Ministries
Adult & Folk Choir
If you are considering giving one of the choirs a try, we would love to have you. The Choir sings at the 10 am mass. The Folk Group sings at the 11:30 am mass. The practice times for the Choir are Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and for the Folk Group it is Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Main Church. Please call Mary Keefe at 781-585-4444 for more details.
Altar Care
The ministry of altar care consists of weekly care of Altar and Sacristy Washing of Altar Cloths Care of Plants and Flower Bouquets. If you would be interested in helping with the above, please call Kristen in the parish office 781-934-5055 or Maureen Taylor at 781-934-6289.
Altar Servers
If you are in the third grade or older and would like to become an altar server, please call the parish office and leave your name and telephone number. Usually, an altar serve will serve Mass twice a month. Attendance at 2 training sessions is mandatory. Contact Tom MacDonald at 781-582-1690 for more information.
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ASP – (Appalachian Service Project)
Adults and teens – Get involved. Keep the flame of ASP alive. Keep the momentum going! If you are an adult, you can volunteer to lead our teens in a project with that is instrumental in kindling their Catholic faith. I Take the risk. Reap the rewards. Satisfaction guaranteed! Time is of the essence. Or if you are a teen interested in participating in an extremely worthwhile call to service project, call Greg Chandler at 781-934-6817 for details.
Baptismal Preparation
Contact Ken McCarthy at 617-549-4620 for more information.
Baptismal Robes
Contact Kristen McArdle at 781-934-5055 for more information.
The Catholic Appeal
Contact Ken McCarthy at 781-934-6313 for more information.
Children & Teen Choir
If you are 3rd grade and up and are interested in the youth choir or children’s choir, please call Mary Keefe 781-585-4444. The Children’s Choir sings at the 8:30 am Mass. Their rehearsals are Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Confirmation Retreat
Retreats are planned each year for our students who are studying to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. We are in need of adult Catholic volunteers to assist in the planning and teachings for the weekend. Please contact Catherine Kelleher at 781-585-6839 if you would like to help.
Connecting Catholic Families:
The mission of Connecting Catholic Families (CCF) is to connect our parish’s families to God, the church, the community, and each other through mass participation, outreach programs, and parish involvement. We meet monthly at Holy Family to plan upcoming service projects and discuss ways to unite our families with our parish. All parents are invited to attend our meetings. Our service projects are designed to allow the whole family to participate. They are simple enough for even our littlest parishioners to understand how they can contribute and help those in need. Please contact Tara Campbell at tarac7@verizon.net with questions, comments, and suggestions.
Daytime Bible Study
Contact Katey Cullen at 781-934-7228 for more information.
Emergency Meals, (“Angels in the Kitchen”)
Contact Jane Speranzini at 781-934-0905 for more information.
Eucharistic Adoration
If you knew Jesus was in town would you come to see and hear him? Well he’s here every Friday from 9 AM to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. Drop by and say hello! Call Carole at 781-934-6313.
Eucharistic Home Visitors
All trained Eucharistic Ministers are invited to bring Communion and company to homebound parishioners. Contact Tina Bruce at 781-837-5682.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EM’S)
We need help in distributing the Eucharist at Masses. A training program conducted by the parish must be successfully completed. A rotating schedule is used based on availability and mass preference. Contact Tricia Fahey at 781-585-6465.
Family Mass:
The Family Mass, celebrated each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. during the school year, is an opportunity for young families and children to experience a meaningful and joyful celebration of Mass. Full and active participation of school-age children is encouraged through gathering at the altar at appropriate moments during Mass, the reading of the Scriptures, music ministry, greeting, and altar serving. Child-care is provided during the Mass. Coffee and donuts are offered in the Parish Center immediately following Mass (please contact Nancy Lyons at coadylyons@comcast.net). All families are invited and welcome to experience the Family Mass.
Finance Council
Contact Pastor at 781-934-5055 for more information.
Footprints
The Footprints ministry provides social, spiritual and service opportunities for children in grades 3, 4, 5 & 6. Parishioners interested in helping in any way, large or small, are invited to please call your thoughts or ideas to Leslie McCarthy at 781-585-5538.
