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Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday: 8:30 am Tuesday: 8:30 am | 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am Thursday: 8:30 am | 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am | 12noon

Sunday Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm Vigil Masses

Sunday 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 10:45 am

12:15 pm | 5:00 pm

Our Clergy

Pastor: Reverend Monsignor Peter J. Rau

678-832-1223 prau@stpeterchanel.org Parochial Vicar:

Reverend Paul Porter 678-832-1225 pporter@stpeterchanel.org Reverend Bob Frederick (In-Residence)

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Mike Bickerstaff

678-832-1228 Rev. Mr. Joe Crowley

Rev. Mr. Bill Keen Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej

Rev. Mr. Dave Thomasberger Rev. Mr. John Wojcik

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 — 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00—10:00 am

11330 Woodstock Road Roswell, Georgia 30075

Parish Office: 678-277-9424 | Fax: 678-277-9423

Guest WiFi: SPC Password: faithfamilywork

From the Pastor: At a Glance

FLOWER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The altar flowers are donated by Magno and Nicole Haigwood in honor of their Matrimony celebrated this weekend. The Our Lady of Grace side chapel flowers were donated by John and Sue Kranyecz in loving memory and in thanksgiving of Mary Lou Bickes and Lucy Kranyecz for their constant support and never-ending love.

Happy Mother’s Day! This past year we have seen so many people who are essential workers raising the bar of professionalism along with true demonstrations of loving others. Included in this group are the Moms of our community. We all know that Moms have a huge responsibility at home caring for their family. For many, they do this while also working outside the home in a variety of capacities. This year also brought the challenge of acting as teacher. With all this in mind, I suggest that no matter how your family celebrates Mother’s Day, be sure that this special person hears how much she is appreciated and loved. For those of us whose Mother is no longer with us, say a prayer of gratitude to God for your Mom.

May blessings follow you through live

Wherever Christ may lead you.

May love be right beside you and

Peace and joy precede you.

May God’s word light your path each day

While grace and patience guide your way.

Amen.

You can still give your Mom the gift of prayer with our Novena of Masses. Just visit the parish website to add the names of the special women in your life.

The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will expire with the Vigil of Pentecost on Saturday, May 22nd. Please be

sure to read my email from May 4th or visit the parish website to read Archbishop Hartmayer’s letter and to see the details on how we will increase capacity at Mass and welcome everyone back. Please note,

that the Archbishop recognizes several special circumstances, that are listed on the website, that allows the dispensation to still be in effect for some.

See you at Mass,

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Save the date for the annual St. Peter Chanel Golf Tournament sponsored by the parish Men's Group and Knights of Columbus. You need not be a member of the parish to play. This event is open to all guests, men and women. Breakfast biscuits and other assortments before our start and a full meal will be served at the end of play. Awarding of prizes will take place during lunch, for longest drive, closest to the hole (back and front nine), low gross team score and low net team score. There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities available as indicated. WHERE: Brookfield Country Club, Roswell, GA

WHEN: Monday, May 24th, 2021 TIME: Registration—9:30 am with coffee/Chick-fil-a; Shotgun Start - 11:00 am COST: $150 per golfer (includes the highly sought after “mulligan” package of 3 shots, 2 tosses and a partridge in a pear tree)

SPC Golf Tournament

Sponsorship opportunities available:

Hole Sponsor - $200: Signage on one of the 18 tee boxes.

Brunch & Lunch Sponsors - $250: Sponsor of the Breakfast or Lunch portion of the event.

Foursome Sponsor - $600: Hole Signage plus 4 playing spots.

Platinum Sponsor- $1,000: Premium Signage, constant mention and thanks and blessings (from God), 4 playing spots.

