MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: You may volunteer in any capacity with our Adult Faith Formation (AFF) porgram. Areas include: facilitating small groups, registration table volunteer, brainstorm topics, or be a baker for refreshments.
MEETINGS: Scheduled throughout the year.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: Any person who has made their First Communion.
DESCRIPTION: Members serve at Mass and special occasions. Parents or other adults are needed to assist in training and scheduling. Adult servers assist at funerals and other special occasions.
MEETINGS: Orientation and training provided.
CONTACT: Taylor Lilly, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members work with parents who are preparing to baptize a child.
MEETINGS: Bi-monthly meetings, February, April, June, August, October on the last Monday from 7:30-9:00PM.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members are trained in bereavement ministry and serve members of our parish in their time of loss.
MEETINGS: Meet on occasion.
CONTACT: Virginia Harrison, 843-903-0386
MEMBERS: All are welcome. Training provided.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers teach, assist other teachers, and help coordinate programs for the Christian formation of children and youth from September through May.
MEETINGS: Classes meet Sundays from 10:45 AM to12:00PM, September to May. Occasional teacher meetings or planning sessions are necessary.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo , 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers participate in an inter-faith agency that assists families in need on a one time basis. Volunteers are needed to help distribute food and interview clients.
CONTACT: Parish Office, 843-347-5168
Located at 307 Red Blvd off 3rd Ave, Conway, SC
MEMBERS: Any Parishioner who has simply a respectful and supporting attitude to the grieving families. Any gardening and landscaping abilities are greatly appreciated, but not required.
DESCRIPTION: This committee developed the Columbarium from idea to reality. The Committee now exists to maintain the grounds around the Columbarium, to assist the inurnment of the parishioners' cremains, and to finish the development of phase two - The Prayer Garden.
MEETINGS: As needed. Usually held twice a year. Many informal discussions are conducted via email.
CONTACT: Don Ullmann (843) 347-0900 Chairperson
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers assist in cleaning the Church and other areas on a weekly basis.
CONTACT: Jim Madison, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Join us for Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel. To make a commitment, go to stjamesconway.weadorehim.com and create an account. Passcode is jesus.
CONTACT: Lori Videan at [email protected] or Esther Marroquin, (843)347-5168
MEMBERS: Any person who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and is at least 16 years old.
DESCRIPTION: Members assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Masses and/or to the sick and homebound.
MEETINGS: Orientation and training are provided.
CONTACT: Terry Carotti, [email protected]
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members assist clergy and family members with preparing the funeral services, music, etc.
MEETINGS: As needed to plan funerals.
CONTACT: Marni Christopher, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers provide hospitality to bereaved family and friends upon request.
MEETINGS: No regular meetings.
CONTACT: Robin Senese, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members altar serve at funeral Masses.
MEETINGS: As needed for funerals.
CONTACT: Jim Tomsic, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Students gather to socialize, grow spiritually and build their character. The group has many outings, service projects and lock-ins. Volunteers to be youth leaders and chaperones are also needed.
MEETINGS: Meets every Sunday from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, September to May.
CONTACT: Taylor Lilly, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: Any interested practicing Catholic man over age 18.
DESCRIPTION: Members participate in a local council of an international organization for Catholic men which supports parish activities and the community, in addition to spreading Catholicism.
MEETINGS: Knights meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM.
CONTACT: Frank Albergo, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: Any Knight who has received the Third Degree can become a Fourth Degree.
DESCRIPTION: Patriotic arm of the Knights of Columbus participating in community events and providing ceremonial support to liturgies.
MEETINGS: They meet on the 4th Monday, 7:00PM – 9:00PM.
CONTACT: Mark Rothermel, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: Any interested woman in the parish.
DESCRIPTION: Members participate in a women's organization affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women. All women are invited to become involved in social, religious and other activities.
MEETINGS: They meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00am.
CONTACT: Marilyn Italiano, 843-349-0194
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members assist during liturgy by proclaiming God's Word.
MEETINGS: Orientation and training provided.
CONTACT: Jill Miller, [email protected]
MEMBERS: Any couple with longevity in their marriage.
DESCRIPTION: Members assist pastor in preparing couples one-on-one for Christian marriage, wedding preparation, etc.
MEETINGS: Meet with couples as needed.
CONTACT: Paula Loehr, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Students gather to socialize, grow spiritually and build their character. The group has many outings, service projects and lock-ins. Volunteers to be youth leaders and chaperones are also needed.
MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 10-11:30 AM. The last one will be on May 16 for this year.
CONTACT: Taylor Lilly, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: Any interested members of the Parish
DESCRIPTION: Bi-annual mission trip of approximately 20 people to Honduras. We work with the Olancho Aid Foundation of Juticalpa to complete an agreed-upon project, usually associated with the physical improvement of a school in a very poor rural area. There is a local mission team as well working on monthly projects.
