The coordinator directs the provision of relevant, meaningful educational and spiritual programs for our adult community. By incorporating teaching, community, and prayer in all that we do, we hope to nurture and support a deep, growing, personal relationship with Jesus and His Church in all those we serve. Contact: David Morris davidmorris9@yahoo.com 910-477-7055
Studies on various topics in a small faith sharing community setting in Brendan Hall. Time commitment: every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 Contacts: David Morris davidmorris9@yahoo.com 910-477-7055 Karen Carr jcarr651@atmc.net 910-575-8167 Jane Moore yaymeems@atmc.net 910-713-4190
This ongoing group meets on Wednesday mornings after Mass to experience and discuss God’s word as we hear it in our lives today. All are renewed in an understanding of Scripture and more prepared to listen to God speaking to us especially through the readings at Sunday Mass. Participants have varied religious and educational backgrounds and no prior knowledge of the Bible is required. Time commitment: Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00. Contact: Fran Salone- Pelletier hope5@atmc.net 910-754-9126 Bring Your Own Bible
Volunteers prepare parents and Godparents for the baptism of a child or prepare children for First Communion and Confirmation. Contact: Contact for Baptisms and First Communion: Sister Mary Teresa mtnc8@atmc.net 910-200-9209 Contacts for Confirmation: Peggy Dotson pdots.hrs@gmail.com 215-421-9165 and Karen Carr jcarr651@atmc.net 540-556-3456
Participants use Liturgical Press’s Little Rock Scripture study sets to read and discuss old and new testament books of the Bible. Each course runs between eight and 12 weeks. Group meets Tuesday mornings after Mass at 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in classroom 1 in the Parish Hall. The group decides which book of the Bible to explore each time. We sometimes take two to four weeks off between sessions to accommodate holidays and summer vacations. There is a fee for the books of around $20. Contact: Ed Beckley ejbeckleyjr@yahoo.com 252-256-1084
Interested parishioners meet to share their thoughts on the current book on faith and/or spirituality chosen by the group for discussion. Time Commitment: monthly after 8:00 am Mass on Sundays – as announced in the weekly bulletin. Contact: Fran Salone Pelletier hope5@atmc.net 910 754 9216
Members meet to read and understand God’s word and share its application in relation to their everyday lives. Time Commitment: defined by individual residential communities. Winding River - Contact: Pat Fredette pathaufre@atmc.net 910-754-7454 Sea Trail Plantation - Contact: Charlie Giordano meets every other week (every week during Lent) gioanne@atmc.net 910-579-8601 Carolina Shores – Contact: Dave Jones meets semi monthly joneseyone11@yahoo.com 910-579-5269 Brunswick Plantation – Contact: Noreen Gilmartin nortom@atmc.net 910-287-3333 Brick Landing – Contact Church Office Meets monthly; also, meets weekly during Lent and Advent seasons.
A practice that invites us to be present to God as God is present to us. In the silence of centering, we open ourselves to God’s action in our lives. It is a process that transforms us and disposes us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. In each session, we have an hour of Lectio Divina, which is a communal prayerful sharing and reflection on a portion of Sacred Scripture. This is followed by a twenty-minute session of Centering Prayer. This group also reflects on the process of centering prayer and encourages each member to be faithful to two daily sessions of Centering Prayer. Time commitment: Every Thursday morning after Mass until 11:00. Contact - Jean Pelletier papajeano@gmail.com 910-754-9126
A group that meets as needed for sewing projects in support of groups to make stockings for children, cancer port pillows for cancer patients and other projects as requested by the community. Time commitment: meets on Wednesday in a classroom in the church hall from 9:45 to 2:00 pm. Contact: Eileen Brown summerplace789@yahoo.com 910-755-5522 or Nancy Wood 910-842-7941
Service in the absence of a priest. Scheduled as needed by Fathers schedule. Contact: Dave Rosenfeld dcr4@atmc.net 910-352-2704
Prayers are conducted by the Associates of St. Francis. Time Commitment: second and third Fridays of each month after daily mass in the library. Contact: Parish Office
RCIA is for adults interested in coming into full communion with our Catholic Christian Faith, RCIA takes place over the course of a year and restores the original order of the Sacraments of Initiation. Time commitment: decided in September and is based on consensus of the group. Contact: David Morris davidmorris9@yahoo.com 910-477-7055
Family-Centered Faith Formation sessions for children and their parents. Coordinated breakout sessions for both the children in Grades Pre-K through 7th Grade and their parents/guardians or grandparents. High School students in Grades 9 through 12 are also invited to attend the parents' session or work as volunteers assisting classroom facilitators. The classes meet the first Sunday of each month (October to May) from 9:30-10:45 am. The 11 am Mass on Faith Formation Sundays is a Family Liturgy Mass. Contact: Tom and Diane Nagle carolinaerin@aol.com 910-287-6189 or Sister Mary Teresa mtnc8@atmc.net 910-200-9209
Cursillo begins with an intense three-day spiritual retreat, the purpose of which is a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Upon completing the retreat, the ‘fourth day’ begins – living the rest of one’s life by the power of the Gospel. The ultimate end of Cursillo is to bring Jesus Christ into the world and to be of service to the parish. Time commitment: weekly/monthly prayer meetings. Contact: Yesenia Rivera 910-540-8309
A group composed of knitters and crocheters who meet to pray and socialize while making prayer shawls, afghans, wheelchair blankets, baby blankets and clothes, hats, scarves, slipper socks and other things for those in need of these items in Brunswick County. Time Commitment: meets weekly on Friday after daily mass. Contact: Eileen Brown summerplace789@yahoo.com 910-755-5522 or Gail Callan gailcallan4@gmail.com 732-690-3006
Often referred to as the Breviary; is the official set of daily prayers prescribed by the Catholic Church to be recited by clergy, religious institutes, and the laity. It consists primarily of psalms supplemented by hymns, readings, and other prayers. Time commitment; Tuesday through Friday at 8:40 am in the Sanctuary. Contact: Deacon Bob McGahran decbobmcg@gmail.com 910-575-2645
Volunteers willing to pray at home daily for persons listed in the book of intentions as well as those requesting prayers. Time commitment: the group meets together in the library the second and fourth Mondays after the morning Eucharistic Prayer Service. Contact: Jane Moore yayameems@atmc.net 910-713- 419
The rosary is prayed for the unborn before First Friday daily Mass. Time commitment: every first Friday at 8:30 am. Contact: Jim Carmody jimc47@atmc.net 919-244-3652
Pastoral Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 12:00 noon
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm