Bishop Dennis Outreach Ministry
Contact:  TBD

Building on the mission of the Mercy Sews ministry, the mission of the Berberati Outreach Ministry is to join the Holy Mothers Collaborative family with the family of Bishop Dennis' Central African Republic Diocese of Berberati.  This new ministry plans to focus on reciprocal prayer, as well as healthcare,  educational and developmental  assistance.  Meetings are held in St. Mary's Parish Center. Please check the bulletin for dates and times. 

Comfort Food Ministry
Contact:
St. Mary's: Chris Ashburn -  (781) 826-4324

St. Mary’s Comfort Food Ministry was established to bring food and comfort to those who are recuperating from an illness, returning home from the hospital or are in need help with their meals for a short period of time. How it works: Comfort Food Coordinators send out an email request to the team of volunteers requesting meals on specific dates.  Volunteers choose a date that works for them, cook and deliver a meal.  Pick the date that works for you or skip it until next time a request is made, it’s that flexible!

Fresh Start Ministry 
Contact: Jan DiTullio
The mission of the Fresh Start Ministry is to collect and distribute basic household items to families transitioning from the Rehoboth House homeless Shelter, in Norwell, into their first home. Basic necessities are requested and organized  into "Take Home boxes" for transitioning families. Your assistance with NEW items such as: sheets, pillows, hangers, towels, shower curtin, as well as basic kitchen utensils and pans are needed. Please see donation boxes in the foyer of both St. Mary's and St. Helen's churches. Thank you for all that you do to help our neighbors get a Fresh Start!

Helping Hands Ministry
Contact:
St. Helen's: Marjorie Mahoney (781) 659-4189 or Leeann Kelly (781) 659-7456
The Helping Hands ministry offers assistance to parishioners who may have an illness or injury that leaves them in need of help of any kind. Some examples are a meal, a ride to a doctor's appointment. Please call one of the ministry heads to discuss how we might be able to help.

Faith Based Cancer Support Group
Contact: Linda Dyer -  (781) 534-8797

The purpose of this group is to bring people together in prayer and fellowship, sharing experiences and offereing comfort to one another. Medical issues are not discussed, nor is medical advice given. This group is for newly diagnosed or long time survivors, looking to come together in prayer to find peace and spiritual renewal.  Meetings are typically once a month in at St. Helen's Parish Hall. Please see bulletin for meeting dates and times.

Food Pantry Ministry 
Contact:
St. Helen's: Millie Donohue (781) 635-7370
St. Mary's: Joan & Steven Geddes  (781) 792-3932

Food drives are held throughout the year  in our parish to collect, stock the Hanover and Norwell Food Pantry shelves and distribute food to those in need. Volunteers are needed for each step of this process.
 

Holy Communion for Sick & Homebound

Contact:
St. Helen's: Pat Curtin -  (781) 659-4884
St. Mary's: Jane Beal -  (781) 826- 1208

Sometimes injury, illness or frailty causes a loved one to miss Mass, we can help.  If you or a family member would like a visit from an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, please contact Jane Beal and she will assist you.

Mercy Sews- Dresses for Africa
Contact:
Clare Noonan

Would you like to reach out and "clothe the naked" ?  We are looking for those interested in sewing simple dresses for litte girls in Bishop Dennis' parish schools in the Central Republic of Africa.  We  also provide t-shirts for the boys of the village as well as Polar Fleece blankets for newborns. Newborn fleece blankets should be a rectangle approximately 36" x 30" in solid print or "culturaly appropriate  print" (if you are not sure please email me). Please no animal prints, cartoon characters or sports logos.

If you would like to help or are looking for more information, please see information on the top left of this page or contact us.

Prayer Shawl and Baptismal Blanket Ministry

Prayer Shawl Contact: Clare Noonan 

Baptismal Blanket Contact: Carole Reilly at (781) 826-3159

Prayer Shawl and Baptismal Blanket Ministry members create beautifully unique shawls, lap robes, and throws for those in need of comfort as well as baptismal blankets for our newest members of the parish family. Approximate dimensions for knitted or crocheted items are:

​​​​​​Baptismal Blankets-  a range of  24" x 24"  to  30" x 30"  (colors: white, pink & blue)
Comfort Prayer Shawls - 20" x 70"  (any color)
Lap blankets (for wheelchair bound) - 30" x 40"  (any color)

Donations can be dropped off St. Mary's Parish center offices (392 Hanover Street, Hanover) during normal office hours. We also meet regularly and dates and times will be listed in our bulletin.

Respect Life Ministry

Contact:
St. Helen's: Pat Stewart 
St. Mary's: Ken Evans -   (781) 878-1920

The Collaborative Respect Life group raises awareness of, and funds for,  Life issues locally and at the state level, in connection with the South Shore Chapter of Mass. Citizens for Life (MCFL).
 

St. Vincent de Paul
Contact:
Don Buckley (781) 826- 4303

Please keep in mind the members of our parish community who may be unemployed and in need of assistance to keep warm and keep food on the table. Donations of any size and/or gift certificates to Shaw’s or Stop & Shop will help parishioners in their time of need. Any support you can give would be much appreciated!