With joyful hearts we welcome our newest Parochial Vicar Fr. Cristian Cossio who arrived at Holy Spirit earlier this week. Fr. Cossio comes to us from St. Lawrence Church in Lawrenceville where he has been a parochial vicar since 2022. Prior to that, Fr. Cossio's inagural assignment was at St. Brigid Cathlic Church in Johns Creek, following his ordination in 2020. Get to know Fr. Cossio in next week's bulletin, and please extend a warm Holy Spirit welcome when you see him this weekend!

Please find links to: Fr. Ballman's homily from the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Don Paolo Ravaglia's homily from the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, as well as an audio recording of Don Paolo's presentation on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

It's not too late to spend just a few minutes each day for a week exploring the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati—a young man who died at just 24 but lived with extraordinary joy, passion, and purpose.

 

Frassati wasn’t a distant saint; he was known for his laughter, athletic spirit, care for the poor, and bold challenge to his friends to live virtuously. His “ordinary” life was anything but ordinary—making him a powerful role model for anyone striving to live their faith fully every day.

To prepare for his canonization, join us a weeklong prayer challenge on the Hallow App. While the challenge began on July 4, you can still help us celebrate this inspiring young saint’s legacy of faith and service  and discover how everyday love can lead to holiness. Not on Hallow? Visit hallow.com/parish to claim your $1 offer. Then, open Hallow, tap Community, enter 30327, find Holy Spirit Catholic Church, and tap Join Parish.

As you head out on your summer adventures, don’t forget to pack your faith along with your sunscreen! Whether you’re in the mountains, at the beach, or exploring a new city, we’d love to see you and /or your family at Mass wherever your travels take you.

Snap a quick selfie at the church you visit—inside or out—and share it with us! We’ll be posting a display of our parish family attending Mass around the globe on social media. It’s a beautiful way to stay connected and to remind ourselves (and others!) that there’s no vacation from Mass.

Send your photos to communications@hsccatl.com and tag us on social media with these hashtags: 

 

#HSCCATL
#MassOnTheMove
#FaithTravels
#CatholicTraveler
#HolyStops
#VactionMass
#ParishPassport

 

Let’s celebrate the universal Church and inspire each other to stay rooted in faith wherever we go! Bon voyage and God bless! Follow us on Facebook (@HolySpiritCatholicChurchATL) and Instagram (@hsccatl)

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All parishioners aged 70 and older—our beloved “Forever Young” community—are warmly invited to a special Mass including the Anointing of the Sick on Friday, July 11, at 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Following the Mass, please join us for a delicious luncheon in McDonough Hall catered by C. Parks Catering & Events. Feel free to come for both Mass and lunch, or just for lunch! The cost for lunch is $15 (payable online or at the door). Reserve your spot by Wednesday, July 9, either online or by calling the parish office at 404-252-4513.

Join the Women’s Club Social on Thursday, July 31, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Cross Creek Cafe. Donations for appetizers are appreciated. RSVP online.

Interested in becoming Cathoic? Enrollment is open for our next Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) session, running August 10 – November 23. Candidates will enter full communion at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on November 22.

Classes meet Sundays at 10:00 AM, with Mass before or after at 8:30 or 11:30 AM. No class will be held on Labor Day, Columbus Day, or Thanksgiving weekends. A $35 fee covers books and materials. Pastoral approval is required, so please begin gathering baptism and marriage certificates (if applicable).

To register or schedule an interview, email Dr. David King. Please note the registration deadline is July 27.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought food donations for Community Assistance Center (CAC) during our June Food Drive  Through YOUR generosity, HSCC donated an incredible 2,080 lbs. of food to CAC—1,830 lbs. in physical donations, plus an estimated 250 lbs. through monetary gifts! To our amazement, 1,124 lbs. came in during the final week alone! That’s over a ton of food to help our neighbors in need this summer. When we step up like this, we’re not just giving—we’re becoming part of something greater. Our next food drive for CAC will be in January 2026. If you would like to serve as a driver, please contact Kate Cotterman.

The Holy Spirit Conference of St. Vincent de Paul assists neighbors in ZIP code 30327 and parts of 30342 through referrals from SVdP Georgia (via 211), our hotline (404-255-2607), and our parish office.

Vincentians respond with compassion—gathering details, offering guidance, and connecting neighbors to additional resources. We review all requests, assign neighbor advocates, and determine next steps. Home visits, a Vincentian hallmark, allow us to understand needs personally and offer tailored help. Financial assistance is guided by fairness and stewardship, with funds paid directly to service providers. To learn more or get involved, email SVDP@hsccatl.com. Together, we are part of something greater.

Join the Knights of Columbus for a night of baseball, patriotism, and purpose at the Atlanta Braves game on Monday, July 21 at 7:15 PM! Kick things off with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Bryan Lewis, then settle in for a fun evening at the ballpark—all while supporting future Catholic chaplains in the U.S. military. Every ticket purchased through the link below benefits the Blessed McGivney Military Chaplain Scholarship, helping seminarians answer the call to serve those who serve our country. To purchase tickets or make a donation, please visit kofcassembly3313.org/braves. Don’t miss this grand slam of faith, fun, and baseball!