MEETINGS: Meetings are the second Mondays of each month at 6pm.
CONTACT: Wendy Donellan, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome
DESCRIPTION: Members sing in our choir, cantor, or play an instrument.
MEETINGS: Choir rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7:00pm.
CONTACT: Gene Borkes, 843-650-8828
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members work in our parish office each week with basic office duties. They commit 3 hours, one day a week,
9:30AM - 12:30PM or 12:30PM - 3:30PM. Substitutes are always needed as well.
MEETINGS: None
CONTACT: Paula Loehr or Kathy Caughey, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All with EMT, Nursing, or Medical Experience welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Parish Health Ministry working through the church to meet the health care needs of the congregation. Monthly blood pressure screenings, healing advocate, personal health counselors, health education, referral sources, listeners and prayer partners.
MEETINGS: No regularly scheduled.
CONTACT: Terri Carotti, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members help to plan and organize our annual parish picnic held in May.
CONTACT: Paula Loehr, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members organize the sale of religious articles and books.
MEETINGS: Volunteer to sell goods after a Mass.
CONTACT: Sharron Wojciechowski, 843-397-6872
MEMBERS: All adults are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members visit the sick in hospitals, nursing homes, and also those homebound.
MEETINGS: They meet once a month for updating information and discussion.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, (843)347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members willing to pray at home for any person requesting prayers will participate is a phone chain. Members make one phone call to pass along the prayer request and then add the requested intention to their personal prayer list.
MEETINGS: None
CONTACT: Shirley Currie, 843-397-2318 or Kathy Caughey, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members minister to prisoners, their families and victims of crime. Join the team of volunteers at J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway.
MEETINGS: As needed.
CONTACT: Paula Loehr, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Participate in activities that respect life from conception to natural death.
MEETINGS: As needed.
CONTACT: Lori Videan, 843-347-5168
WHO CAN JOIN: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers would work with those wishing to join the Catholic Faith as facilitators, catechists, or assistants.
MEETINGS: Every Tuesday night from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. Also, participation in Sunday Mass and group study during Liturgy of the Eucharist.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, 843-347-5168 (English) or Felipe Castillo (Spanish)
WHO CAN JOIN: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: We make rosaries to donate to various organizations and persons who would not otherwise have rosaries.
MEETINGS: One Tuesday every other month from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
CONTACT: Ann Blatz, 843-347-0325
DESCRIPTION: Volunteer to prepare or serve food to 100 people at Shepherd's Table in Conway.
MEETINGS: As scheduled
CONTACT: Parish Office, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members meet each week to read and understand God's Word and share its application in relation to their everyday lives.
MEETINGS: Over twelve groups meet at various times during the week. We have both morning and evening groups, weekdays and weekends.
CONTACT: Vacant, call Parish Office, 843-347-5168
Are you tech savvy? Have an interest in audio/visual/video/graphics? Want to learn something new about technology?
The goal of the Tech Ministry is to use technology to help us evangelize, live out our missionary call, and better serve our parishioners!
Volunteers on the Tech Ministry will assist with:
Running the live stream of Masses & other events at St. James (including Holy Hours, Rosaries, weddings, and more).
Setting up and running the projection of the Mass readings, Mass parts, and songs on the TV's in the Sanctuary.
Assisting with the set up and maintenance of sound equipment for the Mass & other events at the parish.
Assisting with various other technology based needs in and around the parish as needed.
All training and support will be provided to individuals wishing to join the ministry.
Contact: Taylor Lilly at 843-347-5168, ext. 235, [email protected]
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: This ministry is one of prayer for Vocations. The chalice is moved from home to home each week and vocations are prayed for during that week.
MEETINGS: Voluntary sign up only. No meetings.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members greet worshipers, seat them and coordinate the offertory.
MEETINGS: Scheduled for Masses. Orientation and training provided.
CONTACT: Tom Fox, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members conduct a summer program for children which involves storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and other activities.
MEETINGS: Planning for summer program.
CONTACT: Courtney Frappaolo, 843-347-5168
DESCRIPTION: Share your time and talent with our parish. Do you have any special skills you could share such as: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Work, Landscaping, Painting, Calligraphy, Financial Skills, Fund Raising Skills, Etc. Also, monitor our Stewardship Board in the main hallway for specific tasks.
CONTACT: Earl Videan, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members represent the parish in welcoming new parishioners and helping them in the transition to the Conway area. Members provide welcome packets to all new parishioners. and conduct a monthly in-church registration on Sundays.
MEETINGS: As needed.
CONTACT: Parish Office, 843-347-5168
MEMBERS: All are welcome.
DESCRIPTION: Members prepare and maintain the worship environment by washing altar linens, vestments and purificators, and by decorating the church according to the liturgical seasons.
MEETINGS: As needed.
CONTACT for Environment: Linda Brown, (843)347-2974
CONTACT for Purificators/Linens: Irma Bunmora, 365-8116