MARY OUR QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH VOLUME 19.19 May 10, 2015 Stewardship May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2015 Acts 10:25-26,34-35 Ps 98:1-4 1Jn 4:7-10 Jn 15:9-17 Acts 1:15-17,20-26 PS 103: 1-2,11-12 1Jn 4:11-16 Jn 17:11-19 Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself—my skills and talents, my time and resources—best demonstrate my love for God’s people? Second Collection next week for Catholic Communications May 3 Offertory Thank you for your kind generosity. Mass Intentions Saturday May 9, 2015 9:00 a.m. James Vigliotti  Vigil Mass May 9, 2015 5:00 pm Jennie Mills  Sunday, May 10, 2015 8:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm Alina & Franco Palazzolo  People of the Parish Leonarda Chua Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 am 12:00 noon Mother’s Day Novena Maureen Hines  Tuesday, May 12, 2015 12:00 noon Leonarda Chua Mother’s Day Novena Thursday May 14,, 2015 No Mass Friday May 15, 2015 7:00 am 12:00 noon Mother’s Day Novena Anita Kaas Saturday, May 16, 2015 Mother’s Day Novena Mother’s Day Novena Sunday May 17, 2015 8:30 am 11:00 am 5:00 pm VISITATION Parish Activities Chua Bun Cio  Mother’s Day Novena Raymond Bolte  OF THE BUNCO On Monday, May 11th at 7pm, the Women’s Guild will be hosting a Bunco Party in Kiernan Hall. No experience necessary, just come bring a friend and enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun and prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided. For any questions or info email Ellen at [email protected] Men’s Club Meeting Next Weekend May 16/17 9:00 am 5:00 pm We would like to acknowledge everyone who volunteered in the Religious Education Program this year. This includes all Catechists, Youth Core Team, Volunteers, Substitutes and Parents who assisted in any way. Thank you for donating your time to work with our children in passing on the Catholic Faith. Without you we could not have had as successful a year as we did and we appreciate your commitment. Mother’s Day Novena Wednesday May 13, 2015 7:00 am 12:00 noon $14,835.25 The next meeting is May 18, at 6 pm in Kiernan Hall. Guest seaker is local author Kevin Edwards. All men and their guests are welcome to join. If you have any questions contact Mike Verna at 770-652-9049 LADIES’ RETREAT Please join in a mid-day retreat on Wednesday, May 20,1:00-3:00 in room 202 featuring The Tomb and the Pearl, a DVD by Fr. John Bartunek. For more information contact Beverly Stone at: [email protected] ARE YOU REGISTERED AT MARY OUR QUEEN? For parish verification, required for baptisms and sponsors, marriages, religious education class participation and Catholic school admittance, a person must be registered in the parish. Not sure? Contact the parish office at; 770-416-0002 [email protected] . Thank you 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. Hospitals no longer notify parishes. Priests and deacons visit the sick regularly and Extraordinary Ministers bring Communion to the sick on weekends if requested. Call the parish office at 770/416-0002. The Adult Choir today will be singing a piece in German, Verleih’uns Friden and one in Russian, Bogoroditse Devo. The German song, by Felix Mendelssohn, translation is: Grant unto us the peace, O Lord, grant us thy peace enduring, for there is one with strength, who could so firmly defend us. For thou art our hope and safety. The Russian song, by Sergei Rachmaninoff, is one of fifteen from the All-Night Vespers. It roughly translates the Hail Mary: Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, for thou hast bourne the Savior of our souls. Sixth Sunday of Easter Week at a Glance Sunday, May 10 9:30 am 4:00 pm Welcome Coffee Teen Music Monday, May 11 7:00 pm 7:00 pm Folk Group Women’s Guild Tuesday, May 12 NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS Mary Our Queen will be offering a new 7 week Bible Study Class entitled “The First Letter to the Corinthians”. Of the twenty-one letters in the New Testament, “Corinthians” best gives us an insight into the life of an early Christian community, both its problems and its blessings. Classes will begin on Wed., June 10 from 7:15 pm until 8:15 pm For more information, please contact Richard Germano at [email protected] The class is free and no registration is needed. Around the ArchdioArchbishop Gregory invites all First Communicants and their parents to take part in the morning and/ or afternoon processions on June 6th for this year’s Eucharistic Congress. Those who would like to participate should wear their First Communion dresses and suits, arrive at 8 am for the morning procession or 4:30 for the afternoon. This is a special moment for the First Communicants and the church community, so come and be an important part of the day. For more information http://congress.archatl.com Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our archdiocese and support local needs, so please be generous . Sr. Christine…… Needs volunteers for the Good Shepherd Services Summer Program. From June 8th –July 3, Mon –Fri., 9:30 to noon. Teachers needed for English, reading or math. There is also a need for van drivers. Flexible days and times. Contact Xuan for further details at 770-986-8279. Take a break from the Rat Race Most of us live in a world of endless thought and restless anxiety. We must still ourselves from time to time and be mindful of the presence of God. Prayer and reflection can point the way to where true life never ends. Let us take time to pray. We have an urgent need for Guardians on Fri at 3 pm, 4pm and midnight— please contact Larry Pelkowski at 770-772-7214 or [email protected] Thank you. This week’s ALTAR FLOWERS were donated by Joe & Carolyn Marczak in Memory of Victor & Lillian Marczak A donation to the flower fund is a beautiful way to remember, honor or give thanks for loved ones. Please check the “Altar Flower Sign-up Book” in the Narthex for available dates. Thank you 7:00 pm SVDP (TB) Wednesday, May 13 1:00 pm. 4:45 pm . 6: 45pm. 7:30 pm. Regnum Christi (202/203) Children’s Choir (KH) Family Rosary Adult Choir Thursday, May 14 2:00 pm 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study Scouts (KH) Friday, May 15 6:30 am. 9:00 am 6:00 pm Men’s Spiritual Fellowship Open Adoration Scouts (KH) Saturday, May 16 9:00 am Close Adoration MARY OUR QUEEN COUNSELING CENTER Jane Dausner, MS, LSCW, a licensed therapist, staffs the parish Counseling Center and can be contacted at 770/713-5156. Patti Di Rito, MA, LPC, a therapist for Holy Family Counseling Center, provides counseling for individuals, couples and families from a Catholic perspective. Go online to www.holyfamilycounselingcenter.com or please call 770/845-1646. Today We Welcome Joachim & Renee Ferrero and Laura Katherine Johnson and Matt Joel & Siehi Ndoli and Noah Lee & Nadia Peterson James Richardson Vincent & Grace Bonso and Little Vincent Prayer Intentions for the U.S. Military If you would like to have a name added to or deleted from the Mary Our Queen Prayer List for those serving in our Armed Forces, the book can be found on the table in the Narthex or please call the parish office at 770/416-0002 to update any information.