Rev. Gilbert Exumé Pastor

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Tim Kirksey Rev. Mr. Larry Welsh Rev. Mr. Dan Buckley

Reconciliation Wednesday: 6:00PM Saturday: 4:00PM or by appointment

In case of a sacramental emergency or death, call 770-862-2007.

December 6th, 2015

Parish Office Hours

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday Office Closed Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday

9:00am– 1:00pm

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00PM Vigil 12:00PM Our Lady

Of Guadalupe

7:00PM Our Lady Of Guadalupe

Sunday: 8:30AM 10:30AM 1:00PM(Spanish)

Daily Mass Schedule Monday: 12:00PM Tuesday: 7:00PM Immaculate Conception Wednesday: 7:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM Friday: 9:00AM

December 6th, 2015

Saturday, December 5th 5:00p.m.– Neny Esguerra,�

Sunday, December 6th 8:30a.m.– Margie Phelps,† 10:30a.m.– Mike Gerke, � 1:00p.m.– Felipe Gabuardi,�

Monday, December 7th 12:00p.m.– Ronald McGrath & J.R. Coombs,†

Tuesday, December 8th 7:00p.m.– Jeanette Cannon,†

Wednesday, December 9th 7:00p.m.– Penance Service

Thursday, December 10th 9:00a.m.– Fran Beaupre, �

Friday, December 11th 9:00a.m.– Women’s Catholic Bible Study,SI

Deceased- † Healing- ����

Special Intentions- SI Birthday- �

Mass Intentions

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Pastor’s Corner

Dear friends as we approach the end of the year, I have noticed that we are a little behind in fulfilling our Annual Appeal Pledge. This year, we have pledged $57,505 Currently, we have paid $41,219.00 I want to thank you for your generosity and we know that the Lord blesses those who are gracious.

Coming Soon…

$41,219.00

Sunday, December 6th Candle Light Vigil 7:00pm Hedges Hall

Wednesday, December 9th Advent Penance Service 7:00pm Santuary

Saturday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe Festivities 7:00pm Santuary

Sunday of Advent

Treasure Report Parish Information Week at a Glance We plan financially to go on vacation, we plan financially for the education of our children, we make financial plans for our retirement; do we plan financially to support God’s work in our parish community? In gratitude for the gifts we receive from God, 33% of our registered families and those visiting made a joyful return to the Lord to assist in the support of God’s work in our parish community. Let’s increase this participation to 100%.

November Offertory Goal - $52,500 11/01/15………………$ 9,120.00 11/08/15………………$ 9,285.00 11/15/15………………$ 8,520.00 11/22/15………..……..$ 8,197.00 11/29/15………………$10,257.00 Online Giving………....$ 6,033.00

Offertory Total — $ 51,412.00 Includes Spanish Mass

November Burn the Mortgage Fund Goal-$15,000

11/01/15…………….. $ 1,591.00 11/08/15…………….. $ 1,395.00 11/15/15……………...$ 1,591.00 11/22/15.……………. $ 1,800.00 11/29/15……………...$ 3,939.00 Online Giving………..$ 1,095.00 November BTM Total —$ 11,411.00

New Members: We are delighted to have you join our parish family! Registration forms are available in the narthex and in the parish office. They can be mailed, turned into the parish office, or dropped in the collection basket. Come by the church office for a Welcome Packet. Mass Intentions: Please stop by the parish office to offer a Mass intention for a loved one. Baptism: Family must be registered and participate in the life of the Parish. For more information on specific requirements, baptismal preparation, class dates and available Baptism dates, contact the parish office.

Matrimony: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding date. Couples must schedule an appointment with the parish priest to secure a date on the parish calendar and begin preparation. Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Homes: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take communion to the homebound. Family members should call the parish office to inform us about those who are ill.

Altar Flower Donations: To honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift of altar flowers, call or stop by the parish office. Arrangements are $75.

Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements: Items to be published in the bulletin or announced during Mass are due in the parish office by 9:00AM on FRIDAY the week before they are to be published.

