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All Saints Parish Liturgy Advisory Religious Education School Social Organizations Community Service Youth Music Fundraising Many Spiritual, Social and Outreach Programs are offered here in the All Saints Parish Community. You are needed to make them useful and fulfilling to all. We help ourselves by helping those in need. With that commitment in mind, it is hoped that all the information in this presentation will be of service to you as you join a parish community that is welcoming. A parish community of faith known as All Saints Parish LITURGY COMMITTEE: Members of the committee meet with the priests, deacon and music coordinator on a monthly basis. The focus: to discuss, develop, and implement liturgical celebrations. Special attention is devoted to a harmony of parts: liturgical rite, music and decorations. The Mass of Anointing and Mass for the Deceased of our Parish are some examples. The Liturgy Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month in the Rectory Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST: These men and women are chosen to give service to their brothers and sisters at Mass by distributing Holy Communion. People are chosen on the basis of their consistent faith as well as their moral standing in the parish community. This is not a program for which one can volunteer, but a desire to be considered can certainly be expressed to the priests or deacon of the parish. After completing the training program for this office, they are commissioned by our pastor to serve for a period of three years. The Eucharist is made available to our homebound parishioners and to those in the hospital and nursing homes through the extraordinary efforts of a small group of these men and women. LECTORS: Lectors are parish women or men (including youth), who communicate God’s Word by doing the readings at Mass. The lector should be a good reader who is able to do so with enthusiasm and clarity. Any member of the parish who wishes to offer his or her services is invited to contact the lector coordinator or one of the priests or deacon. ALTAR SERVERS: The Altar Servers assist the priests and deacon at Mass. They prepare the sanctuary for Holy Mass, are the leaders of the procession, assist with the preparation of the gifts, and attend to whatever other duties are required for the celebration of liturgical services. Traditionally this role is fulfilled by children and young people. Altar Servers may begin in the fourth grade and are encouraged to continue through their high school years. All are most welcome and invited to contact the Altar Server coordinator or any of the priests or deacon. Men or women who are available to Serve at the Altar for funerals are also needed and most welcome! ALTAR SOCIETY: This is a group of men and women who have volunteered to be responsible for cleaning the sanctuary areas of the church and have the responsibility for maintaining the bookracks in the church pews. Extra special effort is undertaken at Christmas and Easter. COLLECTORS / STEWARDS / USHERS: This ministry is involved with the seating of parishioners and visitors at Mass, taking up the collections and handling any emergencies that might arise at Mass. The stewards have the responsibilities of opening and closing the Church, coordinating the Offertory Collection by making sure that there are a sufficient number of collectors (8 normally), putting the gifts out for the Offertory and the other Sacred Vessels necessary for Mass, and recruiting a family to bring up the gifts at each Mass. GREETERS: These men and women (and children) are our hospitality ministers. They perform the very important role of making everyone who comes into our church for liturgy feel welcome and a part of our worshiping community. They need to be people who are outgoing, welcoming and smile! PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a prayer directed office established in accordance with the directives of the Eighth Synod of the Archdiocese of Boston. Its primary function is to be a consultative body to the Pastor, and to assist him with his spiritual leadership role of the parish. All Saints PPC is composed of eighteen (18) elected members and eight ex-officio members. Any Catholic, eighteen years of age or older, who is registered and active in the parish and who participates in the Sacramental life of the Church, is eligible for nomination to this office. The term of office is three (3) years. Regular scheduled meetings are held the fourth (4th) Sunday of each month in the Rectory Conference Room and are open to any and all interested parishioners. Minutes of these meetings are posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the church. There are youth representatives appointed by the Pastor. PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: The revised Code of Canon Law requires that a Parish Finance Council exists in every parish. The principal responsibilities of the Parish Finance Council are as follows: a) to assist the pastor in rendering an account of the finances of the parish to the local ordinary; b) to assist the pastor in making the appropriate report to the faithful of the parish at least annually concerning parish revenues and expenditures; c) to assist the pastor by providing counsel, when requested, concerning the general care and administration of the parish property and finances. The Finance Council is composed of 10 members. PARISH SCHOOL BOARD: The Parish School Board acts in an advisory capacity to the school principal. The Board consists of eight (8) elected members, plus the school principal and the Pastor. Meetings are held each month in the Rectory Conference Room and are open to all interested parents/parishioners. Check Parish Bulletin for day and time. HOME and SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: This is an organization of parents from the School who work toward providing a sense of community between Home and School. They help toward providing moneys for cultural and fun activities as well as special treats for the children and faculty. Parents are asked to be Room Reps for each of the classrooms, thus aiding the teachers and the Principal. One of the officers acts as a liaison to the School Board. ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL OF ALL SAINTS PARISH: Saint Joseph School of All Saints Parish dedicated to teaching the students God’s great love for them and to inculcate in the students their responsibility to share that love with others. The School includes Nursery through Grade 8. The Administration, faculty and staff strive to work together as a Faith Community to bring out the best in each child by fostering the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of the whole child. GYM RENTAL: Contact Principal at the school for Gym
