Parish Ministries

Many ministries are performed by the parish and individuals at St. Andrew's.  

Some of these are listed below:

                    Acolytes - Acolytes include young women and men from 4th grade through high school who lead the processional and recessional, and assist the clergy and LEMs (Lay Eucharist Ministers) during the service.  Orientation and training are provided; meetings occur as needed.  Additionally, the Acolytes support parish events during the year, such as the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

                   Altar Guild - The Altar Guild takes care of the liturgical vessels and linens, and prepares the sanctuary for all services.  Though the Guild traditionally consists of women, everyone is welcome to serve.

Choir - The adult choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. from September to June, and sings an anthem at every 10:00 a.m. Sunday service.  Additionally, the choir sings at Holy Day services, such as Ash Wednesday, Easter Eve, and Christmas Eve.  During the summer, the Sunday service music is offered by various individuals or groups from the choir and parish, both vocal and instrumental.

Christian Education (adult and children) - The Christian Education Ministry oversees the programs developed for both adults and children, which are offered at 9:00 a.m.  The adult education program frequently offers more than one course each Sunday.

                    Fellowship - The Fellowship Ministry coordinates the Coffee Hour following the 10:10 a.m. Sunday service, as well as special occasions, such as Baptisms and Confirmations.

                    Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) - Licensed Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) serve at the altar as Chalice Bearers.  Those who choose are also trained to bring communion to the house-bound, and do so on a rotating basis.  Communion is delivered to two shut-ins each Sunday.

                    Lectors - Lectors read the lessons during the Sunday worship services on a rotating basis.

New Member Ministry - A group within the Pastoral Care Ministry, the New Member Ministry specifically addresses the needs and care of our newcomers.  They coordinate greeters for the 10:10 a.m. Sunday services, as well as individuals to deliver bread and a welcoming note to those who complete a newcomer card.

Outreach - The Outreach Ministry meets monthly from September to June.  Outreach is involved in many ongoing projects and coordinates donations to area groups.  In Framingham, we serve dinner once a month for the Miracle Soup Kitchen at Salvation Army, collect non-perishable foods for the food pantry at St. Tarcisius Church, sing at a local nursing home, and knit for the less fortunate!  We hold collections of material goods several times a year (for example, school supplies and books for Biloxi, and socks for the homeless) and we contribute to national and international charities.  

                   Pastoral Services - The Pastoral Services Ministry, which oversees the New Member Ministry, meets monthly from September to June and coordinates the pastoral care given to all parishioners.  In addition to those ministries performed by the members of the New Member Ministry, the Pastoral Services Ministry puts on Newcomer Dinners each year to welcome those new to our parish family, follows up on all newcomer cards completed, and schedules visits to parish shut-ins.  The Ministry also coordinates the Guild of St. James, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am for a short Eucharist and a delicious luncheon. 

                  Stewardship - The Stewardship Ministry meets monthly from September to June and provides year-long education about many kinds of stewardship.  In addition to implementing the annual Stewardship Campaign, the ministry is making plans for education in the parish about estate planning, i.e. making wills, setting up trusts and leaving bequests.

                  Ushers - The Ushers assist the congregation at all services. 

Worship - The Worship Ministry meets four (4) times per year and coordinates all aspects of the worship life at St. Andrew's, including music, liturgy, and worship schedule.

                   Youth Group - The Youth Group meets at 9:00 a.m., before the Sunday service.  They have consistently participated in the Walk for Hunger.