Welcome Quinton Tran!
We are excited to welcome Seminarian Quinton Tran to Holy Spirit! Quinton will begin his pastoral year assignment with us on Tuesday, September 8. He is a seminarian at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. We will share more about Quinton and his journey to the priesthood in an upcoming bulletin. In the meantime, please join us in giving him a warm Holy Spirit welcome!
Labor Day Schedule / Parish Office Closing
On Labor Day, Monday, September 7, we will celebrate one Mass at 10:00 AM in place of our regular daily Masses. We wish you and your family a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
Remembering 9/11: Honoring Our First Responders
On Sunday, September 13, at the 11:30 AM Mass, Holy Spirit will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We will remember in prayer all those who lost their lives that day and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call to serve. We extend a special invitation to first responders—both active and retired—to join us for this Mass as we offer our gratitude and prayers for all who dedicate their lives to the safety and service of others. Please join us as we remember, pray, and give thanks.
Altered Mass Schedule for the Priest Convocation
Priests serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will gather for their biennial convocation at Lake Lanier from
September 14 - 17. Attendance is mandatory for all priests who are in active ministry. Our Mass schedule has been amended to allow Fr. Ballman, Fr. Cossio, and Fr. Lee to attend the convocation. Please keep the priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in your prayers; be assured of their prayers for us during the Convocation.
- Monday, September 14 – 8:30 AM Mass ONLY
- Tuesday, September 15 – NO Mass
- Wednesday, September 16 – NO Mass
- Thursday, September 17 – 6:00 PM Mass ONLY
- Friday, September 18 – Regular Mass schedule resumes
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Communion Services will be offered at Christ the King during their regular Mass times from Tuesday September 15 through Thursday, September 17: 6:45 AM, 8:10 AM, and 12:10 PM.
New Confession Schedule Beginning September 18
Beginning September 18, we will no longer offer regularly scheduled Confessions on Sunday mornings. We recognize that Sunday morning has been a popular and convenient time for many parishioners to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Unfortunately, due to the limited availability of visiting priests and the many Sunday responsibilities of our parish priests—including children’s religious education, adult faith formation, OCIA, and other pastoral activities—we are no longer able to maintain Sunday morning Confessions.
We remain committed to making Confessions readily available to our parishioners. Confessions are always available by appointment by contacting any of our priests directly.
Our new regular Confession schedule is:
- Fridays 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM, and 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturdays 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued commitment to this beautiful sacrament of God’s mercy.
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming Events
Men's Club Welcomes Fr. Sean Lee at Kick Off Event on September 8
Kick off the fall with the Holy Spirit Men’s Club and get to know our new parochial vicar, Fr. Sean Lee, who will be our featured speaker in September! Because of Labor Day, the September gathering will take place on
Tuesday, September 8, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall.
The evening begins with cocktails and conversation at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Fr. Sean will speak beginning around 7:30 PM, with time for questions afterward. The cost for dinner is $15;
RSVP online if you will attend.
The Men’s Club is open to all men of the parish and offers a relaxed evening of fellowship, a catered dinner, and an engaging speaker. Whether you’re a longtime member or have never attended before, this is a great opportunity to meet other men of the parish and give Fr. Sean a warm Men’s Club welcome.
Come for dinner, fellowship, and a chance to get to know Fr. Sean. All men of the parish are welcome!
Altar Server Training
There will be Altar Server Training on Sunday, September 13, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Church. Any child who has received the Sacrament of First Communion is invited to become an altar server. All current and new altar servers are encouraged to attend for training and a review of serving at Mass.
Hope & Healing: A Grief Support Group
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a journey no one should face alone. Holy Spirit Catholic Church invites those who are grieving to join our 10-week Grief Support Group, where you’ll find understanding, encouragement, and hope in the company of others who share a similar experience. The classes will be offered on Wednesdays from
September 16 – November 18, from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
The program is based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Understanding Your Grief: The Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. A book and journal will be provided at the first session. The cost is $27 (materials included) and registration is required with limited space. The group is closed once sessions begin.
