MARY OUR QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
VOLUME 17.37
September 15, 2013
Stewardship
Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year
September 15, 2013
September 22, 2013
Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19
Psalm 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-32
1 Timothy 2:1-8
Luke 16:1-13
We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the father
to his elder son: “You are with me always, and everything I have
is yours.” What is my response to such remarkable generosity?
Do I give joyfully and generously as God gives to me?
September 8 Offertory ....................... $12,985.02
Thank you for your kind generosity.
2014 Stewardship Drive
“Take a Step in Faith”
Mass Intentions for the Week
Week of September 14/15
Saturday
Vigil Mass
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
7:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
NO MASS
7:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
Yolan Genova
Franco/Alina Palazzolo
Maureen Hines
People of the Parish
In Thanksgiving
Joan Donofrio
In Thanksgiving
Marshal Rahaim
Joan Donofrio
John Lopardo
Ruby Schaaf
Bill & Charlie Skillas
Next Weekend September 21/22
Saturday
Vigil Mass
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
In Thanksgiving
People of the Parish
June Kener
Julie Shomaker Denton
In Thanksgiving
This year’s Stewardship Drive continues today and next week with
Lay Witness talks presented by your fellow parishioners. As Pope
Francis so eloquently stated: “God stepped outside of Himself to
come among us to bring the mercy of God that saves & gives hope.
Remember well: stepping outside of ourselves, like Jesus, like God
has stepped outside of Himself in Jesus and Jesus stepped outside
of Himself for all of us.”
2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
Pledge Report as of September 6
Thank you for your generous support of the 2013 Archb\shop’s
Annual Appeal. As you will note from the numbers shown below,
we have exceeded the goal in amount paid! Mary Our Queen will
now begin to receive the overage as a rebate back to the parish
($2,574 to date). Please continue to fulfill your pledge so that we
may realize the full potential of the rebate.
PARISH GOAL:
AMOUNT PLEDGED:
AMOUNT PAID:
PLEDGE BALANCE:
POTENTIAL REBATE:
$65,822
$97,563
$68,396
$29,167
$31,741
Organizations & Activities
Annual Parish
VISITATION OF THE SICK
Please keep us informed of anyone admitted to the hospital or
who is homebound so that we can be attentive to his or her
spiritual needs. The priests and deacons visit the sick regularly
and Extraordinary Ministers bring Communion to the sick on
weekends if requested. Please call the office at 7/416-0002.
Father Dye “Shares” His Sabbatical
Father Dye will speak about and show pictures
of his recent six-month sabbatical on Tuesday,
Sept. 17 in Kiernan Hall. While in Rome during
the time of Pope Benedict’s resignation and the
election of Pope Francis, Father will share his
once-in-a-lifetime experiences. In addition, he will relate memories
of his “500-mile walk” on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Bring a
dish to share for a Pot Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by
this extraordinary, not-to-be-missed, presentation at 7:30 p.m.
Next Saturday, September 21, 6:00 p.m.
All parishioners are invited to the MOQ Parish Picnic next Saturday,
September 21 at 6:00 p.m. (immediately following the 5:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass). Hamburgers, hot dogs & brats will be served. Please
bring either a dish from your “home” state or a dessert to share.
There will be music and dancing as well as moonwalks for the
children! Please sign up at the Parish Picnic display in the
Narthex TODAY, so we will know how many to plan for. This will
be a great evening full of fun & fellowship for everyone!
Cooking Class & Network
Frederic Alexandre, Mary Our Queen parishioner & professional chef,
will be presenting a “Cooking Class & Network” on Thursday, Sept. 19
in Kiernan Hall from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Several special dishes will be
featured and recipes will be available. There is no charge for the class,
but donations to the parish will be gratefully appreciated.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Linda’s 30th Anniversary Concert
Coming Soon!!! Plan now to help Linda Morgan
celebrate her 30 years as a Music Director in the
Archdiocese of Atlanta. A special concert will be
held on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Mary
Our Queen and will feature the MOQ Choir singing
Vivaldi’s Gloria complete with a small orchestra & vocal soloists. The
choir will be singing some of Linda’s favorites and those who have sung
with Linda over the years will be invited to come up and join in singing
the Mozart Ave Verum. A reception will follow in Kiernan Hall!
