Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Sister Henderson, BVM, dies; served in Newnan

  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA—Sister Bridget Ann Henderson, BVM, 85, died Oct. 4, 2013, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Sister Bridget Ann served as religious education director from 1996-2004 at St. George Church in Newnan. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, to John Joseph and Ann Elizabeth Connolly Henderson. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed […] Full Story

• Retired Army officer will speak at women’s Magnificat breakfast

  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA—A retired U.S. Army colonel who had a life-changing spiritual conversion will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Nov.  16, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. Pat Forest served as a U.S. Army officer for 28 years, with assignments worldwide as a leader in administration, recruiting, and personnel, including at […] Full Story

• Sophia Academy soccer team co-champs

  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA— The Sophia Academy Eagles boys soccer team became the co-champions of the Atlanta Private Athletic Conference (APAC) after a 1-1 tie with The Waldorf School of Atlanta, Oct. 16. Sophia Academy advanced to the title game after defeating The Swift School of Roswell 2- 1. Sophia Academy finished the season with a record of […] Full Story

• OLA students help many in one giant day of service

  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA—Our Lady of the Assumption School students completed a “Big Day of Service” on Sept. 25, as all students participated, working with more than 20 organizations around Atlanta. Sharon Black, development director at the school, reported that in advance of the big day, students collected quarters for Stop Hunger Now, toiletries for Mercy Care, bottled […] Full Story

• From Dalton to Morelia, priest’s ordination celebrated

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA—When Father Luis Simon Gallardo was ordained in August in Mexico, for his native diocese, there was fraternal joy and bittersweet rejoicing in the Atlanta Archdiocese. In fact, he is a spiritual son of St. Joseph Church in Dalton. He initially longed to serve the immigrant Mexican community in Georgia. “He discovered his vocation while […] Full Story

• Foundation thanks donors whose gifts, small or large, build church

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 24, 2013

  ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia featured Jeremiah 29:11’s message of building a “future of hope” as an awareness campaign theme last fall. The foundation and its donors—both new and longtime contributors—are clearly helping to build such a future for generations to come. The Catholic Foundation’s annual Deo Gratias Mass and luncheon, celebrated Sept. 28 […] Full Story

• Looking Back: October 1963

  

  Published October 24, 2013

  The opening of the second session of the Second Vatican Council filled the pages of The Georgia Bulletin in October 1963. Pope Paul VI, elected to succeed Pope John XXIII, opened the new session, which also included more representatives from other Christian denominations. Some 60 non-Roman Catholic delegate-observers attended, including 17 from the United States. […] Full Story

• Thank your priests on Priesthood Sunday

  By Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
  Published October 24, 2013

  This Sunday is Priesthood Sunday here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta—an annual opportunity for us to express our thanks for the service of our priests. In truth, every Sunday is Priesthood Sunday because through the sacramental ministry of our priests, we all worship the Triune God each Lord’s Day (and during the weekdays for many […] Full Story

• Animals to make St. Francis proud

  

  Published October 24, 2013

  Guinea pigs, dogs, and even a stuffed dolphin received blessings to honor St. Francis of Assisi. Students, parents and staff of Sophia Academy, Atlanta, gathered on Friday, Oct. 4, behind the school for the annual Blessing of the Pets. The students were invited to bring their pets, pictures of their pets, or stuffed animals to […] Full Story

• Parents’ letters highlight eighth-grade retreat

  

  Published October 24, 2013

  A retreat for eighth-grade students at Christ the King School is an opportunity to remember the past, while looking ahead to the future. The school’s annual retreat gives students time for prayer and reflection, as well as fun with friends. Teachers and administrators see each year the sweetest moments come as students read letters penned […] Full Story

• Students respond to community needs with service

  Published October 24, 2013

  Area Catholic high schools have innovative ways for students to serve the community. At St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, at the fourth annual Marathon of Mercy on Saturday, Oct. 26, more than 200 students will participate in various works of mercy projects designed to give back to the greater Atlanta community. Students will be […] Full Story

• Archbishop’s Red Mass homily: ‘Exercise the works of justice and mercy as God alone would have you’

  Published October 17, 2013

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the 2013 Red Mass on Oct. 10 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Atlanta. Following is the text of his homily at that Mass. Tenacity is the virtue of never giving up, as the Gospel passage today so effectively reminds us! Sacred Scripture is filled with the […] Full Story

• National prayer campaign aims to end abortion

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2013

  ATLANTA—In the Bible, the time frame of forty days is often one of transformation. Forty-day periods set Noah, Moses, the disciples of Jesus and others on paths that changed the world. The national organization 40 Days for Life uses that spiritual tie in both its name and approach with the goal of ending abortion through […] Full Story

• Concert to benefit Centro Hispano at Marist

  

  Published October 11, 2013

  ATLANTA—“Somos Dreamers, We are Dreamers,” is the name of the upcoming benefit concert to be presented at the Marist Centennial Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Marist School and the Society of Mary will host a Catholic Latin Salsa Concert featuring the exciting tropical band, “E.M.A.,” Emmanuel Ministero de Alabanza. Everyone, […] Full Story

• IHM School seventh-grader receives life-saving award

  

  Published October 11, 2013

  Firefighters from the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 8 and Station 1, along with Jim Lee, principal of Atlanta’s Immaculate Heart of Mary School, honored seventh-grader Lily Massey for her heroism during a house fire on June 24. Massey, 12, awoke to the smell of smoke and the blare of a smoke detector. She alerted […] Full Story

• Catholic Media Mass recognizes excellence in journalism

  Published October 11, 2013

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory recently celebrated a Catholic Media Mass  at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, to recognize excellence in journalism. At a reception after Mass, Georgia Bulletin staffers, along with journalists from 11Alive WXIA-TV, received awards for their work. Archbishop Gregory handed out the awards, with the help of Pat Chivers, director […] Full Story

• Mass recognizes life-saving work of those in health care

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 10, 2013

  ATLANTA—The Atlanta Archdiocese is honoring Catholic physicians, nurses and other health care workers with the White Mass, signifying the white coat worn in the medical profession. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and the priests of the archdiocese will celebrate the Mass in recognition of the profession’s life-saving work. The Mass is associated with St. Luke, the […] Full Story

• Relics of saint-physician in Atlanta

  Published October 10, 2013

  ATLANTA—During the weekend of Oct. 12-13, Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta will have relics of St. Gianna Beretta Molla available for veneration after each Mass. St. Gianna was a wife, mother and pediatrician in Italy. She caught the attention of the church in Italy when she refused to terminate her pregnancy to save her life […] Full Story

• Many benefit from ripple effects of father’s love for daughter

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 10, 2013

  ATLANTA—People with Down syndrome have a dedicated friend and advocate in Frank Murphy of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Sandy Springs, and, in turn, he considers them his “Down syndrome family.” The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta presented a Lifetime Achievement Award Sept. 19 to Murphy at its annual Buddy Breakfast. Murphy and his late […] Full Story

• Local Marian Servants community commits to service

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 10, 2013

  ATLANTA—The national leader of the Marian Servants of Divine Providence came to Atlanta Sept. 13 to celebrate the commitment ceremony for its members. Diane F. Brown, of Clearwater, Fla., watched as more than 30 members of the group in the Archdiocese of Atlanta repeated vows at St. Benedict Church, Johns Creek, to strive “to be […] Full Story