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ministries
Altar Servers
Boys and girls ages 9 and up are encouraged to
volunteer. Periodic training sessions are announced in the
bulletin.
Breakfast Club
This
ministry of purchasing and preparing breakfast and enjoying it with residents of
halfway houses on Saturday mornings continues to grow as the volunteers
themselves are fed, not only with bacon and eggs (or whatever) but also
spiritually. The interaction stretches us as we listen to stories or share
the fruits of our culinary labor with the men and women. We are all the
same “under the skin” but we also recognize that many people do not share the
same backgrounds, benefits, faith, support, etc. that has been ours. Six
groups of volunteers help out at one of four houses on a monthly basis; planning
the meals, shopping, preparing, serving, and cleaning up. Everyone is
usually back home by noon, with the rest of the day before them. A few new volunteers have offered their services so we
will begin an additional group soon. If there are a couple more of you who
are interested in this ministry, there may be a place for you. Give me a
call at the rectory and we’ll talk.
(781-878-0160) Thanks!
You’ll love it! Sister Anne
Bulletin
We publish a weekly
bulletin
and post it online. See the bulletin for all our latest news!
CAP Team
Trained volunteer facilitators lead the Virtus
Program, "Protecting God's Children." Contact
Teresa Doyle Smith.
catechists
The beginning of the school year is a time full of
anticipation and excitement. It is a time brimming with possibilities.
We need to ask ourselves what we can do to assist our young people in
developing their spiritual ABS's. There is a constant need for
catechists. Please consider your call to serve God and your Church
Family in the ministry of catechesis.
Contact Helen
Ulich, Director of Religious Education, at 781-871-1244.
Catechumenate (RCIA)
Interested in becoming a Catholic, or have not
received your First Holy Communion or Confirmation? Contact the
rectory for
information on RCIA.
Children's Liturgy
Trained adults lead the children's liturgy at 9:00
a.m. Family Mass.
Contact Janet Hickey at 781-659-7379.
Cursillo
A retreat movement for and by lay people. Monthly
Ultreya Mass. Look for dates and times on our
Prayer and
Liturgy webpage.
Finance Council
Provides advice and assistance to the pastor in
matters pertaining to parish financial operations.
Holy Family School
Holy Family
School offers quality education with a strong focus on our Catholic
faith in Jesus Christ. Grades K-8. 781-878-1154.
Liturgical Ministry
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers
If you are 16 years of age or over, a practicing
Catholic in full communion with the Church, please prayerfully consider
this ministry. The term is 3 years and you will be asked to serve twice
a month. Training sessions are held for new liturgical ministers.
Ministers to the homebound
When a family member or loved one is unable to
attend Mass on a temporary or ongoing basis, Eucharist Ministers bring
Communion to them at home.
Music Ministry
We are rightly proud
of our music ministry here at Holy Family Parish. Led by our Music
Director Mr. Bob Kirby, the music for our liturgies is phenomenal.
9:00 Folk Choir
The 9:00 Folk Choir has a long history of liturgical ministry here at
Holy Family Parish. It has been under the
direction of Kathy Botelho since 1990, and has recently been joined by
Bob Kirby. The Folk Choir is a ministry of joy, leading the assembly in
song and deepening the spiritual nourishment of its members at the same
time. The Folk Choir is looking for voices and instrumentalists that can
give life to a wide contemporary repertoire.
The group is comprised of
about twenty voices, several guitars and keyboards. We occasionally add
percussion and other instruments. Our music is heartfelt and devotional,
often reminiscent of charismatic hymns. If you have musical gifts and a
heart for God, please give us a try. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights
at 6:30 p.m. and generally go from Sept. to June.
11:00 Choir
The Holy Family Traditional choir is looking for voices to enhance a
traditional repertoire, which is growing ever more contemporary. The
choir seeks to provide songs in rich harmony (SATB) with keyboard/organ
accompaniment. If you enjoy singing harmony and traditional sacred
music, this is the place for you. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at
6:30pm and generally go from Sept. to June.
Lifeteen
The Holy Family Lifeteen Band ministers to teens
and other parishioners with very upbeat contemporary music, designed to
specifically engage teens. The band has electric guitars, drums,
percussion and keyboards and several vocalists. The repertoire is
diverse, coming from contemporary Christian songs and more traditional
sources. The standard for instrumentalists is generally
professional/semi-pro. Material is often limited to one rehearsal before
the Mass (CD's may be provided).
