Announcements

2015-2016 GIFT registration is still open,

please stop by the office to register

your children as soon as possible.

There are still spots available! See

page 6 for more details.

¡Las registraciones de GIFT para el año

2015-2016 todavía están disponibles! Por

favor vengan a registrar a sus hijos.

¡Todavía hay cupos disponibles! Vaya a

la página 7 para mayor información.

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Lebanese Potluck Supper

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 2, 2015

2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Through worship, education, and service, we continue the work of Jesus.

phone: 404-636-1418 fax: 404-636-4394

Thank you to everyone who brought their delicious dishes to the

Lebanese Potluck Supper on July 24!

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. in Spanish Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. y 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:15 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Emergency No./No. de Emergencia 770-890-5299 IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org Social Media/Red Social

Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org.

Reading 1: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15

Reading 2: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24

Gospel: John 6:24-35

To submit a prayer request, please email: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org or call the parish

office at 404-636-1418. Para solicitar una oración, por favor llame a la oficina.

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for/oremos por

quienes murieron, especialmente por: Reggie Blaess, Nazario Mares, Noah Rodriguez,

Mary Ann McCarthy, Tanon Serges Alain, Joanne Connelly, Solange Bonnet, Helen

Lois Wiley, Edward Hambelak, Bill Kingery, Pauline Davis, Anuar Chavez, Rosalina

Baltazar, Elizabeth Giordano, Ghebrezghi Woldekidane, David Sprouse, Warren

Sandidge, Victor Manuel Gomez Jimenez, Bill Novak, and Charlie Carscallen.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for/oremos por quienes están

enfermos, especialmente por: Gladys Merlo, Mary Carroll, Clairelis Eaton Baxter,

Katie Willenborg, Betty Wesley, Robert Maynard, Margaret Maloof Mackool, Paul &

Kitty Hernandez, Ricardo Miguel Abrajam Sarmiento, Joseph Cavallaro, Carlos Muniz,

Ramon Pego, Mildred & James Neff, Robert Dohnal, Mark Sebacher, Shanna Cosper,

John Cosper, Hortensia Lopez Coutiño, Rodolfo Moreno, and Cristina Montoto.

LITURGY SCHEDULE

PARISH INFORMATION

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SUNDAY READINGS

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Eugene A. Smith, Jr. †

Victor Arrendondo †

Pabla Ruiz, Pedro Correa & Benardino Correa †

Lori Ann Haydu †

Anuar Chavez †

Monday 8:30 a.m. Bill Kingery †

Readings of the Day: Numbers 11:4b-15; Matthew 14:13-21

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Bob Hogan † Readings of the Day: Numbers 12:1-13; Matthew 14:22-36

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Morgan & Vultaggio Family † Readings of the Day: Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35; Matthew 15:21-28

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Thomas Sebastian †

Maura Zacahua † Readings of the Day: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Mark 9:2-10

Friday 8:30 a.m. Ladson D. Boone †

Readings of the Day: Deuteronomy 4:32-40; Matthew 16:24-28

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

IFather Joseph Peek & Denise Peek Jordan Readings of the Day: Deuteronomy 6:4-13; Matthew 17:14-20

In Thanksgiving from Cardona Family

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Carlene Bollinger †

Pelaez Fernandez Family

Mercedes Aguire †

David Sprouse †

Victor & Esperanza Paque

MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES DE LA MISA August 2 - August 9

PRAYERS/ORACIONES

STAFF DIRECTORY

Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228 Parochial Vicar Fr. William Hao bhao@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 242 Permanent Deacon Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Ana McQuilkin amcquilkin@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243 Coordinator of Faith Formation Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227 Coordinator of RCIA Drew Denton ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 224 Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222 Admin. Assistant of Faith Formation Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236 Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247 Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz ymunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241 Coordinator of Communications Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226 Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

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If you are new to the parish or just visiting, we would like to

welcome you to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

We are happy you are here and hope you consider making

IHM your spiritual home.

To register, please visit our website at www.ihmatlanta.org or

pick up a registration form in the Narthex.

WELCOME!

LITURGICAL MINISTRY AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION

For All New AND Returning Ministers Liturgical ministers! Monsignor Al has planned an

Afternoon of Reflection just for you on Saturday, August 29.

Invitations are in the mail to you; please plan now to attend. We will all be learning some new ministry procedures that will go into effect that very weekend!

