bulletin 02-15-15 - St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

SIXTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Ash Wednesday
2560 Tilson Road
Decatur, GA 30032
Main: 404-241-5862
Fax: 404-241-5839
Price Hall : 404-241-1795
Website: www.stspandp.com
Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Masses with Distribution of Ashes will be 9:00AM and 7:00PM. There
will also be a Service at 12:00 noon in the church. The
Beans & Rice Supper will be held in Price Hall after the
7:00PM Mass.
Fat Tuesday Celebration
You are invited to a Fat Tuesday Celebration Tuesday, February
17th, 7:00-10:00PM in Price Hall. Join us for gumbo, red beans &
rice, and spirits. Music by DJ Eddie. Let the Good Times Roll!
Sponsored by the Social Committee.
Black History Program
The KPCLA Junior Daughters’ Annual Black History Program is
Saturday, February 28th in Price Hall. Tickets are now on sale. See
any Junior Daughter or call Frieda Ricks-Mahone (678) 851-6248.
2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
Dates to Remember
Feb. 28-First Reconciliation
Feb. 28-Black History Program
March 7-Men’s Lenten Day of Reflection
March 21-Women’s Council General Meeting
March 24-Lenten Penance Service
March 29-Palm Sunday
April 5-Easter Sunday
April 11-Baptism Class
April 18-Eucharistic Ministers’ Training
May 2-Chastain on Tilson
May 3-Last Day of Sunday School
May 16-Women’s Council General Meeting
May 17-First Eucharist
Thank you to all who have responded to the mailing from
Archbishop Gregory. There is still time to respond. Additional
pledge cards are available in the Welcome Ministers’ closet. In addition to providing ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese, the Annual Appeal also funds services that are of great help to
other ministries here in our parish. This year the theme of the Appeal is: “All This I Do For The Sake of The Gospel.” Our
Archbishop has written “We are called to reflect the great love of
Jesus Christ, that he would become man and give His life for us,
through all or our daily action and how we live our lives.” Your financial support for the work of our parish, our Archdiocese and our
Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to give Him glory
and express our gratitude. Our parish goal this year is $46,500.
Thank you in advance for your support.
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Parish calendar on website. Click on Events, then Calendar.
Parish Office
(404) 241-5862
Fax (404) 241-5839
Sacramental Emergencies only (678) 561-3676
Clergy
Rev. Bryan D. Small, Pastor, ext. 102
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Alfred Mitchell, Deacon
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Jerry M. Lett, Deacon
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. Augustin Pierre-Louis, Deacon
[email protected]
Rev. Mr. James Anderson, Jr., Deacon
[email protected]
Parish Staff
Gloria George-Patrick, ext. 103
Religious Ed. Director
[email protected]
Ron Whalen, ext. 105
Business Manager
[email protected]
Marie Fujioka, ext. 100
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Robby Glade
Music Director
[email protected]
William Hutson
Maintenance
Haitian Community, ext. 305
February 15, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wednesday, 18th Ash Wednesday
9:00AM Joan Mitchell-Henry, d’csd.
12:00PM Service
7:00PM Tamika Bonner & Family, r’cvy.
Friday, 20th
8:30AM Reyner Aquirre, d’csd.
Saturday, 21st
4:30PM Confessions
5:00PM Lucille Pinede, d’csd.
Sunday, 22nd
8:30AM Molly Virginia-Phipps, b’day.
11:30AM For the people of Sts. Peter and Paul
4:00PM
This Coming Week
Monday, 16th Presidents’ Day
Novena 6:30PM-Chapel
Women of Faith 7:00PM-Classroom
Men’s Club 7:30PM-Parish Office (C)
Tuesday, 17th
Young at Heart 12:00PM-Parish Office (C)
Fat Tuesday Celebration 7:00PM-Price Hall
Finance Council 7:00PM-Parish Office (M)
Women’s Council Board 7:00PM-Parish Office (C)
Wednesday, 18th Ash Wednesday
Bible Study 10:30AM-Parish Office (C)
Beans & Rice 8:00PM-Price Hall
Thursday, 19th
KPCLA 3:00PM-Parish Office (C)
Haitian Rehearsal 7:00PM-Church
Liturgy Committee 7:00PM-Parish Office (C)
Friday, 20th
Adoration 9:00-10:00AM-Chapel
Jr. Daughters’ Fish Fry 5:00PM-Price Hall
Stations of the Cross 7:00PM-Church
Saturday, 21st
Outreach 9:30AM
Altar Servers 9:30AM-Church
Sunday, 22nd
Sunday School 10:00AM-Classrooms
RCIA Class 10:00AM-Parish Office (C)
SVDP Circle Coffee & Donut 10:00AM-Price Hall
Adult Enrichment 10:15AM-Classroom
Jr. Knights’ Fish & Wings 12:45PM-Price Hall
Stewardship-A Disciple’s Response
Feb. 8th $10,695.25
Children’s Offertory $99.20
In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to
“do all for the glory of God.” If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards!
