Under the Name of Mary

Dear OLA Parish Family,   One of the developments in parish life after the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) was the promotion of pastoral councils, that is, bodies of parishioners and certain members of the pastoral staff that assist the pastor in fostering the pastoral activity of the parish. While not mandated by Canon Law, pastoral councils have long been employed by OLA’s pastors. I am happy to continue that tradition, recognizing it as a valuable source of assistance i

OLA Run to Church 5K and Fun Run SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, August 29, 2026 Calling all parishioners to join us for the 4 th  annual Run to Church on August 29th! Run, walk or volunteer! This year’s event will not host a ministry fair. We would like to welcome more visitors to our parish by promoting our 5K and Fun Run across the Brookhaven and Chamblee area, the Archdiocese and the greater Atlanta running community. Click the link if you are interested in volunteering at the

Are you or is someone in your family creative? We need help designing the logo for the t-shirt, medals and website for the Run to Church 5K and Fun Run. The winner of the design contest will receive two (2) free race entries and recognition. OLA Run to Church 2026/In Celebration of OLA’s 75th Anniversary Send designs (drawn or graphic) to runtochurch@olachurch.org by March 15th.

For Mass Times. Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross, and more, go to www.olachurch.org/lent .

A s we joyfully celebrate 75 years as a parish, we are hoping to reconnect with those who were part of our community in its earliest days. Were you — or someone in your family — among the founding members? Did you worship here during the first decades of our parish’s history? If so, we would be honored to hear your story. We are gathering photos, memories, and reflections that highlight the faith and dedication that helped shape our parish community. Please email Anne Stephen

Dear OLA Family. Have you noticed the three small bells with a yellow rope mounted on the wall at the entrance to the baptistry? We've been using these bells now for about a month to signal the start of our 7:30am weekday masses. As we begin the Lenten season, we will begin to do the same for our Sunday celebrations of mass.  So how will this work? Approximately five minutes prior to the start of mass, the lector or cantor will approach the ambo and introduce the mass in the