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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
Dear friends in the Lord,
O.K. I tried Facebook again. I really did. But last night I cancelled my account. Again. And it felt like a tremendous burden was lifted.
I had great hopes for Facebook years ago. It promised to be a wonderful tool for staying in touch with distant family—and for evangelization. At first it was fascinating to receive “friend requests” from long-lost high school and college classmates, and from people I’d known in parishes through the years.
But the friend requests began coming in faster than I could keep up with them. Some nights there were more than an hundred awaiting my Solomonic judgment: to “friend” or to “ignore”? (It’s not that I got that many requests; it’s just that I could never click “ignore;” it seemed so rude.) And then there was the occasional rebuke: “Father why is so-and-so your Facebook friend, but I’m not?” It was the social anxiety of middle school all over again!
The wonderful Betty White captured my attitude about Facebook perfectly in her hilarious monologue at the opening of her Saturday Night Live appearance several years ago. She re-marked with mock innocence about Facebook: “It sounds like a huge waste of time to me!” Don’t get me wrong: I’m in awe of people who are such great time managers that they can accomplish their work with distinction, tend to their families with devotion and still have time left over to post an update so the world will know where they’re having lunch.
But as has happened every four years around this time, it’s the election season that pushed me over the edge. No political party represents the Gospels and the Catholic tradition perfect-ly; every political decision requires the virtue of prudence operating within a well-formed con-science. We vote for candidates despite their positions that are inconsistent with Catholic faith, hoping nonetheless to promote the common good.
But when I see people I otherwise love and respect embracing one candidate or another precisely for reasons that would bring Jesus to tears, it discourages me beyond words. Some of my more zealous priest friends relish the opportunity to engage in online debates in those situ-ations. I just don’t have the heart for it. The tactics and language of many political posts are corrosive, and the notion of truth itself has lost its footing, so authentic debate becomes almost impossible in this context.
No, I’m satisfied that the hour catching up on social media every night will be better spent praying. Please know that I’m always praying for you.
Reservations for weekend Masses are now available online through Eventbrite,
beginning each week on Monday and continuing until Saturday at noon.
Reservations will also continue to be available
by calling the parish office Monday-Friday
9am-4pm.
Archbishop Hartmayer has extended the
dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation through September 28. Those who may have
been exposed to Covid, those who experience
any symptom of potential Covid illness, and those at increased risk of illness should continue to join us by
livestream only.
Please pray for our loved ones who have died, especially: Millie Elliott, Mario J. Artime, Zenaida Mejia, Olegario Flores, Catherine Wahlmeier, Wylie Ritter, Benjamin Querubin, Doris Hugelmeyer, Eliseo Heredia, Soledad Arteaga de Gonzalez, Ramón Alvarado, Olga Isidor, Richard Neufeld, Beatrice Kruger, Geoffrey Karugu Ngari, Guilford M. Wiley, Jr, Rose Baechtold, Brian Dotson, Gladys Herrera Huerta, Margarita Mendez, Luisa R. Blanco, Pedro Hernandez, Rogelio Tlacuatl, Regulo Rodríguez, Sarah Gillespie, Thomas Ingram, Carmen Mojica, Justin McCart, Roy Doppelhauer, Caridad Correa García, Eileen Claussen, and Sara Cruz Magadan.
And please pray for all the sick, especially: Sharon Ritter , Deborah Jacobs, John Dale, Kathi Jeffrey, Tom Wallace, Barbara Shulte, Jean Pajuelos, Teresa Gernazian, Ann Marie Barrelle, Dona Maynard, Robert Maynard, Vinnie O’Connor, Elizabeth Markwalter Powell, Joan Eads, Suzanne Anthony, Leonie Lacroix, Brenda Markham, Doris Gavin, Betsy Gavin, Lisa Gibson, Marie Brown, Matt Drake, John Murrin, Will Broxterman, and Kohlton James.
Mass in English Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (beginning July 5)
Misas en Español Jueves: 7:00 p.m. Sabado: 6:00 p.m. Domingo: 1:30 p.m.
Reconciliation Available by appointment with a priest
Confesiones Disponible por cita con un sacerdote.
Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays 9-10:00 a.m. and 6-7:00 p.m.
Adoración al Santísimo Jueves 9-10:00 a.m. y 6-7:00 p.m.
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available 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 Closed until further notice
Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394
IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488
Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org
Bulletin Notices: Please submit your request by email 10 days in advance. Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes: [email protected].
