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Annual PATH Fundraiser To Feature Sister Act
October 11, 2012This year’s fundraiser for PATH (Post-Abortion Treatment and Healing) will feature renowned inspirational speaker and singer, Kitty Cleveland. The event is to be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, in Kenny Hall. A bonus this year will be the addition of Cleveland’s sister, Beth Maillho, sharing her own […]
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Archdiocese Ends Support For Komen Organization
October 11, 2012Catholic parishes, missions and schools are to end any support for or participation in activities related to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to the Atlanta Archdiocese and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Instead, the archdiocese is suggesting support be directed to other organizations that support breast cancer research. It named two organizations: the Coalition […]
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Remembrance Walk, Prayer Service For Infant Loss
October 11, 2012An infant loss prayer service and remembrance walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. The Archdiocese of Atlanta Embrace Ministry is hosting this second annual remembrance walk, prayer service and butterfly release for those families who have lost a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. […]
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AACCW Members Take Time For Education, Prayer
October 11, 2012“Renew and Rejoice, Your Light Must Shine Before Others … Matthew 5:16” was the theme for the 56th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Sept. 7-9. Attending the convention were 145 women from around the archdiocese. Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for […]
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Emmanuela Medina To Speak At Magnificat Nov. 17
October 11, 2012Emmanuela Medina will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. The Atlanta Joyful Visitation chapter of the international Catholic women’s ministry hosts the breakfast. All women are invited to attend this morning of faith sharing and hospitality. Born in the Philippines, the oldest […]
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Pinecrest Quarterback Named Player Of The Week
October 11, 2012Pinecrest Academy quarterback Jimmy Strom was recognized as the Offensive Player of the Week during the North Forsyth Fulton Touchdown Club (NFFTC) Player of the Week dinner on Sept. 24. Strom is the first Pinecrest player to win Player of the Week honors. He had 15 rushes for 201 yards in the Paladins’ 56-27 victory over the […]
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North Georgia Teens Plan Pre-Election ‘Prayer In The Park’
October 11, 2012Youth groups affiliated with Pinecrest Academy, an independent Catholic school affiliated with the Legionaries of Christ, and youth groups from other denominations are holding a prayer rally on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Fowler Park, Cumming. The youth groups will hear music and spend time in prayer focusing on the 2012 election and on public policies […]
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Jazz On The Lawn Makes Fall Evening Mellow
October 11, 2012Some 200 people kicked back and listened to jazz on the grounds of Christ Our Hope Church Oct. 6. Since 2009 the parish Men’s Club has hosted the annual evening of Jazz on the Lawn. Although the event usually takes place in late August or September, a balmy fall evening complemented the melodious jazz sounds […]
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Catholic Charities To Provide Immigration Workshops
October 11, 2012Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Immigration legal staff are to provide a number of workshops on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation. On June 15, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a […]
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Parish Honors Visiting Burmese Bishop, Priest
October 11, 2012On Saturday, Sept. 8, close to 300 people, most from Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, attended a reception given for Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang, of Kalay, Myanmar, and Father Damian Zam Sian Dal. With songs and dancing from native people of Myanmar, the reception was provided by the Zomi Catholic Family in Atlanta (ZCFA). The […]