Ministries

We show our adoration to God in many ways, but in Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This beautiful tradition is both mystery and real. Come, experience this profound and intimate time with the Lord for yourself. At Corpus Christi, Eucharistic Adoration is available every Wednesday following the 12:15 p.m. Mass until Midnight. For more information, contact Scott Kramer at the Parish Office. 

Assistance Ministry reaches out to our church family, neighbors and greater Lexington community with food and financial assistance for past due utility bills on the verge of disconnection and for emergency situations. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.  For more information, contact: Dolores Aleixo (803) 359-6927 or at  CCAssistanceMinistry@gmail.com

Our bible study uses Catholic resources, with a focus on individual books of the Bible or specific themes. Using small group settings, we answer questions both personal and in a broader context. This allows participants to share their knowledge, personal views, and experiences as we increase our understanding of Gods written word, grow and strengthen our faith, and deepen our community bonds with fellow Parishioners. When in session, we offer two opportunities to meet, Tuesday evenings at 7:30-9:00 PM or Thursday mornings at 9:30-11:00 AM. For more information, contact: Janice Jordan (803) 920-6740 or janicejordan718@gmail.com. 

We want you to join us for CGA!  As older parishioners, we meet monthly on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding June-August) at 11:00 AM in the Parish Hall.  We begin with a short business meeting with a guest speaker, then attend Mass at 12:15 PM, followed by a potluck lunch. So if you're looking for faith, fellowship, friends, food, and fun please come check us out!  We look forward to meeting you.  For more information, please contact Paul DeLoreto at: (803) 490-1693.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is an experience designed to bring members of the parish closer together with Christ and our faith community. It is an avenue for spiritual growth, inspiration, and friendship that is ignited by renewal weekends given by parishioners on the parish grounds. Attendees are invited to continue gathering for fellowship, to explore scripture and how it relates to our lives, and to forge lasting and meaningful relationships. For more information, contact: Ann-Marie Lewis (803) -360-6539 or at lewisclam8@hotmail.com

The mission of CCCW is to be “Women in Faithful Service.” We do this primarily by focusing on uniting the women at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in strengthening their faith, supporting the parish leaders, members, and parish activities through stewardship and service, and actively supporting the CCCW and the parish in Deanery functions and projects at all levels to spiritually tie our group to all Catholic women. For more information, please contact Vickie Zarnick at: (260) 414-1873 or zarnickvl@gmail.com

Our mission is to hand make items useful for charity. Some of the items our members make are: knitted or crochet blankets, hats, scarves, mittens, and prayer cloths. All are welcome and we have several members who can teach you to knit or crochet! We meet on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. For more information, please contact: Nancy O’Neil (803) 381-6665.

None of the solemnity, beauty and glory of the Holy Mass is possible without the hard work of so many good people! Liturgy is the “work of the people,” and all Christians are called to participate. Responding to the call as a minister of the Mass (extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, lector, altar server, usher, greeter, choir, sacristan) is both an honor and a responsibility. For more information, please contact Scott Kramer at the Parish Office.

Requirements for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion:

• Be at least 18 years old (16 years old for lectors).
• Received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.
• Be a practicing Catholic:
• Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
•  Confess sins at least once a year
• Receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter Season
• Observe the days of fasting and abstinence
• Provide for the needs of the Church (as he or she is able)
•  Observe the marriage laws of the Church

Young Family Ministry: A community of friendship for parents and their children (K-5th grade). It is an opportunity for families to create community with moms and dads in the parish and allowing young children to make their first Catholic friends. This stage of life is often hectic, and having an opportunity to develop a personal relationship with Jesus at church allows this to be carried into the domestic church at home.

EDGE Ministry:   Edge (grades 6-7) is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program from Life Teen that aims to create a safe and fun environment for youth to experience Jesus in a personal way, find a Catholic community, and get answers to their questions. Catholic teachings are presented in a way that young people can understand and allow Corpus Christi to serve the needs of middle school youth.

Life Teen Ministry: Life Teen (grades 9-12) is a Catholic youth ministry program that aims to help high school teenagers develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. The program's goal is to create an environment that engages teens on all levels, including emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual. Life Teen provides a safe and fun space for teens to find a Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and experience Jesus in a personal way.

Young Adult Ministry:   Young Adult Ministry at Corpus Christi serves the spiritual needs of young adults, ages 18–39, who are single, married, divorced, or widowed, and with or without children. It offers young adults the ability to develop relationships with each other and Christ while providing opportunities to engage in community service, fellowship, and faith-sharing while integrating this into their work, family, and community life.