Report abuse of children and vulnerable persons : 1-888-437-0764
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Sunday, August 30 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27
Saturday, August 29 Vigil Masses:
Sunday, August 30
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
For the people of the parish Vivian A. Viguera Errazu †
Guilford Mitchell Wiley Jr. † Josefa Ortega †
Monday, August 31 Weekday 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Luke 4:16-30
8:30 a.m.
Georgianna Guzman
Tuesday, September 1 Weekday 1 Corinthians2:10b-16; Luke 4:31-37
8:30 a.m.
For the faithful departed †
Wednesday, September 2 Weekday 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Luke 4:38-44
8:30 a.m. Ann Barrelle
Thursday, September 3 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Martha Howey Walsh †
Michael & Katherine Frutos
Friday, September 4 Weekday 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 5:33-39
8:30 a.m.
Roy Doppelhauer †
Saturday, September 5 Weekday 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15; Luke 6:1-5
Sunday, September 6 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20
Saturday, September 5 Vigil Masses:
Sunday, September 6
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Joseph G. Smith, Jr. † For the people of the parish
Carlene Bollinger † Jennifer Rivero †
Masses are livestreamed at www.ihmatlanta.org/livestream.
IHMATLANTA.ORG
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HANDYMAN If you need a handyman to help with small jobs around the house, you can hire a Safe Environment-approved volunteer from the IHM St. Vincent de Paul Confer-ence to help you with your work. Simply make a donation SVDP of $25.00 for every hour the volunteer spends on your job. If you need assistance with small jobs around the house, call 770-986-4996 and ask for Dirk.
OFFERTORY August 22 & 23
Offertory $ 8,421.00 Online Offertory $ 27,810.00 Total Offertory $ 36,231.00
Debt Reduction Fund $ 1,587.00
SECOND COLLECTIONS This weekend’s second collection is for our Parish Debt Reduction Fund
Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Catholic University of Amer-ica in Washington, D.C.
Pastor Monsignor Albert W. Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235
Parochial Vicar Father Carlos G. Ortega Valera [email protected] Ext. 228
In Residence Father Jean Ikanga, S.V.D.
Deacons 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 Sakon [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
Faith Formation Administrative 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.
GIVING OPTIONS During the present public health crisis, your parish support is needed more than ever! If you have not already done so, please consider:
ELECTRONIC GIVING Through our electronic giving program, you authorize a specified amount of mon-ey to be electronically transferred from your checking, savings or credit card to the parish account. You also specify the frequency of the transfer.
GIVE BY TEXT You can now make a contribution to IHM with a quick text message! Simply send a text to 888-418-5704. In the message just indicate the amount you would like to contribute. (Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $25.) Within a few minutes, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via email. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically!
GIVEPLUS MOBILE Go to the App Store or Google Play and search for “GivePlus” to download the app for free. If you are already giving electronically, use the same log in creden-tials for this mobile app.
PAYPAL You can conveniently make one-time offertory gifts scanning this QR Code. This code will take you directly to the IHM PayPal account. Please enter your envelope number in the notes field if you have it available.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF IHM!
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK In today’s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. “Brothers and sisters,” he urges, “… offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,
holy and pleasing to God.”
Please stay in touch! Visit www.ihmatlanta.org
and click the “Stay in Touch With Us” link under the “Our Church” tab.
And follow us!
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE September 9 The next IHM Red Cross Blood drive will be Wednesday, September 9, 3:00-8:00 p.m. Sign up at red-crossblood.org. The sponsor code is: ihm. Slots are filling up fast, so take action now to reserve a time convenient for you. Contact Nikki VanDerGrinten at 770-986-4996 if you need assistance. Strict Covid proto-cols will be observed. Free Covid antibody testing will be done on all donations.
The August 4 blood drive was very successful. We met our goal of 45 units. Thanks to all who made this possible!
5-NIGHT RETREAT AT IGNATIUS HOUSE September 13-18 Make a 5-night retreat for a prayerful, silent escape with daily liturgy, chef-prepared meals, 20 acres of woods and no work or family demands – just time for you in God’s embrace. There are no group presentations; only one-on-one daily spiritual direction. September 13-18 at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Dr. NW, Atlanta 30328. Limited to the first 22 registrants. $650 per person, includes private room & bath and all meals. Download the application at https://www.ignatiushouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5-8-Night-IDR-Application.pdf. For more information, contact Sue Chase at 404-255-0503 or [email protected].
