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OFFICE HOURS: Monday ~ Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm REGULAR MASSES: Monday ~ Thursday 9:00am, and 12:15pm Friday 6:30am, 9:00am &12:15pm Saturday: 9:00am, 5:00pm Vigil Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm Life Teen 7:30am & 6:30pm Spanish Civil Holidays: 10:00am NURSERY: Sunday 9:00am and 10:30am Masses ADORATION: Monday ~ Friday 9:30am ~ 9:00pm
CONFESSIONS: Monday 7:00pm-9:00pm in Fr. Carlos Vargas office Saturdays 9:30am -10:30am in church & on request VISITATION OF SICK: Please keep us informed so that we can be attentive to those who are ill.
Surprise!
y husband turns fifty this year, and his family traditionally expects a giant surprise party when each of the eleven siblings hits the big 5-0. However, Ive already informed my in-laws that 1) my husband doesnt want a party and 2) I exhausted my party-planning abilities on our wedding reception; Ill be incapable of throwing any more parties until 2075. After all, while the moment everyone jumps out and yells Surprise! is terrific, it takes a heck of a lot of coordination, work and carefuloften sneaky planning to get there. I sometimes wonder if the angel Gabriel was accompanied by a heavenly chorus of angels shouting Surprise! to Mary. How shocked she must have been at this unexpected announcement. The Gospel tells us she was greatly troubledshe must have been confused and very afraid, not only at being chosen for such a profound mission, but also at the prospect of being an unmarried pregnant woman in a society that stoned such women to death. Yet behind this Surprise! was Gods magnificent plan. The surprise was on Mary and on usthat God would dare to become human to bring salvation to all people. Despite her initial shock and fear, Mary was open enough to trust Gods plan and speak the yes that transformed the world. Our preparations for this Great Surprise (better known as Christmas) are ending soon, yet we know the divine plan continues to unfold. God no doubt has plans to surprise uswith comfort in our pain, with a challenge for our growth, with a mission for us to undertake. Will we be open enough to say yes like Mary? And how might our yes transform ourselves, others, or even the world. JANEL ESKER sundaybulletins@ligouri.org
Faith Formation
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
2Sam 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16
David wanted to do something nice for God. He lived in kingly splendor while the Ark, the sign of Gods presence among the people, was in a tent. The prophet Nathan gave him a green light, but God turned it red. God might seem downright ungrateful, but his message is clear: I am God and you are not. Humility and gratitude are humanitys proper stance before the Lord. David gets a good reminder of what God has done for him and what God will do for him. All you have came from me, God tells him, and all you will have will also come from me. Its that simple: Gods in charge, the author of our destiny. God doesnt need anything from us, not even a great temple. If and when that time comes, God will make it happen. Although God needs nothing from us, God does want something from us: obedience. Today, the virtue of obedience is rarely discussed and may be out of style, or even sound demeaning. But its God, not some human lord, asking our obedience. The almighty, eternal God who is love itself expects, and indeed demands obedience from us. Mary sets the example. She is no beaten down victim, no insecure or frightened robot blindly doing what shes told. Mary dares to ask, How can this be? But when shes told, theres nothing more to say than, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:38). SHARING FAITH In the face of the unknown, would you be able to say, Let it be done to me as Mary does? Is Marys assent remarkable, or just what people in the Bible do? Have you faced a situation where you had to trust God would make things come out right? If you were David, how would you feel about Gods response? Have you ever offered to do something nice for someone and been turned down? God makes it clear to David that his kingdom endures, not in a place, but in a people. Where do you see the presence, the goodness, and the love of God in your family, your parish, and your community?
Youth Night meetings for Champs and Edge! "Youth Nights" are
youth centered meetings for Champs and Edge where we'll discuss topics relating to our Catholic faith. Friends are welcome! We'll meet in the Life Teen room from 6-7pm on the second Wednesday of every month.
Jan. 11: Year in Review Each child must bring their used calendar from 2011. Feb. 8: Real love is Events for Champs and Edge: Jan. 23: Mass for the Unborn in Atlanta. Details will be posted on the St. Andrew website. Feb. 18: Lock In at the Alpharetta YMCA from 7-10 pm. $20 per youth. Open to Champs, Edge, and Life Teen. Friends are welcome and encouraged. Feb. 24: Stations of the Cross with Deacon Tom. We'll have dinner together at the Fish Fry and perform for the parish. Open to Champs, Edge, and Life Teen.
Stewardship
PARISH TREASURE
In appreciation for the many gifts from God, on December 10th and 11th our parishioners and visitors donated $20,865.00 in our offertory and $1,990.10 in our on-line donations totaling $22,855.10 for the operating and ministries of St. Andrews.
