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Dear friends in the Lord,

As I write this on Tuesday, I am attending the Assembly of Bishops

and Priests of the ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta, which includes the states of

Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. These Assemblies have been

going on for more than 30 years, but the dynamics have changed as the Catholic

Church in the South has experienced a dramatic transformation over those

years.

When I was ordained in 1984, I became Atlanta’s 72nd priest. We

were a small presbyterate, but we were by far the largest of the five dioceses in

the three states. These Provincial Assemblies were conceived in those days pri-

marily to offer us continuing professional education; but we valued them even

more for the opportunity to meet one another, pray, dine and laugh together,

and encourage one another in our ministry to a Catholic Church that represented

only about 3% of the population in our states.

By contrast, the four priests ordained for Atlanta this year joined a

presbyterate that now numbers 290; and each of the dioceses in our province

now has its own substantial continuing education program for priests, who serve a

Catholic community that comprises nearly 30% of the population. But these Assem-

blies remain an important opportunity for us to nurture friendships and support one

another in our vocation and ministries.

The lecturer at this year’s Assembly is Father Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., the

CEO of Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media. A media attache for the Synods of

Bishops of 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2015, Father Rosica has worked closely with St.

John Paul II, Benedict XVI and now Francis, and he is able to reflect on their

respective ministries with tremendous insight.

Thank you for your prayers for your bishops and priests, during this year’s

Assembly and always.

Your brother in Christ’s word and work,

The Parish Office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5.

To assist in recovery efforts after domestic disasters, like the flood in Louisiana and wildfires in California, please contact Catholic Charities USA at 1-800-919-9338. For international disasters, like the recent earthquake in Italy, please contact Catholic Relief Services at 1-877-435-7277.

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. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. y 7:00 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.

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Reading 1: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29

Reading 2: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14

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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: Ruth Carroll, Ranferi Garcia, James Bentley,

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

Erick Jesus de los Angeles Galvan, Carole Ann Sexton, and Eugene Joseph Barrelle.

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: Rennie Todd, Roman Mucino, Joanne Neville, Francie

Mooney, Mary McCreary, Ricardo M. Abranjan Sarmiento, Lorenzo Corripio, Gay

Hanlon, Valerie Winevarger, Roy Doppelheuer, Brenda Uhler, and Robert Dohnal.

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Smith Families

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Jim & Barbara Bentley †

Missa Pro Populo

Celia Morales †

Maria Bettmeng †

Luis Mora

Monday 8:30 a.m. Dick Deiters † Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Mark 6:17-29

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Paul & Gertrude Graney † Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16; Luke 4:31-37

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Peek-Roche Family Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Luke 4:38-44

Thursday 8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Noah Rodriguez †

Filadelfa Rumaldo & Altagracia Reyez † Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11

Friday 8:30 a.m. Smith Versane Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 5:33-39

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Brenda Uhler Readings of the Day: 1 Corinthians 4:6b-15; Luke 6:1-5

Norma Schmidt †

Monsignor Frank Giusta †

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Carlene Bollinger †

Dr. Anibal Aclan †

Missa Pro Populo

Harry Gernazian †

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

IHMATLANTA.ORG

Disasters — such as the flooding currently affecting communities in Louisiana and

wildfires in California — can devastate thousands of families and forever change

countless lives.

To assist in recovery efforts after domestic disasters,

please contact Catholic Charities USA at 1-800-919-

9338. Donations can also be made online at http://

www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

For international disasters, like the recent earthquake

in central Italy, please contact Catholic Relief

Services by phone at 1-877-435-7277 or online at

http://www.crs.org.

August 21 Offertory: $15,749.00

Electronic Offertory: $18,378.21

Total: $34,127.21

IHM Debt Reduction Fund: $4,459.00

This weekend’s second collection will go

to our IHM Debt Reduction Fund.

Next weekend, we will be taking up the

National Collection for The Catholic Uni-

versity of America. Your support will

enable Catholic University to expand its

impact in preparing the next generation of

leadership for our Church and nation. We

appreciate your generosity. You can learn

more at: collection.cua.edu.

