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

Thank you to everyone who attended, and especially those

who volunteered at, our IHM Picnic on October 7!

See more photos at our parish website!

THANK YOU to Father John Adamski

and Father Bryan Small who celebrate

masses for us this weekend while

Monsignor Al is out of town. Father

Adamski is the retired pastor of Our

Lady of Lourdes Church in the Old

Fourth Ward. Father Small is the pastor

of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in

Decatur. Please be sure to give them a

warm welcome and a word of thanks

when you meet them.

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

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

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Reading 1: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b

Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for: Sabino Hernandez Acuñe, Bill Bezaire, Jesus Nandi Hernandez, Wyatt Vallee, Alexander Vallee, Howard Hoge, Craig Cavalli, and Annette Lange Boehnlein.

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: Walter Hoch, Leslie Tsui, Robert Munroe, Kay Reese, Tera Doughlas, Janis Dotson, Dylan Diaz Tinoco, Julia Robinson, Howard Johnson, Deacon Bob Hauert, Barbara Hawthorne, Millie Elliott, Eduardo Sarmiento Lopez, Brenda Markham, Francie Mooney, and Brenda Uhler.

Saturday, October 21

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Romans 4:13, 16-18; Luke 12:1-7

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Henry Arundale

For the people of the parish

Anastacio Valle Romero †

Sunday, October 22

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b;

Matthew 22:15-21

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

James Bentley, Barbara Bentley, James

Bentley III †

Landun Dowdey & Bertha Pinilla †

Marta Espino †

Charles Maloof †

Monday, October 23

Saint John of Capistrano (Optional)

Romans 4:20-25; Luke 12:13-21

8:30 a.m. Olaya Morales †

Tuesday, October 24

Saint Anthony Mary Claret (Optional)

Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Luke 12:35-38

8:30 a.m. Father Victor Reyes

Wednesday, October 25

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Romans 6:12-18; Luke 12:39-48

8:30 a.m. Hernan Blanco †

Thursday, October 26

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Romans 6:19-23; Luke 12:49-53

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Denise Pippen †

Maria Hermogenes de Reyes

Friday, October 27

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Romans 7:18-25a; Luke 12:54-59

8:30 a.m. Michael Kettle †

Saturday, October 28

Saints Simon and Jude (Feast)

Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Mariyakutty & Vincent Kalathil †

Thérèse Hoffacker †

Jesus Nandi Hernandez †

Sunday, October 29

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10;

Matthew 22:34-40

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

For the people of the parish

Father Joseph Peek †

Consuelo Muñoz †

Dik Briggs † www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta

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Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228

Director of Discipleship Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 250

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 Elaine Phillips ephillips@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247

Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

Professional Counseling (fee-based) is available in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. At 678-310-8122.

IHMATLANTA.ORG

October 14 & 15

Offertory: $17,191.61

Electronic Offertory: $6,703.54

Total Offertory: $23,895.15

This weekend’s second collection is a

combined collection for World Mis-

sions, the Church in Latin America, and

the Church in Central and Eastern Eu-

rope.

Next weekend’s collection is for the

IHM Debt Reduction Fund.

The Solemnity of All Saints is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated

according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, October 31 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Wednesday, November 1 8:30 a.m. (English)

12 Noon (English)

7:00 p.m. (English)

Monsignor Albert Jowdy and the parish of

Immaculate Heart of Mary invite you to attend

our annual Mass of Remembrance remembering

the faithful departed of the last year. The Mass

of Remembrance will be celebrated on Thursday,

November 2, at 7:00 p.m.

Monsignor Al and Father Javier will celebrate a novena of Masses for the intentions

of our beloved dead beginning on All Souls Day. If you would like to participate in

this novena, please submit the names of your deceased loved ones on the form en-

losed with your church envelopes. Extras are available in the narthex and at the parish

office.

The Book of the Names of the Dead will be placed near the baptismal font beginning

on All Souls Day. Everyone is welcome to inscribe the names of their deceased loved

ones. As you pass the Book and see the burning candle upon entering and leaving

church during November, remember to offer up a prayer for all whose names are en-

shrined there.

PUERTO RICO HURRICANE RELIEF Thank you to everyone who returned needed items today for our Puerto Rico

Emergency Relief Drive. If you were unable to contribute relief supplies, please

consider donating toward the shipping costs. Each pallet costs close to $1,000

to ship. Checks may be dropped off at the truck during the drive this weekend;

make checks payable to IHM with the notation “Puerto Rico Relief.” Cash may

be brought to the parish office during regular office hours. Or give electronically

at www.ihmatlanta.org. Look for Electronic Giving under the Support IHM tab

and select Puerto Rico Relief in the menu of funds.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE 2018 Italy Pilgrimage Early Registration Discount ends this Wednesday!

Monsignor Al invites you to join him on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi next

spring, April 25-May 3, 2018. Tour the Vatican Museums, attend a papal audi-

ence, walk in the footsteps of St. Francis, and much more! The cost is $2,990

per person early registration, which increases to $3,090 after October 25 (based

on double occupancy). For more information, see the brochure available in the

church narthex and at the parish office; contact Bret Thoman, OFS, St. Francis

Pilgrimages, 404-418-6683 or bret@stfrancispilgrimages.com; or visit

www.stfrancispilgrimages.com.

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES MISSION TRIP Wednesday, October 18

IHM's Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) ministry is preparing for mission trip

number 13! This year our team will be working and living at Jacob's Ladder, a

facility that houses 90 residents with developmental disabilities, from February

24 - March 3, 2018. Please join us for our first informational session at IHM on

Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. For more details, contact Joanie Gross via

email at mjkcj144@gmail.com.

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES CHRISTMAS GREENERY SALE

Mustard Seed Communities exists to serve God by lifting the world's most

downtrodden, abandoned, handicapped and HIV children living in the world's

poorest countries. They help the poor in Jamaica through annual mission trips

and year-round support of needed supplies.

Next weekend, support IHM’s Mustard Seed Ministry by purchasing quality,

live Christmas greenery after all Masses. We will be offering a noble fir wreath,

Noble fir door swag, 10’ garland, and a beautiful centerpiece, all for $25.00

each. All funds will support the February 2018 mission trip to Jamaica. Payment

by cash, check or credit card is due when ordering. Greenery will be available

for pick-up the first week of December. For more details contact Marty Bova-

Banks at 404-329-0553

IHM SCHOOL FALL BOOK FAIR Parish Day at the IHM Fall Book Fair is Sunday, October 29 from 9:45 a.m. –

1:00 p.m. in the IHM School Library. Get an early start on Christmas presents,

especially for the young people in your life. In addition to a wide range of books

for children through middle school, the Book Fair will also have cookbooks and

popular books for adults and high school students. While there, you can check

out the wish lists of some of your favorite teachers, school staff, deacons and

priests. Complimentary gift wrap will also be available.

The Fall Book Fair starts Monday, October 23 through Friday, November 3 and

is open Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the IHM School Library. We

hope to see you there!

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Thursday, October 24 There will be a make-up altar server training

session on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-8:00

p.m. in the church. At least one parent must

attend the first 15 minutes of the training for a

parent orientation.

TRUNK OR TREAT & OKTOBERFEST Friday, October 27 Sign up for our 5th annual Trunk or Treat &

Oktoberfest at IHM. Preorder your dinner and

reserve a parking space for your spooktacular

car! Click here to reserve your space today:

http://tinyurl.com/yafbb5ah.

GRIEFSHARE 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 6. We will dis-

cuss a different topic at each session. All are

welcome to join us as their schedule allows.

For more information about the program,

contact Margaretann Harris via email at

griefshare@ihmatlanta.org or by phone at 404

-483-3559.

PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council is the consultative

body that advises the pastor in planning

and sustaining the pastoral life of the parish.

The 12 councilors meet 6 times a year with

Monsignor Al. Each summer, 3 new

councilors are selected through an interview

process to serve 3-year terms. For more

information, see the Pastoral Council materi-

als in the literature rack in the church narthex

or contact the Council chair Chris Thomas at

cnthomas2@gmail.com.

FORTUNATE & FAITHFUL FAMILIES Sunday, November 12

Fortunate and Faithful Families, a support

group in The Archdiocese of Atlanta for fami-

lies with LGBT members, will host their an-

nual retreat on Sunday, November 12, from

12:30-7:00 p.m. at the Chancery. To register

and learn more information, please visit

www.ffatl.org or call 770-924-3920.

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 Elaine Phillips 404-636-1418, ext. 222 ephillips@ihmatlanta.org

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 241 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

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

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

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

Are you interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the

Catholic faith? Please join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the church. Contact

Drew Denton for more information.

Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15 IHM Middle School Room 8-1

“The Reformation: What Does it Mean Today?”

Do you love your Catholic faith? Are you encouraged by the growing number of

people who are joining the Catholic Church as adults? We need your help to wel-

come our newest members.

As an RCIA sponsor you will be paired with a candidate (baptized adult from anoth-

er Christian tradition) or a catechumen (unbaptized adult) whom you will accompany

through the process of sacramental initiation. You do not have to be an “expert” or a

perfect example. All you need is a willingness to support, pray for, and connect

someone to our Catholic community.

