Make a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Mary Our Queen

Please Go HERE to view Mary Our Queen’s 2025 Jubilee Year schedule and to register your pilgrim group of 10+ people.

Pilgrims of Hope By Father Charles Byrd

In the Old Testament (Leviticus 25:8-13), the Lord commanded that every fiftieth year should be a Jubilee Year. The Catholic Church has celebrated Jubilee Years for 725 years, since the year of 1300AD, the first Christian Jubilee Year. They are years of mercy to seek reconciliation, pursue deeper conversion, and reflect more upon the debt that Christ has paid for our liberation from the slavery of sin.

Pope Francis Pope Francis and the Vatican focused the 2025 Jubilee Year on the supernatural virtue of Hope (or Spes in Latin). There is a sense of hopelessness in our world and age, so we, as Catholics, must be a sign of Christ’s Hope. Pope Benedict XVI said, “The one who has hope lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.”

The Biblical Jubilees were occasions to return to one’s family and homeland, so 2025 could be a “Jubilee Year of Family Reunions.” Maybe you decide to visit Rome and walk through the great holy doors there. Maybe this year we try to reconcile with others with whom we might be estranged, forgiving them and asking for forgiveness. Whether we go or we stay, we all need to mark the Jubilee Year as special in our own ways, in our own prayers, and among our own families, so let’s begin now to pray on how we can best anticipate this holy year of grace for ourselves and for our families.

 

40 Hours of Devotion Retreat led by Fr. Daniel Ketter, 3/5-3/7

40 Hours of Devotion Retreat at Mary Our Queen will begin on Ash Wednesday, 3/5, at the 7 pm Mass and conclude with Vespers and Solemn Benediction on Friday, 3/7, at 5 pm. To mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, MOQ will hold a retreat led by Fr. Daniel Ketter, Judicial Vicar of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Forty Hours of Devotion can be thought of as a preached parish mission built around 40 hours of Adoration of the Blessed  Sacrament. These 3 days of intense prayer and devotion almost mirror the intense prayer of the 3-day Triduum at the end of Lent.
SIGN UP for 1 or more hours of Adoration through the QR code HERE!

Ash Wednesday, 3/5 ~ 7pm
Father Ketter will lead our Ash Wednesday evening Mass. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The 40 Hours of Devotion begins immediately following Mass with Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Thursday, 3/6 ~ 7pm | Penance Service
We will begin with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Father Ketter will then lead our Penance Service, and several Priests will be available to hear confessions afterward. If you need to view an Examination of Conscience guide, visit our RECONCILIATION website page.

Friday, 3/7 ~ 12 Noon | Mass with Stations of the Cross afterward
On Friday, we will have Stations of the Cross after the Noon Mass only.  (Please note: all other Fridays during Lent, Stations will be after the Noon Mass and 5 pm.)

Friday, 3/7 ~ 5pm | Close of 40 Hours
Father Ketter will close the 40 Hours with sung Solemn Vespers & Solemn Benediction.

Friday, 3/7 ~ Starting approximately at 6 pm | Knights of Columbus Lenten Dinner
Following the conclusion of our Friday Vespers and Benediction, our Knights will offer the 1st Lenten Dinner of the season in St. Joseph’s Hall.

All are encouraged to attend this special time of preparation at the start of Lent!

About Father Daniel Ketter, JCL:  Fr. Daniel Ketter, JCL, graduated from Marist School in Atlanta, Georgia, and Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After ten years of professional work, Fr. Ketter entered Mount St. Mary’s Seminary to begin six years of formation for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church.  Ordained in 2008 for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, he served for four years as Parochial Vicar at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and School in Sandy Springs, Georgia.  Fr. Ketter was then sent to study in the School of Canon Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, from 2012 to 2015, earning a Licentiate in Canon Law.  He currently serves as the Judicial Vicar in the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and on weekends assists with pastoral ministry at parishes and campuses throughout the Archdiocese.

 

Jubilee Mass for Pilgrims of Hope, March 15 at 10am

Mary Our Queen will hold our first Ember Saturday Jubilee Mass on Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m., presided over by Bishop Joel M. Konzen. Catholics from Georgia who cannot make a Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy have another option right here, closer to home. The Jubilee is a special year of hope and an opportunity for conversion and deepening your Christian faith. Please visit our website here to learn more about the Holy Year and to Register your group of 10 or more.

 

Village Gatherings

Calling all young Adults, Single and Married and ALL families with school-aged children (infants through HS) are welcome to gather after the 11 a.m. Mass to share a potluck lunch. It’s a great way to meet and grow in relationships with our fellow parishioners and Catholics. We’d love to see you there! Use the links below to sign up for our upcoming Gatherings.
Upcoming Dates in 2025

Sunday, March 9

Mary’s Moms: Raising Future Saints

Welcome to Mary’s Moms!
Inspired by our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the privilege of raising our families to heaven through a support system of moms at Mary Our Queen. We provide meet-ups such as Rosary & Rosé and Moms & Muffins to share the joys and struggles of motherhood.

