Volunteer Services Many Sisters, in addition to their
regular ministry, are involved in volunteer services,
such as writing to or visiting prisoners, visiting the
elderly, poor and sick in nursing homes, shopping for
those who lack transportation, and assisting in projects
for the poor.
Adjunct Services
Adjunct Services to the Area Offices call for generous response on the part of
the sisters requested to serve in Administration: Transportation, Secretariat
and care of elderly Sisters. These services contribute to the well-functioning
of the Area and benefit those served.
Prayer Ministry Prayer Ministry is primary for the
sisters living at Youville Place Assisted Living Residence in Lexington, Massachusetts. The sisters
embrace the people of the world in their fervent petitions to
the God of love and mercy. These sisters are also involved in
Hospitality Ministry-extending a welcome, a listening ear, and
offer of assistance to residents and staff. Sisters also
respond to prayer requests that
are submitted through the Grey Nuns
website.
Parish Ministry In North Stratford, Groveton and
West Stewartstown, New Hampshire and Canaan, Vermont,
sisters in Parish Ministry work with the pastors to
promote Catholic values through education and pastoral
outreach in service to those in
need.
Ecology, Justice and Peace
Ministry The Ecology, Justice and Peace
Ministry involves one part-time sister who works with a
committee. The committee involves all the Sisters of the
St. Joseph Area, collaborators, Associates and friends
to advocate for the transformation of society toward
greater justice for all, the preservation of the
environment, and to participate in activities on behalf
of the environment, peace and
justice.
Vocation Ministry The
Vocation Ministry is carried on by one Sister who works with a
committee. The committee coordinates activities designed to
foster vocations to the consecrated life. All Sisters of the Area have this ministry at
heart and do all they can by word and example to attract
others to follow the call of Christ.
Corporate Ministry Sisters in Corporate Ministry serve on Boards of Directors and/or Board Committees of health and human service facilities, most of which are sponsored by Covenant Health Systems which was founded by the Grey Nuns in 1983.
Special Projects
Ministry There are opportunities for the Sisters to pursue new projects to meet the needs that are overlooked or underserved by society. One special project, Neighbors Who Care, is an interfaith outreach volunteer program which provides free services to homebound elderly and chronically ill adults in Waltham, Massachusetts.
St. Marguerite d'Youville Center for
Spirituality The Center for Spirituality opened on December 23, 2003 at 1977 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts. This ministry involves planning, organizing and implementing opportunities to welcome those yearning for spirituality in their lives.
