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On All Souls’ Day, Remembering Flannery O’Connor
November 1, 2007For the past six months, I have been immersed in the world of a woman who died in 1964. When I was in college, I read this woman’s short stories and had little notion at the time that she was Catholic because my professors dealt with her faith as if it were some odd embarrassment. […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (November 1, 2007)
November 1, 2007I usually begin to write my weekly column over the weekend. It is the time when I am most often with you at some parish ceremony or an Archdiocesan event. The weekend is a time when I can reflect upon what has transpired or is happening in this local Church. This week I am starting […]
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Gala Emphasizes Spiritual Aspect Of Charity
November 1, 2007The first “Evening for Hope” began as so many endeavors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society do: with prayer. The Atlanta conference commenced its first gala event at the end of September at the Cobb Galleria Centre with a prayerful, spirit-filled celebration of the Mass, followed by dinner and a program attended by some […]
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Caedmon’s Call Headlines Amigos For Christ Festival
November 1, 2007Suwanee Town Center Park was the site of this year’s Amigos for Christ Music Festival, an annual family-friendly event to support and raise awareness of those in Nicaragua. Throughout the day, the sound of music flowed through the open space as families, youth, and adults played in the sun, supported local vendors, and raised money […]
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ServeHAITI Hosts Artisans’ Market, Silent Auction
November 1, 2007ServeHAITI will host a celebration of Haitian art and culture on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7-10 p.m., at The Peachtree Club. The event will include a Haitian artisans’ market showcasing one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces for sale, along with a silent auction and a 15-minute preview of the documentary film, “Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, The Pillars of […]
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Cathedral Mass To Include Fauré’s ‘Requiem’
November 1, 2007The Feast of All Souls is Nov. 2, and November is a month traditionally dedicated to remembering ancestors and loved ones who have died. Musicians at the Cathedral of Christ the King will once again offer a moving remembrance of the Feast of All Souls in a special liturgy. On Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 […]
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‘Bella’ Offers Moving Look At Power Of Human Love
November 1, 2007“Bella” is a movie that wears its heart on its sleeve. Director Alejandro Monteverde coaxes emotional performances from his stars to tell the story of two lost people who find direction during one life-changing day together. The primary action in “Bella” takes place over the course of one day. Waitress Nina arrives at work to […]
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Parish Joyful As ‘Stewardship Adventure’ Ends
November 1, 2007When she first heard of the plan, Judy Baker’s reaction was “oh, pu-leeze.” About a week later, she started to think, “This is fun.” A year later, she says the adventure her parish has had in deepening generosity “was an absolute blast.” At St. Matthew Church, enjoyment wasn’t the long-range goal of the “Adventures in […]
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Teams Record Wins Down The Stretch
November 1, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, posted its highest point total of the season with a 49-7 defeat of Druid Hills High School. Blessed Trinity amassed 392 yards of offense, while the defense held Druid Hills to 82 yards. Junior running back Kyle Milo led the team in rushing with 123 yards on 13 carries and […]
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On All Souls’ Day, Remembering Flannery O’Connor
November 1, 2007For the past six months, I have been immersed in the world of a woman who died in 1964. When I was in college, I read this woman’s short stories and had little notion at the time that she was Catholic because my professors dealt with her faith as if it were some odd embarrassment. […]