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| Programs |
| Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist |
| Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of the parish. Assist the priest in distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. |
| Lectors |
| Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and at other devotions. |
| Altar Servers |
| Altar servers assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of the Mass. Boys and girls in grades 4 thru 12 are eligible and encouraged to participate in serving at God's altar. |
| Greeters/Ushers |
| Greeters welcome the people attending Mass and make them feel at home. Ushers escort worshippers to their seats and take responsibility for the good order of the service. |
| Music Ministry |
| Since music is an important element of the Mass, musicians and vocalists are encouraged to participate in one of the choirs: |
| Keyboard choir: 5:00 p.m. Sat. Mass Gospel choir: 9:00 a.m. Sun. Mass Traditional choir: 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass |
| Youth Group |
| Youth Group organizes activities for teenagers based on Christian values. Besides high school students, grades 6, 7 and 8 are also served as an affiliated group. |
| Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Youth Enrichment Center. |
| Migrant Ministry |
| Migrant Ministry identifies the physical and spiritual needs of the migrant workers who work the fields of Sumter County. The ministry raises money and provides clothes for the workers. |
| Prison Ministry |
| Kairos is an ecumenical prison ministry based on the Cursillo method. Its purpose is to build a strong Christian community within the prison walls. Both men and women prisons are visited and served. |
| Engaged/Marriage Encounter |
| Engaged Encounter uses a weekend to explore the factors in a successful marriage. Compatibility, values and marriage dynamics are studied. Marriage Encounter uses a weekend to improve and enhance good marriages. It emphasizes common values, personal relationships and family goals in an atmosphere of love and faith. |
| Cursillo |
| Cursillo is a movement which uses small groups to evangelize their environments with Christian values. Participants attend a three-day weekend and commit themselves to personal holiness, Christian growth and evangelization. |
| Ultreya meets second Friday at 7 p.m. |
| Charismatic Prayer Group |
| The prayer group meets for the purpose of praising God and bringing the Holy Spirit into their lives. The method involves songs of praise and quiet prayer. Charismatic Renewal is taught during Life in the Spirit seminars. |
| Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. |
| Pro-Life Group |
| Affirms our commitment to the right to life principle. Offers collective prayer as reparation for the destruction of life. Joins other Christian Churches in the Life Chain event. Brings a message to legislators of respect for unborn life. |
| Additional Programs |
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Parish Athletics: Children and adult teams grandstanding for the fans. Fall Bazaar: A Parish fund raiser organized by artsy-craftsy folks. Funeral Meals: Served by Sodality to families/friends of the deceased. Library: Books and novels to deepen and stimulate your faith. |