Ministerios litúrgicos
Cualquier niño o niña que esté en 4to grado o más y que haya recibido la Primera Comunión está invitado a convertirse en servidor del altar aquí en St. John's y St. Vincent's
Al asistir a sesiones de capacitación, estos jóvenes aprenden a ayudar al sacerdote y al diácono mientras sirven en la Misa y otras celebraciones litúrgicas. Ser un monaguillo reúne a los jóvenes de la parroquia y les ayuda a conocerse. Esta es una oportunidad maravillosa para que un niño participe activamente en la liturgia Dominical y comience el ministerio en la Iglesia. Este ministerio que involucra tiempo, dedicación y compromiso, enfatiza la importancia del servicio y nuestros valores Cristianos.
RESPONSABILIDADES DE UN SERVIDOR ALTAR:
Las responsabilidades de un servidor del altar generalmente comienzan 15 minutos antes de la Misa. Los servidores del altar son responsables de la preparación de los vasos sagrados, el encendido de velas y cualquier otro elemento necesario para la celebración de la Misa. Los servidores asignados dirigirán la entrada y las procesiones de recesión y servirán el sacerdote durante toda la Misa. Los servidores del altar también son responsables de la limpieza de los vasos sagrados, la extinción de las velas y la configuración de los vasos sagrados antes de la próxima Misa programada; Esto normalmente toma unos 10 minutos después de la misa.
SESIONES DE ENTRENAMIENTO:
El entrenamiento generalmente se lleva a cabo durante la primavera. ** Todas las sesiones de entrenamiento deben ser atendidas! Se enviará un aviso a casa a través del Programa de Educación Religiosa y la Escuela St. John's en 2020.
Horario Actual Del Ministerio (SAN Juan)
INFORMACIÓN DEL CONTACTO:
Si su hijo está interesado en convertirse en servidor del altar, comuníquese con:
Directora de Educación Religiosa (inglés): Meg M. Keenan, [email protected]
Directora de Educación Religiosa (español): Ginny Richardson [email protected]
First time parents are required to take our Baptismal Preparation Program before their child is baptized into the community.
As we welcome these parents in a special way, we are always looking for people to volunteer in this ministry, so these preparation programs are both learning and prayerful experiences before a couple baptizes their child. Contact the Parish Office for dates and to register.
PARENT MEETINGS:
Volunteer couples facilitate and lead discussions for parents who are having their first child baptized. The program consists of a meeting with other couples to clarify an understanding of the sacrament. There is an opportunity to meet and talk with the parish priest and deacon, and to interact with other parents.
CREATING BAPTISMAL ROBES:
Volunteers construct (cut, serge, and monogram) the babies' robes.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact the Meg Keenan at [email protected] or 508-222-0707.
Eucharistic Ministers assist the priests and deacons in distributing Communion at Mass, to the sick, and to the homebound.
Those called to this ministry have an important role; their whole work involves taking in hand the Body and Blood of Christ and sharing the Eucharist with everyone who worships.
HOME VISITATION/MINISTRY TO THE SICK:
Please contact us if someone is unable to attend mass and would like to receive Communion and/or the Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers bring communion on a regular basis to Golden Living Garden Place, Golden Living Attleboro, and Pleasant Street Rest Home. Mass and Communion Services are offered on a regular basis.
DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE COMMISSIONED:
- Selected by the Pastor and approved by the Bishop
- Must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist, & Confirmation)
- If married, must be in a valid Church marriage
- Attend Sunday Mass
- Devoted to the Eucharist
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact Meg Keenan at [email protected] or 508-222-0707
Each weekend, our volunteers welcome parishioners at Masses and often offer seasonal or special information or invitations.
The main goal of a greeter is to welcome visitors to the parish, help them "feel at home" during the worship service, and invite them back. We want everyone who comes to St. John's and St. Vincent’s to feel welcomed!
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A GREETER:
-Friendly, warm, and welcoming individuals
-Attend liturgy on a regular basis
-Know our parishioners and can identify visitors to our church
-Eager to assist our visitors and answer questions they may have
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact Meg Keenan at [email protected] or at 508-222-0707.
The Lectors are men and women, high school age or older, who are willing to help and to proclaim the readings at Mass and special services.
One or two lectors are scheduled for each Mass.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LECTOR:
A lector's responsibilities usually begin 15 minutes before Mass. Lectors are responsible to review the readings of the day and the intercessions. One may read the Mass Announcements and the other will process with the celebrant and servers and carry the Book of the Gospels.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact Meg Keenan at [email protected] or 508-222-0707
The Liturgy Committee is a group of parishioners who help in planning and evaluating the liturgical celebrations.
Its goal is to enhance full participation of all through music, environment, hospitality, and education of liturgy.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact Meg Keenan at [email protected] or 508-222-0707.
Los sacristianos son voluntarios que ayudan a lavar las pequeñas sábanas y las túnicas del altar de forma rotativa.
INFORMACIÓN DEL CONTACTO:
Si está interesado en ser parte de este ministerio y aprender más, comuníquese con [email protected]
Ushers are parishioners who greet people, collect the offerings, and assist with seating if needed.
**BRINGING UP OF THE GIFTS AT MASS: If a mass is offered for a loved one and you and a family member, friend, etc., would like to bring up the gifts during the offertory, please see an usher before mass.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry and learning more, please contact [email protected].
St. John The Evangelist Adult Choir
The St. John’s Adult Choir rehearses September-June on Thursdays, 7-9PM, typically sings each Sunday at the 10AM Mass, and also provides music on special occasions such as: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, First Communions, Confirmations, and other special services.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Sheryl Walsh at [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul Choir
The choir sings at the 11:30 Sunday Mass, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter liturgies, and other special liturgies. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:30 PM from September through June.
For further information, please contact David Avila, choir director, before or after the 11:30 Mass or at [email protected]