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It is profoundly regrettable that the Administration has decid-

ed to prolong an uncertain future for nearly one million

young people who have come to the United States of America

as children from many different nations, and who have fully

and freely cooperated with the federal government’s require-

ments to be registered under the Deferred Action for Child-

hood Arrivals Executive Order.

In choosing to rescind DACA, the President has chosen to

ignore the opinions of a large majority of Americans who

support its continuation. Our Dreamers are blessings for our

country in pursuing their educations, serving in our military,

boosting our economy and making important contributions to

this nation through the work they do, the volunteer service

they pursue, and the perspectives and ideas they offer. Simple

justice should compel our nation to honor these contributions

by providing legal protection until a permanent resolution can

be attained.

I recognize that DACA is not and was never intended to be a

permanent solution to help these young people. Yet, until

Congress enacts just and compassionate immigration reform,

however long that may take, these young people should not

be subject to deportation and their families should not be torn

apart. I pray that our elected officials will set aside their acri-

monious partisan differences and find a way to address the

challenges of a comprehensive immigration solution that will

preserve our cherished heritage of being a generous, compas-

sionate and welcoming nation.

To DACA youth and your families, I understand the fear and

anxiety you face, and I value your God-given gifts and your

commitment to your families more than you know. Be as-

sured that the Catholic Church in Georgia will continue to

care for you with generosity and compassion through our

parishes, Catholic Charities and other agencies.

Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory

Archbishop of Atlanta

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The cancellation of the DACA program is reprehensible. It

causes unnecessary fear for DACA youth and their families.

These youth entered the U.S. as minors and often know

America as their only home. The Catholic Church has long

watched with pride and admiration as DACA youth live out

their daily lives with hope and a determination to flourish and

contribute to society: continuing to work and provide for their

families, continuing to serve in the military, and continuing to

receive an education. Now, after months of anxiety and fear

about their futures, these brave young people face deporta-

tion. This decision is unacceptable and does not reflect who

we are as Americans.

The Church has recognized and proclaimed the need to wel-

come young people: 'Whoever welcomes one of these chil-

dren in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me

does not welcome me but the one who sent me' (Mark 9:37).

Today, our nation has done the opposite of how Scripture

calls us to respond. It is a step back from the progress that we

need to make as a country. Today's actions represent a heart-

breaking moment in our history that shows the absence of

mercy and good will, and a short-sighted vision for the future.

DACA youth are woven into the fabric of our country and of

our Church, and are, by every social and human measure,

American youth.

We strongly urge Congress to act and immediately resume

work toward a legislative solution. We pledge our support to

work on finding an expeditious means of protection for

DACA youth.

As people of faith, we say to DACA youth – regardless of

your immigration status, you are children of God and wel-

come in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church supports

you and will advocate for you.

His Eminence Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo

Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, USCCB President

Most Reverend José H. Gomez

Archbishop of Los Angeles, USCCB Vice President

Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez

Bishop of Austin, Chair, USCCB Committee on Migration

Most Reverend Joseph J. Tyson

Bishop of Yakima, Chair, USCCB Subcommittee on

Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees, and Travelers

Mass Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.; 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. Misas en Español Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Sabados a las 6:00 p.m. Domingos a la 1:30 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. Anytime by appointment Confesiones Jueves: 6:00 p.m. en español Cualquier día por cita. Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Adoración al Santísimo Jueves de 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hora Santa en español: 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Office Hours /Horas de Oficina Monday–Friday/ lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fax Number/No. de Fax 404-636-4394 Emergency No./No. de Emergencia 770-890-5299 IHM School/Escuela de IHM 404-636-4488 Website/Sitio Web http://www.ihmatlanta.org Social Media/Red Social

Bulletin Notices Please submit your request 10 days in advance to/Envíe su anuncio por correo electrónico 10 días antes a: bulletin@ihmatlanta.org.

