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The Church of the Good Shepherd
Archdiocese of Atlanta
3740 Holtzclaw Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 - 770-887-9861 - ww.gsrcc.net
Sacramental Emergency: 678-294-0212
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
December 27, 2020
Welcome!
Established as a Mission in 1975 and a
parish in 1977, Good Shepherd has
been an important influence in the
CLERGY
lives of those who live in Forsyth Rev. Diosmar A. Natad
County for over 40 years. (Pastor)
Rev. Bradley Starr
(Parochial Vicar)
Deacon Donald Nadeau
Deacon John Peterson
MASS AND
RECONCILIATION
SCHEDULES
WEEKEND MASS
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. (Español)
9:00 a.m. (Livestreamed as well as in
Church)
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (Español)
SUNDAY EVENING
5:30 p.m.
WEEKDAY MASS
MONDAY - SATURDAY
9:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY (Español)
7:00 p.m.
Dear brothers and sister, RECONCILIATION:
Fr. Diosmar, Fr. Bradley, SATURDAY
Deacon Don and the staff 9:30 - 11 noon
of Good Shepherd Catho- WEDNESDAY (Español):
lic Church would like to 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
wish everyone a Merry Confessions are heard in the
Christmas. May the joy of Courtyard of Remembrance
the new born King dwell
in our hearts.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 26-31 DECEMBER
Saturday December 26th St. Stephen
9:00 AM † Inge Blank
5:00 PM † Leony & Bong Natad Ron Muir
Sunday December 27th The Holy Family
Eternal rest grant unto them, O
7:30 AM The Martinez Velasco Family
Lord. And let the perpetual light
7:30 AM † Fernando Jose Aguilar shine upon them.
Mary and Ray Supple And may the souls of all the faithful
9:00 AM LuRetta Haire departed, through the mercy of God,
Mark McCann rest in peace. Amen.ne upon them.
11:00 AM † Luigi Calcaterra
Parishioners of Good Shepherd Church
1:00 PM The Avendaño Velazquez Family
5:30 PM † Dennis Byczynski
Monday December 28th Holy Innocents
9:00 AM World Peace
† Eriberto During this time of National Crisis,
the Anointing of the Sick can only
Tuesday December 29th St. Thomas Becket
be administered under certain
9:00 AM † JoAn Welsh
strict circumstances. Please call
† Dennis Byczynski
the Parish Office at 770-887-9861
Wednesday December 30th
9:00 AM † Sean Patrick Jordan
for specific instructions.
† Joseph and Ada Reimondo
7:00 PM Aldo Martinez Velasco
Thursday December 31st
9:00 AM † JoAn Welsh
St. Sylvester I Our Lady of Lourdes
Esperanza Rendiz
7:00 PM † Leonard and Leonora Cerami
Help of the sick
† Jose Aquino Pray for us
Friday January 1st Mary, Mother of God
9:00 AM Emilio Martinez John Ross, Jean Lofe, David
Wells, Beth Wysocki, Kenny
Henslik, John Mohar, Art
Chouinard, Antonia Auri,
Clinton Paul Barley, Len
PARISH COMMUNICATIONS GUIDELINES Morris, Tom Lupo, Frank
Website All announcements for our parish website should be submitted to Lee, John Petas, Roberto
the Parish Office for approval. The Parish Office will then forward them to Aguilar, Elias Ozawa, Gene
our webmaster. Womack, Stephanie Unger,
Bulletin announcements should be emailed to RVelasco@gsrcc.net by Katherine Russell, Allen
Wednesday 4:00 pm, two weekends prior to publication. Poole, Helen and Patti
O’Rourke, Diane Robinson,
Bulletin flyers Due to Covid 19 we are not placing flyers into the bulletin. Elizabeth Wells, Bill, Beth
All information will be included within the bulletin. and Len Cerami, Marilyn
Tellers, Anne Jones and
Mass announcements should be submitted to the Parish Office by 4:00 pm
Gabby Moseley.
on Thursday for inclusion at the weekend Masses. Email announcements to
Lirvine@gsrcc.net
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
Offertory Collection
December 7— December 13 , 2020
Offertory: $29,100.61
Online Giving: $7,083.00
Total $36,183.61
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020
Solemnity of Mary,
the Mother of God
Mass Intentions
If you would like to have a Mass scheduled for
This is a holy day of obligation. someone, please contact our parish office at 770-
Mass will be celebrated 887-9861 or you may visit the Information Desk in
at 7:00 pm on December 31st. the Narthex after the Sunday Masses, to schedule
On January 1st. 9:00 am,
an available date and time. At this time also are
12:00 pm, and 6:00 pm (Spanish).
scheduling Masses via telephone. If a card is
The feast honors the divine and virginal
requested, we will be happy to mail the card to you.
erhood of the Blessed Virgin.
