Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This week on October 4th, the Church celebrates St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in our Catholic tradition. St. Francis is often pictured surrounded by birds, deer, or even a friendly wolf, and rightly so: he had a deep reverence for all of God’s creation. … Continued
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As a relatively young man, I haven’t had many experiences of losing close loved ones. While I keenly miss my grandparents, I am blessed with having my parents and all my siblings still with us. And while the priesthood gives frequent insight into the sting of loss as … Continued
Msgr. Fennessy’s Funeral Arrangements The viewing will be Wednesday, September 24, at 6pm at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr, Atlanta. The Vigil Service will follow at 6:30pm. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, September 25, at 10am at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd, NE, Atlanta. Burial will follow … Continued
The All Saints Widowed group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5pm for dinner in the Dunwoody area. Every member receives an Evite stating the date, time, and location of the restaurant for that month’s dinner. An email address is needed to respond to the Evite. Please note that this is not … Continued
Serving more than one million Catholics, the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord and grow all of north and central Georgia in faith, hope, love, and service to others. Our theme for the appeal this year is “We are One Body in Christ.” Your gift and participation … Continued
Interested in getting involved? All Saints offers a variety of ministries which will afford you many rewarding opportunities towards becoming an active member of our faith community. The Mass: Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers Prayer: Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Mercy, Legion of Mary Service: Wedding Ministry, Women’s Guild, Altar Care, Greeters For more information on how … Continued
If you have a passion for gardening, please consider joining the All Saints Gardening Ministry. This ministry’s year-round focus will be to plan, plant, and maintain the garden entrance of our parish. Email Mary Jo Alton at gardening@allsaintsdunwoody.org if you are interested in learning more about this wonderful opportunity to serve our parish community.
Please email questions and completed forms to Catherine Barkes at cbarkes@allsaintsdunwoody.org. All Saints receives many requests for parish verification for Catholic school applications, as well as Baptism and Confirmation sponsors, from people who state they are active members of All Saints. The Archdiocese of Atlanta defines an “Active Catholic” and “Active Parishioner” as: Celebrating the Sunday Liturgy with … Continued
To have a name included on our Parish Prayer List, click here. Alternatively, write the name of a loved one who needs prayers in our parish Book of Intentions, located in the nave of the Church. Note: names will be added to our bulletin for two consecutive weeks. Have a special prayer intention you prefer not … Continued
Are You Planning Any Meetings or Events at All Saints? The parish is blessed with many opportunities for worship and fellowship. As a reminder, in order to be sure that every meeting or event has a proper “home,” please contact Jessica Duron Keane in the parish office at 770-393-3255 ext. 111 or email her at … Continued
For years, the All Saints Knitting group has crafted blankets for the Ronald McDonald House and hats for cancer patients. We welcome both knitters and crocheters, beginners and experts alike. Experienced members are ready to teach and assist newcomers. Meetings are every Thursday from 10 AM to Noon in Classroom #9. New members are always welcome … Continued
The Elijah Cup – Prayers for Vocations 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 up, please visit our webpage and contact Kathy Richardson … Continued
Order of Christian Initiation of Teens All Middle School and High School teens who have not yet received Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, or 1st Holy Communion are invited to join! OCIT consists of informal meetings (in addition to LifeTeen) to provide teens with what they might need in their faith journey as they approach their sacraments. … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder 9/12/25 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The recent canonization of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati has me thinking all the more about the whole Communion of Saints, the “great crowd of witnesses” that the author of the Bible’s Letter to the Hebrews speaks of. The saints aren’t … Continued
The Preschool at All Saints has opened for the new school year! As a reminder, please use extra caution when driving on campus, especially during school hours (8:15am–1:15pm). Watch your speed (9 mph max!) and stay alert for our little ones. As we work to share spaces during the church renovation, please help us keep … Continued
Padre’s Points to Ponder – 9/5/25 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I’m currently, at the time of this writing, at Mundelein Seminary outside of Chicago for the next installment of a Certificate Program in Pastoral Supervision for the Synthesis Stage of Priestly Formation, or, as I am wont to call it, “Synthesizer Training.” No keytars … Continued
Because not everyone can go to Fatima Our Most Gracious Mother will come to you! The Legion of Mary is excited to announce our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue program coming to All Saints. This program offers all parishioners a unique opportunity to have our Blessed Mother come to you. A beautiful way to draw … Continued
Chapel hours are expanding on Friday afternoons until 5:00pm. We are in need of Guardians for the 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 hours. Please call or text Dana at 404.406.0850 if you can make a weekly commitment to stay with our Lord in the Chapel.
The GK Chesterton Society of Greater Atlanta, a Catholic lay apostolate, recognized formally as a canonical private association of the Christian faithful, meets at All Saints on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Knight’s Hall. Contact BJ Van Gundy, 678.520.0807, bj@chestertonatl.us with questions or for more information visit www.chesterton.org/about/.
Our parish is very social! Our Hospitality Committee has been busy with receptions, meetings – any event that requires tablecloths! We have numerous events scheduled throughout the year, and we would welcome you to join us. It’s a great way to get involved and meet more parishioners. Please contact Anne Marie Pepitone at 404-863-0406.
