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Volunteer opportunities
Take a look at the many opportunities to get involved.
Call the rectory for more information.
781-893-3100 stjude1comcast.net
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As Jesus reminds us that he is the vine and we are the branches, and it is the branches through which nourishment enlivens the vine, so it is with parish ministries and organizations. There are many ministries and organizations by which our parish is enriched – some of which require occasional participation, and others which entail regular service. One does not become a parishioner simply by attending Sunday Mass. Your involvement in one of these ministries and organizations will not only enrich your life, but it will also vitalize the communion of faith we enjoy at St. Jude Catholic Church in Waltham.
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Advent Giving Tree
· Make gift tags, sort & bag donated Christmas gifts for local charities.
· Training - Hands-on
· Commitment – 5-6 Hours per year
Altar Guild
· Candle changing, brass polishing & general cleaning of the sanctuary
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1 Hour per month
Bristol Lodge
· Cooking for Local charity (Bristol Lodge)
· Training - Use own personal cooking technique
· Commitment – 1 Hour per month
Building & Maintenance Committee
· Enhance church grounds with making corrective suggestions & improvements
· Training - One or two meetings per year
· Commitment – General knowledge of building contruction/maintenance expertise
Church Decorating
· Decorate the sanctuary & church for Christmas & Easter Masses
· Training - Hands on training by lead coordinator
· Commitment - 1-2 Hours twice per year
Counters
· Counters serve & assist Parish Admin in counting weekly offetory collections
· Training - Hands on training by lead coordinator
· Commitment - 2 Hours on Monday
Eucharistic Minister
· Assisting priest in the distribution of Holy Communion
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – Serve at 1-2 Masses per month
Homebound Ministry
· Assisting priest in the distribution of Holy Communion to the homebound
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – per request of homebound
-Home-bound ministry Christmas and Easter visitation - Reach out to our home-bound parishioners with a note at Christmas and Easter time.
Lector
· Proclaim the Word of God at Mass. Lectors should have ability of speaking clearly to large amount of people
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1 Mass every 4 to 6 weeks
Mother's Day Layette
· Assist in the placement of a baby layette in the church & making gift tags
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1 - 2 Hours per year
Parish Finance Committee
· Assist in the formation of a working finance group
· Training - Required finance, accounting or banking experience
· Commitment – 1-2 Hours several times per year
Religious Education
· Establish a strong foundation & knowledge of the catholic faith in a cathechist role
· Training - Provided by Religious Ed Director
· Commitment – Classes meet one hour each week
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
· Assist coordinator in the distribution of Thanksgiving meals to our needed brothers & sister in the Parish. These are boxes of uncooked food.
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1-2 Hours per year
Social Committee
· Assisting coordinator provide refreshments after Mass
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1-2 Hours approximate 4-6 per year
Support of Fr. Joe Domfe's Africa Mission
· Help sustain our Parish partnership with Fr Joe Domfe, SMA through prayer, support and relationship.
· Training - Not Required
· Commitment – 1 Hour per month (approximate)
Ushers
· Assist in the collection at Mass
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1 Hour every other week
Wedding Rehearsal Assistance
· Assist in the rehearsing the process with the wedding party
· Training - Coordinator will train new volunteers
· Commitment – 1 Hour day before wedding