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PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT |
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The Catholic Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament
is a community empowered by faith. We celebrate the mercy and love of God in the seven Sacraments
given to the Church by the Lord, Jesus Christ. We carry out our mission
by:
1) teaching the good news of
the Gospel through spiritual formation and education;
2) gathering as
people to join in prayer and be of service to the wider community;
3) ministering
collectively to the needs of the Parish Family by ongoing
Christian fellowship; and
4) seeking to honor and glorify God daily
through Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure. |
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Mission Statement Adopted by Parish Pastoral Council
on November 30, 2009 |
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR:
Altar Servers, Lectors, Liturgical Cross
Bearers, Usher Ministry, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Children's
Liturgy of the Word
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OFFERING
GIFTS SCHEDULE:
Families &
Individuals Being Asked To Bring Offering Gifts Forward to Altar During
the Sunday Masses |
Most Blessed Sacrament's parish offers a wide variety of
ministries, organizations, and committees through which we seek to glorify
God in Christ (by our personal stewardship of time and talent). The
opportunities for personal witness to Jesus Christ are grouped by function below.
To go directly to a group click title below:
Liturgical
Ministries
School of Religion
and Faith Formation
Parish
Social Organizations / Fraternal Groups
Administrative
& Pastoral Support
Parish Life & Evangelization
Parish Special Projects
LITURGICAL
MINISTRIES
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Four times a year - First
Saturdays: Mar., June, Sept., Dec.
Deacon Fred Toca: 404-349-0176
x24
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the clergy in
carrying Holy Communion to the sick and shut-in members of the parish. They also
help in the distribution of Holy Communion to the faithful at regularly
scheduled Masses. Training is required. |
Lector Ministry
Four times a year
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Second Saturdays:
Jan., April, August, Nov.
Deacon Fred Toca: 404-349-0176 x24
Lectors proclaim the Word of God on Sundays, special feast days and some week day celebrations of the Mass. Through the lector God continues to feed his people at the table of the Lord.
Training is required. |
Usher Ministry
Quarterly on Second Saturdays
9:00 a.m. Coordinators: Rowland Welsh
& Roc Cannon
11:30 a.m. Coordinators: Preston Firmin
&
Marsha Westerman
Ushers are asked to help
prepare the church to welcome members and visitors for our sacred worship of
God. This ministry, as a ministry of
hospitality, is responsible for greeting parishioners and visitors as they enter church and addressing any needs they may have during
worship services. |
Altar Servers
Quarterly on the Fourth
Saturdays
Lorraine Mencer:
770-991-8984
Ryan Thomas: 770-745-8990
This ministry is open to members age 10 and up, who have made their First Holy Communion. Servers are responsible for assisting the priest during Mass. |
Sacristan & Altar Guild Ministry
Lorraine Mencer:
770-991-8984
Maureen Alexander: 404-349-0524
The sacristan is responsible in assisting in preparing the church prior to and after each celebration of the Mass. Sacristans help maintain adequate inventory and supplies for all liturgical functions. |
Music Ministry
9:00 a.m. Choir:
Thursdays at 7:00p.m.
11:30 a.m. Choir: Wednesdays at
7:45p.m.
Youth Choir: To Be Announced Soon
Errol McGrew, Musician
Elaine Greene, Adult Choirs President
This ministry is
invites women and men to share the gift of song as cantors and adult choir members, to serve at
either the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses. |
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Liturgical Cross Bearer
Cross Bearers process with the cross during Liturgical Celebrations. |
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Liturgical Dance Ministry
Sundays - 1:30 p.m. Check with Leaders for
Meeting Dates
Kya Marrero:
404-344-7031
This ministry is open to all,
male and female. Members of this ministry offer praise to God through sacred movement and song during parish Liturgical functions. Please contact the ministry coordinator for rehearsal times and attire requirements. |
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SCHOOL OF RELIGION & FAITH FORMATION
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Elementary Catechesis
(K - 5th Grade)
Monique Borum: 404-349-0176 x21
This ministry is responsible for the spiritual development and religious education of our parish youth: pre-school and elementary. Also preparation for the sacraments of first Holy Communion and Reconciliation are given each year. |
Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6 - 8)
Monique Borum - Middle School
Catechesis
Gretchen Eugere - Middle School
Youth Ministry (F.U.B.U.)
