Knights Pancake Breakfast
Join fellow parishioners on today, Sunday, September 14, for a parish breakfast hosted by Holy Spirit’s Knights of Columbus. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and their popular omelette station. Breakfast will be served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses. The cost is $8.00 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25.
Get to Know Our Pastoral Year Seminarian Oswaldo Franco (Ozzy)
Can you tell us a little about yourself and where you're from?
I was born and raised in Rome, Georgia with my three siblings. I am the eldest of all of my siblings. I did all of my schooling in Rome, including my time in college, which was at Shorter University.
What are you most looking forward to during your time at our parish?
I am looking forward to walking and learning from all you at this beautiful parish. I look forward to working with the youth ministry and discerning other ways that I can serve the community.
How can our parish community best support you?
Everyone has already been so welcoming, and I am deeply grateful for that. I would just ask for openness and flexibility as I try to make myself available.
What are some of your favorite hobbies or things you enjoy doing in your free time?
Some of the hobbies that I enjoy are cooking, fishing, sports, and other outdoor activities, like camping and hiking.
What advice would you give to someone who might be discerning a vocation?
The advice that I would give is to not think that you need to walk alone. Some people believe that once they bring it into the light and share it with others that it becomes a huge thing. If you have a sense that this is where the Lord is calling you but are afraid, that's ok. However, don't think for a minute that you must figure it all out perfectly and fully by yourself.
Children's Choir Rehearsal Begins Today
Holy Spirit Children's Choir, for children ages 5-13, begins reharsals today,
Sunday, September 14. The choir practices on Sunday mornings from 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM in the choir room, located in the parish office. Contact
Genevieve Connors with questions or for additional information.
HSCC Parishioners On-Air During AM 1160 The Quest’s Fall Pledge Drive
Join Holy Spirit parishioners on-air during
AM 1160 The Quest’s Fall Pledge Drive, “A Gift of Hope”,
September 15–18:Monday, September 15 - 12:00 PM: Michael Maley
Tuesday, September 16 - 10:00 AM: Kathleen Magnusson
Thursday, September 18 - 11:00 AM: Mary Clauson
Listen to all of AM 1160 The Quest’s pledge drive live broadcasts from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM as parishioner Josh Harris, local clergy and parishioners from around the Archdiocese of Atlanta share inspiring stories of faith, hope, and the impact of Atlanta Catholic Radio in our community. The Quest is 100% listener-supported—your pledge keeps your local Catholic radio on the air.
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming Events
Pray, Fast, and Join Us: 40 Days for Life Atlanta Launch
Come learn about the Atlanta 40 days for Life Campaign at a free kick off spaghetti dinner at 6:00 PM on
Sunday, September 21, at 6:00 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
RSVP for dinner here. Dinner will befettuccine Alfredo with chicken and rotini with meat sauce.
We peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside of the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation at 1924 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta 30329. Please join Respect Life Ministries from the Archdiocese to pray and fasting for an end to abortion.
Sign up to pray online.
Find Hope and Healing: Grief Support Program this Fall
Wednesdays, September 24 - December 10
*(skipping November 5 and 26) | at 10:00 AM, Parish Office
If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one through death, you are invited to join a small-group grief support program this fall. Guided by Dr. Wolfelt’s book,
Understanding Your Grief: The Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart, this 10-week session will be led by parishioner Ellen Cocks, a trained facilitator with a certificate in death and grief studies, specializing in “companioning others through grief.”
The cost for the book and journal is $27 and will be due at the first session. Please note, the group will close after the first session. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. If interested, please email Ellen Cocks at
ellen@sweetlittlesoul.com.
Mass with Anointing of the Sick and Luncheon on September 26
All of our senior parisioners are invited to a special Mass with Anointing of the Sick, followed by lunch, on
Friday, September 26, at 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel. We hope this will be a time of prayer, healing, and fellowship with our “forever young” community. Spend time with Fr. Cossio, our new parochial vicar, mingle with other clergy and friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch catered by C. Parks. The cost for lunch is $15 – payable online at www.hsccatl.com/rsvp or in person the day of the event.
RSVP by noon on Wednesday, September 24.
Taste of Mexico
Mark your calendars! Members of Latino community warmly invites all parishioners to their “Taste of Mexico” event featuring delicious homemade delicacies, prepared with love, after all morning Masses on Sunday, September 28. Come enjoy authentic flavors and great company! Tickets will be on sale after all Masses next weekend, September 20-21.
