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Recent films take on Christian themes, with varying success
April 3, 2014NEW YORK (CNS)—“Noah” (Paramount), which begins as a fairly straightforward recounting of the biblical story of the flood, eventually veers off into a grim, scripturally unfounded drama about a family dispute. This clan conflict is driven by the titular patriarch’s (Russell Crowe) misguided interpretation of God’s purposes in causing the deluge. Though Noah’s extreme pro-nature, […]
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Walter Reeves to speak at Christ Child Society benefit
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta will present “Dancing in the Garden with Walter Reeves” Saturday, April 26, with total proceeds going to fund its programs for children and mothers in need. The event features Georgia’s premier gardener, Walter Reeves, as luncheon speaker. The lunch will be at the Capital City Club—Brookhaven, 53 W. Brookhaven […]
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McAuley Award given to Ricks Anderson
April 3, 2014Saint Joseph’s Health System held its annual McAuley Award ceremony in February where Ricks Anderson, a 19-year employee, was recognized with the honor. The recognition applauds a staff member who embodies foundress Catherine McAuley’s ideals of respect for the dignity of all persons, compassion, service and leadership. Venerable Mother McAuley is the foundress of the […]
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Grandparents given Irish welcome at OLA School
April 3, 2014On Friday, March 7, Our Lady of the Assumption School, Atlanta, celebrated Grandparent and Special Others’ Day with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. More than 550 guests enjoyed Irish food in the cafeteria with music provided by the school band. During homeroom visits, guests were treated to student performances. Veterans received special recognition. Active military […]
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Kennesaw school students explore 17 countries
April 3, 2014St. Catherine of Siena School, in Kennesaw, had its first International Night on Feb. 27. More than 300 people attended the celebration where 17 countries were represented, each with their own unique booth, said Rachel Cowan, a Spanish teacher at the school. Children received personal passports that were stamped after visiting each of the countries. […]
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Georgia House commends Rockdale, Newton Family Promise
April 3, 2014The Family Promise program of New Rock, where St. Pius X Church, Conyers, is a sponsoring church, was commended by the Georgia House of Representatives in March. Five House members with districts overlapping Rockdale and Newton counties co-sponsored House Resolution 1799, recognizing Family Promise for more than two years of helping homeless families with children […]
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Holy Spirit students visit Spain, Greece
April 3, 2014Two teams of students from Holy Spirit Preparatory School traveled during the March spring break to tour landmarks in Greece and Spain. This marks the second tour in Greece that Scott Schreiber, the chairman of the classics department, has hosted for his classics’ students. For the 13 students, it’s a highlight after studying ancient grammar, […]
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Scouts beautify Ignatius House grounds
April 3, 2014The Atlanta Archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting awarded four boys from Troop 232 the Ad Altare Dei medal. Deacon Bill McCarthy, of Holy Spirit Church, led the course, which lasted several weeks. Along with classroom work and reflection, the Scouts completed a service project. Mary Schaefer, owner of Willow Green garden shop, and a supporter […]
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Lay Carmelites anticipate 2015 convocation in Atlanta
April 3, 2014Lay Carmelites from four local communities of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Province recently attended an annual retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. Carmelite Father John Horan, from the St. Elias Province, served as the retreat leader. In exciting news for the spiritual community, Atlanta will be the host city […]
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High court hears oral arguments in companies’ challenge to HHS mandate
April 3, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—Oral arguments in two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court March 25 focused on whether for-profit corporations have religious grounds to object to the new health care law’s requirement that most employers provide contraceptive coverage in their employee health plans. Crowds on both sides of the issue gathered outside the Supreme Court on a […]