Rev. Gilbert Exumé Pastor
Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Tim Kirksey Rev. Mr. Larry Welsh Rev. Mr. Dan Buckley
Reconciliation
Wednesday: 6:00PM Saturday: 4:00PM or by appointmentIn case of a sacramental emergency or death, call 770-862-2007.
November 29th, 2015
Parish Office Hours
Monday 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday Office Closed Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday
9:00am– 1:00pm
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00PM Vigil Sunday: 8:30AM 10:30AM 1:00PM
(Spanish)Daily Mass Schedule
Monday: 12:00PM Tuesday: 6:30PM
Communion Service
Wednesday: 7:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM
Friday: 9:00AM
.
November 29th, 2015
Saturday, November 28th
5:00p.m.– Eric Knowlton,†
Sunday, November 29th
8:30a.m.– Lester Fernung,†10:30a.m.– Cherie McKeever,†
1:00p.m.– Senaida Fuerte Barrera,†
Monday, November 30th
12:00p.m.– Manuel Almeida,†
Tuesday, December 1st
6:30p.m.– Communion ServiceWednesday, December 2nd
7:00p.m.– Steven Fulcher,†Thursday, December 3rd
9:00a.m.– Jim & Marilyn Esterkamp,†
Friday, December 4th
9:00a.m.– Charlie & Stella Powell,†
Deceased- † Healing- Special Intentions- SI
Birthday-
Mass Intentions
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Catholic Teaching
BIBLE QUIZ-FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The readings are:
Jeremiah 33:14-16 - 1 Thes 3:12-4:2 -
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
1. The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made:
(a) to my eternal Son
(b) to the house of Israel and Judah (c) to the faithful disciples
(d) to Mary
2. The Lord said through Jeremiah:
(a) In those days Judah shall be safe
(b) The inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be exiled (c) My enemies shall be destroyed
(d) A Savior shall be born from a virgin
3. Find the correct spelling of the people to whom Saint Paul wrote the second reading:
(a) Thesalonnians (b) Thesalonians (c) Thessalonians (d) Tesalonians
4. The second reading ends with this sentence:
(a) For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus (b) For you will remember the greatest of all commandments
(c) Love the Lord your God with all your heart (d) Remember that the Lord Jesus died for our sins
5. What did Jesus say to his disciples?
(a) The moon will be dark and the sun will refuse to shine (b) The appearance of the Son of Man will be terrifying (c) The just will be rewarded and the sinners will be punished (d) People will die in anticipation of what is coming upon the world
6. Towards the end of today's gospel we hear this exhortation:
(a) Be vigilant at all times . . .
(b) Beware of the snares of the evil one . . . (c) Obey the instructions I gave you . . . (d) Pray for perseverance till the end . . .
An sw ers : 1 . ( b) - 2 . ( a) - 3 . ( c) - 4 . ( a) - 5 . ( d) - 6 . ( a)
First Sunday of Advent
Treasure Report Parish Information Week at a Glance
November Offertory Goal - $52,500
11/01/15………$ 9,120.00 11/08/15………$ 9,285.00 11/15/15………$ 8,520.00 11/22/15………..……..$
11/29/15………$
Online Giving………....$ 3,728.00
Offertory Total — $ 30,653.00 Includes Spanish Mass
November Burn the Mortgage Fund Goal-$15,000
11/01/15……….. $ 1,591.00 11/08/15……….. $ 1,395.00 11/15/15………...$ 1,591.00 11/22/15.………. $
11/29/15………...$
Online Giving………..$ 635.00
November BTM Total —$ 5,212.00
New Members: We are delighted to have you join our parish family! Registration forms are available in the narthex and in the parish office. They can be mailed, turned into the parish office, or dropped in the collection basket. Come by the church office for a Welcome Packet.
Mass Intentions: Please stop by the parish office to offer a Mass
intention for a loved one.
Baptism: Family must be registered and participate in the life of the Parish.
For more information on specific requirements, baptismal preparation, class dates and available Baptism dates, contact the parish office.
Matrimony: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Couples must schedule an appointment with the parish priest to secure a date on the parish calendar and begin preparation.
Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Homes: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take communion to the homebound. Family members should call the parish office to inform us about those who are ill.
Altar Flower Donations: To honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift of altar flowers, call or stop by the parish office. Arrangements are $75.
Bulletin and Pulpit
Announcements: Items to be published in the bulletin or announced during Mass are due in the parish office by 9:00AM on FRIDAY the week before they are to be published.
