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He lay helpless and alone on the roadside, half dead from the

robbers’ merciless beating. Two travelers came upon the injured

man, but rather than offer assistance, they simply avoided him.

Finally, a third passerby “was moved with compassion at the sight”

of him (Luke 10:33) and went out of his way to help.

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we can see ourselves in each

person. Like the robbers, we have hurt others. Like the priest and

the Levite, we have failed to show compassion. Like the injured

traveler, we have suffered in body and spirit, feeling rejected and

alone. Yet God never stops offering each of us his mercy, “a

concrete reality with which he reveals his love” (MV 6).

We have been treated with mercy ourselves, and Jesus tells us to “go

and do likewise” (Luke 10:37), giving us the roadmap of the Spiritual

and Corporal Works of Mercy.

Each person “has a place in God’s hear from all eternity” (AL 168).

Within this context, Pope Francis reminds us, “we are called to

protect our humanity, and this means, in the first place, accepting it

and respecting it as it was created” (AL 56).

Like the Good Samaritan, may we always treat each person with

merciful love and respect that affirms the gift of his or her life.

NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission. Excerpts from Misericordiae vultus, © 2015 and Amoris laetitia , ©

2016. Liberia Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

Save the Date! Our annual IHM Picnic will be held on Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.

2855 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329

Through worship, education, and service, we continue the work of Jesus.

phone: 404-636-1418 fax: 404-636-4394

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Emergency No./No. de Emergencia 770-890-5299 IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org Social Media/Red Social

Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org.

Reading 1: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

Reading 2: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

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To submit a prayer request, please email: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org or call the

parish office at 404-636-1418. Para solicitar una oración, por favor llame a la oficina.

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for/oremos por

quienes murieron, especialmente por: Rosalba Lauriano, Audrey Moran, Ninfa Soria

Esquivel, Alfredo Muñoz Duran, Ruth Carroll, Ranferi Garcia, James Bentley, Paul

Glele Kakai, Mary Molina, Derrell Jones, Emma Baker, and William A. Lyons Jr.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for/oremos por quienes están

enfermos, especialmente por: Kim Littrell, Edward Wickson, Daniel Bibb,

Alexander Vallee, Joann Hambalek, Brenda Markham, Bill Ketchum, Mary Hundley,

Francie Mooney, Mary McCreary, Brenda Uhler, and Robert Dohnal.

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Ann Tracy Morgan

Jesus Centallano Cortes

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Rita Briggs †

Missa Pro Populo

Ilda Torcates †

Anjanie Lorick †

Monday 8:30 a.m. Mary Versane Readings of the Day: Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 10:25-37

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Margaret Nicolusi † Readings of the Day: Galatians 1:13-24; Luke 10:38-42

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Paul & Gertrude Graney † Readings of the Day: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14; Luke 11:1-4

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sean Peek

Oscar Flores † Readings of the Day: Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 11:5-13

Friday 8:30 a.m. The Peek Family Readings of the Day: Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Young-Moo Isidol Cho † Readings of the Day: Galatians 3:22-29; Luke 11:27-28

Robert Dohnal

Carlene Bollinger †

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Joan Gulick †

Missa Pro Populo

Carl Fett †

Hermelindo Estebez Torrez †

Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228 Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez mperales@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243 Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton, Ph.D. ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223 Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227 Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222 Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236 Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247 Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz ymunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241 Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226 Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

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September 24 & 25 Offertory: $19,610.00

Electronic Offertory: $13,183.21

Total: $32,793.21

St. Vincent de Paul: $2,899.00

This weekend’s second collection will go

to the IHM Debt Reduction Fund

Next weekend’s collection is our monthly

appeal for the parish St. Vincent de Paul

Society.

Commitment forms were mailed to every registered household; extras are available

in the church narthex and the parish office. Please record your commitments of

Time, Talent and Treasure for the year ahead on that form, and bring it with you to

Mass next Sunday, when we will place them in the offertory along with our regular

offerings for parish support. Thank you for your good stewardship of IHM!

The Archdiocesan Parish Verification

Form describes an “active” Catholic family as: (1) registered in their

parish; (2) participating regularly at Mass on Sundays and Holy

Days; (3) having a parish Time & Talent commitment on file for

the current year and participating in at least one parish ministry;

(3) having a parish Treasure commitment on file for the current

year and contributing on a regular basis; and (4) pledged and

contributing to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for

the current year. Those who do not meet these criteria

are “registered but not active” and are not eligible for

“active Catholic” tuition. Please do the right thing

now so that your pastor is able to check “active”

when your verification form crosses his desk.

You, your family and friends are invited to

join us at the IHM Annual Family

Picnic on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at

the IHM School Backfield.

Festivities will commence at 11:00 a.m.

There will be music, food, and entertain-

ment for kids of all ages. Serving lines

will open at noon, and we will wrap things

up at 3:00 p.m. with Mass at 4:00 p.m. in

the Church.

Please bring a dessert to share, the Parish

will provide everything else. Don’t forget

your chairs, blankets and friends!

See you on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at

11:00 a.m.

