Greetings and Peace in Christ Risen!

As we journey together in these 50 Days of Easter renewal and toward the renewal of our sacred space, I will continue to share updates about our upcoming church redecoration project. Today, I would like to share the reasoning behind changing the triumphal arch from its current look, which references the four Gospels and the Lamb.

The updated triumphal arch depicts a new design motif that celebrates the history and diversity of the Basilica within the Catholic faith. The painting of scrolling flowers is in the Romanesque style to match the building's architecture and recall a historic decorative scheme of the Basilica. North American Saints, along with other significant saints in the history of the Basilica aim to inspire parishioners to find inspiration in contemporary as well as historic holy figures. From left to right: Kateri Tekakwitha, Damien de Veuster, Mother Theresa of Calcutta, Francis Xavier Cabrini, Augustus Tolton, and Gertrude greet those passing through the arch. (Note that the current image shown is of St. Peter Chanel, not Venerable Augustus Tolton. As mentioned before, the new Eucharistic Adoration Chapel will be named the St. Peter Chanel Adoration Chapel in honor of our Marist heritage). The lower foundational level of the triumphal arch features Sts. Peter and Paul, not only celebrated as cornerstones of the Church, but as an homage to the original name of our church from 1880 to 1898. More information on the Triumphal Arch can be found here: sacredheartatlanta.org/for-such-a-time-as-this-learn-more/.

I look forward to sharing with you more next week!

Yours in Christ Risen,



Father John

Rector/Pastor

Temporary Change for

This Month’s Rosary

To avoid a conflict with activities in the sanctuary after the 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Mass on Sunday, April 28, we are moving this month’s recitation of the Rosary to Sunday, April 21, after the 10 AM Mass. As usual, please join the Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella in the pews immediately in front of the Marian altar.

Also, this is a reminder that May is a Marian month. All are welcome to join us as we pray the Rosary every Sunday in May after 10:00 a.m. Mass.  

Racial Justice Speaks: Healing and the Catholic Church is a personal spiritual formation program designed to immerse participants in a day of reflection on the individual and communal sin of racism. The journey is intended to open meaningful pathways to an antiracism culture in the Catholic Church.

You are invited to attend the Interparish Antiracism Ministry’s Racial Justice Speaks: Healing and the Catholic Church, a faith-based antiracism program to be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9am - 3pm.

Midtown Assistance Center

The Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is once again preparing for its 10th Annual Midtown Race for MAC 5k at Piedmont Park on May 11, 2024. In its tenth year, this annual event draws runners from around Atlanta to raise awareness about the prevention of homelessness and hunger for working families. Since its inaugural race in 2014, the Midtown Race for MAC has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide essential emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans. The 5k race course this year is once again inside the park. Parking available in the lot next to Park Tavern. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome.  Register here:

Let us pray...

For our faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

For the sick of our parish, especially:  Neloise Adkins, Joe Bizon, E.J. Lockett, Gina Manarin, Ivan Pavlovich, Fred Pond, Bob Schorr, Calvin Scott, Hillary Singleton, and Gift of Grace House residents.

For our men and women in uniform, especially: Christofer Arguedas, Madison Bips, Paul Brieske, Rafael Duralde, Nathan Fouratt, Grier Jobson, and Devin Thomas.

To add or remove names from our prayer lists, please contact Kelly Schreckenberger at kschreckenberger@sacredheartatlanta.org.

Our Stewardship of Treasure

Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Amount Collected to Date: $806,749.03

Amount Budgeted to Date: $834,400.00

Variance: ($27,240.97)

Year to Date 2023: $799,100.17

The Second Collection

this Sunday, April 14 is for St. Vincent de Paul.

The Stewardship of our Treasure reminds us that everything we have is a gift from God. Our electronic Online Giving Program through Our Sunday Visitor is fast and easy and less risky than cash or checks, as donations cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed. You will not incur any additional fees through online giving.

Register for Online Giving today by clicking here.

Donate through Quick-Give here!



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: 4pm

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

M-T-W-F: 12:10pm Daily Mass

TH: 12:10pm Scripture & Communion

Confessions: Friday 11:30am and Saturday 3:30pm.

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm