Ministry Directory
At the St. John Paul II Catholic Mission, each ministry is an opportunity to grow in faith and serve with love. We invite you to learn about the ministries in our parish and find a place where you can share your gifts in service to God and others.
Night Adoration – 2nd Saturday of the month
Night Adoration – 1st Friday of the month
Apostles of the Word
Baptisms (Rite)
Choirs
Pre-Baptism Classes
English-Speaking Community
Religious Education
Accompanies children, youth, and adults in their Catholic formation and in preparation to receive the sacraments.
Contact:
Amy Castañeda — 770.532.6772 Ext: 307
Parking
Guides drivers during Masses and parish activities to keep traffic safe, orderly, and welcoming.
Contact:
Leandro Ortega — 678-775-9242
Evangelization
Altar Flowers
Prepares and decorates the altar and sanctuary with flowers, respecting the liturgical seasons and contributing to the beauty of the celebrations.
Contant:
Hugo Murillo — 678-936-8357
Funerals (Liturgy)
Accompanies families in times of mourning and helps prepare the funeral liturgy according to the Church’s tradition.
Contant:
Martín Reyes — 470-334-6522
Funerals (Ushers)
Welcomes and guides family members and attendees during funerals, offering hospitality, order, and support with respect and compassion.
Contant:
Marcos Rizo — 206-271-0200
Youth Group (Teens)
Offers teens a space for formation, prayer, fellowship, and service to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church.
Contant:
Deysi Flores — 770.532.6772 Ext. 306
St. Matthew Group (Guatemala)
Brings the Guatemalan community together to strengthen their faith, preserve their traditions, and participate actively in parish life.
Contant:
Francisco Ramos — 770-771-9176
Eucharistic Guardians
Offers the opportunity for prayer, silence, and adoration as they reflect on their call to a deeper devotion to Our Lord and a more faithful Christian life.
This ministry ensures that a member is present whenever the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration.
Intercession
Prays for the needs of the Church, the community, and those who request spiritual support, entrusting each intention to God.
Contant:
Digna Medina — 678-343-3261
Young Adults
Offers young adults opportunities for prayer, formation, fellowship, and service to live their faith fully.
Contant:
Ignacio Zamora — 678-600-4607
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God during liturgical celebrations with clarity, reverence, and fidelity.
Contact:
Rocío Morales — 678-897-0398
Marriages (Liturgy)
Accompanies couples in preparing the liturgical celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Contact:
Norma Zaragoza — 678-989-9248
Messengers of Christ
Shares the message of the Gospel through prayer, witness, evangelization, and fraternal service.
Contact:
Deivi Ortiz — 678-300-3987
Ministry to the Sick
Visits and accompanies the sick and those who cannot attend Mass, bringing them prayer, comfort, and Holy Communion when appropriate.
Contact:
María Romero — 678-707-2537
Special Needs Children
Provides religious formation and spiritual accompaniment tailored to children with disabilities or special needs and their families.
Contact:
Francisca Mondragón — 770-864-7603
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Help distribute Holy Communion reverently during Mass and, when assigned, to the sick.
Contact:
Araceli Galván — 678-740-1088
Álvaro García — 678-283-3476
Altar Servers
Serve at the altar during liturgical celebrations and learn to participate with reverence, responsibility, and love for the Eucharist.
Contact:
Karen Islas — 678-622-1023
Liliana Martínez — 678-913-3727
New Life
Promotes the renewal of Christian life through prayer, formation, and fraternal accompaniment.
Contact:
Teresa Marín — 678-525-5662
Fidel Arcaras — 678-949-8689
Marriage Annulment
Guides and accompanies those who wish to learn about or begin a process of declaration of nullity of marriage before the ecclesiastical tribunal.
Contact:
María Teresa Correra — 305-878-8444
Praying Fathers and Mothers
Brings fathers and mothers together to pray for their children, their families, and the needs of the community.
Contact:
María Hernández — 770-539-4036
Pro-Life
Defends and promotes the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death through prayer, formation, and support for families.
Contact:
Rita Castañeda — 678-949-3192
Quinceañeras (Liturgy)
Prepares young women and their families to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving and renew their commitment to live according to the Catholic faith.
Contact:
Violeta Delgado — 770-549-5933
Charismatic Renewal
Promotes a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and a life guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, praise, and formation.
Contact:
Gabino Gama — 770-870-7813
Juan Corona — 678-897-7467
Kitchen Reservation
Coordinates the use of the parish kitchen for meetings and activities, ensuring order and care of the facilities.
Contact:
Brenda López — 910-751-3178
Mary’s Rosary
Fosters devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through praying the Holy Rosary for the Church, families, and the world.
Contact:
Marilú Ruiz — 678-472-2904
Sacristans
Prepare the altar, sacred vessels, books, and other elements needed to celebrate the liturgy with dignity and reverence.
Contact:
Juan Rodríguez — 770-533-0674
St. Vincent de Paul
Serves individuals and families in need through charity, accompaniment, and material assistance.
Contact:
Office — 770-554-0231
Solemnities and Feasts
Helps prepare solemnities, patronal feasts, and special celebrations that strengthen the faith and unity of the community.
Contact:
Elizabeth Hernández — 678-895-3587
Gift Shop
Staffs the religious goods shop and provides resources that help the faithful grow in prayer and in knowledge of the faith.
Contact:
Francisca Arévalo — 770-530-8478
Ushers
Welcome and guide the faithful during celebrations, help maintain order, and offer a kind and hospitable welcome.
Contact:
Enrique Vargas — 470-262-6956
Raymundo Sánchez — 678-997-1761