NEW YOUTH MINISTRY! NEW SUNDAY NIGHT MASS MUSIC!

NEW SPANISH MASS SCHEDULE!

Life Teen (for our high school students) and The EDGE (for our middle school

students) are coming to IHM this fall! This enhancement of our Youth Ministry

programs, the result of Monsignor Al’s consultation with teens, parents, the Parish

Pastoral Council and our catechetical staff, will begin on Sunday, September 11,

when our Faith Formation programs kick off.

Life Teen and The EDGE (together with a session of GIFT classes for elementary age

children) will take place following the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass. A musical team of

adults and teens has been rehearsing since the beginning of this month and will pro-

vide beautiful liturgical music for this Mass in a more contemporary style, beginning

in September.

In order to create space and time for this Youth Ministry enhancement, the Spanish

Mass that has been celebrated Sunday night at 7:00 will move to Saturday evening at

6:00 p.m., beginning on Labor Day weekend, September 3-4.

SING A NEW SONG TO THE LORD! FOR HE HAS DONE WONDERFUL DEEDS!

AN EVENING PRAYER FOR PEACE Monday, August 29

The Archdiocese of Atlanta invites you and our

brothers and sisters of all faiths, to “An Evening

Prayer for Peace” to remember those martyred for

their faith. Please join us on Monday,

August 29, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Marist

School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE,

Atlanta, GA 30319.

Parking is free and there is no cost to attend. Dis-

cussion will focus on how to live our faith in this

world more peacefully and effectively. We will honor those who have given

their lives for their faith. For more information, please visit http://

www.archatl.com.

IHM MEN’S CLUB MEETING Tuesday, September 6 Our next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. Our

speaker that night will be Monsignor Al. We set an attendance record when he

spoke to us in August last year; let's see if we can top that. You can count good

fellowship, good food, and some good faith based discussion with your fellow

Catholic men of the parish. RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/IHM-Mens-Club

or email mensclub@ihmatlanta.org.

GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays, Starting September 7

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., starting on September 7.

For more information about the program, contact Margaretann Harris via email

at griefshare@ihmatlanta.org or by phone 404-483-3559. More information

can also be found at www.ihmatlanta.org/griefshare.

ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION NIGHT Friday, September 16

Attention all altar servers! In appreciation of your service, Monsignor Al and

Father Javier invite you to attend the Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals

game on Friday, September 16. First pitch is at 7:35 p.m. We will ride to and

from Turner Field as a group, departing from IHM. Sign up forms have been

emailed to all altar servers; extras are available in the ministers' room. For more

information, please contact Yolanda Muñoz at ymunoz@ihmatlanta.org or 404-

636-1418, ext. 241.

DIVINE PLAYTIME Now Hiring!

Divine Playtime, IHM's drop-in childcare program, is currently seeking OUT-

STANDING, INSPIRING, and EXPERIENCED caregivers.

WHO WE NEED: Caregivers passionate about the growth and develop-

ment of every child in our care and committed to the program. Part-time, 2-3

days/week (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) with Saturday & Sundayevenings required.

Please contact Natascha Beck, Program Director at

divineplaytime@ihmatlanta.org or call 470-658-5191 for more information.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP RAFFLE TICKET SALE August 27/28 & September 3/4 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home is

celebrating its 76th year in Atlanta! The home

offers hospice care to terminal cancer patients,

free of charge, and regardless of the patient's

religious affiliation. The single largest fund

raiser is the annual raffle ticket sale. On the

weekends of August 27-28 and September 3-

4, volunteers will be selling tickets after all

weekend Masses. Donation is $5.00 for a

book of 6 tickets or $1.00 per ticket. Thank

you for your kind and generous support.

Please contact James Martin at

jmartinjd@gmail.com if you can help sell

tickets after Mass either weekend.

BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, September 14

The Red Cross blood drive will be held on

Wednesday, September 14, 3:00-8:00 p.m., in

the Historic Church. Anyone donating blood

after July 20 is not eligible to give at this time.

The first 60 donors will receive a Chick-fil-A

meal coupon. Signups will take place after all

Masses the first 2 weekends of September.

