Sandy Springs
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Archbishop remembers deceased clergy at cemetery Mass
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 5, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., blessed with holy water the graves of his predecessors and other priests who served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta as dozens of believers prayed for the deceased clergymen.
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Remembering America’s fallen
Published January 20, 2023
For its efforts with the national Wreaths Across America, the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3856 at St. Jude the Apostle Church was recognized as a top donor with Medal of Honor status.
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St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2022The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country.
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St. Vincent de Paul Georgia spotlights stories of hope at gathering
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2022The Morning of Hope was the largest gathering of the year for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia. Funds raised will be directed toward programs to assist more than 150,000 women, men and families with housing, hunger and health services.
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Annual Memorial Mass for clergy November 2
Published October 14, 2021
Catholics are encouraged to remember deceased priests and deacons in prayer at an annual Mass at Arlington Memorial Park.
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Ignatius House Retreat Center restoring trails
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 24, 2020A new project to address forest health and restore trails at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center reflects a movement of faith-based conservation.
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A service of prayer and poinsettias held at Arlington
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 24, 2020On Saturday, Dec. 5, nearly 20 people gathered to pray for deceased priests and bishops at Arlington Memorial Park. The prayer service was sponsored by the Holy Family parish, its pro-life team and the Our Lady’s Family Prayer Group.
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Harnessing the power of prayer at St. Jude the Apostle Church
By ERINA LAMBETH, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 12, 2020When the doors of St. Jude the Apostle closed due to the pandemic, Carol Wood heard God’s call and answered it. She and many faith-filled friends met in front of the church without fail for 212 days to pray the rosary.
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Mary Hall Freedom House, City of Sandy Springs resolve zoning conflict
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019In April, the City of Sandy Springs and the nonprofit Mary Hall Freedom House reached an agreement to settle a two-year dispute over zoning violations. Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Father John Kieran and others spoke out on behalf of the organization and its work.
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St. Jude the Apostle School holds ‘Maddox Strong’ day
Published March 22, 2019
SANDY SPRINGS—When St. Jude the Apostle School parents, Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kelly, received a devastating medical diagnosis for one of their sons, the school community immediately flew into action. Nick and Nour Kelly were told their youngest son, four-year-old Maddox, had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within hours, prayer chains and special rosaries were underway to […] Full Story
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Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2019SANDY SPRINGS—In the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the U.S. bishops examine the church’s teaching encouraging Catholics to take an active part in public life. Father John Kieran, archdiocesan priest and Sandy Springs resident, is joining members of Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church to live out this call to faithful citizenship. […] Full Story
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St. Jude the Apostle students mark year’s end with joyful singing
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2018SANDY SPRINGS—The St. Jude the Apostle school community held its third annual Praise and Worship event May 17 in the church sanctuary. Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for the archdiocese, led the program. Ed Bolduc, Jeff Simpson, music teacher; Chris Fason, physical education teacher; and Mike Hinton also lent their musical talents. Simpson teamed […] Full Story
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St. Jude the Apostle School puts together a winning Future City team
Published March 26, 2018
SANDY SPRINGS—A team from St. Jude the Apostle School won first place in the regional Future City competition and represented Georgia at the World Competition in Washington, D.C., in mid-February. The victory was the fourth time in the five years that young future engineers from this school brought home a first-place prize. Future City’s purpose […] Full Story
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St. Jude’s parish mission welcomes noted healer
Published January 11, 2018
SANDY SPRINGS—St. Jude the Apostle Church will host a special parish mission, Jan. 29-31, with St. Clare Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, a noted healer. Vincentian Father Kevin Scallon, CM, will also be featured. The mission theme is “The Way, the Truth and the Life.” Monday’s theme is “Reconciliation” with Mass and talk at 10 a.m., […] Full Story
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St. Jude the Apostle students witness baptism of coach’s daughter
By RUTH MALLORY, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 27, 2017SANDY SPRINGS—Participating in God’s sacraments is one of the beautiful blessings enjoyed as Catholics, and sharing those sacraments with family and friends is a tenet of the faith. The students of St. Jude the Apostle School in Sandy Springs were privileged to participate in the sacrament of baptism Oct. 27 when the school’s physical education […] Full Story
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Many sectors of Atlanta community heed call to combat anti-Semitism
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 6, 2017SANDY SPRINGS—Members of the Catholic community participated in the first Atlanta leadership forum on anti-Semitism March 30 at Temple Emanu-El. Leaders representing 150 religious, civic and business organizations across Atlanta, in addition to law enforcement agencies, attended the forum. The Atlanta Initiative Against Anti-Semitism co-hosted the event with the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish […] Full Story
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‘Stop Hunger Now’ inspires theme of St. Jude School project
Published March 3, 2016
SANDY SPRINGS—In another Catholic Schools Week event, St. Jude students participated in a project for the benefit of children—kids helping kids. The school community has been doing similar activities for nearly a dozen years. For the past five years, students worked with Stop Hunger Now to package meals for other children. They packed more than […] Full Story
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The greatest show of mirth on Catholic middle school turf
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 15, 2015SANDY SPRINGS—The 2015 edition of St. Jude the Apostle School’s biennial circus took place Sept. 23-27 with performances scheduled in the school gymnasium. Under the guidance of Circus of the Kids, the Tallahassee, Florida–based circus arts instructional program, this is the school’s fifth circus since 2007. Circus of the Kids, which was founded in 1982, […] Full Story
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Football teams don’t pass up chance for preseason ‘Hail Marys’
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published August 20, 2015SANDY SPRINGS—Nearly 200 jersey-clad football players, coaches and parents from Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Holy Spirit Preparatory School and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, participated in an Aug. 5 rosary rally at St. Jude the Apostle Church. Conducted by Father Tim Hepburn, vocations director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the evening service […] Full Story
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Parish that gave birth to Disabilities Ministry hosts national Catholic ministry leader
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 6, 2015SANDY SPRINGS—For more than 30 years, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability has been working collaboratively to ensure all people with disabilities are able to fully experience parish life. At a reception at St. Jude the Apostle Church July 22, the success of that collaboration in the Archdiocese of Atlanta was celebrated at a fundraiser […] Full Story