St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parroquia De San Juan Evangelista Welcome to our Parish ~ Bienvenidos a nuestra Parroquia PASTOR: Reverend Michael Onyekuru, M.S, J.C.D. PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Jose Duvan Gonzalez DEACON: Reverend Mr. Nicholas Goodly St. John the Evangelist is a community of culturally diverse people called to serve God. We fulfill this mission through: celebration of the sacraments, prayer, education, stewardship and evangelization. San Juan Evangelista es una comunidad de personas culturalmente diversas llamadas a servir a Dios. Cumplimos esta misión a través de: celebración de los sacramentos, oración, educación, mayordomía y evangelización. The Ascension of the Lord ~ May 24, 2020 ~ La Ascensión del Señor The Ascension of the Lord He was liŌed up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9 La Ascensión del Señor Se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos. — Hechos 1:9 Please know that all parish, public masses are discontinued until further notice due to the Covid-19 virus. Funerals, weddings and scheduled baptisms will be private for immediate family ONLY. CDC recommends limiting attendance to 10 members when possible and practicing social distancing. Tenga en cuenta que todas las parroquias y las masas públicas se suspenden hasta nuevo aviso debido al virus Covid-19. Los funerales, bodas y bautizos programados serán privados SOLAMENTE para la familia inmediata. Los CDC recomiendan limitar la asistencia a 10 miembros cuando sea posible y practicar el distanciamiento social.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Parroquia De San Juan Evangelista
Welcome to our Parish ~ Bienvenidos a nuestra Parroquia
PASTOR: Reverend Michael Onyekuru, M.S, J.C.D. PAROCHIAL VICAR: Reverend Jose Duvan Gonzalez DEACON: Reverend Mr. Nicholas Goodly
St. John the Evangelist is a community of culturally diverse people called to serve God. We fulfill this mission through: celebration of the sacraments, prayer, education, stewardship and evangelization.
San Juan Evangelista es una comunidad de personas culturalmente diversas llamadas a servir a Dios. Cumplimos esta misión a través de: celebración de los sacramentos, oración, educación,
mayordomía y evangelización.
The Ascension of the Lord ~ May 24, 2020 ~ La Ascensión del Señor
The Ascension of the Lord He was li ed up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9
La Ascensión del Señor Se fue elevando a la vista de ellos, hasta que una nube lo ocultó a sus ojos. — Hechos 1:9
Please know that all parish, public masses are discontinued until further notice due to the Covid-19 virus. Funerals, weddings and scheduled baptisms will be private for immediate family ONLY. CDC recommends limiting attendance to 10 members when possible and practicing social distancing.
Tenga en cuenta que todas las parroquias y las masas públicas se suspenden hasta nuevo aviso debido al virus Covid-19. Los funerales, bodas y bautizos programados serán privados SOLAMENTE
para la familia inmediata. Los CDC recomiendan limitar la asistencia a 10 miembros cuando sea posible y practicar el distanciamiento social.
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Dear parishioners,
We encourage everyone to go to the Archdiocesan website at www.archatl.com for a most hopeful message from our new Archbishop, the Most Reverend Gregory Hartmayer, OFM, Conv., on May 18, 2020, outlining the new guidelines to re-entering our parishes beginning as early as the weekend of Pentecost Sunday. It is a cautious message of hope that must be adhered to with respect, understanding and restraint if we are to begin the gradual return to attending mass in church while still making certain not to spread the deadly covid-19 disease. Please understand that there will still be limitations as to the actual number of parishioners that will be allowed into the church when the time comes. We will get the details to you as soon as possible through social media and postings on the church doors. Please pray with us for God’s guidance and calming presence as we make these preparations.
Many of you have supported us financially by mailing in your offerings to the parish office, by donating electronically and by dropping off your donations either to the church or to the parish office. Your financial kindness has been such a blessing and so warmly appreciated because you are the reason we have been able to keep the parish in place. Thank you for your fi-nancial support and your love.
Queridos feligreses,
Alentamos a todos a visitar el sitio web de la Arquidiócesis en www.archatl.com para recibir el mensaje más esperanzador de nuestro nuevo Arzobispo, el Reverendísimo Gregory Hartmayer, OFM, Conv., El 18 de mayo de 2020, que describe las nuevas pautas para volver a ingresar Nuestras parroquias comienzan desde el fin de semana del domingo de Pente-costés. Es un mensaje cauteloso de esperanza que debe respetarse con respeto, comprensión y moderación si queremos comenzar el regreso gradual a asistir a misa en la iglesia sin dejar de propagar la mortal enfermedad de covid-19. Por fa-vor, comprenda que todavía habrá limitaciones en cuanto al número real de feligreses que se les permitirá ingresar a la iglesia cuando llegue el momento. Le enviaremos los detalles lo antes posible a través de las redes sociales y publica-ciones en las puertas de la iglesia. Oren con nosotros por la guía de Dios y su presencia calmante mientras hacemos estos preparativos.