L’ARCHE ATLANTA'S VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING Starting September 8 Join L’Arche Atlanta, a faith-based nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities, for its virtual benefit auction, including 30+ items from local business, starting Tuesday, September 8. The week will culminate with a vir-tual storytelling event & live auction featuring vacation rentals and once-in-a-lifetime experiences on Sunday, Sep-tember 13 at 5 pm. It’s free to register! Register by Septem-ber 3 and join us for the live event and to be entered in a drawing for a $300 auction credit. All purchases and dona-tions support L’Arche Atlanta, as we transform lives by building community among people with and without disa-bilities. Register at larche8.givesmart.com or text larche8 to 76278. Questions? Email Megan Denton at [email protected].
JUST BAKERY Just Bakery of Atlanta is a nonprofit that provides paid job training, pro-fessional certification, and living wage work in partnership with our neighbors who resettled as refugees. They bake with local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible and work to create a more diverse, con-nected, and compassionate commu-
nity for all. Just Bakery offers safe connections with the IHM school community through regular order pick-ups on Tuesdays. Now you can run carpool and pick up all your favorite Just Bakery items all at the same time! You’ll get added convenience and delicious baked goods, AND you'll be supporting their work as they seek to eat well, do good, and change lives.
Here’s how to order: 1. Visit the online store, and place your order: https://
www.localline.ca/just-bakery-of-atlanta 2. Select IHM as your pick-up location. Picking up saves
you the delivery fee and has a lower minimum per order.
3. For those picking up students from IHM School, drive the afternoon carpool route as directed on campus, and then drive to the Just Bakery pick-up table (located next to the historic church) to receive your baked goods in your trunk or vehicle. Exit campus as directed. IHM Par-ish orders will pick up at the same Just Bakery table from 4:00-4:45.
4. Order for next week!
Order for Tuesday pick-ups between the prior Wednesday evening and Monday at noon. Questions? Visit our website at www.justbakeryatl.org or email Jessi at [email protected]. Thanks!
Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful
discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. Scripture study is currently being offered on
Zoom. Contact Dr. Bachner for instructions on how to join:
If you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, please join us in the
lower level of the church on Wednesday, September 9, at 7:00
pm, for a well-ventilated and safely distanced information session. We
look forward to meeting you!
Director Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223
Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227
Youth Minister Michele McPheely [email protected] Ext. 222
Faith Formation Program Assistant Veronica Thimann [email protected] Ext. 236
Adult Faith Formation classes will resume via Zoom in September.
Please continue to check the bulletin for updates.
EASTER IN AUGUST: FIRST COMMUNION MASSES Congratulations to all children who will receive their First Holy Communion this weekend. May this encounter with the Risen Lord fill you with grace and strengthen your families in faith, hope, and love.
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God;
and that is what we are!
1 John 3:1
When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said them, “What are you looking for?”
They replied, “Rabbi, where are you staying?”
He said to them,
Are you considering the Catholic Faith? We invite you to “come and see” what it’s all about.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm, starting September 9 Lower Level While face coverings are required and appropriate distance will be maintained, we look forward to meeting you in person, hearing about what draws you to the Catholic Church, and answering at least some of your questions. If the group grows larger or other factors make it unsafe to meet in person, we will shift to Zoom.
For more information contact Drew Denton: [email protected].
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The start of a new school year usually means a new season of Children's Liturgy at 9:00 Mass. With all the safety precautions in place, this will not be a realistic option for the foreseeable future. However, we will be posting links to a wonder-ful Children's Liturgy of the Word video each week, courtesy of Pflaum publica-tions. When you go to view the livestream Mass on the IHM website (ihmatlanta.org/livestream), click on the "Children's Liturgy" link on the right hand side of the page and take advantage of this resource to keep your kids con-nected to God's Word each week.
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YOUTH GROUP STARTS SOON! Our youth group year with the teens begins September 13! We will be meeting in small groups, outside with masks or online (parent choice). Parents who have registered their teen for our youth group received an email link from SignUp Ge-nius this Monday, August 24, to choose their session prefer-ence. If for some reason you did not get the link please email Michele. We are looking forward to seeing all our teens soon! For youth group details and calendar check out our web-site: https://ihmatlanta.org/youthministry and if you have any questions please e-mail Michele.
RISE Join us for this post confirmation fel-lowship group- Rise! Our goal is to give high school teens who have already been confirmed a small group where they can have a small Christian Com-
munity within their church. Being connected to the Body of Christ is so important, and we want to make sure these teens have a group to enjoy fellowship and faith with. Sign up to-day! https://ihmatlanta.org/rise
STAY ENGAGED! With the need for more space during the pandemic, the youth group has amped up our online presence. Parents, follow us on Facebook for reminders, updates, and some uplifting and or inspirational videos. Follow us on Instagram for powerful scripture verses and special event reminders.
