Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish · Ellicott City Find Your Place in OLPH MinistriesA guide to our parish ministries · BELONG · BELIEVE · BECOME · BEYOND |  |
There is a place for everyone at OLPH. Browse our ministries below and reach out to the contact listed to get involved, or call the Parish Office and we will help you find the right fit.
Worship & Prayer
Mass Ministry
Serve at Mass as a sacristan, lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister, minister of hospitality, or A/V tech.
Lisa Costello · ministries.olphec@gmail.com
Music Ministry
Lead the parish in sung worship at Mass and the Festival of Praise.
Eli Roberts · eli.roberts@archbalt.org
Eucharistic Adoration
Commit to one hour of prayer each week before the Blessed Sacrament.
Lisa Costello · ministries.olphec@gmail.com
Festival of Praise
First-Friday evening of Adoration with live music, preaching, and prayer teams.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Faith Formation
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Montessori-based faith formation for children in Pre-K through grade 2.
Maureen Schafer · maureen.schafer@archbalt.org
Quest & Middle School Family Faith Formation
Family-centered formation for grades 1–8, with adult sessions for parents.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Sacramental Preparation
Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Explore
Faith enrichment for teens who have received Confirmation.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Impact & Encounter Youth Groups
Games, fellowship, and worship for middle and high schoolers.
Matthew York · matt.york@archbalt.org
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Weekly Wednesday gatherings for adults exploring or completing their Catholic faith.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Ministry for All Life Stages
Young Adult Ministry
Bible study, men’s and women’s groups, and holy hours for adults in their 20s and 30s.
Women’s Ministry
Walking with Purpose Bible studies (smirthiguilbert@gmail.com), retreats, open gym nights (Maria.k.schuster@gmail.com), and fellowship for women in every season of life.
Catholic Moms’ Group
Catholic moms gathering for prayer, fellowship, and play; children welcome.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Women serving the parish and community through charity and shared faith.
Shelia Jennings · 911kramer@gmail.com
Men’s Ministry
Fellowship, formation, and outreach for the parish men.
Deacon Roch Kallmyer · roch.kallmyer@archbalt.org
Cornerstone
Early Saturday men’s gatherings and an annual retreat in the Cursillo tradition.
David Gates · dgates4139@gmail.com
Exodus 90
A 90-day program of prayer, discipline, and brotherhood for men.
Chad Ruggles · Chad.ruggles@vylla.com
Knights of Columbus
Catholic men serving the parish through charity, events, and family support.
Gil Connor · kocgilconnor9638@gmail.com
The Grasshoppers
Social group for active seniors, meeting Thursdays in the Parish Office.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Adult Formation: Study Leader
Providing opportunities for growth in devotion and knowledge of the faith.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Scouting America
Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices.
Brian Pinto · blpinto@gmail.com
Trail Life
A Christ-centered development of boys through outdoor activities, leadership, and service.
David Ellrod · ellrodfamily@gmail.com
Marriage Enrichment
Support married couples in living out their vocation.
Kathy and Mark Schmidt · mak.schmidt@gmail.com
Care & Support
Hospital & Homebound Visits
Visits and Holy Communion for parishioners who are ill or homebound.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Bereavement Support Group
A monthly, confidential group for anyone grieving a recent or past loss.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Bereaved Parents Support Group
A Catholic small group for parents who have lost a child.
Lisa Sliker · lmsliker@gmail.com
Meal Team
Volunteers cook and deliver meals to parish families facing hard times.
Join through the myOLPH group list
Service & Outreach
SALT Ministry
Prepares and serves meals to Baltimore City’s hungry and homeless every weekend.
Community Outreach Committee
Runs Families Helping Families, the Advent Giving Tree, and seasonal supply drives.
Lori Merl · lmerl@comcast.net
Food Pantry
Food for anyone facing food insecurity; every request is confidential.
Darlene Brotzman · rlbrotz@aol.com
Casserole Program
Parishioners bake monthly meals for FISH of Laurel and Elizabeth House.
Lori Merl · lmerl@comcast.net
Gardening Team
Helpers from the parish to keep our campus looking beautiful and inviting!
Emily Littleton · emilylittleton2007@gmail.com
Ministry to Immigrants/Refugee
Provides friendship and guidance to immigrants and refugees in our area.
Bette McKown · bette7@verizon.net
Legion of Mary
Apostolic organization of lay people dedicated to the glory of God through Holiness.
Sugi Murugesan · s.murugesan1@verizon.net
Saturday Morning Rosary Group
Prayer to draw us closer to the heart of Mary.
Michael O’Connor · oconnor319@yahoo.com
Solemnity Bakers
Bakers prepare homemade baked goods for Solemnity Masses and other Parish Gatherings.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Care of God’s House Ministry
A few parishioners offer a little extra care for our chapel and sanctuary through light cleaning.
Theresa Fernandes · tjlfernandes@yahoo.com
Facilities Committee
This group assists the pastor to ensure the buildings & grounds are safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
Paul Padgett · padgett.paul@gmail.com
Looking for Other Ways to Serve?
