Choir & Music – All are invited to join this vibrant ministry. Adult, Cherubs, Youth and Teen Choirs, as well as a Women’s Schola. There are weekly rehearsals and special seasonal rehearsals.
Contact: Adult: Gregg Codelli grcodelli@mindspring.com
Children, Youth & Teens: Natalie Codelli codelli@bellsouth.net or www.codelli-music.com
Christ Renews His Parish Retreat (CRHP) - This annual parish retreat is held each February on the parish grounds and is available to any adult interested. The retreat last from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon; participants sleep in their own homes. After attending the retreat as a participant, you may work on the team.
Contact Mark Dannenfelser at mdannenfelser@olachurch.org
Comunidad Latino— The OLA Hispanic Community serves Hispanic families in the surrounding Brookhaven area. A variety of programs and services are available both children and adults, as well as Sunday Bus service.
Contact Ricardo Botello rbotello@olachurch.org
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Dinner Club – A great way to meet members of the parish. This group meets on a monthly basis in each others homes, in groups of four couples or pairs. They rotate from home to home. An annual Dinner of Dinners is held annually as well as a special Welcome Dinner for Newcomers to the Parish.
Contact Bridget Fenn bridgetfenn@bellsouth.net
Directed Retreat- The Adult Directed Retreat is held at the Ignatius House on the second weekend in June. This is a silent retreat with a retreat director giving several brief talks throughout the weekend. Eucharistic liturgies, penance and stations of the cross are celebrated with ample time for quiet reflection and rest.
Contact Mark Dannenfelser mdannenfelser@aolchurch.org
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Eucharistic Exposition - Adoration of the exposed Blessed Sacrament takes place each Wednesday in the Daily Chapel of the main church from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by Holy Hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. No sign up time required.
Contact: Terry Gregerson theresa_gregerson@emoryhealthcare.org
Evangelization – This ministry is responsible for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. This is an outreach ministry to parishioners and non-Catholics interested in learning about our faith.
Contact: Dennis & Julie McDermott mcdermottdm@bellsouth.net
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion – Ministers are trained and commissioned. They serve at weekend and daily liturgies. Additional training will allow you to minister to the homebound, care centers and hospitals (see Ministers of Care).
Contact: Sharon Adams sharonfadams@bellsouth.net & Helen Heil (404)255-8645
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Fish Fry (Lent) – On the Fridays of Lent, you can gather with other great parish cooks to help prepare this wonderful Lenten meal.
Contact: Jimmy Heath 404-261-5000
Funeral Coordinator Assistants – Duties include helping families plan the funeral & being at the funeral to assist when Staff Coordinator is out of town.
Contact: Anne Stephens astephens@olachurch.org
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Girl Scouts-. Contact: Barb Halaburt Barbmom2@aol.com
Grounds & Maintenance – This group works on a seasonal and as-needed basis to beautify and enhance the parish grounds. Projects include planting flowers, trimming and pruning trees, etc.
Contact Rick Cavallo rcavallo@olachurch.org
Greeters – This instrumental Ministry is often the frontline to OLA visitors. You will Welcome Newcomers to OLA. This dynamic group of people gathers before the liturgy in the Narthex to greet all parishioners and Newcomers as they enter the church. The team is scheduled around their preferred mass times.
Contact: Lisa Thule’ thulep@bellsouth.net
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Habitat for Humanity – This organization helps needy families realize the dream of owning their own home. Parishioners collaborate with other Brookhaven Christian Ministries to support fundraising and participate as builder-volunteers during construction.
Contact the Parish Ministry Coordinator, Madeleine Stagliano: mstagliano@olachurch.org or to sign up for our current build go to www.atlantahabitat.volunteerhub.com and enter code: OLA when prompted.
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Indonesian Community—The KKI-Atlanta serves Indonesian Catholic families and friends around the metropolitan Atlanta area. This active OLA community provides Mass in Indonesian and a variety of programs for children and adults.
Contact: Ignatius Tendean itendean@yahoo.com or visit our webpage www.kki-atlanta.org
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Ladies & Gents of Moylan Hall – This dynamic group is in charge of all special receptions & hospitality events that occur throughout the year. A flair for table design & setup, flowers and menu planning and hostessing for large groups.
Contact: Margie Patterson margiepatterson@bellsouth.net or visit our webpage
Liturgical Movement— Dance is prayer. This group participates in many special liturgies throughout the year.
