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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.
My Friends in Christ, Today, we gather as Gods people to celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of God, for He loves us so much that He is born today, Merry Christmas! Jesus Christ was born in a manger in the town of Bethlehem to let the world rejoice EMMANUEL! GOD IS WITH US! The wonderful event that took place 2000 years ago is remembered throughout the world today as we continue to proclaim Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those His favor rests. God has chosen to become a person and be that shining light of hope that brings liberty to the captive and healing to the brokenhearted. The Incarnation is the awesome testament of God proclaiming to the world the depths of His love for us. In this season of Christmas, we are called by our baptism to be disciples of Jesus Christ and proclaim this same faithful love. Every member of Saint Andrew is called to share and witness that love through acts of charity, kindness and love. May each of us commit our lives to generous discipleship in this New Year. I praise God in thanksgiving this Christmas Season for the wonderful blessings and joy that He brings me and my ministry at St. Andrew Catholic Church. I hope this Christmas allows you to have both joy and peace with your family and friends. May the blessings and joy of Christmas be with you always. In His Love,
Father Mike
Stewardship
During this Christmas season the many St. Andrews ministries have been involved in their many gifts of time, talent and treasure. The Knights of Columbus along with the help of St. Vincent de Paul collected food items from parishioners and assembled food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas for the needy. The preschoolers helped by sorting the food items and the Faith Formation children made seasonal cards for the baskets.
Then St. Martin de Porres swung into action creating all the stars and hanging them on the Giving Tree. Many, many members of the parish were extremely generous with all the toys, clothing and gift cards for the needy of the area. The Knights of Columbus also had a fundraiser with Breakfast with Santa As I hear it, fun was had by all.
Students of Career Connections Academy which is an independent program here at St. Andrew that focuson individuals with disabilities) were involved by moving the food items and stocking shelves for St. Vincent de Paul and retrieving the gifts for the Giving Tree.
The Womens Guild, Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus put on a wonderful Parish Christmas Party with dinner and dancing. The Squires all came together one Saturday evening and decorated the interior and exterior of the rectory for the priests. Before the preschoolers left for Christmas break, they had their Christmas Program The Night Before Jesus with the children singing Christmas Carols followed with a light reception with their parents and grandparents.
The American Heritage Girls brightened up the day at Roswell Nursing Home by Christmas Caroling and the Champs, Edge and Life Teens made fleece blankets to be handed out to families in the area. Many thanks to all parishioners, children and ministries who made this Advent season such a caring, wonderful, anticipatory and joyful time for so many people. Finally, a special thanks to all the angels who helped decorate our beautiful sanctuary with the Nativity set, flowers and wreaths.
Mass Intentions
Monday, December 26
Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59, Ps 31:3cd-4,6,8ab, Mt 10:17-22 9:00 a.m. Lowell Sherwood 12:15 a.m. Our Parish Family
Tuesday, December 27
1 Jn 1:1-4, Ps 97:2-5,7b-8, Jn 20:1a,2-8, 9:00 a.m. James Ryan 12:15 p.m. Our Parish Family Wednesday, December 28 1Jn :5-2:2, Ps 124:2-5,7b-8, Mt 2:13-18 9:00 a.m. Alexander Spivey 12:15 p.m. For all Armed Forces and their Families Thursday, December 29 1 Jn 2:3-11, Ps 96:1-3,5b-6, Lk 2:22-35 9:00 a.m. Holy Souls 12:15 p.m. Maureen Marmion Friday, December 30 Sir 3:2-7, 12-14, Ps128:1-5, Lk 2:22-40 9:00 a.m. Julia Majoch 12:15 p.m. Charles Faas Saturday, December 31 1 Jn 2:18-21, Ps 96:1-2,11-13, Jn 1:1-18 9:00 a..m. Mario Aversa 5:00 p.m. Victoria Feiglewicz
Sunday, January 1 Nm 6:22-27, Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8, Gal 4;4-7, Lk 2:16-21 7:30 a.m. Spanish Mass in the Family Center 7:30 a.m. Our Parish Family 9:00 a.m. Deceased Priests of the Archdiocese 10:30 a.m. Anthony & Mary Bogarz 12:00 p.m. Souls in Purgatory 5:00 p.m. Jerry Bernier 6:30 p.m. Spanish Mass
ATTENTION ON-LINE DONORS ONJust a reminder that ALL 2011 online offertory donations will end on December 31, 2011. Offertory 2012 will be available for transactions by January 6, 2012. Please go to ONLINE GIVING at the St. Andrew website www.standrewcatholic.com and initiate new Offertory 2012 transactions for the New Year.
