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Pinecrest Gets First Win On New Field
March 29, 2007It was reminiscent of the line “If you build it, they will come” from the baseball movie “Field of Dreams.” The people definitely came out for the March 24 ball game and dedication of Pinecrest Academy’s new baseball field, “Fathers Field.” The field was designed and constructed by Pinecrest parent Ed Mangan, who is the […]
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Head Of Religious Education, Faith Formation Retires
March 29, 2007Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced that Deacon Lloyd Sutter has retired as senior administrator of the archdiocesan Department of Religious Education and Faith Formation, effective immediately. Barb Garvin, senior director of the Office of Youth Ministry, will serve as interim director of the department until a replacement is named. Deacon Sutter has served in […]
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Jonesboro Event To Focus On Franciscan Spirituality
March 29, 2007St. Philip Benizi Church will host a “Day of Franciscan Spirituality” on April 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the friars at St. Philip Benizi and the Secular Franciscans of Immaculate Conception Fraternity, the day will offer a variety of presentations and workshops on the Franciscan order, its history and its spirituality. […]
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‘I Am Praying, But What More Can I Do?’
March 29, 2007Sometimes, when I look at my prayer list, I feel like I’m fighting an uphill battle. There are the names of people struggling with addictions; people who have lost their faith; those suffering from diseases; and those who are so very lonely. Over the years, I have seen many prayers answered, of course. There was […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (March 29, 2007)
March 29, 2007I met with a group of African-American Catholics last Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish to begin our remote preparation for the 10th National Black Catholic Congress that is scheduled to be held in Buffalo, N.Y., July 12-15. These congresses were begun by Daniel Rudd, a layman and the son of slaves from the […]
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Toni’s Camp Offers Weekend Of ‘Pure Happiness’
March 29, 2007Published: March 29, 2007 In 1999 I did a story about the ministry for people with disabilities at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Atlanta. At the time, I was just a reporter covering a story. I didn’t know how that ministry or the people involved in it would impact my life for years to […]
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Learning Comes To Life On Student Trip To Rome
March 29, 2007Julie Derucki’s eyes filled with tears as she watched history come to life for her students. The six students from Notre Dame Academy were a part of what assistant principal Derucki called a “traveling classroom.” But this wasn’t just any classroom. The eighth-grade students spent March 10-16 in Rome, Italy, where the lessons they’d learned […]
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St. Brigid To Offer Mass For Pregnancy, Newborn Loss
March 29, 2007A Mass will be celebrated at St. Brigid Church on Tuesday, April 17, for all those who have suffered a pregnancy or newborn loss and for the infants who died. The Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., preceded by the rosary at 6:30 p.m. The Mass of the Tiny Innocents recognizes that every child […]
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Polish Lent Mission, Holy Week Liturgies Planned
March 29, 2007The Polish Catholic Apostolate in the Archdiocese of Atlanta is holding a Lenten mission and special liturgies for Holy Week and Easter in Polish. The Lenten mission will be presented by Father Piotr Lichacz, OP, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Church, 85 Gloster Road, Lawrenceville, from Friday, March 30, through Sunday, April 1. On March 30, […]
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Country Parish Offers Up Down-Home Goodness
March 29, 2007If you’re in town Wednesday evenings during Lent you’re invited to the soup suppers at Queen of Angels Church, but don’t forget to bring your soup bowl. Clam chowder, chicken noodle, gumbo—and meatless soups on Ash Wednesday—are the fare at the gatherings of the small community in the country. Parishioner Bob Kiel came to Queen […]