If you are interested in any of our faith formation ministries, please contact Guillermo Ramis at the Parish Office or gramis@charlestondiocese.org

The Hispanic Ministry welcomes the Hispanic community and offers them the opportunity to continue to practice their/our faith in their native language at our Spanish mass every Saturday at 7:00 PM. Volunteers help with the weekly mass preparations including: Readers, Ushers, Ministers of the Mass, Choir, and preparation for Baptisms in addition to Quinceañera Masses and Weddings in Spanish. We also hold fund raisers and participate in general parish activities with English speaking Corpus Christi members. All are welcome to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass with us and attend the reception offering traditional music and food. For more information, please contact: Janet Martinez 803-307-9025  or Sheila Grogan 803-356-9715.

The Legion of Mary was formed upon devotion to God through our Holy Mother Mary. We meet once a week to pray the rosary and special prayers to Mary. Join us! For more information, please contact:  Tom Yacalavitch (803) 399-8440 or

Barbara Kasper (803) 331-2004.

Ministry for the Sick and Homebound is aimed at bringing the Precious gift of the Body of Christ to Catholic members of our Parish who are unable to attend Mass due to health reasons.  Ministers may choose to go to an individuals home or to a hospital and/or nursing home facility. Training requirements will be provided to those interested by the Church.  If you are interested in joining, please contact Marisa Krause at the Parish Office.

Holy Family Rosary Ministry will meet on the second Monday of each month at 10:30 AM in the church to pray the Holy Rosary with the purpose of giving Glory to God, and unity and peace for all people. Coffee and light refreshments will be available in the Parish Hall afterwards.  For more information, please contact: Mary Jane Madeline

(864) 517-7072.

The Mission of The Knights of Columbus is to know, love, and serve God as faithful Catholics. We do that through a system of subordinate councils, along with regional, national, and international convocations, to raise up, support and encourage a fraternity whose members are practical Catholics united by their faith and by the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. We promote social and intellectual interaction among its members and their families and conduct educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, public relief, and other activities. For more information, please contact Rick Swain at: (573) 465-2402 or RickWSwain@icloud.com

Moms Meeting Moms' goal is to form a group for mothers to be able to come together and meet other Catholic moms. Our mission is to bring other moms closer to God through fellowship. This group is for the moms who want friendships that are centered around our Catholic faith that will help us guide and grow our children. Currently, we are meeting quarterly but would love to have more fellowship opportunities as we grow the group. For more information, please contact Laurie Jimenez at: (706) 836-0522 or lauriebjimenez@gmail.com

Blessed are the Music Makers!  Music Ministries is a very special ministry that adds joyful song and sacred ambiance to each liturgy.

All are welcome to participate.

Director of Music Ministries: Dr. Charles Renick

Choir: The choir sings from September after Labor day through May typically at the 11 am Mass the second to fourth Sundays of the Choir Season, and the 5:00 PM Vigil the first weekend of each month.  Rehearsals are conveniently the hour prior to each; no rehearsal required during the work week.

Instrumentalists: Instrumentalists are encouraged and welcome to participate at any of the Vigil or Sunday AM Masses.

Sunday 5 PM Band: Musicians and singers interested can join with rehearsals at 4 PM prior to the Mass.

Contact: Dr. Charles Renick, 803-422-2681 via text 

Contact: Paul Budsavage, 770-595-1043 via text (Sunday 5 PM Band)

Respect Life Ministry strives to build a culture that supports and protects every human life through prayer, education, and action by working to affirm the sacredness of life from the moment of conception to a natural death. Some activities we participate in include: walking in the Right to Life March in Columbia and organizing the annual Life Chain at Corpus Christi. For more information contact Mike Hibbs at:  mike_h946@yahoo.com or (479) 883-1156.

Responsible for maintaining order, controlling movement throughout the service, assisting and directing people should an emergency develop, and various small tasks that facilitate a smooth orderly process for the celebration of Holy Mass. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact: Kathy Stevens 803-307-1959.

We seek to make present the mystery of Christ who goes out to people, reveals the love of his heart to them, gathers them together and forms them as apostles and Christian leaders, sends them out and accompanies them as they collaborate in the evangelization of people and society. We meet for encounters on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM in the Church.  For more information, contact: Toni Morrison (803) 237-2464.

The Welcoming Ministry was formed to welcome and assist parishioners by introducing them to the ministries which make up our parish.  We schedule activities to help parishioners get to know not only each other, but their parish as a whole.  We meet as needed for event planning.  For more information, please contact Robin Kepler at: robkep@aol.com