YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the open positions. Contact: ivona.kolak@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Rd, Marietta. This drop-in group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one or friend. Contact: Linda for more information at lwalshrn@st-ann.org or 770-552-6400.  Posted: August 14th, 2023

BUILD YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE IT STARTS WORKSHOP: Saturdays, Aug. 19, Nov. 11, 2023; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, McDonough Hall. Presented by priests, social workers and a married couple, these workshops teach engaged couples how best to discuss and manage finances, develop and implement parenting styles and integrate their faith in everyday decisions. Cost is $150 and includes training materials, lunch and refreshments. Registration required and available online at hsccatl.com/Workshops/Build-Marriage. Contact: Kelly Angelo at 404-252-4513 extension #221 or kangelo@hsccatl.com. Posted: November 10th, 2022

DISPLAY OF EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES:  Available in English and Spanish. Sept. 30–Oct 7 at Sacred Heart Church, 1009 Benson Street, Hartwell; phone, 706-376-4112. For exhibit hours, call the parish. All are invited to come and view some of the Eucharistic miracles that have taken place throughout the ages, and which have been recognized by the church. By means of this exhibit, one can “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place. The exhibit is free.  Posted: September 14th, 2023

FLORIANI VISIT: Oct. 29-Nov. 5. Floriani, a men’s vocal ensemble dedicated to reviving sacred music in the church, will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta to provide music at Masses, conduct workshops and host a conference. On Sun., Oct. 29, the group will sing at Masses at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 9, a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. They will conduct workshop’ at St. John Bosco Academy on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 to culminate in an All Saints’ Mass. On Sat., Nov. 4, the ensemble will sing for Mass at Purification Cemetery in Sharon at 10 a.m. They will provide music for Mass at Mary Our Queen Church, Peachtree Corners, on Sun., Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. A Nov. 5 concert is planned at Mary Our Queen at 2 p.m. Contact: visit www.floriani.org or call organizer Suzanne Holtkamp at 770-318-3538.    Posted: September 21st, 2023

GENVERDE AT HOLY CROSS:  Sat, Sept. 30; 5 p.m.; Wed Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta. GenVerde, the international performing arts group of the Focolare Movement, will present a sung Mass on Sept. 30. On Oct. 4, GenVerde will perform for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. The performance is free with donations accepted. The group is comprised of 19 women from 14 countries who live in Italy. Contact: visit genverde.it.   Posted: September 21st, 2023

HOLY RELICS PROGRAM: Thur, Oct. 5; 6:30 p.m.; All Saints Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody.  Program will feature relics of St. Faustina Kowalska, Piece of the True Cross, St. Veronica, St. Padre Pio and St. Longinus. In addition to veneration of the relics, this one-hour program will include exposition of the Holy Eucharist, special music with Charles Lynch, meditative times, and narration by Father Michael Silloway. A collection such as this is rarely seen so all are encouraged to join in this presentation by the Apostolate for Holy Relics. Contact: Kitty Moots at divinemercy@allsaintsdunwoody.us.  Posted: September 14th, 2023

JOURNEY OF HOPE SPEAKERS TOUR: Jan. 26-Feb. 7, 2024; Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP) invites priests, deacons and laypeople to host a speaker. This will be the 30th Anniversary GFADP “Journey of Hope Speakers’ Tour.” This event brings murder victims’ family members, exonerees and family members of those on death row to parishes, schools, universities and faith communities all over Georgia. They share powerful stories of their experiences as well as their decision to work to end the death penalty. GFADP is collaborating with Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty (GCADP) and the Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) to bring speakers to several parishes. GFADP will be having a Zoom meeting on Tue, Sept 26 from 7-8 p.m., for those interested in learning more about hosting a speaker. Contact: Cathy Harmon-Christian, executive director of GFADP at charmon-christian@gfadp.org to register for the meeting or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpce2rpjgtHtdDHJ8j2nWmhk-XoG203R93. Posted: September 17th, 2023

VATICAN DISPLAY OF EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES: Bring the Vatican Display of Eucharistic Miracles to your parish or school. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops began a three year “National Eucharistic Revival” initiative on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, 2022. In support of its efforts, the Mary Our Mother Foundation is making the Vatican display available to churches and schools. The exhibit is available in English and Spanish and is a great resource in strengthening and confirming people’s faith in our Lord’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. Contact: Mary Our Mother Foundation by email to: ourlady@maryourmother.org or visit online at maryourmother.org. Posted: March 3rd, 2023

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the open positions. Contact: ivona.kolak@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

CHOOSE JOY RETREAT: Sat, Oct. 14. Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd, NE, Atlanta. The 20/30 Somethings Ministry at CTK welcomes any young adult Catholics aged 21-39 to join this annual day retreat. It will feature speakers from around the archdiocese discussing how to live life more abundantly with Christ. Tickets start at $30. Contact: visit www.ctk2030somethings.org for more information.  Posted: August 22nd, 2023

BEN HOUSTON GOLF TOURNAMENT: Sat, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.; Sugar Creek Golf Club, 2706 Bouldercrest Rd, Atlanta. Knights of Peter Claver #313 is proud to announce its 4th Annual Ben Houston Golf Tournament. The golf tournament is designed to help provide Junior Division scholarships. In the past, the organization has awarded scholarships to young men attending the University of Georgia, Duke, Clemson, Duquesne, Morehouse, and Xavier of Louisiana. Registration will be held at 8 a.m. Fees are $100 for singles, $350 for foursomes. There will be continental breakfast, lunch, water and prizes. Contact: swain1218@gmail.com.  Posted: September 16th, 2023

