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Would you like to make your faith experience more personal and meaningful? Your time and talents are most needed to help Saint Richard Parish continue to be the wonderful place that it is and continue to grow.
Please consider donating your time and talent to one of the Ministries listed below. We know you’ll be glad you did!
If you would like information about one of the following ministries, please click one of the underlined names to send an email, or call the organizer listed. Or register with us, and the appropriate ministry representative will be in touch. Thank you.
Altar Servers
Any parishioner, male or female, young (Grade 3 and up) or not so young, who wishes to assist in the celebration of the Mass are invited to participate.
Norm St. Hilaire (Deacon) 978-774-7575
Please contact us at: StRichardAltarServer@yahoo.com
Fr. Henry Cunney 978-774-7575
High School Youth Ministry
This fall, we welcome Jamie and Denise Casey as leaders of our brand new High School Youth Ministry Service Program here at St. Richard Parish family. The opportunity to serve and to give back to those less fortunate will be our focus. This Service Program will be open to all High School students of this Parish community. We are in the beginning stages and look forward to a continued growth to help our young people learn and develop in the role of Catholic Christian Servant. We ask for your prayerful support at this time, and encouragement for our youth who are full of idealism and energy. Any contact with the Casey’s will be through our main office phone, so please direct all questions through that channel.
Church Cleaners
A volunteer group, which gathers each Saturday morning at the Church to do “housekeeping” for the Lords House. General cleaning and pickup is done to keep the Church neat and in order for the dignity of the celebration of Sunday Liturgy, Funerals, Baptisms, Weddings and any other celebration in the Church. It’s a great way to “Give Back” to the Lord.
Dale D’Agnese, or Lorraine Bernier
978-774-7575
People to People Food Pantry
The Danvers Food Pantry is one of our greatest and most utilized services that we offer to those in need of one life's most fundamental needs - food. The Food Pantry helps individuals and/or families with a temporary crisis food needs. We collect food at the 9:00 Mass each week, as well as special collections for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Volunteers take turns each week collecting the food brought to each Mass and delivering it to the Food Pantry on Monday mornings.
Parish Coordinator: Ray Gallant 978-535-5975
Donut Crew
Hospitality plays an important part in building a warm community spirit. After the 9:00 Mass each week, (Summer excluded) our Donut Crew provide the ever popular Coffee and Donut Social downstairs in the Church Hall. We are always looking for families to volunteer to pick up the Donuts, make the coffee, set up or break down the service. If you have a helpful and hospitable spirit and can give one Sunday Morning a few times a year, please contact:
Ray Gallant 978-535-5975
Eucharistic Ministers
We have four (4) separate Eucharistic ministries:
Church
Those who minister at the Lord’s table share in a simply task, but one which lives at the heart of who we are as Christian people: in our love of the Eucharist, and in our appreciation of what the church asks of us as servants in the Sunday assembly.
Sunday Mass Scheduler - Pat Crowley 978-774-3673
Nursing Home
Visits are made to the Cedar Glen Nursing Home, The Heritage House, and The Atrium at Veronica Drive. We spend time, pray with the sick, and bring them communion.
Heritage Nursing Home - Luanne St. Pierre 978-777-2130
Cedar Glen Nursing Home - Dick Bennett 978-774-5986
Homebound
The faithful who are ill are deprived of their rightful and accustomed place in the Eucharistic community. In bringing communion to them, the minister of communion represents Christ and manifests faith and charity on behalf of the whole community toward those who cannot be present at the Eucharist. For the sick, the reception of communion is not only a privilege, but also a sigh of support and concern shown by the Christian community for its members who are ill.
Private Homes: Altie Nichols 978-777-1893
Lori Packert 978-774-9438
Hospital
A visit is made to Beverly Hospital every Sunday morning to visit and pray with the sick Catholic patients and bring them communion.
Pat Morill 978-777-1177
Lillian Bochetti 978-531-6101
Finance Committee
The Parish Finance Committee advises the Pastor with financial issues of the Parish. For more information, please see the Finance Committee page listed on the Home Page under Parish Information.
Knights of Columbus Council 1505
Dedicated to the principles of charity, fraternity, patriotism, and unity, the Order reflects a particular brand of lay Catholicism that has enriched the American Republic for more than a century. If interested in joining, please call:
The Knights of Columbus office at 978-774-9574.
Or send an email.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the “Good News” during the Liturgy of the Word. Our role is to make the Word come alive, to Spread the Good News. Adults and High School students are invited to participate. For a free Lector Brochure, contact:
John Call 978-739-9004
Liturgy Committee
Following the guidelines of the Archdiocesan Office of Liturgy and Worship, the Liturgy Committee works to enhance our Parish Liturgies and Para-liturgical celebrations. This committee, along with the priest and Deacon, focuses on providing rich prayerful experiences through careful planning, overseeing, education and evaluation of the liturgical celebrations as to the rites, pastoral aspects, environment and music. New members are sought for a variety of special committees. Training is provided in workshops and classes.
