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Hibernians Honor Forefathers At Oakland Cemetery
diciembre 20, 2007Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta marks its founding annually with a weekend when people are especially encouraged to visit and learn about the historic past of Atlanta. The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta during this weekend holds a ceremony in which the Hibernian colors are posted and a wreath is placed in the society’s section […]
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‘Mother To All Peoples’ Crowned In Archdiocese
diciembre 20, 2007Scores of men, women carrying babies, and youngsters crowded the newly crowned image of Our Lady of Guadalupe near the altar to take photos with cell phones, caress the image and touch the crown. The nearly 90-minute Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King commemorated the Dec. 12 feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído (13 de Deciembre 2007)
diciembre 13, 2007El lunes pasado me alegré mucho al ver a nuestros sacerdotes tan contentos en la casa de retiros Lyke House en el día de reflexión durante el Adviento. Era la primera vez que estaba con ellos en grupo desde mi cirugía, y cuando entré a la capilla y vi al grupo escuchando al director del […]
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In The Light Of Love
diciembre 13, 2007As people of faith with a strong belief in individual human dignity–regardless of race, language or place of birth–we are concerned about the callous and hateful perspective of many of the loudest voices heard lately around immigration issues. Our concern includes constant reference to men, women and children in derogatory terms that seem to dismiss […]
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe – A Pictorial Catechism
diciembre 13, 2007Our Lady of Guadalupe is revered. The Marian apparition dates to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest images of the Blessed Mother. The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe began in colonial Mexico and continues to modern times. A man named Juan Diego hurried to Mass in Mexico City on Dec. 9, […]
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Over 2,000 Connect Through Atlanta Catholic Sports
diciembre 13, 2007“Why should kids have all the fun?” That is the question that greets you when you log onto the official Web site for Atlanta Catholic Sports, one of the largest adult Catholic sports programs in the country. With perseverance, patience and prayer, the organization, which began in 1994 with a loosely organized softball league and […]
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Local Author Brings Love Of Mass To Middle-Schoolers
diciembre 13, 2007A convert to Catholicism, Lynne Sterritt has enjoyed her years as a middle-school catechist and is now the author of her first book geared for this age group in a format her pupils like—puzzles. “Discovering the Treasures of the Mass” illustrates Sterritt’s desire to better explain the Mass to this age group and is geared […]
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Tyrone School Marks Season With Prayer, Nativity
diciembre 13, 2007The students at Our Lady of Victory School are marking the holiday season by inviting the community to a prayer service and a re-creation of the Nativity. The young people will participate in an Advent prayer service on Thursday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. in the school gymnasium. This service will reflect on the importance […]
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Polish Community To Hold Christmas, New Year’s Masses
diciembre 13, 2007The Atlanta Polish community has scheduled a number of Masses in Polish for the Christmas season. All in the community are welcome to attend. Society of Christ Father Janusz Zych will celebrate the regularly scheduled Mass in Polish at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Dec. 16 and Dec. 23, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Church, 85 Gloster […]
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Lawrenceville Youth Pack Goods For Food Drive
diciembre 13, 2007St. Lawrence Church held a food drive to benefit the Lawrenceville co-op on Dec. 9. The drive was sponsored by the parish’s middle school EDGE program. Parishioners donated food, which was placed in a U-Haul all weekend. On Sunday evening, some 125 middle school students unloaded the truck, sorted, counted, boxed and re-loaded the food […]