12 Noon Lunch in historic church 1:00 p.m. Conference with Monsignor Al in church 1:45 p.m. Breakout sessions for individual liturgical ministries 2:15 p.m. Closing prayer and blessing in church

Atlanta seminarian Ainer Peña, from Sucre, Colombia, is

spending the summer and fall at Georgia State University’s

intensive English program. Living during the week at the

Borromeo House seminarian residence in Sandy Springs,

Ainer will be spending his weekends at the rectory with

Monsignor Al, Father Javier and Father Bill, and participating

in the weekend life of our parish. Please give him a warm

welcome when you meet him; and please pray for all of our

future priests!

WELCOME, SEMINARIAN AINER PEÑA!

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEEK AT A GLANCE

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Coming Soon from

Stepping Stones

A Christ-based biblical program for those grieving the death of a loved one.

For more information, contact:

GriefShare@ihmatlanta.org MargaretAnn Harris - 404-483-3559

IHMATLANTA.ORG/GRIEFSHARE

Monday, August 3 9:30-11:00 - Catholicism Study Series

6:30-9:00 - Catechist Orientation

Tuesday, August 4 12:30-3:30 - Tuesday Bridge Club

7:00-9:00 - Divine Mercy Group

6:30-8:30 - Men’s Club Meeting

7:00-9:00 - Boy Scout Meeting

Wednesday, August 5 7:00-9:00 - English Ensemble Rehearsal

Thursday, August 6 9:30-6:00 - Adoration

Friday, August 7 1:00-4:00 - First Friday Bridge

6:30-8:30 - Spanish Baptism Class

7:00-11:30 - First Friday Devotion

Saturday, August 8 5:00-6:00 - St. Clara Mañanitas

6:00-8:00 - St. Clara Breakfast

10:30-12:30 - Altar Server Training

2:00-3:30 - GIFT Family Orientation

2:00-4:00 - Domingo Savio

6:00-7:00 - St. Clara de Asis Mass

7:00-9:00 - Grupo Juvenil

ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS! If you are interested in being involved in a

ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s

that would seek to support you in your spir-

itual, personal, and professional life, contact

youngadults@ihmatlanta.org.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of teen volunteers to help out

with our annual IHM Picnic, to be held on

Saturday, September 12. We’ll need help

with running games, face painting, and more!

Contact our Youth Minister, Kathy Guerrero,

via email at kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org or

phone at 404-636-1418, ext. 222.

IHM MEN’S CLUB MEETING Tuesday, August 4 The Men’s Club kicks off its upcoming year on Tuesday night, August 4.

Please note that our meeting space has changed—we have moved to the Lower

Level of the church. Our featured speaker will be our own pastor, Monsignor

Al Jowdy. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00, and then

our program, which usually ends at about 8:15. There is a nominal $10 charge

to cover the dinner; however, any new guy eats free! So we ask all good men of

the parish to come out and find out what your IHM Men’s Club is all about.

And please RSVP to jharrison@comcast.net or go to www.meetup.com/IHM-

Mens-Club.

MINISTRY FAIR August 22 & 23

Join us for the IHM Ministry Fair the weekend of August 22 and 23. We’ll

have ministry leaders in the Historic Church after each Mass to answer your

questions and help you become an active participant in the life of the Church.

Come enjoy the complimentary food and drink and celebrate the many and di-

verse ministries with which the Spirit has blessed us at IHM.

L’ARCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT IHM Wednesday, August 26

Tim Moore, the Executive Director of L’Arche Atlanta, will

be speaking at IHM on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. in

the Lower Level. His talk is entitled “The Place of Vulnera-

bility in the Kingdom of God.” This presentation is

co-sponsored by the Women’s Club, Social Justice

Committee, and Young Married Couples. Go to http://tiny.cc/

larche to RSVP.

L’Arche is an international organization in which people with and without

intellectual disabilities live and share life together in community. L’Arche

Atlanta opened in 2012.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, September 16 The IHM Social Justice Committee is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday,

September 16. The Red Cross will be in the Historic Church, 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Registration for appointments is coming soon!

NEWS & EVENTS

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GEORGIA TECH CATHOLIC CENTER 30TH ANNIVERSARY October 2-4 Come celebrate the center’s 30 years in its spiritual home on

Fourth Street in the heart of the Georgia Tech campus. The

weekend includes a Gala and Silent Auction with hosts Coach

Bobby Cremins and Father Josh Allen at the Georgia Tech Ho-

tel and Conference Center on Friday, Oct. 2. A Tailgate Party at

the Catholic Center, 172 Fourth St., NW, Atlanta, will be Sat.,

Oct. 3. Bishop David P. Talley will celebrate the anniversary

Mass on Sun., Oct. 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the Catholic Center. All

events are open to the public. Proceeds support the mission of

providing a community for students, faculty and friends to en-

counter Christ through the liturgy and sacraments, faith for-

mation and Christian service. Contact: www.gtcatholic.org/gala/

for tickets.

