Peace and All Good!
As we celebrate the joy of Easter, we ask your help in sharing a brief pulpit announcement (provided to you in English and Spanish) regarding the upcoming second collection in support of our seminarians.
This announcement is more than a reminder about a collection—it is a message of hope about the growth of our diocese. By God’s grace, we are experiencing an increase in vocations, and we have the opportunity to welcome as many as 20 additional seminarians. God is doing something great in our archdiocese. Your voice from the pulpit helps the faithful understand that their support directly strengthens this mission and sustains the future priests who will serve our parishes for years to come.
Easter is also a uniquely powerful moment to reach not only our regular Mass attendees, but also those who may be with us only at Easter and Christmas. For many, this may be their primary connection to the Church throughout the year. Please take this opportunity to communicate that our local Church is growing—and that every member of the faithful can be proud of this growth and actively take part in building up the Church through their prayer and support.
Thank you for your faithful ministry and for helping us invite the entire community to share in this important work.
Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
Archbishop of Atlanta
Father Rey Pineda
Director, Office of Vocations
Cc: Deacon Rick Medina Chief Advancement Office, Office of Mission Advancement