December 10, 2020 Archives - Georgia Bulletin

December 10, 2020

Published December 10, 2020

The Dec. 10 issue shares the mission of Catholic Charities Atlanta and St. Vincent de Paul to be lights to struggling families, as well as other local features and spiritual reflections.

Knights adapt Thanksgiving outreach to serve families

By JACK PLANCHARD, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 11, 2020

Each fall, the Knights of Columbus Council 14181 at Good Samaritan Church holds a drive to collect enough food to feed approximately 100 needy families a Thanksgiving meal. The tradition continued with some pandemic revisions.
Something extraordinary about Mary

By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published December 11, 2020

Imagine if the Archangel Gabriel were sent today to deliver a message to a teenage girl. He would appear as a great winged, shining being, but she wouldn’t notice him because she’d be watching the latest stunts on TikTok.
A familia comfort from Our Lady of Guadalupe

By SHEMAIAH GONZALEZ Catholic News Service
Published December 11, 2020

It wasn’t until I married into a Catholic family, eventually becoming Catholic myself, did I begin to understand the significance; the mother of Our Lord cared so much for the people of Mexico she appeared as one of their own.
The Advent hope that springs eternal

By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER, Commentary
Published December 10, 2020

Our hope in Advent must spring eternal beyond the temporal. The saints have witnessed to this eternal hope in the midst of temporal trials while facing persecution or death.
Pope plans to visit Iraq in March

By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
Published December 10, 2020

Barring any obstacles caused by the global pandemic, Pope Francis is set to begin international travel again in 2021 by visiting Iraq in March, which would make him the first pope to visit this nation.
Dance, music ministry leaders leave legacies worldwide

By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020

The Our Lady of Lourdes parish community recently lost two people known for sharing their faith creatively through the arts—Kenya Griffin and Kenneth W. Louis. Griffin, a dancer, was a lifelong member of the parish and Louis was the parish’s director of liturgy and music.
Catholic nonprofits are lights in pandemic

By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020

The traditional holiday fundraisers for nonprofits like Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul have had to be reimagined. Catholic nonprofits in the archdiocese are adapting as they increase online resources, so it is easier for people to give. All this as aid requests climb.
Christmas Connections held with safety precautions

By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published December 10, 2020

By practicing safe drop-off and pick-up of donations of clothes, toys and needed items, volunteers were able to help families with the Christmas Connections program through Catholic Charities Atlanta.
Pope proclaims year dedicated to St. Joseph

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published December 10, 2020

Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus.
GRACE Scholars brings faith, education to families

By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020

Faith and education come together for hundreds of GRACE scholarship recipients each year. Thirty-four Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah accept GRACE scholarships. All students receiving GRACE awards demonstrate financial need.
Zenith Ministries founder hopes to share God’s healing

By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020

Thomas Clements hopes the new ministry he founded will share God’s healing to his Millennial peers. It is known as Zenith Ministries.
Catholic Foundation announces Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory Fund

Published December 10, 2020

The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, along with its board of directors, announces establishment of a permanent endowment fund to honor Atlanta’s previous archbishop, Cardinal Wilton Gregory.
‘Angels Unawares’ to be displayed at Holy Spirit

By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020

This bronze sculpture, called “Angels Unawares” is a monument to migration. Created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, it is scheduled to be displayed on the campus of Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta starting Jan. 7.
Atlanta’s 2021 Eucharistic Congress cancelled amid COVID concerns

By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 10, 2020

On Monday, Dec. 7, Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced that the 2021 Eucharistic Congress will not be held. Due to the uncertainty about the safety of gathering thousands of people in one space six months from now, organizers decided to cancel the event.