19TH ANNOTATION: Sponsored by Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. Meet privately each week with a spiritual director for 8-9 months, spend 45 minutes daily in prayer and explore Scripture chosen for while continuing daily commitments to family, work or school. Contact: Sue Chase at schase@ignatiushouse.org or 404-255-0503 and visit ignatiushouse.org/19th-annotation/. Posted: August 6th, 2020

ADVOCACY IN 2021: Thu, Dec. 10; 7 p.m. This webinar, “Advocacy in 2021: Preparing for the Work Ahead,” is sponsored by the Office of Justice and Peace Ministries and the Georgia Catholic Conference. The program will look at reasons to advocate, how it’s done and the issues. There will be three panelists, including Frank Mulcahy, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference. The webinar will include priorities for 2021, paying particular attention to those of the state of Georgia, but also featuring information about issues on the national and global stage. Contact: for information, email Jayna Hoffacker at jhoffacker@archatl.com or register at  http://tiny.cc/2021advocacy. Posted: November 26th, 2020

COURAGE AND ENCOURAGE: Courage is a spiritual fellowship group for men and women who experience same-sex attraction. Through discussion, prayer and chaste friendship, members strengthen each other to live out the teachings of the Catholic Church. EnCourage provides support for families and friends of people with same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria. Meetings occur monthly. Contact: email courageatlanta@gmail.com or call 803-686-3211. Posted: September 17th, 2020

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 ffatl.org, email fortunatefaithfulfamilies@gmail.com or call 770-564-0532. Posted: October 1st, 2020

LIGHT WEIGH: Have Bible study and learn how to lose weight with Light Weigh, a Catholic weight loss DVD program now available via Zoom. Give God a chance to touch your heart, life and eating. Contact: info@lightweigh.com or 977-589-3444. Posted: August 6th, 2020

YOUTH IN MISSION: Local middle, home, high schools and college students may apply for scholarships for 2021 mission trip travel fees. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2021. Scholarships will be awarded in Feb. 2021. Apply at yimcharity.com. Contact: yimcharity@gmail.com or 770-425-5129. Posted: September 3rd, 2020

12-STEP SPIRITUALITY FOR EVERYONE: Sat, Dec. 5; two online sessions, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Learn how the 12 steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous can help everyone’s spiritual life. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

GIFT OF INCARNATION: Dec. 11-13; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta. This silent weekend retreat will speak to the longing for the Divine in the Christmas season and reveal the truth of God’s desire to be in relationship with all. Cost is $295 and includes a private room and bath, all meals and Sunday Mass. Limited to the first 22 registrants. Contact: 404-255-0503 or visit bit.ly/Dec11retreat to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

GIFT OF THE NEW YEAR: Dec. 28-31; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta. This silent retreat will prepare you to enter the new year by reflecting and praying on the gift of Jesus. Cost is $295 and includes a private room and bath, all meals and Sunday Mass. Limited to the first 22 registrants. Contact: 404-255-0503 or visit bit.ly/Dec28retreat to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

POWER OF SILENCE: Sat, Dec. 12; two online sessions, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; sponsored by Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit. In silence, hear God’s gentle voice, learn of grace and overflowing mercy. Contact: retreat house at 770-760-0959 to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

WOMEN’S ANCESTRY IN CHRIST: Dec. 4-6; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta. Reflect on five remarkable and unconventional women in the Gospel of Matthew. Led by Sister Susan Arcaro, RC. Cost is $295 and includes private room and bath, all meals and Sunday Mass. Limited to the first 22 registrants. Contact: 404-255-0503 or visit bit.ly/Dec4Retreat to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE: Sat, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. until Sun, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-noon; St. Lawrence Church, 319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, gymnasium. The perfect place to do your holiday decorating and gift shopping. Masks and social distancing are required. Contact: Betsy Podriznik at 770-841-3572. Posted: November 26th, 2020

MUNDELEIN SEMINARY ONLINE CONCERT: Sun., Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Even though current conditions prevent from gathering in person to kick off the Advent season together, the seminary hopes all will join them virtually this year for a Christmas concert featuring the Mundelein Seminary Choir streaming online. Register to receive the link to watch: https://usml.edu/event/christmas/. Posted: November 26th, 2020

50/60 ANNIVERSARY MASS: Sat, Dec. 5; noon; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Date change due to precautionary measures from COVID-19. Couples married in 1970 and 1960 will be honored. Celebrated by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Livestream will be available. Sponsored by the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Contact: visit http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass to register and for more information. Posted: August 5th, 2020

MASS OF CELEBRATION: Sun, Dec. 6; 10 a.m.; St. Aelred Church, 4951 Macon Highway, Bishop. Bishop Steven J. Lopes, Personal Ordinariate Chair of St. Peter will celebrate Mass, give first communion and the sacrament of confirmation. Lunch will follow the Mass. Contact: Father Tipton at saintaelreds@gmail.com or visit staelred.org. Posted: November 12th, 2020

ADVENT DAYS OF REFLECTION: Dec. 1, 2, 7-9; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Dr., NW, Atlanta. Join for time of silent prayer and contemplation led by Jesuits and spiritual directors at Ignatius House. Cost is $65 and includes presentations with Scripture, lunch and Mass. Contact: 404-255-0503 or visit ignatiushouse.org/advent2020/ to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

ADVENT MISSION: Mondays, Nov. 30-Dec. 21; 7 p.m.; St. Benedict Church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek. Father Peter Elvis will present each week with a different theme. The mission will be presented in person and available online. Contact: visit stbenedict.net for more information. Posted: November 12th, 2020

CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP: Sat, Dec. 5; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; online session sponsored by St. Luke Episcopal Church, Atlanta. Centering Prayer does not replace other kinds of prayer, but simply puts other prayers into a new and fuller perspective. Led by Father Thomas Keating. Friends in the Catholic community encouraged to participate. Contact: to register, visit stlukesatlanta.org/blog/centering-prayer/. Posted: November 26th, 2020

ONLINE GUIDED PRAYER: For those sheltered at home, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center is providing guided online prayer with a retreat director. Includes three, 30-minute video reflections, prayer exercises and music for meditation. Discount and free selections are available. More content will be added throughout Advent. Contact: visit enrichment.ignatiushouse.org to register. Posted: November 12th, 2020

SECULAR FRANCISCANS/LITHIA SPRINGS: First Saturdays; 9 a.m.-noon; St. John Vianney Church, 1920 Skyview Drive; Lithia Springs. Mass in day chapel followed by a meeting in the St. Anthony Room. The fraternity of St. John Vianney of the Secular Franciscan Order invites you to come and see if you have a calling to Franciscan spirituality. This group is a bilingual fraternity (English/Spanish). Contact: Sharon Loiselle at 770-262-8584. Posted: July 9th, 2020