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C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
951 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW • Atlanta, Georgia 30310 • www.stanthonyatlanta.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stanthonyatlanta • twitter: @StAnthonyAtl
The Reverend Victor A. Galier Pastor (404) 758-8861, Ext. 15 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Leviticus Jelks II Permanent Deacon (770) 991-0969 [email protected]
Rev. Mr. William H. Simmons III Permanent Deacon (770) 947-9918 [email protected]
Ronald Whalen Business Manager (404) 758-8861, Ext. 11 [email protected]
Angela Linton Director of Religious Education (404) 758-8861, Ext. 10 [email protected]
Deri Patrick-Bates Parish Secretary/Bulletin Designer (404) 758-8861, Ext. 10 [email protected]
John Beal, III Director of Music Ministry Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parish Office/Rectory: (404) 758-8861
Fax: (404) 755-6755
Schedule of Masses: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Nigerian Igbo Community Mass: 2 p.m. every Second Sunday
Cameroon Community Mass: 2:30 p.m. every Third Sunday
Weekday Masses: Monday and Tuesday at 8:30a in the rectory; Wednesday at 6p in church Wednesday: Adoration at 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: By appointment
THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY December 27th, 2015
TODAY’S GOSPEL TELLS US . . .
Luke 3:10-18
o much tradition shapes the event in this gospel: Passover in Jerusalem, significance of being twelve years old, traveling in caravan, being in the temple, obedience to parents. A surprising interruption of tradition also shapes this event: “the boy Jesus” astounded the teachers “at his understanding and his answers.” Each family—the Holy Family, our own families—must find a way to keep worthy traditions alive while at the same time remain open to something astoundingly new. Holiness consists in finding a way
St. Anthony Parish Prayer for the Week
O dear parents of the holy Child Jesus! Intercede for us parents so, that we may bring up our children in the love and fear of God and one day attain with them the Beatific Vision. Amen. —www.catholic.org
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…all who heard him were astounded at his understanding… (Gospel)
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Wells Fargo Bank has generously allowed us to use their parking area free of charge for many years. They have only asked that our parishioners not park in or around the entire drive thru area of the bank. Failure to abide by this request will result in your car being towed at your expense.
For those on our Prayer List: Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those
who believed. Amen.
If you or a loved-one is ill, please call the parish office
404 758-8861 to be added to our prayer list. You may also arrange to
have communion brought to home-bound parishioners.
Donate to St. Anthony of Padua electronically. This service is being facilitated through My Own Giving and the link is on the home page of the parish website. Use
Electronic Funds Transfer or VISA/MasterCard or American Express.
Set up to donate one time, weekly or monthly. Once you select the link, you create your own user name and password to set up your electronic donations.
Or you can... Use your phone to scan the QR code above to
contribute now, or use the following web address to contribute:
http://bit.ly/stanthonyonlinegiving If you have any questions, please contact
the parish business manager, Ronald Whalen.
Thank you for sharing your gifts from God.
Electronic Contributions: 12-07/13-2015 Offertory: $678 Retire the Debt : $295
Dec 27th info., avail. in a Jan. Bulletin Below: Dec 13th contributions
Offering: $4353 Retired Religious $1209 Retire the Debt: $285 Immaculate Conception: $180 Nigerian Mass $581 Flower Fund: $32 GA Bulletin $8 SVDPS $75 Annual Appeal: $910
SECOND COLLECTION December 27th, 2015 Retire the Debt
Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy. Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves. —-Psalm 126:5-6 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.) www.goo.gl/fMJZPX
Sheilah Black Thomas Brito Deborah Cook Wanda Cooper John Guice Christopher & Mary Lettie Hill Katherine Griner Charles Blake
Sonya Strider Georgia Holloman Timothy Sokes Greenie Lyons Ruth Smith Destiny Strider Ivana Jordan Clem Lisi Kim Brock Marie Lambert
Louzann Henry Catherine Henry Teresa Williams Catherine Binns Robert Miller Shirley Williams Winston Holder Precita Corbett Brandon Young
MASS INTENTIONS: If you wish to have a Mass offered for a deceased or living family member, or for a special intention, you may contact the parish office, 404-758-8861, to request a date and time of Mass. A minimum offering of $10.00 for the Mass is appropriate. Please make check out to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In the memo section write, “Mass Intention.”
<><><><> Mass Intension for December 27th, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. is for…
The People the Parish
"May the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where all feel welcomed,
loved, forgiven and encouraged to live according to the Gospel.”
— Pope Francis
FYI: Because of the Christmas
season, bulletins in Dec., as well
as, the 1st week in Jan 2016, have
been created and printed some weeks in advance.
Sr. Citizens’
Holiday Party
10a—3p
Breakfast sponsored by
New Ministry at the Cathedral of Christ the King Do you have a child that suffers from
any type of Addiction? Could you use support from your church community?
Interested in joining Bi-Monthly Bible Study for Parents?
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm Contact: Suzanne Strang @
[email protected] or 404-472-4477
NONE
Classes/Meetings/Events for Today
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CAR BREAK-IN PREVENTION TIPS:
1. Remove portable electronic devices such as smart phones, cell phones, power plugs, iPod adapters, and GPS navigation systems, including suction cup or bean bag type mounts prior to reaching your final destination where you will park the car. 2. Do not leave loose change/money in your cup holders or ash trays. Stash before not after you park. Get in the habit of putting shopping bags in the trunk right when you return to the vehicle, rather than after you park at the next location 3. Keep your car tidy with all visible personal items out of sight (i.e. empty shopping bag, backpacks, makeup bag, CD case and CDs, clothing (coats and gloves), etc.) 4. Always completely close the windows and sun-roof and lock the car even if you are just leaving the car for a few minutes 5. Get a car alarm. The noise alone may be enough to scare away an inexperienced thief and prevent the break-in. 6. Carry the registration and insurance card with you. Don't leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle.
SUPPORT THE SUNDAY SCHOOL'S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Throughout December, we will be collecting new hats, scarves, and gloves for the
Carrie-Steele Pitts Home. Please place your donations in the plastic containers located in
the back of the church.
Let’s Stop HIV Together Did you know…
• More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are
living with HIV.
• Approximately 50,000 Americans become
infected with HIV every year.
• About 1 in 8 people living with HIV don’t
know they have it.
• Knowing your HIV status can give you
peace of mind …..and testing is the only way
you can know your HIV status for sure.
• If you find out you are HIV positive, you
can start taking medicine for your HIV. Get-
ting treated for HIV improves your health,
prolongs your life, and greatly lowers your
chance of spreading HIV to others.
The Health Ministry shared this information
from the CDC.
If your child is a high school senior and you would like them to appear in the 2016
St. Anthony Graduate Sunday bulletin please contact Sharon Hubbard-Belcher before
December 31, 2015. [email protected]
God, our Father, You redeemed us and made us Your children in Christ. Through Him You have
saved us from death and given us Your Divine life of grace. By becoming more like Jesus on
earth, may I come to share His glory in Heaven. Give me the peace of Your kingdom, which this
world does not give. By Your loving care, protect the good You have given me. Open my eyes to
the wonders of Your Love that I may serve You with a willing heart. O Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph, didst
consecrate domestic life by Thine ineffable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both,
may be taught by the example of Thy Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting
fellowship. Who lives and reigns, world without end, Amen.
Do You Have
Keys to The
Church?
If so… please contact
me, Deri P. Bates at
404-758-8861, Ext. 10
dpatribates
@stanthonyatlanta.org
MINISTRY SCHEDULE: January 3rd, 2016
Sun. Dec 27 8:30a Mass Church
10a Sr. Citizens’ Holiday Party Adamski Hall
11:30a Mass Church
Mon. Dec 28 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
6p ZUMBA Adamski Hall
Tue. Dec 29 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
Wed. Dec 30 Parrish office closed 30th—3rd
6p Weekday Mass & Adoration Church
Thu. Dec 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Sun. Jan 3 8:30a Mass Church
11:30a Mass Church
Mon. Jan 4 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
6p Finance Council Meeting Marino Conf Rm
6p ZUMBA Adamski Hall
Tue. Jan 5 8:30a Weekday Mass Rectory
Parish Bulletin Deadline: 1 p.m., Mondays.
Pulpit Announcement Deadline: 12 noon, Tuesdays. Please submit any requests by email to the parish office.
Trained Ministers are expected to show up for service 15 minutes before Mass.
PARISH CALENDAR: View the extended calendar at stanthonyatlanta.org
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Rita Finley Kimberly Daniels Larry Stewart Melba Hill-Paschal Angela Linton
Leslie Geer Corwin DuBose Cozette Lewis-Robinson Adrienne Morrison Carl Glisson
Altar Servers Gabrielle Harris Brianna Harris Tiffany Jennings
Michelle Franks Annmarie Gilbert Laurin Strain
Lector Rudy Cadney Brittany Brice
Manuel Solomon Rose Tynes-Johnson
Commentator Lisa Blair Brian Volck
Ushers Barbara Hill Herman Griner Andrea Francis-Grissette Linnie Francis John Howell
Tory Stringer Lori Ashford-Stringer Juanita Smith Gerald Dupre Leon Cummings
8:30 am 11:30 am