February 17, 2022
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Those Winter Sundays
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published February 24, 2022February has always been one of my favorite months. The great celebratory liturgical seasons of Christmas and Epiphany come to an end, and we acknowledge Candlemas, the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the temple, when Anna and Simeon in their old age were allowed a glimpse of God’s promise fulfilled.
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‘Christ plays in ten thousand places’
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published February 22, 2022A friend from my graduate-school days emailed me that one of our philosophy professors had died. This man was a lifelong atheist, so I’m praying he had a change of heart as he was dying.
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Deacon John Thomas Mason remembered
Published February 21, 2022
Deacon John Thomas Mason of Cherry Log died on Jan. 30. A longtime deacon at St. Anthony Church in Blue Ridge, he was 81 years old.
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Sister Marie Sullivan’s service made a difference with the poor
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 21, 2022Sister Marie Sullivan, a Sinsinawa Dominican, served families in need in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for many years. She died Feb. 9 at the age of 90.
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Eucharistic Congress volunteers needed
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Volunteers are needed for the 25th Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 17-18, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
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Renovated sacred spaces are gifts to Duluth parish
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022After nearly three years, St. Monica Church is embracing their newly renovated worship space. Renovations included interior renovations of the narthex, sanctuary, nave and adjourning areas.
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Catholic athletes sign on to play collegiate sports
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Catholic athletes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta made commitments to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day, Feb. 2.
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Sharing in the Lord’s cross
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published February 16, 2022The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb. 11) is designated as World Day of Prayer for the Sick. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the institution of the day of prayer.
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Catholics to share ‘hopes and dreams’ as synod listening sessions get underway
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is moving into the public phase of the synod, as believers gather in church halls and online for prayer-filled moments to understand “communion, participation and mission.”
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Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022Archbishop Hartmayer ordained eight new permanent deacons Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2022Coach Sean McVay, graduate of Atlanta’s Marist School, led the Los Angeles Rams to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. He is the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl championship in NFL history.