina Lopez Rodriguez, Doris Azizkhan, Gusto Flores Santos, Rebecca DuVall, Elijio Ortiz Bartolon, Eleanor Wilt, Jan Burdette, Leo Ramirez Mansour, Walter Ashton Jr., Mario Villanueva Lorenzo, Aura Elena Linares, Louise Daniell, Jesus Marcial, John Zuecher, Celia Ramirez, Lily Badre and Oscar Ayala Lopez.
And please pray for those who are sick, especially: Willy Delgado Rubén Díaz, Mary DeCicco, Rosalie Krol, Houston D Smith, Jr. Euclides Peralta, Bill Hogan, Jalisa Norton, Elizabeth Wenberger, Mary Wearing, Carlos Muñiz, Enriqueta Padilla, Raymond Caron, Jose Marquez, Terry Weaver, Matt Drake, Brenda Uhler, Barbara Sheehan, Lili Cuellar, Mary Nappo, David Downie, Ellen Krol, Beverley K. McNally, Maite Rolon, Dorothy Bivy and Keren Clay.
IHMATLANTA.ORG
OFFERTORY
March 16 & 17 Offertory $ 16,569.00 Electronic Giving $ 13,388.25 Total Offertory $ 29,957.25
Parish Debt Reduction $ 3,700.00
SECOND COLLECTION This weekend’s second collection is for Catholic Relief Services.
Next weekend’s second collection is for our Parish Debt Reduction Fund.
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 Allen Butler [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 Michele McPheely [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.
THANK YOU to the hundreds of households who have responded with a pledge to
the 2019 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, either during Mass or by mail or online! Your support helps bring the spiritual and corporal works of mercy to life throughout North and Central Georgia.
Remember that funds donated to the Annual Appeal beyond our parish goal are returned to IHM free of any assessment to allow us to continue meeting our pasto-ral and capital needs here in the parish.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to make your pledge to the 2019 Appeal, please be generous in your response. For more information, or to donate online, go to appeal.archatl.com.
OUR LENT PENANCE SERVICE was last week. But Monsignor Al and Father
Carlos are assisting at the penance services of many neighboring parishes this Lent, and you are welcome to join them at one of these. See the cover for this week’s services. Note: There will be no confessions during Sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS originated in medieval Europe when wars
prevented Christian pilgrims from visiting the Holy Land. During Lent, the Sta-tions of the Cross allow us, too, to become pilgrims to the places and moments of sacred memory. The Stations are observed on the Fridays of Lent, through April 12, at 6:30 p.m. in English and at 7:30 p.m. in Spanish.
FISH FRIES are offered by the IHM Men’s Group on each of the Fridays of
Lent, through April 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria. Come keep your Lenten abstinence from meat in the company of your parish family!
EVENING PRAYER is celebrated on the Wednesdays of Lent at 7:00 p.m.,
through April 10. Consisting of psalms, readings, songs, silence, incense and prayer, Evening Prayer is both an offering of praise to the Father and a prayer of intercession for the needs of the world. Join us!
A LENTEN YOUNG ADULT RETREAT March 29-31 Calling all young adults! You are invited to a special 2-night silent retreat on March 29-31 at Ignatius House in Atlanta. Lent invites us into a greater intimacy with the God who ten-derly loves us. On this Lenten silent retreat, hear God’s invi-tation to you: know your belovedness, grow in friendship with Jesus and learn how to live as a prayerful person in the world. Please visit www.ignatiushouse.org for more details.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE Through April 14 We need your help to fill up the hours of our peaceful, legal prayer vigil across from Feminist Women's Health Center at 1924 Cliff Valley Way during the upcoming “40 Days for Life,” March 6-April 14. Our goal is to bring the light, love, mercy & hope of Christ to a place where it is so needed, and to stand for the value of all human life, the true dignity of women and the hope that God truly provides for all our needs. To sign up for an hour, or to join us in prayer from home, visit www.40daysforlife.com/Atlanta or contact Mar-garita Szechenyi at [email protected] or 678-200-9712.
DIVINE PLAYTIME—SPRING BREAK CAMP April 1-5 You’re invited to join our first afternoon camp for children 3-6 years old. Our theme is “Creation” and we will talk about all the hard work God put in to making our world so wonder-ful! Children will participate in crafts, stories, songs, nature walks, free play and more! For more information and to sign up, visit the parish website.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS! Don’t forget to make and fulfill a pledge to the 2019 AAA! According to the Archdiocesan Parish Verification Form, an “active” Catholic family: (1) is registered in their parish; (2) participates regularly at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days; (3) has a parish Time & Talent commitment on file for the current year and participates in at least one parish ministry; (4) has a parish Treasure commitment on file for the current year and contributes on a regular basis; and (5) fulfills a pledge to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for the current year. Those who do not meet these criteria are not eligible for “active Catholic” tuition. Please do the right thing now so that your pastor is able to check “active” when your verifica-tion form crosses his desk.
IHMERS 55 & OVER—SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, May 2 The IHMers invite you to a luncheon on Thursday May 2 at 11:30 a.m.. Back by popular demand, Nick Morrett, young professional singer who entertained us last year with tunes from Broadway plays, etc. Don’t miss him! Details about reservations will follow next month. If you are not on our email list, email [email protected] to get on.
IHM AIDS MINISTRY STATION OF THE CROSS Friday, April 5 Come pray the Stations of the Cross for a World Living with HIV/AIDS on Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. in English and 7:30 p.m. in Spanish. Prepare for Easter with us by remem-bering our sisters and brothers who suffer because of HIV and AIDS.
2019 GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE Abril 19 This multilingual walking prayer includes scripture readings, reflections, prayer and music as we remember the passion of Christ and the social injustices in our world today. The pil-grimage will begin at the Shrine of the Immaculate Concep-tion, 48 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta. We will gather at 8:45 a.m. and begin our journey with an opening prayer and reflection at 9:00 a.m. by Bishop Joel Konzen. We will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. at the crypt of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a reflection and closing prayer. Buses will be available to return participants to our start point. Participants are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation as parking is limited.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND January 20-31, 2020 Monsignor Al will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land January 20-31, 2020. $3,590 per person (double occupan-cy) includes roundtrip air from Atlanta; $2,390 land-only. Pilgrimage is limited to 30 participants; brochures with itinerary and registration form are available in the church narthex and at the parish office. For more information visit www.stfrancispilgrimages.com or contact Bret Thoman at [email protected] or 404-418-6683.
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.
If you are thinking about becoming Catholic or interested in learning
more about the Catholic faith, please contact Drew Denton in the parish
office.
Sunday Mornings, 10:15-11:15 am
IHM School Library
“Documents of Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium”
Director Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223
Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227
Youth Minister Michele McPheely [email protected] Ext. 222
Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 241 Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236
Q What are the Scrutinies and exorcisms in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, and what is their purpose?
A The Scrutinies, celebrated on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth
Sundays of Lent, invite the Elect, along with the assembly, into prayerful contemplation and repentance. The Scrutinies help “uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the Elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong, and good.” The rituals help purify the heart and mind. They protect the Elect from the power of sin, strengthen them against temptations, and orient them toward the saving waters of Baptism (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 141). Each Scrutiny concludes with a prayer of exorcism over the Elect, through which they “are freed from the effects of sin” and the influence of evil (RCIA, 144). Unlike exorcisms depicted in popular films, these are beautiful prayers that speak of Christ’s saving power over sin and death.
For more information about the process of Christian Initiation at IHM, contact Drew Denton in the parish office.
2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 15-19 This summer’s VBS will take place July 15-19. Regis-tration is now open to all children entering Pre-K through 5th grade in the fall. Registrants do not have to be IHM parishioners. Teens (Grades 6-12) and adults are also encouraged to register as volunteers. Questions? Email [email protected]
Child Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ybmn7mln Adult Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y853ccj6 Teen Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ydcqo7ql
The Book of the Elect will remain in the church throughout Lent, in the niche by the baptismal font. When you see it, please remember to pray for our Elect and our Candidates. May God bring to completion the good work he has begun in them—and in each of us.
COMING UP IN ADULT FAITH FORMATION Documents of The Second Vatican Council March 10-April 7 IHM School Library, 10:15-11:15 a.m. The teachings of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), are often argued about, but more seldom are they read and reflected upon. This Lent, we will examine some of the key documents of the Council. This Sunday, our subject will be the source of some of the most visible changes in the post-conciliar church, namely, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. All are welcome.
COMING UP AT THE AQUINAS CENTER OF THEOLOGY What’s Next? Dialogue on a Church in Crisis Sunday, April 28, 5:00-6:30 pm A Panel Discussion with: Dr. Susan Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies, Emory; Dr. William Cossen, Historian; Fr. Desmond Drummer, Pastor, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Register at aquinas.emory.edu.
