AIDS Ministry

The AIDS Ministry provides compassionate caring and ongoing assistance to our sisters and brothers living with HIV/AIDS as well as their family and friends.  It may be as simple as lending an ear while sharing a cup of coffee or as involved as trying to fix a leaky roof.  It can be as fun as playing a game or as necessary as grocery shopping, cleaning a yard, or transportation to a doctor appointment. Although there is a need for those willing to provide direct, hands on assistance to those with the disease, there is a place for everyone in our ministry.  All are welcome. Time commitment varies according to your schedule.

For further information about this compassionate ministry, please contact Bob Martin at 770-986-0111.

Alanon/A.A.

Anyone with a desire to stop drinking call Walt at (770) 736-5804 or Email Brooksdrive1999.net

FOOD - FOR - THE - FAITHFUL
"A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward"  William J. Bennett

St. Oliver’s provides meals to families for many reasons - a new baby, illness, surgery, or a family death.

Contact: Geri Bender 770-979-2500 x34
Fax: 770-985-6590
Email: Geri Bender

FUNERAL RECEPTIONS
"In the darkest hour the soul is replenished and given strength to continue and endure."  Heart Warrior Chosa

St. Oliver’s offers funeral receptions for the family and friends of departed loved ones. Volunteers provide food items, as well as, serve the meal and offer comfort to those attending the reception.

Culinary skills are not needed, just a willingness to provide food when called.

Contacts:    Geri Bender 770-979-2500 x34
                  Angie McElveen 770-979-2500
Fax: 770-985-6590
Email: Geri Bender 

MINISTRY TO THE SICK
"Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it."
-Dr. Karl Menninger

This ministry brings the spirit of the parish along with the Eucharist to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Training for this ministry is provided and a mandatory Archdiocesan background check will be conducted. Volunteers must be an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Communion in this ministry.

Please contact Angie McElveen at 770-979-2500 ext. 34 if you have any questions or are interested in joining this ministry.

NEWCOMERS
"The power of love and caring can change the world." 
-James Autry

Members of the Newcomers committee provide a welcoming meal to the newly registered members of St. Oliver’s. These events are scheduled approximately three times a year.  Simple meal preparation in the parish kitchen is done the afternoon preceding the brunch and the meal is cooked and served  the next morning  with  light clean-up afterward.  If you would like to become more involved at St. Oliver’s but have a busy schedule, this might be a great way to make new friends and help to greet to our new members.

Contact:
Cathy Hedges 770-985-6675, or
Becky Dauby 770-962-9670

NURSING HOME VOLUNTEER
"The greatest gift is a portion of thyself."   Ralph Waldo Emerson

St. Oliver's conducts a weekly mass on Wednesdays at 9:45am at Parkwood Nursing Home (near Briscoe Park in Snellville). Volunteers are needed to assist residents to the room where mass is held.

Please notify Angie McElveen, at 770-979-2500 ext. 34, if you can help in any way on a Wednesday. Volunteers would be greatly appreciated!!!
 

RETROUVAILLE/REDISCOVERY
Help for Troubled and Hurting Marriages!

Shelter Ministry

Volunteers are need for the Nicholas House, a long-term shelter facility, and the Night Shelter in Atlanta to provide food and care for those in need.

STEPHEN MINISTRY
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."  Mother Theresa

The Stephen Series is a complete system for training and organizing laypersons for a caring ministry in and around their congregation. A two year commitment is required.

Contact:       Geri Bender 770-979-2500 x34
Fax: 770-985-6590
Email: Geri Bender 

Transportation

Volunteers are needed to provides rides to Mass, church functions, or personal appointments for those unable to drive themselves.