By Fr. Miguel Grave de Peralta In the book of Genesis chapter 32 we read the interesting story of the patriarch Jacob wrestling with the angel of the Lord. As a result the angel renames Jacob to “Israel” which means “contends with God.” The Church, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic is now the New Israel(Catechism #877) but she not only contends spiritually with Herself as She struggles towards holiness, She also contends with the world and its agents in trying to maintain Her

Join us on Good Friday at 2:30pm at the Church to begin the Divine Mercy Novena. We will be praying the Divine Mercy Novena for nine days leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday on April 14, 2021. For the Novena click here. For more details contact Genny Heone.

Preschool Enrollment Grows: Teachers Needed! With much hope on the horizon, enrollment is rising for the preschool year ahead, and this very happy news means we have wonderful staff positions to fill as we ramp back up. If you love young children and the idea of a joyful, Catholic workplace, check us out and share the good word with great folks you know. Holy Family Preschool is seeking preschool teachers - lead, assistant and substitute - for the 2021-22 school year. Qualifi

A few reminders for Holy Week! No registration is needed for events on Holy Thursday or Good Friday. Registration for Easter Sunday and Holy Saturday closes on Sunday, March 28 at 10pm; Most Masses are full, but wait lists are available to join. Otherwise, please join us on our live stream. Thank you to all our Mass volunteers, who have made our celebration of the Mass possible during these extraordinary times. Please help our ushers by arriving early to Mass each Sunday, but

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv has granted a special dispensation for this coming feast: "This year, the Solemnity of St. Joseph falls on Friday, March 19. The Holy Father, Pope Francis has declared this to be the Year of St. Joseph and so a dispensation is hereby granted to all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta from the Discipline of Abstinence on March 19, 2021." Plenary Indulgence From December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 The Holy See has granted an

Brought to you by our Faith Formation Programs: Edge & Life Teen Sunday, March 28, 2021 - 7:30PM Register at bit.ly/HFLivingStations2021 This special devotion is presented for our entire parish. It brings to life the last moments from when Jesus was sentenced to death, leading up to his crucifixion, death and burial. There are special graces when anyone participates in this devotion. Overflow seating will be available. This event will be live streamed. Performed in English Ví

Holy Thursday, April 1 7:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper - Live Streamed Trilingual: English, Español & Português Good Friday, April 2 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm - Live Streamed 5:00 pm Via Crucis Español 7:00 pm Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion - Live Streamed Trilingual: English, Español & Português Holy Saturday, April 3 8:00 pm Easter Vigil - Sanctuary Bilingual: English & Español 8:00 pm Brazilian Easter Vigil - Parish Center Easter Sunday, April 4 7:00 am Ma

To continue improving our beautiful prayer garden, the Creation Care Team is asking for donations of azaleas – any variety, color, size, price. Just drop them off any time during March at the entrance to the maintenance shed. Thank you for your help! ¡Se necesitan Azaleas! Para continuar mejorando nuestro hermoso jardín de oración, el Equipo de Cuidado de la Creación solicita donaciones de azaleas, de cualquier variedad, color, tamaño o precio. Solo déjelos en cualquier momen