Involvement Opportunities
If you would like to become part of one of our Ministries at St. Benedict Catholic Church, please contact the Front Office at office@stbenedict.net and we will connect you with the ministry head.
Blessed in Ink
Sacred Scripture is holy writing. Calligraphy is beautiful writing. This ministry group is targeted for 8th-12th graders to express themselves artistically through modern calligraphy while also learning how the scribes, monks and calligraphers of old wrote, and the tools they used. Sure, it can probably be done more quickly and easier on a computer. But let’s spend some time together, with pens and brushes, paper and inks. We will learn modern calligraphic script. There is a lot to be learned from millenniums of writing. We can inspire and encourage each other now. We can leave our mark for the future.
Society needs artists, just as it needs scientists, technicians, workers, professional people, witnesses of the faith, teachers, fathers and mothers. Artists have their unique place. Obedient to their inspiration in creating works both worthwhile and beautiful, they not only enrich the cultural heritage of each nation and of all humanity, but they also render an exceptional social service in favour of the common good. (from the Letter of His Holiness Pope John Paull II to Artists 1999)
Click Here for the 2023 Fall Class Schedule
Questions? Interested in this ministry? Contact Katy Burge at katy.burge@comcast.net
Boy Scouts
Troop 10 is a youth development program that focuses on adventure, learning, challenge, responsibility and provides the chance to serve God and country, to help others, and develop personally. Troop 10 meets weekly. Boys at least 10 years old and currently in the fifth grade through 18 years old are welcome to join.
Couples for Christ
Couples for Christ (CFC) is a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. The members have committed themselves to the Lord and to one another so that they may grow in maturity as men and women of God and fulfill their primary vocation of raising up families under the lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God.
Fabulous 55+
For anyone 55 and over, this fabulous ministry provides a chance to meet peers in an enriching social atmosphere for fun, food and fellowship. Monthly, seasonal meeting at the parish and away.
Friends of Martha
A network of volunteers who serve families when a death occurs, by providing a reception after the funeral mass in our church.
Grief Share
Volunteers assist fellow parishioners going through a difficult time. Our ministry provides short term help for things like transportation and providing meals during illnesses. We also serve on the first Wednesday of the month at the Women’s Community Kitchen in Atlanta. No meetings, all volunteer opportunities are communicated via email.
Habitat For Humanity
Each Lenten season, the St. Benedict parish family raises funds and builds a home in the community through the direction of Habitat for Humanity, a group dedicated to eliminating poverty & homelessness worldwide.
Helping Hands
Volunteers assist fellow parishioners going through a difficult time. Our ministry provides short term help for things like transportation and providing meals during illnesses. We also serve on the first Wednesday of the month at the Women’s Community Kitchen in Atlanta. No meetings, all volunteer opportunities are communicated via email.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights have a long and rich history of service to the Church. Knights are the heralds to the modern world that real men love Jesus, their families, their church and their country. Knights abide in Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The St. Benedict’s Council meets regularly for business and social meetings. Please check our Knights website at:
http://kofc10633.org
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion.
St. Benedict has two Praesidiums:
Mother of Divine Grace meets Thursday 10:15 am, Room 10. Contact Maryjo Mirynowski mjmiry@yahoo.com 770-833-7786
Immaculate Conception meets Sunday 8:15 am. Room 10. Contact Carol Meurer Meurerga@yahoo.com 678-474-9674
Junior Legion of Mary for girls and boys ages 8-18 meets Thursday 5:30 pm Room 10. Being a Junior Legion of Mary member, children will develop good spiritual habits with a focus on Mary. Junior members will make friends, pray, and learn to minister to others. Contact us via email at jrlegionofmary.stben@gmail.com.
Marian Servants
The Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity is an archdiocesan community with ministry at St. Benedict. Members strive to bring others a joyful, deeper understanding of their vocation and mission in Christ. The group is Marian and charismatic in spirituality. Some members are certified lay Spiritual Directors. Monthly meetings include the rosary, song, and God’s teachings. Learn more about the Marian Servants by watching this video.
Marriage Encounter
This is an opportunity for good marriages to become even better. This 48 hour experience focuses on improving communication skills by teaching a unique method of communication. It brings new life, new love and new depth to married couples.
Men’s Fellowship ~ Friday Morning Men’s Group
Join the Men’s Fellowship Group each Friday morning at 7am in the Parish Life Center for coffee and donuts plus a member sharing his faith journey or a topic of his choice. This is followed by break outs and individual table discussions.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry is for those who enjoy knitting, crocheting or quilting and would like to use their time, talent and treasure to create a prayerfully made shawl or lap blanket, which can be given for any reason (grief, joy, sadness, comfort).
Respect Life
The ministry works to be the voice and support for the value and dignity of all human life, especially the unborn. Prayer and sacrifice are the foundation for the group’s practical efforts of public education and support in pregnancy crisis center counseling. Meets monthly.
Click HERE for the Respect Life Ministry website
Retrouvaille
This is a ministry to hurting marriages. In a troubled union, it seeks to create a new spirit of love, communication, forgiveness, healing, understanding and trust.
St. Vincent de Paul
This ministry of lay people discreetly helps families in distress with financial, spiritual and emotional support. They help with rent, utilities, food, etc. Training is required and is provided. If you are interested, please attend a regular meeting for more information.
Wedding Guild
Volunteers assist the bride and groom in coordinating their wedding ceremony at St. Benedict and help ensure the day is special and unique.
Welcome Committee
The committee helps acquaint new parishioners with the ministries and activities of their new church to help them feel welcome and needed. Members participate in monthly Donut Sunday Welcome Committee activities and occasional meetings.
Women in God’s Service (WINGS)
The goal of this ministry is to develop and maintain an active women’s group where all women feel comfortable coming to the parish for support and fellowship, to find a place to share their many gifts and talents and to provide a spirit of charity and outreach while supporting each other, and strengthening our families and our Catholic faith.
If you would like to learn more, please contact:
WINGS at womensguild.stbenedict@gmail.com
Young Adults
Our ministry strives to support young adults ages 18-30’s (singles, couples, and young families) as they grow in their Catholic faith. Join us for spiritual, service, & social events.
For more information, contact Rita Anderson at randerson@stbenedict.net
The Archdiocese of Atlanta Young Adult Ministry FACEBOOK page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/generationatl/
St. Benedict’s Upcoming Young Adult Events can be found on our Events Calendar! Young Adult Events Calendar
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