At this time, 2021 Mass scheduling is available.
In honor of the Christmas holiday, the Parish Office, the Parish Life Center, and the
Good Shepherd Preschool will be closed Thursday, December 24th. Through Friday,
January 1st.
We will reopen on Monday, January 4th.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a Sacramental Emergency requiring the assistance of a
Priest, please call 678-294-0212 and a Priest will respond to you as soon as possible.
We wish everyone a safe, happy and Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
2021, filled with God’s Blessings.
Hospitalizations Please be reminded...
If you or a loved one is admitted into the Hospital, please notify the Parish Office at 770-887-9861 of the name, room number and
condition of the patient. The Parish Office will place his/her name on our prayer list. If it is deemed necessary that a Priest attend
to administer the Last Rites due to imminent danger of death, you must call the emergency telephone number. Please keep in
mind that due to the Covid Pandemic, our Priests and Clergy must strictly adhere to the Archdiocese and CDC regulations. Our
Priests may be restricted from attending to the needs of our Parishioners under certain circumstances. Please bear with us as we
all struggle to overcome this battle. After hour emergency number is: 678-294-0212
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
Who is Carlo Cutis?
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Eucharistic
Adoration
Jesus watching from behind the glass of the Luna that reveals His
consecrated presence in the form of a small wafer of wheat.
Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991,
“Here I sit, looking out upon My people. I see some familiar faces, in London, where his parents were
those who come back each week just to sit with Me. I am always working. Just a few months later, his
so pleased to see them, but where are the others? I long to reserve parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia
one hour for you, yes, you — My child, the one I love. I long to Salzano, moved to Milan.
hear your words of praise, to hear your petitions for it is then that I As a teenager, Carlo was diagnosed
know that you are trying to remain in Me so that I can remain in with leukemia. He offered his
you. I long to hear your petitions, for it is then that I know you are sufferings for Pope Benedict XVI
trying to trust Me with all the details of your life and the lives of and for the Church, saying “"I offer
all the suffering I will have to suffer
those you love. I long to watch you just being still, for that is when for the Lord, for the Pope, and the
I know that you know that I am your God. I long to shower you
Church.”
with My blessings and fill you with My grace so that you may live He died on Oct. 12, 2006, and was
each day with your life filled to the brim. Do not sleep through buried in Assisi, at his request,
your life unaware of Me. Come, let Me reveal to you the because of his love for St. Francis of
relationship that I so long to share with you. I have so much love Assisi.
to give you, so much knowledge to impart, so much time to spend His cause for canonization began in
with you. Could you not keep watch with Me for one hour? Please 2013. He was designated
visit “Venerable” in 2018, and was
designated “Blessed” October 10,
https://adorationpro.org/goodga to view hours
2020.
available and sign up
So, he was pretty holy, huh?
From a young age, Carlo seemed to
have a special love for God, even
though his parents weren’t
especially devout. But as a young
child, Carlo loved to pray the
rosary. After he made his First
Communion, he went to Mass as
often as he could, and he made Holy
Hours before or after Mass. He
went to confession weekly. He
asked his parents to take him on
pilgrimages — to the places of the
saints, and to the sites of Eucharistic
miracles.
And he promoted Eucharistic
miracles, especially through a
website he built to promote them.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
Faith Formation - A Lifelong Journey
Our Faith Formation Leaders
Although we are on a limited schedule due to the Nadine Brabeau—Faith Formation Registrar
Virus, we are available to answer any questions nbrabeau@gsrcc.net 470-695-7730
you may have regarding the scheduling of events Michael Gagnon, HS/Confirmation Coordinator
and the upcoming Religious Education School mgagnon@gsrcc.net 470-695-7734
Year. Please email any of those listed below. Tamie Cagle, Middle School/RCIC Cordinator
Telephone calls may not go through in a timely tcagle@gsrcc.net 470-695-7733
Vicki Carney, Elementary Sacraments
manner, however, you may leave a message and
vcarney@gsrcc.net 470-695-7732
someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Rudy Velasco—Communications Director
Your children are important to us. rvelasco@gsrcc.net 470-695-7737
RCIA/RCIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
PARENTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN Sacramental Classes
Important Notice The Confirmation Faith Formation First Eucharist and Confirmation
Eucharist Classes for 2nd Grade and RCIC Year 2
program has been updated:
(Elementary):
In the 2019-2020 school year, there was a prerequisite for Wednesdays Class:11/18/2020 (6:40PM)
your child to be able to start their Confirmation Eucharist:1/13/2021, 2/10/2021, 3/10/2021 (6:40PM)
program in 9th grade. Your child needed to attend the 8th Saturday Class: Eucharist:1/9/2021, 2/6/2021,
grade faith formation program in the 2020-2021 school 3/6/2021 (1:00PM)
Sunday Class:11/15/2020 (12:05PM)
year. Eucharist:1/10/2021, 2/7/2021, 3/7/2021 (12:05PM)
If you do not enroll your child in The Church of the Good Retreat: Saturday 3/20/21 8:30AM-2:00PM
Shepherd Faith Formation program until 9th grade they
will need to attend the High School Life Night program in RCIC Year 1 – (5th grade- 11th grade): 11/15/2020
RCIC Year 2 – (6th grade -11th grade): 1/24/2021,
9th-11th grade and start their Confirmation program in 10th
2/21/2021, 3/21/2021, 4/11/2021
grade and as long as they fulfill all their Confirmation
*One parent needs to attend with children.
