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MARCH 29, 2020
535 Rucker Road Alpharetta, GA 30004
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How has an experience of loss or sorrow affirmed my belief in the Resurrection?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
ST. THOMAS AQUINASCATHOLIC CHURCH
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA: ¿Cómo una experiencia de muerte o dolor me ha ayudado a reafirmar mi creencia en la resurrección?
MASS TIMES HORARIO DE MISAS WEEKDAY Monday-Friday Noon Jueves - Español 7 p.m. WEEKEND Vigil Saturday 5:30 p.m. Español 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. *10:30 a.m. With ASL NOON Español 2:30 p.m. Life Teen 5:30 p.m. *Nursery available year round for children ages 1 to 3 years.
PASTORIAL STAFFMsgr. Daniel StackPastor Fr. Roberto HerreraParochial VicarFr. Paul W. BernyIn Residence
CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 770-475-4501
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 770-475-4508
PRESCHOOL OFFICE Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m 770-664-2214
OFCINA DE INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 770-475-4501 ext. 215 martes 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. mierecoles 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. viernes 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. jueves 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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WELCOME TO OUR FAMILYMass Times - Readings of the Week
Please help me in welcoming with open arms these new parishioners to the St.
Thomas Aquinas Family!
-Monsignor Daniel Stack
Por favor ayúdenme en darle la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos a estos
parroquianos nuevos a la familia de
Sto. Tomás de Aquino!
-Monsignor Daniel Stack
QUESTION OF THE WEEKHow has an experience of loss or sorrow affirmed my belief in the Resurrection?Each week, members of the staff gather to study and reflect on the
upcoming Sunday’s Gospel and from that study and reflection they prepare the Question of the Week. Refer back to today’s
Gospel to reflect on your personal response.
Today’s Gospel is JN 11:1-45.
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA¿Cómo una experiencia de muerte o dolor me ha ayudado a reafirmar mi creencia en la resurrección?Cada semana, miembros del personal se reúnen para estudiar y reflexionar en el próximo evangelio del domingo y en base de ese estudio y reflexión ellos preparan la Pregunta de la Semana. Usa el evangelio y las lecturas para encontrar tu respuesta personal a la pregunta. El Evangelio de hoy JN 11:1-45.
Please welcome:
• Kimberly Agypt
• Chesney & Dolly Fairclough
• Chukwunwike Nwaokolo
• Norma Shearer
• Susan Snyder
• Ricardo Squissato
Welcome New Members
MASSES SUSPENDED THROUGH APRIL 5
A Message from Monsignor StackDear friends in Christ,
We received an update form the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Bishop Joel Konzen Monday evening, March 16:“Effective Tuesday, March 17, we will sus-pend all public Masses for the next three weeks including the weekends of March 21-22; March 28-29; and April 4-5. As new information and directives come out from the government, we will continue to evalu-ate and revise our provisions.”
St. Thomas Aquinas has canceled all Masses and church gather-ings through Sunday April 5 - we strongly urge you to stay home and indoors as much as possible. The government has suggest-ed no gatherings of 10 or more people. Social distancing is a key component in the containment and mitigation protocols that the experts have asked institutions and organizations to undertake. Please notify the church should you test positive for COVID-19, so that we may take the necessary precautions.
In the words of Bishop Joel Konzen “We can still unite in prayer. We can still care for our neighbors. We are still the Body of Christ.” We ask you to join in prayer for those who have con-tracted COVID-19, for healthcare workers and for those who may be vulnerable to illnesses like flu or coronavirus. Continue to encourage your communities to be aware and proactive, but not panic.
God Bless,Monsignor Daniel StackPastor, St. Thomas Aquinas
MISAS SUSPENDIDAS HASTA EL 5 DE ABRIL
Un mensaje de Monsignor StackQueridos amigos en Cristo,Recibimos una actualización de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta y el Obispo Joel Konzen el lunes 16 de marzo por la noche:“A partir del martes 17 de marzo, suspenderemos todas las Misas públicas durante las próximas tres semanas, incluidos los fines de semana del 21 al 22 de marzo; 28-29 de marzo; y del 4 al 5 de abril. A medida que salga nueva información y directivas del gobierno, continuaremos evaluando y revisando nuestras disposiciones “.
