Join the Knights of Columbus today, Sunday, April 19, for breakfast after the 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM Masses in McDonough Hall. The cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child, or a family of 5+ is $25.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10. Honor the special women in your life by remembering them in our Mother’s Day Novena of Masses. Spiritual bouquet packets are available in the Narthex. Please complete the outer envelope and place it in the offertory basket or return it to the parish office. Then, send the enclosed card to your loved one as a meaningful reminder of your prayers. Packets will be available through Mother’s Day.

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All women are invited to a Morning of Reflection on Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel and McDonough Hall. Organized by Regnum Christi lay members from Holy Spirit and led by a Legionaries of Christ priest and/or consecrated women, these monthly morning retreats inspire women to deepen their faith and engage in being apostles in an apostolic church. The morning begins at 8:30 AM in St. Mary’s Chapel with the parish Mass, followed by breakfast, presentations (meditation and apostolic testimony), small table sharing, and confession (optional) in McDonough Hall. Please invite your friends, relatives and neighbors.

Parishioner George Levert will be the featured speaker at the Men’s Club meeting on Monday, May 4, at 6:30 PM in McDonough Hall.

An avid photographer and seasoned traveler, George has explored 75 countries, capturing powerful images of cultures around the globe. His work highlights the vivid colors, sacred rituals, and dynamic dance traditions of many indigenous and remote communities. Over the past decade, his journeys have taken him deep into tribal regions across Asia and Africa—experiences he is excited to share with the Holy Spirit Men’s Club.

This promises to be a fascinating evening of storytelling, culture, and visual inspiration. All men of the parish are invited to attend this final Men’s Club gathering before the summer break. Bring a friend! Dinner is $15. RSVP if you will attend. For questions, contact Billy King at billy.king@mac.com.

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 us for the April Women’s Club Thursday Social at The Chastain on April 30, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The address is:  4320 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. Enjoy a relaxed and joyful evening of fellowship at The Chastain! Come unwind, connect with friends old and new, and enjoy a beautiful setting together.

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.

In-Person Service Event
Holy Spirit's Women's Club will conduct an in-person service event on Wednesday, April 29. We will return to the Community Assistance Center on Northwood Drive, where we will sort items for their food pantry and assist in the market. We need a total of 10 volunteers, consisting of two shifts with five volunteers 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 through April
2.  Order via Amazon wishlist

 

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!

Thank you, Holy Spirit parish family, for the love and support you continue to share with Mom Jazz and her daughters, Iriyah and Xyla. Jazz has recently secured a job at FedEx and is also driving Lyft as she works toward reliable transportation. The girls are enjoying daycare, and our Marillac Moms team continues to visit regularly to support Jazz with budgeting, pregnancy needs, and encouragement along the way.

You may have seen Jazz at the Fish Frys or the Easter Egg Hunt — she has enjoyed being part of the parish community. Our Religious Education students have also begun sharing a special gift of books for the girls, which Iriyah loves to unwrap.

Action Item: We are planning a few small ways to celebrate Jazz this Mother’s Day. If you would like to help, please visit hsccatl.com/marillacmoms. Look for opportunities in the “Give” section.

 

Thank you for your prayers and continued support.

In this week’s Gospel, the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread. We are reminded that Christ is also present in the neighbors who turn to us in times of need.

In March, our St. Vincent de Paul Conference received 24 calls for assistance. Because of your generosity, we helped 10 households, including 3 parish families, serving 26 neighbors — 7 of them children.

Your gift to the Collection for the Poor allows us to bring mercy, stability, and hope to neighbors facing hardship. Please give to a volunteer holding a basket, or donate online.

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 spring. 

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 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 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.” Registration is curreintly underway at hsccatl.com/vbs.