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Dreams Of A New America
October 23, 2008Over the last several months Americans have heard the growing rhetoric for change. Up and down, over and across the country, the politicians and their pundits promise us the change and reform we need. Of course, there is nothing new about the idea or notion of change. It has been around for a long time, […]
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Transform Society, Cultivate Life
October 23, 2008“The will of God prevails. In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be—wrong. God cannot be for and against the same thing at the same time.” Abraham Lincoln In 1855 Abraham Lincoln wrote, “As a nation we began by declaring that […]
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Sentimental Musicale Offers 1940s Tunes
October 23, 2008Music lovers can take a step back in time to relive the 1940s in a musical revue that captures a bygone era. The Henry Singers are back by popular demand for an encore performance of their nostalgic 1940’s show, “Sentimental Journey: A World World II Musical Revue.” The show will be presented on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Town Hall Meetings Set On Catholic School Surveys
October 23, 2008Earlier this year, the Catholic University of America conducted on-line surveys to assist the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a strategic plan for its Catholic schools. Consultative meetings have been scheduled in five locations throughout the archdiocese to present the results of the data that the university has been analyzing. Town hall meetings, scheduled from 7 […]
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Prison Ministry Changes Those ‘Most Marginalized’
October 23, 2008Jesus told his disciples: “‘For I was … in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:36 leaves little room for confusion about Jesus’ expectations of serving the imprisoned. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is fortunate to have committed Catholics, as well as Christians from other denominations, perform this act of mercy throughout North Georgia as they […]
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Merton Scholars Mark 40 Years Since Monk’s Death
October 23, 2008One of the most important Catholic writers in the 20th century, Thomas Merton’s insights about life and God attract as much attention after his death as they did when he was alive. A conference and art exhibit focused on Merton’s works will be presented at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Atlanta, to mark 40 years […]
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Blessed Trinity Gets Sixth Win Of Season
October 23, 2008The last time Blessed Trinity High School faced a winless team at home, they lost by three points. To make sure history didn’t repeat itself in the same season, they defeated Cross Keys High School (0-7) 76-0, Oct. 17. Blessed Trinity fullback Sam Burkhalter led the offense with nine carries for 267 yards and four […]
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Whitewater Edges Out Marist In Softball Sectionals
October 23, 2008It was a scoreless game through five and a half innings, but in the end Whitewater High School, Fayetteville, prevailed 3-2 over a tenacious Marist School in the Class AAAA North Sectionals at Hobgood Park, Woodstock, Oct. 18. Marist was one of the top four teams to advance to sectionals after defeating Forsyth Central High […]
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Mercy, Pius Compete At Wesleyan Invitational
October 23, 2008Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, were among the 18 boys and 12 girls cross country teams running at the Wesleyan School Invitational, Norcross, Oct. 18. Mercy brought its boys and girls teams, while the St. Pius boys team competed. Mercy’s Jared Cooper finished 10th out of […]
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Parishioners, Even Target Stores, Join In Refugee Drives
October 23, 2008Spurred on by the idea that people want to help if asked, Joanne Wider has become an advocate for refugees. Wider enlisted the help of her choir at St. Ann Church, Marietta, neighbors and even a person holding a garage sale by simply telling them about refugees fleeing persecution and their needs as they remake […]