Parish Ministries, Organizations & Departments
Get Involved at Saint Anne Catholic Church
Saint Anne Catholic Church is a vibrant Eucharistic community where every parishioner is invited to share their gifts in service to God and one another. Whether your calling is prayer, worship, hospitality, teaching, outreach, music, or community service, there is a ministry for you.
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:4
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America program at Saint Anne helps young men develop character, leadership, citizenship, and outdoor skills while living according to Christian values. Through service projects, camping, and community involvement, Scouts are encouraged to grow into responsible leaders who serve both God and neighbor.
Friends of the Oratory
Friends of the Oratory is dedicated to supporting the mission and ministries of the Rock Hill Oratory and the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. Members assist in promoting the spiritual, educational, and charitable works of the Oratorian Fathers while helping preserve their rich tradition within our parish community.
Hispanic Ministry
The Hispanic Ministry serves the spiritual, sacramental, and pastoral needs of our Spanish-speaking parishioners. Through Spanish-language Masses, faith formation, prayer groups, retreats, Bible studies, family events, and numerous apostolates, the ministry helps families grow in their Catholic faith while fostering a welcoming and vibrant community within Saint Anne Parish.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Members support parish ministries, charitable works, pro-life initiatives, youth programs, and community outreach while growing in their faith and supporting one another as Catholic gentlemen.
Parish Social Life
Parish Social Life promotes fellowship and community by organizing parish-wide gatherings, celebrations, meals, seasonal events, and family activities throughout the year. These events strengthen relationships among parishioners and foster a welcoming atmosphere where faith and friendship grow together.
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Ministry extends Christ’s compassion to parishioners who are sick, elderly, homebound, hospitalized, grieving, or otherwise in need of spiritual support. Through Communion visits, prayer, bereavement assistance, and compassionate presence, this ministry ensures that no member of our parish family feels forgotten or alone.
Saint Anne International Festival
One of the largest annual events in the parish, the Saint Anne International Festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our community. The festival features international cuisine, live entertainment, music, games, cultural exhibits, vendors, and family activities while raising funds to support the parish and school. It reflects the many cultures that make Saint Anne a vibrant and welcoming Catholic community.
Scout Programs
Saint Anne proudly sponsors youth scouting opportunities that encourage leadership, service, faith formation, teamwork, and personal growth. Through both Boy Scouts and other scouting programs, young people learn responsibility, respect for others, and the importance of serving God and their community.
St. Anne Music Ministry
The Music Ministry enhances the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy through music that inspires prayer and active participation. Choir members, cantors, instrumentalists, and musicians of all ages share their talents to enrich parish worship during weekend Masses, Holy Days, weddings, funerals, and special liturgical celebrations. New members are always welcome.
St. Martha’s Circle
St. Martha’s Circle supports the parish through hospitality, fellowship, and service. The ministry is known for operating the parish gift shop and assisting with parish events and charitable activities. Following the example of St. Martha, members generously serve the parish community with dedication, hospitality, and love.
Training Ministry (Safe Environment)
The Training Ministry helps ensure that all parish volunteers and employees who work with children or vulnerable adults complete the Diocese of Charleston’s Safe Environment requirements. This includes awareness training, background screening, and the acknowledgment of diocesan policies, creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone in our parish community.
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Parish Administration
The Parish Administration oversees the daily operation of Saint Anne Catholic Church, coordinating parish ministries, finances, communications, and pastoral care.
Parish Administrator
Fr. Adilso Coelho, C.O.
Parochial Vicars
- Fr. Johnni do Bonfim Silva, C.O.
📞 (803) 372-5870 - Fr. Kevin D. O’Connor, C.O.
Secretary
Milena Dorsey
📞 (803) 329-2662 Ext. 3
✉️ secretary@charlestondiocese.org
Bookkeeper
Sally Williams
📞 (803) 372-5864
✉️ bookkeeper@charlestondiocese.org
Facilities & Operations Supervisor
Margie Blair
Sacristan
Bill Rife
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers
Young parishioners who assist the priest and deacons during Mass while learning the beauty and reverence of the Sacred Liturgy.