Thank you to our 2020 Platinum Sponsors:

Carpet Depot - Matt Thomas

Lincoln Capital - Blake Turner

Odyssey Financial - Robert Fezza

PWC - John Nee

Monsignor Peter

Rick Stetzer

ST. PETER CHANEL GOLF TOURNAMENT See the website to register. Click on the Banner Ad

Welcome to the following parishioners who have chosen

St. Peter Chanel as their Parish Family:

Candace and Travis Cashbaugh & Family Natalie and Chad Flolo & Family

Jessica and Matthew Frate Michelle and Joseph Leggett Hernandez & Family

Julie and John Manfredi Sherry Quarello and Mark Richards

Angela and Gabriel Rueda Maria Sostak

Ashley and Jacob Welte

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Adult Education

Sign up for the next MEN’S CRHP WEEKEND

August 21 & 22, 2021 Take a short break from the routine and be renewed!

“I am writing this because I want to remind you of the great future God has for you. I know this because He said so. He says you have not seen, nor heard, nor even imagined anything as great as what He has prepared for you. And, for me, it all started with Christ Renews His Parish. It was a life-changing experience. The way I feel and think about myself and others now is 1000 times better. I’m a radically different person because I met Jesus one weekend through faith-filled men. I am grateful beyond words for that experience. Consider joining us for a weekend that hopefully will affect your life as positively as it has mine.”

— Bill Johnston

Visit stpeterchanel.org/crhp to register or contact Deacon Mike at (678) 832-1228.

Pope Francis Prayer Intention

Come Further Up, Further In! A series by Deacon Mike Bickerstaff

Jesus tells his apostles in John 15:12, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Jesus is preparing His Apostles for His departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. These are among His final words of instruction. These words must be important. Do we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and do we love one another as Jesus loves us (see Luke 10:27)? If we say that we love Jesus, we must take seriously these words of His. We must be people of love. Jesus deems it essential that His Apostles get this right… and so must we, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you… love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:9,12). If we are going to be His disciples… if we are going to say that we love Jesus, He tells us that we must be people of love! And more because love manifests through and guides our lives and actions! Did you pray yesterday? If not, why not? Does it seem like you just don’t ever have time to pray? Did you spend more time watching television than praying? Spend time with Jesus – the one you love! We must be people of prayer! We either attract people to Christ or drive them away by the examples of our lives. In the ordinary happenings of daily life... how do we treat others? How do we behave? We must be people of testimony and service, giving tangible witness to the love of Christ in the world. Who do people see when they see you? Do they see the Lord? Who do people see when they look at you? Who do you see when you look at me? God knows that all too often, when people look at me, they do not see Him. So, to those who see me and not the Lord when they look at me, I ask you to forgive me… and to pray for me… for those times that I failed to be Jesus for you. Can we all do that for one another? We must be people who reveal Christ! All this is possible by grace, through faith. Pray the Holy Spirit to come upon you and empower you to live each day in love so that when people look at you, they see Jesus.

The World of Finance. Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens from its dangers.

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Prayer List Please pray for our loved ones; may they feel the healing touch of the Lord. We pray for all those men and women serving in the military. Please email your request to bulletin@stpeterchanel.org. We ask that you pause a moment to offer a prayer for the sick of our community:

Alex Pumphrey - Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate

Conception.

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONER IN RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Baptism Class We look forward to welcoming your child into

our family at St. Peter Chanel.

For information regarding the Sacrament of Baptism for Children,

please contact Cindy Czajkoski at 678-832-1230.

The next virtual classes are as follows: May 16, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12.

Additional information may be found at: stpeterchanel.org/sacraments/baptism.

Falyn Abernathy Jeanne Abernethy Robert Abernethy John Adam Andrea Akers Patricia Aleman Ellen Anastasio Diette Baudoin Fred Bertner Maureen Blume Kevin Bonko Kori Boudreaux Hugh Caffrey Lillian Callahan Roberto Chavez Denny Calhoun Bill Chunco Marion Chunco Donna Crowley Elaine Curtin Ken Cyr Peggy Cyr Ed Czarnecki Joe D’Ettore

Joseph Dellorco William Dellorco Mandy Densmore Mike Doll Laurie Donnelly Veronica Dougherty Bob Dowd Cody Dufrene Joel Edwards Chandler Egan Rollie Emerson John Essman Jean Floccari Isabelle Fontane Richard Foran Sonia Foster Margaret Gavin Geralda Gebhardt Florence Gionfriddo Joseph Gionfriddo Audrey Gohr Mario Gomes Jeremy Gooding

