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• Deacon Thomas Metzger, of St. Anna Church, dies November 21

  Published December 12, 2019

  Deacon Thomas J. Metzger died unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 21, at the age of 67.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta connects donors with families in need

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published December 12, 2019

  Christmas Connections, also known as Adopt-A-Family is sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta and links parishioners with families in need.

• Senior Christmas luncheon a 20-year tradition for Woodstock parish

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 12, 2019

  Some 216 senior citizens were the VIP guests at the annual Christmas luncheon at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Friday, Dec. 6. 

• Buechner Blood Drive marks a decade

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
  Published December 12, 2019

  Holy Cross Church held its 10th annual Bob Buechner Blood Drive Saturday, Dec. 7. The initial visionary for the drive and its coordinator is Mark Kelly, but numerous volunteers and American Red Cross staff pitch in to make it happen.

• Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations announced

  

  Published November 28, 2019

  The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12, will be celebrated with Masses, Aztec dances, processions and prayers.

• Archdiocese taking part in census awareness campaign

  

  By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 28, 2019

  The 2020 census count doesn’t commence until next spring, but preliminary planning is underway as U.S. Census Bureau officials toil to establish working relationships with local and community groups to help ensure a comprehensive count. And the Archdiocese of Atlanta is figuring into that process in a prominent way.

• Mercy junior honored with national Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 28, 2019

  For her work to support Camp Sunshine and families of children with cancer, Danielle Garger earned the Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Garger is a junior at Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville.

• St. Gabriel’s Knights of Columbus host Faith & Sharing Mass

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 28, 2019

  The Faith and Sharing Mass celebrated by Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III at St. Gabriel Church was held Nov. 3. The Mass was hosted by the St. Gabriel Knights of Columbus and the archdiocesan Disabilities Ministry.

• Thanksgiving blessings shared

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 28, 2019

  President Abraham Lincoln set the holiday of Thanksgiving on our civic calendar. He wrote how it was “fit and proper” the gifts of God “should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.” The Georgia Bulletin asked a few people to share their gratitude.

• Historic Catholic center thrives in east Georgia

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  Catholics looking for a historic and sacred place to renew their faith can discover what is considered “the cradle of Catholic Georgia.” Purification Heritage Center, located some 100 miles east of Atlanta, is serving groups for day retreats that include Mass, walking pilgrimages and lunch.

• Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per month and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.

• Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial grounds

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers is a burial ground for those who wish to be buried in the simplicity of a wooden box or a shroud. Graves are marked with discreet sandstone markers. The grounds are owned by the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, which is across Highway 212.

• Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  The Tolton Ambassadors in Atlanta share the story of Father Augustus Tolton in various ways and raise awareness of his cause. A day of reflection was held Oct. 12 to teach about his life, his cause for canonization and six other candidates of color from the United States for sainthood.

• Pinecrest Academy welcomes 2019 Hall of Fame honorees

  

  Published November 14, 2019

  Pinecrest Academy inducted its third class of Hall of Fame award recipients on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the school’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet.

• BT’s first-year head coach takes a team to the state finals and wins

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, malexander@georgiabulletin.org
  Published November 14, 2019

  Blessed Trinity was a 3-1 set victor over the St. Pius X team in a volleyball match on Nov. 2.

• Fountain a success story of Reach for Excellence

  Published November 14, 2019

  Reach for Excellence is proud of the success of Brandon Fountain, who first entered the academic enrichment program in 2009. Reach for Excellence is a three-year, tuition-free program, hosted at Marist School for underserved middle school students.

• Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  Some 100 churches, schools and nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in the fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. The 24-hour appeal on Dec. 3 allows the faithful to support special needs in their backyards as the season of Advent begins.

• How to practice cybersafety this holiday season

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  The Office of Information Technology for the Archdiocese of Atlanta provided tips and resources to help consumers stay safe and aware during the holiday season. These tips will not prevent all cybercrime but can help shoppers and online donors stay protected.

• Local Catholic schools pay tribute to veterans

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
  Published November 11, 2019

  Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta held special Veterans Day programs to honor men and women who have served the country.

• A celebration of seven decades of marriage

  

  Published October 31, 2019

  Fred and Virginia Hedges celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22.