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Helping to maintain the altar linens is a silent, generous way to serve God and the parish community. Parishioners take turns each week as the primary person or substitute responsible for collecting, cleaning, and pressing the linens used during the Masses and on the altar. Volunteers usually serve two or three times per year. We always are looking for substitute and primary volunteers.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7001
email: altarlinens@stpeterchanel.org
The goal of an altar server is to serve God by helping Father and the Deacon at the celebration of the Mass in a variety of ways. To be an altar server, you have to have made your First Communion and be at least 9 years old.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7036
email: altarserver@stpeterchanel.org
This ministry is responsible for set-up, clean up, and various other tasks involved in preparing the Church for daily Masses. Volunteers will work on a rotating schedule. Volunteers also clean the Chapel and Church on the 2nd and 4th Monday mornings of each month. Come clean the House of the Lord!
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7003
email: chapelmin@stpeterchanel.org
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a special opportunity for children age 5 through 10 to experience the weekly readings. During Mass, the children are called forward and invited to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in their own sacred space. Volunteers are part of teams that escort children to and from Mass, proclaim the Word, sing songs and deliver creative, engaging homilies. Each team is scheduled one Sunday per month. Training and materials provided.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1229
email: clow@stpeterchanel.org
This ministry is responsible for decorating the Church Sanctuary for all liturgical services. This includes flowers and seasonal décor for holidays, feast days and other special occasions.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7005
email: churchenvironment@stpeterchanel.org
We all need to pray for vocations. Each week, families have the opportunity to bring into their homes a chalice that has held the consecrated blood of our Lord Jesus Christ into their homes. The purpose of the Elijah Cup is as a focus for family prayer for religious vocations in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, for seminarians and for our serving religious. It is a powerful presence and inspires prayer for adults and children alike.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7006
email: elijahcup@stpeterchanel.org
Lord Jesus, without seeing you with our bodily eyes, we believe that you are present in the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is Christ yesterday, today and tomorrow. We welcome parishioners who would like to serve the community at Mass by administering the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. This is a very special and privileged ministry as we are authorized to dispense Holy Communion during Mass. Training sessions are held quarterly for new ministers as well as those who have served in other parishes. The minimum age for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is sixteen. To be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, you must take part in Eucharistic Adoration, have received Confirmation and be appointed by the pastor.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7008
email: eucharisticminister@stpeterchanel.org
Lectors and Commentators serve our faith community as lay ministers by proclaiming the Word of God through Scripture readings at Mass. Our goal is to help make God’s Word come alive, and inspire contemplative reflection within the assembly. We strive to enhance the proclamation of God’s Word through preparation, study and understanding of Scripture.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7010
email: lector@stpeterchanel.org
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all you lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” Ps. 100: 1-2
Our music ministry seeks to encourage full, conscious and active participation in our liturgies through music drawn from our rich Catholic heritage. To help us reach this goal, please consider membership in one or more of the groups listed below:
The Adult Choir sings at the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass (September – May) and at special liturgies throughout the year. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and new singers are always welcome (no audition required).
The Children's / Youth Choir sings at various liturgies throughout the year (September – May). Students in grades 2 through 8 are encouraged to join us. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Instrumentalists (Brass, Woodwinds, Strings): We are assembling a pool of accomplished instrumentalists from high school age and up to share their talents at special liturgies throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved, contact the Music Director for more information.
Contact Information for the above Music Ministries:
Phone: 678-832-1247
email: music@stpeterchanel.org
The Teen Band encourages teen participation, and sings/plays at the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass. Vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome.
Contact Information for the Teen Band:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7040
email: teenband@stpeterchanel.org
The Sacristy Ministry is centered on preparation of the altar and altar area for the celebration of Mass. We ensure that the bread and wine are prepared to be brought to the altar during the presentation of gifts. We keep fresh candles on the altar. We replace the corporal and clean the chalices and ciboria, and place purificators and towels out to be used during the celebration of Mass. While we welcome anyone who would like to be a part of this ministry, we are especially in need of teens that would be willing to take on responsibility for the Teen Mass Sunday evening.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7015
email: sacristan@stpeterchanel.org
The goal of the Usher Ministry is to provide a neat, comfortable and orderly environment for the community during our celebration of the liturgy. We also collect the tithes and offerings of our parishioners, and present these gifts to our celebrant during the Offertory of the Mass.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7018
email: usher@stpeterchanel.org
The Welcome Ministry is a very rewarding and enjoyable ministry. From the very beginning of St. Peter Chanel (Where “We are family”), we have always strived to offer a warm, welcome environment for newcomers as well as current members. We encourage everyone to join this ministry to help make each and every person feel welcomed.
Contact Information:
Phone: 678-832-1281 Mailbox #7019
email: welcome@stpeterchanel.org