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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 in God. 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, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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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
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Four times a year - First
Saturdays: Mar., June, Sept., Dec.
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson:
404-349-0176 x11
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.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday
Parish Fellowship in December. |
Lector Ministry
Four times a year
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Second Saturdays:
Jan., April, August, Oct.
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.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship in February. |
Usher Ministry
Four times a year - Second Saturdays:
Sept., Dec., March, June
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.Hosts
Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship in October. |
Music Ministry
Aleron Morton:
404-349-0176 x25
Adult Choir:
Thursdays at 7:00p.m.
Cantors: Contact Director of
Music for schedule of rehearsal
Youth Choir: TBA
This ministry is
invites women, men and youth to share the gift of song as cantors, adult choir members, and
youth choir (middle school, high school and college age) members to serve at
either the 9:00 and 11:30 Masses.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship
in January. |
Sacristan & Altar Guild Ministry
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. |
Altar Servers
Bi-Monthly on the Fourth
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Ryan Thomas:
Jon Antoine:
Parish Office:
404-349-0176 x11
This ministry is open to members age
9 years old and up, and who have made their First Holy Communion. Servers are responsible for assisting the priest during Mass. |
Liturgical Cross Bearer
Church Office:
404-349-0176
Cross Bearers process with the cross during Liturgical Celebrations. |
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"The Blessed Angels" Liturgical Dance Ministry
Sundays - 1:30 p.m. Check with Leaders for
Meeting Dates
Kya Marrero:
504-896-0915
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 & Middle School Catechesis
(K - 8th Grade)
Monique Borum: 404-349-0176 x21
This ministry is responsible for the spiritual development and religious education of our parish youth: elementary
& Middle School. Also preparation for the sacraments of first Holy Communion and Reconciliation are given each year. |
High School 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.
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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. |
Reception of Initiation Sacraments (Grades 6 - 8)
Gretchen Eugere - Teen R.C.I.T. Catechesis
This ministry (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Teens or R.C.I.T.) is responsible for the spiritual development and
formation of middle school and high school teens interested in becoming Catholic. This ministry prepares
these youth for the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation if
youth was not baptized as an infant. |
Children's Sunday Church School
Sundays During 11:30
a.m. Mass:
TBA Soon
Beth Harris
Carisa Hines
This
new ministry
is run by parents of children ages 2 through Pre-K5 to provide a worship experience for
young children to learn about God in their own space while allowing parents
to attend Mass. More information will be made available as this new ministry
takes shape. |
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
on Wednesdays during the Fall, Winter & Spring.
Check calendar for times. |
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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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Catholics Come Home (Returning To the Church)
See Adult Faith
Formation Page
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.
www.CatholicsComeHomeGeorgia.org |
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PARISH
SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS / FRATERNAL GROUPS
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Friends Under Blessed Unity (F.U.B.U.)
1st & 2nd Sundays a
Month at 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
3rd Saturdays of the Month at 10:00 a.m. for Service Projects.
Kimberly Fletcher:
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.
Gretchen Eugere: 404-349-0176 x22
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship
in November. |
High School Teen Club
Weekly on Wednesdays 6:00
p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Teen Youth Night at
Most Blessed Sacrament
Sundays for fellowship at 10:30 a.m.
- 11:20 a.m.
3rd Saturdays of the Month at 10:00
a.m. for Service Projects.
Gretchen Eugere: 404-349-0176 x22
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.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship
in November.
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Men's Club
Quarterly on Sundays at
3:00p.m.
Kevin Mosby:
770-969-8464
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.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Fellowship
in May (Mother's Day).
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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.
Hosts Parish 2nd Sunday Parish Fellowship
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LADIES AUX., COURT
#376
Elaine Green, Grand Lady:
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
TBA: Junior
Grand Knight
Knight Preston Firmin: Junior Knight Commander
JUNIOR DAUGHTERS
Sydney Fedrick: Junior Grand Lady
Lady Monique Borum: Junior Daughter Counselor
Hosts Parish Sunday
Fellowship on 3rd Sundays of the month. |
Knights of Columbus, Council #4420
Joseph Fitzhugh: 404-344-8937
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Young Adults
Parish Outreach Soon Will Be Created
TBA
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 or May, 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. |
Finance Council
Bi-Monthly on the First Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Parish Members: Sheree Johnson, Don
Johnson, Anthony Marrero, Laura Shields, and Coy Satterfield. These meeting are
normally closed door sessions. Permission to attend a meeting should be made to
the pastor.