Healing Hearts
Our parish is again reaching out to those who are hurting from the loss of someone close to them with our “Living Through Loss” group this fall. The session is running every Thursday evening except for holidays from 7:30-9PM in the Herrick Room. Those interested in attending will be welcomed at any time. If you are interested or may have questions, please call Deacon Art at 781-585-4444.
Interfaith Council
Contact Frank Hogan at 781-582-1068 for more information.
Jordan Hospital Visits
If you are interested in visiting the sick at Jordan Hospital, contact Karen Farrell 508-746-2000.
Lazarus Committee
Contact Joan Mealey at 781-934-0873 for more information.
Lectors
Lectors are men and women of our parish (beginning with high school students who have been Confirmed) who communicate God’s word by proclaiming the readings with clarity and enthusiasm. Training is offered in small group settings. Assignments are made on a rotating basis based on individual availability. Contact Ann Mickells 781-585-2702.
Library
If you would be interested in helping out with our library, please call the Parish Office.
My Brother’s Keeper
If you would like to donate new or used furniture in excellent condition to MBK, please call Jim Sullivan at 934-1504. MBK is also looking for gently used linens, pots & pans, and kitchen wares. Call Mary Danehy at 781-837-8323.
Nursing Home Ministry
Contact Ginny Williams at 781-934-5567 for more information.
Our Lady’s Prayer Group
Contact Michelle Keller at 781-934-6735 for more information.
Parish Council
The Parish Council is composed of elected members of the Parish and acts as an advisory board providing dialogue between the parish and the parish staff and pastor. Issues involving direction of the parish are discussed and a variety of tasks are executed as needed. They meet once a month usually on the first Sunday evening of the month at 7 pm in the Parish Center. Please watch the weekly bulletin for updates on Parish Council activities. Contact Leo Vercollone at 781-934-2503 for more information.
Pine Street Inn
Contact Peg Delorenzo at 781-585-9502 for more information.
Prayer Shawl
Contact Anna Ducharme at 781-585-0626 for more information.
Prison Ministry
Contact Art Keefe at 781-585-4444 for more information.
RCIA – (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults is the process through which adults are initiated into the church through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and eucharist, and baptized Christians from other denominations come into full communion with the Catholic community. The RCIA team needs active parishioners who are generous with their time to walk with newcomers as they grow in faith and celebrate the sacraments. Contact Bill Melia at 781-934-2530 for more information.
Respect Life
The mission of this group is to raise awareness of the sacredness of all human life – through their activities, through education, and through prayer.
We have fundraising events, such as selling silk Roses for Life on Mother’s Day. We hold Parish baby showers; the funds and gifts help support the
Friends of the Unborn Home. We participate in the Walk for Life in Boston in October and the March for Life in Washington, DC in January. We alert
parishioners to upcoming life issues in order to contact our legislators. We post notices regarding retreats for Project Rachel and other life issues. Contact Ruth Hearson at 781-585-9855 for more information.
St. Vincent DePaul
As called by its founder St. Vincent de Paul, this society is part of an international Catholic organization of lay persons founded in 1833. As a parish group, support is provided to the community financially, spiritually, and pastorally. Confidential help, be it food baskets, paying rent or utility bills, or auto repairs can be arranged. St. Vincent de Paul also sponsors and runs an annual clothing drive at the parish. St. Vincent de Paul are located at the doors of the church. Please be generous and remember those in need. Contact Neal Doherty at (781) 934-2580.
Stewardship Commission
Contact Jack Knight at 781-585-1679 for more information.
Ushers
Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Visits to Village at Duxbury
Contact Don Mickells at 781-585-2702 for more information.
Women’s Club
The Holy Family Women’s Club is open to all women of the parish. We meet the second Thursday of each month from September to June. Annual dues are $20; $15 for seniors. We offer a variety of monthly programs. Our club brings together women of all ages in both a spiritual and social way. Membership is always open. For more information please contact Diane Martin at 781-934-8771.