Rosalie Gransden Patti Greig Jaimie Grogan Joe Grogan Russ Hayes Renee Haynes Lucien Holmes Jonni Hultin Kathy Johnson Shelton C. Johnson Sr Louis J. Joseph Joseph Judge Janet Kayzer Babs Keen Kimberly Knight Greg Knudsen Suzanne Konietzko Jeff Le Sieur Kerry Lewis Randy Lewis Debbie Lindström Denise Loesel Ed Lovett Cindi Maguire Sal Manto Bunn Martin Mary Martin Grace McCormick Rory McGrath John McHugh Ellen Messina Sloane Mintz Madeleine Mirando Heather Morgan Jeff Nelson Tom Ness John Nystrom Webby Oglesby Trish Oudkirk Theresa Pardee Stephanie Pericles Lynda Parrott Karen Perry Eric Peterson Judie Petit Esther Ann Petix Irene Pizzo Samuel Prothero

Carmela Regan Patti Reid Marcela Roa Myra Logan Robinson Becky Rogers Hanah Rose June Ross Katie St. Clair Kathryn Salos Eve Schultz Marie Serrano Rae Ann Shepard Bill Shields Steve Skelton Gerhig Skole Xavier Slonkosky Barry Spaeth Jan Spaeth Michael Spaeth Tim Spaeth Kelvin Spandau Catherine Sperando Elaine Steiner Kathleen Stevens Vickie Stockmal Allyson Stone Beau Stubbs Kathy Stubee Paul Sykes Elizabeth Taylor Heidi Tazza Norman Thibbadeaux Rich Thomas Joe Toth Kristen Toth Ryan Vaughan Jack Wakefield Peggy Wakefield Mary Beth Wagner Esther Wardlow Bobbie Warren Christian Watson Leo Weisbecker George Wilson Linda Wojcik Tom Woltering Sid Woods

The prayer list is cleared at the end of each month. If prayers are still needed for you or your family member, please contact the bulletin editor at

678-832-1262 or bulletin@stpeterchanel.org to add to next month's list.

We also pray for all those who are medically fragile or at higher risk of serious complications of disease.

Sympathy

Msgr. Peter and the community of St. Peter Chanel wish to extend their deepest

sympathy to:

Sheila Coyle and family on the death of her mother, Kathleen Rhoads

Walt Griffin and Sara Griffin on the death of his wife and her mother, Gloria Griffin

May they now share in Eternal Glory

and their loved ones receive God’s consolation and peace.

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RCIA

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

As we pray and support one another in these difficult times,

thank you for remembering our friends in need. As you can see by the list below, we need to re-stock the pantry! We are so grateful for your support. Financial donations to St. Vincent de Paul may be made through E-giving on the parish website.

Food, hygiene products, paper goods and cleaning product donations may be left in the SVdP food bin temporarily located at the Parish front entrance, just inside the first set of glass doors.

spaghetti grits oatmeal olive oil corn bread mix canned tuna canned chicken canned vegetables coffee - instant, K-cups

hamburger helper pasta and rice side dishes cleaning sprays dish soap hand soap & body wash shampoo and conditioner toothbrushes deodorant shaving cream

Thank you to all who give so generously!!! It is through your donations that we are able to keep the Food Pantry open. Blessings.

Adult Sacraments?

“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You, O Lord” St. Augustine

Are you uncertain about taking steps on a path

that leads to Sacraments? Wondering what that

path might look like for you? We invite you to

a conversation regarding the RCIA process,

where adults grow in their knowledge and

understanding of God and discern Sacraments.

God calls each one of us to a deeper

relationship with Him, and often times our

response to His call is recognized as a yearning

in our hearts, or as St. Augustine states, a

restless heart. God will lead you to the peace

and joy you are seeking. Let us know how we

can help!

Questions about becoming Catholic?

Interested in completing your Sacraments?