availability and procedures. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD): Assists parents with their responsibility of training their children in the practice of the Faith, by providing religious education for all children from grades K through 10 with the completion of Christian Initiation into the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 11th grade. The catechists (teachers) and helpers come totally from the membership of our parish and their efforts are coordinated by the Director of Religious Education with the advice of the Parish Religious Education Commission. Registration and schedules are announced in the parish bulletin. Attendance at Mass on a regular basis is an essential requirement of participation in this program. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMMISSION: The Religious Education Commission acts in an advisory capacity to assist the pastor and the Director of Religious Education with establishing priorities and policies for the Religious Education Program. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA): This program is one of learning and faith sharing for those adults wishing to become Catholics. Information can be obtained by calling the Parish Office or the priests or deacon. LADIES OF ST. ANNE: This is a women’s spiritual and social organization. Members meet monthly, in the Church, on the fourth (4th) Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. for Mass or readings from Sacred Scripture (Except: January, February, June, July, or August). A business meeting follows with speakers or programs of general interest. Membership is open to women 19 years or age or older, single or married. Dues are $3.00 per year. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus is an organization for practical Catholic men, aged 18 and older, from all Parishes in Haverhill. Haverhill Council 202 meets on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month in the St. George Room at 7:30 p.m. THIRD ORDER OF MARY: Founded by Father Jean-Claude Colin, the Third Order of Mary was Canonically Erected by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1850. Venerable Fr. Colin established the society for lay people who wish to practice a religious type of lifestyle while remaining in the secular world. Members of the Third Order of Mary are men and women, who after a period of time as Lay Associates have decided to make a formal commitment to be a part of the family of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and to help in her work of bringing others to the Lord. Members are committed to the support of their parish church and community in all its phases. THEATER TRIPS, etc.: Trips and outings to shows, concerts and other activities. Calendar is in the weekly bulletin. Everyone welcome to participate. ADULT TAP: Beginner lessons for exercise and enjoyment for all ages are offered on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the lower Church Hall. BARBERSHOP CHORUS: The Merrimack Valley Townsmen Barbershop Chorus is one of the oldest chapters of the SPEBSQSA. They boast of having 25 members. They actively solicit singers who enjoy acapella singing. They meet every Tuesday, in the Music Room, at All Saints at 8:00 p.m. Their members range in age from 24 to 87! They welcome men who are anxious to continue their type of music. Barbershop singing is an American Art Form that must be preserved. (A word to the ladies: “If you want your man out of the house one night a week, send him along; we’ll take good care of him.) They do take very seriously the health aspect of singing. Yes, singers normally live longer than the average. They are also quite proud of the joy they bring to countless lives by entertaining in nursing homes as well as senior audiences and the general public. ST. JOSEPH’S GOLF LEAGUE: Is made up of members of All Saints, Sacred
Hearts and St. James Parishes. They play at Far Corners Golf Course in Boxford, during the
Summer months. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the St. Rita Room on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE: Provides “Fun” and “Fund” raising activities/events for the parish. Activities include, but are not limited to, parish shows, special events and any other functions, as requested. New members and ideas are always welcome! The Activities Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the St. George Room at 7:00 p.m. BOOK STORE: Located in the Sacristy, the Book Store is a local source for Catholic books and materials for parishioners and others in the Greater Haverhill area. The Book Store features books, tapes, pamphlets, catechetical materials, pictures and some artwork. The Book Store is operated on the “Honor System”. To purchase an item, simply place your payment for the item in the envelope provided with each item and place it in the White Box. FOOD PANTRY: The All Saints Food Pantry is a source of food for those in need within All Saints Parish and the Greater Haverhill region. The program was formerly established in January 2002 and relies primarily on the generosity of donations and volunteers to remain operational. The pantry serves over 800 people per month. The pantry is open for clients on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Noon. Volunteers are needed and always welcome virtually any day of the week. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: The purpose of this group of men and women is to bring together and provide personal contact between the members of the Society and those in need. They strive to fulfill the two great Commandments: Love of God and Love of Neighbor. They seek out God’s needy, both materially and spiritually, and help them when and wherever they can. The Society meets every Monday and Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. (except holidays) in the meeting room in the Rectory. ALL SAINTS PARISH THRIFT SHOP: The Thrift Shop is located in the lower