Altar Flowers
Today’s altar flowers were donated by Judy Smith in loving memory
of her parents, Carole G. Sughrue and John Sughrue, Jr., M.D.
Weekly altar flowers may be dedicated in memory of a loved one or
in celebration of a special occasion. A date is still available for first
week of December and for all of 2014. Please check the “Altar
Flower Sign-Up Book” in the Narthex for availability.
Around the Archdiocese
Couples slowly and quietly drift apart or are being torn apart by terrible
words and actions. Are you, or someone you know, frustrated, hurt,
angry or resentful? Does trying to talk about it only make it worse?
The Retrouvaille Program offers a chance to rediscover yourself, your
spouse & a loving relationship in your marriage. For information about
the Retrouvaille Weekend on Sept. 27-29, go to www.retrouvaille.org.
“White Mass”
The Archdiocese of Atlanta invites Catholic physicians and all those
directly involved in patient care to the celebration of a White Mass at
the Cathedral of Christ the King on Thursday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m.
A desset reception in Kenny Hall will follow the White Mass. Please
RSVP to Joy Place at jplace@archatl.com or 404/920-7346.
Life is Beautiful Gala
The Order of Malta, Atlanta Region, is once again hosting the “Life is
Beautiful” Gala. The proceeds will benefit the Advice and Aid Problem
Pregnancy Center. All members of the community are invited to
participate on Thursday, October 3, cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by
dinner and a live auction at 7:30 p.m. The Gala will be held in
McDonough Hall at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Drive,
NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. Ticket cost: $250/individual or $500/couple.
For tickets and/or questions, please contact Terry Hartman at
terhartman@gmail.com or Mary Savarese at mhsavarese@aol.com.
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday, September 15
9:30 a.m.
Coffee between a.m. masses
9:30 a.m.
Respect Life Committee (Cry Room)
6:00 p.m.
Youth Group
6:30 p.m.
Extraordinary Minister Training
Monday, September 16
6:30 p.m.
Men’s Club Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Folk Group Rehearsal
Tuesday, September 17
6:30 p.m.
Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m.
Fr. Dye’s Sabbatical Presentation
Wednesday, September 18
1:00 p.m.
Regnum Christi
4:45 p.m.
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
6:45 p.m.
Family Rosary
7:15 p.m.
Bible Study
7:30 p.m.
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 19
1:30 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study
7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus (Trinity Bldg.)
7:00 p.m.
Scouts
6:00 p.m.
Frederic’s Cooking Class
Friday, September 20
6:30 a.m.
Men’s Spiritual Fellowship
9:00 a.m.
24-Hour Adoration Begins
Saturday, September 21
9:00 a.m.
Mass & Close of Adoration
6:00 p.m.
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC
MARY OUR QUEEN COUNSELING CENTER
Jane Dausner, MS, LSCW, (770/713-5156), a licensed therapist, is
subcontracted to staff the parish Counseling Center. Patti Di Rito,
MA, LPC (770/845-1646) also provides counseling services at
MOQ. They both are available for children, adolescent, parent,
individual, couple and family counseling in Room 104 of the Trinity
Building. Please contact Jane or Patti direct for further information.
Newcomers Please Stop By!
After mass you are invited to stop at the Welcome Desk in the
Narthex where the ushers are available to answer questions you
may have regarding Mary Our Queen. Coffee is served most
Sundays in Kiernan Hall between the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. masses.
Please join us and get to know your new parishioner friends.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
If you or someone in your family is interested in learning more
about the Catholic faith or is considering becoming Catholic, please
contact Sandra Thompson at 7/416-1846. Classes begin soon!