On January 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule that virtually all private health care plans must cover sterilization, abortifacients, and contraception. The exemption provided for “religious employers” was so narrow that it failed to cover the vast majority of faith-based organizations—including Catholic hospitals, universities, and charities—that help millions every year. Ironically, not even Jesus and his disciples would have qualified for the exemption, because it excludes those who mainly serve people of another faith.
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On Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, parishioner Mark Mitchell was welcomed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta to the Order of Deacon, along with other eight classmates.
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Six Things Everyone Should Know About the HHS Mandate For Contraceptive And Abortifacient Drugs

By Sr. Mary Ann Walsh
Director of Media Relations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Sister of Mercy

1The mandate does not exempt Catholic charities, schools, universities, or hospitals. These institutions are vital to the mission of the Church, but HHS does not deem them “religious employers” worthy of conscience protection, because they do not “serve primarily persons who share the[ir] religious tenets.” HHS denies these organizations religious freedom precisely because their purpose is to serve the common good of society—a purpose that government should encourage, not punish.
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ASH WEDNESDAY = FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Miércoles de Ceniza = 22 de febrero, 2012

NO ADORATION ON ASH WEDNESDAY /
NO HABRA ADORACION EL MIERCOLES DE CENIZA

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Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent.

Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
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Letter from Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
To Be Read at all Masses in Parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
During the Weekend of January 28 – 29, 2012

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am writing to you on a matter of grave moral concern — freedom of religion and freedom of conscience. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Read more »

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Fr. Robert Barron created the groundbreaking STUDY PROGRAM as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. This engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church.

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O Come All Ye Faithful!

All children of St. Thomas the Apostle parish family are invited to come and participate in ourchildrens-liturgy
Christmas Liturgy
especially celebrated for children on Saturday, December 24th, at 4:00 p.m.

All children are invited to come in a simple costume, dressed as one of the people or animals in the manger. Become part of this celebration by being angels, stars, shepherds, sheep, wise men, lambs, or innkeepers. Mary and Joseph will be waiting.

Come help Fr. Jim, in the telling of this wonderful story on this special, sacred night of the Nativity!

¡Venid y Adoremos!

Todos los niños de la comunidad parroquial Santo Tomás el Apóstol están invitados a participar en la
Misa de Navidad para niños (Misa en inglés) el día
Sábado, 24 de diciembre, a las 4:00 p.m.
Invitamos a los niños a formar parte de la celebración vistiéndose como personas o animales en el pesebre:
ángeles, estrellas, pastores, ovejas, reyes magos, corderos, dueños de posada.

María y José les estarán esperando en el altar mientras el Padre Jim (nuestro párroco) narra la historia de esta noche tan especial, la noche de la Natividad.

4:00 PM Children’s Christmas Liturgy (click HERE for details)
6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
8:00 PM Misa de Nochebuena (Español)
11:30 PM Christmas Hymns & Carols

Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2011

Misas de Navidad
Domingo, 25 de diciembre del 2011

12:00 AM Midnight Mass
9:30 AM Mass
11:30 AM Mass
2:00 PM Misa (Español)
7:30 PM Misa (Español)

New Year’s Eve 
Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Misas de Año Viejo
Sábado, 31 de diciembre del 2011

5:00 PM Vigil Mass
7:30 PM Misa (Español)

Solemnity of Mary,
The Holy Mother of God
Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios
Domingo, 1º de enero, 2012

7:30 AM Mass
9:30 AM Mass
11:30 AM Mass
2:00 PM Misa (Español)
5:00 PM Life Teen Mass
7:30 PM Misa (Español)