Coordinator
Felipe Uribe 📞 (803) 242-9240
Gabriel Andrade Robles
Axel Lara
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist the clergy in distributing Holy Communion during Mass and bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound.
Coordinator
Mary Hobel 📞 (803) 524-4960
Donna Willis 📞 (803) 322-6603
Readers (Lectors)
Proclaim the Sacred Scriptures during Mass and assist in the Liturgy of the Word.
Coordinator
Pat Gann 📞 (803) 370-0663
Greeters & Ushers
Welcome parishioners and visitors while assisting with seating, collections, and hospitality.
Coordinator
Brian Daigle 📞 (860) 794-9828
Music Ministry
The Music Ministry enriches every liturgical celebration through choir, cantors, instrumentalists, and sacred music.
Music Director
Jermaine Evans 📞 (803) 517-4537
Sound Board Ministry
Provides audio and livestream support during liturgies and parish events.
Coordinator
Deacon Angel Juarez 📞 (803) 389-7771
Flowers Ministry
Decorates the church throughout the liturgical year.
Coordinators
Coi Juarez 📞 (803) 242-2985
Dao Pham
Sacramental Ministries
Baptism Ministry
Prepares parents for the Sacrament of Baptism and coordinates Baptism celebrations.
English
Deacon Ray Moore 📞 (803) 627-1517
Spanish
Gerardo Arroyo 📞 (803) 412-1859
Marriage Ministry
Prepares engaged couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
English
Deacon Ray Moore 📞 (803) 627-1517
Spanish
Deacon Angel Juarez 📞 (803) 389-7771
Wedding Advisor
Diane Hinton 📞 (803) 517-3694
OCIA
(Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Prepares adults wishing to become Catholic or complete their Sacraments.
Coordinator
Deacon Francisco Zarate 📞 (803) 371-7135
Holy Communion to the Sick
Extraordinary Ministers and clergy bring Holy Communion to the homebound, sick, and hospitalized.
📞 Parish Office (803) 329-2662
Anointing of the Sick
Those in need of this sacrament should contact the Parish Office or speak with one of the priests after Mass.
📞 (803) 329-2662
Annulments
Assistance is available through the Parish Office.
📞 (803) 329-2662
Religious Education
Faith formation for children preparing for First Communion and Confirmation.
Director
Sr. Agnes Cousins 📞 (803) 372-5865
Youth Ministry & Confirmation
Provides discipleship, service opportunities, retreats, and Confirmation preparation.
We are currently hiring for this position!
Catechists
Volunteer teachers who help form the next generation in the Catholic faith.
Contact the Religious Education Office.
Sister Agnes Cousins 📞 (803) 329-5865
Prayer & Devotional Ministries
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Saint Anne offers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in our Adoration Chapel.
Robin Lara 📞 (704) 323-9530
Weekly Exposition & Benediction
Every Tuesday
🕖 Exposition: 7:00 PM
🕢 Benediction: 7:30 PM
Coordinator
Apostles of Divine Mercy
Promotes devotion to Divine Mercy through prayer and evangelization.
Coordinator
Rebecca Howell 📞 (803) 366-3632
Rosary Ministry
Prays the Rosary for the needs of the Church and the world.
Coordinator
Colette Adams
📞 (803) 327-9436
Respect Life Ministry
Promotes the dignity of human life from conception until natural death.
Coordinator
Deacon Andrew DaSilva 📞 (803) 526-9700
Pastoral Care Ministries
Bereavement Ministry
Supports families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Funeral Coordinator
Deacon Ray Moore
Marie D’Persia 📞 (803) 627-1517
Funeral Reception Ministry
Provides hospitality following funeral liturgies.
Volunteers Needed
📞 Parish Office
(803) 329-2662
St. Vincent de Paul
Provides emergency assistance to families in need throughout our community.
Coordinator
Pat Gann 📞 (803) 370-0663
Parish Organizations
Knights of Columbus Council 6756
A Catholic men’s organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Grand Knight
Jack Bray 📞 (803) 324-1198
Men’s Leadership Group
Provides fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities for Catholic men.
Coordinator
Dan Trick 📞 (740) 602-0867
St. Martha’s Circle & Gift Shop
Operates the parish gift shop while supporting parish hospitality.
Coordinators
Mary Hobel 📞 (803) 524-4960
Therese Estrada 📞 (704) 577-0200
Fellowship Committee
Plans parish dinners, receptions, and social gatherings.
Coordinator
Denise Kizer 📞 (803) 984-3894
International Festival Committee
Coordinates Saint Anne’s annual International Festival celebrating our many cultures while raising funds for the parish and school.
Committee Chair
Thi Le 📞 (803) 370-0382
Kitchen Ministry
Prepares meals and assists with parish events.
Coordinator
Thi Le 📞 (803) 370-0382
Building Committee
Oversees parish buildings and future construction projects.
Chair
Jack Bray 📞 (803) 324-1198
Scouting Programs
Boy Scouts of America
Jeff Lenertz 📞 (803) 627-5279
Cub Scouts
Mike Goubran 📞 (704) 201-4966
Girl Scouts
Contact the Parish Office 📞 (803) 329-2662
Cultural Ministries
Hispanic Ministry
Serves our Spanish-speaking community through liturgy, evangelization, retreats, faith formation, and fellowship.
President
Noemi Muñiz 📞 (803) 220-7035
Vice President
Xochitl Castañeda 📞 (803) 554-5043
The Hispanic Ministry also includes:
- Disciples of the Word
- Prayer Group
- Emmaus Men
- Emmaus Women
- Hispanic Choir
- Readers
- Youth Readers
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Altar Servers
- Welcome Ministry
- Quinceañera Ministry
- Juan XXIII
For information, contact the Hispanic Ministry President.
Vietnamese Ministry
Provides liturgy, catechesis, youth formation, and sacramental preparation for our Vietnamese Catholic community.
Community Leaders
Chuyen Nguyen 📞 (803) 203-0994
Jenny Nguyen 📞 (803) 389-9516
Priest
Fr. David Pham
Saint Anne School
Saint Anne School partners with parents in providing a Catholic education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service.
📞 School Office (803) 324-4814
The Rock Hill Oratory
The Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri has faithfully served Saint Anne Parish since 1934, continuing the mission of St. Philip Neri through joyful priestly ministry, evangelization, and spiritual formation.
Center for Spirituality
Judy Gritzmacher 📞 (803) 327-2097
Interested in joining a ministry?
Contact the Saint Anne Parish Office at (803) 329-2662 or email secretary@charlestondiocese.org. We would be delighted to help you discover where God is calling you to serve within our parish family.
Ministerios Hispanos
Iglesia Católica Santa Ana
El Ministerio Hispano de la Iglesia Católica Santa Ana tiene como misión fortalecer la fe, fomentar la evangelización y promover la participación activa de la comunidad hispana en la vida parroquial. A través de la oración, la formación, el servicio y la fraternidad, buscamos crecer juntos como discípulos de Jesucristo.
Presidencia del Ministerio Hispano
Presidenta
Noemi Muñiz 📞 (803) 220-7035
Vicepresidenta
Xochitl Castañeda 📞 (803) 554-5043
Oficina Parroquial (Español)
Para información general, registro parroquial, sacramentos y servicios de la parroquia.
Milena Dorsey 📞 (803) 329-2662 Ext. 3
Adoración Perpetua al Santísimo Sacramento
Nuestra parroquia ofrece Adoración Perpetua las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, brindando la oportunidad de acompañar a Jesús Sacramentado en cualquier momento.
