Ministry & Volunteer Opportunities

Altar Servers:
Children who have received their First Communion and attained the level of the third grade are welcome to participate in our Altar Server ministry. While children are scheduled to serve at weekend masses and weddings, adults serve at Daily Mass and funerals. Child servers are scheduled in pairs, teenagers and adults often serve solo. Recruitment and training are on an ongoing basis. Anyone interested in serving can contact Fr. Dan McCoy at the parish office or at: frdanmccoy@yahoo.com

Communion and Visits to the sick and homebound:
Clergy and trained laypersons bring the Eucharist, the Word of God and the friendship of Christ to parishioners who are ill or in recovery, whether at home or in a local healthcare facility. In addition, parish priests are assigned on a rotating basis to provide emergency pastoral care at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Because there are fewer priests available for parish ministry, the parish priests usually will not travel outside the local area for hospital visits. Requests for communion for the sick and homebound may be made by calling the parish office or contacting Janice Joyce, the lay coordinator at: Joyjan724@verizon.net

Liturgy Committee:
A committee of interested and talented laypersons assists the parish clergy in decorating the church and preparing for particular festive occasions throughout the church liturgical year including the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. The committee meets regularly and includes representatives of other parish ministries. They are in charge of floral displays, placing of flags, changing of altar linens, candles, etc. Pat McGibbon is the chairperson of this committee, she can be reached at: patmac750@hotmail.com

Parish Finance Council:
This organization is mandated by Church Law. The parish priest’s select up to seven members who have experience in financial and business matters in order to advise them on all financial matters relative to the operation of the parish. Areas of responsibility include: planning the yearly budget, reconciling bank statements, meeting with contractors and vendors, approving methods of fundraising and increased revenue. Lauraine Supino is the contact person, she can be reached at: lauraine2s1@verizon.net

Saint Vincent de Paul Society:
The namesake of this worldwide Catholic organization has been called the “Apostle of Charity” and “Father of the Poor.” The parish-based group is referred to as a conference and its members are called "Vincentians." They are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need.  The aid they provide to the needy may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The main source of their funds for the Blessed Sacrament Conference is money deposited into the poor boxes located at each entrance to the church. In addition, the entire proceeds from the Ash Wednesday collection go to the local society. All funds raised here, stay here within the parish boundaries to help Saugus residents in need. Inquiries for assistance or more information may be directed to the parish office.

St. Stephen Ministry:
The St. Stephen Ministry is composed of a group of parishioners that work in the parish performing good deeds, from providing meals and gifts to needy families during the holidays, to immediate special assistance in an emergency, to showing care and concern for the sick, and assisting developmentally disabled persons in order to become fully active members of the parish.  Any person can become a St. Stephen Minister. All that is required is a willingness to step forward in a time of need and a dedication to allowing the love of Christ to speak through each person’s actions.

Eucharistic Ministers:
Having been fully initiated in the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and being public witnesses to the Catholic faith through their worship and observance of what the Church holds as sacred and true, laypersons are invited by the priests to serve as Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. Persons in this ministry go through an instructional process and are formally installed before they can distribute the precious Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ at Mass or outside of Mass to the sick and homebound.

The Catholic Women's Guild
Dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, we are a vital part of our parish life and see ourselves as women growing in faith together. We gather prayerfully in Mary’s name, enjoy a variety of activities, and collaborate, when possible, with other parish committees in the carrying out of their various projects. All women are welcome. For further information contact Kathie Lanney, Women’s Guild Prefect at kathlanney@aol.com.