You can schedule an appointment to donate,

by visiting redcrossblood.org and enter spon-

sor code: ihomc; contacting Nikki VanDer-

Grinten at 770-986-4996; or calling 1-800

RED CROSS.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL HANDYMAN If you need a handyman to help you with vari-

ous small jobs around your house, you could

obtain some help by hiring a Safe

Environment approved volunteer from the St.

Vincent de Paul IHM Conference to help you

with your work.

Simply make a donation to the St. Vincent de

Paul IHM Conference in the amount of $25.00

for every hour the volunteer spends on your

job. This is a win, win, win situation: we help

you, you help the St. Vincent de Paul IHM

Conference, and the St. Vincent de Paul helps

the many people in need. So if you need

some assistance with small jobs around the

house, call 770-986-4996 and ask for Dirk.

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

Dr. Louanne Bachner’s Thursday scripture study will not meet during

the month of August.

The study will resume at its regular times, 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., on

Thursday, September 1.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic, or simply learning more about the Catholic faith? We look

forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and helping you

discern God’s call. Please join us for the first of our summer “inquiry”

sessions on Wednesday, September 7, 7:00-8:00 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 weekends 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 October 3 at 6:30 p.m. This includes parents of IHM School

students. Please submit the sacramental enrollment form (see below) prior to the

meeting.

Students who are eligible to receive the sacraments of Confirmation or First Holy Communion during the 2016-2017 school year may now enroll for sacramental preparation online at http://www.ihmatlanta.org/sacramental-enrollment. Hard copies are also available in the parish office. Enrollment for sacramental prepara-tion will remain open through September. Please note that this is a separate form intended only for sacramental preparation. Families who wish to enroll students in our regular Faith Formation programs (G.I.F.T., The Edge, and Life Teen) should use the Faith Formation enrollment form (http://ihmatlanta.org/faith-formation-enrollment). Students who will be participating in both programs—for instance, 10th-graders who will attend the weekly Life Teen sessions and the special Confirmation prep sessions—should submit both forms.

The Liturgy of the Word for Children offers children, ages 4-7, the opportunity to hear God’s Word in an accessible and engaging format. They listen to the scrip-tures, say the Creed, and offer their prayers in language appropriate to their age level. We offer the Children’s Liturgy at 9:00 Mass throughout the school year. Note: Due to a shortage of volunteer leaders, for the time being we will not be offering the Children’s Liturgy at 11:30 Mass.

Faithful Citizenship A new series of adult programs will begin along with our other faith formation clas-

ses on September 11. We will meet in the IHM School Library at two different times

on Sundays: 10:15-11:15 a.m. or 6:15-7:30 p.m. No registration is necessary. Please

plan to join us at whichever session is most convenient for you.

Our subject for the first few weeks will be Faithful Citizenship. Members of the IHM

Social Justice Committee will help guide us through the recently updated teachings

of the U.S. Catholic Bishops on this timely subject.

LIFE TEEN AND THE EDGE! CALLING ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS! Life Teen and The EDGE will both meet on Sunday

evenings at 6:15p.m., immediately following the 5:00 p.m.

Life Teen Mass. High School teens are encouraged to serve

and attend the 5:00pm Mass. More information online at

www.ihmatlanta.org/lifeteenband. Our youth ministry is

open to 6th-12th graders. All are encouraged and welcome

to attend!

The EDGE is a program designed for 6th-8th graders,

teaching them how to unleash who were they created to be,

in Christ. This group will gather on Sunday evenings from

6:15-7:30p.m. in the IHM School Gym.

Life Teen is a program designed for 9th-12th

graders, whose mission is to lead teenagers and their

families closer to Christ. Life Teen will strengthen our teens'

Catholic identity, while rooting them firmly in Christ and in

His Church. This group will gather on Sunday evenings

from 6:15-7:30p.m. in the IHM School Cafeteria.

SIGN UP TODAY! www.ihmatlanta.org/faith-formation-enrollment

ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are seeking for adults (18 years and older) to join us in

this exciting journey as CORE MEMBERS, learning

practices in youth ministry and leading a small group during

the sessions. You do not need any past experience! Come

share your time and talent with the youth of IHM!

