Georgia
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Deacon Assignments
Published September 17, 2009
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael Balfour has been restored to active ministry as a deacon and has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2. Deacon Marino Gonzalez has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2.
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Chamblee Sweets Store To Hold ‘Food Bank’ Day
Published September 17, 2009
The Frosty Caboose, an ice cream store located in the Old Town section of Chamblee, is holding a fundraiser to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. On Sunday, Sept. 20, from 12 noon to 10 p.m., 10 percent of sales will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food […] Full Story
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Archdiocese To Host Black Catholic Administrators Event
Published September 17, 2009
The National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA) will meet at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, on Sept. 24-26, for a professional development clinic and recognition banquet, hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Office for Black Catholic Ministry. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at the Lyke House, […] Full Story
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Ministry Forming To Aid Military Personnel, Families
Published September 17, 2009
Catholic Charities Atlanta is holding a meeting for those interested in forming a ministry in their parish to respond to the emotional and mental health needs of military service members active and returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families. The meeting will be held in Nolan Hall at St. Ann Church, Marietta, on Wednesday, […] Full Story
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Music Symposium Gives Tools To Ministers
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009Music ministers know just how difficult it is to get everyone to sing in church on Sunday mornings. That’s why it came as a surprise to a few of them when the opening Mass for the second annual Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium was alive with powerful, booming voices. The focus of the symposium this year, […] Full Story
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Red Mass Brings Legal Community Together In Prayer
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009The accomplished St. Thomas More Schola and the Atlanta Brass Society led a crowd of nearly 200 in song as Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue and Bishop-designate Luis R. Zarama processed into Sacred Heart Church to a crowd of distinguished members of the Atlanta judiciary, legal and civic community. The annual […] Full Story
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GRACE Can Now Link Donor’s Gift To A School
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009St. Ann Church is some 37 miles from Our Lady of Mercy High School, but a budding relationship between the affluent suburban parish on the north side of Atlanta and the Catholic high school where one in five student families lives below the poverty line is what organizers of the GRACE Scholars program hope to […]
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Four Catholic schools awarded Blue Ribbon title
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009The Atlanta archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools joined educators and parents throughout the archdiocese in welcoming exciting news on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when four Catholic elementary schools in metro Atlanta were awarded the prestigious Blue Ribbon School of Excellence title. The schools are Holy Redeemer, Johns Creek, Holy Spirit Preparatory, Atlanta, Immaculate Heart of Mary, […] Full Story
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Scott’s Run To Be Held At Chastain
Published September 3, 2009
The eighth annual Scott’s Run, a 5K run and one-mile fun walk event sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Chastain Park. The memorial fundraiser begins at 9 a.m. and benefits Catholic Charities’ children’s programs in honor of the late Scott Starratt. Starratt, a Marietta native and immigration officer, was […] Full Story
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First GRACE Scholarships Help 43 Students Here
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Some Catholic schools are seeing an uptick of students as GRACE scholarships are handed out for the first time to help parents with costly tuition bills. Some 43 new students received the $2,000 scholarship and enrolled in archdiocesan schools as the academic year began. More than 80 hopefuls applied for the money, according to Diane […] Full Story
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Work Begins Implementing Schools Strategic Plan
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Diane Starkovich, superintendent of Catholic schools, says the two Catholic University of America researchers who just completed a report on the Archdiocese of Atlanta school system provided an invaluable national perspective through which to look at the situation here. At the same time, she said, the other, all-local members of the education subcommittee were vital, […] Full Story
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New Bishop’s Ordination Sept. 29 To Be Televised
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Planning preparations are underway as Bishop-elect Luis R. Zarama, in less than a month, is ordained to serve the archdiocese as an auxiliary bishop. Organizers are putting the final touches on the details of the two-day event. What events are taking place for the ordination? Solemn vespers will be held at the Cathedral of Christ […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation Announces Deadline For Fall Grants
Published September 3, 2009
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia (CFNGA) will be accepting applications for the fall grant cycle until Sept. 30. CFNGA has the mission to enhance the long-term financial stability of the Catholic community in North Georgia by building, managing and granting philanthropic assets. CFNGA grants are limited to restricted to the metropolitan Atlanta community and […]
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Parish Grant Workshop To Be Held Sept. 15 At Catholic Center
Published September 3, 2009
A grant workshop for parishes and nonprofit groups engaged in anti-poverty and community-building programs is to be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Catholic Center, 680 West Peachtree St. NW. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development sets aside grants of up to $4,000 to help parishes and smaller community organizations to […] Full Story
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Red Mass To Bring Together Judges, Magistrates
Published September 3, 2009
The 2009 Red Mass, held each year to pray for the courts and for justice, will be celebrated by Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Celebrated throughout the world and in Atlanta since 1995, the Red Mass provides an opportunity for judges and attorneys of […] Full Story
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Matt Sanchez Bikes To Help Shepherd Center
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Five years ago, Matthew Sanchez was told that he might never walk again after shattering his C-5 vertebra in a collision on the football field at Our Lady of Mercy High School. But this summer, Sanchez, along with a few close friends, completed a grueling cross-country bike ride to raise awareness of and money for […] Full Story
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St. Helena Dedicates New Church, Despite Fire
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009For 10 years he shepherded St. Helena Church, but on Aug. 23 Bishop-elect Luis Zarama joined Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, visiting priests and the whole community to dedicate its new church building. St. Helena, a mission of St. Mark Church in Clarkesville, was doubly joyous to celebrate the dedication Mass because the original date […] Full Story
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St. Pius X Wins ‘Fish Bowl’ Rivalry Game At Marist
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 3, 2009The last time a St. Pius X High School varsity football team went over to Marist School and came back with a victory, Hank Aaron had hit his 715th home run to surpass Babe Ruth, People magazine debuted and the original “Texas Chain Saw Massacre” movie was released. The year was 1974. On Friday, Aug. […] Full Story
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Decatur parish joyfully celebrates golden jubilee
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009It was a hand-clapping, stand-up-and-sway celebration as Sts. Peter and Paul Church marked its 50th birthday. The three-day festivities began on Thursday, Aug. 27, to kick off months of special events at this Decatur parish. Crowds filled the church for a special liturgy on Saturday, Aug. 29. “It is a small, hidden treasure in DeKalb […] Full Story
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JustFaith Founder Offers Intro To Program Aug. 29
Published August 20, 2009
Jack Jezreel, founder of JustFaith, a program of intense reading, reflection, sharing and transformation in faith, will be presenting an introductory workshop on JustFaith on Saturday, Aug. 29, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Facilitated by the Parish and Social Justice Ministries Office of Catholic Charities Atlanta, the JustFaith workshop explores what Scripture, Catholic social […]
