My dear parishioners,

This coming Saturday, October 31st, Savannah will host a historic Catholic event, the Beatification Mass of the Five Georgia Martyrs. They were Franciscan Missionaries from Spain who brought Catholicism to the land and ministered to the people in the area that is now between Savannah, GA, and St. Augustine, FL. They were martyred in the late 1500’s defending the teaching of the Catholic faith. Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, will represent the Holy Father as Papal Legate and preside over the beatification liturgy, which will take place at the Savannah Convention Center. Father Enrique and I plan to attend and concelebrate this Beatification Mass together with thousands of the faithful from around the nation. We honor these heroic Missionaries, and we ask them to intercede for us to be faithful witnesses of God’s truth and God’s love in our lives today.

We are in the mid-term election. Voting is the right and responsibility of a nation's citizens. It is also the responsibility of faithful Christians to contribute to the common good of society through the participation in this civic duty. We are to build a society that brings about the Gospel values of peace, justice, and charity, upholding the truth and reflecting the love of God for all.

In the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

Father Tri John-Bosco Nguyen

Rector and Pastor

Join us for coffee and donuts this Sunday on Sacred Heart Way after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses, sponsored this week by the Children's Choir.

If you attend the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday evening, be sure to join us for sandwiches and wine on Sacred Heart Way afterwards and get to know one another! (Sponsored by our Young Adult Ministry, open to all)!

The Georgia Catholic Conference is pleased to share this resource with Catholics in Georgia as a guide for discernment and reflection as we prepare to vote. This guide is not only a “how-to,” it is also a “why-to.” It covers what is at stake in our elections this fall, key information to know and the reasons for our obligation to mindfully participate in the political process.

On Monday, November 2, we will commemorate All Souls’ Day and honor the memory of all the faithful departed. This annual observance reminds us of the enduring bond we share with our deceased family members and friends

and invites us to remember them in prayer.

Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. (bilingual).

We also invite you to include the names and intentions of your deceased loved ones in our All Souls Novena of Masses, November 2–11. May our prayers bring comfort and hope as we entrust those who have gone before us to God’s eternal love and mercy. You may use the envelope included in your packet, or visit our parish website to add your loved one’s name online.

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. All are welcome to gather with our Knights of Columbus to pray the rosary following the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass throughout the month of October.

You can pray the rosary with our parish community every day this month with the Month of the Rosary Parish Challenge, also available on our parish Hallow page.

Are you new to Hallow?

• Set up your account here: hallow.com/parish
• Join our parish. Either select the Church tab (on the bottom) and search by ZIP Code (30308)
• You can either start your free 6-month trial or skip and just use the free version. If you choose the free version, you will still have access to the content and features on our parish page.

Do you already use Hallow?

• Open the Hallow app.
• Select the Church tab (bottom row on screen)
• Create your profile.
• Join our parish. Select the Church tab and search by ZIP Code (30308) or: https://hallow.com/communities/2792/

We are delighted to welcome all of our new parishioners to our parish family, including our most recent new members : Wynonna Mariah Gomes & Tyler Ayrton Rivas-Perri, Barbara Touchette, Shaina Scoma, and Arisbeth Santos. We are grateful that you have chosen to worship and grow in faith with us.

Young Families are invited to gather Sundays in the double classroom downstairs during Faith Formation classes. We recognize that raising a holy, joyful family in the modern world is both a sacred vocation and a daily adventure. Young children not currently attending class are welcome to come with their parents! We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, October 25!

Want more information? Contact AJ Alix at aj@vitaordo.com.

Curious about the Catholic faith? Whether you're exploring Christianity, thinking about becoming Catholic, or looking to complete your sacraments, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a welcoming place to ask questions, learn about the Church, and grow in faith. Those who continue the journey will prepare to receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil on March 27, 2027.

Weekly inquiry sessions are held on Sundays at 11:15 p.m., in O'Hagan Parish Hall.

We look forward to meeting you and accompanying you on your faith journey! Learn more: sacredheartatlanta.org/OCIA.

ONE SETBACK CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.



