Volunteer Opportunities
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Join the Refugee Ministry
We are thrilled to announce that our collaborative is partnering with the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Catholic Charities to welcome a refugee family! At this point, we don’t know any details other than it will be a family, but we expect to be matched SOON and look forward to sharing more information with our collaborative community as we have it. This is an exciting opportunity for real hands-on ministry, and there are numerous volunteer opportunities.
Drivers Needed
Our new neighbors are doing so well thanks to the love and generosity of this community! Their oldest child is enrolled in school and also in Religious Ed at Our Lady’s, and dad is back to work after a minor surgery. The refugee ministry is seeking volunteer drivers to help our new neighbors commute to work and go to appointments. If you can volunteer in this joyful ministry, please contact Margaret Roylance ([email protected]).If you’re not able to be a driver but would like to help, Uber gift cards are extremely helpful and appreciated. These can be dropped off to the parish offices, Attention: Gina Chaimanis.
Please note that the family is coming to the US via a federally funded program that has been in place for over 40 years. They will have had background and medical checks. They will arrive as lawful permanent residents and should be able to work right away (provided their Social Security cards are in hand).
Interested in Putting Your Faith into Action? Please reach out to Gina Chaimanis at [email protected] or Andy Majewski at [email protected]
View the Refugee Ministry's activities on their ministry page by clicking HERE.
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Help with the Creation Care Team's Composting at Coffee HourThe SHOL Newton Creation Care Team is looking to move our Collaborative towards a healthier, more sustainable coffee hour with a new Black Earth Compost system (in conjunction with City of Newton recycling). They are looking for volunteers to help with help with set up and clean up at Coffee Hours in both parishes. Please email Gina ([email protected]) if you are able to lend a hand.
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Be an Altar Server at Sacred Heart
We invite all children and teens in grades 3-12 to become altar servers at Sacred Heart!
Each month a Mass schedule for servers will be prepared to match each family's schedule. Altar serving is a wonderful way to participate in the Mass and to fulfill volunteer or service hours! For more information please contact Erica Johnson.
To serve at Our Lady's 10 AM Mass, contact Kristina Preman
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Cor Unum Meal Center
Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence We are in need of several volunteers to serve on Saturdays, 2:30-6:30 pm with Jared. Contact him to learn more and sign up!
Sign Up HERE
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Selling Honduras Coffee after Mass at Our Lady's
Would you consider being part of a team that sells Honduran coffee once a month after Mass? It involves a commitment of about 20 minutes after one of the Masses at Our Lady’s. You can sell as an individual, but it’s also a great way to do service as a family, selling together and introducing your children to a wonderful project that supports the families of the coffee grow growers. If you're interested and would like to know more, email Barbara Allaire. We'd love to have you join us!
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Help out at Mass as a greeter
At Our Lady's contact Kristina for more info.
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Coffee Hour Volunteers
Can you host coffee hour at Sacred Heart or at Our Lady's one or two weeks in a year (or more)? Coffee hour hosts are responsible for setting up tables and chairs, brewing coffee, putting out and keeping an eye on food supplies, cleaning up, and breaking down tables and chairs.
Please visit the Our Lady's SignUp Genius page or contact Ginny Arpino to volunteer at Our Lady's.
Please visit our Sacred Heart SignUp Genius page or contact Nick Frega to sign up at Sacred Heart!
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Sacred Heart Environment Ministry
Are you creative with decorations when entertaining? Do you enjoy seeing the change of seasons inside the church? We are looking for someone (or a team) to lead this ministry. If you have time to join this ministry in any capacity, please contact Erica.
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Be a Minister of Communion
We are asking members of our parishes to consider becoming involved in liturgical ministry, especially that of Minister of Communion.
Please contact Nick Frega at Sacred Heart ([email protected]) or Maribeth Scott at Our Lady’s ([email protected]).
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Liturgical Volunteers Needed
If you would like to serve at Mass as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan, or Head Usher at Sacred Heart, please contact Nick Frega.
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March Food Drives
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Sacred Heart Kids Club
Food CollectionMarch Food Collection Item
Tuna
- 5-6 oz cans
- Packed in water
The item for the month of March is canned tuna, any variety, packed in water. Many stores have Lenten sales -how convenient! If you are buying for yourself -or even if you are not -please pick up a can or two for our collection.
Please leave your donations in the baskets in the upper church foyer, the lower elevator lobby, and the Religious Ed area by the statue. Thanks for your continued generosity!
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Our Lady's Newton Freedge
Food DriveMarch Food Collection Item
Rice and Beans
In March, we are collecting rice (bagged or boxed) and beans (canned or dried in bags). Donations can be dropped in the bin by the St. Patrick statue in the church (this is on the parking lot side of the church building, under the stairs that go up to the main church).
Thank you for your ongoing generosity, most especially for all the snacks in February!
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