Georgia
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Pinecrest Boys Fall To Wesleyan In Soccer
Published April 14, 2011
Wesleyan School, Norcross, took a 2-0 lead into halftime on the foot of junior midfielder Garrett Busch during its April 6 soccer match against Pinecrest Academy. In the second half, with 17:28 remaining, Pinecrest junior forward Nico Sanchez scored a header goal with an assist from senior midfielder Labib Marmarchi. The Pinecrest defense held Wesleyan […]
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Deacon Hears Christ’s Command To Visit Prisoners
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011The Prison and Jail Ministry of the Atlanta Archdiocese aims to make stronger links between parishioners and Catholics behind bars. Inmates should have a sacramental presence in their lives, said Deacon Richard Tolcher, a retired federal chaplain who is now the ministry leader. Prisoners can at times wait a month between Masses or to participate […]
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Priest Assignment
Published April 14, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Kizito Okeke will continue to minister as parochial vicar at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Douglasville, through April 30, 2012.
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Hispanic Mission Builds Self-Financed Church
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 14, 2011A Latino mission, once sustained by Sacred Heart Parish downtown, has built its first new church, primarily from its own work and dollars. Members of San Felipe de Jesús Mission financed the building with $1 million from their own initiatives and a $300,000 loan from the archdiocese. “It is the first and only church built […] Full Story
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Cartersville parish begins building new church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011With pens in hand, parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church signed a 17-foot cross before it was erected as the faith community celebrated a milestone. Parishioners broke ground on a building project to enlarge their church, doubling its size and making room for a gathering area. “This is just an absolute dream we’ve had […]
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Parish Restocks Hancock County Prison Library
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011It all started when volunteer Bill Kirwen asked an inmate at Hancock State Prison, “How’s your week going?” The man responded, “Well, I’ve read every book in the library and some of them twice. In fact, I can tell you where every book in the library is by memory. There are not that many of […] Full Story
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St. Anthony Knights Of Peter Claver Reach Milestone
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011This year marks the silver anniversary of the first council of Knights of Peter Claver in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, formed at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the mid-1980s. “In 1986, several men and women had a vision,” wrote Joe Barker, the current Grand Knight of Council 276, St. Anthony Church. “These individuals sought […]
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Blessed Trinity’s AD Ricky Turner Honored
Published April 14, 2011
Ricky Turner, Blessed Trinity High School athletic director, received the Georgia Athletic Director of the Year Award from the Georgia Athletic Directors Association during its annual conference in Savannah March 21. Jeff Beggs, GADA president, made the presentation. Turner was also named the Class 6-AA Region Athletic Director of the Year. “With so many great […]
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Marist Girls Smash Lacrosse Losing Streak
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 14, 2011Marist School girls scored their highest number of lacrosse goals this season as they defeated Wesleyan School, Norcross, 19-10 on April 7. Before the match, Marist head coach Kelly Mandy was reminiscing about her former attacker and prolific scorer Sascha Brown. On the same day last year, Brown scored four first-half goals, three in the […]
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Annual Downtown Pilgrimage Set For Good Friday
Published April 14, 2011
People of all faiths will gather on Good Friday to pray, sing and reflect upon today’s social justice issues as they listen to community leaders connect current issues with the sufferings endured by Christ in his Passion and death. All are welcome to attend. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will open the 31st annual Good Friday […]
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Smyrna Group Has WYD Song In Online Contest
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011The local Hispanic music ministry known as EMA is asking for online support so its original song “La Red” (“The Net”) is among those chosen for World Youth Day in Madrid. Composed by Elmer A. Menjivar and Leonardo Jaramillo, “La Red” is among over 75 original spiritual songs posted at a website called Tune Into […]
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Ignatius House to Host Second Catholic Earth Day
Published April 14, 2011
The second annual Catholic Earth Day is on Sunday, May 1, from 2-7 p.m. at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta. The free event includes a day of education and a discussion of environmental issues and the responsibility Catholics have to care for the earth and the poor and vulnerable, according to the Catholic Earth […]
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A Gift Of Song
By LISA HETZEL, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 14, 2011A hush fell upon the packed sanctuary April 8 as the angelic silhouette silently walked toward the stage. Tenderly, she began to sing, “I Heard the Voice of Jesus.” Tajči, pronounced (TY-chee), led the audience into a passionate Lenten experience as she performed, “I Thirst – The Crucifixion Story.” That night, at St. Pius X […]
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New Divorced, Separated Group To Start May 2
Published April 14, 2011
Finances, work, health, family and other outside forces or addictions can strain or end a marriage. At this lonely and hurt-filled time of separation or recent divorce, the healing process can be improved by meeting with other men and women facing similar challenges in their relationships and lives. St. Ann Church extends an opportunity for […]
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Archbishop Dolan To Open Eucharistic Congress
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will be among a number of nationally recognized speakers and musicians who will lead reflections at the 2011 Eucharistic Congress. The focus will be on all vocations, following the theme, “The Harvest Is Abundant,” chosen by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. The Eucharistic Congress will open its doors on June 24 […]
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Catholic, Orthodox Leaders Sign Sanctity Of Life Text
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2011As part of the ongoing ecumenical dialogue between the local Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of the Metropolis of Atlanta, recently signed a joint declaration on the sanctity of human life. On Sunday, April 3, Archbishop Gregory participated in an ecumenical service at […]
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Linda Smith To Speak At Magnificat April 30
Published March 31, 2011
Linda Smith, a member of Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City, will be the featured speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, April 30. All women are invited to attend. The breakfast will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. The event includes music, […]
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Inside HB 87
Published March 31, 2011
Here are key points in the illegal immigration bill (House Bill 87) targeting immigrants who are undocumented and those who assist them. Georgia legislators appear likely to pass this legislation in April. The bill: • Creates a new criminal offense of aggravated identity fraud for anyone willfully using fraudulent documents to get a job. A […]
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St. Joseph Maronite Church Celebrates 100 Years
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2011In a symbolic act, 100 members of St. Joseph Maronite Church each, in turn, rang a bell following Mass on Sunday, March 20, to represent the 100 years the community has been in Georgia. It had been over two decades since the sound of the parish’s historic bell echoed throughout the church and the bell […]
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Bishop Gumbleton Sees Peace As Gospel Imperative
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2011Jesus requires people to make a stand for justice. Part history lesson and part theology discussion, Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit traced the Catholic Church’s stance against war during a Lenten retreat here. “War must belong to the terrible past. If there is such a thing as infallible teaching, this is it,” said Bishop […]