Parish Activity Schedule
Monday, November 30th
5:30pm Coro de Grupo de Oracion 6:00pm Premier Jewelry Fundraiser 6:00pm Choir Practice
7:00pm Clases de Evangelizacion 7:00pm Danzantes
Tuesday, December 1st
6:00pm Edge Core Team Meeting 6:00pm Men’s Spiritual Night 7:00pm RCIC-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
7:00pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 2nd
5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Edge & Life Teen 7:30pm Catholicism Class 7:30pm Coro Hispano
Thursday, December 3rd
9:00am Tops Meeting
10:00am Women’s Club Quilters/
Executive Board Meeting 5:30pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Women’s CRHP
7:00pm Ministry Leaders Meeting 7:00pm Grupo de Oracion
Friday, December 4th
7:00pm Cristo Rey-Mujeres 7:00pm CRSP-Mujeres
Saturday, December 5th
10:00am Altar Server Training 6:00pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Evangelizacion 7:30pm CRSP-Hombres 8:00pm Cristo Rey-Hombres
Sunday, December 6th
9:00am Pre-K-5th Grade
11:00am 1st & 2nd Grade-Spanish 11:45am RCIA
2:00pm Giving Tree Interviews 6:00pm Men’s CRHP
6:30pm Candle Light Vigil A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT ADVERTISING SPONSOR:
Please patronize the advertisers on the back. They make this bulletin possible at no cost to the parish!
Due to office closings, the bulletin was
submitted early.
Financial information for
the week of November
22nd will be published
on the December 6th
bulletin.
November 29th, 2015
Parish News and Activities In Our Prayers...
Mindy Akil Ernestina Almeida Anita Armand Emmanuel Assola Matthew Bacchus & Family Binna Balinski
Ray & Marie Bare Robert Barker Jr.
Dillon Barrett Ronald Bauer Rita Baumgartner Betty Bennett Kelly Bowie Brantley Family Chance Browning Christy Bryant
Catherine Buckner & Family Charles Byron
Jack & Nancy Cannon Landen Christensen Betty Cohron Tom Conley Bob Cornett Juan and Olga Cruz Doris Dick Ed Domaleski Donald Evans Connie Flaherty Helen & David Gagnon Ed Gerety
Dot Gerety Andrew Grala Kelly Green Flora & Gordon Hafer Heinz Hardt
Karal Ann Hart Brooks House Catherine James Annie Johnson Maryann Jones Shaun Kielty John Kisters Cindy Laird Fran Laird Miles Lanier Terrence Long Theresa Loye Gloria Martinez Alicia McCaled Jack & Gerri McEntee Connor McMahon Sherri Nutter McMurray Kyle Miller
Mariano Montemayor Cassandra Morales
Carl, Erick, and Kurt Muehlmann Anna Murphy
James Murphy Rolando Mustera Linda Narey Anne Needham Carol Nutter Debbie Oldiges Nora Oliver Carrie Durnell O’Neill Amy Osier Mike Ostroski Tracy Paris Elenaor Pellicci Becky Peppers
Zuleyma Peña Marge Poteet Charlie Powell Hunter Puglise Manuel Rodriguez Brandi S. Rouse Melissa Russell Roman Salinas Vilma Schroeder Ray Sferra Carolyn Shephard Cindy Shepherd Roger Shimmin Eva L. Staunton Kathy Stevens Cynthia Sturchio Denis & Karen Sullins Rosario Talbo Gerri Tate Mona-Mae Uini Kristie Upton Santiago Valadez Geovanni Verastegui Allison Wages Ava McKeena Walker Sharon Walter Kelly Walters Noah Watkins Shaune Welsh Andrea White Patricia Laird Williams Arlene Wilson Barbara Wyrick
Military
Michael Acevedo Michael Bailey Jordan Baker Kendall Burdette Tyler Burdette Kelly Carter Brandon Cotter Louis Dewitt Jason Duffy Dan Gagnon Walter Garlinghouse Ian Harris
Anette Ilus Travis Keever Karl Knowlton Colonel Jeff Kolb Jose Angel Maldonado Augie Marks Thomas Martin
Sarah Hanson Fr. David McGuire Matthew McGuire Gary Miller Jr.
Kasey Mortillaro Maria Patricia Nickerson Andy Powell
Daniel Primm Karina Ruiz Justin Seeley Michael Shekey Ryan Shekey Blaine Stewart Jose Luis Trevino Bruce Tucker Casey Warren
and all those listed in our prayer book of intentions.
