The Parish Pastoral Council (the Council) is a community of faith which serves the parish in a ministry of leadership. It consists of people who are committed to the life of the parish.This body seeks to build, strengthen, and nourish faith. It serves as a model of Christian community and leadership to the rest of the parish family, empowering its members and the members of the parish community to contribute to and to take ownership of the life of the parish.
The Council conducts its ministry by:
Council Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. All meetings are open to Parish Members, please call Rectory for appointment.
Meeting Minutes for:
- November 2009
- December 2009
- January 2010
- February 2010
- March 2010
**NO MEETING IN APRIL
- May 2010
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Social Ministry
The mission of the Social Ministry Committee is to be of service to the parish and the community in two equally important ways, works of Charity and Justice.
Our charitable works provide direct service to those in need. They include our weekly food collection, our Christmas basket program, our work at the community kitchen, the Lenten coin box collection, providing luncheons for grieving families following funerals, and assisting with monetary aid for utility bills, rent, and prescriptions.
We also work on Justice issues in an attempt to remove the root causes of injustice in our government structures.
Our goal is to educate our parish in basic Catholic social teaching and to provide avenues to use this education to improve the lives of those who live in poverty. They include organizing letter writing, postcard and petition signings, and phone calls to elected officials in order to bring about social reform.
Our committee always welcomes new members and invites anyone interested in any part of our work to join us. If you'd like to join please contact the rectory at (607) 734-6254 and leave a message for Rita Bergh or Judy Beecher.
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Children's Choir - Sings the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 am Mass from October through June. Meets for practice at 9:40 am in church on the Sunday we sing. All children Grades K through 6 are welcome.
Youth Choir - Sings the third Saturday of each month at 4:30 pm Mass from September tthrough June. Meets for practice from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to day we sing. Age focus of this choir is Junior High (Middle School) through High School. We would like to expand this choir; new members are welcome. Instrumentalists are also welcome.
Folk Group - leads the congregation in singing contemporary-style music based on the readings of the day, and incorporates both guitar and piano in its accompaniment. They sing at the 4:30 pm Saturday Mass year round, except when the Youth Choir is there (third Saturday of each month). Rehearsals are each Tuesday throughout the year at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. The Folk Group Director is Paul Holland who can be reached at 732-4885 or wally52@stny.rr.com. New members 9th Grade through Adult are always welcome.
Parish Choir - Sings at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday from mid-September through June and on special occasions such as the Memorial Mass, Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, Confirmation, and a special Christmas Concert to be offered in December. Practices are on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm in Church. Sometimes an alternate evening is offered for those who cannot make Tuesday rehearsals. New members are always a welcome addition. NOW is the time to join. Just drop in at 10:30 am mass or Tuesday night rehearsal. Or call the office and leave your name.
Resurrection Choir - Sings for all funerals based on availability of its members. There is no practice. Come to sing when you can for scheduled funerals. Call the office and leave your name if you are interested. New members are welcome!
Bell Choir - Plays for various masses and occasions as scheduled, and will be part of the Christmas Concert. This group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the rectory. A learning experience and LOADS of fun. It helps if you read music. Please call the office and leave your name. New members are welcome!
Instrumentalists - are used at masses when available, especially around the holiday seasons and special occasions. If you play a musical instrument and would be willing to play regularly or on a special occasion, please contact Mary at the office. Practice will be scheduled as needed.
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