One of the largest charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is an international, nonprofit, Catholic lay organization of about 800,000 men and women who voluntarily join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in 153 countries on five continents. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at MQOM is a volunteered-based group whose mission is to grow in friendship and spirituality by serving God's people through acts of charity. 

The Society serves people in need regardless of creed, ethnic or social background, health, gender, or political opinions. No work of charity is foreign to the Society.

• We provide financial assistance to those in need by helping with rent, utilities,  and household living expenses, and by providing families with local community resources.
• We are committed to maintaining and stocking the weekly food pantry at St. Peter's.  We serve 100+  families per month. 
• We coordinate an annual Giving Tree that assists over 120+ local families with Christmas gifts.
   

GIVE, DONATE, VOLUNTEER

The Society at MQOM serves the community continually.  Local families are struggling to make ends meet especially with utilities and food. We are seeking charitable neighbors who would like to donate financially or through food stuffs. 

St. Vincent de Paul Donation Boxes are located near the doors of all three churches in the MQOM parish.  Through your generosity we will be able to continue to help the residents fo Plymouth, Carver and surrounding towns with food, heat, electric, and rent relief.

Visit  Feed the Hungry to donate, volunteer or get assistance from the Society.

For more information, please email  St. Vincent de Paul.

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OUR MISSION

As a subcommittee of our Collaborative’s Social Justice Ministry, the diaper pantry’s mission is to provide diapers to families in need within our Collaborative area, by partnering with community organizations that serve those less fortunate.

Research shows that one in three U.S. families struggle to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry and healthy. The numbers of families coming to the pantry has increased over the past few months.  We see an average of 20 families a week!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Diaper Pantry Hours

The 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the Month

9:30 – 11:00 at St. Kateri Parish Office
 

 If you need additional information, please contact Jeanne at 508–591-3510 or email DIAPER PANTRY

We are ever so grateful for your support and generosity in donating diapers, and monetary contributions. We continue to add to the numbers of families we are able to help, as well as provide assistance to local agencies who offer services to our neighbors in need. This could not be possible without your support.

We are happy to receive financial donations. If you would like to make a donation specifically earmarked for this ministry, Click Here  or scan the QR code below.            

                                                         MANY THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

We’d like to thank all of our wonderful Diaper Pantry volunteers for their hard work and generous spirits as they ensure that all area babies in need of clean dry diapers are accommodated!

These energetic parishioners not only provide a friendly welcome and prompt service to the Diaper Pantry’s clients, but they sort and track inventory, package donations, and see that the operation runs smoothly. On behalf of the Social Justice Ministry and our entire Collaborative, thanks to all – you are truly living your faith and the Gospel!

Some observations from our Diaper Pantry volunteers:

"For me it is so touching to see these struggling mothers come in with their sweet babies. We get to oohh and ahh over them and you can see the mother’s pride. They are so happy leaving with their much-needed diapers and a little affirmation."

"The community is making a difference in the generous donations to the Diaper Pantry. The clients and volunteers are appreciative and grateful to the parishioners."

“The Diaper Pantry gives its volunteers an opportunity to meet many local moms and other caregivers. They all share a deep love for their babies and a desire to provide for them in every way possible. Most people could likely imagine, having to ask for help from strangers can be a humbling experience. The gratitude these clients express to us in exchange for diapers and baby wipes is heartwarming. Something so simple can mean so much to so many. “

 "We help a variety of clients – parents of babies, parents with multiple children, grandparents taking care of grandkids, non-English speaking parents.  The one thing they all have in common is their appreciation of the kindness of others in helping them through a difficult time.  It is one less thing for them to worry about."

"When the client says, 'You don’t know what a help this is. I don’t have to think about buying diapers.' You are meeting a huge need for the clients."

Feed the Hungry

"For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you game me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me." -  (Matthew 25:35)

Explore the ways that Mary, Queen of Martyr's assists the Plymouth, Carver and surrounding communities with ensuring that both individuals and families have enough to eat and that their health and well-being are not jeopardized due to lack of food.

"When a poor person dies of hunger it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed." - Mother Teresa

Feed the Hungry

Bereavement Ministry: This ministry is aimed at helping the newly bereaved family to prepare for the Vigil Services and the Funeral Liturgy. We assist the family in choosing appropriate scripture readings and music for the funeral liturgy, and visit the family at the wake and send cards or letters of sympathy from the parish to the bereaved.

If you have recently experienced the loss of someone dear to you, please consider joining our Grief and Loss Support Group. Join us for sharing and healing in a prayerful small group setting.  For more information, please look under Happenings/News or contact the parish office.

For more information, please contact your Parish Office, or

 

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 Knights of Columbus: The K of C is a group of Catholic men that promotes spiritual, social and intellectual fellowship through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. As of July 1st, the Knights of St. Peter’s and Our Lady of Lourdes will merge to become Mary Queen of Martyrs Council 9822.

Saint Patrick's Day Dinner, March 17, 2024

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This group seeks to bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to the men who are in our Plymouth prison. We work with other volunteers and priests and deacons for scripture reading, Catholic discussion, Rosary, and Mass or Communion Services.

