SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 2621 Highway 20, S.E. • Conyers, Georgia 30013-2424
Father Randall T. Mattox Pastor
Father Salomón Garcia Parochial Vicar
Deacons
Fred Johns, Brian Kilkelly,
Stuart Mead and
Fernando Barrueta
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Weekend Masses
Saturday:
Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Masses: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.* 1:30 p.m.* (Spanish), 5:00 p.m. *Nursery available
Weekday Masses :
8:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 p.m. Mon. 7:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month En Espanol
First Friday: Seniors’ Mass 11:30 a.m. (No 8:30 a.m. Mass)
Sacrament of Penance:
Saturday: 3:45-4:45 p.m. or call a priest for an appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Monday: 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. First Friday: 12:00 noon Fri. until 8:15 a.m. Sat. Third Friday: 8:00 p.m. Fourth Thursday: 7:00 p.m.
Church Office 770.483.3660 • Youth & Education 770.929.1017 • Fax 770.483.7006
Website: www.spxconyers.com • E-mail: [email protected]
February 1, 2015
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Mon, Feb. 2
8:30 a.m. Souls in Purgatory
6:30 p.m. Nancy Mattox by Don Houff
Tues, Feb. 3
8:30 a.m. Melissa Alvin by M/M Jim Alvin
Wed, Feb. 4
8:30 a.m. Johnnie Petter by Robert & Betty Petter
Thurs, Feb. 5
8:30 a.m. Communion Service
Fri, Feb. 6
11:30 a.m. Mary Carpenter by Linda & Elwood Carpenter
Sat, Feb. 7
5:00 p.m. St. Pius X Parishioners
Sun, Feb. 8
8:30 a.m. Alice Stephenson by Mary Ewert
11:00 a.m. Becky Jones by Pat Jones
1:30 p.m. For Our Priests
5:00 p.m. Stefan Anschutz & Family
8:30 a.m. Dick Zivic by Pam & Everett Washburn
L E C T O R S C H E D U L E Weekend of Feb 7-8
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rick Humburg & John Meyers
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Bob Longo & Laurie Ashmore
11:00 a.m. Mimi Soileau & Ann Johnson
1:30 p.m. Juan Godinez & Rosa Godinez
5:00 p.m. Gwen Scott
First Friday
Our special hour of prayer is the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by continuous adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, ending before the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, February 7. Please sign up in the Gathering Area to spend an hour with our Lord. Please note:
Mass and adoration will now take place in the main
sanctuary.
Presentation of the Lord—February 2
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple emphasizes, for one thing, the fact that He was like us in all things but sin. This child shared the journey each human being makes through his/her mother’s womb. Jesus was an embryo, a fetus, an unborn child. By assuming all the stages of our human journey, he also redeemed them. This is closely related to a second key theme: we belong to God. The Presentation is also a declaration: this child is God’s. In Jesus’ case this is true in an even deeper way, because he is God’s only-begotten Son. If he belongs to the Father, so do all of us, and so do the poor, the sick, the marginalized, the oppressed, and the unborn. Human life cannot be owned by other human beings nor by the power of the state. It belongs only to God. Celebrating the Presentation, therefore, gives each of us the privilege and obligation of proclaiming, celebrating, and serving that gift of life as it is entrusted to the care (not the ownership) of all of us. And our holding of candles on this Feast represents the fact that we shine the light of this truth in a dark Culture of Death. The glory of God, which Christ shines forth to the Gentiles, is a glory reflected in every human life, no matter what its condition.
~http://www.priestsforlife.org/
Readings for the week of February 1, 2015
Sun Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28
Mon The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Tues St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr;
St. Ansgar, Bishop Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22; Mk 5:21-43 Wed Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103; Mk 6:1-6
Thur Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48; Mk 6:7-13
Fri St Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27; Mk 6:14-29 Sat Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23; Mk 6:30-34
Sun Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39
The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite Georgia Catholics to the State Capitol in Atlanta to exercise our baptismal call as advocates for public policy that protects those who are vulnerable and
promotes the common good.
Join us for a legislative briefing at 8:30 a.m. at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, view the opening of the session, meet your legislators and have lunch on your own.
The event is free, but registration is required so that we can communicate last minute changes.
For additional information, please contact Joy Place at 404-920-7346.
2 de Febrero Presentación de Jesús al templo
(Día de la Candelaria)
2 de febrero. José y María llevaron a Jesús al templo de Jerusalén, también se conoce como "Día de la Candela-ria". Este día también se celebra la Jornada Mundial de
la Vida Consagrada
Origen de la fiesta: Esta costumbre tiene su origen en la celebración litúrgica de la fiesta de la purificación y la presentación del Niño Dios al templo. En tiempo de Jesús, la ley prescribía en el Levítico que toda mujer debía presentarse en el templo para purificarse a los cuarenta días que hubiese dado a luz. Si el hijo nacido era varón, debía ser circunci-dado a los ocho días y la madre debería permanecer en su casa durante treinta y tres días más, purificándose a través del recogimiento y la ora-ción…
Explicación de la fiesta: El día 2 de febrero de cada año, se recuerda esta presentación del Niño Jesús al templo, llevando a alguna imagen del Niño Dios a presentar a la iglesia o parroquia. También ese día, se recuerdan las palabras de Simeón, llevando candelas (velas hechas de parafina pura) a bendecir, las cuales simbolizan a Jesús como luz de todos los hombres. De aquí viene el nombre de la “Fiesta de las cande-las” o el “Día de la Candelaria”.
~ es.catholic.net
4º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO - 1 DE FEBRERO, 2015
6 de febrero
Primer Viernes Adoracion Eucaristica
Después de la Misa de 11:30pm continúa la Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento del Altar hasta el sábado 03 de enero antes de la Misa de 8:30 am. \
También: Todos los lunes de 7:00-8:00pm El segundo martes del mes de 7:00-8:00pm El cuarto jueves del mes de 7:00-8:00pm El tercer viernes del mes de 8:00-9:00pm
Intension de Oración Mensual
del Papa Francisco
Universal: Por los prisioneros, especialmente los jóvenes, puedan reconstruir sus vidas con dignidad.
Evangelización: Para que las personas
casadas que estan separadas encuentren
apoyo y bienvenida en la Comunidad Cristiana
Entrenamiento Servidores del Altar 3 y 10 de febrero —6:30 pm inician en el vestibulo
Para poder servir en el altar como monaguillo el participante debe haber recibido la Primera Comunión. Informes 770-929-0405 Brian Gowasak o 770-483-3660 ext. 116
Clases 2 y 4 Clases 9 y 11 No clases 16 y 18
Misa es Clase Asista a Misa con su familia, se tomará asistencia.
Misas Miércoles de Ceniza 6:30am, 8:30am, 6:00pm, o 8:00pm. (Español)
Clases 23 y 25
El día iniciará a las 8:30am en el Santu-ario de la Inmaculada Concepción, 48
Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, At-
lanta, GA 30303, con una sesión de in-formación legislativa y taller. Camina-
remos juntos al Capitolio para escuchar al Arzobispo Gregory abrir la sesión legislativa con oración y conocer a sus legis-ladores. El almuerzo será por su cuenta. Evento gratuito, pero es necesario inscribirse para que podamos comunicar cambios de última hora. Informes con Joy Place al 404-920-7346.
Noches de San Pio
Evento Familiar!
Viernes 13 de febrero 6:30 a 8:30pm
Traiga a su familia a una autentica cena de New Orleans
Nuestro orador nos hablará sobre las tradiciones de Mardi Gras y sus
raices Católicas
Este evento es totalmente GRATIS, pero necesita hacer su reservacion
en el vestibulo. Se recuerda a todos los Líderes de Comite Hispano que el 6 de febrero es nuestra reunión mensual en el Salón Administrativo a las 7pm.
Miercoles de Ceniza
18 de febrero
La imposición de las cenizas nos recuerda que nuestra
vida en la tierra es pasajera y que nuestra vida definitiva se encuentra en el Cielo.
La Cuaresma comienza con el Miércoles de Ceniza y es un tiempo de oración, penitencia y ayuno. Cuarenta días que la Iglesia marca para la conversión del
corazón.
Horario de Misas Miércoles de Ceniza
6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. (en Español)
PCCW Southeast District Meeting
Saturday, February 7—9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The PCCW will host the Southeast District Meeting in the Parish Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be door prizes. The cost is $10 of which the district receives $5 and we receive $5. Kathy Pusch will speak about Family Promise. Members from 12 churches will attend. We would like to have as many women as possible from St. Pius X. Plan to attend and enjoy the camaraderie. E-mail [email protected] or call 770-787-4290.
