MINISTRIES: PARISH OUTREACH

Immaculate Conception Parish
North Easton, Massachusetts

Bereavement Group
Some people are able to cope with the grief of a significant loss with the help of family and friends. Others may gin comfort from their faith community. Many people benefit from additional supports, such as the Bereavement Group provided by Immaculate Conception Parish. The bereavement group is a seven week program held quarterly for anyone who is in need of comfort and support due to the death of a loved one. Services are provided under the auspices of a Registered Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, and Pastoral Care Counselor .
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Coffee and Donuts
This ministry provides a wonderful opportunity for our parishioners to socialize together after Mass. The committee provides coffee and donuts after the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass during the Religious Education calendar year. The preparation for this ministry involves ordering the donuts on Saturday from Dunkin Donuts. Sunday morning one volunteer picks up the coffee and donuts and sets up tables and chairs so that everything is ready by 8:30 a.m. We welcome anyone interested in helping to provide an atmosphere of warmth and welcome.

Greeting Card Ministry
The Greeting Card Ministry is part of the Outreach Ministry. The goal of the ministry is to spread God's love and hope by sending greeting cards to people in order to communicate to them that they are prayed for and thought about in love by their brothers and sisters at Immaculate Conception Parish. The recipients of cards may also be friends and family members of parishioners and not Immaculate Conception members themselves.

The Greeting Card Ministry is geared toward those who are ill, homebound, infirmed in a facility, or suffering the loss of a loved one. Cards are sent periodically to the homebound/infirmed on holidays and special seasons to lift their spirits.

Health Ministry
The Health Ministry is composed of a group of volunteers, mostly nurses and other health professionals, who serve as an adjunct to health care providers. The ministry provides blood pressure screenings, health education, home, hospital, and nursing home visits, health counseling and support for the bereaved. Meetings are once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. We welcome any nurse or health care professional to serve as a volunteer.

Homeless Meal Ministry
The Homeless Meal Ministry provides a complete dinner for the Mainspring House Shelter in Brockton on the first Friday of each month. A pair of coordinators volunteer to plan the menu and shop for food. They also direct the meal preparation and serving at Mainspring House. Volunteers gather on the Thursday before the first Friday of the month, at the Parish Center, at a scheduled time to prepare the meal. Volunteers are also needed to serve the dinner at Mainspring House on that Friday evening. We welcome interested men and women who are available one or both evenings.

Ministry to the Homebound
The ministry to the homebound strives to give help to those in need in our community, such as the elderly, those who are unable to leave their homes and people who may be ill. Volunteers provide transportation to medical appointments, treatments, hospitals, etc. Any licensed driver, with a good driving record, is encouraged to join in providing transportation for others in need.

Nursing Home Ministry
Mass is celebrated at Southeastern Health Rehabilitation twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays at 10:30. The rosary is recited by a group from the parish on the first and third Mondays at 10:30 A.M. Volunteers are welcome to assist with praying the rosary and as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion during Mass.

Parish Hospitality
The Parish Hospitality Ministry plans and serves all social receptions for meetings, retreats, parties, and holidays. Volunteer duties include shopping for food, food preparation or ordering, dining room set up/clean up, and decorating. We welcome all men and women interested in helping with any aspect of hospitality.