404-349-0176
This ministry is responsible for the spiritual development and religious education of our Middle School youth: grades 6 through 8. Ministry
also sponsors middle school group called "F.U.B.U." (Friends Under Blessed Unity). |
Children's Liturgy of the Word Ministry
Sundays During Mass:
September through May
Monique Borum: 404-349-0176
x21
This ministry
provides a Scripture Liturgy Service for children, up to and including the
5th grade, during the same time adults and older children are celebrating
the Liturgy of the Word for the Sunday Mass - this ministry functions at
both the 9a.m. and 11:30a.m. Liturgies. |
High School & Teen Youth Ministry
(Grades 9 - 12)
Gretchen Eugere: 404-349-0176 x22
The High School Religious
Education Program is directed toward all high school teenagers of our parish. Through regular gatherings this ministry seeks to build lasting bonds of friendship and sponsor activities centering around the message of Jesus Christ.
This ministry is also responsible for teenagers receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation. This ministry also sponsors a high school age group called
"Radicals For Christ Teen Club." |
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Adult Faith
Formation
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson:
404-349-0176 x11
Deacon Fred Toca: 404-349-0176 x24
Spiritual growth and enrichment
sessions are offered during the year for adults on a variety of topics and
spiritual interests. Also through this ministry Adult Bible study is offered.
Check calendar for times. |
Reception of
the Sacraments
of Baptism, Holy Communion For Children & Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson: 404-349-0176
x11
Adults who are
interested in becoming members of the Catholic Church should contact the pastor. Parents who are
interested in having their children baptized or having their child receive First
Holy Communion need to contact the parish office. |
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Returning
To the Church (R.T.C.)
Times To Be Announced
Deacon Fred Toca: 404-349-0176
x24
Adults who are
interested in returning to the practice of the Catholic Faith are directed to
become a part of this faith formation series. Adults will experience
opportunities to talk about the issues that may have led to their leaving the
practice of faith, and help address issues to help them reconnect to the
Catholic Church once again. |
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PARISH
SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS / FRATERNAL GROUPS
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Friends Under Blessed Unity (F.U.B.U.)
Weekly on Wednesdays at
6:15 - 6:30 p.m.
1st & 2nd Sundays a
Month at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
This group is for Middle School Age Youth - Grades 6 through
8. Activities include trips, service projects and other spiritual opportunities
for middle school age youth. |
Radicals For Christ Teen Club
Weekly on Sundays at
9:00 a.m.
This group is for High School Age Youth - Grades 9 through
12. Activities include trips, service projects and other spiritual opportunities
for high school youth.
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LADIES AUX., COURT
#376 - Fourth Saturday at 10:00a.m.
Rosalyn Hamm-Hall, Grand Lady: 404-472-9977
The Claver organization is a means to render services to God and His Holy Church; assist the hierarchy and the clergy on the Roman Catholic Church in apostolic work by planning, promoting, sponsoring, and executing commendable works of Catholic action; provide mutual aid and assistance to fellow members; and develop youth spiritually, academically, socially and culturally.
Junior
Divisions: Knights of Peter Claver #376
JUNIOR KNIGHTS - Fourth Saturday at 12:30p.m.
Johnathan Marshall: Junior
Grand Knight
Knight Preston Firmin: Junior Knight Commander
JUNIOR DAUGHTERS - Fourth Saturday at 12:30p.m.
Angela Johnson: Junior Grand Lady
Lady Monique Borum: Junior Daughter Counselor
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Knights of Columbus, Council #4420
Joseph Fitzhugh: 404-344-8937
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Sharing in Sisterhood
Quarterly on Third Saturdays at 1:30p.m.
Mary Carter McClure: 404-349-2748
Kathy Darville:
404-762-7868
A women's spiritual and
scripture sharing group which meets quarterly on Saturdays in
the
Parish Center. |
Men's Club
Quarterly on Sundays at
3:00p.m.
Lenny Alexander: 404-349-0524
The Men's Club is open to all men of the parish and seeks to promote the spiritual, educational, and general social health of the men of the parish.
This group meets quarterly in one of the homes of its members.
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Young Adults
The Archdiocese of Atlanta ministers to young
adults (Age 18-29, single and married) through a variety of programs and social
events. Our parish participates in, when possible, and supports these programs
actively. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
& PASTORAL SUPPORT
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Parish Pastoral
Advisory Council
Quarterly on last Monday
of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Months of January, April, August,
and November.
This body consists of staff members and the chairpersons of
most all parish ministries and committees. This body offers counsel to the pastor on
matters related to parish life and future direction.
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Finance Council
Bi-Monthly on the First Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Parish Members: Kathy Darville, Kimberly Hollins, Don
Johnson, Sheree Johnson, Jim Lemon, and Coy Satterfield.
