Groups and Ministries

Now that COVID is decreasing, we are hoping to increase our presence in the community, which has been disrupted for so long by the pandemic. 

We are looking for volunteers to bring Communion to the homebound and to residents of local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities who desire very much to receive the Lord. If you would like to help, please see Fr. Michael after Mass, email him at frdavidmichael@beverlycatholic.com or leave a message for him at the Collaborative Office. 

Thank you and thanks to Deacon Patrick and to all the volunteers who are already making visits!!

Thank you to the students of Saints Academy and the Religious Education program and to all the volunteers who made Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards for almost 400 very happy recipients. You brightened the day for so many. 

We’re always looking for more people to write cards. We also appreciate donations of cards and postage. If you would like to help, please contact Deacon Michael at 978-921-1291 (leave a message) or email him at  deaconmichael@beverlycatholic.com.  

If you or anyone you know would like to receive a call or cards from us from time to time, please contact Deacon Michael.

Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. John the Evangelist and St. Mary Star of The Sea provides emergency assistance to those in our community who have difficulty meeting the most basic of needs. 

The Knights of Columbus ist is a brotherhood of Catholic men who each play a part in improving the world around them, one community at a time. They stand together in faith, dedicated to uphold the principles they cherish – Charity, Unity, and Fraternity - while lending their support and strength to parish, home and fellow Knight. 

All men in the parish – young or old – are welcome. For more information on joining the Knights, please contact Paul Speidel Grand Knight of Beverly Council 175 At: grandknight175@aol.com. 

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.

Monday thru  Thursday 7:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.; Friday 7:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. at St. Mary Star of The Sea. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers who sign up for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday following the 9 A.M. Daily Mass at St. John.; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 A.M. before the 7 A.M. Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

Held Friday evenings at 6:30PM at St. Mary Star of The Sea Church and 3:00PM at St. John the Evangelist during Lent. 

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.