April 22, 2018 Pastor - Rev. Darragh Griffith Deacon - Rev. Mr. Bill Boyd dgriffith@maryourqueen.com bboyd@maryourqueen.com 770-293-8320 (ofc) Sacramental Emergency Call 770-578-4189 SVDP Hotline 678-892-6163 Confessions Saturday before the 5:00pm Mass 4:00pm to 4:30pm Following Weekday mass upon request Call for an appointment Friday 9 am to Saturday at 9 am Stewardship Prayers of the Faithful for the month of April For the church, that it may carry out God s work as true shepherds We pray to the Lord. Sunday Mass Schedule 5:00 pm 8:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm Weekday Mass Schedule Monday Tuesday No Mass Wednesday 12:00 pm Thursday Friday Saturday 5 :00 pm Saturday Sunday Gluten free communion hosts are available: Stop by the sacristy before Mass and let the Priest, MC or Usher know. Parish Staff Administrative assistant Carolyn bell office@maryourqueen.com Bookkeeper Christina anderson canderson@maryourqueen.com Parish Administrator Jeanne Bell jsbell@maryourqueen.com Music Dan Marcacci dmaracacci@maryourqueen.com Director of Child Faith Formation Elizabeth Piper epiper@maryourqueen.com Office Hours - M. - F. 9 am - 3 pm 6260 The Corners Parkway Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Office: 770.416.0002 Fax: 770.416.1846 www.maryourqueen.com
FAITH WORSHIP WITNESS www.maryourqueen.com This Week At A Glance April 22, 2018 Choir Prep Rehearsal 8:00am RCIA 9:15am Cub Scouts 2:00pm Parish Mission Concert 6:30pm April 23 CGS 3yr-2nd grade 4:30pm April 24 Family Rosary 6:4 April 25 Conquest Boys Club 6:30pm Adult Choir Practice 7:30pm April 26 Home School Catechesis 1:00pm Women s Bible Study 2:00pm Confirmation Parent Mtg 7:00pm Fr. Griffith Prayer 7:00pm Stained Glass Windows There are stained glass windows still available for purchase. We had a total of 41 windows and have only few left. If you are interested please see the binders in the narthex and complete the form inside, discuss with Fr. Darragh or come by the office and see Jeanne. Teresa of Avila Carmelite nun and mystic. Spiritual late bloomer who became a doctor of the church. Building Our Future Sat. April 21 Mass Intentions Tom Kolb Sun. April 22 8:30am People of the Parish 11am Ogbonnia s Family Elaine Lim Mon. April 23 Elaine Lim Wed. April 25 12pm Thur. April 26 Fri. April 27 Sat. April 28 Alexander Costas Joann Worrall Leonarda Chua Joseph Tong Congratulations!! April 27 Men s Ministry 8:00am First Communion Candidates RCIA Candidates 9:30am April 28 Reconciliation 9:30am 4:00pm Lucy Brame Luis Donahue Emma Duffy Briana Cruz Elizabeth Doty Mia Garcia Diane Coffey Humberto (Henry) Diaz Randy Lai David George Gavin Lammers Alexis Lopez Emma Hancharik Sahara Londono Elizabeth Parker Monica McKenzie Eluemunor Ochonogor Rebecca Sullivan Arely Diaz Torres Grace Polzin Maya Rondez Giovanni Ruiz
FAITH WORSHIP WITNESS Meet your fellow parishioners at the Welcome Coffee Sunday at 9:30 am in Kiernan Hall Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Right now, over 40 % of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to find the essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support of this appeal helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions. www.maryourqueen.com STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Weekly Budget..$14,395 Offertory Collection....$12,090.74 E-Offertory Collection $1,847.00 Total...$13,937.74 Bridging The Gap $14,395.76 Upcoming Second Collection April 22nd Parish Mission April 29th Catholic Home Missions/Mother s Day *For your convenience, electronic giving is available at www.maryourqueen.com SVDP Food Drive (April 28th & 29th) 2018 Mass Intentions Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will accept donations of non-perishable food at all Masses this weekend. They will take the food to a Cooperative Ministry to share with local families. Please bring your We have many Mass openings, for you to schedule a Mass in honor or in memory of your loved ones. Don t delay give the gift of a Mass being celebrated to your loved ones today. Masses may be scheduled at the Parish Office, during office hours, Monday Friday to 3pm. donations to church next weekend or leave it in the stairwell bin anytime this week. Grocery gift cards or checks are always appreciated. They will be shared with families in our own commu- nity. THIS PARISH NEEDS YOUR HELP Want to experience more joy and fulfillment in 2018? Then give more of yourself! Put your God-given talents and gifts to the service of His Church. Baptism Class If you are a registered parishioner for at least 3 months and would like your child baptized, all you need to do is call the office at 770-416-0002. The ministries of Mary Our Queen depend on the support of each member with Time, Talent, and Treasure. Please make a commitment to ensure our parish meets all of the responsibilities and challenges put before us. We need your support and you need the opportunity to give. Ushers are Needed
