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Parish class studies other faiths, tours synagogue, mosque
December 22, 2016ALPHARETTA—Kathy Hoffman, parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta, uses her experiences as a theology teacher to help others better understand the faith of neighbors in the Jewish and Muslim communities. In September, Hoffman began teaching a weekly class on the Abrahamic religions at St. Thomas Aquinas. The classes neared conclusion Dec. 4 with […] Full Story
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Lay Dominicans pursue vocation to preach through their everyday lives
December 22, 2016This is the first in an occasional series featuring area Catholics deepening their faith by affiliating with religious orders. ATLANTA—When the alarm in the Peachtree City Fire Department sounds for an emergency, firefighter/paramedic Robert Hebert scrambles into his gear and a seat in the fire truck. He takes his faith with him also. “When the tones go […]
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With Our Lady of Guadalupe, faith and community celebrated in Dalton
December 22, 2016DALTON—Hundreds of believers cheered “Viva!” heard across the parking lots of Heritage Point Park as the emcee called out “Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe!” Friends and members of St. Joseph Church filled this park on Saturday, Dec. 10, bundled with gloves, earmuffs and winter coats as the temperature hovered from the 20s to the low […]
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The Baby who can truly change everything
December 22, 2016A baby changes everything! Just ask any young couple who have been blessed with a new infant, and they will tell you that their lives were immediately turned upside down—happily so—when a baby entered their world. Some night sounds that might have gone unnoticed will now rouse them from a deep sleep. Their organized living […]
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Melkite parishioners honor their patron saint
December 22, 2016ATLANTA—The Atlanta Melkite parish held three days of celebration to mark the feast of its patron saint, St. John Chrysostom. On Friday, Nov. 11, parish children were treated to an outdoor movie on a giant screen, with popcorn and soft drinks. The ceremony of Great Vespers was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 12, with the veneration of […]
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Toccoa parish shares spirit in annual Christmas parade
December 22, 2016TOCCOA—St. Mary Church transformed a utility trailer into a Christmas parade float for the parish’s first participation in the annual Toccoa City Christmas parade. The parade went through the downtown area of the North Georgia town on Saturday, Dec. 3. St. Mary’s registered in the civic/church category and competed against other local churches and faith-based […]
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Upcoming MLK weekend to emphasize ‘call to peace’
December 22, 2016ATLANTA—The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity will sponsor the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration Jan. 12, 14 and 15. All are invited to attend the events. The theme for this year’s celebration is taken from Colossians 3:15, “As Members of One Body, You Were Called to Peace.” The weekend of events […]
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Food pantry re-opens with improvements, renewed commitment
December 22, 2016LITHONIA—The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is ready to serve people at Christ Our Hope Church, Lithonia. Meat and other fresh produce are now occasionally offered among the available items, and there’s also a streamlined process for local residents applying for assistance. The revamped food program re-opened a year ago but with little fanfare, […] Full Story
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I will proclaim the mercy of the Lord forever
December 22, 2016The celebration of Christmas is approaching and one might ask, what is the perfect time for Christmas? Why do we celebrate it? On Christmas we celebrate the birth of the Savior. Yet the era when the infant Jesus was born was not perfect at all. It was a time of much uncertainty, tension and confusion. So, was […]
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Pope recognizes martyrdom of Oklahoma priest killed in Guatemala
December 22, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, making him the first martyr born in the United States. The Vatican made the announcement Dec. 2. The recognition of his martyrdom clears the way for his beatification. Father Rother, born March 27, 1935, on his family’s […]