A ROUND THE A RCHDIOCESE WEEKLY MASS AT ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER All Catholics are invited to attend the weekly Monday Mass at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Mass begins at 11:30AM. Many of our Catholic veterans do not have family or visitors and look to the church for pastoral care. This weekly Mass is celebrated for the wellbeing and spiritual support of veterans from all branches. By attending Mass and through prayer, we show our appreciation for the dedicated service of our veterans, lifting their spirits in prayerful solidarity. For more information, please contact Fr. John Kieran at [email protected]. MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK (MIAW) is October 2-8, 2016. Its purpose is to give recognition to the work accom- plished by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and similar organizations to educate and raise awareness about such conditions as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It’s been predicted that one out of every four families in a parish will have to cope with the effects of mental illness. CONGRATULATIONS TO BISHOP TALLEY With Bishop David Talley being appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, his brother bishops in Atlanta thank him and wish him the best. SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL of Atlanta is looking for a part time Grounds Security & Maintenance Assistant. The grounds security and maintenance assistance is a custodian that supports the Plant Supervisor. He or she fulfills duties and assignments as directed by the Plant Manager & Operations Manager. This position works 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities include: daily patrolling and supervision of all parking lots; cleaning of campus including athletic fields during patrolling hours; notifying plant manager of equipment breakdown & other needs; ensuring that conces- sion areas are presentable and in good condition prior to home events/games; helping set up when needed; opening the senior parking lot at 2:30 p.m.; assisting with dismissal traffic; closing the Chapel, senior courtyard, equipment stor- age rooms and two of the main gates at 3:30 p.m.; and perform other duties as assigned by Plant Supervisor. The quali- fied candidate should be reliable, flexible, an independent worker, multi-tasker, willing to take direction, and have an excellent work ethic. Interested persons should send a resume to Marsha Free, Executive Assistant to the Principal and President, at [email protected]. N EWS AT L OURDES TAIZÈ DINNER back by popular demand—we’re going to have another dinner on October 3rd. Sandra Carey from St. Philip’s is our wonderful hostess. Dinner will start at 7PM; Singing will start at 8PM. Sandra’s address is 1193 Brookhaven Park Place NE, Brookhaven 30319. RSVP is required. The annual luncheon sponsored by the auxiliary of OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CANCER HOME will be held at St. Pe- ter Channel Catholic Church on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the auction. Tickets for the lunch- eon are $45.00 per seat or a table of 10 for $450.00. For more information please call Roseanne (770)889-4625. ONE MAN PLAY “THURGOOD” with Lourdes parishioner Geoffery Williams, playing at Blazer Theatre, 84 Luckie St. NW. Atlanta, GA, 30303. Based on the life and career of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, this riveting narra- tive charts Thurgood Marshall’s evolution from back-alley Baltimore, to Howard University law school, to his fight for equality in the South, all the way to a seat on the highest court in the land in 1967. In addition to his victorious challenge of segregation in Brown vs. Board of Education, humorous and inspiring milestones of Marshall’s journey reveal the re- markable brilliance, perseverance and hope of one of the greatest American heroes of all time. FAITH IN ACTION-ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESAN BLACK CATHOLIC PASTORAL PLAN, Sunday, October 29, 2016, 9AM—5PM (Mass follows) at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2560Tilson Road, Decatur, GA 30032. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Diana Hayes, Ph.D., STD, JD. SAVE THE DATE! The Health Promotions Ministry will host its annual Health Fair on Sunday, Nov. 6th. This year's theme is Diabetes Awareness. More information is forthcoming. To report abuse by church personnel: 888.437.0764 Archdiocese of Atlanta 24 Hour Reporting Hotline Free Pregnancy Test – Pregnancy Aid Clinic – 404.763.4357 or Optionline.org Parish Staff Rev. Jeffery Ott, O.P., Pastor Rev. Bruce Schultz, O.P., Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. Chester Griffin, Deacon Ms. Lisa Berkley, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Ms. Carolyn Bell, Secretary Mr. Kenneth Louis, Director of Liturgy and Music Mrs. Theresa Bowen, Director of Religious Education Ms. Samantha Smith, Teen Ministry Mr. Cong Dinh, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Pierre Monette, Jr., Youth/Young Adult Coordinator TWENTY– SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Celebraon of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliaon Saturday: 4:30 PM and by appointment Rosary Saturday: 4:30 PM RCIA Inquiry Classes Saturdays -4:00PM Sunday—8:30AM In RCIA Room KDCC—3rd Floor Contact: Kim Parrish 404.247.6628 [email protected]Sunday School Classes K - 7: Sunday: 10:30 AM—11:30 AM Nursery Hours 9:45AM—11:45AM Ages: 3 Months—4 Years Old Teens: 10:30 AM—11:45 AM Contact: Samantha Smith [email protected]Pastoral Care Team 678.235.5469 [email protected]Lourdes Prayer Line 25 Boulevard, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312 404.522.6776 www.lourdesatlanta.org October 2, 2016
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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
WEEKLY MASS AT ATLANTA VA MEDICAL CENTER All Catholics are invited to attend the weekly Monday Mass at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Mass begins at 11:30AM. Many of our Catholic veterans do not have family or visitors and look to the church for pastoral care. This weekly Mass is celebrated for the wellbeing and spiritual support of veterans from all branches. By attending Mass and through prayer, we show our appreciation for the dedicated service of our veterans, lifting their spirits in prayerful solidarity. For more information, please contact Fr. John Kieran at [email protected].
MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK (MIAW) is October 2-8, 2016. Its purpose is to give recognition to the work accom-plished by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and similar organizations to educate and raise awareness about such conditions as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It’s been predicted that one out of every four families in a parish will have to cope with the effects of mental illness.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BISHOP TALLEY With Bishop David Talley being appointed Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, his brother bishops in Atlanta thank him and wish him the best.
SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL of Atlanta is looking for a part time Grounds Security & Maintenance Assistant. The grounds security and maintenance assistance is a custodian that supports the Plant Supervisor. He or she fulfills duties and assignments as directed by the Plant Manager & Operations Manager. This position works 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities include: daily patrolling and supervision of all parking lots; cleaning of campus including athletic fields during patrolling hours; notifying plant manager of equipment breakdown & other needs; ensuring that conces-sion areas are presentable and in good condition prior to home events/games; helping set up when needed; opening the senior parking lot at 2:30 p.m.; assisting with dismissal traffic; closing the Chapel, senior courtyard, equipment stor-age rooms and two of the main gates at 3:30 p.m.; and perform other duties as assigned by Plant Supervisor. The quali-fied candidate should be reliable, flexible, an independent worker, multi-tasker, willing to take direction, and have an excellent work ethic. Interested persons should send a resume to Marsha Free, Executive Assistant to the Principal and President, at [email protected] .
NEWS AT LOURDES
TAIZÈ DINNER back by popular demand—we’re going to have another dinner on October 3rd. Sandra Carey from St. Philip’s is our wonderful hostess. Dinner will start at 7PM; Singing will start at 8PM. Sandra’s address is 1193 Brookhaven Park Place NE, Brookhaven 30319. RSVP is required.
The annual luncheon sponsored by the auxiliary of OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CANCER HOME will be held at St. Pe-ter Channel Catholic Church on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the auction. Tickets for the lunch-eon are $45.00 per seat or a table of 10 for $450.00. For more information please call Roseanne (770)889-4625.
ONE MAN PLAY “THURGOOD” with Lourdes parishioner Geoffery Williams, playing at Blazer Theatre, 84 Luckie St. NW. Atlanta, GA, 30303. Based on the life and career of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, this riveting narra-tive charts Thurgood Marshall’s evolution from back-alley Baltimore, to Howard University law school, to his fight for equality in the South, all the way to a seat on the highest court in the land in 1967. In addition to his victorious challenge of segregation in Brown vs. Board of Education, humorous and inspiring milestones of Marshall’s journey reveal the re-markable brilliance, perseverance and hope of one of the greatest American heroes of all time.
FAITH IN ACTION-ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESAN BLACK CATHOLIC PASTORAL PLAN, Sunday, October 29, 2016, 9AM—5PM (Mass follows) at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2560Tilson Road, Decatur, GA 30032. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Diana Hayes, Ph.D., STD, JD.
SAVE THE DATE! The Health Promotions Ministry will host its annual Health Fair on Sunday, Nov. 6th. This year's theme is Diabetes Awareness. More information is forthcoming.
To report abuse by church personnel: 888.437.0764 Archdiocese of Atlanta 24 Hour Reporting Hotline
Free Pregnancy Test – Pregnancy Aid Clinic – 404.763.4357 or Optionline.org
Parish Staff Rev. Jeffery Ott, O.P., Pastor Rev. Bruce Schultz, O.P., Associate Pastor Rev. Mr. Chester Griffin, Deacon Ms. Lisa Berkley, Business Manager/Bookkeeper Ms. Carolyn Bell, Secretary Mr. Kenneth Louis, Director of Liturgy and Music Mrs. Theresa Bowen, Director of Religious Education Ms. Samantha Smith, Teen Ministry Mr. Cong Dinh, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Pierre Monette, Jr., Youth/Young Adult Coordinator
Next Sunday’s Readings 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Mass Intentions: 10AM ~ For repose soul of †Adrian Devezin
Lourdes Stewardship Church Support (09/25/16): $21,492 Weekly Church Budget: $26,197
2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Lourdes Share: $94,300 Total Pledged & Received $119,016 Amount Paid to Date: $61,209 Outstanding Pledges: $57,806
Bernice Malcom, Mary Lou Mathis, Yovan Marinkovic ,
Pierce McCarthy, Dorothy McClean, Beverly McEwan, James McMullen, Angelo Mejia, Axel Mejia, Chloe Miller, Beverly Mims, Ashton Montgomery,
John Moore, Elias Mustafa, Peggy Neeson, Nevels Family, Idalia O’Neal, Mazie Parker, Darlene Perkins, Lucy Piquant,
Lorraine Powell, Katie Price, Lisa Price-Alexander, Willie Price, Eisenhower & Rosario Raines, Janey Reynolds, Rosalind Reynolds, Shayla Robinson, Chris Rutherford, Michelle Ryans, Barbara Schenk, Karla Schmidt, Jolette Shannon, Alana Sheppard, Devon Simmons, Lois Smith, Renise Smith, Ernestine Smith, Malcom Smith,
Regina Smith, Terry Smith, Michelle Skrmetta,
Lori Sneed, John Soto, Delia Spencer, Janet Stewart, Ashley Stone, Eugene Sturgis, Sr. Liz Sully, Frankie Sweet, Jean-Luc Tahou, Mary Tarrott, Brian Terrell, Terry Thompson, Merlin Todd, Andrew Vassil, Denny Vavro, Marjorie Vieira, Alan Vieira,
Barbara Waller, Jean Walker, Bobbie Ware, Sophia L. White, Dawn Williams, Gwendolyn Williams, Sherran Winchester ,
Juliana Yang
The deadline for bulletin content is Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Please email [email protected]. Bulletins are always available on our website: www.lourdesatlanta.org.
