21 December, 7:00 pm For many this is not the most wonderful time of the year. This year especially, many of us are carrying grief and losses of all kinds. Our annual Service of Solace and Hope is an opportunity for you to place those hard, heavy feelings in the context of evening prayers for … [Read more...] about SERVICE OF SOLACE AND HOPE
PASTORAL VISITORS
Pastoral visitors make regular visits to those who are unable to come to church, or who desire a compassionate listener at times of great joy or pain. These individuals are trained and supervised by the clergy to offer a ministry of presence and connection. They are able to make visits in addition … [Read more...] about PASTORAL VISITORS
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
Several people in our parish are trained and licensed by the diocese to bring Communion to homebound individuals immediately following the services on Saturday or Sunday. Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the Sacraments to those who are unable to come to church for reasons of illness or infirmity. If … [Read more...] about LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
MEETING WITH CLERGY
The clergy welcome the opportunity to meet one-on-one with parishioners. If you would like to meet with Richard or Anoma, please contact them to set up a time. Contact Richard by email or 617-738-1810. Anoma can be reached at 617-731-8120. Homebound Visitation. If you, or a member of the parish … [Read more...] about MEETING WITH CLERGY
CARING MINISTRY TEAM
The purpose of the Caring Ministry Team is to provide short-term care and support to parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or other circumstances. Caring Team ministers deliver meals, run errands, and provide transportation. Volunteers are put into a resource pool and called upon … [Read more...] about CARING MINISTRY TEAM
PRAYER
Parish Prayer List Please pray for: Submit a prayer request What is prayer? Prayer is responding to God, by thought and by deeds, with or without words. (BCP 856) The Prayer Book notes seven kinds of prayer: adoration, praise, thanksgiving, penitence, oblation, intercession, and … [Read more...] about PRAYER