Not ready to join a ministry, or want to give in other ways? Serve through prayer, donations, or projects you can do from home, at church, or with your little ones.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish · Ellicott City Find Your Place in OLPH MinistriesA guide to our parish ministries · BELONG · BELIEVE · BECOME · BEYOND | |
There is a place for everyone at OLPH. Browse our ministries below and reach out to the contact listed to get involved, or call the Parish Office and we will help you find the right fit.
Worship & Prayer
Mass Ministry
Serve at Mass as a sacristan, lector, altar server, Eucharistic minister, minister of hospitality, or A/V tech.
Lisa Costello · ministries.olphec@gmail.com
Music Ministry
Lead the parish in sung worship at Mass and the Festival of Praise.
Eli Roberts · eli.roberts@archbalt.org
Eucharistic Adoration
Commit to one hour of prayer each week before the Blessed Sacrament.
Lisa Costello · ministries.olphec@gmail.com
Festival of Praise
First-Friday evening of Adoration with live music, preaching, and prayer teams.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Faith Formation
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Montessori-based faith formation for children in Pre-K through grade 2.
Maureen Schafer · maureen.schafer@archbalt.org
Quest & Middle School Family Faith Formation
Family-centered formation for grades 1–8, with adult sessions for parents.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Sacramental Preparation
Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Explore
Faith enrichment for teens who have received Confirmation.
Greg Sinclair · greg.sinclair@archbalt.org
Impact & Encounter Youth Groups
Games, fellowship, and worship for middle and high schoolers.
Matthew York · matt.york@archbalt.org
OCIA: Becoming Catholic
Weekly Wednesday gatherings for adults exploring or completing their Catholic faith.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Ministry for All Life Stages
Young Adult Ministry
Bible study, men’s and women’s groups, and holy hours for adults in their 20s and 30s.
Women’s Ministry
Walking with Purpose Bible studies (smirthiguilbert@gmail.com), retreats, open gym nights (Maria.k.schuster@gmail.com), and fellowship for women in every season of life.
Catholic Moms’ Group
Catholic moms gathering for prayer, fellowship, and play; children welcome.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Women serving the parish and community through charity and shared faith.
Shelia Jennings · 911kramer@gmail.com
Men’s Ministry
Fellowship, formation, and outreach for the parish men.
Deacon Roch Kallmyer · roch.kallmyer@archbalt.org
Cornerstone
Early Saturday men’s gatherings and an annual retreat in the Cursillo tradition.
David Gates · dgates4139@gmail.com
Exodus 90
A 90-day program of prayer, discipline, and brotherhood for men.
Chad Ruggles · Chad.ruggles@vylla.com
Knights of Columbus
Catholic men serving the parish through charity, events, and family support.
Gil Connor · kocgilconnor9638@gmail.com
The Grasshoppers
Social group for active seniors, meeting Thursdays in the Parish Office.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Adult Formation: Study Leader
Providing opportunities for growth in devotion and knowledge of the faith.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Scouting America
Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices.
Brian Pinto · blpinto@gmail.com
Trail Life
A Christ-centered development of boys through outdoor activities, leadership, and service.
David Ellrod · ellrodfamily@gmail.com
Marriage Enrichment
Support married couples in living out their vocation.
Kathy and Mark Schmidt · mak.schmidt@gmail.com
Care & Support
Hospital & Homebound Visits
Visits and Holy Communion for parishioners who are ill or homebound.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Bereavement Support Group
A monthly, confidential group for anyone grieving a recent or past loss.
Sr. Lorraine McGraw · lorrainetmcgraw@gmail.com
Bereaved Parents Support Group
A Catholic small group for parents who have lost a child.
Lisa Sliker · lmsliker@gmail.com
Meal Team
Volunteers cook and deliver meals to parish families facing hard times.
Join through the myOLPH group list
Service & Outreach
SALT Ministry
Prepares and serves meals to Baltimore City’s hungry and homeless every weekend.
Community Outreach Committee
Runs Families Helping Families, the Advent Giving Tree, and seasonal supply drives.
Lori Merl · lmerl@comcast.net
Food Pantry
Food for anyone facing food insecurity; every request is confidential.
Darlene Brotzman · rlbrotz@aol.com
Casserole Program
Parishioners bake monthly meals for FISH of Laurel and Elizabeth House.
Lori Merl · lmerl@comcast.net
Gardening Team
Helpers from the parish to keep our campus looking beautiful and inviting!
Emily Littleton · emilylittleton2007@gmail.com
Ministry to Immigrants/Refugee
Provides friendship and guidance to immigrants and refugees in our area.
Bette McKown · bette7@verizon.net
Legion of Mary
Apostolic organization of lay people dedicated to the glory of God through Holiness.
Sugi Murugesan · s.murugesan1@verizon.net
Saturday Morning Rosary Group
Prayer to draw us closer to the heart of Mary.
Michael O’Connor · oconnor319@yahoo.com
Solemnity Bakers
Bakers prepare homemade baked goods for Solemnity Masses and other Parish Gatherings.
Becky Needham · becky.needham@archbalt.org
Care of God’s House Ministry
A few parishioners offer a little extra care for our chapel and sanctuary through light cleaning.
Theresa Fernandes · tjlfernandes@yahoo.com
Facilities Committee
This group assists the pastor to ensure the buildings & grounds are safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained.
Paul Padgett · padgett.paul@gmail.com
