December 14, 2008 Bulletin

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Monday ~ Friday9:00am to 4:00pm

Monday ~ Thursday:9:00am, 12:15pm;

Friday: 6:30am,

9:00am, 12:15pm

Saturday: 9:00am

5:00pm Family Vigil

Sunday: 7:30am,

9:00am, 10:30am,12:00pm,

5:00pm Life Teen

7:00pm Spanish

Sunday 9:00am and10:30am Masses

Monday ~ Friday

9:30am ~ 9:00pm

Mondays at 7:15pm

Saturdays 9:30am ~

10:30am & on request

Spanish:

Mondays 6:00pm

Please keep us

informed so that we

can be attentive to

those who are ill.

Rev. Msgr. Hugh Marren, Pastor ~Rev. Juan Areiza,Parochial Vicar

Deacons: Rev. Mr. William Keen, Rev. Mr. Tom Gotschall,

Rev. Mr. Alberto Figueredo, Rev. Mr. Jose Campos


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Monday,December 159:00 a.m. Joseph Scelzo12:15 p.m. Cathy Heller (S.I.)

Tuesday, December 169:00 a.m. Carol Morin12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 179:00 a.m. Lillian Albright12:15 p.m. All those serving in the

Armed Forces and their families

Thursday, December 189:00 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory

12:15 p.m.Friday, December 196:30 a.m.9:00 a.m. Tony Lopresti12:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 209:00 a.m. Ethero Gadau Wella5:00 p.m. Mary Bogacz

Sunday, December 217:30 a.m. Deceased Priests of the Archdiocese9:00 a.m. People of the Parish10:30 a.m. Alice Diekmann12:00 p.m. Beverly Ann Talag

5:00 p.m.

Mary Elizabeth Caveney7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass

May youentirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blamelessfor the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Johns baptism: where did it come from?

John came and sinners believed in him.

The genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David.

Jesus wasborn of Mary, the betrothed of Joseph, a son of David.

) Thebirth of John the Baptist is announced by Gabriel.

You willconceive in your womb and bear a son.

The mystery kept secret for longages has now been manifested.

OUR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SEASON SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND

ON ALL OF THE CHURCH TABLES. BE SURE TO PICK ONE UP!

GIVING TREES: It is not too late to bring presents! Please return wrapppresents (with the star showing) as soon as possible. These gifts adistributed to local charities and families/parishioners in need. Thank you!

BAPTISM CLASS: Parents who wish to have children baptized in Januaneed to attend class this Monday, December 15

th. Call the office to register.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Join us in the chapel this Monday our last Miraculous Medal Novena of the year. We will begin at 7:15pm.

THE NIGHT BEFORE JESUS:The preschool children will perform the boThe Night Before Jesus for their families on December 17

that 11:00am.

MENS FELLOWSHIP: All men are invited to join us Friday, December 1for 6:30am Mass followed by Fellowship at 7:00am. We will have coffee adoughnuts in the Multi-purpose room, a brief speaker, a group discussion, aclose with a prayer promptly at 8:00am. This is a forum for men of our parishdevelop supportive relationships, deepen their faith, and enjoy themselveThe Mens Fellowship meets every Friday; feel free to join us when you can.

Saturdays, December 13th

& 20th

Sundays, December 14th

& 21st

Monday ~ Friday, December 15th-19

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Christmas Eve, December 24th

Christmas, December 25th

5:30-9pm9am-1:30pm & 6:30-9pm6:30-9pm5:30-9pm10am-7pm

SPIRITUAL BOUQUET FOR OUR SISTER PARISHST CATHERINE OF BETHLEHEM:

St. Andrew Catholic Church became the sister parishof St. Catherine in Bethlehem on September 7, 2004.

St. Andrew has given them support, both spiritually and financially.At this time, a spiritual bouquet is being prepared to strengthen therelationship between our parishes and to let their parishioners know

that we continue to pray for the peace and justice that they need.If you would like to be included in the spiritual bouquet, please fill out

a card this weekend with your spiritual offering and return it to thebox at the church entrance. Spiritual bouquet cards are in the pews.