PARENT ZOOM MEETINGS This year in lieu of an Open House, we will be having several parent Zoom meetings! At these meetings on August 30, we will go over what our year will look like, some content, and general structure. Our meeting times are as follows:
10:00 a.m.- 10:20 a.m. for middle school (Edge)
10:40 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. high school (LifeTeen) first year confirmation prep
3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. for Confirmation (DP) second and immediate year of confirmation prep
The Zoom meetings link will be emailed to all the parents who have registered their teens. If you have any questions please email Michele McPheely.
FACE MASKS We’re back in stock, but with limited sup-ply! Don't miss out! Place your order on-line today! By purchasing an IHM logo face mask you will help support the high school Summer Mission Trip. Upon completion of your purchase, masks will be available for you to pick up at the Historic Church when you check-in for Mass on the weekend. The masks are reusa-ble-2-ply masks made from 100% US cotton and are washa-ble for many uses and breathable. Two strings tie in the back of the head for easy adjustment.
THIS WEEK AT IHM SCHOOL
Greetings from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School! We are excited to begin our second full week of faith-based learning and instruction. There are many great things happening! Here are just a few:
Our students, faculty, and staff will participate in Mass on Tuesday, September 1. For safety reasons, one grade will attend Mass in church, and all other students will participate via live stream. It is wonderful to see our students participating in the Mass!
Our current third graders are preparing for the First Holy Communion! Last week, they participated in a special day of re-flection to prepare the hearts and minds to receive Christ in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the pinnacle and wellspring of our Catholic faith (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1327), and we are grateful to see our students receive this most holy sacrament. We are also grateful to all who have helped them prepare for their special day!
This week, our faculty and families participated in our annual Curriculum Night. Teachers explained the content students will learn in their classes, and they also communicated classroom information. This year, our evening took place virtual-ly. Faculty members created video presentations for parents to review from the safety of their homes.
We wish you all a safe and happy week!
Blessed Mary, Mother of God, make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer. Amen!
La segunda colecta de este fin de semana es para el Fondo de Reducción de Deuda de Nuestra Parroquia.
El próximo fin de semana la segunda colecta también será para para la Universidad Católica de América en Washington, D.C.
Agosto 22 y 23 Ofertorio Electrónico $ 27,810.00 Ofertorio $ 8,421.00 Ofertorio Total $ 36,231.00
Reducción de Deuda $ 1,587.00
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.
Disponible por cita con un 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
Jeremías 20:7-9 Romanos 12:1-2 Mateo 16:21-27
REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL En la segunda lectura de hoy, San Pablo exhorta a los romanos a la
mayordomía total. "Hermanos y hermanas", insta, "... ofrece tus cuerpos como sacrificio vivo, santo y agradable a Dios"
MASCARA PROTECTORA CON LOGO DE IHM Compre una mascara reutilizable para usar en la iglesia y cual-quier en otro momento. Al hacerlo, usted ayudará a apoyar el Viaje de Misión de Verano de la escuela secundaria. Al finalizar su compra, las máscaras estarán disponibles para que las recoja en la Iglesia Histórica cuando vaya para la misa. Las máscaras son máscaras reutilizables de 2 capas hechas de algo-dón 100% estadounidense y son lavables para muchos usos. Dos cuerdas se atan en la parte posterior de la cabeza para un fácil ajuste. Compre mascaras para usted y su familia en https://ihmatlanta.org/ihm-logo-face-mask.
PASCUA EN AGOSTO: MISAS DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN Felicitaciones a todos los niños y niñas quienes recibirán su Primera Comunión este fin de semana. Que el Señor los llene de gracia y fortalezca sus familias en la fe, esperanza y amor.
Mirad cuál amor nos ha dado el Padre, para que seamos llamados hijos de Dios;
y eso es lo que somos!
1 Juan 3:1
DONACIÓN DE SANGRE La próxima jornada de donación de sangre de la Cruz Roja será el miércoles 9 de septiembre, de 3:00 a 8:00 p.m. Regístrese en redcrossblood.org. El código del patrocinador es: ihm. Los cupos se están llenando rápidamente, así que tome medi-das ahora para reservar un tiempo conveniente para usted. Comuníquese con oficina de la parro-quia al (404) 636-1418 si necesita ayuda. Se observarán protocolos estrictos de Covid. Las pruebas gratuitas de anticuerpos de Covid se realizarán en todas las donaciones.
La unidad de sangre del 4 de agosto fue muy exitosa. Cumplimos nuestro objetivo de 45 unidades. ¡Gracias a todos los que hicieron esto posible!