requirements they will be able to receive their (3:00PM-4:30PM)
Confirmation in 11th grade.
Confirmation Year 2:
*Due to the disruption of the 2019-2020 academic year 12/13/2020, 1/10/2021, 2/21/2021 (2:30PM-4:00PM)
secondary to the “Coronavirus Pandemic”, these
policies may be subject to change.
GOOD SHEPHERD WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL
Pre-School! There are a few spaces left for the 2020-2021 school year
At Good Shepherd Preschool, we believe that all children can learn, grow and succeed when offered a
developmentally appropriate environment. We recognize that all children are unique, and we seek to help
each child reach their personal level of achievement through a balanced approach that challenges children to
grow emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually.
For information about the Good Shepherd Preschool, please call 470-695-7761. Tanya
Franco, Director, tfranco@gsrcc.net or Alison Toledano, Office Manager,
at atoledano@gsrcc.net
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Mission Statement
“Through the gift of a prayer
blanket, symbolizing Faith,
Hope, Love and Peace
and a commitment of daily
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Like Esther, you were made for a time such as this! Parish Life Center. If
you are in need of a prayer
blanket, please notify the
Parish Office
at 770-887-9861. Vicki
Winslow, evdsw@outlook or
via 770-894-2277
The Prayer Blanket Ministry of
our Parish is a spiritual life
giving force that enables the
Health Equipment Loan Program recipients to feel at peace
knowing that prayers and
Need medical equipment to make life a little more Masses are being offered for
their health intentions,
bearable? Contact us - we can HELP! whether it be physical ,
Many thanks to those who have come forward to donate their financial, psychological or an
no longer needed medical equipment such as wheelchairs, ailment that cannot be
walkers and transport chairs. All donations are greatly needed explained. .
and appreciated. For those who have received equipment and If you or someone you know
no longer need it, please return it so that others may appreciate is in need of a Prayer Blanket,
please contact the Parish
this special aid.
Mark Meade 770-363-8937 Office at 770-887-9861
mark_meade@bellsouth.net
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILY
Please support the 2020 Archbishop's Annual
Appeal. We are currently $23,000 shy of our goal.
We appreciate your support, as any shortage will
remain a responsibility of the parish. However, any
amounts paid over our goal will be refunded to our
parish, assessment free. More information is
available on the archdiocese's website
at archatl.com.
Reminder: Prayer Against Coronavirus
Lord Jesus Christ, our Divine Physician, we ask you to guard
When calling the Church and protect us from Covid-19 and all serious illness. For all
regarding a Sacramental who have died from it, have mercy; for those who are ill
now, bring healing. For those searching for a remedy, en-
Emergency, i.e. Last Rites, lighten them; for medical caregivers helping the sick,
please refrain from leaving a message on strengthen and shield them. For those working to contain
the spread, grant them success; for those afraid, grant
the Church’s main line. Always call the peace. May your precious blood be our defense and salva-
emergency line (678) 294-0212 to be tion. By your grace, may you turn the evil of disease into
assured your message will be received in a moments of consolation and hope. May we always fear the
contagion of sin more than any illness. We abandon our-
timely manner. selves to your infinite mercy. Amen. -Pedro de la Cruz
SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to the increase of Covid 19 statewide, for the protection of our Priests and their supporting clergy and staff, the Parish Office
will be closed to personal visits; however, any Parish business requiring the Parish Office’s Assistance, such as, scheduling a
Mass and obtaining a Mass card, registrations, scheduling of any kind, etc. will be honored either by phone or email. Please visit our
website or if present at Mass today, our bulletin, for email addresses and telephone contact numbers. Another resource is Rudy
Velasco who will be at the information desk in the Narthex following Masses.
Our Good Shepherd Flock Is Growing WE NEED FURNITURE!!!
