Padre’s Points to Ponder – by Deacon Chrystian Bis I have only just unpacked my boxes here in Dunwoody and started my first week on assignment as a deacon at All Saints, yet I already find myself deeply immersed in the spiritual life of this parish. I’m very thankful that my first weekend here included … Continued
Seminarian Thau “I was born in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. four years ago. From a young age, I was drawn to the priesthood through the example of seminarians and religious brothers and sisters who inspired me. After earning an associate degree, I joined the MSA community in Vietnam, where I completed studies in … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 6/4/26 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This week, a group from our parish, together with friends from St. Peter Chanel and their priest Fr. Evan, sets out on a pilgrimage to Italy. We go not as tourists, but as pilgrims: men and women seeking an encounter with the Lord, … Continued
We will be honoring our beloved Fathers with our annual Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet. Names received will be placed on the altar with intentions being said for them starting on Father’s Day, June 21, and for the 9 days of the Father’s Day Novena. Cards are available in the Narthex of the church and at the … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 5/29/26 Though we have two great solemnities after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi Sunday), the Church has officially returned once again to the season we call “Ordinary Time.” We are not simply returning to the mundane routines of life; in truth, Ordinary Time may be one of the greatest … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 5/22/26 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend, the Church throughout the world celebrates the great feast of Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles like tongues of fire and transformed frightened disciples into bold witnesses of the Gospel. Pentecost is often called the “birthday of … Continued
Deacon Eric Baylot and Deacon Sean Lee are being ordained to the Priesthood tomorrow, Saturday, May 30 at 10am at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Norcross. All parishioners are invited to attend! Please note there will be no Confession at All Saints on May 30 due to the priest ordinations.
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Tootsie Roll Drive the weekend of June 6-7 after all masses. All funds will be used to benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities. Please help support this great cause and grab a few tootsie rolls!
The Seven Sisters Apostolate at All Saints Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by praying for our priests. Seven women each commit to one hour of prayer each week for a year on their assigned day of the week for the sole intention of one priest. We begin our second year of prayer … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend, our parish bids farewell, at least for now, to our pastoral year seminarian, Jonathan Webster. As his assignment among us comes to a close, I want to offer a word of heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous gift he has been to our parish family this past year. … Continued
The Legion of Mary thanks all parishioners for joining us for a special talk on Fatima: The Message and the Miracle presented by Father Anthony Baffour Awuah in honor of Our Lady of Fatima feast day.
We’re honored to welcome the Holy Land Carvings group to our parish the weekend of May 30–31. This group represents Christian families from Bethlehem who create beautiful olive wood carvings and rely on tourism and their craftsmanship to support their livelihoods. Due to ongoing challenges and the sharp decline in tourism, many families in the … Continued
Apply Now: Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator All Saints is seeking a part time elementary Faith Formation Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a passionate Catholic and thoughtful educator of the faith who can work with a team of catechists to communicate the beauty, depth and relevance of the Gospel to today’s children. If you have a … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 5/8/26 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend, as the Church celebrates the 6th Sunday of the Easter season, the nation has set this weekend aside as a special celebration of motherhood. There’s a line from the Gospel that always jumps out to me when I think about moms … Continued
We continue to see texts and emails posing as Fr. Michael and Fr. Anthony. The timing and frequency ebbs and flows and unfortunately will not be going away. Please be skeptical of all such requests as these are scams! Our priests will never ask for gift cards or money. Please ignore / delete / report … Continued
Big changes are coming to the Sacrament of Confirmation throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta! Read more about these changes below: Dear Families of the Parish, I am writing to you today to inform you of some big changes that are coming to All Saints, specifically regarding Confirmation preparation and our general approach toward catechesis. After … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There is a quiet crisis described in this Sunday’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Not a crisis of persecution, nor of doctrine…but a crisis of charity. The widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution. Something so simple and practical has become a point of tension in … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 4/24/26 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The image of Our Lord as the Good Shepherd is one of my favorites. With such incredible and unexpected kindness, Jesus takes the wayward and wearied lamb upon His shoulders, and brings it home. The 4th Sunday of the Easter season is always dedicated … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder 4/17/26 In recent days, ridiculous comments by the President about Pope Leo XIV have circulated widely in the news and across social media. The Holy Father is being interpreted through a political lens, praised or criticized as though he were a head of state first and a spiritual father second, but … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 4/10/26 On this Second Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast given to the Church through the mystical experiences of St. Faustina Kowalska and officially established for the universal Church by Pope John Paul II in the Jubilee Year 2000. At first glance, it might seem almost … Continued