Altie Nichols 978-777-1893
Marian Rosary
This ministry is a group that meets the first Thursday of each month from 7 - 8pm at one of the participating churches. Each church takes a turn hosting it. The 1st Thursday of the month is at St. Richard’s, the 2nd at St. Mary’s, the 3rd at the Carmelite Nuns Chapel (near Bishop Fenwick), the 4th is at St. Richard’s and the 5th (if required) is at the Brothers House Chapel at St. John’s Prep. For more information, please contact:
Pat Morrill 978-777-1177
Prayer Group
Praying for our Parish, this group meets every Wednesday in the Chapel from 7 - 8pm.
Pat Morrill 978-777-1177
Mornings for Moms, Dads and Grandparents too
This is a simple time and place to gather with other parents and caretakers of children, ages newborn to preschool, to socialize, play and enjoy the company of other parishioners at home with children. We meet once a week, on Monday Mornings from 9:30AM to 11:30 AM, in the lower carpeted church hall, which is a great space to just let the kids have a good time, and the adults appreciate another adult to talk with too.
Please join us, bring along a good story to read or a craft to share, or just come for some good conversation and new friendships. All are welcome. For information, contact:
Clair Favreau - 978-750-0760.
Liturgy Music Director
We are very fortunate to offer a diverse and vibrant music program through the talent of our Music Director, and all of our talented music enthusiasts. Our music team plans appropriate music, develops artistic skills, and encourages parishioners to share in the spirit of our music program. Whether it is with instrumental or choral performances, our Music Ministry reflects a diversity of spirit and interest that reflects our parish.
Please visit our Music Ministry Page for more information about the Children’s Choir, and Weddings.
Brenda Myers - Liturgical Music Director
(978) 597-5457
Christian Outreach Programs
This committee is really the entire Parish community. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to join in and help carry out service projects throughout the year, with our focus on helping those most in need. Some project include our Back to School Drive, a Thanksgiving and Christmas Drive, among other, all of which bring help to those who struggle to make ends meet.
We are blessed to have a vibrant Outreach Program. Though this program, we also educate our parish on the needs of the global church though outreach efforts within our community. The lesson of outreach forms in our Religious Education program as our students embrace a variety of programs that embody the spirit of Christian service. Whether supporting Lazarus House, Haven for Hunger, Catholic Charities, or the like, our parish remains committed to offering support for others. All calls and inquiries should be directed to:
Fr. Bruce Flannagan, Outreach Program 978-774-7575
Parish Council
The Parish Council is an advisory board to help the Pastor identify and address issues of Parish Life. For more information, please see the Parish Council page listed on the Home Page under Parish Information.
PRO-LIFE
We are proud to be a PRO-LIFE parish! On a routine basis numerous parishioners gather and pray for the abolition of abortion.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: RCIA brings people into the Catholic Faith. Ours is more of a conversion ministry and in the process, these new converts learn more about the Catholic Faith.
As a growing and sought after program, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for adults and children to grow in their understanding of our faith and to enter more fully into the life of the Church. So folks, for one reason or another, may not have experienced all of the Sacraments of Initiation, and our team of dedicated volunteers offers a program of growth and faith transition.
Irene Boudreau Director of RCIA 978-774-7575.
Scouts - Saint Richard Troop 155
The Cub Scout pack is made up of approximately 12 dens. There is a den leader for each which meets once a week for activities and work on requirements for badge achievements. Monthly Pack meetings are held in the downstairs hall at St. Richard’s Parish every third Friday of the month in the evening from 6:30 to 8:00. They are structured fun filled meetings with activities programmed by the Cub master, Pack Committee and leaders. If interested in joining please contact:
Cub Master: John Alden - (978) 777-7012
The Boy Scout Troop patrols are led by the boy scouts and their patrol leaders. Pack meetings are held in the downstairs hall of St. Richard Church twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of every month. There are many fun filled activities, camp outs, hiking, white water rafting and more. The boys learn leadership qualities by problem solving and team work with the direction of the assistant Scoutmasters. Any questions, please call:
Scoutmaster: Mike Andruskiewicz (978) 777-0553
Sr. District Executive: Andrew Phillips (978) 777-4333
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Sodality
Our Sodality is a devotional and charitable association for the laity in the Roman Catholic Church, providing an opportunity for Fellowship.
Beverly Gallant 978.777.0680
Ushers
First and foremost, Ushers are ministers of hospitality, greeting people who enter God’s House. They also assist with the collection, and help with emergencies that may arise at Mass, such as someone needing assistance.
Fr. Bruce Flannagan, 978-774-7575
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