Author: Carolyn Bell

LOVE OF NEIGHBOR
Serving others in time of need

Angel Tree / During Advent, parishioners are invited to choose an “angel” from our Christmas tree to provide a designated gift for a child or adult in need. Many of our gifts support Good Shepherd Services or St. Vincent de Paul families in our area. We also invite parishioners to spread Christmas love by adopting a family to provide gifts and household goods as needed. / Cub Scouts / Pack 146 is a youth development / program that focuses on adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility and provides the chance to serve God and country, to help others, and develop personally. Meets three times per month at the parish. Children in the 1st thru 5th grades.
Martha’s Helpers / The purpose of this ministry is to / assist families after a funeral with a reception. Volunteers setup before, serve during the reception and clean up afterwards. We welcome new volunteers as all help is greatly / appreciated by our families who have lost a loved one.
Prayer Chain / Anyone can request prayer by writing the person’s name and prayer intention in the Book of Prayer which is on the lectern in the Narthex. The request can be anonymous if one so

Prayer Chain (continued) / wishes. Each Friday a list from this book is distributed to the members of the Prayer Chain for daily prayer throughout the week. All adults and children are invited to be a prayer partner in the ministry. / Pro-Life / Our mission is to protect all life from the womb to the tomb. Through prayer and action, we seek to end abortion and euthanasia. We host annual parish activities such as: the spiritual adoption of unborn babies to pray for, the Baby Bottle Boomerang to collect gifts and donations that support local pregnancy aid centers, participation in local and national March for Life activities, and praying at local abortion mills. Our Pro-Life planning meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church
6260 The Corners Parkway
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
770-416-0002 Office

St. Vincent de Paul / This ministry of lay people discreet- / ly helps families in distress with financial, spiritual and emotional support. They help with rent, utilities, food, to meet basic needs. Training of volunteers is required and is provided. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Building.
Mass Schedule: / Mass Times: / Saturday 5 p.m. / Sunday 8:30 & 11 a.m., 5 p.m. / Weekday Mass Times: / Monday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m., Wednesday @ 12 noon; / (No Mass on Tuesday) / Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4 p.m.—4:30 p.m. / 24 hour Adoration: / Friday 9:30 a.m.-Saturday 9 a.m. / Rosary: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.
We welcome you / to our / Parish Family!

MINISTRY BROCHURE

At Mary Our Queen, we strive to be a family that embraces the values of Love of God and Love of Neighbor.
With over 30 ministries, we have many
opportunities for you to become fully
engaged in parish life.
We invite you to browse this overview of our ministries so that you can get involved, share your talents, find a sense of family, and help our vibrant parish continue to thrive and reflect God’s love to one another and to all we meet.

Important Dates:
Oct 3 Parish Family Rosary & Potluck
Oct 8 Women’s Guild Meeting
Oct 14 Confirmation 11 a.m. Mass
Oct 15 Men’s Club Meeting
Oct 17 Parish Family Pizza Night

LOVE OF GOD
Celebrating our Faith and the Sacraments

BUILDING FAMILY
Growing in Faith Together

Altar Care / This ministry cares for the sacred linens which includes dusting the sanctuary, and laundering the purificators, corporals and towels. Altar Care is very rewarding and takes only 3 hours every 3 months. Roughly 30 minutes are spent in the Sacristy and Sanctuary with the rest of the time spent on the linens which are taken home. Additional volunteers are always needed to serve the Lord in this special way.
Altar Servers / Servers assist the priest at regular Masses and other liturgies. Boys and girls who have received their First Eucharist and have a genuine desire to serve are most welcome to participate. Parental support is / essential. Serving on the altar and assisting the priest provides an opportunity for children to appreciate their faith in a meaningful way.
Baptism Preparation / Parishioners who would like to have their infant child baptized attend a Baptismal Preparation Class led by our Deacon and/or a parish couple. / Catechesis of the Good Shepherd / This hands on faith formation program is for children 3 years to 12 years old and is designed to meet the individual development of each child. Volunteer Catechists and Assistants are always needed. Adult and Teen formation as catechists is offered each year here at Mary Our Queen.

