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My gifts for the Christ Child
January 9, 2014Whenever I hear the story of the magi, I wonder what presents I might give to Jesus. Maybe he would like a rose from my garden, hopefully one that had not been chewed on by one of the millions of pests that attack any flower I attempt to grow. If the flower survived mites, worms, […]
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Innocence Lost
January 9, 2014Our refectory is beautiful at this time of the year. There is a magnificent tree, adorned with ornaments and lit by small, brilliant LED lights. Patti, our retreat house secretary, told me that she can see the lights of the tree as she drives down our driveway going to work in the morning. The light […]
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Christmas is time to feel God’s closeness, pope says
January 9, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Celebrating the first Christmas since his election, Pope Francis preached the goodness and tenderness of God, and prayed that men and women around the world would allow God’s grace to transform them into peacemakers. “Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be warmed by the tenderness of […]
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Reaching for a dream with the GED
January 7, 2014Cap and gown? Check Speeches? Check. Cap toss? Check. This festive event with some three dozen graduates at the Marist School on Thursday, Dec. 19, meant more than your typical high school commencement. Centro Hispano Marista began in the fall of 2012. The GED program attracted hundreds of Hispanic women and men who hoped to […]
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2013: History made and history revisited
December 19, 2013In keeping with a tradition at many publications, The Georgia Bulletin staff took time to reflect on the top news stories and events of the year. It was an historic year for the Catholic Church, locally and internationally. It was also an anniversary year, as the chronology of the archdiocese marched in rhythm with the […]
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Helping with homework is ‘doing justice’
December 19, 2013ATLANTA—The classroom walls are covered with reports on field trips to Clark Atlanta University, certificates celebrating students as “rockin’ readers,” and books line the shelves. The students file in, stuff their bags and jackets into the cubbyholes and take a seat as homework help begins. Today, it’s special: there’s a chocolate birthday cake. This classroom […]
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In jubilee year, sisters still zealous in ministries
December 19, 2013The year 2013 was one of milestones for several sisters in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries with their congregations this year were Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM; Sister Nora Ryan, OP; Sister Mary Paul, OP, and Sister Mary Ellen, OP.
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Christ Child Society volunteers see children in need as face of Jesus
December 19, 2013ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, continues the mission of “Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time.” The group has 70 members representing various parishes. The women assemble and distribute layettes of baby care items to mothers in need, collect gently used books for children, rock infants at Grady […]
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IHM students collect 599 toys
December 19, 2013Each year the Student Council at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta organizes a toy drive for Catholic Charities Atlanta. The yearly goal is 300 toys. This year, however, the Student Council exceeded that goal and actually collected 599 toys. These new, unopened toys will be delivered to needy children in time for Christmas. […]
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Motorcycle clubs replenish Shrine food pantry
December 19, 2013Metro Atlanta motorcycle riders filled the food pantry shelves at the St. Francis Table in Atlanta. John Peek of KickStand Promotions, LLC, a local motorcycle marketing company, teamed with riders and Deacon Bill Payne at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to help those in need. The table serves about 1,500 men, women and children […]