Unfortunately, a parishioner who was at the 9 am Mass last Sunday, September 27, had symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 this week.  If you were at that Mass and are experiencing any symptoms, please get tested and let us know if you are positive, so that we can do contact tracing.

ATLANTA–On Friday, Sept. 25, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in place until further notice. The Archdiocese of Atlanta will continue to monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health to make changes as needed.
To read more go to: https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2020/09/sunday-mass-dispensation-extended-until-further-notice/
or visit Archdiocese of Atlanta at: https://archatl.com/2020renewal/2020/09/update-on-dispensation-in-parish-worship-and-access-to-parish-facilities/

Pope Francis has called for an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, marking the beginning of the “Season of Creation,” which lasts through the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4.

PRAYER FOR CREATION

Father of all,
Creator and ruler of the universe,
You entrusted your world to us as a gift.
Help us to care for it and all people,
that we may live in right relationship–
with You,
with ourselves,
with one another,
and with creation.

Christ our Lord,
both divine and human,
You lived among us and died for our sins.
Help us to imitate your love for the family
by recognizing that we are all connected—
to our brothers and sisters around the world,
to those in poverty impacted by environmental devastation,
and to future generations.

Holy Spirit,
giver of wisdom and love,
You breathe life in us and guide us.
Help us to live according to your vision,
stirring to action the hearts of all—
individuals and families,
communities of faith,
and civil and political leaders.

Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in poverty, and the cry of the earth, so that we may together care for our common home.

Amen.

This prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is based on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced Aug. 25 that the suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been extended until Monday, Sept. 28 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. To learn more please go to https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2020/08/sunday-mass-dispensation-extended-through-september-28/

The Atlanta Conference has gone virtual and ALL ADULTS, not just catechists are invited to participate.

The conference is FREE to attendees.  The speakers are truly world class.

AND…. YOU HAVE 3 days to attend the virtual conference — August 20 – 22, 2020

Please see the link  for registration information.  https://atlcatechistconference.com/

RCIA Rites of Christian Initiation will be celebrated this Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the 5pm Vigil Mass.

FINALLY…our elect will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist!  Normally, these sacraments for the elect are conferred at the Easter Vigil.

Please offer prayers of thanksgiving and praise as their faithfulness and desire to become followers of Christ has grown deeper and stronger as they have waited for so long to become Christian!

Please note that because our elect will be receiving 3 sacraments at the Vigil Mass, it will run longer than normal.  We will be recording this Mass for our YouTube Channel as well.

Please click this link: Faith Formation Parent Letter and Registration 2020-2021 to read the parent information letter and register for class.  We are trying for paperless registration and payment during this time of Covid.  If you need a paper registration form, it can be found on the faith formation tab.  Your assistance with online registration is greatly appreciated.  Family  Virtual Faith Formation begins the week of September 13th.