CCD is the religious formation program for parish elementary and middle school students who attend non-Catholic schools. Catechists are dedicated to helping students understand their faith, prepare them for the sacraments, and to become active members of the parish community.

For more information, contact:

Joan Purucker

706-733-9908

joan.purucker@stmaryonthehill.org

Faithful Readers Book Club is open to all women who are looking to enhance their Christian faith through their love of reading. We generally select books by Catholic authors, but some exceptions are made. We try to meet every six to eight weeks for an informal discussion and fellowship.

For more information, contact:

Jodie Silva

jodiesilva@gmail.com

The First Tuesday Women’s Bible Study meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Senior Center.  We enjoy fellowship, watch a short video and discuss.  No prior knowledge is required and there is no homework. 

For more information, contact:

Amy Lovello

lovellofamily@mac.com

The OCIA process functions to educate adults about the Catholic faith and prepare them to enter the Catholic Church if they so desire. Inquirers who only want to understand more about the Catholic faith are also welcome. Meetings are led by the Pastor, Fr. Mark Ross.

For more information, contact:

Martha Kearns

706-733-6627

martha.kearns@stmaryonthehill.org

St. John Vianney Vocations Ministry has, as a deanery-wide effort, the mission of promoting, encouraging, and supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life by offering ways of creating a culture of vocations in our parishes and homes.

Facebook: St. John Vianney Vocations Ministry

For more information, contact:

Michelle Migone

bmigone@aol.com

Parishioners and/or families commit to praying for vocations throughout the year using the Traveling Vocations Crucifix as a focal point. They sign up for one week at a time and use the material provided in the box to pray for vocations for our Diocese. Pick up and drop off is in the grotto room and sign up is via the signup genius platform online.

For more information, contact:

Michelle Migone

bmigone@aol.com

VBS offers a fun and exciting program to bring the youth close to Jesus through a weeklong, half-day summer program. Volunteers are needed to help decorate and help the children explore the Bible, prepare snacks, create their crafts, sing, and play games.

For more information, contact:

Ashley Fisher

ashleyjfish@gmail.com

The St. Mary Youth Ministry is for area middle and high school students interested in coming together to grow in their love for Christ through prayer, works of mercy, social interaction, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church and community. This program includes faith-sharing groups, social events, retreats, missions, trips, and works of mercy opportunities geared toward families and teens. Volunteers help lead, supervise and/or assist with these events.

High School Youth (Grades 9-12) meet on Wednesdays during the school year for fellowship, faith sharing, food, and fun. We also do multiple trips as a group each year, such as our annual Ski for Life trip, a mission trip to Charlotte, N.C., and a summer youth conference! 

Middle School Youth (Grades 6-8) meet at 6:45 pm every Sunday of each month at St. Mary on the Hill School gym. 

For more information, contact:

Katie Martin

kate2649@gmail.com