St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, McDonough, Georgia

St. James the Apostle Catholic Church
1000 Decatur Road, McDonough, Georgia 30252
Parish Office: (770) 957-5441 • Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fax: (770)957-0383 • Website: www.stjamesapostle.com
Schedule of Liturgies & Services During Holy Week
&
The Sacred Triduum
Monday of Holy Week - Mass 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday of Holy Week - Mass 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday of Holy Week - Mass 8:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Easter Triduum
Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
No Morning Mass
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
In the Chapel of Repose Until 10:00 p.m.
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
No Morning Mass
No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
The Seven Last Words of Christ - 2:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - 3:00 p.m.
The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday
No Morning Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation - 10:30 a.m.
When the line ends the priest will leave.
Please note:
This is the last opportunity for the reception of reconciliation before Easter.
The Easter Vigil - 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Mass Times: 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m.
Important Note:
There is no evening (Life Teen) Mass on Easter Sunday.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
FOLLOWING 5:00 PM MASS
The Council of Catholic (CCW) will sponsor a special international dinner and auction to benefit our youth
scholarship fund on April 18 after Mass. All proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for the higher education
of our high school seniors. Last year our “Youth Scholarship Fund - International Dinner and Auction”
provided funding for seven parish seniors. These seniors were from six different high schools and are
now attending six different universities. We hope you will assist us in meeting our goal to exceed last
year’s scholarships. There are dishes from around the world to taste and auction items beyond your
expectations. Our silent and live auctions have items for everyone. Some of the items are:
A trip to Kinsale, Ireland for 7 nights in a 3 bedroom luxury condo with a view of Kinsale Harbour!
Activities include: marina fishing, deep sea fishing, scuba-diving, visit to16th century customs
house for wines, and museums.
A week at Foxwood Hill Resort, Kinston Manor, Oconee County, S.C. on
Lake Hartwell in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse that sleeps 6-8.
Enjoy good fishing, swimming and full schedule of recreation activities.
Take a Ride around the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway in an authentic
NASCAR and tour the grounds.
Other items include 40 inch TV, Day with Mayor of McDonough, gift certificates, theme baskets and more!!
Parishioner-donated ethnic dishes and auction items appreciated.
More to follow in upcoming bulletins.
March 29, 2015
Sacramental Preparation & Information
INFANT BAPTISM—Parents must be members of St. James for at
least 3 months, or have their pastor’s permission, and must attend
our pre-Baptism class. Our next class is Monday, April 20 at 7:00
pm. Please call the Parish Office to register and to learn the
requirements and policies of Baptism. After attending the class,
please call to reserve space in the Baptism celebration. Baptisms are
normally celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 am,
however there may be exceptions during certain times of the year.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION—FIRST CONFESSION—
 Children in the second grade, and active in the Faith Formation
program for two consecutive years, are eligible to enroll in the
sacramental preparation program.
 Special preparation sessions for these two sacraments are held
throughout the year before the reception of these sacraments.
 A copy of the candidate’s Baptism certificate must be presented at
the time of sacrament registration.
Contact: Mara Martin 770-957-5441 ext.108.
CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD—Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am and
Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:00 pm or by appointment.
CONFIRMATION—Preparation for this sacrament is coordinated
through our Faith Formation Office.
 Youth in the 10th grade or older, and active in the teen program of
the parish for at least two consecutive years, will be eligible to
register for Confirmation.
 Candidates must attend a special preparation program, teen
retreat, and have performed service projects prior to the reception
of the sacrament.
 A copy of the candidate’s Baptism and Communion certificates
must be presented at the time of sacrament registration.
Contact: Mara Martin 770-957-5441 ext. 108
 For Adult Confirmation preparation, contact Barbara Nichols,
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator 770-957-5441 ext. 103.
MARRIAGE—Couples considering marriage must contact a priest
or deacon at least six months before the projected date and must
attend a pre-marriage program.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK—Celebrated the second Saturday of
the month following the 4:00 pm Vigil Mass, or please contact the
Parish Office to make arrangements.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK—If you wish to have
Communion brought to someone who is homebound and cannot
attend Mass, call the Parish Office. If you or a loved one is in the
hospital or in an assisted living situation, either temporarily or
long term, please call the Parish Office to arrange a visit.
PRAYER CHAIN— Contact: Anna Cheverino 770-320-8393.
PRAYER GROUP— Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Room 214.
Contact: Anna Cheverino at 770-320-8393.
MASS INTENTIONS—Please contact the Parish Office. Mass
Intentions are available for 2015. Suggested donation: $15.
ALTAR FLOWERS—To donate flowers in memory of or in
honor of a loved one, please contact the Parish Office.