Please also see our Week at a Glance column on page 4 for allregular parish events and ministry meetings that will gather this wee


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ST. ANDREW CHRISTMAS CARDS:Our Womens Guild will have boxes of ourunique St. Andrew Christmas cards on displayand available to purchase after all Masses thenext two weekends. There are three different

styles of cards in each box, showing ourbeautiful Christmas dcor. Boxes have a totalof 12 cards and are $10. Please help yourself.There is a drop box in the narthex to placepayments. You may also call Bonnie Petrukovich with questions: 7/642-6810.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:

The parish office and Chapel will be closed after Friday, December 19th.

Our normal schedule will resume on Monday, January 5th.Christmas Masses will be as follows:

Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24th

4:00pm Family Mass

6:00pm Candlelight Mass

8:00pm Spanish Mass12:00am Midnight Mass

There will be no 9am or 12:15pm Masses

Christmas: Thursday, December 25th

9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm

2:00pm Spanish Mass

4:00pm Franco-Haitian Mass

who were baptized into our Christian Community!

LIVING ROSARY: We will have a Living Rosary in church at 7:15pm onMonday, January 5

thin honor of Mary, Mother of God. All are invited to join us!

DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET? St. Andrew has recently starteda Prayer Shawl Ministry. All skill levels are welcome, we can eventeach you! We normally meet the first Thursday each month at6:30pm in room 201. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 8

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Please join us! For information, call Christy Medina: 7/521-2857.

FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDYwill resume January 9, 2009. We meet inthe RCIA room in Bldg. B and the time is 7:30-9:30pm. Our study will be on St.Paul with a companion video called Contending For the Faith by Stephen Ray.If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP by December 31 so I maypurchase the books. For more details, please call Elaine at 7/754-6104.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Looking for part time or full time employment?Call Howard Price at 678-488-7533 or Dim Tripodi at 770-329-4001.

WELCOME VISITORS

AND NEWCOMERS!We invite you to register and becomea part of our St. Andrew parish family

Please fill out a registration form, located on theinformation wall in the narthex (main church entranc

or stop by the parish office during the week. Welcom

At Christmas we contemplate God maman, divine glory hidden beneath the poveof a Child wrapped in swaddling clothes alaid in a manger; the Creator of the Univerreduced to the helplessness of an infa

Once we accept this paradox, we discover the Truth thsets us free and the Love that transforms our lives. Bethlehem Night, the Redeemer becomes one of us, ocompanion along the precarious paths of history. Let take the hand which he stretches out to us: it is a hawhich seeks to take nothing from us, but only to give.

--Pope Benedict XVI, Christmas 20

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONMonday-Friday 9:30am to 9pm

No Adoration December 22~January To spend time as a Eucharistic guardiaplease sign up in the chapel during the

week or in the narthex on weekends.Guardians commit to one hour each we(of your choice) for one month at a time

ARE YOU A NON-CATHOLICTHINKING ABOUT JOINING THE

CHURCH OR SIMPLY HAVEQUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAITH?

Join us for Q&A sessions most Sundays from 9-10ain the RCIA room (upstairs in Building B). Questions

Please call Deacon Tom Gotschall: 7/490-9436.

$19,097.55

FROM THE WELCOME COMMITTEE:

Congratulations to Bonnie Petrukovich!She is our winner of The Nativity Set.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the raffle!

THE ELIJAH CUPThe Elijah Cup is a chalice that is given

parishioners and families to take homfrom Mass to use as a focal point whpraying for vocations. You may sign up fthe Mass of your choice in the main churentrance or call Liz Schantz: 7/518-6836

Sat. 12/13Sun. 12/14

5:00pm9:00am

10:30am

The Hastings FamilyClaudette & Jim Piper FamilyBobbie and Mike Nassr

THE CANDLE OF LIFEat the foot of Our Lady burns this week

for Nina Vicario.

To have the Candle of Life burn for youintentions, sign up by the chapel door.

$10 Donation to Pro-Life Ministry.


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RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY NEEDS YOU: Our St. Andrew Respect Life Ministry is currenwithout a Ministry Head. We are looking for someone that is able to facilitate meetings (once a monand to serve as the parish contact. This will involve passing on Archdiocesan communication acoordinating events/outreach efforts. Please prayerfully consider giving your time and talent for timportant ministry. Contact Janice Capano: 7/552-1315.

