Second collection—September 7—The Catholic University of America

The following are pulpit/bulletin announcements for the September 6-7 second collection for The Catholic University of America. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous!  Bulletin Announcements  English:   Week before the collection, August 30-August 31  Next weekend, the archdiocese will be taking up the national collection for The Catholic University of America. By giving to the … Read more

Pope’s prayer intention—September 2025 

Every month, the Pope announces his monthly prayer intention, and requests that we include it in our personal prayers. Please consider publishing the Pope’s intention in your parish/mission bulletin, website or on the parish/mission noticeboard.    For our relationship with all of creation. Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence … Read more

Recent deaths, necrology and ordination anniversaries  August 2025 Necrology [August] 

Please remember in prayer the deceased clergy whose anniversaries occur this month:   Priests:   Reverend Nicholas Caron, O.C.S.O.    8/1/1967   Reverend Monsignor Patrick J. O’Connor   8/1/1980   Reverend Charles J. Kerscher   8/1/2006   Reverend Hugh Byron   8/3/1993   Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Regan   8/8/1999   Reverend Monsignor John F. McDonough   8/9/1992   Reverend Vincent P. Brennan, S.M.   8/10/1993   Reverend James P. Adams   … Read more

Position vacancies – July 7, 2025

Holy Redeemer Catholic School, a PK-8 twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Johns Creek, is seeking part-time teaching assistants for the 2025-26 school year. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred. Holy Redeemer offers a drug-free environment and is in compliance with federal statutes for non-discrimination in its employment practices. Cover letter … Read more

Catholic Foundation bulletin notes—March

Please consider using these notes (available in English and Spanish) in your parish bulletin or e-newsletters to encourage charitable giving to your parish endowment fund, which will benefit your parish forever. Many of these gift channels may also benefit offertory.   March focus: Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)Use this opportunity to plant the seed for parishioners to … Read more

Position vacancies—February 24

Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandy Springs seeks a full-time director of communications. The director will coordinate and facilitate all communication within the parish community to ensure that consistent, branded and accurate information is provided to parishioners, ministry leaders and the community at large. This role will use various marketing and communication tools, including … Read more

Position vacancies—February 17

Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church seeks a full-time high school youth ministry coordinator. This position collaborates with the religious education team, pastor and middle school youth coordinator to develop and integrate faith formation and youth ministry initiatives through the Life Teen program. Responsibilities include managing Life Teen nights, core team development, youth retreats, high school service … Read more

Update—Latest information on local Pilgrimage Sites for Jubilee Year of Hope

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church has submitted some changes to their schedule. Please see below for the latest local pilgrimage sites information: English Spanish These sites will welcome pilgrims beginning on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday, February 2, to the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, … Read more

Paylocity pay entry sunsetting in April 2025

Paylocity has announced an important update to their system that many of you have been anticipating since the release of the “Run Payroll – New” option was added in February 2024. As part of their ongoing efforts to improve functionality and streamline user experience, the Pay Entry screen will be discontinued in April 2025. This … Read more