Join us at our parish Ministry Fair NEXT weekend, August 29 and 30 after all Masses for a fun, no-pressure way to explore everything our parish has to offer and find something that fits your life. Looking for your place at Holy Spirit? This is where it starts. Come enjoy:

• A Kid's Corner and Popcorn (sponsored by the Knights of Columbus) at all Masses
• A Coffee Bar served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses
• A Donut Wall after the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses
• Ice Cream after the 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses scooped by Fr. Cossio and Fr. Lee
• Mimosas served after 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses
• Wine and Cheese served after the Vigil and 5:30 PM Masses

Come for fellowship. Enjoy the food. Find where you belong. We'd love to see you there!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Thank you to everyone who participated in our parish planning study. I am grateful for your willingness to share your thoughts, questions, and hopes for the future of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Your feedback is a meaningful gift to our parish family and will help guide our prayerful discernment as we seek to be faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to us.

The Steier Group is preparing a summary of the feedback received and will share their recommendations with parish leadership. We look forward to sharing the results early this fall and remain grateful for your prayers, support, and continued commitment to Holy Spirit.

In Christ,
Fr. Luke Ballman

After more than 25 years of faithful service to our parish, Deacon Bill McCarthy will retire from active ministry at Holy Spirit at the end of September. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, care, and dedication he has shared with our parish family during his tenure. Details about an opportunity to celebrate and thank Deacon Bill will be shared soon.

We are also pleased to welcome Deacon Javier Oliver to our staff full-time beginning on September 8. Since his ordination last year, he has already served our parish in many ministries and will now take an even greater role in parish life.

 

Please keep Deacon Bill and Deacon Javier in your prayers during this transition.

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Mahjong 103 | August 24 - RSVP HERE FOR MAHJONG 103
This advanced strategy masterclass will help you deep dive into the Charleston, sharpen advanced strategies, and play at the same level as social leagues and clubs. This will allow time for guided play with strategy assistance and Q & A. Cost is $100. Mat and tiles provided. Deadline to RSVP is Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 PM.

Kick off the fall with the Holy Spirit Men’s Club and get to know our new parochial vicar, Fr. Sean Lee, who will be our featured speaker in September! Because of Labor Day, the September gathering will take place on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall.

The evening begins with cocktails and conversation at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Fr. Sean will speak beginning around 7:30 PM, with time for questions afterward. The cost for dinner is $15; RSVP online if you will attend: hsccatl.com/rsvp.

The Men’s Club is open to all men of the parish and offers a relaxed evening of fellowship, a catered dinner, and an engaging speaker. Whether you’re a longtime member or have never attended before, this is a great opportunity to meet other men of the parish and give Fr. Sean a warm Men’s Club welcome.

Come for dinner, fellowship, and a chance to get to know Fr. Sean. All men of the parish are welcome!

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a journey no one should face alone. Holy Spirit Catholic Church invites those who are grieving to join our 10-week Grief Support Group, where you’ll find understanding, encouragement, and hope in the company of others who share a similar experience. The classes will be offered on Wednesdays from September 16 – November 18, from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.

The program is based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Understanding Your Grief: The Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. A book and journal will be provided at the first session. The cost is $27 (materials included) and registration is required with limited space. The group is closed once sessions begin.

Facilitated by Holy Spirit parishioners Ellen Cocks, certified in death and grief studies, and Mary Archibald, a certified grief educator. To learn more or to register, contact Ellen Cocks at ellen@sweetlittlesoul.com.

Our Ministry Fair takes place the weekend of August 29–30, and we need a few friendly volunteers to help welcome parishioners and support this important event. By sharing a little of your time and talent, you can help others discover where God may be calling them to serve. We hope you'll consider being part of it! Please consider signing up here. For questions, contact Sarah Savoie.

We are excited to share that construction will officially begin on Holy Spirit’s expanded Memorial Garden, including the future Columbarium, on Tuesday, September 1.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will post safety signage and share any changes to Memorial Garden visiting hours during construction. We will also keep parishioners updated once the livestream is available to watch the build in progress.

As a reminder, the Founding Reservation Period for reserving a Columbarium niche ends August 31. Niche pricing will increase from $6,000 to $7,000 on September 1 when Construction Pricing begins. Contact  Sarah Savoie at ssavoie@hsccatl.com with questions.

Please join us on Sunday, September 13, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, in McDonough Hall, as we kick off a new year of the Holy Spirit Women’s Club with Laughs for Life - a special presentation by nationally televised clean comedian Josh Harris. 

Josh is a Catholic radio show host on The Morning Quest and fellow Holy Spirit parishioner. Josh thought his dreams were over after nearly losing his life to addiction, but God’s grace transformed his life. Josh shares his story and gift of humor to show how life’s greatest challenges become poetic under God’s penmanship. 

Bring a friend and join us for a special kickoff luncheon featuring Josh Harris, whose inspiring story and clean stand-up comedy are sure to encourage and uplift. The cost for the luncheon is $20. Make your reservation today.

