Volume 50, No. 8 February 21, 2016
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Volume 50, No. 8 February 21, 2016
Volume 50, No. 8 February 21, 2016 Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 353 Peachtree Street, NE; Atlanta, Georgia 30308 • 404.522.6800, Fax: 404.524.5440 • www.sacredheartatlanta.org Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:45pm.; closed from 1:00–2:00pm Sunday Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm; Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, en Espanol, 6:00pm Confession Times: Monday, Friday: 11:30am; Saturday: 4:30–5:00pm ; Domingo en español: 1:00–1:30pm Gift Shop Hours: Sundays 9:00am-noon For St. Vincent de Paul Society Charitable Assistance: 678-892-6163 STAFF Msgr. Edward J. Thein Rector (404) 522-6800 [email protected] Deacon Mike Balfour Pastoral Administrator (404) 974-2232 [email protected] Deacon Marino Gonzalez Director of Parish Outreach and Volunteers (404) 974-2235 [email protected] Fr. Adam Ozimek In Residence Parish Council John Newcomb, [email protected] Sacristans Ralph Conti, 404-388-1225 [email protected] Stewardship Committee Janet Kinard, [email protected] Ushers Mike Wazlavek, [email protected] Daughters of Isabella Terry McKitrick [email protected] Wedding Guild Pam McMahon 404-435-5370 Danielle Herrmann 770-778-0095 English as a Second Language Jerry Pace, 404-872-6960 [email protected] LITURGY AND FAITH LIFE MINISTRIES Altar Servers Mike Jones [email protected] Mark Stouffer [email protected] Basilica Principal Choir Billy Krape 404-377-3969 Delta Izaguirre Faith Formation Assistant (404) 974-2231 [email protected] Basilica Children’s Choirs Mallen Zabinski 404-636-1655, [email protected] or Gertrude Tinker Sachs 404-691-6084 [email protected] William E. Krape Organist/ Choirmaster (404) 522-6800 Communion Visitation Kelly McEvoy, 404-939-4161 [email protected] Alan McGill, Ph.D. Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy (404) 974-2234 [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Bill Schnitzer, [email protected] Patty Nichols Receptionist (404) 974-2230 [email protected] Muffet Puckett Administrative Assistant (404) 974-2244 [email protected] OUTREACH MINISTRIES AIDS Ministry Monica Rudolph [email protected] Cookies for a Cause Erin Schneider, [email protected] Parish Life Organizations Gift Shop Susan Foster, [email protected] Knights of Columbus Rob Jobson, 404-886-5636 [email protected] Bereavement Support Group Linda Kelley, [email protected] New Parishioner Welcome Committee Gift of Grace House Ministry Gary Cox, [email protected] Jim and Myra Kucera, 404-355-4313 [email protected] Priest Appreciation Committee Cindy Jones 404-217-2629 Habitat for Humanity Gail Ronan 404-288-9883 Recycling Committee Jerry Pace 404-872-6960 Haiti Ministry/Sister Parish [email protected] ServeHaiti Wayne Book Social Committee Stephanie Walski [email protected] [email protected] Midtown Assistance Center Jenny Jobson, 404-681-0470 Young Adult Group Ben Wathen, 615-415-0583 [email protected] [email protected] Night Shelter Alonzo Church, 404-577-5617 MINISTERIOS HISPANOS [email protected] Faith Formation Volunteers Alan McGill [email protected] Flower Guild Lee Doyle, 404-881-1717 [email protected] Greeters Georgiann Caruso, [email protected] Joanne Smalley, [email protected] Humberto Quintas Maintenance Supervisor (404) 974-2240 Hearts on Fire [email protected] John Prevost [email protected] Michelle Rivers Accountant (404) 974-2246 Ladies’ Altar and Rosary Society [email protected] Mia Pond, 404-786-6104 [email protected] Catherine Tarbox SPIRES editor Liturgy of the Hours Prayer [email protected] Group Kelly McEvoy, 404-939-4161 ADVISORY [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Teresa Westwood, [email protected] Acólitos Ana Vargas, 678-516-4868, [email protected] Prison Ministry (men) Milt Shlapak 404-349-0909 [email protected] (women) Janet Wells 404-303-8050 [email protected] Circulo Bíblico Deacon Marino Gonzalez, 404-974-2235 mgonzalez@sacredheartatlanta. Respect Life Cathy Weaver, 770-361-8346 [email protected] Coro de la Misa de 1:30 pm Lester Mendiola [email protected] Lectores Benny Gonzalez, 678-507-8359 St. Vincent de Paul Society Ministerio Extraordinario de la For membership info: Comunión Jack Stenger [email protected] Roman Zepeda 404-604-4464 Thursday Food Distribution Pedido de Bautismos Deacon Marino Gonzalez, Delta Izaguirre, 404-974-2231 404-974-2235 [email protected] mgonzalez@sacredheartatlanta. Ujieres Jose Ángel Verdugo, 770-771-9298 COMMITTEES Liturgical Readers Alice Heffernan-Sneed, Finance Committee 404-402-5840 Jerry Robinson, [email protected] [email protected] Terry McKitrick Liturgy Committee Alan McGill [email protected] [email protected] 2 FEBRUARY 21, 2016 2ND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 22-27, 2016 SUNDAY MASS READINGS THE WEEKDAY READINGS Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17 — 4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Today’s showing forth of God’s glory is filled with a light that astonishes and reveals. Jesus transfigured on Mount Tabor energizes even the sleepy apostles, who see but cannot get hold of it. They can be forgiven for not apprehending the full meaning of this extraordinary vision of a transfigured Jesus with Elijah and Moses. The whole of the Law and prophets is summed up here on this mountain. The transfiguration on Mount Tabor is handed over to us this Sunday. As Paul reminds us, it is we who are to be transformed. The light and life of the Resurrection are set forth here so we do not lose heart and fall entirely asleep. This Sunday looks to Easter. It looks to transformation. It asks us to lift up our heads and acknowledge the risen Lord as our light and our salvation. Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS... Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. THE SICK Pablo Cepeda Lydia Cochran Joseph Connelly Louise Daniell Robert Foster Gigi Kirn Lucille Hill ORGAN PRELUDE Variations on Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy, William Krape This set of variations is based on an old, southern hymn tune called Resignation. The test is as follows: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and power; He is able, He is able, He is willing; doubt no more. Nicola McCarthy Terry McKitrick Hugh Paschal Yolanda Tapia Ruhe Fr. Michael Sherliza Pat & Deacon Wayne Smith Olin Sneed Gift of Grace House residents THE DEAD IN MILITARY SERVICE CANDLE INTENTIONS ORGAN POSTLUDE Rafael Duralde Intentions of: Khai Davidson, Scott Freeman, Garcia Lazarre. Terry McKitrick, Bobbie Overton, Deacon Wayne Smith Petition to St. Joseph the Worker No postlude during Lent LET NOTHING DISTURB YOU Let nothing disturb you, Nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes. Patient endurance attains all things. Whoever possesses God lacks nothing, God alone is sufficient. —St. Teresa of Ávila THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION Outreach Ministries of Sacred Heart BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY 2/21, 8AM-1PM 3 PARISH NEWS YOUNG ADULT GROUP ADDITIONAL LENTEN OBSERVANCES FINANCIAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2016 February 7 $19,724 n addition to the Sunday Evening Lenten series reflecting on the Corporal Works of Mercy (Sundays 7:00-8:30pm), Sacred Heart’s Young Adult Group has completed plans for additional observances. To RSVP or for more information on these events contact [email protected]. February14 $19.556 Clothing drive benefiting the Open Door Commumity From now until March 6th, bring gently used men’s and women’s clothing (jeans, underwear, socks particularly needed) to the corner of the Resource Room in the classroom area (room next to stairs leading to kitchen). Total Month-to-date $39,280 Monthly Budgeted Collections $77,500 I February 21 February 