Get involved with our different ministries at Our Lady of Mercy Church

 An elected and appointed body, the Pastoral Council advises and assists the priest in the spiritual, social and financial needs of the community. They coordinate the activities of the Parish family. They meet as needed.

 This council reviews the financial status of the Parish and reviews the cost projections for all projects of the Parish. It advises the Pastor on certain financial issues that are pertained to the parish. They meet as needed.  

The Word of God is an essential part of our daily worship. Lectors are trained at various times during the year (to be announced) to proclaim the Word of God in both English and Arabic. If interested in being a lector, let Abouna know.

The Choir (adult singers) consists of members of the parish who wish to donate their time and talent to the musical enrichment of the liturgy. The choir sings most major liturgies from the first Sunday of September through the last Sunday of June. Auditions are not required, but interest should be expressed to Abouna. The ability to read Arabic/Syriac is not required. 

All young boys ages eight up to seventeen are encouraged to assist the Priest at the Altar during Divine Liturgy. Training is offered periodically throughout the year.

Please parents encourage your young men to serve. 

 For inquiry, please call the rectory at 5087524287

The committee assists in the maintenance of the church properties, plans for needed repairs, and proposes and recommends alterations, additions and new developments to the complex. They meet as needed. 

  The Social Event Committee organizes events that will bring all parishioners together in a genial social atmosphere. Events involve all age groups, from the young to the old. There is generally one major fundraiser each year.

Members usually meet on a regular basis. Those who are interested in a particular event or in other service with this group are cordially invited. 

  The Church Decorating Committee builds excitement and honors God through Decorations! It is our goal to make God's house reflect the joy that He gives us! We frequently decorate the church (and the hall) for special events and holidays. 

The Ministry of Hospitality is an important element in welcoming the faithful to the Table of the Lord. The men serve as our head ushers. Women and youth of the parish play an active role in ushering at special liturgies and events throughout the year. If interested, please contact Abouna.  

The Maronite Young Adults is open to all young men and women from freshman year of college to 39 years of age. This eparchial organization has as its primary directive the spiritual development of young men and women as they cope with the modern world. An annual leadership retreat is held each year in October for the purpose of training young leaders in our Maronite churches throughout our Eparchy. For additional information, please contact Abouna Peter at 508-752-4287 

 This Eparchial organization is open to all youth of the Cathedral from 7th grade through high school. The principal focus of the MYO is spiritual, educational, and cultural in nature. Participation at local, regional, and national workshops/conferences is encouraged. For additional information, please contact Abouna Peter at 508-752-4287 

The hospitality /outreach committee is in charge of coordinating coffee hour and providing our parish family an opportunity to meet and grow in fellowship.   

The committee will be made up of about 6-8 women and men who are outgoing, cheerful givers, willing to help make the parish a home for everyone who joins us.

The committee members will be on the lookout for people coming to the parish for the first time or rarely to welcome them, get to know them, get their contact information, make them feel at home & encourage them to join us every Sunday To join this committee, please contact Abouna Peter at 508-752-4287 

 This organization is open to all women of the  Parish from the age of 25 and upward, and will meet the first Sunday of each month, September through June, immediately following the 10: 00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. 

Our purpose is to help all the ladies in living their vocation to holiness, and to encounter the Lord in a personal and deep relationship while growing in fellowship with each other supporting the church and addressing the spiritual and social needs of our community. This will be accomplished through regular meetings, organizing enriching spiritual and social events, and engaging in humanitarian outreach throughout the Worcester area. This organization is in its first stages of observing the light . For additional information, please contact Abouna Peter at 508-752-4287 

Divine Blessings is a ministry at Our Lady of Mercy Church that combines both prayer and hand crafting, with the intention to reach out to our parishioners and our community as a way to express God’s compassion in a tangible way. We got established in January of 2014.

Our current focus is on knitting/crocheting prayer shawls for those in need of comfort and spiritual support (undergoing medical procedures, illness, and bereavement…).  Many blessings for the recipient will be prayed into the knitting/crocheting process of every single shawl.   Our priest blesses the completed shawls during a prayer service before they are ready to be delivered to the recipients.
We start our meeting by praying the Chaplet of St. Charbel, we knit, we help with any knitting questions, and we discuss progress and any future planning for our ministry. 
We will be focusing on other worthy causes in the future as well.

For inquiries, please contact Abouna Peter at 508-752-4287