St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church

St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church Magnificat Prayer Breakfast All women are invited to the MAGNIFI- CAT PRAYER BREAKFAST on Saturday, November 5, 2016, from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. The guest speaker will be Father Augustine Tran. Breakfast reservations are $15 and must be made in advance. Please mail check, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, by October 29th to Dianne Aube, 317 Shire Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Check-in is at the door for those with reservations only. For more information, please call Dianne Aube at 770-375-8817. Prayer Vigil on the Evening of Execution for Gregory P. Lawler The Georgia Department of Corrections set the execution for Gregory P. Lawler for Friday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. In order to increase Catholic presence at the prayer vigil on the night of the execution, a bus will be departing from the Chancery at 4:30 p.m. to the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson. The return trip will leave Jackson at 8:30 p.m. and arrive at the Chancery around 9:30 p.m. We are currently working on an additional stop in Hapeville. The prayer vigil is held on the grounds outside the prison. Please check the weather reports for that day and dress appropriately. For additional information or to register for the bus, please contact Deacon Tolcher (rtolcher@archatl.com, 404-920-7357) or Lunch & Learn for Archives Month In celebration of October as Archives Month, the Office of Archives and Records would like to invite all employees to join them for a Lunch and Learn Program on Friday, October 21st from 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. in Grand Hall C. We will be teaching some best practices for managing personal records, both digital and paper. Also, we ll provide guidance on how to preserve your family archives and how to research your genealogy. If you have any questions, please contact Angelique Richardson, Archivist, atarichardson@archatl.com or 404-920- 7694. Also, if you haven t already, please like us on Facebook! We share photos, articles, and historical facts about the archdiocese and Catholic related archives.https:// www.facebook.com/archatlarchives

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016 St Vincent De Paul First Meeting! On Thursday October 20, 2016 at 6:00pm, the first meeting of the St. Mary Mother of God Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will take place! This meeting will be an informational meeting about the structure of the Conference, leadership roles and support provided by the Conference Support Center staff. 10/14 Chrystal Murray 10/16 Mary Strickland 10/18 Janice Lueken 10/18 Christopher Turner 10/19 Gary Hilton 10/20 Thomas Glidewell 10/20 Amy Helderman 10/20 Vera Pesce 10/20 Dennis Vargo 10/21 Robby Brandt 10/21 Andrew Torres Please join us here at St. Mary Mother of God, and if you have any friends that you feel may be interested, please bring them along. If you have any questions please contact Louise Coniglio at: 678-892-6166 or lconiglio@svdpgeorgia.org It s amazing how a little gratitude can change your outlook! Here are a few things our parishioners are thankful for: Fresh Paint Fellowship Kindness of Strangers SOCKS Singing Family safe from the Hurricane You are Invited to celebrate with our Confirmandi the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sunday, November 6 th, 2016 9:00 am Archbishop Gregory will officiate this. Everyone is invited for brunch immediately following the. I command you: be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church Prayer Support Please Pray for the healing of: Bob Abood, Kathy Dahlin, Debbie Dahlin. Gini Egan, Scott Thomas, Priya Johnson, Joseph Fernandez, Jan Jost, Serena Metzler, Ann Gasses, Tom O Bryon, Amy Furbee, Josh Furbee, Ron Harrison, Karen Chappell, Christine Sicina, and Bob Dubach. Please also pray for Sr Airman Thomas Xanders, deployed to Afghanistan; and Lieutenant Colonel Mike Zopfi, deployed to Kuwait. Please email szieg@stmaryjackson.org) or drop a note in the red folder on the office door with current prayer requests. The names will be mentioned and prayed for during the weekend es. Names will be removed after three months, or when the office is notified. Membership and Registration Welcome to St. Mary, Mother of God, Church! We would be delighted to have you join our Parish Family. Please complete a registration form available in the Parish Hall in the Armoire, or on the clipboard by the door. Please do not assume that you are registered in the parish because you attend here, or because you were registered as a child with your parents. When you become an adult, you should register under your own name. If someone wants to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, we must have a record of your membership and attendance. Please take a moment to register. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Thank you. SACRAMENTAL GUIDELINES The following parishes provide the Catholic chaplains for these hospitals: Sylvan Grove Hospital - St. Mary, Mother of God, Jackson 770-775-4162 Spalding Regional Hospital - Sacred Heart, Griffin 770-227-2378 Henry Medical Center - St. James, the Apostle, McDonough 770-957-5441 Southern Regional Hospital - St. Philip Benizi, Jonesboro 770-478-0178 Piedmont Hospital - Christ the King Cathedral, Atlanta 404-233-2145 Crawford Long Hospital - Sacred Heart, Atlanta 404-522-6800 Emory Hospital - St. Thomas More, Decatur 404-378-4588 Piedmont Newton Hospital - St. Augustine s, Covington 770-787-1064 If someone in your family is admitted to one of these hospitals, the parish responsible for that hospital should be notified as well as notifying St. Mary, Mother of God, Church. They will have people serving that hospital on a regular basis and are closest in an emergency situation. Baptism- In order to have a child baptized in this parish: (a) at least one parent must be a practicing Catholic and a registered member of this parish for at least 3 months, and (b) the parents must take the Baptism Class unless they have taken the class within the last 3 years. First Holy Communion In order to receive First Holy Communion, a child must: (a) be at least 7 years old and a registered member of this parish, (b) be able to demonstrate sufficient understanding of the sacrament, and (c) have been in the Faith Formation program for at least one year prior to the taking the First Holy Communion program. Confirmation-- In order to be Confirmed, a youth must (a) be a baptized and practicing Catholic, (b) a registered member of this parish, (c) at least 15 years old or a sophomore in high school, and (d) have been in the Faith Formation program for at least 2 years immediately prior to the Confirmation program. ( Adults and those in OCIA follow different guidelines.) Marriage A couple wishing to be married at St. Mary, Mother of God must fulfill these requirements: (a) at least one of them must be a practicing Catholic and registered in this parish ( a former member of the parish or others must have a letter of permission from their current pastor authorizing them to marry outside of that parish); (b) they must have indicated to the priest or deacon of this parish their desire to be married here at least 6 months prior to the projected date of their marriage; and (c) have completed the required Marriage Preparation program. No arrangements for a reception should be made until the date for the projected marriage has been confirmed by the Parish Office.