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Father Diosmar and Father Bradley are pleased to Housecleaning? Downsizing?
welcome those newest members to our parish Consider donating your furniture
family. to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
All items are needed!
Please welcome those around you when you are Thank you for answering this need!
here at Good Shepherd. We look forward to
seeing more new faces as our parish shares the Contact St. Vincent de Paul
Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 678-947-0677
Your call will be answered
within 24-48 hours.
A Single Mass Offered for oneself during life may be worth more than a thousand
celebrated for the same intention after death.
- St. Anselm
Our Altar Flowers and Blessed Sacrament Chapel Flowers
Did you know that you can donate flowers in honor of a wedding anniversary, birthday, etc. or in
memory of a loved one? Advance notice of at least one month is required. Your intention will be
listed in the weekly bulletin.
For additional information, please call: Eileen Pankow 770-597-3563
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYThe Shepherd Times
Mother of God,
Mother of the
Americas!
by Rudy Velasco
The feast of our Lady of After all, a celebration without food is
Guadalupe is a celebration not only Mother of the Good Shepherd! not a celebration right?
observed in Mexico but in the whole
American continent and also in a lot of On December 12, 2020, Good We at Good shepherd are
countries overseas. Shepherd got to experience a blessed to have a group of hard
wonderful celebration in honor of our working people who sacrifice many
According to history and heavenly mother, our Lady of hours of rest and family time through
Mexican tradition, on December 9, Guadalupe. the year to make sure this feast is a
1531, our blessed Mother the Virgin success. “Despite everything that is
Mary appeared for the first time to an The day began with the happening at the moment (COVID19),
indigenous man named Juan Diego. traditional mañanitas (early serenade) I feel very happy for the support we
at 5:00 AM. People from all over had from Fr. D, Fr. Starr and all the
Juan Diego was on his way to Forsyth County gathered at Good Hispanic ministries”, said Martina
Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Shepherd to pour out their love for Trejo leader of the Guadalupe
Conception when Mary appeared to their queen, the Mother of God. The committee. Mrs. Trejo also highlighted
him on Tepeyac Hill and sent him to serenade was enhanced with mariachi how exciting it was to see and hear Fr.
Bishop Zumarraga with the request for music, roses and traditional chorus D. speaking in her native language, a
a shrine to be built so that she could from hundreds of people who showed cherished moment not only for her but
show her motherly love for the people. up for the two hours event. for the whole community.
The bishop's refusal to believe Juan
Diego, led to a miraculous sign – The festivities then resumed If you didn’t have the
Mary’s image imprinted upon his later that day with the celebration of opportunity to experience it this year
tilma, or outer garment. Mary showed the Holy Eucharist at 7:00 PM. The we hope and encourage you to do it
herself under the imagery of liturgy was exquisite; the aroma of next year, God willing.
Revelation 12:1, a pregnant woman, incense and flowers, joyful pre-colonial
"clothed with the sun, with the moon dancers with vestments full of colorful
under her feet." In Revelation 12, the feathers and seashells on their wrists
woman is at war with the ancient and ankles made harmonic sounds as
serpent, Satan (12:9, 13), and Mary's the danced to the rhythm of drums and
appearance at Tepeyac was God's sounds of a shell horn. Also, this year
deathblow to paganism in the we had the honor of having our Pastor,
Americas. Tepeyac was where the Fr. D. proclaiming the Gospel in
Aztecs had worshipped Tonantzin, the Spanish for the first time, something
mother of the gods – many who were he did very well . Thank you Fr. D.
portrayed as serpents. Mary's Unlike other years, this time
appearance revealed her as the exalted, the celebration was kept to a minimal
yet human, mother of the true God. due to current pandemic and high
Not long after her apparition, nine infection rates. In previous years the
million natives were baptized into the Eucharistic celebration would have
name of the Father, Son, and the Holy been followed by a massive display of
Spirit; and Juan Diego's tilma, that dances, live singer and the
should have disintegrated within a dramatization of the apparitions of the
matter of decades, can still be viewed Virgin to Juan Diego and of course
in Mexico City four hundred years delicious and authentic Mexican food.
later!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYEN EPAÑOL
Domingo, 27 de diciembre , 2020
Texto del Evangelio (Lc 2,22-40): Cuando se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ellos, según
la Ley de Moisés, llevaron a Jesús a Jerusalén para presentarle al Señor, como está escrito en la Ley del
Señor: Todo varón primogénito será consagrado al Señor y para ofrecer en sacrificio un par de tórtolas o dos
pichones, conforme a lo que se dice en la Ley del Señor.
