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Ministries
 

Below is information on our wonderful ministries with the contact information for interested persons. 

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Bible Study

Bible Study:

Bible study programs run periodically at both parishes with sign up and program information in the weekly bulletin. 

Contact for HG: Bill Sheehan 781-248-9163

Contact for SB: Martha Craft 781-878-1116

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Servers, Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, etc. 

Sacristans:

A team of parishioners who prepare the altar area, including seasonal decorations and special occasions

Contact: Parish office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Funeral Servers: 

Adult Altar Servers who celebrate funerals.

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Adult Altar Servers:

For adults who are available for weekday Masses

and Funerals. 

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Altar Servers:

For individuals aged 3-college 

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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HG Eucharistic Ministers

Adults and invited older students who distribute Holy Communion during liturgy and to the sick

Contact: Elaine Melisi 781-447-2169

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SB Eucharistic Ministers

Adults and invited older students who distribute Holy Communion during liturgy and to the sick

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Ushers & Greeters:

Greet parishioners before, during, and after Mass and help with weekly collections

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Lectors:

Youth through adults who proclaim the word of God during liturgical celebrations. Training provided. 

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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Bulletin

Weekly Parish bulletin:

Prepared weekly for distribution at all Masses. Parish groups and ministries are invited to submit items for publication. Deadline is Monday at 12noon to be included in this week's print. 

Contact: sbparishsecretary@comcast.net

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Music

HG Adult Choir

"The Singing Servants of Holy Ghost" 

Sing at 10:30am Sunday Mass & special Masses Open to all adults who enjoy singing 

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241

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SB Adult Choir:

Sings at the 4pm Mass on the third Saturday of each month & special Masses. Open to all adults who enjoy singing.

Meets: 3pm, third Saturday of each month

Contact: Carrie Bates 781-878-5410

 

Collaborative​​ Youth Choir:

Sings twice per month and will rehearse for an hour before mass.   

Contact: Jessie Bishop 781-974-5043

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Groups, Organizations & Committees 

Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality:

An organization of women devoted to the Blessed Mother, in service to the church and promotion of stewardship.

Meets: First Monday of the month, 7pm. 

Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 214 or email sbparishsecretary@comcast.net

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Cunniff Pine St. Inn Food Group:

Food group who prepares and delivers food to men at the Pine St. Inn on the third Saturday of the month.

Meets: 3rd Saturday of each month, HG Spellman Center Kitchen, 10:30am Sept-June

Contact: Carol Kryzanek 781-447-3761

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First Friday Coffee Hour:

Coffee and conversation

Meets: after 9am Mass

Contact: Terry McDonough 781-447-4671

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Sunday Coffee Hour:

Coffee and conversation

Meets: SB hall after 9am Mass, 2nd & 4th Sundays

Contact: Rick Fraser 781-363-0244

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Boy Scouts:

Local Troop is 22 for Boy and Sub Scouts

Meets: Thursdays 7-9 Spellman Center

Contact: Gina McMollem & Mike Warner 

                http://www.t22whitman.org

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Chaplet of Divine Mercy:

Recited by parish participants

Meets: Tuesdays at 7pm in HG lower Chapel 

Contact: Deacon Joe Nickley 781-447-4421

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Dynamic Catholic Outreach:

Inspires us to be innovative leaders, helping Catholics and their parishes become the best versions of themselves. 

Contact: Joseph Iannone 781-447-4558

                www.dynamicCatholic.org

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Family Healing from Addiction:

Join us for one hour and experience the healing power of prayer and foregiveness in the presence of the Holy Sacrament.

Meets: 1st Saturday of the month, HG lower Church. 

Contact: Kevin McWilliams 603-682-7933

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Five First Saturday Devotions:

Follow Jesus' request to honor his mother, the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

Meets: Saturdays 9am, HG lower Church

Contact: Mary Rinkulis 781-524-1472

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Perpetual Adoration:

24/7 in HG lower Church 

Contact: sbparishsecretary@comcast.net

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Intercessory Prayer Group:

Any interested person wishing to pray for those who have requested prayers, please join.

Meets: Mondays 3pm, HG lower Church

Contact: Judy Morse 781-878-7758; Clare Callahan 508-994-7759

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Pro-Life Committee

Coordinates all pro-life activities in parish

Contact: Sheila McKenna 781-447-5657

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Quilting Ministry

Sews comfort quilts for those in need in our communities

Meets: 3rd Friday of each month at SB Friary

Contact: Rose Perry 781-871-7125

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Rosary for Priests

The rosary for preists and vocation to priesthood 

Meets: Saturdays 8:30-9am, HG lower Church

Contact: Martha Ea 781-447-6713

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Scholarship Committee

Chooses applicants for Light of Christ Catholic Collaborative Scholarships

Contact: Dennis Leonard 781-878-0900 ext. 240

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The World Apostolate of Fatima 

The Archdiocese of Boston Mission is to promote the message of Fatima to obtain world peace through Our Lady's requests

Contact: Lynn Kenn 508-378-7431

 

Knights of Columbus 

Knights of Columbus:

Whitman Cardinal Spellman #347 

Contact: Larry Roache 781-447-9061

                Hall rental 781-447-0095

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Knights of Columbus:

Abington #5254

Contact: Michael Fiorentino 781-878-9863

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Resources

HG St. Vincent de Paul & Food Pantry:

For Whitman parishioners in need of assistance 

Contact: Bruce Perry 781-447-8560

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SB St. Vincent de Paul & Food Pantry:

For Abington parishioners in need of assistance 

Contact: Brian Sullivan 781-878-1194

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Parish Lending Library:

Offers lending of spiritual materials like books, CDs, and DVDs with a simple sign-out borrowing system.

Contact: Martha Ea 781-447-6713

 

Adult Sacrament Preparation Program

The Adult Sacrament Preparation Program prepares adults to enter the Catholic church. It also prepares Catholic adults who have not received all sacraments. 

Contact: Fr Adrian, 781-878-0900 ext.  247

 

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