JESUIT DAY OF REFLECTION: First Saturday, Feb. 4; 8- 11:30 a.m. (closing Mass); Jesuit Residence of Ignatius Retreat House, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Spend time with the Lord through Scripture and reflection ending with Mass. Open to all. Contact: Sabrina Mao at (770) 565-1123.

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: First Saturday, Feb. 4; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites are “practicing members of the Catholic Church who, under the protection of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, are inspired by St. Teresa of Jesus and St. John of the Cross, make the commitment to the Discalced Carmelite Order to seek the face of God for the sake of the church and the world.” Contact: maryagnes.larson@gmail.com or (770) 908-0652.

HEALING MISSION AT ST. ANTHONY IN BLUE RIDGE: Feb. 5-8; St. Anthony Church, 967 East Main St., Blue Ridge. Augustinian Father Albert MacPherson, of the Augustinian Healing Ministry, will lead the mission. It is open to the public. He will preach at weekend Masses on Sat., Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. The mission begins Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. with prayer and supplication. Monday, Father MacPherson will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m. followed by the sacrament of reconciliation. Tuesday and Wednesday, Father MacPherson will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m., followed by a prayer service for healing. He began full-time healing ministry in 1983 after 14 years’ experience in spiritual renewal work. For over 26 years, he has ministered in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean Islands. Contact: (706) 632-5970.

BLESSED TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN’S RETREAT: Sat., Feb. 11; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Carol Busche of St. Ann Church will direct this retreat. The theme is “God’s Gift to Women: Extraordinary Moments of Grace (In the Holy and Not So Holy Moments of our Lives).” As 21st century women of faith busy in the richness of life, it can be a challenge to pause, search, and grow in relationship with God. Come for some much-needed time of quiet reflection, awareness, and openness to God’s Spirit. A donation of $15 is requested. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and the day will end with Mass. Contact: Lisa Blume at (404) 725-3143 or lisa@blumefamily.net to register.

ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH PARISH MISSION: Feb. 13-16; sessions at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur. Entitled “Strengthening Our Relationship With God,” the mission will be presented by Father Ron Hoye, C.M. All are invited to come strengthen their relationship with God and take time for spiritual refreshment and invigoration. Contact: (404) 378-4588.

AUGUSTA MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST: Sat., Feb. 18; 9:30 a.m.-12 noon; St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church parish hall, 1420 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta. The Mary, Our Mother, Chapter of Magnificat in the Diocese of Savannah is hosting the breakfast with speaker Jane Hamley of Johns Creek. All women 18 and older are invited. Cost is $10. Reservations must be made in advance. To reserve a place please send check, with name, address, parish, and contact information, payable to Betty Gill, to Betty Gill at 2317 Norton Court, Augusta, GA 30906. Requests must be postmarked by Feb. 11. Check in will be at the door for those with reservations. Contact: Betty Gill at (706) 793-7174.

MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN: Sat., Feb. 25; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. All women are invited. Speaker Beth Mappes, wife, mother, and children’s performing arts teacher, will speak on her faith journey from cradle Catholic to involvement with an alternative religion and by God’s grace back into the Catholic faith. Reservations are $15. Advance reservations are required. Please mail check, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, by Feb. 18, to: Kathy Timony, 6170 Rachel Ridge, Norcross, GA 30092. Check in is at the door for those with reservations only. Contact: Kathy Timony at (770) 263-6957.

SOUTHERN LENTEN RETREAT: March 2-4; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, and Double Tree Hotel-Roswell, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. The Alliance of the Two Hearts will host its Southern Annual Lenten Retreat, beginning with the 9 p.m. Lenten Communion of Reparation Vigil and the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass honoring the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus celebrated by Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, and concelebrated by Father Edgardo ‘Bing’ Arellano, OATH, spiritual director of the Alliance of the Holy Family, International, Father Jose Viola, spiritual director of the Third Order and the Youth Worldwide, and priests of the archdiocese at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The midnight Mass honoring the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be celebrated by Father Bing. Saturday will start the Southern Annual Lenten Retreat with Retreat Masters, Father Arellano and Father Viola, and is open to the public. Contact: www.allianceoftwoheartsgeorgia.com or Diane Guesman at (770) 993-1846 or diane7guesman@att.net.

