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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 […]
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Holy Redeemer School Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence
October 30, 2008Holy Redeemer School kicked off a year-long commemoration of the school’s 10th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by the archdiocesan vicar general, Msgr. Joseph Corbett, on Friday, Sept. 5. The Mass was concelebrated by Msgr. Paul Reynolds, pastor of nearby St. Brigid Church, and the two priests were assisted by Deacon Leo Gahafer. As a […]
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RCIA Forum To Feature Atlanta Priest, Liturgist
October 30, 2008Kathy Kuczka, liturgy director at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta, and Father Victor J. Reyes, pastor of Our Lady of LaSalette Church, Canton, are among the featured speakers at the fifth International Initiation Convocation to be held Nov. 6-8 in Cleveland, Ohio. Speakers at the convocation will offer attendees both vision and practical suggestions for […]
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Christ The King Class Celebrates 50-Year Reunion
October 30, 2008Members of the final graduating class of Christ the King High School, the class of 1958, reunited Sept. 17 with a 4 p.m. Mass followed by a tour and dinner at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Father Tim Hepburn, son of alumna Alice Keiley Hepburn, celebrated the Mass. Christ the King High School was […]
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Marist, St. Pius Volleyball Teams Advance To Final Four
October 30, 2008St. Pius X High School has reached the Class 1-AAA state semifinals after winning Oct. 25 sectional games over Northside, Columbus; Mary Persons; and Ringgold 3-0. In Pius’ three matches, the team was led by senior outside hitter Ellen Marsau with 24 kills. Freshman middle blocker Alex Bidgood also added 18 kills. Senior setter Hannah […]
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Marist Captures First State Softball Title
October 30, 2008Marist captured its first state championship in softball with a 2-0 victory over Whitewater High School of Fayetteville Oct. 25. In a real defensive battle, Marist pitcher Lori Spingola pitched a one hitter as her teammates provided solid defense behind her. Offensively, senior second baseman Dana Middleton got things started by doubling to left field, […]