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Best gift in life is encountering Christ, pope says at start of Advent
December 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The best present in life is encountering Jesus—an encounter that will last a lifetime, Pope Francis said. A Christian’s whole life “is an encounter with Jesus: in prayer, when we go to Mass, when we do good works, when we visit the sick, when we help the poor, when we think of others, […]
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Pope: To face death well, stay close to Jesus in needy
December 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The thought of death and losing a loved one is scary when there is no faith in Jesus guiding people to an everlasting life, Pope Francis said. “If we live united with Jesus, are faithful to him, we will be able to face with hope and serenity even the coming of death,” he […]
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The first Thanksgiving Proclamation: “all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care”
November 27, 2013Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to […]
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A Pancake Feast Fit For A King
November 25, 2013My children can tell you that most Saturday mornings growing up in our home involved pancakes or waffles. I’m partial to both; however, I’d give a slight edge to pancakes. Well, for the 16th year the Men’s Club at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, held its annual pancake breakfast in the gymnasium above […]
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A history lesson in downtown Atlanta
November 22, 2013I’m a history fan. How big of a fan? Well, on my night stand now is “1776” and my bachelor weekend was spent with my best man touring New York’s American Revolution battlefields, from Saratoga National Park where Benedict Arnold made a name for himself to Fort Ticonderoga where patriots hauled the guns from that won […]
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3 Saint Andrew rowers earn scholarships
November 22, 2013ROSWELL—Three team members of Roswell’s Saint Andrew Rowing Club signed National Letters of Intent (a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution) on Nov. 13. Erin Hayes, a senior at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, signed to be a coxswain for the University of Alabama women’s rowing team; Sarah Podwojski, a […]
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Upcoming Youth Ministry events
November 22, 2013NATIONAL SPEAKER JASON EVERT In collaboration with Holy Trinity and St. Monica parishes, the Office of Formation and Discipleship is pleased to announce the second annual National Speaker presentation, featuring Jason Evert, who will be coming to three locations across the Archdiocese of Atlanta for middle and high school teens and adults. Friday, Jan. 24, […]
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BT, Marist, Pius excel at state cross country meet
November 22, 2013CARROLLTON—Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, was one of three Catholic high schools to win a 2013 state cross country championship during the Nov. 9 meet at Carrollton High School. The girls team won its first Class AAA championship since winning back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006. Seniors Anna Gandolfo (20:04) and Bailey Willett (20:23) and […]
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Sophia Academy girls win volleyball championship
November 22, 2013ATLANTA—The Sophia Academy Eagles girls volleyball team was crowned champions of the Atlanta Private Athletic Conference after defeating the Waldorf School of Atlanta, Oct. 22. Sophia Academy advanced to the title game after defeating the Swift School of Roswell 2-1 (26-24, 20-25, 15-12). Sophia Academy finished the season with a record of 6-1. This is […]
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St. Ann’s hosts Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show
November 22, 2013MARIETTA—Thousands of enthusiastic shoppers from across Georgia will attend the 33rd Annual Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show in east Cobb on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, to shop while raising funds for local ministries and charities. The entire St. Ann’s Church complex is turned into a holiday shopping experience with artisan booths […]