<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[OLD   OLA Church_old]]></title><description><![CDATA[OLD   OLA Church_old]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:27:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Bells at Mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear OLA Family. Have you noticed the three small bells with a yellow rope mounted on the wall at the entrance to the baptistry? We've been using these bells now for about a month to signal the start of our 7:30am weekday masses. As we begin the Lenten season, we will begin to do the same for our Sunday celebrations of mass.  So how will this work? Approximately five minutes prior to the start of mass, the lector or cantor will approach the ambo and introduce the mass in the usual manner,...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/new-bells-at-mass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f771fa816bdca356d380b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_21a12a834aac4e2ca0b1195978eb8ee5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLA Run to Church 5K and Fun Run SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, August 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all parishioners to join us for the 4th annual Run to Church on August 29th! Run, walk or volunteer! This year’s event will not host a ministry fair. We would like to welcome more visitors to our parish by promoting our 5K and Fun Run across the Brookhaven and Chamblee area, the Archdiocese and the greater Atlanta running community. Click here if you are interested in volunteering at the event or helping our team of organizers to plan for the 5K and Fun Run:...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/ola-run-to-church-5k-and-fun-run-save-the-date-saturday-august-29-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984ac4c840b9b8e1d2c352d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:43:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_d1eb19b73a0c49b5882c59a8a68764ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling All Bakers!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are looking for homemade desserts for our Lenten Fish Fry dinners. Click here to learn more and sign up:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FABAD2EA46-62130298-olafish#/]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/calling-all-bakers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983ff121e5564677001aa72</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:23:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_4d09294256a246f78bef488c1f8331f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Archbishop’s Annual: Answering the Call. Supporting the Church’s Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal invites us to come together as one Church to support the vital ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Through this appeal, we are able to extend Christ’s love far beyond what any single parish could do alone - and to assist parishes without the financial means needed to fully serve their people. A special focus of the Appeal is supporting our priests through continuing education, retirement, and other support. Our generosity helps provide...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/2026-archbishop-s-annual-answering-the-call-supporting-the-church-s-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983fb73144dbf1518e6e42d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:09:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_91c954d503a1448ea7314dc14f8bab66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcat Soccer - Register Today!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring Soccer Registration is Open! Register your child (Pre-K through 8) today to join our Spring Soccer Program. For more information and to register, click here : https://catholicmetrosports.com/Layouts/minimalist/ProgramDetail.aspx?d=64%2bY9Zeyc75JAv0sLd9gouvHKacWtEQsJ1er%2bBqK8XQ%3d]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/bobcat-soccer-register-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696ff15ef2ac75af02ccb313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:20:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_fe7d1d4e03e94517b00f34048941e3d2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls High School Flag Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[This program is open to 9th-12th grade girls within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Each session, the girls will pick teams and play for 1 hour.  If you have questions contact Trish Marmion at  pmarmion@catholicmetrosports.com . Games will be at fields in Metro Atlanta depending on participation. We will use pinnies to define teams each week so no need for uniforms. Mouth guards must be worn.   Season Details:   6 games will be played on Sundays for 1 hour starting at 2pm as follows:  01-11 (Week...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/girls-high-school-flag-football</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693dc2494d460e393c5cd24b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:47:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_2ede33bb6d9e4b6593286354ae67b899~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support OLA on Giving Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help Us Keep Our Students Safe — Support the Safety Platform Implementation at OLA Church, School, and Preschool.   At Our Lady of the Assumption, we’re one family — parish, school, and preschool — united in our mission to form disciples of Jesus Christ. Everything we do, from the classroom to the playground to the church, flows from that sacred mission.   At OLA Catholic School, our goal is to form minds and hearts rooted in faith — helping every child grow in wisdom, grace, and love for...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/support-ola-on-giving-tuesday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929d778a20c8b33b264a1e7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:15:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_108e32736ee84db58773ec9e7fd015b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Submit Parish Verifications for Catholic Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The application process for Catholic Schools has begun and we're beginning to receive Parish Verifications. When submitting your verification, please remember the following: OLA Catholic School All verifications must be submitted via our online form at www.olachurch.org/parish-verification .  Other Elementary Schools Verifications for other Catholic elementary schools are to be submitted to Karen Kotara, Pastor to the Secretary. You can submit them as follows: · Dropping off a hard copy of...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/submitting-parish-verifications-for-catholic-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69139e81ebac7f2b97911d46</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:39:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_eee5cb337aed44cfa812a29c0f52ef3d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-Ed Flag Football Registration]]></title><description><![CDATA[This program is Co-Ed and open to current Kindergarten-8th grade students and parishioners within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Participants will be organized into teams with 10 kids from several parishes. Practices will be 30 minutes followed by 45 minutes of games (Two 20 minute halves).  