BLOOD DRIVE: Sun, Feb. 20; 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, family center. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, council #10632. By online appointment only. Search for the St. Andrew location using zip code 30075. Contact: to register, visit https://rcblood.org/3eJsif5. Posted: January 6th, 2022

CHOIR CONCERT: Fri, Jan. 28; 6:30 p.m.; Holy Trinity Church, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City. Featuring the 40-singer choir from St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in New Orleans, LA. Contact: church office at holytrinityptc.org or call 770-487-7672. Posted: December 23rd, 2021

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE DEATH PENALTY IN GEORGIA: Tue, Jan. 25; 7 p.m.; virtual event sponsored by Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty. A  discussion on intellectual and developmental disabilities, what Georgia’s standard of proof means for people with disabilities and actions we can all take to work toward the reform of our criminal justice system. Contact: To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/3eNgecM. Posted: January 6th, 2022

INVESTMENT FORUM: Thu, Feb. 3; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Dunwoody Country Club, 1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Atlanta. Sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. For those interested in the state of the market and Catholic investing. The keynote speaker will be Rupal Bhansali, chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Ariel Investments international and global equities. Check in and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. Contact: Learn more and register online at https://cfnga.org/investment-forum/. Posted: January 6th, 2022

MARRIAGE WORKSHOPS: Feb. 5, April 2, Aug. 27 and Oct. 29; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta. “Build Your Marriage Before It Starts” is a one day marriage preparation workshop for couples. Cost is $150 per couple. To register or for more information, visit hsccatl.com/Workshops/Build-Marriage. Contact: Kelly Angelo at 404-252-4513, extension #221 or kangelo@hsccatl.com. Posted: January 6th, 2022

THE MASS EXPLAINED: St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta has produced a series of videos of the Mass designed to offer Catholics a deeper perspective of the liturgy. Contact: to watch videos, visit sta.org/liturgy. Posted: December 23rd, 2021

WRITERS NEEDED: The Georgia Bulletin is looking for aspiring and active writers to contribute to quarterly features and e-newsletters in 2022. High school youth and young adults that are active and practicing Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are encouraged to contribute. Planning meetings will begin in January. Contact: Samantha Smith at ssmith@georgiabulletin.org for more information. Posted: December 9th, 2021

YCP DISCUSSION ON COURAGE: Wed, Jan. 19; 7-9 p.m.; Round Trip Brewing Company, 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta. For young adults in their 20s and 30s. Learn insights about the integration of faith and work and network with other young Catholic professionals. Sponsored by Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). Contact: visit https://bit.ly/3q4hKO1 to register. Posted: January 7th, 2022

YOUTH ART CONTEST: The Creating on the Margins Youth Art Contest is hosted by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to address the root cause of poverty in the United States. For students in grades 7th-12th. Catholic, public and homeschool students are encouraged to apply. The theme for the 2021-22 art contest is “Builders of Peace in Our Communities.” Deadline for contest entries is Feb. 1, 2022. Visit https://bit.ly/3paGYKD for contest packets and rules for participating. Contact: Kat Doyle at kdoyle@archatl.com or 404-920-7897 for more information. Posted: October 28th, 2021

DANCING MADLY BACKWARDS: Sat, Feb. 12, 2022; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Learn skillful ways to deal with harmful thoughts and feelings, the prayer of gratitude and how to release the power of Jesus. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 or visit trappist.net to register. Posted: December 9th, 2021

HOPE IN TIME OF CHAOS: Sat, Jan. 29, 2022; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Faith- filled people are called to hope even in times of chaos and fear. This retreat will help you remember that our hope is in Jesus Christ. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 or visit trappist.net to register. Posted: November 25th, 2021

LIFE-GIVING WOUNDS: March 25-27; Archdiocese of Atlanta Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Drive, Smyrna. For young adults and adults with divorced or separated parents. Cost is $90 per person and includes materials and several meals. Must be 18 years or older to attend. To register or for more information, visit http://tiny.cc/lifegivingwounds. Contact: Patrick Metts, associate director of the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, at pmetts@archatl.com. Posted: January 6th, 2022

