Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Battle Of The Books Fosters Reading, Encourages Study

  Published April 13, 2004

  Our Lady of the Assumption School’s third- and fourth-grade teams won their grade-level competitions in the annual archdiocesan Battle of the Books contest, which was held in April. The Battle of the Books, a book-reading competition for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in Atlanta Catholic schools, was first held in April 2003 with six schools participating. […] Full Story

• Tony Shalhoub Makes Cameo Appearance At CTK School

  Published April 8, 2004

  Tony Shalhoub, star of the hit television series “Monk,” made a cameo appearance in early March at Christ the King School while in town for the opening of his new movie “Made Up.” He visited the middle school classes and spoke with students about his TV series, his movies, his theatre work, his family and […]

• Charity Ball Supports Mercy Care Services

  Published April 8, 2004

  St. Joseph’s Mercy Magic Ball, one of Atlanta’s premiere charitable social events, will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. The public is invited. This year, Gov. Sonny Perdue and Georgia’s first lady Mary Perdue are serving as the honorary chairpersons of the ball, which supports primary health care for those in […]

• St. Pius To Host Appraisal Day Benefit

  Published April 8, 2004

  St. Pius X High School will host an “Art and Antique Appraisal Day: A Mini-Roadshow” on Saturday, April 17 in the Donnellan Center Conference Room from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art and Antique Appraisal Day offers an opportunity to have antiques and art appraised. Roderick Hardy, ASA, a certified fine and decorative arts appraiser with […] Full Story

• Building On Faith, St. Pius Begins $6.1 Million Project

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 8, 2004

  In 1968, Coach George Maloof led his St. Pius X High School football team to a state championship. It was raining “like the dickens,” he remembered, and the 13 or 14 busloads of Golden Lions fans were not let down, as the team beat Gainesville High School 6-0. “It was a great time,” Maloof remembers. […] Full Story

• Southern Catholic College Refocuses Efforts To Open

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  Riding high through retirement after 32 years of business success at UPS,—starting as a driver and ending as international president—Edward L. Schroeder took over the reigns in February as board chairman of Southern Catholic College, to lead it toward its goal to open in fall 2005 in a new Dawsonville location. The regional, private Catholic […] Full Story

• Encuentro May 1 To Focus On Hispanic Ministry

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Hispanic Apostolate is inviting all Catholics involved or interested in Hispanic ministry to the Archdiocesan Encounter for the Hispanic Ministry, or Encuentro, to be held on Saturday, May 1, at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta. The event in Spanish and English through simultaneous translation will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

• YAM Sponsors Upcoming Chastain 5K Race

  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry (YAM) is issuing an invitation to “get moving” to all runners, walkers and couch potatoes who want to add some variety to their lives. On Saturday, April 24, the group is sponsoring a fun run/walk for everyone from the avid runner to the leisurely stroller. The event offers a great […] Full Story

• Fair Offers Insights About Working For God

  Published April 1, 2004

  The call to priesthood or Religious life can sometimes get lost amidst the strident sounds of everyday life. In an effort to cut through the cacophony, the archdiocesan vocations office hosted a Vocations Fair at the Cathedral of Christ the King on March 20. Archdiocesan priests and members of men’s religious orders, as well as […]

• St. Patrick’s Day Mass Brings Out Atlanta’s Irish

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 25, 2004

  The Cathedral of Christ the King was awash in green and the festive atmosphere peppered with the sounds of lilting Irish brogues as Irish Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered to celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated […]

• St. Pius Girls Win First State Basketball Title

  Published March 25, 2004

  On Friday, March 5, the St. Pius X High School girls’ basketball team put the icing on a magical season by winning the first state championship in the program’s history against Columbus High School. The second-ranked Lady Lions went into the championship game at the Gwinnett Arena and immediately set to work at what they […]

• Annual Good Friday Urban Stations Of The Cross Planned

  Published March 25, 2004

  Catholic Social Services is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Urban Stations of the Cross Pilgrimage on April 9 beginning at the Georgia Capitol. It will begin at 9 a.m. and end at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Crypt at 2 p.m. Pilgrims will walk to 14 sites in the city of Atlanta and reflect […] Full Story | En Español

• Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held

  Published March 25, 2004

  Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 11. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the academic quadrangle of Oglethorpe University campus. This annual service will include song, Scripture […]

• Fashion Show To Promote Modest, Stylish Dress

  Published March 25, 2004

  Challenge Atlanta, a Catholic girls’ organization, will team up with Dillard’s at North Point mall to host the fifth annual “Pure Fashion” luncheon and fashion show Sunday, March 28, noon-3 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. The event, which includes a silent auction, focuses on promoting fashionable yet modest attire for pre-teens, teens and […] Full Story

• St. Patrick’s Day Mass Brings Out Atlanta’s Irish

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 25, 2004

  The Cathedral of Christ the King was awash in green and the festive atmosphere peppered with the sounds of lilting Irish brogues as Irish Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered to celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated […] Full Story

• Black History Month Celebrated At IHM School

  Published March 18, 2004

  Immaculate Heart of Mary School celebrated Black History Month in February with a mixture of educational, cultural and spiritual activities including hosting an African-American panel discussion on career choices. On Feb. 20 four panelists provided an overview of their careers and experiences for grades 4-8. Speakers were Dr. E. Nigel Harris, dean and senior vice […] Full Story

• Alliance Production ‘Plays’ With Issues Of Faith

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  It was July 1968 and actor Tom Key recalls driving cross-country in a pickup truck and standing at sunset on an Oregon beach by a glowing bonfire where he had a vision of Christ. Suddenly all his Scripture study and vacation Bible school made sense as he realized that the crucifixion and resurrection aren’t kick-off […] Full Story

• Ceremony Honors Father O’Reilly’s Courageous Act

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  The zeal of an Irish missionary priest, Father Thomas O’Reilly, was honored on March 12 as the Hibernian Benevolent Society held its annual ceremony outside old City Hall, commemorating the priest’s selfless courage in convincing Union Gen. Sherman to spare five churches, City Hall and the Court House in his burning of Atlanta. Father Mark […]

• Women, Youth Recognized For Outstanding Service

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special Contributor
  Published March 11, 2004

  “I give thanks to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon me,” Iretha Allen, a parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, said, “for the works I have done have not been for recognition but to add any small tribute I can to assist in building up the kingdom of God.” Allen […] Full Story

• Filipino-American Catholics Form Group

  By BETH VILLANUEVA
  Published March 11, 2004

  Filipino-American Catholics have been living in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for a very long time now. According to rough estimates, there may be 17,000 to 25,000 of this Asian ethnic group who call the state of Georgia their adopted and permanent home. Out of this number numerous social, cultural and religious organizations have been started […] Full Story