Adult Ministry Events

Events	Contact and information
Spiritual
Rosary Rally	St. Joseph Church, 87 Lacy St., Marietta, Sat., May 10, at 2 p.m. The outdoor rosary will be followed by a concelebrated Mass with Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue as principal celebrant. The rosary and Mass will be offered for vocations. Contact: (770) 319-1665.
Pentecost Vigil Mass, Catholic Charismatic Renewal	Corpus Christi Church, 600 Mountain View Drive, Stone Mountain, on Sat., May 10. Praise and worship will begin at 7 p.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. Contact: (770) 469-0395 or visit www.atlccr.org.
Pentecost Retreat, Hispanic Charismatic Renewal	May 17, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at St Pius X Church, 2621 Highway 20, SE, Conyers. Cost: $10 per person. Food will be for sale. All are invited. Contact: Francisco Magno at (770) 256-6716 or Estela Taborda at (770) 513-6718.
Healing Retreat, Order of St. Luke	“Opening Your Heart to Receive Healing” is the theme this retreat on Sat., May 17, St. Augustine Church, 11524 Highway 278 East, Covington. Cenacle Sister Barbara Young will help participants to open their hearts to receive Jesus’ healing without fear. She will address Jesus’ teaching, forgiveness, fear and prayer. Everyone is invited. Contact: Anna Marie Karns at (770) 787-2554 or Georgia Hill at (404) 281-4981 to register or e-mail oogaj@hughes.net.
Social Events
Summer Concert Series, St. Gabriel Church	May 7, 152 Antioch Road, Fayetteville, with the Three Baritones, Brent Davis, Bill Killmeier and Wade Thomas. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. in Beltran Hall, followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. The dinner and concert are free. Donations are gladly accepted at the door. All are invited. Concerts continue throughout the summer. Contact: Amy Metzger, director of liturgy and music, at (770) 461-0492, ext. 112.
"Rumors" Play, St. Thomas Aquinas	May 8-10, The public is invited to enjoy this slapstick farce about four upper-class couples attending a tenth anniversary party and the hilarity that ensues when they arrive. This is a comedy for adults. Performances begin at 8 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Sat., May 10. Tickets for $10 each are on sale after all Masses or at the door. St. Thomas Aquinas Church is located at 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta. Contact: (770) 475-4501.
Three To Stay Married, Anniversary Ball	May 17, at 7 p.m. at Winfield Hall in Duluth. This romantic evening will include dinner, dancing, live music, and the chance to win a week’s stay in Hilton Head. This celebration of marriage will feature a talk on relating to your spouse by Legionary of Christ Father Todd Belardi. The cost is $450 per table or $95 a couple though May 10. Contact: Beth Carter at (404) 431-4045 or threetostaymarried@gmail.com to register or register online at www.cfdatl.org/3tsm.htm.
Mid East Food Festival, St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church	May 17, from 12 noon-9 p.m. and Sun., May 18, from 12 noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. Authentic Mid Eastern cuisine, including vegetarian items and pastries, will be available for $2-$15. Takeout items are available. There will also be scheduled tours of the church, the former home of Asa Candler, Red Wall Art Gallery on the premises, children’s activities, live Mid East music, folk dance and dabke dance group, Byzantine gift shop, outdoor café and grocery items. Contact: (404) 373-9522.
Farewell Mass and Reception for Fr. Kevin Peek	May 25, at St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. A dinner will be held at Blessed Trinity High School, 11340 Woodstock Road, Roswell, at 5 p.m. All are invited. However, RSVPs are needed to kabeckman@gmail.com. Specific types of dishes to share are requested based on family’s last name. Mass cards and gifts are also being collected. Contact: (404) 729-1795 for more information.
68th Anniversary of Christ the King Conference of St. Vincent de Paul	May 27, beginning with Mass at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, followed by dinner in the parish hall. Tickets for dinner are $10. RSVP for dinner no later than Thurs., May 22, by calling (404) 233-2145, ext. 454. Proceeds from the dinner will assist conferences in the archdiocese in need of financial assistance. Contact: Kyle Reis at kylereis@gmail.com.
Programs
Job Network, All Saints	May 10, “Job Search Help” Workshop, in the Boy Scout Hut at All Saints Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. There is no cost to jobseekers. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. The workshop begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Attendees produce a resume that emphasizes their achievements; develop a marketing plan for their search; learn the critical importance of scripting; prepare for a job interview and questions; learn how to use the most effective tool—networking; and learn how to access information on career direction. All are invited. Contact: (770) 393-3255, ext. 85, or e-mail allsaintsjobnet@yahoo.com.
