MISA EL DÍA DE LA FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE: Lunes 12 de diciembre; 7 pm; Iglesia Transfiguración, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta. En español. La tradicional celebración guadalupana se llevará a cabo después de la misa en el salón social. Información: oficina parroquial 770-977-1442 o transfiguration.com. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

#IGIVECATHOLIC: Over the last five years, #IGiveCatholic has raised $3.5 million to support projects, scholarships and more throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Support the Catholic schools, parishes, missions, nonprofits and ministries participating at atlanta.igivecatholic.org. Early giving begins Nov. 14 and Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29. Sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. Contact: visit cfnga.org/igivecatholic for more information.  Posted: November 10th, 2022

ADVOCACY IN GEORGIA WEBINAR: Mon, Dec. 12; 7 p.m.; sponsored by Justice and Peace Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Learn about legislative issues facing Georgia in 2023 and how to advocate with local officials. Guest speaker will be Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference. Register online at https://bit.ly/3VEwqky. Contact: Jayna Hoffacker, associate director for Justice and Peace Ministries, at jhoffacker@archatl.com or 404-920-7898 for more information.  Posted: October 27th, 2022

BUILD YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE IT STARTS WORKSHOP: Saturdays, Feb. 4, May 6, Aug. 19, Nov. 11, 2023; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, McDonough Hall. Presented by priests, social workers and a married couple, these workshops teach engaged couples how best to discuss and manage finances, develop and implement parenting styles and integrate their faith in everyday decisions. Cost is $150 and includes training materials, lunch and refreshments. Registration required and available online at hsccatl.com/Workshops/Build-Marriage. Contact: Kelly Angelo at 404-252-4513 extension #221 or kangelo@hsccatl.com. Posted: November 10th, 2022

COURAGE AND ENCOURAGE: Courage is a spiritual fellowship group for men and women who experience same-sex attraction. Through discussion, prayer and chaste friendship, Courage members strengthen each other to joyfully live the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. EnCourage provides support for families and friends of people with same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria. In many cases, their loved ones identify as LGBT and no longer practice the faith. Meetings occur monthly in Atlanta. Interested in joining us? Email courageatlanta@gmail.com or call 803-686-3211. Posted: July 8th, 2021

CTK BELIEVES: Tue, Dec. 13, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Believes is a once-a-month speaker series helping men and women to integrate faith into work life. The December program is “What does Peace mean as a fruit of the spirit, including in the context of work, and what can be done to make it actionable?” Speakers are Patrick McNulty, chief executive officer of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Georgia; Jerry Veltri, former chief mission Officer for St. Vincent de Paul Society of Georgia; and Jennifer Maxwell, senior director of Vincentian Services for the organization. The session will be held via zoom. Contact: to pre-register and receive the Zoom link, visit www.cathedralctk.com/believes. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

DONATIONS FOR RELIEF IN PAKISTAN: Catholic Relief Services is providing emergency relief in Pakistan in response to devastating floods that have displaced more than 2 million people. CRS and partners are providing immediate cash assistance and plan to expand support to include access to emergency shelter and clean water. Contact: to donate, visit https://bit.ly/3RUzmXz. Posted: September 15th, 2022

FORTUNATE AND FAITHFUL FAMILIES: This ministry for families with LGBT members provides programs and support during this time of pandemic. Its message focuses on love and acceptance of all persons. During this time of heightened stress and insecurity, the group offers virtual events, Zoom sharing meetings and personal support by phone or email. Contact: visit fortunatefaithfulfamilies.org, email fortunatefaithfulfamilies@gmail.com or call 770-564-0532. Posted: February 4th, 2021

FREE PARENTING CLASSES: Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) is offering free parenting classes online and at various locations. Learn life skills, earn diapers and wipes, meet other parents and grow your community. Contact: visit https://pac-woman.com/classes/ or call 404-763-4357, ext. #2 for more information.   Posted: September 1st, 2022

GRACE SCHOLARS 2023 TAX CREDIT REGISTRATION: Register now for your 2023 Georgia tax credit that benefits Catholic education. GRACE Scholars provides scholarships to children from families with financial need in grades Pre-K-12 for use at participating schools in Georgia. Tax credit limits are $2,500 for a single filer, $2,500 for married couples filing separately and $5,000 for married couples filing jointly. Pass-through owners and corporations also have increased benefits. Contact: visit gracescholars.org for more information. Posted: November 10th, 2022

MONTHLY TURN IN TOUR: “Turn in” the driveway at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center for a one-hour guided tour. Discover how Ignatius House can help deepen your prayer life with a 500-year-old tradition of Ignatian spirituality. Offered once per month. Contact: visit bit.ly/3URqmEg to schedule your visit. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

