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Deacon Fernando Barrueta dies Nov. 21
December 7, 2017CONYERS—Deacon Fernando Barrueta, who served at St. Pius X Church in Conyers, died Nov. 21. He was 77. Born May 30, 1940, in Havana, Cuba, Deacon Barrueta studied at a preparatory school there. He was a graduate of the Inter-American Aviation School as an air-conditioning mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Raquel. […]
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HIV/AIDS ministers seek compassion, prayer at World AIDS Day Mass
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—Volunteers devoted to serving people with HIV/AIDS gathered at a Dec. 1 Mass “For a World Living with AIDS” at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta. Held annually on World AIDS Day, the Mass is hosted alternately by parishes with HIV/AIDS ministries. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was the celebrant for this year’s Mass, which is […]
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‘Launch’ program transforms religious education at Marietta parish
December 7, 2017MARIETTA—It’s Sunday morning at St. Ann Church. In the dim lighting of a first-floor room, dozens of children sit on the floor. The students face the twinkling stars that form a constellation in the shape of a Chi Ro cross. A simulated space shuttle cockpit doubles as a stage. The children are mesmerized by their […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering to have Christmas focus
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—The Catholic and Orthodox communities will gather Monday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 2500 Clairmont Road, NE, Atlanta. All are welcome to attend. The theme of the Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering will be “Was Jesus Born on Dec. 25? And Why This Matters.” Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and […]
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Holy Name of Jesus Mission dedicated
December 7, 2017NORCROSS—More than 200 people celebrated the dedication of the first Chinese Catholic mission in the Archdiocese of Atlanta during a Nov. 19 Mass. In a procession led by members of the Knights of Columbus in plumed hats, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Mission building on Light Circle in Norcross […]
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#iGiveCatholic surpasses fundraising goals in Atlanta
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—In the inaugural #iGiveCatholic campaign in the Atlanta Archdiocese, donors contributed $292,115 to ministries, parishes and schools during a 24-hour span. #GivingTuesday, a national fundraising campaign, initially began in 2012 as an opportunity for people during the holiday shopping season to serve others. Catholic leaders promoted Tuesday, Nov. 28, as #iGiveCatholic, a chance for the […]
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Crossing the boundary into a magical kingdom
December 7, 2017“You made a good reindeer,” my aunt said to me. “Did you get down on your hands and knees?” my cousin inquired. “No, it was more of a crouched-over version,” I replied. I’d arrived from the airport earlier that day to find Brody, 7, pretending to be Santa with his sister, Aubree, 5, as Mrs. […]
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The Senior Side: The New Era retirement pioneer
December 7, 2017“Indeed, the differences between work and retirement are increasingly blurred. For many people, retirement is no longer the end of their working life. It is a time to blend work with a nice mix of leisure activities to create the work/life balance they have always wanted.” Ernie J. Zelinski, author I have observed a new […]
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Blessed are you … rejoice and be glad
December 7, 2017This is the tenth column in a 10-part series. “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Mt 5:11-12 It […]
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Marist School announces appointments of new president, principal
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—Marist School has announced that its principal, Marist Father Joel M. Konzen, has been appointed the school’s president by Father Paul Frechette, SM, provincial superior of the Society of Mary U.S. Province. Father Konzen will assume his new position July 1, 2018. “We are blessed to have a new president who will continue the legacy […]