Contact Nancy Murray at nancynlarry@wwdb.org
Liturgy of the Word for Children – Each Sunday during the 9 am Liturgy, children celebrate the “Good News” in their own style. They return to Mass during the Preparation of the Gifts. Volunteers are always needed in this popular group to assist with preparation and the logistics of children.
Contact: Jeff Brown Jeffrey.Brown@va.gov
Loaves & Fishes – Volunteers provide meals, on request to families with new babies, those that are sick or hospitalizad or families that have experienced a death.
Contact: Amanda Reilly amandareilly@comcast.net
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Martha’s – Caretakers of the church, narthex, chapel and confessional meet every other week to dust, polish and clean glass. These groups (Hispanic & Anglo) meet on Monday mornings for fellowship, prayer and community.
Contact Marisu Bevacqua 770-451-8346 or Maria de Jesus Castro 404-754-6865
Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study –Every Friday, men of the parish attend the 7:00 a.m. mass after which they meet for breakfast. The scripture of the day is the topic of discussion.
Contact: Pete Cabrelli pcabrelli@semareps.com
Ministry of Care– Parishioners bring the Word of God and the Eucharist on a weekly basis to the sick, elderly in hospitals or care centers and those that are homebound. Training required in addition to being a trained Eucharistic Minister.
Contact Dolores Waters jdh2os@yahoo.com
Missions - OLA offers both Domestic and International opportunities.
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A trip is taken once per year, between Christmas and New Years, to our sister parish, St. Ann’s, in Lizanna, MS, which was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers help with cleanup and rebuilding work around St. Ann’s and the neighboring areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.. Contact Chris and Cindy Thompson
ct2mail@bigfoot.com.
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Guatemala & Mexico Mission trips are planned for Teen, Adults & Professional in June & July. Contact Ricardo Botello
rbotello@olachurch.org
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New Life in the Spirit Cenacle - This prayer groups motto is “Be good, do good and be a power for good!” The mission of this group is the preservation of faith among the spiritually abandoned and neglected.
Contact: Connie Connolly at 770-454-8779 or Peggy Shell at 770-939-1728.
Night Shelter Volunteers (Nov – March) – These volunteers spend the night at the shelter or assist with serving dinner(provided by the Soupremes Ministry) at the Central Presbyterian Church (downtown, across from Immaculate Conception Church). The second Tuesday night of each month.
Contact Nick Meyer nick.meyer@jjg.com
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Offertory Counters – Five teams rotate each Monday to count the weekend collection. They ensure the secure and timely deposit of all donations to the church and to other charities.
Contact: Meg Warner mwarner@olachurch.org
Office Help – Volunteers assist with projects on an as needed basis. Bulk mailings, filing, sorting and special inserts for bulletins.
Contact: Nimi Wani nwani@olachurch.org
Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group - This group meets weekly in the Daily Chapel to pray, give praise, place intercessory prayers requested by parishioners and work with scripture. This prayer team is at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass in order to pray for those being anointed and for all those requesting prayers or in need of prayers. This group meets in the daily chapel Each Monday in the daily chapel at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Betty Carson kitbetscarson@mindspring.com or Helen Heil 404-255-8645
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Parish Life Group – Families of the Parish gather monthly during the school year for various activities and service projects. Events are designed for both family participation and adult only. Open to Married couples with or without children and single parent families.
Contact : Kelly Kalbas kellykalbas1@yahoo.com
Click Here for 2009/2010 Calendar or Here for Overview Flyer
Parish School of Religion Adult Volunteer –Teachers, aides and substitutes are needed at all grade levels. Training is provided.
Contact Gretchen Heath gheath@olachurch.org
Peace & Justice – Jesus calls us to serve others, especially the poor. This ministry provides information about Catholic Social Teachings.
Contact: Antonius Anugerah aanugerah@olachurch.org
Pro-Life Committee – The primary goal of this committee is to educate people about Pro-Life issues, increase awareness and raise funds for pro-life causes.
Contact Katherine Baldwin 770-391-9078 or katherinebaldwin@comcast..net
Pre-School Adult Volunteers—Adults are always needed for various activities that occur throughout the day such as story-time, copier work, etc.
Contact Dorothy Mickwee dmickwee@olachurch.org
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RCIA Sponsor – Volunteers may act as sponsors for candidates, assist with hospitality or be a facilitator in the process. You must be a confirmed, active member of the parish and willing to share your faith. Contact: Mark Dannenfelser mdannefelser@olachurch.org
Receptions & Events—This group assists with various ad hoc & seasonal events that occur throughout the year. Activities include hostessing, fundraising and advertising.