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 (instrumentalists and vocalists), Sound Techs, Lectors, Extraordinary Minis-ters of Holy Communion (if you are 16 and Confirmed). Email Jeff Bush at [email protected] if you are inter-ested.
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 Drew Denton at [email protected] for more information.
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I CAN GIVE HIM MY HEART by Amy O’Connell
When I look at Jesus on the Cross, at first I see all the pain. I realize that I’m looking upon immense agony. I realize that I’m looking upon someone who died for the sins of man.
When I look closer I see his wounds. I see the nails go through each of his hands, and his feet. I see him mocked by the crown of thorns. I see he’s been scourged. I see where the soldiers pierced his side. His wounds make me feel sad. They make me feel undeserving of his gift. They make me want to run to Christ and ask him to help me a better daugh-ter of God.
I can give him my heart; he has opened his.
When I look closer, I see his piercing in his side. The sol-diers, with this wound, successfully pierced his heart so I
know what I’m seeing is a clear path to the literal heart of my literal Savior. I see openness. I see God unveiled. I see a heart aching to reach mine. I see arms stretched out as though to embrace.
I can give him my heart; he has opened his.
In this moment, I want to draw closer to Jesus. I want to share with him my own heart. I want to bear the wounds of vulnerability. I want to outstretch my withered hand. I want to be healed. I want to see his loving gaze. I bear the hope of joyful expectance that he will fulfill these desires.
I look at him, and he looks at me. And I realize I am safe, because he has triumphed over everything. I can give him my heart; he has opened his.
When I look at Jesus on the cross, I see a call to closeness. I see my friend. When I look at Jesus on the Cross, I know that I can give him my heart; he has opened his.
AMY O’CONNELL is the wife of LifeTeen filmmaker Ryan O'Connell and mother to identical twin girls, Clairvaux & Adelaide. She likes to write about her life and growth as a new mom. When she’s not wrangling two babies or writing, she likes to frequent wine cafes, watch comedies on Netflix, and reward herself with chocolate for even the smallest of accomplishments. Fun fact: one time in high school she was voted homecoming queen of a school she didn’t attend. Follow her on Instagram: @amyoconn.
16 & 17 de marzo Ofertorio : $ 16,569.00 Ofertorio Electrónico: $ 13,388.25 Ofertorio Total $ 29,957.25
Reducción de Deuda $ 3,700.00
La segunda colecta de este fin de semana será para Catholic Relief Services (Servicios Católicos de Socorro).
El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta será para el Fondo de Reducción de Deuda de Nuestra Parroquia.
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
Éxodo 3:1-8a, 13-15 1 Corintios 10:1-6; 10-12
Lucas 13:1-9
Nuestro servicio penitencial para la Cuaresma fue la semana pasada. Pero Monseñor Al y Padre Carlos participarán en los servicios penitenciales de muchas parroquias esta Cuaresma, y todos están invitados a unirse con ellos. Los servicios para esta semana están en el frente de este boletín.
Para los católicos en todo el mundo, el Vía Crucis es sinónimo a la Cuaresma. Esta devoción conmemora 14 eventos claves en el día de la crucifixión de Jesús. El Vía Crucis se observarán los viernes, el 8 de marzo hasta el 12 de abril, a las 6:30 p.m. en ingles y a las 7:30 p.m. en español.
Únete al ministerio del SIDA para rezar el Vía Crucis por las personas que sufren de SIDA el viernes 5 de abril a las 7:30 PM en español y a las 6:30 PM en inglés. Prepárate para la pascua rezando por aquellos que sufren a causa del virus VIH.
El último viernes de cuaresma, 12 de abril, se presentara el Via Crucis Viviente en el parqueadero del nivel inferior de iglesia a las 7:30 p.m. En caso de mal clima, lo haremos en la iglesia antigua (salón parroquial).
El Grupo de Caballeros presenta cenas de pescado frito en la cafetería de la escuela de IHM 5:30-7:30 p.m. todos los viernes de la Cuaresma. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a cenar con nosotros o a llevarse la cena! $10 adultos y $5 niños.
DIVINE PLAYTIME—CAMPAMENTO DE PRIMAVERA 1-5 de abril Te invitamos a unirte a nuestro primer campamento en las tardes para niños de 3 a 6 años. Nuestro tema es "Creación" y hablaremos sobre todo el trabajo arduo que Dios realizó para hacer que nuestro mundo sea tan maravilloso. ¡Los niños partici-parán en manualidades, cuentos, canciones, paseos por la naturaleza, juegos y más! Para más información y para registrarse, visite el sitio web de la parroquia.
