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MISSION STATEMENT Nourishing the Body of Christ
by nurturing one another through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 10:45 am 12:15 pm | 5:00 pm Teen Mass
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 6:45 am | 8:30 am Tuesday: 6:45 am | 8:30 am Wednesday: 6:45 am | 8:30 am Thursday: 6:45 am | 8:30 am Friday: 6:45 am | 8:30 am | 12 Noon Saturday: 8:30 am
ROSARY Weekdays at 8:00 am
HOURS OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Saturday, 5:30 pm to Sunday, 7:00 am and Sunday, 6:00 pm to Saturday, 8:30 am
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Wednesday 7:15am and
Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm or by appointment
OUR CLERGY Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Peter J. Rau 678-832-1223 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Desmond Drummer 678-832-1225 [email protected]
Deacons: Rev. Mr. Mike Bickerstaff 678-832-1228 Rev. Mr. Joe Crowley Rev. Mr. Bill Keen Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej Rev. Mr. Martin Lampe, retired Rev. Mr. Jesús (Tony) Nerio Rev. Mr. Dave Thomasberger Rev. Mr. Scott Sparks 678-832-1215 Rev. Mr. John Wojcik
11330 Woodstock Road, | Roswell, Georgia 30075 Parish Office: 678-277-9424 | Fax: 678-277-9423
Religious Education: 678-832-1230 | www. stpeterchanel.org
December 20, 2015
COUNSELORS Bill Powers
Diana Hardy 678-993-8494
This is the 4th Sunday of Advent. But some of my parish family will be traveling to spend Christmas with family and friends who don’t live in Georgia. So for them, and for you too, I want to share this Christmas message from Pope Francis. Christian joy, like hope, is founded on God’s fidelity, on the certainty that God always keeps his promises. The prophet Isaiah exhorts those who have lost their way and have lost heart to entrust themselves to the faithfulness of the Lord, for his salvation will not delay in bursting into their lives. All those who have encountered Jesus along the way experience a serenity and joy in their hearts which nothing and no one can take away. Our joy is Jesus Christ, his faithful love is inexhaustible! May the Virgin Mary help us to hasten our steps to Bethlehem, to encounter the child who is born for us, for the salvation and joy of all people. May she obtain for us the grace to live the joy of the gospel in our families, at work, in the parish and everywhere – an intimate joy, fashioned of wonder and tenderness, the joy a mother experiences when she looks at her newborn baby and feels that he or she is a gift from God, a miracle for which she can only give thanks! Illumined by the gospel hope which springs from the humble stable of Bethlehem, I invoke the Christmas gift of joy and peace upon all: upon children and the elderly, upon young people and families, the poor and the marginalized. May Jesus, who was born for us, console all those afflicted by illness and suffering. May he sustain those who devote themselves to serving our brothers and sisters who are most in need. Happy Christmas to all! If you will be away for Christmas, know that you travel with my prayers for a happy and safe trip. Our parish depends heavily on our Christmas collection and if you will be away, you might want to use the on-live giving ability we have available on our parish website. Knowing the people of St. Peter Chanel, I can confidently thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Merry Christmas, and reintegrating Pope Francis – May the Christ Child bless you with love, peace, and
happiness.
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
From the Pastor:
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Page 3 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Christmas Flower Acknowledgments
Austin Flint Abry
In Memory of Nicholas Farrell Abry Ellen Anastasio In Memory of William (Bill) Anastasio
Mary P. Apps In Memory of William H. Apps In Memory of John & Mazie Burke Diane Bacon
In Memory of Hector (Red) Courehene Kathy & Bill Blankinship In Memory of our Parents: Marion Bankinship and Janet & Clark
Jessup In Honor of our Grandchildren: Addie, Marshall, Mala, Uma & Sheel
In Honor of our Children: Brandon, Lissa, Jon & Renu Theresa Brimer In Memory of Bill Brimer
In Memory of James Brimer In Memory of Juliann Morris Robyn Burnett
In Memory of Tommy Burnett Debbie & Pat Byrnes In Memory of Doris “Nana” Morem In Memory of Robert “RJ” Byrnes
Marion & Bill Chunco In Memory of Leonard, Ethel & Joan Cannon In Memory of Rev. Richard Cannon
In Memory of Peter, Margaret & James Chunco Sheila Coyle In Memory of Robert Rhoads
The Cregge Family In Memory of Richard & Veronica Conley In Memory of Thomas & Joan Cregge
The Dahm Family In Memory of Agnes R. Adams
In Memory of John J. Adams
In Memory of Julia B. Dahm In Memory of Walter Dahm Stefania Drake In Memory of Adelia Battaglia
Elyse & Bill Erwin In Honor of Allie Pearl Erwin In Memory of Bill Erwin, Sr.
