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This Week: October 11, 2026

(NEW DATE) Breaking Ground on the Amelia Mary Garden Expansion

You may have noticed the construction fencing around the outdoor chapel and the area leading to the memorial garden. We are ready to break ground on the expansion of our Ameila Mary Garden. Please join us for a brief groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, October 10, following the 8:30 AM Mass as we mark the official beginning of construction. RSVP if you will attend.

After months of planning and preparation, we are grateful to have reached this important milestone and look forward to celebrating it together as a parish community. Please join us as we ask God’s blessing upon the work ahead and all those who will help bring this project to completion.
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Holy Spirit to Host the Relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes Next Month

Holy Spirit Catholic Church is honored to be selected as a host parish for the 2026 – 2027 U.S. tour of the relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes, November 19 – 22. As the only host parish in the Atlanta area, we are blessed, once again, to offer this extraordinary opportunity for prayer, veneration, and spiritual renewal to our parish family and the wider Catholic community.

We invite you to join us for this special occasion and help welcome the many pilgrims who will visit Holy Spirit. Learn more about the schedule of events and volunteer opportunities at hsccatl.com/lourdes.

Weekly Parish Bulletin

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Upcoming Events

OKTOBERFEST - Wednesday Knight Dinner

Join the Knights of Columbus for an evening of delicious German fare on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall! Savor grilled, beer-braised bratwurst on fresh pretzel buns, sauerkraut, Hoffbrau coleslaw, a variety of desserts, and drinks. Plus, enjoy authentic German beers and wine! The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children, and a family maximum of $35. Bring your appetite and your friends for a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration! Prost! RSVP on the Knight's website if you will attend.

Friday Nite Bites

We invite you to join us for a fun and festive Friday Nite Bites Family Social on Friday, October 30, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in McDonough Hall. Come enjoy an easy Friday evening with festive Halloween bites and treats, a small trunk-or-treat for the kids, and a showing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown while parents have a chance to connect and enjoy fellowship together — a fun way to kick off the weekend as a family. All ages are welcome! Our activities are generally planned with children 12 and under in mind, but we’d love to have the whole family join us. Halloween costumes are welcome but not required.

There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP if you think your family can make it so we can plan plenty of food, treats, and activities for everyone. We’d love to have you there! This event is hosted by our Young Families Ministry. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please contact Sarah Savoie.
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COR: Men's Faith Formation

Join Fr. Sean Lee for Cor, a six-week men’s faith formation program open to all men. Gather on Thursdays until November 12, at 6:30 PM in Malta Hall for faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversations about living as courageous witnesses to Jesus Christ. Build authentic brotherhood and grow in your faith! All men of the parish 21+ are invited. RSVP if you can attend.
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Requiem Mass: Remembering Our Faithful Departed

A Requiem Mass, including music by our Traditional Choir, will be offered on Wednesday, November 4, 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 year, 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.

Mission Advancement & Development

Sacred Art Sponsorships and Niche Reservations

With construction beginning this month, sacred art sponsorships are still available for the expanded Amelia Mary Memorial Garden and Columbarium. Works by world-renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz include approximately 10 bronze Marian relief plaques, each featuring a different Marian image or devotion for the garden’s pillars, and two life-size bronze angels at the entrance and exit.

 

Sponsor a plaque or angel as a family or ministry group to honor a loved one and leave a lasting legacy. Visit the parish office to see the models.

The Construction Reservation Period runs September 1 – December 31, 2026. Niche applications are available at the parish office through Nadhia Garcia or Sarah Savoie.

Did You Know?

Holy Spirit has spent $4,742.51 on votive candles in 2026. Your offertory and donations help cover everyday parish expenses like these, supporting the prayer and worship life of our community.

A Gift Anyone Can Make

Looking for a way to support Holy Spirit beyond a cash donation? A gift of appreciated stock to our parish endowment fund can help support the parish’s future without affecting your day-to-day cash flow—and may offer tax benefits. To explore your options, contact Juliet Greco at the Catholic Foundation or visit cfnga.org.

Women's Club News & Events

Thursday Social at Ray's on the River

All women are invited to the October Social at Ray's on the River on Thursday, October 29, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy a relaxed and joyful evening of fellowship at Rays on the River! Come unwind, connect with friends old and new, and enjoy a beautiful setting together. Rays on the River is located at 6700 Powers Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. RSVP if you will attend.
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How to Host: The Art of Intentional Hospitality

The Women’s Club invites you to get ready for the holiday season with an inspiring program filled with ideas for beautiful, effortless entertaining. Join us on Monday, November 9, at 11:30 AM or 6:30 PM as we welcome lifestyle and culinary expert Erica A. Thomas, who will share practical inspiration for creating memorable gatherings with warmth, style, and ease. The cost is $20 and includes lunch or dinner.


Erica A. Thomas is the founder of Eating With Erica, a premier lifestyle brand that celebrates dining, entertaining, recipes, and the art of hosting memorable gatherings with ease. From thoughtful tablescapes to effortless holiday hosting, Erica will share inspiration and practical tips for bringing beauty, warmth, and intention to every gathering.

Guests will leave with simple, elegant ideas they can use immediately for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, and everyday entertaining.

Erica is a nationally recognized lifestyle and culinary expert whose work has been featured in Garden & Gun, Good Morning America, Southern Living, Time, Food & Wine, Eater, and Fox 5 Atlanta. 

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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser to Support the Women's Club - Link is open!

It’s time to wrap, shop & support the Women’s Club!

Our Charleston Wraps fundraiser is officially underway, with 2,500+ products to choose from—including plenty of festive Christmas wrapping paper and holiday goodies.
  • Let the holiday shopping begin! Shop Charleston Wraps
  • Orders ship directly to you
  • Order by December 11 for delivery in time for Christmas
Whether you’re stocking up on wrapping paper or checking a few names off your holiday shopping list, every purchase helps support the Women’s Club!

Happy shopping—and happy wrapping!

Support the Women's Club with Flower Power

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.

Faith in Action

This Weekend: Our Collection for the Poor

In September, our Holy Spirit St. Vincent de Paul Conference received 14 requests for assistance. Because of your generosity, we were able to help 14 households, one parish family - serving 37 neighbors—13 of them children.

Behind every request is a neighbor with a story. Sometimes it’s an unexpected car repair, a missed paycheck, or a utility bill that comes due at the wrong time. Our Vincentians visit neighbors in their homes, listen to what they’re facing, and walk alongside them as they work toward a more stable future.

Your gift helps our Vincentians be there when a neighbor needs a little help at the right time—sometimes making the difference in helping a family stay in their home. Please consider giving to a Vincentian after Mass or online.

Christmas Keepsake that Supports Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem

Members of the Order of Malta are selling their 2026 Christmas ornament featuring the St. Vincent de Paul window in St. Mary’s Chapel. The cost is $35 each or $30 for two or more. All proceeds benefit Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just steps away from where Jesus was born. Order online here. Pick up ornaments in the parish office during business hours. In-person sales will begin in Advent.

Pray for Life: Join 40 Days for Life

Join Catholics and Christians throughout our community for 40 Days for Life, a peaceful campaign of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion and the protection of mothers and their unborn children. Sign up at 40daysforlife.com/Atlanta to pray outside the Feminist Women’s Health Center through November 1. Vigil hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. For information, contact Cathy Schneider. Prefer not to go alone? Holy Spirit parishioner Mary Clauson is happy to accompany fellow parishioners.
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