Thy Will Be Done – spring 2023 Pledge Drive

THANK YOU to all who participated in The Quest’s 2023 Spring Pledge Drive. We raised $181,000 toward our $200,000 goal.

During our spring pledge drive, clergy and parishioners from the Archdiocese of Atlanta inspired us to seek God’s Divine Will and answer His call daily, with special guests Tim Staples from Catholic Answers, Daniel O’Connor, author of Thy Will Be Done, Dan & Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute, and Fr. Jim Blount from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) community in Covington, Georgia.

Tuesday, March 14
Time Hosts Guests
8:00 am Patrick Foarde from St. Jude the Apostle and Annie Porter from St. Catherine of Siena As The Quest prepares for its 5th Anniversary on the air in April 2023, Annie and Patrick share about the early days of The Quest and how a team of volunteers followed God’s will to bring Catholic radio to metro Atlanta.
9:00 am Mary Crisanti and Peggy DeGance from St. Peter Chanel Dale Greig from St. Peter Chanel discusses the important role adoration can have in discerning God’s will.
10:00 am Patty Decraene from St. Jude and Jane Robbins from St. John Neumann The co-hosts from The Quest’s newest local show, Legislation Made Simple, discuss pro-life legislation with guests Suzanne and Rachel Guy, coordinators of 40 Days for Life - Marietta Campaign.
11:00 am Vivian Heard from St. Brendan the Navigator and David O'Shea from St. Benedict. Vivian and David are from Pinecrest Academy, a Quest media partner Jeanne Lyons from St. Peter Chanel shares about ministering to people with disabilities.
12:00 pm Deacon Leo Gahafer from St. Brigid and Father Daniel Ketter from the Metropolitan Tribunal of Atlanta How to discern God’s will
3:00 pm Fr. Jim Blount from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) community in Covington, Georgia, and Daniel O’Connor, author of Thy Will Be Done God’s Divine Will
4:00 pm Joanne Wakim and Carrie Doyle from the Cathedral of Christ the King Getting to know Father Joe Wagner, ordained in May 2022, from the Cathedral of Christ the King.
5:00 pm Fr. Tim Hepburn from St. Michael and Sally Kazin from St. Benedict Understanding spiritual direction and how to make it part of your faith journey.
Wednesday, March 15
Time Hosts Guests
8:00 am Tony UcedaVelez from All Saints and CEO & Founder of VerSprite, a Quest platinum business sponsor Fr. Kevin Peek from the Prison & Hospital Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
9:00 am Tony UcedaVelez from All Saints and CEO & Founder of VerSprite, a Quest platinum business sponsor Deacon Rick Medina from All Saints talks about heading up the Office of Mission Advancement for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
10:00 am Kathy McCormick from St. Peter Chanel Father Tim Gadziala from St. Peter and Father Valery Akoh from St. Matthew discuss sacramentals.
11:00 am Co-hosts of The Family Room: Mari Cleveland from St. Jude and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel Jeff Showalter from St. Peter Chanel
12:00 pm Father Adam Blatt from Prince of Peace Robert Bowen, faith formation director at Prince of Peace
3:00 pm Brenda Sharman from St. Peter Chanel Caroline Camick from Holy Cross shares her moving story about dealing with infertility which ultimately lead to the joy of open adoption.
4:00 pm Allison Dalloul and Steve Balmes from St. Michael the Archangel Renee Hendrix from St. Michael the Archangel shares how she was called to the Catholic Church.
5:00 pm Allison Dalloul and Steve Balmes from St. Michael the Archangel Tim Staples from Catholic Answers
Thursday, March 16
Time Hosts Guests
8:00 am Maria Forbes from Mary Our Queen Patrick and Sarah Metts from Our Lady of the Mountains discuss strong marriages and pastoral care.
9:00 am Jim and Kathy Roger from St. Stephen the Martyr Margaret Bartley and Dallas Ivey from St. Stephen the Martyr share about their personal journeys of discerning God’s will which resulted in joining the Catholic Church.
10:00 am Deacon Gerry Kazin from St. Benedict Jim and Michelle Lange from St. Benedict share about what they’ve learned about suicide after the loss of their teenage son.
11:00 am Andy Lichtenwalner from St. Catherine of Siena and Monica Opperman from Holy Spirit. Andy and Monica are from the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. A look at the Rescue Atlanta event taking place September 9, 2023, as part of the Eucharistic Revival in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Rescue Atlanta will feature Fr. John Riccardo and the ACTS XXIX Team with the goal of transformation through a renewed encounter of the Gospel in order to be mobilized for mission.
12:00 pm Charissa Saenz and Father Neil Dhabliwala from St. Catherine of Siena Discerning God's will in developing Chesterton Academy
3:00 pm Father Tim Nadolski and Father Michael Revak from St. Clare of Assisi Following God’s will
4:00 pm Dr. Paul Thigpen from St. Helena Dan and Stephanie Burke from the Avila Institute discuss what is spiritual warfare and how to combat it.
5:00 pm Deacon Geza Gereben from St. Thomas Aquinas, Deacon Stan Stewart from St. Jude the Apostle, Deacon James Martin from the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Deacon Rod Arion from Holy Trinity, and Deacon Joe Hrovat from St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Deacons from the class of 2022 share their stories of following God’s will.