In Memory of Carl & Lois Gulakowski Diana & Joe Escher In Memory of John La Marca
In Memory of Mildred La Marca In Honor of Ramsey Gray In Honor of Lucille L. Antonelli
Deborah Fagan In Memory of John Pirone Ann Fatzinger In Memory of Mary Fatzinger
Mary Feury In Memory of Timothy Feury Kim Gage
In Memory of Myrtis Caldarera Audry & William Gohr In Memory/Honor of The Gohr Family
In Memory/Honor of The Zednek Family In Memory/Honor of The McAvoy Family In Memory/Honor of The Willey Family
Terri Gomez In Memory of Lucille Patricia Groff Kerry Grace
In Memory of Melba Grass In Memory of Lloyd Grass
Kelly Hanretta
In Memory of Philip Farrell Cathy Hauck In Memory of Leonard & Louise Brinda
In Memory of Warren & Bib Hauck JoAnn & Hugh Hayman In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Angelo In Memory of Mrs. Frances Hayman
In Honor of the Priests & Deacons of our Parish Mary Jo Holzgrefe In Memory of Fritz Holzgrefe
In Memory of Jean Holzgrefe In Memory of Ellen Holzgrefe Theresa Hoynowski
In Memory of Charles Hoynowski Whitney James In Honor of Ethan, Nick & Smith James
Suzanne Konietzko In Memory of Neil Konietzko Sue & John Kranyecz
In Memory of Johnnie Kranyecz In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Kranyecz In Memory of Mr. Byron C. Bickes Joan Liles
In Memory of Jerry Liles Perri & Greg Lomax In Memory of Roy & Margaret (Pappaw & Nanny Tipton
In Honor of Tommy & Diana (GranGran & Nanna) Lomax Maria Lure In Memory of John & Pierina Totis
In Memory of Msgr. Walter J. Donovan Renee & Jim Lyster In Memory of Lyster/O’Malley Families
In Memory of Bill Lane Ines Machado
In Memory of Rick Kriauciunas
In Honor of Jesus Our Savior In Honor of Sally Saldunas Rose Marcus In Memory of Angela Santiago
In Memory of Ismael Santiago Philip Mazzilli, Jr. In Memory of Atty. Robert Gillespie
In Memory of Elizabeth Gillespie In Memory of Philip Mazzilli In Memory of Sara Mazzilli
Susan & Warren McPhillips In Memory of Janette McMeans In Memory of Royce McMeans
In Memory of Sarah Frances McPhillips In Honor of Warren McPhillips, Sr. Dee Merriman In Memory of Mark Merriman
Martin Miller In Memory of Robin Miller Ann Mitchell
In Memory of Kimberly Ann Mitchell Pat & John Murrieta In Memory of the deceased members of Stevenson & Murrieta
Families Chrissy Nielsen & Family In Memory of Jose P. Vadakel
Loris & Frank North In Memory of Frank North, Jr. Cheryl & Mark Owens
In Memory of Charles Hoynowski In Memory of Clifford Owens
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December 20, 2015
The prayer list is cleared at the end of each month. If prayers are still needed for you or your family member, please contact the bulletin editor at
678-405-9462 or [email protected] to add to next month's list.
PRAYER LIST Please pray for our loved ones; may they feel the healing touch of the Lord. We pray for all those men and women serving in the military.
Please email your request to [email protected]. We ask that you pause a moment to offer a prayer for the sick of our
community:
SYMPATHY
Monsignor Peter and the community of St. Peter Chanel wish to extend their deepest sympathy to:
Chuck Jackson and Family, on the death of his Aunt, Frances Sasso
Albert Yu and Family on the death of his mother, Regina Yu
Eric Miller and Family on the death of his Father, Elmer Miller
Beverly Cornetti and Family on the death of her nephew, Lawrence Ten Eyck
May they now share in Eternal Glory and their loved ones receive God’s consolation and peace.
