Georgia
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Spiritual director to lead Alliance of Two Hearts vigils
Published September 12, 2013
BLAIRSVILLE—A First Friday/First Saturday Communion of Reparation all night vigil will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville on Oct. 4, celebrated by Father Edgardo “Bing” Arellano, spiritual director of the Alliance of the Holy Family, International. Rosaries will begin at 8 p.m. The First Friday vigil Mass for the Sacred Heart will […] Full Story
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Monsignor Donovan High School: Kicking off a new football tradition
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATHENS—The Rams faced third down. It was an early test for the young team. Their first offensive play from the line of scrimmage had ended in a 12-yard loss. The offensive line this time pushed forward and running back Jeremiah Jordan sprinted to the right sideline. He broke free of pursuing players to scramble 67 […]
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Holy Trinity’s art auction to benefit girls in South America
Published September 12, 2013
PEACHTREE CITY—Holy Trinity Church has a new and thriving ministry, Shepherds of the Meek (SOTM), through which parishioners are working to improve the lives of orphaned girls throughout Colombia, South America. Founded through a collaboration of parishioners and a Colombian-born parochial vicar in 2012, Shepherds of the Meek raises funds to support the Siervas Cristo […] Full Story
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Addiction Mass offers ‘support, not condemnation’
By ANNE NEUFELD RUTZ, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—It’s known as the Addiction Mass, and one Saturday morning each month, this unusual ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Church brings together people from across the community affected by addiction, so they can worship and find support. The ministry is modeled after a similar program in New Jersey and its full title—Mass for […]
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Knights Council serves those with disabilities
Published September 12, 2013
Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council 4599 community director, Carter Schuyler, with Jim Jehle and Sal Gullo loaded up the gas grill and served burgers, hot dogs, condiments, coleslaw and potato salad for 88 clients and staff of Cobb and Douglas Counties Community Services Boards in Marietta. The clients of CDCSB are developmentally disabled and they […]
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Local Catholics respond, pray for peace
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta opened its doors the afternoon of Sept. 7 for those wanting to pray for peace in Syria—joining other parishes in the archdiocese in a global day of prayer requested by the pope. Prayer hours at the Shrine were from 1 to 5 p.m. and Msgr. Henry Gracz, […]
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Shredding paper for a world record—and a good cause
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Great Shredder Event, sponsored by CBS Atlanta, will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society this year. All are welcome to participate in this event by bringing paper to be shredded and goods to donate. The Great Shredder event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turner […]
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Archdiocesan-wide food drive planned for ‘Hunger Awareness’ month
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—September is “Hunger Awareness” month, and parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are invited to join together with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help feed the hungry in the community. Parishes have the option to collect food for […]
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New BELIEVES ministry launched at the Cathedral
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King has inaugurated a new ministry called CTK BELIEVES (Business Executives Leading with Integrity Entrusted Values, and Expectancy) to help those in business grow in faith. The group is inviting highly-respected servant leaders in the faith community to share how their faith has guided them through various situations and moments […]
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St. Brigid to host forum on religious liberty Sept. 4
Published August 30, 2013
JOHNS CREEK—The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is working with St. Brigid Church to sponsor an informational forum on religious liberty, with a particular focus on the HHS mandate. The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Brigid. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. The […]
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Parishioner brings Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to the forefront
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—Sept. 9 is being recognized by the state of Georgia as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, thanks in part to a parishioner at All Saints Church. Melissa Jacobus Cook hopes churches and other houses of worship in Georgia will join a global effort to ring bells at 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 9 to signify […]
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On Labor Day, considering the fruits of our labor
By FATHER JAMES S. BEHRENS, OCSO, Commentary
Published August 30, 2013Earlier in the week I roused myself from my desk and went for a walk. Going down to the rear of the retreat house, I followed the path down the hill to the heavy equipment garage. I had my camera with me and took pictures of the tractors, trucks, large mowers and other pieces of […] Full Story
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Looking Back: Aug. 29, 1963
Published August 30, 2013
The March on Washington was the lead story on the front page of the Georgia Bulletin of Aug. 29, 1963, and the editor, Gerard E. Sherry, went to Washington and wrote the news story, which highlighted Catholic aspects more than the historic words of the “I Have a Dream” speech. “Atlanta was represented by several […]
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Faith-Based Owners, Bookshops Defy Online Trend
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013Laura Genone walked into Two Hearts Gifts & Books to buy a gift for friends leaving on a long airplane trip. She didn’t know what she was looking for but thought there might be something in this Woodstock Road bookstore where Gregorian chant fills the air. Thanks to insights shared by store staff, she left […]
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Dinner, Retreat Help With Discerning God’s Call
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013Late night noise isn’t unusual when several dozen teens get together. But how about solving the problem? Praying the rosary together is unusual. That’s one way that Joseph Ndoum, 15, who attends St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cartersville, knew a weekend retreat hosted by the Atlanta Archdiocese’s Vocations Office was a unique experience. “It may […]
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Our Lady Of Charity To Be Honored Sept. 8
Published August 30, 2013
The 400th anniversary of the feast of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Cuba (Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobreis) will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The procession for the celebration is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and Mass begins at 7 p.m. […]
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OLA Offers Monthly Masses For Addiction
Published August 30, 2013
Our Lady of the Assumption Church is beginning a new ministry for anyone who is impacted by any kind of addiction. On the second Saturday of each month, a Mass will be celebrated for those struggling with alcoholism, other drug addictions, eating disorders, nicotine addiction, gambling addiction, prescription addiction, sexual addiction or any other difficulty […]
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Nigerian Priest Is New Pastor Of Christ Our Hope
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013Father John Paul Ezeonyido has answered Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s call in June to serve as pastor of Christ Our Hope Church, a position to which he is still adjusting. “I have always understood being a pastor as being a shepherd, helping to bring people closer to Christ,” said Father Ezeonyido. “And I understand that […]
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Gambian community connects through Sang Marie
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013ATLANTA—Hundreds of Gambian believers crowded into the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Saturday, Aug. 17, to celebrate “Sang Marie.” Led by the 30-member choir, the immigrants sang and prayed in their native language as Bishop Robert P. Ellison, of the Diocese of Banjul in Gambia, was the homilist at the Mass, which gathered the local faith community of […]
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New stewardship director here to use his ‘gifts and talents’
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—David R. “Dave” Spotanski started work at the Chancery on Monday, Aug. 26, as the director of stewardship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In his new role, his office will encourage and support the stewardship of time, talent and treasure for Catholics in north and middle Georgia, as well as assisting parishes, agencies and ministries […]
