Happy Memorial Day 2019...We continued the rally during the celebration of the Easter Season. We are an Easter people, we are a Eucharistic people, and the Mass is the source and summit

Volume 53, No. 21 May 26, 2019

Happy Memorial Day 2019

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 353 Peachtree Street, NE; Atlanta, Georgia 30308 • 404.522.6800, Fax: 404.524.5440 • www.sacredheartatlanta.org

Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00am–4:45pm.; closed from 1:00–2:00pm Sunday Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm; Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, en Espanol, 6:00pm

Confession Times: Monday, Friday: 11:30am; Saturday: 4:30pm ; Domingo en español: 1:00–1:30pm Gift Shop Hours: First Sundays 9:00am-noon;

For St. Vincent de Paul Society Charitable Assistance: 678-892-6163

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Msgr. Edward J. Thein Rector (404) 522-6800 [email protected]

Deacon Mike Balfour Pastoral Administrator (404) 974-2232 [email protected]

Deacon Marino Gonzalez Director of Parish Outreach and Volunteers (404) 974-2235 [email protected]

Delta Izaguirre Faith Formation Assistant (404) 974-2231 [email protected]

William E. Krape Organist/ Choirmaster (404) 522-6800

Alan McGill, Ph.D. Director of RCIA (404) 974-2234 [email protected]

Jim Surber Receptionist (404) 974-2230 [email protected]

Muffet Puckett Administrative Assistant (404) 974-2244 [email protected]

Humberto Quintas Maintenance Supervisor (404) 974-2240 [email protected]

Michelle Rivers Accountant (404) 974-2246 [email protected]

Catherine Tarbox SPIRES editor [email protected]

Alessandra Richardson Director of Digital Media [email protected]

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Finance Committee Rob Berling, [email protected]

Liturgy Committee Alan McGill [email protected]

Parish Council Michelle Urban, [email protected]

Stewardship Committee Janet Kinard, [email protected]

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Altar Servers Mark Stouffer [email protected]

Basilica Principal Choir Billy Krape 404-377-3969

Basilica Children’s Choirs Mallen Zabinski 404-636-1655, [email protected] or Gertrude Tinker Sachs 404-691-6084 [email protected]

Commentators Don Cameron [email protected]

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Bill Nichols, [email protected]

Faith Formation Volunteers Delta Izaguirre (404) 974-2231 [email protected]

Greeters Joanne Smalley, [email protected]

Hearts on Fire John Prevost [email protected]

Ladies’ Altar and Rosary Society Mia Pond, 404-786-6104 [email protected]

Liturgical Readers Marcia Pecot [email protected]

Sacristans Open

Ushers Mike Wazlavek, [email protected] Quentin Whitelaw [email protected]

Wedding Guild Danielle Herrmann 770-778-0095

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Cookies for a Cause Erin Schneider, [email protected]

Gift of Grace House Ministry Jim and Myra Kucera, 404-355-4313 [email protected]

Habitat for Humanity Gail Ronan 404-288-9883 [email protected]

Haiti Ministry/Sister Parish ServeHaiti Wayne Book [email protected]

Hospital Ministry to Emory Midtown Milt Shlapak, 404 349 0909 [email protected]

Midtown Assistance Center Jenny Jobson, 404-681-0470 [email protected]

Night Shelter Bob Balke, [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry Stephanie Prevost, [email protected]

Prison Ministry (men) Milt Shlapak 404-349-0909 [email protected] (women) Janet Wells 404-303-8050 [email protected]

Respect Life Cathy Weaver, 770-361-8346 [email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul Society For membership info: Open

Thursday Food Distribution Deacon Marino Gonzalez, 404-974-2235 [email protected]

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The Caring Ministry Don Cameron, [email protected]

Daughters of Isabella Peggy Ballou, [email protected]

English as a Second Language Jerry Pace, 404-872-6960 [email protected]

Gift Shop Patrick Waldron, [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Bill Bradburn [email protected]

Marketing and Communications Committee Don Thurman, [email protected]

Social Media Presence Alessandra Richardson, [email protected]

