The Ministries of the Basilica of Saint Mary
work continually to fulfill the Basilica's mission to address the ongoing spiritual, cultural, educational and social needs of the parish and the greater community. The ministries are grouped into Five Standing Committees:
WORSHIP COMMITTEE-plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates the worship celebrations for the parish community, especially for special seasons of the liturgical year.
Altar Servers
Altar Guild
Art & Environment
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Choir Ministry
Communion Service
Eucharistic / Extraordinary Ministers
Funeral Liturgy
Interpreters
Lectors
Ministry of Consolation
Prayer Group
Ushers
CHRISTIAN FORMATION-includes programs that address the spiritual development of the people of the parish
Adult Education
Little Rock Scripture Study
Marriage Preparation
RCIA
Religious Education
Sacramental Preparation
Infant Baptism
Penance/ First Communion
Confirmation
JUSTICE & PEACE COMMITTEE- focuses on issues that affect the poor and keeps the consciousness of the parish alive.
Emergency Financial Help
Food Pantry
Haitian Ministry
HIV/Aids Ministry
Homeless Ministry
Soup Kitchen
Tidewater Gardens Sr. Meals
COMMUNITY LIFE- focuses on the way our faith community gives expression to the spirit of family and fellowship.
Eatery
Gatekeepers/Docent
Gift Shop
Greeters
Knights of Peter Claver
Jr. Daughters of Peter Claver
Jr. Knights of Peter Claver
Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver
Legion of Mary
Pastoral Care
Scholarship Ministry
Telephone Ministry
Women's Club
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
ADMINISTRATION- is responsible for the smooth operation of all parish facilities which include the care and upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds.