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    As a member of our parish family, each one of us possess a special gift given to us by God.  The stewardship of our talents calls us to discover and share these talents with other members of our community.
     Please review the list of ministries at Holy Ghost Parish then get involved.  You'll discover new friends and a great feeling of satisfaction as you live as God's steward.

 

Administration

Special Skills
From time to time, Holy Ghost is in need of volunteers to help with small maintenance and construction projects on campus.  If you have some type of special skill your help may be called upon.  This ministry will give us a master list of names and skills.
Holy Ghost Rectory - (985) 345-3360

Collection Counters
Every Monday the collection from the preceding weekend is counted and posted.  Teams will be established to provide this valuable service.
Team 1 - Lillian Maurin (985) 345-0138
Team 2 - Clare Tallo (985) 345-0575

Parish Council
 The Holy Ghost Parish Council is appointed by the pastor with recommendations from the current counsel members. This group meets on a monthly basis to provide advice and give recommendations to the pastor on a number of pertinent issues.
Paul Girard (985) 878-6549

Finance Committee
As mandated by the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the Holy Ghost Finance Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the budget for Holy Ghost Parish and Holy Ghost School.
Doug Johnson (985) 345-9167
  bjohnson@i-55.com 

Family and Community

Youth Ministry
 Holy Ghost Catholic Church embraces the Life Teen Youth Ministry. We offer:
"The EDGE" for grades 7 & 8
"Life Teen" for grades 9 through 12
Chris Ingrassia (985) 687-2497
Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Welcoming Committee
This is a new ministry at Holy Ghost Parish.  We want to establish a committee to welcome new members to our parish.  Since this is a new ministry, you will have a great deal of input on ways to welcome new families.
Beth Gray (985) 345-2098

Bereavement Committee
Members reach out to the family of the recently deceased.  The contact person takes the call and gets a team captain to take charge.  The captain arranges with the family to meet their needs.  Visits to the wake or their home may be made but food is prepared for the day of the funeral.
Jo Ellen P. Marten (985) 345-6017 

After Mass Receptions
During special gatherings and during liturgical seasons, there are times we have after Mass socials.  This ministry would help coordinate these gatherings and provide snacks and refreshments for those attending the gathering.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Trisha Labbe (985) 345-2026

RCIA Team
The RCIA team welcomes individuals wanting to become Catholic. The team helps prepare meetings, plan lessons, and send flyers to all candidates / Catechumenates.  They attend Monday night meetings on a weekly basis and attend all retreats and help plan them. 

RCIA Sponsor
RCIA Sponsors walk the faith journey with Candidates / Catechumenates who will be joining the Catholic Church. They also provide support and information to our candidates and catechumenates. 

Holy Ghost Fair Committee
Each spring the highlight for the season is the Holy Ghost Fair.  The fair is one of the largest school fundraisers and volunteers are always needed to help the fair run smoothly.
Steve Hoover (985) 345-1818 
Lauren Sampey (985) 345-0977

Religious Organizations
These organizations plan an important role in our parish.  Each of these groups works for the betterment of our faith community and these groups are:
The Catholic Daughters
The Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Ladies
The Rosary Altar Society

Service

Tangi Food Pantry
Tangi Food Pantry collects food and funds from the community, business, and congregations and use these donations to feed those in need on both emergency and continuing basis.  Food is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 1 pm to 4 pm.  Volunteers are needed to serve 600 to 800 each month.
Cheryl Brothers (985) 429-8551

Restoration House
The Restoration House serves single pregnant women who have no other place to live.  This house is supported by area churches as well as Holy Ghost Church.   This ministry helps to meet the needs of the women by providing volunteers and helping to arrange for certain items they need.
Tricia Jarrett (985) 542-1028

Tangi Cares
Tangi Cares is a part of the Baton Rouge Diocese's Catholic Community Services. This organization helps to provide food and emergency funds for the less fortunate in our area. 

St. Vincent DePaul
The local chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society is a ministry to help the less fortunate in our church parish and city. The St. Vincent DePaul Society helps with families in an emergency situation when temporary funds are needed. The St. Vincent DePaul operates a Thrift Store on North Morrison Blvd. in Hammond.
Bon Suarez (985) 542-6627

Tangi Daily Bread
Tangi Daily Bread provides hot meals for low income families. These families are identified and welcomed at the Tangi Daily Bread facility on Chestnut Street in Hammond.
Merlin Pistorius (985) 542-7013

Website Support

Support for this Website
Graphics and Artistic Design is supported by:
Nick Gagliano, Jr. - gagliano@i-55.com 

Logic Design and Maintenance  is supported by:
Michael Minkus - minkusmj@minksoft.biz 

 
Worship and Prayer

RENEW
 This ministry is gathering of small groups to share their faith experience. The small faith communities meet at their convenience for this sharing experience.
A. J. Collura (985) 542-1098

Prayer Line
The power of prayer is awesome.  This ministry is a prayer line whereby we pray for special intentions of our parishioners.  As a member of this ministry, you will receive a call with the prayer intention, then you are asked to call another person to pray for that intention.  We will let you know in advance of who will be calling you and who you should call.
Jeanette Garofalo (985) 345-3360

Choir
Holy Ghost has 2 active choirs. There is a choir for every age and musical interest. Each choir sings for a specific Eucharistic Celebration on Sundays, some Holy Days, special celebrations, Holy week Celebrations, and other Ecumenical services.  The traditional and children's choir sings for the 9:30 am Celebrations on Sunday and rehearses every Wednesday evening.  The Youth Choir sings for 5:00 pm Celebrations on Sunday with rehearsal prior to the service.  
Adult Choir - Cheryl Brothers (225) 567-2933
Youth Choir - Kathryn Huggett (985) 345-4761
Youth Mass Choir - Chris Ingrassia (985) 345-3360

Childrens' Church
The Children's Church Ministry introduces children from pre-Kindergarten age to the Second Grade to the Holy Ghost Community through group participation in song, prayer, bible stories and playtime.  Team teachers present short lessons with main focus on God and his many gifts.  Introduction to prayer, Old and New Testament Bible Stories, Activity Sheets, Songs, Games, Crafts, and PlayTime.
Paula Schiro (985) 345-1630

Eucharistic Minister                           Monthly Schedule
Eucharistic Ministers are a key part of the Sunday liturgical celebration.  Eucharistic Ministers distribute both the Body and Blood of Christ.
Jeanette Garofalo (985) 345-3360

Lectors                                                   Monthly Schedule
Like the Eucharistic Ministers, the Lectors play an important part of the Sunday Liturgies.  Lectors proclaim the Word at all of the Masses.
Jeanette Garofalo (985) 345-3360

Ushers
The ushers are a vital part of the Mass.  Ushers are responsible for the first and second collections, selecting families to bring up the offertory and finding seats for the congregation during crowded Masses.
Helen Addison (985) 345-1959
  haddison@i-55.com 

Altar Servers                                         Monthly Schedule
From fifth grade to adults, altar servers work in conjunction with the Celebrant.  During the course of the Mass altar servers are part of the entrance procession and prepare the altar for the Eucharistic among their many duties.
Helen Addison (985) 345-1959
  haddison@i-55.com 

Liturgy Planning
For each liturgical season, plans are needed to help prepare the church and the congregation for the particular liturgical celebrations.  This ministry provides an excellent hands-on opportunity as well as providing the educational basis for liturgical celebrations.
Helen Addison (985) 345-1959
  haddison@i-55.com 

Sacramental Preparation
Preparation for the Sacraments has taken on a whole new responsibility and urgency in the Catholic Church. Holy Ghost offers preparation instruction for the following sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Marriage, and Confirmation. Please call the rectory at (985) 345-3360 for schedules. 

Liturgical Environment
A big part of liturgical celebrations is the liturgical environment. This committee works closely with the Liturgy Planning Committee to decorate the church for the various celebrations throughout the year. 
Robin Chauvin (985) 429-1566

Education

Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Mary Brouillette (985) 542-0213
  broumom@aol.com 

PSR Catechist / Teacher
A catechist is one who is willing to serve the community by sharing and passing on the faith tradition of our Church.  Catechist work with various ages and are supported in their ministry through on-going formation and instruction regarding the message of the gospel that they share.

PSR Catechist / Teacher Assistant
Assistants to PSR catechists also serve the community by sharing their faith with young people.  They are also involved in on-going instruction and formation and assist with lessons, crafts, music, and class management.   Assistants allow for more intimate interaction between catechist and students.

PSR Substitute Catechist
Ideally a substitute plans with catechists so that stepping in to teach the lesson is pre-organized.  However, a substitute could present an independent lesson, for example Sunday's readings, when the catechist must be absent.

Vacation Bible School
Each Summer, Holy Ghost sponsors a week-long Vacation Bible School. The Holy Ghost Vacation Bible School is set up for children pre-k through 4th Grade. 

Holy Ghost Catholic School

Holy Ghost Catholic School
Holy Ghost Catholic School , founded in 1912, offers a challenging educational program well complemented with extracurricular activities. The curriculum of academics from Pre-K through the eighth grade provides a quality of excellence which spans a child's entire education. The school's size encourages the formation of healthy, respectful relationships among members of the school community. The richness and power of the Holy Ghost Catholic School tradition nurtures the growth of each student's mind, body, and spirit.

Home and School Association
The Holy Ghost Home and School Association offers a wide variety of opportunities to be involved at Holy Ghost Catholic School

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School maintains a well-balanced curriculum in an effort to meet the needs of all students in the finest tradition of academic excellence. The offerings in religion, academic studies, discipline and guidance focus on the individual and are directed toward the formation of the total student. St. Thomas Aquinas offers a strong, college preparatory academic curriculum. At least ninety-five percent of STA graduates go directly to college.