Recycling Committee Jerry Pace 404-872-6960 [email protected]

Social Committee Fran Carroll , 404-597-7565 [email protected] M H

Acólitos Deacon Marino Gonzalez, 404-974-2235 [email protected]

Circulo Bíblico Deacon Marino Gonzalez, 404-974-2235 [email protected]

Coro Hispano (Misa 1:30pm) Lester Mendiola [email protected] Delia C. Giles, 404-680-7845

Lectores Armando Meléndez, 678-557-2330 Guillermo Juárez, 770-480-2518

Ministerio Extraordinario de la Comunión Deacon Marino Gonzalez, 404-974-2235 [email protected]

Pedido de Bautismos Delta Izaguirre, 404-974-2231 [email protected]

Ujieres Bernardo Gonzalez, 678-507-8359

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T W R Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;

Jn 15:26-16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;

Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;

Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8

Friday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56

Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28

The traditional day to celebrate the Ascension is Thursday, however Atlanta, like many dioceses, has moved the celebration to next Sunday. Our Easter season readings from Acts of the Apostles continue this week. We read of Paul’s many conversions and preaching. We also see how followers of Paul catch the fire of his faith and begin to convert others. In John's Gospel, we realize we are approaching Pentecost in a few weeks as Jesus begins to speak of his leaving the earth and of the coming of the “Advocate” - the Spirit of Truth. The image of the Trinity is clear: “when the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father....” To his disciples, the idea of his leaving fills their hearts with grief but Jesus reassures them, “it is better for you that I go” so that the Spirit can come to them. The Spirit “will guide you to all truth.” Jesus promises, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.” “Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.” Taken from the "Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer" on the Creighton University's Online Ministries website: http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. Used with permission.

MAY 26, 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 27-JUNE 1, 2019

S M R Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalm 67;

Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29

“T here arose no little dissension and debate.” Did that happen at work this week? Most of us can

recall run-ins with coworkers, even with the boss. Did it happen while socializing with friends? Go easy on politics, religion... even sports. At home? Even the most peaceful household experiences a little “give and take” now and then. So where was it that “there arose no little dissension and debate”? That tumultuous conflict occurred among our first Christian ancestors, disrupting the community life of the early church. But today’s Acts of the Apostles shows how beautifully the Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus in today’s Gospel, helped the church achieve a grace-filled resolution. What evolved was that “reconciled diversity,” often encouraged by Pope Francis and even envisioned in today’s Revelation passage; and a wondrous experience of Jesus’ promised Gospel gift: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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A contented person is one who enjoys the scenery along the detour. —Anonymous

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Adela Carter, Lucille Hill, Sue Jensen, Tierney Langdon, Hugh Lynch, Bob Schorr, Calvin Scott, Pat Smith, Hung Tran, Gift of Grace House residents

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The War Dead on this Memorial Day Weekend

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Christofer Arguedas, Madison Bips, Paul Brieske, Rafael Duralde

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Intentions of: Cajulis Family, Bobbie Overton, Silender Family Birthdays, Hung Tran, Newly Baptized, Confirmed, and 1st Communicants

T C M The Caring Ministry provides support to those who have experienced the loss of a family member or who face a serious challenge. Contact Don Cameron [email protected].

H M Every Sunday afternoon, members of the Hospital Ministry visit nearby Emory Midtown Hospital to visit and pray with and distribute Holy Communion to the Catholic patients there. Contact Milt Shlapak 404-349-0909 or [email protected].

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PARISH NEWS

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J 15 J oin with fellow parishioners and

Msgr. Thein for a Saturday bike ride from Sacred Heart to Krog Market for breakfast. The ride will be along easy paths and is suitable for the whole family. Meet at Sacred Heart on June 15 at 9:30am (after Msgr. Thein finishes up the 9:00am Mass), and take off for a morning of fun. This marks the second breakfast bike ride, though the first was cut short by rain. Hopefully this time everyone will be able to enjoy breakfast at Krog Market.