Stewardship of Treasure
FY July 2014 - June 2015
Budgeted Offertory Over/(Under)
01/18 Offertory: N/A $19,250.00 N/A
YTD Offertory: N/A N/A N/A
As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully,
cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with
others, and return them with increase to the Lord.
Altar Server training
Feb. 3 or Feb. 10—6:30 p.m. Meet in the Gathering Area
To be eligible to be a server you must have received First Communion. Please call 770-929-0405 or e-mail — [email protected] for more information.
St. Pius X Seniors
Friday, Feb. 6
Rosary: 11:00 am Mass: 11:30 am.
Meeting in the Parish Hall after Mass. February hostesses are Margie Truncer & Gloria Leitch. Please bring a covered dish to share as follows:
•A-G bring Bread or Dessert
•H-M bring Salad •N-R bring Vegetables • S-Z bring Meat
Billie Roden and her group will put on a 20 minute skit.
In today’s Old Testament passage, Moses speaks of another
prophet God will raise from among the Israelites. In St.
Mark’s Gospel, that prophecy is fulfilled in Christ Jesus, Who
speaks, heals, and casts out evil spirits with authority in the
synagogue at Capernaum. As faithful stewards, we
acknowledge Christ as the Great Prophet and also the popes
and others of our time who continue to speak out against
moral relativism and injustices present in our day.
Valentine’s Dance
Saturday, Feb 14—7:30 p.m.
Treat your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day by attending the parish-wide Valentine's Day Dance on Saturday, Feb. 14. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided B.Y.O.B. $20 per couple. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Final statistics from 2014 Annual Appeal
Goal: $84,400.00 Total pledged: $116,082.75 Amount Over Goal: $31,682.75 Amount Paid: $99,392.75 Total Rebate: $14,992.75 Outstanding Pledges: $16,690.00 Percent of Goal Pledged: 137.54% Percent of Goal Received: 117.76% Average Gift Amount: $238.36 Number of Donors: 487 Number of pledges with a balance remaining: 115
PCCW thanks everyone who very generously contributed the items for the Homeless Women Veterans. We appreciate your support. Saturday, February 7, at our Southeast District Meeting we will have a speaker who will elaborate on the status of the Homeless Women veterans. Meeting in the Parish Hall 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost $10.00
Young Adults meet at 7pm at
Starbucks, Conyers.
Feb. 3, 2015-What if we believed that God has a purpose and a plan for us? To be kept in the loop follow us on Facebook: SPX Young Adult Ministry or Call/Text Pascale (404) 914-5404 or Christina (904) 716-4984. Feb. 17, 2015--What if we looked to God and followed His direction for our lives?
A Scout is Reverent
Scout Sunday
Feb. 8th
The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of Troop/Pack 410will be continuing their annual tradition of serving fresh donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to the parishioners after the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
masses.
Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Intentions:
Universal: That prisoners, especially the young, may be able
to rebuild lives of dignity.
Evangelization: That married people who are separated may
find welcome and support in the Christian community.
Feb. 1—No Class-Souper Bowl
of Caring
Feb. 8- Sacrament Sunday! For all High School Students in YEAR 2 Confirmation Prep, RCIT 1 and 2. There is no Life Teen on this night. Please remember to remind and bring your sponsor and/or parent to this class.
Feb. 15 No Class Winter Break
Pius Nights Family Event!
FridayFridayFridayFriday————February 13 6:30February 13 6:30February 13 6:30February 13 6:30————8:30 p.m8:30 p.m8:30 p.m8:30 p.m. Join us for “the feast before the fast”.
Bring the family for an authentic New Orleans dinner . Our speaker will teach us about Mardis Gras traditions
and their Catholic roots.
The event is FREE, but please RSVP FREE, but please RSVP FREE, but please RSVP FREE, but please RSVP at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area.
PSR February Schedule
Feb. 2 & 4—Class
Feb. 9 & 11—Class
Feb. 16 & 18—Ash Wednesday
Class is Mass
Go to Mass with your family
Attendance will be taken
Mass Schedule listed above
Feb. 23 and 25—Class
Mass Schedule
6:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. (in Spanish)
February 4- Edge Night: Inside
Out The goal of this Edge Night is to introduce the concept of modesty as a lived virtue rather than just how to dress. The night will allow the youth to identify how culture affects their ideas of modesty, and present ways to understand their dignity as men and women of modesty and temperance.
St. Pius X Troop 410 is distributing Scouting for Food bags this Sunday to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. Please return the bags containing your nonperishable food donations next Sunday February 8.
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To add a loved one for one month, please call or stop by the Parish Office. In order to be aware of the needs of our sick and to protect their privacy, we ask that the requestor leave their own name and a contact number. We update the prayer list every month.
Prayers for healing
are available after the Saturday 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:30 a.m. mass.
David Anderson
Sheila Baker
Jerry Baldia
Dcn Fernando Barreuta
Frances Bissinnar
Nancy Cumberworth
Tony Cumberworth
Father Anthony Delisi
Bill Doane
Cal Felix
Mary Fowler
Beverly Frank
Joseph Garcia-Carreras
Lyndsey Gardner
Timothy Gardner
David Giordano
James Greth
Lisa Hetzel
Christy Hicks
Peter Kaylor
Cam Laramie
Susie Pepper
Jennifer Rhoads
Deacon Joe Rhodes
April Gentes Robert
Marilou Roberts
Chuck Savoca
Ben Seawell
Frank Smith
Heidi Smith
Gerald E. Sparks
John Stolter
Kristina Stuart
Ray Supple
Rob Tate
Mary Ann Thomas
Larry Walker
Micki Wescott
Rev. William Weston
Patti Wilson
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death of her uncle
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ
Robert Ouellette on the death of his wife
DOROTHY OUELLETTE
Eternal rest grant unto them.
Marriage Encounter Weekend
February 20-22
Another New Year and an opportunity to enjoy your marriage with an experience designed to set the foundation for a future of loving feelings. Consider joining us the weekend of February 20-22 at the Atlanta Marriott Norcross. It could be a wonderful Valentines gift to each other! Applications for weekends are available at www.wwmeatlanta.org. If you still have questions, call us at 404-372-6637. For Spanish speaking weekends call 770-425-1328.World Wide Marriage Encounter - Making Good Marriages Great! Fortunate Families Atlanta
Quarterly Meeting—Sunday, Feb 8
Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center
The afternoon will begin with Mass at 1:00 in the main chapel and end around 4:00. Following Mass, there will be time for a short presentation, small groups, and the opportunity to share stories. Our group, which is an Archdiocesan-approved ministry, is open to all who are striving to continue to embrace their Catholic faith as well as to love and accept their LGBT family members. For more information, go to ffatl.org. Please join us for an afternoon of prayer, new insights, celebration of faith and family and most of all, love.
Hurting after abortion? PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) will be offering Bible Studies in your area beginning in February that could lead to wholeness and healing following the devastating effects of an abortion experience. Compassionate, confidential care is available to women, men, siblings, grandparents, and friends. Call our office for further details at 404-717-5557 (voice mail). You can also contact Mary Ann McNeil via her email at [email protected], or visit our website at www.healingafterabortion.org.
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast Sat., Feb. 21, 2015, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. All women are invited. The guest speaker will be Dianne Aube, of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Lilburn. Breakfast reservations are $15 and must be made in advance. Please mail check, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, by Feb. 14 to: Jo Ann Rademacher, 1260 Mountain Ivey Court, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. Check-in is at the door for those with reservations only. For information call Jo Ann Rademacher at 770-831-0693.
The Knit and Crochet Prayer
Ministry will be meeting on Thursday, February 12 in the Bethlehem Room at 10 AM. All are welcome For information, call Linda Depkin 770-922-1298.
Sacraments/Services New Members: Parish Registration forms are available in the Gathering Area. Please fill out & return to the Office. Newcomers to the parish are welcomed quarterly by parish leaders at a reception after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Baptism: Baptism Request Forms are located in the Gathering Area and must be turned in before taking the pre-baptism class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing pre-baptism catechesis.
Weddings: Contact a priest or deacon six months before the wedding to begin preparation. Parish membership is required. Diocesan guidelines apply.
Penance: Scheduled time is Saturday, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Seasonal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent. Other special times are arranged by calling one of the priests.
Anointing of the sick: A priest is on call at any hour for “EMERGENCY” sick calls. To contact a priest in an emergency, follow the directions on our phone system.
Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Homes: Pastoral staff members visit Rockdale Hospital daily. EucharisticMinisters bring communion to the homebound. Family members should call the Parish Office to inform us about those who are ill.
Grief Support: Ministry of Consolation meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Contact Marcy Borkowski-Glass for additional information-404.202.3949
Counseling: Catholic Charities Counseling Services, Atlanta offers affordable, professional mental health counseling for children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples & families. For assistance contact Sandy Crowder at 770-790-3109.
