ATLANTA--With more than 100 delegates attending, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women held its 40th annual convention Oct. 11-13 at Holiday Inn Select, 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road.

The theme, "Weave Us Together In Unity and Love," was developed in workshops, Masses, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and prayer times. Resolutions on domestic violence, mothers and newborn babies were approved after being put forward by Barbara Biscan, Gwendolyn Kelly, Mayfern Barron and Nancy Butler.

Workshop sessions were well attended with the expertise of the speakers adding an educational dimension to the weekend convention, which was hosted by the northwest deanery.

The Saturday luncheon speaker, Mary Ann Fischer, director of the Order of Christian Initiation at St. Ann's Church, Marietta, discussed how good it is to be called by God and how a woman's role in the vineyard can begin with a perception of the interconnection between the goodness of living and one's responsibility for loving care.

Perceiving life at this level, she said, women recognize that they have a unique affinity for advancing the biblical task of fostering justice and love from a foundation of deep respect both for the Creator and humankind.

A demonstration of the development of Christian hymns from earliest times through the mid-20th century was given by Martha Trimbach, vocalist and harpist, at the Saturday evening banquet.

Archbishop John F. Donoghue celebrated Mass on Sunday morning for convention officers, delegates and guests. The archbishop stayed for the closing brunch. Speaker Russ Foss, president of Toastmasters District 13, spoke on the "Five Languages of Love."

Officers for 1996-97 installed by Carroll Quinn, past president of the National Council of Catholic Women, are: Deirdre Holler, president; Shirley Radican, executive vice president; Pat Dickson, recording secretary; Mickey Dobson, treasurer; Louise Lynch, corresponding secretary; Dona Anderson, parliamentarian; Nancy Butler, first vice president; Alice Bryan, second vice president, and Doris Francis, third vice president.