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Wed, Oct. 4; 10 a.m.; River Park Pavilion, 1365 S Main St., Ellijay. Father Bradley Starr of Good Samaritan Church of Ellijay and FOGAS (Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter, Inc) are sponsoring a Blessing of Animals Event in conjunction with a St. Francis of Assisi celebration. Bring your pets to be blessed. FOGAS will have light refreshments, water and treats for the animals. Contact: jackpeaden@live.com or 407-415 1043 for information.  Posted: August 22nd, 2023

EVENING FOR LIFE: Sun, Oct. 1; 5:15-9 p.m. Delta Flight Museum, Atlanta. The evening gala benefits the Pregnancy Aid Clinic and is its largest fundraiser of the year. The program features keynote speaker author and pro-life advocate, Toni McFadden, and an inspiring story of a PAC client who is effecting generational change in her family, a cocktail hour and catered dinner under the airplanes in the museum, with emcee and auctioneer Billy Boughey, silent and live auctions and more. Visit www.pregnancyaidclinic.com/legacy.html to register. Contact Carolina Gomez at cgomez@pregnancyaidclinic.org or call 678-557-4637.  Posted: August 22nd, 2023

RUN TO SERVE: Sat, Oct. 28; 6:30 a.m. packet pickup. Blackburn Park, Brookhaven. This 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run will help Catholic Charities Atlanta support vulnerable children and their families. This race is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and will be managed by Pacesetters Road Race Consulting. There will be post-race food, activities and music. This race will include presentation of the annual St. Sebastian Award to the top Catholic school runner and the school they attend. Parishes will also be able to sign up as teams and run together. Packet pickup for the race will also be available prior to the race on Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the Big Peach Running Co. in Brookhaven, one of the race sponsors. Contact: to sign up for the race go to https://catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/run-to-serve.  Posted: August 22nd, 2023

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), a fast growing non-profit organization, has chapters in Atlanta and nearly 30 cities across the country and internationally. YCP was founded in 2010 by a young entrepreneur with a mission to "Work in Witness for Christ." YCP forms tomorrow’s leaders to step forward in their communities and workplaces. Volunteers are the backbone of a YCP chapter. They deploy financial resources, network with high-level executives and rally a diverse set of skills to achieve challenging goals and bring young adults to Christ through exceptional programming. If interested, please reach out to YCP Atlanta President to learn more about the open positions. Contact: ivona.kolak@ycpatlanta.org.

Posted: May 16th, 2023

FLORIANI VISIT: Oct. 29-Nov. 5. Floriani, a men’s vocal ensemble dedicated to reviving sacred music in the church, will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta to provide music at Masses, conduct workshops and host a conference. On Sun., Oct. 29, the group will sing at Masses at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 9, a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. They will conduct workshop’ at St. John Bosco Academy on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 to culminate in an All Saints’ Mass. On Sat., Nov. 4, the ensemble will sing for Mass at Purification Cemetery in Sharon at 10 a.m. They will provide music for Mass at Mary Our Queen Church, Peachtree Corners, on Sun., Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. A Nov. 5 concert is planned at Mary Our Queen at 2 p.m. Contact: visit www.floriani.org or call organizer Suzanne Holtkamp at 770-318-3538.    Posted: September 21st, 2023

GENVERDE AT HOLY CROSS:  Sat, Sept. 30; 5 p.m.; Wed Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta. GenVerde, the international performing arts group of the Focolare Movement, will present a sung Mass on Sept. 30. On Oct. 4, GenVerde will perform for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. The performance is free with donations accepted. The group is comprised of 19 women from 14 countries who live in Italy. Contact: visit genverde.it.   Posted: September 21st, 2023

HOMESCHOOL MASS:: Tue, Oct. 17; 10 a.m. Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta. Bishop John Tran will be the celebrant of this annual archdiocesan homeschool Mass. All families are invited to gather after Mass at Peachtree Hills Park, 308 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Atlanta. The park is just five minutes from the Cathedral, and families should bring their own lunch. Contact: To be included in future homeschool communications, please send name and contact information to Elaine Phillips at ephillips@archatl.com.  Posted: September 14th, 2023

CHRIST THE KING ADORE: Wednesdays, following 12:10 p.m. Mass; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. As part of the Eucharistic Revival, the Cathedral of Christ the King will have adoration on Wednesdays in the Cathedral following the 12:10 p.m. Mass until 3 p.m. The first hour will be a dedicated Holy Hour for priests. The second hours will include a reflection at 2:30 p.m. and benediction at 2:55. Join the Cathedral and begin the new year by resolving to spend more time adoring the Lord. Contact: email sorielly@ctking.com or call 404-267-3687-for details.  Posted: April 17th, 2023

SECULAR DISCALCED CARMELITES OF CONYERS: Second Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW Conyers. Do you feel called to a deeper spirituality? Mary Queen of Carmel Secular Discalced Carmelite Community invites you to delve more deeply into the spirituality of Doctors of the Church St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. We are practicing members of the Catholic Church who make the commitment to the Discalced Carmelite Order to seek the face of God for the sake of the church and the world. Our community meets at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit on the second Sunday, including Mass. Contact: Chad Cooper at 770-335-6929 or email conyerscarmel@gmail.com for more information.  Posted: April 17th, 2023