Theresa Avigliano, Teresa Bartlinski, Frieda
Berrios, Esther Bolling, Don Busscher, Ann
Marie Callahan, Bernice Carson, Dudley A.
DeCastro, Tom Crozier, Dudley DeCastro Sr.,
Rose Marie Delano, Coletta Dunn, Aurora Eross,
Vicki Farah, Vince Farah, Frank Foster, Gerard Foster, Julia
Foster, Jeanette Gillen, Deacon Pat Gillespie, Ted Harada, Chuck
Hargest, James Harris, Ron & Margaret Heider, Sarah Hill,
Madison Hoffman, Tracy Howard, Adeline Hubler, Jayla Irvin,
Anita Jarrett, Ray Kilgallen, Hilda Lee, Shirley Lewis, Ruth Van
Liere, Maria McKinney, Bertha Lavergne, Wendy Menard,
Flavia Mercado, Frank & Vivienne Milewski, Tracy Miller,
Virginia Miller, Sam Minugh, Philip Murphy, Irene Neilson,
Edna Norton, Margot Paul, Yong Phillippe, Valerie Ryczek,
Victoria Sancea, Stanley Seliga, Mary Shepherd, Frankie Sotka,
Lou Sposaro, Ashley Stone, Stephen Teemer, Nancy Thibault,
Susan Thompson, Laura Varrichio, Jean Washo, Edith
Wiesneske, Peggy Wofford, Jackie Worden, George & Kathleen
Zanebis.
Weekly Mass Intentions
Weekly Readings
March 30 - April 5
March 29 - April 5
MON. 8:30 am
Miz Gorman by John Burke
SUN.
Mk 11:1-10 / Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Mk 14:1 - 15:47
TUES. 8:30 am
WED. 8:30 am
Owen Reilly by John Burke
MON.
Is 42:1-7 / Jn 12:1-11
Richard Coyne † by the David Mott Family
TUES.
Is 49:1-6 / Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
WED.
Is 50:4-9a / Mt 26:14-25
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM OF THE PASSION
AND RESURRECTION OF TE LORD
THUR.
7:00 pm
FRI.
7:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
SAT.
8:30 pm
SUN.
HOLY THURSDAY
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
HOLY SATURDAY—THE EASTER VIGIL
THUR. Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 / 1 Cor 11:23-36 / Jn 13:1-15
FRI.
Is 52:13 - 53:12 / Heb 4:14 - 16:5-7, 9 / Jn 18:1 - 19:42
SAT.
Gn 1:1—2:2 / Gn 22:1-18 / Ex 14:15—15:1 / Is 54:5-14
/ Is 55:1-11 / Bar 3:9-15,32—4:4 / Ez 36:16-17a,18-28 /
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
Rom 6:3-11 / Mk 16:1-7
EASTER SUNDAY
8:30 am 11:00 am 12:45 pm
NO SUNDAY 5:00 PM MASS
SUN.
Acts 10:34a,37-43 / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
A Note from the Pastor In every Jewish home at the celebration of the Passover a question is asked of the father of the house. It is
simply ‘why is this night unlike all other nights? In response, the story of the deliverance of the Jewish people
from the tyranny of the Egyptians is read from the book of Exodus. This has happened for thousands of years.
The same question will be asked this year in the homes of the Jews. I would like to ask a question? Why is this
week unlike all other weeks for Christians? Holy Week is not so much a holy time as a time to be kept holy.
Pope John Paul II in preparation for jubilee 2000 reminded us that ‘the Christian has a duty to sanctify time.’
Time is God’s, and none of us knows whether he or she will be alive tomorrow. The breath within us is God’s.
It is his creative power that keeps us in existence. We make time holy by tithing time to God, in giving back to
him what is already his. In this week through our ceremonies we will tithe time back to God, through listening
to his Word in scripture and celebrate his presence and meet him in the sacraments. We will journey with him
as the final drama of our salvation is played out in word, song and sacrament.
We are all Good Friday People. We are all on the pilgrimage of life. On the journey each of us invariably
meets the cross. Jesus Christ has gone through the gateway of suffering before us. He knows all about it.
‘Come down from the Cross if you are the Son of God,’ taunted some people standing before the crucified
Christ. He didn’t. The cross was not the end. It will be the same for us. In this week ahead let us join Jesus in
his final journey through pain, suffering and the cross to the glorious Resurrection.
Fr. Liam
Religious Education Programs for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults 2014-2015
Who will join our parish family this Easter?
Those who will enter through the sacraments into our
Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil are:
Ronald Banister, Dana Bonar, William Dedmond,
Samantha Hogan, Stacy Shepherd
The RCIA catechists and team offer our thanks to all
those present for the Masses for the past Sundays, and
our parish community as a whole, who prayed for our
elect during the RCIA Scrutinies. Please continue to
pray for our elect and candidates as they enter their final
week of preparation for the sacraments of initiation.
