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St. Brendan the Navigator
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St. Brendan Church
Catholic Diocese of Providence
in Riverside, Rhode Island, USA


MINISTRIES AND COMMITTEES

"Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works."
~ James 2:18
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.
~ 2 Corinthians 12:4-7

We need your help, God needs your help!

There are many opportunities open to those who would like to participate in the life of our parish, if you are interested in joining any of our growing ministries, please contact the rectory office for more information (401)433-2600 or complete our parish Stewardship Survey Form


Liturgical ministries: CHECK HERE for latest ministries schedule

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:

Lectors:

Ushers and Greeters:

Altar Servers:

Contact: Fr Shemek Lepak StBrendan@cox.net



S.P.R.E.D. Special Religioud Edication

Contact: Tammy Primmer



EVAGELIZATION

Contact: Nacy Silva




PRO-LIFE COUNCIL



Parish Councils:

Several commitees meet to serve the needs of the parish and advise tech pastor and staff and keep the lines of communication opened in the parish community. If you think you have constructive comments to offer or professional gifts and telents to share in these areas your input is welcomed.
  • Parish Activities Council
  • Pastors Advisory Board
  • Parish Finance Coincil
  • Parish Building and Grounds Comittee
Contact: Pastor


Saint Vincent DePaul, Outreach Ministries ot those on need
Visit the SVdP webpage here
Call: 401.301.6307
Contact: Mary Lou

Ministry to Sick and Shut-ins

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick

Contact:

Friendly Visitors.

Contact:


Senior Citizen

"Forever Young Club" for our older parishioners meets monthly.

Contact:


Youth Group / CYO

Visit our Youth and Family Page for more information

Contact: Matthew Bettencourt or Mrs. Tammy Primmer

Visit the Youth Ministry page


Prayer Shawl Ministry:

Join us to help make shawls which are available to anyone experiencing difficulties. During their making they are prayed over, and upon their completion they are blessed. The hope is that these shawls will deliver prayers and blessing as well as spiritual warmth to the recipient

Contact:


Adult Sacramental Preparation

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a program that offers the opportunity for non-Catholics and Catholics who have not received all three sacraments of initiation – baptism, Eucharist and confirmation – to become full initiated into the Roman Catholic Church.

Contact: Deacon DiOrio or Fr. Shemek


Intercessory Prayer Group

a group that prays daily for the requested intentions of fellow parishioners and others.

Contact:


Music ministry.

Contact: Mr. Jason Hervieu EMAIL

The Music Ministries available at St. Brendans include:

Adult Choir:

Comprised of young adults and adults, currently with 25 members, an always welocoming new members. If you love to sing and want to be a part of our ministry don’t hesitate to join! The choir usually sings at the 10am mass on Sundays. Rehearsals are on Thursday nights in the school from 7pm-9pm. Don’t feel pushed away, come have fun and learn something too!

Hand bell Choir:

Comprised of young adults and adults, currently with 7 commited bell ringers and always welcoming more. This ministry is a newly revivied at St. Brendan’s. Our current situation allows us to play about 2 octaves worth of music which is around 14-15 bells, but we would like to grow. If you are interested in playing please don’t hesitate to join. Music reading is not a necessity, but it is preferred. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights in the school, from 6:30pm-8pm.

Instrumental Players:

We are currently inviting "in house musician" from teh parish, such as: brass players, string players, percussionists, etc., or from outside the parish who might wish to be part of the instrumental ministry. This ministry is particular more towards special times of the season such as Christmas and Easter.

Anyone interested in any oftehabove is asked to contact Jason Hervieux at the church (401.433.2600) or by email: pianodrumman@gmail.com.

The wonderful thing about joining all of these ministries is, THEY'RE FREE! Who doesn’t like that?