But I tell you, if you do not repent , you will all perish

March 24, 2013/24 de Marzo 2013
“… Welcome the stranger, serve the poor, free the oppressed, speak out for justice, and love one another.”
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2016
“...But I tell you, if
you do not repent ,
you will all perish …”
Luke 13:3
Parish Information
Opening Our Hearts to Christ and to the World
Abriendo Nuestros Corazones a Cristo y al Mundo
Phone: 404-696-6704 Fax: 404-696-4735
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
After Hours/Emergency Line: 304-280-3588
Email: stpaulofthecrossatl@gmail.com
Website: saintpaulofthecross.org
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Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor
Rev. Fr. Alberto Cabrera, C.P., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mr. Hilliard M. Lee, Jr., Deacon
Rev. Mr. Joseph Goolsby, Deacon
Rev. Mr. George Smith, Deacon
MASSES
Sunday: 7:00am (Espanol), 10:00am (English)
1:00pm (Espanol)
Monday - Friday: 7:30am
Wednesday: 7:30am Communion Service
Saturday: 9:00am Communion Service
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (English)
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday Mass: 12:00 noon. (followed by Exposition)
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00pm Benediction: 8:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00pm (or contact the office for an appt.)
Sacrament of Baptism
First and Third Sundays (except during Lent)
Preparation Class: 2nd Saturdays of each month.
Contact the office for information.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the Pastor at least six months before setting a
date.
Anointing and Visitation of the Sick
Contact the Pastor or the Parochial Vicar
Adult Faith Enrichment
Served by the Passionist
Bible Study: Thursdays, 3:00pm
Community
Founded in 1954
Prayer Group: Tuesdays, 6:00pm
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
FEBRUARY 28TH 2016
T he Pastor’s Corner
My dear Parishioners,
This coming weekend may well be the highpoint of Lent for
many of us, considering the fact that our Holy Father Francis
has asked Catholics throughout the world to observe “24
Hours for the Lord” on March 4th and 5th, a very special
time to concentrate on our need for God’s mercy and, in
turn, our need to extend mercy to others. These two days
serve as a prelude to our Sunday Liturgy when we will once
again listen to the parable of the Prodigal Son, the image of
every repentant sinner caught up in the loving embrace of a
merciful God.
I encourage you to spend some time here at the church during these two special days either in quiet prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament enthroned, by participating in the Stations of the Cross on Friday or the Holy Hour of Reparation
on Saturday. Please note that the Communal Penance Service on Saturday will serve as our parish’s Lenten Communal Celebration of that Sacrament. (Fr. Alberto and I are
always available for confession on weekends and by appointment,) Our “24 Hours for the Lord” will begin with the
noon Mass on First Friday and end with the 4:30 Mass on
Saturday afternoon. The full schedule may be found in today’s bulletin insert.
— Fr. Jerome, C.P.
February 28- March 5, 2016
Sunday, 10:00 am: People of the Parish
Monday, 7:30 am: Charles T. Manning †
Tuesday, 7:30 am : Intention of the Donor
Wednesday, 7:30 am: Communion Service
Thursday, 7:30 am: Julia Farrows
(req. Marilyn Weaver)
24 HOURS for THE LORD
First Friday, 12:00 Noon Mass followed by adoration
First Saturday, 9:00 am Mass followed by adoration
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Sunday, February 28, 2016
9:00a Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room
11:30a Religious Education - School
11:30a SVDP Society Meeting - Spiritual Center
12:00p Education Formation Commission - Meeting Room
Monday, February 29
2:00p Legion of Mary - Spiritual Center - Media Room
7:30p English Classes - School
7:30p Hispanic Marriage Preparation - SC
Tuesday, February 1
6:30p Lenten Longings - Media Room
7:30p Worship Commission - Meeting Room
7:30p Hispanic Bible Study - School
Wednesday, March 2
6:30p Lenten Longings, Mrs. Corinthia Hayes - School
7:00p “Call to Action” fundraising meet: Meeting Room
7:30p Spanish Mass - Chapel at Spiritual Center
Thursday, March 3
10:30a, 3:00p & 7:30p Lenten Longings - SC
7:00p Hispanic Choir Rehearsal - Church
Friday, March 4 - 10:00a Lenten Longings - SC
Stewardship
Feb. 21, 2016: $ 8,694.00
(Including Mail-in Contributions)
Needed: $12,000.00
Offertory
Easter Flowers
Teen Ministry Feb. Breakfast
Children’s Religious Education Program
Revival DVD
Home Missions
Initial Offering
$8,269.00
$203.00
$188.75
$80.00
$40.00
$10.00
$10.00
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
Pledges Received
Parishioner Sacrificial Contributions:
Dec. 20, 2015
Dec. 27, 2015