Muchos de ustedes nos han apoyado financieramente enviando sus ofrendas a la oficina parroquial, donando electrónica-mente y entregando sus donaciones a la iglesia oa la oficina parroquial. Su amabilidad financiera ha sido una bendición y una calurosa apreciación porque usted es la razón por la que hemos podido mantener la parroquia en su lugar. Gracias por su apoyo financiero y su amor.
Kính thưa các giáo dân,
Chúng tôi khuyến khích tất cả mọi người truy cập trang web của Archdiocesan tại www.archatl.com để nhận được một thông điệp đầy hy vọng nhất từ Tổng Giám mục mới của chúng tôi, Đức cha tôn kính nhất Gregory Hartmayer, OFM, Conv., Vào ngày 18 tháng 5 năm 2020, phác thảo các hướng dẫn mới để nhập lại các giáo xứ của chúng tôi bắt đầu sớm nhất là vào cuối tuần của Chủ nhật ngày lễ Ngũ tuần. Đó là một thông điệp thận trọng của hy vọng phải được tuân thủ với sự tôn trọng, hiểu biết và kiềm chế nếu chúng ta bắt đầu dần dần trở lại tham dự thánh lễ trong nhà thờ trong khi vẫn chắc chắn không lây lan bệnh covid-19 chết người. Xin hiểu rằng vẫn sẽ có những hạn chế về số lượng giáo dân thực sự sẽ được phép vào nhà thờ khi đến lúc. Chúng tôi sẽ nhận được thông tin chi tiết cho bạn sớm nhất có thể thông qua phương tiện truyền thông xã hội và bài đăng trên cửa nhà thờ. Xin hãy cầu nguyện với chúng tôi để được Chúa hướng dẫn và làm dịu sự hiện diện khi chúng tôi thực hiện những chuẩn bị này.
Nhiều người trong số các bạn đã hỗ trợ chúng tôi về mặt tài chính bằng cách gửi thư của bạn đến văn phòng giáo xứ, bằng cách quyên góp bằng điện tử và bằng cách bỏ các khoản đóng góp của bạn cho nhà thờ hoặc đến văn phòng giáo xứ. Lòng tốt tài chính của bạn đã là một phước lành và được đánh giá cao nồng nhiệt bởi vì bạn là lý do chúng tôi có thể giữ cho giáo xứ tại chỗ. Cảm ơn bạn đã hỗ trợ tài chính và tình yêu của bạn.
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
The key to unlocking the scriptures is in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians as we pray, “May the eyes of your hearts be enlight-ened.” People see and hear things but simply have a hard time believing they are true. In our first reading from the very beginning of the Acts of the Apostles, Luke starts where his Gospel left off—the ascension of Jesus. For as long as Jesus spent preparing the dis-ciples, they were still foggy about what was happening, and spent time staring at the sky wondering where he went. In today’s Gos-pel, the disciples still doubt Jesus to the very last minute. In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul speaks to the new Christian community, but could be preaching to each of us in the pews as he says, “I can explain it to you, but I can’t make you believe. This is where faith comes in.” May we all pray for the gift of enlightenment today!
HERE IS THE GAME PLAN
When we hear an excerpt from a particular Gospel, it is easy to get the details and stories from all the Gospels all mixed up and combined into one. Theologian Gerhard Lohfink called this “Making Gospel Soup!” To understand today’s Gospel passage, we must realize that this is material particular to Matthew and in his telling it takes place right after the Resurrection. There has been no “doubting Thomas” or any of the other stories that we’ve heard since Easter.
How often have you made a plan at an event, saying, “If we get split up, just go back to the car and wait” or “Stay at the fountain in the mall—I’ll find you!” Earlier in Matthew, Jesus told the women at the tomb to tell the disciples, “If something hap-pens, head back to Galilee” (28:10). This was the game plan and was both a geographic reference and a spiritual one. “Go back to what you know, what you remember.” They were confused and hurting, but did as Jesus said, returning to Galilee, specifically to the mountain where they had a powerful experience with him before. That would make it understandable that the disciples showed up but were a bit leery or doubting.
Cuando escuchamos un pequeño texto de un Evangelio en particular, es fácil tener los detalles y las historias de todos los evangelios mezclados y combinados en uno solo. El teólogo Gerhard Lohfink dice que esto es “¡Haciendo una sopa del Evangelio!” Para entender el pasaje del Evangelio de hoy, debemos darnos cuenta de que esta historia solo se encuentra en el Evangelio de Mateo y su historia sucede justo después de la Resurrección. No hay un Tomás incrédulo o alguna de las otras historias que hayamos escuchado desde la Pascua.
¿Qué tan frecuente haces un plan en un evento diciendo: “si nos separamos, regresa al auto y espera” o “quédate en la fuente del centro comercial, ahí te encuentro”? Antes en Mateo, Jesús dijo a las mujeres en el sepulcro decir a los discípulos: “que se dirijan a Galilea, y que allá me verán” (28:10). Este era el plan del juego tanto como una referencia geográfica como espiritual. “Vuelve a lo que sabes, a lo que recuerdes”. Ellos estaban confundidos y lastimados, pero hicieron lo que Jesús dijo, regresar a Galilea, específicamente a la montaña donde antes tuvieron una experiencia pode-rosa con él. Eso haría entendible que los discípulos fueran y estuvieran un poco recelosos o incrédulos.
TIENES ESTO
Ponte en los zapatos de los discípulos. Este es mayo, el tiempo de graduaciones, nuevos trabajos, nuevos carros, matrimonios y muchas otras transiciones que los jóvenes emprenden por sí mismos. Jesús les recuerda a los discípulos: “Dios me ha dado toda la autoridad, les he enseñado por tres años. Ahora ustedes tienen la autoridad. Vayan y hagan discípulos. Bauticen en el nombre de la Trinidad. Enséñenles lo que yo les enseñé”. Seguramente los discípulos estaban asustados, y Jesús debió haber sentido tanto miedo como orgullo. Este era el momento que sucede en todas las vidas. Era hora para que estos discípulos, estos estudiantes, sus “hijos” se hicieran los maestros. ¿Y cómo los tranquilizó? Co-mo los padres, maestros y mentores lo han estado haciendo por siglos. Él sonrió y les recordó: “Por mi parte, yo estaré con ustedes todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo”. O quizá podríamos decir: “Tienes esto”.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH CAMPAIGN Project Cost: $678,471 2/19/2020 Interest Expense: $ 26,809 Total Project Costs: $705,280 Project Funds Raised: $471,586 Remaining Project Balance: $233,694
Parish Financial Information
St. John the Evangelist Pew Campaign There is still work to be done on our new pews. Please consid-er a donation in honor or in memory of a family member or friend. Also a donation can be made in honor of a ministry. This is a wonderful way to honor your family or a member of your family and support our parish.
DONATION AMOUNT REQUESTED: For a full 5 section pew $1,000.00, (or $250.00 per section). For a 3 section pews $500.00, (or $250.00 per section). For your donation a 2” X 4” gold colored plate will be engraved with your message, 1 on each end of the pew for donations of $1,000.00 (5 section pew) and $500.00 (3 section pew), for a donation of $250.00 1 gold colored plate will be placed in the
center of the section.
Campaña de San Juan el Evangelista Pew Todavía queda trabajo por hacer en nuestros nuevos ban-cos. Por favor considere una donación en honor o en me-moria de un familiar o amigo. También la donación se puede hacer en honor de un ministerio. Esta es una manera maravillosa de honrar a su familia o a un miembro de su familia y apoyar a nuestra parroquia.
CANTIDAD DE DONACIONES SOLICITADAS: Para un pew completo de 5 secciones $1,000.00, (o $250.00 por sección). Para una sección de 3 bancos de $500.00, (o $250.00 por sección). Para su donación se grabará una placa de 2" X 4" de color oro con su mensaje, 1 en cada extremo del banco para donaciones de $1,000.00 (5 sección de pew) y $500.00 (3 sección de pew), para una donación de $250.00 1 placa de color oro se colocará en el centro de la sección.
Given from 4/28 to 5/14 Financial information will be given next week
Thank you so much for your support during these very chal-lenging mes. We know that many of you are facing extreme-
ly difficult mes right now. We thank you so much for what you are able to do to support your parish and we pray for
God’s blessing on you and your loved ones.
