Don't miss out on the parish's annual Ministry Fair on Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th, after all the Masses in McDonough Hall. Come meet with ministry leaders and volunteers and experience all the many ways you can be the hands and feet of Christ here on earth by participating in one or more of Holy Spirit's ministries. Enjoy coffee and treats after the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and mimosas after the 11:30 a.m. Mass (sponsored by the Young Adult Ministry) while you browse the ministry displays. 

The Ministry Fair is part of Holy Spirit's annual renewal of Time and Talent. Sign up online to participate in a ministry or fill out a Time and Talent Card at the Ministry Fair. For questions, please contact Kate Allen, Holy Spirit's Director of Volunteers.

Thank you to those who have made a pledge to the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Archbishop Gregory reminds us that discipleship entails reflecting the great love of Jesus Christ through all of our daily actions and in how we live our lives. Your financial support of the Appeal is one way in which you live that love. Please select the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal and be sure to designate Holy Spirit as your parish. You may make your pledge online or fill out a pledge card in the pews. All payments are due by December 31, 2018.

The following Abstinence / Fasting regulations are observed during Lent. They are grave obligations, binding under pain of sin. So they may not be casually ignored, and doing so is a serious sin. Abstinence from meat on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday (March 30) by all Catholics 15 years of age and older. Fasting on Good Friday (March 30) by all Catholics who are 18 to 59 years of age. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal and two smaller meals which, together, would not to equal a full meal. Fasting is not an obligation for those with a medical condition which would be made worse by fasting.

May the luck of the Irish be with you as you join Msgr. Dillon for a special Wednesday Night Dinner on February 28th at 6:30 p.m. in McDonough Hall. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a few weeks early with an evening of music performed by Holy Spirit’s favorite Irish singer, Harry O’Donoghue, and a traditional dinner featuring corned beef and all the sides catered by C. Parks. Enjoy slow-cooked Irish and Hawaiian BBQ corned beef, soda muffins, mashed parsnips and carrots, stewed cabbage, and dessert. There is no charge for the dinner or concert, but donations are welcome. Please RSVP online by Monday, February 26th.

The Men’s Club will meet on Monday, March 5th, starting at 6:30 p.m. in McDonough Hall. Our speaker is Chris Carr, the Attorney General for the State of Georgia. As Attorney General, Chris leads the office in representing the state in all legal matters. Prior to becoming Attorney General, Chris was Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development 2013-2016, and was responsible for creating 84,000 jobs in Georgia and drawing $15 billion in investment from corporations. The cost for dinner is $10, and for men under 30 is only $5.  We will meet at 6:30 p.m. for drinks and socializing, followed by dinner and Chris’ presentation. Please RSVP on the parish website. For questions contact Tripp O’Connor at 404-849-7944.

The Friday Night Bridge group plays bridge twice a month. Join us for an evening of fun and finesse on Friday, March 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Building. For reservations, contact Cathy Skowronski at 770-509-7698 by Wednesday, February 28th. Partners are not required, and new members are always welcome.

The popular Friday Night Fish Frys are back! Pick up your Fish Fry “to go” order beginning at 4:30 p.m. Just come to the table in McDonough Hall to place your order. Dinner will be served in McDonough Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Place your order, grab your beverage, and allow Holy Spirit’s Knights to serve your dinner at your table. Please RSVP by February 27th so the Knights will know how many diners to expect. The cost:  $10 (Ages 14+); $5 (Ages 3-14); No Charge (under 3). Dinner includes a Fish (baked/fried) or Shrimp Plate plus a vegetable and a starch. See the menu for other options. Proceeds will support the programs and ministries of Holy Spirit’s Knights of Columbus Council #6517.

Holy Spirit’s Young Adult Ministry will continue their Sunday Study series beginning following the 11:30 a.m. Mass in the College Lounge. All young adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to join us we read and discuss Pope St. John Paul II's encyclical Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason). There are eight weekly sessions planned. You can find the text online (for free) at this link.

All teens are welcome to join us on Sunday, March 4th, for a Life Night in Malta Hall from 6:30-8:00 pm, we will be discussing forming your conscience and making decisions. This will be a pretty exciting and different life night than in past! For more information, please contact Sara Gillingham.

Learn about the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy on Sunday, March 4th. Come to McDonough Hall for study, fun, prayer and fellowship. Dinner provided; donations welcome. Contact Elizabeth Ross for details. 

All Men are invited to attend for Men’s Morning of Spirituality (MMOS) on Saturday, March 10th. This annual free event for men seeks to enrich their Catholic faith. The morning (8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) includes a keynote speaker (Peter Herbeck), local witness speaker, Holy Mass with Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Eucharistic Adoration, along with a continental breakfast and lunch. Learn more and register NOW. This year’s MMOS will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4465 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30327.

Fishers of Men is a Catholic men’s ministry which calls, equips, and encourages men through an experience of authentic friendship to become active disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this through an annual Men’s Morning of Spirituality and reinforce it with weekly parish level meetings that encourage Catholic Piety, Study and Action.

Stations of the Cross will be prayed in St. Mary’s Chapel each Friday during Lent at 5:00 p.m. Please consider joining us in this Lenten tradition.

During Lent, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be offered in St. Mary’s Chapel every Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and again from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Adoration is also held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Stop in the chapel and rest in the presence of the Lord. You are welcome to stop for for as long as you are able to stay. However, if you would like to commit to serving as a guardian for a particular hour, please contact the appropriate Ministry Leaders:

• Friday (day):  Denise Gunderson
• Friday (night):  Val Carolin
• Sunday:  Mari Hobgood

The Sacrament of Penance is offered every Saturday from 4:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment. Our Lenten Penance service will be held on Wednesday, March 28th, at 7:30 p.m. Confessions will also be heard on Good Friday, March 30th, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., during the Seven Last Words service.