Worship

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Adoration begins immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass every Thursday and continues until 6:45 p.m., followed by the Thursday evening Mass at 7:00 p.m., which is celebrated in Spanish.  We need volunteers to maintain at least two adorers each hour of Adoration.
Ministry Leader: Ed Marston

Altar Servers - Our mission is to promote and train IHM parishioners in fourth grade and up to serve as Altar Servers and to ensure uniformity in the procedures used at weekend Masses.  Servers are also trained for special events, such as weddings, baptisms, and funerals.  We strive to retain servers through their high school years to act as MC’s during Holy Week and at other special occasions.
New server orientations are conducted twice yearly, in the Fall and Winter.
Ministry Leader: Cheryll and Chris Thomas

Baptism Ministry - This ministry offers assistance to the families of those to be baptized and to the ministers/priests presiding  on the day of Baptism.  The minister greets the families and makes sure they feel welcomed for their child’s baptism, and helps set-up for the baptisms themselves. 
Ministry Leader: Philip Barreca, 404-636-1418, ext. 247 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion offer the Church's most precious gift to the assembly: the Body and Blood of Christ. They assist the ordinary ministers of the Eucharist (the priest and deacons) in distribution of Holy Communion during Mass.
Ministry Leader: Philip Barreca, 404-636-1418, ext. 247 

First Saturday Devotion - At Fatima, Portugal, the Blessed Virgin appeared to three shepherd children.  She asked for a devotion to her Immaculate Heart, consisting of Holy Communion, Reconciliation, the rosary, and meditations.  On first Saturdays since 1979, IHM parishioners have practiced the devotion Mary requested.  They meet on the first Saturday of every Month for 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by the rosary and meditations.  Reconciliation is available after Mass.
Conact Person:  Eddie Patterson, 404-636-1418

Funeral Ministry - The Funeral Ministry consists of volunteer lay ministers who assist in the  preparation and coordination of the Rite of Christian Burial or Memorial Masses that are celebrated here at IHM.  By their presence before, during, and after the liturgy, these volunteers offer compassionate hospitality and support to family members and to all those in attendance.
Ministry Leader: Sandy Sebacher

God’s Housekeepers (Altar Guild) -These dedicated workers help to ensure that God’s house (the Domus Ecclesia) is kept clean and orderly. This group comes in small groups of 3 or 4 people, twice a month, to clean the church. 
Contact Person: 404-636-1418 

Lectors - These ministers proclaim the Goods News to us, bringing us the Word of God at every Mass.  Anyone in Middle School or older is able to participate.
Ministry Leader: Dr. louanne Bachner 

Liturgy and Music Commission - The Liturgy and Music Commission acts as an advisory committee on the liturgical life of the parish.  They are responsible for gathering input and feedback from parishioners and then advising, helping, and working with the parish staff, particularly the Director of Liturgy and Music, to turn ideas and concepts into realities that enhance our worship experience.

Some of the functions of the Liturgy and Music Commission are:

• To consider the best ways to celebrate the seasons of the liturgical year
• To evaluate the prayer needs of the community during weekly and seasonal celebrations
• To recruit, educate, and assist the liturgical ministries in any way they can
• To oversee the aesthetic needs of our worship space

Ministers of Hospitality - These people are the first faces that visitors and parishioners see as they enter the church every Sunday.  They greet us, make sure that we have everything we need to fully participate in the liturgy, but, most of all, ensure that we know we are all welcome in this place.  Anyone can participate in this ministry - men, women, children, and families.
Ministry Leaders: Mark Mancinelli 

Music Ministry -  IHM is fortunate to have several music ensembles - a total of four different groups, all ministering to our parish in unique ways! The majority of musicians for the Masses celebrated in English rehearse on Wednesday nights, from 7pm to 9pm in the church during the school year, and sing at the 9am or 11:30am Mass on Sundays, alternating monthly.  The Life Teen Ensemble rehearses on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 up until Mass at 5PM.  Prior experience in a choir or ensemble is not necessary. The ability to read music is not necessary.  However, it is necessary for you to have the desire to praise God with your musical gifts!  If you play an instrument, or enjoy singing, and would like to become part of our music ministry, please contact Jeff Bush.  
Ministry Leader: Philip Barreca, 404-636-1418, ext. 247 

Wedding Ministry - The wedding ministry works with brides and grooms to make sure their wedding ceremony at IHM is celebrated in a beautiful and dignified manner. Two members of the ministry lead the wedding rehearsal, typically on the evening prior to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, the same two ministers are at the wedding, making sure everything happens on time and the wedding is a memorable, wonderful, and stress-free experience for everyone involved.
Ministry Leader: Mary Beth Weber