Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church 2941 Sam Nelson Rd. Canton, Georgia Tel. 770.479.8923

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm We need guardians for every hour. To volunteer please call Leslie Beal at (678) 925-0748 or Alicia Azula at: (770) 720-6940

Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Todos los Miércoles de 12:00 pm a 6:30 pm Necesitamos adoradores. Por favor llamen a Alicia Azula (770)720-6940

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In Need Of A Prayer? If you or a member of your family is in need of a prayer, or has been hospital-ized or is homebound, please inform the parish staff. Call the office or e-mail us at office@lasalettecanton.com. Also, we have a Prayer Request book in the back of the church. These requests will be remembered in prayer during Adoration on Wednesdays.

Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish!Welcome to our parish! We are glad that you chose to worship with us.

If you would like to join our parish, please ask one of the ushers for a ‘New comer packet’. Fill out the registration form and either return it to an usher, mail it or bring it to the parish office.

God Bless!God Bless!God Bless!God Bless!

For those who serve... For those who serve... For those who serve... For those who serve... Jeff Goodwin, WOI Martin McCloud, Terry Smith, Rick Savage, Jullian Walker, Julie Key, John A. Minnich, Kasey Mortilaro, Nicholas Rodriguez, Matt Larson, Brandon Larson, Olivia Rodriguez, Brandon West, Josh Fazzio, Matthew Tarleton, Adam Tokarski and Cody Bilodeau.

¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia!¡Bienvenidos a nuestra parroquia! Nos complace que haya elegido celebrar con nosotros.

Si usted desea unirse a nuestra parroquia, por favor pregunte a uno de los acomodadores por un ‘Paquete para nuevos’. Llene el formulario de inscripción y, o bien devuélvalo a un acomodador, envíelo por correo o tráigalo

a la oficina parroquial.

¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!¡Dios los Bendiga!

For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing…For our sick and all in need of healing… Savannah & Randy Eaton, Chris

Collins, Deacon Bart DeSandre, Kathleen Tom, Msgr. Don Kiernan, Helen Marshall, Tyler Grasse McGill, Hal & Kathy Benson, Don Dorner, Deacon Pat Gillespie, Wilburn Chatham, Frank Cotter, Virginia Moore, William “Bud” Pixler, Imelda Jarrett, Gail Brown, Mark Brown, Edward Paul Schillinger, David Byers, Phyllis Byers, Parrie Pinyan, Stephen Goodwin, Kelly Tibbs, Laurie Por-ter, Jean Kuchman, Miguel Vicente, Curtis Dalton, Charles Elliott, Micah Zimmer, Jason Wallace, Zuras Family.

Prayers are powerful and important for those in our parish community who are ill or need our support. We ask you to help us keep the list current by renewing the prayer request weekly and by letting us know when the person has recovered. In an effort to ensure our prayer re-quest list is up to date, at the end of each month we will remove anyone from the list for whom we do not have a current request. Thank you for your cooperation and your prayers for our parishioners in need.

For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:...For our Mass Intentions:... Saturday, December 24 4:00pm Luciana Diaz (L)

6:00pm William Lautner (RIP)

9:00pm James P. Lyke (RIP)

Sunday, December 25 8:00am Pro populo 10:30am Vrska & Lyman families (L & RIP) 5:30pm Miranda Diaz (L)

Monday, December 26 6:30pm Communion Service

Tuesday, December 27 9:00am Communion Service

Wednesday, December 28 6:30pm Communion Service

Thursday, December 29 9:00am Communion Service

PRAY FOR PALESTINIAN CHRISTIANS We are a pilgrim Church, with specific events that took place at certain locations and points in time. When St. Helena came to the Holy Land to build churches where Jesus ministered, it was easy to find these locations since the local Christians kept Vigil at these spots. We are blessed to have the entire ministry of Jesus documented and commemorated by parishes. We are equally blessed that until today, there remains a Christian Palestinian community bearing witness at these Churches, against all the odds. Let us remember in our prayers these First Christians, who re-main in the Holy Land. The Middle East is in true turmoil, and the Christians are a mere 2% of the population. Please pray for Christianity to survive where it began.

OREMOS POR LOS CRISTIANOS DE PALESTINA Somos una Iglesia peregrina, con eventos específicos que se llevaron a cabo en determinados luga-res y momentos en el tiempo. Cuando Santa Elena llegó a Tierra Santa para construir iglesias don-de Jesús había predicado, era fácil encontrar estos lugares ya que los cristianos locales mantenían vigilia en estos sitios. Tenemos la bendición de tener todo el ministerio de Jesús documentado y conmemorado por las parroquias. Estamos igualmente bendecidos que hasta hoy, sigue existien-do una comunidad cristiano palestina que da testimonio en estas Iglesias, contra viento y marea. Recordemos en nuestras oraciones a estos primeros cristianos, que permanecen en la Tierra Santa. El Medio Oriente está en verdadera crisis , y los cristianos son sólo un 2% de la población. Por favor, oren para que el Cristianismo continúe existiendo donde comenzó.

