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ALTAR SERVERS
Youths - students, (third grade and older) assist at weekend liturgies and Holy Days. Contact Scott Stevens by calling the rectory.

Adults - men and women to help at, weekday Masses, Holy Days and funerals, preparing the altar and sanctuary prior to Mass.


BAPTISM PREPARATION
Instruction provided to parents and godparents on the Sacrament of Baptism and the importance of faith formation for children.

Contact Frank or Linda Ridzi


BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Assist with the general upkeep of the parish property. Provide advise or assistance on small repairs and maintenance issues.


CANTOR
Encourage and enhance liturgical worship by leading congregational singing.

Contact Joanna Towse


PARISH CEMETERY
Assist parishioners with the purchasing of graves, interment arrangements and "Perpetual Care of our cemetery".


CHURCH CLEANERS
Meet every Thursday morning after the 9 am Mass to give the Church a general cleaning.

Contact Michele Sweet


GREETERS
Confirmation candidates and adults are present to extend a friendly welcome to all who come to worship.

Contact Jeannette Charland


CHURCH DECORATING
Help decorate the Church at various times of the year, i.e., Christmas, Holy Thursday, etc.

Contact Michele Sweet or Frances Fairweather


EUCHARIST MINISTERS
Assist in distributing Holy Communion at the altar, in homes, hospitals and nursing homes. Participation in a program of theological and practical formation is required.


EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE

The purpose of the parish Evangelization Committee is to offer opportunities for parishioners to enrich their faith experiences and live their Catholic Faith.  The committee also seeks to implement the goals of the Albany Diocesan Evangelization effort, "Amazing God".

The  Evangelization  Committee is always open to and welcomes new members  .
Contacts:  Les Lak,  Brian Niekrewicz ,   Dick Troskowski,  Frank Ridzi.


FAITH FORMATION
With the help of dedicated catechist, our goal is to provide a setting that nurtures the growth of our Catholic Faith within our children. (Grades Pre-K through 11)

Contact Linda Ridzi


FINANCIAL COUNCIL
A small group of parishioners, including two Trustees, who consel the Pastor in financial decisions.


FOOD PANTRY (Outreach to the Poor)
In conjunction with the ecumenical community of Nassau and surrounding communities, we provide food and clothing for the needy.

Contact Marion Rysedorph


FUNERAL MINISTRY
We offer in the Church Hall, hospitality, refreshments and luncheons for grieving families after the funeral service.

Contact Frances Fairweather


GREETING CARD MINISTRY
We send meaningful cards to our parishioners who are in nursing homes, hospitals, and homebound.

Contact Frances Fairweather


HALL HELPERS
This vital group of men and women arrange our Church Hall for social and fund raising events. Their duties include setting up tables and chairs, food preparation, decorating, serving and cleanup.

Contact Frances Fairweather or Andy Klimack


LECTORS
Proclaim the Word of God and lead the congregation in the Prayer of the Faithful.


MARRIAGE PREPARATION TEAM
Sponsor engaged couples, and help them to navigate the first critical years of marriage.

Contact Tim and Mary Ann Roberts


MUSIC MINISTRY
We enhance and encourage congregational singing at the Sunday 10 am Mass. We also recruit and prepare a group of children to sing for special occasions, i.e., Christmas, First Communion, etc. The Resurrection Choir leads the singing at all funeral liturgies.

Contact Joanna Towse


PASTORAL COUNCIL
We assist and advise the Pastor in decision making, especially in the implementation of our Parish Mission Statement.

Contact Scott Stevens


RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
Providing programs of caring, education and advocacy to protect the sanctity of all human life for the unborn and born.

Contact Frank Ridzi


RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Providing total formation of adults in becoming full, active and participating members of the Catholic Church. Catechists are welcome to assist with this program.


USHERS
Men and Women of High School age and older who serve as ministers of hospitality, welcoming parishioners and taking up the collection at Mass.

Contact Tom Mooney


VISITATION MINISTRY
We visit parishioners in the local hospitals, nursing homes and those who are homebound.

Contact Bill or Irene Saganich


YOUTH MINISTRY
We work with the youth of out Parish on community-building activities in an effort to foster their growth in faith and social grace. Activities include working at the Soup Kitchen and assisting with home visitations.

Contact Linda Ridzi

To reach any of our contact people, please call the rectory at: 766-2701

Frances Fairweather

 

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