This week we visited Immaculate Heart of Mary parish and had a really great experience. They are a 51 year old Catholic community in the North Druid Hills area with a Vision Statement that reads:
"A community dedicated to knowing, loving, and serving God"
Perhaps not the most ambitious of visions, but in it's simplicity, presents a challenge indeed.
The assembly was a nice mix of families, individuals, couples, and young adults -- all with an average degree of diversity. The music was very spirited, due in part to a 9' Baldwin, a lively pianist, and good choral singing. One of the first things we noticed is that their repertoire is not unlike what we're accustomed to at Old St. Pat's.
One of the last things we noticed (as it didn't occur until the end of mass) is how unabashedly welcoming they were. The woman sitting in the pew in front of us turned to Aimee after mass and commented on her voice (just hers, not mine) and promptly introduced us to the music leader. He proceeded to welcome us with open arms and invited us to participate, no audition required, in their group the following Sunday. Also the young adult ministry seems to be inviting and purposeful and we hope to give that a try soon.
We're looking forward to next Sunday for St. Ann's in Marietta in the morning and then back to IHM in the evening. Two masses you say? Two masses.
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