Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is both a prayer and a ministry.
As a prayer, we adore and glorify God, thanking him for the gift of his Son. Adoration is one way we come closer to God.
Monday 9 AM for Exposition until Benediction on Saturday 8 AM
As a ministry, we take time out of our busy day to be in the presence of our Lord with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Those called to this ministry as a Guardian are asked to commit an hour of their time and remain in the presence of our Lord.
Guardians are always present during the day when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed and we are always looking for those who may feel called to serve our Lord in this manner.
For more information about becoming a Guardian, please contact Joshua Aguilera via the Spiritual Life Inquiry Form
En espanol, contacto: Alejandra Sanchez
Bible Study Groups
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Women’s Bible Study meet Thursday mornings at 9 AM until 11 in the Youth Room. We will offer two sessions: First session begins September 14th using the book: Beholding His Glory. The second session begins January 18th, using the book: Beholding the King.
Each session is NINE weeks. The cost is $75 for both courses or $37.50 for each, which includes all course materials and childcare/school room.
Pre-registration is required to participate.
Questions? Contact Chelsie Cheesborough via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
Senior Womens Bible Study: St. Anne’s Way![](https://stjosephathens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/St-Anna-300x215.jpg)
Identifying with St. Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, this over 60 group of women meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Youth Room from September to March. We select an area of study each year. Past studies include the Bible and the Virgin Mary, Symbolon 1 and 2, and shorter programs during Lent and Advent. Group 1 is filled, but we welcome others to join and form Group 2.
Questions? Contact Jane Sullivan via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
Men’s Group:
All men are welcome to join Man Power, a year-round Catholic men’s program focusing on the role of men in their families and the church.
Meetings are held Wednesdays at 6:30 AM in the Parish Hall. Coffee and donuts served; no childcare is available.
For more information, please contact, Tom Ambrose via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
Teen Bible Study:
High School teens in grades 9-12, have a combined Bible Study and Youth Group. We meet on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 PM in the Youth Room.
For more information, please contact our Youth Formation Director, Justin Cardona via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
Women's Evening of Reflection
Women’s Evening of Reflection
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Women’s Evening of Reflection meets on the third Thursday, September – May, at 6:00 PM in the gym.
We start with a light dinner in the parish hall with a reflection given by a priest or deacon starting at 6:15. Afterward, all are welcome to spend time in Adoration in the chapel after the talk.
Come join women (18 and over) as we strengthen our faith and relationships with each other.
September 21: Being Mary in a Martha World.
October 19: Speaking Truth in Love.
November 16: Fruits of Gratitude in My Life.
January 18: Learning from the Examples of the Holy Women of Sacred Scripture.
February 15: Recovering and Maintaining Intimacy with God.
March 21: Anxiety and My Path to Heaven.
April 18: Striving for Perfection in an Imperfect World.
May 16: Feminine Fortitude in a Floundering World.
For more information, contact Mary Taylor via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form
Consecration to Mary
Consecration through Mary
Using books and video material provided by Father Hugh Gillespie of the Company of Mary, this series follows the 33 day method laid out by St. Louis de Montfort (d. 1713) in his great work True Devotion.
Each day contains 2-3 short prayers, a scripture passage, an excerpt from de Montfort’s writings, and a question on which to meditate throughout the day. After the 33 days, on a Marian feast day, you may consecrate yourself totally to Jesus through Mary.
For more information, contact, Jim Campbell via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
Sick and Homebound
The Sick and Homebound ministry is dedicated to assisting those members of our parish who are unable to participate fully in our parish life due to illness or another incapacity. This may include bringing the Holy Eucharist to these parishioners. Because of the highly vulnerable nature of those being ministered to, the Archdiocese requires volunteers in this ministry undergo special training as well as a background check.
If you are in need of a visit, please contact the Parish office:
706-548-6332
Disciples of Jesus and Mary
Disciples of Jesus and Mary
The Disciples of Jesus and Mary (DJM) is a spiritual formation program that offers all to grow spiritually and to work effectively in the world. It draws material from the Gospels, the teachings of the Church, and spiritual authors. The program, founded by Fr. Santan Pinto, S.O.L.T. offers how to discover your plan of life and helps us to recognize the way the Lord has been forming us throughout our entire life.
You can learn more about this program at disciplesofjesusandmary.org
For more information, please contact, Diana Werling via our Spiritual Life Inquiry Form.
BUILT
BUILT is a faith program for the entire family that uses a series of videos and discussion appropriate for all ages. Each new series begins as social gathering with music and a meal. Then all watch the video and have a live discussion led by a priest. Past BUILT events have included a series on the Eucharist and most recently, The Chosen. Stay tuned for an announcement on our next Built series. ![](https://stjosephathens.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/built-blue-1-300x300.jpg)
Rosary Opportunities
From the very beginning, God ordained that Mary would play a significant role in salvation history: that of gathering God’s children to herself so as to lead them safely to her Son, to salvation. That is, she would enter our spiritual battle.
We have several opportunities to join others formally in this powerful prayer:
Saturdays 9:15-9:45 AM in the Mary Garden
Rosary for our Country, sponsored by our Religious Freedom Committee.
Contact: Marty Lendenham/Vivian Taylor
Sundays 7:30 AM-8:00 AM in the Chapel
Rosary for our Parish and Families, sponsored by M3WCB (“My Mother Mary Wears Combat Boots”)
Contact: Lisa Feng
Sundays 10:00 AM-10:45 AM in the Chapel
Dominican Style Rosary beginning with a 15 minute Informative Guide and Inspirational Discussion followed by recitation of the Rosary.
Contact: Kristine Mahaffey