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is celebrated Monday-Saturday
at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.
are observed on the Fridays
of Lent at 6:30 p.m. in English and 7:30 p.m. in Spanish.
will be on Friday, March 11. Come
keep your Lenten abstinence from meat in the company of your parish family.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 years, and kids 5 and
under eat free! Proceeds to benefit IHM and IHM School! For more
information, contact the Men’s Club at [email protected].
are heard on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
is this Monday, February 29 at
7:00. At this time we will join the previously-baptized candidates for the full
communion of the Catholic Church in celebrating a brief rite of word, prayer
and song, as together we express our contrition and our hope to rise with
Christ beyond sin and death.
Plan to celebrate this healing sacrament on this night when our parish priests
will have the assistance of many neighboring priest confessors.
is a work
of mercy that we can undertake together during Lent. On each of the Sundays
of Lent, a basket to receive your monetary gifts for Mustard Seed will be
located in the narthex following Mass.
See page 3 for information about how
we at IHM will be celebrating the “24
Hours for the Lord.”
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: 9:15 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 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: [email protected].
Reading 1: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
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To submit a prayer request, please email: [email protected] 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: Marian Silletti, Roy Adkins, Donna
Esbensen, Maria de Socorro Martinez, Donald Blount, Clara Kalilla, Rebecca
Espino, Eliza Ogoo, Tom Moorman, Joe Ledlie, and Jeanne Floody.
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: Jane Nied, Katherine Million Welch, Jaime
Piedrahita, Paul & Kitty Hernandez, Brenda Uhler, Pat Howard, William Darling,
Elenna D’Amico, Rachel Davis, Celerino Avile, Janis Sebacher, Norma Drake,
and Father Joseph Peek.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Maye Sita Agnes †
Henry Perina †
In Thanksgiving to St. Jude
Margaret Mackool †
Catalina Ramirez †
Monday 8:30 a.m. Joseph Bui Ba Loi †
Readings of the Day: 2 Kings 5:1-5ab; Luke 4:24-30
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Tom Moorman † Readings of the Day: Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Matthew 18:21-25
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Baby Shaine Maria Fernandes † Readings of the Day: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19
Thursday 8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mary Nguyen Thi Soan †
Manuel Hawayek & Carmen Colon de Hawayek †
Readings of the Day: Jeremiah 7:23-28; Luke 11:14-23
Friday 8:30 a.m. Morgan & Vultaggio Family †
Readings of the Day: Hosea 14:2-10; Mark 12:38-34
Saturday 8:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Frances Curro † Readings of the Day: Hosea 6:1-6; Luke 18:9-14
Ray & Sheila Clark †
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Missa Pro Populo
Millicent Jowdy †
Gustavo Velazquez †
Lori Ann Haydu †
Moises Molina †
Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy [email protected] Ext. 235 Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 228 Parochial Vicar Fr. William Hao [email protected] Ext. 242 Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert [email protected] Ext. 251
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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Ana McQuilkin [email protected] Ext. 221 Secretary Silvia Maldonado [email protected] Ext. 240 Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta [email protected] Ext. 245 Bookkeeper Dona Maynard [email protected] Ext. 243 Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton [email protected] Ext. 223 Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 227 Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero [email protected] Ext. 222 Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres [email protected] Ext. 236 Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush [email protected] Ext. 247 Liturgy and Music Associate Yolanda Muñoz [email protected] Ext. 241 Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker [email protected] Ext. 226 Director of Operations David Claussen [email protected] 404-636-4488 Ext. 235
IHMATLANTA.ORG
THANK YOU to the hundreds of IHM
households who made pledges to the
2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal over
the last weeks!
100% OF THE FUNDS received over
our parish goal will return to us here at
IHM without any assessment from the Archdiocese. That means that every dollar
given to the AAA is worth about $1.30 in money contributed to the Sunday offer-
tory! Your gift helps the Archdiocese and our parish!
