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• St. Ann Church Responds To Pastor’s Plea For Poor

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published February 2, 2012

  It began with a simple idea of providing candles to MUST Ministries for the homeless in hopes of keeping rats away while they slept in the streets. Just two months later, the response and support of the parishioners at St. Ann Church has turned into a full-fledged ministry to help the less fortunate. When St. […] Full Story

• Faith & Public Policy Event Kicks Off Election Year

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 19, 2012

  Nearly 100 people participated in this year’s first Faith & Public Policy Workshop sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, representing the commencement of the 2012 Georgia legislative session and aiming to prepare Catholics for an upcoming presidential election season. Key political themes and issues were presented and discussed among the crowd, which gathered in Nolan […] Full Story

• Faith & Public Policy Workshops To Begin In January

  Published December 22, 2011

  The Georgia Catholic Conference is sponsoring the first Faith & Public Policy Workshop of 2012, to be held on Jan. 7 at St. Ann Church. Speakers at the workshop will include Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, Mary Boyert, director of the archdiocesan Respect Life Ministry, Kat Doyle, director of Social Justice […] Full Story

• Faith & Public Policy Workshops To Begin In January

  Published December 22, 2011

  The Georgia Catholic Conference is sponsoring the first Faith & Public Policy Workshop of 2012, to be held on Jan. 7 at St. Ann Church. Speakers at the workshop will include Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, Mary Boyert, director of the archdiocesan Respect Life Ministry, Kat Doyle, director of Social Justice […]

• Parishes Host First LaSalette Lay Ministry Summit

  By FATHER RON GAGNE, MS Special To The Bulletin
  Published August 18, 2011

  Three parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese staffed by priests of the Missionaries of LaSalette collaborated to host the first LaSalette Lay Ministry Summit July 20-23. Events held at St. Ann Church, Marietta, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, and St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Snellville, drew nearly 2,000 attendees, including staff members, lay associates, pastoral assistants, […]

• Transfiguration To Host Catechist Faith Formation Day

  Published July 21, 2011

  Transfiguration Church will be the site of the Catechist Faith Formation Day on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. This annual catechist certification day is being hosted by the churches of the North and Northwest Metro deaneries. This event gives local catechists access to national level speakers […] Full Story

• In Show Of Faith, Supporters Wash Immigrants’ Feet

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 28, 2011

  Juan Vazquez slipped off his sneakers and his socks. Cherilyn Larsen cracked open a water bottle and poured the water over his feet before it tumbled into a plastic basin. Using a hand cloth, she dried his feet. “I felt very good, really blessed,” said the 33-year-old Vazquez, in Spanish. “It felt like a very […]

• New Divorced, Separated Group To Start May 2

  Published April 14, 2011

  Finances, work, health, family and other outside forces or addictions can strain or end a marriage. At this lonely and hurt-filled time of separation or recent divorce, the healing process can be improved by meeting with other men and women facing similar challenges in their relationships and lives. St. Ann Church extends an opportunity for […] Full Story

• Mass Recognizes Parishes Active In AIDS Ministry

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 9, 2010

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory shared encouraging words with parishioners from around the archdiocese during a Mass to commemorate World AIDS Day and the continuing efforts of Catholics working with those suffering from the disease. “Without a great deal of attention, thousands of people are serving Christ present in those who suffer from a ‘plague’ of […]

• Envisioning Faith Formation At Transfiguration

  Published October 28, 2010

  How can faith formation flourish in Catholic parishes over the next 10 years? On Wednesday, Oct. 17, John Roberto, national speaker and founder of “A Project of Lifelong Faith,” addressed that question and challenged 200 catechists and parish leaders at Transfiguration Church, Marietta. Roberto began the presentation by identifying 13 key trends and forces that […] Full Story

• Cobb Food Pantry Seeking Donations

  Published September 2, 2010

  MUST Ministries, a faith-based, nonprofit charity, is at its lowest food level in years and needs help. The organization’s cupboard has run out of food, from canned chicken and tuna to beans and spaghetti meals. In addition, supplies are low for rice, dry beans, macaroni and cheese and spaghetti. The need in the last month […] Full Story

• Marietta Knights helping Moore, Okla., recover

  Published April 1, 2010

  Since a devastating tornado hit Moore, Okla., in May, the Knights of Columbus Council 8376 at St. Ann Church, Marietta, responded to calls for help from fellow Knights for people in the tornado-ravaged community. The Knights in Marietta initially approved a $300 donation, but an urgent request came back for everyday goods. Council Treasurer Bob […]

• Seamless Garment Is Haven For Expectant Mothers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 7, 2010

  This modest white home mirrors the other small houses on the street, except for a small plaque which greets people at the front door: “Peace be to this house.” And to the women who call it home, they find that peace. Maybe for the first time. “I’m not alone. Someone cares,” said Tenisha Dorlus, cradling […]

• Preschool directors, teachers gather for inspiration

  

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published September 17, 2009

  Take a few giant crayons, a child’s eye-level perspective of the Stations of the Cross and dozens of ways to inspire budding Rembrandts, scientists and future musical geniuses. Mix in hundreds of preschool teachers and directors eager to get their new year started. That’s the winning recipe for the annual Archdiocesan Summer Institute for Parish-Based […] Full Story

• 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

• At St. Ann’s, Bread Raises Money For Refugees

  Published August 20, 2009

  The Widowed Helping Others group from St. Ann Church is offering Branka Bread to raise funds and awareness of refugees’ plight. This bread, which is made from the family recipe of Branka Dondur, a Catholic Charities refugee resource coordinator, is being sold to help the Catholic Charities refugee resettlement program. The resettlement program helps refugees […] Full Story

• Annual Festival Draws Over 100 Musical Students

  Published April 30, 2009

  St. Joseph School hosted the fifth annual Archdiocesan Honors Music Festival on Saturday, March 28. Students and teachers from nine archdiocesan elementary and high schools participated in this fine arts event, which gathered almost 150 singers and instrumentalists for a harmonious day of music and learning. The festival included a full day of workshops beginning […]

• Transfiguration Celebrates New Family Life Center

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published April 9, 2009

  On Monday, March 30, the parishioners of Transfiguration Church happily celebrated the dedication of a new Family Life Center as they followed the Sprayberry High School marching band into the new facility after a ceremony in the church. The Family Life Center was over a year in the making. The facility, designed by Hiscutt & […] Full Story

• Marietta Parish Celebrates 31 Years With Mass, Awards

  Published November 6, 2008

  Transfiguration Church began its 31st anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 27, with 5 p.m. Mass. After the liturgy, more than 200 guests attended the Blue & Silver Ball, and pastor Msgr. Pat Bishop presented the annual parish awards followed by a champagne toast, anniversary cake and a gathering around the chocolate fountains. Among those receiving awards […] Full Story

• St. Ann Celebrates Rededication Of Renovated Church

  

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

  Evening Mass captured the light of the sun fading through the windows of St. Ann Church and the reenergized light of a community re-gathering inside the parish’s renovated sanctuary. After a year of celebrating Mass in temporary worship spaces with folding chairs, hundreds of parishioners took their places in new pews Sept. 23 as Archbishop […]