Jeanine Andrews
Alex Arrieta
Jane Batteh
Joanna Beer
Kiley Bridges
Austin Brotman
Jane Bushner
Gerry Cichon
Mary Coffey
David Edwards
Joel Edwards
Ed Girod
Ramsey Gray
Kara Gullo
Ray Hanna
Joy Knight
Jeff Le Sieur
Mary Mangus
Michael Muir
Margo Outz
Mark Parsons
Cathy Petretti
Elisa Pinto
Irene Pizzo
Avery Premo
Melinda Quinn
Ray Regan
Zoraida Roig
Joao Carlos M. Roxo
Elizabeth Rulisan
Frank Sharkey
Mary Stirn
Beau Stubbs
Sara Testerman
Bill Thon
Dottie Viorde
Kenneth Wooldridge
Deborah Parisi
In Memory of Paul Gauthier Tim Passons In Memory of Brennan Passons
Stewart Perry In Memory of Belvey Perry The Jason Peters Family In Memory of Sy Gapinski
In Memory of Judy & Bruce Gyllin In Memory of Rich Jackson Cecilia & John Pruitt
In Memory of Charles & Celia Lonick In Memory of John & Dorothy Maracich In Memory of Celestine Onoff
Rose Raus In Honor of Sandy & Thomas Raus In Honor of Anthony, Giovanni & Michael Raus
Susan Reese In Memory of Pat Dillon
John Rhodes
In Memory of Edward Hull Rhodes In Memory of Agnes Armstrong Rhodes In Memory of William J. O’Toole In Memory of John Wade Owens
Kim & Ron Rogowski In Honor of Lauren Rogowski In Honor of Patricia Krimmel
In Memory of Lorraine Forray In Memory of Catherine Krimel Wendy Schroeder
In Memory of George Schroeder In Memory of Albert Purvis Marilyn Smith
In Memory of Dean Smith
Linda & Bob Sten
In Honor of Mildred Parkinson Alice Sterling In Memory of James A. Sterling, Sr.
In Memory of James Sterling, Jr. Michele & Edward Sterling In Memory of James A. Sterling Dr. & Mrs. Stevens
In Memory of Cindy Stevens Nancy Thacher In Memory of Bettie Ellen Boehme
In Memory of Jane Ellen Pepper Beena Thomas In Memory of Thankachan (Tom) Matthews
Charlette Tritley In Memory of Wanda Gonzales Anthony Vanden Heuvel
In Memory of Robert Cummings In Honor of Janet Cummings
Rebecca Vaughn
In Memory of Ric Vaughn (Husband) In Memory of Ric Vaughn (Grandfather of Aydin & Ryker Vaughn Ellen & John Walsh In Memory of Conor Ryan Lancaster
Diane Walter In Memory of Marlene Dunford Dar & Stan Wood
In Honor of Eleanor Grace Wood In Honor of Nick Read In Honor of Chatham Barclay
Peggy & Bill Wood In Memory of Hewitt Wood In Memory of Jean Wood
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CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASSES!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AT 4:00 PM
Please join us in the Church or Parish Hall for our
Family-centered Christmas Eve Masses. Children and
youth will be the greeters, ushers, lectors, as well as
take part in the gospel drama.
Arrive early. The Masses will be crowded. As always,
we will have an overflow Mass at Blessed Trinity HS.
2015 - 2016 Parish Holiday Liturgical Calendar
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM Lighting of the Christmas Tree - 5:30PM
Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM, 5:00PM Teen Mass
CHRISTMAS THE VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Masses: 4:00PM†*, 6:00PM*, 8:00PM, 9:30PM,
11:30PM (* Mass at BTHS, Parish Hall & Church)
(† Family-Centered Masses - Parish Hall & Church)
THE SOLEMNITY OF CHRISTMAS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM,
12:15PM, 5:00PM Teen Mass
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD FRIDAY, JANUARY 1
(HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) Thursday (12/31) Vigil Masses: 4:30PM, 6:30PM
Friday (1/1/16) 8:30AM, 10:00AM
SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM
Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM,
5:00PM Teen Mass
FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
SUNDAY JANUARY 10 Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30PM
Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM,
5:00PM Teen Mass
“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my
ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (LUKE 1:44)
When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel
reading each Sunday, do you “leap for joy?” If not,
don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside
yourself. Do you prepare for Mass each week or do
you just show up and expect to be entertained?
We need EUCHARISTIC GUARDIANS to spend
time in the presence of our Lord. Eucharistic Adoration
is a wonderful opportunity to pray silently before our
Lord for comfort, strength, peace and direction and to
present him with your needs and intentions. You may
bring your own prayer books, use the books in the
chapel, read the Bible, pray the rosary or just sit and
relax and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being
in the Presence of God. For more information, contact:
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Parish School of Religion Director of Religious Ed: Rosemary Potts – 678-832-1229 or [email protected]
Registrar: Cindy Czajkoski – 678-832-1230 or [email protected]
We are looking forward to seeing our children and families at the Christmas Eve Family Masses on Thursday. Both
children’s Masses are at 4 pm. Plan to arrive early as they will be crowded. We have had a great time learning and
sharing our faith with you so far, and we look forward to continuing our journey with you when PSR resumes on
January 10th and 13th. From all of us on the PSR Staff, we wish you a joyous and blessed Christmas!