Contact Linda Javadi ljavadi@olachurch.org or visit the High Tea webpage or the Dancing in the Streets webpage
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Sacristans – A sacristan is one who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and its contents. This devoted group assists the clergy in preparation before and after daily and weekend liturgies.
Contact: Brother Ernie Morasci 404-261-7181 ext 135 or stargate111@msn.com
Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) - Senior parishioners are invited to celebrate Mass together on the First Friday of each month. A brown bag lunch is shared afterward. The group schedules a variety of activities and field trips.
Contact: Becky Fratesi b.fratesi@earthlink.net
Soupremes (Nov – May) – Meals are prepared for use at the Night Shelter, Central Presbyterian Church (downtown, across from Immaculate Conception Church). Meals are prepared in Marist Hall Kitchen each Monday of the Month and delivered by the St Vincent de Paul drivers.
Contact Susan Garrett at 404-680-9054 or scg2753@comcast.net
Sponsor Couple for the Engaged – Lay ministers (married couples) meet with engaged couples as part of the marriage preparation process. Training is required.
Contact Chris or Cindy Thompson at ct2mail@bigfoot.com
Spring Hill College - The Spring Hill College Certificate in Ecclesial Ministry (CEM) is designed as a collaborative program of the College, the local diocese and OLA. A comprehensive offering of theology courses are offered on Tuesday evenings, 6:00-9:30 PM. Adult students may take the courses for college undergraduate credit. Completion of the program leads to an undergraduate degree in theology and/or a certificate in Ecclesial Ministry. The program is ideal for those who want to deepen their study of the faith in an academic environment; for those working in professional areas of lay ministry or teaching; to enhance volunteer service to the parish; or simply for personal enrichment. Masters level courses are also available offsite. Interested students must apply for acceptance into the program.
Contact Mark Dannenfelser at mdannenfelser@olachurch.org or go to Spring Hill webpage
St. Vincent de Paul Society – The purpose of this group is to provide confidential and temporary emergency assistance to those within our parish boundaries in the form of rent, food, utilities, medicine or transportation. Members make personal visits to assess and verify needs of clients.
Contact Mary Reisweber 770-455-7427 or maryreisweber@bellsouth.net
SVdP Drivers of Homebound - This ministry provides transportation to doctor appointments and Mass. Schedules are arranged on an as-needed basis.
Contact Paul Niesse at pneisse@bellsouth.net
Stephen Ministry – A one to one care giving ministry. Through training you will show God’s mercy, care and compassion to someone who is hurting.
Contact Deacon Bob Gregerson bgregerson@pmtw.net
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Third Order of Mary - Time is spent before the Blessed Sacrament and a homily is given followed by the recitation of the rosary. Members come from other Atlanta parishes. The group meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month from September through May. This group meets in the Daily Chapel after the 11:30 mass.
Contact: Margaret Stevenson 770-451-3234
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Ushers – Duties require providing assistance to those who enter church and need seating. Ushers are responsible for taking up the offertory collection, handing out bulletins and straightening up the church after Mass.
Contact: Peter Rolfes prolfes4851@hotmail.com
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Wedding Guild – If you have a flair for coordinating preparations, the rehearsal, and the big day. No previous experience necessary. Time commitment is shared with other coordinators.
Contact: Cheri Felton cherifelton@bellsouth.net or visit our webpage
Welcome Committee - This group hosts a welcome breakfast at the rectory the 2nd Sunday of each month inSept., Nov, Jan, Mar & May. They also work on special projects as the need arises which allow us to “Welcome” our newest parishioners.
Contact: Linda Javadi ljavadi@olachurch.org
Woman’s Guild— In harmony with the teachings of the church, women of OLA utilize their talents in service to God.
Contact Mary Kay Aisthorpe MKaisthorpe1@aol.com
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Youth Group—Kids Club, Middle School, High School and College groups meet once a week during the school year and participate in various community service projects and retreats.
Contact Anne Stephens astephens@olachurch.org or visit our webpage
Youth Group Adult Volunteer – If you love being around the youth of OLA, this is the place to be. Duties include planning and attending meetings, assisting the Youth Minister and Teens.
Contact Anne Stephens astephens@olachurch.org