Contact Margaret O’Grady—www.rcia@stpeterchanel.org, 678-832-1232

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PRESCHOOL

Mother’s Day Happy Mothers’ Day! Make a gift in honor of or in memory of your mother. It is easy to honor your mother with a gift to your parish endowment fund. Make a

gift in her name that will benefit your parish forever. For more information, please contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation at jgreco@cfnga.org or go to cfnga.org/give.

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH GORGIA

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May 2, 2021 Sunday offertory via mail/collection box $22,320 Sunday offertory via on-line giving $36,369 Weekly total $58,689 Weekly budget $59,000 YTD Budget: Week #44 $2,807,000 YTD Actual: Week #44 $3,018,787 YTD percentage of budget 107.5% Second Collection— Repairs & Maintenance $10,565 We thank you for your generosity.

TREASURE

St. Peter Chanel Preschool Congratulations to St. Peter Chanel Preschool’s 4

year old and PreK Plus Graduates!

HAVE YOU REMEMBERED ST. PETER CHANEL IN YOUR WILL?

You may think this is an odd question at this time, but it is exactly times like these that remind us to be prepared. We are reminded of how important community is for us—present and future. For me, one of the things to confirm is that I have St. Peter Chanel listed in my Will. So I did check and I do have St. Peter Chanel listed. Do you? It is a very simple process. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia can advise you on the correct language you should use—and any other questions you might have.

Catholic Therapist Wendy Baribeau is available to provide marriage, family and individual counseling services for St. Peter Chanel. Holy Family therapists are trained in Tele-Mental Health and can provide sessions online. For appointments, please call 678-993-8494 or see Holyfamilycounselingcenter.com.

Oliver Armbrester Rosie Bannister Wyatt Barden Evie Barrett Henry Chapman Samantha Costolnick Leif Dahlstrom Alexis Dzierzak Samantha Fanoe Gabe Gatins Noah King Elizabeth Kramer Macie Leeman Reese Mays Alex Mueller

Peyton Nigro Matthew Nilsen Miller Ramstein April Ray Bodie Reinert John Daniel Showalter Dylan Singer Grant Spengler Abigail Stone Connor Stockwell Rachel Szoch Jacob Wade Malakai Walker

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FAITH FORMATION for FAMILIES

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Jesus commands his disciples to love one another. John 15:9-17

In family life, we have many opportunities to show love in action. Each time we postpone a task to tend to the needs of another, we

show ourselves to be on the path to following the example of love shown to us by Jesus. Sometimes the sacrifices we are called

upon to make for others are small. But these small choices to love and to serve others prepare us for the larger choices and

sacrifices that we may be called upon to make. If we are people who have practiced showing our love for others with generosity,

we will also be people who are willing to lay down our lives for those we love.

As you gather as a family, talk about the meaning of the word generosity. Ask each family member to describe an action that shows

generosity. To be generous is to give freely to others without counting the cost. Recall that generosity is one of the Fruits of the

Holy Spirit. Introduce today’s Gospel reading by saying that Jesus taught us to be generous in showing our

love for one another. Read together today’s Gospel, John 15:9-17. What examples did Jesus give to us that

show this kind of love? (washing his disciples’ feet; accepting death on the cross) Jesus helps us to show this

kind of love to others. In today’s Gospel, Jesus promised that God will give us whatever we ask for. One of

the things we can ask for from God is a generous spirit so that we can love others as Jesus did.

Reflection shared from the Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Teen Volunteer Registration! Will happen when more adults sign up to help.

Make this a summer together! Parent/Teen sign up together

(you don’t have to be in the same station together!)

Adults: If you are interested in volunteering with or without your teen, contact Rebecca by email

(rvandeveter@stpeterchanel.org). Once we have the adults, we will be able to move forward with

plans for Wilderness Escape!

At this time, we are unable to determine the number of campers & volunteers we will be able to safely accommodate.

In order to make this opportunity available to as many families as possible, we are offering our 2021VBS theme Wilderness

Escape twice this summer. We ask that at this time you only register for ONE session. If we have availability during another

session, we will release the form at that time.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: We know this is popular service for our teens! Right now, we need to get campers registered &

adults before we can address the number of teens we can safely accommodate. We will be sure to keep you posted– so watch the bulletin and future emails with information on teen

volunteer registration.

