Padre’s Points to Ponder – 12/12/25 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Blessed Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday to you all! Every Sunday, we walk through the doors of the church carrying many things with us: our joys and worries, our children and calendars, our successes and failures from the rest of the week. And yet, once … Continued
Small groups are forming now for the next session of The Rescue Project at All Saints beginning 12/12! It’s a deep dive into the heart of the gospel message Fr. Michael calls The Rescue Project “the most compelling presentation of the gospel I’ve encountered.” Don’t miss a chance to be part of this small group … Continued
Amid all the Christmas festivities, our Senior Bingo group will also celebrate on Tuesday, December 16. If you’re “of a certain age,” please join us from 11:30am to 1pm in the Brides Room downstairs in the Social Hall. Many thanks to everyone who has donated new or gently used prizes for our winners—we are truly grateful. Our thoughts and prayers … Continued
Plan to join us on Saturday, December 13 from 6–8pm for an Evening of Sacred Advent Music featuring singing by Fr. Michael, Seminarian Jonathan, and solo organ works of Bach and Louis Vierne. Following the program, we invite you to enjoy light refreshments in the Social Hall. Mark your calendars—we hope to see you there!
The All Saints SVdP decorated trees are up in the narthex of the Church. Please take an ornament asking for Walmart, Kroger and Target gift cards which will be given to families that were visited and assisted this past year. Please bring all gift cards to the Parish office by Tuesday, December 16. Your kindness and generosity … Continued
We will have our Poinsettia Tree to honor our loved ones again this year. If you would like to donate a poinsettia in memory or honor of someone special, please use the envelope marked “Christmas Flower Offering” in your December offertory envelopes (if you receive them) or pick up an envelope in the narthex (print their … Continued
A Mission from All Saints to Benin, West Africa 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 letter below to learn more about his mission in Benin, or … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Every year, we are reminded to “Keep Christ in Christmas,” but this 2nd Sunday of our Advent journey I want to invite us again to “Keep Christmas in Christmas”. Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of the year, but it is its own season, starting with the Vigil of … Continued
Join us December 15-16 from 6-7:30pm for our two-night Family Advent Mission with Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco! Families will begin together in the church. Adults will stay for a mission led by Sister Elfie, while children (K–8) head to the Social Hall for their own talk and activities with Megan, our middle school … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Jesus Christ is King of the Universe. There is no higher authority or greater sovereignty than His. May He reign in my heart and yours, enthroned as the Matchless King for all eternity. As we celebrate this great feast day at the end of Ordinary Time, I wanted to … Continued
For over 30 years, All Saints parishioners have been participating in the Homeless Shelter Ministry. Every winter season from November through March, we provide hot meals and bagged lunches to homeless men spending the night in two downtown Atlanta church shelters – Central Presbyterian and The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, serving approximately 100 men per night. We are very fortunate to have so many volunteers offer their help year after … Continued
Dear All Saints parish family, Every man carries within him both strength and struggle, both the desire to lead, protect, and provide, but also wounds and weariness that can make faith and family life heavy at times. The Redeemed retreat, offered by the John Paul II Healing Center and hosted here at All Saints, is … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Second Vatican Council that convened in the early 1960’s sought to bring renewal to the life of the Church and to her evangelical mission. The very first thing the Council focused on was the celebration of the Liturgy, describing it as both “the summit toward which the activity … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 10/31/25 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, At the time of this writing, the island nation of Jamaica is preparing for a direct hit of a massive and powerful hurricane. By the time you read this, the storm will likely be dissipating out in the Atlantic somewhere, having wrought immense destruction … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 10/24/25 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, WELCOME BACK TO THE CHURCH! I want to use this week’s bulletin article to highlight some of the changes you’ll notice as you come back to Mass in the church this weekend. First, on entering, you’ll notice the narthex has received a tremendous … Continued
Discover a moment of peace and reflection in our chapel (when you enter the church to your left). It’s a welcoming space to quiet your mind and connect spiritually. No experience or preparation is needed; just come as you are. Even a brief visit can offer profound calm and clarity. Join us every Wednesday and Friday. Access … Continued
New Ministry at All Saints The mission of the Vocation Awareness Ministry (VAM) at All Saints is to create a vocation-friendly environment within our parish and the souls entrusted to us. We pray the Holy Spirit inspires in us a life of holiness and discernment of the will of God in our lives. Parishioners are … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Since I preached about gratitude last weekend, it’s super fitting to put those words into action and show some myself. A team of industrious and tireless laborers have been hard at work since mid-August dealing with the consequences of our ceiling condensation issue. They had the task of completely … Continued
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There are some times when a priest is needed right away, and knowing when and how to call the priest can make the difference in bringing Our Lord’s mercy and presence to a soul in great need. Sacred Scripture even commands it. St. James the Apostle in his epistle … Continued
We had an amazing first few weeks of preschool and couldn’t be more excited about the journey ahead! The preschool children have already shown so much curiosity, creativity and gentle kindness and it has been a joy getting to know each one of them and grow strong relationships! The children have been exploring their classrooms, … Continued
