Parish Life

Saint Vicente de Paul 

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul strives to connect with needy individuals and families in our community and provide those in need with short-term assistance. If you know of anyone who needs assistance, or if you are looking to join the society as a member, please contact us through the rectory. (617- 547-5593)

Home Family Visit of the Statue of Immaculate Heart of Mary

September 2 -Edite Pacheco - Medford MA
September 9 - António & Berta Fontes - Somerville MA
September 16 - José & Maria Almeida - Cambridge MA
September 23 - Arménia & Mark Rodrigues - Somerville MA
September 30 - Rui & Delia Grilo - Somerville MA

If any family would like to receive the visit of the Statue, please contact: Iberia Frias at 617- 491-0281.

Saint John’s Brotherhood (Império de São João)

Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit, responsible for holding and organizing the annual feast of Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday (Azorean Tradition)
If interested in being a member, please contact the parish rectory. 

Children’s Brotherhood (Império das Crianças)

Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit, responsible for holding and organizing the annual feast of the Holy Spirit on Trinity Sunday (Azorean Tradition)
If interested in being a member, please contact the parish rectory.

English Choir

Sings every Sunday at the 9:30AM mass. 
If interested in being a member, please contact Philip Chaves 617-901-8765

Portuguese Choir

Sings every Sunday at the 11AM mass.
If interested in being a member, please contact Dorothy Chaves 781-643-8286

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council of the parish helps advise the Pastor on matters pertaining to the organization and running of the parish. 
The current members are:
Fr. Michael Harrington, Fr. Antonio de Souza, Fr. Edi Oliveira, Higor Fontoura, Steven Melo, Tony Pereira, Luis Travassos, Jacob Chaves, David Melo, Denise Rubim and Tony Felicio

Feast Committee (Comissão de Festas)

This committee helps in the organization of the annual Parish Feasts (Santo Cristo Feast and Saint Anthony Feast) along with other yearly parish events.
If interested in being a member or volunteer, please contact the Parish Rectory.

Mother’s Rosary Group (Terço das mães)

Meets every Tuesday at 7PM in the Chapel to pray for their children and all the children of the parish.

Cursillo Group (Curso de Cristandade)

The group of Cursillistas (Cursistas) are members who have attended a Cursillo retreat. They meet for Ultreia on the last Friday of every month. 
http://www.bostoncursillo.org

Wednesday Adoration and Worship (8 pm) at Saint Francis
Young Adults Prayer Group (Saturdays 5 pm) at Saint Francis
Malu  (857) 500-9750