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This Week: August 31, 2025

Labor Day Parish Office Closing

In observance of Labor Day, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We will have a special Mass at 10:00 AM in lieu of our regularly scheduled daily Masses. We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Ministry Fair Thank You

Our sincerest thank you to the countless volunteers who worked so hard to make our parish ministry fair an enormous success. Whether you “staffed a ministry table”, popped popcorn, helped create our amazing balloon arch, set up, cleaned up, or assisted in the kitchen, we are grateful to you! Together we are all part of something greater.

Support Our Priests Through the Seven Sisters Apostolate

Women of the parish are invited to support our priests—Fr. Luke Ballman, Fr. Cristian Cossio, and Fr. Joseph Nguyen—by joining the Seven Sisters Apostolate, a beautiful international ministry of prayer.

Each participant commits to one Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration per week for a designated priest, ensuring continuous prayer for his intentions and protection throughout the week.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is active in many countries, all 50 U.S. states, and includes over 40 groups within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

To learn more about this apostolate or to join, please contact Marie Cahal, Atlanta Area Coordinator, at sevensistersatl@gmail.com. There’s no limit to the number of women who can participate—seven is just the beginning!

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.

Weekly Parish Bulletin

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

Upcoming Events

First Friday Adoration and First Saturday Rosary

Please consider spending quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, September 5, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and again from 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM during our monthly First Friday Adoration.

 

All are invited to pray the rosary and unite in prayer with our Blessed Mother in St. Mary’s Chapel after the 8:30 AM Mass, on Saturday, September 6. Please direct all questions to Anne Rieger and annerieger@icloud.com.

Friday Night Bites - A Dinner for Families with Young Children

All families with young children are invited to for our inaugural dinner for families with young children on Friday, September 5, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Gather for a relaxed dinner where kids can laugh and parents can connect. A perfect way to end the week — join other young families for dinner and fellowship. Kids can be kids, parents can chill, and everyone can enjoy great food and friends. Eat, laugh, play together. There is no charge for the event, but RSVPs are requested to ensure we have enough food. Sponsored by Religious Education.

Generations of Grace: An Afternoon Tea

All women and young ladies (middle school and up) are invited to Generations of Grace, an afternoon tea hosted by the Women's Club in collaboration with the Young Adult and Hispanic Ministries, on Sunday, September 7, from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Celebrate our Blessed Mother Mary with fellowship, refreshments, and an inspiring talk by Fr. Ballman on Mary's faith and grace. Bring a mentor, daughter, grandmother, or another special woman in your life. Space is limited - RSVP online.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Our monthly parish dinners resume on Wednesday, September 10. Join us at 6:30 PM in McDonough for a delicious meal prepared by C. Parks Catering & Events: chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Our dinner hosts are members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children, $35 for a family (parents and children). Bottles of San Pellegrino will be availble to purchase and wine and beer available for a donation. RSVP online by noon on Tuesday, September 9.

Faith in Action

Missed the Ministry Fair?

It’s not too late to get involved! If you weren’t able to attend the Ministry Fair last weekend or just need a little more time to decide, you can still sign up for a ministry that speaks to your gifts and interests. Visit our Ministries webpage: hsccatl.com/ministries to explore opportunities and join us in serving our parish and/or the community-at-large!

Finding Contentment - And Sharing It

In our world, it’s easy to believe we always need more—more money, more comfort, more things. But this hunger for more can quietly pull our hearts away from Christ and leave us restless.

As Christians, we are called to see with different eyes. If we have enough food for our families, a roof over our heads, and the simple comforts of home, we are already blessed. And from that place of gratitude, we are invited to share—offering our resources, our time, and our hearts for those who go without.

St. Vincent de Paul serves neighbors facing extreme poverty. Your generosity helps them find food, shelter, hope, and the love of Christ. To learn more or get involved, email us at SVDP@HSCCATL.com.

Make A Will. Make An Impact Rooted in Faith.

August is National Make-A-Will Month and the perfect opportunity to create or update your will. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is pleased to offer parishioners a complimentary resource through FreeWill, an easy-to-use online tool that guides you through the process in about 20 minutes. Visit FreeWill.com/CatholicFoundation to plan for the future and put your faith into action. Your will is more than a legal document; it’s a reflection of your values. It’s a way to care for your loved ones, steward your blessings, and strengthen the Church for generations to come.

Faith Formation & Evangelization

Rescue Project
Rediscover the Power of the Gospel and Transform Your Faith!

The Rescue Project offers an eight-week small group journey designed to proclaim the gospel in a fresh, engaging way. Through a mix of videos, meaningful conversations, and prayer, participants experience the Gospel with authenticity and accompaniment, fostering a deeper connection to faith. Each week features group discussions that blend food and fellowship with an exploration of life’s biggest questions. All parishioners are invited to dive into this transformative experience and rediscover the power of the Gospel. 

Rescue Project will be held on Thursday evenings, from September 11 - November 6, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Malta Hall. A special Rescue "retreat day" will be held on Saturday, Novembe 1, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please sign up today if you are interested in participating.

Great Books Kickoff: Exploring Science and Morality

Science has long been a theme in literature. The Great Books Discussion Group's opening selections explore contrasting views: Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) raises moral questions about experiments on his daughter, while Claude Bernard’s An Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine (1813–1878) examines ethics in human research. Parishioner Naomi Harper will lead the discussion.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall, Side B. and monthly thereafter with selections from the Great Books Foundation series. For details, contact Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511.

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.

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.

Children and Family Ministry News

Altar Server Training

All children of the parish who have recevied the Sacrament of First Communion are invited to become Altar Servers. Come for training on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Church. Contact Deacon Allen Underwood if your child will attend or with questions.

Religious Education and Phoenix Youth Ministry Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 7 - Religious Education Kick Off
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Sunday, September 7 - Phoenix / Youth Ministry Kick Off
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Youth Center (McDonough Hall Basement)
All high school students are invited. Food! Games (including Water Balloons), Prizes & MORE! RSVP to Paul Oakes as soon as possible.

Sunday, September 14 - 2nd Grade and RCIC (First Communicants) Parent Meeting,
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM in the HSP Library

Saturday, October 25 - Fall Confirmation Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake
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