These ministries respond to the needs of parishioners and the local 
community with kindness and compassion. 

The ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING HOME MINISTRY is one of love, compassion and caring for the elderly who are living at Leominster Crossings or Keystone Nursing Home.  The group provides Communion Services on a regular basis at both facilities.  They also lead the Rosary and distribute Communion once a week at Leominster Crossings.  Volunteers share the Catholic faith and enrich the spiritual well-being of our elderly through this ministry.

Contact Joan Burns of Our Lady of the Lake at
(978) 342-2978 or JBurns@ourladylake.org.
 

BROWN BAG MINISTRY makes brown bag meals for distribution within the Leominster & Fitchburg area, to remind those in need that they are loved and are not forgotten.

               Click here to sign up for upcoming
Brown Bag Ministry events or contact
the Our Lady of the Lake Parish Office at
(978) 342-2978 or information@ourladylake.org.

 
COMPASSIONATE COMPANIONS is a bereavement support group that is faith-based for those grieving the loss of a loved one. This group provides a safe and confidential environment for sharing thoughts and feelings, expressing sadness, and learning ways to cope while grieving. It is a six week program that meets on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, and is scheduled at various times throughout the year. Please call Elaine for the next program, as pre-registration is required.

Contact Elaine Hackett at 
(978) 345-6826 or mhackett1@verizon.net.

 
HANDICAPPED EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM (H.E.L.P.) is a program that temporarily loans items, free of charge, such as walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, potty chairs, etc....  Donations of similar items, in good condition, are also accepted.

Contact Emery Gaudet at
(978) 537-1907 or JeanGau@verizon.net.

 
FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY volunteers work to organize and distribute food from our Food Pantry to those in need from our parish family and the surrounding communities. Food is distributed on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact Betty at Our Lady of the Lake at
(978) 342-2978 or information@ourladylake.org. 

 
MIRACLE MEALS MINISTRY volunteers provide a home cooked meal to bring comfort to a parishioner during a tough time. Enthusiastic people are needed to cook a meal once a month for a person/family having hardship due to illness or bereavement.

Contact Our Lady of the Lake Parish Office at
(978) 342-2978 or information@ourladylake.org.

 
The FUNERAL MINISTRY helps to prepare for receptions following funeral services. These volunteers set up, serve the food provided by the family of the deceased, and clean up following the reception. The parish provides coffee and paper goods, as needed. Arrangements for a funeral reception can be made through the parish office.

Contact Carol Bishop at
(978) 534-8188 or bishop1515@aol.com.

 
“MARY, MOTHER OF PRISONERS” MINISTRY is a group of parishioners who bring the love and compassion of our parish community to incarcerated men. To help all volunteers feel comfortable in this ministry, all are required to attend an orientation processing program to become familiar with the proper protocol for prison visits.

Contact Mary Jean Wood at
(978) 582-1035 or grtgrma1@yahoo.com.
 

The COLLEGE OUTREACH MINISTRY keeps students connected with our parish family while they are away at school. Volunteers assist  by providing prayer, encouragement and support through care packages, notes and regular contact. Students are welcomed home during semester break with a reunion dinner, “Pasta with the Pastor.”

Contact Jessica & Jared Brown at
(978)-855-2111 or jlyn.hare@gmail.com.

 
The SENIOR OUTREACH MINISTRY is dedicated to those in our parish community that are in need of assistance. Duties may include a ride to the grocery store, to church, or appointments, or light housework. Some seniors benefit from just having a friend to talk to and spend time with. Volunteers work from just a few hours to a regular weekly schedule.

Contact Tina Kroll at
(978) 582-9589 or tinamom2@comcast.net.