50TH & 60TH ANNIVERSARY MASS Saturday, October 3 Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory invites couples married in 1955

and 1965 to this special Mass. A reception will follow the Mass

for the couples celebrating 50 or 60 years of marriage in 2015

and their families. Space is limited. Please go to http://tiny.cc/

anniversarymass to RSVP for this event and for additional

information. Contact: Daniel West at dwest@archatl.com or

404-920-7631.

END OF LIFE SEMINAR Saturday, October 17 Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta.

Organizers encourage those interested to save the date for the

program, which will cover topics including the spirituality of

dying, the role of hospice, and legal and medical issues. Watch

for more announcements in the fall. Contact: Iris McCoy at

irismcc@gmail.com or 404-660-6570.

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

WANTING MORE FROM GOD - MONASTERY RETREAT August 14-16

Many of us feel lonely at

times and God can strike

us as more of a concept

than a living reality.

Some of us go through the

motions and meet our

obligations, but with an

inner emptiness, as if we

are missing out somehow.

Prayer can seem like God is not listening or doesn’t really care,

and we can be tempted to give up. This retreat provides tools

for becoming more aware of the Loving Presence and Action

of the Living God—a recognition that can imbue everyday life

with meaning and purpose. Contact Patti at the Monastery in

Conyers for a reservation: 770-760-0959 or

retreat@trappist.net.

HEALING OUR TIRED HEART RETREAT August 28-30 Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, Ft. Mitchell, Alabama is offer-

ing a weekend retreat entitled “Healing Our Tired Heart” on

August 28-30, 2015. Caregivers, parents, those in helping pro-

fessions and anyone overworking often get edge, sick and even

die prematurely because of “compassion fatigue.” If you are

feeling tired, a bit negative, burdened or wishing you could

change something to get a new life, you might be giving too

much.

The retreat begins with registration at 7:00 p.m. on Friday,

August 28 and concludes with dinner at noon on Sunday. For

registration information call 334-855-4474 or write Blessed

Trinity Shrine Retreat, 107 Holy Trinity Road, Ft. Mitchell,

AL 36856.

“[St. Francis of Assisi] helps us to see that an

integral ecology calls for openness to categories

which transcend the language of mathematics and

biology, and take us to the heart of what it is to be

human. Just as happens when we fall in love with

someone, whenever he would gaze at the sun, the

moon or the smallest of animals, he burst into

song, drawing all other creatures into his

praise.” (11)

- Pope Francis, Laudato Si’

LAUDATO SI’

ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

Choose one of the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings: Have the family sit around a table.

Play some reflective music. Pass around a loaf of bread. Invite each person to break off a piece of bread, telling them not to eat the bread yet. When everyone has taken a piece of bread, invite them to examine the bread: smell it, feel it, and look closely. Finally, ask them to eat the bread. Ask them to share the results of their examination and what memories and thoughts came to mind as they ate the bread. Do the same with grape juice.

You are Jesus’ hands and feet on this earth. There are many hungry people waiting for help. Have your family help at a food bank or soup kitchen. If possible go as a family to deliver food to a shut-in. Discuss what hunger feels like. Discuss what it must feel like to be delivered from that hunger.

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FAITH FORMATION

Coordinator of Faith Formation Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 otorres@ihmatlanta.org

RCIA Coordinator Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 224 ddenton@ihmatlanta.org

Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

FAITH FORMATION TEAM

When you baptized your children you promised to raise them in the practice of the

Catholic faith. This means that you and your children participate at Sunday Mass

and educate them about the Catholic faith. G.I.F.T. Program will begins in August.

Busy schedules or financial problems are no reason to skip catechesis this year.

Begin the primary catechist of your children is not an easy task these days. To help

support you in that work and to deepen your own faith life, we offer adult faith

formation sessions at the same time your children are in their class. These sessions

are meant to renew your faith and love for God.

Registration Forms: The registration forms are available in the Nar thex, in the

parish office and online at: www.ihmatlanta.org/gift. If you fill out the online form,

please make sure you have a way to print it out and bring it to the parish office with

your payment. We accept credit card payments!