Reading 1: Ezekiel 33:7-9

Reading 2: Romans 13:8-10

Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

† We ask that you offer a prayer for those who have died, especially for: Howard Hoge, Craig Cavalli, Annette Lange Boehnlein, Miguel Angel Velazquez, Jose Anto-nio Mares Cruz, Walter Foster, Lisa Abrogueña, and Frances Beirne.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Also, please pray for those who are sick, especially for: Diego Castellanos, Robert Munroe, Kay Reese, Tera Doughlas, Janis Dotson, Dylan Diaz Tinoco, Julia Robinson, Howard Johnson, Deacon Bob Hauert, Barbara Hawthorne, Millie Elliott, Eduardo Sarmiento Lopez, Brenda Markham, Francie Mooney, Rebecca DuVall, and Brenda Uhler.

Saturday, September 9 8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Yohanes †

For the people of the parish

Antonio Ramirez Becerra †

Sunday, September 10

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10;

Matthew 18:15-20

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Stanley Smith †

Remy Grace McIntosh †

Eduardo Sarmiento Lara †

Harry Gernazian †

Monday, September 11

Weekday in Ordinary Time

Colossians 1:24-2:3; Luke 6:6-11

8:30 a.m. Kathline Valley Parker †

Tuesday, September 12

The Most Holy Name of Mary (Optional)

Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 6:12-19

8:30 a.m. Robert & Carmel Johnson

Wednesday, September 13

Saint John Chrysostom (Memorial)

Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 6:20-26

8:30 a.m. Janice Boyd Rinker †

Thursday, September 14

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Feast)

Numbers 21:4b-9; Philippians 2:6-11;

John 3:13-17

8:30 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Father Joseph Peek †

Jose Medina & Ortiz Bermejo Family

Friday, September 15

Our Lady of Sorrows (Memorial)

1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; John 19:25-27

8:30 a.m. Mark Jardina †

Saturday, September 16

Saints Cornelius and Cyprian (Memorial)

1 Timothy 1:15-17; Luke 6:43-49

8:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Sister Denise Roche

Tony Leskavansky †

For the people of the parish

Sunday, September 17

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sirach 27:30-28:7; Romans 14:7-9;

Matthew 18:21-35

9:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Marie Bates †

Arielle St. Cloud

Francisca Lucena †

Thomas E. Barrett Sr. † www.facebook.com/IHMAtlanta

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Pastor Msgr. Albert Jowdy ajowdy@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 235

Parochial Vicar Fr. Javier Muñoz jmunoz@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 228

Pastoral Associate Deacon Bob Hauert bhauert@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 251

Pastoral Associate Deacon Erik Wilkinson ewilkinson@ihmatlanta.org

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Gaby Ramirez mperales@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 221

Secretary Silvia Maldonado smaldonado@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 240

Business Manager & Finance Director Richard Plachta rplachta@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 245

Bookkeeper Dona Maynard dmaynard@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 243

Director of Faith Formation Drew Denton, Ph.D. ddenton@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 223

Faith Formation Coordinator Alicia Guerrero aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 227

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips ephillips@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 222

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 241

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Olga Torres otorres@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 236

Director of Liturgy and Music Jeff Bush jbush@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 247

Communications Coordinator Jayna Hoffacker jhoffacker@ihmatlanta.org Ext. 226

Director of Operations David Claussen dclaussen@ihmatlanta.org 404-636-4488 Ext. 235

Professional Counseling (fee-based) is available in the Maloney Center at IHM for individuals, couples and families. Contact Marianela Matheus, M.Ed. At 404-620-1492.

IHMATLANTA.ORG

September 2 & 3

Offertory: $18,922.00

Electronic Offertory: $13,415.54

Total Offertory: $32,337.54

Catholic University: $1,254.00

This weekend’s second collection is the

monthly appeal for our parish St. Vin-

cent de Paul Society.

Next weekend’s second collection is for

the IHM Debt Reduction Fund.

IHM offers electronic giving as a way to automate your reg-

ular weekly giving and all second and special collections as

well. E-giving is convenient for individuals and provides

much needed donation consistency for the congregation.

E-Giving lets you go to ihmatlanta.org at any time to set up

an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan,

make a one-time donation or view your online donation his-

tory.

Please contact Rich Plachta, Business Manager, with any

questions or for additional information.

The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia gratefully recognized

24 new members to the Deo Gratias Society in August at a special

Mass and luncheon with Archbishop Gregory. We are thankful for

all of our parishioners who have remembered this parish in their

wills or estate plans.