For more information, please contact Deacon Dick Cussen or your Parish Office, or

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"The pursuit of justice and peace is an essential part of what makes a parish Catholic"

(US Catholic Bishops, Communities of Sale and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish)

What is the mission of our parish Social Justice Ministry?

Based in Catholic social teaching, and rooted in the Gospel, the mission of this ministry is to answer the call of our baptism to know God in our brothers and sisters, to love them and to serve them. We wish to carry out Jesus’ command to ‘love one another as I have loved you’ by creating opportunities for all parishioners to provide direct outreach and service to those in need, and to advocate for policies and programs that bring about justice and peace.

What kind of work does this ministry do?

Following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ model of parish social justice work, the ministry invites all parishioners to address concerns of social justice and peace through:

· Prayer and Worship

· Education and Formation

· Outreach and Service

· Advocacy and Solidarity

Some of our projects include:

Sponsorship of monthly parish Holy Hour – 3rd Sunday of the month · 

Mary, Queen of Martyrs Diaper Pantry·(See tab to left)

The Bags of Love & Hope Project -(See tab to left)

 Parish Service Day with End Hunger New England --(See tab to left)

·End Human Trafficking Forum and ongoing education 

 All are Welcome Ministry - (See tab to left)

Laudato Si and Care for Creation education and projects Click Here for More Info

Catholic Social Teaching education and literature Click Here for More Info

Just Faith program offerings

 Support of POWIR (Parishes/People Organized to Welcome Immigrants and Refugees)

projects with Catholic Charities

…and more!

How can I get involved? 

Please email us at Mary Queen of Martyrs Social Justice Ministry for more information, and watch the parish website, bulletin, and newsletter for details on our projects and activities.

The "Thrifty Lily" welcomes your donations of new or gently used goods to sell.  Volunteers serve the community by working in the store or by taking items home for cleaning or repair.  
                                                                   Please drop off items when we are open!

HOURS
Monday 2 PM-5PM
Wednesday 10 AM-2 PM
Thursday 10 AM-2PM
1st Saturday of every month10 AM -2PM

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Thanks to all, the Thrifty Lily generated 23,000 in revenue last year!  All of our proceeds going directly to our Parish! A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this year a huge success!

Please visit our facebook page for more information Thrifty Lily

For more information, please contact Parish Office at 508-747-0663 ext 210 or Maureen Peecha

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Gentle Blessings is a small, acappella group of singers who sing at the bedside of folks in need of comfort and a gentle presence through song.

We come to the bedside at the invitation of the family and the nursing facility. We are all parishioners of Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish (St. Peter, St. Kateri, Our Lady of Lourdes) in Plymouth/Carver.

Our songs are repetitive and soothing with harmony. We prepare music that is both religious and non-religious. Families request which music is preferred. We come into the room for a 10-minute visit and quietly exit after our songs.

Our group is not entertainment. We offer a gentle presence at the bedside of the sick and the dying.

Christmas Concert at Newfield House 

How Does It Work?

 ·        We visit in groups of 3 or 4 singers at a pre-arranged time.
·        We typically sing for 10 minutes.
·        We offer our singing as gentle blessing, not as entertainment.
·        You do not need to clean for us or feed us and we ask nothing in return.
·        We invite families and caregivers to join us in song or to participate by listening.

Contact:
 Ann Cussen
 781-291-1318

Our service is our gift. There is no charge.
 We are looking for more singers to join our group!
Please consider joining this ministry to the sick!
The group gathers to SING (practice) on the 3^rd Saturday of the month in St. Peter lower Church from 10am to 11am.

“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are….” -Pope Francis

As we strive to live out our mission of Love, our ministry seeks to create a welcoming, affirming, and safe environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and their allies, and to invite every parishioner to join us in sharing our precious faith and the love of Our Lord with this community.

What We Do

Educate – by providing current information on LGBTQ+ Catholic topics and issues. Helpful resources include:

Fortunate Families: A Catholic Ministry for LGBTQ+, Families, and Friends Fortunate Families (website)

New Ways Ministry: a Catholic outreach that educates and advocates for equity, inclusion, and justice for LGBTQ+ persons, equipping leaders to build bridges of dialogue within the Church and civil society-Visit the Website

Outreach: an LGBTQ Catholic Resource Click Here

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality - online collection of articles – Click Here

Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by Fr. James Martin (book)

Building a Bridge Introduction by Fr. James Martin -Click Here

Trans and Catholic: A Parent’s Perspective (online article) at uscatholic.org/articles

PLEASE NOTE: the resources listed do not imply our Ministry’s endorsement of any content not authored by our members. These links are provided as a resource to be prayerfully considered in the context of our mission to love one another as Christ loves us.

Network – by hosting and participating in events that establish connections, fellowship, and understanding.

Spiritual Care – by providing support to address spiritual needs, and facilitating experiences that focus on prayer, reflection, and discipleship.

Accompany – by building relationships among LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, allies, and all parishioners to assist in a deepening understanding of our personal faith journeys, and to create a welcoming environment in our parish.

For additional information about our ministry, the schedule of our gatherings, and more, please Click Here

To connect with us, ask questions, or learn more, please visit: [email protected].

(graphic courtesy of Wonderfully Made Ministry, Blessed Trinity Parish)

More information about the ministry is AVAILABLE HERE