Ministry Catalog

Ways to use your time and talent

ALTAR LINENS -- Vickie Goetz 706-798-4588

Volunteers rotate gathering, washing, ironing, and delivering the altar linens each week. The time commitment is an average of 1-2 hours per month.

ALTAR SERVERS -- Wayne Rose 706-798-7565

Boys and girls middle through high school age assist the priest at Mass. Training is required before serving, and classes are held once per year in early summer. Time commitment is to serve 1-2 times per month.

ALTAR SERVER ALB MINISTRY -- Michelle Scott 706-796-6864

Volunteers clean and/or repair albs, rotating on a weekly basis. Time commitment is 2-3 hours per month.

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE -- Madge Ludwikowski 706-793-2650

Greeting and feeding families of those who have funerals at the parish. Time commitments vary based on need, on average only 1-2 hours per month.

CANTORS -- Awaiting Volunteer Leadership

Trained vocalists who lead the congregation in sung prayer. The cantor commits to 4-8 hours per month in special rehearsal and singing for Masses, Holy Days, funerals, and other times as needed. Audition required.

CHOIR -- Dan Funsch 706-793-5688

Choir rehearses Sundays 9:45–10:45 am in the church. Choir sings at 11:00 Mass and meets August-June with a break for summer. All voices and levels of skill are invited to join.

CLEANING MINISTRY -- Kim Lockhart 706-793-2811

Cleaning of the church building: 1^st Thurs. 5pm, 2^nd Wed. 5pm, 3^rd Thurs. 4:30pm, or 4^th/5 ^th Thurs. 5:30pm. Time commitment 2-4 hours per month.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) --
President: Mrs. Veronica O'Connor (706) 793-4472

Hosts the annual International Tasters Dinner, receptions, Day of Reflection, and several other events throughout the year. Meetings held: 1st Saturday of each month

CURSILLO / KAIROS Retreats -- Jim and Jane Cordell 706-796-3577

Cursillo is a weekend-long spiritual retreat for adults offered several times per year, a prerequisite for serving in the Kairos Ministry. Kairos is a retreat model ministry for our imprisoned brothers and sisters, much like a Cursillo. Volunteers are always welcome.

ELIJAH CUP -- Keith & Martha Johnson 706-793-0285

Families & individuals volunteer to take the Elijah Cup weekly at one of the weekend Masses to pray for vocations. Time commitment varies. Sign-up to take the Elijah Cup is required.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE -- Martha Rachels 706-790-7157

Decoration and floral care in the church building, needed weekly and for several hours at holiday times (Christmas and Easter, Confirmation, First Communion, etc.). Times vary based on volunteers’ schedules, averaging 1-2 hours per month.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION -- Deborah Densmore 706-798-3383

First Fridays from 9 am to 9 pm, (check the bulletin as times may vary) the Chapel is open for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Sign up every month is encouraged but not required. One hour per month and your love for Jesus is all that is required.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION -- Deacon Greg Bernard 706-790-8073

Parishioners approved by the Bishop to assist at Mass in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist. An application, approval, and training are required to serve. Time commitment is at least one Mass per month, and additionally as needed.

HOMEBOUND MAILING MINISTRY -- Carol Lloyd 706-771-1134

Sends greetings and news to homebound parishioners. Average time commitment is under an hour per month.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE -- Chrissy Conley 706-790-5083

Hosts hospitality events including Coffee and Donuts, annual picnics, receptions, and parties. Welcome newcomers, and greet visitors. Time commitment will vary, approximately 2 hours per month.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS -- David Lucero 706-790-5703

Men’s benevolent organization: fellowship, fundraisers, charitable works, and support of the parish. Meets on the 3^rd Tuesday 7:30–9:30 pm in St. Michael’s. Time commitment varies based on need and schedule, average 2 hour per month.

LECTOR MINISTRY -- Bill Norton 706-798-1519

Skilled readers who proclaim Scripture weekly at Masses. Training is required before beginning. Time requirement varies based on the monthly published schedule.

MONEY COUNTERS -- Catherine Kennedy 706-798-1920

Men and women who commit 2-8 hours per month counting the collections and funds for the church. Accounting acumen and strict confidentiality is required of any volunteers. Money Counters meet Monday mornings from 8:15-10:30 in the parish office.

NEWCOMERS WELCOME MINISTRY -- 706-798-1920

Volunteers contact new parishioners to greet and welcome them to our parish family. Time commitment is an average of one hour per month.

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PRE) -- Lyndsey Maniccia

For children: Religious Education instruction ages 4 through high school. Meets Sundays, Sept. - May from 9:30-10:50 a.m. in St. Nicholas Hall. Teachers, aids, and clerical help are needed. Time commitment is approximately two hours per week through the school year, and occasional day-long educational sessions for teachers.

PRE for Adults:

Meets Sundays 9:45-10:45 am in the Day Chapel through the school year. Open to all interested adults who desire to deepen their prayer lives and study Scripture. Time commitment of 1 - 2 hours per week.

PRAYER CHAIN -- Carol Bernard 706-790-8073

Volunteers who pray regularly for the needs of our parish family. All that is needed is a telephone, a love for God and His people, and a commitment to pray daily. Prayer requests are passed on to prayer chain members by telephone.

PRAYERGRAM -- Carol Lloyd 706-771-1134

Anyone in the parish can participate in sending a PrayerGram. The cards are located in the Narthex.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT -- Catherine Kennedy 706-798-1920

Maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds. Time commitment starts at one hour per month. All skilled and willing workers are welcome.

RCIA -- Fr. Rafael Estrada 706-798-1920

Right of Christian Initiation for Adults. Classes run September through the end of the Easter season (May) on Monday evenings in St. Nicholas Hall at 7:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to help at the classes. The time commitment varies based on your schedule and the needs of the ministry.

RIGHT TO LIFE -- Dan and Marie Almeter 706-798-7800

Volunteers are needed to plan and participate in area Right to Life events, and to keep our parish informed and involved. Meetings the 2^nd Sat. of each month in the day chapel 3:30-4:30. 1-2 hour commitment per month.

ST. JOSEPH WORKER -- Bill & Elizabeth Meredith 706-798-4911

Volunteers help with the short-term needs of parish family members, such as lawn work, meals, rides, childcare, etc. Time commitment varies based on need.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE -- Janice Mousseau 706-798-1920

Help with annual Stewardship Renewal, picnics, hospitality, communications, and parish-wide retreats. Monthly meetings and tasks require approximately 2 hours per month, although times will vary based on need.

USHERS -- Frenchie Savoy 1-706-554-3458

Welcome, greet, and seat parish members and visitors at all Masses and Holy Days. Assist at Mass with collections and church clean-up. The average usher serves 2-3 Masses per month.

YOUTH MINISTRY -- Lyndsey Maniccia

Young adults 9^th - 12^th grade. Time commitment varies depending on schedule. Adult volunteers always needed and welcomed for a 1-2 hour per month commitment, or based on need