Solemnity of All Saints
All you holy men and women, pray for us!
The Solemnity of All Saints, commemorating the Saints - both known and unknown - will be celebrated on Saturday, November 1, at 8:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel. Because the Solemnity falls on a Saturday, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated.
Lift Your Loved Ones During All Souls Novena
Beginning on Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate our annual All Souls Novena of Masses. This series of Masses is offered over nine days for our loved ones, family members, or friends who have died. If you would like to have anyone remembered during this year’s novena, please place the All Souls collection envelope in the offertory basket before November 1. You may pick up Novena envelopes in the Narthex.
From Manhatten to Mission: Pray with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Join us in our next parish prayer challenge beginning Saturday, November 1, as we learn from the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We’ll follow her journey from a Manhattan socialite, who rubbed elbows with the founding fathers, to the foundress of the Catholic education system in the United States of America. Access the challenge on the parish page of the Hallow app.
October Holy Hour and Rosary for Peace
We will have a Holy Hour with the rosary every Friday in October following the 8:30 AM Mass in response to Pope Leo’s call to pray the rosary for peace during the month of October. Please join us in prayer in St. Mary’s Chapel and consider praying the rosary daily in October for peace.
Weekly Parish Bulletin
Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.
Upcoming Events
Strengthen Your Commitment to Christ at the Men’s Monthly Retreat
All men of the parish are invited to retreat on
Tuesday, October 28. Organized by Regnum Christi lay members from Holy Spirit and led by a Legionaries of Christ priest, these monthly retreats inspire men to deepen their faith. The evening begins at 6:00 PM in the Church with a rosary, Mass, and adoration, followed by dinner, a spiritual conference, and fellowship in McDonough Hall. Donations for dinner are welcome. Confession is available. Contact
Kurt Oppermann for details.
Knights of Columbus Host Parish Breakfast Next Sunday
Join fellow parishioners on today, Sunday, November 2, for a parish breakfast hosted by Holy Spirit’s Knights of Columbus. 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. The cost is $8.00 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25.
Faith, Business, and the First Lay Saint: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Voss at November 3 Men's Club Meeting
Join the Men’s Club on
Monday, November 3, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall to welcome Dr. Paul J. Voss, president of Ethikos and associate professor at Georgia State, who will discuss his new book, Merchant Saint: The Church, the Market, and the First Lay Canonization. The book explores how Christian thought came to embrace honest commerce, and spotlights St. Omobono of Cremona, a 12th-century cloth merchant, patron of businesspeople, and the first layperson canonized,as a compelling model of sanctity in everyday work. The cost is $15 and includes dinner.
RSVP on the parish website if you will attend.
Requiem Mass
A Requiem Mass, including music by our Traditional Choir, will be offered on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:00 PM in the church as we remember and commend to God the souls of those who have recently died. If you have lost a loved one within the past two years, we invite you to join us for this special Mass of Remembrance. You are also welcome to submit the name of your loved one so that he or she may be remembered in prayer during the Mass. To share a name, contact the parish office at 404-252-4513 or communications@hsccatl.com. Please note that this Requiem Mass will take the place of our regularly scheduled evening Mass.
Young Adult Ministry Hosts Wine and Cheese Night
Parishioners who are 21 and older are invited to enjoy a night of cheese and wine hosted by the Young Adult Ministry’s own Joey Calicchio on
Saturday, November 8, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall. Indulge in a variety of artisan cheeses and complimentary wines while supporting the parish and the Young Adult Ministry. This event is for those 21 and older.
RSVP Online. The cost is $15 with an RSVP or $20 at the door without an RSVP.
Women's Club News & Events
Women's Club - Thursday Social at Culinary Dropout
All women of the parish are invited to the October Social at Culinary Dropout in Dunwoody, 1231 Ashford Crossing, Building 900, near Perimeter Mall on
Thursday, October 30, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. A $5 donation to cover appetizers is requested.
RSVP online.
