Getting Involved

Worship Ministries

Worship Team
Do you love the ritual of the Mass? The focus of the Worship Team is to assess, plan and evaluate liturgical and prayer experiences so that as a community we may express our faith. By utilizing all the senses, encompassing the fullness of the liturgical calendar, and celebrating as a multi-generational community, we will give praise and honor to the God who lives and breathes in our gathering together.
Annemarie Smith, 508-278-6019, amfrisbeesmith@aol.com

Altar Servers
The Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon during Mass by participating in the entrance procession, presentation of the gifts, setting the altar as well as holding the prayer books. They serve during weekend liturgies, special celebrations, weddings and funerals. The minimum age for servers is 10 and must have received First Eucharist. We especially need assistance at the 4PM Mass.
Kelley Barrett, 508-473-4129, kmargaretb@comcast.net

Cantor
The Cantor serves the assembly by leading sacred songs, the responsorial psalm and Mass parts. Cantors must have a good singing voice and the willingness to sing in front of an assembly.
Marie Chabot, 508-473-1900, mchabot@ shchopedale.org

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Kidz Chapel)
To make the Scriptures more accessible to young listeners, the parish offers a separate Liturgy of the Word for children ages 3 to 10 at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses. After the opening prayer, the children process out of the church to listen to the day’s scripture readings and participate in the creed and the prayers of the faithful before returning to the larger assembly at the offertory. Adult and teen leaders are needed.
Sheri Lenart, 508-634-6952, sherilenart@yahoo.com

Liturgical Environment
Members of this ministry strive to create a liturgical environment representing the deep respect for Christ in the Holy Eucharist as well as reflecting the feasts and celebrations in the cycle of the liturgical year. Volunteers with artistic or interior design skills are needed to create a pleasing and meaningful environment.
Marybeth Hockenbury, 508-478-9891, hockenburyma@comcast.net

Martha & Mary Ministry
This group of men and women is responsible for the cleanliness of the sanctuary, sacristy, sacred vessels, candles and brass, linens, and vestments. They ensure that the church remains a beautiful and appropriate environment in which the parish community can worship.
Paula Cadoret, 508-473-1115, pcadoret@gmllaw.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are entrusted with the special responsibility of helping the priests and deacons distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. They are also available to bring Communion to those who are homebound and local nursing homes. Training is provided as needed.
Jean Dudley, 508-473-4566

Readers of the Word
These men, women and young adults proclaim the Scriptures during Mass. They devote time and preparation to understanding the Word of God so that all may hear and be open to God transforming their lives. Readers of the Word require good reading skills. We especially need assistance at the 4PM Mass.
Michael Matondi, 508-478-0897, mmaton@verizon.net

Seasonal Choirs
Those who have been blessed with the gift of a musical voice or an ability to play an instrument are encouraged to share that gift with the parish family by joining the Seasonal Choirs that sing at Christmas, Holy Week and Easter.
Marie Chabot, 508-473-1900, mchabot@shchopedale.org

Ushers
These parishioners welcome people into the church and assist in maintaining the orderly movement and seating of the assembly before and during the liturgies. They also collect the weekly offering, take attendance and select the parishioners who will bring the gifts forward to the altar at the offertory.
Mark Lewis, 508-634-3675

Greeters
The primary function of the Greeter is to welcome people at the doors of the church, including parishioners, visitors and prospective new members. Greeters officially “welcome” visitors and talk with them during coffee and conversation, introduce them to others and encourage them to return.
Please contact the parish office at 508-473-1900

Videographers
Parishioners with experience using video cameras, or a willingness to learn, are needed to tape the Saturday Mass. The recording is then broadcast to the homebound so they can participate in the Mass and hear the word of Christ in their home on Sunday mornings.
Dianne Ward, 508-634-8628, Dianneward41@comcast.net