Under the Name of Mary

Did you notice the new stained glass window  in the church? Last week the final window outside the daily chapel was installed - St. Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers. You can learn more about him here . The window was donated by a long-time member of the OLA family in memory of his late wife.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the 24 Hours for the Lord ! Almost every hour had at least 5 guardians to sit with Jesus. In a few months we will be holding

If you were/are at OLA this weekend you'll notice that the crosses, statues, and holy images (except Stations of the Cross and stained glass windows) are covered with purple cloth. (Unfortunately, these images came out looking blue!) The final period of immediate preparation for celebrating the Easter mysteries is traditionally called Passiontide. During these last two weeks of Lent, the prayers, antiphons, and liturgy readings speak more explicitly of Our Lord’s Passion and

Parish Accountant (Full Time) Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Brookhaven, is seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy individual to serve as a full-time Parish Accountant. This position supports the pastor and business manager by overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance with GAAP and diocesan policies to ensure the integrity of the parish’s mission. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger; managing accounts payable and receivable

The tradition of St. Joseph’s Tables in Catholic churches began in Sicily during middle ages in a time of famine. Legend tells us that during a severe drought the people of Sicily prayed to St. Joseph for relief. Relief came through desperately needed rain! In gratitude after an abundant harvest, the people prepared tables of food to honor St. Joseph and to share with the poor.   The One OLA ministry created the beautiful St. Joseph’s Tabel altar that will remain in the narth

March 11, 2026 Dear OLA Family, On March 5th, our Indonesian Community, along with the Atlantic Institute, hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner with our Muslim sisters and brothers from around the Atlanta area. Ramadan is the holiest month in the religion of Islam - a time when Muslims fast each day from dawn until sunset, refraining from food and drink while focusing on prayer, charity, and spiritual growth. For Catholics, it can be understood as somewhat similar in spirit to Lent

Filled Easter Egg Donations (and Volunteers) Needed Our parish is preparing for our annual Easter Egg Hunt - to be held on Easter Sunday - and we need your help! We are collecting donations of plastic Easter eggs already filled withindividually wrapped candy or small treats for the children of our parish.  Will you please donate some eggs? Drop off your eggs at the parish office Monday-Wednesday, 8am-4pm, March 30th - April 1st. Thank you for helping make this joyful! Click