CURSILLO WEEKENDS: Men’s weekend, March 8-11; women’s weekend March 15-18; Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212, SW, Conyers. Searching for an opportunity to grow in your faith and gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how you can better serve him? Experience this powerful three-day weekend that has been changing lives for over 50 years. Come and share with others in a loving and caring Christian community setting. Contact: Greg LaHatte at glahatte@yahoo.com or (770) 497-0722 or visit www.atlcatholiccursillo.org.

ALL SAINTS PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL, JORDAN, EGYPT: Oct. 15-26; sponsored by All Saints Catholic Church, Dunwoody. Open to members of the archdiocese, the pilgrimage will be led by Deacon Bill Garrett and is expected to serve 25 people. Highlights include the Red Sea, sunrise service on Mt. Sinai, St. Catherine’s Monastery, Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Notre Dame and Beatitudes guest houses, Bethany, Jericho, Galilee, Jerusalem, Masada, Wailing Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Dead Sea and Bethlehem. Those interested must make a commitment by March 15. Contact: Faith Journeys at (877) 732-4845, ext. 100, or info@myfaithjourneys.com or Deacon Garrett at (404) 680-9054 or billgarrett910@gmail.com.

FIRST FRIDAY/FIRST SATURDAY COMMUNION OF REPARATION VIGIL: First Friday, Feb. 3; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; eight Catholic churches: the Georgia Tech Catholic Center, 172 Fourth St., NW, Atlanta; Christ Our Hope Church, 1786 Wellborn Road, Lithonia; St. John the Evangelist Church, 230 Arnold St., Hapeville; St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 75 Park St. North, Dahlonega; St. Vincent de Paul Church, 680 West Memorial Drive, Dallas; Mother of God Byzantine Ukrainian Rite Church, 2880 Highway 138, NE, Conyers, where the vigil begins at 7 p.m.; in Latin at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell; and in Polish at St. Marguerite d’Youville Church, 85 Gloster Road, Lawrenceville. Vigils include 8 p.m. rosary and confessions, 9 p.m. Friday Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, holy hours of adoration, and 12:15 a.m. Saturday Mass in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Contact: Diane Guesman at (770) 993-1846 or diane7guesman@att.net.

SPANISH FIRST FRIDAY/FIRST SATURDAY COMMUNION OF REPARATION VIGIL: First Friday, Feb. 3; 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mision Catolica Nuestra Senora de las Americas (Our Lady of the Americas Mission), 4603 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn. Vigil in Spanish includes 6 p.m. rosary and confessions, 7 p.m. Friday Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, anointing of the sick, holy hours, Benediction at 12 midnight and 12:15 a.m. Saturday Mass in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Contact: Diane Guesman at (770) 993-1846 or www.allianceoftwoheartsgeorgia.com.

MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Saturday of each month; 9 a.m.; St. Theresa Church, 4401 Prestley Mill Road, Douglasville. Contact: (770) 489-7115.

HEALING MASS AND ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Wed., Feb. 8; 7 p.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. All are invited to the Cathedral of Christ the King for a Healing Mass and the Anointing of the Sick with a reception afterwards. Prayer teams are available to pray with you for individual prayer. Contact: Dottie O’Connor at doconnor@ctking.com.

MASS FOR THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sat., Feb. 11; 11 a.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta. As a special project this year, the Order of Malta, Federal Association, will sponsor a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick. Msgr. Edward Dillon will serve as the principal celebrant and will be joined by several local clergy. Members of the order will be available at the Mass to assist anyone in need, and handicap access will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend. Contact: Mary Savarese at mhsavarese@aol.com or call (404) 252-4513.

ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES; Wed., Feb. 22; Masses at 9 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in English, and 7 p.m. in Spanish; St. Theresa Church, 4401 Prestley Mill Road, Douglasville. All are invited. Contact: (770) 489-7115.

MASS IN FRENCH: Feb. 26; 1 p.m.; Mary Our Queen Church, 6260 The Corners Parkway, Norcross. Contact: (770) 416-0002.

2012 MARRIAGE DAY BALL: Sat., Feb. 11; 6 p.m.-midnight; Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel. The 27th annual Marriage Day Ball in Atlanta is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter and is an evening for married couples, from newlyweds to those married the longest, to celebrate marriage in a joyous atmosphere at a dinner dance. Cocktail hour with cash bar, dinner, dancing and silent auction offered at semi-formal event. Cost is $115 per couple. Contact: http://wwmeatlanta.com/marriage-day-ball/ or Liz and Angel Bonet at (770) 623-4333 or worldmarriagedayball@gmail.com.

VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE: Sat., Feb. 11; 5:30- 10:30 p.m.; Holy Trinity Church, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City. “A Night to Celebrate Marriage—Romance, Fine Food, Music & Fun” will begin with a 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass and renewal of wedding vows. From 6:30-10:30 p.m. will be the dinner, dance and festivities. Dinner is $5 per person or $10 per couple, catered by Italian Oven with lasagna, salad and bread. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and 5x7 wedding picture (with name and wedding date on back) to the parish Faith Formation Office. Contact: Terri Thomas at (678) 466-1739 or tthomas@holytrinityptc.org for menu and other information and to register.

SOPHIA ACADEMY MASTERPIECE GALA: Sat., Feb. 11; 6:30 p.m.; Sophia Academy, 2880 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, in the gym. Cost is $75 per person. The Sophia Academy annual fundraising event will aim to raise nearly $275,000 in a challenge grant toward a new multi-purpose building including a gym. The event is dressy casual and will include casino entertainment, live and silent auction, live music, and food and drink donated by Palmetto Foods, Atlanta Bread Company and Michael and Jennifer Cerasoli and Endive Fine Catering. Sophia Academy, founded by Marie Corrigan in 1999 for her daughter, provides personalized education tailored to meet student needs in a faith-based environment for grades pre-K through ninth grade. Contact: (404) 303-8722.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL REUNION: Sat., Feb. 18; 10 a.m.; Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. Former students, graduates and friends are invited. A social hour begins at 10 a.m. in the parish center. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Ralph Olek, SM. Lunch follows at Mary Macs. Come and enjoy old friends. Contact: Carolyn Galvin at (770) 454-7916 or carolyngalvin@rocketmail.com.

CARNEVALE ITALIAN STYLE: Sat., Feb. 18; 6:30 p.m.; Dunwoody Country Club. Black tie event sponsored by La Società Italiana. All are invited to celebrate Carnevale including a raffle benefiting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home. Tickets are $85 per person, including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and wine. Contact: Roseanne Perniciaro at (770) 889-4625.

ST. ANDREW CASINO NIGHT: Sat., Feb. 18; 7-10 p.m.; St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. The public is invited to a night of fun and entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food and beverages. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Ticket includes $500 start-up fun money/chips, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Beer and wine are available with a cash donation. A raffle with great prizes will be held at the conclusion of the evening. Advance tickets can be purchased at parish offices. Contact: (770) 641-9720 for directions.

SIXTH ANNUAL ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART SHOW: Fri., Feb. 24; 7 p.m.; St. Pius X High School, 2674 Johnson Road, NE, Atlanta. The show consists of selected works in various media by St. Pius students, which will be on display in the Fine Arts Building, followed by a Power Point presentation of the works and an awards ceremony. Categories include painting, printmaking, photography, 2D design, drawing, mixed media, ceramics and 3D design. The show is free and open to the public. Contact: (404) 636-3023.

LENTEN FISH FRY: Every Friday in Lent, beginning Fri., Feb 24; 5-8 p.m.; Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7923. Open to the public. Adult dinners, including two sides and hush puppies, are $8; child dinners, including one side and hush puppy, are $4. Entrees are fried or baked fish or fried or grilled shrimp with French fries, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese or side salad. Shrimp skewers and clam chowder are extra. Contact: www.kofclilburn.org.

FISH FRY DINNERS: Every Friday during Lent; St. Monica Church, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth. St. Monica’s Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus will be hosting its annual fish fry dinners at the parish’s Lyke Hall. Open to the public. Enjoy a meal of fried fish, baked fish, boiled shrimp or sautéed shrimp along with a delicious selection of side dishes and a sumptuous desert. Contact: Henry Rodriguez at (404) 915-9503 or Jim Peniston at (404) 550-6903.

MONTHLY FAMILY BREAKFAST: Sun., March 4; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7923. Open to the public. Adult meals, including pancakes, egg soufflé, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, biscuits and gravy, coffee, hot tea and orange juice, are $7, and a child’s meal for those under 12 is $3. A family of two adults with children under 12 eats for $16. Contact: www.kofclilburn.org.

PRECIOUS FEET 5K RACE AND FUN RUN: Sat., March 10; 5K at 8:30 a.m., 1K at 8 a.m., awards ceremony at 9:45 a.m.; Historic Flowery Branch Depot, 5302 Railroad Ave., Flowery Branch. Sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry at Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch, race proceeds will benefit Birthright of Georgia, a pro-life organization. Fees are: for the 5K, $20 through March 5 and $25 afterward, for the 1K, $5 anytime. Sponsors are also needed, starting at $50. To register online, visit http://www.active.com/running/flowery-branch-ga/precious-feet-5k-1m-2012. Contact: Joy Rebello at rebellojl@hotmail.com.

