Stone Mountain
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A heartfelt goodbye to the Claretian Missionaries
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 17, 2024Believers at Corpus Christi Church are saying goodbye to the Claretian community, an international missionary religious order, which has shepherded the parish for more than 30 years.
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Corpus Christi’s facilities manager retires after 46 years at parish
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 28, 2023A fixture of Corpus Christi Church, Facilities Technician Milton Hawkins will retire Dec. 31 after 46 years of service. He has long appreciated “how faithful the parishioners are, how humble they are and how true they are to their faith.”
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Jesus’ Fire Pentecost Day of Renewal May 27
Published May 17, 2023
After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ACCR) will celebrate a Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 27.
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Retreat for Eucharistic Congress prayer teams April 30
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published April 13, 2022A retreat for the Eucharistic Congress Healing Service prayer teams will be Saturday, April 30 at Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. Prayer team volunteers pray for others during the service at the Eucharistic Congress in June.
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Art, prayer and companionship goals of Rosary Makers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022At Rosary Makers of America, women and men with disabilities gain valuable work experience, practicing social interactions and learning independence.
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Parish Milestones: Corpus Christi Church celebrates 50 years
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 30, 2021Hundreds gathered in mid-September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. One of the most diverse parishes in the archdiocese, its parishioners represent more than 40 countries and four continents.
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Corpus Christi Church announces 50th anniversary celebration
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 18, 2021Corpus Christi Church invites families and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Sept. 10-12.
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Nonprofit rooted in Corpus Christi Church supports youth on the margins
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published May 26, 2021Youth for Humanity, a nonprofit founded by a Corpus Christi parishioner, supports youth in the Stone Mountain and surrounding areas through community service projects and educational programs.
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Corpus Christi parishioners join community effort to garden with love
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2021Corpus Christi Church parishioners take part in a Stone Mountain community garden effort that helps feed the hungry and creates fellowship among volunteers.
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Field day at Corpus Christi helps transform church grounds
Published November 3, 2018
STONE MOUNTAIN—Parishioners of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain joined 100 employees of Ruppert Landscape for a fun field day event Sept. 13. The end result was a much-needed landscape makeover for the church community. Employees of the Ruppert Landscape’s Lilburn and Mableton, and Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina branches descended upon the grounds of […] Full Story
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Corpus Christi to have second annual Festival of Nations
Published September 6, 2018
STONE MOUNTAIN—Corpus Christi Church will have its free Festival of Nations Sunday, Sept. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. The second annual event is fun for the entire family. The church is located at 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain. The festival will be held in the church’s lower parking lot. Enjoy food from the various […] Full Story
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Youth leaders spotlighted at Pan African Celebration
Published November 28, 2017
STONE MOUNTAIN—Hundreds of people came out to celebrate the eighth annual Pan African Mass and celebration on Oct. 21. The gathering was at Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain. The main celebrant was Msgr. Edward Branch, with Father Henry Atem giving the homily. In his remarks, Father Atem used the Gospel story of the Canaanite woman […] Full Story
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Community garden grows tons of good
Published December 1, 2016
STONE MOUNTAIN—The Stone Mountain Community Garden, assisted by members of Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain, hit a milestone on Nov. 7: three tons of produce donated to a local food pantry. Under the watchful eye of Columbus Brown, a master gardener and church parishioner, the garden since 2011 has grown food for the Stone Mountain […] Full Story
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Corpus Christi revives church inside and out for 60-nation parish
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016STONE MOUNTAIN—Members of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain are giving thanks for recently completed renovations that are both energy saving and enhancing. Bishop Luis R. Zarama celebrated a Mass of rededication at the parish Oct. 23. Corpus Christi’s pastor, Father Paschal Amagba; pastor emeritus Father Gregory Kenny; and associate pastor Father Alex Gaitan, concelebrated. […] Full Story
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Corpus Christi’s ‘Mama Gini’ is ‘like a diamond in your hand’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016STONE MOUNTAIN—“Mama Gini” is a term of deep affection earned by Gini Eagen who for 30 years has served the refugees, the poor, and the community in need at Corpus Christi Church. A colleague said, “She has never met a soul she doesn’t love.” And that affection recently was showered on her. On Saturday, April […] Full Story
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Parishes Find Vitality In Caring For Creation
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2013STONE MOUNTAIN—Columbus Brown has traveled to Jamaica to serve poor people but working on a community garden revealed a need here. “It reminded me that I can go on a mission many miles away, but there is so much need right in front of my eyes. I just need to remove the plank from my […] Full Story
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Pan African Community To Mark Anniversary
Published September 13, 2012
The Pan African Catholic Community of Atlanta (PACOA) is sponsoring a Mass to celebrate its second anniversary. The Eucharistic celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church. This year’s celebrant will be Bishop Joseph N. Perry, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. All are invited. The purpose […] Full Story
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Charismatic Renewal Plans October Conference
Published September 13, 2012
The 2012 conference of the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be held Oct. 12-13 at Corpus Christi Church, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain. In response to the call to life-giving repentance and reconciliation, the group has chosen the theme, “Come, Be Renewed,” inspired by 2 Chron 7:14, “If my people who are called by […] Full Story
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Parish Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Retired Pastor
By CINDY CONNELL PALMER, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 16, 2012Claretian Father Greg Kenny, pastor-emeritus of Corpus Christi Church, was recently honored by his parish family at a Mass on Aug. 4 as he reached a dual milestone: 20 years of ministry at the Stone Mountain parish and 80 years of life. The active priest, who is known for his regular treks up nearby Stone […] Full Story
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Catholic Charismatic Renewal Celebration
Published February 16, 2012
The 45th anniversary celebration of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain, on Saturday, Feb. 18. Father Tim Hepburn will be the principal celebrant and Father Guyma Noel will concelebrate with other clergy. Everyone is welcome to attend. Praise and worship will begin at 7 […] Full Story