SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 2621 Highway 20, S.E. • Conyers, Georgia 30013-2424

Father Randall T. Mattox Pastor

Father Salomón Garcia Parochial Vicar

Deacons

Fred Johns, Brian Kilkelly, Stuart Mead and

Fernando Barrueta

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Weekend Masses Saturday: Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: Masses: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.* 1:30 p.m.* (Spanish), 5:00 p.m. *Nursery available

Weekday Masses :

8:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 p.m. Mon. 7:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month En Espanol

First Friday: Seniors’ Mass 11:30 a.m. (No 8:30 a.m. Mass)

Sacrament of Penance:

Saturday: 3:45-4:45 p.m. or call a priest for an appointment.

Eucharistic Adoration:

Monday: 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. First Friday: 12:00 noon Fri. until 8:15 a.m. Sat. Third Friday: 8:00 p.m. Fourth Thursday: 7:00 p.m.

Church Office 770.483.3660 • Youth & Education 770.929.1017 • Fax 770.483.7006

Website: www.spxconyers.com • E-mail: churchoffice@spxconyers.com

February 15, 2015

6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Mon, Feb. 16

8:30 a.m. Carl Delmons Smith

6:30 p.m. Nancy Jo Mattox by Secular Order of Franciscans

Tues, Feb. 17

8:30 a.m. Reg & Susan Shacklock by Pat Jones

Wed, Feb. 18

6:30 a.m. Nancy Jo Mattox by Brad & Mary Ellen Ahonen

6:00 p.m. Souls in Purgatory

Thurs, Feb. 19

Fri, Feb. 20

8:30 a.m. Nancy Jo Mattox by Phil & Micki Wescott

Sat, Feb. 21

5:00 p.m. Walter McIlwain by Sara & John Burr

Sun, Feb. 22

8:30 a.m. Robert Melvin, Sr. by Robert Longo, Jr.

11:00 a.m. St. Pius X Parishioners

1:30 p.m. Luis Rodriguez Beltron by Diana Rodriguez

5:00 p.m. Ed Smith by The Smith Family

8:30 a.m. Helen Sullivan by Phil & Micki Wescott

8:30 a.m. Nancy Jo Mattox by Women’s Jail Ministry

8:00 p.m. Valentine Salvador by Lou & Rita Salvador

L E C T O R S C H E D U L E Weekend of Feb 21-22

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Jill Wojcik & Margie Schaetzly

Sunday

8:30 a.m. Cecilia Nwogu & Richard Legare

11:00 a.m. Crystal Shortt & Josepha James

1:30 p.m. Fanny Varela & Juan Mendez

5:00 p.m. Paul Holles

Readings for the week of February 15, 2015

Sun Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31—11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Mon Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50; Mk 8:11-13

Tues The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Gn 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29; Mk 8:14-21

Wed Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thurs Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1; Lk 9:22-25 Fri Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51; Mt 9:14-15

Sat Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86; Lk 5:27-32

Sun First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Mass Schedule 6:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent

7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. (in Spanish)

What Are The Lenten Obligations for Catholics?

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are

obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin

Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to

share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

~www.usccb.org

Early Bird Masses Every Wednesday during Lent 6:30 a.m. in Latin!

Thanks to all who have completed a pledge form for the the Annual Appeal. Over 350 pledges have been received so far. If you have did not complete your pledge at mass last weekend, it is not too late. Please take a form from the gathering area, and return it to the parish office. We will mail it for you! Thank you for supporting the works of the Catholic church in North Georgia.

Segunda Colecta 21 y 22 de febrero El próximo fin de semana la Iglesia les pide su

apoyo para la colecta nacional para las misiones con las personas de color y los

indígenas. Gracias a la generosidad de la gente de esta parroquia y de las parroquias en los Estados Unidos, el año pasado se colectó más de 8.8 millones de dólares y se distribuyó 98 centavos por cada dólar. Esa ayuda fue a algunas de las personas más necesitadas en

todo EEUU; desde centros urbanos en la región rural del sur y desiertos del sudoeste hasta las frías zonas deshabitadas de Alaska. La

necesidad de programas de evangelización es muy importante para nuestra Iglesia en este mundo cambiante. Gracias por su contribución

SEXTO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO 15 DE FEBRERO, 2015

Acompañenos el proximo domingo en nuestra venta de comida a favor de la Campaña

“Restaurar Todo en Cristo” este 22 de febrero despues delas misas

de 11:00am y 1:30pm.

