The Arcbhishop's Annual Appeal in Action: Faithful Through the Process
Thank you for supporting the 2026 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal!
After Dan and I received annulments from the Tribunal in Atlanta, we were able to properly discern our vocation to marriage and were able to enter into a sacramental marriage in the Catholic Church. We would not have been able to fulfill our vocation or enter into a sacramental marriage without the hard work and help of the Tribunal.
The Annulment process can be painful, but there are graces that flow, and we saw that God’s timing in our process was perfect. The Lord blessed us for being patient and being faithful to the process. We truly appreciate the gift of sacramental marriage and we love living our vocation each day. Your support will help others to do the same. We will be forever grateful to the Tribunal of Atlanta.
- Amy Kimball and Dan Hart Parish Council Members
Make your pledge to the 2026 Archbishop's Annual Appeal Today! Be sure to designate Holy Spirit Catholic Church as your parish.
Altar Server Training Today!
All children of the parish who have received the sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to be trained as Altar Servers and assist with our Masses. Training will take place on
Sunday, March 1, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Church. For questions, contact
Deacon Allen.
Lent at Holy Spirit
The penitential season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesaday. For a complete list of Lenten activities at Holy Spirit, including rules of Fasting and Abstinence, Stations of the Cross, Fish Frys, and more, please visit: www.hsccatl.com/lent.
Easter Flower Remembrances
Remember or honor a loved one this Easter by contributing to the flowers that will adorn the altar this Easter. Remembrances are $10 each. Please either use this online link or the form on the back of the bulletin by Wednesday, March 18 to have the remembrance included in the Easter bulletin.
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming News & Events
Men's Club Presents "The Encounter of a Pilgrim and Our Lenten Journey: Fr. Ballman’s Reflection on the Camino"
The Men’s Club is excited to welcome Fr. Luke Ballman as the featured speaker at their meeting on
Monday, March 2, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Fr. Ballman will share reflections from his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in March 2023, connecting the daily challenges of the road—fatigue, simplicity, reliance on others, and perseverance—to our shared Lenten journey. Through his experience, he will invite us to see Lent not as a test of endurance, but as a steady walk of conversion, brotherhood, and trust in God as we move together toward Easter.
All men are invited to this special Men’s Club event. The cost is $15 and includes dinner. A cash bar is available.
RSVP online if you will attend.
First Friday Adoration and First Saturday Rosary
Our First Friday Adoration will take place in St. Mary's Chapel on
March 6, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and again from 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM on March 7. Guardians and visitors are equally welcome. Learn more or sign up to become a guardian
here.
The First Saturday Rosary will be prayed after the 8:30 AM Mass on
Saturday, March 7, in St. Mary's Chapel. All are invited to unite in prayer to our Blessed Mother.
Disciple Maker Survey Insights: Key Insights into Shaping our Parish Future - March 9
A year ago, we invited you to participate in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey and share your perspective to help strengthen Holy Spirit Catholic Church and better prepare us for the future.
Over the past year, our staff has carefully reviewed the results alongside our liaison from Catholic Leadership Institute. Since October, we have met for more than eight hours each month to identify priority areas as we seek to grow in missionary discipleship. Our liaison has also conducted interviews with staff and parishioners to better understand where we are thriving as a parish and where we have important opportunities to improve.
Please join Fr. Ballman on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall for an overview of the progress we have made and the priority areas that will guide us over the next several years. We look forward to sharing our pastoral priorities with our parish family.
Enjoy Fish Frydays This Lent
The Knights of Columbus Fish Frys are held every Friday during Lent from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in McDonough Hall. New to the menu this year by request are fish and shrimp tacos! This is in addition to fried fish, grilled salmon, baked shrimp, and an assortment of sides. Preorders help ensure the Knights have enough food.
Order your meal today!
Easter Egg Hunt
All children 10 and under are invited to Holy Spirit's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. on the HSP field. Bring your baskets, search for eggs, and enjoy crafts and activities. RSVP online so the bunny knows how many eggs to hide.
Please note: the hunt will begin at 10:30 AM SHARP, so don't be late!
Women's Club News & Events
Women's Club Lenten Retreat
How to Hear the Voice of God
Have you ever felt like God is silent, while others seem to hear Him so clearly? You’re not alone. The Women's Club invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life and gently explore how God speaks to each of us. Together, we will reflect on the hidden barriers that can make His voice feel distant, discover the personal and unique ways He communicates with us, and learn how to invite Him into the difficult places of our lives. Through prayer and reflection, you’ll be encouraged to open your heart more fully and experience God’s love in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Join the Women's Club Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 14, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in McDonough Hall. The retreat begins with Mass at 8:30 AM in St. Mary's Chapel, followed by brunch and the featured speaker. The cost is $35. Scholarships are available upon request. Email women@hsccatl.com for more information. RSVP if you will attend.
About the Speaker
Melissa Foley is a Catholic speaker, retreat leader, and the Executive Director of Resurrected Life, a ministry dedicated to inner healing and helping others encounter the transforming love of God. With over 20 years of experience in prayer ministry and teaching, she speaks nationally at retreats and conferences, guiding participants toward deeper freedom, healing, and intimacy with Christ. Melissa lives in Cumming, Georgia, with her husband and three children.
