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Affecting Movie Depicts Holocaust Through Child’s Eyes
November 6, 2008Thought-provoking and moving, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” tells the tragic tale of two boys swept up in forces they do not understand during World War II. The film explores the easy spread of hatred and racism and the horrifying consequences for the innocent victims of war. Although the film is based upon a […]
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Marist, St. Pius X Finish As State Volleyball Runners-up
November 6, 2008In the Oct. 30 state volleyball semifinals that pitted Marist School against Sprayberry High School, Marietta, and St. Pius X High School against Creekview High School, Canton, both Marist and St. Pius were victorious. Marist defeated Sprayberry 3-1, winning the first game 25-11. Sprayberry won the second game 25-14, and Marist won the next two […]
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Pinecrest Defeats Rival Holy Spirit Prep
November 6, 2008It might have been Halloween night, but Pinecrest Academy was not scared to face Holy Spirit Preparatory on the road and was treated to a 42-25 victory, Oct. 31. Holy Spirit scored first to make it 7-0, but Pinecrest came back with two touchdowns of its own to go up 14-7. Pinecrest led at halftime 21-13. […]
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Archbishop Addresses Marist Class
November 6, 2008Archbishop Gregory spoke to students in Marist Father Joel Konzen’s leadership seminar on Oct. 21, answering their questions about his role models, leadership qualities and opinions on the upcoming election. “The primary issue has to be the respect for life,” he said in regard to voting. During the class, he recalled growing up during the […]
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Marietta Parish Celebrates 31 Years With Mass, Awards
November 6, 2008Transfiguration Church began its 31st anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 27, with 5 p.m. Mass. After the liturgy, more than 200 guests attended the Blue & Silver Ball, and pastor Msgr. Pat Bishop presented the annual parish awards followed by a champagne toast, anniversary cake and a gathering around the chocolate fountains. Among those receiving awards […] Full Story
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Church’s Funeral Rites Reflect Heart Of Catholic Faith
November 6, 2008Jesus Christ, Son of God and son of man, revealed himself to us through his life, death and the resurrection and ascension of his body. In turn, he reveals to us our nature and affords us claim to life everlasting. In few ways is this discovery and the required faith amid mystery made as poignant […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (October 30, 2014)
October 30, 2008Thomas Jefferson tailored the famous phrase “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” in his development of the Declaration of Independence, borrowing it from the writings of the English philosopher John Locke. Jefferson actually used many of Locke’s political principles throughout that document. He employed that particular well-known phrase in detailing some of the inalienable […]
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An Angel’s Message On All Souls Day
October 30, 2008A thick fog has settled on this stretch of the shore. The sun is trying to rise, but the dense fingers of fog are covering it, so the sun looks bleached and bone-white, almost like the moon. Usually I head to the beach in the warmer months, but some impulse has called me here on […]
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Deacon Bill Lyday, ‘Servant To The Church,’ Dies
October 30, 2008A former archdiocesan leader and long-time deacon passed away last week. Deacon Bill Lyday died on Oct. 23 after a brief illness. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Marietta, five daughters and one son. He had 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deacon Lyday served the church in many roles, as […]
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52nd Annual Luncheon Raises Money For Cancer Home
October 30, 2008Donning fancy hats and their best Sunday clothes, a group of teenage girls from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, attended the 52nd annual Auxiliary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the first time. They represented a new wave of young attendees to the […]