Santo Tomás de Aquino ha cancelado todas las Misas y re-uniones de la iglesia hasta el domingo 5 de abril; le recomenda-mos encarecidamente que se quede en casa y evite salir tanto como sea posible. El gobierno sugiere evitar reuniones de 10 o más personas. El distanciamiento social es un componente clave en los protocolos de contención y mitigación que los expertos han pedido a las instituciones y organizaciones que emprendan. Por favor notifique a la iglesia si da positivo por COVID-19, para que podamos tomar las precauciones necesarias.
En palabras del obispo Joel Konzen “Todavía podemos unirnos en la oración. Todavía podemos cuidar a nuestros vecinos. Todavía somos el Cuerpo de Cristo “. Les pedimos que se unan en oración por aquellos que han contraído COVID-19, por los trabajadores de la salud y por aquellos que pueden ser vulnera-bles a enfermedades como la gripe o el coronavirus. Continúen alentando a sus comunidades a estar al tanto y proactivo, pero sin pánico.
Dios los bendiga,Monseñor Daniel StackPastor, Santo Tomás de Aquino
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DISCIPLES AROUND YOUMinistries & Parish News
STA TODAY
With information changing so rapidly, the best way to be informed of STA happenings is through our daily newsletter. Please note that information in this bulletin is subject to change based on the latest developments with the COVID-19. You can find previous newsletters and the sign up tab on the home page of our website. Make sure you are following us on all forms of social media for up-to-date information.
STA HOY
Con la información cambiando así rápidamente, la mejor manera de estar informado de los sucesos de STA es a través de nuestro boletín diario. Tenga en cuenta que la información contenida en este boletín está sujeta a cambios, siempre y cuando se realicen los últimos desarrollos con el COVID-19. Puede encontrar boletines anteriores y la pestaña de registro en la página de inicio de nuestro sitio web. Asegúrese de seguirnos en todas las formas de redes sociales para obtener información actualizada.
DAILY MASSDaily Mass will be livestreamed at Noon Monday-Friday. Join us on our Facebook page every day and take spiritual communion with us. Daily Mass will be offered in English on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Mass in Spanish will be offered on Thursday.
MISA DIARIATransmitiremos misa en vivo de nuestra página de Facebook todos los días al mediodía. Te invitamos a recibir comunión espiritual con nosotros. La misa diaria se ofrecerá en inglés los lunes, martes, miércoles y viernes. La misa en español se ofrecerá el jueves.
DISCIPLES AROUND YOUMinistries & Parish News
DEACON ED LAHOUSE IS CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF LIFE! He turned 60 on Wednesday, March 25. He moved to Atlanta with his wife Mary and their four children in 1978. He worked for Aetna for forty-one years, most recently as a General Man-ager of the southeastern branch office before he retired. He also served as a city councilman in both Enfield, Connecticut, and Los Alamitos, California. He was ordained a deacon on June 24, 1989, and has served our parish in many different ways. We recently asked him to reflect on some of the highlights from the past nine decades.
How does it feel to be 90?Deacon Ed: I find myself looking back over the years and the words I use are grateful and blessed for my family, for my church, and for the number of people who have reached out to me over the years.
What prompted you to become a deacon?Deacon Ed: I’ve been close to the church my whole life. My Uncle Bob was a Sulpician Priest, and I would spend a lot of time with him. He was a man I tremendously admired. I thought that I wanted to be a priest so in my final years of high school, I went to the seminary. In my senior year, my spiritual advisor encouraged me to take a year off to discern whether the priesthood was something I really wanted to pursue. I realized during that time that I would be happier as a married man with a family, but no matter where I lived, Connecticut, Los Angeles, San Antonio, or Syracuse, I was always active in the local parish community.
The first real step that pointed me toward the diaconate was when I made a Cursillo retreat in 1957. Before I went to Cursillo, things were just between God and me. I didn’t recognize that there were many people who were really disciples in between. When I came to St. Thomas Aquinas, I met Deacon Al Gallagher, Deacon Bill Keeling, and Deacon Don Nadeau and I was impressed by them and thought that being a deacon was the opportunity for which I had been looking for several years.
What have you enjoyed the most about your ministry?Deacon Ed: My wife Mary and I began an outreach of visiting and bringing communion to the sick. She would get a list of people who were in the hospital or who were homebound and she would call Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and scheduled them to make a visit. I got to know so many people through visiting the sick and I enjoyed the ministry. When I think about ministerial experi-ences, the ones that were out of the ordinary came from ministering to the sick and dying. I remember one instance when I went to visit a man who was dying. The family and I were praying the rosary around his bed and when we finished, he closed his eyes and died. I have witnessed God at work in ministering to the sick.