Y he aquí que había en Jerusalén un hombre llamado Simeón; este hombre era justo y piadoso, y
esperaba la consolación de Israel; y estaba en él el Espíritu Santo. Le había sido revelado por el Espíritu
Santo que no vería la muerte antes de haber visto al Cristo del Señor. Movido por el Espíritu, vino al
Templo; y cuando los padres introdujeron al niño Jesús, para cumplir lo que la Ley prescribía sobre él, le
tomó en brazos y bendijo a Dios diciendo: «Ahora, Señor, puedes, según tu palabra, dejar que tu siervo se
vaya en paz; porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación, la que has preparado a la vista de todos los pueblos,
luz para iluminar a los gentiles y gloria de tu pueblo Israel». Su padre y su madre estaban admirados de lo
que se decía de él. Simeón les bendijo y dijo a María, su madre: «Éste está puesto para caída y elevación de
muchos en Israel, y para ser señal de contradicción —¡y a ti misma una espada te atravesará el alma!— a
fin de que queden al descubierto las intenciones de muchos corazones».
Había también una profetisa, Ana, hija de Fanuel, de la tribu de Aser, de edad avanzada; después de
casarse había vivido siete años con su marido, y permaneció viuda hasta los ochenta y cuatro años; no se
apartaba del Templo, sirviendo a Dios noche y día en ayunos y oraciones. Como se presentase en aquella
misma hora, alababa a Dios y hablaba del niño a todos los que esperaban la redención de Jerusalén. Así
que cumplieron todas las cosas según la Ley del Señor, volvieron a Galilea, a su ciudad de Nazaret. El Niño
crecía y se fortalecía, llenándose de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios estaba sobre Él.
«Llevaron a Jesús a Jerusalén para presentarle al Señor»
Rev. D. Joan Ant. MATEO i García
H
(Tremp, Lleida, España )
oy, celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia. Nuestra mirada se desplaza del centro
del belén —Jesús— para contemplar cerca de Él a María y José. El Hijo eterno del
Padre pasa de la familia eterna, que es la Santísima Trinidad, a la familia terrenal
formada por María y José. ¡Qué importante ha de ser la familia a los ojos de Dios
cuando lo primero que procura para su Hijo es una familia!
San Juan Pablo II, en su Carta apostólica El Rosario de la Virgen María, ha vuelto a destacar la
importancia capital que tiene la familia como fundamento de la Iglesia y de la sociedad humana, y
nos ha pedido que recemos por la familia y que recemos en familia con el Santo Rosario para
revitalizar esta institución. Si la familia va bien, la sociedad y la Iglesia irán bien.
El Evangelio nos dice que el Niño crecía y se fortalecía, llenándose de sabiduría. Jesús encontró el
calor de una familia que se iba construyendo a través de sus recíprocas relaciones de amor. ¡Qué
bonito y provechoso sería si nos esforzáramos más y más en construir nuestra familia!: con
espíritu de servicio y de oración, con amor mutuo, con una gran capacidad de comprender y de
perdonar. ¡Gustaríamos —como en el hogar de Nazaret— el cielo y la tierra! Construir la familia es
hoy una de las tareas más urgentes. Los padres, como recordaba el Concilio Vaticano II, juegan
ahí un papel insubstituible: «Es deber de los padres crear un ambiente de familia animado por el
amor, por la piedad hacia Dios y hacia los hombres, y que favorezca la educación íntegra personal
y social de los hijos». En la familia se aprende lo más importante: a ser personas.
Finalmente, hablar de familia para los cristianos es hablar de la Iglesia. El evangelista san Lucas
nos dice que los padres de Jesús lo llevaron a Jerusalén para presentarlo al Señor. Aquella
ofrenda era figura de la ofrenda sacrificial de Jesús al Padre, fruto de la cual hemos nacido los
cristianos. Considerar esta gozosa realidad nos abrirá a una mayor fraternidad y nos llevará a
amar más a la Iglesia.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYEN ESPAÑOL
Reconciliación Formación de Fe de octavo grado. Si
Las confesiones son todos los usted no inscribe a su hijo en el
sábados de 9:30 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. programa de Formación de Fe de la
frente a la estatua del buen pastor al Iglesia del Buen Pastor hasta el
r a c i o n aire libre. Si tiene alguna pregunta, noveno grado, tendrá que asistir al
Ado
por favor llame a la Oficina programa de noche de vida de la
Parroquial. “La confesión es un escuela secundaria en noveno
t u rn a acto de honestidad y valentía, un grado— onceavo grado y mientras
N o c acto de confiarnos, más allá del
pecado, a la misericordia de un Dios
cumplan con todos sus requisitos de
confirmación, podrán recibir su
amoroso y perdonador. San Juan Confirmación en el onceavo grado
Pablo”. HOSPITALES: Las leyes actuales de
privacidad (HIPAA) prohibir que los
Notas de Interés hospitales liberen los nombres de los
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"Formularios Parroquiales" para en el hospital.
