Children's festival, Requiem Mass, Grief summit

Monday, October 12 Parish offices will be closed. We will celebrate our regular schedule of Masses at 6:45 AM, 8:45 AM, and 12:10 PM.

My friends in Christ,

Thank you to Fr. Tom McCarthy, who led our two-night fall mission this week. I'm grateful to everyone who attended what turned out to be a standing-room-only event each evening.

I pray you stay safe during this weekend's storms!

Yours in Christ,
Monsignor Mc

P.S. The Georgia Catholic Conference has released its Guidance for Faithful Citizenship elections guide.

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The Promise of Christian-Jewish Friendship

Sunday, October 18, 4:00-6:00 PM, Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

At a moment when antisemitism is rising at alarming levels and divisions between communities too often deepen misunderstanding and fear, this panel conversation seeks to offer something different: an opportunity for honest dialogue, shared learning, and relationship-building rooted in mutual respect and moral courage.

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Commemoration of All Souls Requiem Mass

Monday, November 2, 7:00 PM.

Through the timeless beauty of Gregorian chant and Tomás Luis de Victoria’s rich setting of the Mass for the Dead, the faithful are invited to pray for all who have gone before us in faith, commending them to God’s mercy and the promise of the Resurrection. Prayer intention cards for the beloved dead will be available.

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All Saints’ Children’s Festival

Friday, October 23, 6:00-7:30 PM, Hyland Center Courtyard.

Dress as your favorite saint and join the Young Families Ministry for its biggest fundraising event of the year! Enjoy a festive night of dinner, drinks, bubbles, activities, a saints parade, and more!

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Tour the Preschool

Christ the King Preschool at Second-Ponce nurtures young children through play, exploration, learning, & faith. Learn more about what we can provide for your family in 2026-27! We're hosting campus tours on upcoming Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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3rd Annual Grief and Healing Summit

November 3-4 at the Cathedral.

This year’s theme is “Finding Peace: Hope for the Life You Didn’t Plan.” Together we’ll move from naming what was lost toward discovering what can never be taken: the peace, purpose, and hope found in faith. Presented by Diederik Wolsak and Sean Smith of Choose Again. In the event of any questions, please contact Linda Dyson at ldyson@ctking.com.

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Handel's Messiah, Part One

Sunday, December 13, 7:00 PM • Tuesday, December 15, 7:00 PM

Dr. Michael Accurso and the Cathedral Choir of Christ the King present Handel’s masterpiece celebrating the birth of Christ as prophesied by Isaiah. Select from one of two performances.

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Volunteer at Sunday Mass

Learn to be a Lector
Monday, October 26, 6:00-7:30 PM, in the Cathedral.
Lectors assist priests at Mass by reading aloud the words of Holy Scripture.

Become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00-7:30 PM, in Conference Room 1
Extraordinary Ministers help distribute Holy Communion reverently at Mass.

With questions, email Ed at esullivan@ctking.com.

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The Annual Report

How did we use the gifts you gave us in 2025-26? What impact did those gifts have in our community? We give you the full story in our annual impact report, including stories from ministries, full financial reports, and pages of infographics.

READ THE REPORT