Please pray for our sick and shut in members:
Thoughts on Stewardship
Three underlying principles to consider in the stewardship of treasure: First, everything in our life belongs to God, not us. Second, God has a plan and mission for our lives; to bring the good news of the love and mercy found in Jesus Christ to the world.
Ministries & Organizations
Lisa Bufford, Junior Daughters (678)362-6952
Lourdes Lunch Tuesday & Thursday,
September-June Thayes Sturgis, Coordinator
(404)375-0838
Life Issues 4th Sunday at 12PM
Ron Chandonia, Coordinator (770)631-0060
Liturgy Committee 1st Monday at 7PM
Contact the Church Office
Lourdes Athletic Ministry Kevin Rogers, Co-Coordinator
Young at Heart (Seniors) Contact the Church Office
NEWS AT LOURDES
BABY BOOMERS GAME NIGHT AND POTLUCK on Saturday, October 8 after 5:00 PM Mass in the Drexel Center. Here's what to bring: Food to share, game you want to play, and a guest of course! For more information contact Janine Brown 301 651 5953 or janine brown [email protected]
NEW MOVEMENT IN DANCE: ATLANTA RISING CHOREOGRAPHERS, one of Lourdes own, Kenya Griffin, will be spotlighted with three others in the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) of rising choreographer stars who are defining and shaping the new direction of dance in Atlanta. The program will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 9AM—5:30PM. Tickets are free for students and $30.00 for all others.
CALLING ALL MINISTRIES! Simon's Call (the AIDS ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes) is building its annual AIDS Walk Team for the October 16 Walk. Please go to AIDS Walk Atlanta 2016 and register with team Our Lady of Lourdes. We are asking you to register with your ministry members or as an individual. Registration is only $10 and you may also donate to Team Lourdes at the same time. See you at the walk!
LOURDES BOOKSTORE is seeking a Bookstore Coordinator, this individual will be responsible for the following: Order items to be sold at the bookstore and maintain inventory, coordinate assignments for the other Volunteers, prepare monthly de-posit for all sales receipts, provide accounting records to the Church Bookkeeper and willing to fill in at the bookstore when there are no other volunteers to cover a Mass. This individual must be a self- starter, able to work on their own, have good organizational and people skills, and some computer skills will be helpful.
LOURDES BIRTHDAYS
October 2
Anthony Angelety Beli Infantry-Johnson Dejen Amanuel Eileen DeWane Jennifer Moorman Lindsey Smith Malcolm Laurent Meghan Jones Melinda Ellis Nina Mallard Owen McEvoy Philip Verre Rawle Workman Shaelia Hutchinson Sterling Spainhour
October 3
Annelise Mackinnon Corrina Stackes Dalia May Elliot Mackinnon
Esi Dawson James Bagby Kermit Fraziers, Sr. Marsha Duhom Milan Broughton Regina Smith Sidney Levy Sophia Schatteman Zachery Broughton
October 4
Alva Wood Claire Berger Drew Martin Kendal Childs Mary Davies-Ryan Sophia Locricchio Yoan Bassinga
October 5
Christina Washington Clifford Gunthel Cynethea Alexander
Delphine Misner Diana Jachman Eric Holland Gabrielle Salinas Ishola Gaba Joanne Breaugh Nadia Baker Ronald Johnson Thomas Rafferty Valentino Luscap Yolanda Corbitt
October 6
Aaron Johnson Aurelia Hooge Charles Earl DeKotha Johnson Gabriel Lowe James Macke Jean Alli Kara Land Kash Walton Norman Richie
Spencer Williams
October 7
Brianna Washington Kamla Hairston-Whitner
Leola Griffith Lian Minns Michael Fleming Rochelle Rombalski Tracey Belfast
October 8
Bethany Anidi Cailin Blount Chase Hogan Eric Vander Voort Lynwood Sigmon Michael Hardin Nicholas Dressie Nina Burwell Tierany Laurent Tonya Fisher
