Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion to the Homebound

Extraordinary Minsters to the Homebound are honored to serve the Lord by visiting, praying, comforting, and giving Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend mass and participate in Eucharistic assembly. They go forth from Mass to share the blessings sent from the priest and faith community to Homes, Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, Hospitals, and other facilities.

Mara Buchanan’s contact information can be found in our church bulletin.

First Friday of Eucharistic Adoration

First Friday:  Blessing of the Sacramentals 11:15 a.m. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Adoration during the night in the Chapel.

First Saturday: Holy Rosary at 7:50 am. The blessing of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 8:15 a.m. Mass begins at 8:30 a.m.

Contact or Questions: Brenda Stoll: 770-365-6614, Fermina Consla: 770-713-2154, Salome Lambert: 404-723-4056

Lectors

It is the mission of a lector to be the channel through which God’s Word is made present to the faithful. Just as the Lord is present sacramentally in the midst of the congregation during the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, so too is God present in the reading of the Scriptures in the Liturgy of the Word.  We may be the only word of God our parishioners hear during the week.

We service just our parish.

We would like to have at least one training session each year but with Covid it prevented us from meeting the last two years.

We are always accepting new members. 

Contact: Deacon Fred Johns | 770-483-3660

Sacristans

The Sacristans care for the altar, sacristy, and sanctuary.  Our purpose is to help maintain the liturgical needs of our daily worship, to beautify our worship area, and to grow in the community and common service. We have six guilds within the society: Sacristans, Light of Christ, Church Volunteers, Decorators, Church Linens, and Seamstresses. The biggest time of the year when you see the full scale of our ministry is during Holy Week. 

A group text is sent to communicate on a frequent basis when things change liturgically.

Our ministry serves the direct parish. 

Yes!  We can use new sacristans, church volunteers, seamstresses, and church linens.

Head Sacristan: Jennifer Rhoads, 404-641-4197 sadidart@gmail.com 

Eucharistic Adoration Ministry

The Eucharistic Adoration Ministry is responsible for preparing the main sanctuary and the Day Chapel for the First Friday Mass, the blessing of the oil, water, candles, and salt, and Overnight Adoration. We also ensure that there is always a guardian present with the Blessed sacrament during overnight adoration.

We meet every first Friday at 9:30 to prepare for Mass and Adoration and again after Mass on Saturday morning to take down and put away all the supplies.

We are accepting new members- No need to help out both days. Can help set up on Friday or help take down on Saturday or help during the night to ensure there is always a guardian present. Contact information: Brenda Stoll: 770-365-6614

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHCs)

Assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at all Masses. All candidates must be registered at St. Pius, be at least 16 years old, confirmed and must complete a parish training course to be certified for a three-year period. Training is offered in the Spring and Fall on dates and times to be announced. Contact: Dcn. John Yaeger:  302.258.3793

Greeters

Our job is to welcome Parishioners to the church when coming to Mass. We are the friendly welcoming faces at the front doors.  We are at every Mass, are a small group and would love to have more help.   

We do not have meetings and our schedule is for three months at a time. Contact information can be found in our church bulletin. Contact information: Ellen Dilbeck @ 770-231-5381

Ushers

The Ushers Ministry’s job is to assist Parishioners entering the Sanctuary in any way necessary. We take up and secure the monetary collections. We let people out of the Pews during Communion. We do physical counts at all Masses and issue a report monthly and yearly.

We assist any parishioners who might need special attention in seating or receiving Communion.

We are always looking for additional help.

Ushers are scheduled quarterly, and the information is distributed via e-mail. We don’t have formal meetings, but communication is via e-mail with any information deemed necessary. Contact information can be found in our church bulletin.

The SPX Music Ministry serves at all the weekend Masses in Conyers, striving to enhance the overall liturgy with powerful, prayerful, and worshipful music. Currently, we have four different choirs/groups that lead regular Mass times:

The Folk Group (Sunday 8:30am), Carl Wust @ 770-314-0321

The St. Cecilia Choir (Sunday, 11:00am),

The Hispanic Choir (Sunday, 1:00pm),

The Contemporary Ensemble (Sunday, 5:00pm).