CANDLE OF LIFE
The new 2012 calendar sign-up sheets for the Candle of Life is in the Chapel. This candle burns in the chapel for one week for the special intentions or memory of a loved one. The cost is $10 and the proceeds are used for Pro-Life Ministry. What a wonderful way to remember a lost child or family member.
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.
Faith Formation
Do you have a child in 4th-8th grade? If so, give your child a chance to get involved with other Catholic youth in our parish! RSVP to any event your child plans to attend at cbarrett@standrewcatholic.com. If you would like to be added to my email list and notified of upcoming events (or last minute changes regarding event details), contact Christen Barrett at the email listed above. Many of the events need volunteers for transportation. All volunteers must have a completed volunteer packet and drivers form on file with the Archdiocese.
Youth Night meetings for Champs and Edge! "Youth Nights" are
CASINO NIGHT
St. Andrew's is planning another Casino night. It was a huge success with fun, fellowship and fundraising. This year, the event will hope to bring in money to do some badly needed refurbishing inside the church. Dennis Klein will be running the event. Jane Smith will be heading up solicitation for live auction and raffle items. Please read her emails and reach out to your folks. All money raised will be used to help our parish. We would love to have 100% participation from each ministry in prize donations and participation in the fun.
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
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.
OVERNIGHT SHELTER
St. Martin de Porres will once again feed the homeless at the cold weather shelters at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Central Presbyterian on Monday, January 2nd. There are three ways to help: prepare food (we provide recipes), serve the food at the shelters (only requires about 3 hours, usually home between 8:30 & 9:00 PM), stay overnight until 6:30 am (safe atmosphere with private sleeping quarters). We have the most difficulty finding overnight volunteers, but it is really easy duty. We break the night up into watches, and since guests sleep between 9 PM and 5:30 am, there is plenty of quiet time to catch up on reading, paperwork, etc. The more volunteers we have, the more sleep we get! We try to carpool from St. Andrew and leave by 5:15, or you can meet us downtown at the shelter. Eileen (Helena) Nelson will once again be coordinating the volunteers. Thanks Eileen!
Please e-mail StMartin@standrewcatholic.com for more information, or call the parish office.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
DONT FORGET
The sign-up book for Eucharistic Adoration with permanent timeslots will be in the narthex over the Christmas Holidays. Please sign-up this week. We are in desperate need of Eucharistic Guardians. There are many timeslots with only 1 name. We need everyones help to continue this meaningful ministry. Please prayerfully consider committing to one hour a week. 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.
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.
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. 26 No Adoration Church Offices Closed No PSR No Adoration Church Offices Closed 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 No Adoration Church Offices Closed Rosary 8:25am and 12:50pm Rosary 8:25 HAPPY NEW YEAR
Tues. Dec. 27
Wed. Dec. 28
Thu. Dec. 29
Fri. Dec. 30
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 25 -2011
Horario de Oficina: Martes, Jueves de (9:00 am a 5:00 pm.) Cerrado los Viernes, Sbados y Domingos CONFESIONES: El Padre Carlos Har confesiones los Lunes de 7 pm a 9 pm.
PPROXIMAS ACTIVIDADES
Mensaje Navideo Un nio nos ha nacido, un hijo se nos ha dado; lleva a hombros el principado, y es su nombre: Mensajero del Designio Divino Is 9,6
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
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 Decimo 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.