GIFT Orientation will be in the school cafeteria on Saturday, August 8 at 2p.m. and

Sunday, August 9 at 10:15a.m. At least one parent is required to attend one of the

orientations.

CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 15 & 16

ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK

G.I.F.T. REGISTRATION

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I : Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15

The Lord provides what we need.

The people speak of death twice in this passage, which reflects anxiety due

to hunger.

When God provides manna and quail, they ask, “What is this?”

This all occurred one month after leaving Egypt.

Reading II : Ephesians 4:17, 20-24

Be renewed in the spirit of your mind; put away your old self.

The young Church is persuading the people to put away the ways of the

world, possibly numerous gods and immorality—much as it is in any

society at any time.

The passage moves back and forth between denunciation and urging.

The central point is that a radical change is needed.

Gospel : John 6:24-35

Do not work for food that perishes; work for food that endures for eternal life.

Jesus appears to be aware that the people are shallow in their commitment.

The crowd has focused on the sign and failed to believe its message.

Jesus is the manna, the provision from God to quench spiritual hunger; he is

the Bread of Life.

http://lifelongcatechesis.osv.com/sunday_readings/en/eighteenth_sunday_in_ordinary_time2

TODAY’S READINGS

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FORMACION EN LA FE

Elija una de las siguientes actividades para seguir reflexionando sobre las lecturas del domingo: Siéntense en familia alrededor de la

mesa. Pongan música de reflexión. Repartan el pan. Inviten a cada persona a partir un pedazo de pan, pero que no lo coman todavía. Cuando todos tengan un pedazo de pan, inviten a todos a examinarlo: olerlo, tocarlo y observarlo detalladamente. Por último, coman el pan. Compartan los resultados de su examinación y qué recordaron y en qué pensaron al comer el pan. Hagan lo mismo con jugo de uvas.

Comenten cómo se siente el tener hambre. Hablen de cómo debe sentirse el ser liberado de esa hambre. Hablen de su dieta diaria espiritual. ¿Comen comida chatarra, comida de bebés, comida congelada? ¿Cómo han cambiado para convertirse en una persona espiritual que come alimentos sanos y que lo refleja como resultado? Somos lo que comemos.

La catequesis de niños, adolescentes y adultos comenzará en el mes de agosto.

Todos los padres de familia son requeridos

a participar en la reunión informativa del programa de GIFT (catequesis).

Habrá dos reuniones, pero solamente debe asistir a una de las siguientes fechas:

Sábado, 8 de agosto 2:oo-3:00 p.m.

Domingo, 9 de agosto 10:15 a.m-11:15 a.m.

Ambas reuniones serán en la cafetería de la escuela de IHM.

Si aún no han registrado a sus hijos, les informamos que las clases ya se están

llenando.

Llamen a Alicia Guerrero para confirmar su asistencia al 404.636.1418 x 227.

ACTIVIDAD DE LA SEMANA

Cuando bautizaron a sus hijos ustedes prometieron que los educarían en la fe católica. Esto significa que ustedes y sus hijos participan en la Santa Misa y

que les enseñen acerca de su fe católica. El programa de G.I.F.T. comienza en

agosto. Su vida ocupada o problemas financieros no son obstáculos para no participar en la catequesis de este año.

Ser los primeros catequistas de sus hijos no es una tarea fácil en estos días. Para ayudarles con esta tarea y para que profundicen en su propia vida de fe,

le ofrecemos sesiones de formación en la fe para adultos al mismo tiempo en que sus hijos están en clase. Estas sesiones tienen como propósito renovar su

fe y su amor por Dios.

Formulario de registración: Las formas están disponibles en la iglesia, en la

oficina parroquial o en el sitio: www.ihmatlanta.org/creciendo-juntos-en-fe-gift. Deben tener manera de imprimir las formas y entregarlas en la oficina

con su pago. ¡Estamos aceptando pagos con tarjeta de crédito!

ANOTEN EN SUS CALENDARIOS: LA CATEQUESIS

COMIENZA EL FIN DE SEMANA DEL 15 Y 16 DE AGOSTO.

REGISTRACIONES DE G.I.F.T.

Decimoctavo domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Primera Lectura: Éxodo 16:2-4, 12-15 El Señor provee lo que necesitamos.

La gente habla dos veces de la muerte en este pasaje, lo cual es una

reflexión de la ansiedad debido al hambre.

Cuando Dios provee maná y codornices, ellos preguntan: ¿Qué es esto?

Todo esto ocurrió un mes después de haber salido de Egipto.

