Contact Darcy Assemany at dep01281@yahoo.com (8:00 am Hospitality)
Contact: Patty Shoultz at hospitality@ollchapin.org (10:30 am Hospitality)
Knights of Columbus
A vibrant organization of Catholic men dedicated to upholding the teachings of the Church and founded on the principles of unity, charity, fraternity and patriotism. Knights are Catholic men, 18 years and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting the Church. Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in St. Andrew Hall.
Contact Grand Knight Tom Hrica at olol.koc@gmail.com or www.ollknightsofColumbus.org
Men’s Club
The Men’s Club is a parish group of 35– 50 men who sponsor various activities throughout the year to promote fellowship among the men of the parish and to help serve the needs of the parish family. Just a few of their key activities include: Valentine’s Day Dinner (February), Corn Beef Cabbage (March), Lenten Friday Fish Fry (April), Golf Tournament (May), Fall Festival cooking (October), Prime Rib Christmas Dinner (December). The Men’s Club provides three $3,000 college scholarships each year to graduating seniors from the parish. The Men’s Club meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 for dinner and a meeting.
Contact: Russell Howell at mensclub@ollchapin.org
Pacesetters
Parishioners who gather for fellowship through day trips to interesting locations
throughout South Carolina, and other social activities. Trips are usually held on
the 4th Tuesday on each month, but check the bulletin for times and dates.
Contact Gary and Rose Marie Schmedding at pacesetters@ollchapin.org
Senior Luncheons
These monthly luncheons are geared towards adults 60 and older. Held the third
Tuesday of the month at 12:30 in St. Ignatius Hall, which is handicapped
accessible.
Contact Suzy Bristow at seniorluncheons@ollchapin.org
Scouting
Scouting provides an educational program for boys and girls grades Kindergarten
through 5th that builds character, responsibility, citizenship and develops
personal fitness. Our local Scout Troop 815 and Cub Scout Pack 815, under the
auspices of the Catholic Church, also teaches devotion to God and provides
service opportunities, and the opportunity to earn religious emblems. Troop 815
meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center. Cub Scouts meet the
third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the FLC and on 2 Sundays, 2 pm.
Contact Angela Bouknight at ABoukn3784@aol.com
Sister to Sister
A loving, caring group of women encouraging each other to fan the fire of love
in their relationship with the Lord, their families and neighbors through faith,
prayer, and the teachings of the Catholic faith. Meets the fourth Monday at 6:30
pm of each month in St. Andrew Hall.
Contact Audrey Lutts at sistertosister@ollchapin.org
Social Club
Meets the third Saturday of each month at 6:15 pm for a social gathering of
adults 21 years and older for fun and fellowship, and to build stronger bonds of
friendship.
Contact Bob and Nancy Williamson at ololsocialclub@gmail.com
Spiritual Book Club
Meets the first Monday of each month at 12:30 pm at the Coffee Shelf (in Chapin
Food Lion Mall) to discuss books with spiritual themes and how they relate to
Christianity and our Catholic faith.
Contact Linda Spencer at lrs47@sc.rr.com
Welcome Committee
The Welcome Committee is a team of 10 – 12 parishioners who take turns attending the various masses so that they can talk with prospective parishioners. After meeting new parishioners The Welcome Committee takes time to answer questions, network the new family into various clubs and introduces new families to other parishioners. The Welcome Committee sponsors the Quarterly Welcome Receptions where new families can learn about all of the activities available through the parish and sign up to help.
Contact: Jennifer Perritt at welcome@ollchapin.org
Women in God’s Service (WinGs)
The OLL affiliate of the South Carolina Conference of Catholic Women (SCCCW)
and National Conference of Catholic Women (NCCW) that supports parish
women in understanding their role in living joyful service to God by being (a)
Servant leaders, (b) Models of love, forgiveness and hope, (c) Stewards of God’s
gifts to each of us.
Contact Tina Shepke at WinGs@ollchapin.org
Woman's Club
The Women's Club is a parish group of 35—50 women who sponsor several key activities throughout the year. They create items for sale for the Christmas Bazaar. They host the annual yard sale where parishioners can drop off items and the church coordinates the sale of the items. In 2007 the Ladies Guild presented the parish with a large check as their contribution to the Capital Campaign.
Contact: Amy Easler at womensclub@ollchapin.org