Facilitated by Holy Spirit parishioners Ellen Cocks, certified in death and grief studies, and Mary Archibald, a certified grief educator. To learn more or to register, contact Ellen Cocks at
ellen@sweetlittlesoul.com.
Festival de Sabor y Cultura
Join members of our Latino Community for a Festival of Flavor and Culture (formerly Taste of Mexico) next Sunday, September 20, from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Enjoy fellowship, homemade delicacies and folkloric music.
Friday Nite Bites
All families with young children are invited to a dinner for families with young children on
Friday, September 25, from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in McDonough Hall. 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.
Deacon Bill McCarthy's Retirement Party
Please join us in a special reception following the Vigil Mass on
Saturday, September 26, at 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall, to celebrate and pay tribute to Deacon Bill McCarthy as he retires from active ministry at Holy Spirit.
RSVP if you are able to attend.
Men's Retreat with Hallow
"Be not afraid." Every man carries something he's afraid to name — failure, doubt, the weight of leading a family or a team. Scripture's most repeated command isn't "do more." It's "fear not." Join the men of Holy Spirit on
Friday, October 2, for an evening built around that call, led by special guest Jonathan Campbell from Hallow — Mass, dinner, and a retreat night digging into what it actually looks like to live unafraid. Mass is at 6:00 PM in St. Mary's Chapel, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM, and the retreat from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in McDonough Hall. All men of the parish are invted. Bring a friend! The cost is $15. For more information, contact
Aimee McDonald.
Mission Advancement and Development
Ministry Fair Thank You!
Another successful Ministry Fair is in the books! Thank you to our ministry leaders, volunteers, Mission Advancement & Development Team, and especially our parishioners who joined us, enjoyed a treat, and explored all the ways to get involved at Holy Spirit. We hope you were inspired to find your place and become Part of Something Greater! See pictures from this year's Minsitry Fair
here.
New Parishioner Brunch
All new parishioners are invited to join us on
Sunday, September 27, after the 10:00 AM Mass in McDonough Hall for brunch bites, mimosas, and fellowship with parishioners and staff as we welcome you to Holy Spirit. RSVP by emailing
Melanie Reveron.
Women's Club News & Events
Women's Club Kick-Off: Laughs for Life - Josh Harris
Please join us on
Sunday, September 13, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, in McDonough Hall, as we kick off a new year of the Holy Spirit Women’s Club with
Laughs for Life - a special presentation by nationally televised clean comedian
Josh Harris.
Josh is a Catholic radio show host on The Morning Quest and fellow Holy Spirit parishioner. Josh thought his dreams were over after nearly losing his life to addiction, but God’s grace transformed his life. Josh shares his story and gift of humor to show how life’s greatest challenges become poetic under God’s penmanship.
Bring a friend and join us for a special kickoff luncheon featuring Josh Harris, whose inspiring story and clean stand-up comedy are sure to encourage and uplift. The cost for the luncheon is $20. Make your
reservation today.
Women's Club: Mahjong & Mingle
The Women's Club is hosting a social evening for the women of the parish to include American Mahjong and light bites on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Players of all levels are welcome; however, no instruction will be offered. Please register and indicate your player level so we may group you with like-ability players. If registering for more than one person, please list names of all players, telephone numbers, and their playing levels. All players should bring their 2026 NMJL card.
Support the Women's Club with Flower Power
The Holy Spirit Women's Club is a self funded organization, which is why we are delighted to work again with Flower Power in raising money to support our mission of offering the women of our parish social, service, and spiritual opportunities. Fall bulbs are for sale now at
Flower Power, until October 15. Bulbs will be delivered directly to you for a flat fee of $6.99 per order, with shipping beginning in early October. In addition to many beautiful spring flowers and happy customers, we have raised over $2,000 since 2024, and hope to grow more in 2026.
Faith in Action
The Work is Extraordinary. The Impact is Real.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is one of 76 St. Vincent de Paul Conferences serving neighbors across Georgia, part of a statewide network supported by the St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Council office in Chamblee.