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 19
Jgs 13:2-7,24-25a, Ps 71:3-6,16-17, Lk 1:5-25 9:00 a.m. Anthony LoPresti 12:15 a.m. Locke Thomison
Tuesday, December 20
Is 7:10-14, Ps 24:1-6, Lk 1:26-38 9:00 a.m. Ellen Landsman 12:15 p.m. Our Parish Family Wednesday, December 21 Sg 2:8-14, Ps 33:2-3,11-12,20-21, Lk 1:3945 9:00 a.m. Dick Guesman 12:15 p.m. For all Armed Forces and their Families Thursday, December 22 Sm 1:24-28, (Ps) 1Sm2:1,4-7, Lk 1:46-56 9:00 a.m. Maria Tarace 12:15 p.m. Gert Mullin Friday, December 23 Mal 3:1-4,23-24, Ps 25:4bc-5ab,8-10,14, Lk 1:57-66 9:00 a.m. Janice Capano (SI) 12:15 p.m. Charles Faas Saturday, December 24 Is 62:1-5, Ps 89:4-5,16-17,27,29, Acts 13:16-17,22-25, Mt 1:1-25 4:00 p..m. Our Parish Family 6:00 p.m. Deceased Priests of the Archdiocese 8:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 a.m. Our Parish Family
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The sign-up book for Eucharistic Adoration with permanent timeslots will be in the narthex on the weekends and in the chapel during the week. Please sign-up this week. We are in desperate need of increasing the number of guardians. There are 28 timeslots with only 1 name. We have a few guardians who also cover more than one day or time. If you cannot make a commitment for a certain day or time please consider being a captain for one time segment, from either 9:30-3:00 or 4:00 to 9:00.or, just sign-up as a substitute. We certainly need everyones help to continue this meaningful ministry.
Sunday, December 25 Is 52:7-10,Ps 98:1-6, Heb 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18 7:30 a.m. Spanish Mass in the Family Center 9:00 a.m. Our Parish Family 10:30 a.m. Flower Intentions 12:00 p.m. All Priests of the Archdiocese 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass
MUSIC NEWS
The St. Andrew Youth Choir will rehearse for the Christmas Eve Liturgy on Wednesday, December 21st, from 6:00 until 6:45 in the music room. The youth choir will sing at the 4pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Calling all singers and instrumentalists! All are welcome to attend any Wednesday evening choir rehearsal from 7:00 until 8:30pm in the music room. For more information, contact Jack Louden at the parish office; or email Jack at music@standrewcatholic.com.
Baptisms
Welcome to Njamba Chota, Ngebe Chota and Chama Peter Kangwa who were baptized into our Christian Community.
Elijah Cup
This a Chalice that is given to families to take home for a week from Mass to pray for vocations. You can sign-up on the table in the Narthex.
Upcoming Events
FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Join us Friday, January 6th as we begin our new study starting at 7:00pm in the RCIA room in Bldg. B. We will be studying A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn, For more information please contact Elaine at 678-665-1100.
WORD OF LIFE
In the eyes of the world those who are in the last stages of life are somehow diminished in their humanity and should be eliminated. We must see them through Gods eyes and recognize that each and every person is created in his image and likeness and that we are all connected to God and to each other. We are our brothers keeper and our sisters helper. Cain who forgot he was his brothers keeper ended up becoming his executioner. Thou shall not kill is Gods law and it is written our hearts by our Creator.
Cardinal OMalley, Archbishop of Boston, Homily, Red Mass, Sept. 19, 2011
BAPTISM CLASS
All parents who wish to have their children baptized in the month of February will need to attend a Baptism Class on Monday, January 23rd. Please call the church office to register. Parents will need to be registered and active members of the parish for a minimum of three months prior to taking the class.
HOW SHALL I MAKE A RETURN TO THE LORD FOR ALL THE GOOD HE HAS DONE FOR ME? Ps 116:12
During this season of advent as we are :making a way for the Lord we often reflect on our many blessings. When we are planning what to give to our family and friends, are we also thinking about what we can give to the Lord? Please consider changing the beneficiary form for your IRA account to include the parish endowment fund. Simply call your IRA custodian and request a change of beneficiary form. This is a wonderful gift to the parish that doesnt cost you anything now. For more information please contact Diane Duquette, Director of Gift Planning at 404-497-9447.
