Father James Schillinger, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta, reviews the new construction on the parish’s new sanctuary with parishioner Mark Galvin. (Photos by Cindy Connell-Palmer/Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Attendees at IHM’s Hard Hat Reception May 3 sign in before going on to the construction site.

Parishioners and supporters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church’s building efforts gathered for a Hard Hat Reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the church and school on May 3. Tours of the progress on the new church were provided. The church is slated to be completed by the end of this year.

Louise Pratt, long-time parish secretary at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, shows off her 50th anniversary hard hat. The anniversary logo on the hat includes the theme, “Embracing our Past, Celebrating our Future.”

John Harrington, a member of the parish’s Sacred Space Committee, provides an explanation of the new art planned for the Atlanta church’s new sanctuary.

IHM School kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Elliott signs in guests and gives out hats at the May 3 reception.