Additionally, there is always a need for singers that are willing to serve as cantors at both the 11:00am and Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass times. Choir Rehearsals in the music room Sundays at 10AM.

This ministry welcomes anyone who wishes to participate and share their talents, regardless of age or experience level. All that is needed is a willingness to learn and grow with an open heart and a generous spirit. Music is one of God’s greatest gifts, and using that to praise Him during liturgy is not only rewarding but FUN! Be not afraid; get involved today! Contact Chris Smith, Director of Music, 678-206-8384, csmith@spxconyers.com

The Purpose: The Gift of the Divine Will is to allow God to receive perfect glory from the whole human family, from Adam to the last human to be created.

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Cana Rm. 6-8 p.m. All other meetings by way of ZOOM. Contact Anna Milam, 404-403-0883; milam4869@att.net

Legion of Mary

Join Mary’s Army! With the Blessed Mother as role model and inspiration, this ministry is dedicated to prayer, especially the Rosary, and evangelization through good works and visits to shut-ins. Meeting Time: Every Friday at 7:30pm Special Projects: Marian consecration, pilgrim statue visitations, home Enthronements, nursing home visitations, annual retreats in the South Atlanta Area, and Acies.

Our Motto: That Our Prayers May Find the Heart of Every Priest and Bishop

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop a –“holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ. 

This ministry serves our parish. We meet once a year for 10 mins on the Feast of the Sacred Heart to renew our commitment for the year. We always welcome new members, any woman who chooses to offer a Holy Hour for our pastor is already a member.

For more information, contact Beth Gowasack at gowa@bellsouth.net or by cell @ (770) 845-1714.

The monthly gathering of Cursillistas, (those who have attended a Cursillo), and others who are seeking to make Jesus a part of their everyday life. It is a place to reconnect with others and share experiences of prayer, study and action. Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday after the 5:00 pm Mass. Special Projects: Help at monastery during Cursillo weekend, Leader School opportunity, feed homeless in downtown Atlanta.

Contact Gladstone Nicholson 770-256-2408

This ministry prepares personal care disposable pads/washcloths from gently used bed sheets for the Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough. Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 am.

Knights of Columbus Council 10004

The Father Charles J Kerscher Knights of Columbus Council 10004 is the local council of the KofC, an international Catholic men’s fraternal organization founded in 1882 on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity.  The KofC empowers Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and in their community as they lead, serve, protect, and defend through programs and projects in four categories: faith, family, community, and life. 

Service and Charity are at the heart of the Knights of Columbus, we are Faith-based and parish-based at St Pius X supporting the local community within Rockdale County.  

Meetings: Second Thursday of the month, St Pius X Church beginning with Rosary at 6:45pm. and called to order at 7:15pm; opened to any member of the Knights of Columbus. Membership cards are required. The Knights of Columbus Insurance provides financial security for members and their families.

Membership: opened to men 18 years of age or older who are “practical” (practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. (“Practical Catholic” means a Catholic who accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.)

Contact information: Robert Aiken, Grand Knight @ 404-725-1103

Prayer Chain

Members of the Prayer Chain are committed to pray every day for the needs of our parish members and their families. The Prayer Chain receives requests for prayer from parish members and these are sent through the phone or email prayer chain. These requests may be for healing in body, mind or spirit. Many requests are for upcoming surgical or diagnostic procedures. Some requests are for emergency health needs or family crises.

Contact information: Martha Hughey, 770-656-5252, prayerchainspx.mh@gmail.com

Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW)

The Saint Pius X Parish Council of Catholic Women is to Support, Empower, and Educate all Catholic women in Spirituality, Leadership, and Service. PCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and Society in the modern World.