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FAITH FORMATION for FAMILIES

Steubenville Atlanta will be taking place at the

Infinity Energy Center in Duluth, July 9th through 11th, 2021.

This weekend retreat is an opportunity to encounter Christ in

new and profound ways. Great speakers, Praise & Worship, and

opportunities to meet new friends. SPC Youth is planning to

attend as a group. It is open to rising 8th through 12th graders.

Please fill out an interest survey by scanning the QR code.

Filling Up Our Faith Boats For Family Faith Day we talked about how taking care of others helps us keep our faith alive.

Here are some suggestions for doing just that. We also made an origami boat to remind us to

live our faith throughout the summer by doing these acts of love.

Take care of God’s world Don’t litter. Recycle. Plant flowers.

Leave water in the birdbath. Pick up trash.

Take care of our families Pick up my toys. Help Dad in the yard. Care for our pet. Send Grandma & Grandpa a note. Help my brothers and sisters.

Take care of God’s family

Play with the neighbor kid who has a disability.

Listen to people. Pray.

Donate clothes & food to the poor.

Be kind.

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MINISTRY NEWS

SOCIETY OF

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Are you stuck on what gift to give? Make a donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul! It's appropriate for any occasion, and donations are fully tax deductible. Families of the recently deceased also appreciate donations in the name of their loved one. These donations are fully tax deductible. Shopping online? Buy it through Amazon and help St. Vincent de Paul Georgia put Hope in Action. Every time you shop at AmazonSmile you can generate donations to SVdP. Visit Smile.Amazon.com and select St. Vincent de Paul Georgia as your charity, or simply replace your Amazon bookmark with this link. It is seamless and costs you NOTHING! smile.amazon.com/ch/58-0967972. "Second Monday" Monthly Meetings On the second Monday of each month meetings are typically devoted to Friendship and Spiritual Growth as Vincentians. Every meeting includes spiritual reflection, prayer and time to share. The next "Second Monday" meeting is scheduled for May 10 at 7:00 pm.

"Fourth Monday" Monthly Meetings Our second meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month and is typically devoted to business and casework. Every meeting includes spiritual reflection, prayer and time to share. The next "Fourth Monday" meeting is scheduled for May 24 at 7:00 pm. Our Vincentians are dedicated to continuing the mission of charity in serving our parish family and neighbors, especially in these challenging times of the coronavirus outbreak. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance we can be reached confidentially at svdp@stpeterchanel.org or 678-832-1281. Financial donations to St. Vincent de Paul may be made via the monthly collection envelopes at Church, through E-giving on the parish website or mailed to the Church. The food donation bin is located just inside the front entrance doors of the Church. May God Bless You for your support in this ministry of love for our neighbors!

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The Bereavement Ministry will be hosting a 10-week program starting Wednesday May 26. This program has assisted many parishioners in obtaining comfort, hope and support after the loss of a loved one. Why go it alone?

The group will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm for 90 minutes. Cost is $25 for program materials. You can register for the program at bereavementgroup@stpeterchanel.org. JOB SEEKERS MINISTRY St. Peter Chanel Job Seekers Ministry Volunteers provide counseling on job-hunting skills and tools needed by those seeking employment or in career transition. All are welcome. There is no fee. To set up an appointment, contact: jobseekers@stpeterchanel.org. STEPHEN MINISTRY “Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40) We all experience challenges in life - times when we could benefit from care and support. Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty, such as: loss of a loved one, divorce or separation, spiritual crisis, a terminal illness or recovery after an accident or disaster.

If you can benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact Msgr. Peter at: prau@stpeterchanel.org or 678-832-1223. MILITARY MINISTRY INVITATION The Military Ministry provides individual counseling to veterans and their families on a variety of topics, including: benefit eligibility, registering with the VA healthcare system, survivors compensation, housing, medical benefits, and State & Federal disability compensation. Interested parishioners may request a conversation with our volunteer Veteran counselor by emailing us at

“I would not give up this hour of thanksgiving even for an hour of Paradise.”