COVID-19 Outreach St. Vincent de Paul Parishioners in need of food or financial as-sistance please send the following to Carla Brice Ross at [email protected] Name Need Phone contact informa on SVDP will assist as much as possible. COVID-19 Alcance San Vicente de Paul Los feligreses que necesiten alimentos o asis-tencia financiera envíen lo siguiente a Carla Brice Ross a [email protected] Nombre Necesitar Información de contacto telefónico SVDP ayudará tanto como sea possible COVID-19 Tiếp cận St. Vincent de Paul Giáo dân có nhu cầu về thực phẩm hoặc hỗ trợ tài chính xin vui lòng gửi sau đây cho Car-la Brice Ross tại [email protected] Tên Nhu cầu Thông n liên lạc qua điện thoại SVDP sẽ hỗ trợ nhiều nhất có thể
2020 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Llamamiento Annual del Arzobispo 2020
“You Are The Light Of The World” “Ustedes Son La Luz Del Mundo”
Parish Goal $42,800.00 Amount Paid $11,422.50 Remaining $31,377.50 Number of Donors 104
Thank you for your pledges and for your continued support
of St. John’s! Te damos gracias por tus promesas y por su apoyo
continuo de San Juan
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PARISH AND MASS INFORMATION
Each Mass is celebrated for one special intention only. For specific dates, please send your request to the
office at least 4 weeks in advance, (include your phone number). Also let us know if the Mass intention
is for someone who is Living (L) or Deceased (D).
MASS INTENTIONS
LAS INTENCIONES PARA LA MISA
All Masses will be celebrated privately
Saturday, May 23 8:30am Edward Wilkinson (D) ~ Pawlik Family 4:00pm Connie, Ray & Ryan Pawlik (D) ~ Pawlik Family 7:00pm (SP) For All Souls in Purgatory Sunday, May 24 8:00am Marietta Baker (D) ~ Allen & Baker Families 10:00am Jacob Atazi (D) ~ Anaikou Family 12:30pm (SP) For All St. John Parishioners 7:00pm (SP) For All Sick Parishioners Monday, May 25 7:00am All Souls ~ Ninh Family 8:30am Jim & Anne McCallum (L) Anniversary ~ Pastor Tuesday, May 26 7:00am Lorenso Ninh Q. Minh (D) ~ Ninh Family 8:30am Maria Gilder (L) Birthday ~ Pastor Wednesday, May 27 7:00am Maria Nguyen T. Nep (D) ~ Ninh Family 8:30am Luke Hohmann (L) & Family ~ Pastor 7:00pm (SP) For All Souls Thursday, May 28 7:00am Lennis Gilder (L) ~ Pastor 8:30am Francis & Lucy Tran (L) ~ Pastor Friday, May 29 7:00am Frank & Anne Vander Wiede (D) ~ Pastor 8:30am Bob & Marybeth Grenner & Family ~ Pastor Saturday, May 30 8:30am Victoria Bialoglow (D) ~ Bialoglow Family 4:00pm Louis Kuntz (L) & Family ~ Pastor 7:00pm (SP) For All Souls in Purgatory
Todas las misas se celebrarán en privado.
Cada misa se celebra por una sola intención especial. Por fechas específicas, por favor envíe su solicitud a la
oficina con al menos 4 semanas de anticipación, (incluya su número de teléfono). También háganos saber si la intención de la Misa es para alguien que
está vivo (L) o fallecido (D).
Our Prayer List
Vernell Alford Jadan Alison Joana Ankumah Julie Auzenne Juliette Awon Charles Baumgartner Christina Bialoglow Mary Beth Belch Carol Bradford Doris Brawner Ann Brown Jerry Cepull Justin Cepull Rosalie Cooper Maria Copley Murray Copley Paul Daniel Fernando Fragoso Decastro Silvina Dominguez Ilene & Gladys Dutton Rufina Ekezie & Family Mary Virginia Fant Bonnie Fischer Carol Foley Maria Francis Alene Fulton Lennis Gilder Wieslawa Grabowska Margaret Griffin & Family Larry Hani Felicia Reynald-Hill Willie Mae Holliday Laura Imbordino Ebuka Ihewuokwu Mary James Carolyn Lewis Kirsten Lyle Leslie Mann Jim McCallum Robert Mize Charles Moss Tejan Muata Maria T. Murray Louie Murray
Michael Murray Ron Murray EJ Navoczynski Janie Noble Augustine Nwaigwe Mary Henry Nwaigwe Mary Mercy Nwaigwe Roseline Nwaigwe Uche Nwaigwe & Family Trudie Pabst Miriam Joanna Palmore Brian Pawlik Ray Pawlik, Senior John Obidegwuu & Family Wayne Ray William “Bill” Rich Rick Santos Elizabeth Saurin Gilherme Souza-Leao Maurice and Rita St. Laurent Arlene Styers Milagros Tadeo Courtney Talercio Mary Terrien Eve Trader Freda Turner Bambi Walker Carolyn Walker Joan Walker Stephanie Walker Lionel Washington Richard White Debbie Whiteman Cindy Weigel Terri Wilson Wayne Winters Erica Wise Brian Yarber Julie Kennedy Yarber Annette Young