Women's Club Service Events
The Women's Club service initiative for the year is a partnership with the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs, which serves many parishioners. CAC focuses on providing basic needs assistance to prevent homelessness and hunger, while promoting self-sufficiency. They offer financial assistance, have three food pantry locations, and operate a thrift store. They also offer youth programs, adult education, a career center, and tax preparation assistance. Please see the CAC website for details on all the valuable services they provide to the community.
Toiletry Drive
From now through April, we will collect toiletries for the women served by the food pantry: shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, feminine products, bar soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss.
How to Donate
1. Bring to meetings November through April
2. Order via Amazon wishlist
Homeless Shelter - March 11
On Wednesday, March 11, the Women's Club will provide all food for the Homeless Shelter ministry, along with volunteers to serve dinner. Please see the Sign Up Genius link for food needed and serving details.
Questions? Please contact Kelly O'Connor.
Spring Flower Power
The Women's Club is excited to work again with Flower Power for their Spring fundraising program. Dahlias, peonies, lily of the valley, and other gifts for sale now at
Flower Power, through May 15. Orders ship in April and will be delivered directly to each address for a flat fee of $6.99 per order. These will make great Mother's Day gifts!
Faith in Action
Atlanta 40 Day for Life Campaign - Pray with Fr. Joseph Nguyen on March 5
Atlanta 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign runs through March 29. Parishioners are invited to participate through prayer, fasting, and peaceful witness. The faithful are also invited to sign up for one hour of prayer for the end of abortion during the vigil, including prayer led by Fr. Joseph Nguyen on Thursday, March 5 from 9:30 AM –10:30AM, outside of the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation at 1924 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta 30329. Sign up participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign here.
St. Vincent de Paul - An Invitation to Serve
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is transfigured, and a voice from heaven says, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased: Listen to him.”
As disciples, we are called not only to hear Jesus—but to listen. And when we listen, we hear His call to care for our brothers and sisters who are suffering. Through St. Vincent de Paul at Holy Spirit, we live that call by walking alongside neighbors facing eviction, food insecurity, and hardship, offering compassion, dignity, and hope.
If you are seeking to grow in spirituality, service, and friendship, we invite you to join us at our next meeting on March 3 in the Lower Level of the Administration Building. Fellowship begins at 6:30 PM, and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM.
Come listen. Come serve. Come be part of love in action.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Sunday Morning Adult Faith Formation Winter / Spring Schedule
Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Our Sunday morning Adult Faith Formation program is the perfect place to learn, share, and grow together. Mark your calendar and join us at 10:00 AM in McDonough Hall on select Sunday mornings throughout the winter and spring.
March 1 - Discerning the Spirits: Applying the Rules of Discernment - Seminarian Oswaldo (Ozzy) Franco
March 8 - A Catholic Perspective on Sex and Gender Ideology: Origins, Challenges, and Our Response - Thomas Gaines
March 15 - Holy Saturday: Embracing the Silence Between Death and Resurrection - Heather Triggs
March 22 - Who Do You Say That I Am? Exploring the Four Names of Jesus - Andrew McGovern
March 29 - Going to the End of Love: Preparing Our Hearts for the Triduum - Alycia Murtha
April 26 - The Glory of the Lord: Reflections on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary - Alycia Murtha
May 3 - Jonah: The Short but Powerful Story of a Failed Prophet - Deacon Steve Demko
May 17 - The Examen: Applying the Rules of Discernment - Seminarian Oswaldo (Ozzy) Franco
Religious Education Registration Opens Today
Religious Education registration for the 2026-2027 school year for both children and teens is underway. You may
register online here. Volunteers are needed to serve as catechists and co-catechists. Please consider giving of your time and talent bringing the faith to the young people of our parish.
Save the Date! Vacation Bible School: June 8 - 12
Save the Dates of June 8 - 12 for Holy Spirit’s Vacation Bible School where children can take “The Great Journey with Jesus Through the Church Year.” Online registration opens March 1. Register at
hsccatl.com/vbs.
Around the Archdiocese
An Afternoon Reflection on Beauty and the Church
Father Mark Haydu, LC, former International Director of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums and author of two books on meditations on Vatican art, will explore the powerful role beauty and art have played in the life of the Church. All parishioners are invited to Fr. Mark’s presentation, “Beauty that Saves: Why the Church has Always Bet on Art” on Sunday, March 15, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Light refreshments will be served. For reservations or questions, please contact Cathy Zeliff at 678-488-0108.
Christ Child Society of Atlanta Hosts Spring Fling Trivia Night
The Christ Child Society of Atlanta is hosting a Spring Fling Trivia Night fundraiser on
Saturday, March 28, at 6:30 PM at Dunwoody Country Club. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, trivia, and a raffle - all in support of the good works of Christ Child Society. RSVP by March 15. Visit
christchildatlanta.org for details.