2019 E C J 21-22 T M B , G U Y

T he Eucharistic Congress is an annual event that brings more than 30,000 people from throughout Georgia and the southeast together

to grow as a community centered around the Eucharist. As in past years, the Congress will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park There will be events beginning Friday afternoon/evening and closing with a Mass on Saturday afternoon. There are Francophone, Spanish and Vietnamese tracks as well as special tracks for children, teens, and conducted in American Sign Language. Please reference the website https://congress.archatl.com/ for more details about the events that include many learning and spiritual opportunities to share with your fellow Catholics of Georgia.

O n May 18, Sacred Heart celebrated a Community Wedding for four excited

couples. Msgr. Thein recognized that there were couples who, for various reasons including cost or preparation time, had not been able to be married in the Church. He invited any couple wanting to receive the Sacrament to participate in the same preparations that any other couple would experience. Then Sacred Heart hosted the happy community event of witnessing four couples exchange vows. Congratulations to Jorge Armando Loredo Juarez & Maria del Carmen Mendez Garcia; Alejandro Cruz Bedolla & Carmela Baltazar Garcia; Roman Ramirez Olea & Guadalupe Aguilar Lozano; and Rigoberto Rodas Diaz & Maria Dolores Graciano Gonzalez

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F R M 2019

May 5 $19,523 May 12 $16,942 May 19 $16,467 May 26 Monthly Electronic Giving Total Month $52,932 Monthly Budgeted Collections $81,500 Fiscal Year-to-date Comparisons Actual Year-to-date $921,906 Budget thru May 31 $1,013500 Actual vs. Budget ($91,594) 2nd Collections May 19 $2,896

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D uring Lent we challenged you: “Don’t give up, give back” by using the 40 days to consider joining

one of the Liturgical Ministries that serve our parish. We continued the rally during the celebration of the Easter Season. We are an Easter people, we are a Eucharistic people, and the Mass is the source and summit (in the words of Vatican II) of our faith. And so we continue our request. We are coming towards the end of the Easter Season; Pentecost is June 9. It’s not too late to volunteer or to support your children in learning about Christian Service by becoming an Altar Server. To better understand the ministries, contact the ministry heads listed on page 2. To volunteer contact Alessandra Richardson at [email protected].

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M emorial Day weekend is the traditional beginning of summer, and summer means vacations and

lower offertory contributions. Sacred Heart provides the opportunity for online giving, a convenient and safe way to make one-time or recurring donations via your bank account or credit card. Getting started is easy — just visit our website (www.sacredheartatlanta.org) and click on our “E-Giving” link. Please take a look at the site and if you have any questions regarding your gift, contact the office directly at 404-974-2246 or by email to [email protected].

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B O T here will be an important Altar

Server Workshop on Saturday, June 8th from 10am-12pm in O’Hagan Hall. This meeting is directed both children and adults and is for those who are already part of the ministry and those who are interested in becoming an Altar Server. Children — boys or girls — who are 4th grade or higher and who have received First Holy Communion are welcome. Parents should attend with their children. Pizza will be provided for everyone!

If you’re interested, sign up in the vestibule or contact Mark Stouffer at [email protected].

M D P Gracious God, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. We ask this through your name. Amen.

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b;

Jn 15:26-16:4a

Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (139):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11

Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22-18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15

Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23

Viernes: Sof 3:14-18a

Sabado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47(46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23-28

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

T ristemente una vez que muchos latinoamericanos llegan a los Estados Unidos es difícil regresar a sus

tierras de origen, ni siquiera para visitar. Por esta razón, muchos pueblos latinoamericanos han construido santuarios a sus vírgenes y santos patrones en tierra estadounidense. De esta manera buscan estar cerca al suelo que les trajo a luz, que les nutrió con frutas, verduras, flores, cantos, costumbres y tradiciones. En Miami el pueblo cubano ha construido una ermita dedicada a la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, cuya capilla del Santísimo fue bendecida en la fiesta de la Ascensión del Señor. Debajo de su altar principal se guarda una piedra hecha con tierra de las distintas provincias de Cuba. Es bello el hecho, porque de esta manera todo cubano que se acerca al altar del Señor puede estar cerca de su terruño aunque sea solo por un momento. Que hay en la tierra que nos llama tanto a nosotros los latinos. Será que el libro del Génesis tiene razón, Dios forma toda persona del polvo y el corazón latino anhela la tierra de la que fue sacado. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

