Join members of our Latino Community for a Festival of Flavor and Culture (formerly Taste of Mexico) next Sunday, September 20, from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Enjoy fellowship, homemade delicacies and folkloric music.

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Please join us in a special reception following the Vigil Mass on Saturday, September 26, at 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall, to celebrate and pay tribute to Deacon Bill McCarthy as he retires from active ministry at Holy Spirit. RSVP if you are able to attend.

All families with young children are invited to a dinner on Friday, September 25, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall.

Join other Holy Spirit families for a relaxed evening of dinner, fellowship, and fun for the kids. We’ll have chicken fingers, mac & cheese, fruit and popcorn, plus brews for the adults. Families can enjoy DAVID, the 2025 Christian animated film, help create a “Be Brave Like David” mural, head outside for games and bubbles, or simply spend time together.

It’s a chance for parents to meet other families in the parish, build new friendships, and help our little ones feel more connected to their Holy Spirit community.

Come for the full two hours or just stop by for dinner and play. Families are also welcome to step away for the 6:00 PM Mass and rejoin the fun afterward.

There is no charge for the event, but RSVPs are requested to ensure we have enough food.

All new parishioners are invited to join us on Sunday, September 27, after the 10:00 AM Mass in McDonough Hall for brunch bites, mimosas, and fellowship with parishioners and staff as we welcome you to Holy Spirit. RSVP online if you would like to attend and meet our newest members.

"Be not afraid." Every man carries something he's afraid to name — failure, doubt, the weight of leading a family or a team. Scripture's most repeated command isn't "do more." It's "fear not." Join the men of Holy Spirit on Friday, October 2, for an evening built around that call, led by special guest Jonathan Campbell from Hallow — Mass, dinner, and a retreat night digging into what it actually looks like to live unafraid. Mass is at 6:00 PM in St. Mary's Chapel, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM, and the retreat from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in McDonough Hall. All men of the parish are invted. Bring a friend! The cost is $15. For more information, contact Aimee McDonald.

Save the Date of Sunday, October 4, as the Knights of Columbus will host a parish breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and their popular omelette station. Breakfast will be served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses in McDonough Hall. The cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25. All proceeds go to support the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus.

Bring your furry, feathered, or four-legged friends for our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4, at 3:00 PM at the St. Francis & Anthony Outdoor Chapel. We’ll gather rain or shine to give thanks for the animals that bring so much joy to our lives and ask God’s blessing upon them. For everyone’s safety, please make sure all pets are on a leash or properly secured. We hope to see you and your beloved pets there!

As we prepare for construction to begin later this month, parishioners still have the opportunity to sponsor beautiful works of sacred art by world-renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz in the expanded Amelia Mary Memorial Garden and Columbarium, including bronze angels at the entrance and exit and Marian relief plaques throughout the columbarium.

These pieces offer a lasting way to honor a loved one, celebrate your family’s faith, and help shape a sacred place of prayer and remembrance for generations to come.

To learn more, contact Sarah Savoie at 404-252-4513.

Want a closer look? We’d love to show you the 3D-printed models representing the final bronze sculptures. Stop by the parish office anytime to see them in person and learn more. Models are not to scale.

The Women's Club is hosting a social evening for the women of the parish to include American Mahjong and light bites on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Players of all levels are welcome; however, no instruction will be offered.  Please register and indicate your player level so we may group you with like-ability players. If registering for more than one person, please list names of all players, telephone numbers, and their playing levels. All players should bring their 2026 NMJL card.

The  Holy Spirit Women’s Club welcomes parishioners and communication experts Pam Leinmiller, President of Vertical Vision (LinkedIn), and Kricket Harrison, Creator of First Class Leadership (LinkedIn) on Monday October 5, at either 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall! Together, Pam and Kricket will share practical tools to help better understand others, know what to say next, and communicate with greater intention and connection. 