PSR Calendar (Preschool-8th Grade):
Dec 20 & 23 No PSR or EDGE
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Family Masses
Dec 27 & 30 No PSR or EDGE
Jan 3 & 6 No PSR or EDGE
Jan 10 & 13 PSR and EDGE in session
VBS Barnyard Roundup June 13-17 2016
Jump in and gather 'round for an utterly cool VBS that is all about
Jesus! Vacation Bible School is open to children who are entering
kindergarten through 5th grade. Preschoolers
accepted as a courtesy to Adult Volunteers who
volunteer all week. Be sure to mark your calendars
for June 13-17th to join us for bales of fun!
More information is coming soon!
Middle School EDGEMiddle School EDGE Over the break, we invite our middle schoolers to participate in our Work of
Mercy Reflection activity. All you need to do is complete the online form each
time you perform a Work of Mercy. Submit as many entries as you can, and
we’ll have prizes for you when you return to your EDGE session in January.
Enter at: http://stpeterchanel.org/middle-school/middle-school-home
Upcoming Middle School Events:
Wednesday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Family Masses
Saturday, February 27 CatholicFest
Monday-Friday, June 20-24 Middle School Mission Camp—Help Needed!
Middle School Mission Camp
June 20-24 2016 During our camp we will serve our community in various ways that
allow us to share our faith
with others. Look for registration to open in February. We are still
in need of parents to help plan this fun and amazing week!
Contact: [email protected]
We wish to extend a heartfelt
thank you to all of our
catechists, aides and volunteers
who have put so much of your
time and talent into making our
PSR programs a wonderful
experience for our children and
families. We look forward to
seeing you when PSR starts back
up in January.
Warmest wishes for a wonderful
Christmas and New Year!
Rosemary, Cindy, Mary,
Shannon, Laura,
Colleen, Jeanne,
Kendra, Megan & Debbie
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb.”
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Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Coordinator: Megan Kyle – 678-832-1239 or [email protected]
http://stpeterchanel.org/youth-ministry/home
Upcoming Youth Ministry Dates:
Sunday, December 20 Christmas Extravaganza—6:00 pm TONIGHT!
Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Family Masses—4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Sunday, January 10 Sunday Night Live: Alive and Dangerous
Tuesday, January 12 XLT Atlanta
Saturday, February 13 Destination Unknown Road Trip
Check us out on social media, and never miss out on anything! Peter Chanel YM @SPCYM spcym StPeterChanelPSR
Christmas Extravaganza Sunday, December 20—6:00-9:30 pm
All high school teens are invited to our Christmas Extravaganza THIS
Sunday, December 20th. Come celebrate with us as we come together for
our Youth Ministry Christmas Party. We'll have a Christmas Edition of
Team Trivia, an Ugly Sweater competition, Christmas movie, cookie
decorating and an optional Christmas Craft. This event is open to all High
School Teens of the parish, and friends are welcome.
Catholic HEART Workcamp June 12-17, 2016
Let your heart be captured by God’s love through service to others! This Summer come and surround your youth group with new friends, amazing fun, and service that
changes communities. Our God pursues us relentlessly and desires to BESIEGE us with His love and mercy. Surrender, let go, and let God. Join Catholic HEART Workcamp as
we BESIEGE and encircle communities with the love of Christ! Registration is now open for Catholic HEART Workcamp! This year, we will be serving
the city of Greensboro, NC. A parent (or guardian) MUST attend an information meeting before you can sign up for this mission trip!
Required Parent Information Meeting: Monday, January 11th—6:30-7:30 pm, Room 1
Save the Date!
Destination Unknown Saturday, February 13
Do you like going on
adventures? Do you
like surprises? Mark
your calendars for
our “Destination
Unknown” road
trip on February
13th. This event is
open to all high school teens of the
parish. Details and permission slips
coming soon!
Sunday Night Live!
Alive and Dangerous Sunday, January 10, 24 & 31
Join us for a series
on being fully alive,
focusing on our
desire for God and
how we find
fulfillment and
happiness in Him.
Topics include our call toward love,
substitutes for God’s love,
counterfeits of God’s love, and
holiness. RSVP online!
Digging Deeper
XLT Atlanta
Tuesday, January 12
Guest Speaker:
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
Musical Artist:
Ike Ndolo Band
Register by January 3rd!
