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Parents In Open Adoption Are Grateful
November 25, 2010Evelyn sat on her mom’s lap, with a toothless grin on her face. A little spit up came out, and her new dad, Virin, jumped to get a burp cloth to clean the mess. Evelyn arrived in August, and the Vedders are getting used to the early feedings and the late nights once again. “I’m […]
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‘With The Blessings Of Fruitful Fields And Healthful Skies’
November 23, 2010Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Woodstock, Thanksgiving, 2009. This week’s Georgia Bulletin hits the streets as many families are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. In this issue, we turn our attention to Catholics who find themselves with much to be thankful for: from an adoptive family to a living donor who gave a kidney to […]
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A community honors Our Lady of Divine Providence
November 19, 2010On Sunday, November 14, I attended the Spanish Mass at St. Philip Benizi Church, where the liturgy was devoted to the celebration of Our Lady of Divine Providence. Our Lady of Divine Providence Mass Since 1989 the Puerto Rican community at the Jonesboro parish has annually honored the Blessed Virgin, who was declared the patroness […]
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Dallas Parish, Knights Turn Store Into SVdP Center
November 11, 2010In just 39 days, with more than 1,800 hours of volunteer work, a new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Family Support Center rose from the remains of a closed furniture store in Dallas. Now open at 651 West Memorial Drive, the thrift store offers bargains on clothing, shoes, books, furniture and housewares. […]
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After 50 Years, St. Luke Remains True To Its Roots
November 11, 2010The members of St. Luke Church recognized their presence in North Georgia at a Mass celebrating 50 years as a parish Oct. 10, while remembering the seeds of service to the local community that were planted decades ago. Officially established as a parish in 1960, St. Luke Church was originally a mission of St. Joseph […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta Opens New Regional Office
November 11, 2010Catholic Charities Atlanta, the local arm of Catholic Charities USA that provides social services to address the needs of people in North Georgia, has opened a new Northeast Regional Office to assist those in the Gwinnett County area. The new office is located on the campus of St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn and was […]
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Revised Roman Missal: Effects Of New Translation
November 11, 2010Resources from the U.S. bishops in English and Spanish are available at www.usccb.org/romanmissal The new English translation of the new Roman Missal will soon be the way that most English-speaking Catholics around the world celebrate the Eucharist. Changes to the liturgy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are set to take place at the beginning of […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard (November 11, 2010)
November 11, 2010I enjoy visiting the parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and having the occasion to encounter our people personally. Even those casual conversations that sometimes take place under unexpected circumstances often give me much food for thought and prayer. After a confirmation ceremony the other day, a gentleman stopped me during the reception and asked […]
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Priest Assignment
November 11, 2010Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father John L. Connor, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Martin Connor, LC, to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective Nov. 2. Father Connor will offer retreats, celebrate Mass, hear confessions […]
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A Catholic Ghost Story
November 11, 2010When a relative mentioned seeing her daughter three times in her home recently, I figured she was overwrought and upset, and just imagining things. You see, the daughter died a few months ago. But instead of passing judgment on the mother by saying something like, “Oh, your eyes are surely deceiving you,” the situation prompted […]