- St. Louis de Montfort PERPETUAL ADORATION We would like additional Guardians during these hours:

Tuesdays: 12am, 10am, 5pm Wednesdays: 1am Thursdays: 2am, 3am, 4am, 5pm Fridays: 12am, 1am, 2am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm, 8pm Saturdays: 2am, 3am, 5am, 7am, 9pm, 10pm Sundays: 12am, 1am, 6am

In addition, we need additional subs for the summer season. For more information and/or to sign contact adoration@stpeterchanel.org

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES Your support helps people through the immediate aftermath and continues helping them as they work through the long process of recovery.

Thank you for helping our neighbors in need.

Go to archatl.com for the links. CITIZEN WORKSHOP Catholic Charities Atlanta hosts a citizenship workshop on the second and fourth Friday of the month. The workshop is held at 8:30 am at the Immigration Legal Services Office of Catholic Charities Atlanta, 2305 Parklake Drive, Building 9, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30345. COUNSELING RESOURCES On the Archdiocesan website, www.archatl.com, you can find information about a variety of resources available for those who need help or counseling for a variety of specialized needs. See Pastoral Care.

AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE AND COMMUNITY NEWS

PRAYER CHAIN It’s easy to join and actively participate in this ministry, especially in our current state of lockdown. Prayer requests are distributed via e-mail to pass along intentions of parishioners, AND WE PRAY. This is a very active ministry at St. Peter Chanel and we believe in the power of prayer! Contact us at: prayerchain@stpeterchanel.org. GOOD NEIGHBOR MEALS Good Neighbor Meals Ministry supports our parish and parishioners having a medical or family situation during which the gift of a hot meal would be very welcome. We are regrouping and looking for volunteers. If you wish to volunteer, even if you have signed up previously, please email Margi Williams, Ministry Head, at: goodneighbormealsjmj@gmail.com

Would you like to be part of a ministry that makes a real difference in other’s lives when they need it most?

Consider becoming a Stephen Minister! Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who provide one-to-one caring ministry to people experiencing grief, divorce, loneliness, job loss, hospitalization and many other life difficulties. Do not worry … ministers will be fully equipped with training so they can do an excellent job.

Is God giving you a nudge? Join our Zoom Stephen Ministry Inquiry Night to Learn More:

Monday May 10th

, 2021, 6:30 pm

Go to stpeterchanel.org/stephen to register

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way,

you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2

Knight of the Month May 2021

Soulith Saysanavong

Membership Meeting IN PERSON

May 13th at 7:00 PM outside front parking lot. Please bring your own chair.

See email for details in case of weather.

CALLING ALL MEN! JOIN US!

We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models

and to put charity and community first. Email 13217gk@gakoc.org for more details.

ST PETER CHANEL COUNCIL #13217 KOFC13217.ORG

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IGNATIUS HOUSE Deepen your relationship with God through The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and forms of Ignatian prayer. Come to Ignatius House for a day or stay overnight, or tap into an online prayer experience wherever you are. Visit ignatiushouse.org/registration.

Weekend Retreat: May 21-23 Adults are invited to spend a weekend in silence at Ignatius House, May 21-23 led by Andy Otto, MA. $295 includes private room and bath, all meals, use of 20 acres with private trail, Sunday Mass and closing brunch. bit.ly/May21retreat Introduction to Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction: June 3 Discover how mindfulness can assist your focus during prayer. This one-day retreat at Ignatius House explores various forms of mindfulness practices – sitting meditation, body scans, walking and gentle yoga. Directed by Mark Dannenfelser, MA, LPC, and Our Lady of the Assumption parishioner. $115 includes light breakfast and lunch, plus handouts for continued practice at home. http://bit.ly/MindfulnessJun3

BLESSED TRINITY SUMMER 2021 PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

MORE ARCHDIOCESE AND COMMUNITY NEWS

HOLY SPIRIT PREP SCHOOL Attention all rising 9th-grade families: It is not too late to explore your school options for the 2021-22 school year! Consider Holy Spirit Preparatory School, recognized six consecutive times as a top Catholic school by the Cardinal Newman Society. Come see why HSP would be a great Catholic option for your student. Learn more and RSVP for a private tour at holyspiritprep.org/visit. If you would like additional information about HSP or the admissions process, please contact Alex Sullivan, Director of Admissions asullivan@holyspiritprep.org

Married Couples and Priests: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Do you believe in the graces of God that will enrich your marriage? Participate in an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on July 30-August 1. You can get more information or apply online at wwme.org or by calling 678-242-WWME. For information on Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial see wwme.org/?lang=es.