For what are you most grateful?Deacon Ed: I have always felt Jesus present in my life, but I didn’t always recognize it. When I was going through difficult times, espe-cially the losses of both Mary and then Sandy, I could just feel God’s love helping me to get through it. In fact, throughout my whole life there have always been key people who came at the right time to counsel me and to give me direction.
I’m also grateful for the church. I have just been so blessed by our priests and many priests have become very good friends.
What is your advice for a long and happy life?Deacon Ed: I talk to Jesus a lot, no matter what I’m doing. If I’m walking the dog, I’m talking to Jesus. If I have quiet time, I talk to Jesus. I’ve had a very happy life and lots of support from St. Thomas Aquinas.
Deacon Ed has also served the community as a founding member of North Fulton Community Charities. He served on their board for nearly 30 years and still serves on the advisory board. He has also been a member of the Alpharetta Ecumenical Clergy Association. We thank Deacon Ed for his service to our parish and community and wish him many more years of life and joy.
Monsignor Dan presents Deacon Ed LaHouse a Papal blessing on his birtthday.
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DISCIPLES AROUND YOUMinistries & Parish News
Lately, it seems as though everywhere we turn there is some sort of negativity. However, we want to bring you a little joy and a few giggles. Here are a few of the most popular sayings found on church marquees throughout the country:
• iPod? iPad? Try iPray … God is listen-ing!
• 7 days without prayer makes 1 weak• A church is a gift from God—assem-
bly required• A.S.A.P. Always say a prayer• Blesses are the flexible, for they
shall not get bent out of shape!• Call 911! This church is on fire!• Can’t sleep? Try counting your
blessings• Church shopping? We’re open
Sundays• Courage is fear that has said its
prayers!• Do you know Jesus, or just know
about Jesus?• Don’t tell God how big your prob-
lems are. Tell your problems how big your God is!
• Filling station• Give thanks for each day. You’ll
never get to live it over again• Giving is a joy. Think what can I
share, not what can I spare• God is my soul provider
• God wants full custody, not just weekend visits
• Heavenly forecast – reign forever!• If God is your co-pilot, swap seats• If not today, when?• Jesus is an investment that never
loses interest• Know God – Know peace, no God, no
peace• Laugh a lot, especially at yourself• Our Church is prayer conditioned• Rule #1, God is in control. Rule #2,
see rule #1.• Soul food served here• Sign Broken. Come inside for mes-
sage• T.G.I.F - Thank God I’m forgiven• The best vitamin for a Christian is B1• Under the same management for
2,000 years• We don’t change the message. The
message changes us• Welcome to our CH. What’s miss-
ing? UR• Worship is a VERB!• Please continue to remain hopeful during this time. Continue to pray and encourage your community to stay positive. Although Masses are cancelled, all of our prayers together can work wonders.
GIVE BLOODThe CDC is encouraging those that are healthy to donate blood, as there is a drastic shortage during this time. To make you feel reassured, the Red Cross is taking all precautions necessary during this time.
Market at Haynes Bridge
3000 Old Alabama Rd
770- 619-5575
1-800-RED-CROSS
VIRTUAL ROSARYEvery day at 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, parishioners can pray the Rosary.Call 224-501-3412. Enter the access code 522-566-253 when prompted.
EL SANTO ROSARIOTodos los días a las 12:30 p.m., de lunes a viernes, los feligreses podrán unirse para rezar el Rosario. Llame al (224) 501-3412 e ingrese el código de acceso 522-566-253 cuando se le solicite.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLETEvery day at 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, parishioners can pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Call (224) 501-3412. Enter the access code 522-566-253 when prompted. LA CORONILLA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIATodos los días a las 3 p.m., de lunes a viernes, los feligreses podrán unirse para rezar la Divina Misericorida. Solo llame al (224) 501-3412 e ingrese el código de acceso 522-566-253 cuando se le solicite.
OUR SVDP FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED NOW MORE THAN EVERHelp us stock our pantry for those that need it during this pandemic. Please bring non-parishable items such as:• Rice• Pasta• Pasta Sauce• Canned Goods• Cereal• Beans
Please check the expiration dates on the foods being donated. No expired food is accepted.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJoin us for fun activities, including crafts, Scripture, songs, drama, games, snacks and lots more!
Registration forms are available outside the Faith Formation office and on the STA website (www.sta.org)Registrations Fees: • $60 per child • $150 maximum per familyRegistration fee for children of FULL-TIME volunteers • $30 per child • $75 maximum per family* Includes snacks, supplies, T-shirt, crafts, and music CD or music download codeRegister early. Space is limited.
MARCA TU CALENDARIO PARA EL CAMPAMENTO DE ESCUE-LA BÍBLICA 2020
Únete a nosotros para el VBS del 1 al 5 de junio, 2020 de 9:30a.m. a 12:30p.m. Una semana llena de divertidas actividades que incluye: manuali-dades, lecturas bíblicas, canciones, teatro, juegos, meriendas y mucho más!Los registros iniciarán el 3 de marzo, 2020. Los hijos de voluntarios a tiempo completo tendrán un descuento de hasta un 50% menos en el costo del registro! Los formularios de registro para el Campamento de Escuela Bíblica están dis-ponibles en la oficina de Formación en la Fe y en la página de internet www.sta.org.
Los formularios de voluntarios para Adultos, jóvenes de High School y Middle School están disponibles en la oficina de Formación en la Fe y en la página de inter-net www.sta.org. ACEPTAMOS REGISTROS PARA NIÑOS DE 3 ½ años HASTA EL 5to. GRADOCosto del registro: • $60 por niño, $150 máximo por familiaCosto del registro para hijos de voluntarios a TIEMPO COMPLETO:• $30 por niño, $75 máximo por familia * Incluye merienda, material, camiseta, manualidades y CD con la música del programa.
FAITH FORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION
770-475-4508
Assistant: Donna [email protected]
Assistant en Español: Marisol [email protected]
Registrar: Rebecca [email protected]
Elementary School: Cindy [email protected]
Middle School: Anne [email protected]
High School: Cindy [email protected]
Adult: Terry [email protected]
Children’s Initiation: Pat [email protected]
Coordinator en Español: Ivette [email protected]
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Faith Formation
STUEBENVILLEThis year’s theme is Restore: “Restore us, oh God; Let your face shine, that we may be saved” Psalm 80:3.
Steubenville Atlanta (July 2020) is a conference where students encounter Christ through nationally-renowned speakers, worship to music by recording artists, and encountering Jesus in Mass, confession, and Eucharistic adoration. Each year, many teens will attribute this weekend with a major conversion in their lives.
For many, the weekend is life-changing, and it’s always a blast and an encouragement to spend time with so many other teens on fire for their faith. Registration Forms can be found online.
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PRAY FOR OUR SICKMoises Abreu Consuelo AlvarezVincent Amatulli, Sr.Louise ArringtonSister Susan ArcaroBaby SantiagoTed BareRaymond BarryAgnes BloombergBrad BolducDana BradyLynn BradySandy BurnsKristen BuchananStephanie CallawayMaria Dolores CarrioPaul CarrioElliott CartwrightArmeda CassellCindy CaughmanNancy ChandlerLynn ClarkSally Clark Cecil CollinsLuke CongerJeff CookMauricio CuervoGus DascalosJoe DawsonAnn DeLucaLiliana DiFabioSophi DolanntoDonMorganna DonathanEllieTony ElliottJuan Esteban AlvarezDebby EvansJudy FaberGillian FateJoan B. Feldhaus Jo Ellen Fiorvante
Maria GarciaLori GarthDora GeneskyJohn GeneskySally GiffordJoyce GoldenAmarylis GomezRosalie GransdenKen HannifordLarry HarveyJohn HenselMark HerwaldtEdgar HernandezChuck HuberRebecca JacksonKim JetteJohnnySteve KallockHeather KemerKathy Kicklighter &
FamilyMarsha KookanRyann KopckaMary L.Dn. Edmund La
HouseDorothy LeoneMelisa LewisJoyce LongmireGerard M. LynchTiffany LyonsBob MacPheeFrancis MarizanMollie MartinAdeline MastersAnn MastersonAnne McShaneFr. Doug MedlinSheila MedlinSully MillerJim MusiolKaye MoranRafael Flores MunozBetty MurphySantiago Nava
Leanne NendzaCarl NorrisEric NorrisAngelo NotoLinda OleszczukMary Jo OrrCarol OrtmanMary PeskaMario Ravry Sr.Andre ReidVictor RivestMrs. Marty RojoLori S.Wanda S.Bert SamberaMaria SanchezNaomi SainchezNick SchumacherAddy SegersonChris SemberaMickey ShopenhorstMike SperandoAshley Marleny
StackpoleChris StinnettMaya StinnettDn. John StrachanSteve StraderSusanMax SweetingAngela TaylorChuck ThomDick TobinBlanca TrejosDonna TurmanRyan VaughanVeraJoe WagnerMike WebberDr. Josesh WemersMary Lois WilliamsRhonda WilsonBetty WylieGreg Zino
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF:
Carol Shea&
Leslie Van Vurst
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
FAITHFUL IN THE LORDMass Intentions - Pray for the Sick - Rest in Pease