WOMEN’S RETREAT IN HEDGES HALL JANUARY 23RD, 2016
DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM-3:00PM FOR $40- SPIRITUAL, FUN, GIFTS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED COFFEE, TEA, AND
WATER.
R.S.V.P. WITH FRAN LAIRD FOR REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT
COME JOIN US!
St. Vincent De Paul and Life Teen are instrumental in making sure the work is done to insure the Giving Tree comes together. It is the generosity of our parish that makes sure that we indeed help all the families that rely on our Giving Tree. We truly bring joy to many families in our community. When the giving tree is placed in the narthex; please get a tag and bring unwrapped gift or gift card (attached to tag) to the office or narthex by Dec. 13. Gift cards are an excellence choice for teens. Please contact Angela Todd with any questions:
404-281-9775 or email at an ela. .todd@ mail.com
Please support the Women’s Club while enjoying a fun night of shopping for jewelry filled with prizes.
What: Premier Jewelry Party Where: Hedges Hall
When: Monday, November 30th from 6:30-9:30pm
First Sunday of Advent
Advent Penance Service
Wednesday, December 9 th 7:00pm
Parish News and Activities
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, December 8th Mass Time: 7:00pm
Candle Light Vigil Service
Please join us December 6th, 2015 at 7:00PM as our community remembers our deceased loved ones in a Candle Light Prayer Service at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Hedges Hall.
At this holy time of year, we want to honor those who have brought us closer to the Christ Child through their love in our lives. Bring a picture to share. Please contact one of the facilitators with any questions.
Carolyn Shekey 770-338-4974, Sue Nutter 770-822-1238 Ken Procter 678-963-0406, Shaune Knowlton 770-714-
Just In Time For Christmas Gifts
(Great for Individual and Corporate Gifts)
Mardi Gras Tableau and Ball Mardi Gras Tableau and Ball Mardi Gras Tableau and Ball Mardi Gras Tableau and Ball
2016 2016 2016 2016
“From Dis and Dat to Gumbo Ya Ya”
Winder Community Center, February 6, 2016 Winder Community Center, February 6, 2016 Winder Community Center, February 6, 2016 Winder Community Center, February 6, 2016
7pm to 11pm
Tickets on Sale in the Narthex after Masses Weekend of December 12th & 13th and
19th and 20th
From Dis and Dat to Gumbo Ya Ya is the theme of the 2016 Mardi Gras Ball.
Gumbo Ya Ya means a blend of many to make one and that is how gumbo and many New Orleans foods came about.
Herbs, spices, and favorite foods from many cultures united as one and came up with some awesome cuisine. Let’s make some Gumbo Ya Ya by coming together as one with the time and talents He gave us to make this Mardi Gras the biggest and best ever!
Call Shelia at 770.962.0520 or Elizabeth at the parish office at
770.867.4876 for more information.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
4:00PM, 7:00PM (SPANISH),
10:00PM (CAROLS AT 9:30PM)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH
10:00AM
Primer Domingo de Adviento
Ofertorio -
Mes de Noviembre Solamente Misa de 1:00pm 11/01/15 .$ 1,656.00 11/08/15..$ 1,783.00 11/15/15..$ 1,202.00 11/22/15..$
11/29/15..$
Total $ 4,641.00 Reducción Hipotecaria -
Mes de Noviembre Solamente Misa de 1:00pm 11/01/15 . $ 988.00 11/08/15.$1,199.00 11/15/15.$ 999.00 11/22/15.....$
11/29/15.$
Total $3,186.00 Debido a la entrega temprana del boletín, la
informacion financiera se publicara la primera semana
de diciembre
Noticias de Nuestra Parroquia
NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS
Cada lunes por la mañana un grupo de voluntarios, miembros de la parroquia limpian la iglesia. Necesitamos un par de voluntarios para ayudar en aspirar la carpeta de la iglesia. Esto sólo requiere de una hora y media cada lunes. Si quiere ayudar, lo esperamos a las 7:00am.
La Inmaculada Concepción De La Virgen Maria
martes 8 de Diciembre Misa:7:00pm
SERVICIO DE PENITENCIA DE ADVIENTO
MIERCOLES, 9 DE DICIEMBRE
7:00PM
CELEBRACIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Viernes, 11 de diciembre a las 7:30pm Danza Azteca e invitados.
