Georgia Bulletin Notes

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ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 87 Lacy St., Marietta will hold a ROSARY RALLY on Sat., May 10, at 2 p.m. The outdoor rosary will be followed by a concelebrated Mass with Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue as principal celebrant. The rosary and Mass will be offered for vocations. Contact: (770) 319-1665.

A PENTECOST VIGIL MASS will be celebrated with the CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL in the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Father Guyma Noel, liaison to the renewal, at CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain, on Sat., May 10. Praise and worship will begin at 7 p.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. Contact: (770) 469-0395 or visit www.atlccr.org.

AN EVENING OF RECOLLECTION FOR MEN will be led by a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei on Fri., May 16, at ST. ANDREW CHURCH, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. A priest will be available for confessions at 7 p.m. Beginning at 7:30 there will be two meditations, a talk on a virtue, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  Refreshments and a brief get-together will follow. Contact Steve Valenti at (770) 645-8381 or Pedro Villacorta at (678) 393-9207 (1seabee@bellsouth.net).

A MORNING OF RECOLLECTION FOR WOMEN will be led by a priest of the PRELATURE OF OPUS DEI on Sat., May 17, at St. Pius X High School, 2674 Johnson Road, NE, Atlanta, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A priest will be available for confessions at
9 a.m. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. there will be two meditations, a talk on a virtue, and Mass. Refreshments and a brief get-together will follow. Contact: Joanne at jsa1011@bellsouth.net.

The HISPANIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL from the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate its PENTECOST RETREAT on Fri., May 17, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at St Pius X Church, 2621 Highway 20, SE, Conyers. Cost: $10 per person. Food will be for sale. All are invited. Contact: Francisco Magno at (770) 256-6716 or Estela Taborda at (770) 513-6718.

“Opening Your Heart to Receive Healing” is the theme of the Sat., May 17, HEALING RETREAT sponsored by the Order of St. Luke, St. Augustine Chapter, at ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH, 11524 Highway 278 East, Covington. Cenacle Sister Barbara Young will help participants to open their hearts to receive Jesus’ healing without fear. She will address Jesus’ teaching, forgiveness, fear and prayer. Everyone is invited. Contact: Anna Marie Karns at (770) 787-2554 or Georgia Hill at (404) 281-4981 to register or e-mail oogaj@hughes.net.

MASS IN FRENCH will be celebrated by Father David Dye at 4 p.m. on Sun., May 25, at MARY OUR QUEEN CHURCH, 6260 The Corners Parkway, Norcross. Contact: (770) 416-0002.

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 75 of Transfiguration Church, Marietta, will be holding a HUGE GARAGE SALE this Sat., May 10, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Market Square on Canton Road (Highway 5).  Market Square is located just past the intersection of Canton and Piedmont Roads. The purpose of this garage sale is for the boys to raise funds to attend Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in New Mexico in 2009. There will be clothes, furniture, electronics, household goods and many more items. All are invited.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Louise de Marillac Conference) will be sponsoring its third annual YARD SALE at ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH, 680 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, on Fri., May 16, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sat., May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The proceeds will benefit the good works of the Society. Contact: Margo or Charlie Hagan at (770) 499-2052.

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM MELKITE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1428 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE, Atlanta, is holding its 43RD ANNUAL MID EAST FOOD FESTIVAL, Sat., May 17, from 12 noon-9 p.m. and Sun., May 18, from 12 noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. Authentic Mid Eastern cuisine, including vegetarian items and pastries, will be available for $2-$15. Takeout items are available. There will also be scheduled tours of the church, the former home of Asa Candler, Red Wall Art Gallery on premises, children’s activities, live Mid East music, folk dance and dabke dance group, Byzantine gift shop, outdoor café and grocery items. Contact: (404) 373-9522.

KINDRED SPIRITS is a singles group based out of the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING but SERVING ALL SINGLES 40 and better in the archdiocese. Members are single, divorced or widowed. The group’s mission is to foster a Christ-centered community with social, spiritual and service events. All are welcome. To learn about the activities of Kindred Spirits, come to the next monthly gathering starting at 6:30 p.m. (after the 5:30 p.m. Mass) on Sun., May 18, in conference room 1 at the Cathedral, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE. Atlanta. A light buffet will be served. Meet in the conference room at 5:20 p.m. to join members for Mass. Contact: www.kindredspiritsatl.org or e-mail info@kindredspiritsatl.org or call (404) 237-0944. 

The second annual SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at ST. GABRIEL CHURCH, 152 Antioch Road, Fayetteville, will continue Wed., May 21, with the Perimeter Flutes, a flute quartet. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. in Beltran Hall, followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. The dinner and concert are free. Donations are gladly accepted at the door. All are invited. Concerts continue throughout the summer and all feature professional musicians. Contact: Amy Metzger, director of liturgy and music, at (770) 461-0492, ext. 112.

A FAREWELL MASS, RECEPTION AND DINNER to honor FATHER KEVIN PEEK for 10 years of service to Atlanta as he prepares to serve the Archdiocese for the Military Services in the U.S. Army will be held Sun., May 25, at St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. A dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held at Blessed Trinity High School, 11340 Woodstock Road, Roswell, at 5 p.m. All are invited. However, RSVPs are needed to kabeckman@gmail.com. Specific types of dishes to share are requested based on family’s last name. Mass cards and gifts are also being collected. Contact: (404) 729-1795 for more information.

The CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING CONFERENCE OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will celebrate its 68th anniversary of serving with those in need on Tues., May 27, beginning with Mass at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, followed by dinner in the parish hall. Tickets for dinner are $10. RSVP for dinner no later than Thurs., May 22, by calling (404) 233-2145, ext. 454.  Proceeds from the dinner will assist conferences in the archdiocese in need of financial assistance. Contact: Kyle Reis at kylereis@gmail.com.

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A CANCER SUPPORT GROUP at ST. PETER CHANEL CHURCH, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, will meet for six consecutive Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the parish conference room from May 13-June 17. Peer support groups can provide a supportive environment for open communication about shared cancer experience and a safe environment to vent feelings and receive support and encouragement. Cancer survivors are also invited. Contact: (678) 832-1281, ext. 7044, or e-mail cancergroup@stpeterchanel.org.

A workshop on “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A COMMUNITY RESPONSE” will be held Tues., May 20, from 7:30-9 p.m. at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 1350 Hearst drive, Atlanta. Why does domestic violence occur? What are the signs? What does the Catholic Church teach about leaving a violent marriage? What can the church community do? Marne Mercer, DeKalb County detective attached to the domestic violence unit will lead this workshop and provide answers. Contact: Linda Javadi at (404) 261-7181, ext. 132, to reserve a place and for information.

The VILLAGE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNSELING SERVICES offers affordable counseling for children, adolescents, parents, individuals, couples and families. Cost is based on family income and ability to pay. The service is provided by Catholic Charities Atlanta at 34 parish locations throughout the archdiocese. Contact: (404) 733-3527 (English) or (404) 733-3528 (Spanish). Visit www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/flyers/vsj_loc.pdf for locations.

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