llenar/completar el formulario de MATRIMONIOS: Comuníquese con
Registro de Bautismo. Las clases pre la oficina del Centro Pastoral al menos
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boda
cada mes. Para obtener más
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informacion communicate a la CONFIRMACION: A partir del año rvelasco@gsrcc.net
parroquia al 770-887-9861 escolar 2019-2020, habrá un
requisito previo para que su hijo
comience su programa de
Confirmación en el noveno grado (el
cual es un programa de dos años). Su
hijo tendrá que asistir al Programa de
A DORACIÓN
E UCARÍSTICA
Jesús observando atreves del vaso de la luna que
revela Su presencia consagrada en forma de una
pequeña oblea de trigo.
“Aquí estoy, mirando a mi pueblo. Veo algunas caras
conocidas, las que regresan cada semana sólo para
sentarse conmigo. Siempre estoy tan contento de
verlos, pero ¿dónde están los demás? Anhelo reservar
una hora para ti, sí, tú — Mi hijo, al que amo. Anhelo
escuchar tus palabras de alabanza, escuchar tus
peticiones porque es entonces que sé que tu estás
tratando de permanecer en Mí para que pueda
permanecer en ti. Anhelo escuchar tus peticiones,
porque es entonces que sé que estás tratando de
confiar en Mí con todos los detalles de tu vida y las
vidas de aquellos a quienes amas. Anhelo verte
quieto, porque es cuando sé que sabes que soy tu
Dios. Anhelo empaparte con Mis bendiciones y llenarte de Mi gracia para que vivas cada día con tu vida
llena hasta el borde. No deambules por la vida sin mi. Ven, déjame revelarte la relación que tanto tiempo
anhelo compartir contigo. Tengo tanto amor que darte, tanto conocimiento que impartir, tanto tiempo
para pasar contigo. ¿No podrías pasar por lo menos una hora conmigo? Por favor visítame. Para mirar que
horas hay disponible.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYQueridos hermanos y hermanas,
Padre Diosmar, Padre Bradley, Diacono Don y
todo el personal de la Iglesia El Buen Pastor les
deseamos una muy Feliz Navidad. Esperando que
todos pasen una Feliz Navidad. Que la alegría de
Rey recién nacido more en nuestros corazones.
VIERNES, PRIMERO DE ENERO,
2021
Solemnidad de María, Madre
de Dios
Este es un día de obligación.
Horario de las Misas
En observación a las vacaciones navideñas, la oficina 7:00 pm Diciembre 31.
parroquial, el centro familiar, y el prescolar del Buen Pastor 1 de Enero, 9:00 am,
12:00 pm, y 6:00 pm (Español).
estarán cerrados el día jueves, 24 de diciembre hasta el Viernes, Esta festividad honra la divina y
1 de enero. virginal maternidad de María.
Reabriremos el lunes, 4 de enero, de 2021
TOME EN CUENTA: Si tiene una urgencia sacramental por DONACIONES EN LINEA
Con el virus Covid-19 todavía
favor llame al 678-294-0212 y un sacerdote le regresara la entre nosotros, queremos
llamada tan pronto como le sea posible. recordarle que puede contribuir en
línea con su donación/ofrenda
Les deseamos una feliz navidad y prospero Año Nuevo semanal o mensual a nuestra
Iglesia. Para hacerlo, visite
colmado de mucha dicha y bendiciones de Dios. nuestro sitio web: www.gsrcc.net
y elija donación en línea.
Siguiendo las instrucciones en
línea podrá enviar su contribución
Devoción al Sagrado Corazón automáticamente a nuestra
de Jesús
parroquia.
La vigilia al Sagrado Corazón de
Jesús para el mes de enero no se
llevara acabo. Este año la festividad
de María Madre de Dios cae en primer
viernes, tomando precedencia sobre la
devoción al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYOur Military - May God Protect and defend them as they protect and devend us
A Prayer for our Military
Brave warriors, should fate find you in battle, may your cause be just. May
our leaders have clear vision. May your courage not falter. May you be
triumphant and earn victory as you show mercy to our enemies. May your efforts bring
lasting peace. May your sacrifice be always appreciated by those you serve. May you return
to your loved ones unharmed. Should you be harmed, may your wounds heal. Should you
perish in the struggle, may God embrace you and find for ou a place in His Kingdom.