Eucharistic Adoration / Adoration is a powerful opportunity for growth in your spiritual life. We encourage you to prayerfully consider signing up for a one-hour time slot, or as substitute when needed. If you are not able to make regular commitment, know you are always welcome to come spend any amount of time with our Lord. We have 24 hour Adoration every Friday beginning after 9 a.m. Mass through Saturday at 9 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers / These parishioners assist clergy in distributing Communion during Mass and taking the Eucharist to the homebound. Training is required before serving in this role. / Family Rosary / All members of the family are invited to attend the recitation of the Rosary which is held every Tuesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. p.m. in the church. Medjugorje Rosary is the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Lectors / Lectors are members of the parish who proclaim the Word at Mass. Lectors have a sincere desire to read the bible and study its meaning, and the ability to speak effectively before large groups. Training is necessary in order to participate in this ministry. / Decorative Arts / This ministry creates a sacred space to reflect the liturgical seasons throughout the year. If you have a flare for decorating and creativity,

Decorative Arts, continued / have a love of flowers, and are not afraid to climb a ladder when needed, please consider joining us. / Music Ministry / Liturgical music at Mary Our Queen / invites children and adults to sing, play and participate in the life of our parish family and encourages all to seek a deeper life of prayer and service through music. The Music Ministry reaches across the great musical traditions of the Church with different worship styles including Cantored Masses, Children’s Cherub Choir, Traditional Adult Choir and Contemporary Praise Band. / RCIA / (Rite Of Christian Initiation of Adults) / This group teaches, witnesses, and shares their faith with the candidates who are preparing to come into the Church at the Easter Vigil. This group meets after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays.
Ushers / This ministry helps the parishioners with seating during weekend Masses and includes taking up the collections and helping the flow of Communion traffic. They also offer a friendly greeting to as many as possible attending the Mass and offer aid to those who need special assistance. All men and women are welcome to join.
Wedding Ministry / Volunteers assist the bride and groom in coordinating their wedding ceremony at Mary Our Queen and help ensure the day is sacred and unique.

Adult Bible Study / This group meets on Tuesday evenings in Kiernan Hall for talks and discussion on different books of the Bible and other spiritual subjects. Come join us for fellowship and education. / Coffee Ministry / The Coffee Ministry provides an / opportunity for socializing with / fellow parishioners after the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday by offering drinks and a light breakfast snack. Individual families or parish groups host approximately once every 3 months. We always welcome new volunteer hosts.
Hospitality / The Hospitality ministry hosts the receptions for parish functions such as Confirmation, RCIA, First Holy / Communion, and other celebrations as needed. This is a great ministry to participate as your time allows as we have no meeting and we communicate via email. / Knights of Columbus / The Knights serve our parish with various events that bring family and children together. Knights abide in Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. The Mary Our Queen Council meets regularly for business and social meetings on 3rd Thursday of each month. / Mom’s Group / The Mom’s Group offers spiritual, social, and charitable activities and programs for all moms in our parish family.

Library / Our Library is located in the Trinity Building in Room 104 and books are checked out on the honor system. We have a wide variety of literature that educates, informs and / inspires those who want to better understand the Catholic faith.
Men’s Club / The Men’s Club offers fellowship to all men of the parish with a monthly social gathering often featuring a speaker of local interest. The Men’s Club also manages the Fish Fry during Lent. Meetings are held on the 3rd / Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in Kiernan Hall, September through April. Come join us! / Parish Family Night / This group plans Wednesday night activities to build up our parish life by sharing a meal together, participating in service activities, praying together, and taking part in the sacraments. The general format is a potluck meal or pizza night followed by a service project, holy hour or other faith building activity. We welcome you to participate either as an attendee or planner! / Men’s Morning Fellowship / Men of the parish are invited to join this group at 8 a.m. on Friday mornings for spiritual fellowship. We begin with a spiritual talk for one half hour, then discussion. Mass follows at 9:00 a.m.

WEDS / Fellowship and sharing is enjoyed by WEDS couples as they celebrate their Sacrament of Love, a living gift from God. The WEDS program is a continuation of the many blessings received on a Marriage Encounter weekend. / Couples meet monthly for fellowship and support in their vocation.
Welcoming Committee / This group of parishioners reaches out to newcomers and acquaints them with the ministries and activities at Mary Our Queen. They also host a quarterly Welcome Breakfast for all new parishioners. Volunteers who enjoy meeting new people are always welcome!
Women’s Bible Study / All women are invited to join the Women’s Bible Study on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Kiernan Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other women of the parish and for spiritual growth as we seek a better understanding of the Sacred Scriptures. / Women’s Guild / The goal of this ministry is to help all women feel comfortable coming to the parish for support and fellowship, to find a place to share their many gifts and talents, and to provide a spirit of charity and outreach while supporting each other and strengthening our families and our Catholic Faith. Meets the 2nd Monday of each month in Kiernan Hall.