Christian Service

This ministry offers the Eucharist, on a weekly basis, to any parishioner who, for an extended period of time, is unable to regularly attend Mass. If you are an extraordinary minister of holy communion and would like to work in this ministry please contact Karen Baker at 626-6977.

Contact: Karen Baker | 985.626.6977 | [email protected]

The objective is to pray with and encourage the lonely, sick and dying to embrace the cross and to assure them of God’s love and mercy and the joy we anticipate. This ministry distributes the Holy Eucharist on Sundays to approximately 70 extended members of Mary, Queen of Peace. On three Fridays each month a communion service is conducted and we visit the rooms of those who do not attend the service. Ministry members also assist the priest on one Friday per month with Mass at Heritage Manor.

Contact: Robert Smyczynski | 985.674.6614

Meals and More is a service organization whose members prepare meals for individuals or families within our parish community who are in need of short term assistance due to a birth, death, illness or other hardship.  We receive referrals and requests from the church office, deacons, other ministry leaders, and parishioners concerning families or individuals in need.  Although assistance is usually in the form of meals, prepared and delivered by volunteers, our ministry also includes transportation (e.g., for doctors’ appointments) and short term adult sitting services.  To request assistance due to death, illness or other hardship, please email [email protected] or call Karen Baker in the church office (626-6977).

Contact: Claire Runnels | [email protected]

Members of this ministry welcome new parishioners into the Mary, Queen of Peace Church family, sharing gifts by mentoring others and inviting them to worship and feel a part of our faith community. If you would like to volunteer - or if you are a new parishioner who would like a visit - please contact Sylvia Greco below or call Karen Baker in the parish office at 985-202-0232 or email [email protected].

Contact: Sylvia Greco | [email protected]

Parish Health focuses on the physical, psychological, spiritual and social health of the Faith Community. Integrating the care of body, mind and spirit, optimizes health and well-being so that individuals can experience greater fullness of life at all levels. A registered nurse leads the ministry with the help of the pastor and a health committee.  Health education, one on one health counseling, advocacy and referrals, CPR classes and distribution of Prayer Shawls are some of the services of this ministry. 

Contact: Brandi Talamo | [email protected]

The Prison Ministry is composed of men and women of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish who, along with volunteers from other surrounding Catholic Parishes and with many other Christian denominations, visit St. Tammany Jail and Rayburn Correctional Center on a regular basis. These volunteers bring God’s Word and the love of Jesus Christ through the distribution of Bibles and other materials, which are read and discussed during the visits. The Eucharist is made available on special occasions.

Contact: Deacon Timothy Jackson | 985.626.6977 | t[email protected]

The Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) is a team of parishioners dedicated to offering hope and healing to parishioners, family and friends touched by alcohol or drug abuse and/or addiction. Addiction is a progressive, physical, emotional and spiritual illness that disconnects a person from self, loved ones, and God. Family members and loved ones are affected and troubled as substance abuse escalates. The goal of SAM is to provide confidential help through education, prevention, family support, treatment referrals, and spiritual guidance.

Contact: [email protected]

The Samaritan Center provides services to the poor in the Mandeville-Lacombe area and is sponsored by 19 local Christian Churches. On the first weekend of each month, parishioners of Mary, Queen of Peace have the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Samaritan Center’s Food Pantry. These items may be brought to the Parish Center, where they are collected on Monday morning by parishioners who volunteer to bring the items to the Samaritan Center. The Samaritan Center is always looking for volunteers in a number of areas. 

Contact: Tom Fitch | 985.626.7879 | [email protected]

Every individual is created by a loving God in His own image. From the very beginning, each life is a part of God’s perfect plan. The goal of the Respect Life Ministry at Mary, Queen of Peace is to proclaim a consistent ethic of the sanctity of human life, from the moment of conception to natural death. We do this through prayer, education and service.