Parish Activity Schedule Monday, December 7th 6:00pm Choir Practice 7:00pm Reunion de Lideres

Tuesday, December 8th 6:00pm Edge Core Team Meeting 6:00pm Christmas Play Rehearsal 7:00pm RCIC-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade

Wednesday, December 9th 9:30am Bible Study 5:00pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Edge & Life Teen 7:00pm Advent Penance Service

Thursday, December 10th 9:00am Tops Meeting 5:30pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Eucharistic Training 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul

Friday, December 11th 6:00pm Prayer Group 7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe

Festivities 7:00pm C.R.S.P. Mujeres Saturday, December 12th Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1:00am Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, December 13th 9:00am Pre-K-5th Grade 11:00am 1st & 2nd Grade-Spanish 11:45am RCIA 6:00pm Men’s CRHP A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

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December 6th, 2015

Parish News and Activities

In Our Prayers... Mindy Akil Ernestina Almeida Anita Armand Emmanuel Assola Matthew Bacchus & Family Binna Balinski Ray & Marie Bare Robert Barker Jr. Dillon Barrett Ronald Bauer Rita Baumgartner Betty Bennett Kelly Bowie Brantley Family Chance Browning Christy Bryant Catherine Buckner & Family Charles Byron Leticia Cadena Jack & Nancy Cannon Landen Christensen Betty Cohron Tom Conley Bob Cornett Juan and Olga Cruz Doris Dick Ed Domaleski Donald Evans Connie Flaherty Helen & David Gagnon Ed Gerety Dot Gerety Andrew Grala Kelly Green Flora & Gordon Hafer

Heinz Hardt Karal Ann Hart Brooks House Catherine James Annie Johnson Maryann Jones Shaun Kielty John Kisters Cindy Laird Fran Laird Miles Lanier Terrence Long Theresa Loye Gloria Martinez Alicia McCaled Jack & Gerri McEntee Connor McMahon Sherri Nutter McMurray Kyle Miller Mariano Montemayor Cassandra Morales Carl, Erick, and Kurt Muehlmann Anna Murphy James Murphy Rolando Mustera Linda Narey Anne Needham Carol Nutter Debbie Oldiges Nora Oliver Carrie Durnell O’Neill Amy Osier Mike Ostroski Tracy Paris Elenaor Pellicci

Becky Peppers Zuleyma Peña Marge Poteet Charlie Powell Hunter Puglise Manuel Rodriguez Brandi S. Rouse Melissa Russell Roman Salinas Vilma Schroeder Ray Sferra Carolyn Shephard Cindy Shepherd Roger Shimmin Eva L. Staunton Kathy Stevens Cynthia Sturchio Denis & Karen Sullins Rosario Talbo Gerri Tate Mona-Mae Uini Kristie Upton Santiago Valadez Geovanni Verastegui Allison Wages Ava McKeena Walker Sharon Walter Kelly Walters Noah Watkins Shaune Welsh Andrea White Patricia Laird Williams Arlene Wilson Barbara Wyrick

Military

Michael Acevedo Michael Bailey Jordan Baker Justin Baker Kendall Burdette Tyler Burdette Kelly Carter Brandon Cotter Louis Dewitt Jason Duffy Dan Gagnon Walter Garlinghouse Ian Harris Anette Ilus Travis Keever Karl Knowlton Colonel Jeff Kolb Jose Angel Maldonado Augie Marks

Thomas Martin Sarah Hanson Fr. David McGuire Matthew McGuire Gary Miller Jr. Kasey Mortillaro Maria Patricia Nickerson Andy Powell Daniel Primm Karina Ruiz Justin Seeley Michael Shekey Ryan Shekey Blaine Stewart Jose Luis Trevino Bruce Tucker Casey Warren

and all those listed in our prayer book of intentions.

WOMEN’S RETREAT IN

HEDGES HALL

JANUARY 23RD, 2016

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM-3:00PM

FOR $40- SPIRITUAL, FUN, GIFTS

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND

LUNCH INCLUDED COFFEE, TEA, AND

WATER.

