Ministries

Enhances the participation of the faithful in the Mass celebration through music, rich in African-American and Catholic lyrics.  Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director, Ms. Donna Patrick.
Rehearsals on Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon in the Church.  . Sing at 10:00am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. 

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.

Thursdays from 9:00AM to 3:00PM from September through April. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.  Discerns through prayer, with the Pastor how the parish can best carry out its financial mission.

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of Our Mother of Mercy Parish.  Discerns through prayer, with the Pastor how the parish can best carry out its mission.

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services. 

Provides Catholic education and instruction for persons seeking to become Catholic and preparation for Confirmation.

Creates and maintains a spirit of warmth, orderliness to all who enter our Church.

Provides emergency aid to members of the community.  

Provides services and support to families experiencing the lost of a love one.

The Guardian Ministry is a community led safety and security volunteer ministry that provides parishes with a peaceful and safe place to worship.

Knights of Peter Claver and Junior Knights , Ladies Auxiliary, Junior Daughters provide a family structure for serving God, God’s people and God’s church.

Maintains and prepares the altar for each liturgical season.

Provides religious instruction for development in the Catholic faith.

Creates a welcoming atmosphere for parishioners and visitors and hosts church related receptions and celebratoins. 

Brings communion and/or well phone calls for those unable to physically attend Mass

Allows youth to grow in knowledge and faith through service and social activities.

Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church ensures a culture of safe and respectful conduct in all ministries to enhance and protect the dignity and trust of all God’s people.