"Fortalezcan sus Corazones" (St 5,8)

La indiferencia hacia el prójimo y hacia Dios es una tentación real también para los cristianos. Por eso, necesitamos oír en cada de Cuaresma el grito de los profetas que levantan su voz y nos despiertan… El pueblo de Dios, por tanto, tiene necesidad de renovación, para no ser indiferente y para no cerrarse en sí mismo. Fragmentos del Mensaje del Santo Padre Papa Francisco para

la Cuaresma 2015 www.aciprensa.com

Viernes durante la Cuaresma

Patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón Del 20 de febrero al 27 de marzo De 5: 30-8: 00 pm. Costo: $ 7 adultos; $

3.50 niño (menor de 10)

Menú: pescado frito o al horno Frito o al horno; hushpuppies; 3 elementos secundarios (queso mac, papas fritas, ensalada de col, maíz, judías verdes);

bebida y helado.

Miercoles de Ceniza

6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. (en Español)

Todos los viernes durante la cuaresma Ingles7:00pm Las Estaciones de la Cruz

Español 8:00pm Via Crucis

Cada uno de nosotros debe confesar que algunas veces fallamos en vivir la invitación de Dios a la santidad. Por medio de la penitencia admitimos delante de Dios que somos criaturas imperfectas que se esfuerzan en ser santos. Al negarnos algunas veces aquello que disfrutamos o nos gusta (como algún dulce o golosina antes de los alimentos) de alguna manera compartimos el sufrimiento de Jesús. También al hacerlo

buscamos una conversión interna al pensar “en las cosas de arriba, no en las de la tierra” (Col 3,2). Pero la penitencia y el ayuno nunca pueden ser sólo para nosotros mismos. Como cristianos podemos estar seguros que crecemos en el amor de Dios únicamente si compartimos de nuestra generosidad con otras personas. Así que desde los primeros años de la Iglesia esta empezó a asociar la penitencia

personal con la oración y con el servicio a los pobres. En otras palabras, no ayunamos simplemente para poder apretarnos el cinturón un agujero más, sino que debemos ayudar a quienes se encuentran necesitados.

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Gracias a todos los que han completado su compromiso Annual. Hasta el momento se han recibido mas de 350

compromisos, si usted no ha completado su compromiso todavia lo puede hacer. Por favor tome un sobre del vestibulo y regreselo a la

Oficina Parroquial. Gracias por apoyar el trabajo de la Iglesia Catolica en el Norte de

Georgia.

La Penitencia, el ayuno, la oracion, y la caridad

La Escuela de San Andres invita a todos los que ya vivieron el re-tiro “Nueva Vida” a que vengan a vivir el retiro “Emaus” es te 28 de febrero y 01 de marzo. Informes con Andreina

Rosas 404-516-0311

Stewardship of Treasure FY July 2014 - June 2015

Budgeted Offertory Over/(Under)

02/01 Offertory $19,779.63 $19,250.00 $529.63

YTD Offertory: $582,469.40 $596,750.00 ($14,280.60)

As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully,

cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with

others, and return them with increase to the Lord.

2nd Collection February 21-22

Next weekend we are asking your support of the Black and Indian Missions. Because of the generosity of the people of this parish, and parishes around the United States, last year, over 8.8 million dollars were contributed and 98 cents of every dollar was distributed. The support went to some of the neediest people across the US; from the inner cities of the South and from the deserts of the Southwest to Alaska’s cold wilderness. The need for evangelization programs is so important to our Church in this changing world. Please be generous. Thank you for whatever you can give and God bless you.

In today’s passage from Leviticus, Moses and Aaron are

instructed by the Lord on how to handle leprosy cases. In St.

Mark’s Gospel, Jesus shows great compassion to a leper’s request

for healing and cures the man, who then publicly proclaims the

wonder of his healing. St. Paul encourages us to imitate Christ in

all things. It is imperative, therefore, that we, too, show

compassion and love to the outcasts of our day.

Have you ever been asked about your ashes?

During the Ash Wednesday service our foreheads are adorned with ashes followed by the words: “For you are dust, And to dust you shall return.” (Gen.

3:19)

This physical sign commemorates the beginning of our Lenten season of sacrifice and spiritual growth. If you are like me, it is not uncommon for your Ash Wednesday cross to turn into a smudge. When going out in public, you may receive a question or comment about your forehead being “dirty”. It is easy to be vague and shy away from comments about this mark of sacrifice. But this year challenge yourself to be prepared to fully answer their questions.

