City On Purpose Newsletter - St. Patrick's, board games, fish fry, and more!
Check out this week's fun events!
Hello, everyone!
I hope you are all doing well and staying well! The Pollening is upon us! If you are not familiar, this is when pollen starts to cover everything outside - trees, cars, furniture, and anything else in its path. Make sure to take some allergy meds, you’re going to need them.
Also, our Fish Fry contest is underway, be sure to vote for your favorite one here! If you’re looking for a Fish Fry, check out our 2025 Guide here.
With that, here are this week’s resources, information, and fun stuff to do around town:
Fun things to do - happening this weekend …
March 12th (Wednesday) Sips & Social
March 13th (Thursday) SPC St. Patrick's Day Party
March 14th (Friday) Saint Brigid Young Adult Fish Fry Dinner
March 14-15th (Friday-Saturday) Midtown St. Patrick's Block Party
March 15th (Saturday) HSYAM Board Game Night
March 16th (Sunday) Georgia Plant + Swap Sale Condesa Coffee
Featured Find- Douceur de France
If you’re looking for a taste of French baked goods, look no further than Douceur de France! The second you walk in you will be greeted with smells of fresh-baked goods. They make hand-made croissants, tarts, danishes, and all kinds of bread. Along with their bakery section, you can sit down and enjoy French cuisine in their cafe. They have a location in Roswell and Marietta.
Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for a job change? Or want to use your gifts for a volunteer opportunity? We’ve included some job and volunteer opportunities in local ministries, churches, and organizations
The Archdiocese Office of Finance - The Office of Finance of the Archdiocese of Atlanta has an immediate opening for a full-time accountant. Qualified candidates possess a college degree in accounting, finance or business; basic knowledge of accounting and two years of work-related experience. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word, Excel and Outlook. If you’re interested and want to learn more, read the full job description here.
Legatus - Legatus is searching for a full-time New Member Engagement Specialist. It is a remote position. Essential duties and responsibilities include:Research and pre-qualify prospects. Champion National growth initiatives by engaging and following up with prospective members. Conduct introductory phone calls with prospects who have been referred via lead generation efforts.If you’re interested and want to learn more, read the full job description here.
If your company is hiring and want to let our community know about the open role, simply reply back to this newsletter with the information. We'd love to include it!
Roommates and Housing Opportunities
Carriage House Open - A carriage house right by the Live On Purpose Women’s House is open! It is perfectly located in the Atlanta/Decatur area. This would be a great option for a young couple. If you’re interested and want to learn more, reply to this email.
Short Lease Open - A room is opening up for a short lease from May-June. It is right by Piedmont Park. The apartment is fully furnished. If you’re interested and to learn more, check out the post here.
Audio Content We Think You'll Like
[Podcast] Honest To God - John's Conversion Story: The Power of a Praying Mother
Join us this week on "Honest to God" as John shares his deeply personal journey from a cradle Catholic upbringing to 17 years of walking away from the Church, and finally, his powerful return to faith. This is a story of redemption, discovery, and God's unwavering love. If you've ever questioned your faith, struggled with your relationship with the Church, or sought deeper meaning in your life, this episode will resonate with you.
Sunday Sermon Series
Want to quickly know what your favorite Christian leaders had to say last Sunday? Our Sunday Sermon Series rounds up some of the most popular homilies and sermons for you in easy-to-digest summaries. You can read the short summaries below and longer summaries are on the City on Purpose website here.
Fr. Mike Schmitz
In his homily, Fr. Mike Schmitz emphasizes that Lent is a purposeful "training space," akin to the Israelites' desert journey, designed to transform us into the likeness of Jesus, rather than a mere repetition of past practices; he urges listeners to confront their distractions and embrace the discomfort of growth, viewing frustration as a sign of progress, and to trust that engaging in Lenten disciplines will lead to genuine transformation and freedom. Read the full summary here.
Cathedral of Christ the King
Fr. Frank McNamee's homily centers on Jesus's desert temptations, illustrating how these trials, permitted by God to strengthen faith, mirror our own struggles with desires, ambition, and presumption; he emphasizes that resisting temptation requires vigilance, especially after spiritual highs, and that by emulating Jesus's reliance on scripture and prayer, and trusting in God's plan, we can find the strength to overcome these challenges, particularly during the resolution-focused season of Lent. Read the full summary here.
Buckhead Church
Andy Stanley's sermon advocates for a transformative shift from a "spend, save, give" mindset to a "give, save, live" lifestyle, emphasizing that true Christian living prioritizes generosity as a consistent practice, not just a final act; he introduces the "deeper wider" initiative to amplify the church's impact through collective giving, challenging listeners to confront their resistance to generosity, often rooted in fear or misplaced priorities, and to embrace the fulfillment found in prioritizing God and giving, ultimately leading to significant communal achievements. Read the full summary here.
Passion City Church
Louie Giglio's sermon passionately advocates for active engagement with God's word, not as a mere historical text, but as a dynamic force that teaches, corrects, and empowers believers to live purposeful lives; he emphasizes that true authority comes from submitting to scripture, applying its principles, and allowing it to transform one's beliefs and actions, culminating in a call for genuine faith and reliance on God's guidance, illustrated by the metaphor of a sailboat driven by the divine wind. Read the full summary here.
Trinity Anglican Church
Kris McDaniel's Lenten sermon explores Jesus's wilderness temptations, urging listeners to recognize and confront their own vulnerabilities by entering a period of introspection and shedding burdens, acknowledging the reality of personified evil without obsession, and understanding that temptations often exploit legitimate desires for satisfaction, significance, and achievement by offering destructive shortcuts; he advocates for "temperance," self-reflection, confession, and community engagement, emphasizing that true strength lies in acknowledging fragility and allowing God to meet us in vulnerable spaces, understanding that faith is not a solitary journey. Read the full summary here.
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