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Cathedral Choirs Present Advent Lessons And Carols
December 7, 2006The Cathedral of Christ the King will present the Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Schola Nova in its 17th annual presentation of “A Candlelight Service of Advent Lessons and Carols” on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will preside at this beautiful service, which explores the mystery and hope surrounding the […] Full Story
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Office Crucial To Outreach Efforts Among Hispanics
December 7, 2006From creating programs to help native Hispanic priests better adapt to their new surroundings in Georgia to promoting immigration reform that is just, the archdiocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry is busy on many fronts. Every month the office holds catechetical and formation workshops in six regional locations to help Hispanic ministers in parishes develop their […] Full Story
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Rosary Army Ministry Hopes To Secure Needed Funds
December 7, 2006When Greg Willits and his wife, Jennifer, first began making, praying and giving away all-twine rosaries, they had no idea the international impact they would make. Three years later, Rosary Army continues to serve people around the world. On All Saints Day, Nov. 1, Rosary Army kicked off its 2007 fund drive, with a goal […]
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Agency Joins With Parishes, Schools To Collect Gifts
December 7, 2006Parishioners and students around Atlanta are packing up and delivering Christmas gifts for needy families served through the local Catholic Charities “Adopt-a-Family” program. Parishioners from St. Brigid Church, Alpharetta, St. Jude the Apostle Church, Sandy Springs, St. Joseph Church, Marietta, and Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, along with families of elementary school students from Our Lady […]
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Transfiguration Dedicates New Prayer Garden
December 7, 2006Approximately 150 people, accompanied by pets of all sorts, gathered Nov. 19 on the mall at Transfiguration Church for the dedication of the Marietta parish’s new St. Francis Welcoming Prayer Garden and for a blessing of pets. The children’s choir, under the guidance of Patricia Fointno-Dawson, director of liturgy, opened the dedication by leading the […]
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Marist School Welcomes ‘A Season To Savor’
December 7, 2006For the past 50 years, the Marist Parents’ Club has played a vital role in supporting the traditions and ideals of the Marist School, providing critical funding for program and facility enhancement, as well as operating valuable family services. Funds are generated through numerous volunteer projects, including the club’s most recent effort, the school’s third […]
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Blessed Trinity Gym Dedicated To Late Coach
December 7, 2006Blessed Trinity High School boys were 74-40 winners in their Nov. 28 home opener against Roswell neighbor Fellowship Christian School. Junior guard Tyler Cerone led the team with 17 points and junior forward Ryan Aquino grabbed 10 rebounds. The team is off to its best start at 5-1. Prior to the game, special recognition was […] Full Story
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Marist, St. Pius Have Dates At The Dome
December 7, 2006Marist School, Atlanta, is making its first trip back to the Georgia Dome for a semifinal game since 2003, after defeating Fairburn’s Creekside High School 24-6. Although Marist went scoreless for three quarters in their previous game, they managed to score one touchdown in each of the first three quarters of the game against Creekside. […]
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Polish Community To Hold Christmas Events
December 7, 2006The Atlanta Polish community has scheduled a number of Masses for the holiday season. All in the community are welcome to attend. Father Janusz Zych, SCh, will celebrate the regularly scheduled Mass in Polish at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 and 17, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Church, Lawrenceville. Mass in Polish will also be […]
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Fayetteville Community Dedicates New Church
December 7, 2006A beautiful new church building, fitting of its “country Catholic community,” marks a new chapter in the life of Fayetteville Catholics. Parishioner Dan Murphy, a native New Yorker, likes how the new church retains its country feel. “This is a blessing that the Lord has bestowed on us,” he said, seated in a pew before […]