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H oly C ros s C a t hol i c C hu r c h “A community of disciples of Jesus Christ called to celebrate, proclaim, and share the love of God with all people.”
November 25, 2018 Thirty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Good People of Holy Cross, A friar I know once told me he was about to baptize 3 people and 1 refused. The 1 wanted to wait and see if this baptism would change his 2 friends. He came back about a month later asking to be baptized because his friends had indeed changed, he wanted what they had. While many of us have been baptized years ago, we are still called to have that same effect on others. It means we need to re-kindle in ourselves the fire of God’s love. When we get used to living a certain way for a very long time, the excitement and enthusiasm wears off ~ Jesus never ‘wears off’. We just forget to look, to see, to follow. Maybe if we spend more time working on becoming like Jesus, we’ll have less time worrying, fretting, trying to control, and falling into sins we have such a devil of a time trying to get rid of. Most of all, we are called to make a simple difference in the lives of others, so people will want to have what we have: Jesus the Christ. Blessings, Fr. Jude Michael Buena Gente de Holy Cross, Un fraile que conozco una vez me dijo que estaba a punto de bautizar a 3 personas y 1 se negó. Esa persona quería esperar y ver si este bautismo cambiaría a sus 2 amigos. Regresó aproximadamente un mes después, pidiendo ser bautizado porque sus amigos habían cambiado, quería lo que ellos tenían. Si bien muchos de nosotros nos hemos bautizado hace años, todavía estamos llamados a tener el mismo efecto en los demás. Significa que debemos reavivar en nosotros mismos el fuego del amor de Dios. Cuando nos acostumbramos a vivir de cierta manera por un tiempo muy largo, la emoción y el entusiasmo desaparecen ~ Jesús nunca "se desvanece". Solo nos olvidamos de mirar, de ver, de seguir. Tal vez si pasamos más tiempo trabajando para ser como Jesús, tendremos menos tiempo para preocuparnos, tratar de controlar y caer en los mismos pecados que nos son tan difícil de deshacernos de él. Más que nada, estamos llamados a hacer una simple diferencia en las vidas de los demás, por lo que las personas querrán tener lo que tenemos: Jesucristo. Bendiciones, Padre Jude Michael
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm, 6:30pm*
Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11:30am, 1:15pm*, 5:30pm
Burmese Mass: 3pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Saturday 9:15am *en español
CONFESSIONS Saturday, 10am or by appointment
OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm
3175 Hathaway Court , At lanta , GA 30341 Phone: 770 -939 -3501 www.holycrossat lanta .org Fax: 770 -723 -7013
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WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
Maddox Kelly
Domitila Hernandez Pelcastre
Hortencia Lopez Coutino
Ricardo Abrajan Sarmiento
Inez Rivadenerio
Janet Newman
Caroline
Heidi McIntyre
Warren Petrosky
Julie Wiegand
Sue Coyle - George
Hildegard Schmid
Don Kurland
Margaret Keij
Rebecca & Will Dupree
Sharon Fisher
Noelia Nava Baylon
Nick Cruciani
Marylee Van Keuren
Angela Starrs
Amy Heyla
Wayne Konieczny
Jean Smith
Doug & Beverly Cash
Jean Costello
Cortney Jencey
Bert Steele
Rusty Councillman
John Walsh
Tanya Mendez
Joel Rivera
Jesus Salcecto
Chris Campbell
Jim Walsh
Eddie Morris
Annie Bautista
Helen Jones
Tanya Mendoza
Aiden Melendez
Gloria Szabo
Chris Timmons
Linda Mason
Tracy Tabacek
Helen Tabacek
Richard O'Neil
Latoya Phanord
Sharon Fisher
Inge Mercer
Simon Romerus
Michell Beaver
Rick Beene
Isabella Gonzales Baez
Laura Boland
Virginia Whittaker
Russ Hein
Ed Zerrer
Denis Kelly
Judith Hernandez Montoya
Kimberly Moreland
Cheryl L. Blue
Clement Lisi
Bob & Jean DeSantis
Richard Fox
Dominic De Santis
Chris Ashby
Keren Clay
Guadalupe Garcia
Bob & Madeline Peters
Don Roy
Steve Davis
Adolfo Malaga
Angela Khoury
Meghan Levy
Shannon Campbell
Amanda Tiffany
Frank Stack
Nadya Calero
Patti Kramer
Jenna Goodman
Hemona Samuel
Edith Leisen
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción Holy Day of Obligation | Día de Obligación
Vigil Masses on Friday, December 7
6pm English 7:30 Spanish
Masses on Saturday, December 8
9:15am & 12:10pm
MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES Sunday/Domingo November 25 5:00pm Vigil Emeka & Uchenna Aghamba Innocent Okoye 6:30pm*Vigilia Nancy Alvarez & Eriberto Villanueva 7:30am People of Holy Cross 9:00am Paul Hopkins Mary Jo Basile 11:30am Tyler Brown Efrain & Gloria Espinosa 1:15pm Erica & Andres Alba Alan Lazcano 5:30pm Stanley & Nellie Baran Jean Water & Joseph Baran Monday/Lunes November 26 9:15am Kay & John Warthman Maurice Tuesday/Lunes November 27 9:15am Mariagnes Kohler Wednesday/Miécoles November 28 9:15am Deceased Confreres, Relatives & Benefactors of the Franciscan Friars Thursday/Jueves November 29 9:15am Lynn King Fr. Joe Friday/Viernes November 30 9:15 Steve Charoenlap Saturday/Sábado December 1 9:15am Holy Souls 5:00pm Vigil Nancy Edwards Auclair Poor Souls in Purgatory 6:30pm*Vigilia Rosary Hour Intention Sunday/Domingo December 2 7:30am People of Holy Cross 9:00am Zig & Wanda Bonewicz 11:30am George, Ozioma, Ral, Nkechi & Paschal Aghamba Linda 1:15pm Juanita Rodriguez 5:30pm Angel Hernandez Maria Rosa Mula
*en español deceased
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November is a month in which we remember the souls of those who have gone before us. We at Holy Cross see this as an honor and privilege to remember the souls that are dear to you. In our gathering area there is the Book of the Living. We invite you to inscribe the names of your deceased family and friends. They will all be remembered at the Bereavement Mass on November 26 at 7pm.