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET made your pledge to the 2016 AAA, please do so
soon. To make your pledge online, simply go to http://appeal.archatl.com. Please
be sure to choose IHM as your designated parish!
February 21 Offertory: $16,615.00
Electronic Offertory: $17,539.54
Total: $34,154.54
Black and Indian Missions: $3,373.00
This week’s Second Collection will go to
the IHM Debt Reduction Fund.
Next week’s Second Collection will go to
Catholic Relief Services.
In calling for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis described his heart-
felt desire for a “24 Hours for the Lord” to be implemented around the world on the
Friday and Saturday preceding the Fourth Week of Lent, i.e., March 4 and 5, with a
special focus on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
At Immaculate Heart of Mary, the “24 Hours for the Lord” will begin with Mass at
8:30 a.m. this Friday, March 4; it will continue with Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament throughout the day on Friday, until the Stations of the Cross—in English
at 6:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 7:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will
then resume and continue throughout Friday night and Saturday morning, and
conclude with Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at
9:00 a.m.
Please visit the parish website at www.ihmatlanta.org for Exposition guardian sign
up. Plan to join Pope Francis and Catholics around the world for this special moment
of grace.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL An IHM parishioner has pledged up to $7,500 to match donations made to the
IHM St. Vincent de Paul Conference for the month of March! This is a great
opportunity to practice Lenten almsgiving and double the impact of your gift
through our benefactor's generous match. The IHM SVdP Conference serves
the poor in our area throughout the year--the clothing drives, food drives, the
Thanksgiving Dinner program and the Christmas Giving Tree program. And,
IHM SVdP Caseworkers visit people in need in their homes to make a personal
connection, pray with them, and assess their needs. Most clients need help with
utilities or rent, so the IHM Conference uses your donations to help clients stay
in their homes, keep the heat and lights on and the water running.
FOOD DRIVE March 5 & 6 The IHM Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the IHM Cub Scouts will be spon-
soring a food drive next weekend, March 5/6. Vincentians and Cub Scouts will
be handing out bags after each mass this weekend. We ask you to fill these bags
with non-perishable food and return them next weekend to the St Vincent de
Paul truck which will be parked in the upper parking lot. This food will be used
to restock the SVDP food pantries in the Atlanta area for distribution to the poor
and needy in metro Atlanta. Your generosity as always will be greatly appreciated.
HUNGER WALK/RUN Sunday, March 13
The 2016 Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger Walk/Run is March 13. The
Hunger Walk/Run is a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank that unites
our community to raise awareness and critical funds for local hunger relief. The
IHM has a walking team that supports St. Vincent de Paul as a benefiting
partner of the Hunger Walk. Please consider joining or sponsoring the IHM
Hunger Fighter team! See www.HungerWalkRun.org for info about the event
and to join the IHM Hunger Fighters!
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES PALM SUNDAY PICNIC Sunday, March 20
Have you been married less than 10 years? Do you want to get to know other
IHM couples in a similar life stage? Then please join the IHM’s Young Married
Couples for a picnic brunch following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday,
March 20. We are meeting at the home of Isaac & Rebecca Nels. Bring a brunch
food (bagels, muffins, fruit salad, etc.) to share, lawn chairs/outdoor blankets,
and any specialty beverages. Children are welcome. In fact, all parents can bring
Easter eggs and we'll have an egg hunt for all the toddlers! For more infor-
mation on the group, or to RSVP for the Palm Sunday Picnic, email Megan
Denton([email protected]) or find us on Facebook “IHM Young
Marrieds.”
EASTER EGG HUNT Sunday, March 27
The IHM Parish Women’s Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter
Sunday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the backfield (shine-only). We will be cover-
ing the backfield with candy-filled eggs for the children to hunt and
gather - the first few minutes will be reserved for pre-schoolers. Please join us
for the festivities. If you wish to donate any eggs or candy for the event, there
are boxes in the church office and the school office – feel free to drop off dona-
tions any time during office hours. If you have questions, contact Betsy LeBel
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SURVEY In order to help St. Vincent De Paul Society
fulfill its mission and support Jesus’s
teaching to reach out and help the poor, we
respectfully request a few moments of your
time to complete an anonymous survey. To
access the survey, please go to http://tiny.cc/
ihmsvdp.
MEN’S CLUB MEETING Wednesday, March 2
Our guest speaker this month is Lincoln
Mayo. Social hour begins at 6:30; dinner at
7:00; program at 7:30. Please RSVP at
meetup.com/IHM-Mens-Club so we can get
an accurate head count for dinner ($10; but
free for new members).
GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays
GriefShare is a bereavement support group
open to anyone in our community or parish.
The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45
p.m. This week’s session topic:
“Complicating Factors.”
For more information about the program,
contact MargaretAnn Harris at
[email protected] or 404-483-3559.
IHM SCHOOL BOOK FAIR February 22-March 4 All are invited to visit the Book Fair in the
IHM School Library, open through Friday,
March 4. The Book Fair will be open Mon-
day-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning
February 22. When you come to the Fish Fry
on February 26, please stop by the Fair - we
will stay open that evening until 7:30 p.m. In
addition, Parish Day at the Book Fair will be
Sunday, February 28, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE February 10-March 20 You’re invited to join thousands of other
Christians for “40 Days for Life” – 40 days
of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion.
You’re also invited to stand and peacefully
pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-
of-way across from Feminist Women's
Health Center on Cliff Valley Way. For more
information, please see
www.40daysforlife.com/Atlanta or contact
Margarita Szechenyi at 678-200-9712 or
Director Drew Denton 404-636-1418, ext. 223 [email protected] Coordinator Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 [email protected]
Youth Minister Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 222 [email protected]
The First Scrutiny: “A spring of water welling up to eternal life” At the 9:00 Mass this Sunday, the Elect will undergo the First Scrutiny, a rite in which the Church draws forth and submits to Christ’s healing power the areas of spiritual dryness that they have identified in their lives. The Scrutinies, like other Lenten acts of purification and enlightenment, are not for the Elect alone. The Church asks all of us to examine ourselves this week and identify the dry places in our lives—places of thirst that only Christ’s living water can restore. During Lent we recognize that the world around us can often appear barren. But we also remember that, through baptism, we have access to a well that never runs dry. When you bless yourself at the baptismal font this weekend, rejoice in the knowledge that Jesus has opened for us “a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Drew Denton, Director of Faith Formation
Day of Reflection with Dr. Louanne Bachner, hosted by IHM School: Fr iday,
March 4, 9:00-12:00 in the lower level of the church. To register, please contact
Carmen Graciaá: [email protected].
Faces of Mercy Women’s Retreat will be right here in our parish on March 5. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. and we will start with Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m. Join us as we experience God's mercy in our lives and learn to live His Mercy with others, especially in this especially in this season of Lent, when we prepare to celebrate our Savior's death and resurrection. To register, please go to http://tiny.cc/facesofmercy.
Young Adult Ladies Book Club will be discussing Mercy in the City by Ker ry
Weber, March 2, 7:00-8:30. Contact Megan Denton ([email protected]) for
more information.
IHM SCHOOL ALUMNI & PARENTS OF ALUMNI MASS & RECEPTION Saturday, March 5, 2016, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Join us as we honor IHM alumni parent and volunteer Bob Zimmer with a special
Distinguished Service Award. Bob has been a member of IHM parish since the 1970s,
and had six children graduate from IHM School. Two of his grandchildren are current
students, and Bob continues to volunteer for the school through the Alumni
Committee. Bob was instrumental in setting up IHM School’s Endowment Fun and
continues to advocate for this important endeavor. Please help us honor Bob and the
legacy he has created at IHM School by joining us on March 5.
