Social Ministries
BOY SCOUTS
MINISTRY LEADER: MARGOT LIPINKSI
Scouting provides an educational program to build qualities of character and train in spiritual growth, citizenship and sportsmanship. Cub Scout Pack meetings are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. monthly, in addition to regular Den meetings. Boys in first through fifth grades, and their families, are invited to be involved in Cub Scouting.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
MINISTRY LEADER: ANNE LESTER
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is an organization whose mission is to promote Catholic unity for women and to support the Church & various other charitable causes. We have 12 ministries within our organization from which you can choose to be involved. Volunteers in this organization help to raise money to support different charities and help with Church activities. We meet twice a month for approximately 2 hours - a Board Meeting on the first Tuesday and a general meeting on the third Tuesday. This group is open to all Catholic women who are registered parishioners and are willing to work and support the organization.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MINISTRY LEADER: JACK PALMER
The Knights of Columbus (KOC) is a fraternal organization open to all Catholic men 18 years of age and older who are in good standing with the Church. Membership is drawn from all local parishes. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Some of the activities sponsored by the KOC include ministering to the needs of the Church, shaping the world around us (assisting those in need) through community relations activities, strengthening family life and building leaders for the future. Annual dues required for membership. For more information regarding the KOC, click here.
LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MINISTRY LEADER: SUSAN KNOPF
This ministry is a group of women who work to support the Knights of Columbus with their social and charitable events and fundraisers. Meeting on the third Monday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in Visitation Hall, all Catholic ladies are invited to join.
NEWMAN SOCIETY
MINISTRY LEADER: MICKI PARR
Our goal is to continue our education as Catholics alongside our secular university education; to learn, challenge and strengthen our faith; and build the bonds of community and friendship among Columbus State University students. Join us every other Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in St. Anne Church’s Youth Room.
PRIME TIMERS
MINISTRY LEADER: JOHN SOLTAU
This deanery-wide organization provides a social and religious atmosphere for Catholics over the age of 50. They meet on the second Monday of each month at various places.
TNT (TWENTIES AND THIRTIES)
MINISTRY LEADER: SAMANTHA WALLACE
A Catholic young adults group for those between the ages of 21 to 39. This deanery-wide organization meets throughout the year at various times and locations. Sign up for this ministry and receive e-mail notifications of the meetings and get-togethers. A great opportunity to make new Catholic friends!
