Copyright (c) 2010 The Georgia Bulletin http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local Local Catholic news happening in the Archdiocese of Atlanta from the The Georgia Bulletin 32070 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/sacredheartbasilica/?s= Pots of flowers adorn the entrance of Sacred Heart Basilica, Atlanta, where a new symbol was placed above its doors to mark the historic building’s elevation to a minor basilica. (Photo by Thomas Spink) ATLANTA— The ringing of the new tintinnabulum marked the beginning of a joyous celebration of... 32071 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/southeasternmusicsymposium/?s= ATLANTA— The Southeastern Music Symposium had been carefully planned for months. It was just fortuitous that the annual gathering of liturgical musicians in Atlanta was held one day after the long-awaited proclamation came from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that the final English translation of the new Roman... 32072 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/letters2editor/?s= Letter ‘Mistaken’ On Pro-Life Focus To the Editor:   The recent letter in the Aug. 19 Georgia Bulletin regarding the obligation of pro-life organizations to support Latino immigration, while well intentioned, is sadly mistaken. The pro-life arm of the Church struggles to save the unborn from the abortionist’s knife,... 32073 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/murray/?s= Some words change your life forever. Three simple ones—“I love you”—top the list. There are also “You’re wonderful,” contrasted with “You’re fired.” But the saddest words of all, the most shocking, the hardest to bear, are “She’s dead.” For Christians death is a doorway, not a brick wall. We believe... 32074 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/awg/?s= This summer three special celebrations came together on my calendar, and they all honored and offered an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to some of the women religious serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. On Aug. 12, I celebrated Mass with the Visitation Sisters in Snellville as they... 32075 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/awg_esp/?s= Este verano hubo tres celebraciones especiales en mi calendario, todas en honor de mujeres religiosas que trabajan en la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta, y tuvimos la oportunidad de expresarles nuestro agradecimiento. El 12 de agosto celebré misa con las Hermanas de la Visitación en Snellville; cumplían 400 años desde que Santa... 32076 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/deaconassignments/?s= ATLANTA —Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon Robert Kepshire has been assigned to serve at St. Joseph Church, Athens, effective Sept. 1.... 32077 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/priestassignments/?s= ATLANTA —Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Balappa Selvaraj has been assigned to the Metropolitan Tribunal, effective Aug. 18. For canonical status, he has been appointed to serve as parochial vicar at Transfiguration Church, Marietta, where he will reside. Father Victor Galier... 32078 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/suecolussyretires/?s= Sue Colussy was the recipient of a lifetime achievement award at the July gathering of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) in New Orleans. The Fulton, N.Y., native is a graduate of Georgia State University’s law school. (Photos by Michael Alexander) ATLANTA— The job description wouldn’t have enticed... 32079 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/finney/?s= My family and I spent Katrina in an enclosed corridor leading to the stairwell of my fourth-floor office, a decision that with the clarity of 20/20 hindsight ranks somewhere on the top 10 list of “Mistakes I Have Made in My Brief Sojourn on Earth.” There’s a line describing a... 32080 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/crshaitipartnerships/?s= Catholic Relief Services Atlanta program officer Simone Blanchard listens to a local parishioner give suggestions on how CRS can be more active and effective on the parish level. Nearly a dozen parishes were represented at the luncheon, which focused on relief efforts in Haiti, on Aug. 19. (Photos by... 32081 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/crossingwiththevirgin/?s= “Crossing With the Virgin” is a collection of stories told by migrants about their risky border crossing. The stories were compiled from firsthand accounts shared with volunteers for the Samaritans, a humanitarian group that attempts to prevent unnecessary deaths by providing the migrants with medical aid, water and food.... 32082 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/adoptionlawyeraccused/?s= ATLANTA— Leaders at Catholic Charities Atlanta are confident that the nonprofit’s internal controls are protecting clients after authorities arrested lawyer Lynn Swank after she allegedly forged a judge’s signature on adoption documents. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said the questionable documents were connected to cases she worked on... 32083 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/deathoffatherhughes/?s= Father Eugene Hughes, SM ATLANTA— Marist Father Eugene Hughes served the church for more than five decades, teaching in classrooms and working in parishes. Father Hughes, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the North East Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Atlanta, while he was recovering from a car... 32084 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/notable/?s= Immaculate Heart of Mary School seventh-grader Jakob Spitzer moved quickly when a boat’s propeller severely cut his aunt’s arm. The quick thinking of this 12-year-old and his act of heroism during his summer vacation was applauded by his school community. Jakob rescued his aunt from Lake Hartwell after she was... 32085 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/stpatricks40years/?s= St. Patrick Church, Norcross, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special eucharistic liturgy, Aug. 25. (Photos by Michael Alexander) Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama, center, was the main celebrant for St. Patrick Church’s 40th anniversary Mass. While the bishop was joined on the altar by a number of his... 32086 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/fosteringparishministry/?s= ATLANTA— “Transforming Hearts, Living the Gospel,” a regional workshop on parish social ministry, will offer inspiration about the connection between faith and actions of charity and justice. The gathering is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta. This regional event offers... 