Georgia Bulletin

Roswell

• Principal came full circle when asked to launch BT

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
  Published February 6, 2014

  ROSWELL—Frank Moore left his position as dean of studies at St. Pius X High School to become a principal in 1998 at Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City, making changes to set it on a new path. But when the opportunity arose to become the founding principal of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity students stick their arm out for others

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  Ninety-two people, including students, faculty and parents, signed up for the annual Blessed Trinity High School blood drive. Just over one-fourth of those who signed up were first-time donors. In the end 81 pints were donated. The 11th annual blood drive took place on Jan. 24, in the Roswell school’s gymnasium. Patti McCarthy, the school’s […] Full Story

• Two schools produce mixed results on the hardwood

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 9, 2014

  ROSWELL—The Blessed Trinity High School girls basketball team (6-7) scored the first six points of the game before Johns Creek High School (4-7) scored its first basket. When halftime rolled around, Johns Creek held a 27-19 lead. At the end of the third quarter Johns Creek held a 10-point lead. With 1:26 remaining in the […] Full Story

• BT sophomore honored for volunteerism

  Published December 19, 2013

  A sophomore at Blessed Trinity High School, in Roswell, Luke Donovan has earned a place as a national Points of Light volunteer. This is the nation’s largest volunteer organization, started by the first President Bush. Donovan organized a warm clothing drive for the area elementary schools, through the high school’s St. Vincent de Paul chapter. […] Full Story

• Cancer survivor to play college lacrosse

  

  Published December 6, 2013

  A young man recently profiled in the Georgia Bulletin for his fight against childhood cancer will be playing lacrosse at the collegiate level. Blessed Trinity High School senior Sean Dever, 18, will play lacrosse goalie at Young Harris College, Young Harris. He lost a leg during his cancer treatment six years ago. Mary Beth Dever, […] Full Story

• 3 Saint Andrew rowers earn scholarships

  

  Published November 22, 2013

  ROSWELL—Three team members of Roswell’s Saint Andrew Rowing Club signed National Letters of Intent (a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution) on Nov. 13. Erin Hayes, a senior at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, signed to be a coxswain for the University of Alabama women’s rowing team; Sarah Podwojski, a […] Full Story

• At Embrace walk, families celebrate memories

  

  Published November 8, 2013

  ROSWELL—The sun was shining, leaves were just starting to turn colors, children were playing with balloons, parents were holding each other and multiple generations were gathered all together on one breathtaking day to remember their little ones who went to heaven way too early. Over 100 people came together Oct. 13 for the Embrace ministry’s third […] Full Story

• Reflections from those who have met the challenge of cancer

  

  By ANDREW NELSON AND MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writers
  Published September 26, 2013

  ROSWELL—Five young men, all with lives touched by childhood cancer, all from the same school community in Roswell. Four are students at Roswell’s Blessed Trinity High School, and the youngest is from nearby Queen of Angels School. All have stories to share about what it means to have survived cancer. Will Hennessy, a junior, is […] Full Story

• Childhood Cancer: Son honored as Robb family serves

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 26, 2013

  ATLANTA—Sam Robb has attracted many fans over the years. They show up for events like golf and basketball tournaments and attend evenings of wine tasting. His biggest fans remain his immediate family, who serve meals to those hit by childhood cancer—the same disease that took Sam’s life at age 20 in 2007. When parents walk […] Full Story

• Workshop will address preventing the exploitation of children

  Published September 26, 2013

  ROSWELL—The Respect Life Ministry of the archdiocese and the Respect Life Ministry of St. Peter Chanel parish are working together to sponsor a workshop on preventing the sexual exploitation of children. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Rd. in Roswell. Mass begins at 8:30 a.m., […] Full Story

• Embrace walk and butterfly release set for Oct. 13

  Published September 26, 2013

  ROSWELL—On Sunday, Oct. 13, Embrace Ministry will host the third annual Infant Loss Remembrance Walk, Prayer Service & Butterfly Release at Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell. Embrace Ministry supports families who have suffered the loss of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. The walk and butterfly release is for those families who […] Full Story

• Faith-Based Owners, Bookshops Defy Online Trend

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 30, 2013

  Laura Genone walked into Two Hearts Gifts & Books to buy a gift for friends leaving on a long airplane trip. She didn’t know what she was looking for but thought there might be something in this Woodstock Road bookstore where Gregorian chant fills the air. Thanks to insights shared by store staff, she left […] Full Story

• ‘Charity In Action’ Distinguishes Blessed Trinity Senior

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 9, 2013

  ROSWELL—Allee Smith had homeless women and children she’s served on her mind as she competed in beauty pageants. Smith, 18, who was Miss Fulton County Outstanding Teen 2012, volunteered at the Drake House and spoke out about ending homelessness during her competitions. The home is a residential crisis center for women and children in north […] Full Story

• Mat Chat With BT Wrestler Evan Strawn

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published March 14, 2013

  Blessed Trinity High School wrestler Evan Strawn recently made history when he became the school’s first wrestler to win a state championship during the 2013 tournament held at the Macon Coliseum, Feb. 14-16. After finishing the season at 57-1, Strawn holds the school records for the most wins in a season and most career wins […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity Goes For Blood

  Published January 31, 2013

• Remembrance Walk, Prayer Service For Infant Loss

  Published October 11, 2012

  An infant loss prayer service and remembrance walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. The Archdiocese of Atlanta Embrace Ministry is hosting this second annual remembrance walk, prayer service and butterfly release for those families who have lost a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity Bats Way To Victory

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published September 13, 2012

  ROSWELL—The Blessed Trinity High School softball team finished the week of Sept. 2 with a loss and a win. On Sept. 5 they dropped a game to Pope High School, Marietta, 2-1. The next day they rebounded with an 18-1 victory over Towers High School, Decatur, in three innings. The team scored 11 runs in […] Full Story

• Prayer Knows No Age Limit, Priest At Retirement Says

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 30, 2012

  Father Chris Williamson wears a golden ring on his left hand. There’s a crucifix, along with sheaf of wheat, Jacob’s ladder, a scimitar and other symbols. A Lutheran friend gave it to him shortly after his ordination. “It’s a declaration of faith. It’s like a rosary. You can say a prayer on it,” said Father […] Full Story

• Msgr. Donovan, Priest From 1944-2012 In Georgia, Dies

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 2, 2012

  Msgr. Walter J. Donovan died on Sunday, July 22, leaving a lasting legacy of schools and parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese and the state. He was 96. A native of Little Falls, N.Y., Msgr. Donovan arrived in Georgia when it was still a mission state with an estimated 44,000 Catholics and he was the 30th […] Full Story

• Encounter of Hispanic Ministries To Be Held Aug. 4

  Published July 19, 2012

  The 2012 Encounter of Hispanic Ministries, known as “Encuentro,” will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Andrew Church in Roswell from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Encuentro provides an opportunity for Catholics to share information and to exchange points of view about the integration process of the Catholic Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The […] Full Story