The Women's Club is hosting a social evening for the women of the parish to include American Mahjong and light bites on Thursday, September 24, 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 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 Holy Spirit Women's Club is a self funded organization, which is why we are delighted to work again with Flower Power in raising money to support our mission of offering the women of our parish social, service, and spiritual opportunities. Fall bulbs are for sale now at Flower Power, until October 15. Bulbs will be delivered directly to you for a flat fee of $6.99 per order, with shipping beginning in early October. In addition to many beautiful spring flowers and happy customers, we have raised over $2,000 since 2024, and hope to grow more in 2026.

After Deacon Demko’s funeral, our parish came together in a beautiful way to help welcome and care for his family and guests. That same kind of care is what Holy Spirit’s Funeral Reception Ministry offers to parish families throughout the year.

When a funeral is held at Holy Spirit, this ministry helps prepare the reception space, provide food for up to 75 guests, serve those gathered, and clean up once the reception has ended. It is a simple but meaningful way our parish continues to support families after the funeral Mass.

As many of our current volunteers have faithfully served for many years, we are hoping to welcome additional parishioners into the ministry so this care can continue for the next generation of Holy Spirit families.

Ther are several ways to help, including providing food, serving during a reception, helping with cleanup, and offering prayer. You do not need to be available for every funeral. Even occasional help can make a real difference.

If you would like to help care for parish families in this way, we invite you to join the Funeral Reception Ministry here.

You can also learn more about this ministry and many others at the Ministry Fair next weekend.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate invites women of Holy Spirit to embrace a quiet but powerful ministry: praying for our priests through a weekly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament.

At this time, we especially need women willing to pray for Fr. Cristian Cossio and Fr. Sean Lee. Each "Seven Sister" commits to one consistent hour of Eucharistic Adoration each week for the intentions, holiness, and spiritual protection of her assigned priest. Together, these Holy Hours provide continuous prayer throughout the week.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a flourishing international ministry with groups in every U.S. state and more than 40 apostolates throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

If you would like to learn more or become part of this beautiful ministry, please contact Marie Cahal, Atlanta Area Coordinator, at sevensistersatl@gmail.com. While each apostolate is built around seven women, additional participants are always welcome to help ensure every priest is surrounded by faithful prayer.

Visit the St. Vincent de Paul booth after Mass during next weekend's Ministry Fair. St. Vincent de Paul is more than a volunteer organization. Rooted in spirituality, friendship, and service, we grow in faith together while accompanying neighbors through life's difficult moments with compassion, respect, and hope. We'd love to share what it means to be a Vincentian—and why so many of us have found lasting friendships, a deeper purpose, and a meaningful way to live our faith. Whether you're ready to get involved or simply curious to learn more, stop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you.

Do you have a passion for sharing your faith with young people? We're looking for adults who love Jesus, love the Church, and want to walk alongside our teens as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Serving on the Confirmation Core Team is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, mentor teens, pray together, and help create a welcoming environment where young people can encounter Christ. Learn more about the Confirmation Core Team and review the ministry expectations here.

Please join us for our Kick Off Dinner – Meet the Team on Monday, August 31, from 6:30–7:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet the team, hear about the ministry, and ask questions—no commitment is required! To help us plan for dinner, RSVP if you plan to attend so we know how many to expect. We'd love to have you join us as we accompany our teens on their journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation!

Join Women of the Word as they study the book, Born to Soar by Melissa Overmyer. The goal of this Bible Study is to unleash God's word in your life, through prayer and Scripture. It will help you experience deep and abiding peace that can only come through connection with God. The group will meet from 

September 15 - November 17

Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | McDonough Hall

Born to Soar - Dynamic Catholic
Born to Soar - Amazon

Mission: 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.

In the spirit of the revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), we will begin two new initiatives on September 13.

Our Neophyte class will meet on the second Sunday of the month from 11:30-12:30 in the ground floor classroom of the Parish Office Building. This class is open to anyone who completed the OCIA Confirmation Class over the last two years.

 

Our Inquiry session will meet on the last Sunday of the month beginning September 27 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the ground floor classroom of the Parish Office Building. This session is open to anyone interested in becoming Catholic through the OCIA process.

OCIA Director Dr. David King will facilitate both important components of the broader understanding of OCIA. If you have any questions or need additional information, email Dr. David King at dking@hsccatl.com.

Looking for a meaningful way to serve and grow in your faith? We are in need of teen volunteers to help with our Pre-K through 3rd grade faith formation classes!

 

By volunteering, you’ll deepen your knowledge and love of the Catholic faith, grow in your relationship with Christ, and help share the faith with the next generation of Catholics. Spend your Sunday mornings serving God’s children—and experience what it means to have “faith like a child.”

Contact Aimee McDonald for more information.

The Great Books Discussion Group will begin its new season on Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall, Side B.

The opening discussion will explore the theme of gender and the respective roles of men and women through the perspectives of two influential authors born nearly a century apart. Participants will read selections from Sesame and Lilies by British art critic John Ruskin (1819–1900), based on lectures he delivered in 1865, and The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan (1921–2006), published a century later. These works offer distinctly different perspectives on the subject and provide a thoughtful foundation for discussion.

The group will meet monthly to discuss selections from the Great Books Foundation series. For more information, contact Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511.