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
Become Fire: Say “Yes” to Something More – May 2-3 Men, if you sense something deeper is missing in your spiritual life, the Welcome Men’s Renewal Weekend is for you. Join fellow parishioners for a casual, powerful experience of faith, community, and real connection with Christ. Email menswelcome@allsaintsdunwoody.org with any questions.
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
Dear brothers and sisters in the Risen Christ, The strife is o’er, the battle done. Christ is risen as He promised. Happy and Blessed Day of the Resurrection to all of you! As we celebrate this most central mystery of our faith, the Vatican has recently announced the date and time for the celebration of … Continued
A Mission from All Saints to Benin, West Africa (Update Easter 2026) From Fr. Michael: “Parishioner Gray Plunkett has served as a lay missionary for decades. I am grateful our parish can accompany him in this important work of Bible translation. I encourage you to read his update and join us in praying for his … Continued
Because not everyone can go to Fatima Our Most Gracious Mother will come to you! The Legion of Mary coordinates a program that offers all parishioners a unique opportunity to have our Blessed Mother come to you. A beautiful way to draw closer to God through the prayers of Our Lady. For questions or to … Continued
Church vocations are desperately needed due to the shortage of priests and deacons throughout the world. Praying for vocations is the most powerful way to support God’s call to a religious life. The Elijah Cup ministry is a good way for all parishioners to participate in this prayerful ministry. For further information, and to sign … Continued
We are in the process of downsizing our parish library. This is due to multiple factors, the main ones being disuse and the need for a more efficient use of space. We will retain a number of titles, resources, adult faith formation programs, and of course our antique books which will remain in the library. It will … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 3/27/26 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Now that we have arrived at Palm Sunday, Holy Week is upon us. The week is the heart of the Church’s liturgical year. In these sacred days, we are drawn into the saving mysteries of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Each liturgy offers … 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
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we enter the Fifth Sunday of Lent, many of you may notice something striking as you walk into the church: statues and images are veiled. The main crucifix over the altar, The Blessed Mother and St. Joseph all disappear behind purple cloth; the lights on our saint portraits … 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
A New Vision for Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In the coming years, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will gradually introduce some changes to how the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated and prepared for in our parishes. While the most visible change will eventually be the age at which … Continued
Woman & Teen of the Year We are pleased to share that parishioner Mary Jo Alton has been named All Saints’ recipient of the Woman of the Year award. Her love for our parish is manifested in the many ways she faithfully and generously serves. She founded the Garden Ministry and continues to help lead it, contributing … Continued
From Darkness to Light: the Scrutinies Begin Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This weekend at our 10:30am Mass we begin an annual sacred and powerful “moment” in the life of our parish and the Church: the Scrutinies for those preparing to enter the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). What … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This letter is primarily written for our Catholic School families, but might be of interest to the wider parish community. As our Catholic school families are aware, each year the Archdiocese requires that parents submit a parish verification form to the pastor for each student they are seeking to … Continued
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Lenten Mission with Fr. Keith D. Romke. Over three beautiful evenings, we gathered to reflect on Receiving, Restoring, and Resting in Who You Are — a special time of prayer, renewal, and grace for our parish community. You can rewatch the evenings here: Thank … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Every year, Lent arrives with its familiar call: pray more, give more, and fast. Yet for many Catholics, fasting can feel like the most confusing part of the season. Why does the Church ask us to give up food, pleasures, or comforts? Is God impressed when we suffer? Does … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Ash Wednesday is this week, the start of our Lenten journey. The ashes will remind us that we are sinners, and the cross traced on our foreheads with those ashes will remind us that we have a savior. We will be most blessed to host a powerful 3-night Parish … Continued