Contact Office:
404-349-0176 |
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St. Rose of Lima Gardening Committee
Jenifer Burns:
770-949-4746
This committee is responsible for caring for the various garden areas & plants in and around the church and
parish center buildings.
Parish Rosary Garden
The Rosary Garden was dedicated
on Sunday, November 13, 2011. The garden is located behind the church next to
the parking lot.
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Collection Counters Committee
Church Office
This committee is responsibility for counting the
parish's offertory collection and depositing the collection. |
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Technology Committee
Church Office
Our parish maintains a presence on the internet through our
web site. Members of this committee are responsible for keeping the our parish
connected through the internet and other available technologies. |
The Handy
Men (Parish Maintenance Projects)
Meets As Needed
Sidney Brown
Church Office:
404-349-0176
This parish committee and its
members help do small repair and maintenance projects around the parish's buildings. |
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HIV and AIDS Support Network Support Ministry
Meets as Needed
Patricia Matthews
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson - Pastor
This ministry is newly re-organizing
into a more formal support ministry and outreach. The primary purpose of this
ministry is to be a source of information to the parish, prayer and witness, and
to be connected with other local HIV / AIDS ministries in the Atlanta area.
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PARISH LIFE & EVANGELIZATION
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St. Katharine Drexel Bookstore & Gift
Shop
Sundays after Mass / Weekdays During Office Hours
Pearl Gresham
Olivia Toca
Connie Holder
Alma Brown
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.
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Pray for Parish / Members 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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St. Raphael Outreach
& Visitation
Ministry
Third Saturdays, once a quarter at 10:30 a.m.
Patricia Matthews
This special ministry reaches out to parish members who are home bound
due to illness, and
also to those in need of comfort or support during difficult times. There is limited training involved in
becoming a part of this ministry.
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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
Kathy Darville:
404-762-7868
Dolores Thompson: 404-344-2281
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 Ministry
Second Saturday, once every two months 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.
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Social Fellowship Committee
Meets As Needed
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 June and July). 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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Bereavement Committee & Ministry
Meets As Needed
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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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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PARISH SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Hearts on Fire for Christ -
Evangelization & Witness
Ongoing
Fr. Bruce Wilkinson - Pastor
This ministry is newly forming.
Pope Benedict XVI called upon the members of the Church to begin a new age of
evangelization. This ministry helps answer this call. It
began during December of 2011. This ministry is responsible for
guiding the parish celebrate a new age within the local community, the parish
and within individuals to witness the power and love of God through our Lord,
Jesus Christ. Visit the Special
Announcement Page for events.
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Parish International Day Celebration
Sundays at 10:30 a.m., every 2nd & 4th Sunday
Coordinating Committee: Liz Garba,
Stella McAnthony, Lola Ategbole, Sherley Vieux, and Maureen Alexander
The purpose of this committee is to help our parish
celebrate all the various cultures that make up our parish community. If
anyone is interested in helping work on this project or in joining this
coordinating committee please contact any committee member. This
committee has given established Fall 2012 as the first celebration. |
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Religious Vocation Support
Committee
Meets As Needed
Parish Office
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
Latest
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Youth Center &
Children's Play Area Project
Committee Now Being Created
Pastor /
Parish Staff / Volunteers
This committee is responsible for
working with the pastor to develop the plans for new Youth Center Building and
for addressing the creation of recreational area or a playground
area for young children. The Youth Center (Building B) is
located next door to parish center building. Individuals are welcome to join this
project as it is being created. |
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Parish Center Garden Project
TBA
This committee will responsible for
developing the plans and overseeing the development of the area behind the
parish center building. A committee for this
project will be formed in the near future. |
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