The linen committee is a group of ladies and/or gentlemen who care for the linens which are used for the celebration of the Eucharist.
They are assigned to wash and iron (if needed) the linens for one month a year.
There is no training needed.
Contact:
Pat McLaughlin
910-287-5479
pattymac@atmc.net
Processes weekend offertory collection every Monday.
Time Commitment: Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. on a monthly rotating basis.
Contact:
Fran Radley
910-575-2427
fxrads@atmc.net
Assist with distribution of the Eucharist at daily and weekend masses.
Take communion to those who are homebound or in hospitals or nursing homes.
Initial training and periodic formation sessions are required.
Contact:
Pat McLaughlin - English speakers
910-287-5479
pattymac@atmc.net
Proclaim the Word of God at weekend, daily, Holy Days and special liturgies.
A strong voice, clear diction, familiarity with scripture, and a willingness to read before the congregation are helpful assets.
Time commitment: as often as their schedule permits; arrive 30 minutes before Mass begins.
Contact: weekend masses David Morris
910-477-7055
davidmorris9@yahoo.com
Contact: daily massDave Rosenfeld
910-579-2704
dcr4@atmc.net
Assist with planning and preparing the ritual space on an ongoing basis and/or for special liturgies; help design decorations for the main church appropriate to each liturgical season; responsible for maintenance of live plants.
Time commitment: varies per the liturgical season, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost and Ordinary Time.
Contact:
Sandy Nelson
910-754-7767
sanlunels@gmail.com
orNancy Anstock
910-575-7680
nananc@atmc.net
Coordinator - Lazarus Group
Recruit liturgical ministers as needed for funerals; meet with the family to plan the liturgy.
Time Commitment: as needed; initial training provided.
Contact:
Pat Mc Laughlin
910-287-5479
pattymac@atmc.net
Work with bride and groom on details for wedding liturgy prior to the day of the wedding; facilitate wedding rehearsal; ensure that essential details and setup are handled at the wedding celebration.
Time commitment: some time spent with the wedding couple before the wedding; direction of wedding rehearsal (2 hours); help with setup and coordination of processions on the wedding day (3 hours); variable frequency; initial training and periodic formation sessions.
Contact: Gail Callan
732-690-3006
gailcallan4@gmail.com
Assist the priest at Mass to prepare the alter. The ministry is open to all parish members in fifth grade or above who have received first Eucharist. Training provided
Contact:
Ellen Lehrer 910-575-5340
fxrads@atmc.net
This ministry includes adult choirs, cantors, organists, and instrumentalists.
ACCOMPANISTS - Support and enhance the sung prayer of the assembly.
Time Commitment: accompany for masses on organ, piano on a regular basis or for special liturgies; periodic formation sessions.
Contact:
Judy Snopek
910-755-0927
rgsnopek@atmc.net
CHOIRS
Director:
Sandy Gemach
910-620-0092
rgemach@ec.rr.com
Sanctuary – Time commitment: rehearses every Tuesday evening and sings at three masses a month on a rotational basis; summers off
Contemporary
- Time commitment: rehearses every other Wednesday afternoon and sings at the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturdays, five times a year.
Both choirs partake in Community and extra Church-related events.
Cantors – must possess a good voice, confidence and poise, and must complete at least one Cantor Training Class.
Time commitment: under the direction of the Music Coordinator, lead the musical worship during liturgies when the choir is not present; rehearsals and formation as needed.
Contact:
Judy Snopek
910-755-0927
rgsnopek@atmc.net
Hispanic Choir – practice each Wednesday evening and under the direction of Sister Rosanne Caiazzo
Contact:
Sister Rosanne Caiazzo
910-616-2105
charitync@atmc.net
Welcome parishioners and visitors to the Eucharistic celebration; assist and guide the smooth flow of the congregation during communion, presentation of the gifts, and various processions; conduct the collection, distribute bulletins, and attend to special needs.
Time commitment: serve at weekend liturgies and other special liturgical celebrations as often as their schedule permits (if possible, one mass each weekend).
Contact: Jack Dambaugh
910-287-7566
jdambaugh@atmc.net
Enhances the worship experience of every parishioner by providing a good sound system; assist with the sound equipment for weekend liturgies and special liturgies; maintain the light fixtures..
Time Commitment: as needed; initial training is provided.
Contact:
Joe Carpinello
910-579-9660
jjcarp@atmc.net
Pastoral Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm