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Fifth Sunday in Lent March 17, 2013
The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
48 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 www.catholicshrineatlanta.org 404.521.1866
Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation
Call anytime for an appointment.
**************** Baptism Preparation Class
Please call the office.
THE SHRINE’S MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception strives to live the
Gospel of Jesus Christ as a welcoming community of diverse Christians, seeking
spiritual growth and providing compassionate outreach.
FREE PARKING FOR SUNDAY MASSES
In Underground Parking Deck at the corner of MLK Jr Dr. and Central Ave.
Bring ticket into church for validation.
SCHEDULE of the eucharISt
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Monday-Friday 12:10 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM
Msgr. Henry Gracz Pastor
Rev. Mr. Bill Monahan Deacon
Rev. Mr. Bill Payne Deacon
Outreach Coordinator
Jerry Bryant Finance Administrator
Karen Sullivan Adult Initiation
([email protected]) (678.592.6156)
Dónal Noonan Director of Music
Lee DeSandre Discipleship Coordinator
Stacey Jones Religious Education
(404.727.7141)
Susan Kokoszka Pastoral Coordinator
Tricia Austin Webmaster [email protected]
PASTORAL AND OFFICE STAFF
WELCOME Whether you have traveled from across the street,
across the county, or across the country, we are honored that you have chosen to spend
part of your weekend with us.
PALM SUNDAY, March 24th
PROCESSION 8:30 AM Blessing of Palms and Eucharist
.9:45 AM Gather at GA Plaza for Community Breakfast and Procession (Please bring a Breakfast finger food to share ~Donut holes, muffins, etc.)
10:15 AM Procession with Palms
10:30 AM Eucharist
CANTATA FOR LENT 6:00 PM In the Shrine Sanctuary
“One Sacrifice” is a collection of original compositions written by American Composer Joel
Raney. It documents the happenings of Holy Week from the Triumphant Hosannas of Passion Sunday to the Sorrow at the Cross through to the Alleluia of Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Directed by our Music Director, Dónal Noonan, accompanied by chamber orchestra.
Join us as we journey through the Majesty of Holy Week together in song.
CHRISM MASS, Tuesday, March 26 5:00 PM at the Cathedral of Christ the King
CALENDAR Thank you to columnist and former AJC editorial page editor, Cynthia Tucker, and Shrine parishioner Mike King (who worked with Ms. Tucker at the AJC) who spoke to us about social justice and the media. The talk, taught how all of us can restore a respectful dialogue about the great issues of our time. Save the date of April 14th when Brian Turcott will speak to us about Thomas Merton. We meet from 9:45-10:45AM. Please join us!
Good Friday at the Shrine! If you would like to be a part of this year’s Good Friday Gospel Representation, please contact Aileen at [email protected] or call the parish office at 404.521.1866.
Decorating for Easter. We need help preparing the church for Easter on Saturday morning, March 30th. Light Refreshments will be provided to keep everyone’s energy level buoyant! If you would like to help, please call Jerry Bryant at the Parish Center, 404.521.1866.
HOLY THURSDAY, March 28th
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of Feet (Please bring a TOWEL)
Transfer of Eucharist
GOOD FRIDAY, March 29th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Good Friday Pilgrimage Through the City begins at the Shrine
12:00 - 3:00 PM Church open for prayer
7:30 PM Solemn Adoration and Holy Communion (please bring your nail)
EASTER VIGIL, Saturday, March 30th
8:30PM The First Vigil of Easter and Reception of New Catholics. (bring a bell). Easter breads and cakes Reception to follow in the Parish Center.
EASTER SUNDAY MASSES, March 31th 8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Holy week at the Shrine
Shrine Stewardship & GIVING
If the Shrine has touched your life, pray about remembering us with a gift in your estate or will.
The 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal funds the essential ministries of our archdiocese—ministries that, in many cases, are of service to our parish. For example, Archbishop’s Annual Appeal gifts support seminarian education, priests’ continuing education, parish school of religion, child and youth protection, etc.
This year, the theme of the Appeal is, “The greatest of these is love.” Your financial support for the work of our parish, and of our archdiocese and the world is, in fact, one way to share your love with your community.
After we reach our parish annual Appeal goal of $40,333, the archdiocese returns 100% of each additional dollar received from our parishioners to the parish. This year, we will commit our parish rebates to the Parish Hall Loan to the Archdiocese.
Our Collection for last Sunday was $ 10,028.56. To meet our ministry commitments, we need $ 8,709.72. Thank you for your generosity.
Our Door Collection next Sunday is for the Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please be generous.
HELP WELCOME GUESTS AS AN USHER. If you would like to help with this important ministry, please contact Joe Agostini at 404.786.0165 or email him at [email protected].
RECONCILIATION SERVICES are held in a variety of parishes in our area with numbers of priests who gather to be a sign of forgiveness and reconciliation. Upcoming services include:
Wednesday, March 20th, 7:00PM Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church 1350 Hearst Drive, NE, Atlanta, 30319 404.261.7181 www.olachurch.org Saturday, March 23rd, 2:00PM Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the In-town Churches.
CELEBRATE ATLANTA’S HIS-TORY! The Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual Phoenix Flies Cele-bration will be held through March 24th. Booklets listing more than 200 free events being offered during this city
-wide celebration are available in the church vestibule. The Shrine, Atlanta’s first Catholic Church and one of the oldest buildings in downtown, will participate again this year and offer 3 separate tours. Guided tours will be held after the 12:10PM Mass on Thursdays, March 15th and 21st, and Friday, March 22nd. Please visit www.PreserveAtlanta.com for additional information on the Preservation and additional events and updates on the Phoenix Flies Celebration.
Our Shrine Gift Shop is staffed by
volunteers; All proceeds aid the Shrine.
VISIT www.bustedhalo.com for a heartfelt Lenten Calendar and Other Lenten Reflections.
Shrine Director of Music, Dónal Noonan, led our first Taizé prayer service. Several Shrine members re-laxed in the subdued musical prayer time and gave them-selves over to an hour of reflection.
The Shrine congratulates our own Jackie Stephenson who has been named a President’s Volunteer Service Award winner. This prestigious nation-al honor recognizes her exemplary vol-unteer service in the community. On behalf of the President of the United States, the Presi-dent’s Council on Service and Civic Participation issues this honor in recognition of sustained community service over the past year. The award serves to encourage every American to improve their communities through volun-teer service and through civic participation.
Tuesday, March 19th there will be a Pastoral Council Meeting at 7 PM.
Scripture Readings Please remember our sick and homebound… Amy Renfrow Widener, Louis Duda, Paul Traina, Dolores Wilder, Ramona Carter, Ruth Jackson.
Please also pray for…Mavis Scott, Evelyn Macaluso, Noah Dobson, Mary Costa, Ross Gagliano, Jay Lodinsky, A.C. Taylor, Joseph Sheriff, Dorothy Lee, Bennett Eustache, Dorothy Weir, Joan Lucas, Sandra Jones, Virginia Seery, Rob Andrews, Patrick Goss, Diane Murphy. (Please let the Parish know of any sick or homebound, 404.521.1866.)
Week of MARCH 17th
Mon Dn 13:1-9,15-62 John 8:12-20 Tue 2 Sm 7:4-5.12-16 Mt 1:16,18-24 Wed Dn 3:14-20,91-95 John 8:31-42 Thur Gn 17:3-9 John 8:51-59
Fri Jer 20:10-13 John 10:31-42 Sat Ez 37:21-28 John 11:45-56 Su Luke 19:28-40 Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9,17-24 Phil 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56
THE BELL CHOIR needs new ringers to play for the Easter Season. Prior experience would be great, but not necessary. Rehearsal is Tuesday evening from 7:30-9PM. Come and join the fun!
WE NEED WOMEN CHOIR MEMBERS for our upcoming Easter celebrations and cantata. Rehearsal is Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM.
For information for the above, please contact our Music Minister, Donal Noonan, at [email protected].
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
St. Francis Table served 521 guests a hot meal last Saturday.
1205 Morning Sandwiches given to guests during the week.
Food Pantry gave groceries to 42 families last week.
We thank those from all over Atlanta and our own Shrine members who helped with these ministries. To help with SFT, please call the Parish Center at 404.521.1866.
For our March Food Pantry Outreach, please bring Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese, and Instant Potatoes.
Thank you!
Coordinator Eddie McCallum reports that the Shrine had nine participants and that they raised $330 in last week’s Hunger Walk/Run The event is an essential fundraising event supporting hunger and poverty relief efforts of the St. Vincent de
Paul Society and partner organizations throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia. St. Vincent de Paul’s goal was $30,000 and they are close to that with contributions still coming in. Thank you for all of your support!
Catholics Caring For Creation: 4th Annual Catholic Earth Day of Re-flection. Ignatius House Retreat Cen-ter, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta, will host a Catholic Earth Day of re-flection on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 from 2-6:30PM. All are welcome to reflect on the diverse actions taken by local churches and religious activists to address climate change through stewardship, advocacy, spirituality, and justice. Mass will be celebrated at 5PM, followed by a reception. Register at http://bit.ly/UYIWKs