Blessing of the Animals
The annual Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 PM in the Saint's Anthony anf Francis outdoor chapel. Please bring your pets, appropriately restrained, to receive a blessing from our clergy. This event will be held rain or shine.
Women's Club News & Events
Women's Club - Thursday Social hosted by Susan Selman
Women’s Club Ministry Leader Susan Selman is hosting the Women’s Club September Social at her home from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on
Thursday, September 25. Enjoy light refreshments and good company at the Selman’s lovely home, 300 Old Powers Lane, Atlanta. Whether you are catching up with old friends or making new ones, we would love to see you there.
RSVP f you will attend.
Women's Club Presents "Flower Arranging with the Lucy Guild"
Bring the beauty of fall to your entertaining! Get tips for beautiful arrangements from members of Holy Spirit’s Lucy Guild at the Women's Club meeting on
Monday, October 6, offered at both 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Ladies at each table will create a distinctive centerpiece using flowers provided. Please bring greens from your own yard if you have them! The cost for this session is $20 and includes lunch or dinner. For questions, email
women@hsccatl.com.
Morning Session - RSVP HEREEvening Session - RSVP HERE
Support the Women's Club and Enjoy Beautiful Flowers
Support the Women's Club as they raise funds to continue offering Spiritual, Social, and Service opportunities to the women of our parish. What better way to help than by planting beautiful flowers? Order bulbs now through October 15 to plant in the fall. These would also make great gifts! Delivered for a flat fee anywhere in the country. Deliveries begin end of September. Visit
this link to place your order. For more information, please contact
women@hsccatl.com.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Women of the Word
Rediscovering Hope - 8 Lessons to Turn Pain into Purpose
Join Women of the Word as they study the book, Rediscovering Hope: 8 Lessons to Turn Pain Into Purpose. This Catholic book Bible study reveals how God can transform life's deepest struggles into grace and purpose. Through real-life stories, prayers, and scripture, it explores the beauty of redemptive suffering - the Catholic belief that pain, when united with Christ becomes a source of healing and spiritual growth. Register online.
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 10:30AM
September 16 - November 18
Where: McDonough Hall
Book: Rediscovering Hope by Paula Umana
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.
Regnum Christi Men's Night of Formation
All men of the parish are invited to retreat on Tuesday, September 23. 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 for details.
Opening Your Heart: Women’s Bible Study
Join us for Walking With Purpose’s Opening Your Heart Bible Study, Tuesdays from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM from September 23 - April 14 in the parish office building’s lower level. This 22-lesson series invites women to deepen their relationship with Christ, discover answers to life’s biggest questions, and experience heart transformation through the Catholic faith. Whether new to Bible study or returning, all are welcome.
Learn more or register online if you will attend. You may purchase your book
here. Please email
WWPHolySpirit@gmail.com with questions.
Infertility Awareness Workshop
The Church Speaks to the Cross of Infertility and Reproductive Technology
Approximately 1 in 6 couples will struggle with infertility at some point in their lives, often causing profound pain and confusion. In response to this suffering, our modern world offers a whole myriad of artificial reproductive technologies, many of which come with major moral and ethical concerns. Our Church invites us to something more- radical freedom and fruitfulness through openness to God’s perfect plan.
All are invited to this special infertility awareness workshop on
Saturday, October 25, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Lunch is provided; the suggested donation is $10.
RSVP if you will attend. For more information, please contact Anna Gowasack at
anna@redbird.love.
Faith in Action
Help and Hope: Neighbor to Neighbor
Next weekend’s second collection supports St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, which serves neighbors in crisis across the state. While our Holy Spirit SVdP conference provides critical support right here in the 30327 and 30342, this collection extends your impact even further—supporting statewide programs like the Free Pharmacy, Motel2Home, Food Recovery, job assistance, and more.
In 2024 alone, nearly 300,000 Georgians turned to SVdP for help. Thanks to generous donors like you, they received food, shelter, medicine—and hope—when it mattered most.
Beyond direct services, SVdP Georgia advocates for lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. As one of the state’s largest and most trusted social service organizations—and part of a global ministry in over 200 countries—your support truly makes a difference.
Urgent Second Collection for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza the Weekend of September 27 and 28
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has approved a special second collection to support Catholic Relief Services in bringing urgent aid to families in Gaza. Our brothers and sisters there face severe shortages of food, water, shelter, and medical care. Through this collection, we can extend Christ’s love by helping families meet their basic needs and find hope amid suffering. Your generosity will bring comfort and relief. Please also keep all who are suffering in your prayers.