Jan. 03, 2016
Jan. 11, 2016
Jan. 17, 2016
Jan. 24, 2016
Jan. 31, 2016
Hispanic Food Sales
Feb. 7, 2016
Feb. 1 4, 2016
Feb. 21, 2016
Non-parishioner Contributions:
Sacrificial Contributions Sub-total to date:
$900,000.00
$626,699.00
Total Payments Received to Date:
$548,209.80
“24 Hours for the Lord”
12:00p Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament - Church
3:00p Stations of the Cross (English) - Church
(3-8p KPC Fish Fry during Lent - School Hall)
6:30p Hispanic Prayer Group - Church
7:00p Via Crucis (Spanish) - Church
8:00p Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament - Church
Saturday, March 5
9:00a Morning Mass followed by Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament - Church
2:00p Holy Hour of Reparation
3:00p Communal Penance and Individual Confessions
4:30p Mass of the Fourth Sunday of Lent
$5,450.00
$5,670.00
$9,572.00
$2,170.00
$1,105.00
$220.00
$205.00
$525.00
$110.00
$155.00
$3,300.00
$28,482.00
Capital Campaign Contributions may be made up to the end of June 2016.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2016
Our Sick, Homebound and hospitalized
EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT,
starting February 12th to March 18th from
3:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. At the School
Cafeteria - SPONSORED BY THE
KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER (Carry
Outs — Come In and order).
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Mary Williams
Philip Wiltz
Leslie Collins
Grace Hinds
Daisy Barhams
Mary Wiggins
Jeanie Sadler
Marynell Brooks
Myrna Yancey
William Leggett
Martha Barnes
Matthew Catel
Jean Ashe
Alfreda Yancey
Janelle Todd
Bryan Medina
Delores Green
Pauline Pitts
Merlin Todd
Walter Longino
Bobby Morales
Joyce McBee
Richard, Ryan, Jr.
Annette Whittaker
Carolyn
Stoutermire
Jubilee of Mercy: 24 Hours for the
Lord Friday and Saturday,
March 4 – 5
WHAT YOU CAN GIVE UP FOR LENT CHANGES
LIVES : HUNGERING FOR A HEALTHY START: The next stop
on our CRS Rice bowl journey is the African nation of Rwanda,
where we’re reminded to take care for the unborn. This week we
pray for pregnant mothers, that they may have the medical and
nutritional support hey need to raise healthy, thriving children.
Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
The Georgia Tech Catholic Center is proud to
present SHROUD ENCONTER, an unforgettable big screen experience exploring the mystery of the Shroud of Turin, with international
expert Russ Breault. Wednesday, March 9,
2016 at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Catholic
Center, 172 4th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
30313. Admission is FREE. A life-size replica will be displayed. If you have any questions
please contact Patty Schmitt, Development Director, at 770-298
-4296 or at pschmitt@gtcatholic.org.
Pope Francis has called for Catholics to recognize the need of mercy
in our lives - both God’s mercy to
us, and our need to give mercy to
others. Join us for prayer, reflection
and reconciliation this weekend.
All are welcome. For details please
check “This Week at a Glance”.
CALL TO ACTION!
A Fundraising “Call to Action” meeting
will be held here—at the church—on
Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
We will brainstorm fundraising and
everyone is welcome. We look forward to
seeing you and hearing your fundraising
ideas.
Jesus always identifies himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. Next weekend’s Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus
in the victims of human trafficking, those who suffer
from unjust laws, and those
who need pastoral care and
humanitarian assistance
across the globe. Contribute
to next weekend’s collection
and help Jesus in disguise.
Please be generous.
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Save the Date . . . "Senior
Services Awareness" Health
Forum at St. Paul of the Cross
School Auditorium, Saturday,
April 23, 2016 from 10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. Courtesy of the
Women's Society.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 19: Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of Mary
Mar. 20: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Mar. 24-26: Sacred Triduum
Mar. 27: Easter Sunday
Apr. 9: Black Catholic Pastoral Planning Day
Apr. 16: Community Forum on Brain Health
Our Parish Staff
Ms. Patricia Elguera, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Alison Mason, Adult Faith Formation
Ms. Veronica Hodges-Johnson, Religious Education
Ms. Kristi Crawford, Youth Ministry
Dr. Lawrence Weaver, Music Director
Dr. Gregory Nash, Music Associate
Mr. Elmer Cortez, Bookkeeper
Mr. Eric Mannings, Facilities Manager
Mr. Edgardo Rubio, Custodian
PRIMER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
14 DE FEBRERO, 2016
TERCER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
¡Bienvenidos a San Pablo de la
Cruz!
