Ministries A-Z

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ACTS Retreats: Retreats foster a powerful encounter with Christ’s love that strengthens intentional discipleship.

Adoration: Please prayerfully consider signing up to spend one hour each week with Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel.

Adult Choir: Singers who rehearse Wednesday evenings & sing for the 9:30 am Mass & in special liturgies.

Adult Confirmation- If you are an adult and have never been confirmed, it is never too late. There are four classes and a Rite of Acceptance that will be offered in the spring. The sacrament of Confirmation takes place on Pentecost Sunday each year at St. Joseph Cathedral. Please indicate if you are interested in being part of this adult learning group.

Advent Giving Tree- The Advent Giving Tree Ministry works with local agencies in Baton Rouge bringing Christmas blessings to the poor and needy in our community. Parishioners are needed to help buy, sort and distribute gifts. 
Commitment: As needed from Thanksgiving to mid-December

Altar Servers- These men and women assist the presider at 4pm Saturday Vigil and 7:30am Sunday Mass and at some special services. Youth, fifth grade and older, may also serve with an adult family member. 
Commitment: depends on schedule prepared by parish

Arimatheans- This ministry prepares the church for funerals and wakes, greets families and assists the priest at the funeral Mass. 
Commitment: depends on need

Auction Steering Committee- The parish Auction is a fun annual event featuring an online auction and an evening of live auction, music and dancing. The committee, headed by co-chairpersons, plans and coordinates the event held each Spring.
Commitment: Meets monthly for the first 3 months and bi-monthly for the last 2 months prior to the Auction



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Bakers- This group is composed of men and women who like to make and cook. They are called upon periodically to make and cook for various parish functions like the Parish Mission, First Eucharist reception, Confirmation reception, Vacation Bible School, etc.
Commitment: As needed.

Baptismal Bibs- This ministry is a group of seamstresses who make Baptismal bibs. The embroidered bibs become keepsakes for families. 
Committee members would be expected to sew bibs for baptisms twice a year.

Baptismal Hospitality Team- The team assists with the celebration of Baptism by greeting, giving instructions, and escorting families as they celebrate the sacrament both during and after weekend Masses on various weekends during the year. 
Commitment: Once a month on a rotating basis during the celebration of Baptisms.

Bereavement Ministry- This group assists St. George families during times of bereavement by preparing food and offering support. Volunteers needed for reception servers, contact people and food preparers.

Bible Study & Faith Sharing Groups- Offered year round, these groups build understanding of the Bible & community through connection. Bible Study is offered throughout the year. There are day time and night time sessions. Those interested in being part of a study group are asked to sign up. Facilitators will be trained to lead the groups.


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Called to be a Mom- A ministry providing spiritual growth and fellowship for mothers of St. George Parish. Our activities include monthly meetings for moms, monthly playdates, family-oriented socials and service opportunities.

Caregivers of Hope: Builders of small wooden caskets for families who have suffered infant loss & miscarriage.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA)- This organization works closely to make real the ideals put forth in the National Mission Statement: “CDA strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.” Court St. George’s annual fundraiser is the Pancake Breakfast with Santa, and funds raised support many good causes, such as providing the Bishop Ott Shelter with meals and donations to St. Vincent de Paul and national CDA projects. All women (over the age of 18), regardless of parish or faith, are invited to join CDA. The group meets on the third Sunday of every month (except July). 

Cemetery Committee- This committee assists in long-range planning for the perpetual care of the cemetery and mausoleum. 
Commitment: Quarterly

Church Audio/Visual Ministry- These men and women operate the church audio and video technologies for weekend liturgies and some special services. This ministry is open to high school students and adults. 
Commitment: 9:30 a.m. Mass once a month.

Church Décor- This committee is responsible for preparing the liturgical décor of our church. 
Commitment: as needed, seasonally 

Confirmation Team (Youth)- Our confirmation team leads the formation of our confirmation candidates throughout the confirmation preparation process. This team consists of small group leaders, retreat team members, prayers partners, and substitute leaders. Walk with our confirmation candidates through this process, using Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point curriculum, as they prepare to receive this final sacrament of initiation.