Monday, March 309:00 a.m. (+) Nicholas Mandato by Mrs. Palladina & Family12 Noon (+) Maria Cristina Ruiz by The Humphress Family
Tuesday, March 319:00 a.m. (+) Kay McCarthy by Julie DeJarnette12 Noon (L) Brendan Glavey by Sharon Glavey
Wednesday, April 19:00 a.m. (L) Rosemarie Durner by Claire & Ed Dravis12 Noon (+) Mary O’Connor by Mark & Karen Ludwick
Thursday, April 29:00 a.m. (+) Joan Johnston by The Johnston Family 12 Noon (L) Megan Glavey by Sharon Glavey7:00 p.m. (+) Guadalupe Moreno Loza by Cristina Vargas
Friday, April 39:00 a.m. (L) Jennifer Petrillo by Self12 Noon (+) Frank Filardi by Shirley Filardi
Saturday, April 45:30 p.m. (L) James Savage by Vincent & Dianna Malta7:30 p.m. (+) Paulino Lopez Robledo by Maria Lopez
Sunday, April 57:30 a.m. (+) Grace & Michael Virostek by Phil Verostek9:00 p.m. (+) Charles McMillan by The Politan Family10:30 p.m. For the Intentions of the Parish Family 12 Noon (+) Dora Genesky by Judi Genesky2:30 p.m. (+) Leonardo Treko by Higinia Angeles & Family5:30 p.m. (+) Yvonne Williams by Glen Peyton
Our Lenten Reconciliation Service that was scheduled for this Tues-day is canceled. While we are not
able to gather as a community for the Sac-rament of Reconciliation, we can examine our conscience and experience God’s mer-ciful love at home in many ways.
Pray the Penitential Psalms
Penitential psalms have been prayed by the faithful since antiquity. These psalms draw us into an intimate conversation between the psalmist who pours out his heart and God who is waiting with a com-passionate embrace.
In psalm 32, for example, the psalmist expresses the anguish and the joy of confession. He discovers the freedom of confession after first resisting it, but when he can no longer keep silent, he confess-es his sins. Instead of shame, he feels immediate relief because he is filled God’s mercy. So overwhelmed is he by God’s grace, he cannot keep it to himself. He must share this good news with others.
Happy those whose offense is forgiven,whose sin is remitted.O happy those to whom the Lordimputes no guilt,in whose spirit is no guile.
I kept it secret and my frame was wasted.I groaned all day long,for night and day your handwas heavy upon me.Indeed my strength was dried upas by the summer’s heat.
But now I have acknowledged my sins;my guilt I did not hide.I said: I will confess my offense to the Lord.And you, Lord, have forgiven
the guilt of my sin.
So let faithful men and women pray to youin the time of need.The floods of water may reach highbut they shall stand secure.
You are my hiding place, O Lord;you save me from distress.You surround me with cries of deliver-ance.
I will instruct you and teach youthe way you should go;I will give you counselwith my eye upon you.
Be not like horse and mule, unintelligent,needing bridle and bit,else they will not approach you.Many sorrows have the wickedbut those who trust in the Lord,loving mercy surrounds them.
Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,exult, you just!O come, ring out your joy,all you upright of heart.Besides psalms 32, the other penitential psalms are Psalm 6, Psalm 38, Psalm 51, Psalm 102, Psalm 130, Psalm 143. These psalms, as well as reflections on them, can be found on the U.S. Bishops website.
Examination of Conscience
Many resources for an examination of conscience are offered by various publish-ers and can be found online. One possi-bility is to use a passage from Scripture such as the Gospel passages used in year A for the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent. When the Second Vatican Council restored the catechumenate, the ancient scrutiny rites were once again a part of the Lenten rites for the Elect. The sto-ries of the woman at the well, the man born blind and the raising of Lazarus, with their baptismal overtones and their themes of mercy and deliverance, call the Elect and all the faithful to examine their conscience. Reading the story of the
man born blind for example may prompt certain questions to help examine one’s conscience such as, “Where have I been blind to God’s love?” or “What areas of my life are in need of God’s light?”
