Service and Outreach

Alcoholics Anonymous
This long-standing group meets on Sundays at 6:45PM in Parish Hall.


Blood Drive
Holy Name Parish, in cooperation with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, hosts a blood drive approximately every ten weeks.


Maria Fo Mission Society
This group of women volunteers meets weekly to sew and prepare supplies for shipment to third world countries.  The group collects and uses clean cotton, synthetic, and flannel sheets (white, colored and print), pillowcases, mattress pads and towels.  Material for sewing and yarn for knitting is useful.  Unused toiletry articles, plastic gloves, pins, ace bandages, support hose, and medical equipment are needed.  NO MEDICATION accepted!  Your support is appreciated in helping the suffering poor throughout the world.  If you are interested in joining the group or would like to drop off donations, you can speak with a member Wednesdays (September through April) at 9:30AM in Finn Hall.


Respect Life Committee 
This group works in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Office to raise the awareness of pro-life issues. The Committee sponsors a Baby Shower for Life in January.


Saint Vincent de Paul Society 
SVdPS began in 1928. It provides loving interest to individuals via food, clothing, furniture, guidance, and other assistance on a short term basis. There are regular food drives to assist food pantries in other parishes. The group also serves dinner monthly at Rosie’s Place. Membership is by invitation.