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St. Andrew's offers an ever-increasing variety of opportunities for service. We each have something of value to give, and we each have a mission in God's world that no one else can perform. We mention here only some of the volunteer opportunities available to interested parishioners; call the parish office (781-631-4951) for further details.
Worship Acolytes: Assist clergy and parishioners Altar Guild: Prepare Sanctuary for worship and create arrangements for the altar Choir: Sing Sundays at 9:15 or 11:00, September-June, and on festival occasions Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Help administer Holy Communion during the service (chalice bearers); administer Communion at homes and hospitals (Lay Eucharistic Visitors) Lay Readers: Read lessons and prayers during services Ushers: Distribute leaflets, assist parishioners, and receive financial offerings Liturgical Arts Committee: Works with the clergy, music and Church School staff, and artist-in-residence to develop weekly and special liturgies Education Church School: Teach or co-teach Church School sessions; substitute teach; coordinate service projects; organize special events Child Care: Care for infants and toddlers during some services and on special occasions Youth Groups: Assist with planning, service projects, events Adult Education: Help with adult education retreats, forums, courses, and other educational programs Parish Library: Maintain our collection of books, videos, and pamphlets Nonfiction Book Group: Participate in book discussions once a month Fellowship New Member Ministry Team: Welcome, orient, and incorporate new members Hospitality: Prepare and serve beverages and refreshments after services Parish Fellowship Committee: Plan, prepare, and supervise regular and special events Rummage Sale: Sort, cook, bake, price, collect cash, clean up, etc., at one of our twice-yearly sales Office Helpers: Collate, fold, and mail the newsletter and other parishwide mailings Daring Dining Disciples: Plan and participate in dinners in parishioners' houses Gardeners: Exchange information and plants; plan plant swaps; run Garden Shop at rummage sale; prepare holiday arrangements Pastoral Ministry Pastoral Care Committee: Visit homebound and hospital-bound parishioners, or others whom the parish likes to remember; serve as monthly pastoral care coordinator; write get-well cards; etc. Eucharistic Visitation/Home Communions: Bring and administer the Holy Eucharist to parishioners in their homes, at hospitals, and in nursing homes Transportation: Help transport others to church or to other events or locations Outreach Community Outreach Committee: Plan outreach projects and discuss the commitment of volunteer and financial resources Salem Mission: Prepare and serve lunch the third and fifth Sunday of each month My Brother's Table: Serve supper every month Holiday Food Baskets: Prepare and deliver food baskets on Thanksgiving and other holidays to disadvantaged families Essex County Community Organization: Work with leaders from other churches and community organizations to develop winning strategies to address issues related to affordable housing, job training, youth development, etc. El Salvador Committee: Plan delegations to El Salvador and in general work to support our sister parish 135 Lafayette Street / Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945 781-631-4951 / Fax: 781-639-7937 / officestandrews@verizon.net Comments or suggestions: webmaster@standrewsmhd.org. |