Another way to examine one’s conscience is to pray the Daily Examen, an ancient practice that is rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Examen, which is prayed at the end of each day, is a reflec-tion on where God’s presence has been or has not been felt throughout that day. Those who pray the Examen are invited to offer thanks as they review the day, asking questions such as: When did I most feel God’s presence today? When did I least feel God’s presence today? When was I most able to give and receive love today? and When was I least able to give and receive love today? Praying the Examen helps us to acknowledge our weaknesses and to look forward with joy to the day to come.
Pray the Lord’s Prayer
Pray the Lord’s Prayer daily. This prayer’s plea to forgive and to be forgiven calls us to continual conversion and encourages us to consistently trust in God’s mercy.
Practice Charity
The Church teaches that sin and grace are not individual but also social. This is to say that everything we say or do impacts someone else. Practice generosity. Call someone who is alone, reach out to the elderly, connect with someone with whom you have been out of touch, take the first step to heal a broken relationship.
Like the psalmist above, we who have been reconciled are called to be vessels of reconciliation for others. Perhaps there is no better time to practice charity so that we can remember that we are never quarantined from the love of God.
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FAITHFUL IN THE LORDAmen Corner - Written by Kathy Kuczka
The Amen CornerKathy Kuczka
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HOPE IS ALL AROUND USStewardship
SAINT OF THE MONTH
Saint Patrick, the “apostle to Ireland,” is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated saints. His missionary zeal arguably matched that of Saint Paul, whose missionary activities, though oftentimes a severe struggle, remained in the territories governed by Roman law. Saint Patrick, however, was the first recorded Christian missionary to evangelize beyond the bounds of Roman rule and into the darkness of what was then considered the end of the earth.
“Patricius” was born in Roman Britain around 385. His father was a public official and church deacon. He was kidnapped by Irish slave traders while in his mid-teens and forced into slavery; herding sheep on remote Irish hillsides under harsh conditions. Spending most of his time in solitude, he grew to trust in God and embrace a life of prayer. After six years, he made a dangerous and harrowing escape over land and sea that finally resulted in a return to his parents. They found him, at age 22, a serious visionary who sought holiness and friendship with Christ. Patrick entered the priesthood, and in time, was sent to evangelize the Irish. He was appointed the bishop of Ireland in 435 and established his see at Armagh in the north. From <http://catholicstewardship.com/2020/03/02/stewardship-saint-for-march-saint-patrick/>
Stay tuned next week for more information about St. Patrick.
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
This Week | Easter Flowers
April 5 | Holy Places
Arpil 12 | Archdiocesan Seminarians
April 19 | St. Vincent de Paul - STA
April 26 | Catholic Home Mission
May 5 | Habitat For Humanity
ARCHBISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL For those of you who have not had an opportunity to make a pledge or a gift this year, but still desire to be a part of the 2020 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, please visit our website at archatl.com/appeal to make an online gift, or you may contact the Office of Stewardship at 404920-7600 or [email protected]. When each of our individual gifts are combined with the gifts of thousands of other parishioners throughout the archdiocese, each contributor makes a very real difference in the ability of the archdiocese to provide ministries and services. Thank you again for your support.
Llamamiento anual de los arzobispos Aquellos que no han tenido la oportunidad de hacer un compromiso o una donación este año, pero que aún desean ser parte de la Campaña Anual del Arzobispo 2020, por favor visiten nuestra página de Internet archatl.com/appeal o contáctense al Oficina de Corresponsabilidades a 404-920-7600 o [email protected]. Cuando se combina cada una de nuestras donaciones individuales con las donaciones de otros miles de feligreses a través de la Arquidiócesis, cada contribución hace una diferencia significativa en la capacidad de la Arquidiócesis para proporcionar ministerios y servicios. Agradecemos nuevamente su apoyo.
DISCIPLES Are ordinary people who have experienced the love, forgiveness, presence, consolation and challenge of God through Jesus Christ. They have fallen in love with the Lord. Evangelize by example and are both courageous and articulate in their proclamation of Jesus and the difference he has made in their lives. Will freely pray with others, do volunteer work, witness how the Lord has worked in their daily experience, offer moral advice when asked, share spiritual books, CDs and DVDs with family, friends, and co-workers, all the while actively cultivating a discipleship response in those around them.
An Intentional Disciple is a good STEWARD, knowing that everything in life is a superabundant gift freely bestowed upon us by the Lord, both to enrich us but to bless and benefit others.
Source: Introduction: Discipleship: Our Fundamental Catholic Identity by Bishop Donald J. Hying (2014)
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