Segunda Lectura: Efesios 4:17, 20-24

Renueven su espíritu y mente; dejen atrás su ser viejo.

La Iglesia joven convence al pueblo a dejar a un lado las costumbres

mundanas, posiblemente múltiples dioses e inmoralidad, al igual que

sucede en cualquier sociedad en cualquier época.

El pasaje debate la denuncia y la incitación.

El punto central es que se necesita un cambio radical.

Evangelio: Juan 6:24-35 No trabajen por el alimento que se pudre; trabajen por el alimento que dura

toda la vida.

Jesús parece saber que el compromiso de la gente es superficial.

El pueblo se concentró en la señal y no creyó en el mensaje.

Jesús es el maná, la provisión de Dios para saciar nuestra necesidad espiritual; Él es el pan de vida.

http://lifelongcatechesis.osv.com/sunday_readings/es/eighteenth_sunday_in_ordinary_time2

LECTURAS DE HOY

ORIENTACION DE CATEQUESIS

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

YOUTH MINISTRY

Kathy Guerrero • 404-636-1418 Ext. 222 • kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org • www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry

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TEEN & ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TEEN VOLUNTEERS FOR THE

GIFT PROGRAM 2015-2016!

All rising 7th-12th grade students are invited to

come help the younger children during one or both

weekend sessions: SATURDAYS (2:00-3:30 p.m.) and

SUNDAYS (10:15-11:15 a.m.). Some volunteer

opportunities include room set up/clean up, passing

out materials, hall monitor, catechist assistant, and

more. Come and you will see that volunteering is

not only fun, but rewarding!

WE ALSO NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS!

If you are interested in becoming a catechist this

year, and like working with teens, the Faith

Formation Team would love to have you on board!

The youth sessions are on the following days:

Middle School Group (6th-8th) Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

High School Group (9th-12th) Sundays, 3:00-4:30p.m.

If you would like to help out during 2015-2016 (starting in August), please contact Kathy Guerrero.

Students in grades 6th-12th are invited to join IHM’s youth group! This ministry is about

discipleship, service, leadership and sharing the love of God with other youth in our community.

Youth group will begin in August 15th (high school) and August 19th (middle school). So wait

no more...contact Kathy Guerrero to sign up or if you have any questions.

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STEWARDSHIP

SPACE FOR ADS

TRUSTING IN GOD In the Gospels we see evidence of Mary’s essential willingness to trust in God’s plan. Mary’s response to

the angel’s announcement that she was to be the mother of the Messiah is a lesson in trust. When you

wonder how you can serve, forgive, and give as God calls us to, learn from Mary’s example.

- The Stewardship Project, Catholic Life & Faith

OFFERTORY Week of July 26

Offertory Basket: $14,275.00

Electronic Giving: $4,676.54

Total Offertory: $18,951.54

SECOND COLLECTION Through our second collection today, we

participate in the Mission Cooperative Pro-

gram of the archdiocese. Several different

mission organizations, religious orders and

financially struggling (arch)dioceses will

directly benefit from your generosity.

Thank you for your charitable response last

year and please give generously in today’s

collection.

ANNUAL APPEAL 2015

“All This I Do For the Sake of the Gospel”

We have reached our goal in pledges for the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual

Appeal! But we really should be achieving TWICE our goal each year,

since AAA funds received over and above our goal return to us at IHM

without any Archdiocesan assessment! Our gifts help the charitable

works of the Archdiocese AND they help our parish. If you have not

already made a pledge to the 2015 AAA, please visit

http://appeal.archatl.com to make your pledge today!

Thank you to all who have already pledged! Remember to look for

your monthly pledge reminders, and please do your best to honor your

pledge before the end of the year. If you are having any

difficulty whatsoever with your pledge or pledge reminders, please

contact Richard Plachta at rplachta@ihmatlanta.org or 404-636-1418,

ext. 245.

Deo Gratias! We are grateful to all of our parishioners who have remembered this parish in their wills or estate

plans. Did you know that persons who have made a planned gift for our parish automatically receive membership

in the Deo Gratias Society of the Catholic Foundations of North Georgia? Among other benefits, this member-

ship includes an invitation to the annual Deo Gratias Society Mass and luncheon with Archbishop Gregory in

September. If you have already included our parish in your will or estate plans, but have not informed the parish

office, please let us know so we can coordinate your invitation to the September event—or call The Catholic

Foundation directly at 404-497-9440.

