We invite you to serve God and our faith community by taking part in a liturgical ministry. There are many roles to fill, all of which contribute to the richness of our worship together.
Each role offers extensive training and ongoing support. Ministers are scheduled according to their own preferences and to the needs of the collaborative.
Altar Servers fulfill a very important ministry during liturgy. Altar Servers assist the priest celebrant in the sanctuary and at the altar during weekend Masses, Holy Days, and other important liturgical events and seasons. Anyone who has received First Communion and is in Grade 4 or older can be an Altar Server. Children, teens, and adults are most welcome.
Contact
Sacred Heart
Erica Johnson – ejohnson@sholnewton.org
Our Lady Help of Christians
Chris Graf – cmg829@comcast.net - 617-332-5548
The Greeter's primary role is to welcome all to the liturgy. As the community enters the church, it is important to be a visible sign of Christ's embrace to all. As we leave, the Greeter sends all to take Christ into the world. Greeters also assist with the offertory collection. Men, women, and youth who are welcoming and caring of others would find this a rewarding ministry. Couples and families are invited to serve together.
Contact
Our Lady Help of Christians
Maribeth Scott – mbskis@yahoo.com - 617-469-8110
Sacred Heart
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Lectors are those who proclaim the Word of God at the collaborative's liturgies. Lectors prepare in advance the readings, proclaim them at Mass, lead the Prayers of the Faithful, and assist in other ways as needed. All parishioners are eligible to serve in this ministry.
Contact
Sacred Heart
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Our Lady Help of Christians
Chris Graf – cmg829@comcast.net - 617-332-5548
The committee focuses on worship, the most important element of parish life. Members help plan many aspects of parish celebrations, though the greatest focus is on Advent, Lent, the Triduum, and other major feasts. Members also advise the parish staff and spend time learning about the liturgy. Meetings are held once per month.
Contact
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Including many of the roles of a traditional sacristan, these two roles are responsible for assuring that all things are in place for a smooth, prayerful, and reverent liturgy. They support all other assigned ministers, prepare the church environment, and clean up after the celebration. Specific roles vary between our two parishes. One way to envision these roles is that, while the other ministers serve the congregation, the Liturgy Faciliator and Mass Coordinator "serve the servants".
Contact
Sacred Heart
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Our Lady Help of Christians
Maribeth Scott – mbskis@yahoo.com - 617-469-8110
Also known as a Eucharistic Minister, the Minister of Communion serves all who feed at the Lord's Table. They are called to recognize and witness to the presence of Christ in their midst - in Precious Body and Blood and in the eyes of all who receive Him. All Confirmed Catholics are eligible to serve in this most important ministry.
Contact:
Sacred Heart
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Our Lady Help of Christians
Maribeth Scott – mbskis@yahoo.com - 617-469-8110
This often-invisible but always-essential ministry is conducted quietly, behind the scenes in participants’ homes. All linens and towels used at Mass and other Liturgical celebrations are washed and ironed each week. Guidelines are provided for the proper care of the linens.
Contact
Sacred Heart
Brian Romer Niemiec – bniemiec@sholnewton.org
Our Lady Help of Christians
Joan Donnelly – 617-244-0232