Our Community in Action

Around the Parish | Larger Community
Hospitality ImageGod has given each one of us special gifts, unique graces that make unique individuals of each of us. He calls us to be good stewards of those gifts by giving of our time, talent and treasure to enrich our community, and particularly to help all who are in need. A Christian Steward is defined by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops as: “One who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord.”
You are invited to join us in serving one another as a community of faith by participating in one of our many parish activities, listed below and throughout this web site. Call our staff at the Parish Center (978) 531-0002, or the ministry contacts listed, to share your gifts of time and/or talent with our parish community.

Around the Parish

  • Devotional Groups: These are groups of parishioners who gather for prayer, fellowship and service on a regular basis.
    • True Devotion: Gathers to deepen devotion to the Blessed Virgin on Monday evenings
    • Charismatic Prayer Group: Pray and grow in the Holy Spirit on Thursday evenings. Contact Richard De Francesco: richdefran@verizon.net
  • Ladies Sodality: An organization for Catholic women who meet each month for Mass and gather for discussion on topics of interest to members. Contact Phyllis Boyd: (978)531-1232
  • Youth Ministry: Brings Junior High and High School age youth together for prayer, friendship, growth experiences and service to the parish and community. Contact Fr. Paul at the Parish Center
  • Hospitality Committee: Organizes social events such as coffee after Mass, seasonal gatherings and receptions after liturgical celebrations. Contact Rick DeSanctis at (978) 303-5008
  • Families with KidsFamilies with Kids Committee: Seeks and finds new ways to help parents with small children feel at home in our church. Help make our worship space more child-friendly with new ideas! Contact Tina Smith: (978) 532-2317
  • Stewardship Committee: Draws people into dozens of parish-based groups and activities that serve others. We want to develop new ways to involve more people in the mission of the church. Contact is Fr. John at the Parish Center
  • Repair and Improvement Team: Keeps the parish property in good order by taking on projects such as painting, small repairs, and carpentry. They helped renovate the church hall, parish center and rectory hall. Talents of all kinds and levels are welcome. Contact Mike Ryan: (978) 531-7961
  • Artists and Designers: Are creative and talented people who can generate graphics for posters, flyers, and communications. Contact Fr. John at the Parish Center
  • Gardening and Landscaping: Have a “green” thumb or just like getting your hands full of soil? Come join us to help make our parish grounds beautiful! Contact Fr. John at the Parish Center
  • Annual Parish Fair: Brings together hundreds of parishioners each fall to make or sell items, prepare or sell baked goods or lunch, and offer children’s crafts. This team organizes the largest fundraiser of the year. Contact Marie O’Brien at (978) 531-2896
  • Parish Archives: Preserves our long and rich history. We collect, protect and catalog historical church records and photos. Contact Pauline Brennan at (978) 532-5142
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    For the Larger Community

    • Sister ParishSan Pablo, Our Sister Parish: Click on the link and see the story of the Stations of the Cross! 
      Become a part of our parish outreach to our sisters and brothers in the Dominican Republic by participating in a parish trip, hosting a student, raising funds for special projects or provisions, or assisting with hands-on work in the community of San Pablo de Apostol. Contact Pat Adams: (978) 532-1083
    • Our Sister Parish, Nidia’s House: View the photos that inspired our new sister parish fundraiser.  The group that visited there in January were led to the poorest member of that parish community, the Nidia Mayi family.  One look at their existing home will explain why this new construction project is being undertaken.  A “free will offering” will be conducted at all Masses the weekend of August 30 and 31.  Stacy Vasquez will also sponsor a benefit concert in the upper church on Friday, October 10th, from 7 to 10PM.   More information on this project can be found on the display table in the rear of the church.
    • Respect Life Committee: Develop ways to raise awareness of and support for the right to life of all: young, old, and unborn. Contact Marcelle O’Hara: (978) 531-7211
    • St. Vincent de Paul Society: Team assist the poor, the hungry, the homeless and all others in need. Help collect new and used clothing and furniture. Create fund raising activities. Contact Bob Quinn: (978) 531-7360
    • English as Second Language (ESL) : Empowers people by teaching English to our non-English speaking parishioners either as a tutor or classroom teacher. Contact Nino de la Cruz
    • Haven From Hunger Teams: Purchase, prepare and serve meals at the Haven from Hunger on a monthly basis. Contact Rose Bevins: (978) 531-9481
    • Thrift ShopPeabody Catholic Collaborative: Work with other parishes to address common issues: Contact Tom Serino: (978) 531-4106
    • Saint John’s Thrift Shop: Team recycles donated clothing and household items. Help sort contributions to be sold in our store. Contact Jane Harris: (978) 531-8659