St. Pius X PCCW is to provide innumerable activities for Women, to support the Pastor and the Parish with activities, as well as Fund Raisers, and to assist in Church and local activities.

Our Meetings are held monthly, generally on the second Monday or Tuesday after Mass.  The monthly meetings are varied.  We have retreats, tea socials, book reviews etc.  All women of the parish are automatically members of the Council. Contact: Gwendolyn Scott, President, 770-786-1429 or teerainbow@aol.com.

Parish Office Ministry

The Parish Office Ministry is also referred to as the “Front Line Ministry.” The first place, we encounter parishioners and visitors to our church outside of the weekend Mass, either in person or over the telephone. It is our responsibility to be a minister of hospitality to all that we encounter.

If you have been blessed with any of the following Spiritual Gifts, please consider volunteering in the Administrative Offices at St. Pius X.

Administration -The Holy Spirit enables some individuals to motivate, direct and inspire God’s people in ways they voluntarily and harmoniously work together doing the Church’s work effectively. This gift involves ability to complete tasks, tie up “loose ends” set a pattern for others to follow. Adeptness at financing, planning, organizing, delegating responsibilities and problem-solving indicate the gift of administration.

Hospitality – A concern for the comfort of others may be a manifestation of the gift of hospitality. This gift involves making people at ease, enjoy being in the presence of strangers and a welcoming spirit.

Service – To work this gift, identify closely the needs and problems of others, not providing answers, but willing to work with them, no matter the task’s size. It involves willing to “pitch in” and do what is needed, no matter the details or how tedious. Contact information can be found in our church bulletin.

Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts

Scouting is a values-based program following the Scout Oath and Law.

These codes help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For over a century, Scouting has instilled in youth the values and knowledge they will need to become leaders in their community and country.

For us, the most important of the twelve points of the Scout Law is: “A Scout is Reverent.”
Our church offers Scouts BSA for boys age 11-17, and Cub Scouts for boys in kindergarten through 5th grade as an outreach ministry and community service. We meet on Tuesday nights at St. Pius.

Contact Carl Wust (cwust@comcast.net or 770-314-0321) to find out more and join the Scouts today.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: The MLK Outreach Ministry promotes the values and principles taught by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through annual programs, service programs and activities that foster social justice and recognizes all people.

Each year, we raise monies for the MLK Scholarship Funds that are presented to St. Pius X Catholic Church Graduates in May. (Example, this year we hope to raise funds for the year 2023.) 

The Gas Card Raffle also contributes to the MLK Scholarship Fund. We also sponsor about 4 to 5 dinners each Thanksgiving. You could say our ministry services our parish and the local community.  The MLK Outreach Ministry of Saint Pius X Catholic Church invites its membership to all parishioners who are spiritually engaged and committed to serving the less fortunate and fostering social harmony and unity in our society. We meet once a month, off during July and August.

Please contact Pauline Hudson at Paulinehudson@bellsouth.net or 770 760-7685.

St. Joseph’s Guild

The St. Joseph’s Guild is a ministry that helps celebrate the life of a deceased parishioner at an already difficult time for a family. The St. Joseph’s Guild will provide stewardship, refreshments, and delicious food at no cost to the family. We offer a safe relaxing atmosphere for family and friends to share stories, memories and special moments without any added stress. We are made up of a fabulous team of volunteers whose duties range from preparation, organization, cooking meals and more! 

We are proud to offer this resource to our parishioners and hopefully reaching out to related community involved in the loss of a loved one. Our team of volunteers are going to be meeting on an annual basis. We are always in contact on varying levels to share ideas, concerns and pleasantries. 

The St. Joseph’s Guild is such a wonderful ministry to be a part of that we encourage anyone in our parish to join us! If you would like to share in this ministry by helping set up, serve, clean up and break down or very importantly offer food donations we welcome you ! 

Please contact: Cindy Poehls (703) 727-3673  Or email: c.r.poehls@gmail.com