“Let me begin by saying clearly that any abuse perpetrated by priests, religious brothers or sisters, volunteers or employees of the Catholic Church is unacceptable. It cannot and will not be tolerated. This archdiocese will not protect abusers and we will not allow them to have access to our communities.
The report released today by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council (PAC) represents a voluntary effort to be transparent about what happened in the past in hopes of moving forward with the healing process. Drastic changes have happened within the church in the last 20 years. We have worked hard to better understand and prevent abuse from ever happening again. We will not waver from the zero tolerance policy currently in place.

I have loved my life as a priest, pastor, educator and bishop. When I hear the stories of the deep hurt caused by other priests, volunteers or employees, I feel a deep grief and shame. If you have been hurt by the church because of abuse, whether you are a direct survivor or someone who feels betrayed by the actions
from the past, I am truly sorry for your pain. Please know that I am committed to a safe and transparent Church.”

– Archbishop Gregory Hartmayar, OFM

Atlanta, Georgia–El Reverendísimo Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.,
Arzobispo de Atlanta, emitió la siguiente declaración en referencia a la
publicación del informe del Consejo de Abogados Fiscales de Georgia (PAC por
sus siglas en inglés) sobre la revisión de archivos relacionados con el abuso del
clero en el Iglesia Católica en Georgia. (https://georgiabulletin.org/)

“Permítanme comenzar diciendo claramente que cualquier abuso perpetrado por
sacerdotes, hermanos o hermanas religiosos, voluntarios o empleados de la
Iglesia Católica es inaceptable; y no puede ser ni será tolerado. Esta
arquidiócesis no protegerá a los abusadores ni les permitirá tener acceso a
nuestras comunidades.

El informe publicado hoy por el Consejo de Abogados Fiscales (PAC) representa
un esfuerzo voluntario por ser transparentes sobre lo que sucedió en el pasado
con la esperanza de avanzar con el proceso de sanación. En los últimos 20 años
han ocurrido cambios drásticos dentro de la Iglesia. Hemos trabajado
arduamente para entender mejor el abuso y evitar que vuelva a ocurrir. No nos
desviaremos de la política de tolerancia cero actualmente vigente.
He amado mi vida como sacerdote, párroco, educador y obispo. Cuando escucho
las historias del profundo dolor causado por otros sacerdotes, voluntarios o
empleados, siento un profundo dolor y vergüenza. Si usted ha sido lastimado por
la Iglesia debido al abuso, ya sea por ser un sobreviviente directo o alguien que
se siente traicionado por las acciones del pasado, lamento verdaderamente su
dolor. Quiero que por favor sepan que estoy comprometido con una Iglesia segura
y transparente”.

Read How Transfiguration Keeps its population safe with Safe Environment Training.

April is Child Abuse Protection Month.

While April is the month chosen for awareness, abuse to children could occur any time of year.  Here at Transfiguration, we take steps to ensure the safety of our children and vulnerable adults by requiring our volunteers and staff members to complete the child safety course known as Virtus. Our Safe Environment program  was established in order to protect children and the members of the community who care for them.   You can learn more about how the Archdiocese of Atlanta is growing it’s Safe Environment efforts at archatl.com. Including, PCA, Virtus and the Child Advocacy Center of Georgia. 
Transfiguration has made security a priority by establishing a verification process that ensures everyone with a White Transfiguration Badge has passed and is current on all required safety measures. We encourage everyone with this badge to wear them on property during Mass, Ministry and Fellowship times. It is a visible sign of our Parish’s commitment to safety.  And, a sign to our children and vulnerable adults that we care about them enough to take this extraordinary step.
Thank you for wearing your name badge when you volunteer.

Each April, parishes around the country participate in a Novena to End Child Abuse. While work is being done to prevent abuse at all times, we focus on the importance of learning how to protect the vulnerable. We can pray that the vulnerable are protected from abuse, and that survivors of abuse may be accompanied on their paths to healing.

Palm Sunday, April 2

Palm Sunday Masses will begin outdoors in front of the Family Life Center

and process to the Sanctuary. Please arrive early for Mass.

Vigil Mass, Saturday, April 1, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, 8:00 a.m.*, 11:00 a.m.**, 2:00 p.m. (en Español), 5:00 p.m.

Domingo de Ramos, 2 de Abril

Las Misas del Domingo de Ramos comenzarán al aire libre frente

al Family Life Center con procesión al Santuario.

Por favor llegue temprano para la Misa.

Misa de vigilia, sábado 1 de abril,5:00 p.m.

Domingo 2 de abril, 8:00 a. m.*, 11:00 a. m.**, 2:00 p. m. (en español), 5:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday Luminaries BRING TO CHURCH BY PALM SUNDAY!

Holy Thursday Luminaries At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the altar is stripped, and the Blessed Sacrament is reposed until midnight. We invite you to help light the path for the Eucharistic Procession from the Church to the Social Hall by making a Lenten luminary. Take an instruction sheet to participate or, see PDF instructions HERE.

You are CALLED BY NAME!

Now, we’d like to call you by your name, too!
The staff has been working with members of the parish and Leadership to bring back this beloved tradition in a New Way!

Instead of paper Name Tags, we want to start printing a Substantial Tag, on a Lanyard for each member of the parish. These will differ from the White Badges that the Staff, Group Leaders, and Verified Ministers wear around the parish campus.

The White Badges are only given to Ministers who have gone through the parish verification process, been background checked, and Current Virtus/Safe Environment Training.

Parish Name Tags will be for you to Welcome, Celebrate, Serve and Grow with your community at Mass, Faith Formation Events and Parish Wide Gatherings. We encourage all of our members to submit a form to get a Name Tag Pre-Made for them to pick up on the weekends of April 16 and April 23 – then we can all Welcome each other on April 30.

Name Tag Sundays will be on the First Sunday of Each Month going forward, the same weekend as Monthly Recognitions! So you can say Happy Birthday, Anniversary or Welcome! to those who we’ve celebrated at Mass during a hospitality event or faith formation gathering. We are happy to bring this back to You at Transfiguration in a big way. Join us! You are Called by Name.

Get your Name Tag Pre Made before Name Tag Sunday
April 30

Submit one form for each name tag. One for Each member of your family.