MULTIFAITH ENDING MASS INCARCERATION CONFERENCE: Jan. 11-13, 2023. Learn practical tools to dismantle the systems and structures that undergird the industry of mass imprisonment. Speakers come from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. For clergy, faith and community leaders, organizers, families and persons impacted by incarceration. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is a partner of this event. Contact: visit multifaithemi.com to register and for more information.  Posted: October 27th, 2022

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 9-8-8 is the direct line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors for those seeking help in a mental health crisis. Please reach out if you or your loved one is in need. Contact: Maggie Rousseau, director of the Disabilities Ministry, at mrousseau@archatl.com, for other resources. Posted: August 4th, 2022

RACE RELATIONS DIALOGUE: Second Thursdays of the month; 7 p.m.; Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. A live or video program is presented, followed by small and large group discussion. Visit racerelationsdialogue.org for more information. Contact: John Dearie at 770-587-1563. Posted: March 17th, 2022

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. If you are experiencing a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually or relationally—do not suffer alone. Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one Christian care to help. It is free and confidential. Male and female ministers are ready to listen, care, encourage and pray with and for you. Pastoral help or professional referrals are available if needed. Care is free and confidential. Contact: Linda Dyson at 678-235-0505 or ldyson@ctking.com. Posted: February 3rd, 2022

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is looking for individual and group volunteers to help sort and label gifts at our toy warehouse in East Point for Clark's Christmas Kids. Available shifts are 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. from Nov. 29-Dec. 4. Contact: to learn more information and volunteer, visit https://svdpgeorgia.org/clarkschristmaskids-volunteer/. Posted: November 15th, 2022

WIDOWED HELPING OTHERS (WHO): First and third Thursdays; 6 p.m.; St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw. Widows and widowers are invited to join in fellowship and activities. Contact: email stcatherineswho@gmail.com or call 770-833-8088. Posted: February 3rd, 2022

YOUTH IN MISSION SCHOLARSHIPS: Youth scholarship awards are available for 2023 mission trips. Local college, high school, middle school and home-schooled students are encouraged to apply. Winners will be announced in December. Apply by Nov. 15 online at yimcharity.com. Contact: yimcharity@gmail.com or 770-425-5129 for more information. Posted: July 14th, 2022

LIFE-GIVING WOUNDS: Thursdays, beginning Sept. 29; 8:15-10 p.m.; virtual retreat sponsored by Life-Giving Wounds. Understand the wounds of divorce and its impact on lives; learn advice about the difficulties concerning love and trust for others and how the Catholic faith, spiritual practices and the sacraments are essential to self-knowledge and healing. Cost is $225. Must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Visit https://bit.ly/3rdXpW4 for more information and to register. Contact: Patrick Metts at pmetts@archatl.com for information and possible scholarship opportunities. Posted: September 29th, 2022

PATH RETREAT: Jan. 6-8, 2023. Post Abortion Treatment and Healing (PATH) helps men and women heal from abortion. For more information, visit healingafterabortion.org. Contact: Liz Youngs at programdirector@pathatl.com or call 404-717-5557.  Posted: November 22nd, 2022

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK: Sat, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun, Dec. 11, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 91 N Park Street, Dahlonega, parish hall. Purchase a Christmas tin for $10 and fill it with an assortment of delicious homemade cookies. Contact: church office at 706-864-4779 or visit stlukercc.org. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

APPLE ANNIE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW: Fri, Dec. 2; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. The 41st annual show will feature more than 100 artisans selling handmade creations such as religious items, Christmas decorations, paintings, jewelry, stained glass, fabric crafts and more. The Apple Annie Café will serve signature soups, sandwiches and drinks for shoppers. A raffle for artisan items will be every 15 minutes. Admission for both days is $5 per person for ages 13 and older. Parking will be available at St. Ann Church and The Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. A free shuttle will take guests back and forth throughout the show. Strollers are not permitted. Contact: visit https://st-ann.org/apple-annie for more information. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

LGBT GROUP GATHERING FOR ADVENT: Wed, Dec 7, 7 p.m.; Tucker Brewing Company, 2003 South Bibb Drive, Tucker. Sponsored by St. Thomas More Church. Contact: the church at 404-378-4588 or visit stmgaparish.org for information. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

MESSIAH SING CONCERT: Tue, Dec. 6; 7:30 p.m.; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta. Experience the beauty, majesty and endearing charm of Handel’s “Messiah.” Second half of the program includes Advent music. Admission is free. A love offering of $20 is encouraged. Vocal scores of “Messiah” are available in advance for $12. Contact: Eric Alexander, director of music, at 770-475-4501 extension #119 or email ealexander@sta.org.  Posted: November 22nd, 2022

WOMEN'S ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT: Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, in Mulhern Hall. Contact: call the church at 404-378-4588 or visit stmgaparish.org for information. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

YOUNG ADULT ADVENT GATHERING: Sun, Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, in the parish library. Contact: the church at 404-378-4588 or visit stmgaparish.org for details. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