ST. MONICA’S BALL: Fri., April 27; 7-11 p.m.; St. Monica Church, 1700 Buford Highway, Duluth. Sponsored by St. Monica’s Respect Life Ministry and High School Youth Group, the ball, themed “An Evening in the Eternal City,” is a formal for juniors and seniors in high school. Tickets are $35 each and include a full formal meal, desserts, drinks, favors, free photo and commemorative frame, and door prizes. Contact: www.saintmonicasball.com.

ST. BRIGID WIDOW AND WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUP: First and third Thursdays at St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, room 135. The group is open to all widows and widowers that would enjoy the dinner meetings. The focus is to provide comfortable social events for those whose lives have changed because of the loss of a spouse. Contact: Marybeth at (678) 642-5739 or stbrigidwidowed@gmail.com.

KINDRED SPIRITS: Sun., Feb. 12; after 5:30 p.m. Mass; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Singles group based at the Cathedral of Christ the King but serving all singles in the archdiocese. Most members are in their 50s and 60s and may be single, divorced or widowed. Activities include monthly home Masses, volunteer activities and social events. In addition a monthly “meet and greet” is held every second Sunday of the month after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Contact: www.kindredspiritsatl.org or email info@kindredspiritsatl.org to learn more.

ALL SAINTS JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP: Feb. 11; 8:45 a.m- 12 p.m.; All Saints Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, Health Ministry Building. This free professional job network group will help each person who attends to develop the process and strategies to get the job opportunity they are seeking. Topics include goal setting; action planning; scripting; developing a unique selling proposition; DISC assessment; resume preparation; marketing planning; how to get interviews; how to interview to get the job. Open to all. Contact: allsaintsjobnet@yahoo.com or (770) 393-3255, ext. 85.

CAREER QUEST AT ST. ANN CHURCH: Tuesdays; 6:30-10 p.m.; St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta. Enter at back of church under drive-through. Free and open to all. Dress is casual. At 6:30 p.m. group networking, resume reviews and job coaching run concurrently. At 8 p.m. a workshop session is held to provide job seekers with basic tools to gain a competitive edge when applying for jobs. Contact: (770) 552-6400, ext. 6104, and leave a message or email careerquest-sa@comcast.net.

GOOD SHEPHERD JOB SEEKERS: first and third Tuesdays of the month; 7 p.m.; Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3740 Holtzclaw Road, Cumming, in the Parish Life Center. Anyone seeking employment or looking to expand his or her professional network is invited to join. Job coaching, interviewing skills, resume writing and networking are offered, along with templates for tracking contacts, target companies and job submissions. Contact: Deacon Ralph LaMachia at (770) 887-9861, ext. 16.

HOLY SPIRIT CAREER MINISTRY: First and third Thursdays of the month; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, McDonough Hall. Dress is business casual. Open to people of all faiths. Ministry offers networking, presentations from employers and support. Mass is celebrated at 6 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. Contact: www.careerministry.org or Caroline McCoy-Hansen at (770) 794-6651 or caroline@careerministry.org.

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CAREER MINISTRY: Second and fourth Thursday of the month; 7 p.m.; St. James the Apostle Church, 1000 Decatur Road, McDonough, Education Building. Faith-based networking ministry designed to provide job seekers with tools to locate and have the competitive edge when applying for jobs. Those unemployed, underemployed or at risk or re-entering the work force are invited. Contact: www.stjamesmcdonough.com or St. James Career Ministry at linkedin.com.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH CAREER MINISTRY WORKSHOP SERIES: Third Tuesday of the month; 7-9 p.m.; St. John Neumann Church, 801 Tom Smith Road, Lilburn, room 8, lower level. SJN Career Ministry is open to all and provides job search resources, resume reviews, networking opportunities and a support group. Topic on Feb. 21 is “Rising to the Top in a Competitive Market” with speaker Teela Jackson of Career Spa. Contact: www.sjnlilburn.com/ministries/630-career.

THE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (TEN): Tuesdays; 7-9 p.m.; St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Room 135. Ministry offers guidance, coaching and networking in small group settings to help you in your job search to get results quickly. Meetings are free and open to all faiths. Suggested dress is business casual. Topics covered vary weekly and include: resumes, interview skills, networking, elevator pitch, job search skills, hiring strategies and trends, recruiters, resources and tools and more. Visit the St. Brigid website (http://www.saintbrigid.org) for directions. Contact: The Employment Network’s (TEN’s) website (http://ten-sb.wikidot.com) or Michael Iamele at michaeliamele@comcast.net.