IMPORTANT: All volunteers will need to complete the

Safe Environment “VIRTUS” Training (every 5 years) and

background screened prior to working with the youth. If you

are interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy Guerrero

for more information.

XLT ATLANTA SEASON 5 COMING SOON! What is XLT? XLT Atlanta is a once a month Tuesday gathering for the

Catholic high school teens of the diocese of Atlanta. Chick -

Fil -A dinner is sold during the social at 7p.m. The nights

will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Every XLT has

powerful and inspiring talks and prayerful Eucharistic

Adoration accompanied by incredible live music!

We invite all teens to come join us for a night of Praise and

worship, a talk and Adoration. So often in our lives we feel

that no one else believes and that we are all alone in a world

that is constantly attacking our faith. This is a night to rise

up with hundreds of teens from all over your area and show

the world that we still believe!

These events are held at and brought to you by All Saints

Catholic Church (2443 Mt. Vernon Rd. Dunwoody,

Georgia) in collaboration with Life Teen, Inc. Sponsored by

the Atlanta Vocations office.

SAVE THE DATES!

2016 2017

October 4 January 10

November 8 February 4

November 11 March 7

May 6

May 20

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: Sirácides 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 II Lectura: Hebreos 12:18-19, 22-24a Evangelio: Lucas 14:1, 7-14

20 y 21 de agosto Ofertorio en misa: $15,749.00 Contribución electronica: $18,378.21 Ofertorio total: $34,127.19

¡NUEVO MINISTERIO JUVENIL! ¡NUEVA MISA CON MÚSICA LOS DOMINGOS EN LA NOCHE!

¡NUEVO HORARIO DE LA MISA EN ESPAÑOL!

El programa LIFE TEEN (para los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria superior) y el

programa EDGE, (para estudiantes de la escuela secundaria mediana) se inauguran

este otoño en IHM. Las consultas que ha llevado a cabo Monseñor Al con

adolescentes, padres, el Consejo Pastoral de la Parroquia y nuestro personal de

catequesis han dato por resultado este aumento de programas. Dichos programas

comenzarán el domingo 11 de septiembre, al igual que el programa Formación en la

Fe.

LIFE TEEN y EDGE (junto con una sesión de clases de GIFT para niños de la

primaria) se llevarán a cabo el domingo, despues de la Misa de las 5:00 pm. Un

equipo musical de adultos y adolescentes que han estado ensayando desde el

comienzo de este mes, proporcionarán música litúrgica en un estilo más

contemporáneo a partir del mes de septiembre.

Con el fin de acomodar todos estos programas, la misa en español que se ha estado

celebrando los domingos a las 7:00 pm, se celebrará a partir del fin de semana de

Labor Day (septiembre 3 y 4), todos los sábados a las 6:00 p.m.

¡CANTADLE, CANTADLE SALMOS: HABLAD DE TODAS SUS MARAVILLAS!

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

IHM.

Próximo fin de semana que va a tomar la Colección Nacional de La Universidad

Católica de America. Su apoyo permitirá a la Universidad Católica de ampliar su

impacto en la preparación de la próxima generación de líderes para nuestra Iglesia y

de la nación. Apreciamos su generosidad. Se puede obtener más información en:

collection.cua.edu.

El Ministerio de Parejas de I.H.M. invita a todas las parejas, casadas o solteras, a

participar en el programa de formación 2016-2017 que da inicio el domingo 11 de

septiembre. Si su relación de pareja o familiar están en crisis, o si desean aprender a

superar los conflictos y a cómo vivir su relación de pareja y familiar a plenitud, los

animamos para que asistan a este programa. Además de temas de parejas, paternidad

activa y vida familiar, ofrecemos temas de formación cristiana. Asistan y descubran

el regalo maravilloso que Dios tiene para sus vidas. Para más información, llamar

a Margarita y Jose Luis García al 404-556-0493 o 678-577-1953 o email:

Awwjoeluis@gmail.com.