In 2025, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia served 307,054 neighbors. More than 3.3 million pounds of food were distributed through its statewide network, more than 10,000 evictions were prevented, and 27,516 lifesaving prescriptions were filled through Georgia’s only charitable pharmacy. More than 20,600 families also received housing assistance.
The September 19–20 second collection supports the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia and the statewide programs that help Conferences like ours respond to the needs of our neighbors. Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift to this special collection.
Pray for Our Priests Through the Seven Sisters Apostolate
The Seven Sisters Apostolate invites women of Holy Spirit to embrace a quiet but powerful ministry: praying for our priests through a weekly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament.
At this time, we especially need women willing to pray for Fr. Cristian Cossio and Fr. Sean Lee. Each "Seven Sister" commits to one consistent hour of Eucharistic Adoration each week for the intentions, holiness, and spiritual protection of her assigned priest. Together, these Holy Hours provide continuous prayer throughout the week.
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a flourishing international ministry with groups in every U.S. state and more than 40 apostolates throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
If you would like to learn more or become part of this beautiful ministry, please contact Marie Cahal, Atlanta Area Coordinator, at
sevensistersatl@gmail.com. While each apostolate is built around seven women, additional participants are always welcome to help ensure every priest is surrounded by faithful prayer.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
New OCIA Rites Begins September 13
In the spirit of the revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), we will begin two new initiatives on September 13.
Our Neophyte class will meet on the second Sunday of the month from 11:30-12:30 in the ground floor classroom of the Parish Office Building. This class is open to anyone who completed the OCIA Confirmation Class over the last two years.
Our Inquiry session will meet on the last Sunday of the month beginning September 27 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the ground floor classroom of the Parish Office Building. This session is open to anyone interested in becoming Catholic through the OCIA process.
OCIA Director Dr. David King will facilitate both important components of the broader understanding of OCIA. If you have any questions or need additional information, email Dr. David King at dking@hsccatl.com.
Religious Education Kicks Off Next Sunday, September 13
We’re excited to welcome our children and families back for a new year of Religious Education beginning on
Sunday, September 13! Please keep our students, catechists, volunteers, and families in your prayers as they begin another year of growing in faith and deepening their relationship with Christ. For questions, please contact
Aimee McDonald.
Youth Ministry (Life Nights): Kick-Off
All high school teens are invited on
Sunday, September 13, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Youth Center as we kick off a new year of faith, fellowship, and fun. If you currently have a teen registered in Youth Ministry or are considering joining, we hope to see you there! Contact
Elsy Villatoro with questions.
Teen Volunteers Needed
Looking for a meaningful way to serve and grow in your faith? We are in need of teen volunteers to help with our Pre-K through 3rd grade faith formation classes!
By volunteering, you’ll deepen your knowledge and love of the Catholic faith, grow in your relationship with Christ, and help share the faith with the next generation of Catholics. Spend your Sunday mornings serving God’s children—and experience what it means to have “faith like a child.”
Contact Aimee McDonald for more information.
Women of the Word Fall Study - Born to Soar
Join Women of the Word as they study the book, Born to Soar by Melissa Overmyer. The goal of this Bible Study is to unleash God's word in your life, through prayer and Scripture. It will help you experience deep and abiding peace that can only come through connection with God. The group will meet from
September 15 - November 17
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | McDonough Hall
Born to Soar - Dynamic Catholic
Born to Soar - Amazon
Mission: 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.
Great Books Discussion Group
The Great Books Discussion Group will begin its new season on
Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall, Side B.
The opening discussion will explore the theme of gender and the respective roles of men and women through the perspectives of two influential authors born nearly a century apart. Participants will read selections from Sesame and Lilies by British art critic John Ruskin (1819–1900), based on lectures he delivered in 1865, and The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan (1921–2006), published a century later. These works offer distinctly different perspectives on the subject and provide a thoughtful foundation for discussion.
The group will meet monthly to discuss selections from the Great Books Foundation series. For more information, contact
Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511.
