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Johns Creek

• Founding Teacher At Holy Redeemer Named As Principal

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 5, 2010

  Lauren Schell has been at Holy Redeemer School since it opened its doors 11 years ago. She’s taught in the classroom and served as the school’s religious education coordinator. Now, she’ll be the principal for the 500-student school in Johns Creek, north of Atlanta, when classes start Aug. 9. “Every change brings challenges. You just […] Full Story

• Mass To Honor Couples Celebrating 50, 60 Years

  Published June 24, 2010

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will honor couples married in 1960 and 1950 with a gold and diamond wedding anniversary Mass on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 12 noon at St. Brigid Church. A catered reception will follow the Mass for the honorees and their families. Tickets are required to attend this event. Those wishing to receive […] Full Story

• Teacher Inspired By His Own Teachers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 18, 2010

  Jerry Beck politely admitted he was a “challenge” to one of his teachers growing up, which makes him sympathetic when his fifth-graders go off track. “A great sense of humor goes a long way,” said Beck, during a break before his students return to his fifth-grade classroom. “They are thinkers. They are eager to learn. […] Full Story

• Patrick Madrid To Speak At St. Brigid

  Published August 20, 2009

  Patrick Madrid, renowned author, speaker and TV personality, will present a series of talks on Saturday, Sept 12, in Corbett Hall at St. Brigid Church. Madrid will present his “Surprised by Truth” series, which includes four talks addressing the issues Catholics face today. The series contains “Answers to Lies Society Tells You,” a fast-paced look […] Full Story

• Church Begins Building New Family Center

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published August 6, 2009

  Members of St. Benedict Church gathered in the bright summer heat of July 26 to break ground for a new parish family center at the church. The center and surrounding 2.8 acres of land will be used to conduct parish-wide activities such as carnivals, parish picnics, Friday night movies for families, outdoor Masses, outdoor Christmas […] Full Story

• St. Brigid Hosts Allen Hunt For Lenten Program

  Published March 19, 2009

   St. Brigid Church will host Dr. Allen Hunt for a series of Lenten reflection talks on Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2. The program begins each evening at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. During the four-night series, entitled “Four Conversations Every Family Should Have,” attendees will have the opportunity to rediscover the […] Full Story

• Rites Celebrate Those Entering Church At Easter

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published March 13, 2009

  The journeys that led each candidate and catechumen to St. Benedict Church Saturday, Feb. 28, were as varied as the congregation that gathered for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on that chilly night. People from every ethnic background and from a range of parishes crowded into the standing-room only assembly—many smiling, […] Full Story

• Curtain Rises On Tenth Anniversary At Holy Redeemer

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 29, 2009

  Just a few days before opening night, the Holy Redeemer School gymnasium was busy with activity as middle school students belted out the songs they had been practicing for months and made the final adjustments on their costumes. Parents, teachers and staff also were busy as they directed students and polished the sets that would […] Full Story

• Anniversary Mass Celebrates Enduring Marriages

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published November 6, 2008

  Grasping each other’s hands and looking into the eyes they have known for so long, more than 120 jubilee couples renewed their wedding vows during a Mass at St. Brigid Church on Saturday, Oct. 25. Sponsored by the archdiocesan Family Life Office, the annual anniversary Mass brings together families and friends to witness something that […] Full Story

• Hundreds Promote Life At Old Alabama Life Chain

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published October 9, 2008

  Stretching more than a quarter mile down a heavily trafficked portion of Old Alabama Road near St. Brigid Church, hundreds of Catholics came together in silent solidarity Oct. 5 to promote life at a Life Chain honoring Respect Life Sunday. For one hour, teenagers, young couples with children and their elders lined the sidewalks along […] Full Story

• Catechesis Program To Begin At St. Brigid

  Published September 18, 2008

  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, level one, an adult formation course for working with children, will be offered at St. Brigid Church for eight sessions beginning Friday to Saturday, Sept. 26-27. The level one course is the foundation for all three levels of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Training consists of discussions, presentations […] Full Story