Urgent – Please Read!  

SOR is cancelled for tomorrow night – January 22 due to Habersham and Hall County Schools being closed due to weather and cold temperatures.   

Urgente – ¡Por favor, lea!  

SOR está cancelado para mañana por la noche, 22 de enero, debido a que las escuelas de los condados de Habersham y Hall están cerradas debido al clima y las bajas temperaturas. 

Reflection: This weekend, we celebrate the third Epiphany of the Lord with the Wedding of Cana in Galilee – the miraculous abundance of wine during the wedding of Cana. The prophets had used the marriage symbolism to announce the renewal of the covenant (Hosea 2:21-22). In addition, they had also predicted that in Messianic times wine would be very abundant (Isaiah 25:6). These fortunate announcements are fulfilled in Jesus’ mysterious performance in Cana. With Him comes the joy of salvation; He is a true boyfriend who brings the best wine. That is why His glory begins to manifest itself, and His disciples believe in him. This is a good time for us to meditate in the light of the gospel, on our marriage, the family, and on who was the main guest on the wedding day (Jesus). Was Jesus the main guest?

Third project completed
As many of you already know, since last year we have given ourselves the task of executing several projects that are fundamental for the parish. Among them, we finished the installation of the flags and the parish signage as well as the connection of the septic tank to the city sewer system. This last project was required by the city. We have finally succeeded. Now, among the projects to be executed are the completion of the basement and the expansion of the chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which will house the 33 Saint Relics in the parish. We are 11 weeks away from seeing me in the pink chasuble if we manage to collect the $350,000; we are $75,000 away from the goal. Will you see me wearing pink on the fourth Sunday of Lent? It all depends on you.
Parish Place of All and for All
Last week, due to the weather, we did not have the chance to meet as a community to participate in the ministry fair we are holding in the parish. This weekend, I ask you with great affection to visit the different ministry tables that we have in the parish hall, so that you can become part of a ministry and thus, we can show our sense of belonging to the parish. The Church does not belong to the priest. It is for everyone, and together we make it grow. If you cannot participate this weekend, do it during the week by visiting the office.

Funeral of Father Fernando Molina
On Friday, January 17th, the Archdiocese gave the last farewell to Father Fernando Molina. We ask you to pray for him and for the family as well as for all the priests, especially for those of our Archdiocese of Atlanta. Also, I want to take this opportunity to let you know that I still have no information about Judie Harman’s funeral. Once I have knowledge, I will let you know immediately.

Luke—The Story of Salvation Fulfilled

“The Great Adventure” video series with Jeff Cavins and Jeff Morrow
Facilitated by Jane Brown – Beginning January 26 (English)
Sundays 11:00am – 12:15pm in Our Lady of Grace Education Building

Church History – 2000 years in 3 sessions!

Facilitated by Deacon Rich (English)

Session 1 – January 26 – The Early Church and the Great Heresies
Session 2 – February 2 – The Middle Years – The Rise and Influence of the Monastic Movement
Session 3 – February 9 – The Modern Era – The Rise and Effect of the Reformation

All 3 sessions will take place in the Parish Hall at 5:00 pm

Minutes for our Parish Council meeting for January are at this link: Parish Council Minutes – January 2025.docx Stay informed!

Tesnatee Gap Elementary School in the Media Center

2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd, Cleveland GA 30528

Monday and Tuesday, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

For questions or more information, please contact Sherry Basham, Outreach Coordinator at 706-754-7748 or email [email protected]