If you have any questions, please contact Trish Marmion at pmarmion@catholicmetrosports.com . NOTE: This league is run by Catholic Metro Sports and is not affiliated with Blessed Trinity High School. Divison...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/co-ed-flag-football-registration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690fc6f224135d43df502298</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:44:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_1f189c4ea0cf4a0c900f2cc48a84a64a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Principal Mrs. Mandy Crock!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear OLA Community, I am pleased to share the joyful news that the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools has named Mrs. Mandy Crock, Principal of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, as the Archdiocese’s Leader of the Year. This award, formerly known as Principal of the Year, recognizes exceptional leadership in Catholic education. In my four months as pastor at OLA, I have been deeply impressed by our school and by Mrs. Crock’s outstanding leadership. She is a dedicated,...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/congratulations-to-our-principal-mrs-mandy-crock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690bc273fd9ea664b1e33df5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:33:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_4c191f3ad6824ad6bd52cca285df4c59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome, Isabel!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to our New Associate Youth Minister! Please offer a warm OLA welcome to Isabel Harrell - our new Associate Youth Minister. Isabel...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/welcome-isabel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d97bbeef091a1617e197cf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:18:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_af16fd6919304d93bdc974de9cbf1cf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trunk-or-Treat: Trunks Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Trunk or Treat will be on Wednesday, October 29th from 6-7 PM and we need you to help make it spook-tacular! Ministries,...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/trunk-or-treat-trunks-needed-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d2f8890bf4ea1c49153c20</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_5a9da809ba3649bd89e8d76deb30108a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety of our Parish and Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Parishioners,   In light of the recent tragic events at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I want to...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/safety-of-our-parish-and-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d03e5e0786a9f747a98792</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:06:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_6e3db3f3a1fb47f497c9f68537e30403~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow Father Dan's Travel Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Father Dan Invites You to Follow Him on His Upcoming Pilgrimage Dear OLA family,   A few years ago, I planned to lead a pilgrimage to...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/follow-father-dan-s-travel-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b48333c28c89cd62647f9f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:15:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_6e79c97485334a399941c214c8cbe1e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Collection – Gaza Relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the weekend of September 13th/14th our parish will take up a special collection to support Catholic Relief Services’ emergency...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/special-collection-gaza-relief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b38954c44a79e050113498</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_4c9441dd16e34c13880f7b8049ad93bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter from Father Dan Regarding the Minnesota School Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear OLA Family, Like many of you, I am just learning of the horrific news regarding the school shooting that occurred this morning at...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/letter-from-father-dan-regarding-the-minnesota-school-shooting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68af54a55af02259b124eb82</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_05a2c556247d482bbbbd742c0bb8397a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register Your Child for Fall Sports Today!]]></title><description><![CDATA[GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL This program is open to rising 9th-12th grade girls. Our teams compete in the Catholic Metro Volleyball High School...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/register-your-child-for-fall-spors-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686ebc808a09d4443195bdd6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:05:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_be143030730e4716a93cf5217f91d643~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5:30pm Mass Teen Choir]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that the Teen Choir will now exclusively minister at the 5:30pm Mass every Sunday, starting in August! All...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/5-30pm-mass-teen-choir</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686a8d70ef41f05a455f139d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:51:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_cbfadb227e2a44168350c20c932d3840~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Message from Father Ketter, Our New Pastor]]></title><description><![CDATA[When my family arrived in Atlanta in 1983, the plan was for me and my siblings to attend local public schools, as we had always done in...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/a-message-from-father-ketter-our-new-pastor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686a7ff6313711f211f75d63</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:54:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_8c0423334afd4b868529af2acc907199~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls Volleyball Registration Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls Volley Ball Registration Open! This program is open to rising 5th–8th grade girls. Our teams compete in the Catholic Metro...]]></description><link>https://astephens822.wixsite.com/my-site/post/girls-volleyball-registration-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6862e3d5b63dfa1515266669</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:22:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6bddce_ae3e3e543dda4bdf807a3911c51dfe11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>astephens822</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>