Catholic Therapists
St. Andrew has a couple of professional therapists who provide services in an office area here at church. Each is a licensed and independent practitioner, and a member of the Catholic Therapist Association. You may call them individually for an appointment: Tom Spudic, Ph.D. (7/596-5869), Ann Howe, Ph.D. (6/887-7800)
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Mon. Dec. 19 Tues. Dec. 20 Wed. Dec. 21 No Adoration PSR Classes No Adoration Rosary 8:25am and 12:50pm No Adoration Church Offices Closed Rosary 8:25am and 12:50 pm Youth & Adult Choir Practice No Adoration Church Offices Closed Rosary 8:25am and 12:50 pm Legion of Mary at 10:00am No Adoration Church Offices Closed Rosary 8:25am and 12:50pm Rosary 8:25 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
Thu. Dec. 22
Fri. Dec. 23
Ministry Contacts
Alliance of Two Hearts Diane Guesman 770-993-1846 Altar Care Lisa Biagioni 770-777-5912 Altar Servers Sheryl Hess 770-998-6766 American Heritage Girls Sara Boyle 770-410-9237 Bible Study (Friday Night) Elaine Ruppenthal 678-665-1100 Bible Study (Tues. Morning) Christine Caveness 770-393-1816 Boy Scout Troop 2006 Victor Wunschel 770-363-2013 Caring Connection Ginny Boll 770-993-8738 Catholics Returning Home Larry/Tracie Vicario 770-998-5971 CHAMPS Youth Group 4th & 5th Grade Christen Barrett 404-242-6029 Christ Renews His Parish Katie Troline 678-352-1311 Columbian Squires Circle 4976 Don Boyle 770-410-9237 Bill Leach 404-717-7706 Cub Scout Pack 2006 EDGE Youth Group Christen Barrett cbarrett@standrewcatholic.com Elijah Cup Liz Schantz 770-518-6836 Eucharistic Adoration Guardians Christa Frye 678-277-8930 or christafrye1@yahoo.com Carol Meurer 770-641-9720 Eucharistic Ministers Parish Office 770-641-9720 Faith Formation Ryan Krivanek 770-641-9720 ext. 248 or standrewsfaithformation@gmail.com Homeschoolers of St. Andrew Carolyn Rittmueller 678-524-4950 Homestretch Sandy Lashley 770-641-9720 Knights of Columbus Bill Leach 404-717-7706 Legion of Mary Carol Albright 770-993-7903 Lectors Pat Powers 678-313-9921 Life Teen/High School Youth Group Marriage Encounter Mens Fellowship Music Ministry Over 55 Club Parish Council Parish School of Religion Prayer Shawl Ministry Preschool R.C.I.A. Respect Life St. Martin de Porres St. Vincent de Paul Spanish Ministry Ushers Guild Venturing Crew 2006 Wedding Coordinators Welcoming Committee Womens Guild standrewsfaithformation@gmail.com Dave/Ronnie Gorzynski 770-594-7608 Mike Lerch 678-521-1583 Jack Louden 770-641-9720 ext. 231 Marion McLaughlin 770-740-1497 Margaret Ward 770-713-0323 or margo.m.ward@gmail.com Sandy Lashley 770-641-9720 ext. 253 or Standrewschildrens@gmail.com Regina Fueher 770-640-6122 or Christy Medina 770-521-2857 Carol Hastings 770-642-1636 Chris Lovejoy 770-642-1636 Tom Gotschall 770-490-9436 Sally Mrus 678-352-9337 Hope Gricus 770-552-1168 Sandy Lashley 770-641-9720 Denise Fisher 770-641-9720 Luz Laguna 770-649-9392 John Miles Bill Leach Carol Meurer Claudette Piper or Christy Medina Diane Peabody 770-518-8512 404-717-7706 770-641-9720 770-518-9604 770-521-2857 770-552-0776
DICIEMBRE 18-2011
SACRAMENTOS
Bautizos Segundo sbado de cada mes a las 11:00 AM Loa padres deben estar registrados en la Iglesia tres meses antes del Bautizo y asistir a misa regularmente. Para Inscribir al nio/a , traer copia del certificado de nacimiento. Entrega de documentos en los horarios de la oficina del Ministerio Hispano. Padres y padrinos deben asistir a una charla de preparacin pre-bautismal.que se realiza el primer martes de cada mes de 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. No hay guardera. Si el nio/a es mayor de 7 aos, comunicarse con la oficina del Ministerio Hispano o con el Diacono Jos Campos para arreglar su asistencia a clases previo a recibir el bautismo.
Matrimonios
Reservar fecha con SEIS meses de anticipacin.
Agenda cita previa con el padre. Deben estar inscriptos o inscribirse en nuestra parroquia. Deben traer certificado de bautizmo. Deben asistir al curso prematrimonial LLASU o presentar equivalente realizado en otra parroquia. - Atender a curso pre matrimonial LLASU o equivalente
Isaas 7:14
Catequesis
NO HAY CLASES: Diciembre 25 y Enero 1ro. Regreso a clases Enero 8 2012 Adoracin Nocturna
Primer Sbado de cada Mes de 9 pm a 5 am en la capilla
Aprovechemos
Confirmacin 2012
Clases los domingos de 5:00-6:30 pm, los alumnos deben asistir a la misa de 6:30 pm.
Este curso es para jvenes de noveno a duodcimo grado,(15-18 aos) y que tengan todos los sacramentos menos la Confirmacin. Al igual que la Primera Comunin el programa de la Confirmacin es de dos aos.
Dedcale una hora a la semana de oracin y silencio al Esta tradicin hispana es una muestra de Accin de Gracia a Seor expuesto. Dios por la vida de la jovencita, y la cual se Consagra a la VirElije una hora de lunes a viernes de 9:00 am a 9:00 pm apntate para hacerle guardia y ven a compartir gen Mara siguiendo los valores por los que Jess vivi. una hora en oracin con nuestro Seor.
Grupo de Oracin Semillas de Paz y Amor Todos los martes de 7-9 pm - Saln 202
Para todos los que deseen conocer al Seor leyendo la palabra y aprendiendo a orar en un ambiente amoroso y relajado.
Todos los lunes, 6:00 pm en la capilla. Estudio de los mensajes del Seor a Sta. Faustina con el soporte de la Biblia. Catecismo a las 7:00pm. Saln 207