So, which method will you use to explain your ashes?

Biblical The use of ashes originates in the Old Testament times. The Catholic Bible references the use of ashes during times of mourning and repentance. Today we place a cross of ashes on our head. However, when the practice of ashes began it was common to wear sackcloth (a garment made of uncomfortable rough fabric) while sitting and rolling around in ashes. (see Job 42: 6, Job 16: 15, Daniel 9: 3-6)

Response: In the Bible, it

was common for

individuals to place ashes

on their body during a time

of repentance. Today

marked the beginning of

Lent, which is the time we

contemplate our

relationship with God and

identify the spiritual areas

in our life that need work.

The ashes are a physical

reminder of our Lenten

Journey.

Historical For thousands of years the faithful have been receiving ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday, also referred to as “dies cinerum” (Day of Ashes). The ashes come from the burnt palms from Palm Sunday. They are fragranced with incense, sprinkled with holy water, and are blessed with four ancient prayers. Unlike lay individuals, clerics historically receive the ashes on the top of their heads because that is where they first received their clerical tonsure. This is why you might see our Holy Father Pope Francis with ashes on his head rather than his forehead. Response: The distribution

of ashes comes from a

ceremony ages past. Those

who committed grave faults

performed public penance

and were sprinkled with

ashes on Ash Wednesday.

For 40 days, they would do

penance to be forgiven for

their wrongdoings. Today,

all Christians, whether

public or secret penitents,

come to receive ashes on

this day.

Symbolic “Then the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being” (Gen 2:7). Our bodies were made from nothing, and will return to nothing when we die. The ashes are a symbol of this passing world and a reminder of our eventual death (See also John 9:6). However, we have Easter to look forward to. Through Christ’s death and resurrection we can receive everlasting life.

Response: By receiving the

ashes and keeping them

on, we are recognizing that

life passes away on earth.

We strive during Lent to

refocus our lives on God

and look toward his

Kingdom in Heaven rather

than the kingdom on earth.

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Feb. 15 No Class - Winter Break Feb. 22- Life Night: Take the Plunge The goal of this Life Night is to provide teenagers with a basic understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism, its importance to our faith in Christ, and to challenge teenagers to remember their baptism as an affirmation of God’s love for them.

PSR & Edge February Schedule

Feb. 16 & 18—Ash Wednesday

Class is Mass Go to Mass with your family

Attendance will be taken

See Mass Schedule

Feb. 23 and 25—Class

Feb. 18 - Class is Mass - Ash Wednesday

February 25- Edge Night: A Stranger And You Welcomed Me The goal of this night is to better understand the need to help those who have no physical place to call their home, as well as those who may suffer from the spiritual homelessness of feeling left out, lonely, or unloved.

Continuing Adult Faith Enrichment 3:16 CAFÉ 3:16 will be running an encore presentation, of Fr. Robert Barron's Priest Prophet, & King for 6 weeks ! The first session will be February 15th and run through March 22. Come enjoy a cup of coffee with us! Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the St. Benedict classroom off the Parish Hall. Scan above to preview the trailer.

Extraordinary Minister Training

Two English-only training classes have been scheduled for new and re-certifying ministers: Saturday, February 28 at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. Both sessions will begin in the Admin Hall. For more information call Lee Depkin, 770-922-1298.

Lector Training

For ALL current Lectors as well as anyone interested in becoming a Lector, we will have a training class Feb. 24th. Two other dates to be scheduled. You are only asked to come to one of the dates given. Class will start promptly at 6:30pm and last about one hour.

Young Adults meet at 7pm at Starbucks, Conyers.

Feb. 17, 2015--What if we looked to God and followed His direction for our lives?

Mar. 3, 2015--What if we were in touch with our desires and allowed God to meet us in our place of need?

Are you an adult 18+ who is missing Confirmation? We will have an informational meeting

Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 pm. Please contact Christina Davis at 770-929-1017 ext. 115 for details.

Save the date: March 17, 2015 at 7 PM. St. Patrick's Day Mass with prayers for healing, celebrated by Fr. Matthew Linn, S. J. here at St. Pius X Church.

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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To add a loved one for one month, please call or stop by the Parish Office. In order to be aware of the needs of our sick and to protect their privacy, we ask that the requestor leave their own name and a contact number. We update the prayer list every month.

