Copies of the Archdiocese of Boston's
Anti-Harassment Policy are available
below. 

Calling all angelic voices for our
Children’s Choir welcoming kids of all ages!
 
Rehearsals are every other Friday 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Masses are every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. For more info, contact Maria Henderson at mria85@aol.com
 

Join us for faith, food, and fellowship!
The Catholic Moms of Stoughton is a group of mothers with children that get together monthly. All are welcome to join!

Learn to pray the rosary, enjoy coffee and  donuts, and meet other local moms. There is no commitment, come when you can! Every 3rd Friday of the month from 9:30-11:00AM
     

Upcoming Dates:

The group meets at the Sullivan residence. Please contact the Parish Office for more details: 781-344-9121  info@stoughtoncatholic.org 

Below our website lists many ministries and opportunities to serve the Lord by sharing your time and talent with your fellow parishioners.  Ministry is not and cannot be something that we wait to happen to us or that we presume others will take up.  Rather it is our active response to the richness of gifts that the Lord has bestowed upon us.

Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers assist in the setup for Mass and the distribution of Communion, both the consecrated Hosts and the Chalice of the Blood of Christ. Eucharistic Ministers assist in the setup for Mass and purify and cleanse the communion vessels after the Mass.  Eucharistic Ministers can also receive additional training to bring Communion to the sick.
 

Lectors
From the very beginning, Christians have gathered together to hear the Word of God, and from the very beginning, there have been individuals entrusted with the task of reading the word.  Lectors receive careful preparation and training so they may proclaim the 1st and 2nd readings in a clear manner that expresses the dignity of scripture.  At Mass, along with proclaiming the Word of God, they also read the general intercessions.  A lector should be comfortable speaking in public and is responsible to study and prepare the readings in advance.     
 

Altar Server
Service at the Altar of God is a great honor and  St. James has adults, teens, and children in the 4th grade or older serve at our Masses.  Training is provided and new servers learn how to carry out specific tasks they will be responsible for during Mass.  In the beginning new altar servers are scheduled with experienced servers until they are comfortable.  Those who serve at the Altar of our Lord are serving not only the priest, but your family, the whole Church community.

Music Ministry
Music shapes the spirit and tone of the Liturgy.  Musicians help the congregation find its voice and give expression to the meaning of our faith.     It directs our thoughts and hearts to praise our Creator as we worship Him.  St. James has three choirs:  The Adult Choir which sings each Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, the Young Adult Choir which sings at selected announced Masses, and the Children’s Choir sings at the 8:30 Mass. Additional musicians and cantors assist in our various Sunday Liturgies.  Both choristers and musicians are always welcome.

Sacristans
They are responsible for setting up the liturgical elements for Mass and they keep the church and articles used in the liturgies clean. This includes restocking candles and holy water; some light cleaning of the church, and washing of articles used in liturgy.  Sacristans serve on a rotating basis. 
 

Adult Funeral Servers 
This ministry is part of the pastoral care of our parish to those who have lost a love one.  When a member of Christ’s Body dies, we, the faithful, are called to offer consolation to those who are suffering a loss.  Funeral Servers offer support not only with serving the Mass and the ritual of the funeral liturgy but also through their prayerful presence during the liturgical celebration.   We have a growing group of people who have stepped forward for training.  If you have available mid-mornings and  are interested in serving on the altar please consider this ministry.   

Ushers
Ushers act as greeters, welcoming and assisting those arriving for Mass. They assist those using wheelchairs or walkers and take up collections.  They also help reset the pews at the conclusion of Mass.