Women's Club - All Souls' Pilgrimage at Heritage Retreat Center
On Sunday, November 2, join the Women’s Club as we make a day pilgrimage to the Locust Grove Cemetery, the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Church of the Purification) and Heritage Retreat Center in Crawfordville. In celebration of All Souls Day, the annual All Souls Day Mass will be held in the Locust Grove Cemetery, the oldest Catholic cemetery in Georgia. There we will pray for our deceased ancestors and remember the sacrifices they made to keep the Catholic faith alive. Following the Mass, a buffet lunch will be served in Pine Lodge at Heritage Retreat Center. There will be sufficient time to walk the beautiful and inspiring property before heading back to Atlanta. Online registration has closed. Please contact Heritage Retreat Center directly to register after October 25. Questions? Please contact Denise Gunderson.
Wellness and Health with Dr. Christina Paul - The Top Five Healthy Habits to Adopt or Continue
Please join us to welcome parishioner Dr. Christina Paul for an enlightening and encouraging program on
Monday, November 10, at 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Dr. Paul will focus on ways to empower us to take control of our own health highlighting the top five healthy habits to adopt or continue. She’ll address the root causes of common symptoms—such as fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hormone imbalances—rather than just managing them.
Key takeaways include:
- Understanding why many people still feel ‘off’ despite normal blood test results
- How to pinpoint and correct hidden imbalances in hormones, digestion, and metabolism
- Practical steps to increase energy, improve cognitive function, and promote long-term vitality
- Cutting through conflicting health advice to find a sustainable, science-backed approach to well-being
Plus, we’ll have an opportunity for questions and answers. The cost is $20 and includes either lunch or dinner.
RSVP for the Morning Session
RSVP for the Evening Session
Women's Club Service Initiative - Get Involved Today!
The Women's Club service initiative for the year is a partnership with the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs, which serves many parishioners in our Latino community. 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.
Holy Spirit's Women's Club will conduct an in-person service event on Wednesday, November 19, and collect toiletries for their food pantry from October - April.
Service Event - November 19
For our service event, we will sort items for their food pantry on Northwood Drive. We need a total of 10 volunteers, comprised of two shifts with five voluneers each. Shifts are 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Please see the Signup Genius for details.
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
3. Donate monetarily, directly to CAC: https://ourcac.org/donate-online/ (by choosing One Time or Ongoing gift, Click on Dedicate This Gift, Choose In Honor Of and put Holy Spirit Catholic Church Women’s Club).
Questions? Please contact Kelly O'Connor.
Faith in Action
Seeing Our Neighbors in Need
In September, our St. Vincent de Paul Conference at Holy Spirit responded to 27 calls, helping 17 neighbors —5 of them children.
Behind every number is a neighbor struggling to make ends meet. We often hear,
“I was working full-time and still couldn’t afford groceries” or
“I never thought we’d be facing eviction.” Need is often closer than we think—at the grocery store, school pick-up, or even sitting next to us at Mass.
When we see them as our neighbors, our calling to help becomes real. Join us. Contact
SVDP@hsccatl.com to learn more.
A Christmas Keepsake that Supports Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem
Members from the Sovereign Military Order of Malta are pleased to announce our 2025 Christmas ornament: Our Lady of the Rosary. These beautiful ornaments are $30 each or $25 each for two or more ornaments. All proceeds will benefit Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just 1,500 steps away from where Jesus was born. Holy Family Hospital is the premier maternity hospital and newborn critical care center for the Bethlehem region and is the only hospital in the region that can deliver and save babies born before 32 weeks, some weighing as little as one pound.
Orders may be placed
online with pick up in the parish office. In person sales will commence during Advent. Thank you, in advance, for your support.
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Sunday Morning Adult Faith Formation Fall 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 Fall.
October 26 - Who are the Saints? Why We Have them and How They Help Us - Andrew McGovern
November 2 - Deacons: Where Do they Come From and What do They Do? - Deacon McCarthy
November 16 - What Christian Freedom Really Means - Deacon McCarthy
December 7 - St. Francis of Assisi: The Most Admired & Least Imitated Saint - Deacon McCarthy
December 14 - Nativity Narratives - Deacon Steve Demko
