Parking Deck Community Meeting - We Need Your Help
Join us on
Monday, November 2, at 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall for an important Parking Deck Community Meeting. Additional parking has been a long-standing need at Holy Spirit, and parishioners identified it as a top priority during this summer's planning study. Holy Spirit is now seeking City of Sandy Springs approval for a proposed parking deck. As part of that process, we will host a community meeting to share the proposal, explain how the design responds to neighborhood concerns, and hear feedback.
Why this project matters:
- Safer traffic flow and pedestrian access
- More parking for Mass, events, and parish life
- Better accessibility across campus.
Your presence matters. Please join us and show your support.
Novena to the Holy Spirit in Advance of the Community Meeting for Our Parking Deck
Please join us in praying a Novena to the Holy Spirit each day as we prepare for the Community Meeting regarding our parking deck next Monday, November 2.
Come, Holy Spirit! Counselor and Giver of Life.
I open myself to your presence and humbly ask for your guidance.
Create in me a generous heart and inspire me to use my gifts.
That I may love and serve Christ’s Body and build up this parish family. Amen.
Lift Your Loved Ones in Prayer During the All Souls Novena of Masses
Beginning on Monday, November 2, we will celebrate our annual All Souls Novena of Masses. This series of Masses is offered over nine days for our loved ones, family members, or friends who have died. If you would like to have anyone remembered during this year’s novena, please place the All Souls collection envelope in the offertory basket before November 1. You may also pick up Novena envelopes in the Narthex.
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, October 31! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, giving us an extra hour of sleep. Enjoy the extra rest, and we'll see you at Mass!
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming Events
Regnum Christi Men's Night of Formation
All men of the parish are invited to an evening retreat on
Tuesday, October 27, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. 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 McDonough Hall. Donations for dinner are welcome. Confession is available. Contact
Kurt Oppermann with questions.
Remembering Our Faithful Departed: A Requiem Mass
A Requiem Mass, including music by our Traditional Choir, will be offered on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 PM in the church as we remember and commend to God the souls of those who have recently died. If you have lost a loved one within the past year, we invite you to join us for this special Mass of Remembrance. You are also welcome to submit the name of your loved one so that he or she may be remembered in prayer during the Mass. To share a name, contact the parish office at 404-252-4513 or communications@hsccatl.com. Please note that this Requiem Mass will take the place of our regularly scheduled evening Mass.
Friday Nite Bites - Halloween Edition
We invite you to join us for a fun and festive Friday Nite Bites Family Social on
Friday, October 30, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Come enjoy an easy Friday evening with festive Halloween bites and treats, a small trunk-or-treat for the kids, and a showing of
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown while parents have a chance to connect and enjoy fellowship together — a fun way to kick off the weekend as a family. All ages are welcome! Our activities are generally planned with children 12 and under in mind, but we’d love to have the whole family join us. Halloween costumes are welcome but not required.
There is no charge to attend, but
please RSVP if you think your family can make it so we can plan plenty of food, treats, and activities for everyone. We’d love to have you there! This event is hosted by our Young Families Ministry. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact
Sarah Savoie.
Holy Spirit to Host the Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes Next Month
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is honored to be selected as a host parish for the 2026 – 2027 U.S. tour of the relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes,
November 19 – 22. As the only host parish in the Atlanta area, we are blessed, once again, to offer this extraordinary opportunity for prayer, veneration, and spiritual renewal to our parish family and the wider Catholic community.
We invite you to join us for this special occasion and help welcome the many pilgrims who will visit Holy Spirit. Learn more about the schedule of events and volunteer opportunities at
hsccatl.com/lourdes.
30+ Catholic Crew: Thanksgiving Dinner
Join the 30+ Catholic Crew for a Thanksgiving Dinner! Come enjoy a relaxed evening of good food and fellowship with other Atlanta Catholics in their 30s and 40s. Dinner will include turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potato soufflé, salad, rolls, cranberry sauce, and dessert. We will also have refreshments with dinner.
Friday, November 14 | 6–9 PM
$25 per person - ADVANCED PAYMENT REQUIRED
RSVP by November 9 so we can provide our final headcount for dinner.
Mission Advancement and Development
Columbarium & Memorial Garden Expansion: Reserve Your Niche!
Don’t forget to reserve your niche! The Construction Reservation Period is underway through December 31, 2026. We encourage parishioners interested in securing a niche to take advantage of this reservation period. Applications are available at the Parish Office or by contacting
Nadhia Garcia or
Sarah Savoie.
Sacred art sponsorship opportunities are also available! The expanded Amelia Mary Memorial Garden and Columbarium will feature works by world-renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz, including approximately 10 bronze Marian relief plaques and two life-size bronze angels. Families and ministry groups are invited to sponsor a piece in honor of a loved one, creating a lasting legacy. Models are available to view at the Parish Office.
Want to follow the progress? Watch the construction live and stay updated on the expansion online:
hsccatl.com/memorialgarden.
Looking to Get More Connected?
New to Holy Spirit or looking for ways to get more involved? There are so many ways to find your place here. Whether you’d like a parish tour, want to learn more about our ministries, or aren’t sure what might be the best fit for you or your family, we’re here to help you get connected. Contact
Sarah Savoie.
Women's Club News & Events
Thursday Social at Ray's on the River
All women are invited to the October Social at Ray's on the River on
Thursday, October 29, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy a relaxed and joyful evening of fellowship at Rays on the River! Come unwind, connect with friends old and new, and enjoy a beautiful setting together. Rays on the River is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs.
RSVP if you will attend.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser to Support the Women's Club - Link is open!
It’s time to wrap, shop & support the Women’s Club!
Our Charleston Wraps fundraiser is officially underway, with 2,500+ products to choose from—including plenty of festive Christmas wrapping paper and holiday goodies.
- Let the holiday shopping begin! Shop Charleston Wraps
- Orders ship directly to you
- Order by December 11 for delivery in time for Christmas
Whether you’re stocking up on wrapping paper or checking a few names off your holiday shopping list, every purchase helps support the Women’s Club!
Happy shopping—and happy wrapping!
How to Host: The Art of Intentional Hospitality
The Women’s Club invites you to get ready for the holiday season with an inspiring program filled with ideas for beautiful, effortless entertaining. Join us on Monday, November 9, at 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM as we welcome lifestyle and culinary expert Erica A. Thomas, who will share practical inspiration for creating memorable gatherings with warmth, style, and ease. The cost is $20 and includes lunch or dinner.
Erica A. Thomas is the founder of Eating With Erica, a premier lifestyle brand that celebrates dining, entertaining, recipes, and the art of hosting memorable gatherings with ease. From thoughtful tablescapes to effortless holiday hosting, Erica will share inspiration and practical tips for bringing beauty, warmth, and intention to every gathering.
Guests will leave with simple, elegant ideas they can use immediately for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, and everyday entertaining.
Erica is a nationally recognized lifestyle and culinary expert whose work has been featured in Garden & Gun, Good Morning America, Southern Living, Time, Food & Wine, Eater, and Fox 5 Atlanta.
Sign Up for Morning Session Here
Sign Up for Evening Session Here
Women's Club: Mahjong & Mingle
The Women's Club is hosting a social evening for the women of the parish to include American Mahjong and light bites on Thursday, November 19, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Players of all levels are welcome; however, no instruction will be offered. Please register and pay in advance! Tables are assigned ahead of time and registration closes 24 hours before each event. Cost is $10 per person when paid in advance or $20 at the door, if space is available. Please indicate your player level so we may group you with like-ability players. If registering for more than one person, please list names of all players, telephone numbers, and their playing levels. All players should bring their 2026 NMJL card.
Faith in Action
Additional Adoration Guardians on First Fridays at 2:00 PM
We are in need of Adoration Guardians on the First Friday of every month from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in St. Mary's Chapel. This is a perfect time to spend some quiet time in prayer with the Lord before the Blessed Sacrament. Please visit
hsccatl.com/adoration to learn more. Our next First Friday Adoration is on November 6.
Where Compassion Meets Courage
Our Vincentians visited “P,” a 66-year-old neighbor undergoing her third battle with cancer. As she continues treatment, we brought food and household essentials, provided grocery and transportation vouchers, and helped furnish her sparse apartment.
When we asked if we could pray together, she reached for our hands.
She later wrote: “I appreciate you all so very much. The help you are providing me has really lifted my spirit. I am so humbly grateful for your love and kindness, and I will be paying it forward.”
We didn't just meet a neighbor in need. We met courage, faith, and a heart full of gratitude.
Marillac Moms Update
Ieil is almost 2 months old and already 12 pounds! He is sweet, healthy and happy, and Jazz is settling into life with her new son.
One of Jazz’s biggest hurdles has been reliable transportation. Thanks to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and three generous donors, she now has a Honda Odyssey with room for all three children—one less barrier as she gets to work, manages childcare and handles everyday family life.
Now that her maternity leave is complete, Jazz is working with her coaches to find steady employment and build a budget for the future.
Through Marillac Moms, a St. Vincent de Paul Georgia program for pregnant mothers and their children, our Holy Spirit team is walking alongside Jazz as she works toward greater stability and independence. We’re grateful for everyone who continues to support Jazz and her family.
Christmas Keepsake that Supports Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem
Members of the Order of Malta are selling their 2026 Christmas ornament featuring the St. Vincent de Paul window in St. Mary’s Chapel. The cost is $35 each or $30 for two or more. All proceeds benefit Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just steps away from where Jesus was born.
Order online here. Pick up ornaments in the parish office during business hours. In-person sales will begin in Advent.
Pray for Life: Join 40 Days for Life
Join Catholics and Christians throughout our community for 40 Days for Life, a peaceful campaign of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and the protection of mothers and their unborn children. Sign up at
40daysforlife.com/Atlanta to pray outside the Feminist Women’s Health Center through November 1. Vigil hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. For information, contact
Cathy Schneider. Prefer not to go alone? Holy Spirit parishioner
Mary Clauson is happy to accompany fellow parishioners.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Final Days to Register for Confirmation Program
Registration for the 2026–2027 Confirmation Prep Program closes October 31. Don’t forget to register before the deadline! Sign up
online.
1st & 2nd Grade Service Morning
The Family Service Morning will be Sunday, November 1, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM in the Youth Center Basement. We will make Thanksgiving baskets for the residents of St. Joseph's Place.
Around the Archdiocese
Christ Child Society Atlanta Annual Membership Luncheon
Join Most Reverend Joel M. Konzen, SM, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, for the Christ Child Society of Atlanta's Annual Membership Luncheon on
Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 AM at Dunwoody Country Club. You may reserve your place
here. Please bring a back of Size 1 diapers to support the layette program.
Help Bring Hope to Bethlehem at the Christmas Friendship Tea
Join the Order of Malta – Atlanta Region for its inagural Christmas Friendship Tea on
Sunday, December 6, benefiting Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem. The hospital provides lifesaving maternity and neonatal care to mothers and babies, regardless of religion or ability to pay. Home to the region’s only Level III NICU, it is truly an oasis of hope in the Holy Land. Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season while supporting this extraordinary mission of compassion and care. To RSVP or learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit
hsccatl.com/maltatea.
Discover the Holy Spirit Prep Difference: Upcoming Open Houses
Holy Spirit Prep invites all families to experience their community! Join them for their upcoming Open Houses. Come and see firsthand how HSP's transformative educational approach forms students in mind, body and soul.
Open House ScheduleUpcoming Open Houses are listed below. Each session is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and is followed by tours:
- Wednesday, October 28 - Lower School (K - 5th)
- Wednesday, November 4 - Upper School (6th - 12th)
- Wednesday, November 11 - Preschool (6mos - PreK4)
Learn more and
register here.