HEALING MASS AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Wed, Nov. 30; 7 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Prayer teams will be available after Mass. Contact: Jo Mirabal at 678-923-6050 or prayerandpraisestann@gmail.com.  Posted: November 10th, 2022

ORDINATION OF BISHOP-DESIGNATE JOHN TRAN: Mon, Jan. 23, 2023, 2 p.m.; St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell. By invitation only. Livestream will be available. Contact: for more information, visit tinyurl.com/bdhmmzbz. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

WORLD AIDS DAY MASS: Thu, Dec. 1; 7 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur. Join in prayer for those living with HIV/AIDS, for their families and caregivers as well as for an end to the injustices that obstruct the fight against this and all pandemics. A reception will follow the Mass. Contact: Kat Doyle, director of Justice and Peace Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, at 404-920-7897 or kdoyle@archatl.com.   Posted: October 27th, 2022

ADVENT DAYS OF REFLECTION: Dec. 7 and 8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, Sandy Springs. Kay Satterfield will lead the Dec. 7 reflection day and Andy Otto will lead the Dec. 8 reflection day. Both will guide participants in prayer and contemplation for the Advent season. Cost is $75 for each. Contact: visit https://bit.ly/3WK8fC1 (Dec. 7) and https://bit.ly/3UImOEm (Dec. 8) to register and for more information. Posted: November 22nd, 2022

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS: Sat, Dec. 10; 7 p.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. A candlelight evening of Advent music and Scripture followed by a reception in the family center. Admission is one dozen cookies for the reception. Contact: Nila Alexander at 770-516-0009 or nalexander@saintmichaelcc.org. Posted: November 10th, 2022

ADVENT PARISH MISSION: Nov. 27-29; 7 p.m.; St. Michael the Archangel Church, 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. Led by Catholic speaker Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, host and co-host of several popular series on EWTN and author of five books. Visit saintmichaelcc.org for more information. Contact: Ray Gonzalez at rgonzalez@saintmichaelcc.org with any questions. Posted: October 27th, 2022

ADVENT RETREAT AND HEALING MASS: Fri, Dec. 9; Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Mission, 5395 Light Circle NW, Norcross. Be empowered, transformed and anointed by the Holy Spirit. Begins with praise and worship from 5 p.m., followed by Mass at 6 p.m. and a healing service at 7 p.m. Contact: church office at 678-691-3261 or visit hnojatl.org/tw. Posted: November 17th, 2022

EUCHARIST DAY: First Friday of the month, beginning Oct. 7; 9 a.m.; Christ Our Hope Church, 1786 Wellborn Road, Lithonia. Come and spend time with the Lord. Eucharistic Adoration will be available 9 a.m.-7 p.m. There will be Mass at noon, evening prayer and reflection at 6 p.m. followed by benediction with the Blessed Sacrament at 7 p.m. Contact: church office at 770-482-5017 or visit christourhopeatl.org. Posted: September 29th, 2022

IGNATIUS HOUSE UPCOMING EVENTS: If yearning to unplug from the daily routine, try a silent, spiritual retreat at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. Come for a day or stay overnight and rediscover who God made you to be. Contact: to learn more, visit ignatiushouse.org/why-attend-retreat. Posted: July 14th, 2022

LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY-ATLANTA (LMC): An international movement within the Order of the Missionaries of Charity of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Lay Missionaries of Charity (LMC) consists of lay people: married and single, who adhere to the Spirit (humility, total abandonment, and child-like trust in God) and Charism of the MC family, and whose lives are marked by prayers and joyful sacrifices beginning within their own families. The general end of the LMC is to quench the thirst of Jesus on the Cross for love and souls and its mission is to work for the salvation and sanctification of the members of their own families and of the poorest of the poor they meet. Meetings and prayer are according to need. Contact: for information, visit laymc.com or email atlantalaymc@gmail.com. Posted: July 14th, 2022

SECULAR CARMELITES OF ATLANTA: First Saturdays of the month, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Secular Carmelites of Atlanta (OCDS) is a group of Catholic laity who seek the face of God for the sake of the church and the world. Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the monthly meeting. Contact: Rita Bek at rabek1946@gmail.com. Posted: March 3rd, 2022

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: Second Saturdays of each month; 8:30 a.m.; Marguerite D’Youville Church, 35 Gloster Road NW, Lawrenceville. The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of St. Therese of the Little Flower Community (OCDS) look for ways to deepen union with Christ. Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the monthly meeting. Contact: email OCDSLawrenceville@gmail.com for more information. Posted: October 13th, 2022

VESPERS SERVICE: Tue, Jan. 25; 5:30 p.m.; online service hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Held for the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul, during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will be the celebrant. Contact: watch at livestream.com/archatl. Posted: January 20th, 2022