All parishioners are invited to a special farewell reception for Fr. Joseph Nguyen on Sunday, June 21, after the 10:00 AM Mass in McDonough Hall. Fittingly held on Father’s Day, this is an opportunity to thank Fr. Joseph for his faithful service, compassionate pastoral care, and the many ways he has shared Christ’s love with our parish community. Please join us as we celebrate his ministry and offer prayers and best wishes for his new assignment. RSVP if you will attend.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. Honor the special men in your life through our Father’s Day Novena of Masses. Spiritual bouquet packets are available in the Narthex. Simply fill out the outer envelope and place it in the offertory basket or bring it to the parish office. Then send the enclosed card to your loved one as a beautiful remembrance of your prayers.

Did you miss Timothy Schmalz’s presentation this past Tuesday? You can watch the recording here.

We were grateful to welcome internationally renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz to Holy Spirit and learn more about the inspiration behind the sacred art and sculptures planned for our expanded Memorial Garden, as well as many of his other works found around the world.

Niche reservations are now open. During the Founding Reservation Period (June 1-August 31), registered parishioners may reserve an 8” × 8” niche for $6,000. Each niche is designed to hold up to two souls.

To learn more, reserve a niche, or request an application, contact Sarah Savoie at ssavoie@hsccatl.com or stop by the parish office.

Serve - Help Make Our Young Families Event a Success | June 27
We're still looking for a few volunteers for our Young Families event. Whether helping with setup, scooping ice cream, or lending a hand, it's a fun, low-key way to serve and connect with families in our parish. Sign up here.

Stewardship - Did You Know?
If every registered household increased giving by $5 per week, Holy Spirit would receive an additional $539,500 annually. Gifts like these help make events like our Young Families gatherings possible, where faith and friendships can flourish.

Share Your Story - Every Parishioner Has a Story
Some of the most powerful stories of faith are happening right here at Holy Spirit. If our parish has impacted your faith, family, or sense of community, your story may be exactly the encouragement someone else needs. Contact Sarah Savoie at ssavoie@hsccatl.com if you’d like to be featured in an upcoming parishioner spotlight.

Holy Spirit Preparatory School is seeking an energetic, caring, and visionary Preschool Director to lead our early childhood education, ages 6 months to 5 years old. The Director will oversee the daily operations of the preschool, ensuring that the preschool is a nurturing environment for our early learners where we deliver high quality educational experiences, Catholic formation, inspire staff and actively engage with our preschool families. Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a Catholic, independent Pre-K to 12th grade school focused on rigorous academics grounded in truth and excellence.

Qualified candidates must, at a minimum, possess a bachelor’s degree in education or related subjects from an accredited university, be Catholic and in good standing with the Catholic Church, and three to five years’ experience leading a dynamic, faith-filled, academic preschool. The Director is an exempt 12-month full time position that reports to the Principal.

Please send resume and letter of interest to dbrown@holyspiritprep.org.

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

Please join us on Saturday, June 27, at 10:30 AM in McDonough Hall as we celebrate Jazz and the upcoming arrival of her baby boy. Children are welcome; RSVP if you will attend. Click here to view Jazz's baby registry.

Jazz and her daughters, Iriyah and Xyla, moved into the Holy Spirit Marillac Moms apartment in February. Since then, volunteers from across our parish have been walking alongside the family with friendship, mentoring, prayer, and practical support.

This special celebration is being hosted by our Walking with Moms in Need ministry, a beautiful example of Holy Spirit ministries working together to support mothers and families. Walking with Moms in Need helps connect pregnant and parenting mothers with encouragement, resources, and community, while Marillac Moms, in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, provides safe housing and a path toward stability for mothers and children experiencing homelessness.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate this growing family and help welcome the baby boy into our Holy Spirit community.

All families with young children are invited to a special summer celebration on Saturday, June 27. Join us for the parish Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner, fellowship, and fun to honor our nation's 250th birthday. Be sure to wear your "Yankee Doodle finest"! There is no charge for the event, which runs from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, but RSVPs are requested to ensure we have enough food.

Volunteers Needed!

We're still looking for a few volunteers to help make our upcoming Young Families Event a success! Whether you'd like help set-up our patriotic dessert bar or serve food, we'd love to have you. It's a fun, low-key way to serve and connect with families in our parish. Sign up here if you can assist. For questions, please contact Sarah Savoie.

On Wednesday, June 24, the parish's 6:00 PM Mass will be celebrated in the Church in honor of the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. This special liturgy will feature traditional chants and symphonic accompaniment as we honor the Forerunner who prepared the way for Christ.

This feast holds particular significance for the Order of Malta, whose mission of defending the faith and serving the poor reflects St. John's witness of humility, truth, and service. Inspired by his words, "He must increase, I must decrease," members of the Order strive to lead others to Christ through prayer, charity, and compassionate care. The Atlanta Region of the Order of Malta is sponsoring this special Mass.

All parishioners and friends are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate St. John the Baptist and renew our own call to be faithful witnesses of Christ in the world.

