Adoration
Give your week a boost. Come visit Jesus for an hour of quiet time for prayer and reflection. Tell Him how your week is going, thank Him for His grace and guidance, praise Him for His many blessings, pray for a family member or friend, for patience for yourself, or sit quietly and adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus is there ready to help if you ask. Commit to a day and hour each week. You do not need a sub if you cannot attend your hour. You can also register to be a visitor and come often.
Altar Servers
Altar servers (fourth grade and older) minister through serving at Mass and providing an example of service, devotion, and humility. They assist the priest and other ministers at the altar. Mothers of the altar servers help with the washing and mending of the cassocks and surplices worn by the altar servers.
Altar Society
Members of the Altar Society care for the altar linens used in the Eucharistic celebration.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute Holy Communion at Mass and take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of the community. Ministers are appointed by the pastor.
Lectors
“The lector is entrusted with the crucial task of making the Word of God come alive by proclaiming it for the Christian assembly” (Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers). Our parish lectors proclaim the Word of God at weekend and Holy Day liturgies. Lectors are high school age and older and are trained before they begin their ministry. These ministers of the Word are committed to the study of the Scriptures and to prayer and preparation.
For more information, contact:
Kyle McArdle
mcardleclan@gmail.com
Cantors
Meets year-round. Rehearsals: By appointment if needed. Vocalists are needed to lead the congregation in song at every Mass. Primary duties of cantors include announcing music, singing the Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and other Mass parts. Cantors are trained by the Music Director, and scheduling is flexible both for practice and Masses. No experience is required.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Barnick, Director of Music
706-733-6627, ext. 106,
andrew.barnick@stmaryonthehill.org
Parish Choir
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. The Parish Choir is the anchor and oldest musical group at St. Mary on the Hill. It is an adult, mixed chorus and sings for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. The Parish Choir is open to everyone even if you have limited singing experience. Important choir skills are learned as you go, with help from the Music Director and choir members.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Barnick, Director of Music
706-733-6627, ext. 106,
andrew.barnick@stmaryonthehill.org
Contemporary Music
The St. Mary’s Contemporary Music Ministry welcomes youth (high school and up) and adults alike to lend their voices and other musical abilities (guitar, piano, violin, etc.) to this ministry. The Contemporary Music Ministry provides music for the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sundays and sings at several other liturgies throughout the year. Please email for rehearsal times and additional information.
For more information, contact:
John Rose
jmacfamily@gmail.com
Sacristans
This is a labor of love as you are setting the table for the Lord’s Supper. This includes unlocking the sacristy and setting up the credence table for daily and weekend Masses.
For more information, contact:
Martha Kearns,
706-733-6627, martha.kearns@stmaryonthehill.org
Ushers
Ushers’ friendly greetings help set a welcoming impression as parishioners and guests enter our beautiful church. They assist with seating, as necessary, and with queuing during Communion. Ushers also tend to the collection for each Mass and ensure that bulletins are accessible. Visitors look for ushers to answer any questions they may have about St. Mary on the Hill Parish.
For more information, contact:
Deborah Governski
dgov@knology.net