Church and is open on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. VISITATION MINISTRY: This ministry is centered on prayer for the petitions of fellow parishioners. Once a month, those involved in the ministry will receive a list of petitions collected from parishioners. The recipients will be asked to remember these intentions in their daily prayer. BROWNIES - GIRL SCOUTS: On the Brownie level (grades 1 - 3), Girl Scouting focuses on four areas of development: 1) Developing Individual Potential; 2) Contributing to Society; 3) Relating to others; and 4) Developing values. The Brownie Troop meets on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. CUB SCOUTS - BOY SCOUTS: Pack 27 is a Cub Scout unit serving boys in grades 1 - 5. The unit helps a young boy grow into a young adult: learning self-discipline, leadership, and friendship while developing their strengths and abilities. Cub Scouting also helps a child develop strong spiritual awareness. All of which is done in a safe, positive atmosphere. The Cub Scout Pack meets Monday - Thursday evenings at the church. Troop 27 is a Boy Scout organization for young boys ages 11 - 18, run by the boys themselves. Their goal is to teach leadership skills to tomorrow’s leaders. The Troop enjoys camping, hiking and canoeing as well as service to the community. The Troop meets Thursday evenings from 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. at the church. CYO: The Catholic Youth Organization is open to all young people from the eighth grade through senior year in high school. The C.Y.O. Offers an avenue for the youth at All Saints along with their friends to connect with each other and their parish, as well as providing a relaxed atmosphere in which to develop their Faith in Jesus Christ. The monthly meeting and social provides a regular opportunity to gather along with many and varied activities throughout the year. There are no C.Y.O. Events during the month of August. The C.Y.O. meets the first Sunday of the month, 6:00 p.m. in the church hall. YOUTH CHOIR: Meets Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:15 PM in the Music Room in the Church. The Youth Choir sings at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass on a regular basis. Membership is open to all children from the second grade up to age 25. ADULT CHOIR: Meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room in the Church. Currently meets on a seasonal and special occasion basis, providing music for special days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holy Week Services, Confirmation, etc. Future plans include singing at one of the weekend Masses on a more regular basis, perhaps once or twice a month. Membership is open to any parishioner who enjoys singing with others. POLISH CHOIR: Meets for rehearsals Monday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., from September to May (with exception of January), in the Music Room in the Church. The Choir practices in Polish for their Christmas rendition and the Annual Polish Choir Convention of New England. The Choir is always looking for more members, especially MEN! CANTORS: Leaders of Song at all weekend Masses at
which a choir is not singing. Leaders of Song
(Cantors) generally begin as members of a choir. 1000 CLUB: Membership in this club is $5.00 per month. A drawing of $1,000.00 in prizes is held at the Rectory the first Wednesday of every month. Prizes are $500.00, $200.00 and three (3) at $100.00. Every month members receive a list of winners and a return envelope. Applications for membership are available at the Rectory. CELL HOUR OF HOLINESS: The Cell Hour of Holiness is a group of people praying for the Poor Souls who have no one to pray for them and for special prayer requests. Petition papers for prayer requests are found near the Infant of Prague, in the Chapel and on the counter near the Book Rack on the Blaisdell Street side door. Write your prayer petitions on the forms provided and place them in the small basket or in the box in front of the Infant of Prague. Your prayer petitions are placed in an envelope on the Altar at Mass time. ADORATION: Because of Jesus’ love for us, He remains night and day in this Sacrament of Love, full of tenderness and love, expecting and receiving all those who come to visit. We as Adorers keep Him company and we pour out our love to Him, thanking Him for all the favors and graces received. Adoration takes place on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 9:00 p.m. ST. ANTHONY NOVENA: Takes place in the Chapel Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. FAMILY HOLY HOUR: “Be Not Afraid” Family Holy Hour is a novena video presentation in the Eucharistic Presence of Our Lord. Mother Theresa’s inspiration to bring families together to pray the Rosary every week to call God’s blessings down on our families, to bring peace in our families and an end to abortion is blessed by the Holy Father. This devotion meets in the Chapel every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ULTREYA: Ultreya is a community of people who have lived a Cursillo. They come together monthly to pray for others and share their Christian walk. They gather in the Chapel on Friday evenings during Cursillo Retreat Weekends. All are welcome. NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES: The Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes includes a short discourse, Rosary, hymns and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. 1ST SATURDAY - OUR LADY OF FATIMA: In the Church, beginning with the 8:00 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of every month. On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia in the Dorothean Convent in Spain. She promised her assistance at the hour of death with all the graces necessary for salvation for all whom on the first Saturday of five consecutive months: 1.) Go to Confession (within eight days); 2.) Receive Holy Communion; 3.) Pray five decades of the Rosary; and 4.) Keeps Mary company meditating for 15 minutes on the Rosary’s Mysteries. “In the end, My Immaculate Heart will triumph, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace.” Our Lady of Fatima. St. Joseph’s Candlepin Lanes, 26
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