By Rami Qumsieh, HolyLandDirect.com

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Stewardship by the Bible

DECEMBER 25TH CHRISTMAS Isaiah, in the ancient prophecy, refers to the Christ-child as: Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, and Prince of Peace. St. Paul and the Gospel passages teach us the Child is truly Emmanuel — God is with us. He is the “Light of the World” that pierces the darkness and gives us hope. On this Christmas day, we, as faithful ste-wards, stand in awe of His glory and gratefully praise God for this gift of His Son — our path to eternal salvation.

Corresponsabilidad de acuerdo a la Biblia

DICIEMBRE 25 NAVIDAD Isaías, en la antigua profecía, habla del niño Cristo como Dios poderoso, Padre sempiterno, y Príncipe de la Paz. San Pablo y el evangelio nos enseñan que el Niño es real-mente Emmanuel, Dios con nosotros. Él es la “Luz del Mundo” que alumbra la obscuridad y nos trae esperanza. En la Navidad, nosotros, como fieles administradores, miramos con admiración la gloria del Señor y le agradece-mos a Dios el regalo de Su hijo quien es nuestra salvación.

May the choir of angels lead you to Paradise:

Patricia “Trish” CroftPatricia “Trish” CroftPatricia “Trish” CroftPatricia “Trish” Croft

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations

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The flowers on the altar are in celebration of their wedding ammiversary

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December 3, 2011

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Diciembre 10, 2011

Bienvenidas a nuestra comunidad de fe Welcome to our faith community

Ingrid Marisol Antonio

Daniela Ramos

Renacidas a una vida nueva por el agua y el Espíritu Santo en el Sacramento del Bautismo

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Edward Peel James Rex Fryer Family Kump & Klug Families Amelia Romero & Agustin G. Maria Haydee Espinoza Rubino Cruz Family Sue & John Tua Anna Burmeister O’Neill & Gradski Families Victoria Savoie Mr. & Mrs. C.J. TenBarge Bill Beaudoin Donna Douglas Ricardo Tapia McDonald & McEntegart Families Tom, Helen & Zane Collins Jeanette Shiver Jessica McCarthy John & Anne Hahn Edward & Florence Warnke Furman Family Laurent Sr. & Mary Pheulpin James Lake Jr. Muezner & Percheski Families Thomas & Sarah Smith Edmond & Cecilian Lapointe Parents, Sisters, Brothers of Chunta/ Costlow Families Lois Naliwajka Utts & Kelleher Families Frank & Sophie Gemza Lionel & Mary Stone Patricia, Clara & Norman Long Herman Darkes Joe & Carmen Blanco Louis Kuchman Concepcion Lopez Sanchez Dimas Garcia Onelia & Charles Young, Sr. Edward & Monica Dahl Deceased parents of Frank & Katie Ratajski Lois Ann Rodkey Lloyd D. Payne, Jr. Margarita Pual Betty Nolte

Maurice & Mary Ellen Peters Virgil R. Smith Jessica Kerckhof Ava Ritter Lundgard & McDonald Families Albert, Arlene & Robert Shubella Babula & Horton Parents Bettie Diamond Mary Joan McCann Elizabeth Racine Marvin Englebert Nguyen & Crosby Families Agustin Gonzalez Abelino Andrez Jack Hillhouse James Wascher, Sr. Joe McDonough Lamar Family Minnich & Allen Families Cotter & Toti Families Gary Hake Lawrence & Earlene Macke Lindsay Davis Kendziora Cecilio Gibbsearle N. Guillen Micaela Sandoval Leland Vaaler Florence Staleski Anthony, Anna & Ralph Iovino Cindy Sweeton All 57 million aborted babies Emilia, Mary, Josephine, Peter, Alexander, Joseph, Pauline Torricelli Gene, Rocky, Beverly & Sam Berretta, Larry Newman Bill Pennebaker David McDonald Nettuno Parents Spellman, Ramirez, Matthews & Vargas Families Charles Vrska Henry Muller Fern Marcum Dennis Evenson Gennaro & Katherine Leonetti Gmitter Family Tristan Eaton