If you have already included our parish in your will or estate plans,

please contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation (404-497-9440 or

jgreco@cfnga.org) so that you can be recognized at future events.

with Monsignor Al

April 25-May 3, 2018

2 Nights in Assisi · 5 Nights in Rome · Papal Audience

Major Basilicas · Vatican Museums · Sistine Chapel

Catacombs · Coliseum · Daily Mass

$2,990 per person early registration* *Increases to $3,090 after October 25. Based on double occupancy.

($1,990 ground only)

For more information, see the brochure available in the church narthex

and at the parish office; contact Bret Thoman, OFS, St. Francis

Pilgrimages, 404-418-6683 or bret@stfrancispilgrimages.com; or visit www.stfrancispilgrimages.com.

We are getting ready to create a new photo directory and we need you to make it

complete! Our directory will showcase our families, provide contact information, and

become a useful resource to keep us connected. By participating, you will receive a

printed and electronic version of the new directory and an 8x10 copy of your photo.

Schedule your appointment today at the parish website!

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING SESSION September 12 & 16 There will be training sessions for all IHM Parishioners in 4th grade or higher

who would like to be an altar server held in the church on Tuesday, September

12 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00

p.m. Parents please plan to stay for the first 15 minutes. Please contact Minis-

try Leader, James Martin, at jmartinjd@gmail.com with any questions.

MEN’S CLUB MEETING Tuesday, September 12 There will be a Men’s Club Meeting on Tuesday, September 12th in the Lower

Level of the Church. The meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with din-

ner provided for a $10.00 donation, and all new members attending eat free.

John Hoffman Ph.D. hails from W.N.Y., ex-seminarian, knows the art of snow

shoveling, roots for the mighty Buffalo Bills, toss in 50 years of teaching for

excitement, now evolving into grand parenting and still seeing each day as one

more chance to get it right.

LAUDATO SI ACTION TEAM MEETING Thursday, September 14

All are invited to join us on Thursday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. in Middle

School classroom 8-1 for a presentation by John Lanier, a Marist grad and the

Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Mr. Anderson was the

founder of Interface, a carpet tile company that incorporates recyclable material

in the manufacture of its products. He was a pioneer in industrial environmental-

ism and sustainability. John wants to share his grandfather’s, as well as his

own, story on the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HOPE CANCER HOME RAFFLE Volunteers for the OLPH Auxiliary will be selling raffle tickets after all Masses

the weekends of September 9 & 10 and September 16 & 17. Tickets are only $1

each or a book of 6 for $5. Please support the Cancer hospice by purchasing

tickets after Mass.

If you are able to help with ticket sales either weekend, or if you would like to

sell tickets to neighbors or coworkers, please contact Ministry Leaders James

and Mary Pat Martin at jmartinjd@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for sup-

porting this Ministry of IHM.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Saturday, September 23

Are you a new or existing IHM parishioner wanting to participate in ministries

that serve children and vulnerable adults? Is your Archdiocese of Atlanta Safe

Environment clearance about to expire? If you answered yes to either of the

above, then please consider pre-registering for a 3 hour VIRTUS Protecting

God’s Children training session.

The next parish session will be held on Saturday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30

p.m. in the IHM Lower Level. Visit www.ihmatlanta.org for more information

on how to register.

IHM PICNIC Saturday, October 7

Our IHM Picnic is coming up on Saturday, October 7! Gear up now with shirts,

blankets, and more at the online store! Visit http://tiny.cc/ihmpicnic today!

GRIEFSHARE Wednesdays, Starting September 6 GriefShare is a bereavement support group

open to anyone in our community or parish,

sponsored by the Stepping Stones Ministry.

The group meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45

p.m., starting on September 6. We will dis-

cuss a different topic at each session. All are

welcome to join us as their schedule allows.

For more information about the program,

contact Margaretann Harris at

griefshare@ihmatlanta.org or 404-483-3559.

More information can also be found at http://

www.ihmatlanta.org/griefshare.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, September 13

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive will be

held on Wednesday, September 13, 3:00-8:00

p.m. in the Historic Church. Visit

www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor

code “IHM” to schedule an appointment or

call Nikki VanDerGrinten at 770-986-4996.

