Worship

Altar Servers Would you like to assist the Priest and Deacon at the altar for parish liturgies? The Altar Server ministry is open to all interested who have received their First Communion and who wish to be trained as servers for Sunday, Holy Day and special Masses. Schedules are prepared to assure that each Mass has the required number of servers available. You can find the schedule in the quarterly listing or for the upcoming week printed in the Sunday Bulletin one week in advance. For any unforeseen absences that arise after the schedule has been prepared, please make arrangements for your own replacement. Deacon Bill Jindrich is the current director of Altar Servers. He can be reached at 770 979-2500 ex 33 or bjindrich@windstream.net	Altar Society This dedicated group provide a weekly service to wash and care for the altar linens, and all general cleaning of the sanctuary, chapel, narthex and sacristy which includes care of all plants and flowers. Rosalie Foisy (770)979-2500 is the contact for interested persons to inquire about this ministry.
Art & Environment Includes weekly and seasonal decorations and banner making. Sewing Group: Make vestments, altar cloths, etc. Floral Group: Work on seasonal arrangements	Elijah Cup Receive the cup at Mass and take home for one week as a reminder to pray for vocations.
Eucharistic Ministers Parishioners called to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ. A training workshop is required.	Gift Bearers Families sign up to bring the gifts to the altar during the Mass of their choice.
Greeters Volunteers to greet all who attend the Sunday Liturgies and direct newcomers to the registration table.	Lectors Volunteers to effectively proclaim the Word of God at parish liturgy celebrations. Training provided.
Liturgy Committee Members needed to research, plan, and help coordinate parish liturgies.	Music Ministry St. Oliver's Music Ministry provides music for all Sunday/Vigil, Holy Days, Prayer services, Penance Services, Easter Vigil, Funerals, and Confirmations. This Ministry also provides music for Family Christmas Festivals, Christmas concerts, Advent Lessons and Carols, Life Teen Stations of the Cross, National Day of Prayer, Thanksgiving Liturgy and all sacramental celebrations.
Ushers Men, women, and youth to provide comfort and safety of worshippers at Mass, as well as take up collection. Notes for Ushers	Wedding Guild Assist in planning a prayerful, meaningful wedding liturgy. Consult with bridal party, coordinating rehearsal, and directing the wedding service.