My dear parishioners,

Praying for the deceased is one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy, and the Church especially encourages us to do so throughout the month of November. We pray for the faithful departed through our personal prayers, the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, acts of self-denial and sacrifice, and works of charity offered on their behalf.

The Church also provides us with the opportunity to obtain a Plenary Indulgence for the souls in Purgatory. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that a plenary indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. The saints in heaven, the Christian faithful on earth, and the souls undergoing purification are all united in the one Body of Christ, the Church. Through this communion, all share in the grace of God, which is His very life. The requirements for obtaining a Plenary Indulgence reflect this profound reality of the Communion of Saints:

1. Be in the state of grace, free from mortal sin, and have the sincere intention to be detached from all sin. This disposition is fostered through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
2. Attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. Holy Communion is the highest expression of our union with the Lord Jesus and with His Church.
3. Profess the Creed, renewing our faith in God and in the teachings of His Church.
4. Pray the Our Father, renewing our relationship with God as our Father and strengthening our communion with all His children, both living and deceased.
5. Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, who, as the Vicar of Christ, serves as a visible sign of unity within the Church.

Throughout the year, the Church designates certain occasions when the faithful may obtain a Plenary Indulgence. We have already passed one such opportunity during the first nine days of November. As a special privilege granted to our Basilica, five designated feast days, as well as one day of the faithful’s choosing, offer the opportunity to obtain a Plenary Indulgence by fulfilling the required conditions. The next opportunity will be Monday, November 16, the anniversary of the dedication of our Basilica.

Let us take advantage of this grace-filled opportunity to pray for the souls in Purgatory and to rejoice in God's love for us, manifested through the Communion of Saints and the life of His Church.

In the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

Father Tri John-Bosco Nguyen

Rector and Pastor

Keep the fellowship going! Join us for Cookies and Community in the Atrium after the 4:00 p.m. Mass, or stop by Sacred Heart Way after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses for donuts, coffee, and good company. We look forward to seeing you!

Join the women of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for two presentations by artists Kathy Rennell Forbes and Cathy Ehrler. Each will share her artwork and personal reflections on how spirituality inspires her creative life—and how using her gifts becomes an offering of gratitude to God.



Come enjoy their art and stories, and reflect on the gifts God has placed in your own life. You don’t need to be an artist to be inspired!

Sponsored by the Basilica's Council of Catholic Women. No fee, but we do ask that you RSVP.

Please be generous to prepare families for the upcoming winter months.



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 aforesman@bellsouth.net.

Father Tri has brought together a team of parishioners to coordinate the Greening of Sacred Heart Way and bring Christmas to the City! Sacred Heart Way will be decorated with garland, lights, poinsettias, and a manger scene. Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

Saturday, December 5 – Decorating and Installation 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

• The Knights of Columbus and Hispanic Community will assemble the manger scene. They will build it so it can be disassembled and stored for future years.
• The Young Families will decorate the fountain and hang garland.
• The Young Adults will join the Young Families and lead the light-stringing.
• Other parishioners not specifically in these groups are welcome to participate! If you are interested in helping and available that day, please contact Kelly Schreckenberger at kschreckenberger@sacredheartatlanta.org.

Thank you again to everyone who is volunteering their time, creativity, and talents to make this project possible. We are grateful for your help in bringing Father Tri’s vision to life and making Greening Sacred Heart Way a beautiful addition to our parish community!

This Advent, we will pray Hallow’s Pray25 Challenge, It’s a Wonderful Life, together, starting Monday, November 30. Walk with George Bailey through the 25 days before Christmas and discover that God is with us in every moment. Pray with Sister Miriam, Chris Pratt, Jonathan Roumie, Gary Sinise, and Fr. John Burns. [Kids can join too with Hallow Kids’ “The Incredible Advent-ture.”] Sign up for the Pray25 Challenge in the Hallow app on our Church page!



Learn more about the challenge and how to set up your free Hallow account here.

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, November 15, is for Parish Outreach Ministries.

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

First Friday: 7:00 pm

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.