Sacramentos/Servicios Bautizar en San Pio X:La Iglesia Romana Católica require que cada niño que es bautizado tenga por lo menos un padrino (a) catolico (a) activo (a) el (la) cual pueda recibir comunión. La familia debe estar regristrada en la parroquia y proveer certificado de nacimiento del niño (a). El (los) padrino (s) fuera del Estado de Georgia ó registrados en otra parroquia debe (n) proveer constancia de clases y/ó permiso de su párroco. La preparación pre-bautismal es “obligatoria” primer y
segundo domingo del mes después de Misa. Celebracion de bautismo
cuarto sabado del mes a las 10:00am
Matrimonios: Contacte a un sacerdote seis meses antes del día de la boda para iniciar la preparación pre-matrimonial. Uno de los requisitos es ser miembro registrado de la parroquia y seguir todas las regulaciones de la Arquidiócesis.
Confesiones: Hay confesiones los sábados de 3:45 a 4:45 p.m. Tambien tenemos servicios especiales durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma. Si desea confesarse en otro momento por favor llame a uno de los sacerdotes.
Uncion de los Enfermos: Siempre hay un sacerdote listo a servirle si un enfermo necesita una visita de emergencia. Para comunicarse con él, por favor llame a la parroquia y siga las instrucciones del sistema telefónico. La unción de los enfermos se ofrece a todos los parroquianos que la necesiten. Para mayor información pregunte a uno de los sacerdotes.
Hospitales/Visitas a Enfermos/Anciantos: Diariamente tenemos ministros visitando el hospital de Rockdale . Ministros Eucaristicos llevan a sus casas la comunión a los enfermos. Si tiene un familiar enfermo, llame a la oficina parroquial é infórmenos.
Consejeria: para adultos, adolescents y niños, individual, de parejas y familias, evaluaciones para inmigracion, talleres, clases y grupos de apoyo Maria Olearczyk, M.A. 770-6270010 [email protected]
Bulletin deadline: Items to be published in the Bulletin are due to the Parish Office by noon Monday of the week they are to be published.
Church Administration
770-483-3660 Pastor - Rev. Randall T. Mattox
[email protected] Parochial Vicar – Rev. Salomón Garcia [email protected] Pastoral Associates - Deacons Brian Kilkelly Fred Johns, Stuart Mead, & Fernando Barrueta Director of Music– Andrew Leung [email protected] Parish Office – Barb Roberts [email protected] Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry –Jessica Garcia [email protected] Finance Administrator – Barbara Pepe [email protected] Facility Manager - Kevin Klein [email protected]
Kitchen Director – Iris Grant
Contemporary Band – Chris Smith
Requests/submissions for website or monitors: [email protected]
Faith Formation Office
770-929-1017 Director of Religious Ed. - Linda Koerner [email protected] Youth Minister – Christina Davis [email protected]
Religious Ed Coordinator – Rita Salvador [email protected]
Ministry Heads Altar Servers – Brian Gowasack 770.929.0405 Consolation Ministry-Marcy Borkowski-Glass 404.202.3949 Cursillo/Ultreya – John Kowalczyk 770.483.5310 Disability Ministry - Vacant
Eucharistic Adoration – B.J.Masters 770.861.4454 Greeters – Susan Kowalczyk 770.483.5310 Lectors – Everett Washburn 770.464.4277 Liturgical Commission – Dcn. Fred Johns 404.725.8421 Ministers to the Altar– Lee Depkin 770.922.1298
Ministers to the Homebound– Bill Warner 404.780.3304 Order of St. Luke - Mary-Mead Mead 770.922.6362 Pastoral Council – Vacant Parish Council Catholic Women – Barbara Pepe 770.787.4290 Prayer Chain - Martha Hughey 770.656.5252;
Pro-Life Ministry – Caroline Smith 770.385.3315 - EMBRACE - Dcn Brian Kilkelly 678.525.3452 - Refuge Pregnancy Care - Mary Supple 770.483.5535 - Help & Healing after Abortion - www.healingafterabortion. org RCIA – Anna Milam 770.929.8665 Secular Order of Franciscans—Joel Alessi 770.787.9524 St. Vincent DePaul – Katy Tiller 770.483.6730 Stewardship– Gary Whidby 770.483.1860 Ushers – Charlie Doyle 404.984.1702 Women’s Jail Ministry – Linda Jesky 770.388.0348
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