Saint Eulalia Parish
A Roman Catholic Church in Winchester Massachusetts
50 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890    Phone: (781) 729-8220
Parish Councils
  • Parish Pastoral Council  All meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Msgr. McGann Conference Room.  All parishioners are welcome to come.
  • Finance Council

Ministry to the Bereaved
Ministers to the bereaved seek to provide emotional and spiritual support to people and families experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one through death. Support is provided through assistance in the planning of funeral liturgies, wake services, attending funerals, and contact with family. 

Two 6 session Bereavement Support Groups are offered to the bereaved during the year. One in early Spring and one in early Fall.

For further information contact Judy Eisel

Ministry to the Sick
  • Homebound: members of the parish community minister to parishioners who are ill at home. They visit and bring them Eucharist. Sacraments of the Anointing and Reconciliation are available.
  • Hospital and the Gables: Ministers of the sick visit Winchester Hospital on the first and third Sundays of each month to pray and minister the Eucharist. Weekly the Pastoral Care Givers minister Eucharist at the Gables.
  • Nursing Homes and Assisted Living: Members of the parish community in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living complexes are also visited.
  • Blood Pressure Clinic: Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic on a Friday during Breakfast Club.
  • Sunshine Committee: An outreach to the parish homebound, elderly and sick. ‘Get well’ cards, seasonal and birthday greetings are sent.
  • Other Ministry Projects: Advent ‘Kristkindl’ and ‘Easter’ outreach are other Ministry

For further information contact Judy Eisel

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Consider a gift of a Prayer Shawl for friends and family who are homebound, ill, having treatment or have suffered the loss of a loved one. The shawls will bring comfort and warmth to all who receive them.

New knitters and crocheters are welcome and needed. We are also in great need of and would welcome any donation of three skeins of one color of yarn which will make one shawl.

Donations of yarn may be left with Judy Eisel at the Parish Office. For information call Roberta at 781 938-6844.  Any free-will offering will be used toward the purchase of yarn.

The Prayer Shawl group meets on Tuesdays.  Check the Parish Calendar for the next meeting date and location.

For further information contact Judy Eisel

Divorced and Separated - DivorceCare.  When a marriage dissolves and one is faced with the many changes (financial, life style, expectations, emotional, relationship) this support group provides a variety of programs to assist in coping.  Meets Monday at 7:00 PM. Several times a year the course “Divorce and Beyond “ is offered.  Call (781) 729-8220 for more information.

Religious Education
  • Children's Liturgy occurs on the first Sunday of the month during the school year

Youth Ministry
Contact Jared Blake

One Shared Response
  • Christian Service, contact Dick Briand (781) 643-3093
  • St. Matthews Parish Food Pantry, contact Jim Skahan (781) 729-0405
  • Respect Life

Music Ministry
The Adult Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. 
New Singers are always welcome.
  • Children's Choir, Karen Mahoney
  • Organist, Timothy Hughes

Prayer and Spiritual Groups
  • Morning Prayer (On Feast Days)
  • Monthly Day of Adoration
  • Rosary (Marian Mile)   Meets on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7:30pm.  During the Winter months the group meets at the Tabernacle.  The Rosary is also prayed Monday through Friday after the 9.00AM Mass.  How to Pray the Rosary
  • Fatima  Meets on Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00am
  • Silent Prayer and Relaxation
  • Men's Fellowship Group meets every other Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the meeting room off of the parking lot.  Good company, good conversation, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.  Check the bulletin for the next meeting and consider joining us --- Could be the fastest 2 hours of your week. Join or Leave the mailing list.
  • Women in the Spirit meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the McGann Conference Room.  

    We meet as women who share one faith but walk individual paths;
    Inspired by His promise of whenever two or more are gathered in His name.
    To open our hearts and minds to the Word and each other;
    Seeking to share and reflect on how we may live more fully in His Spirit.

    All women are invited to discuss issues of faith, reflect on the gospel, and share how the Word influences our everyday lives.  Please see the calendar on the 'home' page for next meeting date.  Contact Jean Nolan at 781-641-1573 with any questions.

Social

  • St. Eulalia Breakfast Club (Every Friday Morning)
  • Our Reading Group (ORG) - monthly book club
  • Volunteer Appreciation Night
  • Summer Picnic
  • Dances and other Social Events

Voice of the Faithful (VOTF)
  • Meets every Monday at 7:30PM.  Contact Frances Shawcross at frances.shawcross@comcast.net or visit the VOTF website

Somerville Homeless Coalition Volunteers
  • Since 2006, members of the St. Eulalia's Parish have been serving meals to 18 homeless residents living in a group home in Somerville.  The group of volunteers prepares a meal on the third Wednesday of each month.  See the Coalition website.   If you would like to help please send Father an email.