Familia Castro Familia Fuentes y Granados Catalina Diaz Dimas Garcia Mike & Gloria McElheny Collins & Ternes Families Mr. & Mrs. S.J. Cornell Ed Naliwajka Sgt. Christopher Manley Hobbib Family Alejandrina Ramos Juan Parada Maria Gonzalez Martina Ramirez Joyce Macke Roth Adele Kendziora Lucila Kelson John & Mary Ellen Mulholland Sean Brown Imelda Jarrett Gale Brown Roxanne Tokarski Father Reyes Joanne Montoro Father Kizito Erin Sawyers Children of Chuck & Linda Fahn Our Lady of LaSalette The 50th Wedding Anniversary

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Edilma Payne

Bella Islsa Ramirez

Robert Gmitter

Clifford Nolte

Philip & Mary Beth Smith

Phil & Sheila Ritter

Dick & Jean McDonald

Michael & Joan Wassberg

Trudie & Ray Horton

Robert Racine

Stephen & Di Engelbert

Thu T. Nguyen

Donna Hillhouse

James, Lynn & Nathan Wascher

Mary Rusch

Elizabeth Garner

Andy & Dianne Minnich

Francis & AnnaMarie Cotter

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Michael & Helen Evenson

Agatha L. Warren

Mary Peel

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Fred & Jeanne Kump

David y Avelina Gonzalez

Maria Perez

Chuck & Margie Morris

Carole & George O’Neill

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John & Rita Hart

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Phil & Vickie Collins

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Don & Ann Furman

Larry & Kathy Pheulpin

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Chuck & Linda Fahn

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Marta Greenvald

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“En el Principio…” Semana 40

¡Celebren! No se sorprendan de cómo Chris se ve después del naci-miento. La cabeza de Chris puede ser deforme y la piel puede adquirir un color con erupciones. Chris, al igual que todos los bebés, es hecho

a imagen y semejanza de Dios. A pesar de que el parto es aterrador, ayuda a mantener gente de apoyo posi-tivo a tu alrededor. "Gloria a Dios en las alturas, y paz a los hombres que gozan de su favor." Lucas 02:14.

“In the Beginning…” 40th Week

Celebrate! Don’t be surprised at how Chris looks after birth. Chris’ head may be mis-shapen and the skin may be discolored with patch looking rashes. Chris, like all ba-bies, is made in the image and likeness of God. Even though childbirth is frightening, it helps to keep positive support people around you. “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to men who enjoy His favor.” Luke 2:14.

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Readings for the Week of December 25, 2011 Dec 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 God has spoken to us through his Son, the Word made flesh. Thus has salvation been revealed to all the nations. Dec 26 St. Stephen Acts 6:8-10 Acts 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4,5,8ab,16bc-17; Mt 10:17-22 Filled with the spirit, Stephen entrusts his life to the Lord for the sake of the gospel. Dec 27 St. John, The Apostle 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 John testifies to what he has seen: Jesus risen from the dead, and so, let us rejoice. Dec 28 The Holy Innocents 1 Jn 1: 5—2:2; Ps 124:2-5,7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 The Massacre of the Innocents bears witness to the blood of Jesus which cleanses us from sin and frees us from death. Dec 29 St Thomas Becket 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96: 1-3,5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Jesus is the light who scatters the darkness of hatred and sin among all peoples. Dec 30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Gn 151;21:1-3; Ps 105:1-6,8-9; Lk 2:22-40 Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family. Dec 31 St. Sylvester 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96: 1-2,11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Anointed by the spirit, we rejoice in the truth that the Word became flesh. Jan 1 The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8; Gal 4: 4-7; Lk 2:116-21 We seek God’s blessings, as did Mary. Because of her Son, we can confidentially call God “Abba”!

Catequésis Comunitaria La genealogía del Mesías

Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor Semana del 25 de diciembre, 2011

Escucha la Palabra (Mateo 1:1-25)

¿Cuál es tu respuesta al escuchar la historia de la Narrativa Infantil del Señor? ¿Qué toca tu corazón?

Ve tu vida Pregunta para los niños: Un ángel le pidió a José que confiara en Dios y así lo hizo. ¿Confían en Dios? De ser así, ¿cómo y cuándo lo hacen? De no ser así, ¿por qué creen que les es difícil confiar en Dios?

Pregunta para los jóvenes: ¿Qué significa el nombre "Emmanuel"? ¿Dios está con nosotros hoy? ¿Cómo? ¿Se esfuerzan por reconocer su presencia diariamente?

Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Consideran que al dormir tienen una opor-tunidad para decirle "sí" a la comunicación de Dios? ¿Rezan antes de acostarse? ¿Aceptarán el llamado de Dios mientras duermen?