28 Monthly Electronic Giving Fiscal Year-to-date Comparisons Volunteering at St. Francis Table Saturday, 2/27, 7AM-12PM, Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. RSVP required. $712,609 Budget thru February 29, 2016 $765,000 Actual vs Budget ($52,391) 2nd Collection February 14 Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty Workshop and Dinner Sunday, March 6th, 7PM, Sacred Heart Parish Hall T Actual Year-to-date $3,561 LENTEN PILLARS: PRAYER, FASTING, ALMSGIVING he three traditional pillars of Lenten observance are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The key to renewed appropriation of these practices is to see their link to baptismal renewal. PRAYER More time given to prayer during Lent should draw us closer to the Lord. We might pray especially for the grace to live out our baptismal promises more fully. We might pray for the elect who will be baptized at Easter and support their conversion journey by our prayer. We might pray for all those who will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with us during Lent that they will be truly renewed in their baptismal commitment. FASTING Fasting is one of the most ancient practices linked to Lent. In fact, the paschal fast predates Lent as we know it. Fasting is more than a means of developing self-control. It is often an aid to prayer, as the pangs of hunger remind us of our hunger for God. The first reading on the Friday after Ash Wednesday points out another important dimension of fasting. Fasting should be linked to our concern for those who are forced to fast by their poverty, those who suffer from the injustices of our economic and political structures, those who are in need for any reason. Thus fasting, too, is linked to living out our baptismal promises. By our Baptism, we are charged with the responsibility of showing Christ's love to the world, especially to those in need. Fasting can help us realize the suffering that so many people in our world experience every day, and it should lead us to greater efforts to alleviate that suffering. ALMSGIVING It should be obvious at this point that almsgiving, the third traditional pillar, is linked to our baptismal commitment in the same way. It is a sign of our care for those in need and an expression of our gratitude for all that God has given to us. Works of charity and the promotion of justice are integral elements of the Christian way of life we began when we were baptized. 4 5 Artículos en Español 21 de febrero de 2016 Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA LECTURAS DE HOY Lunes: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Primera lectura — El Señor hizo una alianza con su siervo fiel Abram, diciendo: “A tu descendencia daré esta tierra” (Génesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación (Salmo 27 [26]). Segunda lectura — Esperamos al Señor Jesús, quien nos cambiará para conformarnos con su cuerpo glorificado (Filipenses 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]). Evangelio — Pedro, Santiago y Juan presencian la transfiguración de Jesús en el monte (Lucas 9:28b-36). Martes Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Sábado Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 SEREMOS TRANSFORMADOS La manifestación de la Gloria de Dios en el Evangelio de hoy está llena de una luz que a la vez asombra y revela. Jesús, transfigurado en el Monte Tabor, llena de su energía a los apóstoles adormecidos, que ven la visión, pero no la saben captar. Es perdonable que no capten del todo el significado de esta extraordinaria visión de Jesús transfigurado, entre Moisés y Elías. Aquí, en el monte santo, se resumen la Ley y los profetas. Hoy esa transfiguración se nos ofrece y se nos entrega. Como nos recuerda san Pablo, somos nosotros los que vamos a ser transformados. Hoy se nos presentan la luz y la vida de la Resurrección, para que no nos descorazonemos, no sea que nos quedemos del todo dormidos. Este domingo ya mira hacia la Pascua. Mira hacia la transformación. Nos pide que levantemos la cabeza, y reconozcamos al Señor Resucitado como nuestra luz y salvación. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La Cuaresma nos llama a la conversión, a la cual deberíamos estar dedicados toda el año. En muchas parroquias latinas la cuaresma también es tiempo de misiones. De niño recuerdo haber participado cada año en las misiones de mi parroquia. Escuchábamos a los predicadores con curiosidad, ya que aparecían solo una vez al año y luego se regresaban a lugares lejanos y desconocidos. Nunca imagine que algún día yo también estuviera como predicador de misiones. Me gustaría darles un resumen del mensaje que he sembrado en varias parroquias. Las misiones no son para repetir doctrina, sino para evangelizar a los bautizados. Con cinco temas se puede evangelizar a los bautizados recordándoles los cinco puntos claves del Evangelio cristiano: 1) Dios nos ama y nos hizo para él; 2) Nosotros hemos pecado y sufrimos las consecuencias; 3) Dios nos manda a su Hijo para librarnos del mal; 4) Jesús desea formar parte de nuestras vidas personales, ¡invitémoslo! y 5) Jesús llena nuestro corazón con el poder y la presencia de su Espíritu. Este mensaje es uno de conversión y esperanza. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 6 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE Mass Intentions Sun, 2/21 Mon, 2/22 Tues, 2/23 Wed, 2/24 Thur, 2/25 Fri, 2/26 Sat, 2/27 Sun, 2/28 Mon, 2/29 Tues, 3/1 Wed, 3/2 Thur, 3/3 Fri, 3/4 Sat, 3/5 2nd Sunday in Lent 8:00am Pro Populo 10:00am Helen Lindsay (D) 12:00pm Moura Yousif (D) 1:30pm Martha Rivas (I) 6:00pm Tony Lou Viere (D) 2nd Week of Lent 7:00am The Jack Harris Family (I) 12:10pm Jose Martinez (I) 7:00am Jacob Robert Henderson (D) 12:10pm Joe Ledlie (D) 7:00am Imelda Gayda (D) 12:10pm Dcn. Mike Balfour (I) 7:00am Sr. Frances Ann Cook (D) 12:10pm Emaalicia Forey (D) 7:00am Edwin Sheldon, Sr. (D) 12:10pm Stella Grace (I) 9:00am Msgr. Richard Lopez (I) 5:30pm Kennedy Rose Barnett (D) 2nd Sunday in Lent 8:00am Greg Parks (D) 10:00am Pro Populo 12:00pm Henry Blakely (I) 1:30pm 6:00pm Mary Ulrich Fallon (D) 2nd Week of Lent 7:00am Sr. Frances Ann Cook (D) 12:10pm Joe Ledie (D) 7:00am 12:10pm 7:00am Mary Jeanne Byers (D) 12:10pm 7:00am 12:10pm Cecilia Krohne (D) 7:00am 12:10pm Oscar Martinez (D) 9:00am 5:30pm Kennedy Rose Barnett (D) Meetings and Events Prayer Shawl Ministry Mtg Basilica Choir Warm-up Hispanic Choir Rehearsal ESL Classes Young Adult Group Corporal Works of Mercy Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am, CR 9:30am, OR 11:45am, OR 12:30pm, classroom area 7:00pm, PHE 12:30-1:30pm, C Outreach Sandwich Prep Knights of Columbus Reception 8:00am, K, PH 6:00pm, PH Food Distribution Book Discussion Men’s Prison Ministry Altar & Rosary Cleaning Adult Faith Formation Lent Series Stations of the Cross & Benediction Soup Supper Adult Faith Formation Lent Series 8:00am, PH 6:30pm, offsite 6:30pm, OR 8:00am, C, S 12:30pm, PH 5:30pm, C Basilica Choir Warm-up Hispanic Choir Rehearsal ESL Classes Young Adult Group Corporal Works of Mercy Eucharistic Adoration Outreach Sandwich Prep Stewardship Committee Mtg Daughters of Isabella Mtg Food Distribution Book Discussion Altar & Rosary Cleaning Adult Faith Formation Lent Series Stations of the Cross & Benediction Soup Supper Adult Faith Formation Lent Series Baptism Classes Mass by Good Samaritan Parish for Mercy Door 6:15pm, PH 7:00pm, PH 9:30am, OR 11:45am, OR 12:30pm, classroom area 7:00pm, PHE 12:30-1:30pm, C 8:00am, K, PH 6:00pm, CR 7:00pm, PHE 8:00am, PH 6:30pm, offsite 8:00am, C, S 12:30pm, PH 5:30pm, C 6:15pm, PH 7:00pm, PH 10:00am, English: CR, Spanish: PR 1:00pm, C Legend: D=deceased, I=intention; C= Church, PH=both sides Parish Hall, PHE=Parish Hall East side, PHW=Parish Hall West side, K=downstairs kitchen, A=Atrium, CR=Conference Room, OR=Outreach Room, PR=Piano Room, S=Sacristy