• • Catechists- Catechists are called to share faith and knowledge of Catholic Doctrine and reflection on scriptures with children preparing for full reception into the Catholic community. Catechists work as a team and share teaching responsibilities. Formation is encouraged and is available through the parish and the diocese.

• • Support Catechists- Assist main catechists as small group leaders.

• • Peer Companions- Young people in 9th grade and above willing to share faith, friendship, and support with children in the OCIAC process during their faith journey.

Seven Sisters Apostolate- This is a special prayer ministry. Each woman commits to pray a Holy Hour on a specific day each week, at any time of day, in any church before the Tabernacle or in an Adoration Chapel for a specific priest petitioning God to strengthen each priest when he is tired, or weak, for his perseverance in prayer, and consolation for him when he is suffering and his burdens seem to heavy.
 
St. George Nursery School- The nursery school was established in 1982 as a program of St. George Catholic Church. The primary objective of the school is to provide for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the preschool-age children of St. George Parish. This is done in a fun, challenging and loving environment. The children experience and learn about God’s love, prayer, God’s gifts, and other people in their Christian community.
(There is no signup for this ministry. Only parents are involved with activities at the Nursery School.) 

St. George & St. Paul Ministry- This is a Catholic community partnership between these two churches to provide mutual support and prayer.

St. Vincent de Paul- The SVDP ministry is the face of Christ to the poor and needy in our community. This charitable organization provides assistance to individuals and families living within our parish boundaries. 
Commitment: meetings every other Wednesday evening, emergency help calls handled immediately



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That Man Is You!- That Man Is You! (known as TMIY) is a ministry begun at St. George in 2007 and that continued virtually through the heart of the Covid era. It consists of a 26-session series each year that explores themes important to Catholic men in today's world. The overall purpose of the program is to encourage the faith and spiritual growth of men, leading them to be men "after God's own heart" in the way they follow Christ and lead and nourish their families, Each session consists of prayer, a rich video talk by a well known Catholic theologian (professionally produced by Paradisus Dei) and small group discussions led by experienced TMIY facilitators. The 26 sessions generally follow the school year; small group sessions are also offered during the summer. An important byproduct of the sessions is the sense of brotherhood that exists among the men of TMIY. There is no charge to participate.




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Ushers- Ushers seat the Assembly; coordinate all Stewardship of Finance collections and special collection, aid the Assembly’s communion procession, and generally assist in worship hospitality. 
Commitment: serve at Mass attending

 

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Vacation Bible School- Lead coordinators, teachers, aides, arts and crafts, refreshments, drama, nursery coordinators, costume coordinators, and music leaders are needed for one week during the summer to spread the good news of the Gospel to children. Adult and teen volunteers are needed for VBS. 
Commitment: one week during summer and preparation beforehand

Vocational Prayer Ministry- Receive vocational prayer materials (Chalice, Statue of St. Therese of Lisieux and Vocational Prayer Card) to keep in your home for one week to pray for current and future vocations. Get more information here.

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Wedding Coordinator Ministry- This ministry prepares the church and wedding party for the marriage ceremony. Attendance at both the rehearsal and ceremony is required. New  parishioners to the ministry will start as assistants to a lead coordinator. One wedding/month on average and no weddings during Lent. Weddings are Friday evenings or Saturday mornings with rehearsals the Thursday before. Commitment for rehearsals and ceremonies: 1.5 hr and 4 hrs, respectively.
 

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Youth Ministries-

• High School- This scouting High School Youth Group is where all high school students (9th-12th grade) can come to learn new things about their faith, form small groups and Bible students, play games for prizes, hang out with friends, make new friends, and all while discover how incredible a relationship with God can be. They meet several times a month in-person and have constantly running activities, prayer, and discussion on the Discord server.

• Middle School- Middle School Youth Group is where 6th-8th grade students can come to learn what it means to be Catholic, ask ALL their questions about their faith, play games for prizes, hand out with friends, make new friends, and all the while discover how incredibel a relationship with God can be. Typically meets twice a month on Friday evenings. 

• Adults- Adult Volunteers in Youth Ministry are people, ages 18+, who are interested in serving as leaders, chaperones, or helping out in other ways with the youth ministry programs.

       Commitment: Varies, at least once a month throughout the year.