Dear Cathedral Parish Family,

Archbishop Gregory has asked for our help.  His Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Campaign has begun and he needs the support and participation of all of us at Christ the King parish.  I need your help because the Cathedral’s assessed goal is $364,499.  My thanks to all who have already contributed or who have contributed in the past.

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a vital part of who we are as an Archdiocese.  It helps fund the Archdiocese of Atlanta so they can provide the programs that parishes cannot, such as the Vocations program.  All your “Men in Black” who serve here at the Cathedral are beneficiaries of your generosity, either through our seminary training or continuing formation programs. Read more

A few good men and women are needed to serve at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s Night Shelter on Saturday, January 28^th and Saturday, February 11^th.  Men are needed to serve as overnight chaperones at the Night Shelter, making certain the shelter and its guests are safe and secure.  On February 11^th, volunteers are needed to prepare and serve dinner to the Night Shelter guests as well.  This is a wonderful opportunity for families with older children to perform two of the seven works of mercy – feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless – and fulfill our obligation to protect the dignity of our fellow human beings.

If you would like to help out at the Shrine’s Night Shelter on either of these two nights, please  contact Bernadette Flowers, bflowers@ctking.com or 404-267-3690.

The Sponsor Couple ministry is a married-to-engaged couple approach to marriage preparation.  In five sessions, the program helps engaged couples explore the realities of married life through reflection and dialogue with a sponsor couple already living in a Christian Marriage.  It is a wonderful time to share your experiences – the good times and the bad times— and is also a great way to reconnect with and serve our parish with your spouse.

The next available training is February 5^th from 9am – 12:00pm at CTK.  Childcare is available. If you would like to learn more, please contact Chrissy and Tom Roberts at chrissyroberts@gmail.com or Dora and Kevin Burke at burkefamily06@gmail.com.

Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, and about the process of being initiated into the Catholic Church are invited to attend “Adult Inquiry” on Monday, February 13th at 6:30 pm in Kenny Hall. Questions? Email Christine Smolynsky at csmolynsky@ctking.com.