Spirituality Ministries and Programs
Emily Carr, Chair- 615-883-7481 ecgc13@gmail.com
Members: Deacon Mike Wilkins, Nancy Schwartz, Bob Schwartz, Mary Bess Rollins, and Marie Stewart
This committee assists the Pastor, Father Dan Steiner, with the development and execution of activities that support the liturgical life and spiritual growth of the parish. The committee meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 pm. The Chair and Vice Chair also attend the Parish Council meeting every month.
The goal is to deepen our personal relationship with God, promoting understanding of what it means to respond to our baptismal call through worship and living the gospel. The Spirituality Committee strives to lead Holy Rosary’s faith community into a fuller, richer relationship with God by providing living, dynamic Eucharistic experiences, and other opportunities for prayer expressions that offer fitting praise to God.
ACTIVITIES:
Adoration
Stations of the Cross
Divine Mercy novena
Crowning of Mary – May
All Souls Day service – November
Reconciliation services
Healing Masses
Prayer vigils
Rosary playdates and Faithshare playdates for families
33 Days of Morning Glory – Consecration to Jesus through Mary
Communal Living Rosary – October celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary
Altar Servers
Contact: Deacon Mike Wilkins
615-889-7360
mjawilkins@cs.com
Fifth through eighth graders in both Holy Rosary Academy and the CCD program are trained and scheduled to serve at weekend Masses, for one-month intervals.
Cursillo
Contact: Paul and Therese McLean
615-754-2273
mcleanp@comcast.net.
Develop a thorough understanding of what it means to fully live a Christian life in everyday situations. Starting with a 3-day weekend, the Movement helps Catholics by providing a method to transform aspects of society through prayer and the development of small Christian communities.
Eucharistic Ministers
Contact: Deacon Wayne Gregory
615-330-7834
lwgregory5@msn.com
A fulfilling ministry for those who wish to serve their fellow-parishioners. There are few time demands other than a planned attendance at Mass.
Ushers
Contact: Tom McRedmond
615-361-7071
Greet parishioners; hand out Bulletins; take up collections and facilitate during Communion, especially at busy Masses.
Lectors
Contact: Cheryl Pryor
cheryl@holyrosary.edu
Proclaim the first and second readings from Scripture, provide the responsorial Psalms, read the petitions before the Offertory.
Legion of Mary
Assistance Needed
Marriage Encounter
Contact: Assistance Needed (Call Church Office to Volunteer)
Music Ministry (Adult/Children)
Contact: Chrissa Walsh
615-268-3959
chrissa@holyrosary.edu
Join our choir! Lead the congregation in singing praise to God. Vocalists and musicians welcomed for all Masses and of all ages.
Rosary Play Date/Confession Swap
Contact: Alice Murphy
3rd Wed of the Month 5:45-6pm in the Training chapel. Say the Rosary with your kids around you. Followed by the option of “you watch my kid, I’ll watch yours” confession.
Sacristan (Church Cleaning & Decorating)
Contact: Margaret Aton
419-215-7512
Those involved in this ministry take on the responsibility of readying the church for Sunday Masses, special Masses and holidays. There’s always a need for volunteers.
Wedding Guild
Contact: Cynthia Anderson
615-889-4065 x201
cynthia@holyrosary.edu
Assist the priests, deacons and bridal party in directing the wedding rehearsal and conducting the wedding ceremony. Meet with the couple, discuss guidelines and details of preparation.
Visitation (Homebound & Hospital)
Contact: Marilyn John