THERE ARE STILL BENCHES AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR!If you are interested in sponsoring a bench for the Stations of the Cross, $1500, stop by the display in the Narthex for more info or email Danny Pipat [email protected]. Benches will have a 4x8 etched bronze plaqwith a 20 word (maximum) dedication. We would like to thank all parishionwho have already sponsored benches for making this project possible!

DONATIONS OF YARN NEEDED!Our Prayer Shawl Ministry is now accepting donations of yarnbe made into prayer shawls. If you can donate and help make this wonderful ministry possible, pleacall Christy Medina: 7/521-2857. If you knit or crochet, join us on the first Thursday of each month!

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We will be providing dinner alunches for two shelters, Central Presbyterian Church (~70 men) and Immaculate Conception (~men) on the following dates: January 5, February 2, and March 2. Volunteers are needed in 3 arePreparing food, serving at the shelter, & staying overnight. If you are able to help, or need more inplease email [email protected].

ST. ANDREW NOW ACCEPTS ONLINE CONTRIBUTIONS! We initiated a new website-basElectronic Giving Program that we hope will better facilitate your personal and family stewardship. Afa few simple steps, you can create automatic recurring donations, or perform one-time transactiowhenever you wish. Go to www.standrewcatholic.com and click on the Giving tab. We hope tservice provides a welcome option for the increasing number of parishioners who prefer to manage th

finances electronically. For those who prefer to use the regular envelopes, please continue to do so.

For questions, contact Christen Barrett: 7/641-9720 ext.230 or [email protected]

Events are open to all children in 4th

-8th

grades.Please email Christen Barrett for more information, permission slips, or volunteer opportunities.

~December 15th

: Christmas Party! ~February 13-15th

: Edge Retreat at Covecrest (6th-8th only)

CHAMPS/EDGE CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 15TH!Please join us upstairs in room 203 from 5:30-6:45 pm for a Christmas party! Well have snacks atons of holiday spirit! Please RSVP by December 8th or call Christen with questions. Merry Christmas

CALLING ALL 6TH-8TH GRADERS! EDGE RETREAT AT COVECREST: FEB. 13-15, 2009Please join us for a youth retreat in the mountains on February 13

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th2009. This retreat is open to

children in grades 6th, 7th, & 8th. The cost is $140/child and it includes meals, transportation, housiand weekend activities! Money is due by January 15, 2009! We need to have at least 25 youthmake this event possible. Children are welcome to bring friends, as long as their parents know this iCatholic retreat. All children will need to fill out permission slips and complete medical release forms!Please watch the bulletin for more information as the date nears, or you may email Christen Barrett.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!Thank you to everyone that made donations of fleece, money, or time to our Fleece BlanketMaking Party in November! The event was a huge success and we made over 30 blankets!

This event would not have been possible without the help of so many of our wonderfulparishioners and youth. Thank you again and God bless! Sincerely, Christen Barrett


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Meghan Austin: 4/293-2999, [email protected]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Life Teen spring semester kick off - January 11

thwith trivia Night!

If you are 21 or older and want to give your time to serve our teens, contact Meghan Austin.

St. Andrew has several 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);

Mary Cheryl Henderson, L.P.C. (4/936-1144).

ATTENTION MARRIED & ENGAGED COUPLES: Natural Family Planning will be held at St.Monicas in Duluth this winter. The series has three classes Sundays: January 18, February 15, andMarch 15 from 10am to 12:30pm in the parish RE building. Classes will give all the resourcesnecessary to easily, simply and successfully practice NFP in your marriage. The classes are great forboth married and engaged couples who are seeking to bring the relationship in accord with Churchteaching, as well as those seeking to leading a more natural, healthy lifestyle. NFP is perfect for thosecouples having problems achieving pregnancy and also for those who wish to postpone pregnancy.Class materials include everything necessary to successfully practice NFP for a lifetime. You mustregister by January 11. For info or to register, contact Kate Sell at 7/844-1806 or [email protected].

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL - TEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: Every Sundayat 11am: Teach ESL with the SVdP Young Adults. We need volunteers each Sunday to help with our"English as a Second Language" program for mainly Hispanic adults. Volunteers are neither required tospeak Spanish nor have any teaching experience. Mission of San Felipe, Forest Park. For more details,send an email to:[email protected]

THE 2009 WORLD MARRIAGE DAY BALLhonoring married couples will be held at the AtlantaMarriott Northwest at 200 Interstate North Parkway, February 14, 2009 from 6:30pm until 1am. Thecost is $95 per couple and includes fine dining and dancing. All married couples are welcome. Coupleswishing to attend may contact Ed and Nancy Poorbaugh at 678/682-9246 or [email protected] www.wwmeatlanta.org for more info.

