Our Mission Statement states "We strive to educate, support and enhance the spiritual and social needs of our members and church community. With Christianity as our center we dedicate ourselves to the fulfillment of all needs by fostering acts of charity, spirituality and leadership."
This is achieved through monthly meetings - the second Wednesday of each month - September through May, from 7:15-9:00 pm in the Main Hall in the Hospitality Center. Here we provide speakers, engage in discussions and experience on a social level the spirituality and faith of other women of St. John's parish and beyond.


M.O.M.S.
M.O.M.S. Ministry of Mothers Sharing is a group for mothers of all ages! The group meets to develop a greater awareness of your own spirituality as a mother and to appreciate the ministry of motherhood, whether you're a mother, grandmother, aunt or stepmother. The group meets for 8 week sessions. Please contact the Parish office for more information.


Consolation Committee Our parish has several small groups of parishioners who make themselves available to a family at the time of death. As soon as possible, a lay person calls and/or visits the next of kin or someone else designated by the family. By means of a conversation it can be determined what, if anything, the parish will do in the days before the funeral and afterwards.
Some specific areas of help:

• Assistance in planning the Funeral Mass
• Assistance in securing a location for a small collation after the Funeral if the family doesn't have a place to use.

The Consolation Committee also organized a special Memorial Mass once a year for all those who have died. A luncheon is served after the Mass.
For further information contact the parish office at 222-1206 and a member of the Consolation Committee will contact you.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of lay persons, founded in 1833 by Federic Ozanam and his companions. Placed under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul, the society derives its inspiration from his thinking and work. It seeks, in a spirit of justice and charity and by person-to-person involvement of its members, to help those who are in need.

RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process whereby adults become members of the Catholic Church. For further information contact the parish office at 222-1206.

Altar Servers
There are many ways in which young people are able to become involved in parish life. Any boy or girl who is in Grade 4, or beyond is invited to become an altar server her at St. John's.
By attending training sessions these young people learn how to serve at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Being an altar server brings the youth of the parish together and helps them to get to know one another. Each year the servers are invited to a summer outing as a sign of the appreciation of the parish.
Since parish life depends on the involvement of the parishioners, this is one way in which boys and girls are able to actively participate. For information contact Mrs. Keenan at 222-0707 or speak with Father Roy.

Babysitting
From October through June volunteers offer babysitting at Church. This has been taking place during the 10:00 mass. The nursery is in the basement of the church.
Unlike the religious education program for pre-school, this service is strictly babysitting!

Social Justice Committee
The Social Justice Committee was established to bring awareness to the parish community on the needs of others. Not only in the parish community, but in the Attleboro area, the country and the world.
The Social Justice Committee is integral in incorporating programs that help meet the needs of others i.e. Operation Rice Bowl, which is a Catholic Relief Program that provides concrete assistance to those in need; Servv International that sells handmade products at a fair wage that would support families in third world nations. If you would like more information please contact JoAnn Stewart at 223-2080.


Choir
Youth Choir
All children in Grades 1-8 are invited to join the Youth Choir.
Rehearsals are usually held on Friday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:00 pm twice a month. To accommodate other activities, singers are welcome to come to all or part of each rehearsal.
The Youth Choir sings at the Family Mass, which is held on the first Sunday of the month at the 8:00 liturgy. They also sing at Sacramental celebrations throughout the year.
For further information contact Maureen Merriam at 695-7349.

Adult Choir
St. John's is blessed by the gift of music through the ministry of our choir. The choir is directed by Sheryl Walsh and new voices are always welcome! Any one high school age or higher is eligible.
Rehearsals are every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm at church.
The choir participates in the 10:00 am liturgy on Sundays from September through June and also on special occasions such as: Easter, Christmas (with a concert), Christmas Village Bazaar, First Communion, Confirmation and special services during Lent and Advent.
For further information contact Sheryl Walsh at 222-6383.

Lectors
The lectors are men and women, high school age or older, who are willing to proclaim the readings at Mass and for special services. The only requirement is a willingness to help.
The lectors are scheduled to read about once a month and are requested to find a substitute in the event they are unable to attend. The scheduled lector usually arrives early to review the readings of the day and the prayers of the day. They process with the celebrant and servers and carry the Gospel to the pulpit.

Parish Library
The Parish Library is located on the first floor of the Hospitality Center. It is staffed by volunteers from the Parish. The Library offers books, videos, tapes for adults and children. Stop by and see what there is to inspire you and enhance your life as a Christian.The Library hours are: Friday morning from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, and on Sunday mornings following the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses.

Nursing Home Visitors
Every Thursday at 10:00 am parishioners join the patients at Ridgewood Court in praying the Scriptural Rosary. Communion is distributed once a week.
On Fridays, two Eucharistic Ministers visit Pleasant Manor Nursing Home and Pleasant Street Rest Home to bring Communion to all Catholic residents.
Mass is said in each home regularly. Volunteers assist the residents.
All at-home patients are remembered with cards at Christmas and on their birthdays.

Youth and Young Adult Ministry
This is an opportunity for the youth and the young adults of St. John's to claim their role as active members of the community. They are invited to be involved in a variety of activities which help to build up our community life.

Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council is the primary advisory committee for the Parish. It is composed of the heads of the various ministries.

Finance Council
The Finance Council is an advisory council for the parish that assists the pastor in financial matters.