As rising costs push more families to the financial brink, one unexpected expense can quickly turn into a crisis. Your generous contributions to the November 8th Second Collection will provide our SVDP Conference with the resources to respond quickly and offer vital assistance to Neighbors in need—providing food, clothing, and shelter while helping them regain stability and work toward self-sufficiency.

Thank you for your continued generosity, support, and prayers. Together, we can help families weather life’s unexpected challenges and find hope for a more stable future. Ready to get involved? Contact Ruth Gates: reatx@yahoo.com

Inspired to get involved with the Knights of Columbus? We are recruiting men to join us in the many good works we perform for the parish and the community at large. Our Council allows like-minded Catholic men to live out their faith through fellowship and action. For more information, contact Andy Foresman at aforesman@bellsouth.net.

To join as an online member, click on the link below:

Join Us | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org). When completing the online application form, enter the promo code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY to join for free, enter Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as your parish, and Council 15848 as the council connected with the church.

It’s time to mark our calendars for the upcoming Sacred Heart volunteer evenings at the Bashor Men’s Homeless Shelter, located at Central Presbyterian Church across from the State Capitol Building.

Our volunteer dates for the coming season are all Sundays:

• November 1
• December 6
• January 10
• February 14
• March 14



If you’re new to this Sacred Heart ministry, here’s how we serve. During the five winter months, our volunteers provide an evening meal and prepare both a sack lunch and a sack breakfast for the approximately 70 guests staying at the Bashor Men’s Shelter. In addition, four volunteers serve as overnight hosts, staying at the shelter space in Central Presbyterian Church.

Interested in joining us? We would love to have you be part of this meaningful ministry! Please contact Bob Balke by call or text at 404-788-3151, or email him at rrbalke@gmail.com.

We’ll send reminders as each volunteer date approaches.

Thank you for your continued generosity and willingness to serve our neighbors in need. We look forward to another season of fellowship and service together!

Mass Intentions

Visit: sacredheartatlanta.org/mass-intentions/ to view current and available intentions.

A mass intention is a specific request for a Mass to be celebrated for a particular person or purpose.

Common reasons for a mass intention include:

For the deceased: To pray for the repose of the soul of a loved one who has died, believing that these prayers can help them on their journey to heaven.

For the living: To pray for the healing of a sick person, to offer thanks, or for other personal needs and concerns.

For special occasions: To commemorate an event like a wedding anniversary, birthday, or other significant life moment.

If you would like to schedule a Mass Intention, click on Request Mass Intention to view available dates and schedule your Mass Intention online. Masses that show in green are available to schedule. The schedule is open four months in advance.

Altar Flowers

Flowers may be ordered in memory or in honor of a loved one. The arrangement will be displayed at the altar from the Saturday Vigil Mass through the 5:00 pm Mass on Sunday. If no other events require special flower arrangements, the flowers will remain during the week. The intention for the flowers will be listed in the bulletin. Two arrangements are available each week at the cost of $100.00 each. (You may purchase one or both arrangements). Names will be listed in the bulletin.

To view available dates for Mass Intentions, Altar Flowers, and Candle Intentions, visit: https://sacredheartatlanta.org/mass-intentions/.

Eucharistic Adoration

Adoration is offered Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m, and Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Offertory - FY2026-2027

July 1, 2026-September 30, 2026

Offertory (In-Pew): $114,432.00

Offertory (Electronic): $123,796.87

Total Offertory: $238,228.87

July 1, 2025-September 30, 2025: $219,599.47

Difference FY26 to FY27: $18,640.40

The Second Collection this Sunday, October 25, is for Latin America/East Europe/Mission Sunday.

Give through Venmo! @BasilicaATL

Register for Online Giving (through Our Sunday Visitor) by clicking here.

Click here to easily increase your online giving through OSV!

Questions about online giving? Please contact Michelle Rivers, Financial Manager, mrivers@sacredheartatlanta.org or 404.974.2246.

We look forward to seeing you!

Saturday Vigil: 4 pm

Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12:30 pm (Spanish), 5:00 pm

M-T-W-F: 12:10 pm Daily Mass (Church doors open 11:00 am-1:00 pm)

TH: 12:10 pm Communion Service

Confessions: Friday 11:00 am and Saturday 3:00 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday from 12:45-1:30 p.m and on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am-4 pm.