the baptism of the lord january 13, 2013
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the baptism of the lord january 13, 2013
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2013 Women’s Council 2560 Tilson Road Decatur, GA 30032 Main: 404-241-5862 Fax: 404-241-5839 Price Hall : 404-241-1795 Website: www.stspandp.com The Women’s Council of Sts. Peter and Paul would like to thank everyone who braved the weather and participated in the Spirit Tour of Homes on December 16, 2012. All had a good time. The monies donated were $212.27, which will go to Better Infant Births (BIB). The following people won the baskets that were raffled off for the Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Cancer Home Bazaar: Falcon Basket-Ray Leslie; Christmas Comforts- Edna Taylor; Harvest Nights- Deporres Cormier; Automotive Care- Shae Dorsey; and GSU- Chris Murray. Through the actual Bazaar itself, basket raffle, and tree ornament sales, $1,484.84 was raised for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home. Thank you for all your help and participation. Jean Driskell, President The Photographer Returns! If you still haven’t had your picture made for the new parish directory, Life Touch will be returning on January 24th-26th. You can schedule an appointment online via the parish website, or the sign-up sheets will be available in the narthex the weekend of January 19/20. 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal The Greatest of These Is Love…(1 Cor 13:13) Dates to Remember Feb. 10-Valentine’s Breakfast Feb. 12-Fat Tuesday Celebration Feb 13-Ash Wednesday Feb. 14-Parish Revival Feb. 23-First Reconciliation March 2-Evangelization Committee’s Day of Reflection March 16-Women’s Council General Meeting March 23-Prayer & Praise March 31-Easter April 6-Confirmation The 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway. Parishioners should be receiving a letter from Archbishop Gregory asking for a pledge to the 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal funds the essential ministries of the wider church in our archdiocese-ministries that, in many cases, are of service to our parish, such as seminarian education, catechetical ministry, multicultural ministries, etc.. This year, the theme is, “The greatest of these is love.” St. Paul reminds us of Christ’s unfailing love for us and our call to share that love with our family, our neighbors and our community. Your financial support for the work of our parish, and of the wider church in our archdiocese and the world, is, in fact, one way to share your love with your community. After we reach our parish goal of $48,130, the archdiocese returns 100% of each additional dollar received from our parishioners to the parish. Please respond to the Archbishop’s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges will be billed in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support. Like us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/stspandp Parish Office (404) 241-5862 Fax (404) 241-5839 January 13, 203 The Baptism of the Lord Monday, 14th 8:30AM Communion Service Wednesday, 16th 6:30PM Friday, 18th 8:30AM Morris & Linda Giles, anniv. Saturday, 19th 8:30AM 4:30PM Confessions 5:00PM For the people of Sts. Peter and Paul Sunday, 20th 8:30AM 11:30AM 1:30PM Thony & Andrew Petion, b’days. 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 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] Jack Tilson Music Director William Hutson Maintenance Monday, 14th Women of Faith 7:00PM-Classroom Novena 7:00PM-Chapel Tuesday, 15th Young at Heart 12:00PM-Parish Office (C) Finance Council 7:00PM-Parish Office (M) Women’s Council Board 7:00PM-Parish Office (C) Wednesday, 16th Bible Study 10:30AM-Parish Office (C) Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM-Church Thursday, 17th Haitian Rehearsal 7:00PM-Church Liturgy Committee 7:00PM-Parish Office (C) Friday, 18th Adoration 9:00-10:00AM-Chapel Cursillo Group Reunion 10:15AM-Chapel Saturday 19th Bible Study 9:00AM-Parish Office Altar Servers 9:30-11:30AM-Church Outreach 9:45-11:00AM Sunday, 20th No Sunday School RCIA Class 10:00AM-Parish Office (C) KPC Breakfast 10:00AM-Price Hall Adult Enrichment 10:15AM-Classroom Thank You The Angel Tree Committee wants to thank all of the parishioners who so generously provided items for the Angel Tree. Because of your generosity, we were able to help 95 people. May all of you have a blessed and prosperous New Year. Angel Tree Committee Combined Second Collection Next week’s second collection is a combination of three second collections: World Missions, the Church in Latin America, and the Church in Central & Eastern Europe. United with the Catholics of the world at the Table of the Lord, we recommit ourselves to our vocation, through Baptism, to be missionaries. Our prayers and Eucharistic celebration next Sunday are directed in a special way toward our brothers and sisters throughout the world who are waiting to hear the joyous Good News of Jesus. Our offerings will support the work and witness of those who selflessly give up all for the sake of our Lord and His Gospel - the local priests, Religious, and lay catechists who daily provide loving service to the poor and suffering. Please be extra generous as this collection will be divided between three very important needs. Haitian Community, ext. 305 Stewardship-A Disciple’s Response God bless you all for your generous offering! Dec. 23rd $8,297.33 Children’s Offertory $29.01 Building Fund $1,752.00 Pennies from Heaven $48.18 Christmas $4,116.57 Catholic Charities $2,206.78 Dec. 30th $10,065.00 Children’s Offertory $54.52 Building Fund $11,680.80 Pennies from Heaven $45.26 Solemnity of Mary $1,551.00 Jan. 6th $9,245.61 Children’s Offertory $35.57 Building Fund $1,126.00 Parish Outreach $1,390.60 Readings for the Week Monday, 14th Heb 1:1-6 Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9 Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday, 15th Heb 2:5-12 Ps 8:2a,5-9 Mk 1:21b-28 Wednesday, 16th Heb 2:14-18 Ps 105:1-4,6-9 Mk 1:29-39 Thursday, 17th St. Anthony Heb 3:7-14 Ps 95:6-11 Mk 1:40-45 Friday, 18th Heb 4:1-5,11 Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8 Mk 2:1-12 Saturday, 19th Heb 4:12-16 Ps 19:8-10,15 Mk 2:13-17 Sunday, 20th Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5 Ps 96:1-3,7-10 1 Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11 PRAYER FOR THE SICK Please pray for the sick of our parish and those who have asked for our prayers, especially: Bill Allen, Ulysses Bailey Jr., Gazela Ann Bell, Jerome & Lula Bullard, Ephraim Burrell, Marie Charles, Marie Colbert, Stephanie Cooper, Ida Cruse, Phyllis Daniel, Patricia Davis, Webert Devilme, Jean Driskell, Christine Edwards, Elaine Galbreath, Sharon Giles, Yohannes Hamido, Laura Hassell, Grace Hodge, Willie Hugley, Brittany Ivory-Brown, Joseph Mario Jean-Louis, Rosemary Jean-Louis, Benjamin Jean-Mardy, Carmela Jules, Yvonne Kage, Dot Lewis, Andrea Lys, Rita Maag, Elsa McBean, Barbara McElrath, Myeshia Moore, William O’Neal, Ronald Pierre, Lynette Reid, Charles & Emma Reynolds, Lamercie Sanon, Audrey Shirley, John Sylvester, Roland Woods, Donald & Robbie Wright, Sharon Wyatt Please help us to keep our prayer list updated-by adding and removing names. Thank you. Sacramental Schedule Centennial Gala & Silent Auction Altar Servers’ Schedule For 1/19-20/13 5:00PM Mass John Brown Anthony Ogbonna 8:30AM Mass Damian Ekpoudom Janelle James Janice James 11:30AM Mass Garrett Grayson Issis Haydel Cecil Morton 1:30PM Mass Jonathan Chery Shelsie Jeudy February 9th, 7:00-11:00PM at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta. Our Lady of Lourdes Church celebrates A Century of Witness - A Future of Commitment with a Mardi Gras Ball. Join us for dinner, dancing and more. Silent Auction begins at 6:00PM. Ticket donation is $50. Contact: Patrice Barton Smith at (678) 371-2677 or visit the church website: www.loudresatlanta.org for information or ticket purchases. Archdiocesan Justice & Peace Exposition “How Are You the Hands of Christ? Come & See” at the first Archdiocesan Justice & Peace Exposition. Meet reps from more than 30 ministries and organizations whose work reflects an aspect of the Church’s social teaching - an integral part of our Catholic faith. The Exposition will be held 10:00AM-2:00PM and 4:007:00PM on February 5th at the Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Drive in Smyrna. Contact (404) 920-7895 or [email protected]. St. Peter Claver Open House St. Peter Claver School’s Open House is today, January 13th, 1:003:00PM in the gym. The school has enrollment for Pre-K through 7th grade. For more information, call the school office at (404) 241 -3063. Ministry of Sound If you’re a home theater or AV enthusiast, please consider lending your time to help run our soundboard. A training session will be held next weekend. You have a choice: Saturday at 10:00AM or Sunday after the 8:30AM Mass. Catholic Day at the Capitol The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite Georgia Catholics to the State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 29th, 8:30AM-2:30PM. The day will start with a legislative briefing at 8:30AM at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta 30303. We will walk together to the Capitol to view the opening 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 and to register, please log onto: http://www.archatl.com/offices/ communications/catholicday.php or call Joy Place at (404) 920-7346. Marriage Encounter Okay! It’s a New Year! Are you ready for a little romance and refreshment? Our Weekends offer a romantic atmosphere and refreshing ideas that can make 2013 a great year for your relationship. Join us the weekend of February 8-10 at the Atlanta Marriott Norcross. To apply for that weekend or to see the dates for all weekends scheduled for 2013, go to www.wwmeatlanta.org. If you still have questions, call us at (678) 435-3791. Make an investment in your marriage, you’ll love the dividends! For Spanish speaking weekends, call (770) 425-1328. Haitian Corner Baptême du Seigneur. Depuis Noël, nous allons de révélation en révélation. La nuit de Noël, c'était la bonne nouvelle annoncée aux bergers, des pauvres, des exclus. Dimanche dernier, nous avons fêté l'Epiphanie. Cette fête c'est celle de la bonne nouvelle annoncée à toutes les nations et toutes les races. Aujourd'hui, c'est le baptême du Seigneur : le Christ Sauveur est révélé au peuple d'Israël. Ce peuple en attente voit le ciel se déchirer et l'Esprit descendre sur Jésus. La voix du Père se fait entendre ; elle vient confirmer la mission du Verbe fait Chair. D'après la tradition juive, la communication entre le ciel et la terre était coupée. Elle est de nouveau possible par la venue du Christ Rédempteur. Cette bonne nouvelle était déjà annoncée par le prophète Isaïe (1ère lecture). Nous avons entendu des paroles très fortes : "Consolez, consolez mon peuple". Nous savons que le peuple en question vient de vivre des années de plomb avec les guerres, les destructions et les déportations. Rien ne lui a été épargné. Alors comment croire au Dieu de l'alliance devant tant de souffrances accumulées ? Nous avons souvent la même réaction quand tout va mal : on se dit que s'il y avait un Bon Dieu, il n'y aurait pas tous ces malheurs. Mais voilà que le prophète intervient de la part du Seigneur. Il témoigne de sa foi et de sa confiance. Notre Dieu est comme un berger qui prend soin de tout le troupeau. A l'intérieur de ce troupeau, il porte une attention toute particulière aux bêtes qui ont le plus besoin de sa protection : "les agneaux", "les brebis qui allaitent leurs petits". C'est une manière de dire que Dieu ne peut abandonner son peuple. Il vient à nous pour sauver son peuple. C'est de cette bonne nouvelle que nous avons à témoigner dans le monde d'aujourd'hui.