G.R.A.C.E. SCHOLARS:If you, or your company, have tax liability in the State of Georgia, you maybe eligible to redirect a portion of that liability to qualifying families desiring a Catholic education for theirchildren but who find the cost of Catholic School tuition prohibitive. Your contribution allows for aSTRAIGHT TAX CREDIT when filing your state income taxes. Archbishop Gregory and Bishop Bolandhave approved G.R.A.C.E. Scholars as the official student scholarship organization for Catholic schoolsin Georgia. For more info, contact Dan Wiseman at 4/885-7491 or [email protected].

Donald Bedell, David Benjamin, Rebecca Benjamin, Kim Weber Bertschi, Settembrina Biagioni, Rick Bowers,

Pat Bratton, Ann Brown, Don Browne, Stephen Capano, Grace Carroll, Lorelei Clapper, Paula Coddington,Josh Davis, Jane Demaso, Hank Deren, Jeannette Derum, Margit Dvorak, Kathleen Ebeling, Bill Ellerman,

Claire Ehrmana, Linda Frescona, Marie Gaede, Lucille Gallagher, Margaret Gavin, Iris Gotschall,Elizabeth Jane Gricus, Mary Ann Gulitozi, Brittany Healy, Michael Healy, Kim Henderson, Will Hodges, Harry

Hodgins, Jill Ingenito, Tom Loesch, Marie Lourdes Joseph, Johnny Kranyecz, Dolores Lamb, James Lasneski,Laura Lawton, Mary-Gay Li, Jane Mayer, Theo McCarten, Marion McLaughlin, Gary Meader, Sharon Metzler,

Sr. Janice Miller, James Nielsen, Carol Anne Palermo, Maggie Paoletti, Erin Patrick, Paulette Pettorosi,Peggy Plunkett, Bill Plunkett, Mary V. Quinlan, Alice Reid, David Rundell, Schneider, Paul Scibona, Julie Shannon,

Wayne Smith, Donna St. Pierre, Elaine Stephens, Rick Stradtman, Nilca Trujillo, Tim Truxillo, Ruth Voorhis,Colton Walker, Julie Walker, Reilly Walsh, Calvin Ray White, Debbie Williams, Janet Viney, Ave Wolfe,

Mary Veronica Wolney, Pinkie Wright, Gene Wright, Brian Wynn-Higgins

Names will be removed from our Sick List at the beginning of each month.For a name to remain, contact Jacki Webb: 7/641-9720 x243 or [email protected] .

Altar CareTrudy Scully 770/998-87

Altar ServersSheryl Hess 770/998-67

American Heritage GirlsKim Wunschel 770/363-20

Bereavement MinistryJenny Smentek 770/645-230

Bible Study (Friday Night)

Elaine Ruppenthal 770/754-61Bible Study (Friday morning)Gene OBrien 770/664-56

Bible Study (Tuesday / Wednesday)Christine Caveness 770/393-18

Caring ConnectionGinny Boll 770/993-87

Catholics Returning HomeLarry/Tracie Vicario 770/998-59

CHAMPS Youth Group: 4th & 5th GradeChristen Barrett 770/641-9720 x2

Christ Renews His ParishDeborah Stevens 678/461-08

Columbian SquiresDon Boyle 770/410-92

Cub Scout Pack 2006Phil Vance 770/597-14

EDGE Youth GroupChristen Barrett 770/641-9720 x2

Elijah CupLiz Schantz 770/518-68

Eucharistic Adoration GuardiansCarol Meurer 770/641-9720 x2

Eucharistic MinistersParish Office 770/641-97

FamiliaLydia Hazelwood 770/752-73

GIFT (Growing In Faith Together)Christy Medina 770/521-28

Homeschoolers of St. AndrewCarolyn Rittmueller 770/346-75

HomestretchKaren Schneider 770/998-93

Knights of ColumbusTom Hoover 770-641-97

LectorsGert Mullin 770/772-62

Legion of MaryCarol Albright 770/993-79

Life Teen / High School Youth GroupMeghan Austin 404/293-29

Marriage EncounterDave/Ronnie Gorzynski 770/594-76

Mens FellowshipMike Lerch 678/521-15

Moms of St. AndrewMeg Clark 770/642-16Chris Curtin 770/643-03

Music MinistryBernie Sotola 770/641-9720 x2

Natural Family PlanningDon / Sara Boyle 770/410-92

Over 55 ClubGert Mullin 770/772-62

Parish CouncilRenay Miller 770/645-87

Prayer Shawl MinistryChristy Medina 770/521-28

Pre-SchoolCarol Hastings, Dir.Chris Lovejoy, Asst.

