Georgia
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Jasper parish unveils new stained glass windows
By JEAN CURRAN, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 1, 2016JASPER—In early August, the last of the 18 vivid stained glass windows and two doors that grace Our Lady of the Mountains Church were installed, and the parish is now ready to show the community the art that decorates their worship space. All are welcome to attend the open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from […] Full Story
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Hawthorne Dominicans to hold vocation weekend
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who care for patients with incurable cancer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, will hold a vocation discernment weekend Sept. 23-25. The weekend is for women interested in learning more about religious life and the apostolate of the community. Rose Hawthorne, daughter of famed novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, […] Full Story
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Giving his time, retiree became part of SPX High School family
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Tom Novack was once so unfamiliar with St. Pius X High School that he called a newspaper editor for directions though he lived only two miles away. But now, after some 24 years of volunteering on campus, he hates leaving the place. “We’ve been blessed far beyond what we do,” he said. “The greatest thing […]
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One candle at interfaith event symbolizes shared hope for peace
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Believers from many faiths came together Monday, Aug. 29, to pray for peace in a summer discolored by violence on America’s streets, terrorist attacks in Europe, and violence around the globe. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory prayed alongside leaders of Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and other Christian communities at “An Evening Prayer for Peace.” The leaders were […]
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Sisters spread joy of sainthood of Mother Teresa
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—An invitation is posted on the side door of the Gift of Grace House in Atlanta, the home provided by the Missionaries of Charity for indigent women with AIDS. The simple announcement invites all to local Masses to celebrate the Sept. 4 canonization of the congregation’s foundress, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. The Gift of Grace […] Full Story
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St. Jude School foodie rewarded with trip to White House
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—St. Jude School fourth-grader Jackson Kelly sat down as an honored guest at the White House as part the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among young people. Young chefs, ages 8-12, helped by a parent or guardian, were given the challenge to create an original, healthy, affordable and tasty lunch. Jackson, who is 9, was among […] Full Story
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Women’s Scripture study to begin Sept. 29
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—“Does your life have meaning?” asks Keri Allen, of Proclaim My Word ministry. This question is the title of her next Life Application Bible study on the Book of Ecclesiastes to be held at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, from Sept. 29 to Nov. 17. She said that the author of Ecclesiastes tells us that “All […] Full Story
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‘Painting It Forward’ for CURE Childhood Cancer
Published September 1, 2016
JOHNS CREEK—“Painting It Forward,” to be held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Holy Redeemer School, will mark the third anniversary of Caring Canvases. Holy Redeemer is located at 3380 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek. The event will be from 2-5:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. All proceeds will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer. […] Full Story
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Marist School campus transformed after successful campaign
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—Marist School has announced the conclusion of “The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School,” a $35 million capital campaign. The campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising $37.2 million, has funded all of the projects of the first phase of the school’s campus master plan. Additionally, $3.9 million of the total […] Full Story
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St. Pius X volleyball team defends home court
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—St. Pius X defeated Alpharetta’s Chattahoochee High School Aug. 24 in three straight sets (25-15, 25-11, 25-9). St. Pius had 39 kills, 16 aces and 36 digs in three sets of play. Seniors Katie Parnell and Clare Naughton led the team with eight kills apiece, followed by six each from seniors Caroline Guynn and Chloe […] Full Story
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Two SPX students named National Hispanic Scholars
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—Nicholas Caceres and Carson Seramur, students at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, earned the honor of being among the top 2 percent of the more than 250,000 Hispanic students nationwide who have taken the PSAT examination. They were named National Hispanic Scholars in the College Boards National Hispanic Recognition Program. Their achievement will be […] Full Story
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Two earn Eagle Scout rank with Catholic projects
Published September 1, 2016
SNELLVILLE—Two Catholic young men earned the Eagle Scout, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America. Their service projects helped a parish and monastery. Jerry C. Baker III, who goes by Chad, a member of Troop 598 in Sugar Hill, recently completed his Boy Scout Eagle service project at the Monastery of the […] Full Story
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St. John the Evangelist graduate swam for Haiti
Published September 1, 2016
HAPEVILLE—Naomy Grand’Pierre wasn’t just chasing Olympic glory. She had larger goals in mind. The 2010 graduate of St. John the Evangelist School, Hapeville, swam for Team Haiti during the recent Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The school hosted a viewing party, attracting friends and family when Grand’Pierre competed in the women’s 50-meter freestyle swim. […] Full Story
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New class of medical residents learn skills at St. Mary’s Hospital
Published September 1, 2016
ATHENS—The Internal Medicine Residency Program, a joint effort of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and St. Mary’s Health Care System, this summer welcomed its second group of medical residents. The 10 residents are in the final phase of their medical education. Each completed medical school and now begins a three-year medical residency that […] Full Story
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Knights raise more than $2,500 for altar server scholarships
Published September 1, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH—Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 13457 hosted an elegant, three-course dinner for 90 patrons to support parish altar server scholarships. The event was celebrated in honor of the council’s chaplain, Deacon Bill Speed, and his contributions to the parish for the past 40 years. He is the namesake of the altar server […]
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Athens women to hike The Camino
Published September 1, 2016
ATHENS—Two Athens women are planning to hike The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (The Way of St. James of Compostela), the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The two Athens residents, Marianne Reeves and Marty Ledenham, trained together but first met on a Kennesaw Mountain hike sponsored by the […] Full Story
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Mercy softball team loses on the road against Galloway
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff photographer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—In a softball game Aug. 23, the Galloway School team scored 10 runs during the first inning. Our Lady of Mercy scored its first two runs in the second inning and seven more in the third, but in the end OLM was outpaced by Galloway, losing 24-9. Mercy head coach Kevin Walker said he has […]
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District 19 Knights recognized for charitable works
Published September 1, 2016
SAVANNAH—Knights of Columbus councils in Newnan, Peachtree City and Fayetteville were recognized for their joint project to help Jamaican missions. The recognition came during the service programs award presentation at the Knights of Columbus Georgia State Convention in Savannah in May. Each year, service awards are presented to Knights councils in Georgia for superior work […]
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Schools help kindergartners, parents on first day of school
Published September 1, 2016
ROSWELL—Two Catholic schools took special steps to welcome kindergartners and help their parents feel at ease as well as school opened in August. Queen of Angels School, Roswell, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school, let kindergarten parents walk their students to their classroom. Then the parents were invited to gather together in the Media Center for […] Full Story
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Atlanta priest Father Caballejo serves military
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—Father Yuen S. Caballejo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta serving as a military chaplain. Earlier this year, he participated in a training exercise called “Saber Strike 16,” a 2,436-kilometer road march from Germany to Tapa, Estonia, using military tactical vehicles. The route took the troops through Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. […]