8:00pm Exposicion de El Santisimo con el Rosario terminando a las 9:00pm. Despues son ofrendas a la Virgen y cena en el salon social.
Sabado, 12 de diciembre comenzamos a las 7:00pm con la proseción danza, actores y feligreses, la Santa misa y despues danza, obra y cena.
Los adolescents de San Mateo les piden que apoyen este proyecto y que den un regalo a lo mas necesitados. Tomen una etiqueta del arbol que se va a colocar en el pasillo de la iglesia. La edad del niño esta en la etiqueta, el angel significa un regalo para niña y el hombre jengibre (gingerbread man) un regalo para niño. Compre el regalo apropiado a la edad del niño(a). Coloque el regalo sin envolver con la etiqueta pegada y coloque en la caja del pasillo de la iglesia. Diciembre 13 es el ultimo dia para entregar los regalos.
ADOPTE UN NIÑO
PARA LA NAVIDAD
Confesiones 4:00PM Sábado 6:00PM Miercoles
Domin o Noviembre 29 2015 1:00PM Misa
—Senaida Fuerte Barrera,†
Descanse en Paz- †
Salud-
Intension Especial- IECumpleaños-
Recordemos en nuestras oraciones los siguientes feligreses quien están hospitalizados, o sufriendo de cuerpo, mente, u espíritu:
Maria Acosta Rodolfo Arango Martha Avilez Familia Bonilla Liliana Brignioni Carmen Loera Camacho Zonny de la Paz Gabino De Leon Guadalupe Diaz
Evelyn Dunn Saba Duque Sara Escobedo Marcela Galvan Luis García Teresita Garcia Tomas Garcia Maria Lidia Gutiérrez Cristina E.Fernández
Dulce Maria Hernandez Cecilia Rodriguez Jovanny O. Sanchez
Teodoro Armando Torres
Y todas las personas apuntadas en nuestro libro de intenciones.
En Nuestras Oraciones
Grupos
Requisitos Para Bautizar
•
Tiene que estar re istrado ser miembro activo de la parroquia•
Presentar el certificado de nacimiento del niño/a.•
Los Padrinos deben ser Católicos practicantes y estar casados por la Iglesia (presentar acta de matrimonio)•
Si los padrinos no son miembros de nuestra iglesia tendrán que presentar carta de la iglesia a la que asisten•
Los Padres deberán de asistir a las clases de preparación pre-bautismal.Requisitos Para Casarse
Se requieren los siguientes documentos:
•
Certificado de Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación con fecha de expedición actualizada•
Licencia de Matrimonio, o si a sido casado por el civil, necesitamos el Certificado de Matrimonio.Haga una cita previa con el sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de fijar la fecha del matrimonio. Tendrán que participar en clases, charlas o seminarios.
Requisitos Para XV
•
Tienen que estar re istrados ser miembros activos antes de apartar la fecha.•
Hecho su Primera Comunión•
Registrarse al curso deEducación religiosa de jovenes.
•
Hacer 20 horas de servicio comunitario.Misas se celebran los sábados a la 1 de la tarde.
Grupo Propósito Hora de Reuniones Contactos
Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia
Proceso espiritual de renovación diseñada para reunir miembros de nuestra parroquia a Cristo
Grupo de Mujeres- Viernes a las 7pm Grupo de Hombres- Sábado a las 7:30pm
Ana Maria Juarez 470-385-7161 Beltran Velasco 678-863-1515 Vicente Soldevilla 678-725-6916
Cristo Rey
Invita a las personas que han servido el retiro de CRSP a reuniones de crecimiento espiritual
Mujeres- Viernes 7pm-9pm Hombres-
Sábados 8pm-10pm
Guillermina Curiel 678-399-0319 Humberto Salazar 678-425-8066
Grupo de Oración
Ayudar a que la renovación carismática en el Espíritu llegue a mas católicos hispanos
Jueves 7:00pm Francisco Avellaneda 678-232-1182
RICAPara personas mayor de 18 años que le falta
completar algún Sacramento
Favor de contactar al las lideres
Marilyn Gonzalez 770-315-2961 Isabel Ramirez 678-267-1726
Escuela de Evangelización San Andrés
Formando nuevos evangelizadores para la Nueva Evangelización del tercer milenio.
Cada quince días de 5:00pm a 7:30pm
Rosendo Diaz 678-878-5498
Los Sacramentos
Noviembre 29, 2015
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