Coordinador
Robin Lara 📞 (704) 323-9530
✉️ lararbn@gmail.com
También celebramos cada martes:
- Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento: 7:00 p.m.
- Bendición con el Santísimo: 7:30 p.m.
Ministerio de Bautismos
Acompaña a las familias en la preparación y celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo.
Gerardo Arroyo 📞 (803) 412-1859
Ministerio de Bienvenida
Da la bienvenida a las nuevas familias hispanas, ayudándolas a integrarse y participar activamente en la vida parroquial.
María Elena Guerrero 📞 (803) 980-1310
Caballeros de Colón
Organización fraternal de hombres católicos comprometidos con la caridad, la unidad, la fraternidad y el servicio a la Iglesia y la comunidad.
Gran Caballero
Brian Daigle 📞 (860) 794-9828
Catequesis
Forma a niños y jóvenes en la fe católica y los prepara para recibir los sacramentos de la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación.
Denise Kizer 📞 (803) 984-3894
Ministerio Discípulos de la Palabra
Promueve el estudio de la Sagrada Escritura, la evangelización y el crecimiento espiritual mediante la Palabra de Dios.
Iván Palacios 📞 (803) 448-7855
Luz Santos 📞 (803) 670-1974
Coro Hispano
Anima las celebraciones litúrgicas en español mediante el canto y la música sagrada.
Clementina García 📞 (803) 448-4417
Emaús Hombres
Ministerio de retiro y formación espiritual que fortalece la relación personal con Cristo y fomenta la fraternidad entre los hombres.
Ignacio Serrano 📞 (704) 200-0744
Alexander Mejía 📞 (803) 670-1379
Emaús Mujeres
Ministerio dedicado al crecimiento espiritual de las mujeres mediante retiros, oración, formación y servicio.
María Lara 📞 (704) 631-8424
Marta Lara 📞 (704) 957-0187
Grupo de Oración
Espacio semanal para la alabanza, la adoración, la oración comunitaria y la reflexión sobre la Palabra de Dios.
Robin Lara
📞 (704) 323-9530
Lectores
Proclaman la Palabra de Dios durante las celebraciones litúrgicas en español.
Luis Mario Bautista 📞 (803) 372-1943
Lectores Juveniles
Jóvenes que proclaman las lecturas durante la Santa Misa en español.
Viviana Quiroz 📞 (803) 371-7655
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión
Colaboran con los sacerdotes en la distribución de la Sagrada Comunión durante la Misa y, cuando es necesario, la llevan a los enfermos y personas que no pueden asistir al templo.
Delfina Balbuena 📞 (803) 554-8167
Ministerio de Quinceañeras
Acompaña a las jóvenes y a sus familias en la preparación espiritual y litúrgica para la celebración de la Misa de Acción de Gracias por los quince años.
Coi Juárez 📞 (803) 242-2985
Grupo Juan XXIII
Ministerio de formación, oración y fraternidad para adultos que desean profundizar su fe y vivir más plenamente el Evangelio.
Lupita Linares 📞 (803) 554-0829
Monaguillos
Niños y jóvenes que sirven al altar durante la celebración de la Santa Misa y otras ceremonias litúrgicas.
Coordinadores
Felipe Uribe 📞 (803) 242-9240
Gabriel Andrade Robles
Axel Lara
¿Desea formar parte de alguno de nuestros ministerios?
Todos están cordialmente invitados a participar en la vida de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Si desea integrarse a alguno de estos ministerios o necesita más información, comuníquese con la Presidenta del Ministerio Hispano o con la Oficina Parroquial.
Ministerio Hispano
Noemi Muñiz 📞 (803) 220-7035
Oficina Parroquial
Milena Dorsey 📞 (803) 329-2662 Ext. 3
“Hay diversidad de dones, pero un mismo Espíritu.”
1 Corintios 12:4