“FROM THE SPIRITUAL WILDERNESS TO AN INTEGRATED CATHOLIC LIFE”: Thurs, Feb. 16; 6:30 p.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Free and open to the public. St. Peter Chanel parishioner Randy Hain, businessman, father and author, will share his faith journey from his Baptist youth through the “spiritual wilderness” to the Catholic Church, to which he converted in 2006 with his wife and children. Hain will also share the obstacles to leading a fully integrated Catholic life and how to overcome them. His new book will be on sale. A free will offering will be taken. Contact: outreach@ctking.com to RSVP.

REACH FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM: Deadline, Feb. 17. The Reach For Excellence program, a program of the Society of Mary, is now accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Session. Any current sixth-grade student of limited income may apply by downloading the application on the website at www.reachforexcellence.org. Contact: Executive Director Karen Dessables at (770) 936-6481.

THE WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Feb. 17-19; April 20-22; June 15-17; Aug. 17-19; Sept. 28-30; Nov. 16-18. The Weekend is an experience for couples with good marriages, who want to improve and enliven their communication. It is a great way to put the spark back in your marriage and to celebrate your love for one another. Consider gifting your spouse with the lasting and profound gift of a Weekend. Contact: wwmeatlanta.org for online registration or call (678) 435-3791 for more information.

WORKSHOPS FOR DIVORCED OR SEPARATED CATHOLICS: Feb. 18, March 17, 31, April 14, 28; all Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, in the Donnellan Room. A series of one-day workshops are being held to help Catholics navigate life after divorce. Topics include “The Essential Keys To Healing After Divorce,” “What Is an Annulment and Why Do I Need One?”, “Dating and Intimacy as a Divorced Catholic,” “Helping Children Cope With Divorce,” “Spiritual Progress: How to Find Peace and Joy Again.” Contact: www.divorcedcatholic.org/workshops, or call (678) 905-0565.

TRAUMA RECOVERY GROUP: Nine consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on Feb. 21; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, The archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection Victim Assistance Program is offering a Trauma Recovery Group for adult survivors of trauma. The group will be led by Ann Howe, Ph.D., and Sue Stubbs MS, NCC. Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Contact: Sue Stubbs at (404) 920-7554 or sstubbs@archatl.com for an application or information.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE: Feb. 22-April 1: kickoff rally on Sat., Feb. 25. Atlanta will join other cities around the world for this pro-life campaign including 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, peaceful vigil outside the Feminist Women’s Health Center in Atlanta and outreach through media efforts and advocacy. Participants are invited to join in all three components, especially prayerfully considering signing up for prayer and fasting. Contact: Aileen Barreca at (404) 558-3276 or atlanta40days@gmail.com. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/atlanta.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: 13-week program with classes beginning Thurs., Feb. 23; 7 p.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. Financial Peace University (FPU) is not just a class about debt; it will provide you with a blueprint to gain control over all of your finances and will cover topics such as: cash flow planning, budgeting, debt elimination, insurance, investments, retirement planning, real estate, and much more. Contact: Troy Nielsen, course coordinator, to register or for more information at troyknielsen@gmail.com or (678) 596-1556.

EXPERIENCE CATHOLICISM: Ten Sundays from Feb. 26-May 6; 9:30-11 a.m.; St. Thomas More Church, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. You loved the series on EWTN or PBS; maybe you meant to watch but missed it. “Catholicism,” called “an HD illustrated manuscript for the twenty-first century,” will be presented to adults as a lively faith formation program. Learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. The DVDs’ content will be expanded with extensive commentary. There is a $20 fee for program materials. Contact: adulted@stmga.org.

PARENTING SKILLS WORKSHOP: March 11, 18 and 25; 3-5 p.m.; Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Active Parenting Now is a three-session parenting skills workshop for parents of children ages 5-12. It will be presented by Grace and Growth Counseling Center. Through videos, discussion and activities, parents learn skills to help develop cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem in their children and positive discipline techniques to help avoid power struggles. The cost for all three sessions and the book is $95 per couple or $55 per individual. Childcare is available by reservation only. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Registration is required by March 6. Contact: Linda Sweeney, L.C.S.W., at (678) 235-3912 or LSweeney@graceandgrowth.org.