Upcoming Events & Topics:
Topic for Tues. March 31:
The Triduum - presented by Diane Scarbrough
If you are interested in knowing more about the Catholic
Faith please join us for Adult Faith Formation at the
following dates and times: Sunday at 9:45 am and
Wednesday at 4 and 5:45 pm. Check the bulletin or the
website for more details.
RCIA Inquiry meetings will begin in August. If you are
interested in becoming Catholic, we welcome you to join us at
Adult Formation and/or contact Barbara Nichols at
[email protected] or call 770-957-5441 ext. 103.
Adult Faith Formation
Sunday, 9:45 am & Wednesday, 4:00 pm & 5:45 pm
Room 200
Lenten Series Concludes
Sun., March 29 & Wed., April 1
“The Meaning of Holy Week”
COME JOIN US
for Coffee, Fellowship & Faith Enrichment
The topics for the Easter Season will serve to prepare
adults to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation and
what is required to be a sponsor for someone preparing for
Confirmation or RCIA. The goal of every parishioner is to
“hand on our faith” by accompanying someone on their
journey of faith.
Upcoming Topics in the Easter Season
“Gathering As a Church- The Ministry of the Sponsor”
“Proclaiming God’s Word – The Ministry of the Sponsor”
“Renewing Baptismal Promises – The Ministry of the Sponsor”
Sun., April 26 and Wed. April 29
“The Chaplet of Divine Mercy”
presented by Janet Pignataro
For more information contact: Barbara Nichols
770-957-5441 ext. 103 or by email
[email protected]
March 29, 2015
Religious Education Programs for Elementary, EDGE & Life Teen
Elementary Faith Formation
2014-15 Life Nights
Registration information for Faith Formation classes is
available online on our parish website. If you have any
questions about our Religious Education program, please feel
free to contact Mara Martin at 770-957-5441 x108 or Tracy
Howard at x109.
Sunday after 5 pm Mass, 6:30-8:00 pm
We will not have classes on Sunday, April 5 or Wednesday,
April 8 due to Easter and Spring Break. Classes resume on
Sunday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 15.
Please join us this evening for the Outdoor Stations of the
Cross which will begin directly after the 5pm mass.
We will not have Edge on Easter Sunday, April 5.
Class resumes on Sunday, April 12.
Have a great week and a blessed Easter!
Mara Martin
ENROLLING FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR!
We are a non-profit preschool program for 2, 3, & 4 year-old children
and a Mother’s Morning Out program of supervised activities for
children ages 12 months to 23-months old.
All our programs meet from 9AM to 12PM.
St. James Preschool offers a curriculum of theme-based units of study.
We offer classes in Religion, Math, Language Arts, Science, Visual
Arts, Physical Education, Spanish, and much more! Our teaching
methods are presented through structured and unstructured creative
play and hands-on experiences that you won’t find at other preschools!
New for the 2015-2016 School Year...
 Our New Hours will be 9am - 1pm, Monday through Friday
 Children as young as 8 weeks old can join our Mother’s Morning
Out Program
 Introducing our New “Little Saints Drop-n-Play” (drop-in service)
Please see our website for more information!
stjamesapostlepreschool.org
* * We have a wish list! * *
If you would like to donate items for our new “Infant
Class”, please visit www.babiesrus.com. Our wish list
number is 37035426 .
Do you want your child to attend St. James Preschool
but don’t think you can afford it?
The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, operated by Bright
from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, helps very
low income families afford quality child care. Subsidized care is available
for children ranging from birth to 13 years. Please visit http://
dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/caps-program-overview for more information and
eligibility requirements so that your child can attend our wonderful
preschool here at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church.
We are currently accepting job applications. Please email Patti Lucas,
Director at [email protected] or call (770) 957-5441 Ext. 121
Pizza and Prayer
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm
Join us for devotion time, prayer & fellowship
NO LIFE NIGHT APRIL 5!
NO PIZZA & PRAYER APRIL 8!!
Mark Your Calendars!
 Spring Retreat - “Because He Lives!” April 17,18, 19
 Alive In You Mission Trip to TN - June 9-14
 Steubenville Conference - July 10-12
Last week we talked about the Sacraments. Our Catholic
Sacraments are a tangible sign of God’s Grace working in
our life. Jesus instituted the Sacraments, but how do we
know that? We looked into Sacred Scripture and the
Catechism to find our answers. Then did some small
group work to review. If you would like to continue the
conversation at home, try asking why we believe Jesus is
truly present in the Eucharist? Or why should we confess
our sins to a priest? Why can’t we get married on the
beach?
Please be sure to send all deposits for Spring and Summer
activities this Sunday!
Thank you and God Bless you!
Krissy
Krissy Upcraft, Youth Minister
770-957-5441 ext. 110 / [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
** VOLUNTEERS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED **
AT THE 11:00AM FOR THIS MINISTRY
TO CONTINUE EACH WEEK
Volunteer leaders are needed to continue to provide this
ministry to our children each Sunday. Children’s Liturgy of
the Word is a breakout session during Sunday 8:30 and
11:00 am Masses intended for children 4 to 11 years
old. We sing, we pray, and we read a version of the gospel
tailored for children. Our hope is that our children will leave
Mass with the Word in their thoughts, in their words, and on
their hearts.
Lessons are prepared in advance for leaders. New
volunteers will be paired with experienced leaders for
training. The time commitment is one Sunday every 4-6
weeks (during Mass). Please consider sharing your time and
talent to be a part of this important ministry. No prior
experience is necessary. Contact Mara Martin at
[email protected] or 770-957-5441 ext. 108 or
to volunteer.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Parish Highlights
Weekly Collections
Offertory Mortgage
3,295
3,037
4,025
1,224
1,323
3,544
1,298
4,722
840
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am
Sunday 11:00 am
Sunday 12:45 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm
Mail/Misc
On-Line Giving
Weekly Total
Over (Under) Required
YTD Over (Under)
Easter Remembrance
21,170
(1,630)
(127,743)
2,138
5,594
7,877
Upcoming Second Collections
April 5, 2015
April 12, 2015
Mortgage Payment
St. Vincent de Paul
Stewardship Thought
March 29, 2015 – Palm Sunday
Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that
of Christ – emptying themselves of all pride and
putting themselves at the service of others.
Membership and Registration
Welcome to St. James the Apostle!
Registration forms are available in the Parish Hall,
outside the Parish Office and available on our website:
www.stjamesapostle.com
Keep up with current news, events,
check our parish calendar and more!
Please call or visit the Parish Office
Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm.
Easter Season Family Picnic
And Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11—11:00 am
All children under 10 yrs. old are invited
accompanied by parents!
Bring a blanket and picnic lunch as we join together
for family fun and fellowship!
For more information, contact Jenn Faas at:
(770)241-6141 or [email protected].
Coordinated by our JPII St. James Homeschoolers Group and
Sponsored by the St. James Council of Catholic Women
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
2015 SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for this year's scholarships are available for
any St. James' senior pursuing a higher education. For
applications or questions contact Karen Schneid at 770914-7864 or email [email protected].
Deadline for completed applications is April 16, 2015.
JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATION OF
THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
SUNDAY, APRIL 12 - 2:30 PM
This celebration will include blessing and veneration
of the image of Divine Mercy, Benediction, the
Chaplet and Litany of the Divine Mercy.
“Paint an image according to the pattern
you see with the signature: Jesus, I trust in
You. I promise that the soul that will
venerate this image will not perish….
I desire that this image be venerated, first
in your chapel, and [then] throughout the
world.”
~ From the Diary of
St. Faustina
St. James Young Adults
St James Life Teen is looking for Young Adults to join the CORE
Team for the 2015-16 Season. Please consider this wonderful
opportunity! Contact Krissy
Parish Office:
(770) 957-5441
Monday-Friday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fax:
(770)957-0383
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.stjamesapostle.com
Meetings/Activities: Visit our Parish Calendar on our
website for the most current events.
Sign up for our St James Young Adult Facebook Page and
Blog Bible Study by contacting Krissy Upcraft at
[email protected]
 As you finish up your finals why not join us for Pizza and
Prayer? Wednesday at 6:30!
 Mark your calendars for June 5th Life Teen and the
Knights of Columbus will attend the Braves game! Join
us!
March 29, 2015
World Meeting of
Families – Philadelphia
September 22-27, 2015
www.worldmeeting2015.org
Visit:
www.archatl.com
For more details and information about
this exciting event!
Part 1 - World Meeting of Families Congress
Tuesday-Friday, September 22-25
The World Meeting of Families Congress will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. There
will be Keynote Addresses, Break Out Sessions, Daily Mass, Devotions, and activities for your whole family. Childcare is provided during the conference. An estimated 7-10,000 people are anticipated to attend the Congress.
Part 2 - The Papal Visit
Friday-Sunday, September 25-27
The Papal Visit with His Holiness Pope Francis will take place in Philadelphia (and other cities). They are anticipating
a crowd of over 1 million people to be in attendance at the different outside events. Accommodations in the city will
be expensive. The Archdiocese of Atlanta has blocked off a small number of rooms in the city and a larger number
of rooms 30-45 minutes outside of the city.