R.S.V.P. WITH FRAN LAIRD FOR

REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT

COME JOIN US!

St. Vincent De Paul and Life Teen are instrumental in

making sure the work is done to insure the Giving Tree comes

together. It is the generosity of our parish that makes sure that

we indeed help all the families that rely on our Giving Tree. We

truly bring joy to many families in our community. When the

giving tree is placed in the narthex; please get a tag and bring

unwrapped gift or gift card (attached to tag) to the office or

narthex by Dec. 13. Gift cards are an excellence choice for teens.

Please contact Angela Todd with any questions:

404-281-9775 or email at an ela. .todd@ mail.com

Second Sunday of Advent

Advent Penance Service

Wednesday, December 9th

7:00pm

Parish News and Activities

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tuesday, December 8th

Mass Time: 7:00pm

Candle Light Vigil Service

Please join us December 6th, 2015 at 7:00PM as our community remembers our deceased

loved ones in a Candle Light Prayer Service at

St. Matthew Catholic Church in Hedges Hall.

At this holy time of year, we want to honor

those who have brought us closer to the Christ

Child through their love in our lives. Bring a

picture to share. Please contact one of the

facilitators with any questions.

Carolyn Shekey 770-338-4974, Sue Nutter 770-822-1238 Ken Procter 678-963-0406, Shaune Knowlton 770-714-8362

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Tickets on Sale in the Narthex after

Masses Weekend of December 12th & 13th and 19th and 20th

From Dis and Dat to Gumbo Ya Ya is the

theme of the 2016 Mardi Gras Ball.

Gumbo Ya Ya means a blend of many to

make one and that is how gumbo and

many New Orleans foods came about.

Herbs, spices, and favorite foods from

many cultures united as one and came up

with some awesome cuisine. Let’s make

some Gumbo Ya Ya by coming together as

one with the time and talents He gave us to

make this Mardi Gras the biggest and best

ever!

Call Shelia at 770.962.0520 or Elizabeth at

the parish office at 770.867.4876 for more

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 4:00PM, 7:00PM (SPANISH), 10:00PM (CAROLS AT 9:30PM)

, DECEMBER 25TH 10:00AM

information.

FRIDAY

Segundo Domingo de Adviento

Ofertorio - Mes de Noviembre Solamente Misa de 1:00pm

11/01/15 ����.$ 1,656.00 11/08/15����..$ 1,783.00 11/15/15����..$ 1,202.00 11/22/15����..$ 1,235.00 11/29/15����..$ 1,348.00 Total $ 7,224.00

Reducción Hipotecaria - Mes de Noviembre

Solamente Misa de 1:00pm

11/01/15����.$ 988.00 11/08/15����.$1,199.00 11/15/15.����$ 999.00 11/22/15��...�..$ 854.00 11/29/15����.$1,104.00 Total $5,144.00

Noticias de Nuestra Parroquia

NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS

Cada lunes por la mañana un grupo de voluntarios, miembros de la parroquia limpian la iglesia. Necesitamos un par de voluntarios para ayudar en aspirar la carpeta de la iglesia. Esto sólo requiere de una hora y media cada lunes. Si quiere ayudar, lo esperamos a las 7:00am.

La Inmaculada Concepción De

La Virgen Maria martes 8 de Diciembre

Misa:7:00pm

SERVICIO DE PENITENCIA DE ADVIENTO

MIERCOLES, 9 DE

DICIEMBRE 7:00PM

CELEBRACIÓN DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

Viernes, 11 de diciembre a las 7:30pm Danza Azteca e invitados. 8:00pm Exposicion de El Santisimo con el Rosario terminando a las 9:00pm. Despues son ofrendas a la Virgen y cena en el salon social. Sabado, 12 de diciembre comenzamos a las 7:00pm con la proseción danza, actores y feligreses, la Santa misa y despues danza, obra y cena.

