We are delighted to welcome Fr. Sean Lee, who joined Holy Spirit Catholic Church as our new parochial vicar on July 1. Ordained to the priesthood on May 30, Fr. Sean comes to us with a deep love for Christ and a desire to help others grow in faith through the sacraments.

A native of Lilburn, Fr. Sean was raised in the Catholic faith and was active in parish life at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. While attending a Steubenville Youth Conference as a teenager, he experienced a quiet invitation from the Lord to consider the priesthood. That call remained with him throughout high school, and after graduating from Parkview High School, he entered the seminary at age 18.

Fr. Sean has shared that what he looks forward to most as a priest is bringing Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, to the People of God and helping people encounter the Father's infinite mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In his free time, he enjoys reading, baking, hiking, swimming, and spending time outdoors.

Please join us in praying for Fr. Sean as he begins his ministry at Holy Spirit. We invite you to introduce yourself and offer him a warm welcome after Mass in the coming weeks. We are grateful that the Lord has brought him to our parish family, and we look forward to Living the Gospel as the Body of Christ together.

Please join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Luke Ballman’s ordination to the priesthood. A special Mass of Thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:00 PM in the Church, followed by a reception in McDonough Hall. We invite all parishioners, family, and friends to come together in gratitude for Fr. Luke’s faithful priestly service and ministry over the past 25 years. RSVP if you will attend.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered on Saturday, July 11, after the 5:00 PM Mass in the Church. The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, having reached the age of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age. This sacrament can be repeated if the sick person, having recovered, again becomes gravely ill or if the condition becomes more grave during the same illness. Typically, the sacrament can be repeated annually for those in old age.

Interested in becoming Catholic?

We are now enrolling for the next session of O.C.I.A. which will begin on Sunday August 9 and conclude on Sunday November 22, with reception into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday November 21. The class will meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM, with Mass offered either before or after at 8:30 AM or 11:30 AM. Class will not meet on Labor Day, Columbus Day, or Thanksgiving weekends.

A nominal fee of $35 is required to register for the course; this fee helps cover the cost of books and other materials.

Because acceptance into the program requires pastoral approval, prospective O.C.I.A. participants should begin gathering sacramental documents, including, if applicable, certificates of baptism and marriage. Remote and in-person interviews with participants are underway; please e-mail Dr. David King to arrange registration. The deadline for registration is Sunday July 26.

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 us via email at communications@hsccatl.com and tag us on social media with these hashtags:  #HSCCATL  #MassOnTheMove  #FaithTravels  #CatholicTraveler

Let’s celebrate the universal Church and inspire each other to stay rooted in faith wherever we go! ! Follow us on Facebook (@HolySpiritCatholicChurchATL) and on Instagram (@hsccatl). Bon voyage!

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One of the greatest blessings of our partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia's Marillac Moms program has been welcoming Jazz and her daughters, Iriyah and Xyla, into our Holy Spirit family.

For nearly five months, our parish has had the privilege of walking alongside them as they prepare to welcome a baby boy this August. Marillac Moms provides safe housing and caring support for pregnant mothers and young children facing housing instability.

Last weekend, that love was on full display.

More than 100 gifts filled McDonough Hall as parishioners gathered to celebrate Jazz and her growing family. Volunteers wrapped presents, prepared food, decorated the room, and simply showed up to share in this joyful milestone. It was more than a baby shower—it was a beautiful reminder that supporting life doesn't end with words. It continues through friendship, generosity, encouragement, and community.

Thank you to our Walking with Moms in Need ministry and to every parishioner who donated gifts, volunteered behind the scenes, or joined us for the celebration. Your kindness helped create a day Jazz will never forget.

If you would still like to help, we are continuing to build a diaper fund for Jazz's first year with her new baby. Thanks to your generosity, we have already raised $250 toward our $700 goal. You can also follow Jazz's journey and find her baby registry at hsccatl.com/marillacmoms.

Sometimes the difference between stability and crisis is knowing someone showed up.

Your support of St. Vincent de Paul helps neighbors facing food insecurity, housing instability, illness, and financial hardship receive compassionate assistance when it matters most.

Together, we are building a community where no neighbor faces difficult moments alone

If you feel called to put your faith into action by serving neighbors in need, we'd love to talk with you. Learn more about becoming a Vincentian by emailing svdp@hsccatl.com.

A warm welcome can make all the difference for someone new to Holy Spirit. Through the Welcome Ministry, parishioners are occasionally matched with new members in a similar stage of life to help them begin building connections during their first few months here.

This may mean sitting together at Mass, grabbing coffee afterward, or introducing them to a ministry you enjoy. No experience is needed, just a willingness to help someone feel more at home in our parish community.

Help make Holy Spirit feel like home. Sign up to join the Welcome Ministry at:  hsccatl.com/ministries. Select “Community and Fellowship” and “Welcome Ministry.”

Every day, our parish campus welcomes people seeking prayer, the sacraments, faith formation, fellowship, and support. Providing these ministries requires more than volunteers. It also requires maintaining the facilities that make them possible.

Electricity for our church and parish buildings averages about $15,000 each month, helping power everything from our liturgies and parish offices to classrooms and ministry spaces. Your stewardship ensures that our parish remains a place where people can encounter Christ every day.

Reservations are now open for niches in Holy Spirit’s expanded Memorial Garden and future Columbarium. If you have questions or would like to learn more, Sarah Savoie, Director of Mission Advancement and Development, will be available in McDonough Hall after the 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses next Sunday, July 12. Please feel free to stop by if you have questions.