Archdiocese News

Here is some information coming from the Archdiocese office of Life, Dignity, and Justice.

• Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary (July 26)
  Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are powerful intercessors for all married couples, expectant mothers, and married couples who are having difficulty conceiving, as well as those who are aging. Click here to download a copy of the “Faith and Perseverance” Novena to Saints Anne and Joachim.
• Summer College Night:
  Do you have college students home for the summer? Let them know about this event. Note: this event is only open to college students/young adults.
  Tuesday July 9th 6-9PM at the Chancery
  2401 Lake Park Dr. SE
  Smyrna GA 30080
  Dinner, Socializing, and Music by Onward and Upward (Ashley Dean and James Perkins):
  Talk by Joey Martineck. Adoration/confession with newly ordained priest Father Mark White.
  RSVP on facebook event: Sign Up Here.
• Diocese of Atlanta provides Advanced Directive for Health Care.    A respect for life involves recognition of human dignity at every stage.  The Diocese offers an Advanced Directive which is compliant with church teachings. Click Here to download your copy.
• Are you aware of this incredible local miscarriage ministry?
• Click to see a helpful article on how to respond to the arguments of “My body; my choice”?

Week by Week Intercessions for Life

July 7^th – For all unborn children: That they may be lovingly welcomed into the world, and receive protection and comfort from their mothers; We pray to the Lord:

July 14^th – That our nation and its people may come to recognize the image of Christ, the firstborn of creation, in every human life; We pray to the Lord:

July 21^st – For our parish community: That we may always be ready to extend generous hospitality to those in need, such as mothers facing unexpected pregnancies; We pray to the Lord:

July 28^th – For all who suffer because of participation in abortion: May they come to know the mercy of God, who longs to forgive all our transgressions through the saving power of the Cross; We pray to the Lord: