Ministries
Music MinistryPlease contact Kim Araiza, Director of Music when you would like to join our Music Ministry team! | Send a Message Women’s Rosary GroupAll women are welcome! Gatherings are on occasion and announced in the bulletin and in this space when scheduled. Eucharistic AdorationThe Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance. Finance CouncilAdvises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets. Offertory CountersA group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month. Parish Pastoral CouncilThe PPC is involved in most activities and programs affecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Johns Parish. Senior Altar ServerMen and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. UsherVolunteers who assist people to their seats if necessary. They also take up the collection. Outreach MinistryFor brothers and sisters in need, hot meals are provided every Friday and some Sundays, as well as visits to our St. Teresa of Calcutta Center, for clothing, toiletries, showers, and laundry. Contact Outreach Coordinator Pat Adam at (978) 335-2080 |
Altar ServerBoys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Baptism CoordinatorPreparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Eucharistic MinisterExtraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Social CommitteeVolunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year. Flowers and GroundsVolunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. GreetersParish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass. LectorThe Reader who proclaims the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Liturgical Linen ServiceResponsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens. RCIARite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. SacristanDuties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass. Thrift ShopVolunteers to help sort and restock shelves. Currently in need of help on Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 9-1. Contact Wayne Doane (617) 548-5626
|
Currently with COVID restrictions some Ministires are on hold or limited. Please contact our parish office (978)531-0002 if you are interested in volunteering for further information.