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016 out: Come hither, brother wolf; I command thee, in the name of Christ, neither to harm me nor anybody else. Marvellous to tell, no sooner had the saint made the sign of the cross, than the terrible wolf, closing his jaws, stopped running, and coming up to Saint Francis, lay down at his feet as meekly as a lamb. And the saint thus addressed him: Brother wolf, thou hast done much evil in this land, destroying and killing the creatures of God without his permission; yea, not animals only hast thou destroyed, but thou hast even dared to devour men, made after the image of God; for which thing thou art worthy of being hanged like a robber and a murderer. All men cry out against thee, the dogs pursue thee, and all the inhabitants of this city are thy enemies; but I will make peace between them and thee, O brother wolf, if so be thou no more offend them, and they shall forgive thee all thy past offences, and neither men nor dogs shall pursue thee any more. Having listened to these words, the wolf bowed his head, and, by the movements of his body, his tail, and his eyes, made signs that he agreed to what Saint Francis said. What saint is this? Drop your name and the saint s name into the red folder on the office door for a prize! L ong ago, in the city of Gubbio, this saint took pity on the villagers, who were terrified of a ferocious, wolf that devoured both man and beast in its path. Villagers feared to leave their houses, locking their doors when the beast was sighted. The saint walked alone toward the fearsome creature, which bared its teeth, and ran toward him in triumph for the kill. As he approached, the saint, making the sign of the cross, cried Honor Someone You Love with Flowers Buying flowers for the altar is a wonderful way to remember those who hold a special place in our hearts. The bouquets now contain roses. You may suggest colors for the arrangement when you request them. The cost of flowers is now $53.50. Call the church office at 770-775-4162 with questions or to order. On this Saint Francis added: As thou art willing to make this peace, I promise thee that thou shalt be fed every day by the inhabitants of this land so long as thou shalt live among them; thou shalt no longer suffer hunger, as it is hunger which has made thee do so much evil; but if I obtain all this for thee, thou must promise, on thy side, never again to attack any animal or any human being; dost thou make this promise? Then the wolf, bowing his head, made a sign that he consented. Said Saint Francis again: Brother wolf, wilt thou pledge thy faith that I may trust to this thy promise? and putting out his hand he received the pledge of the wolf; for the latter lifted up his paw and placed it familiarly in the hand of Saint Francis, giving him thereby the only pledge which was in his power. The wolf never harmed anyone again. Walking tamely though the town by the side of the saint, he met the villagers. Convinced that the wolf was now safe, they were happy to befriend the wolf, and fed him well for the rest of his life, whenever he visited their houses. Quoted portions excerpted from : The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapter XXI: THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR were generously donated in Memory of Harry Zimmerman By Tom O Bryon

