Serving Others
"Love and charity, are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. … When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love!"
-Pope Francis
Serve & Share
Faith through Service
Volunteering within the Catholic Church allows individuals to live out their faith through service, strengthen their connection to the community, and experience personal growth. It's an opportunity to share God's love, alleviate suffering, and contribute to the well-being of others.
Service to Others
Catholics volunteer to serve those in need because it is a core tenet of our faith to love and serve others, particularly those who are marginalized or vulnerable. This commitment stems from the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized helping the poor and needy. Serving the poor is seen as a way to live out their faith authentically and to practice justice, as well as a way to follow Jesus's example.
Eucharistic Ministers
Ministering Communion to the People of God and visiting the sick and homebound.
Volunteering as a Catholic Eucharistic Minister offers a way to deepen one's faith, serve the community, and participate in a meaningful way in the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life. It allows individuals to share Christ's presence with others within the gathering Liturgical Assembly as well as those who are sick or homebound. This wonderful Ministry strengthens their own connection to God and the Church.
To serve as a Eucharistic Minister, one generally needs to be a confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and be approved by the pastor. Training is available and provided by St. Brigid's.
For further information, please call 413.256.6181 or for the Amherst Nursing Home, contact aseriousone@aol.com.
Visiting the Sick & Homebound
St. Brigid's has a caring team of individuals that bring Holy Communion and/or offer prayers and companionship to those unable to attend Mass. These visits provide spiritual support, a sense of connection to the parish community, social connection and companionship and bringing them bulletins to share. Training is available. If you are interested in this rewarding ministry by visiting the sick and elderly in our community, 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 or the Parish Office, 413-256-6181.
Evangelization/Outreach Committee
Reaching out to members of the larger community who may be seeking more, those not going to church or members coming back to the church. To engage with all Catholics, and encourage an enthusiasm for their faith. 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.
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If you feel a calling to help one or more of these ministries, we want to talk with you!
Please call or email us to learn more!