Outreach Ministry
Holy Family’s Outreach Ministry serves Rockland’s
healthcare facilities: Coyne Healthcare Center, South Shore Rehab,
Tiffany Rest Home as well as our homebound parishioners. This is a
beautiful grace-filled ministry which requires the help of numerous
Eucharistic Ministers to visit and distribute communion to our brothers
and sisters in Christ. Every week the rectory receives calls from
parishioners asking for the Eucharist to be
brought to
them.
This ministry takes about an hour a week. If
you are now or have been in the past a Eucharistic Minister please
prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve our community. Training
will be provided. Please call Teresa Doyle Smith at the rectory,
781-878-0160, if you are interested. Thank you.
Pastoral Council
Parishioners elected from the lay community to
serve as an advisory "think tank" for the pastor. Three year term. To
inform and educate and assist as needed.
Religious Education (CCD)
Grades 1 - 10. Preparation for First
Holy Communion,
First Confession and
Confirmation. Classes are taught by trained volunteers. Meets Monday
and Tuesday at Holy Family School.
Contact the
Office of Religious Education at 781-871-1244.
Renew
RENEW is a
Spiritual Renewal Program, open to all, consisting of small faith
sharing groups based on scripture. Call Sr. Anne at 781-878-0160 for
information.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
For the past 83 years, our SVDP society has been
committed to providing emergency assistance and services to the needy
with our community. The society is comprised of 18 dedicated individuals
who are called upon to serve an average of 25 individuals or families
each week.
During these past several years of economic uncertainty, the need for
help has never been greater. Within the last 12 months, the requests for
assistance has risen nearly 10%. What doesn't get reported in the
national unemployment figures, are the vast number of individuals that
encounter expiring benefits prior to finding gainful employment. These
individuals and families still require food and shelter, and often times
have nowhere else to turn.
Historically, 100% of all monies collected have gone directly to those
in need of assistance within this community. We are eternally grateful
for your past support and pray that you find in your hearts to help us
continue these charitable works in Jesus' name.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
provides emergency assistance and services to the
needy of our community, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Please remember
them this summer.
The SVDP society is made up of volunteers from
our parish. With the support of parish donations, the SVDPS helps the
poor by assisting those who cannot pay their rent, mortgage, utility
bills, or buy their medicine. We also keep a pantry to assist those who
have little or nothing to eat.
Individuals seeking assistance could be your
neighbors, fellow parishioners, homeless, parents, single, married,
young, old, employed or unemployed and every effort is made to provide
some assistance to those who ask. Often the assistance provided is just
enough to help them get through another day.
Sister Parish
Ongoing communication and support for our
Sister Parish,
Inmaculada Concepcion, Olancho, Honduras. Annual Mission Trips are an
option.
Contact Sr. Anne at 781-878-0160 for information.
Thrift Shop
I believe that we have come to the conclusion of a
lovely enterprise, dedicated to the helping of others, Holy Family’s
Thrift Shop. Our dear sister, Flo Caron, who for decades has managed the
Thrift Shop, has reached the point of being unable to carry on. In fact
she is presently hospitalized and I recommend her to your prayers.
Moreover, the use and demand for its services has declined in the latter
years. Perhaps this is true because the needs of those seeking used
clothing at reasonable prices can be met by nearby programs like the
Salvation Army and Goodwill which offer a wider selection. So, having
consulted with the staff, I have decided to close the Thrift Shop. The
inventory will be made available at reduced prices in the near future.
More information will be forthcoming soon. JFH
Posted 062010
Affiliated Activities
alcoholics anonymous
Wednesday 8:30 p.m. Msgr. O'Neill Hall
Al-anon
Al-Anon is for you! We meet every Wednesday night starting at 8:30 in
Holy Family School library.
Connected Catholics of the South Shore
Singles, age 40 and over. South Shore Chapter
addressing spiritual, social and educational interests. Meets monthly as
well as sponsoring ongoing events. Contact Susan Bailey 781-878-8398.
With the exception of the rectory, all Holy Family
facilities are handicap accessible.
Contact Teresa Doyle Smith at the rectory
781-878-0160
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