OUT OF COUNTRY Michael E. Hughes
Martin Alvarez (Cpl, Marines) Norway Brennan Jones (Private, Army) Ft. Bragg, NC
Matthew Barnette (Staff Sgt. AF) Qatar Luke Jordan (Corp. Marines) Camp Lejeune NC
Ransom Campbell (Army) Iraq Austin Kehres (E-2 Airman, Navy) Norfolk, VA
Jonah McClain Casper (USAF) Iran Michael Klooster (LTjg USS Sioux City)
Michael Chalkley (Airborne Division Army) Iraq William Knapp (LCpl, USMC ) NC
Daniel Cunningham (Navy Diver) Japan Peter Lagare (Pvt. Marines)
John Connor (Cpl, Marines) Japan Allison Lancowitz
Michael Denkman (PFC Army National Guard) Afghanistan Mike Lind (Colonel, Army) DC Pentagon
Steven J. Friedrich (Sgt.) Iraq Donald P. Lofe III (USN, MIDN 4/C) US Naval Academy
Josh Harrison (Army) Germany Cory Mack (2nd Lt. Army) Kansas
Justice Nathan Hobin (CPl, Marines) Cuba Eddy Manriquez (Marines) NC
Jacob Jordan (Lance Corporal, Marines) Afghanistan John Matlaga (1st Lt. Marines)
Kyle LeBlanc (2nd class, AF) Afghanistan Jody Martin (Army) Ft. Leonardwood MO
Marissa Marino (Army, PFC) Germany Padraic McClusky (Cpl Marines) Japan
Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army) Afghanistan Ryan McDowell (Sgt. Army)
Jordan Moon (CPT Army) Poland Richard Michael (Major Army)
George Mowbray (Army Paratrooper) Afghanistan Samantha Michel (Lt. JG) Jacksonville, FL NAS
Adam Stevenson (USN) Japan Wyatt Moseley (Marines) Camp Geiger, NC
Jon Vanderhamm (US Army) Germany Jared Morgan (SPC Army) GA
Michael Viskup (Major, Army) Afghanistan Nikk and Will Osprey
STATESIDE LL.JG. Keith Ovellette
Micah Aikens (1st Lt.) Chad Peacock (Lance Corporal, Marines) Camp Pendleton, CA
Taylor Anthony Aguirre (ESN Coast Guard) Port Canaveral, FL Fr. Kevin Peek (Chaplain Army) Georgia
John Archer (Staff Sgt. Army) GA Matthew Pirrello (1st Lt, Air Force) Tindall AFB, Panama City FL
Joanna Barnette (1st Class AF) Barksdale AFB Brian Pop (E-5 Airforce) Tindall AF Base, FL
Ryan Bobenhausen (PFC Army) Hawaii Tyler Rahn (Private) Camp Pendleton, CA
Daniel Bowers (Sgt. Army) Elizabeth Roberts (SFC Army)
Eric Bueltel (Captain, AF) 162nd Fighter Wing– Tucson AZ Samantha Robinett (1st Lt. Army)
Dean Carr (Recruit) Palms Island, SC Louis P. Rognoni III (Lt. Col., USAF) Pentagon, Washington, DC
Jonah McClain Casper (USAF) Rudy Salinas (M.S. Marines)
Steven Chetcuti (Major, Army) West Pointe Raymond Songer (LT, Navy) California
James Duffey (Chief Class Petty Officer/Navy Diver)Panama City FL Michael Tyson Chase Strollo (Pvt. GA Army National Guard) GA
Patrick Ekhlas (2nd Lt. Marines) California Joseph Sullivan (Petty Officer—3rd Class, Navy)
Matthew Ekhlas (Master Sgt. Marines) California William Sikes (Fireman, USCG) Portsmouth, VA
Brian Steven Eddy (Capt. AF) Fr. Fred Wendel (Chaplain Army) VA
Thomas Gregory Eddy (Sgt. Army) Quantico VA Anthony Deprey-Willis (SRA, AF) Washington State
Geoff Franks ( Captain Marines) SC James M. Windsor (USN) Norfolk, VA
Lawrence Franks (2nd Lt. Marines) Russell Windsor (Sgt. Army) Colorado
Alex Hanson (TSGT, AF) Dylan Wolff (Sgt. Marines) SC
Shannen Dalton (Hanson) (Capt. Army) Jon-Paul Zeitouni (Army) Colorado
Mark Hanson (1st Lt. AF)
Steven Hernandez (Airman E3 Navy)
If you would like to have military personnel posted here in our bulletin, please clip and return to the Parish Office either via
mail, email (TDuffey@gsrcc.net) drop off in the Parish Office or place in our collection basket.
