Liturgical Ministries

To assist the celebrating priest, Sacristans arrive at church 20 minutes before their scheduled Mass to prepare the essentials for Mass, setting the Altar and ensuring that the vessels, the bread and wine, and all that is needed are properly laid out for Mass.  Sacristans also help to ensure proper coverage for extraordinary ministers and lectors.  Sacristans also help to ensure that everything is returned to its right and secure place after Mass.  

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses and special celebrations. One Lector is scheduled for each liturgy.  Skills required are an ability to read in public and to proclaim the Word with enthusiasm, strength, and conviction. You must be confirmed to fulfill this ministry.   Lectors receive training and sign-up for their preferred Mass time.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the great privilege of giving with great reverence and love, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to our brothers and sisters. According to the Church’s liturgical norms, special training is given.   Extraordinary Ministers sign up to serve at their preferred Mass time.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

A Greeter's #1 priority is to make everyone feel welcome and at home here at St. Mary Parish.  As people arrive for Mass, Greeters make sure everyone who enters is greeted with a smile and a "Hello" or "Good Morning".   Greeters also answer questions when there are visitors unfamiliar with the parish.  Greeters sign up to serve at their preferred Mass time.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

Ushers assist seating those attending Mass.   They help to ensure that the collection baskets are safely gathered and placed in a secure location.  

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

Parishioners accept responsibility for cleaning and maintaining candles, altar linens, and vestments for our many liturgical celebrations. Sacristans do light cleaning and dusting in the sanctuary and the sacristy.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Jose @ Jose.Carvajal@stmarysparish.org or 508-845-6341 x 311.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word is facilitated during the 9:00 am Mass. The Liturgy of the Word with Children is a worship experience for children. It mirrors the experience of the larger community with a style that is engaging and interactive. Children gather with their families in the church for the Introductory Rites to the Mass. After the opening prayer, children are called to the altar and blessed before they process to the Large Meeting Room, where the Leader will share the Sunday readings. They return after the Prayer of the Faithful to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with the entire community.  

For more information, contact:  Larry Cardini - 508-842-4225