BLOOD DRIVE: Sun., Aug. 21; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell, Family Center. Donors must register online. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For online registration, select "Make Your Appointment" and use zip code 30075. Click "Refine Search" to save scrolling. Donations are for blood only. Contact: Register online at redcross.org. Posted: August 4th, 2022

CHILD CARE AND THE WIDER SOCIETY: Wed, Sept. 28; 7:30 p.m.; virtual event sponsored by St. Thomas More Church. Kate Ward, assistant professor of theology at Marquette University, will discuss how the Catholic Church views caring for children as valuable work, how it fits with paid work parents do outside the home and how society should support it. Contact: to register, visit stmgaparish.org/adultfaith. Posted: August 4th, 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, Aug. 9; 7:30-8:30 a.m.; virtual event sponsored by CTK Believes. Engage in discussion about the meaning of faithfulness in the context of work. Led by Sister Mary Francis Power, ESEH; spiritual advisor for St. Vincent de Paul Society Georgia. Contact: visit cathedralctk.com/believes to register. Posted: July 14th, 2022

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: Sun, Oct. 2; 4 p.m.; The Springs Cinema and Tap House, 5920 Roswell Road, Unit C-103, Sandy Springs. The screening will be of “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It Matters.” Visit caregiverdoc.com to learn more about the documentary. Sponsored by Life House Atlanta, which provides respite and palliative care for children with life-limiting illnesses. Members of the board are parishioners of local Catholic parishes. Contact: visit lifehouseatlanta.org for more information.  Posted: July 14th, 2022

END OF LIFE WORKSHOP: Sat, Nov. 12; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Archdiocese of Atlanta Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Drive SE, Smyrna. Speakers will be Father Neil Dhabliwala, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw; Richard A. Rowe, MD, from the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute in Macon and Mary Cohen, MPH, leader of Senior Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Registration is required. Contact: to attend, contact Joey Martineck, director of Respect Life Ministry for the Atlanta Archdiocese, at jmartineck@archatl.com. Posted: April 28th, 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

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 13; 10:30 a.m.-noon; St. Monica Church, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth, Faith Formation Building, Room 14. Grief program based on “Understanding Your Grief: Ten Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Learn 10 touchstones that are essential to physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions to help you begin to heal in a sharing and secure environment. Cost is $27 and due at the first session. Pre-registration required. Contact: Linda Lenzi-Masters, MS, group facilitator, at 678-614-7001 or linmasters111@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve your spot.  Posted: August 4th, 2022

MARRIAGE WORKSHOPS: 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

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID: Sat, Aug. 20; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Learn common signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use, how to interact with a person in crisis and how to connect someone with help. In partnership with WellStar. A two-hour, self-paced, virtual course needs to be completed before in-person training. Cost is free, space is limited. Contact: visit https://bit.ly/3ltB6Ja to register. Posted: May 26th, 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 twice per month. Contact: visit bit.ly/TurninTour to schedule your visit. Posted: June 9th, 2022

MORNING OF HOPE: Thu, Aug. 25; 8:15-9:15 a.m.; Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta. Learn why hope matters for individuals and families in poverty and how all can help through connection, compassion and care. Rise and shine meet-up will be at 7:15 a.m. Sponsored by the Georgia St. Vincent de Paul Society. Contact: visit svdpgeorgia.org/events/moh for more information. Posted: July 14th, 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

RECOVERING FROM DIVORCE: Tuesdays, starting Aug. 9; 7-8:30 p.m.; St. Lawrence Church, 319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, Divine Mercy Room. St. Lawrence Divorce Care is offering a 14-week support program for Catholics who are experiencing or struggling with life after a formal separation or divorce. Topics include grieving, helping your child(ren) cope and being single again. Contact: email divorcecare@saintlaw.org for more information and to register. Posted: July 25th, 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

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

SHARING OUR FAITH JOURNEY: Sat, Aug. 27; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Rain Ross and Brother Mark will share their personal faith journey, sufferings and woundedness and how it helped them on their journey to God. Participants may be asked to share their stories as well. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 or visit trappist.net to register. Posted: July 14th, 2022

THE POWER OF PRAYER: Sat, Aug. 13; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Prayer is all about the heart. It allows us to put our ego aside, go deeper and allow healing to happen. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 or visit trappist.net to register.    Posted: July 14th, 2022

THE WAY FOR WOMEN: Sept. 9-11; Carmel Retreat Center, 415 Old Collins Road, Hoschton. The Way for Women is a three-day retreat for adult female survivors of abuse offered by the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim Assistance Program. Registration deadline is Sept. 1. Contact: Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or sstubbs@archatl.com or visit bit.ly/2F5Zn5h for more information. Posted: August 4th, 2022

VIRTUAL RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND: Aug. 25-28. Retrouvaille is a marriage program that provides encouragement, hope and practical tools to help rebuild your marriage. No matter how difficult your problems may seem, there is help and hope for a better marriage. Contact: register online at helpourmarriage.org or call 843-898-6700 for more information. Posted: August 4th, 2022

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW: Sat, Aug. 27; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Monica Church, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth, St. Augustine Hall. Come early to participate in the hourly free raffle drawing. Contact: email saintmonicacraftshow@gmail.com for more information. Posted: August 4th, 2022

50/60 ANNIVERSARY MASS: Sat, Aug. 13; noon; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is celebrating couples who were married in 1972 and 1962. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., will be the celebrant. A light reception will follow the Mass for couples and their families. Contact: visit http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass for more information and to RSVP.  Posted: April 14th, 2022

CANCER SURVIVOR MASSES: Aug. 13-14; St. Pius X Church, 2621 Highway 20, Conyers. Cancer survivors will be honored and receive a special blessing. The St. Pius X Relay for Life team will share information about the American Cancer Society and sell luminaries that can be dedicated to those who have died from cancer. Contact: church office at 770-483-3660 or visit spxconyers.com. Posted: July 14th, 2022

HEALING MASS AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Tue, Aug. 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 for more information. Posted: August 5th, 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

MAGNIFICANT PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN: Sat, Aug. 20; 9:30 a.m.; Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. Guest speaker is Linda Koerner, director of EDGE and Life Teen at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn. All women are invited. Reservations are $25 per person and are due Aug. 8. Register online at tinyurl.com/2022AugMagnificat. To register by email, send name, address and contact information with check payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation to Debbie DuPont, 315 Rose Court, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Contact: Debbie DuPont at 770-696-6216 or email joyfulvisitation@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

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INQUIRY NIGHT: Thu, Sept. 29; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; virtual event sponsored by Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. Are you interested in finding a spiritual director? Learn more about the ministry and meet several Ignatian-trained spiritual directors. No cost, but registration is required. Contact: visit bit.ly/onlinesdinquiry to register and for more information.  Posted: June 9th, 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

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH: Beginning Sept. 7, St. John Neumann Church, 801 Tom Smith Road SW, Lilburn. Will include the “Gospel of Luke” by Catholic Scripture Study International and the Ascension Press study, “No Greater Love,” which is an in-depth look at the Passion of Christ. Women’s Catholic Bible Study (WCBS) is a multi-parish study that meets from fall to spring and includes a video presentation, lecture, small group discussion, fellowship and prayer. Registration forms are available at sjnlilburn.com. Contact: Janet Smith at das6569@yahoo.com. Posted: April 14th, 2022