32087 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/fppwstandrews/?s= ROSWELL— Catholics will explore the connection between their faith and politics at the Faith and Public Policy Workshop, sponsored by the Georgia Catholic Conference The focus will be on Catholic social teaching, “Faithful Citizenship” document and today’s public policy issues. The program is Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m.... 32088 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/foodpantryseekingdonations/?s= MARIETTA— MUST Ministries, a faith-based, nonprofit charity, is at its lowest food level in years and needs help. The organization’s cupboard has run out of food, from canned chicken and tuna to beans and spaghetti meals. In addition, supplies are low for rice, dry beans, macaroni and cheese and... 32089 2 Sep 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/09/02/pincrestgirlsopener/?s= Pinecrest Academy pitcher Katerina Saker delivers pitch in the sixth inning. Saker had 11 strikeouts on the day during the team’s 13-6 loss to Fellowship Christian School. (Photo by Michael Alexander) Cumming— In the battle of the Paladins, Fellowship Christian School, Roswell, spoiled the softball season opener for Pinecrest... 31980 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/theconradsgenerosity/?s= The late James (Jim) and Virginia (Jinny) Conrads established the Conrads Family Education Fund with a $7 million gift to the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. The gift, the largest in the foundation’s history, will go toward faith-based education for Catholic children in Georgia. (Photo provided by the Conrads... 31981 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/sisterlorettacosta/?s= Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Loretta Costa received her habit on March 19, 1940, made her first vows on the same day in 1942 and took her final vows on Aug. 15, 1945. Sister Loretta is a native of Athens. DECATUR— Sister Loretta Costa carries on a quiet... 31982 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/aaaccw54/?s= ATLANTA— "Women of Faith, Hope and Action” is the theme of the 54th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women that will be held Sept. 10 to 12 at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest Hotel. All women of the archdiocese are invited to the convention, which brings... 31983 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/gracescholars/?s= ATLANTA— As students gathered their school supplies, prepared their uniforms and anticipated their first day of school, many Catholic school students and their families from across the archdiocese were counting their blessings. Thanks to the GRACE Scholars program, almost 200 students across the state are attending a Catholic school... 31984 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/letters2editor/?s= To the Editor: In response to Dana Greene’s letter (The Georgia Bulletin, Aug. 5) regarding the July 16 document “Substantive Norms,” I believe there has been much confusion, which the secular press does its best to foster. While, as Ms. Greene says, the Church is tasked to form the moral... 31985 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/redmass/?s= ATLANTA—Judges, lawyers and other members of the Atlanta legal community will mark the opening of the judicial year at the 2010 Red Mass. The traditional liturgy will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 353 Peachtree Street, NE. Archbishop Wilton D.... 31986 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/murray/?s= Sometimes a simple question can change your life forever. For my husband and me, the wheels were set in motion for a life-changing event on an ordinary Sunday at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur. That day in 1994, Father Pat Mulhern introduced four rather shy nuns to the congregation.... 31987 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/awg/?s= During the course of each year, the Archdiocese of Atlanta hosts several events to commemorate special anniversary occasions. We begin the year each February with the annual vespers and supper for those in consecrated life, when we recognize our religious men and women who have reached a significant milestone within... 31988 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/awg_esp/?s= A lo largo del año la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta celebra varios eventos para conmemorar aniversarios especiales. Todos los años comenzamos en febrero con las vísperas y la cena anual para los que han consagrado su vida a Dios; distinguimos a los hombres y mujeres religiosos que han alcanzado un hito... 31989 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/priestassignments/?s= ATLANTA— Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has accepted the recommendation of Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath, Bishop of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago, and has confirmed the assignment of Father Abey Alex Vadakkekara as pastor of the Holy... 31990 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/fatherbehrens/?s= It is important to make as many connections as possible when trying to establish some credible currents between Scripture and our own times. Biblical texts are used for all kinds of things. For many people, they are a comfort in securing a belief in God that can sustain them through... 31991 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/spotlightstthomasapostle/?s= Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama shares his insights at Hispanic Encounter July 10. He was the opening speaker. (Photos provided by Ruth Davila) ROSWELL— If the fruits of a thriving parish are a commitment to ministry volunteerism, booming Mass attendance, the capacity to execute wide-scale fundraisers, and a vast... 31992 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/stjuderosaries/?s= A young boy in Haiti wears a rosary made and sent by students at the St. Jude the Apostle School Rosary Guild. (Photo provided by St. Jude School) ATLANTA— One bead, one Hail Mary. Another bead, another Hail Mary. Making and praying the rosary is a simple act, but... 31993 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/fatherwilkinson/?s= Father Bruce Wilkinson, pastor of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Atlanta, is a Chicago native who became a Catholic while attending Morehouse College, Atlanta, in 1974. After attending St. Meinrad Seminary and Pontifical College Josephinum, he was ordained on June 27, 1981 by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan. (Photos by Michael... 