EXPLORE OUR
Non-Liturgical Ministries

 Spirituality, Pastoral Care, Outreach,

and Fellowship

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration takes place Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in DeSales Hall. Parishioners are invited to maintain a moment of silent prayer with Jesus exposed in the monstrance. 

African Community of St.Lawrence

The ACOSLAW ministry offers those with familial ties to Africa a local community atmosphere of hospitality and prayer.

Altar Guild

Altar Guild members are responsible for the proper laundering of the sacred linens and cleaning of the Sanctuary and surrounding areas.

Care for the Troops

Care for the Troops is a ministry of prayer and support to members of the military and their families.

Catholic Metro Sports

basketball and volleyball teams for boys and girls in 3rd-12th grades are formed to play against other parish teams throughout the Archdiocese. As a note, Basketball is available for K-2nd.  Volunteers are needed to help coach and assist with practices.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Gathers weekly to praise the Lord as the Holy Spirit moves them. All are welcome.

Clerical/Office volunteers

give of their time and talent to help with keeping our database up to date, assisting during office hours and with administrative tasks, such as assisting with large parish mailing throughout the calendar year, as needed. 

Cursillo — Ultreya

Cursillo is a short course or retreat in Christianity that offers a vision of human love, charity, and genuine friendship centered on the Eucharist. Ultreya is a group for those who have attended a Cursillo who meet monthly to strengthen our Christian life

Dinner Club

Welcomes singles, couples, and newcomer adults, to shared fellowship and food. Groups are formed twice a year.

Divorced Care
for Catholics

supports those experiencing the hurt of separation and divorce.

Divine Mercy Prayer Group

meets regularly to pray the Divine Mercy prayer chaplet together.

Family Promise Gwinnett

works to end homelessness. It is an interfaith non-profit that partners with local church communities and social service agencies to help homeless families become self-sufficient.

Haitian Prayer Group

gathers Haitians and other Francophones regularly for prayer.

Helping Hands of

St. Lawrence

A needs-based ministry that works to develop opportunities for parishioners and the parish as a whole to effectively reach out to people and church communities worldwide

Knights of Columbus

an order of Catholic men dedicated to the ideals of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Membership available to Catholic men 18 years and older.

Ladies of St. Lawrence

brings all women of the parish together to develop Christian friendships through social activities, parish and community outreach.

Lazarus Ministry

members help bereaved families by providing food and hospitality to mourners after the funeral liturgy. 

Men of Faith

brings men 25+ of the parish together for fellowship and faith sharing on a monthly basis

Photography Ministry

captures fleeting moments of worship and fellowship events in our church and transforms them through photographs into timeless memories for years to come.

Prayer Ministry

teams receive training and support to pray with and for others after the Vigil Mass once a month. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

a group of parishioners who enjoy knitting and crocheting. We make prayer shawls for those in the parish and community. Our shawls are for those who are experiencing need for healing, challenges, grieving, and celebration. 

Respect Life Ministry

educates and informs the parish on the broad spectrum of human life issues, which the Church teaches.

Rosary Ministry

members prays the rosary Monday to Saturday [at 8:30 a.m.] before the 9 a.m. daily Mass. 

Safety and Security Ministry

provides the overall safety and welfare of our parish family and community whenever we gather for Masses and parish events

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)

SAM is a social group of those who are both comfortable with, and like to socialize with, people over the age of 55.

St. Vincent de Paul
Society 

provides emergency food, shelter, and clothing to parishioners and neighbors in need. Volunteer caseworkers help evaluate needs and coordinate assistance. 

Stephen Ministry

A one-to-one, confidential Christian caregiving. Trained Stephen Ministers offer the love of Christ by listening, caring, praying, and encouraging those hurting from grief, divorce, a crisis, and/or other life stressors.

Wedding
Coordinators

aid couples by meeting with them for planning, leading the rehearsal, and assisting at the wedding. 

WEDS/Marriage Encounter 

begins with an enriching weekend experience held at a local hotel for couples with good marriages. Couples who have experienced a Marriage Encounter meet monthly in the WEDS group

Welcoming Committee

members assist parishioners and newcomers at the Welcome Window in the Narthex after Sunday Masses.

Young Adult
Ministry (YAM)

helps brings together 21-39 years olds, single or married, for fellowship, study, and service.

Young Families of Faith

designed around young married couples and families with young children (infant-5th grade). Social gatherings take place twice a month at church