If you would like to donate flowers for the altar to commemorate a special event or loved one, please call the parish office. The donation amount is $60 per arrangement.

Prayers for healing are available after the Saturday 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 8:30 a.m. mass.

David Anderson

Sheila Baker

Jerry Baldia

Dcn Fernando Barreuta

Frances Bissinnar

Sharon Christ

Tony Cumberworth

Father Anthony Delisi

Bill Doane

Cal Felix

Mary Fowler

Beverly Frank

Joseph Garcia-Carreras

Lyndsey Gardner

David Giordano

Lisa Hetzel

Christy Hicks

Peter Kaylor

Cam Laramie

Susie Pepper

Jennifer Rhoads

Deacon Joe Rhodes

April Gentes Robert

Marilou Roberts

Chuck Savoca

Ben Seawell

Heidi Smith

Gerald E. Sparks

John Stolter

Kristina Stuart

Madeline Supple

Ray Supple

Rob Tate

Mary Ann Thomas

Larry Walker

Micki Wescott

Rev. William Weston

Patti Wilson

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Magnificat Prayer Breakfast Sat., Feb. 21, 2015, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. All women are invited. The guest speaker will be Dianne Aube, of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Lilburn. Breakfast reservations are $15 and must be made in advance. Please mail check, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, by Feb. 14 to: Jo Ann Rademacher, 1260 Mountain Ivey Court, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. Check-in is at the door for those with reservations only. For information call Jo Ann Rademacher at 770-831-0693.

Tony Cumberworth and family on the death of his wife

Nancy Cumberworth

Rosalinda Yates and family on the death of her aunt

Irmgard Scheurich

Bernice Greth and family on the death of her husband

James Greth

Eternal rest grant unto them.

Lenten Fish Fry Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Each Friday February 20th through March 27th 5:30-8:00 pm

Cost: $7 Adult; $3.50 child (under 10).

Menu: Fried or Baked Fish OR Grilled Cheese;

Hushpuppies; 3 Side items (Mac & Cheese, Fries,

Coleslaw, Corn, Green Beans); Drink & Ice Cream.

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank all members of the parish for their generous support of the Angel Tree Project. We were able to help 50 families, in which 175 children received 4 gifts; each family also received food and gift certificates to help with the rest of their Christmas celebration. Each month, St. Vincent DePaul helps approximately 80-90 families with financial support of utilities, lodging, and food from our food bank. All of these things are made possible by your continued support. St. Vincent DePaul is forever greatful. Thank you and God bless.

Annual Men’s Retreat Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat—Ft. Mitchell, AL February 20-22, 2015 “How do I know what God wants me to do”, a retreat designed for men who wish to explore more intensely how God is leading them to do his will in their daily lives, is a wonderful way to begin the Lenten season. For registration information call (334) 855-4474.

Sacraments/Services New Members: Parish Registration forms are available in the Gathering Area. Please fill out & return to the Office. Newcomers to the parish are welcomed quarterly by parish leaders at a reception after the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Baptism: Baptism Request Forms are located in the Gathering Area and must be turned in before taking the pre-baptism class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing pre-baptism catechesis.

Weddings: Contact a priest or deacon six months before the wedding to begin preparation. Parish membership is required. Diocesan guidelines apply.

Penance: Scheduled time is Saturday, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Seasonal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent. Other special times are arranged by calling one of the priests.

Anointing of the sick: A priest is on call at any hour for “EMERGENCY” sick calls. To contact a priest in an emergency, follow the directions on our phone system.

Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Homes: Pastoral staff members visit Rockdale Hospital daily. EucharisticMinisters bring communion to the homebound. Family members should call the Parish Office to inform us about those who are ill.

Grief Support: Ministry of Consolation meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Contact Marcy Borkowski-Glass for additional information-404.202.3949

Counseling: Catholic Charities Counseling Services, Atlanta offers affordable, professional mental health counseling for children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples & families. For assistance please call 404-920-7745.

Sacramentos/Servicios Bautizar en San Pio X:La Iglesia Romana Católica require que cada niño que es bautizado tenga por lo menos un padrino (a) catolico (a) activo (a) el (la) cual pueda recibir comunión. La familia debe estar regristrada en la parroquia y proveer certificado de nacimiento del niño (a). El (los) padrino (s) fuera del Estado de Georgia ó registrados en otra parroquia debe (n) proveer constancia de clases y/ó permiso de su párroco. La preparación pre-bautismal es “obligatoria” primer y

segundo domingo del mes después de Misa. Celebracion de bautismo

cuarto sabado del mes a las 10:00am

Matrimonios: Contacte a un sacerdote seis meses antes del día de la boda para iniciar la preparación pre-matrimonial. Uno de los requisitos es ser miembro registrado de la parroquia y seguir todas las regulaciones de la Arquidiócesis.

Confesiones: Hay confesiones los sábados de 3:45 a 4:45 p.m. Tambien tenemos servicios especiales durante el Adviento y la Cuaresma. Si desea confesarse en otro momento por favor llame a uno de los sacerdotes.

Uncion de los Enfermos: Siempre hay un sacerdote listo a servirle si un enfermo necesita una visita de emergencia. Para comunicarse con él, por favor llame a la parroquia y siga las instrucciones del sistema telefónico. La unción de los enfermos se ofrece a todos los parroquianos que la necesiten. Para mayor información pregunte a uno de los sacerdotes.

Hospitales/Visitas a Enfermos/Anciantos: Diariamente tenemos ministros visitando el hospital de Rockdale . Ministros Eucaristicos llevan a sus casas la comunión a los enfermos. Si tiene un familiar enfermo, llame a la oficina parroquial é infórmenos.

Consejeria: para adultos, adolescents y niños, individual, de parejas y familias, evaluaciones para inmigracion, talleres, clases y grupos de apoyo Maria Olearczyk, M.A. 770-6270010 maria@animachristicounseling.com

Bulletin deadline: Items to be published in the Bulletin are due to the Parish Office by noon Monday of the week they are to be published.

Church Administration 770-483-3660 Pastor - Rev. Randall T. Mattox x111-frmattox@spxconyers.com Parochial Vicar – Rev. Salomón Garcia x135-vicaroffice@spxconyers.com Pastoral Associates - Deacons Brian Kilkelly Fred Johns, Stuart Mead, & Fernando Barrueta Director of Music– Andrew Leung X136-musicoffice@spxconyers.com

Parish Office – Barb Roberts x112-churchoffice@spxconyers.com

Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry –Jessica Garcia x116-hispanicmin@spxconyers.com Finance Administrator – Barbara Pepe x138-finance@spxconyers.com

Facility Manager - Kevin Klein x122-maintenance@spxconyers.com

Kitchen Director – Iris Grant Contemporary Band – Chris Smith messengeroftruth@bellsouth.net

770-385-3315

Requests/submissions for website or monitors: media@spxconyers.com

Faith Formation Office 770-929-1017 Director of Religious Ed. - Linda Koerner x113-dreoffice@spxconyers.com

Youth Minister – Christina Davis x115-ymoffice@spxconyers.com

Religious Ed Coordinator – Rita Salvador x114-reledoffice@spxconyers.com

Ministry Heads Altar Servers – Brian Gowasack 770.929.0405 Consolation Ministry-Marcy Borkowski-Glass 404.202.3949 Cursillo/Ultreya – John Kowalczyk 770.483.5310 Disability Ministry - Vacant Eucharistic Adoration – B.J.Masters 770.861.4454 Greeters – Susan Kowalczyk 770.483.5310 Lectors – Everett Washburn 770.464.4277 Liturgical Commission – Dcn. Fred Johns 404.725.8421 Ministers to the Altar– Lee Depkin 770.922.1298

Ministers to the Homebound– Bill Warner 404.780.3304 Order of St. Luke - Mary-Mead Mead 770.922.6362 Pastoral Council – Vacant Parish Council Catholic Women – Barbara Pepe 770.787.4290 Prayer Chain - Martha Hughey 770.656.5252; prayerchainspx.mh@gmail.com Pro-Life Ministry – Caroline Smith 770.385.3315 - EMBRACE - Dcn Brian Kilkelly 678.525.3452 - Refuge Pregnancy Care - Mary Supple 770.483.5535 - Help & Healing after Abortion - www.healingafterabortion. org RCIA – Anna Milam 770.929.8665 Secular Order of Franciscans—Joel Alessi 770.787.9524 St. Vincent DePaul – Katy Tiller 770.483.6730 Stewardship– Gary Whidby 770.483.1860 Ushers – Charlie Doyle 404.984.1702 Women’s Jail Ministry – Linda Jesky 770.388.0348

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