Our vision is to see a world transformed by the disciples of Christ who  joyfully serve others to bring about the reign of God on earth. Our mission is to equip adults to become missionary disciples who bring God’s reconciling love to the world. Rediscover your faith. Connect to community.


  • Bible studies

    New Bible studies are posted HERE.


    “I've had so many participants tell me that Bible study has enhanced their faith and made the Gospel come alive. Their prayer life becomes more consistent and their relationship with Jesus more personal.” -- Ann Marie Martin, study facilitator

  • Young Adults

    Our mission is to empower young adults to live out their calling as disciples of Christ through fellowship, spiritual enrichment, and service.


    Find events and contact information on the Young Adults page.

  • Creation Care Team

    Learn how St. Ann is helping care for our common home with the Creation Care Team.


    Listen to the NEW Archdiocese of Atlanta Ladauto Si'  "Faith and Sustainablitiy Podcast" here: archatl.com/laudato-si/

  • Footsteps on the Journey

    The mission of this ministry is to encourage spiritual and emotional healing, deeper faith and a closer relationship with God through prayer. Footsteps on the Journey offers days and evenings of reflection and one-day retreats based on liturgical themes, spiritual books and other sources.


    Contact

    Carol Busche

    georgee6847@gmail.com

    770-846-6167


    Information, Events and Upcomoing Opportunities for this groups will be posted here:

     https://www.st-ann.org/footsteps-on-the-journey

  • National Eucharistic Revival

    Jesus wants to be close to you and to be intimately united with you. He desires this so much that he gives us himself — body, blood, soul and divinity. The U.S. bishops have called for a revival to go back to the basics of our faith and focus on Jesus being truly present in the Eucharist.


    The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to help us renew our worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Its mission is to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Its vision is to inspire a movement of Catholics across the United States who are healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, who are then sent out on mission “for the life of the world.”


    Draw closer to Christ in the Eucharist: HERE

  • Digital resource catalog

    Video catalog to help enhance your faith formation journey.


    Click here

  • Daily faith resources

    Encounter has put together some easy ways for you to incorporate your faith on a daily basis from your home in a meaningful way. Use the schedule provided here, or customize the choices to meet your needs. 


  • Catholic Social Teaching at St. Ann

    Learn more about the pillars of Catholic Social Teaching. Get involved with this ministry and the work they do by clicking here

  • Prayer community resources

    We are committed to being a community that prays for one another. Whatever your circumstance or situation is, prayer can affect and transform it.


    Fill out this form to submit a prayer request to our Prayer Line Ministry.

    If you need Pastoral Care followup or would like a prayer intention at Mass, please contact Linda Walsh.

Stephanie Holden

Director, Encounter Adult Faith Ministry
770-552-6400 x6028


Marriage Enrichment:

Marriage Enrichment: Getting the best from your marriage 

Couples Study

Starting every other week January 21-May 13,

Donnellan Café

 

Join this community of young couples who want to strengthen their bonds with each other and, most importantly, put God in the center of their marriage. Guided by a book, couples who have been married up to 20 years will laugh, commiserate, heal, and grow stronger in faith and love. Sign up at the link https://forms.gle/zv9HqafrMdzJreKVA


For more information, contact: Stephanie Holden sholden@st-ann.org.


Anointing of the Sick: The Gift of Healing


Monday, February 24

7:00pm - 8:30pm

La Salette Hall


Through the sacraments, God shares his holiness and grace with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier. Get to know the sacraments from an adult understanding. This month's topic will be annointing of the sick. No longer used only for the dying, but for times of spiritual and physical healing.

 

Save the date for the next sessions: April 28 and May 5.

For more information contact Stephanie Holden. 

RSVP

The Seven Sorrows of Mary 


February 24

March 3, 17, 31

April 7

7:30pm | Donnellan Café


Sorrow, which was our Blessed Mother's daily bread, can sometimes cast a gray shadow over our lives. But by engaging with Mary's "dolores" through the ancient devotion of The Seven Sorrows, we can invite healing, ease suffering, and reconnect with the Trinity. Join us for a five-week study where we'll explore this devotion through Bible readings, sacred art, music, prayer, and journaling. This isn’t a pity party—it’s an opportunity to reflect on our personal sorrows in the quiet of our hearts, just as Mary did, and find release, forgiveness, and peace. All materials provided. Bring a friend and experience the healing grace together.

