Altagracia Ministry
Our Lady of the Higher Grace – Altagracia. The purpose of the Our Lady of the Higher Grace – Altagracia Ministry is to plan a parish celebration to honor the patroness of the Dominican Republic in January. Our group plans and executes fundraisers during the year. We come together as a community in prayer. We welcome any active church member who is interested in helping to plan our celebration. We welcome all nationalities.
Contact Information: Elizabeth Hernandez [email protected]
CURSILLO MOVEMENT MINISTRY
Members of this ministry launder the linens used for Mass (it is separate from the “Altar Care Ministry” that cleans the church). Depending on the number of members in the ministry, volunteers are assigned (1-2) specific months throughout the year to wash and iron the linens. The linens are picked up and returned weekly throughout the entire, assigned months. These include linens used during daily and weekend Masses—towels, purificators, altar cloths, etc.). Laundering involves washing and ironing the linens after the weekend Masses and returning them before the following weekend. Special care is used in washing linens that are stained with Precious Blood.
Contact Information: Jo and Charlie Scherer, (770) 961-2567 or [email protected]
El Santo Niño
El Santo Niño (“Holy Child”) is a ministry of devotion to the Child Jesus. We have prayer devotion every first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm in the Parish “Crying Room”. The El Santo Niño Festival Celebration is held at St. Philip Benizi on the second weekend every January.
Contact Information: Chair: Julia Batecan, (678) 787-5150 or [email protected]
EMMANUEL PRAYER GROUP
This is a charismatic prayer group gathers the French speaking parishioners for prayer. Some goals include welcoming newcomers and helping them integrate into the parish life and promoting evangelization. All French speaking men, women, and children are welcome to join us!
Contact Information: MarieTherese Kpessou, (678) 760-8306 or [email protected]; Denis d’Almeida, (770) 837-5895 or [email protected]
Emaús
Emaús es un retiro parroquial. Es un encuentro personal con Jesús y descubrimos dos momentos especiales que nos ayudan a cambiar nuestra vida. Descubrimos como Jesús vive dentro de cada uno de nosotros,y quienes somos en el. Lo que vivimos en el retiro ahí se queda. Por que somos una nueva creación. Emaús es un retiro que nació en la parroquia St.Louis en Miami . Y es un retiro para Mujeres y Hombres que desean encontrar una nueva oportunidad de vida, conociendo a Jesús en palabra,sacramentos y comunidad y compartiendo nuestro tiempo,talento y tesoro siguiendo el llamado que nuestro señor Jesús nos hizo desde nuestro Bautizo.
Información de contacto: Rene Lara (678) 608-7552, Guadalupe Jiménez (404) 734-6967
EPHPHATHA CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The purpose and goal of our ministry is to bring the children of God together to experience the Holy Spirit who opens us to a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and the love of the Father. We seek to encourage the awareness and the experience of the full role of the Holy Spirit among Catholic Charismatic Renewal groups which leads to inner transformation, and most importantly, to foster the dynamic grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) which empowered the members of the early Church at Pentecost. We also assist in leadership development as well as serving in key parish committees such as African Council, Pastoral Council, and other ministries.
Contact Information: Anne Florence Bakinde, (770) 870-7051 or Christian Sama, (404) 434-0393 or [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration (24 Hour)
Eucharistic Adoration is a time to spend before the very presence of the Lord exposed in the monstrance. The commitment of the volunteer or guardian is to be with our Lord for one hour during the 24-hour period. Four to six of the volunteers call a group to ensure each hour of the 24-hour period is covered.
Contact Information: Deacon Etienne & Vilma Rodríguez, (770) 460-7483 or [email protected]
LEGION OF MARY
Members of the Legion of Mary seek to do the work of the Blessed Mother; we pray for and visit the sick and strive to bring peace wherever we go. Adults and teens are welcome to join us!
Contact Information: Deacon Tom Nemchik, [email protected]; or Mary Elibert, 678-815-2664 or [email protected]
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
This ministry plans the annual parish celebration to honor the Patroness of the Americas in December. Our group plans and executes fundraisers during the year for this purpose. Any active church member who is interested in helping to plan our celebration is welcome to join us!
Contact Information: Victor Garcia [email protected]
Our Lady of Divine Providence
On November 19, 1969, Pope Paul VI declared Our Lady of Divine Providence to be patroness of the island of Puerto Rico, which has a deep devotion for our Blessed Mother. We keep this tradition and conduct many fundraisers throughout the year in support of the celebration and the parish. All are welcome to join us.
Contact Information: Carlos Bonilla [email protected] (678) 575-5090
PRAYER LINE
The prayer line is an opportunity to share in the power of prayer. All are welcome to join us as we pray the petitions and requests that we receive. There are NO meetings; prayer requests are sent through email.
Contact Information: Megan Reed [email protected]
Secular Franciscan Order (SFO)
The SFO is for lay members who have the desire to live more fully a Gospel way of life in imitation of St. Francis. Professed members are not called to leave their world (families, friends & jobs), but to transform it through shared prayer and Christian service. Those 18 years or older (married or single members of the laity and Diocesan clergy) are welcome to learn more. Members must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church. There are 3 stages of initial formation: a) Orientation, 6 months (exploring the SFO through discernment); b) Inquiry 6-9 months (looking at the process of becoming a member of the SFO); and c) Candidacy, 1-2 years (journeying with the fraternity to find out if God is calling you to live the Franciscan Way of Life). Formation times may be extended but not shortened.
Contact Information: Eugenia West, [email protected]
ST. CLARE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SOCIETY
The purpose of the St. Clare Eucharistic Adoration Society is to adore the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of each month for half an hour of your choice. Once a month a Mass will be offered for the intentions of the members. All Catholic men and women are welcome.
Contact Information: [email protected]
Location
- St. Philip Benizi
- 591 Flint River Rd,
- Jonesboro, GA 30238
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