Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend with fellow parishioners from our Latino community. Enjoy homemade Mexican food and a great atmosphere on Sunday, May 5th, from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm in McDonough Hall.

The next meeting of the Great Books Discussion Group will be on Thursday, May 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in Malta Hall. Contact Patrick Carey at 770-241-2511 for additional information.

Robert Hugh Benson’s (1871-1914) Lord of the World has been called prophetic by both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Benson, descended from a long line of Anglican clergymen, began writing this work two years after his 1903 conversion to the Catholic faith. In this novel of the Antichrist, set in a fictional universe, Monsignor Benson accurately predicts interstate highways, weapons of mass destruction, the use of aircraft to drop bombs on both military and civilian targets, and passenger air travel in advanced Zeppelins.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th. Remember the special women in your life during the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses. Use the spiritual bouquet packets available in the Narthex. Complete the outer envelope and place it in the offertory basket or return it to the parish office. Then send the enclosed card to your special loved one. The packets will be available through Mother’s Day.

In preparation for our parish celebration of our 60th Anniversary on Pentecost Sunday, we will pray a novena to the Holy Spirit from Friday, May 10th until Saturday, May 18th. Look for prayer cards in the Narthex when you come to Mass.

Fiscal Year 2024:  July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

As of Sunday, April 21, 2024

Fiscal Year-to-Date Target              $  3,093,462

Fiscal Year-to-Date Giving              $  2,994,730

Fiscal Year-to-Date (Under)           ($      98,732)

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All men of the parish are invited to the Men’s Club Clergy Appreciation Night on Monday, May 6th, at 6:30 p.m. at Thos. O’Reilly’s Public House in Sandy Springs. Raise a glass in honor of our beloved clergy and enjoy fellowship with other men in the parish over a “Dutch treat” meal. Please bring a friend, and RSVP so we know to expect you. You may direct any questions to Billy King.

On Monday, May 13th, join Betsy Orr, Founder and CEO of Heritage, as she brings her wealth of experience and insight to discovering, discerning, and deploying our spiritual gifts. Understanding our unique gifts and how to use them in service to God is a profound journey for many. Betsy will guide us in delving into these questions and gaining insights into our spiritual paths. Presentations will take place at both 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in McDonough Hall. Cost is $15 includes lunch/dinner.

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All are invited to join Dr. Albert Ahlstrom and the Traditional Choir on Wednesday, May 15th, at 7:00 pm in the Church as they perform an Easter concert.

Join us on Sunday, May 19th, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass for a 60th anniversary parish picnic in McDonough Hall. The Knights of Columbus will grill hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs; the Women's Club will prepare salad and dessert, and members of our Latino community will bring side dishes and agua fresca. Volunteers are needed to help with serving and clean up. Please let us know when you RSVP if you would be willing to assist and how many cheeseburgers / hamburgers / hot dogs needed for your reservation. *Veggie burgers available upon request; please indicate in the comments if you would prefer a veggie burger.

Are you wanting to learn bridge but were afraid to (bid) learn? This is your chance to learn the fun game of bridge. Beginning Bridge lessons are being taught every Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Classes meet in Malta Hall. Sign up here. For questions, please contact Greg Vetter at 404-250-1727. 

In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, “This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you…You are my friends if you do what I command you.” Through  your donations to the Collection for the Poor you fulfill this
commandment. We are so very grateful for the continued generosity of the Holy Spirit parishioners. Most, if not all, of the friends and neighbors that we help are one paycheck away from crisis. There are three ways of giving: 

1. Give your donation to one of the volunteers holding a basket
2. Scan the Venmo QR code found in the pews and notate “For the Poor”
3. Select the “For the Poor” button on the home page of the website, then scroll down to May 5 “Collection for the Poor”.  

If you are interested in the learning more about the St. Vincent de Paul society, please contact Jenn Molner.

Although Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, it can also be a time of profound grief for those suffering from the loss of a child or infertility. The Holy Spirit Pregnancy and Infant Loss ministry invites you to help those in our community who are grieving infertility or loss to know they are seen and loved. The ministry will be providing cards and pressed flowers in the Narthex after every Mass this weekend. Please stop by our table to write a kind word to those in your life who may be feeling sorrowful this Mother’s Day.

We are in need of volunteers to assist members of our Latino community in getting to Mass on Sundays. Currently we provide bus transportation for those who are unable to drive, picking up on Northwood Drive, just inside 285 off of Roswell Rd., and returning after Mass. Volunteers are needed for both the 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Masses and need not serve every week. Please contact the parish office for additional information. Thank you for your prayerful consideration in helping with this important ministry.

On June 1st, Catholic Charities Atlanta will host a first-time literacy fair – Read to Succeed - to benefit our client families’ 700+ children, toddlers to high schoolers. As our case workers can attest, most low-income Georgia families have no children’s books in their homes. With your help, we aim to provide 3-5 books for each child in attendance. To contribute a book, book series or gift card, shop our Amazon Read2Succeed gift list and select “Read2Succeed, Smyrna GA” as the ship-to at check-out, done! Deadline to provide books is May 18th.

For in-person shoppers, we have a local partner — Poe & Company Bookstore (1890 Heritage Walk P101, Milton, GA 30004, 770-797-5566). Stop in or give them a call for a 25% discount on your donation to Read to Succeed and free delivery to our Smyrna address.

Every book counts! Help break the cycle of illiteracy by nurturing a love of reading and learning. Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. - Kofi Annan. Sincerest thanks from Catholic Charities Atlanta.

All children who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to become Altar Servers. The next training is Sunday, May 5th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. Please contact Deacon Allen Underwood for more information. 

Calling all campers! Take a "Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer" the week of July 8 - 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. during our 2024 Vacation Bible School program. Campers who are rising 3 year-olds (as of July 1) through rishing 6th graders are invited to attend. Online registration goes through May 31:  hsccatl.com/vbs. Have questions or want to volunteer? Email religioused@hsccatl.com.

Online registration for 2024-2025 religious education school year is underway. For questions, please contact Sarah Cullen.