Crossroads Community Ministry (Soup Kitchen) - The Crossroads Ministry consists of several IHM parishioners who help prepare and serve a hot meal for the homeless every Friday morning at a soup kitchen in downtown Atlanta. We leave the IHM parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return around 11:15 a.m. Dedicated parishioners of this ministry have been serving the homeless for over twenty years. We also pick up "day-old bakery products" every weekday from two Publix grocery stores and deliver them to the soup kitchen in Atlanta. They are picked up and distributed to the IHM Hispanic Community on weekends.
Ministry Leader: Leo Gilsdorf
HIV/AIDS Ministry - The mission of the IHM AIDS Ministry is to actively educate ourselves and the parish community about HIV/AIDS and to serve the HIV/AIDS community by fostering compassion and mobilizing parish support for those infected or affected by the disease.
Ministry Leader: Jose and Juliana Villegas
Mustard Seed Communities - The core mission of Mustard Seed Communities is to care for the most vulnerable populations in society - providing for children and adults with disabilities and HIV/AIDS who have been abandoned. To create lasting change, they also address the complex needs of a community. Since 1978, MSC's services have evolved with local needs through their nutrition and education programs for surrounding impoverished communities and sustainable agriculture and vocational programs. Our IHM ministry serves MSC through 2 mission trips annually – one to Jamaica and one to the Dominican Republic – and ongoing support throughout the year with special projects.
Ministry Leaders: Joanie Gross and Suzy Alonzo
Nursery - The Church's Lower Level nursery is available to children 1 to 4 during all weekend Masses.
Ministry Leader: Katheana Artime, (404) 636-1418, Ext. 243
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Our mission is spiritual growth through service. We are a group of committed servants who aim to move our neighbors in need toward stability and self-sufficiency. We have many well-established aid programs, but we are open to new and creative ways to enhance the well-being of the less fortunate.
We can accommodate new members with limited time availability. Whatever your background, interests, and skills, please join us on a journey to fulfill our Christina calling.
We are a chapter of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (Home - SVPD Georgia)
Ministry Leader: Javier Lerch
Sick & Homebound Ministry - This ministry connects the worshipping community with homebound parishioners for any reason. When requested, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion visits regularly for sacrament, prayer, and companionship.
Contact: Parish Office, (404) 636-1418
Boy Scouts - Young men, 11 - 18 years old, of Boy Scout Troup 550 are educated and developed by the Boy Scouts of America teachings to be good citizens and active in their church, community, nation, and world.
Ministry Leader: Tim Murphy
Cub Scouts - The mission of IHM Cub Scout Pack 550 is to prepare young boys to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Ministry Leader: Jeffrey Shears
Girl Scouts - Provides young women, grades Kindergarten - 12th, the opportunity to be good citizens active in church, community, the nation, and the world.
Ministry Leaders: Fiona Hall
Social Justice Committee - The mission of the Social Justice Committee is to raise awareness of Catholic social teaching through education, programs, liturgy, and community examples. Its goal is to help carry out the social and ecumenical mission of the Catholic Church by the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching. This group meets every month and takes part in local actions of justice.
Ministry Leaders: Cristina Leon
Stepping Stones - This ministry supports those who have experienced the death of a loved one. They aim to make them feel the IHM family's love, support, and prayers. Ministry members pray for the deceased and their family, follow up with the bereaved, send tokens of comfort, provide resources for their grief journey, and assist with the Mass of Remembrance.
Ministry Leader: Ginny Nowrocki
GriefShare - GriefShare is a Christ-based biblical support program for those grieving the death of a loved one. Volunteers for this ministry serve as facilitators for support groups and greeters. Click here for more information.
Ministry Leader: Margaretann Harris