Ministries

Join together in song with our choirs and instrumentalists. We have choirs at the Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass at 

Our Lady of Hope and the 9:30a.m. Mass at St. Paul’s, as well as a contemporary music group at the 

Sunday 11:15 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Hope. Committment is minimal and flexible. If you’re interested in singing or playing an instrument, contact our music director, John Maher, at  jmaher@ourladysaintpaul.org or call/text 978-500-6789.

All men are welcome! Meetings are held every Saturday morning at 7:30a.m. at Our Lady of Hope in the church hall. Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, socialization, and engaging (no pressure) conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. Questions? Call the rectory at 978-356-3944.

All women are welcome! Click here for more information.

Offered throughout the year, Bible Study is open to all. Different books of the Bible are studied every few months. Check the bulletin for our current offerings.

We have an active Cursillo community here at Our Lady of Hope, with an Ultreya group meeting on the first Friday evening of each month, when there is a Cursillo weekend.  For more information on making a Cursillo retreat, or Ultreya, reach check out  http://saintbasils.org/html/cursillo.html.

Unite as a community praying the Rosary for world peace.  Recitation of the Scriptural Rosary begins at 7:00p.m. each Tuesday night at Our Lady of Hope church.  No experience required. All are welcome!

If interested in any of these ministries, please contact the Rectory or call 978-356-3944.

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.  If you're interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please contact Fr. David Brogan.

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

Non perishable foods are collected at the back of the church each week, and brought by K of C volunteers to Open Doors in Ipswich for distribution to those in need.

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Readers who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.  Contact Fr. David Brogan for more information.

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs affecting the liturgical and spiritual life of Our Lady of Hope and Saint Paul Parishes.

Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers who bring the Eucharist to registered parishioners who are homebound.

Protecting God’s Children

All of the clergy, office staff, and every volunteer is required to attend a Virtus—Protecting God’s Children training session, an archdiocese sponsored program which teaches an awareness of those persons and situations which could endanger our children. The state also requires volunteers to submit a yearly CORI form.

Order of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.  If you, or someone you know is interested in more information about the Catholic faith, or considering becoming a Catholic, feel free to contact Fr. Brogan for more information, and check here for an overview of the OCIA.

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

"Ipswich Dinnerbell is a non-profit cooperation of Churches and Community organizations that exists with a shared love of God and neighbor to serve hot, nutritious meals, free to all who come, and create a mealtime atmosphere of fellowship with one another." Our Lady of Hope periodically sponsors Dinnerbell meals, and help is always needed.  Contact Dorothy Calandra at 978-356-4801 to volunteer, or for more information.  Also, visit their website at http://ipswichdinnerbell.org/.

Our Lady of Hope parishioners are invited to participate in outreach with Family Promise North Shore, helping serve homeless families as they get a leg up and a new start here in our local area.  Click here for more information on the work they do, and how you can help.

Founded in 1948, the St. Vincent de Paul Society has strived to administer to the poor and needy of the parish. The work of the Vincentians is funded solely by the contributions deposited in the St. Vincent de Paul boxes at the exits of the church.  The need is great, and men and women to become Vincentians and carry on this important work are welcome- as are any donations to help those in need.  If you are in need of assistance, please call SVP directly at 978-992-6151.