St. Joseph Parish
153 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET HOLBROOK, MA 02343
781-767-0605
St. Michael Parish
87 N MAIN ST, AVON MA 02322
781-767-0605
Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director. Rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 7pm in the Choir Loft. Sing at 11am Sunday Mass, as your schedule allows. Contact the choir director at music@parish.org or calling 555-555-5555.
All men are welcome! Meetings are held every other Saturday morning from 7:30am - 8:50am in Saint Charles Hall (lower St. Joseph Church). Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, socialization, and engaging (no pressure) conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. Questions? Please email the coordinator at mensgroup@parish.org for future dates.
Join us Monday nights at 7 pm in the Convent Chapel to read and reflect upon the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, Liturgy of the Hours (books provided for new members), and prayer (intercessory, and alternating Rosary or Divine Mercy). Contact the coordinator at mondayprayer@parish.org.
Unite as a community praying the Rosary for the sanctity of all life from conception until natural death. Meditative hymns are sung, along with the recitation of the Rosary. No experience required. Mentors provided. Contact the coordinators at pro-liferosary@parish.org.
If interested in any of these ministries, please contact the Rectory or call 555-555-5555.
Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.
Thursdays from 9:00AM to 3:00PM from September through April. 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.
Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.
Non perishable foods are collected at the back of the church on the last Sunday of the month and donated to charity.
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.
A group that serves coffee and pastry on Friday mornings after the 8:30AM Mass. They also help prepare for special occasions such as our 4th of July cookout. A great way to get to know one another is when we share food and conversation.
Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.
Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.
The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Anyone Parish.
Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers who bring the Eucharist to registered parishioners who are homebound.
All of the clergy, office staff, and every volunteer is required to attend a Virtus—Protecting God’s Children training session, an archdiocese sponsored program which teaches an awareness of those persons and situations which could endanger our children. The state also requires volunteers to submit a yearly CORI form.
Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.
Group of parish members who make craft items to sell at the school fair. They meet Wednesday evenings in the St. Vincent de Paul Room (downstairs rectory). The money they make goes to help support our St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Held Friday evenings at 6:30PM in the Chapel during Lent followed by soup and sharing in the Sacred Heart Hall.
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.
Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.