Be Involved
Become more involved in parish life while growing in your own faith.The following is a list of the ways you can become more involved in parish life while growing in your own faith. New members and fresh ideas are always welcomed! For more information, to become involved, or to share an idea for a new ministry, please call 401-461-5734 or email the rectory.
Parish Ministries
ALTAR SERVERS
Girls and Boys who have received their First Eucharist can assist the priests at God’s Holy Altar. New servers are always welcome, 4th Grade and higher. Servers are usually scheduled to serve at Mass every other weekend, and may be asked to serve at weddings and other special liturgies.
Please call the rectory 401.461.5734 or email for more information.
MUSIC MINISTRY ~ PARISH CHOIR
Our Parish Choir is always looking to add members to aid in the singing at Mass. If you have a love and joy of singing, consider joining! The Choir rehearses on Thursdays, September through early June, at 7:15pm and the Choir sings at the 9:30am Mass. For teens-adults, to become involved with the Saint Paul Choir contact Jason Hervieux.
EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Adults (and teens who have been Confirmed) serve by assisting the priests in the distribution of Holy Communion at weekend and daily liturgies. Extraordinary Eucharistic ministers are usually scheduled to serve at one or two weekend Masses each month, and may be asked to serve at special liturgies. To become involved please contact Deacon Paul. New volunteers are always welcomed!
EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
to the Sick and Homebound
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist visit homebound parishioners and Roman Catholics in the Scandinavian Home on Sunday mornings after Mass. Please contact Deacon Paul to become involved in this special ministry. Parishioners who wish to receive the Eucharist at home either for a short or extended time are asked to contact the Parish Office. Parish priests are available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for homebound parishioners.
LECTORS
Adults (and teens who have been Confirmed) serve by proclaiming the Word of God at weekend and daily liturgies. Lectors are typically scheduled to read at one or two weekend Masses each month. New lectors are always needed and welcomed. Please contact Deacon Paul.
USHERS
Ushers collect the offertory and assist as needed at parish liturgies. New volunteers are always welcomed! Please call the rectory 401.461.5734 or email for more information.
Committees and Groups
YOUTH GROUP
The youth group is open to all young people in grades 8 -12. Activities, service, and prayer come together in a fun way at each gathering. Meetings usually take place on the last Sunday of the month at 6:30PM. New members are always welcomed! Contact Fran Rowell for more information.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
An active group that encourages parishioner participation through a wide variety of opportunities relating to respect for human life. The committee invites informed speakers to educate about life issues. Past topics have included capital punishment, legislative concerns for Catholics and end of life issues. A Rosary Network is in place whereby parishioners commit to praying the Rosary one day each month for the cause of life. The committee also organizes charitable activities each year. Please contact the office for more information or to become involved.
O.C.I.A. TEAM ~ (formerly known as R.C.I.A.)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults prepares adults for initiation into the life of the Church. Parish volunteers work with Fran Rowell, who leads our parish O.C.I.A. Team, helping to educate, support and welcome these new members into the Church.
GIVING TREE VOLUNTEERS
The Giving Tree is an important tradition of the Advent season at Saint Paul Church. Volunteers work with parish staff to make paper ornaments labeled with gift suggestions, decorate the tree, and collect, sort and distribute gifts as they are returned. Watch for announcements in the parish bulletin and on the website to find out when and how to participate. Please call the rectory 401.461.5734 or email for more information.
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide association of Catholic laity who are especially devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity, whose concern is the spiritual and social welfare of all people. New members are always welcomed! Please contact the office at 401.461.5734 for more information or to become involved.
ST. PAULS OUTREACH MINISTRY
Through parish collections, members of the committee provide temporary assistance to those in need. Please call the rectory 401.461.5734 or email for more information.
FOOD PANTRY: In the vestibule of the Church, wooden chests are located for those looking to help donate food to the Food Pantry. Leave bags of food in the chests to help those in need. Food donated goes to help the Pawtuxet-Edgewood Food Closet.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Vacation Bible Camp is an opportunity for kids to have fun while learning and growing together in faith. Scripture stories come to life, exciting games are played outdoors, there are movies, crafts, music, snacks and loads of fun. All of this is tied together by a theme, which changes each year. Camp is held for one week in late June or early July, from 8:30-11:30AM. Camp is open to children who are entering KG through grade 5. Middle school and high school students are encouraged to join in the fun as crew leaders and station assistants. Adult volunteers are always needed to plan, decorate and facilitate the camp. Please contact Fran Rowell for more information or to become involved.
