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Fr. Dan and the Parish Council would like to congratulate the following parishioners who were elected to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. May the Holy Spirit guide them with wisdom and discernment in their service and may their leadership reflect Christ’s love and bring unity and strength to our parish community. Mark D'Annunzio Madilyn Kramer Adria Tapp

Family Faith Formation Coordinator (Full-Time) Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Brookhaven seeks a Family Faith Formation Coordinator to lead and grow faith formation for families with children. This role is centered on equipping parents as the primary educators of the faith while guiding children toward full sacramental life. The coordinator will oversee Family Faith Formation for children in Pre-K through 5th grade and prepare children and families for First Re

Dear OLA Family, The weekend April 25/26 we are holding elections for the Parish Pastoral Council. Parish pastoral councils are 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. With the terms of three sitting members of the council set to expire this spring, we are inviting all OLA parishioners t

As we prepare to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our parish, we are seeking photographs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Our archives contain very few images from these early decades, and your personal photos could help us tell the story of our parish’s beginnings and growth. If you have any photos of parish life - Masses, sacraments, events, clergy, or parish grounds - please consider sharing them with us. You can drop them off at the parish office (in an envelope address

Every year we ask parents to submit the names of their High School or College Graduates to be printed in a bulletin supplement sometime in May. If you would like your child included, please submit your child’s photo (headshot without mortar board) at www.olachurch-forms.org/graduates . The submission deadline is 9am on Tuesday, April 28th.

Dear OLA Family, Christ is risen! Indeed, he is risen! For centuries, Christians throughout the world have been using this greeting and reply to celebrate the Easter season and Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. Upon encountering a fellow believer in church, in the store, on the street—wherever life might take them—one proclaims: “Christ is risen!”, while the other responds, “Indeed, he is risen!” (Christus surréxit! Surréxit vere! in Latin; Christos anesti! Alithos anesti!

Run to Church Logo Reveal Thank you to all of our parishioners who submitted designs for the 2026 Run to Church logo contest in March. We were thrilled to receive a record number of creative entries, all of which were reviewed and voted on anonymously by church staff and the newly formed Run to Church Ministry. We are excited to reveal the winning design created by Kim Carey. Run to Church 5K/Fun Run Registration is Open! Saturday, August 29th at 8am Please join us for the

Registrations for Teen Confirmation are now open! Register by Friday, May 15th. The confirmation fee is $160. Important Dates · Teen & Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 26 at 7-8:30pm (mandatory) · Confirmation Mass: Monday, October 19 at 6pm. For more details please visit our website: www.olachurch.org/confirmation-prep

Did you notice the new stained glass window in the church? Last week the final window outside the daily chapel was installed - St. Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers. You can learn more about him here . The window was donated by a long-time member of the OLA family in memory of his late wife. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 24 Hours for the Lord ! Almost every hour had at least 5 guardians to sit with Jesus. In a few months we will be holding

If you were/are at OLA this weekend you'll notice that the crosses, statues, and holy images (except Stations of the Cross and stained glass windows) are covered with purple cloth. (Unfortunately, these images came out looking blue!) The final period of immediate preparation for celebrating the Easter mysteries is traditionally called Passiontide. During these last two weeks of Lent, the prayers, antiphons, and liturgy readings speak more explicitly of Our Lord’s Passion and

Director of Campus Facilities Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, School, and Preschool in Brookhaven is seeking a Director of Campus Facilities to oversee the care, maintenance, and safety of all parish and school buildings and grounds, including the church, parish offices, parish hall, rectory, gym, and school facilities. This position manages the daily operation and preventive maintenance of the campus, coordinates repairs and improvement projects, and ensures tha

The tradition of St. Joseph’s Tables in Catholic churches began in Sicily during middle ages in a time of famine. Legend tells us that during a severe drought the people of Sicily prayed to St. Joseph for relief. Relief came through desperately needed rain! In gratitude after an abundant harvest, the people prepared tables of food to honor St. Joseph and to share with the poor. The One OLA ministry created the beautiful St. Joseph’s Tabel altar that will remain in the narth

March 11, 2026 Dear OLA Family, On March 5th, our Indonesian Community, along with the Atlantic Institute, hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner with our Muslim sisters and brothers from around the Atlanta area. Ramadan is the holiest month in the religion of Islam - a time when Muslims fast each day from dawn until sunset, refraining from food and drink while focusing on prayer, charity, and spiritual growth. For Catholics, it can be understood as somewhat similar in spirit to Lent

Filled Easter Egg Donations (and Volunteers) Needed Our parish is preparing for our annual Easter Egg Hunt - to be held on Easter Sunday - and we need your help! We are collecting donations of plastic Easter eggs already filled withindividually wrapped candy or small treats for the children of our parish. Will you please donate some eggs? Drop off your eggs at the parish office Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm, March 30th - April 1st. Thank you for helping make this joyful! Click

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