The cut-off date for donor eligibility is July

19. Drop-ins are welcomed. Chick Fil-A

coupons will be given to all those who donate.

Remember, your donation may save or extend

the life of three people!

IHMAA BASKETBALL REGISTRATION The IHM Athletic Association has opened

basketball registration for Kindergarten,

grades 1-2 and grades 3-8. Registration is

completed at www.ihmaa.org. Registration

closes on September 7 and space is limited, so

please do not delay and register today.

Registration for IHM Cheerleading for grades

4-8 is open until October 1 and can be com-

pleted at www.ihmaa.org.

IHM’ERS Attention 55 and older group, known as

“IHMERS” (Interesting Happenings for Mem-

bers): If you haven't had a chance to become a

part of our group and to sign up to be notified

of our quarterly luncheon programs, please

call or email our facilitator, Ms. “B.J.” Abra-

ham at bjstory@hotmail.com or 404-633-

3277. We look forward to meeting, mixing,

and mingling with all of you! Watch the bul-

letins for meeting notices -- shooting for Oc-

tober for next gathering.

Director Drew Denton, Ph.D. 404-636-1418, ext. 223 ddenton@ihmatlanta.org

Coordinator Alicia Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 227 aguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Administrative Assistant Olga Torres 404-636-1418, ext. 236 otorres@ihmatlanta.org

Youth Minister Elaine Phillips 404-636-1418, ext. 222 ephillips@ihmatlanta.org

Young Adult Coordinator Kathy Guerrero 404-636-1418, ext. 241 kguerrero@ihmatlanta.org

Each Thursday, Dr. Louanne Bachner leads an informative and prayerful

discussion of the lectionary readings for the following Sunday. The study

meets in the Lower Level at two different times: 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the

Catholic faith? Please join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in the lower level of the church. Contact

Drew Denton for more information.

Mark your calendars! Our first meeting for parents of First Communion candidates

will take place on September 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Eligible students will

receive their First Eucharist during regular Mass times on the weekends of May 5-6

and May 12-13, 2018. Preparation will take place throughout the school year, includ-

ing the student’s first celebration of the Sacrament of Penance (confession), which

will occur at special penance services in November.

Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:15 IHM School Library

“Church History: Myths and Realities” All are welcome!

Do you love your Catholic faith? Are you encouraged by the growing number of

people who are joining the Catholic Church as adults? We need your help to wel-

come our newest members. As an RCIA sponsor you will be paired with a candidate

(baptized adult from another Christian tradition) or a catechumen (unbaptized adult)

whom you will accompany through the process of sacramental initiation. You do not

have to be an “expert” or a perfect example. All you need is a willingness to support,

pray for, and connect someone to our Catholic community. Please contact Drew

Denton in the parish office if you are interested in learning more.

Each September the Church recognizes and blesses everyone who has answered the

call to serve as a catechist this year. Join us in thanking and praying for our cate-

chists, who are “living as missionary disciples” and inviting others to do the same.

O God, our Heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of these catechists

to be heralds of the Gospel to our parish family. We lift them up to you in

thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. May

we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up

and affirms, calls forth and challenges, is compassionate and consoles. We

pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have re-

sponded to the call to share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May

we too be open to the universal call to service that Christ addresses to all of

his disciples, contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the Church.

We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

We’re asking for every family to help provide dinner for Edge

& Lifeteen this year. If 3-4 families sign up each week, you

will only have to do this ONE time during the school year.

Pick the date that works best for you and coordinate with the

other families what you will bring.

Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/youthdinner.

We are looking for teens to help with serving at the 5:00 p.m.

Life Teen Mass.

If you would like to serve as a lector, minister of hospitality,

or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact

Elaine Phillips (ephillips@ihmatlanta.org) or Jeff Bush

(jbush@ihmatlanta.org).

June 17-22, 2018 · Hardeeville, SC

9th grade & up

$100 deposit reserves your spot! Go to http://tiny.cc/catholicheart to sign up!

Counts for 4 Works of Mercy for SPX and all service hours for Marist for 2018-2019!

There will be an informational meeting about our High School Mission trip on

Wednesday, October 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the lower level of the church.

Deposits will be taken during the meeting to reserve your spot!

