Join us at our parish Ministry Fair THIS weekend after all Masses for a fun, no-pressure way to explore everything our parish has to offer and find something that fits your life. Looking for your place at Holy Spirit? This is where it starts. Come enjoy:

• A Kid's Corner and Popcorn (sponsored by the Knights of Columbus) at all Masses
• A Coffee Bar served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses
• A Donut Wall after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM Masses
• Ice Cream after the 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses scooped by Fr. Cossio and Fr. Lee
• Mimosas served after 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses
• Wine and Cheese served after the Vigil and 5:30 PM Masses

Come for fellowship. Enjoy the food. Find where you belong. We'd love to see you there! 

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.

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

*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.

After more than 25 years of faithful service to our parish, Deacon Bill McCarthy will retire from active ministry at Holy Spirit at the end of September. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, care, and dedication he has shared with our parish family during his tenure. Details about an opportunity to celebrate and thank Deacon Bill will be shared soon.

We are also pleased to welcome Deacon Javier Oliver to our staff full-time beginning on September 8. Since his ordination last year, he has already served our parish in many ministries and will now take an even greater role in parish life.

 

Please keep Deacon Bill and Deacon Javier in your prayers during this transition.

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

Our monthly First Friday Adoration will take place in St. Mary’s Chapel on Friday, September 4, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and again from 6:30 PM. until 8:30 AM. Additionally, a rosary will be prayed at 9:00 AM on Saturday, following Mass. Please consider stopping by St. Mary’s Chapel to spend some quiet time in prayer with the Lord. For those interested in serving as a guardian by committing to one hour each month, please visit hsccatl.com/myhour to sign up.

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!

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.

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.

"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.

Construction on the Memorial Garden expansion has been delayed for a week or so. Over the next couple of weeks, we will post safety signage and share any changes to Memorial Garden visiting hours during construction. We will also keep parishioners updated once the livestream is available to watch the build in progress.

As a reminder, the Founding Reservation Period for reserving a Columbarium niche ends August 31. Niche pricing will increase from $6,000 to $7,000 on September 1 when Construction Pricing begins. Contact  Sarah Savoie at ssavoie@hsccatl.com with questions.

Holy Spirit is 68% toward our 2026 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal goal. Your gift supports clergy, faith formation, and care for the vulnerable across north and central Georgia. And once we reach our goal, every additional dollar comes back to Holy Spirit for our own parish needs. Prayerfully support the Archbisohp’s Annual Appeal at: lifeofthechurch.com/appeal.

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.

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.

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.

There is a new little reason to celebrate! We are delighted to share that Jazz’s baby boy arrived Thursday, August 20. Ieil (pronounced “eye-el”) weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. He and his mom are both doing well.

Jazz chose the name Ieil, a beautiful and hopeful name meaning “God is with me” or “God has arrived.” What a beautiful reminder of God’s presence as we welcome this precious new life and celebrate all that God has been doing in Jazz’s life and in the lives of her children.

This moment is also a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to our parish family.

Through Marillac Moms, so many of you have prayed for Jazz, encouraged her, helped meet practical needs, and simply walked alongside her throughout these past months. Your generosity and care have helped remind Jazz that she is not walking this journey alone.

That is what a parish family can do. We can surround a mom with love. We can celebrate her children. We can help carry some of the practical burdens that come with a new baby. And, most importantly, we can remind a family that they are seen, loved, and welcomed.

Thank you for being part of Jazz’s journey and for living out our call to support life and walk with moms in need.

Please continue to keep Jazz, Ieil, Iriyah, and Xyla in your prayers as they welcome this newest member of their family.

Visit the St. Vincent de Paul booth after Mass during this weekend's Ministry Fair. When you become a Vincentian, you'll join the world's largest lay Catholic organization dedicated to serving neighbors in need. Here at Holy Spirit, you'll become part of a caring community of parishioners—and one of 76 St. Vincent de Paul Conferences across Georgia serving neighbors with compassion, respect, and hope. Come discover what it means to be a Vincentian. Find a place to belong, grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and make a difference in the lives of your neighbors.

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.

Do you have a passion for sharing your faith with young people? We're looking for adults who love Jesus, love the Church, and want to walk alongside our teens as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Serving on the Confirmation Core Team is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, mentor teens, pray together, and help create a welcoming environment where young people can encounter Christ. Learn more about the Confirmation Core Team and review the ministry expectations here.

Please join us for our Kick Off Dinner – Meet the Team on Monday, August 31, from 6:30–7:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet the team, hear about the ministry, and ask questions—no commitment is required! To help us plan for dinner, RSVP if you plan to attend so we know how many to expect. We'd love to have you join us as we accompany our teens on their journey toward the Sacrament of Confirmation!

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.

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.

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.

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.