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Adult Education Classes and Bible Studies
Contact: Mike Bickerstaff at 678-832-1228 or [email protected]
website: stpeterchanel.org/adult-education
The Great Adventure
Bible Timeline 2.0
Offered Tuesday Mornings
10:00 am to Noon and
Wednesday Evenings 7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm.
These classes are on break until
Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Sunday Morning Adult
Education For Men and
Women: Adult education and enrichment
meets Sunday mornings at Blessed
Trinity Media Center.
Apologetics and Discussion
runs from 9:00 to 10:15 am and
Catholic Basics – Steve Ray’s
Footprints of God series runs
from 10:45 to Noon.
These classes are on hiatus from
12/20/15 to 1/16/16.
Save the Dates
Adult Education Events
In Early 2016
January 9, 2016, 8:30 am - 12 Noon
Atlanta Catholic Business
Conference Prayer Breakfast
January 23, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Marriages Are Covenants
January 29, 2016, 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Atlanta Catholic Business Café
February 9, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9 pm
Faith@Work
February 26, 2016, 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Atlanta Catholic Business Café
February 27, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Marriages Are Covenants
TAX-WISE PLANNING BEFORE THE YEAR’S END
Have you taken the opportunity to look at your taxes for this year? You might be surprised at how much of your
hard-earned money will go to the state and federal government. Now is the time to consider making an end-of-
year gift that will help offset your current tax liability.
END OF YEAR GIFT OPTIONS
There are a number of ways to make an end-of-year gift that provide you with valuable benefits and help further
our work here at St. Peter Chanel. Here are a few options to consider:
MAKE A DEDUCTIBLE GIFT OF PROPERTY AND AVOID TAX
If you own appreciated stock or real estate that you wish to sell without paying capital gains tax, consider gifting
property to us. We will sell your property tax-free and you receive a charitable tax deduction for your gift. Please
check with us on ways to transfer your property gift to us.
MAKE A DEDUCTIBLE GIFT AND RECEIVE LIFE INCOME
If you are looking for ways to make a tax deductible gift this year and increase your income for retirement or in
the future, we have several plans that could be the answer. Please contact Tom Blond at 678-832-1224.
YEAR END REMINDERS
Thank you in advance for your generous support of our annual Christmas collection which provides a significant
portion of the funds used all year long to support our many ministries and programs. This is the single most
important collection of the year for the operations of St. Peter Chanel.
Remember the December 31st deadline for charitable gift tax deductions. Contact Tom Blond at
678-832-1224 or [email protected] for information on how to transfer stock or other assets.
Checks postmarked in 2015, but delivered in 2016, can be claimed as a deduction in 2015.
Statements of contributions to St. Peter Chanel for 2015, which many use for tax preparation, will be mailed by
the end of January.
Bible Timeline Class Schedule 1/13 Session 11
Royal Kingdom: Part 1
1/20 Session 12
Royal Kingdom: Part 2
1/27 Session 13
Divided Kingdom: Part 1
2/3 Session 14
Divided Kingdom: Part 2
2/10 Session 15
Exile
2/17 Session 16
Return
2/24 Session 17
Maccabean Revolt
3/2 Parish Mission
3/9 Session 18
Messianic Fulfillment: Part 1
3/16 Session 19
Messianic Fulfillment: Part 2
3/23 Session 20
Messianic Fulfillment: Part 3
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARISH VERIFICATION FORMS
It is that time of the year when parents seeking to place their children in Catholic Schools need to have a
Parish Verification Form signed by the Pastor. The Archdiocese of Atlanta asks that all its parishes assist with
financial support for the Catholic Schools. It also requires that parents of Catholic School students be active,
involved, and supportive members of their home parishes. Here at St. Peter Chanel, we ask the following of
our Catholic School parents:
letter from the pastor of your former parish regarding your involvement and support;
E-Giving system.
For your form to be processed, please contact Mary Ann Plachta at 678-832-1222 to set up an
appointment with Monsignor Rau for his signature. DO NOT mail or leave forms with the
receptionist for signature.
The Catholic Faith and the Free Market
with keynote speaker, Dr. Paul Voss January 9, 2016 from 9:30 am to 12 pm
following the 8:30 am Mass (Check-in, Breakfast, and Networking from 9:00 am to 9:30 am)
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in McNamee Hall
11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075
Sponsored by
The Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University
The Integrated Catholic Life
Belmont Abbey College
EWTN Global Catholic Network
The National Catholic Business Conference
Hosted by the St. Peter Chanel Adult Education Major Speakers Series
Please Register online Now — Seating is Limited Cost: $15 online / $20 at door ($10 for students age 24 and under)
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Paul Voss, President of Ethikos and an Associate Professor at Georgia State University
Special Guest Speaker: Fr. Dan Ketter, Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Defender of the
Bond at the Atlanta Metropolitan Tribunal.
