Come experience God’s mercy during the penitential season of Advent on Monday, December 16, at 6:30 PM in the Church. We will have a few priests hearing confessions and celebrating God’s forgiveness with parishioners.

Please join us for one of our Christmas Masses:

Tuesday, December 24
4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM (Español) and 10:00 PM

Church

4:00 PM - Overflow Mass

McDonough Hall

Wednesday, December 25
8:00 AM (Español) and 10:00 AM

Church

Did you know that Holy Spirit Catholic Church accepts stocks as a charitable or tithing donation? Stock donations are often made to maximize the benefit you can give to the parish. There are tax deduction benefits and rules around what you can report on your taxes, so if you are interested, please work with your accountant or financial advisor. If you are ready to donate stock, Holy Spirit Catholic Church accepts stock donations through the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Visit lifeofthechurch.com/donate for instructions on how to donate.

Important notice to parishioners who have donated stock in the past:  Effective October 1, 2024, the Archdiocese of Atlanta has changed the process for accepting charitable stock donations. All stock donations need to be sent to the Archdiocese, who will process the request and forward the donation, on your behalf, to Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Please visit lifeofthechurch.com/donate for new instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Zelczak, 404-920-7606, or Kelly Angelo at the church office.

Interested in learning more about Catholicism, converting to the Catholic faith, or receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation as an adult? The Easter Session of OCIA begins on Sunday January 5, and concludes on Sunday, May 18. Reception into the Church occurs at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM, with Mass offered either before or after. For more information, or to register, contact our Director of OCIA, Dr. David King. The deadline for registration is Sunday, December 15.

This Advent, Fr. Luke Ballman is sharing a series of weekly video reflections designed to help prepare our hearts for Christmas. Sign up to receive the messages on the home page of the parish website. The video links will be sent through My Parish App and posted on Facebook as well.

Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.

At the end of year, we will bid a fond farewell to Jackie Bohling as she leaves to join her husband and son in their family business, Bohling Protective Services. Jackie has served as Administrative Assistant to the Pastor since 2013, and as Director of Stewardship and Operations since 2016. A “Jackie of All Trades,” there is not much that Jackie has not been involved with during her time at Holy Spirit, including posting parishioner pledge and stock donations, climbing to the top of the ladder to carefully tuck in the ribbons on the Christmas tree in the church, managing parish staff, and supporting Msgr. Dillon, Fr. Ballman, and the rest of the clergy. While leaving her “day job” at the parish, Jackie will continue volunteering as an EM and with the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

We will have a farewell reception for Jackie after the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, December 22. RSVP if you plan to attend.

While we are sad to see Jackie leave, we are excited to welcome parishioner John Walsh to the HSCC staff who will take on the role of Director of Operations and Finance, assuming Kelly Angelo’s duties when she retires in May. John comes to us with extensive experience in leadership, operations, and finance, and he is deeply committed to supporting the mission of our parish. Throughout his career John has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a talent for building strong, effective teams.

All women of the parish are invited to the annual Christmas Coffee at the home of Dale and George Levert on Monday, December 16, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Celebrate the Christmas season while enjoying the company of your fellow parishioners. RSVP if you will attend. The Levert's address is:  726 Andover Dr., Atlanta, 30327.

It's almost Christmas, and we're still in the holiday spirit! The Women's Club is adding a Christmas Thursday Social to celebrate the season! Join us on Thursday, December 19, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the home of Tara Headd, 2209 Dunbar Trail, SE, Smyrna, 30080. It's the perfect time for last-minute holiday cheer, festive drinks, and good company! Drop in for the fun, stay for the holiday spirit! Dress in your favorite Christmas gear (ugly sweaters totally welcome), and let’s make this season merry and bright! RSVP if you can attend.

Volunteers are needed to help “hang the live greens” around the parish grounds from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17. Meet in McDonough Hall after the 8:30 AM Mass for coffee and doughnuts before heading outside to work. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as we will work rain or shine! Email Kim Schulman if you can help.

Holy Spirit parishioners make a difference in the lives of neighbors facing hardships. One such neighbor is a devoted, single mother working tirelessly at a local restaurant, where her hours were drastically cut due to slow business. Despite her efforts to secure more shifts, her reduced income wasn’t enough to cover essential expenses leaving her struggling to pay rent, overdue utilities, and provide for her family.

Your generous contributions to our collection for the poor allow us to step in and offer help and hope to those in similar situations. Please contribute to the volunteers holding baskets or donate online by selecting "Collection for the Poor” under Giving on our website.

The Homeless Ministry at Holy Spirit Catholic Church provides nourishment and support to homeless men who stay overnight in the basement of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception downtown. The shelter operates during the winter months, from November 1st through March 31st. Our ministry serves dinner and provides breakfast and lunch bags on select nights during the shelter season. Members of the ministry prepare food at home, which is then transported and served by volunteers at the Shrine Shelter. If you would like to help out, please sign up using this link.

We are very grateful to all our parishioners who have already joined together in pledging their gift to the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. The campaign goal is $9,350,000 and our parish goal is $283,900. A percentage of the money collected above our goal will be returned to the parish. If you have not yet made a gift to the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, you may use the pledge cards in the pews this weekend or you can easily donate online. Please be sure to designate Holy Spirit Atlanta as your parish. Every gift to the Annual Appeal is vitally important to assure the continued support of many important programs that help thousands in our archdiocese each year through the education of our children and seminary students, evangelization and Christian Initiation, on-going formation for our priests and so much more. Thank you, in advance, for your participation in this year’s Appeal.