Marietta
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Fallen Soldier Taught Respect, Loved Life
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2005A calm rhythm of mourning settled in the sanctuary of Transfiguration Church as the parents of Pfc. Jesus Fonseca Jr. knelt and recited the rosary in Spanish before the wooden coffin, draped with the American flag and a small Mexican one, that cradled the body of their son, who was shot while serving in Iraq. […]
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Parish Offers Job Ministry
Published January 27, 2005
Transfiguration Church sponsors an active CareerCare Ministry, which supports those who are in career transition either through unemployment, misemployment, or who have a desire to change their present job situation. CareerCare meets on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings in the adult education/OCI room at the church, 1815 Blackwell Road. On Mondays from 7-7:30 p.m. a […] Full Story
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Students Use Lent To Help Children With Cancer
Published April 1, 2004
At St. Joseph’s School, the Lenten season and beach vacations go hand-in-hand. For the past two years, students have spent the Lenten season raising money and collecting items for The Lighthouse Family Retreat, a not-for-profit organization which provides beach vacations in Seaside, Fla., for families with children who are battling cancer. During these retreats, families […]
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Living Stations, Reflections On Person Of Jesus Offered At St. Ann In Lent
Published March 25, 2004
A Lenten season focused upon “Living the Corporal Works of Mercy” will be highlighted by a number of upcoming events at St. Ann’s Church. On Thursday, March 25, and Friday, March 26, the Living Stations of the Cross, a re-enactment of Christ’s Passion, with music, narration and a costumed portrayal involving about 80 people, will […]
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Holy Family Parishioner Ordained Transitional Deacon
By MARY ANN CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2004In the presence of family, friends and well-wishers, Neil Joseph Herlihy was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Archbishop John F. Donoghue on Feb. 27 at Holy Family Church. This step in his journey to priesthood has been a long time coming. Originally from New York, Herlihy moved to Atlanta over 15 years ago and […]