Spiritual Life

BIBLE STUDIES

Participants become familiar with the Bible, its richness, its depth, and its pathway to the Lord. Studying the Scriptures helps one to grow in relationship with God and God’s people.

Meetings: Thursday, 9:30am: Drop-in to look at Sunday’s Scriptures

Contact: 978-686-4050

Centering Prayer is a taught method of prayer traditionally called, “contemplative prayer.” It’s having a conversation, often without words, with Christ who makes his dwelling place within you.

Meetings: Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm

Contact: Mary Ann Dinning 978-794-8075

Cursillo is a retreat, a weekend away that gives those who attend, a new understanding of basic Christian truths and imparts a desire to serve the Church. ULTREYA is the monthly evening faith-sharing that follows after the Cursillo.

Meetings: Cursillo: 1 extended weekend, October to June
Ultreya: Monthly Sunday gatherings

Contact: Dan Wilson 978-640-0668

Throughout the year the local clergy convene to discuss ways of promoting Christian values. St. Michael's is also a member of Communities Together (formerly Greater Lawrence Council of Churches), whose purpose is to encourage unity in the Body of Christ.

Opportunity to participate: As needed for special events. Being an ambassador to Communities Together requires attendance at quarterly meetings.

Contact: Dominic Margaglione 978-686-4050

“Be still and know that I am your God” (Psalm 46:10)
Eucharistic Adoration is a way to quiet ourselves and sit in the presence of Jesus, alive in the Blessed Sacrament. What a gift!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is taking place every Monday evening in the church from 4 to 7 PM. 

Contact: 978-686-4050

“Faith is strengthened when it is given to others”. (Pope John Paul II, encyclical Redemptoris Missio)
We want to support and encourage anyone interested in deepening their Catholic faith journey. The Pope’s call for a New Evangelization is for all baptized members of the Church to reach out and deepen their faith. This ministry hopes to develop new ways to share the “Good News.”

Opportunity to participate: Flexible!

Contact: Kim Silk 978-686-4050

Just like Mary and Joseph, pilgrims travel to Bethlehem! The church and pastoral center are transformed into Bethlehem the first weekend of December! Pilgrims discover what life was like 2000 years ago and, more importantly, discover the Baby, lying in the manger! This ministry seeks to bring the true meaning of Christmas back into focus. Helpers of all ages are needed as sewers, actors, tour guides, stage crew, artists, reservationists, organizers, and more!

Witness: “The joy of participating, to see and feel the unity of our faith, the people coming together and the strength we are as a unit.  I see Jesus Christ in each person visiting A Night In Bethlehem.” - D

Opportunity to participate: November & December for most volunteers, presentation in mid December.

Contact: Bonnie Spurr 978-682-9484

The “Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests” prays for all priests and their walk towards purity and holiness.

Participation: Thursdays at 6:45pm in the Day Chapel

Contact: Lou Ferraro 978-686-4050

This silent, but powerful ministry consists of a group of fervent faithful who believe that God truly listens to every one of our prayers.

Participation: Right in your own home, be ready to receive requests for prayer intentions and devote time to pray for those needs.

Contact: Honey 978-688-0079

This ministry provides prayer, education and service , focused on our basic belief that life is precious from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.

The Rosary Ministry teaches the rosary, its mysteries and prayers, to the students of our parish school and religious education program. This ministry leads the prayer at 8:30am, Monday through Saturday in the church. The Rosary Ministry also visits our local nursing homes to pray the rosary with our cherished elderly and infirm friends.

Participation: Join us any weekday for prayer or volunteer to lead the rosary for the students or nursing home residents!

Contact: Angela Marchese 978-686-4050

As a men’s group, we support each other on our Christian walk. We discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass and conclude with intercessory prayers.

Participation: Come anytime: Saturdays, 7-8am - Zoom
Sundays, 7:30-8:30pm - Zoom

Witness: “I’m with the guys, drinking coffee, sharing my struggles, and praying to God—what could be better?!” - D

Contact: Deacon Vinny Gatto/Dick Nawrocki 978-686-4050

SMALL FAITH-SHARING GROUPS:  MAKING CONNECTIONS:

Small faith-sharing groups that explore the foundations of our faith. There are many groups that meet (6—week sessions in the fall and Lent) in either neighborhood homes or at the pastoral center. You can even get some friends together to start your own group!

Witness: “I not only learned a lot about the Catholic faith, but I made new friends, too—Jesus is one of them!” - M

Contact: Receptionist 978-686-4050