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Chris Thomas
Chris and his wife Cheryll have been IHM parishioners for 10 years. They both work in public health; Chris is a Health Educator and Cheryll is an Epidemiologist. Chris and Cheryll have two children, Isabella and Zachary.
In addition to serving as Chair of the Pastoral Council, Chris is also a member of the Men's Club and serves as a lector and sound technician for Masses. Cheryll serves as a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion and Liturgy Coordinator. She has also helped with classes for baptism preparation.
What Chris loves about IHM: "IHM is the most welcoming and diverse parish."
Mike Callahan
Mike and his wife Sarah have been IHM parishioners for 2 years. Mike is an engineer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Marcus Autism Center. Sarah works as an occupational therapist at the Shepherd Center. Mike and Sarah have one child, Grace.
In addition to the Pastoral Council, Mike is also involved in Small Christian Communities and Life Teen. Sarah also participates in Small Christian Communities, as well as the Welcome Committee and Ministry to the Sick and Homebound.
What Mike loves about IHM: "I love the diversity of the parish, and the social concern of the parishioners as a whole. IHM, to me, seems like a family that is active in building up and serving everyone within God’s kingdom—most especially those who are the most vulnerable."
Matt Schaffer
Matt and his wife Gail have been IHM parishioners for 7 years. Matt is a Director of New Construction at Prestwick Construction. Gail works as an atttorney. Matt and Gail have 2 girls Maddie (5) and Griffin (2).
In addition to the Pastoral Council, Matt and Gail also help run the Embrace Ministry and the Married Fellowship.
What Mike loves about IHM: "I love the I love the people, and the small community feeling."
Raul Alfonso
Raul and his wife Sussy have been IHM parishioners for 25 years. Raulworks on sales at SAP America. Sussy works as a physcian at Emory. Matt and Gail have 2 children Raul (28) and Miguel (23).
In addition to the Pastoral Council, Matt is involved in the parsih as a Lector. He also helps with the Men's Group and Mustard Seeds Communities. Sussy also participates in the Eucharistic Ministry and Mustard Seeds Communities.
What Mike loves about IHM: "I love the families. IHM feels lke home and I love the diversity."