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September 17, 2009Stephen Smith, 61, a long-time parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville, helped spark a revival in youth ministry at his parish as a member of the Knights of Columbus. For his efforts, Smith was recognized with the 2009 Georgia Knight of the Year award. “My reaction was, very bluntly, they picked the wrong […]
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Shrine’s Pastor To Mark Birthday Milestone
September 17, 2009Parishioners at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are throwing a 70th birthday celebration for their long-time pastor, Msgr. Henry C. Gracz. All are welcome to attend the celebration, which will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Following Mass, all will gather at the Fulton County Atrium from 12:30 to 4 […]
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Priest’s ‘Geek’ Side At Work At Dragon-Con
September 17, 2009Among people costumed as Star Wars storm troopers, bare-chested Spartan warriors and Superman, there stood Father Bryan Small in his black and white Roman collar. “What character are you supposed to be?” he was asked. The laugh was on Father Small, 35, who for four years has served as the chaplain at the Catholic Center […]
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Some Educators Begin Milestone Years In 2009
September 17, 2009Catholic educators from around the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at St. Pius X High School Sept. 8 for the third annual Office of Catholic Schools employee recognition Mass and in-service, which honored educators reaching milestones in their careers this year. More than 140 employees were honored for nearly 1,600 years of combined service. The milestones … Continue reading Some Educators Begin Milestone Years In 2009
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Preschool directors, teachers gather for inspiration
September 17, 2009Take a few giant crayons, a child’s eye-level perspective of the Stations of the Cross and dozens of ways to inspire budding Rembrandts, scientists and future musical geniuses. Mix in hundreds of preschool teachers and directors eager to get their new year started. That’s the winning recipe for the annual Archdiocesan Summer Institute for Parish-Based […]
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At Mercy, Innovations Grant Makes Garden Grow
September 17, 2009At Our Lady of Mercy High School, students use state-of-the-art computers to design windmills to provide electricity for a new waterfall. In biology classes, students are investigating rates of photosynthesis on high-powered calculators. The school’s chaplain is teaching a course called “Theology of the Garden.” The young people and faculty here are turning a section […]
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Priest Assignment
September 17, 2009Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father John M. Matejek has been assigned as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, effective Sept. 9.
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Deacon Assignments
September 17, 2009Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael Balfour has been restored to active ministry as a deacon and has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2. Deacon Marino Gonzalez has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2.
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Chamblee Sweets Store To Hold ‘Food Bank’ Day
September 17, 2009The Frosty Caboose, an ice cream store located in the Old Town section of Chamblee, is holding a fundraiser to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. On Sunday, Sept. 20, from 12 noon to 10 p.m., 10 percent of sales will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food […] Full Story
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Archdiocese To Host Black Catholic Administrators Event
September 17, 2009The National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA) will meet at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, on Sept. 24-26, for a professional development clinic and recognition banquet, hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Office for Black Catholic Ministry. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at the Lyke House, […]