This year’s Conference examines two areas. Dr. Paul Voss will look at the complex dynamic that exists between
economic activity and the Social Doctrines of the Church, drawing insights and relevant, practical lessons from
twelfth century Saint Homobonus, the Patron of Business Professionals. Fr. Dan Ketter will discuss the life mission
Jesus Christ proposes for each business professional.
The Conference is intended for all Christians, especially those in the Catholic business and professional community,
who wish to more deeply understand the role of faith in the workplace; learning how to integrate their lives and let
their Christian faith guide their actions in the secular business world.
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Ministry News
PRAYER BLANKET Event
Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 to
11:00 am.
Please come and help us create
beautiful fleece tied blankets for
newborns! Great opportunity for
service hours – no sign-up needed!!
The blankets will go to the Pregnancy
Aid Clinic thru the Ladies Auxiliary.
The GREETERS MINISTRY needs
greeters at the 9:00 am Mass. If you
would like to join this ministry,
contact us at:
[email protected] or call
678-832-1281 Mailbox #7019.
The JOB SEEKERS MINISTRY’S
next meetings are January 11th and
25th. (The December 14th
meeting is cancelled). Volunteers
provide counseling on the various job
hunting skills (resume preparation,
networking and interviewing) needed
by those seeking employment or
who are in career transition.
Discussions are tailored to the
specific needs of the attendees.
Individual mentoring on an ongoing
basis is available. All are welcome to
participate. There is no fee for the
service. The meetings are held on
Monday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm
in Classroom 2. Contact:
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
A formal 9-week registered only
session begins Wednesday, January
6th and runs through March 16th,
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Please RSVP to
C. Curtis at 770-977-7215 or e-mail
All meetings will be held in the
Conference Room.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
MINISTRY
This ministry assists
parishioners who need
transportation to
medical appointments.
The appointments must
be non-emergency visits and we need
72 hours advance notification. If you
request, our volunteers will
accompany you into the doctor’s
office.
Our drivers are SPC members and
have had background checks in
compliance with the Archdiocesen
guidelines.
Please let us know your needs and
how we can be of assistance by
calling: 678-832-1281 #7076 or
emailing at: medicaltransportation@
stpeterchanel.org.
RETROUVAILLE
678-832-1281 # 7046
Are you and your spouse constantly
arguing or fighting? Could you be
experiencing indifference and
conflicts? Do you feel frustrated,
hurt by or upset with your spouse?
Are you lonely, or do you find your
spouse distant? Do you feel hopeless
in your marriage relationship? Maybe
there is no wish to communicate or
you do not know how to change this
situation? You are living dissatisfied
or bored; you are thinking of getting
divorced….Rediscover your love and
give your marriage a new chance…
Go to the international website for
Retrouvaille at www.retrouvaille.org
for the schedule of weekend
programs in Atlanta, surrounding
areas, as well as other states. The
next program opportunities in the
area (Atlanta and Augusta) are
January 2016.
CANCER SUPORT GROUP
If you are diagnosed with cancer or
are a caregiver of someone with
cancer, please join us for the support
and encouragement you need. Learn
from others who share a similar
experience through their cancer
journey. If you would like to request
a prayer for yourself or someone
else, call or email us and we will add
you to our prayer list. Helping each
other spiritually and emotionally.
Next meeting: Monday, January 11
at 7 pm in classroom 7.
678-832-1281 # 7044
FOREVER YOUNG SPONSORS
PREVIEW NIGHT
Our next Preview Night will be held
on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at
Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Open to
the whole Parish.
CHARLEY’S AUNT
Directed by: David Crowe
The perfect cure for the post-holiday
doldrums. Jack loves Kitty, and
Charley loves Amy. But things are
about to get complicated, and it
requires a young fellow donning
bloomers and a corset. You’ll laugh
yourself silly at this outrageous romp
filled with comic confusion and
mistaken identities.
Performance held at the Roswell
Cultural Arts Center behind Roswell
City Hall (950 Forrest St)
Date: January 6th
Time: 7:30 pm --- doors open at
7:00.
Tickets: $10.00 each and all proceeds
will go to charity
Please reserve your tickets by calling
FOREVER YOUNG MINISTRY
at SPC 678-832-1281 #7024
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Around the Archdiocese and Community News
The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic
Diversity invites you to the 2016
MLK Jr. Weekend Celebration
taking place on January 14, 16-17,
2016. The theme for this year’s
celebration is taken from Romans
12:5, “So We, Though Many, Are
One Body in Christ.”
