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Spiritual Life Commission
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is made up of six teams of fourwomen each. Their
duties are to clean the altar each week. Another group of five women
wash and iron the altar linens weekly.
Contact: Pat Kennedy at 770-381-6261 or Carmencita Paz at 770-564-1525.
Altar Servers
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "The Sunday celebration
of the Lord's Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church's
life. Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist
is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and
to his Church." O.K., this is a little deep for our younger parishioners,
but a great way for our kids to be more involved in our weekly celebration
is to join the St. Stephen's Altar Servers team. Boys and girls
ten years old and older are invited to learn more about the Mass,
participate more actively in our community worship, and serve as
an example to all of our young parishioners by joining our team
of great Altar Servers.
Contact: Jim Curry at 770-564-1423 or by e-mail at jim@curry4.com
for more information.
Extraordinary Eucharistic
Ministers
This ministry is a special call and commitment to serve in a liturgical
capacity at our church. Persons called to serve the parish community
in this way must be certified by the Archdiocese and take the required
training. They are then appointed by the Archbishop for a specific
term to help distribute Holy Eucharist at Mass. They may also bring
the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital.
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister Contact:
Deacon Evelio at 770-925-8206.
Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound
Trained and certified Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion conduct a Communion service for Catholics living in nearby Assisted Living facilities or nursing homes. They also bring Communion to parishioners at home who are unable to attend Mass because of sickness or disability.
Contact: Joe and Juanita Altschuler at 770 923-7523.
Lectors
Lectors form a Ministry to God's Word for our Parish. Lectors proclaim
God's Word during Mass. In preparation for Mass the lector becomes
immersed in God's Word so that it may be proclaimed from the heart,
and the meaning come forth as God intended. To be a lector, one
must be able to read aloud and have a clear, strong speaking voice.
Lectors are required to attend a one-time training session and an
annual refresher class.
Contact: Mr. Richard (Rick) Kaszycki, at 770-402-1254, or email
r_kaz@msn.com. Music Ministry
The St. Stephen Singers was the first vocal group formed for the
parish back in 1995 when only one Mass was held at Parkview High
School. We are a traditional church choir, singing in four parts
with piano or organ accompaniment. The St. Stephen Singers participate
in the 8:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday. We rehearse in the Sanctuary
each Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. All singers willing to commit
their time to learn and grow musically, singing traditional church
choir music and style are welcome to join our group.
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Music Ministry (11:00
a.m. Mass)
The 11:00 choir is a community of believers sharing their musical
gifts and talents to serve and lead our church community in worship
and praise. The music is contemporary with an occasional mix of
traditional. Musical knowledge is not necessary. We are open to
all who wish to share their musical gifts. Rehearsals are held at
the church on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and one hour
before Sunday Mass. Frequent rehearsal participation is required.
Contact: Gail Grimes at 770-978-4605.
Life Teen
Choir (6:00 p.m. Mass)
Life Teen Band "V.O.W" our band has a new name."Voices
of Worship" and is comprised of committed high school age teens
and adults. We provide upbeat and spirit-filled music at the 6:00
pm Sunday LIFE Teen Mass. Our primary purpose is to minister music
in order to glorify God and enhance the worship experience for the
parish community who participates at the LIFE Teen Mass. The band
rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and again at
5:00 pm before Sunday evening Mass.
Contact: Maria Signorile, LIFE Teen Music Director 404 889-7527
or maria.riasig@gmail.com.
Music Ministry
Children's Choir
The St. Stephen's Children's Choir is a group of children from Kindergarten
through eighth grade who enjoy praising God by singing. This special
group learns responsibility, and that children ARE a great help
within our parish by leading music during one Mass a month and the
Children's Christmas Vigil Mass. We practice (and have fun!) on
Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the church. ALL children
are invited to join and experience being part of our Sunday liturgy.
Contact: Carol Rehonic at 770-925-3070.
Music Ministry
(Resurrection Choir)
The Resurrection Choir is a group of willing singers who are motivated
in being "flexible" enough to sing for our parish funerals. We are
flexible in that we sing with only a couple days notice, but do
a GREAT JOB with God's help. Most music that we sing is from our
Catholic Hymnals, but we will do music that the family involved
requests WHEN POSSIBLE! ANYONE from our parish family is welcome
to join our group.
Contact: Carol Rehonic at 770-925-3070.
Stewardship
Ministry
Time, Talent and Treasure. Everything we have comes as a gift from
God. This ministry helps parishioners find the best ways to return
these same gifts to God. No set time to meet at present.
Contact: Mary Ann Harold at 770-381-8195.
Ushers
Ushers assist with preparations of the Church prior to Mass, greet
parishioners, seat the congregation, collect the Offertory, assist
the Gift Bearers, direct the congregation during Communion, provide
assistance to any one with special needs, and distribute bulletins
at the end of Mass. Ushers for the Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m.
are scheduled according to those who regularly attend that Mass.
For Sunday morning Mass, each usher group will serve either the
8:30 or 11:00 am Mass typically for one month, three times each
year. There will be one required meeting during the Advent season
with other meetings scheduled only as needed. Easter and Christmas
Masses are served on a volunteer basis.
Contact: Allan White at 770-381-0944.
The St. Stephen Youth Group serves the Life Teen Sunday evening
Mass at 6:00 pm.
Contact: Katy Oubre at 770-972-1046.
Wedding Coordinators
Wedding Coordinators assist the bride and groom in preparation of
their wedding, at the rehearsal, and on their wedding day. The coordinators
will advise the couple and their families on what non-liturgical
customs the Church allows.
Contact: Betty Harlin at 770-923-9745.
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