MEN’S CLUB MEETING Tuesday, October 4 Due to Bishop Talley’s new appointment to the Diocese of Alexandria, he will

be unable to join us for our Men’s Club Meeting. The meeting has been moved

to Tuesday, October 4. See http://www.meetup.com/IHM-Mens-Club for more

information.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Tuesday, October 11 & Saturday, October 15 A Mandatory Training session will be held for ALL returning and new altar

servers in the church on Tuesday, October 11 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and

on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Attendance is

required for all servers at one of the sessions. Parents need to attend and remain

for the first twenty minutes of each session.

Please contact James Martin at jmartinjd@gmail.com or 678-371-9795 with any

questions.

IHM’ERS LUNCHEON Thursday, October 13 Make a reservation now to attend the Seniors Autumn Luncheon and Program

on Tuesday, October 13, 11:30 a.m. in the Historic Church. We will welcome

speaker Charles Gernazian, a graduate of IHM School, Pius X High School,

UGA, and UGA Law School. He will speak on Contemporary Topics and the

Catholic Church (What the Media Doesn’t Tell You). Reservations may be

made by visiting or calling the Parish Office at 404-636-1418. Bring or mail

your check made out to IHM for $10 to the Parish Office.

26th ANNUAL AIDS WALK Sunday, October 16

Every Life Thriving. Join Monsignor Al and Team IHM for the 26th Annual

AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5 K Run on Sunday, October 16 in Piedmont Park. Team

IHM’s beneficiary organization is the Living Room, whose vision is to

end homelessness for HIV+ in Georgia. IHM AIDS Ministry members will

be available to raise funds on behalf of our clergy and recruit walkers

after every Mass the weekends of October 1 & 2 and 8 & 9. You can also

donate online to Monsignor Al, Fr. Javier, or Deacon Bob by visiting

www.2016aidswalkatlanta.kintera.org/IHM.

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES The IHM Mustard Seed Communities ministry is preparing for trip number 12

to Jamaica! This year’s dates are February 4 – February 10, 2017. Trip number

12 will be to Sophie’s Place in Kingston. This apostolate houses over 20

children with disabilities and participates in a project with Kingston's University

of Technology in which the residents attend daily sessions with occupational

therapists on the University campus.

Today, MSC serves over 500 children, young adults and families who belong to

the most vulnerable groups in Jamaican society. The populations of these homes

include children and young adults with disabilities, children affected by HIV/

AIDS and teen mothers along with their babies. MSC Jamaica also manages a

number of community outreach programs to combat poverty and provide

education to local populations.

To get involved, please contact Joanie Gross at mjkcj144@gmail.com.

BLESSING OF ANIMALS Saturday, October 8

Join Monsignor Al for the Blessing

of Animals, in honor of the Feast of

St. Francis of Assisi, in the lower

parking lot on Saturday, October

8. We will gather at 10:00 a.m.,

with a short ceremony starting at

10:30, followed by socializing and

refreshments. All pets—and their

human friends—are welcome!

GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays, September 7-December 14

GriefShare is a bereavement support group

open to anyone in our community or parish,

sponsored by the Stepping Stones Ministry.

The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45

p.m. This week’s topic: “Journey of Grief.”

Go to http://www.ihmatlanta.org/griefshare

for more information.

ARCHDIOCESAN MASSES Green Mass

Tuesday, October 4 at 12 noon

Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception For all those who volunteer or work in “green

jobs” or environmental sustainability and for

all who love the planet Earth.

Red Mass

Thursday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

For judges, lawyers, law students, and other

legal professionals of all faiths.

White Mass

Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Cathedral of Christ the King

For all physicians and healthcare profession-

als.

Please visit http://www.archatl.com for more

information about these Masses.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Thursday, October 13

Sr. Nancy Murray, O.P. will perform her one

person play on Saint Catherine of Siena.

Please come view this special performance

celebrating 800 years of the Dominican order

and a very special woman. Visit

http://nancymurray.adriandominicans.org for

more information.

Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. 404-636-1418, ext. 223 ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Coordinator Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 otorres@ihmatlanta.org

Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful

discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study

meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Feel free to join the group as your schedule permits.

Please join us on Wednesday nights at 7:15 p.m. in the lower level of the church. Contact Drew Denton in the parish office for more information.

Dates to Remember Eligible students will receive their First Holy

Communion at regular Mass times on the week-

ends of April 29-30 and May 6-7, 2017.As part of

their preparation to receive the Eucharist,

students will make their first confessions at

special penance services on November 7 and

November 14, 6:30 p.m.

Parents of First Communion candidates should

plan to attend an important meeting in the main

church on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. This

includes parents of IHM School students.

Confirmation will be celebrated on May 10, 2017. The first class for Confirmation

preparation is Sunday, October 16, from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to the lead the Liturgy of the Word for Children at 9:00 Mass on Sundays. This program allows young children, ages 4-7, to listen to the scriptures, say the Creed, and offer their prayers in language appropriate to their age level. Please contact Drew Denton in the parish office if you are interested in helping.

There are no Faith Formation sessions on Sunday, October 9, due

to the Columbus Day holiday.

No habra clases de formación el domingo, 9 de octubre.

