Support Veterans on Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Poppy Drive 2025
Join the Knights of Columbus on
Sunday, May 25, as we honor our veterans. After the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses, the Knights will be in the Narthex, distributing red poppies and accepting donations for the Warriors to Lourdes program. Wearing a red poppy is a meaningful way to show gratitude and remembrance for our veterans’ sacrifices.
Your support helps wounded and disabled veterans find healing and hope through a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. Every $3,000 raised sponsors a warrior’s journey. Let’s come together to make a difference. Visit
kofcassembly3313.org/lourdes to donate.
Memorial Day Schedule
The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. The Mass on Memorial Day will be at 10:00 AM in the Church in lieu of our regularly scheduled daily Masses. Attention: please note that we will not serve coffee and doughnuts this morening due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Summer Travel Selfie Challenge!
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 communications@hsccatl.com or tag us on social media with these hashtags:
#HSCCATL
#MassOnTheMove
#FaithTravels
#CatholicTraveler
#HolyStops
#VactionMass
#ParishPassport
Let’s celebrate the universal Church and inspire each other to stay rooted in faith wherever we go! Bon voyage and God bless! Follow us on Facebook (@HolySpiritCatholicChurchATL) and Instagram (@hsccatl)
Healing Prayer Service
All parishioners are invited to a healing prayer service on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 PM in St. Mary’s Chapel.
Welcome Summer Seminarian Mateo Zambrano
We are excited to welcome Seminarian Mateo Zambrano to Holy Spirit! A Lawrenceville native and the youngest of five in a close-knit Mexican immigrant family, Mateo was raised in the Catholic faith and has served as an acolyte, lector, and catechist. He enjoys journaling, reading about saints, nature, and time with friends. Inspired by St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Blessed Carlo Acutis, his vocation began in high school and grew through ministry and fraternity. Seminary life has brought joy and deep friendships. Mateo hopes to serve with compassion and encourages others discerning the priesthood to stay close to the sacraments, Mary, and trust in God.
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming Events
Women's Club May Social
Parishioner Mickey Hammad will host the Women’s Club May Social at her home from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 29. Enjoy light refreshments and great company at Mickey’s lovely home, 5590 Errol Place in Sandy Springs. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new ones, we’d love to see you there.
Farewell Reception for Fr. Hieu Ha
Please join us next Sunday, June 1, after the 10:00 AM Mass as we celebrated Fr. Hieu's service to Holy Spirit and his 25th anniversary to the priesthood. We are grateful to Fr. Hieu and wish him all the best in his new assignment in Gainesville. One of our Latino Ministries, Bienvenidos, will sell Mexican treats after all Masses next weekend, so you can also support our Latino community while enjoying delicious food and saying goodbye to Fr. Hieu.
Empowered by the Spirit: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - A Parish Celebration and Farewell to Fr. Suarez
We invite you to celebrate the conclusion of our 60th Anniversary year on
Sunday, June 8, following the 11:30 AM Mass. As Pentecost marks our parish anniversary, we gather in joy and gratitude for our community's journey.
We are also blessed to celebrate Fr. Suarez’s new pastoral appointment as administrator of St. Helena's Catholic Church in Clayton. Please join us in honoring his dedication and service as he embarks on this exciting new role.
Delicious food will be provided by Peros Pizza and Taqueria Cuernavaca.
If you would like to volunteer to bring a dozen or more cookies to share, please include this in your RSVP.Please
RSVP by Wednesday, June 4, to help us plan for this special event. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Women's Club: Curating with Color
Brighten up your space and your mood! Join us for our "Curating with Color" design and shopping event on
Monday, June 9, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The Women's Club is partnering with Kudzu and Company in Sandy Springs, 6450 Roswell Road, for a vibrant home decor shopping experience, bursting with bold hues, playful patterns and statement- making style.
Event Highlights:
- A "How to" event, highlighting bold color home accents and statement decor.
- Exclusive event-only discounts
- Live styling demos & expert design tips
- Step into a world of color and creativity as you shop curated pieces that add energy and personality to every room.