For more information contact Stephanie Holden.



Dads Group Mardi Gras Social

Thursday, February 27

7:30pm | Westfield Tavern - 4401 Shallowford Rd. Roswell, 30075



Calling all dads ages 25-50! Join us for a fun and laid-back Mardi Gras celebration, the perfect chance to kick back, enjoy a cold brew, and connect with other dads from the St. Ann’s community. We’ll have appetizers to snack on and, of course, a delicious helping of bread pudding—a classic New Orleans treat!

Whether you're new to the group or a regular, this is a great way to meet other dads, share stories, and enjoy a little Mardi Gras flair. Let’s make it a night of great conversation and even better food! See you there!


Register Here

The Cross: Women Standing at the Foot of It

Saturday, March 1

9:00am | La Salette Hall


Join us in a morning of prayer, reflection, and conversation in preparation for Lent as we explore the love, courage, and faith of the women who stood at the foot of the cross. Through guided reflection and communal prayer, we will journey from the crucifixion to the resurrection, opening our hearts to the renewal of this sacred season. Whether new to the Lenten journey or familiar with its path, this time of growth and connection is for you.

✨ Speaker: Kathy Bearden – A dynamic facilitator, storyteller, and faith leader, inspiring women across parishes and conferences.


Register Here

Fortunate and Faithful Families

LGBTQ + Parent and Family Retreat

Sunday, March 9

12:00pm -7:00pm |Chancery Office of the Archdiocese of Atlanta

We invite LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, allies, clergy, and all those seeking a more welcoming Church to join us for the Fortunate and Faithful Families Retreat. We are blessed by the gifts of our LGBTQ loved ones, whose presence deepens our compassion and spiritual vision. The day will feature a keynote talk by Yunuen Trujillo, nationally recognized speaker, Catholic lay minister, and author of LGBTQ Catholics: A Guide to Inclusive Ministry, along with small group sharing, spiritual reflection, Mass, and dinner. All are welcome to attend as we gather to strengthen bonds, share experiences, and work toward a more inclusive Church. Register by March 3


Register Here

Pilgrimage Opportunity

Join Fr. Lamartine on the Marian Shrines in Portugal, Spain & France

April 22 - May 5, 2025. 

Trip including Lourdes, Fatima, La Salette as well as the Santiago de Compostela, the cities of Avignon, Oviedo, Ars and Paris. Find out details from a representative from Elias Tours at the information session. Visit


For more information, visit st-ann.org/pilgrimage.


St. Ann Family Life Ministry


Did you miss the Town Hall Meeting

 to discuss formation of Encounter's Family Life Group. 

You are still welcome to participate in the discussion by answering a few questions.  


Dads Group


January 23: 

More than 529s : Financial Literacy Couples Night in La Salette Hall.

Sign Up Here:  https://forms.gle/q6VaHfwcdHP4Hx9N9


February 27:

 Mardi Gras 

March 20: 

Lent service project

May 1: 

The feast of St. Joseph the Worker 

June 13*: 

Family cookout on Reilly Field *

date subject to change

Moms Group

Join us for Coffee and Conversation 

in 2025 (Dates Coming Soon)

Nolan Hall Café


Babysitting available by RSVP. Email babysitting@st-ann.org


Sign Up  for the event HERE.




National Eucharistic Revival 

Learn more about how the St. Ann, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and the entire Catholic community is coming together to grow closer to Christ through in the Eucharist. Learn more.


GO WALK WITH ONE

Someone in your life is waiting for a moment that will change everything. God is ready to deliver, and he wants YOU to be a part of that story. This is your opportunity to be God’s instrument in the life of someone you know and love. Click here to get started: eucharisticrevival.org/walk-with-one.



Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Order of Christian Initiation Inquiry Sessions:

The journey of a lifetime awaits you.OCIA Inquiry Sessions

ARE YOU SOMEONE . . . OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

·       Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

·       Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

·       Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

 

St. Ann’s offers an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith.Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of initiation and to come into full communion with the Catholic Church. There are separate sessions for adults, children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting.
For more information please contact Ann Marie Martin at 
amartin@st-ann.org.



Interested in becoming Catholic?
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments of initiation is welcome along with those that are questioning if this is a faith path for them. 
Click here to learn more.


Adults who are Catholic and only need Confirmation: contact Stephanie Holden.



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