We invite you to share your talents by trying a new program called "Shadow a Ministry". Join us for one session to see if you would be interested in participating.
Lector - Coordinator: Joan Moryl, 978-874-0268.
Lectors proclaim the word of God at our weekend and weekday Masses. Lectors must be comfortable standing in front of the assembly and speaking clearly and succintly. A resource is provided to allow the Lector to prepare the assigned reading in advance; willingness to practice before the assigned Mass is essential in this ministry.
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Minister) - Coordinator: John Cappellini, 978-874-0589.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest at weekend Masses by ministering the Body and Blood of Christ to the assemvly during Communion time. Extraordinary Ministers should have a reverence and love fpr the Eucharist and a willingness to adminster Christ to all who come to receive his body and blood at Mass. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Ministers assist in purifying the vessels and setting up for the next Mass.
Altar Servers - Coordinator: Luke Johnson
Youth Servers (Grade 4 - 12)
Boys and girls who have received their First Communion are invited to take part in the ministry of
Altar Service. Altar Servers assist the priest at weekend Masses. Servers take part in the gathering
and closing processions of the Mass, hold the Missal for the priest, and set up and clear the altar for
Communion. Altar Servers must be willing to take part in a training class over several weeks. During
the liturgy, servers must be attentive and participate in the prayers of the Mass.
Adult Servers
Altar servers assist the priest at weekend Masses. Servers take part in the gathering and closing
processions os the Mass, hold the Missal for the priest, and set up and clear the altar for
Communion. Adult members of the community are invited to take part in the ministry of altar server.
They may be called to assist in serving at funerals, during Holy Week, during Midnight Mass at
Christmas and other special occasions in addition to the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturdays.
Choir and Cantors - Coordinator: Anna Richard, 978-874-0012
Youth Choir (Grades 3 - 6)
Intermediate Choir (Grades 7 - 10)
Adult Choir (Age 16 and up)
Members of the choir assist the assembly in the singing of the hymns and responses of the Mass.
They also rehearse and sing sacred pieces that are sung by the choir alone at particular places in
the Mass. Choir members must be able to sing on pitch and must be willing to work with the other
members of the choir to produce a harmonious sound. The adult choir rehearses on Tuesday
evening. The Intermediate Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 10:00 A.M. The Childrens Choir
rehearses on Saturday mornings at 10:00 A.M.
If you are interested in joining any of the choirs, please contact Anna Richard, 978-874-0012.
Cantor
Cantors are members of the choir who take on the additional role of Leaders of Song at our
weekend Masses. Cantors must have the confidence to stand in front of the assembly, leading them
in the music of the Liturgy. Cantors sing the solo parts of the Responsorial Psalm from the ambo.
They also lead the congregation in the hymns and responses of the Mass from the cantor's podium.
Singers must be comfortable with the standard sung repertoire of St. Edward's in order to participate
in the ministry of Cantor.
Leader for Children's Liturgy of the Word - Coordinator: Anna Richard, 978-874-0012
Children's Liturgy of the Word Leaders escort the children from the church into the Day Chapel during the Liturgy of the Word at the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass. The leaders proclaim the scripture readings to the children and then explain the readings of the day to the children in a basic, but comprehensive way. The leaders also lead the children in the Prayers of the Faithful, before returning to the church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Resources are provided to assist the leaders to prepare and facilitate the readings and discussion.
Baptismal Quilters - Coordinator: Janice Jacobson, 978-928-5010
Each infant that is baptized at St. Edward's receives a specially made baptismal quilt with the baby's name and date of baptism. The members of the Baptism Quilters Group create the quilt in preparation for each baby's baptism. The gift of the quilt by this ministry serves as a gilft from the entire parish community to the newly baptized member of the parish. Individuals who enjoy quilting can assist in creating this important keepsake for the newest members of our parish family.