Readings for the Week
Monday, 16th
Gn 4:1-15,25
Ps 50:1,8,16bc-17,20-21 Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday, 17th The Seven Founders of the Servite Order
Gn 6:5-8;7:1-5,10
Ps 29:1a,2,3ac-4,3b,9c-10 Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday, 18th Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18 Ps 51:3-6b,12-14,17 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday, 19th
Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-4,6 Lk 9:22-25
Friday, 20th
Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-6b,18-19 Mt 9:14-15
Saturday, 21st St. Peter Damian
Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32
Sunday, 22nd First Sunday of Lent
Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15
Altar Servers
The next altar server training is Saturday, February 21st at
9:30AM in the church. The requirements to become an altar
server: an active practicing Catholic, must have received First
Communion, at least 9 years of age or in the 4th grade. If you
have any questions about altar servers, contact Paul Giles, Fr.
Bryan, or one of the deacons.
World Meeting of Families & Papal Visit
Register and reserve your hotel room now! Philadelphia is proud
to welcome families from around the world on September 22-27,
2015. Families participating in the World Meeting can look forward to speakers, break-out sessions for all ages, daily Mass,
devotions, activities for kids, and even childcare during the conference. Visit the official World Meeting of Families website at:
WorldMeeting2015.org to learn more. The Archdiocese of Atlanta has blocked off a number of rooms for persons or families
to purchase. For more information and to reserve rooms, contact
Patrick Metts at (404) 920-7643 or visit www.archatl.com/clife/
pope/wmof.html.
How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette)
PRAYER FOR
THE SICK
Please pray for the sick of our parish and
those who have asked for our prayers,
especially:
Jean-Claude Augustin, Ann Marie Baggett,
Shawn Broussard, Elizabeth Bryant,
Jerome & Lula Bullard, Ephraim Burrell,
Stephanie Cooper, Ida Cruse, Phyllis
Daniel, Patricia Davis, Patricia Ecklund,
Christine Edwards, Nneka Eto, Mary
Flournoy, Terresa & Joseph Ford, Jerae
Forde, Elaine Galbreath, Michelle Giles,
Sharon Giles, Bromley Gittens, Laura
Hassell, Pierce Hawkins, Mayreais
Honore, Willie Hugley, Brittany IvoryBrown, Joseph Mario Jean-Louis, Steffen
Lewis, Andrea Lys, Elsa McBean, Barbara
McElrath, Dianna Menefield, Josue Pierre,
Grace Powers, Lynette Reid, Linda
Robinson, Leila Rogers, Herve Romain,
Lamercie Sanon, Audrey Shirley, John
Sylvester, Luvina Sylvester, Justin Wiley,
Shelly Williams
Please help us to keep our prayer list
updated by adding or removing names.
Sacramental Schedule
Altar Servers’
Schedule
For 2/21-22/15
5:00PM Mass
John Brown
8:30AM Mass
John Ekpoudom
Raphael Ekpoudom
Utibeno Ekpoudom
11:30AM Mass
Christopher Abbey
Destiny Abbey
Christian Sharp
Eric Swain, Jr.
4:00PM Mass
Daniellange Auguste
Perpetue Auguste
Reyina Champagne
Are you wondering if you’ve found “The One” this Valentine’s Day?
Want ways to tell if you’re heading in the right direction in a relationship? How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette) is a workshop for
single and single-again adults who want to make smart relationship
choices using their heart and their head together. Come discover the five
key areas to explore as you get to know a potential partner and the five
bonding forces that create attachments in relationships. Learn how to
recognize the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship - before you
become too attached. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Linda Sweeney,
best known for her work with Grace and Growth Counseling Center, is
offering How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette) at Holy Spirit
Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive on Sunday, February 22nd
(Session 1 of 2) and Sunday, March 1st (Session 2 of 2), 1:00-5:00PM.
The cost is $75 for both sessions and your workbook. Registration is
required by February 18th. Please contact Tracey Pucci at (404) 2524513 or [email protected] for more information.