St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church Universal: Journalists That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics. Evangelization: World Mission Day That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it. Intentions: Requested for: Requested By 10/22 Saturday Henry Schubnell Burkhardt and Meyer Families 10/23 Sunday Our Parishioners Liturgical Schedule Saturday, October 22, 5:00 PM Sunday, October 23, 9:00 AM Offertory $5,200.00 Online Offertory $ 265.00 Total $5,465.00 Lectors: Tom O Bryon Extraordinary Ministers: LaDonna O Bryon, Teresa Miller Ushers: Tom Matelski, Ron Sicina Lector: Shannon Zieg Extraordinary Ministers: Bill Hunter, JoAnn Butler, Bob Lipscomb, Rita Zinner, **Mike Palka Altar Servers: Kaylee Pappa, Mark Myles Crucifer: Riley Reed Gift Bearers: Choose a Family Ushers: Tim Chapko, Jerry Holland Greeters: Paul and Judy Mollus MONDAY EPH 2:1-10 PS 100:1B-2, 3, 4AB, 4C-5 LK 12:13-21 TUESDAY 2 TM 4:10-17B PS 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 LK 10:1-9 WEDNESDAY EPH 3:2-12 IS 12:2-3, 4BCD, 5-6 LK 12:39-48 THURSDAY EPH 3:14-21 PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 LK 12:49-53 FRIDAY EPH 4:1-6 PS 24:1-2, 3-4AB, 5-6 LK 12:54-59 SATURDAY EPH 4:7-16 PS 122:1-2, 3-4AB, 4CD-5 LK 13:1-9 SUNDAY SIR 35:12-14, 16-18 PS 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 2 TM 4:6-8, 16-18 LK 18:9-14

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 16, 2016 Upcoming Demos and Webinars from Our Sunday Visitor This month, Our Sunday Visitor is offering webinars and demos for pastors, deacons, parish leaders and staff, and your church community. Most are free of charge. The webinars and demos are on a variety of topics, such as church management, online giving, communication displays, and Catholic parish apps. There is also a Catholic leaders webinar series. For more information, please check out their newsletter or contact Tracy Stewart at tstewart@osv.com. Celebrate with our Confirmandi! On Sunday, November 6th, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Mary's. Archbishop Gregory will be officiating this 9am. We are having a reception brunch immediately following the. We would like for it to be a pot luck brunch. We are asking that the members of the parish bring in brunch type food such as breakfast cassroles, fruit, bagels, cream cheese, muffins, biscuits, sausage, egg dishes, etc...( These are just some ideas.) We will supply ham, drinks and a cake for everyone. We are so Blessed to have this event at our church. I know that we can make it a beautiful event that these families will remember forever. Upcoming events at St. Mary, Mother of God Monday, October 17 Rosary (20 Decades) 12:00 noon 4th Degree KoC Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday, October 18 Rosary (20 Decades) 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 19 Rosary 6:00pm Novena 6:15pm 6:30pm Choir Practice 7:00pm Thursday, October 20 Rosary 11:30am Communion Service 12:00pm Prayer Group 1:15pm Friday, October 21 Adoration 11:00am Reconciliation 11:00am Rosary 11:30am 12:00 noon Saturday, October 22 Reconciliation 4:00-4:45pm Rosary 4:30pm Anointing of the Sick 5:00pm after Sunday, October 23 Choir 8:20-8:50am Rosary 8:30-8:45am Anointing of the Sick 9:00am After Women s Guild Meeting After Faith Formation K-8 After HS 5:30-7:30pm Rosary to be held daily during the month of October!