770/642-16

Religious EducationEileen DeJulio 770/641-9720 x2

R.C.I.A.

Tom Gotschall 770/490-94Respect Life

Call the parish office 770/641-97Rosary Devotion

Bill Plunkett 770/594-76Sea Scout Ship 300

Bill Leach 770/594-24St. Martin De Porres

Sandy Lashley 770/641-97Spanish Ministry

Cecilia Campos 770/649-93Ushers Guild

Jon Miles 770/518-85Wedding Coordinators

Carol Meurer 770-641-97Welcoming Committee

Pat Powers 770/649-05Womens Guild

Lisa Biagioni 770/777-59

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El coro hace una llamada a personas que sepantocar piano, guitarra, base, violn y flauta. Practicatodos los jueves de 7-9pm en el saln de msica.

GRUPO DE ORACION SEMILLAS DE PAZ Y AMOR:

Todos son bienvenidos no importa el nivel de espiritualidad en elque te encuentres. Martes 7-9 p.m. Saln 202. Dirigido por MarinaUrrea y el diacono Alberto Figueredo. Saln 202.

MINISTERIO JOVENES ADULTOS: Mayores de 18 aos. Teinvita a sus reuniones semanales todos los viernes de 8-9:30pm.

COPA DE ELAS: La Copa de Elas se entrega al finalizar la misaa familias/personas dispuesta a orar por vacaciones sacerdotalesdurante una semana. El cliz sirve de punto de enfoque durante laoracin. Apntate en el vestbulo.

COMUNIDAD PEQUEA DE FE Y DEVOCIN A LADIVINA MISERICORDIA: Reunin todos los lunes 6-7p.m. enla capilla. Enseanza de 7-9 p.m. Saln 207.

Recordamos que los fondos del Ministerio Hispanoproceden de donaciones y de las ventas de la Tiendita.

Es por este motivo que su contribucin es tan apreciada.Igualmente se necesitan tres personas para atenderlas ventas y la limpieza antes y despus de la misa.

Este es un proyecto comunitario para el beneficio de todos

VIGILIA DE NAVIDADMircoles 24 de diciembre

Misa 8:00pmMisa 12:00pm Bilinge

NAVIDADJueves 25 de diciembre

Misa 2:00pm

Confesiones en Espaol todos los lunesdesde las 6:00pm en la iglesia (confesionario).

Para recibir SACRAMENTOS en nuestra Iglesiaes necesario estar inscrito en la parroquia por un mnimo de

tres meses y cumplir con las obligaciones de nuestra religin.

CATECUMENADO PREPARACION DE NINOS Y ADULTO:

HORARIO:

MONTAJE DEL NACIMIENTO O PESEBREGracias por su respuesta al montaje de este proyecto.

GUARDIANES PARA EL BELNLas noches que el beln este abierto

necesitamos dos personas que lo atiendan.En el vestbulo se encuentra el horario para apuntarse.

HORARIO:

Sbado 13

5:30pm-9:00pm

Domingo 149:00am-1:30 pm y6:30pm-9:00pm

Lunes15-196:30-9:00pm

Sbado 205:30-9:00pm

Domingo 219:00am-1:30pm y6:30pm-9:00pm

Mircoles 245:30-9:00pm

Jueves 2510:00am-7:00pm

ATENCION: HORARIO DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO:Martes, mircoles y jueves 10 a 3 de la tarde.Consultas, entrega de documentos e inscripciones los mircoles. Cerrado lunes y viernes.

Para informacin llamar a Cecilia Campos: 770-649-9392. Para la oficina del Padre Juan llamar al 770-641-9720 x233.Deje su nombre, su telfono y un breve mensaje. Todos los mensajes sern contestados.

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