Our parish endowment funds not only ensure that we can continue our mission, Living the Gospel as the Body of Christ, for generations to come, they also support the needs of our parish today. Through annual distributions, the endowment funds provide a lasting source of financial support to meet the parish’s ongoing operational needs.

This past year, distributions from our parish endowments have supported:

• Repairs to the lawn sprinkler and irrigation system
• Removal of dead trees and shrubs, with new landscaping installed
• Replacement of damaged fire sprinkler components
• Upgrades to individual office computers
• Protection of all parish systems against cyber threats and data breaches

These distributions allow us to meet current needs without relying on offertory funds, helping to strengthen and enhance parish life at Holy Spirit today.

Want to be part of that? Visit our Legacy Giving page, hsccatl.com/legacy, to learn how you can make a donation today, and join us for Endowment Sunday the weekend of May 16–17 to learn more.

Leading up to Pentecost on Sunday, our patronal feast day, May 24, all parishioners are encouraged to participate in a Novena to the Holy Spirit from May 16–24. Pray along using the Hallow app, where the Novena is available on the parish page. We have prayer cards available in the Narthex and will share the prayer on the website.

Please click here for an online version of the weekly parish bulletin.

Our last Wednesday Night Dinner of the school year on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 PM. in McDonough Hall. C. Parks Catering & Events will provide a BBQ dinner, featuring pulled pork and chicken with slider buns and pickles, corn and avocado street corn, mac 'n cheese, cole slaw, salad, baked beans, corn and sweet potato spoon bread, collard greens and chocolate brownie sundaes for dessert. The cost for dinner is $15 for adults, $5 for children, with a family maximum of $35 (for parents and children). Bottles of San Pellegrino are available for purchase, and wine is available for a donation. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, May 12.

Join fellow parishioners on Sunday, May 17, for a parish breakfast hosted by Holy Spirit’s Knights of Columbus. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and an omelette station. Breakfast will be served after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses. The cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25.

Please join us for a light reception (punch and cookies) in honor of Fr. Paul Burke's 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, following the Pentecost Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 23. RSVP if you will attend.

The Holy Spirit Women’s Club is excited to bring one of Atlanta’s most versatile and experienced makeup artists, Rena Antebi, to our programs on Monday, May 11 – select a session, joining us for lunch in McDonough Hall at 11:30 AM or dinner at 6:30 PM. The cost for either program is $20; RSVP if you will will attend.   

Through her 20+ years of experience at her craft, Rena has found her passion is teaching clients how to apply their own makeup based on their individual needs. She always operates in a no judgment zone and will be working with us to make us feel like the best versions of our beautiful selves.  Rena encourages attendees to bring their existing products, tools, and mirror. One lucky attendee at each session will take home a basket of goodies hand-selected by Faces by Rena along with instructions.

RSVP for Morning Session Here

RSVP for Evening Session Here

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!

Mark your calendar and bring a friend!

The Women’s Club is hosting a Thursday social on May 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the lovely home of Denise Gunderson, 5510 Mt. Vernon Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia  30327. RSVP if you will attend.

Take a break from the day and enjoy a casual, welcoming evening with fellow parishioners. It’s the perfect chance to relax, enjoy good company, and strengthen the friendships that make our community so special

Parking is available in the driveway and on the same side of the street as the Gundersons’ home.

On this Mother’s Day, we remember that many mothers are quietly carrying more than most of us see.

One mother we recently met is raising her 11-year-old twin daughters while also caring for her own mother, who has dementia and cannot be left alone. Her days are filled with love and responsibility, but the demands make it difficult to work.

When she reached out, our Vincentians visited her home, listened to her story, and offered support—groceries, help with a gas bill, and connections to additional resources. During our visits, we are often humbled by the love and determination of mothers like her. 

Please keep these mothers—and our Vincentian ministry—in your prayers.

Seminarian Ozzy Franco will present “The Examen: Applying the Rules of Discernment” on Sunday, May 17.  Join us at 10:00 AM in McDonough Hall for a practical and thought-provoking look at how we discern God’s movement in our daily lives.

Vacation Bible School is coming up June 8 - 12, and we need a few more volunteers to help make it a joyful, meaningful week for the kids. If you can lend a hand, even for a day or two, it would make a real difference. Help pass on the faith to our children. Contact Aimee McDonald at amcdonald@hsccatl.com to learn more.