UPCOMING MEETUPS:
ROSARY & ROSÉ because even Mary prayed for wine.
Held on the Third Thursday of the month at 7 PM in the Cenacle room of the Trinity building. Come pray the rosary with other moms and enjoy a relaxing evening with snacks. Whether you pray the rosary often or maybe it’s been a minute, come as you are! Nurslings and expecting mothers are welcome!
See you on Thursday, February 20 – RSVP HERE
MOMS & MUFFINS because motherhood loves company.
Tuesday, February 11 and 25
Second and Fourth Tuesdays in the Youth Lounge from 10 AM-12 PM. Bring your little ones and enjoy a snack. Please use the side entry of the Parish Hall for a direct entrance to the Youth Lounge. Children 5 and under. Coffee and toys are provided.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MOMosa’s Morning Out
February 15th from 10AM-12PM
Mary’s Moms invite all mothers to a GALentine’s potluck brunch. Connect with other moms and enjoy food uninterrupted. RSVP HERE

 

 

Any questions email marysmoms@maryourqueen.com

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Come to the Table Ministry

Come to the Table

Come to the Table is a chance to get to know one another better by sharing a meal. It is a way for the adult members of our church to meet other people in the church in an informal home setting.

How it works:

For each round of Come to the Table, groups are formed combining couples and singles for a meal at a host’s home. Group sizes are usually eight but can be 6 or 10 depending on what the hosts can accommodate. This size ensures that the group is large enough to meet new people and small enough for all to be involved in conversation.

Hosts will contact the people assigned to their group to arrange a date that works for all starting in April. Get togethers will be scheduled every other month.

Once a date is established, participants agree on what they will bring to the dinner. These dinners are not intended to be gourmet events, they are gatherings to get to know one another better so any level of culinary expertise is welcome!

How to get involved:

Getting involved is as easy as providing some simple information on the form below including whether you are willing to host. You can join as a single, a couple or a couple of friends who enjoy spending time together. Non-Catholic spouses or friends are absolutely a welcome part of these dinners.

Please join us for our fun gatherings by submitting the form below.

Prime Diners: Senior Fellowship Ministry

FAITH – FOOD – FELLOWSHIP – FUN
Parish Seniors (55+), Join Us for Lunch!
Make new friends and help build community among fellow parishioners. Prime Diners meets the third Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted below*, pack your favorite sandwich or salad and meet us in St. Joseph’s Hall—there’s a seat at the table for you!

UPCOMING DATES FOR PRIME DINERS
February 17th / Presidents’ Day
March 17th / St Patrick’s Day
April 21st
May 19th (Cookout)*

Please let us know if you have any questions at primediners@maryourqueen.com. RSVP for the lunch you will attend through the form below:

Name

MOQ SVdP Food Pantry

Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry

If you are in need of food assistance, please call the SVdP helpline number at 678-892-6163.

HOURS

THE PANTRY IS OPEN SATURDAYS ONLY from 10am -12 noon
The pantry is closed on the first Saturday of each month and on holiday weekends.

MOST REQUESTED PANTRY ITEMS

Peanut Butter/Jelly
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned and dried beans
Canned meat
Spaghetti Sauce and noodles
Soup
Cereal/oatmeal/pancake mix and syrup
Rice

MOST REQUESTED PERSONAL ITEMS

Feminine Products
Deodorant
Toilet Paper/Paper towels
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Shampoo
Soap, laundry soap and dish soap

HOW TO DONATE

The pantry accepts non-perishable and non-expired items. Drop off your items before or after any of our Weekend Masses on the Garden Bench under the Green Awning. A volunteer will move the food inside for you. You may also make a monetary donation through the website ONLINE GIVING. Any excess funds donated may be used for SVdP families who need assistance with rent, utilities and food or gas cards.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER:

A sign-up Genius can be found in the bulletin and weekly parish emails when volunteers are needed.

The Archdiocese of Atlanta has a Safe Environment program for employees and volunteers. All clergy, employees, and volunteers working with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a background screening through Sterling. As a volunteer for Saint Vincent de Paul, you are required to complete the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Program if you have not already. To complete these requirements, please contact Leigh Anne Butrum (labutrum@maryourqueen.com). You will be sent a link to complete a background check and will need to log-in to VIRTUS.org to find and attend a live VIRTUS training.

Thank you for your continued support!
The Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry

Contact MOQ SVdP Food Pantry Ministry

Baby Bottle Boomerang Donation & Spiritual Adoption, 2/22-23

MOQ’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its annual Baby Bottle Boomerang Donation to Pregnancy Aide Clinic and Spiritual Adoption of Pre-Born babies in danger of abortion. Visit us outside after all Masses the weekend of February 22-23. Just pick up a small prayer card, give your baby a name, and say a short prayer that their parents will have a change of heart and embrace God’s gift of life.

 

Submit your Prayer Request

If you or your family have any prayer requests, please submit them through the form below. We will add your name and intention to our prayer book and cover your request in prayer.