Georgia Bulletin

Marietta

• Deacon and wife safe at Lent service as plane crash ignites their home

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 28, 2017

  MARIETTA—Faith and the support of the St. Joseph Church community are sustaining Deacon Norm Keller and his wife, Barbara, after a private plane crashed into their front yard, exploding in flames and destroying their home. The Cessna Citation crashed at approximately 7:20 p.m. Friday, March 24, as the Kellers attended a parish fish fry and […] Full Story

• Decorated altars mark feast day of St. Joseph, spouse of Mary

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 23, 2017

  MARIETTA—St. Joseph is honored at local parishes with richly decorated altars. This year, for the first time, Jesus’ earthly father and the patron of the universal church is being honored at Holy Family Church, Marietta, with a centuries-old tradition: an altar adorned with bread, pastries and citrus. Parishioner Linda Harrison said she and other parish […] Full Story

• Youth in Mission presents 35 mission scholarships

  Published February 9, 2017

  MARIETTA—The charity Youth in Mission granted $17,050 in scholarships in December to 35 local youth struggling to fund their 2017 mission trips. The scholarship presentation took place Dec. 17 at St. Joseph Church. Families, mission representatives, Youth in Mission officers and board members, major supporters, Life Teen representatives and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory were in […] Full Story

• Family, friends of Olga Woltering strengthened by her life of faith

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 26, 2017

  MARIETTA—Tim Woltering faced the impending funeral of his mother, Olga, killed in raw violence that struck her down Jan. 6 while among people picking up their luggage in the Fort Lauderdale airport. She and her husband, Ralph, planned to soon board one of their beloved cruises for his birthday when a gunman stepped out of […] Full Story

• Sixty-five graduate from Knights disaster training

  Published January 12, 2017

  MARIETTA—Sal Gullo, state disaster coordinator for the Georgia Knights of Columbus, has announced expansion of the Knights’ disaster preparedness course offerings. Among topics covered in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training are light search and rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations, terrorism and fire safety. The training concludes with a disaster simulation. The CERT […] Full Story

• Transfiguration helps Cobb families regain footing from homelessness

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 12, 2017

  January is the time when many Catholics show their support for life. Here is a ministry to help struggling families with children keep a roof over their heads as they find a firmer foundation. MARIETTA—At Transfiguration Church, guests are welcomed—in fact, encouraged—to stay more than three days, turning the old adage about fish and houseguests […] Full Story

• St. Joseph’s groups give tons of food to local families

  

  Published December 22, 2016

  MARIETTA—Seven tons of food were distributed to families in need for Thanksgiving meals, thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul and Knights of Columbus councils from St. Joseph Church, Marietta. St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599 distributed 225 Thanksgiving food boxes with a ham, a bird and over 45 pounds […] Full Story

• Georgia Knights offer free training in disaster preparedness

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
  Published September 23, 2016

  MARIETTA—Only 24 percent of Georgians say they are fully prepared in the event of a natural disaster or emergency, according to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Faith communities can play an important role in both training of members and responding to such emergencies. Sal Gullo, state disaster coordinator for the Georgia Knights of Columbus, has […] Full Story

• Moving to her own rhythm, Lani DeMello defies limits of Down syndrome

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
  Published January 1, 2016

  MARIETTA—Before the afternoon rush at Chattooga Gymnastics and Dance school in Marietta, rhythmic gymnast Lani DeMello takes advantage of the lull to work on perfecting a new rope routine. With years of ballet training, DeMello’s footwork is flawless and graceful. She is focused on mastering the required elements of the routine, including skipping, rope rotations […] Full Story

• Choir member’s kidney donation helps music director regain health

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published November 26, 2015

  MARIETTA—John Brandt, music director of St. Joseph Church in Marietta, didn’t have to look far for a kidney donor. Ann Burkly, a member of his choir, readily volunteered. “I feel great. I haven’t felt this good in years,” said Brandt, who received the kidney March 6. “I’m diabetic, and that’s what caused the kidney issues.” […] Full Story

