Liturgical Ministries

Hospitality Ministry

Men and women who serve Ministers of Hospitality help build a strong sense of community.
They are responsible for greeting people, assisting them in being seated, distributing parish bulletins, and handling emergencies that may occur during services.

Ministers of Hospitality are the official hosts whenever this parish gathers to pray, and greatly assist the Presider in extending the welcoming hand of Christ to ALL who come here.

For more information and to volunteer to become a Minister of Hospitality, please contact Deacon Jim Briars at (585) 247-2566 x103.

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Eucharistic Ministry

Extraordinary Ministers (Ministers of Communion) are commissioned to assist in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist during Mass and also to the homebound and the sick. Training is provided for any interested parishioner.

For more information, please contact Deacon Jim Briars at (585) 247-2566 x103.

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Lectors

Through this ministry, God’s living Word continues to be proclaimed to His people. Persons who can speak distinctly and address the Assembly in a convincing manner are eligible to be lectors. Training is provided for any confirmed parishioner.

For more information and to volunteer to become an Lector please contact Deacon Jim Briars at (585) 247-2566 x103.

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Altar Servers

Altar servers assist the presider during the celebration of the Eucharist at Mass and other special opportunities such as weddings, funerals, and other prayer services. Any parishioner in third grade and above, and having received First Eucharist, may serve at Parish liturgies once training is completed.

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For more information and to volunteer to become an altar server, please contact Deacon Jim Briars at (585) 247-2566 x103.

Music Ministry

Music Ministers lead the assembly in hymns, liturgical song and songs of praise which reflect the readings, seasons of the church year, and general character of special celebrations. Our mission is to provide a spirited and inspired atmosphere for the praise and worship of God, using a mixture of traditional and contemporary music. Although the ability to read music is helpful, no formal music training is required to participate. New singers and instrumentalists are invited to join at any time during the year.

Since the music chosen is usually the same at all weekend Masses, all groups gather for a 90 minute combined rehearsal at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings. Since new music is frequently being added, regular attendance at rehearsal is expected.

4:oo p.m. Saturday

This ensemble is open to all who enjoy singing, or play an instrument.

We meet at 3:00 for a 40 minute “touch up” rehearsal prior to Mass.

If you are interested in joining us or you want more information, contact Bob Schrader at choirbob@hotmail.com or talk to Bob after any Mass.

7:30 a.m. Sunday

We use a rotation of cantors and an accompanist for this celebration. Cantors can also be part of any other ensemble, and are always welcome to attend the Wednesday rehearsal to learn new music. If you are a confident singer (and an early riser), we would welcome you into this rotation.

If you are interested in joining our rotation or want more information, contact Bob Schrader at choirbob@hotmail.com or talk to Bob after any Mass.

9:30 a.m. Sunday

This ensemble is open to all who enjoy singing, or play an instrument. We meet at 8:45 for a 30 minute “touch up” rehearsal prior to Mass.

If you are interested in joining us or you want more information, contact Bob Schrader at choirbob@hotmail.com or talk to Bob after any Mass.

Children’s Choir

The “Works Of God” Children’s Choir sings primarily at the 4:00 Christmas Eve Mass, our annual Christmas concert, and the 9:30 Easter Sunday Mass. Children in grades 2 to 8 are invited to participate.

If you are interested in having your child join us or you want more information, contact Amanda Varrone at Amanda.Varrone@yahoo.com

Monthly “Healing Mass”

This Mass followed by prayers for healing is held on the 1st Monday of each month.

The majority of music for this Mass is contemporary and frequently more challenging, but all who can embrace the challenge are welcome to participate. There is generally one rehearsal prior to each Mass. (Music is provided ahead of time.)

Monthly Holy Hour

An hour of Eucharistic praise and adoration occurs on the 3rd Monday evening of each month.

The music for this is primarily contemporary praise music.

Currently we are using a small instrumental ensemble and solo voice,

but we are looking to build the music program for this important ministry.

If you are interested in participating or you want more information, contact Bob Schrader at choirbob@hotmail.com or talk to Bob after any Mass.

Resurrection Choir

This vital music ministry provides music for all parish funerals. There are no rehearsals or long term commitment for this choir. We will contact you for upcoming funerals, and you can join us as you are able.