Go to www.heartworkcamp.com to get a first glimpse at what it’s all about.

Los padres DEBEN registrarse antes en la oficina parroquial; en ese momento recibirán la fecha de la plática correspondiente y del bautismo. Al registrarse deben entregar copia del Acta de Nacimiento de la persona que va a ser bautizada.

Llamar al Padre Javier Muñoz y hacer cita para hablar de los requisitos, por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

Jueves de 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. en español, y en inglés los sábados a las 9:00 a.m. o durante la semana haciendo cita con el sacerdote.

Llamar a la oficina y comunicarse con Yolanda Muñoz por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada.

Si no eres católico (a) o si eres mayor de 18 años y no has recibido los sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación, te invitamos a aprender más acerca de nuestra fe. Comuníquese con Alicia Guerrero en la oficina parroquial.

La Licenciada Marianela Matheus es una Terapeuta Certificada en Salud Mental en el Estado de Georgia y en Terapia de Juego a Nivel Nacional y proveerá sus Servicios para Adultos, parejas y Niños en la Iglesia. Si desea hacer una cita puede contactarla al 404-620-1492.

I Lectura: Ezequiel 33:7-9 II Lectura: Romanos 13:8-10 Evangelio: Mateo 18:15-20

2 y 3 de septiembre Ofertorio en misa: $18,922.00 Contribución electronica: $13,415.54 Ofertorio total: $32,337.54

Nuestra segunda colecta de este fin de semana irá al San Vicente de Paul.

Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana irá al Fondo de reducción de la

deuda de IHM.

Este mes de agosto, comenzamos las sesiones de formación en la fe para adultos en el

salón 8-1 de la escuela de IHM. No se requiere inscripción y todos los adultos de la

comunidad son bienvenidos. Estas sesiones han sido diseñadas para compartir en

grupos pequeños, el camino de fe, la experiencia de vida cristiana y las Sagradas

Escrituras. Los esperamos los miércoles, de 7:00-9:00 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta,

llame a René Guerrero al 404-372-2752 o al 404-636-1418, x. 227.

Es profundamente lamentable que la Administración haya decidido prolongar el

futuro incierto de casi 1 millón de jóvenes de muchas naciones diferentes que llega-

ron a los Estados Unidos de América durante su niñez y que han cooperado plena y

libremente con los requisitos del gobierno federal de inscribirse bajo la orden

ejecutiva de la Acción Diferida para los Llegados al País durante la Infancia.

Al decidir revocar a DACA, el Presidente ha optado por ignorar las opiniones de una

gran mayoría de estadounidenses que apoyan su continuación. Nuestros Soñadores

son bendiciones para nuestro país, al pretender obtener un nivel más alto de educa-

ción, servir en nuestro ejército, impulsar nuestra economía y hacer contribuciones

importantes a esta nación a través de su trabajo, su servicio como voluntarios y sus

ideas diversas y puntos de vista. La justicia simple y llanamente debería apremiar a

nuestra nación a honrar esas contribuciones proporcionándoles protección jurídica

hasta que se pueda alcanzar una resolución permanente.

Reconozco que DACA no es ni nunca fue pensada como una solución permanente

para ayudar a estos jóvenes. Sin embargo, hasta que el Congreso promulgue una

reforma migratoria justa y compasiva, sin importar cuanto tarde, estos jóvenes no

debería estar sujetos a una deportación y sus familias no deberían estar desgarradas

por una separación. Oro para que nuestros funcionarios electos dejen de lado sus dife-

rencias partidistas y encuentren una manera para enfrentar los desafíos de una solu-

ción migratoria integral que preserve nuestro valioso patrimonio de ser una nación

generosa, compasiva e inclusiva.

Quiero decirles a los jóvenes de DACA y a sus familias, que entiendo el miedo y la

ansiedad a la que se enfrentan, y valoro los dones que Dios les ha dado y su compro-

miso con sus familias más de lo que se imaginan. Quiero que sepan que la Iglesia

Católica en Georgia seguirá velando por ustedes con generosidad y compasión a

través de nuestras parroquias, de Caridades Católicas y de otras agencias.

Monseñor Wilton D. Gregory

Arzobispo de Atlanta