REAL LOVE & REAL LIFE: March 23-24; St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Open to all seventh- and eighth-graders and their parents. The Real Love & Real Life program is presented by Family Honor, a national organization that creates opportunities and provides tools to help parents and children connect and communicate about important life issues, with a special focus on God’s gift of sexuality. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Lee Ann and Bruce Sharpton at lasharpton@gmail.com or www.FamilyHonor.org.

MEN’S RETREAT: Feb. 17-19; Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, Ft. Mitchell, Ala. Bishop David Foley will lead the men’s retreat entitled “Meeting With Jesus: A Preparation For Lent.” The purpose is to prepare for the coming season of Lent and make this Lent a more meaningful and fruitful experience. Contact: (334) 855-4474 or write Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, 107 Holy Trinity Road, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856.

HOSPITALITY RETREAT: Feb. 17-19; Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center, Cullman, Ala. The Rule of St. Benedict, in teaching that all persons are to be welcomed as Christ, establishes hospitality as a way of putting faith into action. This retreat will explore the theme of hospitality in Benedict’s rule, a guide for monks that for centuries has been a source of spiritual insight for monastics and many outside the monastery. Contact: (256) 734-8302 or retreats@shmon.org to register.

RETREATS AT THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Upcoming retreats at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212, SW, Conyers, include: “Surrendering To Love, an Ash Wednesday Retreat” Feb. 20-23 (midweek); “God Is Love: Prayer and Justice” March 2-4 (weekend); and “Palm Sunday: Meeting Jesus during Holy Week” March 30-April 1 (weekend). For information on this and other upcoming retreats visit www.trappist.net. Contact: the retreat house at (770) 760-0959 or retreat@trappist.net for a reservation.

“I THIRST” RETREAT: Feb. 24-26; Forrest Hills Retreat Center, 135 Forrest Hills Road, Dahlonega. The annual retreat sponsored by the Faith Sharers Ministry at St. Ann Catholic Church in Marietta is available for $175 per person, double occupancy, or $200 single occupancy and includes two nights and five meals. Contact: Chris BaDour at (770) 971-4126 or chrisybadour@comcast.net or Ed Neidhardt at (770) 578-9349 or eneidhar@comcast.net to register.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR WOMEN: March 2-4; Carmel Retreat Center, Hoschton. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the retreat will be given by a priest of the Legionaries of Christ and will provide time for directed meditations, the sacraments, and personal reflection. Contact: (678) 679-5096, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or email retreats@MissionNetworkAtlanta.org or register online at www.MissionNetworkAtlanta.org and select Event Registration.

2-DAY SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT: March 2-4; Jesuit Retreat Center at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Cathy Crosby and Mitch Cohen will be the directors of the retreat that is open to men and women of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. The theme of the retreat is “Yoga and Centering Prayer.” Explore sacred texts from Hebrew and Christian Scriptures; participate in gentle yoga practices (no prior yoga experience required); meditate, pray and reflect. Contact: (404) 255-0503, secretary@ignatiushouse.org or www.ignatiushouse.org to register.

2-DAY SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT: March 9-11; Jesuit Retreat Center at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta. Jesuit Father Jose Fetzer will direct the retreat that is open to men and women of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. The retreat will be based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola that focus on God’s love for us and how we see that love manifested in the person of Jesus Christ, the Word made Flesh, our friend and companion. Contact: (404) 255-0503, secretary@ignatiushouse.org or www.ignatiushouse.org to register.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: March 9-11; Carmel Retreat Center, Hoschton. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the retreat will be given by a priest of the Legionaries of Christ and will provide time for directed meditations, the sacraments, and personal reflection. Contact: (678) 679-5096, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., or email retreats@MissionNetworkAtlanta.org or register online at www.MissionNetworkAtlanta.org and select Event Registration.

“MONASTIC WISDOM BEYOND THE CLOISTER”: March 19-22; The Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212, SW, Conyers. Drawing upon the wisdom of the monastery, this four-day retreat will focus on aspects of monastic life that can help busy people who are searching for ways to slow down and pay more attention to the spiritual dimension of their lives. The retreat, led by Brother Elias, Brother Michael and Trisha Day, will include an opportunity to view a documentary film series that captures the impact monastic life had on five women who were struggling with challenges that confront us all. Practical suggestions for incorporating monastic wisdom into everyday life will be included. Visit www.trappist.net for retreat information. Contact: the retreat house at (770) 760-0959 or retreat@trappist.net to make a reservation.