• Transfiguration 5K raises $15,000 for youth mission trip

  

  Published November 26, 2015

  MARIETTA—The fifth annual 5K “All Saints Mission Run” and 3K walk were held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Transfiguration Church to raise money for a mission trip focused on providing drinking water in a Nicaraguan village. Each year Transfiguration high school juniors and seniors, enrolled in the parish youth ministry program, are invited to go […] Full Story

• St. Ann’s Disaster Relief Ministry responds to S.C.’s flood victims

  Published October 29, 2015

  MARIETTA—It was a deluge of great proportions. At the beginning of October, some parts of South Carolina received one to two feet of rainfall—an amount on average that should occur once every 1,000 years. Officials in both Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina, reported that the flooding from this event was worse than Hurricane Hugo’s flooding […] Full Story

• A decade of support and education for parish preschool teachers in Atlanta Archdiocese

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 20, 2015

  MARIETTA—As summer winds to a close each year, the directors and teachers of archdiocesan parish preschools take part in the Summer Education Institute. The 2015 Institute, organized by the Office of Parish Preschools of the archdiocese, celebrated 10 years of offering informative and creative workshops on topics ranging from children’s literature to parent communications. Terry […] Full Story

• Mass of inclusion celebrates anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 6, 2015

  MARIETTA—Twenty-five years ago, a Mass like the one Bishop David P. Talley celebrated at the Church of St. Ann July 26 may not have been possible. The annual archdiocesan Mass of Inclusion marked a special celebration this year—the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act. “This sign of our government, that […] Full Story

• Marietta parish, synagogue come together for Holocaust remembrance service

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 30, 2015

  MARIETTA—In the beginning, the church sanctuary was in darkness. Small flames passed from one candle to another until finally six large shiva candles were lit, a Jewish symbol of mourning. The congregation heard the challenging poem by Lutheran pastor and theologian Friedrich Martin Niemöller. “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak […] Full Story

• Parish women and youth of 2015 ‘love beyond their comfort zones’

  

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 19, 2015

  MARIETTA—The 38th annual Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Recognition Day was held Saturday, Feb. 28, as 57 women and 60 high school seniors, representing 68 parishes, were honored for their service to the church and their communities. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass at St. Ann Church, Marietta, assisted by priests and deacons […] Full Story

• While achieving her goal to teach, she also discovered Catholic faith

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2015

  MARIETTA—The classroom of second-grade teacher Mistie Jéan at St. Joseph School in Marietta reflects her enthusiasm for education. The colorful room, decorated in a pirate theme for this school year, features an extensive library of hundreds and hundreds of books. Reading is Jéan’s favorite subject to teach. “I’ve read every single one of those,” she […] Full Story

• Honoring Mary, patroness of the Americas

  

  Published December 11, 2014

  MARIETTA—Parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are preparing to celebrate, with prayer, dancing and sacred liturgy, the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Mexico, the United States and all of the Americas, as well as the protector of unborn children. In 1531, she appeared in a vision to the peasant Juan […] Full Story

• Music artist awards $7,500 for mission trips

  Published December 11, 2014

  MARIETTA—Music artist Pip will award 14 young people $7,500 in mission scholarships so they can serve others, in this country and globally. Youth in Mission is a nonprofit begun by Pip, a recording artist and president of the charity. Pip (Phillip Arnold) is from Marietta, attended Life Teen at St. Joseph Church, and is an […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity, Marist win state volleyball championships

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published November 13, 2014

  MARIETTA—Defeating Westminster in the Class AAA state volleyball finals in three straight sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-13), Nov. 1, the Lady Titans of Blessed Trinity High School captured their third state volleyball championship in five years. Junior Annie Dempsey and senior Maggie Rick led the team with 11 and 10 kills, respectively. Sophomore Morgan Stalcup was […] Full Story