These ministers work behind the scenes to provide the parish with an environment appropriate for Liturgy and community celebrations.
ALTAR PREPARATION MINISTRY Volunteers clean and prepare the church for weekend liturgies. Each Friday, following morning Mass, this group mops and dusts the sanctuary, entrance vestibules and sacristy, cleans and fills the holy water fonts, cleans the candle holders, replaces candles, cares for the altar flowers and launders the towels and altar linens.
Contact Aimee Perkins at (978) 342-9587.
The WORKING HANDS MINISTRY volunteers help with the housekeeping and grounds keeping needs of our parish home. Whatever time your schedule allows, your help is always appreciated.
Contact Louis Giancola at (978) 342-2978, x110 or [email protected].
The CHILD-CARE MINISTRY provides babysitting for children ages 1-6, each Sunday during the 9:45AM liturgy. Adults and teens work together, supervising free play, reading stories and playing games. A commitment of once a month from September through May is asked. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Some experience caring for children is recommended, but not required.
HOSPITALITY BAKERS provide baked goods for various parish gatherings such as receptions after Easter Vigil, lectures, the parish mission and other parish functions.
Contact the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Office at (978) 342-2978 or [email protected]
HOSPITALITY SERVERS assist with the setup and cleanup for parish gatherings. These volunteers tend to the various details necessary for providing a warm, inviting place for both parishioners and guests to gather and feel at home.
SUNDAY COFFEE SHOP Volunteers serve one Sunday a month during the Coffee Shop season to extend hospitality following the 8:00 and 9:45am Masses. Volunteers pick up the donuts, help set up, serve, or clean up.