“Say This, Not That” begins with understanding the person in front of you and ends with knowing exactly what to say. Pam will explore emotional intelligence in action, sharing strategies to create meaningful connections, reduce misunderstandings, and bring greater empathy to challenging conversations. Participants will learn to listen more effectively, better understand others, and build stronger connections.

Building on that foundation, Kricket will share practical language from the Exactly What to Say framework to build trust, reduce resistance, and navigate difficult conversations with greater confidence. Participants will leave with powerful phrases they can use immediately to influence without pressure, strengthen relationships, and create better outcomes.

Come join us and bring a friend! The cost is $20 and includes lunch or dinner.

RSVP for the Morning Session Here

RSVP for the Evening Session Here

The Holy Spirit Women's Club is a self funded organization, which is why we are delighted to work again with Flower Power in raising money to support our mission of offering the women of our parish social, service, and spiritual opportunities. Fall bulbs are for sale now at Flower Power, until October 15. Bulbs will be delivered directly to you for a flat fee of $6.99 per order, with shipping beginning in early October. In addition to many beautiful spring flowers and happy customers, we have raised over $2,000 since 2024, and hope to grow more in 2026.

As we prepare to celebrate Deacon Bill McCarthy’s many years of faithful service to Holy Spirit, we invite the women of the parish to help make his retirement reception especially sweet!

Following the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, September 26, we will gather in McDonough Hall for a reception in Deacon Bill’s honor. If you would like to help, please consider bringing a favorite homemade dessert to share - cookies, brownies, cake slices, tartlets... all contributions are welcome! Drop off desserts by noon on Saturday, September 26. You may sign up to help out here.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Deacon Bill and show our gratitude for the many ways he has served our parish family over the years.

Our regular Collection for the Poor supports the work of our Holy Spirit Conference. This second collection helps power the statewide mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia—bringing help where it is needed across our state.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is the largest Catholic effort serving people in need across Georgia. Last year, SVdP Georgia helped more than 300,000 Georgians, prevented more than 10,000 evictions, and filled 27,516 lifesaving prescriptions through Georgia’s only charitable pharmacy.

Please consider giving through the collection envelope or online.

Want to meet new people and grow in community? All teens are welcome—whether you’ve been involved in Youth Ministry before or are joining us for the first time! Join us for our next gatherings from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Youth Center:

Friday, September 25 | Agapé – Grupo Juvenil (Hispanic Ministry)

Sunday, September 27 | Life Night

Come grow in faith, build friendships, and be part of something greater. We hope to see you there!

Whether you are considering becoming Catholic or have recently entered the Church, Holy Spirit offers opportunities to continue your journey of faith through OCIA. Inquiry Sessions meet on the last Sunday of each month, beginning September 27, from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the ground-floor classroom of the Parish Office Building. These sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and becoming Catholic through the OCIA process.

Neophyte (New Catholic) Classes meet on the second Sunday of each month from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the same location. These gatherings are open to those who have completed Holy Spirit’s OCIA Confirmation Class within the past two years and offer an opportunity to continue growing in faith and life in the Church.

OCIA Director Dr. David King facilitates both groups as part of Holy Spirit’s broader OCIA ministry. For questions or additional information, contact Dr. King.

Parents of this year’s First Communicants—both 2nd graders and children in RCIC—are invited to join Aimee McDonald and Fr. Sean for an important, brief parent meeting on Sunday, September 27, at 10:00 AM in the HSP Library. We’ll walk through what to expect during this special year of sacrament preparation, review key requirements and important information, and make plenty of time for your questions. Your participation will help ensure that your family is prepared and supported as we accompany your child toward First Holy Communion. For more information, please contact Aimee McDonald.

Members of our Confirmation Core Team will gather for an important Day of Formation, led by Fr. Sean and Heather Triggs, on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM in Malta Hall. This day will prepare and equip our volunteers for the meaningful role of accompanying our teens as they grow in faith and prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in March.

Please keep our Core Team and Confirmation candidates in your prayers as they begin this journey together. For more information, or if you feel called to serve as a member of the Confirmation Core Team, please contact Aimee McDonald.