OUR MINISTRIES
This parish community has made it possible in so many ways over the years, for people to find the Lord in their lives, especially through the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. And we have all played a part in this picture that makes up the beautiful masterpiece that is St. John Vianney parish.
You can connect with a ministry leader directly below or via the link.
Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Altar Servers
Altar servers assist the priest in the smooth and efficient flow of the Mass. Prospective altar servers must be in the fifth grade or older, received their First Communion, and attend mass on a regular schedule.
Contact
Orin Cook
401-333-5746
Baptism
Third Sunday of every month after 11:30am Mass
Contact
Father Joe Pescatello
401-333-6060
Boy Scouts
Sunday 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Contact
David Becker 781-771-9498
Bill Dennen 401-744-0681
Children of the Light Charismatic Prayer Group
Every Thursday at 7:00PM.
Contact
Maureen Parmenter
401-523-0803
Cub Scouts
Friday at 7:00 pm. Select the "Schedules" tab on the home page to take you to a complete schedule.
Contact
Patrick Cannon
Elizabeth Ministry
A parish-based outreach to women in their childbearing years. The Elizabeth Ministers draw on their own personal stories and experiences and offer companionship, encouragement, prayers and support to other women during the childbearing years.
Contact
Regina Bamford
508-878-7045
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
For parents who have experienced the death of a child of any age, by any cause; recently or many years ago. One day retreat at St. John Vianney offered in the spring. Various day or weekend retreats offered in RI & MA.
Contact
Denise Carlucci
401-480-3330
Eucharistic Ministers
Contact
Cecile Letourneau
Fall Family Festival
Contact
Patti Lambrou
Gardening Committee
The Gardening Committee is a group of people who enjoy being outdoors and gardening, and who are dedicated to beautifying the church grounds. No one has any professional landscaping experience and anyone at any age is welcome to participate. This is a fun family activity, including for students who need to complete service hour requirements. Members with experience guide new members in the tasks needed. They prepare and plant the flower beds in the spring at the church and administration building, and maintain them on a rotating weekly basis over the summer, by watering, weeding and deadheading. In the fall mums are planted and the flower beds are cleaned up by the group.
Contact
Julie Guerin
Girl Scouts
Contact
Lauren Bianchi
Henry Nouwen Book Group
Contact
Chris Cosimano
Knights of Columbus, Council 12312
The Knights of Columbus work to overcome the challenges of the need for food, shelter, warm clothing & financial security, especially for widows & orphans, in our local communities. Membership is open to Catholic men ages 18 or older. Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm.
Contact
Bob Chesney - Grand Knight
401-500-0927
Lectors
Contact
Cecile Letourneau
Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle: Prayers for Priests
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Contact
Maureen Parmenter
401-523-0803
Men of St. Joseph
Contact
Ray LaPointe
401-219-6718
Music Ministry
Joining our faith and musical talents with one another as we endeavor to inspire and accompany the congregation as it raises it's Voice to God in prayerful song.
Contact
Deacon Paul
401-617-2606
Parish Council
Visit "Parish Council" page on our website for more information.
Contact
Chairperson- Kim McCarthy
Parish Engagement
The Parish Engagement Committee seeks to create a culture that promotes inclusive, welcoming, active relationships within our community through parish ministries, special events, sacraments and family life. By fostering the full participation of all parishioners we hope our faith community will be stronger, closer and more spiritually vibrant.
Contact
Tracy Freese
401-835-4064
Parish Finance Council
Contact
Pastoral Care
Every Sunday, a team of pastoral care ministers bring the Eucharist to residents of Autumn Villa, Brookdale Manor and parishioners who are unable to attend mass.
Contact
Cathy Cran
508-838-8791
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Contact
Maureen Parmenter - 401-333-2786
Martha Anne Macari - 401-334-1622
Religious Education
Establishes and maintains programs of religious instruction, sacramental preparation and information concerning the faith that promotes a deeper understanding of the faith and the continual spiritual growth of parishioners at all age levels.
Contact
Regina Bamford
Kim Passanante
Erin Blais
401-333-2347
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Open to adults interested in becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church, through Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Contact
Fr. Joe Pescatello
401-333-6060
Senior's Club
A group of members age 55 and over, who enjoy recreational and informational activities and pursue an overall goal of service to the needs of its members as well as to the needs of the parish. Third Wednesday of every month 10am-3pm.
Contact
Ann Foisy
401-333-3231
St. John Vianney Help for the Needy
A charitable organization within the parish that provides resources and assistance with rent, heat, food, medical bills, shelter and clothing.
Contact
Roger Doire
Orin Cook
401-333-6060
Youth Choir
Contact
Rene Whalen
Youth Ministry
The Saint John Vianney Youth Ministry is a community of believers dedicated to encountering the living Christ through lifelong discipleship and a firm foundation in catechesis. We seek to cultivate the gifts and talents of young people, to foster a nurturing and supportive environment, and to accomplish this by instilling a Gospel-centered, challenging, and world-shaping vision for our youth.
Contact
Veronica Plante
401-602-8199