The weekend of events begin on
Thursday, January 14, 2016 with
the Young Adult Service Opportunity
taking place at 7:00 pm at Lyke
House: The Catholic Center at AUC,
located at 809 Beckwith ST SW,
Atlanta, GA 30314. Fr. Desmond
Drummer (Parochial Vicar, St.
Peter Chanel Catholic Church)
will be the guest speaker for the
event.
On Saturday, January 16, 2016 at
1:00 pm, the MLK Jr. Eucharistic
Celebration will take place at the
Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception Church, located at 48
Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW,
Atlanta, GA 30303. Archbishop
Wilton Gregory will be the principal
celebrant for the annual Mass
honoring Dr. King.
The weekend of events conclude
with the Youth Celebration taking
place at 3:00 pm on Sunday,
January 17, 2016 at St. Peter
Claver Regional Catholic School,
located at 2560 Tilson Rd., Decatur,
GA 30032.
In collaboration with the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, the
Office of Intercultural and Ethnic
Diversity ask guests to bring canned
goods or gently used clothing to each
of the events.
For more information, please contact
Mr. Ashley Morris, Associate
Director of the Office of Intercultural
and Ethnic Diversity via email at
NEW YEAR/FRESH START Do you live with the self -
condemnation of abortion? Do you
think there is no forgiveness? Do you
live with anxiety, fear, panic, and
depression? God desires you to be
healed and whole. He wants you to
be joyful again. And we can help. Start the New Year out with a
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. January 8-
10, PATH (Post Abortion Treatment
and Healing) will be facilitating a
weekend long retreat where broken
hearts can be rebuilt, renewed,
redeemed. Give yourself the gift of
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY Food Pantry
Thanks to you, the St. Peter Chanel
Family, we are able to provide
groceries to many needy families in our
community. The money saved on food
can be used to pay their bills. Over
4,000 bags of groceries, plus paper
goods and cleaning products were
distributed in the last year. Your
support is very much appreciated!
A list of most needed items can always
be found at the donation box near the
usher's room.
Please remember to check
expiration dates on donated food,
and place clothing and other
donations in the bin outside.
THANK YOU to all who participated
in the Adopt-a -Family from The
Men’s Club.
St. Peter Chanel is seeking an
experienced Maintenance
Assistant. This is a part time
position, the hours of which are
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monday
through Friday. Primary
responsibilities include:
General maintenance assistance
for the Church and rectory
buildings and grounds, and
incidental cleaning as directed;
Setup and takedown of
classrooms and parish hall for
various ministry, education and
parish functions;
Perform minor carpentry,
plumbing, and general repair
work as needed;
Locking down Church facilities
at the end of each shift in the
evening;
Help maintain a safe, clean and
orderly environment of all
parish facilities including the
parish playground;
Report low inventory levels for
cleaning, lighting and general
service supplies;
Provide assistance during
extreme weather conditions,
i.e. snow and ice removal.
The successful candidate will
have prior maintenance
experience with basic
knowledge of carpentry,
plumbing and general repair
work. Interested candidates
should contact Dave Petit via
email at:
Please include resume and
salary requirements. No
telephone calls please.
Position Available
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St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
Freedom. For more information:
www.healingafterabortion.org or
call: 404-717-5557.
CATHOLIC DAY AT THE
CAPITOL The Archdiocese of
Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah
invite Georgia Catholics to the State
Capitol in Atlanta on Thursday,
February 4, 2016 from 8:30 am–2:00
pm The day will start with a
legislative briefing at 8:30 am at the
Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception, 48 Martin Luther King,
Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
We will walk together to the Capitol
to view the opening of the session
and meet your legislators. Lunch will
be on your own. The event is free,
but registration is required so that
we can communicate last minute
changes.
For more information or to register,
please call 404-920-7340 or email
EMBRACE MINISTRY,
supporting families who have lost a
baby from miscarriage, stillbirth, and
infant death, is currently running a
support group for families that is
being held at St. Thomas Aquinas in
Alpharetta. The support group
meets on Tuesdays. The support
group is open to couples or
individuals with a recent loss or
years prior. Attend all the sessions
or just one. For more information:
www.allembrace.com.
St. Peter Chanel Preschool
For children ages 18 months through 4 years A place for your child to grow and learn
A place for families to come together in fellowship and fun!
Tours of the Preschool will be held on Thursday mornings at
10:30 am
On January 7th, January 14th, January 21st, and January 28th
Please gather in the Church reception area.
