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Johns Creek

• Holy Redeemer School marks 15th anniversary

  

  Published October 2, 2014

  JOHNS CREEK—Students and faculty at Holy Redeemer School, in Johns Creek, celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 5. Many of the founding faculty members and families were in attendance. Twelve faculty members and six current families have been with the school since its inception. An all-school Mass was held in St. Brigid Church next […] Full Story

• Young artists to be honored in New York

  Published May 16, 2014

  Sierra Kazin, a junior at Johns Creek High School, has been chosen as one of the national honorees in the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Her painting, entitled “Rainy Day,” was selected for a silver medal. She had four pieces of art honored at the regional level, where this painting received a gold key. […] Full Story

• Holy Redeemer youngsters excel at handwriting

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  In the Internet age, there is still a place for good cursive.  That’s why intermediate level students at Holy Redeemer School, in Johns Creek, practice their penmanship. The students participated in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest to test their handwriting against others. The contest entries are judged  according to legibility: shape, size, spacing, and slant. […] Full Story

• Artist begins ministry of inspiring words

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  A parishioner at St. Brigid Church, in Johns Creek, started a ministry that combines art and calligraphy to create joyful inspirational messages. Caring Canvases, started by artist Eileen Cardillo, began hosting parties in the fall of 2013 to create these unique canvases. The ministry hosted a party with students at St. Pius X High School […] Full Story

• At Faith & Sharing Mass, people ‘usually leave smiling’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 24, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—Joy was the prevailing spirit at the Faith & Sharing Mass on Sunday, Oct. 13, at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek. Twice a year, the Disabilities Ministry of the archdiocese organizes the Mass for people of all abilities, their family members and friends. Nearly 200 people attended the Mass celebrated by Bishop David […] Full Story

• Archbishop’s homily for 2013 wedding jubilee Mass: ‘Living reminders for the entire Church’

  Published October 17, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the 2013 wedding jubilee Mass on Oct. 5 at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek. Following is the text of his homily. In our contemporary world of the smart phone and the tablet, those annoying pop-up notices may appear several times during the course of a single week: “Updates Available.” […] Full Story

• At 50 years, anniversary couples symbolize best of wedding bliss

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—Three Atlanta couples who knew each other from the now-closed St. Joseph Nursing School and St. Michael Club dances and socials were among the 150 couples who celebrated 50 and 60 years of marriage at a special Jubilee Mass at St. Brigid Church on Saturday, Oct. 5. Two of the husbands are first cousins. […] Full Story

• Religious issues draw 400 people to HHS forum

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, STAFF WRITER
  Published September 12, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—Late afternoon sunlight streamed into the sanctuary at St. Brigid Church in Johns Creek Sept. 4 as hundreds filled the pews to learn more about the U.S. Health and Human Services’ mandate and its impact on their religious freedoms. More than 400 people attended the forum, “A Christian’s Response to the HHS Mandate,” which […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• Annual Mass To Honor Couples Married 50, 60 Years

  Published May 23, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will honor couples married in 1963 and 1953 at the annual golden/diamond wedding anniversary Mass. This year’s anniversary Mass, recognizing marriages lasting 50 and 60 years, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 12 p.m. at St. Brigid Church in Johns Creek. A reception will follow the Mass for […] Full Story

• Parishioners Not Surprised Pastor Selected As Bishop

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published April 11, 2013

  JOHNS CREEK—It was bittersweet for parishioners of St. Brigid Church when they learned that their pastor would be ordained as an auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese. While the loss of him as pastor is difficult, his selection did not surprise them. His respectful and humble nature had touched many parishioners, who say those qualities […] Full Story

• Dogs Make Good Listeners

  Published March 28, 2013

  Students at Holy Redeemer School, Johns Creek, on Thursday, March 7, were greeted by dogs from Therapy Dogs International. Five dogs were brought in as a treat to support the young students as they practiced their reading skills. The students learned about the dogs and also read to them, an interaction that has been shown […] Full Story

• Church Music Director Inspires With His Own Orchestra

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  Wayne Baughman stands in front of the congregation at St. Benedict Church every Sunday, inspiring worship as the director of music ministry. And four times a year, the 66-year-old stands, baton in hand, in front of a symphony he created, inspiring another audience in a different way. “It’s a universal belief that music is important […] Full Story

• St. Benedict’s Gives Church Fresh Anniversary Look

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published September 27, 2012

  It was only four months ago that the interior of St. Benedict Church did not look much like a sanctuary at all. Extensive scaffolding had replaced the pews and the usual colorful décor of the church was swapped for bare walls and floors. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the parishioners of St. Benedict received the wonderful […] Full Story

• ‘Original’ Holy Redeemer Teacher Adds International Slant

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2012

  Toni Trevisan believes a good student needs to do more than just get good grades. As a moderator of the school’s National Junior Honor Society, she encourages students to help senior citizens, feed the hungry, tutor younger students. Trevisan is one of the remaining original teachers of the Holy Redeemer School. For her involvement inside […] Full Story

• Couples married 50, 60 years honored at Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 13, 2011

  JOHNS CREEK–Barbara and Earl Beck laugh about it, but they are serious when they say their first meeting left them with “mutual dislike.” Their moms had played matchmakers. If they knew one thing, dates arranged by mom could not end well. Said a smiling Barbara, “I told my mother I wanted to do my own […] Full Story

• Msgr. Reynolds Remembered As Devoted Pastor

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 6, 2011

  It was a time of both celebration and mourning as hundreds of people remembered the life of Msgr. Paul Reynolds at a funeral Mass at St. Brigid Church on Thursday, Dec. 23. The beloved pastor of the Johns Creek parish left an indelible mark on the Archdiocese of Atlanta and it wasn’t more than a […] Full Story

• Devoted St. Brigid Couple Remembered At Funeral

  Published November 11, 2010

  A Roswell couple, James (Jim) W. Judson Jr. and Elizabeth (Beth) A. Judson, active parishioners at St. Brigid Church and parents to Dean and Lauren, were lauded by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory at a funeral Mass celebrated Monday, Nov. 1, at the church. The couple died on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in a private plane crash […] Full Story

• Long-Wed Couples Inducted Into Marriage ‘Hall Of Fame’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2010

  For Jim and Margaret Rosentreter, it started with matchmaking that went awry. William and Marilyn Meyer caught each other’s eye on a New York City trolley. He was on his way home from basketball. She was riding after registering for Catholic high school. Gene and Rose Gangarosa grew up across the street from each other […] Full Story

• St. Benedict Dedicates New Family Life Center

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2010

  As the faithful parishioners of St. Benedict Church prepared to process from the church to their new Family Life Center, the clouds overhead opened to release a downpour of cool rain, though it did not dampen the spirits of the people. Instead, a colorful array of umbrellas speckled the crowd as old and young alike […] Full Story