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

Padre Javier Muñoz | 404-636-1418 extensión 228 | jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org

DECIMOCTAVO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 10

BAUTISMOS:

Niños menores de 7 años,

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser bautizada.

MATRIMONIOS:

Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

CONFESIONES:

Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:15 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el sacerdote.

QUINCEAÑERAS:

Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

INICIACION CRISTIANA DE

ADULTOS (RICA):

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.

¡BIENVENIDOS A CASA!

Si has estado alejado (a) de la parroquia, bienvenido (a). Comunícate con nosotros para conocerte y preséntate al sacerdote después de la Misa.

NUEVOS FELIGRESES:

Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.

2 DEL AGUSTO DE 2015 DECIMOCTAVO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

Sábado, 29 de agosto

5:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

Iglesia Histórica

(tendremos una cena al comenzar la tarde y

continuaremos con la reflexión en la iglesia)

TARDE DE REFLEXION PARA LOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS

Para TODOS los ministros (nuevos y antiguos)

¡Ministros Litúrgicos! El Monseñor Al Jowdy los invita a una

tarde de reflexión preparada especialmente para ustedes que

sirven en las misas de español.

Se les enviara una invitación por correo con más detalles; por favor planeen en asistir desde ahora. Estaremos aprendiendo nuevos

procedimientos importantes de la Santa Misa. Estos cambios serán implementados ese mismo fin de semana.

Si por algún motivo alguno de ustedes no puede asistir, por favor avísele

a Yolanda Muñoz lo más pronto posible a ymunoz@ihmatlanta.org o llamen al 404-636-1418 ext. 241 y haremos todo lo posible para preparar

otra sesión para ustedes.

IHMATLANTA.ORG/ESPANOL 11

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

OFERTORIO SEMANAL 25 y 26 de julio Ofertorio en Misa: $14,275.00 Contribución Electrónica: $4,676.54 Ofertorio Total: $18,951.54

¡Gracias por su contribución; que el Señor premie su generosidad! Su colaboración ayuda a que nuestros ministerios sigan funcionando en nuestra parroquia de IHM.

LECTURAS DE ESTE DOMINGO: I Lectura: Éxodo 16:2-4, 12-15 II Lectura: Efesios 4:17, 20-24 Evangelio: Juan 6:24-35

LECTURAS DEL PRÓXIMO DOMINGO: I Lectura: Reyes 19:4-8 II Lectura: Efesios 4:30-5: 2 Evangelio: Juan 6:44-51

SEGUNDA COLECTA Hoy, a través de la segunda colecta, participamos en el Programa

Cooperativo de Misiones de la Arquidiócesis. Su generosidad beneficiará

a distintas organizaciones, comunidades religiosas, arquidiócesis y

diócesis que atraviesan dificultades económicas. Agradecemos su

respuesta caritativa del año pasado, y le pedimos que sean generosos en

la colecta de hoy.

FERIA DE MINISTERIOS 22 y 23 de agosto

¿Usted a querido involucrarse en la parroquia del Inmaculado Corazón de

María? Acompáñenos para la Feria de Ministerios el fin de semana del 22

y 23 de agosto. Tendremos líderes de ministerios en la iglesia histórica

antes y después de las misas para contestar preguntas y para decirles

como pueden ser un miembro activo en la Iglesia.

Si usted gusta poner un anuncio en el

boletín (o la pagina de Facebook de IHM)

por favor mande el anuncio completo a por

correo electrónico 10 días antes a

bulletin@ihmatlanta.org. El anuncio

será aprobado por el párroco primero y

luego se podrá publicar en el boletín y las

redes sociales de IHM.

El boletín parroquial es la manera más

eficiente para comunicarse con la parroquia

sobre eventos, reuniones, misas especiales

y más. Por favor ayúdenos a permanecer en

contacto con la comunidad. ¡Gracias!

ANUNCIOS PARA EL BOLETIN

PICNIC PARROQUIAL

Sábado, 12 de septiembre

Nuestro Picnic Parroquial será el 12 de septiembre. Comenzará en

el campo de la escuela con la Santa Misa a las 4:00 p.m.

La parroquia ofrecerá las bebidas, la carne y los postres. Estamos

pidiendo que todos los feligreses traigan un platillo para compartir,

como ensalada, fruta picada, frijoles, arroz, etc. Habrá sillas

disponibles, pero quizá usted quiera traer una manta (cobija) para

sentarse en el pasto. Si gusta ayudar en el picnic, por favor llame a

la oficina parroquial al (404) 636-1418.