FAITH WORSHIP WITNESS www.maryourqueen.com INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS Universal: That people may learn to respect creation and care for it as a gift of God. Evangelization: That persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church. Easter Season Concert & Reflection National Catholic recording artist Paul Koleske will present a concert comprised of his contemporary Christian music and will speak on Igniting the Light of Christ Within You on April 22, 2018 at 6:30pm at Mary Our Queen. His 3 CDs will be for sale after each Mass and at the Concert. For additional information go to www.paulkoleske.com. Good Shepherd Services in Chamblee (VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED) As Catholics we are especially called to reach out to our family in the refugee and immigrant community and this summer there is a wonderful opportunity to do so in a very meaningful way. Good Shepherd Services in Chamblee has been led by Sister Christine Truong for many years and offers a Summer Program for children each year. The program this year will be held June 11 through July 5, Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 AM 1:30 PM. Good Shepherd Services is located at 2426 Shallowford Terrace, Chamblee. There is an urgent need for volunteers every day, several days or whatever amount of days you are available to assist the children with learning and activities. Please contact Xuan Nguyen or Allison Nguyen for more information or to sign up to volunteer: 770-455-9379 or 770-986-8279. Mary Our Queen Counseling Center Mary our Queen has two therapists to serve individuals, couples and families at the parish. Jane Dausner, MS, LCSW can be contacted at 770.713.5156. Patti Di Rito, MA, LPC, CTNC is a therapist from Holy Family Counseling Center who provides therapy from a Catholic perspective and can be reached at 770.845.1646 or holyfamilycounselingcenter.com Married Couples: There are 50 days to the Easter season, and we are smack-dab in the middle. Have you been able to do anything to give your marriage new life? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, romance, passion and new beginnings. All married couples deserve a richer, fuller life together. The next WWME Weekends are scheduled for June 15-17 and August 10-12. You can get more information or apply online at GATN-wwme.org or by calling 678-242-WWME. For information on Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial see enriquecetumatrimonio.org
FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN AND YOUTH For more information: Mary Our Queen INVITES all rising 9th graders and High School teens to join us July 6 thru 8 at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. April 29th is the last day to register. Bring your permission slip and check to youth group on Sunday Contact Elizabeth Piper at epiper@maryourqueen.com for details. Save the Date: August 18 Where: Waverly Convention Center http://atlcatechistconference.com Important Dates for Youth and Children April 19 April 22 No Faith Formation for parish mission April 29 Permission slip due for Steubenville May 6 No Faith Formation for Parish Picnic May 13 Last Day of Faith Formation Important Dates for 2018-2019 Confirmation Parent and Youth Meeting for Rising 10th Grade Students April 26: Parent and Youth Meeting for Confirmation 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the upper rooms of the Sanctuary building Thank you to all the people that helped with the First Eucharist service and the preparation of the children. Especially the 1st grade parents who provided the reception for the first Eucharist children and their families. Special thanks to the Catechists for all their work with the children each week though out the school year. April 26 Confirmation Parent Meeting Class Dates June 11& 13 July 23 & 25 August 27 & 29 August 25-26 Retreat October 14 at the 11:00 Mass. Confirmation This summer we have some fun activities for your children and youth. Please contact Elizabeth Piper if you are available to help. This will provide service hours for teens. Paint figures for Atrium Movie Night on the Lawn Parent Date Night Game Night Look for more events for the Youth and children coming soon. Parent Date Night Movies on the Lawn Game Night