Please note this is an off-site location. Light refreshments will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but advance registration is required at
hsccatl.com/women.
A Heart for the Poor: Celebrating Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Vincentian and Future Saint
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Holy Spirit Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to a special evening in honor of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who will be canonized this August.
Join us on
Friday, June 27, in McDonough Hall for Mass at 6:00 PM, followed by a dessert reception and presentation with Father Paolo Ravaglia, visiting from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Father Ravaglia will share reflections on Frassati’s path to sainthood and how his Vincentian spirit continues to inspire us to love deeply, serve humbly, and walk with the poor.
RSPV online if you will attend.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter the life and legacy of one of the Church’s newest saints.
Faith in Action
Food Drive to Support CAC Gets Underway June 1
HSCC's commitment to support the local Community Assistance Center (CAC) food drive runs through through the month of June. Collection barrels will be located in the Narthex, near the entrance to St Mary's Chapel, and the entrance area to the HSP Preschool. Parishioners donate well over 2,000 lbs during each CAC drive. Parish drivers are welcomed by contacting the Director of Volunteers, Kate Cotterman, at kallen@hsccatl.com for necessary paperwork to sign up.
Food List
- Baking Products (cake/brownie/muffin mixes, flour, sugar, oil)
- Beans (dry black)
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meats (chicken, tuna, ham, etc.)
- Canned Vegetables (corn, peas, mixed)
- Canned Tomatoes (diced, whole, sauce)
- Canned Pastas
- Cereal / Oatmeal
- Dry or Evaporated Milk
- Jelly
- Jell-O or Pudding Mix
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Meal Helpers
- Meat Entrees (canned chili, beef stew, chicken & dumplings, Hormel Completes)
- Pasta (any kind)
- Peanut Butter
- Potatoes (instant)
- Rice
- Soup
- Snacks (crackers, cookies)
- Spaghetti Sauce
Toiletries
- Diapers (medium, large, xl)
- Deodorant
- Disposable Razors
- Feminine Products
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Toilet Paper
Providing Stability After Crisis
Last month, two of our Vincentians visited a young man working hard to keep his family stable. At just 21, he's the primary caregiver for his 15-year-old sister after the twins in their family went to live with their father due to a domestic violence situation. He works full-time and supplements his income with DoorDash, but recent setbacks—including his sister’s severe asthma episode—caused him to miss work and fall behind on bills.
Facing possible eviction, he’s been using bill money to pay rent. After assessing the situation, we approved assistance to help him stay housed and catch up on utilities. With continued support and his determination, he’s on track to regain stability by May. To learn more about how you can help SVdP email us at
SVdP@hsccatl.com.
Plant Seeds for Tomorrow, Reap Blessings Today!
The Holy Spirit Parish Endowment Fund reflects our commitment to living the Gospel as the Body of Christ while securing the future of our parish. Annual distributions from the fund have helped cover essential expenses like salaries and facility maintenance. This allows offertory gifts to support new ministries that serve seniors, families with young children, and enrich the spiritual life of our parish — without placing additional strain on weekly contributions.
To help grow our endowment and invest in the future of our parish, please contact Debbie Slinkard, Director of Mission Advancement and Development.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Final Days to Register for VBS and Religious Education
Online registration for our summer Vacation Bible School program and our 2025-2026 religious education school year ends on
May 31. Click here for Religious Education Registration (including children's religious education, youth ministry and confirmation) and
Click here for Vacation Bible School Registration.
Youth Ministry Summer Schedule Available
Holy Spirit's Youth Ministry group - Phoenix - has released its
summer schedule of activities and events for all teens - rising 9th - 12th grade. Contact
Paul Oakes for details.
Steeped in Faith - Ladies Only
We would like to invite you all female Young Adults to join us for Mass at Holy Spirit on Saturday, May 31, at 8:30 AM, followed by tea/coffee at Café Vendôme. This is going to be a monthly meeting to foster growth in faith and friendship together.