Prayer is a powerful way to be connected with one another. We welcome this opportunity to stay connected with you and those who have gone before us. El mes de noviembre nos brinda una oportunidad especial para recordar a nuestros familiares y amigos fallecidos. Nosotros en Holy Cross vemos esto como un honor y un privilegio el poder recordar las almas de sus seres queridos junto con ustedes. Hemos puesto el Libro de la Vida en el vestíbulo. Los invitamos a que escriba los nombres de sus familiares y amigos fallecidos. Todos serán recordados en la Misa para difuntos el 26 de noviembre a las 7 pm.
Adult Confirmation If you are over 18 and out of high school and have received First Communion
but not been Confirmed call to find out if you qualify for Adult
Confirmation. Adult Confirmation classes will meet on Sunday afternoons
during January and February. Our next Confirmation is March 2nd
with
Archbishop Greggory. For more information and to schedule an appointment
to see if you qualify, please contact Barb Garvin at 678 689-2819 ext. 4 or by
email at [email protected]
BOB BUECHNER BLOOD DRIVE
Sign up this weekend after Mass or on our website and save a life!
On December 1st we will hold our 9th annual “Bob Buechner Blood Drive” from 8am-2pm. Over
the years you have been nothing short of amazing! Countless thousands of people are alive today
because of you!
For me, and my family, this year’s drive has become personal. Last week our precious four year
old grandson, Maddox, was diagnosed with leukemia. It is difficult for me to write those words. I
know however, that if and when he needs blood, it will be there. I know that because I know you!
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 1. Together let us give the gift of life for Christmas. God bless you.
-Mark
Campaña de Donación de Sangre “Bob Buechner”
La próxima campaña se realizara el sábado 1 de diciembre de 8am-2pm.
Para mí, y para mi familia, la campaña de este año se ha vuelto personal. La semana pasada, nuestro precioso nieto de
cuatro años, Maddox, fue diagnosticado con leucemia. Es difícil para mí escribir esas palabras. Sé sin embargo, que
cuando él necesita sangre, estará allí. ¡Lo sé porque los conozco a ustedes!
Espero verlos el sábado 1 de diciembre. Juntos regalemos vida en esta Navidad. Dios te bendiga. –Mark
¡Regístrese este fin de semana después de Misa o en nuestro sitio web y salve una vida!
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Small Group Leaders
NEEDED The Faith Formation office is in need of adult volunteers
to work as small group leaders in our Confirmation
program. This is a short duration commitment of one
Saturday 9:30-6:00 (January 5th) and 4 Wednesday
nights (January 16th, 30
th, February 6th, 20
th) from 7-9pm.
If you are interested in sharing your faith with the young church, please call Barb Garvin at
678 689-2819 ext.4 or email [email protected].
Best Advent Ever We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. We visit family and friends, bake cookies, decorate our trees, and shop for gifts until we’re ready to drop. This year, prepare for Christmas in a different way. Join our parish for BEST ADVENT EVER, a free email program from Dynamic Catholic that will help you slow down and focus on what matter most during the busy holiday season. Each day of Advent you’ll receive an email with: Short inspirational videos from Allen Hunt and Dominick
Albano, with guest appearances from Matthew Kelly Practical tips for your everyday life Real-Life stories to encourage you in your faith journey
To sign up for this free program, visit BestAdventEver.com/Christmas
As we prepare to receive the coming of our Lord at Christmas we have the opportunity to show God’s
love in giving to others who are in need this season. You are invited to participate in our annual Advent
Giving Tree by removing one or more of the gift tags from the tree found in the gathering area. Please buy and return your new gift in a gift bag along with the tag by Friday, Dec 21st and place your returned gift
near the baptismal font in the Sanctuary. All gifts support our Parish and local families and charities. Please contact Lesley McGee at [email protected] or 678-534-1977 with
questions or to offer assistance with sorting and delivering gifts on December 22nd.
