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St. Patrick Parish has many opportunities through which you may share your Time and Talent. Volunteers are a vital force in the life of our parish! We encourage everyone in our parish family to share their gifts in service to one another and the Lawrence community. Saint Patrick Parish provides training for all of our volunteer activities.
If you have questions about parish ministries and organizations, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Diane Jarvis, at VolunteerCoordinator@saintpatrickparish.com.
Most of our parish’s ministries and organizations are listed below.
To sign up as a volunteer, simply complete our volunteer recruitment online form.
UPDATED MARCH 2008
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir has blessed St. Patrick's with beautiful music for many years. All of the members of the choir share their time and their musical talent with our faith community at our 11:00 am Sunday Mass, as well as at other special liturgies. No previous training is necessary.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences and work together toward creating a satisfying way of life without alcohol. Meetings are held on Mondays at 7:00 pm at the parish center.
Altar Guild
Members of the Altar Guild offer their time and energy to maintain the beauty of our church’s sanctuary and the sacred vessels used at Mass.
Altar Servers
Altar servers play a very important role in our parish’s liturgies by assisting the congregation and the Presider in the reverent celebration of Mass. Altar servers, who are in fourth grade and above and have received their First Communion, minister at all of our weekend Masses, as well as at special liturgies during the major feasts of the liturgical year. This is a special way for our young people to be closely involved in the liturgical life of the parish.
Boy Scouts
St. Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 18 is a great extracurricular activity in which boys from age 11 (or 10 if they have completed fifth grade) through 17 are taught good morals and skills that they use throughout their lives. Through many fun trips, special activities, and service projects, the Boy Scouts learn how to respect others and the environment.
Cantors
Men and women lead congregational singing by serving as cantors. The ability to read music and sing on pitch are required. Ongoing training is offered by our parish’s Music Director.
CAP Team
(Child Abuse Prevention Team)
This team, working in collaboration with the Child Advocacy Office of the Archdiocese of Boston, fosters a community of support within the parish for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The team is fully trained in mandated reporting laws and the Protecting God's Children (VIRTUS) program. Team members act as resource for the parish on issues of child abuse and neglect, and ensure that all parish staff and volunteers are fully trained in VIRTUS.
Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests
The Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests is a group of parishioners who are inspired by the writings and spirituality of Father Stefano Gobbi. Members gather to invoke the Holy Spirit, recite the Rosary, pray for the Holy Father, meditate on passages from “To the Priests, Our Lady’s Beloved Sons”, and offer the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Charismatic Prayer Group
This English-speaking group meets on Tuesday evenings for the celebration of the Eucharist and prayer within the spirituality of the Charismatic Renewal.
Children's Choir
The children of St. Patrick Parish raise their voices in praise to God during our 9:00 am Sunday Mass. Our children are blessed with many musical talents, which they are very dedicated to sharing with St. Patrick's faith family.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Members of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word team lead our young children in listening to and understanding the Scripture during our 9:00 am Sunday Mass.
Christian Outreach Committee
The Christian Outreach Committee serves the homeless and needy of our community. Volunteers gather once a month to prepare sandwiches that are served at three shelters and meal centers in Lawrence.
Christian Visitation Committee
The mission of the Christian Visitation Committee is to care for the spiritual needs of the sick and elderly of our parish community. This is accomplished through prayer, distribution of the Eucharist, friendly visits, and conversation, so that sick and homebound parishioners continue to be connected to St. Patrick Parish. Visitations are provided to the sick and homebound and those residing in nursing homes. Special projects include organization of Masses with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and preparation and distribution of holiday gifts.
Christmas Fair Committee
Our parish’s Christmas Fair is held each year in December. This fun-filled event consists of games, raffles, craft tables, and food. The Fair brings together our faith community for an enjoyable event that serves as a fundraiser for the parish. Many volunteers dedicate their time and talent to the organization of the fair.
Circulo de Oracion
This Spanish-speaking group meets after our 7:00 pm Tuesday Mass to reflect and pray within the spirituality of the Charismatic Renewal.
Cofradia del Sagrado Corazon
The Spanish-speaking Cofradia del Sagrado Corazon meets every Friday to consecrate our parish and the world through prayer and service. Members are dedicated to living out the Christian call to pray in season and out of season.
Colonial Heights Nursing Home
The goal of this ministry is to foster the faith, happiness, and sense of purpose of our parishioners who live at Colonial Heights Nursing Home. Volunteers show the residents of Colonial Heights that the people of our parish care about their well-being, that they are not alone, and that they are valuable members of our parish family. This is accomplished through rosary groups, monthly Mass, distribution of the Eucharist, friendly visits, and other social and spiritual activities. Compassionate and caring visitors bring to our elderly friends spiritual comfort by making them more aware of the presence of Christ in their lives. Much joy is given and received through this ministry.
Comite de Actividades Marianas
The members of this Spanish-speaking committee plan a variety of Marian activities for our community, including the celebrations of the feasts of Our Lady of Divine Providence, Our Lady of Altagracia, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Cor Unum Meal Center
The Cor Unum Meal Center serves free, hot, nutritious meals to hundreds of people each day, 365 days a year. Volunteers of all ages prepare meals, cook, serve, clean, and maintain our state-of-the-art meal center. Cor Unum offers a uniquely powerful opportunity to put into action the heart of Christian discipleship.
Coro 12:30 pm
The choir at our 12:30 pm Sunday Mass includes talented vocalists and instrumentalists who lead our community in an exceptionally uplifting experience of prayer and song.
Coro 7:00 pm
The members of our 7:00 pm Sunday Mass choir offer their vocal and instrumental gifts to provide beautiful liturgical music for the congregation.
Cursillistas
The Cursillistas are a group of parishioners who have experienced a three-day, life-changing Cursillo. They meet weekly to continue their faith formation and to build a community of love and discipleship.
Cursos Biblicos
St. Patrick’s offers Spanish-language bible courses various days each week. Members of our bible courses grow in their understanding of God’s Word, their communion with the Lord, and their fellowship with other parishioners.
English as a Second Language
St. Patrick’s offers ESL classes for adults who wish to begin or improve their English skills. This dynamic program significantly improves communication skills and forges new connections among members of our parish community.
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