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Parish Ministries | A-H

Pastoral Council, Finance Committee, and other groups advise the Pastor on the needs of the parish.

Children assist the priest at the altar on weekends; adults, on weekdays and at special services.

Help households to nurture their faith through supplying books and gifts for the “domestic church.”

Feed and clothe God’s people as a Coat Rack or Sunday Breakfast volunteer.  Brighten holidays with “Giving Tree” and “Spirit Bundle” volunteers.

Share your faith in men’s and women’s groups, book club, “First Things” readers, and Monday-night “Discovery” meetings. 

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Distribute Holy Communion at Mass, in homes, and at the hospital as an Extraordinary Minister.

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Volunteer “catechists” teach children the faith on Sundays between Masses.  Breakfast is served.

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Welcome and guide parishioners and our many summer visitors.

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Parish Ministries | I-R

New Hampshire’s fastest-growing chapter of this Catholic fraternal-benefits society meets monthly.



Announce the Mass and the hymns, read the Scriptures and Petitions at Mass.

Sing in the Choir, be a Cantor at Mass.

“Friendly Visitors,” Welcoming Committee, and other groups visit the homebound and welcome new parishioners.

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Join others in prayer at church or at home in one of a half-dozen prayer groups.

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, with the help of volunteers, prepares men and women to become Catholics.

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Take positive action to help parents through “The Light House” and “Respect Life” groups.

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Parish Ministries | S-Z

“Altar Society” volunteers prepare the Sanctuary for Masses and decorate the church for special seasons.