DISCERNMENT Trying to decide where God is calling you? If so, join us for the men’s discernment Masses held at many locations throughout the archdiocese. Please go to calledbychrist.com/events/ for

more information. This is for men who are high school seniors and older. If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Rey Pineda at rpineda@archatl.com or 404 920-7460.

ACT

SING

DANCE

June 21—25 Rising 2nd—12th graders M-TH: 9:00 to 3:00 pm; FRI: 9:00 am—noon Performance on FRI: 7:00 pm Location: BTHS Theatre More information and Registration at: btcatholic.org/arts/summer-camps

Matrimony: A calling to forgive! “Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.” Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have

been living with the misery of a failing marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope:

hope that it is not too late, hope of a different and better marriage.

Retrouvaille helps couples to show each other mercy through the

opportunities it provides to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled and to move

into their futures believing that God loves them and with His help and their

efforts, their marriages can be healed and restored. Retrouvaille provides

help for marriage problems/difficulties/crises. For more information about

our upcoming VIRTUAL Retrouvaille Weekend program, June 10-13,

2021, contact: Andy and Lilly @ 770.912.4743 or visit our website:

HelpOurMarriage.org

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Mass Times & Intentions Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 10:25-26; 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 Monday Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26—16:4a Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday Our Lady of Fatima Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Jn 15:9-17 Saturday Saint Isidore Sunday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20

Daily Readings

Reflections

Sunday, May 9

7:30 am Mother’s Day Novena

9:00 am Mary Lou Bickes

SGV 10:30 am Greg Hussey

10:45 am People of the Parish SI

12:15 pm Helen Osborne

5:00 pm Adele Comeaux

Monday, May 10

8:30 am Charles Crawford

SGV 12:00 pm Mother’s Day Novena

Tuesday, May 11

8:30 am Dicie Annette Sherwin SI

6:00 pm Mother’s Day Novena

SGV 12:00 pm People of the Parish SI

Wednesday, May 12

8:30 am Mother’s Day Novena

SGV 12:00 pm People of the Parish SI

Thursday, May 13

8:30 am Catherine Flickinger

6:00 pm Mother’s Day Novena

SGV 12:00 pm People of the Parish SI

Friday, May 14

8:30 am Charlie Russell

12:00 pm Mother’s Day Novena

Saturday, May 15

8:30 am Luke Tolley SI

4:00 pm Jacob Ludwik SI

5:30 pm Mother’s Day Novena

Sunday, May 16

7:30 am Vida Nystrom Durham

9:00 am Adele Comeaux

SGV 10:30 am People of the Parish SI

10:45 am Beverly Sander

12:15 pm Mother’s Day Novena

5:00 pm Angele Wybo

SGV = St. George Village

Deceased - Healing - Special Intention – SI

6th Sunday of Easter “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” - John 15:12-13 Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?

Baranowski, D. (2021). Weekly Bible Reflections.

POST ABORTION TREATMENT AND HEALING Has Abortion affected your life? Anyone who is grieving as a result of an abortion— whether recent or many years ago—is welcomed by Post Abortion Treatment and Healing (PATH). We assure you of a safe place to address fears, anger and confusion as well as complete confidentiality. Our mission is to help bring people towards forgiveness, healing, and to a renewed and closer relationship with God. PATH is here to help. PATH will be facilitating a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat, June 11-13. This weekend retreat helps women and men who are struggling with the grief of abortion find peace and inner healing. Jesus is waiting with open arms for you to come to him for healing. We will be following both the CDC and Rachel’s Vineyard COVID-19 guidelines. For more information, please call (404) 717-5557 or visit healingafterabortion.org