31994 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/georgeaulbach/?s= Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory presents George Aulbach, 85, with a gift at a June Finance Council meeting. Aulbach has volunteered his expertise to the archdiocese for 25 years. (Photo by David Pace) ATLANTA— Hundreds of school kids have George Aulbach to thank, as do those with more grey in... 31995 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/stjudeconference/?s= Father Matthew Linn, SJ ATLANTA— The hopeful theme “From Surviving to Thriving” resonates with many in these troubled times. Jesuit Father Matthew Linn will expound on this theme at an upcoming conference to be held Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the St. Jude Church ministry... 31996 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/notable/?s= Carolyn Denton, director of archives and records of the Atlanta Archdiocese, and Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, accepted the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Award during the July meeting of the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists. The award was presented by the association president, Emilie Leumas, archivist of the Archdiocese... 32020 19 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/19/massforteresaofcalcutta/?s= Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (Photo provided by Nancy Wiechec, Catholic News Service) ATLANTA— The Missionaries of Charity invite the public to a Mass in honor of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta on the centenary of her birth, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred... 31891 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/newholyredeemerprincipal/?s= Lauren Schell (Photo by Michael Alexander) JOHNS CREEK— Lauren Schell has been at Holy Redeemer School since it opened its doors 11 years ago. She’s taught in the classroom and served as the school’s religious education coordinator. Now, she’ll be the principal for the 500-student school in Johns Creek,... 31892 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/stjosephathensprincipal/?s= Charles Martin (Photo by Michael Alexander) ATHENS— Charles Martin, the new principal at St. Joseph School, Athens, brings with him an enthusiasm for Catholic education and a desire to be a part of the community. Martin, who goes by C.J. for Charles Jones, is heading up the elementary school.... 31893 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/saintpeterclaverschool/?s= Pamela Moors (Photo by Michael Alexander) DECATUR— Pamela Moors brings 24 years of experience in Catholic education as she starts as the new principal of St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School. “I love children. I love to teach. I love to bring my dedication and compassion to the schools... 31894 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/secrshostshaitidialogprojects/?s= ATLANTA— Nearly six months after an earthquake ravished the capital of Haiti, mainstream news coverage on the progress of relief efforts dwindles. But the recovery and rebuilding efforts go on in Port-au-Prince, with Catholic Relief Services offering several ways to get involved and beginning a new program to work... 31895 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/murray/?s= I recently read a story by a man who grew up Catholic. At some point, though, as he put it, his faith just evaporated. He is now part of the huge crowd of people who no longer believe in God. As for death, they see it as the bitter end.... 31896 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/letter2editor/?s= To the Editor: One of the principal obligations of the Church is to form the moral conscience of the laity. In the July 16 document “Substantive Norms” promulgated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (The Georgia Bulletin, July 22 issue) two different issues are condemned and described... 31897 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/awg/?s= When Archbishop Paul Hallinan received Atlanta’s first auxiliary bishop in 1966, the archbishop at that time was suffering from the acute hepatitis that two years later would claim his life. Bishop Joseph Bernardin arrived from the Diocese of Charleston to assist the ailing Archbishop of Atlanta. The Catholic population of... 31898 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/awg_esp/?s= Cuando llegó el primer obispo auxiliar de Atlanta en 1966, el Arzobispo Paul Hallinan sufría de hepatitis aguda la cual dos años más tarde le quitó la vida. El Obispo Joseph Bernardin vino de la Diócesis de Charleston para asistir al Arzobispo de Atlanta que estaba enfermo. La población católica... 31899 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/donovanhighfarmlife/?s= Sandra Reinhardt sits on the steps of her red chicken coop, between the chickens on the left and the sheep on the right. Other pets around the home include an African spiny-tailed lizard, a ball python snake, a cat, four dogs and two beehives. Reinhardt is also the mother... 31900 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/maristgarden/?s= A ripe bell pepper hangs from its vine. A majority of items harvested in the Marist School organic garden are donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank as part of their “Plant a Row for the Hungry” program. (Photos by Michael Alexander) ATLANTA— As Georgia’s summer reaches the heights... 31901 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/sisterlouisesommer60th/?s= The 1960s photo of Sister Louise Sommer was taken in St. Louis, Mo. LAWRENCEVILLE— Soft classical music flows through the office space of Sister Louise Sommer, CSJ, as she joyfully works at her computer in St. Lawrence Church. This year is her 60th as a member of the Sisters... 31902 5 Aug 2010 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2010/08/05/prolifefreedomride/?s= Dr. Alveda King, Priests for Life director of African-American Outreach, holding the megaphone, addresses the crowd on hand for the Atlanta pro-life service July 24. (Photos by Michael Alexander) ATLANTA— A bus full of pro-life advocates, including Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life and Dr. Alveda King, niece...