Introduction
Prayer is opening the heart and mind to God. Prayer is not just a detail but the heart and soul of all we do. “Come Holy Spirit” Jesus said the Holy Spirit is the necessary source for every thought and word, from the beginning of the church at Pentecost until today.
Adoration on Thursdays
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of Jesus Christ is from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM every Thursday in the Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a silent devotion of prayer and meditation. Chaplet of Mercy at 3:00 pm and Spanish Holy Hour (Hora Santa) from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Please sign-up for an hour each week. For further information please call 413-256-6181.
Rosary
The rosary is a meditation on the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Mary, the Mother of God in fifteen mysteries of the rosary. Recited every day before 8:00 a.m. Mass and recited regularly at the Amherst Nursing Home. Please call 256-6181
Choir
Join the choir and music director to enhance the liturgies as a musician and singer. Music lifts the heart and mind to God with the help of this ministry.
Contact Emily Stone, ecstone92@gmail.com
Lectors
Proclaims the Word of God. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Eucharistic Ministers
Ministering Communion to the People of God within the gathering Liturgical Assembly and Visiting the Sick at Home, for further information please call 413-256-6181 or for the Amherst Nursing Home, contact aseriousone@aol.com.
Visiting the Sick
Pastoral visits to the sick and elderly in the community, bringing a bulletin, making a visit, sharing your life with them. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Altar Servers
Representing the people and helping the priest celebrate the liturgy with dignity to praise God. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Sacristy and Altar Care/Altar Guild
Preparing the Sanctuary and altar linens for a reverent celebration of the Eucharistic. Caring for the vestments, the altar linen, the lights and candles around the altar and in the sacristy. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Ministers of Hospitality
Coming to the Mass early to greet parishioners and guests. To create an atmosphere of hospitality, to hand out a bulletin and wish them a great day.. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Ushers
Willing to take up the collection and to assist the people in finding a seat in the pews when crowded. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Decorations
Decorating the church and rectory throughout the liturgical year. Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Spiritual Life Committee
Parishioners willing to meet each month to enhance the spiritual life of the parish. Contact Joe Lake, lake@slavic.umass.edu
Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Evangelization/Outreach Committee
To reach out to every member of the community especially the unchurch, those not going to church or members coming back to the church. For further information please call 256-6181. To bring about in all Catholics, an enthusiasm for their faith. And a willingness to share their faith with others. To invite all people, no matter their social or cultural background, to hear the message of Christ and to come and join us. To foster Catholic teachings and gospel values in American Culture, by promoting the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of life.
Please contact: Parish Office, 413-256-6181.