To RSVP, please contact Therese Garrett at [email protected].
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To the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Family:
The Parish Finance Council has prepared the accompanying financial
report for the second quarter of this fiscal year from Oct 1, 2015 to De-
cember 31, 2015.
We would like to begin by thanking everyone for your continued support
and generosity to IHM. Our parish is blessed to have parishioners so will-
ing to share of their treasure for the life of the Church. Offertory for the
second quarter (including the Christmas collections), was greater than
both the budget and the actual for this quarter last year. Great News! We
are now ahead of pace year to date, as well.
As you can see from the numbers above, offertory contributions amount
to 90% of our anticipated revenue during this first quarter. One way of
maintaining a positive trend for offertory donations is by signing up for
electronic giving. Please join the many parishioners that have selected
that method of parish support; it is much more convenient for you, and it
has the potential to minimize seasonal variations in parish revenue. Go to
www.ihmatlanta for more information.
Divine Playtime income continues to increase as more parents take ad-
vantage of this special ministry. While expenses also increased to have
enough staff, the net income for the quarter was more than budgeted.
As you know, we are still indebted to the Archdiocese for the loan on the
new church in the amount of $1,544 484. Recently, we have not been able
to make any payments on that outstanding balance, but have been able to
stay current with the interest on that loan. As we venture into the second
collections for the Debt Reduction Fund that began in January, we re-
ceived money in this quarter earmarked for that purpose. As you can see,
from the report, we have over $35,000 in Debt Reduction Fund payments.
When combined with profit from operations, we already have slightly
more than $85,000 that would be available to pay down the mortgage at
fiscal year end.
As you read this, we have received our rebate of $21,887 from the 2015
Archbishop’s Appeal (AAA), and we thank you for your generosity that
brought us to that success. As you know, we are now in the midst of the
2016 AAA, and we would like to surpass even last year’s success. Since
Annual Appeal gifts above our parish goal are returned to the parish with-
out any archdiocesan assessment and do not count toward future year
assessment, every dollar given to the AAA is worth $1.35 given in the
Sunday offertory! If you have not already made your 2016 AAA pledge,
you may do so at http://appeal.archatl.com/2016.
Again, thank you for your support of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesi-
tate to contact me.
Richard Plachta
Business Manager
404-636-1418 ext. 245
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015
Second Qtr 10/1-12/31/15 Variance Second Qtr
Actual Budget Variance % 2014 Actual
Revenues Cash Balances
-Offertory 493,965 480,093 13,872 2.89% 468,381 General Fund 46,853
-Religious Ed and Programs 9,012 13,950 (4,938) -35.40% 13,320 Savings 164,628
-Divine Playtime 15,121 6,900 8,221 119.14% 2,133 Capital Reserves 229,334
-Georgia Bulletin 2,885 1,375 1,510 109.82% 153 Parish Hall Renovation 215,637
-Investment Income 4,879 4,325 554 12.81% 4,674 Sacred Space Reserves 59,033
-AAA Refund over Goal 100 9,800 (9,700) -98.98% 4,654 Endowment CFNG 14,662
-Donations 4,353 1,788 2,565 143.46% (1,567) Marion Grotto Reserves 85,563
Total Revenue 530,315 518,231 12,084 2.33% 491,748 Misc Reserves 41,662
Total Cash 857,372
Expenses
-Liturgy, Ministries & Stewardship 68,339 84,091 (15,752) -18.73% 90,395 General Fund Cash Flow
-Religious Education 56,661 65,549 (8,888) -13.56% 59,136 Beginning Cash 108,984
-Divine Playtime 10,700 6,166 4,534 73.53% 2,954 Offertory and Other Inc 969,122
-Admin & General 68,397 64,646 3,751 5.80% 65,622 Operating Expenses (918,725)
-Facilities 61,500 63,225 (1,725) -2.73% 41,980 Prepaid Revenue (168,168)
-Rectory and Clergy 54,478 54,593 (115) -0.21% 37,190 Unpaid Liabilities 4,497
-Archdiocese Support 62,438 59,512 2,926 4.92% 58,268 FIF/ Debt Reduction 65,125
-Archdiocesan School Subsidy 44,850 42,509 2,341 5.51% 43,245 Transfer to Savings & Res
-GA Bulletin Assessment Ending Cash Balance 60,835
-Interest Expenses 17,311 16,875 436 2.58% 17,375
Total Expenses 444,674 457,166 (12,492) -2.73% 416,165
Net 85,641 61,065 24,576 5.06% 75,583 Mortgage Balance
Beginning Balance 1,544,484
Finish in Faith Collections 4,089 4,089 23,122 Payments on Principal
Debt Reduction Payments 35,245 35,245 Ending Balance 1,544,484
Net Available for Debt Reduction 120,886 61,065 59,821 75,583
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 9:15 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.
