Pentecost Sunday is a beautiful reminder that the Holy Spirit is not simply part of our parish name — the Holy Spirit is the very heart of who we are as a parish family at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

As we celebrate our feast day, we give thanks for the gift of the Advocate — the One who guides, strengthens, comforts, and renews us in faith. Through the Holy Spirit, we are called to live the Gospel as the Body of Christ with courage, joy, compassion, and hope.

Beginning this Pentecost, we will begin praying the traditional “Come Holy Spirit” (Veni Sancte Spiritus) prayer together after the prayers of the faithful — asking the Holy Spirit to continue guiding our parish, our families, and each of us more deeply into God’s love and purpose.

Come, Holy Spirit — renew the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

In observance of Memorial Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, May 25. A special Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in lieu of our regular daily Mass schedule. We wish all parishioners a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.

At the end of this month, we will bid a fond farewell to our favorite resident Brit — Kate Allen Cotterman — as she retires from our parish staff after 13 years in the Stewardship Department. Kate first came to Holy Spirit to organize the parish ministry fair, and its success led to her role as Director of Volunteers.

Over the years, Kate welcomed new parishioners through tours and dinners, helped connect them with parish ministries, supported ministry leaders through trainings and appreciation events. She also organized our annual ministry fairs.

Kate especially remembers the COVID months as a meaningful time in her ministry at Holy Spirit. As one of only a small handful of employees reporting to campus each day, she helped ensure that outreach ministries such as food drives and the Gift of Grace House continued uninterrupted — often making deliveries herself. She also coordinated outreach efforts to parishioners in need of grocery deliveries and other assistance during that difficult season.

We are grateful for Kate’s years of dedicated service and wish her many blessings in her retirement.

As you head out on your summer adventures, don’t forget to pack your faith along with your sunscreen! Whether you’re in the mountains, at the beach, or exploring a new city, we’d love to see you and /or your family at Mass wherever your travels take you.

Snap a quick selfie at the church you visit —inside or out — and share it with us! We’ll be posting a display of our parish family attending Mass around the globe on social media. It’s a beautiful way to stay connected and to remind ourselves (and others!) that there’s no vacation from Mass.

Send your photos to us via email at communications@hsccatl.com and tag us on social media with these hashtags:  #HSCCATL  #MassOnTheMove  #FaithTravels  #CatholicTraveler

Let’s celebrate the universal Church and inspire each other to stay rooted in faith wherever we go! ! Follow us on Facebook (@HolySpiritCatholicChurchATL) and on Instagram (@hsccatl). Bon voyage!

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All men of the parish are invited to retreat on Tuesday, May 26. Organized by Regnum Christi lay members from Holy Spirit and led by a Legionaries of Christ priest, these monthly retreats inspire men to deepen their faith. The evening begins at 6:00 PM in the Church with a rosary, Mass, and adoration, followed by dinner, a spiritual conference, and fellowship in Malta Hall. Donations for dinner are welcome. Confession is available. Contact Kurt Oppermann with questions.

Healing Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, in St. Mary’s Chapel. All are invited to attend. This service does not include the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. For questions, please contact Dr. Don Dennis: drdennis@gmail.com.

Mark your calendar and bring a friend!

The Women’s Club is hosting a Thursday social on May 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the lovely home of Denise Gunderson, 5510 Mt. Vernon Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia  30327. RSVP if you will attend.

Take a break from the day and enjoy a casual, welcoming evening with fellow parishioners. It’s the perfect chance to relax, enjoy good company, and strengthen the friendships that make our community so special

Parking is available in the driveway and on the same side of the street as the Gundersons’ home.

Save the Date of Thursday, June 4, for our parish Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession. Mass will be celebrated at 6:00 PM in the Church, followed by the procession around the church and school campuses. All children who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May are invited to wear their First Communion attire and walk together in the procession. Parents of our First Communicants are invited to sign their child up here.

The procession will conclude with 40 Hours of Eucharatic Adoration in St. Mary's Chapel. Volunteers are needed to serve as guardians throughout the 40 hours, which encompasses our First Friday Adoration on June 5. Sign up to serve as a guardian here.

This is a Young Adult Archdiocese of Atlanta-wide day of competition and fun! Whether you're Catholic or just know a Catholic, come out and compete in:  Track races, Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, and Kickball. This event is open to those from 18-45. There are a bunch of individual events, as well as team events, so get your friends together, sign up, and start training to rep your parish (though feel free to make mixed parish teams) and have some fun!

Sign up ASAP, because for some of the events we may run out of time and it will be that the first people to sign up get to compete. Tell everyone you know! Let's make this event huge! Sign up here.

The Holy Spirit Women's Club is kicking off summer with a "Sip n' Shop" gathering at Monkee's of Peachtree Battle from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PM on Tuesday, June 9. Come join us in the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center at 2353 Peachtree Rd. for an evening of fellowship and fashion as we learn about summer trends and get a sneak preview of the Fall 2026 looks.

Monkee's of Peachtree Battle is an upscale women's boutique offering a curated selection of top designers & brands to provide the best clothing, shoes, and accessories for all ages! So, bring your mother, daughter, sister, and friends to this fun event. Women's Club attendees will receive a 20% discount on items purchased during  the event! RSVP online if you will attend.

Our Food Drive to benefit the Sandy Springs Community Assistance program runs from June 1 - June 30. The Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Community Assistance Center (CAC) provides food to help many of the 9,500 individuals in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody needing CAC support to feed themselves and prevent homelessness during these financially difficult times. Collection barrels are located in the Narthex, outside of McDonough Hall, and in the preschool stairway. Thank you, in advance, for your support.
 

General Food

• Cereal
• Diced tomatoes
• Pasta sauce
• Entrée meals (complete meals)
• Pasta (any kind)
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage)
• Canned fruit
• Canned vegetables (no green beans)
• Canned soup

 

 Meals for Kids

• Breakfast: Breakfast cereal, instant oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, breakfast bars
• Snacks: Granola bars, crackers, chips, granola, trail mix, nuts, applesauce pouches, fruit cups
• Easy Meals: Ramen, mac & cheese, shelf-stable microwave meals, microwavable rice packets
• Staples: Peanut butter & jelly, canned meat (chicken, tuna, Vienna sausage), shelf-stable milk, juice boxes

 

General Food

• Diapers (sizes 5 and 6)
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Soap

All children of the parish who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are warmly invited to join our Altar Server Ministry. Training will take place on Sunday, June 7, at 3:00 PM in the Church. Contact Deacon Allen Underwood with questions.

Thank you to all parishioners who have already supported the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Through your generosity, Holy Spirit has raised over 50% of our parish goal of $320,770.

If you have not yet participated, there is still time to pledge or give using this link. Contributions exceeding the parish goal, up to 125%, are returned to the parish assessment free.

A portion of last year’s overage is being used to commission a Portrait of Pentecost for McDonough Hall. We are currently working with Pam Gardner, the same artist who painted the Georgia Martyr Portrait outside of St. Mary’s Chapel.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

... inspiring us to live the Gospel through love and service.

In April, our St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at Holy Spirit received 23 calls for assistance. Because of your generosity, we helped 13 households, including 1 parish family, serving 37 neighbors—13 of them children.

Through home visits, Vincentians listen, pray, and help neighbors facing difficult moments.

If you feel called to serve, we invite you to learn more. Our next meeting is June 16 in the Lower Level of the Administration Building—6:30 PM fellowship, 7:00 PM meeting. Come see how neighbors help neighbors. For more information: SVDP@hsccatl.com.