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• Advent: Events of the season announced 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 3, 2024

  From services to programs of lessons and carols, here’s a sampling of events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marking this season of reflection.

• Building futures with Kitchen Cura 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 3, 2024

  Four months ago, three novices started their journey with the Kitchen Cura, a transformative, food-focused internship at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center.  

• Letters of Thanksgiving

  

  Published November 26, 2024

  Gratitude is abounding this season. Guest contributors Patty Childs, superintendent of Catholic Schools; Frank Mulcahy, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference; and Sister Josefa Maria Chicoine, VHM, share what they are most thankful for in hopes readers will consider the blessings in their own lives.

• Archbishop remembers deceased clergy at cemetery Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 5, 2024

  Archbishop 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.  

• 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.

• St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country. 

• St. Vincent de Paul Georgia spotlights stories of hope at gathering 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 2, 2022

  The 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.   

• 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.

• Ignatius House Retreat Center restoring trails

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 24, 2020

  A new project to address forest health and restore trails at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center reflects a movement of faith-based conservation.

• A service of prayer and poinsettias held at Arlington

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published December 24, 2020

  On 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.

• Harnessing the power of prayer at St. Jude the Apostle Church

  

  By ERINA LAMBETH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 12, 2020

  When 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.

• Mary Hall Freedom House, City of Sandy Springs resolve zoning conflict

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2019

  In 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.

• 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

• Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  SANDY 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

• St. Jude the Apostle students mark year’s end with joyful singing

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 11, 2018

  SANDY 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

• 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

• 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

• St. Jude the Apostle students witness baptism of coach’s daughter

  

  By RUTH MALLORY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 27, 2017

  SANDY 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

• Many sectors of Atlanta community heed call to combat anti-Semitism

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published April 6, 2017

  SANDY 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

• ‘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