Cancer Support Group, St. Peter Chanel	May 13- June 17, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the parish conference room. Peer support groups can provide a supportive environment for open communication about shared cancer experience and a safe environment to vent feelings and receive support and encouragement. Cancer survivors are also invited. Contact: (678) 832-1281, ext. 7044, or e-mail cancergroup@stpeterchanel.org.
"Domestic Violence: A Community Response" workshop, Our Lady of the Assumption	May 20, from 7:30-9 p.m. at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CHURCH, 1350 Hearst Drive, Atlanta. Why does domestic violence occur? What are the signs? What does the Catholic Church teach about leaving a violent marriage? What can the church community do? Marne Mercer, DeKalb County detective attached to the domestic violence unit, will lead this workshop and provide answers. Contact: Linda Javadi at (404) 261-7181, ext. 132, to reserve a place and for information.
Divorced Catholics informative session, St. Ann Church	June 13, Are you suffering because of a divorce? Lisa Duffy and Vince Frese—authors of “Divorced, Catholic. Now What?”—will hold an informative session for divorced catholics and loved ones who want to support them. The evening begins with Mass followed by two talks, a time for questions and answers, and refreshments. There is no charge. It will be held at St. Ann Church, 4905 Roswell Road, NE, Marietta. Contact: (404) 493-2190 to RSVP.
Retreats
Parish Nursing Programs, a retreat-style educational program	June 15-20, A retreat-style educational program to enable RNs to start Parish Nursing Programs and care for congregants in their faith communities spiritually, emotionally and physically will be offered at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta. Professors are from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, parish nurses of Gwinnett Medical Center, and others skilled in parish nursing, health promotion, and grief, palliative and spiritual care. Cost is only $475 due to a grant. The first 20 nurses to register will pay $325. Forty Georgia Nurses Association contact hours are earned. Contact: Linda Hughes at (678) 312-2423 or lghughes@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend	June 20-22 and August 15-17, This experience is designed to make a good marriage great. It also provides positive reinforcement for marriage and family values in today’s society. The Weekend teaches a unique method of communication. It is for couples with good marriages who want to enrich their relationship. Contact: (866) 285-9963 or visit www.wwmeatlanta.org for online registration.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren	Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at Transfiguration Church, 1815 Blackwell Road, Marietta, at 7:15 p.m. in room 102. Call Lori MacDonald at (770) 977-1442, ext. 145, to make babysitting reservations. Contact: Jeannie at (770) 919-9275 for information.
Our Mother of Good Counsel, a group of psychotherapists	Second Friday of the month at St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, from 12:30-2 p.m. for “peer and pizza” and 2-3:30 p.m. for prayer and study. The group is dedicated to the practice of therapy that responds to the whole person—mind, body and spirit—and is in harmony with the teachings of the Magisterium. While encouraging debate, the purpose of the group is to integrate the discipline of psychology/counseling with the wisdom of the Catholic Church. Members are supported and encouraged in the practice of the Faith as it extends into their professional endeavors. Colleagues are welcome. Contact: Mary Cheryl Henderson at (404) 936-1144 or e-mail smckay02@aol.com.
11th Step Weekend AA	May 16-18, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, NW, Atlanta, coordinated by Tony Brown. Men and women of all faiths are welcome. Contact: (404) 255-0503 or ihsecretary@bellsouth.net to register, or register online at www.ignatiushouse.org. A $50 deposit is required.
Praying with Clay Retreat	May 11-16, Sacred Heart Monastery, Cullman, Ala. Join the Benedictine Sisters at prayer while exploring one’s artistic expression through the medium of clay. Benedictine Sister Mary Adrian McLean will be the instructor. No previous experience with art or clay necessary. Price includes all art supplies and firings. Contact: (256) 734-8302 to register. A $60 non-refundable deposit is required.
Silent Weekend Retreat for Women	May 16-18th, Carmel Retreat Center in Hoschton. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, the retreat will provide time for directed meditations and administration of the sacraments.Given by priests of the Legionaries of Christ. Contact: (770) 396-2482 or e-mail retreats@bellsouth.net to register or for information.
En Espanol
El Retiro de Pentecostés, La Renovación Carismática Hispana	17 de mayo de 10 a.m. a 9 p.m. en la iglesia St. Piux X, 2621 Highway 20, SE, Conyers. Costo: $10 por persona. Tendremos venta de comida. ¡Los esperamos! Para más información comunicarse con Francisco Magno al (770) 256-6716 o Estela Taborda al (770) 513-6718.