Faith & Sharing Mass
Please join the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Disabilities Ministry for
a Faith and Sharing Mass on March 22nd at 2:30PM at St.
Gabriel Catholic Church, 152 Antioch Rd., Fayetteville. A Pot
Luck dinner will follow. Please bring a dish to share (A-H Dessert; I-P Simple Main Dish; Q-Z Sides). Drinks will be provided.
All are welcome. For more information, please contact Maggie
Rousseau at [email protected] (Disabilities Ministry).
Lenten Day of Reflection for Men
All the men of Sts. Peter and Paul are invited to attend a special Day
of Reflection on Saturday, March 7th. This free event will begin at
12:30 and will end with Mass at 5:00PM. This afternoon of spiritual
inspiration and fellowship will feature talks and reflections from the
men of our parish. Don’t miss the opportunity to deepen your Lenten
experience while spending some time with your brothers in Christ.
RSVP at [email protected].
Catholic Schools’ Job Fair
The Office of Catholic Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday,
February 28th at the Chancery Offices in Smyrna, 9:00AM-12:00
noon. Teaching positions in Grades PK (4) - 12 may be available for
the upcoming school year. Principals from our 18 Archdiocesan
Catholic Schools, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, Holy Spirit
Preparatory School, and Sophia Academy will be present. Qualified
candidates should bring multiple copies of resumes to share with
schools to which they are interested in applying. For directions to the
Chancery, please visit www.archatl.com/education/ocs/contact.html.
Haitian Corner
Dix conseils pour un bon Carême, par le cardinal Godfried Danneels
« Lorsque quelqu’un te tient un propos désagréable, n’imagine pas que tu
dois aussitôt lui rendre la pareille » : le cardinal Godfried Danneels, archevêque de Malines-Bruxelles, explique pourquoi ce conseil parmi neuf autres,
pour vivre un carême authentique et non moins intéressant.
Ces « Dix conseils » ont été publiés dans la revue du vicariat et par l’agence
catholique belge CathoBel.
Souvent des fidèles catholiques se demandent : « Que faire pour le Carême ? » Le Carême : « un temps d’entraînement pour vivre davantage en
chrétien et se préparer à célébrer bientôt Pâques avec un coeur bien disposé.
Le programme, nous le connaissons depuis longtemps : prier, jeûner et partager. Mais chaque fois nous pouvons l’accomplir différemment ».
« Avec le bon sens qu’on lui connaît, le cardinal Danneels donne cette année
10 conseils pratiques à titre d’exemple », explique l’agence.
Il y ajoute cependant, tel un avertissement : « Ci-joint dix règles pour un bon
Carême. Mais elles ne signifient rien, si elles ne nous rapprochent pas de
Dieu et des hommes. Ou si elles nous rendent tristes. Ce temps doit nous
rendre plus légers et plus joyeux ».
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Prie. Chaque matin, le Notre Père et chaque soir le Je vous salue Marie
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Cherche dans l’Evangile du dimanche, une petite phrase que tu pourras
méditer toute la semaine.
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Chaque fois que tu achètes un objet dont tu n’as pas besoin pour vivre
- un article de luxe - donne aussi quelque chose aux pauvres ou à une
oeuvre. Offre-leur un petit pourcentage. La surabondance demande à
être partagée.
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Fais chaque jour quelque chose de bien pour quelqu’un. Avant qu’il ou
elle ne te le demande.
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Lorsque quelqu’un te tient un propos désagréable, n’imagine pas que
tu dois aussitôt lui rendre la pareille. Cela ne rétablit pas l’équilibre. En
fait, tu tombes dans l’engrenage. Tais-toi plutôt une minute et la roue
s’arrêtera.
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Si tu zappes depuis un quart d’heure sans succès, coupe la TV et
prends un livre. Ou parle avec ceux qui habitent avec toi : il vaut mieux
zapper entre humains et cela marche sans télécommande.
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Durant le Carême quitte toujours la table avec une petite faim. Les
diététiciens sont encore plus sévères : fais cela toute l’année. Une personne sur trois souffre d’obésité.
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’Par-donner’ est le superlatif de donner.
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Tu as déjà si souvent promis d’appeler quelqu’un par téléphone ou de
lui rendre visite. Fais-le finalement.
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Ne te laisse pas toujours prendre aux publicités qui affichent une réduction. Cela coûte en effet 30% moins cher. Mais ton armoire à vêtements bombe et déborde également de 30 %.