LECTURAS DE HOY .Primera lectura — La cuestión de si los gentiles necesitaban ser circuncidados (Hechos 15:1-2, 22-29). Salmo — Que te alaben, Señor, todos los pueblos Aleluya (Salmo 67 [66]). Segunda lectura — Juan tiene una visión de la ciudad santa, la nueva Jerusalén (Apocalipsis 21:10-14, 22-23) o Ap 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Evangelio — El Espíritu Santo nos enseñará todo (Juan 14:23-29) o Jn 17:20-26. Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

“S urgieron no pocos desacuerdos y debates”. ¿Pasó eso en el trabajo esta semana? Muchos de

nosotros pueden recordar algunos roces con compañeros de trabajo, incluso con el jefe. ¿Pasó también mientras socializaba con amigos? Evita hablar de política, religión . . . incluso de deportes. ¿En casa? Incluso el hogar más pacífico experimenta un poco de “estira y afloja” de vez en cuando. Entonces ¿dónde fue que “surgieron no pocos desacuerdos y debates”? Ese tumultuoso conflicto ocurrió en medio de nuestros primeros hermanos cristianos, interrumpiendo la vida de la comunidad de la Iglesia primitiva. Pero en los Hechos de los Apóstoles muestra cuán bello es el Espíritu Santo, prometido por Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, que ayudó a la Iglesia a lograr una decisión llena de gracia. Lo que evolucionó fue que la “diversidad reconciliada” frecuentemente animada por el Papa Francisco e incluso previstas en el pasaje de hoy del Apocalipsis y una experiencia maravillosa del don de Jesús prometido por Jesús: “La paz les dejo, mi paz les doy”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Lo que falta al espíritu humano, lo comple-ta el Espíritu Santo. —Anónimo

Legend: D=deceased, I=intention; C= Church, PH=both sides Parish Hall, PHE=Parish Hall East side, PHW=Parish Hall West side, K=downstairs kitchen, A=Atrium, CR=Conference Room, OR=Outreach Room, PR=Piano Room, S=Sacristy, BR= Bride’s Room

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Mass Intentions Meetings and Events 6th Sunday of Easter Sun, 5/26 8:00am

10:00am

12:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm

Ann Brown (D) Jeannine Richardson (D) Sacred Heart School ‘52 Luis Calderon (D) John Smith (D)

6th Week of Easter Mon, 5/27 12:10pm Walter Nally (D) Memorial Day, Office Closed

Tues, 5/28 12:10pm Patrick Carey (D)

Wed, 5/29

12:10pm Gwen Schirra (D) Sandwich Prep for Outreach Hearts on Fire Rehearsal

8:00am, K, PH 7:30pm, S

Thur, 530 12:10pm Souls in Purgatory (D) Thursday Food Distribution Cristo Rey School Mass

8:30am, PH 3:00pm, C

Fri, 5/31 12:10pm Mary Catherine Mileto (D)

Sat, 6/1 9:00am 5:30pm

Jack Pond (D) Baptism Class 10:00kam, CR

Ascension of the Lord Sun, 6/2 8:00am

10:00am 12:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm

Pro Populo Walter FSchretzmann (D) Lidia Corro (D) Joshua Weaver (I)

7th Week of Easter Mon, 6/3 12:10pm Oscar Martinez (D) Tues, 6/4 12:10pm Antonia Bump (D) Wed, 6/5

12:10pm Natnaphit & Jeremy Spiegel (I) Sandwich Prep for Outreach Hearts on Fire Rehearsal

8:00am, K, PH 7:30pm, S

Thur, 6/6 12:10pm Mary Catherine Mileto (D) Thursday Food Distribution

8:30am, PH

Fri, 6/7 12:10pm Phelps & Mary Lewis Pond (D)

Sat, 6/8 9:00am 5:30pm

Roy Reini (D) Anne Brown (D)