Contact Office:
404-349-0176 |
Plant & Gardening Committee
Church Office
This committee is responsible
for the upkeep or the various live plants inside the parish buildings, and on
occasion planting live items outside in the various planters. |
Collection Counters Committee
Church Office
This committee is responsibility for counting the Sunday offertory collection and depositing the collection. |
Parish Web Site
The parish web site provides information on the services and ministries provided at Most Blessed Sacrament, as well as a glimpse of the fellowship our parishioners share. |
The Handy
Men (Parish Maintenance Projects)
Sidney Brown
Donald R. Johnson
Church Office:
404-349-0176
This parish committee and its
members help do small repair and maintenance projects around the parish's buildings. | |
PARISH LIFE & EVANGELIZATION
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St. Katharine Drexel Bookstore & Gift
Shop
Sundays after Mass / Weekdays During Office Hours
Mary Charles Williams
Olivia Toca
The Bookstore & Gift Shop is a spirit filled endeavor to bring to the parish community various types of religious literature and other special items that can assist the journey of growing closer to God and Christ Jesus.
The bookstore is open on Sundays after each Mass, and during the week during
regular office hours. Credit and debit cards are also accepted. |
Pray for Parish / Members Needs Ministry
Pastoral Leadership of parish
Parish Staff
Each month members of this ministry are asked to offer prayers to God for a need as determined by the parish leadership. Prayers may be offered individually or members may come together as a group to pray. |
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Evangelization Committee
TBA
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson - Pastor
This committee is newly forming. It
will begin meeting during SPRING of 2011. This committee will be responsible for
helping the parish develop long-range goals for evangelization and future
growth past the 50th Anniversary celebration. |
This committee is responsible for welcoming our newly registered households
to our parish. The welcome includes a presentation during the Sunday Mass and a
reception in our parish center hall. New members also receive a "new member
welcome bag" (relevant material to new members). |
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Saints Corner Project
Kathy Darville:
404-762-7868
Sue Duncan: 404-435-3148
Handmade items for infants and children are donated to the “Saints Corner”
in the church's narthex to help those in need, free of charge. |
Parish Trips and Outings
Second Saturday once a quarter at 12:30 p.m.
Jeanne Marie Mosley: 404-349-0176
This committee is responsible for selecting a destination, planning and promotion of the trip to and for the parish membership and larger community. |
Social Committee & Hospitality Ministry
Meets As Necessary
Tracie McCoy : 404-213-0234 / Church Office
This committee is responsible for
hosting the parish's monthly "Coffee Hour" on the first Sundays of the month
(except during the summer season). The "Coffee Hour" is held from 10:30a.m.
until 11:30a.m.
The committee arranges special
social functions, i.e. the visit of the Archbishop to the parish. |
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PARISH SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Parish Rosary Garden Project
Meets As Needed
Monique Borum: 404-349-0176 x21
This committee is responsible for
developing the plans and overseeing the construction of the parish Rosary Garden,
located behind the church next to church parking lot. This project coincides
with the scheduled
activity for our 50th Anniversary celebration. |
Children Play Area Project
This committee will responsible for
developing the plans and overseeing the construction of an expanded playground
area for children,
located beside and behind the parish center building. A committee for this
project will be formed in 2011. |
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Parish 50th Anniversary Committee
Quarterly on the last Thursday of the month
Church Office
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purpose of this committee is to help coordinate the events being observed during the parish's 50th
Anniversary celebration year beginning in November 2009 and continue throughout
2010. |
Parish Photography Committee
Meets As Needed
Rich Taylor: 404-769-4665
This committee will have a purpose to help
keep a photographic record of all parish events, take pictures of all new
members for our "New Member Welcome Picture Board," and help produce and keep up-to-date a parish
pictorial directory.
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Bereavement Committee & Ministry
Meets As Needed
Carmen Prejean: 404-349-4076
Deacon Fred Toca: 404-349-0176 x24
The
purpose of this committee will be to assist families during the death of a loved
one in helping plan the services and give comfort during their loss.
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Religious Vocation Support Ministry
Quarterly on Tuesdays
Fr.
Bruce Wilkinson: 404-349-0176 x11
Knights of Peter Claver, Unit #376
Our Archdiocese is blessed to have many men and women exploring the call of God to service in the Church. Whether the call is to the religious life, priesthood or permanent diaconate, or to serve as a full-time lay person in ministry the call by God needs to be supported and nurtured.
Our parish's Vocation Support
Ministry seeks to bring awareness to our parish members of the various ways
they can help support the men and women who are either discerning a call or
are answering the call to serve the Lord in ordained ministry. Also this
ministry encourages members to offer prayers through the Elijah Cup
Program, and our give financial support to seminarians and women in
religious formation. The Elijah Cup is one important way of praying for
vocations to the Catholic Church and to our Archdiocese.
A sign-up sheet to take the symbolic
Elijah Cup
for one week is available in the narthex of the church.
 MBS
Parish Elijah Cup Program
in honor
of Archbishop James Lyke & Sr. Thea
Bowman |
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