Several groups of parishioners contribute to the solemnity, beauty and grace of our worship. Training and/or preparation is necessary for most of these ministries, but interested parishioners are always welcome. Director of Faith Formation and Liturgy: Alan McGill, at 404-974-2234 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Altar and Rosary Society: The Altar and Rosary Society meets weekly to prepare the church for weekend Masses, baptisms, funerals, and weddings.  Contact: Mia Pond at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-786-7104 More Information

Altar Servers: Altar Servers assist the priest during the Liturgy. Any child or adolescent who has received his or her First Holy Communion may become an altar server. Training is offered once a year. A monthly schedule is prepared and emailed to all altar servers and typically requires service at one or two Sunday Masses a month. Special rehearsals are required for those servers involved in Christmas Midnight Mass and Holy Week services. Meetings: Training and rehearsals as needed. Contact: Jim Walsh at either This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-402-3263

Eucharistic Adoration: Every week on Wednesday, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., the Blessed Sacrament is enthroned, offering parishioners the opportunity to pray. Additional guardians are needed. Contacts: Kathy Scott at 404-388-7939 or Henry Neumann at 404-634-9833.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Extraordinary Ministers distribute the Eucharist during Masses and to the hospitalized or homebound.  It is one of the most important and humbling ministries in which lay people can participate. Each candidate must be a registered member of Sacred Heart for one year, be approved by the pastor, and complete training offered at Sacred Heart.  Contact: Jim Walsh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-402-3263.

Flower Guild: This group is responsible for the creation of floral arrangements for the altar as well as for weddings and other church-related celebrations. Generally, arranging is performed on Friday mornings at the church. Anyone with artistic flair or the desire to gain some is invited to join this ministry. Contact: Lee Doyle at 404-881-1717 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Greeters: This ministry offers a warm welcome to all who attend Mass at Sacred Heart.  Contact:  Bill Kirksey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. More Information

Music Ministries:

Traditional Choir: The traditional liturgical choir leads the congregation in song at the Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass and other liturgies throughout the year.  Contact: William Krape at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-522-6800 (leave message) More Information

Contemporary Group: "Hearts on Fire" is the contemporary music group that leads the congregation in song at the Sunday 6:00 p.m. Mass and other liturgies throughout the year. Contact:  John Prevost at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 404-522-7021 (h) or 404-651-6744 (w)  More Information

Children's Choir: The children's choirs sing at Mass once a month as well as special occasions.  Contacts: Mallen Zabinski at 404-636-1655 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Gertrude Tinker-Sachs at 404-691-6084 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. More Information to Come

Readers: Readers serve as Lectors, who proclaim the Word from the ambo, and/or as Commentators, who greet the congregation, announce hymns, and read the Prayers of the Faithful and announcements from the lectern.  Contact:  Alice Heffernan-Sneed at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. More Information

Ushers: Ushers are a group of volunteer men and women who serve as ministers of hospitality at Mass.  Contact: Joe Vivona at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. More Information