* Please note the 6:00 PM Mass on November 2 will take place in the Church because of the Community meeting in McDonough Hall.

Join us on Monday, November 2, at 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall for an important Parking Deck Community Meeting. You may view a video from Fr. Ballman about the importance of parishioner support here.

 

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. RSVP if you will attend.

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.

Yesterday in Savannah, Georgia, we witnessed a historic moment for the Catholic Church as we gathered for the Rite of Beatification of the Venerable Servants of God Pedro de Corpa and Four Companions, Franciscan missionaries and martyrs who gave their lives for their faith. We remember their extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to Christ. These men are now recognized as Blessed Pedro de Corpa and Four Companions, marking a beautiful milestone in the history of the Church in Georgia. May their witness inspire us to live our faith with courage, love, and devotion.

 

Blessed Pedro de Corpa and Four Companions, pray for us.

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.

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.

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

Our monthly First Friday Adoration will take place in St. Mary’s Chapel on Friday, November 6, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and again from 6:30 PM until 8:30 AM. Additionally, a rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM on Saturday, following Mass. Please consider stopping by St. Mary’s Chapel to spend some quiet time in prayer with the Lord.

In particular, we are in need of guardians to serve from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM each First Friday. For those interested in serving as a guardian by committing to one hour each month, please visit hsccatl.com/myhour to sign up.

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.

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.

Thank you for your generous support of our parish home. We wouldn't exist as a parish without it. As we prepare for another vibrant year at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, I invite every parish household to prayerfully consider how you will take part in our annual Stewardship Appeal.

You generosity brings our mission, Living the Gospel as the Body of Christ, to life each day. Your offertory supports our clergy and staff, worship and liturgy, faith formation, pastoral care, more than 50+ active ministries, outreach, and the everyday needs that keep Holy Spirit open and ready to serve, someone returns to Confession, a new parishioner finds community, or we gather for Sunday Mass, you generosity is at work. This is the life of our parish, and each of us has a part of sustaining it.

But stewardship is about more than meeting expenses. It is our grateful response to what God has given us - an act of faith, trust, and generosity.

As you consider your personal commitment to our annual stewardship appeal. please remember that our offertory is separate from other giving opportunities. The Archbishop's Annual Appeal in January supports ministries and services across the Archdiocese, which a parish capital campaign in 2027 will support major long-term projects at Holy Spirit. Gifts to one do not fund others.

Please use the discernment chart on the website to consider your commitment and the next step that makes sense for your household. Our goal is not equal gifts, but prayerful participation from every household. Together, we can continue serving, forming, welcoming and caring for our parish family. Every household. Every gift. Everyone has a part.

I am grateful for the many ways you share your Time, Talent, and Treasure with Holy Spirit and help us continue Living the Gospel as the Body of Christ.

In Christ,

Fr. Luke Ballman
Pastor

As we approach the holiday season, the next two months will bring many opportunities to give back. Whether through our time, talents, or generosity, we are called to embrace the spirit of giving and come together to support our parish and those in need.

Offertory Campaign
our offertory contributions support Holy Spirit’s liturgies, clergy, faith formation, ministries, parish life, utilities, and campus maintenance. Every gift helps us serve our growing parish community. Make your pledge today.

Archbishop's Annual Appeal
Your generosity supports ministries, Catholic schools, clergy, seminarians, retired priests, and outreach throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Any funds raised beyond Holy Spirit’s goal are returned to our parish to support daily needs. Give to the 2026 Archbishop's Annual Appeal here.

iGiveCatholic - Tuesday, December 1
Support Holy Spirit’s St. Vincent de Paul ministry as it responds to increasing requests for assistance. Your gift helps provide food, rent, utilities, and other essentials to neighbors facing financial hardship.

Christmas Angel
Help families in our Latino community celebrate Christmas by allowing parents to purchase special gifts for their children. Every donation brings us closer to our $35,000 goal while sharing Christ’s love and generosity. Donate online here.

Christmas Flower Fund
Honor or remember a loved one through our Christmas Flower Fund. Your gift helps beautify our altar with festive flowers throughout the Christmas season. Visit hsccatl.com/christmas to remember your loved one.

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.

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. 

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On All Saints’ Day, we celebrate the countless men and women who have followed Christ through lives of faith, love and service. Their example reminds us that holiness is often found in simple acts of love for others.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is part of this tradition. St. Vincent de Paul inspired a way of serving that sees Christ in our neighbors. Blessed Frédéric Ozanam carried that vision forward when he founded the Society in 1833, alongside six companions.

Inspired by the saints who came before us, we gather, listen, pray and serve our neighbors—continuing the Vincentian tradition of love in action.

St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us.

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.

This Christmas, you can help bring joy to families in our Latino community through Holy Spirit’s Christmas Angel Program. More than a holiday tradition, this cherished ministry is an opportunity to share Christ’s love through generosity, compassion, and the spirit of giving.

Rather than collecting wrapped presents, Christmas Angel provides financial gifts that allow parents to choose something special for their own children. This simple approach honors the dignity of each family while giving parents the joy of creating Christmas memories their children will treasure.

Our goal this year is $35,000, with a suggested donation of $100 per person. Every gift, regardless of size, helps us reach more families and share the blessings of the season. Donate online here.

Honor or remember your loved one(s) by contributing to the flowers for our Altar this Christmas. You may either use the form on the back page of the bulletin or our Christmas flower webpage. The deadline to make your purchase is Monday, November 30.

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.

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.

Today, the Catholic Church begins National Vocation Awareness Week, a time to pray for and encourage vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and consecrated life. While events take place throughout the Archdiocese, let’s remember that many vocations begin at home!

How Can Your Family Encourage Vocations?

Pray Together:   Whether through the Rosary, Adoration, or a simple prayer before dinner, prayer is powerful!

Share a Meal:  Invite a priest, religious, or seminarian to dinner. Hearing their stories may inspire someone in your family!

Simply Ask:  Know someone who might have a calling? Encourage them to consider it. A simple invitation can plant the seed of a vocation.

Be Supportive:  Encourage young people discerning God’s call and reassure them of your prayers and support.

 

Every vocation begins with an invitation. By fostering faith at home, families can help young people discover God’s calling and grow in holiness. Learn more about that is going on this week in the Archdiocese of Atlanta here.

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 Schedule
Upcoming Open Houses are listed below. Each session is from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and is followed by tours:

• Wednesday, November 4 - Upper School (6th - 12th)
• Wednesday, November 11 - Preschool (6mos - PreK4)

Learn more and register here.

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.

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.