Ministries

Music Ministry

At this time, the Music Ministry is dormant due to the Covid restrictions, save for our staff of instrumentalists/singers who are providing music at our weekend Masses.  We are so grateful to all for your continued patience with the current situation, and we are looking forward to expanding the team once the Covid situation subsides!  Once it is safe, we will recommence with singing and bell ringing...and including more instrumentalists!  Please contact Dr. Holly Zagaria, Director of Music when you would like to join our Music Ministry team! Please stay safe and enjoy!   | Send a Message

Women’s Rosary Group

All women are welcome! Gatherings are on occasion and announced in the bulletin and in this space when scheduled.

Eucharistic Adoration

The 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 Council

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

Offertory Counters

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Parish Pastoral Council

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs affecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Johns Parish.

Senior Altar Server

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.

Usher

Volunteers who assist people to their seats if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Outreach Ministry

For 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 Server

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. 

Baptism Coordinator

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. 

Eucharistic Minister

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Social Committee

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

Flowers and Grounds

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church. 

Greeters

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

Lector

The Reader who proclaims the Scriptures at Mass and other services.

Liturgical Linen Service

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.

Sacristan

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

Thrift Shop

Volunteers to help sort and restock shelves.  Currently in need of help on Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 9-1. Contact Wayne Doane (617) 548-5626