Category: Parish News

Atlanta’s New Catholic Radio Station

Are you listening? Atlanta’s new Catholic Radio Station, AM 1160, the Quest is on the air! Please tune in for our Journey Through Atlanta Pledge Drive on October 23-25 from 8 am – 7 pm. Our host will feature guests each hour including your favorite Atlanta area priests and ministries discussing their personal faith journeys and unique experiences. Listen on-air during daylight hours or online 24/7 at The Quest.

Pope will Canonize Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero on Sunday, October 14

On October 14, Pope Francis will canonize Bl. Pope Paul VI and Bl. Oscar Romero during the 2018 Synod of Bishops.

Pope Paul VI is known for his landmark encyclical Humanae Vitae, which was published in 1968 and reaffirmed the Church’s teaching against contraception in wake of the sexual revolution. This year is the 50th anniversary of the historic encyclical.  Both miracles attributed to Paul VI’s intercession involve the healing of an unborn child.

Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador,  was martyred as he was celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel in 1980. An outspoken critic of the violence and injustices being committed at the time, Romero was declared a martyr who was killed in hatred of the faith for his vocal defense of human rights.

Rome Reports states that Pope Francis will also canonize another five saints. They are Italian Nunzio Sulprizio, who died at 19; priests Vincenzo Romano and Francesco Spinelli and two nuns, Maria Katharina Kasper and Bolivian Nazaria Ignacia de St. Teresa of Avila.

Atlanta Catholic High Schools Hosting Open Houses This Fall

Catholic education can, and should be, a reality for your children. Young people are a valued treasure and the future leaders of our Church. Give them the gift of Catholic Education. See the Open House schedule below for local Catholic high schools:

Regina Caeli Academy Open House – Monday, October 22 9:30 am – 11:00 a.m

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Open House – Sunday, October 28, 2018 1:00-3:00 pm.

St. Pius X Catholic High School Open House – Sunday, Nov.  4 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Holy Spirit Prep Upper School Open House – Wednesday, Nov. 7 11:30 am

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Open House – Sunday, November 11, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marist School Open House – Sunday, December 2 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Hurricane Disaster Relief

Hurricanes Florence and Michael have had a devastating effect on many. When a natural disaster occurs in the United States and its territories, donations can be made to Catholic Charities USA, which ensures that 100% of donations go to the local organizations providing assistance. They and their member agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter and medical care, as well as to the long-term need to rebuild and recover after widespread destruction. To support the relief efforts in the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, please visit here.  We will also have a special second collection on the weekend of October 27 – 28.

Mustard Seed Mission Trip 2019

Join us the week of August 3-10, 2019 as we travel to Jacob’s Ladder in Moneague, Jamaica to minister to the 96 disabled and orphaned young people who live there.  Learn more about the trip and other ways you can help here.

Responses to the Abuse Crisis

“A Letter to the People Of God” from Pope Francis
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-08/pope-francis-letter-people-of-god-sexual-abuse.html

A word to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2018/08/a-word-to-the-faithful-of-the-archdiocese-of-atlanta/

Vatican responds to Pennsylvania Grand Jury abuse report
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-08/vatican-
responds-to-pennsylvania-grand-jury-abuse-report.html

President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Announces Effort That Will Involve Laity, Experts, and the Vatican as U.S. Bishops Resolve to Address “Moral Catastrophe”
http://www.usccb.org/news/2018/18-139.cfm

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s statement in response to the resignation of Theodore McCarrick
https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2018/08/archbishop-wilton-d-gregorys-statement-in-response-to-the-resignation-of-theodore-mccarrick/

Child and Youth Protection Office, Archdiocese of Atlanta
https://archatl.com/offices/child-and-youth-protection/

Georgia Bulletin Newspaper

The Georgia Bulletin is the Catholic Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. It is published on a bi-weekly basis. Parishioners may now choose to receive the traditional newspaper at their home. For more information about the paper, please visit the GA Bulletin website.

As a parishioner of Saint Jude, in order to receive the Georgia Bulletin, please fill out the form below. There is no charge, however, we suggest a donation of $15.00 per household to cover the yearly cost to the parish.  Donate Online

Please contact the parish office with any questions, 770-394-3896.

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Are You Celebrating your 50th or 60th Anniversary This Year?

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1968 and 1958 to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, October 6, at 12:00 pm at Saint Brigid Catholic Church. A reception will follow the Mass for anniversary couples and their families. Space is limited. RSVP here.