| MINISTRY NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Altar Servers - Adult & Youth |
The Adult Altar Servers are a small group of adults who assist the celebrant at the 9:00 am Mass on weekdays and at funerals when needed.
Boys and girls from the fourth grade through high school are invited to join the Youth Altar Server ministry. Servers will assist the celebrant at Mass on the weekends, Holy Days, Weddings, and Funerals. They are trained to serve Mass with respect, and are assigned to a rotating schedule. For more information, contact the parish office at 781.335.2038 or office@saintjeromeparish.org |
| Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion |
Parishioners who are appointed and commissioned to assist in the distribution of Communion at daily and Sunday Masses. Assignments to distribute Holy Communion at Sunday Mass usually occur about every third week. Coverage is also required for special Masses and on Holy Days. There are occasional meetings for evenings of recollection or workshops.
This ministry is filled by appointment to ensure proper spiritual example and guidance. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Cassani at the parish office at 781.335.2038 or mcassani@saintjeromeparish.org. |
| Lectors |
Volunteers are appointed to proclaim the Word of God and announce the Prayers of the Faithful. Lectors are generally assigned for one Mass every other week and occasionally on Holy Days, Missions and other special occasions. Workbooks are provided to help understand the readings and pronunciations. To get involved, contact Mary Ellen Cassani at the parish office at 781.335.2038 or mcassani@saintjeromparish.org. |
| Music Ministry |
The Music Ministry is made up of an organist, choir director, and cantors, who lead the congregational singing. Various choirs enhance the liturgy with seasonal hymns. They encourage the active participation of the congregation by supporting them in singing the responsorial psalms and other Mass parts, as well as teaching them new hymns. New members of high school age and over are always welcome in the adult choir. Choir rehearsals are on Monday evenings, at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Contact the parish office at 781.335.2038 or office@saintjeromeparish.org for more information.
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