Ofertorio en Misa: $16,615.00 Contribución Electrónica: $17,539.54 Ofertorio Total: $34,154.54
I Lectura: Éxodo 3:1-8a, 13-15 II Lectura: Corintios 10:1-6, 10-12 Evangelio: Lucas 13:1-9
La segunda colecta del proximó fin de semana será dedicada a la Campaña para la
Reducción de Deudas de IHM.
La segunda colecta del proximó fin de semana será dedicada a CRS.
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ Las Estaciones de la Cruz se observarán desde el viernes, 12 de febrero hasta el 19 de
marzo, a las 6:30 p.m. en inglés y a las 7:30 p.m. en español.
PESCADO FRITO El Club de Caballeros presenta, como todos los años en la Cuaresma las cenas de
pescado frito en la cafetería de la escuela de IHM de 5:30-8:30 p.m. el 11 de marzo.
El costo es $10 para adultos y $5 para los niños menores de 12 años. ¡Todos son
bienvenidos a cenar con nosotros o a llevarse la cena! El dinero que se recaude,
¡beneficiará a la escuela de IHM!
Para obtener más información, ponerse en contacto con el Club de Caballeros:
SERVICIO DE PENITENCIA
Nuestro servicio de penitencia para la Cuaresma será el lunes, 29 de febrero, a las
7:00 p.m. Durante este servicio nos uniremos a los candidatos previamente
bautizados para la comunión de la Iglesia Católica, celebrando con un rito breve de
palabra, oración y canción, mientras juntos expresamos nuestro arrepentimiento y
nuestra esperanza a levantarnos con Cristo más allá del pecado y de la muerte.
Planeen celebrar este sacramento de sanación esta noche ya que nuestros sacerdotes
serán asistidos en las confesiones por otros sacerdotes de los alrededores.
Uno de nuestros feligreses de IHM ha prometido hasta $7,500 para hacer
contribuciones equivalentes a las donaciones que reciba la Conferencia de San
Vicente de Paul de IHM en el mes de Marzo! Esta es una gran oportunidad para
practicar la ofrenda Cuaresmal y doblar el impacto de su donación a través de la
generosa contribución de nuestro benefactor. La Conferencia de San Vicente de Paul
de IHM ayuda a los necesitados en nuestra área durante todo el ano llevando a cabo
colectas de ropa y comida, el programa de la cena de Acción de Gracias
(Thanksgiving) y el programa del Árbol de Regalos de Navidad. Los trabajadores de
caso de San Vicente de Paul IHM visitan a las personas necesitadas en sus propias
casas para entablar una relación personal, rezar con ellos y evaluar sus necesidades.
La gran mayoría de los clientes de SVdP necesita ayuda con el pago de servicios y
renta. Por lo tanto, la conferencia de IHM usa sus donaciones para ayudar a los
clientes a permanecer en sus hogares y mantener los servicios de calefacción,
electricidad y agua funcionando.