Ministries

Office of Special Ministries

Deacon John Moskal
754-1204 Ext. 306

Office of Religious  Education

Mary Jo Healy, Director
754-1204 Ext. 316

Adult & Adolescent Sunday Study

An opportunity for members of the parish family to come together and learn more about their faith and Catholic tradition. Craig DeMille 758-1272

Adult Scripture Study

Combines Bible Study and prayer in a search for understanding. Babysitting is available.
Jayne Berube 755-2707

Altar Servers

Group of dedicated men, woman and children called to serve by assisting at Mass.
Tim Regan 755-7768

Bereavment Reception Committee

Provide funeral reception for bereaved families and friends after the funeral.
Patricia & Christopher Franz 753-7873

Careers in Transition

Provides a network of support, counseling and resources to those in transition between jobs. Pat Hayden 759-9591

Caring Cooks

Volunteers prepare and deliver meals to families in crisis, e.g., illness or other tragedy.
If you would be interested in becoming a Caring Cook please call Karla Shopoff 751-3933

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Work with the children of the parish during the Liturgy of the Word, on Sunday, to help them better understand the message of God. Mary Jo Healy 754-1204 ext 316

Choir

Four Choirs to join: Children's Choir, Spirit Choir (Senior High Youth), Adult Contemporary Ensemble and Adult Choir.

Music Director: Ben Legett 754-1204 Ext.330 
blegett@olphgermantown.org

Adult Choir
Provides music for the 10:45 Mass each Sunday,
September through May
Adult Choir Rehearsals - Thursdays 7:30pm-9:00pm

Spirit Choir: A Vocal & Instrumental Ensemble
OLPH Spirit Choir is for Jr & Sr High Youth
They provide music for the 12:30 Mass one Sunday each month
Spirit Choir Rehearsals - Tuesdays 5:45pm-7:00pm

Adult Contemporary Ensemble
Provides music for the 12:30 Mass one Sunday each month
Contact: Gary Tullis at gwtullis@bellsouth.net
Adult Contemporary Ensemble Rehearsals - Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm

Children's Choir Rehearsals
Children's Choir is made up children from grades 1-6.
We meet on Monday afternoons from 4:45-5:30pm
For more information contact Kim Perry at vamusicmom@aol.com

Cantors are an integral part of the liturgies at OLPH.  If you wish to serve in this ministry or would like further information about our music ministries please contact Ben Legett at 754-1204 Ext. 330

DCCW - Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

Diocesan group of women who offer service to the wider Memphis Community. Supported by the membership of OLPH Women's Guild.

Disaster Relief & Recovery Program

Volunteers who work in conjunction with the American Red Cross to facilitate and staff a shelter at Our Lady for parishioners and members of the community.

Elizabeth Ministry

This ministry will provide support for: Pregnancy- normal & with complications
Birth - normal & with complications, Fertility, Infertility & Adoption
Lori Seifer 759-0107

Grief Support

A group that comes together to provide support to individuals and families who have lost loved ones.  Open to all people who are grieving the death of a loved one.  The program offers information about the grief process and gives an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and feelings in an environment of understanding and empathy.  754-1204 Ext. 325

Life Blood

Coordinates health-related needs and outreach of the parish, including the semi-annual parish Life Blood Drive. Caroline Lloyd 309-2182

Liturgical Ministries

Individuals who serve as Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, and Honor Families who are committed to serve in the gathering of the Body of Christ in liturgical celebration.
754-1204 Ext. 306  The Liturgical Minister Schedule can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

Ministry of Praise

Members of the parish family, that pray for special intentions and the sick of the community.

Ministry to the Sick

Members visit and take communion to hospital patients and shut-ins. Mary Beth Lazek 758-1458

OLPH Mission Honduras

The mission of this group is to involve parishioners in supporting the people of Honduras through the hospital in Comayagua and forming teams to travel to Honduras to bring much needed medical supplies. Carolyn Shepard 754-0538

MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing)

MOMS is an 8-week program where women come together to pray and discuss issues affecting their lives, through process of personal and spiritual growth.

Newcomer Committee

Welcomes new families to the parish. Renee Platten 861-4183

Parish Office Support

Assist with various office tasks, such as preparing mailings, printing and collating.
Agnes 754-1204 Ext. 325

Prayer Group

Come together to pray the rosary and grow spiritually as a community. Calma Hobson 756-2794

PRE Teacher/Aid

Volunteers teach religion and prepare our children for the sacraments.

Mom's Hands

Helps make special hands-on activities for classes.

VBS Teacher/Aid

Assist in Summer Vacation Bible School Mary Jo Healy 754-1204 Ext. 316

Prison Ministry

Individuals willing to assist at prison liturgies and spend time with prisoners.
Bill Erneste 662-895-8576 berneste@midsouth.rr.com

Project Outreach

People who would like to participate in various programs throughout the diocese, that assist the poor and needy.  754-1204 Ext. 306

R.C.I.A.

The RCIA is more than a "convert class".  It helps adults grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices and become acquainted with people in the parish.  The goal of this process is full communion with the Catholic faith community.
Deacon Paul and Mary Hamblen 757-4184

Saint Vincent DePaul Society

St. Vincent DePaul Society is active in the entire community serving the poor. This organization is looking for volunteers to help in many different programs including serving food to homeless people at the downtown Soup Kitchen.  754-1204 Ext. 325

Trees of Love

Parish Christmas project to help the needy with clothing, food and special Christmas gifts.
Agnes Zodda 754-1204 ext 325

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