• What we celebrate -
OUR WORSHIP THROUGH SACRAMENTS.
• What we do as Catholic Christians
- OUR SERVICE AND DAILY LIFE.
• Moral values and prayer
- OUR DAILY DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER.
Theme
This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on
September 18, 2011, and will focus on the theme “Do This
in Memory of Me.” Those whom the community has
designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be
commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a
wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person
plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a
witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for
all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of
faith.
Watch this series, currently being shown on
EWTN. We will also
be using this series for an adult faith formation sessions in 2012.
Join us in our efforts of "The New Age of
Evangelization!" Our parish has joined the Word
On Fire Network to help bring the Word of Jesus Christ to
the people of the 21st century. Ask God to let the Word burn in your heart!
Are You Interested In Learning About the
CATHOLIC FAITH?
Are You Interested In Becoming a Member of the Catholic Church?
INQUIRY CLASS: TUESDAYS at 7:30
p.m. - Parish Center Conference Rm.
Are you an adult interested in learning about what
the Catholic Church teaches and why we follow the rituals that we do? Are you
interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Do you know someone who
is interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church? Our class
sessions begin in the Fall each year. These sessions are also for persons who
were baptized in the Catholic Church but never received the Sacraments of
Confirmation or Holy Communion. The cost for lesson materials - "Come & See"
text book - is
$35.00 per person (participants will also need a "New American Bible"). For further information
about this session contact the pastor, Fr. Bruce at
Pastor@mbschurch.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation
R.C.I.A.
What is the R.C.I.A.? This is the process a
person joins in order to become a Christian. The RCIA involves 5 steps: 1)
Inquiry; 2) Catechumenate; 3) Election; 4) Initiation; and 5) Mystygogia.
Each of these steps invite a person into a deeper relationship with God
through our Savior, Jesus Christ. For more information contact the parish
office.
Preparation Class for Parents seeking to have their infant or children
baptized in the Church
The preparation class for parents wishing to have their child
baptized is held once a quarter in the parish center. The class provides an
overview of the Church’s teaching on baptism, examines the ritual of the
Sacrament, and discusses the roles of parents and godparents in the support of a
child as he or she becomes a member of the Body of Christ. Contact the church
for
more information about the preparation class (404-349-0176 x10) or
Office@mbschurch.com.
Registration for the Classes in Required so that materials may be prepared
ahead of time. The next class dates are:
Parent Class Times
Godparent or Sponsor Class Times
February 11, 2012 - Noon
May 12, 2012 - 12 Noon
August 18, 2012 - 12 Noon
November 10, 2012 - 12 Noon
February 25, 2011 - Noon
May 26, 2012 - 12 Noon
August 25, 2012 - 12 Noon
November 17, 2012 - 12 Noon
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Most Blessed Sacrament maintains a "Fan" page on Facebook - so
does the Archdiocese of Atlanta - come on board and
join us there.
"What The Church
Believes" Series
3rd Edition of the Roman Missal
CHANGES IN THE MASS: WHAT'S
GOING TO BE DIFFERENT? PREPARE TO BE PREPARED!
Beginning in Advent of 2011 there will be changes in the wording we use during
our worship at Mass. Some of the familiar phases will be replaced, some of the
words we use will be re-translated. Come and learn some more about these changes
so that you will be prepared. The 6 week series meets on Tuesdays at 7:00p.m.
through November 8, 2011.
Would You Like to Learn More About the Basics of Your
Catholic Faith?
Have You Ever Had Questions About a Subject or Issue That
the Catholic Church Teaches But Didn't Have a Place To Be Able To Ask Your
Question?
Third Saturdays Through the Year.
On the third Saturdays periodically throughout
the year our Parish School of Religion and Faith Formation Program will host a
series of enlightening overview sessions of Catholic beliefs on a wide range of
topics, and bring your questions with you! FEEL FREE to attend one
class session or all of them. A donation of $10.00 is suggested toward the
cost of any handout materials and continental breakfast. For further information about the spiritual
formation class series contact
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson. Registration is requested
so that participants will have materials for the class session.
PERSONAL FINANCES AND FINANCIAL
PLANNING
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 - 11:00
A.M.
Our parish will host a workshop / seminar focusing on
financial planning in the current economic climate. The seminar
will be lead by Mr. Weldon Coleman, from Prudential Insurance
Company of America, a member of St. Anthony Parish. Today people
have many questions as to what their financial future might look
like years from now, or what plans should they be making now to
insure their retirement plans can be obtained. The seminar is
free. Please use the sign-up sheet in narthex to reserve your
space. A continental lunch will be provided.
Wednesday Night Bible
Study
Contact
Tricia Johnson, Bible Study Leader, for more information
Wednesdays from
8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
in the
Parish Center's Archbishop Lyke Conference Room.
Marriage Enrichment Class
Married? Looking To Grow Spiritually As A Couple? Looking To Enrich Your
Relationship?
The gift of marriage is
one of God’s greatest gifts to human beings - it is also one of the gifts easily
diminished or lost if it is not nourished properly. Please check back here in
the future for when our parish will host the next Marriage Enrichment Gathering.
The cost for session materials is $25 per couple. For information about the
sessions contact
Our Parish Supports Works of Charity During Our Lenten Season
Sacrifice?
Our Lord Jesus states that his followers should be committed
to doing good works and offering charity to those in need. Our members are being
asked to "vote" on which one religious charity or service based institution from
five categories - international, national, state-wide, religious, and local -
should receive our financial support from the 2011 Parish Lenten Season Charity
Tithe.
How will the decision be made as to who receives support? One
group from each of the 5 categories will be chosen on the Fifth Sunday of Lent,
based on the support it has received through the number of quarters parish
members having placed in the coin boxes in the narthex representing that
organization. The money which will be donated to the selected charitable
organizations will come from the use of Lenten Coin Folders, the voting boxes of
quarters and a tithe of our Sunday Collections during the Lenten Season. Voting
for all 5 categories will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 and end on
March 28, 2010.
"Reflections On the Word - Messages From the Scriptures"
is a new book written by our Deacon, Frederick Toca. The book contains some of
his homilies preached during his ministry at Our Lady of Divine Shepherd in New
Jersey. Copies of his book are available from our St. Katharine Drexel Book
Store and Gift Shop. The cost of the book is $12.00.