Please contact Drew Denton in the parish office if you are interested in learning

more.

A’plas: The Story of Blessed Stanley Rother Sunday, October 29, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

IHM Middle School Room 8-1

Recently we saw the beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother, the

first person born in the U.S. to be officially recognized as a

martyr. Join us to learn more about how an ordinary Okla-

homa farm-boy became the pastor of a Mayan parish in

Guatemala, and how he eventually gave up his life for his

flock.

We will watch the documentary A’plas: The Story of Father Stanley Rother and hear

from Monsignor Jowdy about how the witness of the Central American martyrs has

shaped his own life and ministry.

October 15 & 22, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

IHM Middle School Room 8-1

This month marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s publication of 95 Theses,

the event popularly cited as the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. What really

happened in the Reformation? And what does it mean for Catholics today? Join us

for an honest, two-part discussion featuring both Catholic and Protestant voices, as

together we seek deeper unity in the Body of Christ.

October 26, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Pitts Theology Library Room 360, Emory University

The 30th annual Reformation Day at Emory University will explore the question,

“Did the Reformation Fail?” Speakers for the program include Katherine Museus,

associate pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Julian Gordy, bishop in the South-

eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA); Larry M.

Goodpaster, United Methodist bishop-in-residence; and Wilton Gregory, Archbishop

of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. Archbishop Gregory will speak from

3:00-4:00 p.m.

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence · www.ihmschool.org

June 17-22, 2018 · Hardeeville, SC

9th grade & up

$100 deposit reserves your spot!

Go to http://ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry to sign up!

Counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all service

hours for Marist for 2018-2019!

Go to www.heartworkcamp.com to get a

first glimpse at what it’s all about.

June 4-9, 2018 · Dahlonega, GA

This is an awesome week of FUN & FAITH in

Dahlonega, GA for 6th-8th graders

Total cost = $550

$100 deposit needed to save your spot

Go to ihmatlanta.org/youth-ministry to sign up!

Questions? Email ephillips@ihmatlanta.org. Confirmation Retreat for those being confirmed in the

spring is Sunday, October 29 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at

IHM. Dropoff is at the school gym and the day includes

lunch and youth mass at 5:00 p.m. This is the first of the 2

required retreats.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Yes, the new school year has only recently begun! However,

plans for next year are already in place at IHM School. If you

are considering a Catholic education, please keep the following

dates in mind. Starting October 27, the 2018-2019 school year

application will be available online: www.ihmschool.org.

For more information about these events and the admissions

process, call or email Meaghan Schroeder: 404-636-4488 or

admissions@ihmschool.org.

OPEN HOUSE We would like to invite the parishioners of IHM to Experience

the Beauty of a Catholic Education by joining us for our first

Open House on Tuesday, November 7 from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Take this opportunity to have a student led tour and learn more

about the admissions process. Kindly RSVP to Meaghan

Schroeder: admissions@ihmschool.org or by phone 404-636-

4488. Looking forward to seeing you!

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 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.

La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 404-620-1492.

I Lectura: Isaías 45:1, 4-6 II Lectura: 1 Tesalonicenses 1:1-5b Evangelio: Mateo 22:15-21

14 y 15 de octubre Ofertorio en misa: $17,191.61 Contribución electronica: $6,703.54 Ofertorio total: $23,895.15

La segunda colecta de hoy será una combinación de tres colectas para: las misiones

mundiales, la Iglesia en Latinoamérica y la Iglesia en Europa Central y Oriental.

Somos llamados a esta celebración Eucarística – al lado de Católicos en cada

parroquia, capilla e iglesia a través del mundo – para renovar la llamada que oímos en

el Bautismo de compartir nuestra fe y de ser misioneros.

Oremos en esta misa por todos quienes desean escuchar el mensaje de amor y la

salvación de Jesucristo. Ofrezcamos ayuda financiera generosa para apoyar el servicio

de sacerdotes, religiosos y catequistas laicos a través del mundo.

Por favor sea generoso porque esta colecta será dividida entre tres necesidades

importantes.

Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al Fondo de reducción de la

deuda de IHM.

Monseñor Albert Jowdy

y la parroquia de Inmaculate Heart of Mary

los invitan a asistir a la anual

Misa de Recuerdo en memoria de los fieles que han

muerto durante el año pasado.

jueves, 2 de noviembre · 7:00 p.m.

La Solemnidad de Todos los Santos es un día sagrado de obligación. Misas se

celebrarán de acuerdo con el siguiente programa:

Martes, 31 de octubre 7:00 p.m. (español)

Miercoles, primero de noviembre 8:30 a.m. (inglés)

12 Noon (inglés)

7:00 p.m. (inglés)