PREPARING FOR LENT: Sat, Feb. 26, 2022; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before Easter. Prepare for this journey and see where God is taking you. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 or visit trappist.net to register. Posted: December 9th, 2021

RACHEL’S VINEYARD FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS: Feb. 11-13. This abortion healing retreat is open to all military, active, guard, reserves, veterans and family members of veterans or military. To register, visit https://qrco.de/bcPCLI. Contact: Jody Duffy at 404-247-9046. Posted: January 6th, 2022

RETROUVAILLE: Feb. 4-6. Retrouvaille is a program designed to help struggling marriages regain their health. During this weekend retreat, couples are provided with tools for healthy communication, build intimacy and heal. Contact: Andy and Lilly at 770-912-4743 or visit helpourmarriage.org. Posted: January 6th, 2022

BELONG–AN EVENING FOR WOMEN: Thu, Jan. 27; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Lean into God’s promise that we belong to someone who knows us, loves us deeply and longs for a relationship. Becky Eldredge, Catholic wife, mothers, spiritual director and author, will share her latest book, “The Inner Chapel, Embracing the Promises of God.” Social will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Contact: to register, visit https://bit.ly/31kfmsQ. Posted: January 6th, 2022

COPING WITH LIFE ALONE: Sundays, beginning Jan. 30; virtual sessions begin at 1 p.m. For men and women who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Sponsored by Beginning Experience ministry. Contact: for more information or to register, contact Denise Evans at 845-325-3147 or Victoria Arel at 860-993-5469. Posted: January 6th, 2022

DINNER AND A MOVIE: Sat, Jan. 22, 2022; 6 p.m.; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Corbett Hall. Sponsored by the St. Brigid Respect Life Ministry. The film will be “Roe v. Wade” which tells the story behind the historic court case that legalized abortion in America. Ippolitos Neighborhood Italian restaurant will cater the dinner. Cost is $10 for movie and dinner. Contact: visit bit.ly/3pPVsOQ for more information and to sign up. Posted: December 23rd, 2021

MASS FOR THE UNBORN AND YOUTH RALLY: Fri, Jan. 21, 2022; 10 a.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will be the principal celebrant. A Youth Rally for Life for high school students will be from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Hyland Center. Registration for the rally is required. Contact: Joey Martineck, director of Respect Life Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, at jmartineck@archatl.com. Posted: November 11th, 2021

2022 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: June 17-18, 2022; Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park. The theme for the 25th Eucharistic Congress is “Come to Me” (Mt 11:28). Contact: visit congress.archatl.com for updates. Posted: August 5th, 2021

DAY OF REFLECTION HONORING MLK: Mon, Jan. 17; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, Sandy Springs. Spend a morning in prayer, reflecting on similarities between the women who shared what they witnessed at Jesus’ tomb and women of the Civil Rights Movement, who witnessed Dr. King’s dream. Led by Lauren Morton, MA. Cost is $50 and includes a light breakfast, guided prayer, lunch and use of 20-acre natural forest. Contact: visit bit.ly/MLKday2022 for more information and to register. Posted: January 6th, 2022

EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD: Jan. 15-23, 2022; St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw. Includes photographs, historical narratives and scientific evidence validating the miracles of the Eucharist that have occurred over the centuries and throughout the world. Dates and times are Jan. 15, 5-8 p.m.; Jan. 16, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan. 18, 8-10 a.m.; Jan. 19-20, 8-10 a.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Jan. 21, 8-10 a.m.; Jan. 22, 4-8 p.m. and Jan. 23, 8-10 a.m. Contact: Jeremy Johnston at jeremyj@stcatherinercc.org for more information about the exhibit. Posted: December 23rd, 2021

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: January 6th, 2022

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INQUIRY NIGHT: Thu, Jan. 20; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.; virtual meeting sponsored by Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. For those interested in finding a spiritual director. Learn more about the ministry and meet trained spiritual directors who are versed in the Catholic practice of Ignatian prayer. Cost is free, but registration is required. Contact: visit bit.ly/InquiryNightJan20 to register. Posted: December 23rd, 2021