Join don Paolo Ravaglia, from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, for a special presentation on Monday, June 29, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Don Paolo will speak on the upcoming beatifications of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (September 24) and the Georgia Martyrs (October 31). A wine and cheese reception will follow the 6:00 PM Mass. RSVP online if you will attend. 

Archbishop Sheen was one of the most influential Catholic evangelists of the twentieth century, reaching millions through his preaching, writing, and pioneering use of television. The Georgia Martyrs—five Franciscan missionaries and their companions who gave their lives for the faith in colonial Georgia—offer a powerful witness to the Church’s earliest history in our region.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from a representative of the Vatican office responsible for the causes of saints and to gain a deeper appreciation of these historic beatifications. We are honored to welcome Don Paolo and look forward to the insights he will share.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate this growing family and help welcome Jazz’s baby boy into our Holy Spirit community.

Attend the Baby Shower
Celebrate with Jazz, Iriyah, Xyla, and baby boy on June 27 at 10:30 AM in McDonough Hall. Children are welcome. RSVP Here.

Baby Shower Registry
Help us welcome the baby boy with a gift from Jazz's registry. There are still a number of items that are needed.
View Registry Here.

Help With the Shower
Help Walking with Moms in Need with food, set up, and clean up for the shower on Saturday, June 27. Sign Up to assist here.

Help Wrap Gifts for the Shower
Volunteer to provide wrapping supplies or help wrap presents on Thursday, June 25 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Sign Up here.

Thank you for helping us support life, love our neighbors, and live the Gospel. Vist hsccatl.com/marillacmoms to learn more.

We're still looking for a few volunteers to help make our upcoming Young Families Event a success! We're celebrating America's 250th birthday with our Holy Spirit families on Saturday, June 27, following the 5:00 PM Mass. Whether you'd like help set-up our patriotic dessert bar or serve food, we'd love to have you. It's a fun, low-key way to serve and connect with families in our parish. Sign up here if you can assist. For questions, please contact Sarah Savoie.

Our Food Drive to benefit the Sandy Springs Community Assistance program runs from June 1 - June 30. The Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Community Assistance Center (CAC) provides food to help many of the 9,500 individuals in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody needing CAC support to feed themselves and prevent homelessness during these financially difficult times. Collection barrels are located in the Narthex, outside of McDonough Hall, and in the preschool stairway. Thank you, in advance, for your support.
 

General Food

• Cereal
• Diced tomatoes
• Pasta sauce
• Entrée meals (complete meals)
• Pasta (any kind)
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage)
• Canned fruit
• Canned vegetables (no green beans)
• Canned soup

 

 Meals for Kids

• Breakfast: Breakfast cereal, instant oatmeal, Pop-Tarts, breakfast bars
• Snacks: Granola bars, crackers, chips, granola, trail mix, nuts, applesauce pouches, fruit cups
• Easy Meals: Ramen, mac & cheese, shelf-stable microwave meals, microwavable rice packets
• Staples: Peanut butter & jelly, canned meat (chicken, tuna, Vienna sausage), shelf-stable milk, juice boxes

 

General Food

• Diapers (sizes 5 and 6)
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Soap

We recently visited “Ali,” a young single mother raising 5-year-old, “Bea.” After unexpectedly losing her job earlier this spring, Ali quickly found herself struggling to keep up with expenses. Though she immediately began driving DoorDash and pursuing new job opportunities—including two promising interviews—the eviction notice still came.

Meeting people where they are is central to the Vincentian approach. Each encounter is rooted in dignity, compassion, and listening. Thanks to the generosity of our parish community, we were able to assist Ali with rent support, food resources, and referrals for additional assistance—while also reminding her that she was not alone.

If you would like to join us in serving neighbors in need through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, email svdp@hsccatl.com for more information.

Backpacks & Dodgeball

Sunday, June 14, 6:30 - 8 PM, Youth Center

Come out for a day of service & fun!

We'll provide the backpacks & you provide the school supplies (Click here for the Phoenix Amazon wishlist). We will fill up the backpacks, which will then be donated to the Community Assistance Center (CAC) in Roswell. Afterwards, we will play an intense Dodgeball tournament in the Youth Center.

Middle, High Schoolers, & their Families are welcome to join us!

Please RSVP with Paul Oakes

PHX FAMILY DINNERS

Sundays, June 28 & July 26, 6:30 - 8 PM, Youth Center

Enjoy a meal on us, make friends, have some fun, & relax!

Middle, High Schoolers, & their Families are welcome to join us

Please RSVP with Paul Oakes

HOLY HANGOUTS

Sundays, June 21 & July 19, 6:30 - 8 PM, Youth Center

Join us for nights of faith & fun!

 

All of the games in the Youth Center will be made available (including the pool, air hockey, and ping pong tables).

We will have additional large group games to play as well.

Somewhere in the middle of each event, we will have a short Faith Break (ex. praying the Rosary or a Bible Study lesson).

We will conclude the night with one more large group game.

Middle & High Schoolers are welcome to join us

Please RSVP with Paul Oakes