Los adolescents de San Mateo les piden que apoyen este proyecto

y que den un regalo a lo mas necesitados. Tomen una etiqueta del

arbol que se va a colocar en el pasillo de la iglesia. La edad del

niño esta en la etiqueta, el angel significa un regalo para niña y el

hombre jengibre (gingerbread man) un regalo para niño. Compre

el regalo apropiado a la edad del niño(a). Coloque el regalo sin

envolver con la etiqueta pegada y coloque en la caja del pasillo de

la iglesia. Diciembre 13 es el ultimo dia para entregar los regalos.

ADOPTE UN NIÑO PARA LA NAVIDAD

Confesiones 4:00PM Sábado 6:00PM Miercoles Domin o Diciember 6 2015 1:00PM Misa—Felipe Gabuardi,���� Descanse en Paz- † Salud-����

Intension Especial- IECumpleaños- ����

Recordemos en nuestras oraciones los siguientes feligreses quien están hospitalizados, o sufriendo de cuerpo, mente, u espíritu:

Maria Acosta Rodolfo Arango

Martha Avilez

Familia Bonilla

Liliana Brignioni Carmen Loera Camacho

Zonny de la Paz

Gabino De Leon Guadalupe Diaz

Evelyn Dunn Saba Duque

Sara Escobedo

Marcela Galvan

Luis García Teresita Garcia

Tomas Garcia

Maria Lidia Gutiérrez Cristina E.Fernández

Dulce Maria Hernandez Cecilia Rodriguez

Jovanny O. Sanchez Teodoro Armando Torres

Y todas las personas apuntadas en nuestro libro de intenciones.

En Nuestras Oraciones

Grupos

Re uisitos Para Bautizar • Tiene que estar re istrado ser miembro activo de la parroquia

• Presentar el certificado de nacimiento del niño/a.

• Los Padrinos deben ser Católicos practicantes y estar casados por la Iglesia (presentar acta de matrimonio)

• Si los padrinos no son miembros de nuestra iglesia tendrán que presentar carta de la iglesia a la que asisten

• Los Padres deberán de asistir a las clases de preparación pre-bautismal.

Requisitos Para Casarse Se requieren los

siguientes documentos:

• Certificado de Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación con fecha de expedición actualizada

• Licencia de Matrimonio, o si a sido casado por el civil, necesitamos el Certificado de Matrimonio. Haga una cita previa con el sacerdote por lo menos 6 meses antes de fijar la fecha del matrimonio. Tendrán que participar en clases, charlas o seminarios.

Requisitos Para XV • Tienen que estar re istrados

ser miembros activos antes de apartar la fecha.

• Hecho su Primera Comunión

• Registrarse al curso de Educación religiosa de jovenes.

• Hacer 20 horas de servicio comunitario. Misas se celebran los sábados a la 1 de la tarde.

Grupo Propósito Hora de Reuniones Contactos

Cristo Renueva Su

Parroquia

Proceso espiritual de renovación diseñada

para reunir miembros de nuestra parroquia a

Cristo

Grupo de Mujeres-

Viernes a las 7pm

Grupo de Hombres-

Sábado a las 7:30pm

Ana Maria Juarez

470-385-7161

Beltran Velasco

678-863-1515

Vicente Soldevilla 678-725-6916

Cristo Rey Invita a las personas que han servido el retiro

de CRSP a reuniones de crecimiento

espiritual

Mujeres-

Viernes 7pm-9pm

Hombres-

Sábados 8pm-10pm

Guillermina Curiel

678-399-0319

Humberto Salazar

678-425-8066

Grupo de Oración Ayudar a que la renovación carismática en el

Espíritu llegue a mas católicos hispanos

Jueves 7:00pm Francisco Avellaneda

678-232-1182

RICA Para personas mayor de 18 años que le falta

completar algún Sacramento

Favor de contactar al las

lideres

Marilyn Gonzalez

770-315-2961

Isabel Ramirez

678-267-1726

Escuela de Evangelización

San Andrés

Formando nuevos evangelizadores para la

Nueva Evangelización del tercer milenio.

Cada quince días de

5:00pm a 7:30pm

Rosendo Diaz

678-878-5498

Los Sacramentos

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