Liturgy Committee

This committee is made up of the heads of liturgical ministries and other members of the St. Mary's community. Participants assist in planning the liturgical life of the parish, especially those celebrations that highlight the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. The purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to create an ever-more enriching environment within which to worship. Our goal is to foster the building up of the Body of Christ through active participation in the liturgy.

Parishioners interested in helping to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the liturgical events are invited to join the committee, which meets once a month for two hours.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Steve @ [email protected] or 508-845-6341 x 311.

Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical ministries are essential to the life of our parish, helping to make our liturgies meaningful, beautiful, and reverent. These ministries allow parishioners to actively participate in the celebration of the Mass and other sacraments, playing a vital role in our communal worship. From proclaiming the Word of God to preparing the altar, assisting the priest, or offering hospitality, each ministry contributes to the richness of our liturgical celebrations.

Participating in a liturgical ministry is not only a service to the parish but also a response to God’s call to serve one another. By offering our time and talents, we become instruments that help others encounter Christ in the Eucharist and the sacraments. Each role—whether visible or behind the scenes—ensures that our liturgies are celebrated with reverence and joy. 

Your involvement in a liturgical ministry is a way to deepen your connection to the Mass, grow in faith, and contribute to the vibrant worship life of our parish. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries and becoming an active part of our parish’s mission to worship and serve.

Sacristan

Sacristans assist the celebrating priest by preparing the essentials for Mass, setting the Altar, and ensuring that the vessels, the bread and wine, and all that is needed are laid out correctly for Mass. Sacristans also help to ensure proper coverage for extraordinary ministers and lectors.

Our scheduled Sacristans are 18 and over.

• Time Commitment:  Sacristans arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled Mass to set everything up. They spend approximately 15 minutes after the Mass to ensure everything is cleaned and returned to its proper and secure place.
• Training:  Initial formation and training are offered.
• Scheduling:  Sacristans serve on a rotating basis according to their availability and preferred Mass time.

For more information, contact:   Jack Nelligan at [email protected].

Lector

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes of preparation before your scheduled Mass. Arrive in the Sacristy at least 15 minutes before your scheduled Mass.
• Training:  Initial formation and training are offered.
• Scheduling: Lectors typically serve one to two times per quarterly schedule according to their availability and preferred Mass time.

Eucharistic Minister

• Time Commitment: Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled Mass.
• Training: Initial formation and training are offered.
• Scheduling: Eucharistic Ministers typically serve two times per month on a rotating basis according to their availability and preferred Mass time.

Hospitality - GREETER

• Time Commitment: Greeters arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled Mass.
• Training: Initial formation and training are offered.
• Scheduling: Greeters typically serve on a rotating basis according to their availability and preferred Mass time.

Ushers

Ushers assist with the offertory collection and help to ensure that the collection baskets are safely gathered and placed in a secure location.  

• Time Commitment:  Service during Mass at the offertory.
• Who are our Ushers?  Adults over the age of 18.
• Training:  Initial formation and training are offered.
• Scheduling:  We currently do not schedule Ushers.

For more information, contact:  Fr. Steve @ [email protected] or 508-845-6341.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Art & Environment

We want to grow this ministry and need skilled singers and amateurs alike. There's room for everyone. The only prerequisite is that you love to sing and you love the Lord. Don't worry; you'll learn as you go along without realizing it. 

Our choir sings at our 11 AM Mass from September through May. Rehearsals are held before Mass each Sunday, so the commitment is only 2 hours a week, and we can be flexible with your schedule, too, if needed.

Our organist, Matt Jaskot, will be directing us from the bench.  We are excited to begin a new chapter under his leadership and learn from his depth of knowledge and experience!

For more information, contact: Marti Page, Pastoral Associate 508-845-6341 x 328 or Matt Jaskot at [email protected]

Children's Choir

MUSICIAN

Christmas Pageant

The Christmas Pageant is performed on Christmas Eve during the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Each year we need one or two coordinators to help coordinate it, including sign-ups, organize and clean the costumes, provide direction at the rehearsal, and the performance itself.  There is usually one rehearsal the week of Christmas.  We encourage children and families to participate, as there is a role for everyone!   We have the script and costumes ready. 

Living Stations of the Cross

Children of all ages and teens participate in the Living Stations of the Cross which take place on Good Friday at 3:30 pm.  Each year we need one or two coordinators to help coordinate it, including sign-ups, organize and clean the costumes, provide direction at the rehearsal, and the performance itself.  There is usually one rehearsal on the Monday of Holy Week in the church.  There are plenty of speaking and non-speaking roles.