Mis queridos Hermanos, estamos celebrando el tercer
Domingo de Cuaresma. A partir de este Domingo, las
lecturas insisten en la necesidad de conversión, y en la
misericordia de Dios. De hecho, las ideas de la conversión , de reorientación de nuestra vida en la dirección del evangelio, de arrepentimiento y de propósito
de enmienda… estas realidades están en el núcleo de
el mensaje de Cuaresma. Dios nos llama a la conversión, y nos ofrece su perdón.
Santa Misa en Español: Domingos, 7 a.m. y 1 p.m.
Todos los Miércoles a las 7:30 p.m. en la capilla.
Horas de Oficina: Lunes - Jueves, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
P. Alberto Cabrera, cp.: 347.819.5968
Numero de Teléfono (Oficina): 404-696-6704
Numero de Teléfono (Emergencia): 304-280-3588
Educación Religiosa: Se ofrece a ninos desde los 4 a
los 18 anos. Las clases son antes de la Misa de
11:45am - 12:30pm, de Agosto 24 a Mayo.
Dos ideas queremos compartir:
1.El mensaje bíblico: La primera lectura nos presenta
un episodio conocido como la “Zarza ardiente”.
Hemos escuchado como Dios se manifiesta a Moisés,
como le revela su nombre y la intención de liberar con
amor a su pueblo.
INFORMES:
Bautizos: Para toda informacion y preparacion, comuniquese con: Alma Robles 678-717-9619 o
Antonia Pacheco 770-891-6765.
Santo Rosario: Todos los Domingos a partir de las
12:30pm nos prepararemos para la celebracion de la
Santa Misa con el rezo del Santo Rosario.
Presentación de los niños: Llamar a Ofelia Gonzalez
al 404-956-9789
Confesiones: Durante la semana a cualquier hora en la
Rectoría. Los Domingos antes de la Misa de 1:00 p.m.
Matrimonios: Juan O. y Luz Pacheco: 770-823-1938
Quinceañeras: Contacte a: Antonia Pacheco 770-891
-6765 o Luz Zavala 678-704-5829.
Nosotros, en esta travesía por el desierto, camino a la
Pascua, Dios se nos manifiesta en Zarza ardiente de la
Eucaristía. Aquí se deja encontrar a todos aquellos que
nos hemos reunido en su nombre, en su Palabra que
hemos proclamado y en su Cuerpo y Sangre que recibimos. Y desde aquí nos envía a llevar a todos su
Buena Noticia de consuelo y salvación.
En la segunda lectura, Pablo usa la memoria histórica
del pueblo de Moisés en el desierto para extraer una
lección: los que hemos sido bautizados y nos alimentamos con Cristo en la Eucaristía, debemos vivir con
confianza, pero no con desinterés.
Jubileo de la Misericordia: 24
Horas para el Señor Viernes y
Sábado, 4-5 de Marzo: El Papa
Finalmente, el evangelio, Jesús nos urge a la conversión, porque Dios siempre nos da una nueva oportunidad, como el amo de la higuera que no daba fruto.
Francisco ha llamado a los católicos a
reconocer la necesidad de la misericordia en nuestras vidas - ambas, La misericordia de Dios para nosotros, y nuestra
necesidad de dar misericordia a los
demás. Únase a nosotros para orar,
reflexionar, y en la reconciliación este fin
de semana. Todos son bienvenidos.
2. Una catequesis cuaresmal
Todo este proceso de conversión y liberación. Este
volver a la Amistad con Dios tiene un camino. Este es
el sacramento de la reconciliación o confesión.
Para que este sacramento tenga todo a su eficacia
debemos ajustarnos a las reglas que nos pone la Iglesia, que son las condiciones para hacer una Buena
confesión. De esto hablaremos en otro momento.
P.Alberto, C.P.
Hoy se nos recuerda que Jesús se identificó con los más
pobres de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. The Catholic Relief
Services Collection sirve a Jesús en las víctimas del tráfico
humano, en los que sufren por leyes injustas y en los que
necesitan cuidado pastoral y asistencia humanitaria en todo el
mundo. Al apoyar a la colecta de hoy, estarás ayudando a
Jesús con otro rosto, ¿le ayudarás? Por favor, sé generoso.
Lectores: Luz y Juan Pacheco
Ministros de la Eucaristía: Yulma y Armando Delgado
- Luisa y Bertoldo Coronado
Guías: Roberto Gonzalez, Juan Pacheco, Antonia
Pacheco, Veronica Cruz y Enrique Wences
Monaguillos: Nelida Ozuna y Luz Ramirez
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