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2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

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Today we wish to recognize those who not only support our parish, but also have made a gift or pledge to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. On behalf of those who will be served by your contributions, thank you to all who have already completed their pledge payments, as well as those who are still making payments. For those of you who have not had an opportunity to participate, but still desire to be a part of the 2025 campaign, please visit our website at lifeofthechurch.com/donate or you may reach the Office of Mission Advancement at [email protected] or 404-920-7600. When each of our individual gifts … Continue reading →

Disciple Maker Index Survey is Live!

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The Archdiocese of Atlanta asks each parishioner to please take a few minutes to complete the Disciple Maker Index Survey. Your input is valuable to the future direction of our parish. Please access the survey HERE. It will be available through April 6. Thank you for your participation. https://portal.catholicleaders.org/dmi/survey/x274cx

Free Book for Spiritual Book Clubs

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The Three Ordinary Voices of God, by Matthew Kelly, is available in the narthex for each family to take home. We hope to form parish-wide “Spiritual Book Clubs,” and this will be the book that will get us started. We plan to begin with small group meetings in homes during Lent in 2025. The parish hall may be a small-group meeting area, and the youth room may be downstairs. Ideally, all will be invited to a small group, including your friends and neighbors, Catholics and non-Catholics, and non-Christians. Prayerfully consider opening your home to a small group for three weeks during Lent. … Continue reading →

Movie Night at SKD – April 2

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All are invited to a Movie Night at St. Katharine Drexel on Wednesday, April 2, the 20th anniversary of the death of Saint John Paul II, our Holy Father from 1978-2005. We will start with the regular Wednesday evening Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by the movie Witness to Hope, the Life of John Paul II. Food and soft drinks will be available during the film’s showing from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Nethery Hall.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Continues

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Would you or someone you know like to learn more about the Catholic faith? -Perhaps your spouse or fiance is thinking about becoming a Catholic? -Maybe you were raised Catholic but never received the sacrament of Confirmation? -Maybe you have never been baptized by a Christian church or belonged to a faith community. -Maybe you’ve drifted away from the Church and want to renew your connection to Catholicism by refreshing your knowledge of the Church’s teaching. There is never any commitment to becoming Catholic. That is a personal decision each participant makes. Participants who decide to become Catholic will be brought into full communion … Continue reading →

OKMS Needs Volunteers

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Orchard Knob Middle School is looking for volunteers to participate in an afterschool program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for twenty 6th graders. For anyone interested in sharing a skill/hobby or information pertinent to that age group, the middle school would greatly appreciate your time and effort. You can do one or multiple sessions, depending on your free time. Miller and Ann Epps will start with a birdhouse building/decorating session. Please let Anne know if you are interested in helping, 423-653-4950. It should be a fun time! Thanks.