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This Week: September 6, 2025

Welcome to Our New Seminarian Ozzy Franco

We are delighted to introduce Oswaldo (Ozzy) Franco, a seminarian currently studying at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida, who will be with us until June 2026. A native of Rome, GA, Ozzy was raised in a vibrant household with Mexican and Guatemalan roots, alongside his parents and three siblings Ozzy’s extracurricular cooking, savoring coffee, and being immersed in nature.


Inspired by St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9:22, Ozzy seeks to share Christ’s truth with empathy and adaptability. Formed through LifeTeen, spiritual guidance, and To Save a Thousand Souls, his vocation has deepened in seminary through prayer, study, community, and even beach time. Preparing for priesthood, he looks forward to offering the sacraments, guiding souls, and leading Bible studies. His journey reflects fidelity, humility, and missionary zeal. Please join in welcoming Ozzy as he prepares to serve our parish.

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati - Canonized TODAY!

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized today, September 7, during the Jubilee Year in Rome. A Vincentian at just 17, Pier Giorgio dedicated his life to serving the poor with humility and joy. He was deeply devoted to the Eucharist, frequently attending daily Mass and adoration. Courageous in faith, he also spoke out against fascism and injustice, defending the dignity of every person. He died at just 24. At his funeral, hundreds of the poor he had quietly served came to mourn him—bearing witness to a life lived for others and calling for his sainthood. Frassati shows us that holiness is possible—right now, in everyday life—through prayer, compassion, and the courage to stand with those in need.

To learn more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please email us at SVDP@HSCCATL.com.

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Upcoming Events

Altar Server Training

All children of the parish who have recevied the Sacrament of First Communion are invited to become Altar Servers. Come for training today, Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Church. Contact Deacon Allen Underwood if your child will attend or with questions.

Men's Club at Thos O'Reilly Public House

The Men’s Club invites all men of the parish to join them for an evening of fellowship on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 PM at Thos. O’Reilly’s Public House in Sandy Springs. Visit with friends old and new for drinks and a Dutch treat dinner. Enjoy socializing, cocktails, and dinner. This is the Men’s Club kick off event - you won’t want to miss out! RSVP on the parish website if you plan to attend. Please direct all questions to Billy King.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Our monthly parish dinners resume on Wednesday, September 10. Join us at 6:30 PM in McDonough for a delicious meal prepared by C. Parks Catering & Events: chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Our dinner hosts are members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children, $35 for a family (parents and children). Bottles of San Pellegrino will be availble to purchase and wine and beer available for a donation. RSVP online by noon on Tuesday, September 9.

Knights Pancake Breakfast

Join fellow parishioners next Sunday, September 14, for a parish breakfast hosted by Holy Spirit’s Knights of Columbus. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and their popular omelette station. Breakfast will be served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses. The cost is $8.00 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25.

Faith, Fellowship and Anointing Our "Forever Young" Parishioners

All of our senior parisioners are invited to a special Mass with Anointing of the Sick, followed by lunch, on Friday, September 26, at 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel. We hope this will be a time of prayer, healing, and fellowship with our “forever young” community. Spend time with Fr. Cossio, our new parochial vicar, mingle with other clergy and friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch catered by C. Parks. The cost for lunch is $15 – payable online at www.hsccatl.com/rsvp or in person the day of the event. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, September 24.

Women's Club News & Events

Women's Club - Thursday Social hosted by Susan Selman

Women’s Club Ministry Leader Susan Selman is hosting the Women’s Club September Social at her home from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on Thursday, September 25. Enjoy light refreshments and good company at the Selman’s lovely home, 300 Old Powers Lane, Atlanta. Whether you are catching up with old friends or making new ones, we would love to see you there.

Women's Club Presents "Flower Arranging with the Lucy Guild"

Bring the beauty of fall to your entertaining! Get tips for beautiful arrangements from members of Holy Spirit’s Lucy Guild at the Women's Club meeting on Monday, October 6, offered at both 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Ladies at each table will create a distinctive centerpiece using flowers provided. Please bring greens from your own yard if you have them! The cost for this session is $20 and includes lunch or dinner. For questions, email women@hsccatl.com.

Morning Session - RSVP HERE
Evening Session - RSVP HERE

Support the Women's Club and Enjoy Beautiful Flowers

Support the Women's Club as they raise funds to continue offering Spiritual, Social, and Service opportunities to the women of our parish. What better way to help than by planting beautiful flowers? Order bulbs now through October 15 to plant in the fall. These would also make great gifts! Delivered for a flat fee anywhere in the country. Deliveries begin end of September. Visit this link to place your order. For more information, please contact women@hsccatl.com.

Faith Formation & Evangelization

Religious Education Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 7 - Religious Education Kick Off
Sunday, September 14 - 2nd Grade and RCIC (First Communicants) Parent Meeting, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM in the HSP Library

Phoenix (Youth Ministry) in Focus

Phoenix is Holy Spirit’s high school youth ministry program open to all 9th - 12th graders. Below are our upcoming events:

Sunday, September 7 - Phoenix Kick Off
Sunday, September 14 - Why the Church?

Rescue Project
Rediscover the Power of the Gospel and Transform Your Faith!

The Rescue Project offers an eight-week small group journey designed to proclaim the gospel in a fresh, engaging way. Through a mix of videos, meaningful conversations, and prayer, participants experience the Gospel with authenticity and accompaniment, fostering a deeper connection to faith. Each week features group discussions that blend food and fellowship with an exploration of life’s biggest questions. All parishioners are invited to dive into this transformative experience and rediscover the power of the Gospel. 

Rescue Project will be held on Thursday evenings, from September 11 - November 6, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Malta Hall. A special Rescue "retreat day" will be held on Saturday, Novembe 1, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please sign up today if you are interested in participating.

Great Books Kickoff: Exploring Science and Morality

Science has long been a theme in literature. The Great Books Discussion Group's opening selections explore contrasting views: Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) raises moral questions about experiments on his daughter, while Claude Bernard’s An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine (1813–1878) examines ethics in human research. Parishioner Naomi Harper will lead the discussion.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall, Side B. and monthly thereafter with selections from the Great Books Foundation series. For details, contact Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511.

Women of the Word
Rediscovering Hope - 8 Lessons to Turn Pain into Purpose

Join Women of the Word as they study the book, Rediscovering Hope:  8 Lessons to Turn Pain Into Purpose. This Catholic book Bible study reveals how God can transform life's deepest struggles into grace and purpose. Through real-life stories, prayers, and scripture, it explores the beauty of redemptive suffering - the Catholic belief that pain, when united with Christ becomes a source of healing and spiritual growth. Register online.

When:  Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 10:30AM

September 16 - November 18

Where:  McDonough Hall

Book:  Rediscovering Hope by Paula Umana

Women of the Word (WOW) through personal study and small group discussion, provides a place for women of Holy Sprit Catholic Church (and beyond) to gather in prayer and fellowship while helping each other learn God's truth as written in Holy Scripture.

Find Hope and Healing: Grief Support Program this Fall

Wednesdays, September 24 - December 10
*(skipping November 5 and 26) | at 10:00 AM, Parish Office

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one through death, you are invited to join a small-group grief support program this fall. Guided by Dr. Wolfelt’s book, Understanding Your Grief: The Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart, this 10-week session will be led by parishioner Ellen Cocks, a trained facilitator with a certificate in death and grief studies, specializing in “companioning others through grief.”

The cost for the book and journal is $27 and will be due at the first session. Please note, the group will close after the first session. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. If interested, please email Ellen Cocks at ellen@sweetlittlesoul.com.
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