NO SESSIONS NEXT SUNDAY In observance of Columbus Day, the Life Teen, Edge and

GIFT sessions are canceled on Sunday, October 9th. Classes

will resume on October 16th. Have a wonderful weekend!

LIFE TEEN AND EDGE– PARENTAL NOTICE Online at www.ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry you will find a

“Parental Notice” section where a summary of the Edge

Night and Life Night is provided for parents to read and

further engage the discussion at home each week.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS FOR IHM PARISH PICNIC We are seeking teen volunteers in middle school and high

school to help with the Annual Parish Picnic! Invite your

friends and be part of the fun experience of helping at the

picnic on October 22nd! We need volunteers to help in

different stations including serving food and leading games

for all ages. Please email Kathy Guerrero by October 14th to

sign up.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION In addition to the regular religious education, either through

Catholic school or parish youth ministry, Confirmation

candidates must also plan to attend the following events.

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place on Sunday

evenings, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

October 16 Preparation Session 1

November 6 Preparation Session 2

December 4 Preparation Session 3

January 22 Preparation Session 4

February 26 Preparation Session 5

March 26 Preparation Session 6

April 29-30 Overnight Retreat at Camp Life

Teen Hidden Lake

(Depart IHM at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Return for 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday)

May 7 Confirmation Rehearsal

May 10, 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass

XLT ATLANTA What is XLT? XLT Atlanta is a once a month Tuesday gathering for the

Catholic high school teens! The night is free to attend, but

Chick - Fil -A dinner is sold during the social at 7:00 p.m.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. Every

XLT has powerful and inspiring talks and prayerful

Eucharistic Adoration accompanied by incredible live

music!

The first XLT is coming up on Tuesday, October 4th! To sign up, please go to www.xltatlanta.com and click on the

October 4th Event Picture and SAVE YOUR

SPOT. Transportation is not provided. Teens are to be

dropped off and picked up at All Saints Catholic Church in

Dunwoody, GA (the studio is located in the building to the

right of the church).

URGENT! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are still on a mission on getting more adult volunteers,

18 years and older to come share their talents, energy and

time with our teens! Life Teen and the Edge gather on most

Sundays from 6:15 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. We need you! Please

prayerfully consider becoming a volunteer for our Youth

Ministry. There is more help needed in the Edge group

(middle school) but feel free to contact Kathy Guerrero for

more details.

Niños menores de 7 años, Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser bautizada.

Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el sacerdote.

Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.

Bienvenidos a nuestra comunidad; visítanos en la oficina para llenar la hoja de registro. Es muy importante que estés registrado en la parroquia.

I Lectura: Habacuc 1:2-3; 2:2-4 II Lectura: 2 Timoteo 1:6-8, 13-14 Evangelio: Lucas 17:5-10

24 y 25 de septiembre Ofertorio en misa: $19,610.00 Contribución electronica: $13,183.21 Ofertorio total: $32,793.21

La segunda colecta de este fin de semana irá al Fondo de Reducción de la deuda de

IHM.

Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al San Vincente de Paul.

Todas las Vidas Pueden Prosperar. Acompañemos a Monseñor Al y al grupo de IHM

a la vigésima sexta Caminata Anual y Carrera de 5K contra el SIDA en Piedmont

Park, Atlanta, el domingo, 16 de octubre. El beneficiario de las donaciones recogidas

por IHM será el Living Room, cuya visión es eliminar la falta de viviendas para

aquellos que sufren del VIH-SIDA en Georgia. Los miembros del ministerio del

SIDA de IHM estarán disponibles para recaudar fondos y reclutar a todos los

participantes después de cada Misa durante los fines de semana de octubre 1ero/2do y

8vo/9no. También pueden hacer sus donaciónes en línea con Monseñor Al o con

Deacon Bob visitando la página web: www.2016aidswalkatlanta.kintera.org/IHM.

Este otoñno, del 28 de septiembre a 6 de noviembre, se invita a todos los Cristianos

de nuestra comunidad a tomar parte del esfuerzo provida Nacional más grande en la

historia: 40 DIAS POR LA VIDA. Más de 250 ciudades de EU están participando.

Además de los 40 días de ayuno y oración por el fin del aborto en America, por favor

considera participar en la vigilia de oración afuera de Feminist Womens Health

Center on Cliff Valley Way por una o mas horas durante los 40 días y corre la voz a

otras personas sobre este importante esfuerzo por salvar vidas. Para más información

por favor contacta a Margarita Szechenyi: Atlanta40days@gmail.com. Todos son

bienvenidos!

ya está en marcha!

por la Iglesia está fundada en los principios espiritu-

ales del Antiguo Testamento y las enseñanzas de Jesús. El concepto tradicional del

diezmo es una manera de dar gracias a Dios por todas nuestras

bendiciones por volver a Dios una parte de nuestro Tiempo, Talento

y Tesoro. Corresponsabilidad cambia la vida espiritual de

personas que la practica—y la parroquia en su conjunto.

cuando volveremos con oración

nuestros compromisos de Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro

durante el ofertorio de la misa. ¡Gracias por su buena

corresponsabilidad por nuestra parroquia!