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Ladies Please Join Us ….
WOMEN’S CLUB ADVENT REFLECTION
Sunday, December 2nd at 7pm in the Parish Hall
(social time begins at 6:30pm)
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share
Suggested donation is $5 at the door
Don’t miss our speaker
Melissa Foley “How we can emulate our Lady’s calm in this busy season and beyond”
ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME! Please RSVP to Lesley McGee at 678-534-1977 or
A Novena is nine days of focused prayer, private or
public, to obtain special graces. While the number eight in the
Judeo-Christian tradition was always thought of as a festive
number of new beginnings, the number nine seemed to be often
linked with suffering.
The heart of any Novena is the same as the first one,
called by our Lord Himself. "He commanded them not to depart
from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father." (Acts
1:4, emphasis mine)
Nine day vigils were noted in Church history from the
third century onward. By the middle ages novenas for the Pope
and Cardinals were commonplace. Still today, whenever we
undertake a novena of prayer, we are declaring that same supreme desire to wait for the promise, persevering
with confidence until the end.
Either as a public or personal observance, a novena involves nine days of hopeful anticipation of an
answer for the petition or intention for which prayers are being offered. Often a sense of urgency and
earnestness accompanies these times. they are also a wonderful witness to a belief in the power of prayer and
the dynamic role of genuine faith.
When we pray a Novena, we either pray the same prayer for all nine days or follow a list of prayers to
be prayed for each day. Every novena is a bit different in the intention, formation of prayers and practice.
Parishes often offer a novena of Masses for the departed or for a special intention, such as Mother’s
and Father’s days, vocations to the priesthood and the religious life, or leading up to the Feast of Our Lady of
Guadalupe.
With the traditional songs and the recitation of the rosary on December 3 begins the novena in honor
of the Virgin of Guadalupe. This is organized by our Guadalupe Ministry at Holy Cross, along with other
activities that precede the great celebration of December 11 and 12. Everyone is invited!
What is a Novena?
no·ve·na [nōˈvēnə]
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There is a Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and a Giving Tuesday.
Did you know that #iGiveCatholic is the first ever day of Catholic Giving in our nation?
We at Holy Cross are excited to be a part of this for the first time! #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday will be
held from midnight until 11:59PM on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. You can also donate in advance now at
iGiveCatholic.org.
The Knights of Columbus will be selling homemade fruit-
cakes, fudge, biscotti and more made by the monks at
the Monastery of the Holy Spirit after Masses on
Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, and Dec. 8-9. These baked goods
make great gifts for the upcoming holidays!
Los Caballeros de Colon tendrán chocolate, pasteles,
galletas y mucho mas a la venta después de las Misas
el 24-25 de noviembre, y 1-2 & 8-9 de diciembre. ¡Estos
productos hechos por los monjes del monasterio “Holy
Spirit” son perfectos para regalar en las próximas fiestas
decembrinas!
The Troop Support Ministry will be collecting December 1-2 for our annual donations to Army Emergency Relief, Navy-Marine Corps Relief and Air Force Aid Society. These
agencies provide emergency relief to service members and their families in time of need. 100% of donations received go directly to those in need. Our service members and their families thank the parishioners of Holy Cross.
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Pastor Fr. Jude Michael Krill OFM Conv. [email protected] Ext. 237
Parochial Vicars Fr. Calixto Salvatierra Moreno OFM Conv. [email protected] Ext. 224
Fr. Thomas Reist OFM Conv. [email protected] Ext. 225
In Residence Fr. John Voytek OFM Conv.
Deacon Mr. Bernardo Buzeta Ext. 222 [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation Barb Garvin Ext. 233 [email protected] Coord. Elementary Faith Formation Aida Buzeta Ext. 235 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Gail Goodman Ext. 228 [email protected] Office Manager Felicia Tanzosch Ext. 226 [email protected]
Accountant Gregg Watson Ext. 242 [email protected] Pastoral Associate Monica Robles Ext. 223 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Yrene Lorenzo Ext. 234 [email protected] Sacramental Secretary Penny Lampe Ext. 252 [email protected]
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS:
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
November 11- Basket $29,234.18 Online: $7,280 Total: $36,514.18
Thank you for your continued generosity! ¡Gracias por su continua generosidad!
December - Christmas Flowers 12/02 St. Vincent de Paul Society
ONLINE GIVING Please join our growing number of families
who have elected to make their contributions online! It’s simple:
Log onto www.holycrossatlanta.org - click on the Give Online widget
- follow the registration instructions.
Parish Office: 770-939-3501 e-mail: [email protected]
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