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: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241
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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 Sunday of the month, immediately after 10:30 Mass, 11:30am-2:00pm
Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241 or email sbparishsecretary@comcast.net
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Cunniff Pine St. Inn Food Group:
Group meets three times a year (a Saturday in September, December and March) to bring desserts to the Inn. They also bring Christmas gifts of warm clothing in December and Welcome Home Bins for those transitioning from shelter to an apartment in March.
Contact: Carol Kryzanek 781-447-3761
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First Friday Coffee Hour:
Coffee and conversation
Meets: after 9am Mass Sept-June
Contact: Terry McDonough 781-447-4671
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Boy Scouts:
Local Troop is 22 for Boy Scouts
Meets: Thursdays 7-9 Spellman Center
Contact: 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
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Perpetual Adoration:
24/7 in HG lower Church
Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241
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Pro-Life Committee
Coordinates all pro-life activities in parish
Contact: Parish Office 781-878-0900 ext. 241
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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 priests and vocation to priesthood
Meets: Saturdays 8:15-8:45 am, HG lower Church
Contact: Martha Ea 617-699-7511
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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: 781-878-9863
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Resources
HG St. Vincent de Paul & Food Pantry:
For Whitman parishioners in need of assistance
Contact: Whitman Food Pantry 781-447-5889 - Leave message on machine and your call will be returned
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SB St. Vincent de Paul & Food Pantry:
For Abington parishioners in need of assistance
Contact: Mary Hickey 781-878-1194 - Leave message on machine and your call will be returned
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Parish Lending Library:
Offers lending of Catholic materials to teach and inspire, for adults and children: books, CDs, DVDs.
Located in Fr Glennon Hall, open 24/7 to all, with a simple sign-out borrowing system.
Contact: Martha Ea 617-699-7511
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 or Deacon James McLaughlin, 781-878-0900 x244
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