TOGETHER IN CHRIST COLLABORATIVE
Church of Saint Ann
West Bridgewater MA
Website: stannswb.com
St. John The Evangelist
East Bridgewater MA
Website: stjohneb.org
Every one of our parishioners has unique gifts he or she can share with the parish, enabling us to further promote God's word throughout our community. We are indebted to those who serve the community, and are always looking for people to help us in many ways. If you are interested in strengthening our parish community, please look below or call us - there is no such thing as too little hel
***MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
This team works with grieving families to plan funerals and provide pastoral support during the grieving period. We also need people to help Fr. Paul during funeral Masses.
TIC Funeral Guide 2023
***Music For Funerals
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND/NURSING HOME
We have a small team of Eucharistic ministers who regularly visit those who are homebound and some of the local nursing homes to bring Communion and provide pastoral care. We would like to expand this group and better coordinate the team to better minister to this population.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
The Ministry is being revived after being dormant for several years. It will be responsible for planning events for our families, including fun activities, parent formation nights and service projects
THE DISCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY
Our Disciples of Hospitality are our collaborative's social life ministry. They plan and staff the Fellowship Hours after Mass, including the monthly Family Mass and organize other social events during the course of the year.
For questions, please email or call Matt in the office.
***The Together in Christ Collaborative CHOIR wants you!
You do not have to read music. You do not have to have experience. You do not have to audition. If you sing along from the congregation on Sundays then you are qualified!
Rehearsals will begin on Thursday nights in September.
For more info contact our music director, Rich at richcesarini@gmail.com.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S GROUP
The Catholic Women's Group will start meeting again. Our first meeting was held on Wednesday, March 8th. beginning with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12:00 noon at Saint John. All are welcome, bring a friend!
For more information, contact Jeanne MacDonald - 508-807-1823.
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES
"Hello everyone! My name is Matt Brady and I am very excited to be joining you as the new Director of Ministries. I have a master's degree in theology from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and an undergraduate degree from Salve Regina University. I spent the past three years at St. Denis in Westwood, where I led a revitalization of their faith formation program and family ministry and helped guide the parish through Covid.
I am looking forward to working with all of you, especially the families, to grow and strengthen our Together in Christ Collaborative."
ALTAR SERVERS
Are parish youth who aid the priest in celebrating Mass. We ask you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 378-4207 to learn when the next session will be.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Offer the Eucharist to parishioners during weekend Mass. Eucharistic Ministers must be weekly worshiping Roman Catholics with a special devotion to the Catholic Church and the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist. We ask that you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 378-4207 to learn when the next session will be.
GREETERS AND USHERS
Help people to their pew and with other concerns during Mass. Please call (508) 378-4207 to volunteer.
LECTORS
Through Baptism, Confirmation and weekly worship at Mass we are all called to be witnesses of God's word in the world. Lectors do this in a special way by entering into an intimate relationship with the sacred texts central to the worship life of the community. Drawing closer to our God who speaks through the Scriptures is an invitation this ministry offers to you. Duties are to read God's word during assigned weekend Liturgies. We ask that you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 378-4207 to learn when the next session will be.
MUSIC MINISTERS
Children's Choir
The Children's Choir sings Sunday at designated 10:30 am Masses during the school year. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 6-7, as scheduled. Any child who has received First Holy Communion is welcome to participate. Children who play an instrument are also welcome. Children who are unable to make a weekly commitment may join us seasonally for Christmas and Easter. The Children's choir also sings at the First Communion Masses.
Teen Choir
The Teen Choir sings at the Sunday 6 pm Teen Mass, as scheduled. Rehearsal time is at 5 pm, prior to Mass. The Teen Choir also sings on Christmas Eve Mass and for Confirmation Masses.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings at select Masses. Rehearsal times is usually one hour prior to Mass. The choir also meets Monday evenings during Advent and Lent in preparation for Christmas Eve and The Paschal Triduum.