Around the Archdiocese
See below for information on ministries, meetings, and events around the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
JUBILEE OF HOPE
Click here to learn about the local pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee of Hope.​
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Community Health Fair
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is hosting a community health fair on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
It will include free health screenings, live nutrition, CPR workshops and live stress-reduction meditation sessions.
For questions, email: OLLHealthPromotionMin@gmail.com
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One Church, One Family - Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants
November 13, the Feast of Mother Cabrini, marks the second of two days of Catholic national public witness for immigrants. On this day, we will gather at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 10 a.m. before processing to the Atlanta Immigration Court, where we will pray a rosary. Please remember to bring a rosary with you. Register at http://bit.ly/aoasolidarity. Let’s be a visible sign of God’s love, radical welcome and solidarity with migrants. If you are concerned about immigration consequences as a result of your attendance, we encourage you to stay home and allow us to carry your voice. Learn more about the One Church, One Family campaign at http://www.1family.us. For more information about the archdiocesan's One Church, One Family events, contact Jayna Hoffacker, director of Restorative Justice Ministry, at jhoffacker@archatl.com or 404-920-7898.
Love Stories: An Evening on Marriage and Relationship - November 14th, 6:30-9pm
Join St. Thomas More Church for “Love Stories: An Evening on Marriage and Relationship,” a special gathering designed for young adults exploring questions about love, commitment and the sacrament of marriage.
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Whether you’re single, dating or engaged, this evening will offer insights into the beauty of marriage through Catholic teaching, real-life witness from a married couple and practical wisdom from a relationship expert. Come for meaningful conversation, good company and the chance to connect with other young adults in our parish community who are on similar journeys of faith and discernment.
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Refreshments and time for fellowship will be provided.
RSVP at stmgaparish.org/adultfaith
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church is located at 636 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
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How to Garden, Landscape and Use Your Land Sustainably
Saturday, November 15 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Ministry Hall
RSVP: Creation Care Team – Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
The Archdiocese of Atlanta and St. Jude the Apostle parish invite you to a workshop where we will learn more about how to:
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Attract butterflies and help stop the decline of bee populations
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Enjoy a beautiful yard and garden without frequent watering
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Provide good habitats for rabbits, squirrels, frogs and God’s other creatures
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Keep mosquitoes out of your outdoor spaces without spraying pesticides?
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Grow healthy fruits and vegetables at your own home
Please join us for an informative, practical and interactive presentation by Susan Varlamoff, author of the popular book Sustainable Gardening for the Southeast. Susan is a biologist, author and lecturer who has spent the last 50 years protecting the environment. She is a member of the Archdiocesan Laudato Si’ Initiative team and co-author of the Atlanta Laudato Si’ Action Plan, the first-in-the-world reply to Pope Francis’ call for all of us to take better care of God’s planet and people.
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NOVEMBER MAGNIFICAT MEAL - November 15th
All women of the archdiocese are invited to the NOVEMBER MAGNIFICAT MEAL to enjoy prayer, breakfast, and fellowship, and to hear our speaker's testimony of the love of Christ in her life, on Sat., November 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. Early arriving guests are invited to attend Mass in the Holy Cross day chapel at 8:00 am. Guest speaker will be Maureen Smith, Chief Communications Officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Reservations are $25 and are required in advance. Register by November 5 at https://tinyurl.com/2505NovMeal, or send check by November 1, payable to Magnificat Joyful Visitation, to: Debbie DuPont, 315 Rose Court, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. Email joyfulvisitation@gmail.com or contact Debbie at 770-696-6216. The November Meal will NOT be interpreted for the deaf. Hopefully future meals will be interpreted. SEATING IT LIMITED, SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
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Blessed Trinity Retreat Center Retreats
Nestled in over 1,200 acres of rustic woodlands in Southeastern Alabama, Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat invites you to discover “Peace in the Pines”. They offer spaces for private individual retreats, group retreats, overnight and day options, retreats in hermitages, and over 12 miles of walking trails. BTSR welcomes people of all faiths to enjoy the beauty of Holy Trinity, Alabama.
To learn about upcoming programs go to www.msbt.org/btsr.
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Questions? Contact us at 334-855-4474 or btsr@msbt.org
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat is a mission of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity
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Ignatius House Retreat Center (Ongoing)
If you are yearning to unplug, be still and pause your daily routine —if just for a day or a weekend— then a silent, spiritual retreat at Ignatius House is for you. What will you hear from God when nothing else is in the way? Come for a day or stay overnight and rediscover who God made you to be.
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Click here for upcoming events/retreats.
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Located at 6700 Riverside Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30328.
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The Monastery of the Holy Spirit (Ongoing)
Our retreat house is scheduled to reopen in March at the end of our church renovations. By popular demand, we will continue to offer our Zoom retreats. Members of the community will give these conferences in addition to our regular Retreat Presenters. Please call the retreat house if you are interested in joining one of our Zoom Conferences.
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Our Office is open Monday-Friday 8:00-1:00 PM, and the number is 770-760-0959. S
For information on upcoming retreats, please go to https://trappist.net/
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