Catholic Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament
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Fr. Bruce Wilkinson 404-349-9263 x 102 / Email: Pastor@mbschurch.com
Deacon Fred Toca 404-349-9263 / Email: DeaconFred@mbschurch.com
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FAITH FORMATION IS:
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IN A WORD * Publications of The Society of the Divine Word (Josephites) In A Word began publishing in 1983. During this time the monthly publication as reached countless people of faith. It's purpose is to bring to light the gifts, talents, and events primarily occurring within the American Black Catholic communities across the country. Visit In A Word Website |
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Are You Interested In Learning About the CATHOLIC FAITH?
CLASSES MEETING NOW - EVERY OTHER TUESDAY - 7:00p.m. Are You Interested In Becoming a Member of the Catholic Church?
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. For further information about these sessions contact the pastor, Fr. Bruce at Pastor@mbschurch.com.) Rites 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 Rites or 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.
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FALL SCRIPTURE STUDY FELLOWSHIP -
Beginning October 2016 a new Scripture Study Fellowship Session will start in the parish center on Thursdays from 7:00p.m. until 8:30p.m. There will be two series, including the popular "Walk Through the Bible" series. "Walk Through the Bible" takes participants each week to help give an overview of the Sacred Scriptures. The exact start date for the Scripture Series will be announced soon. Registration is required so that materials can be ordered - $25.00.
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"What The Church Believes" Series "Ask The Pastor Anything" Session Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 10:20a.m. - 11:20a.m.
Once a month, usually on Sundays periodically throughout the year, our Parish School of Religion and Faith Formation Program hosts 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 monthly class session or all of them. For further information about the spiritual formation class series contact Deacon Fred Toca. Registration is not necessary to participate by is welcome.
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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 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. A separate class session is held for adults who desire to act as godparents or sponsors for a child being baptized. Contact the church for more information about the preparation classes (404-349-9263 x101) or Office@mbschurch.com. Registration for the Classes is Required so that materials may be prepared ahead of time. The next class dates are:
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Membership Orientation Classes Are You a Person or Family Who Is Interested In Making Your Spiritual Home At Most Blessed Sacrament?
Are You a Person Who Was Baptized a Catholic and Once Practiced the Catholic Faith but Left the Church?
Are You Interested In Becoming Active In Practicing Your Catholic Faith Again?
Membership Classes are scheduled bi-monthly in 3 consecutive weekly sessions on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Lyke Conference Rm (Parish Center Building). After the 3 sessions individuals or families are then welcome to register in the parish. Pease visit our parish calendar for exact dates.
Come and join in a journey of prayer, fellowship, and connection with the call to follow Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church on Sundays. On Sundays members of the New Member Welcome Ministry are available in the parish center to answer questions about the church and membership. For more information contact Mrs. Gretchen Eugere (404-349-9263 x107).
Christ Welcomes All Into His Home!
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Married Couples Fellowship
Married? Looking To Grow Spiritually As A Couple? Looking To Enrich Your
Relationship in and through Christ? 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. The next planned event is
during NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK - February 7 through 14, 2016. Please check back here
for more information in
the future about this special event. For information about the
helping with this event contact
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BECOME A MAN OF HONOR! BECOME A MAN WHO IS COURAGEOUS! Father’s Day is approaching in the next few weeks. As a man what does this day mean to you? As a Christian man how do you exemplify the calling God has given to you to be a man of HONOR, a man of COURAGE? If you are a man who has seen the movie “Courageous” then you know that this is the question that is put before you as the movie ends; it is also a question that a group of men have been asking themselves each week as we meet for prayer and scripture study on Wednesdays. The answer lies in what the scriptures tell us, which is every man committed to the way of Christ must be willing to take the next step of faith - that next step is to make a commitment in public to live the way of Honor and Courage as Christian Men of God! What steps must you take to make this happen? 1) Either purchase a copy of the movie “Courageous” to watch (available in our bookstore) or watch the movie on-line if your subscribe to a movie service; 2) Read over the copy of “The Resolution: Courage Begins at Home,” which will be printed in our bulletin and online for each man to review along with his family; 3) We endeavor to help men who desire to make this public Resolution to live a Christian Life of Courage and Honor prepare and study to take the resolution; 4) Participate in a Resolution Sunday which will be celebrated publicly within our church and local community. To read the Resolution click here. God invites us all to be leaders, witnesses and doers of His Son’s Words, and not just by-standers. Keep this parish mission in your prayers and intentions as we allow the power of the Holy Spirit to empower us with grace.
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Pick up a copy of the video series, "Catholicism" hosted and produced by Fr.
Robert Barron. This 10 part series is one of the best concise video series which
explains and highlights the basics of our Catholic faith. The video series is
available in our parish's Gift Shop and Book Store. We also
use this series for adult faith formation sessions. 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!
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Our Parish Supports Works of Charity During Our Annual Lenten Season Sacrifice and Tithe? 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 2016 Parish Lenten Season Charity Tithe. How will the decision be made as to who receives support? One group from each of the 4 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 and end on the Last Sunday of Lent. SEE WHO ARE THE 2016 CHARITIES WE ARE VOTING ON AND CHARITIES FROM 2015 WHO RECEIVED OUR PARISH LENTEN TITHE
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Facebook is a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. People use Facebook to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet. Most Blessed Sacrament maintains a "Fan" page on Facebook - so does the Archdiocese of Atlanta - come on board and join us there.
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PERSONAL FINANCES AND FINANCIAL PLANNING 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.
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Deacon Fred Toca's Book "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.
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