Registration for the 2016– 2017 school year
will begin on February 1, 2016.
Registration Forms will be available in January.
Forms can be found online at www.stpeterchanel.org/
preschool.html
Registration Forms are also available in the Preschool Office and
outside of the Church Nursery
Questions? Contact Barbara Gordon, Director, at 678-832-1231
or e-mail [email protected]
CURSILLATAS All Cursillatas are
Invited to January’s Ultreya.
Theme: “Celebrate Christmas –
Epiphany and the New Year”
Date: Saturday, January 2nd, 2016,
7:00 pm – Pot Luck
Where: St. Michael’s the Archangel
Church – Room 103 (First Floor)
Please join fellow Cursillatas from
surrounding parishes. Fr. Victor
Reyes, from Our Lady of LaSalette
will be our guest speaker. For
information contact: Carol Wolff at
678-977-1770
Peter Canisius 1521–1597
Feast Day—December 21
This Doctor of the Church was born
in Holland and studied canon law in
Belgium before turning to the study
of theology in Germany. In 1543,
after meeting St. Peter Faber, one of
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s companions,
he entered the Society of Jesus and
soon became a well-known preacher.
He attended two sessions of the
Council of Trent and was an
important figure in the post-conciliar
Catholic revival in Europe. After
completing his doctorate, St. Ignatius
assigned him to renew the Catholic
faith in Germany. As the Jesuit
provincial in southern Germany,
Austria, and Bohemia, Peter Canisius
started schools, colleges, and
seminaries. He wrote three
catechisms in German and is
credited with keeping the southern
German peoples Catholic.
Saint of the Week
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, December 20
Altar Linens Joelle Tambuatco
Rebecca VanDeventer
Ellen Walsh
8:00 am New Parishioner Welcome
Monday, December 21
8:00 pm FIDELIS
9:00 pm FIDELIS Meeting
Tuesday, December 22
4:00 pm Children’s Adoration Hour
6:00 pm St. Philomena Devotion
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve - Office Closed
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day - Office Closed
Saturday, December 26
5:30 pm Military Ministry Holy Hour
Sunday, December 27
Sunday, December 20
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
7:30 am Bernard Augustyn
9:00 am Billy Shannon
SG 10:30 am Eddie Mohar, Jr.
10:45 am Kimberly Mitchell
12:15 pm Mary Alice & Victor Gray
5:00 pm People of the Parish
Monday, December 21
Saint Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
6:45 a.m. Wanda Gonzales
8:30 a.m. Sam Byram
SG 12:00 p.m. Laura Finch
Tuesday, December 22
1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
6:45 a.m. Michael Davis
8:30 a.m. Thomas Cassidy SG 12:00 p.m. Steve Janas
Wednesday, December 23
Saint John of Kanty, Priest
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10, and 14; Lk 1:57-66
6:45 a.m. Jessica Nicole Turner
8:30 a.m. Elizabeth Rulison
SG 12:00 p.m. Jane O’Reilly
Thursday, December 24
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, and 29; Lk 1:67-79
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt
1:1-25 or 1:18-25
C 4:00 pm Donnelly Family SI PH 4:00 pm Hill & Litterilla Families SI BT 4:00 pm Betty Casali C 6:00 pm Zerbe Family SI PH 6:00 pm Kelli Lathers
BT 6:00 pm Judie & Dave Petit SI 8:00 pm Mary Hardy 9:30 pm Brinda & Hauck Families SI 11:30 pm Anne Rau
Friday, December 25
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-
5, 9-14
7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Jonathan Franklin
SG 10:30 am Daniel Lyons 10:45 am Bickes & Kranyecz Families
12:15 pm Gianna Caruso Owens
Saturday, December 26
Saint Stephen, The First Martyr
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
SG - Mass at St. George Village
Deceased - Healing - Special Intention - SI
Catholic Therapists - Bill Powers and Diana
Hardy will be on site to provide marriage, family,
and individual counseling services on Wednesday
and Friday mornings at St. Peter Chanel. For
appointments, please call 678-993-8494 or see
www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com
Volunteers Needed on Wednesday,
December 23rd to help decorate the Church
and set up the poinsettia tree. Please meet in
the Narthex at 9:30 am.
8:30 am Lynn Braner-Seckler
4:30 pm Dr. Vincent Conti
Sunday, December 27
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-
17;Lk 2:41-52
7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Annette Wright SG 10:30 am Jacob Glover 10:45 am John Morgan 12:15 pm Anna & Robert Davis 5:00 pm Dcn. Daniel Bradach