Actividades para esta semana Tomen estas actividades para refelxionar sobre las lecturas del domingo: ▪ Juntos dibujen un árbol genealógico. Comiencen con el nombre com-pleto y la fecha de nacimiento de los niños y vayan nombrando familiares en cuenta regresiva hasta que no puedan más. Busquen en línea o en registros de defunción del censo si es necesario. Comenten la herencia y el legado de fe que han recibido. ▪ Comenten los momentos en que se han mencionado sueños en la Escritura; especialmente concéntrense en el sueño de José indicado en este pasaje del Evangelio. ¿Cómo podrían aprender los niños s registrar y estudiar el significado de los sueños? Comenten por qué sus familiares creen que Dios se comunicó con José a través de sus sueños. ▪ En las lecturas de la Escritura, descubrimos que Dios perdonó a los israelitas y los salvó de nuevo. Este es un buen momento para hablar del perdón y de segundas oportunidades. Todos cometemos errores de los cuales nos arrepentimos, pero no nos perdonamos a nosotros mismos tan fácilmente como Dios nos perdona. Hablen de las maneras de per-donar y olvidar sus propios errores y como aprender de ellos y seguir adelante en su fe. Hablen de situations en las que miembros de la familia necesiten perdonarse a sí mismos y cómo pueden aprender y liberarse de esas situaciones.

Community Catechesis The genealogy of the Messiah

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Week of December 25, 2011

Listen to the Word (Matthew 1:1-25)

What is your response when you hear the story of the Lord’s In-fancy Narrative? What touches your heart?

Look into your life Question for children: Joseph was asked by the angel to trust God, and he did. Do you trust God in your life? If yes, how and when? If no, why do you think it is hard for you to trust God?

Question for youth: What does the name "Emmanuel" mean? Is God with us today? How? Do you make an effort to recognize his presence daily?

Question for adults: Do you consider your sleep an opportunity to say "yes" to God's communication? Do you pray before retiring? Will you make yourself open to his call as you sleep?

Activities for this week Take these activities to further reflect on the Sunday readings: ▪ Draw out a family tree together. Start with children's full names and birthdates and go backwards as far as you can go. If you need to go online and use census records and resources, do so. Try to get full names and birth and if deceased, death records. Discuss the heritage that has been passed down, and the faith legacy received. ▪ Discuss the instances that dreams were mentioned in Scrip-ture; especially focus on Joseph's dream in this Gospel passage. How might children learn to record and study the meanings of dreams? Discuss why your family members believe that God com-municated through a dream to Joseph. ▪ In the readings from Scripture, we discovered that God for-gave Israelites and saved them once again. This would be a good time to discuss forgiveness and second chances. We all make mistakes that we regret, and we don't forgive ourselves as readily as God forgives us. Talk about ways to forgive and forget your own mistakes and learn from them and move forward in your faith. Discuss situations where family members need to forgive them-selves for and how they plan to learn from it and then let it go.

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Soup Ministry 10:00am in Parish Center

Communion Service 6:30pm in the Sanctuary

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Communion Service 9:00am in the Sanctuary

Soup Ministry 10:30am in the Parish Center

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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

12:00pm in the Sanctuary Communion Service 6:30pm in the Sanctuary

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Communion Service 9:00am in the Sanctuary

Soup Ministry 9:30am in the Parish Center

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THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEK. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES OR MINISTRY MEETINGS.

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Reconciliation 4:30pm in the Sanctuary

Eucharist 5:30pm in the Sanctuary

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Eucharist 8:00am and 10:30am in the Sanctuary

Eucaristía 5:30pm en el Santuario

“LIFE AFTER LOSS”

GRIEF SUPPORT This is a support group to share the pain of

your loss and to rebuild your life to a “new normal”. 2nd & 4th Fridays • 11:00am • Parish Center

For information call Dianne: 770-704-4954 or Donna: 770-345-5372

Parish Lending Library Check out our lending library in the en-

trance of the Parish Center. We have books, CDs and DVDs, all intended to deepen your spiritual-ity and add to your knowledge of our faith. You can enjoy them at home, and return them in 2-3 weeks.

Transportation Assistance If you know of anyone needing a ride to Mass, doctor or other appointments, please call the of-fice and leave a message for Deacon John, 770-479-8923.

Ayuda con el Transporte

Si usted sabe de alguien que necesita que lo manejen a misa, al médico u otro tipo de cita, por favor llame a la oficina y deje un mensaje para el Diácono John al 770-479-8923.

Second Collection Next Weekend St. Vincent dePaul Society

The Vincentians of our parish and all those they help are deeply grateful for your contin-ued generosity.

Segunda Colecta de la Próxima Semana

San Vicente dePaúl

La Sociedad de San Vicente dePaúl y todos los que son ayudados por ellos les agradecen profundamente su continua generosidad.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God December 31st and January 1st Regular Mass schedule

Solemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnidad de María, Madre de DiosSolemnidad de María, Madre de Dios 31 de diciembre y 1º de enero Horario regular de Misas