Name _____________________________________Rank of Enlisted ____________________Branch of Service___________________
Location of Enlisted _________________________________Name Submitting request ______________________________________
Contact Number or email address of person making request: __________________________________________________________
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27,2020 - THE HOLY FAMILYCLERGY AND STAFF SEATING IN THE CHURCH: Masks should be worn by
Priests all congregants in the church. Please put on your mask
before getting in line to enter the church.
Fr. Diosmar Natad, Pastor
DNatad@gsrcc.net ……….....770-887-9861x701 We will be operating at severely reduced capacity in the
church. This means seating for 115 people in the church and
narthex. This will be re-evaluated weekly.
Fr. Bradley Starr, Parochial Vicar
Bstarr@gsrcc.net……………770-887-9861x702 We have discontinued reserved seating. Please abide by the
Ushers who will ensure everyone has a safe distance seat.
Deacons Overflow my use the Narthex or outdoors in the Courtyard
Deacon Don Nadeau…………...dnadeau@gsrcc.net of Remembrance. If you need to have a seat, please bring a
lawn chair to the courtyard.
Parish Office Staff
Laura Irvine, Parish Manager OUTDOOR SEATING: The outdoor speakers in the
courtyard will be on during Mass. You are welcome to bring
LIrvine@gsrcc.net 470-695-7707
your own chair to the courtyard, spaced 6 feet from those
GClavijo, Receptionist around you. Masks will not be required outdoors.
GClavijo@gsrcc.net............... 770-887-9861
Danny Amoyo, Data Entry/Donor Registry GYM: Masks will be required in the gym. We will set up a
DAmoyo@gsrcc.net 470-695-7714 large video screen in the gym, where we will broadcast the
Kelly Rosenbalm, Accounting Clerk Mass from the church. Since we do not have the ability to
KRosenbalm@gsrcc.net 470-695-7708 sanitize every chair in the gym, we ask that you bring your
Departmental Staff Leaders own chair, and take it with you after Mass. Please distance
Nadine Brabeau, Faith Formation Registrar 470-695-7730 your family 6 feet from others around you.
NBrabeau@gsrcc.net
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Tanya Franco, Preschool Director Wash your hands.
TFranco@gsrcc.net 470-695-7761 Face coverings are required in the church and gym.
Alison Toledano, Preschool Office Manager The cry room is closed.
AToledano@gsrcc.net 470-695-7761 Please bring your own hand sanitizer that can be used
Michael Abreu, Music Director before receiving Holy Communion.
mabreu@gsrcc.net....................470-695-7715 Do not bring items that contain bleach into the church as
Greg Case, Organist Gcase@gsrcc.net this will damage the pews.
Michael Gagnon, HS and Confirmation Coordinator MGag-
non@gsrcc.net................... 470-695-7734 ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
Tammy Cagle, Middle School/RCIC Coordinator
Masks should be worn The main doors of the church will
open 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass.
TCagle@gsrcc.net......470-695-7733 The pews will be numbered. An usher can help you find
Rudy Velasco, RCICCA and RCIA Coordinator your seat.
RVelasco@gsrcc.net............. 470-695-7737 The holy water fonts remain empty.
Vicki Carney, Elementary School/First Eucharist
Coordinator MASS PROCEDURES
VCarney@gsrcc.net................ 470-695-7732 Masses will be conducted with reduced liturgical
Facilities Management volunteers.
Joe Donnelly, Facilities Manager Eucharistic ministers will use hand sanitizer prior to
JDonnelly@gsrcc.net…. 470-695-7721
communion and wear a mask during distribution of
communion.
Mike Smith, Maintenance Supervisor In the church building, please keep your face mask on for
JMichaelSmith@gsrcc.net…470-695-7722 the duration of Mass.
José Flores, Maintenance Associate Shaking hands at the Sign of Peace or hand-holding during
JFlores@gsrcc.net……. 470-695-7722 the Lord's Prayer has been suspended.
Maria Hernandez de Flores, Maintenance Associate Baskets will not be passed during the offertory. You will be
Spanish Leaders able to place your gift in a designated basket or drop-box in
Emergencias sacramental: (678) 294-0212 the narthex or on the sanctuary steps, as you arrive or as you
Sacristanes: Tomas Lagunas (678) 223-5060 leave, but we strongly encourage online giving through our
Comité Guadalupano Coordinadora: Martina Trejo website: https://osvonlinegiving.com/26
(678) 717-8636 lovetran@hotmail.com Missals have been removed. If you prefer to read along,
Proclamadores de la Palabra : you may print the readings at home to bring with you, and
Angelica Guerrero (706) 265-5184 take with you when you leave.
Ministros Extraordinarios: Please follow the CDC recommendations regarding your
Yuri Lugunas own health. If you fall into an "at-risk" category, please
stay home and join us online.
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